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The Lucas Window One of 16 stained-glass windows donated by community groups between 1914 and 1929.  This window was donated by the Lucas Girls in 1923, in memory of their employer, Mrs Eleanor Lucas. Mrs Lucas set up a small garment-making enterprise, which developed into one of Ballarat?s most successful businesses. The Lucas Girls took a keen interest in activities outside the Firm, their most notable achievements being the Sturt St Arch of Victory and the Avenue of Honour.  The window was created and installed by the firm of W.J. Robson & Sons, which provided most of the Observatory?s windows. The firm, which has served the Observatory and Ballarat for nearly 90 years, is still in operation in Main St Ballarat,  under the management of fourth- generation Robson glass craftsmen.   The currently featured  Window The "Creer" Window The "Ballarat East" Window The "Ballarat City" Window   The "IOOF" Window The "Welsh" Window The "Masonic Lodges" Window The "Lucas" Window The "Richards"  Window The "Courier" Window

The Observatory is located on the corner of Magpie and Cobden Street, Mount Pleasant, Ballarat East and is open every Friday evening.

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