The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966.This card is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.THE MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS OF THE CITY OF KEW / REQUEST THE PLEASURE OF THE COMPANY OF / ________________________ / AT THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE W D VAUGHAN REFERENCE LIBRARY / BY / THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE J E. STARKE / PRESIDENT LIBRARY COUNCIL OF VICTORIA / KEW MUNICIPAL LIBRARY / THURSDAY 28TH JUNE, 1973, AT 2.30 P.M. / RSVP TOWN CLERK, KEWcivic invitations -- kew (vic), kew municipal library, w d vaughan

Series of 16 photographs celebrating Bowling Club Centenary 1893-1993On Reverse: April 13 1993. President Gwen Jenkins, husband Bruce, pictured with the 2 historic cars hired for the occasion. the cars were driven from the Commerical hotel where the first meeting was held 1893. - To the Bowling Club (Gwen, Bruce - Ray & Rita were the special passengers for this historic occasion. stawell sport

Local newspaper clipping - Ringwood Mail, 3/10/1957. Death of Prominent Ringwood Citizen.Roy Wilkins, a prominent builder and contractor, was well known and respected throughout the district. He was keenly interested in sport and public affairs. First secretary and life member of Ringwood District Cricket Association. Foundation Bowls Club member and president. Foundation member of Borough of Ringwood when Council formed in 1924.

This is a photograph of Councillor Jacob Perry who represented Central Riding in the Orboast Shire Council from 1928 - 1931. and from 1934 - 1944. He was president twice in 1934-1935 and 1943-1944 Jacob Perry was an Orbost farmer. Born 1874. Died 1950. He was a Boer War veteran , 4th Victorian Imperial Bushmen. He was a shire councillor and worker for school affairs.This item is associated with the Orbost Shire Council. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. It is also associated with the Perry family early Orbost settlers.A black / white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a moustached man in a suit.on back - "Cr Jacob Perry J.P."perry-jacob orbost-shire-council

Provides a collection of letters to the President and Councillors of the Shire of Warrnambool from J. M. Crawley. The period covered is 1900 to 1918. It covers such topics as repairs to bridges, purchasing of equipment, complaints, applications for roads. Names of places and structures include Dennington Bridge, Cassidy’s Bridge, Warrumyea Bridge, Yangery, Purnim. Loose within the book is a letter from a W,M(H?) Clarke of Garvoc. The letters contained in this ledger provide information on a large range of works which were carried out in the Shire in the early 1900’sDark olive green fabric cover with tan spine and cornersMinute Book in gold lettering on red background on spine.warrnambool shire council 1899-1918, crawley j w crawley, warrnambool shire offices, warrnambool

Walter John Hickford, painter and businessman, was Mayor of Warrnambool 1895-6-7 and President of the Committee that organised the Warrnambool Industrial and Art Exhibition of 1896-7. A skilled decorative artist, he carried out art work in private homes, businesses and churches. His shop in Liebig Street supplied paint materials for households, tradesmen and artists. Hickford Parade is named after Walter Hickford. This is an original label from a picture frame and is of considerable interest, as Walter John Hickford was a prominent citizen and businessman in Warrnambool in the 1860sFaded brown rectangular label with black text and border adhered to a piece of brown paper.W.J.HICKFORD, picture dealer, framer and gilder. Liebig Street, Warrnambool. Mounting and Repairing. OLD FRAMES RE-GILTwalter john hickford, painter, hickford parade, warrnambool

Brand new home under construction by Vizarje Homes, Greensborough at the launch of the Kinloch Gardens development, 12 new double and triple storey homes along a private road in the gardens of Kinloch, a mansion set on 2.4ha in Arthur St. The launch was attended by Planning Minister Rob Maclellan and Nillumbik Shire president Robert Marshall, Architects Graeme Gunn and Ian Jelbart and approximately 100 guests.7 images; digital file only; created from scan undertaken by EDHS of a set of 29 colour 10 x 15 cm prints vizarje homes, arthur street, jelbart property, kinloch, woodridge estate

Planning Minister Rob Maclellan at the launch of the Kinloch Gardens development, 12 new double and triple storey homes along a private road in the gardens of Kinloch, a mansion set on 2.4ha in 93 Arthur St. The launch was attended by Planning Minister Rob Maclellan and Nillumbik Shire president Robert Marshall, Architects Graeme Gunn and Ian Jelbart and approximately 100 guests. April 19981 images; digital file only; created from scan undertaken by EDHS of a set of 30 colour 10 x 15 cm prints arthur street, eltham, houses, jelbart property, kinloch gardens, rob maclellan, woodridge estate

