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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyBadge - Vintage Port worth preserving - no amalgamation, 1986 - 1933
... Amalgamation ...In 1986 the Port Melbourne Council, faced by another amalgamation threat, produced anti amalgamation kits for it's citizens with bumper stickers, booklet, badges ets. Council had run a competition for a slogan with the winner being "Vintage Port worth preserving" Joan CURTIS the winnerTwo white badges with red lettering donated by the last Town Clerk of City of Port Melbourne .01 from 1993 following the Kennett election, this copy was made by the council - "Vintage Port worth preserving - no amalgamation". .02 from early 1980s amalgamation threatlocal government - city of port melbourne, amalgamation, town clerks, joan curtis, david graham -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyMixed media - Placard, Anti-amalgamation protests, 1993
... Amalgamation ...Made by the City of Port Melbourne for the demonstrations before and after the forced amalgamation by the Jeff Kennett State Government of the City of Port Melbourne with the Cities of South Melbourne and St Kilda to form the City of Port Phillip. First demonstation was against the City of Melbourne Act which excised 42% of Port Melbourne's rate base (Fishermens Bend) and so laid the groundwork for amalgamation afterwards because Port Melbourne could not survive on the remaining rates. Refer to Pat Grainger, Liana and David ThompsonWhite cardboard attached to a wooden stick with hand lettered anti-amalgamation slogan in black. "Preserve Our Historic Port"public action campaigns, amalgamation, local government - city of port melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyMixed media - Placard, Anti-amalgamation protests, 1993
... Amalgamation ...Made by the City of Port Melbourne for the demonstrations before and after the forced amalgamation by the Jeff Kennett State Government of the City of Port Melbourne with the Cities of South Melbourne and St Kilda to form the City of Port Phillip. First demonstation was against the City of Melbourne Act which excised 42% of Port Melbourne's rate base (Fishermens Bend) and so laid the groundwork for amalgamation afterwards because Port Melbourne could not survive on the remaining rates. Refer to Pat Grainger, Liana and David ThompsonWhite cardboard attached to a wooden stick with hand lettered anti-amalgamation slogan in black. "Stop The Kennett Land Grab"public action campaigns, amalgamation, local government - city of port melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyMixed media - Placard, Anti-amalgamation protests, 1993
... Amalgamation ...Made by the City of Port Melbourne for the demonstrations before and after the forced amalgamation by the Jeff Kennett State Government of the City of Port Melbourne with the Cities of South Melbourne and St Kilda to form the City of Port Phillip. First demonstation was against the City of Melbourne Act which excised 42% of Port Melbourne's rate base (Fishermens Bend) and so laid the groundwork for amalgamation afterwards because Port Melbourne could not survive on the remaining rates. Refer to Pat Grainger, Liana and David ThompsonWhite cardboard attached to a wooden stick with hand lettered anti-amalgamation slogan in black. "Preserve Our Historic Port"public action campaigns, amalgamation, local government - city of port melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyMixed media - Placard, Anti-amalgamation protests, 1993
... Amalgamation ...Made by the City of Port Melbourne for the demonstrations before and after the forced amalgamation by the Jeff Kennett State Government of the City of Port Melbourne with the Cities of South Melbourne and St Kilda to form the City of Port Phillip. First demonstation was against the City of Melbourne Act which excised 42% of Port Melbourne's rate base (Fishermens Bend) and so laid the groundwork for amalgamation afterwards because Port Melbourne could not survive on the remaining rates. Refer to Pat Grainger, Liana and David ThompsonWhite cardboard attached to a wooden stick with hand lettered anti-amalgamation slogan in black. "Vintage Port Worth Preserving"public action campaigns, amalgamation, local government - city of port melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyMixed media - Placard, Anti-amalgamation protests, 1993
