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Clunes Museum
Letter
LETTER WRITTEN ON 12TH SEPTEMBER, 1980FIVE COPIES OF A LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF THE BALLARAT COURIER FROM R.J. PRYOR, SHIRE SECRETARY OF TALBOT/CLUNES, CONTAINING INFORMATION ON THE SHIRE FOR INCLUSION IN A CITIZENS' GUIDE SUPPLEMENT - OCTOBER 1980local history, document, letters, shire of talbot and clunes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cr. Charles Willis - Mayor
Coloured Photograph of Cr. Charles Leslie Willis, Mayor, City of Nunawading, August 1950 to August 1951. Cr. Willis was Shire President of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham in 1939-40willis, charles l, shire of blackburn and mitcham, shire presidents, city of nunawading, mayor -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Mitcham Road, 1932
Correspondence between Shire Secretary, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and vendors and their solicitors re transfer of land for a road between Mitcham Road and Creek Road, Mitcham, June - July 1932.mitcham road, mitcham, creek road, mitcham, shire of blackburn and mitcham, maddocks, jamieson & lonie, solicitors, ashley (mr), bloom, f.a., roads and streets -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Framed Object Certificates, Unknown
00230.1 Cert from Shire of Bannockburn to J. Anderson in appreciatiion of war service WW2 00230.2 Cert from Shire of Bannockburn to J. Anderson in appreciation of his voluntary enlistment.00230.1 "As a record in appreciationof his serviceto the empire duringthe 1939-1945 war. 00230.2 "We record gretefulle our deep appreciation of your patriotic response to the Call of the Empire and voluntary enlistment nin the AIF for active service. -
Port of Echuca
Colour photograph, 1979
This monument was originally situated on the median strip in High Street, outside the original Town Hall building, which subsequently became the town's Library, and is now the Shire Offices I.T Department. The memorial was moved some time in the 1960's to it's present site, which is now immediately surrounded by the Shire of Campaspe Echuca Library which was built in the early 2000's . The memorial now also mentions other wars of the 20th Century.The memorial now represents all people from the surrounding districts who have been lost to all Wars. The memorial is the focus of the Anzac Day ceremonies. In this photograph of 1979, both World War 1 & World War 2 would have been mentioned on the plaques.A coloured photograph of the World War 1 memorial in Echuca. The monument consists of a column with a statue of a soldier on the top. There are two plaque walls on both sides. There is a flag pole at centre front. . The monument is situated at the northern end of Hare Street, near the intersection with Radcliffe St, and just east of the Shire of Campaspe offices.Printed on the back are the words, "This paper manufactured by Kodak.world war 1., soldiers, civic centre, war memorial, world war 2 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Frampton’s Bridge in Joel Joel where the heavy tractor that Mr Slorach was driving broke through the wooden planks
Frampton’s Bridge Joel Joel. Accident occurred while Mr Arch Slorach was crossing. The heavy tractor broke through the wooden planks. Mr Slorach who as a result of War injuries had a wooden leg was able to jump clear.shire, frampton's bridge -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDALLION, WW1, c.1919 - 1925
Sydney James Davidson enlisted on 18.8.1914 age 19 years 4 months in E Coy 8th Bn AIF. Embarked for Eygpt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, reported missing then WIA 25.4.1915, GSW left foot, rejoin unit 24.8.1915, hospital with Appendicitis 18.11.1915, rejoin unit 28.1.1916, embark for France 26.3.1916, transfer to 6th Field Ambulance 26.4.1916, appointed Driver 1.3.1917, WIA 4.10.1917 GSW Right leg, rejoin unit 3.1.1918, hospital Influenza 16.7.1918, rejoin unit 22.7.1918, embark for Australia 24.9.1918, discharged from the AIF 8.4.1919. He also had pre War Service in the 73rd Infantry under the 1895 quota re conscription.Yellow metal medallion with crown at top. Central motif is missing.Underneath crown: “ANZAC” Around outside: “HE ANSWERED HIS COUNTRY'S CALL” Rear: “Presented to No 541, DVR S DAVIDSON for duty nobley done, AIF Abroad 1914-18”shire, duty done -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Caulfield Town Hall
Drawing of proposed Shire Hall by Sydney Smith circa 1884caulfield south, hawthorn road, glen eira road, caulfield town hall, smith, sydney -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Caulfield Town Hall
Drawing of proposed Shire Hall by Sydney Smith circa 1884caulfield south, hawthorn road, glen eira road, caulfield town hall, smith, sydney -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper Clipping, Ridings for Island?, 31/10/1968
Article from a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1968 to July 1971Article about a move to divide the Shire of Phillip Island into Ridings.phillip island, phillip island shire council, ridings for phillip island -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Lillydale - The Billanook Country 1837-1972
Hardcover book outlining the earlier history of the Shire of Lillydale (Victoria). -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, 2001
Newspaper photograph.Cr. Jack Lowry as Shire President at German War Cemetery.lowry, cr jack, german war cemetery, photograph, people -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, 1990's
Decal - Shire of Stawell coat of arms. Red on white Cardstawell -
Clunes Museum
Pamphlet - DOCUMENT / LEAFLET
LEAFLET - SHIRE OF HEPBURN - A BRIEF PROFILE - INCLUDED IN WESLEY SHOWBAGlocal history, shire of hepburn, wesley college -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Annual report, 1936
Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham. Photocopy of annual report 1935-36.Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham. Photocopy of annual report 1935-36.Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham. Photocopy of annual report 1935-36.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Estimate of revenue and expenditure for the municipal year 1932/33, 1932 - 1933
Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham estimate of revenue and expenditure 1932/33Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham estimate of revenue and expenditure 1932/33Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham estimate of revenue and expenditure 1932/33local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, financial documents -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Matters related to estimate 1932/33, 1932 - 1933
Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham - matters referred to estimate - 1932/33Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham - matters referred to estimate - 1932/33Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham - matters referred to estimate - 1932/33local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, financial documents, road construction and maintenance, street lighting -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, ANZAC Day at the Shrine - dawn service, 2014
Colour photograph depicting ANZAC day at the Melbourne Shire of Remembrance..melbourne, shrine of remembrance, anzac day, poppies, remembrance, commemoration -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Equipment - Carry case for measures
Tambo Shire official weights and measures velvet lined caseinstruments, measuring -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Cemetery Trust Stawell. Meeting Minute Book 1988 – 1999. Resignation of Trustees, 11/10/1988 - 27/5/1999
Resignation of Trustees. Northern Grampians Shire Council to Manage Cemeterystawell, cemetery -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Packet: Ringwood Borough Petition for Severance 1924
Papers relating to severance of Ringwood from the Shire of Lillydale 1924. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - CAMPBELL COLLECTION: BENDIGO AND DISTRICT MAPS
Map. Parish of Sandhurst, Shire of Strathfieldsaye, Mandurang Parish, Junortoun.map, bendigo, city streets -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Framed Object Certificates, 1920
WW1 Certificate of appreciation from Shire of Walpeny Multi coloured.Given to Driver C.W.Knight March 10th 1920. Honour the Brave scroll. -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Photograph, Learmonth Street, Buninyong, pre 1930s, Pre 1930
View of Buninyong Fire Brigade, weighbridge, Shire of Buninyong Town Hall, Shops and Buninyong Hotel, pre. 1930s. Brigade building, the weighbridge and the Buninyong hotel were later demolished. Note that the image is incorrectly labelled on the original.Framed two-tone print copy of a photograph. View of Buninyong Fire Brigade, weighbridge, Shire of Buninyong Town Hall, Shops and Buninyong Hotel, pre. 1930s. Brigade building, the weighbridge and the Buninyong hotel were later demolished. Note that the original image is incorrectly labelled.buninyong, buninyong fire brigade, shire of buninyong, learmonth street, weighbridge -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cr. Norm Armstrong - Mayor, 1945
Coloured Photograph of Cr. Norman Armstrong, Mayor, City of Nunawading, August 1945 to August 1946. Cr Armstrong was Shire President of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham when the City of Nunawading was proclaimed on 30th May 1945, thus becoming the first Mayor of the city . He was also Shire President in 1929-30armstrong, norman, shire of blackburn and mitcham, shire presidents, city of nunawading, mayor -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Framed letter, Buckingham Palace -Letter, Circa 1983
Letter from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11, to acknowledge a letter sent by the Shire of Ballarat to Her Majesty on the occasion of the visit of Rear Admiral Sir Brian Murray and Lady Murray expressing a message of loyalty and to be forwarded to Her Majesty.Acknowledgement of loyalty to the CrownRectangular dark wood frame with gold around inner edge. Letter from Buckingham Palace is set in a dark brown mount and at the base is an explanation as to why this letter was received. (Letter) BUCKINGHAM PALACE 20th September, 1983. Dear President, I am commanded by the Queen to thank you, Councillors, Ratepayers and Citizens of the Shire of Ballarat for your kind and loyal message of greetings. Her Majesty received this message with much pleasure and was touched by the kind and loyal sentiments it contained. Yours Sincerely John ......... The President The Shire of Ballarat. (at the base) On Wednesday 24th August,1983,On the occasion of the official visit to the Shire of Ballarat,of His Excellency, Rear Admiral Sir Brian Murray,K.C.M.G.,O.A.,K.ST.J.,Governor of Victoria,and Lady Murray,C.ST.K.,a message of loyalty was presented for forwarding to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11.rear admiral sir brian murray k.c.m.g.govenor of victoria 1983.message from queen elizabeth11. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Booklet - Shire of Portland 1856-1956, 'Guardian' Print Portland, 29/01/1956
Bowerbird MuseumBooklet pale green cardboard covers, blue print 'SHIRE OF PORTLAND 1856-1956'. Inside program for centenary church service to mark 100 years of Local Government in the Shire of Portland. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Sewerage, 1933
Plan of M.M.B.W. reticulation area no 708,Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham; sewer through council property.Plan of M.M.B.W. reticulation area no 708,Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham; sewer through council property. Scale 40' to 1' [1933?] with correspondence between MMBW and the Shire, March - April 1933.Plan of M.M.B.W. reticulation area no 708,Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham; sewer through council property.sewerage and sanitation, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of blackburn and mitcham, pope road, blackburn, whitehorse road -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Legal record, Victorian Government, "Act of Parliament", 1/12/1978 12:00:00 AM
Act of the Victorian Parliament to authorize the construction by the MMTB of an electric tramway in the City of Preston and the Shire of Diamond Valley and the Shire of Whittlesea in Plenty Road, to Settlement Road. Dated 5/12/1978trams, tramways, mmtb, acts of parliament, new tramway, east preston, plenty rd, construction -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cato Lake looking from Viictoria Street -- Coloured
Cato Lake view from Victoria Street looking towards Sloane Street. This view shows the emptying of the lake carried out in c 2002 for deepening the lake by Shire Council Works. This view shows a tractor working around the empty lake. Coloured photograph of emptied Cato Lake from Victoria Street side looking towards Sloane Street. The lake was emptied in c 2002 for deepening by Shire Council Works. This view shows a tractor working around the emptied lake. In the background are trees with houses amounts them.Written in biro 5.2.2002stawell