Donated by Betty Bradley, one of the debutantes. Some names provided by Betty. Checked and others added by Elly Berryman and her mother, Charlotte Berryman nee Cleeland. 2/6/2020 Mrs Jones was the wife of the Shire president, Mr Arthur Jones and Mrs Leggatt was the wife of the MP for the area Sir William Leggatt.. June and Gladys Williams were sisters from Bass.Black & White photograph of Debutante Group. Back row: Carol Bennett, June Barton, June Williams, Betty Bradley, Marie Regos, Gloria Jenner [added by Elly Berryman 23/4/2024] Front row: Standing Mrs Sainsbury, Gladys Williams, Jean Denham, ??, Mrs Roz Jones, Mrs Dorothy Leggatt, Deidre Cleeland, Heather West, ?? Mrs Harry Harris debutantes phillip island, betty bradley, carol bennett, june barton, marie regos, jean denham, heather west, gladys williams, mrs harry harris, deidre cleeland, mrs roz jones

Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Nigel Lewis and Carlotta Kellaway: A New Perspective on Wingrove Cottage • May Meeting • Special General Meeting • Nillumbik Heritage Week • Some Events of Interest by Harry Gilham • Annual General Meeting • President’s Annual Report • The Mt. Everard Connection by Doug Orford • Tim Burstall 1929-2004 • Other Society Activities • Still More News The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society

Formal photograph of Shire of Eltham Senior Staff, in Shire of Eltham (Main road Eltham, now demolished). From left: George Newton (Building Surveyor), Martin Verhoevan (Deputy Shire Engineer), John McDonald (Shire Engineer), Geoff Dreverman (Shire President), Max Watson (Shire Secreatary), Tony Roberts(?) (Deputy Shire Secretary) and Barry Gaudin (Chief Health Surveyor)Black and white print 25.5 cm x 20.5 cmA2206 Hugh Fisher 82 Lygon St, Brunswick 3057 38-3040 6 York St, Eltham 3095 439-9046 councilors, shire of eltham, george newton, martin verhoevan, john mcdonald, geoffrey dreverman, max watson, tony roberts, barry gaudin

Major Frank D. Stevens, RSL President and school boy Albert Feldbauer (youngest child of the children of the soldier fathers attending a school in the district) at the ceremony of turning the first sod for the Eltham War Memorial Infant Welfare Centre Building. Major Frank Stevens was later the Scout Commissioner of Heidelberg City Scout Groups from Fairfield railway gates to the intersection of Main Road at Hurstbridge.Eight original prints (21.5 x 18 cm - plus three duplicated) and one 10 x 15 cm colour print reproduction from a negative taken of original printalbert feldbauer, ceremonies, eltham, eltham war memorial building, fred griffiths, cr. fred squire, main road, major frank stevens, memorials, mrs dave lyon, mrs rains, war memorials, eltham infant welfare centre

Major General Sir Reginald Arthur James Talbot KCB (11 July 1841 – 15 January 1929) was a British Army officer, Member of Parliament, and Governor of Victoria in Australia. March 1905 and in April 1908 he visited East Gippsland, in particularMarlo and Orbost. Mr W. Cumming was the president of the Orbost Shire at the time. One of the topics discussed was the need for a railway in East Gippsland.This is a contemporary record of a significant event.A long narrow cutting from a newspaper. It is titled, "Governor in Gippsland National Railway Wanted". It relates to the visit of the then governor of Victoria, Reginald Talbot, to Orbost and Marlo. There is a photocopy and an original.talbot-sir-reginald governor's-visit-to-marlo

Allan Carter, Richard Carter's Father was a prominent business man and resident of Ringwood . The article describes how he was intrumental in obtaining the land for the school as one of the Formative Committee members. Also a member of the school's first Council and then the Chairman of the Building Fund. Richard Carter followed in his Father's footsteps in the Real Estate business. He was also the President of the Ringwood Historical Society for many years.Grey page with text and photographs torn from the school magazine. No date

Regarding trotting history at Port Melbourne Speedway. Includes an extract from "Trove" of the "Record " Emerald Hill covering the opening of the speedway on 24th August 1918. MLA J L MURPHY (president of the club) opened the track in the presence of Port Melbourne Mayor J P CRICHTON and other dignitaries. The club was formed to encourage and support the breeding of trotters and enjoy the sport free from gambling.Four digital images relating to trotting in Port Melbourne. (.01) "Darkie" GATH and horse Grand Logan in the streets of Port Melbourne where brother George operated his first stablesjames laurence murphy, james peter crichton, sport - trotting, pearl kelly, george gath, 'darkie' gath, will whitbourn, cumming smith and co, john peck, dick cullen

Regarding trotting history at Port Melbourne Speedway. Includes an extract from "Trove" of the "Record " Emerald Hill covering the opening of the speedway on 24th August 1918. MLA J L MURPHY (president of the club) opened the track in the presence of Port Melbourne Mayor J P CRICHTON and other dignitaries. The club was formed to encourage and support the breeding of trotters and enjoy the sport free from gambling.Four digital images relating to trotting in Port Melbourne. (.02) George GATH seated on trotting sulkyjames laurence murphy, james peter crichton, sport - trotting, pearl kelly, george gath, 'darkie' gath, will whitbourn, cumming smith and co, john peck, dick cullen