... Amalgamation ...Made by the City of Port Melbourne for the demonstrations before and after the forced amalgamation by the Jeff Kennett State Government of the City of Port Melbourne with the Cities of South Melbourne and St Kilda to form the City of Port Phillip. First demonstation was against the City of Melbourne Act which excised 42% of Port Melbourne's rate base (Fishermens Bend) and so laid the groundwork for amalgamation afterwards because Port Melbourne could not survive on the remaining rates. Refer to Pat Grainger, Liana and David ThompsonWhite cardboard attached to a wooden stick with hand lettered anti-amalgamation slogan in black. "Government Action Without Proper Thoughtt"public action campaigns, amalgamation, local government - city of port melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyMixed media - Placard, Anti-amalgamation protests, 1993
... Amalgamation ...Made by the City of Port Melbourne for the demonstrations before and after the forced amalgamation by the Jeff Kennett State Government of the City of Port Melbourne with the Cities of South Melbourne and St Kilda to form the City of Port Phillip. First demonstation was against the City of Melbourne Act which excised 42% of Port Melbourne's rate base (Fishermens Bend) and so laid the groundwork for amalgamation afterwards because Port Melbourne could not survive on the remaining rates. Refer to Pat Grainger, Liana and David ThompsonWhite cardboard attached to a wooden stick with hand lettered anti-amalgamation slogan in black. "Think Before You Act! Kennett"public action campaigns, amalgamation, local government - city of port melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyMixed media - Placard, Anti-amalgamation protests, 1993
... Amalgamation ...Made by the City of Port Melbourne for the demonstrations before and after the forced amalgamation by the Jeff Kennett State Government of the City of Port Melbourne with the Cities of South Melbourne and St Kilda to form the City of Port Phillip. First demonstation was against the City of Melbourne Act which excised 42% of Port Melbourne's rate base (Fishermens Bend) and so laid the groundwork for amalgamation afterwards because Port Melbourne could not survive on the remaining rates. Refer to Pat Grainger, Liana and David ThompsonWhite cardboard attached to a wooden stick with hand lettered anti-amalgamation slogan in black. "Jeff Wants To Steal My Sense of Place To Pile Up Wealth For Greedy Mates"public action campaigns, amalgamation, local government - city of port melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyMixed media - Placard, Anti-amalgamation protests, 1993
... Amalgamation ...Made by the City of Port Melbourne for the demonstrations before and after the forced amalgamation by the Jeff Kennett State Government of the City of Port Melbourne with the Cities of South Melbourne and St Kilda to form the City of Port Phillip. First demonstation was against the City of Melbourne Act which excised 42% of Port Melbourne's rate base (Fishermens Bend) and so laid the groundwork for amalgamation afterwards because Port Melbourne could not survive on the remaining rates. Refer to Pat Grainger, Liana and David ThompsonWhite cardboard attached to a wooden stick with hand lettered anti-amalgamation slogans in black on each side. "After 154 years don't kill Port!" on one side and "Is Democracy Dead?" on the other.public action campaigns, amalgamation, local government - city of port melbourne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - AMALGAMATED MINERS' ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA, J.B. WATSON LETTER, 1891
Document: letter mounted ( stuck down ) on buff board. Letter head' Amalgamated Miners; Association of Australasia, Bendigo Branch No. 1, Beehive Chambers, July 17th., 1891.' Letter details thanks for raising money for J.B. Watson's 'sustentation fund' ( sustenance fund for miners )Amalgamated Miners Association of Victoriaorganization, mining, amalgamated miners' association, bendigo, mining, amalgamated miners' association of australasia, j.b. watson, sustentation (sic )fund, sustenance fund. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Bound file, amalgamation papers, City of Port Melbourne, 1970s
... Amalgamation ...From 1971 file of amalgamation papers, letter to ratepayers from Mayor MH FENNELL, detailing arguments against amalgamation with Melbourne 3 ppamalgamation, henry melville fennell, mayors -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Magazine - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: LAYETTE SET
A small paperback booklet containing knitting patterns titled ''Layette Set.'' '' All knitted in the famous Ladyship wools.'' ''Bestway knitting no. 83.'' Printed for the Proprietors, The Amalgamated Press, Ltd.., by Messrs. Gordon & Gotch. (Australasia) Limited.Printed for the Proprietors, The Amalgamated Press, Ltd.., by Messrs Gordon & Gotch. (Australasia) Limited.baby clothes, knitting, lydia chancellor, collection, knitting, handcrafts, baby clothes -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Incomplete list of people in City of Port Melbourne 'wake' photograph, Pat Grainger, Feb 1995
