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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Nunawading Municipal elections, 1952
How to vote pamphlet for S.D. Arnold for South-East ward.How to vote pamphlet for S.D. Arnold for South-East ward.How to vote pamphlet for S.D. Arnold for South-East ward.arnold, s.d., local government elections, city of nunawading -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, E-Gee Printers, Gippsland Electoral Rolls for 1856 and Stock Assessment Payable, 1985
The Electoral Act 1856 was passed through Parliament o March 13, 1856. Victoria was the first Australian colony, and the first legislature anywhere in the world, to adopt the practice of the secret ballot. Victoria's constitution prescribed that the Parliament was to be bicameral, consisting of an upper house, the Legislative Council and a lower house, Legislative Assembly. Men were entitled to vote according to the qualifications described in this book - the right to vote in each house was dependent on status - educational qualifications, income and for either literacy. Two names are registered for the Orbost district: James Dickson and J.C. McLeod.This item is a useful research tool.A 16 pp paper back book which has a clear plastic cover. The covers are beige coloured with the title "Gippsland Electoral Rolls for 1856 and Stock Assessment Payable" in blak print. On the left hand side is a vertical pattern in black print. The book contains an alphabetical list of persons claiming or supposed to be entitled to Vote in the Election of a Member for the District. It lists the needed qualifications of electors followed by the Voters Roll for Legislative Assembly, 1856 and the Voters Roll for Legislative Council, 1856 . It then lists the Stock Assessments, 1856.voting-registers-victoria -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Pamphlet - Labor how to vote card, Tom Corrigan, State Election, 13 May 1950
State Election. Labor how to vote card for 1950. Tom CORRIGAN.state government victoria, tom corrigan -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Document - Voters Roll - South Riding, Shire of Sherbrooke - 1982/1983, South Riding Voters Roll 1982/1983
Printed roll of voters entitled to vote in Shire of Sherbrooke council elections. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Shire of Nunawading, 1891
How to Vote card for T.R. McClelland, Shire of Nunawading, Mitcham Riding.How to Vote card for T.R. McClelland, Shire of Nunawading, Mitcham Riding.How to Vote card for T.R. McClelland, Shire of Nunawading, Mitcham Riding.mcclelland, thomas robert, elections., shire of nunawading -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Ephemera - Council election advertising pamplets, Alec Craig, 1966
Alec Craig was elected to the Barkly Ward seat on the Bendigo City Council in March 1954 after the resignation of Cr J A Michelsen. He became Mayor in 1956 and served from 1956 -57, 1963 - 64 and 1973 -74. Councillor Craig first posited the idea of Hargreaves Street becoming a shopping mall but retired from council in 1976 before the idea was executed. Alec Craig was the foundation President of the Provincial cities and Town Association of Victoria and President of the Bendigo Base Hospital in 1973. He was awarded an O.B.E. in 1973 for outstanding public service. Grace Adeline Craig was a respected teacher at Bendigo Girl's School and Bendigo High School.0383.1 Three fold voting pamphlet with photo of Councillor Craig on front cover. Inside is a printed letter to Mr and Mrs Ratepayer promoting Councillor Craig's past achievements. 0383.2 How to vote flyer for Councillor Craig. Printed on pink paper. 0383.3 Vote 1 Craig poster. Two colour print on cream paper. Edges missing.mayor craig, mayoress craig, councillor alec craig, grace adeline craig -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Flyer - Abbott collection: R.H.S. Abbott flyer for legislative assembly election
Political Flyer for R.H.S. Abbott detailing his promises if elected at the election to be held on Thursday November 26th. 1914. Mr. Abbott was running in the electoral district of Rodney. The three candidates for the division of Rodney were: Hugh McKenzie for the Liberal Party, Andrew White for Labor and Richard Abbott as Independent. the results gave Mr. McKenzie 3575 votes (50.3%), Mr. White 3149 votes (44.3%) and Mr. Abbott 385 votes (5.4%). The two parties-preferred results saw Mr. McKenzie elected on 54.7% of the votes.election, abbott -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, RSL accuses Minister on Tribunals, 1958?
