In 1931 Councilor S.G.Spittle was elected as a ,member of the Ballarat Shire Council,serving until 1943. He served a term as Shire President in 1934-35.Original Historic Photo of Councilors for the year 1942-43.Photo is Sepia on Brown mount, of Councilor S.G.Spittle, situated top right hand corner of collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1942-43. It is rectangular with a curved top.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council by Councilor R.T.White,President, 1942-43.spittle, s g councilor, ballarat shire council 1942 43

M.J.Ryan (J.P.), was elected as a member of Ballarat Shire Council in 1897 to 1915,and 1918 to 1953. He was elected Shire President in 1902-03,1908-09,1914-15,1923-24,1932-33,1938-39, 1944-45,1950-51.Original Historic Photo of all councilors for the year 1942-43.Sepia photo,rectangular with curved top,of Councilor M.J.Ryan,(J.P.), situated left side of second row of collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1942-43.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council by Councilor R.T.White,(J.P.),President 1942-43.ballarat shire council, ryan m j j p, 1942 43

Councilor David Baird,(J.P.),was elected as a member to council in 1928 until 1960.He was Shire President in 1931-32,1940-41,1946-47, and 1956-57.Original Historic Photo of Councilors for the year 1942-43.Sepia photo, in brown mount,(rectangular), of Councilor David Baird,(J.P.), situated right hand side of second row of collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1942-43.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council by Councilor R(Russell).T.White,(J.P.),President 1942-43.ballarat shire council 1942 43, d baird j p

Councilor J.C.Walton was elected as a member of council in 1940 serving until 1955.He was Shire President in 1945-46 and 1951-52. Original Historic photo of Councilors for the year 1942-43.Sepia photo,(rectangular),in brown mount, of Councilor J.C.Walton,situated left hand side of third row. Part of collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1942-43.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council by Councilor R.T.White,(J.P.).President 1942-43.walton j c, ballarat shire council 1942 43

Councilor R.W.Crosthwaite (J.P.),was elected to council in1928 serving until 1947. He served two terms as Shire President, in 1935-36 and 1941-42.Original HIstoric Photo of all Councilors for the year 1942-43. Sepia photo (rectangular) set in brown mount, of Councilor R.W.Crosthwaite,(J.P.), and is situated right hand side of third row. it forms part of a collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1942-43.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council by Councilor R.T.White (J.P.) President, 1942-43ballarat shire council, r w crosthwaite j p, 1928 1947

Mr A.Graham was Pres.Cor.for 1942-43.Original Historic Photo of Councilors and staff for 1942-43.Photo of Mr.A.Graham, Pres.Cor, Sepia in Colour set in browm mount,(rectangular with curved top).Situated left hand side of bottom row of collection of photos of all councilors and staff for the year 1942-43. Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council by Councilor R.T.White (J.P.),President 1942-43. 1942, 43, ballarat shire council, graham a

Councilor A.Pickford was elected to council in 1941 serving until 1951and again in 1953 until1958. He served as Shire President 1947-48. Original Historic Photo of all councilors and staff for the year 1942-43. Sepia photo, in brown mount, of Councilor A.Pickford.(oval).Situated second from left bottom row of composite collection of photos of all councilors and staff for 1942-43.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council by Councilor R.T.White (J.P.), President 1942-43.1942, 43, ballarat shire council, pickford a

Mr William.Alexander Rain was Secretary and Engineer for the Ballarat Shire Council for 1942-43.Original Historic Photo of Councilors 1942-43.Sepia photo, in brown mount,oval in shape, of Mr William Alexander Rain, Secretary and Engineer.Situated bottom row,second from right which forms part of collection of photos of all councilors and staff for 1942-43.Presented to Ballarat Shire Council by Councilor R.T.White,(J.P.),President 1942-43.1942, 43, rain, ballarat shire council, wa

Oswald Joseph Moore Coghlan was elected to Ballarat Shire Council in 1914 serving until 1932. he served two terms as Shire President,1919-20 and 1928-29.Original Historic Photo.Photo is sepia in colour, in a narrow brown wooden frame ,with brown mount, gold edges the photo. It is of Councilor Oswald Joseph Moore Coghlan,he was on council in 1919-20 and 1928-29.Councilor Oswald Joseph Moore Coghlan,Ballarat Shire. Shire President 1919-1920,1928-1929.ballarat shire council, coghlan oswald joseph moore, 1914 32

Councilor Frank Collings was elected to council in1919 serving until 1928. He served one term as Shire President in1926-27.Original Historic PhotoSepia photo oval in shape set in brown wooden frame with brown mount and gold around photo. It is of Councilor Frank Collings.,1926-27Councilor Franf Collings,Shire President 1926-27.ballarat shire council, collins frank, 1919 28

