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Francis Ormond : pioneer, patriot, philanthropist / by Stuart Ross, 1912

 Item
Identifier: I0690202444

Dates

  • Publication: 1912

Creator

Full Extent

1 Volumes (Book) : Hardcover ; xv, 238 pages ; with portraits and illustrations, 21 cm.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Table of contents

I. Parentage -- II. The Strenuous Life of a Pioneer -- III. Burnt Out -- IV. Extension of the Educational Principle, and a Personal Adventure -- V. A Splendid Achievement -- VI. Working Towards High Ideals -- VII. Broadening of the Stream of Beneficence -- VIII. A Cherished Hope of the Church Realised -- IX. Rejoicings at a Great Public Function -- X. Glad News from Pau -- XI. Master of Ormond College; and a New Surprise to the Council -- XII. Formal Opening; and Advantages of a Residential College -- XIII. The Founder's First Visit to Ormond College; Death of His Wife; and Benefactions to the Anglican Church -- XIV. A Noble Aspiration -- XV. A Patriotic Proposal Not Appreciated -- XVI. Awakening of Public Interest in the Working Men's College Scheme -- XVII. Benefactions to Geelong and Ballarat Districts; Open-Handedness and Unreasonable Appeals for Help -- XVIII. Conflict on the Sunday Question -- XIX. "A Fairly Amazed Meeting" -- XX. A Chastening Experience -- XXI. Ormond College Professors Appointed -- XXII. Comunn Na Feinne; Working Men's Clubs; Aquatic Contests -- XXIII. Musical Culture in Melbourne; Chair of Music; Married to Miss Oliphant -- XXIV. Conflict of Opinion; and Public Apathy -- XXV. Ungenerous Criticism Reproved -- XXVI. A Great Function at Ormond College; Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Ormond -- XXVII. Inauguration of the Working Men's College -- XXVIII. The Wyselaskie Bounties; the Gordon Technical College, Geelong -- XXIX. Re-elected to Parliament; Drought, Fires, and Locusts -- XXX. Distinguished Visitors to Ormond College -- XXXI. Dr. Cameron Lees; Presentation of Painting of Mr. Ormond to the College -- XXXII. Centennial Exhibition; the Technical Colleges; Social Reunions -- XXXIII. A Unique Gathering of Educational Notabilities; Presentations and Courtesies -- XXXIV. Failing Health; Placing the Commemoration Stone of the Victoria Wing -- XXXV. Return to Pau, and Closing Scenes -- XXXVI. A Wise and Broad-Minded Philanthropist -- XXXVII. A Wonderful Record of Usefulness -- XXXVIII. Widespread Grief Awakened by the Announcement of Mr. Ormond's Death -- XXXIX. "Ashes to Ashes: Dust to Dust" -- XL. Statue in Bronze Erected; Unveiled by the Governor -- XLI. Popularity and Success of the Working Men's College -- XLII. New Dining-Hall Opened; Academic Successes; Master and Professors of Ormond College -- Index.

Publisher

London and Melbourne : Melville & Mullen Proprietary, 1912.

Repository Details

Part of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria Archives Repository

Contact:
Presbyterian Church of Victoria Archives
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Box Hill North Victoria 3129 Australia