The Victorian branch of the RSL passed a vote of no confidence in the Repatriation Minister (Senator McKellar).The Victorian branch of the RSL passed a vote of no confidence in the Repatriation Minister (Senator McKellar).The Victorian branch of the RSL passed a vote of no confidence in the Repatriation Minister (Senator McKellar).returned servicemans league victorian branch, mckellar, colin -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, High price of great theatre, 2017
Whitehorse Councillors have voted to spend $78 million redeveloping the Whitehorse Centre.whitehorse centre, city of whitehorse -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Roberto D'Andrea, I prefer a tram conductor, c1995?
Photocopy of a poster stapled and taped to sheet of card with punched holes in each corner. Poster advertising or "How to Vote" or voting poster for Roberto D'Andrea (The Connies) as an independent candidate for the Monash Province, "I prefer a tram conductor"trams, tramways, the connies, elections, conductors -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria, `
``Newspaper clipping from the "Post", Tuesday March 18 1997, Page 1. By John Cooke - MIX OF OLD WITH NEWA recount of votes in Loughnan's Hill Ward failed to overturn the result in the most hotly contested ward of last weekend's first Maroondah Council elections.Despite attracting only 1014 first preference votes - fourth highest - Joe Cossari went on to win Loughnan's Hill by 247 votes from former Ringwood councillor Yvonne Kaukas after preference votes recorded by six other candidates were distributed.` -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Card - How-to-vote, Janet Bolitho, candidate, 2004 Port Phillip Council election, 2004
Successful candidate Janet Bolitho was elected Deputy Mayor - ref item 2082How-to-vote card for Janet Bolitho for Port Phillip Council elections November 2004politics, local government - city of port phillip, janet bolitho -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Nunawading City Council elections, 1957
How to vote and profile of Keith Abernathy - West central Ward, 24 August 1957.How to vote and profile of Keith Abernathy - West central Ward, 24 August 1957.How to vote and profile of Keith Abernathy - West central Ward, 24 August 1957.abernathy, keith, local government elections, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Vote the Goode vote, 1990
Voting pamphlet for Sally Goode in August 1990 Nunawading Council elections incl. photosVoting pamphlet for Sally Goode in August 1990 Nunawading Council elections incl. photosVoting pamphlet for Sally Goode in August 1990 Nunawading Council elections incl. photoscouncillors, city of nunawading, local government elections, goode, sally -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - Vote 1, Liana Thompson, Independent, Port Melbourne election, 1992
Owned, collected and used by Liana Thompson and donated to the PMH&P societyBadge - Vote 1 - Liana Thompson, Independent - : Port Melbourne Council elections 1992local government - city of port melbourne, liana thompson, mayors -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, RSL Can Back Claim, 1958?
RSL can produce evidence to support its no-confidence vote in the Minister for Repatriation, Senator McKellar.RSL can produce evidence to support its no-confidence vote in the Minister for Repatriation, Senator McKellar.RSL can produce evidence to support its no-confidence vote in the Minister for Repatriation, Senator McKellar.returned servicemen's league, mckellar, colin -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Card - 1974 Port Melbourne Council Elections, Jan Soldatos, 1974
Yellow how to vote card for Jan Soldatos. Text and photo in brown. Line at top in Greeklocal government - city of port melbourne, elections, jan harris soldatos, e doufos, john william 'jack' woodruff, dr m cass, brigadier j munro, senior sergeant martin coghlan (retired) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, City of Nunawading
How to vote and profile of M.D. Weston, East Central Ward candidate Sat 27 August, ????How to vote and profile of M.D. Weston, East Central Ward candidate Sat 27 August, ????How to vote and profile of M.D. Weston, East Central Ward candidate Sat 27 August, ????local government elections, weston, m.d., city of nunawading -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria, `
``Newspaper clipping from The Post , 1-09-93 P3 Council votes on school closuresDebate over the level of support Ringwood Council should give to schools fighting closure led to one successful and one unsuccessful motion on Monday night's council meeting. Cr Nick Kirmos and Cr Neil McDonald were the instigators of the two motions. Cr Kirmos' motion was successful and Cr McDonald's was not.` -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper Clipping, PI: No Milk Board Area, 31/11/1968