Councilor Charles Thomas Henderson was elected to council in1914 serving until 1941.He served two terms as Shire President,1920-21 and 1929-30.Original Historic Photo.Oval photo of Councilor Charles Thomas Henderson,set in narrow moulded wooden frame,on brown mount,with gold surounding photo. Councilor Charles Thomas Henderson,1920-21,1929-20.ballarat shire council, henderson charles thomas, 1914 41

Councilor R.L.Medwell was elected as a member of council in 1910 until 1919.He served one term as Shire President in 1917-18.He died on May 2nd 1919. Original Historic Photo.This photo is of Councilor R.L.Medwell,1917-18.Sepia colour,rectangular,in wide plain brown wooden frame with gold trim on inside of frame.Mount is a lighter brown and at the base is a inscribed gold plaque.Late Councilor R.L.Medwell,J.P.President Ballarat Shire Council 1917-18.Died May 2nd 1919.ballarat shire council, medwell r j jp president 1917 18

Councilor William Sanders Dougall was elected to council in 1919 serving until 1931.He served one term as Shire President in 1925-26.Original Historic PhotoPhoto of William Sanders Dougall 1925-26,Sepia photo,set in brown frame with sculptured finish,mount is brownish maroon in colour.Oval photo is surounded by gold trim (wider at the top).Councilor William Sanders Dougall,Shire President,Shire of Ballarat,1925-26.ballarat shire council, shire president 1925 26, william sanders dougall

Councilor G.C.Stewart was elected as a member to Ballarat Shire Council in 1915 until 1927.He served a term as Shire President in 1921-22.In 1924-25 he served the balance of term after the death of Councilor D.Walton. Original Historic Photo.This Sepia photo of Councilor G.C.Stewart,is set in wide brown frame with a brown "watermark" mount,rectangular in shape.Ex Councilor G.C.Stewart.ballarat shire council, 1915 1927, stewart g c

Medals to commemorate the coronation of King George V & Queen Mary in 1911.Commemoration of historical event. The coronation of King George V & Queen Mary on the 6th July 1911.Round medals with eyelet at the top, the first medal is made of gilt bronze and the second one, a gold coloured metal featuring King George V & Queen Mary in 1911 for their Coronation.Front of the medals, King George V & Queen Mary, engraving of the King & Queen. Back of the medallions states, "To Commemorate Their Majesties Coronation". June 22. 1911. Also the Victoria Coat of Arms with the word, "Victoria" above and under them the words, "Peace & Prosperity".medal, queen mary, 1911, king george v, coronation

Mr J.T.Ross was the Collector and Valuer for the Ballarat Shire Council from 1863-91. Original Historic PhotoPhoto of Mr J.T.Ross, sepia,set in wide brown "shadow box" frame with scalloped carved edging,mount is lighter brown,and photo rectangular. J.T.Ross. Collector and Valuer 1863-91ballarat shire council, ross j t, collector and valuer, 1863 91

Councilor John Dickie was elected to council in1896-99 and 1908-14.He served one term as Shire President in 1911-12.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo of Councilor John Dickie, set in brown frame, pinkish and grey mount surounding a rectangular photoJohn Dickie 1901.ballarat shire council, dickie john, 1896 99, 1908 14

These medals were mass produced for the coronation of King George V & Queen Mary which took place on the 6th July 1911. George was the son of King Edward V11 & Princess Alexandra.Commemoration of the coronation of King George V & Queen Mary in 1911A round silver plated medal with KING GEORGE V & QUEEN MARY on the front, on the back is the British Monarchy "Coat of Arms", attached is also a red, white & blue, small ribbon. On the front is the heads of KING GEORGE V & QUEEN MARY along with their names, on the back is the British Monarchy "Coat of Arms", with a crown above it, surrounded by the words "TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION. JUNE 22. 1911".medal, queen mary, 1911, king george v

A round silver metal commemorative medal. With the faces of H.R.H PRINCE OF WALES AND H.R.H. PRINCESS ALEXANDRA. The faces of H.R.H PRINCE OF WALES AND H.R.H. PRINCESS ALEXANDRA are engraved on the front of the medal, surrounded by these words above. On the back is inscribed H.R.H THE PRINCE OF WALES, BORN NOV.9.1841 MARRIED MARCH 10.1863 AT ST GEORGES CHAPEL WINDSOR TO H.R.H ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF DENMARK BORN DEC 1.1844, surrounded by flowers and feathers at the top.medal, wedding h r h prince of wales, h r h princess alexandra1863