... Amalgamation ...The photo was commissioned by the City of Port Melbourne and shot by photographer John KIRBY from the height of a cherry picker positioned beside the former Quinn's Hotel. Put on exhibition at various festivals for identification of those in photo.Mounted list, prepared for display with amalgamation wake photo with each person numbered on an acetate overlay, to be filled in to identify the approx 280 people in the amalgamation wake photoport melbourne town hall, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, amalgamation, john kirby, local government - city of port melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Port Melbourne Council, Municipal restructure 1984-86, 1984
... Amalgamation ...File of papers compiled and retained by Wendy MORRIS, the Port Melbourne City Librarian, who was also the Municipal Officers' Association representative and a member of the Port Melbourne branch of the ALP. Given to PMH&PS in 1994.Miscellaneous papers relating to the proposal to amalgamate various Councils in 1984. In manilla folder with green spine.local government - city of port melbourne, wendy morris, amalgamation -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Sticker, "Our City, Our Life, our Choice", 1983
... amalgamation ...Collected by Liana and David Thompson, donatedPort Melbourne anti-amalgamation sticker 1980s 'Our City, Our Life, Our Choice' (see also 909) - red and bluepublic action campaigns, amalgamation -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Souvenir Mug, 1994
A mug made for the staff/community party to mark the end of the Shire of Sherbrooke municipality after amalgamation with Lilydale, Healesvill and Upper Yarra councils to form the Shire of Yarra Ranges in 1995.Souvenir mug to celebrate the Shire of Sherbrooke after amalgamation.On one side says "Sherbrooke Farewell" on other side "Shire of Sherbrooke 1964-1994" with the Shire of Sherbrooke Lyrebird logo within a circle. Underneath "CS Hose Glassware Pty Ltd Glass and Ceramic Decorators Est 1945 ph 03-7811966. Blank made in China designed and decorated in Australia."sherbrooke, souvenirs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Box Hill and Nunawading : great cities apart - even better together - Community forum on council amalgamations, 1994
Advertisement from City of Nunawading promoting miscalculation of City Councils.Advertisement from City of Nunawading promoting miscalculation of City Councils. On verso advertisement for community forum of Nunawading residents on 19 June 1994 on Council amalgamations. Great cities apart - even better together - Community forum on council amalgamations.Advertisement from City of Nunawading promoting miscalculation of City Councils.city of nunawading, amalgamations, city of box hill -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne Anti-amalgamation rally, Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne, David Thompson, 6 Oct 1993
... amalgamation ...One of ten photos taken by David Thompson at Port Melbourne Anti-amalgamation protest rally at Parliament House, Spring Street, 6 Oct 1993: Police and demonstrators on Parliament steps (from front)public action campaigns, amalgamation -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne Anti-amalgamation rally, Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne, David Thompson, 6 Oct 1993
... amalgamation ...One of ten photos taken by David Thompson at Port Melbourne Anti-amalgamation protest rally at Parliament House, Spring Street, 6 Oct 1993: 'Show of Strength' Police and demonstrators on Parliament stepspublic action campaigns, amalgamation -
Federation University Historical CollectionPlan, Underground Survey of Mines, Ballarat District, Creswick and Kingston Mines, 1888, 06/1888
This plan is associated with former Ballarat School of Mines Student Richard Squire (1875-1876). Gift of the Squire FamilyA paper plan on linen showing the following mines: Australasian Extended, North Australasian, Davis and Charlesons Amalgamated, Davies Junction, Dykes N.W., Coopers, F & L Holding, New Australasian, Australasian and Eaglehawk, BrawnsWritten above Australian Extended "West Berry Consols Coy" Written near Davis' and Charlesons Amalgamated "West Berry Consols Coy"creswick, kingston, berry, australasian, plan, mining, robert allen, richard squire -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Photograph (B&W copy), City of Port Melbourne 'wake', John Kirby, 26 Jun 1994