Article from a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1968 to July 1971Article re councillors voting against Phillip Island's dairy farmers coming under the Milk Board.phillip island, phillip island dairy farmers, milk board, cr. hobbs -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Notice (fragment), Borough of Sandridge, electoral notice, 1860s - 1870s
Fragment of Borough of Sandridge electoral notice 'Pay your rates and secure your vote' 1860s or 70sBadly stainedlocal government - borough of sandridge -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, City of Nunawading municipal election, 1957
How to voteHow to vote - profile of S.E. Kleinert, West Central Ward candidate on Saturday 24 August 1957.How to vote local government elections, kleinert, s.e., city of nunawading -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Flyer - 1973 Port Melbourne Council Election, Glen Cosham, 1973
Retained by donor from his service on Port Melbourne Council 1973-78Election material from Glen Cosham's successful 1973 council bid. .01 - how to vote card (Glen Cosham) .02 - how to vote card (Allan McCarthy copy) .03 & .04 - letters to voters (Glen Cosham) .05 letter to voters (Allan McCarthy)local government - city of port melbourne, glen cosham, george allan mccarthy -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Card - How-to-vote, Joseph BERTIE, Aug 1951
Prepared for J BERTIE for Council elections 25.8.1951. nb Bertie listed as retired at that date, so he must have lost the electionSandridge Ward how-to-vote card for Cr. Joseph BERTIS, 'Life-long Unionist Candidate' 1930s or 40slocal government - city of port melbourne, politics, societies clubs unions and other organisations, joseph bertie, municipal elections -
Unions Ballarat
Mindful militants : the Amalgamated Engineering Union in Australia, 1920-1972, Sheridan, Tom, 1975
History of the Australasian Engineering Union (1852 and 1973) was formed in 1890 - a break away group from its British equivalent/parent body. It represented engineers and some metal workers.Relevant to internal union democracy and collective bargaining.Paper; book. Front cover: black and white image of men voting at a workplace meeting. Grey and yellow text.Front cover: title and author name.btlc, ballarat trades hall, australian engineering union, aeu, amalgamated engineering union (britain), amalgamated engineering union (australia), metal workers, engineers, history, collective bargaining, unions -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne city Council How to vote card , James P HICKEY, 28 Aug 1947
Digital image of the 'How to Vote 'card for James P HICKEY. City of Port Melbourne Council elections 1947.local government - city of port melbourne, james p hickey -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, South East Ward, 1989
Pamphlet, how to vote card and Greek version for Savaas Athan in City of Nunawading Council Elections, 5 Aug 1989.Pamphlet, how to vote card and Greek version for Savaas Athan in City of Nunawading Council Elections, 5 Aug 1989.Pamphlet, how to vote card and Greek version for Savaas Athan in City of Nunawading Council Elections, 5 Aug 1989.local government elections, athan, savvas, councillors -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Library inquiry ordered
Nunawading Council decides to employ outside firm to investigate management of Blackburn Municipal LibraryNunawading Council decides to employ outside firm to investigate management of Blackburn Municipal Library following 6 votes to 5.Nunawading Council decides to employ outside firm to investigate management of Blackburn Municipal Librarypublic libraries, blackburn branch library, city of nunawading -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Voters' Roll, "Mail" Print Ringwood (Tel 65), Voters' Roll 1924, Borough of Ringwood, South Eastern Province, Ringwood Division, c.1924
Arthur Fisher was the grandfather of Arthur G Lunt, RDHS cataloguer.Voters' Roll 1924, Borough of Ringwood, South Eastern Province, Ringwood Division. Names are marked with red crayon, presumably as vote is made. Brown cover, 39 pages, 703 names. E.Winterbottom, Returning Officer, Borough of Ringwood. Typical examples:Entry 202, Fisher, Arthur, Mullum Road, Orchardist, Owner, House and land, Warrandyte, �40, Votes 1Entry 558, Schwerkolt, Francisco, Mitcham, Owner, House, Ringwood, �22, Votes 1 +Additional Keywords: Fisher, Arthur / Winterbottom, E. / Schwerkolt, Francisco -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Victorian Women vote 1908-2008, 2008
History of the struggle for womens' voting in Victoria, with stories of women who made a significant contribution.History of the struggle for womens' voting in Victoria, with stories of women who made a significant contribution. At present, there are 38 women MPs in VictoriaHistory of the struggle for womens' voting in Victoria, with stories of women who made a significant contribution. suffrage, victorian government