This Collection Of Photos shows the Shire President W.Purcell and Councilors J.P.Spiers,R.J.Dobson,M.Ryan,J.M.Feery,J.Baird,J.Mitchell, H.W.Symons,J.Lester,and staff,H.T.Hughes,Valuer and Collector, and C.T.Jones,Secretary and engineer,for the year 1906. Original Historic Photo.Photos are sepia set on grey mount within a black,wide, frame.The frame has "beading" effect on outer edge then a narrow band of sculptured gold flowers and leaves,and sculptured inner edge. The central photo of,Councilor W.Purcell, is surounded by a shaped cream border.The photos are oval, rectangular and rectangular with curved top in shape.Around the central photo a decorative design is painted. Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council 1906.purcell w, councilors 1906 ballarat shire council

Councilor W.Purcell was elected to council in 1902 serving until 1908.He was President for one term in 1905-06.Original Historic Photo.This photo of Councilor W. Purcell, is in sepia,set within cream shaped mount surounded by painted decorative designs,the main mount is grey.It is rectangular with a curved top.Situated in centre of collection of photos of all councilors and staff for the year 1906.Presented by the President,to the Ballarat Shire Council,1906.1906, ballarat shire council, purcell w, 1902 08

Councilor J.P.Spiers was elected to council four times,1880-92,1893-1902,1904-10 and 1915-18.He seved two terms as President,1889-90 and1899-1900.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo on grey mount, of Councilor J.P.Spiers,situated at left hand side of top row.It forms part of a collection of photos of all councilors for 1906. Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council,1906. ballarat shire council, spiers j p, 1880 1893 1904 1915

Councilor R.J.Dobson was elected to council in1889 serving until 1906. He served two terms as Shire President, 1894-95 and 1900-01Original Historic Photo.Sepia Photo,rectangular,set in grey mount,of Councilor R.J.Dobson.It is in the middle of the top row of a collection of photos of the 1906 Councilors and staff.Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council,1906.ballarat shire council, dobson r j, 1889 1906, shire president 1894 1900

Councilor M. Ryan was elected as a msmber of council in 1873-77,1897-1915,1918-53. He served as President in 1908,1914,1923,1932, Original Historic Photo.Photo of Councilor M.Ryan, sepia colour,rectangular with curved top and grey mount. It is at right side of top row,forming part of collection of photos of all councilors for 1906.Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council.1906.ballarat shire council, ryan m, 1873, 1897 1918

In 1899 Councilor J.M.Feery was elected to council ,he served until 1917.He was President in 1906-07 and 1915-16.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,oval in shape,of Councilor J.M.Feery,set in gery mount. It is situated at left of second row, and forms part of a composite collection of photos showing all councilors for 1906.Presented by The President to the Ballarat Shire Council. 1906.ballarat shire council, feery j m, 1899 1917

To mark the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria reigning as the monarchy for 60 years. She died four years later in 1901. These medals were mass produces by Stokes & Sons of Melbourne, many of the local government bodies had them made.Marking the 60 years that Queen Victoria was on the throne. A round medal with a young and older faced Queen Victoria on one side. And on the other side is the Shire of Ballarat 's "Coat of Arm". This medal was issued by the Ballarat Shire as did many of the local government bodiesThe two faces of Queen Victoria, one as a young woman, the other later in life with the words, "QUEEN VICTORIA'S 60th YEAR OF REIGN. 1837 TO 1897". On the front. On the back is written "SHIRE OF BALLARAT. E.BUTLER. PRESIDENT". Also there is the Ballarat Shire "Coat of Arms", written underneath is the words "BY THESE WE FLOURISH".queen victoria, shire of ballarat, diamond jubilee

Councilor J. Baird was elected to council in 1900 until 1928.He was President in 1907-08,1916-17 and 1922-23Original Historic Photo.Photo in sepia,of Councilor J.Baird.It is oval in shape and surounded by grey mount.Situated second row right hand side of collection of photos showing all Councilors for 1906.Presented by The President to the Ballarat Shire Council.1906.ballarat shire council, j baird 1906

A round gold medal with the features of King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth and on the back is Victoria's "Coat of Arms".Along with the faces of King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth are the words "KING GEORGE V1 & QUEEN ELIZABETH", on the front of the medal, on the back is Victoria's "Coat of Arms", with the words "TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION. MAY 12th 1937.

Councilor J Mitchell was elected to council in1871 until 1875 and 1898 until 1915.He served two terms as Shire President,1903-04 and 1909-10.Original Historic Photo.This photo of Councilor J.Mitchell, is in sepia with grey mount cut rectangular and curved top.It is placed left side of third row of set of photos showing all councilors for 1906. Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council.1906.ballarat shire council, mitchell j, 1871 1875, 1898 1915

Mr H.T.Hughes was the Valuer and Collector for the Ballarat Shire for 1906.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo of Mr H.T.Hughes, valuer and collector.Oval in shape,set in grey mount.It is at the left of the bottom row and forms part of a collection of photos of all councilors for 1906. Presented by The President to the Ballarat Shire Council. 1906.ballarat shire council, hughes h t mr, valuer collector 1906