... Amalgamation ...The photo was commissioned by the City of Port Melbourne and shot by photographer John KIRBY from the height of a cherry picker positioned beside the former Quinn's Hotel. Put on exhibition at various festivals for identification of those in photo.Enlarged black and white lasercopy of amalgamation wake photo, prepared for display with each person numbered on an acetate overlayport melbourne town hall, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, amalgamation, john kirby, local government - city of port melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Poster - "Port Melbourne, Our City, Our Life, our Choice, No Amalgamation", 1984
... Amalgamation ...The slogan 'Our city, Our Life, Our Choice' was the result of a competition run by the Council and won by Joan CURTIS of Heath Street. The poster was designed by the Council in protest against the amagamation threat of the early 1980sProtest poster 'Port Melbourne - Our City, Our Life, Our Choice - No Amalgamation' Port Melbourne City coat of arms in black, graphics red, white and bluepublic action campaigns, amalgamation, joan curtis -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, List of duties performed by officers and salaries paid, 1932
Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham subcommittee report on duties of individual officers (1932).Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham subcommittee report on duties of individual officers (1932). Includes report on amalgamations of positions and reductions in staff.Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham subcommittee report on duties of individual officers (1932).shire of blackburn and mitcham, bishop, herbert thomas, local government, charlesworth, albert roy, council staff -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne Anti-amalgamation rally, Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne, David Thompson, 6 Oct 1993
... amalgamation ...One of ten photos taken by David Thompson at Port Melbourne Anti-amalgamation protest rally at Parliament House, Spring Street, 6 Oct 1993: Trades Hall Council bannerpublic action campaigns, amalgamation, liana thompson -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne Anti-amalgamation rally, Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne, David Thompson, 6 Oct 1993
... amalgamation ...One of ten photos taken by David Thompson at Port Melbourne Anti-amalgamation protest rally at Parliament House, Spring Street, 6 Oct 1993: 'Our City, our life, our choice - hands off Port Melbourne' bannerpublic action campaigns, amalgamation -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - John Halfpenny, Secretary of Trades Hall, Port Melbourne Anti-amalgamation rally, Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne, David Thompson, 6 Oct 1993
... amalgamation ...One of ten photos taken by David Thompson at Port Melbourne Anti-amalgamation protest rally at Parliament House, Spring Street, 6 Oct 1993: John Halfpenny, Secretary of Trades Hallpublic action campaigns, amalgamation, john halfpenny -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - March for Democracy, protest rally against amalgamation, Spring Street, Melbourne, David Thompson, 5 Jun 1994
... amalgamation ...One of fifteen photos taken by David Thompson at March for Democracy, protest rally against amalgamation's firing of local councils and replacement by Commissioners, Spring Street 5 June 1994: Commissioner posterpublic action campaigns, amalgamation, liana thompson -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - March for Democracy, protest rally against amalgamation, Spring Street, Melbourne, David Thompson, 5 Jun 1994
... amalgamation ...One of fifteen photos taken by David Thompson at March for Democracy, protest rally against amalgamation's firing of local councils and replacement by Commissioners, Spring Street 5 June 1994: Mayors gagged, close-uppublic action campaigns, amalgamation, liana thompson -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - March for Democracy, protest rally against amalgamation, Spring Street, Melbourne, David Thompson, 5 Jun 1994
... amalgamation ...One of fifteen photos taken by David Thompson at March for Democracy, protest rally against amalgamation's firing of local councils and replacement by Commissioners, Spring Street 5 June 1994: Liana Thompson speaking iiipublic action campaigns, amalgamation, liana thompson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Eaglehawk to be or tot to be
... amalgamation ...BHS CollectionPink folder titled: Eaglehawk, to be or not to be. Inside the folder many newspaper articles from 1969, all relating to the proposed amalgamation of the borough of Eaglehawk and the city of Bendigo. Lydia Chancellor collection.borough of eaglehawk, amalgamation, city of bendigo, 1969