Regarding trotting history at Port Melbourne Speedway. Includes an extract from "Trove" of the "Record " Emerald Hill covering the opening of the speedway on 24th August 1918. MLA J L MURPHY (president of the club) opened the track in the presence of Port Melbourne Mayor J P CRICHTON and other dignitaries. The club was formed to encourage and support the breeding of trotters and enjoy the sport free from gambling.Four digital images relating to trotting in Port Melbourne. (.04) Pearl KELLY riding a trotter in harness (but without sulky) at Royal Melbourne Show. No certainty of a link to Port Melbourne.james laurence murphy, james peter crichton, sport - trotting, pearl kelly, george gath, 'darkie' gath, will whitbourn, cumming smith and co, john peck, dick cullen

Rev. Edward King (1825 - 1905) Wesleyan minister born in England. Entered the ministry in 1846 in England. Came to Australia in 1857. Stationed at: Melbourne East, Brighton, Creswick, Tarnagulla, Castlemaine, Williamstown, Geelong West, Daylesford, Warrnambool, Williamstown, Preston, Drysdale, Colac, Maldon, Beechworth. President of the Victorian Conference of the Methodist Church of Australasia in 1877. Made a supernumerary in 1893. Died at Armadale in 1905.Sepia toned waist length carte de visite studio portrait of the Rev. Edward King."With love from Ed. King"

Back : F Appleton, D Rowe, C Legg, W Hall, B Peters, J Smith, D Repper Middle : Nicholson (Trainer), T Rowling's (Coach), J Hull, S Boag, Fred Fielding (President), B Larkin, L Hull, C Cooper, Alf Fielding (Sec) Front : W Rickard, N Wilson, L Healy, B Ranton.Team photo seated with shield in centre.Warriors Football Team 1952sport, football

Noel Webster was mayor of the City of Nunawading from 1973 to 1974. He was a founding member of the Vermont High School council and a board member of Maroondah Hospital. He was involved in U3A and was a founding member of the Early Planning for Retirement Association. Jean Webster was the president of the Nunawading Historical Society and both assisted the resettlement of Cambodian migrants. Noel Webster passed away in 2002 at the age of 77.Black and white photograph of Mayor Noel Webster, and wife Jean Websterwebster, noel, jean

"Jerusalem - Israel", published in unknown newspaper, 21 November 1969. The newspaper clipping states: [The top part of the newspaper clipping is in Yiddish] [The Hebrew wording is as follows] "To the President (of Israel), Zalman Shazar (on your 80th birthday). The Students and Staff of Bialik, Melbourne, wish you health on becoming a hero. May it be that the state of Israel will enjoy prosperity under your leadership for many years to come."shakespeare grove, hebrew, hebrew school, judaism, israel, zionist, community

Letter to Legatee J. Nelson Capp, President of Melbourne Legacy Bairnsdale Legacy Group, from Lieu.-General S.G. Savige, signed Stan Savige. Letter of regret that Savige is unable to attend a meeting of the Group and providing congratulations on the work of the Group in its first year. The letter was mounted on cardboard which implies it was significant to keep, possibly because it was signed by founding legatee Stan Savige.Original hand-signed letter from Legacy’s founder, Stan SavigePaper glued to cardboard. Black type with blue signature.bairnsdale, stan savige, nelson capp

Photos of Legacy Appeal fundraising around Melbourne Cricket Ground in 1999. 00476.1 and 00476.5 Melbourne Legacy President, Graham Riches and a lady in an army uniform with badge tray and tin. 00476.2 Elderly gentleman selling badges 00476.3 and 00476.4 two school girls with badge trays and appeal tins outside the MCG with football scarves on. (one these photos were used in the Highlights Report in 2000)A record fundraising methods in Legacy Week in 1999.Colour photo x 5 of various badge sellers in Legacy Week in 1999.00476.2 has P24 in pencil on reverse. 00476.3 has P3 in pencil on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

The launch of Legacy week in 1995 at Legacy House with Kevin Gosper, a former athlete, as a guest speaker. It is 1995 as President David Millie is sitting next to Kevin Gosper and it was with a bunch of other photos with the label, "Misc guests of the club . . Kevin Gosper 95". The article published in The Answer October 1995 edition says "Kevin Gosper AO, Chairman, Commission for the City of Melbourne launches 'Legacy Week'."A record of a well known personality helping to launch Legacy Week. Colour photo x 5 of Kevin Gosper speaking at the launch of Legacy week, plus an article from The Answer.Printing on the back "legacy week, speakers, answer

Articles in annual report include: President's Report: First in line. Profiles include "At Home on the Farm", "A New Day Dawns", "Two Little Maids from School", "Peer's Progress". Yearly update subjects include Volunteers, Blind members' report, Services updates, Executive Director's report: Progress Despite Recession, Treasurer's report: Costs Controlled, Financial statement, Donors, Office holders.1 printed volume with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records

Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: a picture of the 'The Greatest Thing in the World' - the oldest Braille book in the library, acknowledgement of the work of May Harrison, Joyce Cunnington, Joan Armytage, involvement in the Library Promotion Committee of Victoria to increase visibility, and receipt of Hear A Book's from Tasmania.1 volume with text and illustrationsbraille and talking book library, annual reports