Councillor Charis M.A. Pelling was a Councillor in excess of ten years and a former President of the Shire of Eltham. Cr Pelling was the founder of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society and the Society's first President.Public meeting for creation of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society, later Eltham District Historical Society subsequent to the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994. The society celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2017 and retains two founding members as current members.Letter typed on Shire of Eltham letterheadshire of eltham, shire of eltham historical society, society foundation, charis m.a. pelling

One of a series of photos created for an exhibition by the City of Kew of notable locations. The photos represent a snapshot in time.Enlarged photograph of Otira, Walpole Street, Kew, mounted on board, and donated to the Kew Historical Society by the City of Kew on 10 April 1991. The house is still extant (August 2017). This is a photo of the house before the front veranda was reinstated.From Kew City C'cil 10 April 1991otira - walpole street - kew, historic houses -- kew (vic.)

One of a series of photos created for an exhibition by the City of Kew of notable locations. The photos represent a snapshot in time.Enlarged photograph of houses at 54, 56, 58, 60 Disraeli Street in Kew, mounted on board, and donated to the Kew Historical Society by the City of Kew on 10 April 1991. All houses were extant when checked in August 2017.From Kew City C'cil 10 April 1991streetscape - kew, city of kew, disraeli street -- kew (vic.)

Nunawading and Whitehorse councillor. Springfield WardColoured photograph of Peter Allan JP. Dark suit, Burgundy tie with yellow dots. Dark curly hair and wearing glassesallan peter, councillors whitehorse, councillors nunawading

Colour slide in a mount. Old bluestone chapel, Ararat, Victoria, AustraliaMade in England / Old Chapel, Ararat (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd

This is one of a dozen or so pictures of very early Ararat held by Langi Morgala Museum, and can be compared to a succession of later photographs to illustrate the growth of the town of Ararat. The date suggested by the inscription on the front is probably a reference to some other occurrence, since the street seems far to built-up for 1856-1860. The date is more likely the 1870s, or even the 1880sThis photograph, though not in good condition, is one of the few in the possession of Langi Morgala Museum that shows very early Ararat. It is of regional significance, which would be enhanced if a firmer date could be established. This cardboard-mounted large photograph is not in very good condition, but some parts of the image are still clear. There are permanent inscriptions on both front and back, not done in sympathy with the age and importance of the item.On front: "Note hitching posts and the old Turf Hotel, Barkly Street cont[illegible] / 1856-60". On back: museum stamp and photo numbers.barkly-street, ararat, horse, horse-driven, early-ararat, business, commercial

Letter from City of Ballaarat to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Proclamation of the City of Ballaarat. Letter is embossed with various seals.City of Ballaarat / Town Hall / Ballaarat 3550 / 26th March, 1971 / On behalf of His Worship the Mayor / Cr. K.C. Webb, and Councillors, I enclose for yur / information a copy of the Minutes of the Special / Meeting of the Council, to commemorate the 100th / Anniversary of the Proclamation of the City of / Ballaarat, on 9th september, 1870./ For those invited guests who were / unable to attend, I also enclose a copy of the / notice papaer for the Meeting, which was available / on the day. / Yours faithfully,/ F.J> Rogers / Town Clerk / AS ADDRESSED / city of greater bendigo administration item, city of greater bendigo community partnerships

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.A black and white photograph of a Brass Band in full uniform with their instruments. They appear to be in a Concert Hall. There are nine gentlemen without uniform, there is also a Trophy Cup and Shield. The band is the Ballarat City Band and Frank Wright is in the centre front. Written in pencil on the back - Ballarat City Bandfrank wright, ballarat city band

This is a unique item of band history. Here we have a circular that was sent around to the citizens of Richmond advising them to check the identity of their collectors to make sure they weren't from the rival band! The Richmond City Band was formed in 1900 but only lasted another 30 years. The rival band was the Richmond Boys' Band. The circular also outlines the success of the band in competitions as well as the amount of money it has raised for charities. This circular presents a window on the past activities of the band which is special considering records of the band are few and far between - their band hall was destroyed by fire in 1926.This circular is significant as a record of the activities of the Richmond City Band. As most of the records of the band are presumed to be lost due to a fire in 1926, this is one record that shows the activities of the band as well as rivalries with other bands in the district.Printed on newspaperrichmond city band, richmond city contest band, richmond boys' band, victorian bands' association, city of yarra, richmond burnley historical society, richmond

Edward O’Donnell's service as a St. Kilda Councillor included six terms as mayor. The dinner, held by the City of St Kilda at the George hotel on 10 October 1928, celebrated his 40 years of service. The program includes a record of his service, the menu, toasts, and autographs of people who attended. He served for another four years, and left after being defeated in the council elections in 1932.Booklet with a white folded card cover, discoloured with age, printed in blue with gold decoration. Inside, a white page folded in half, printed in blue, is fastened to the cover with a blue ribbon.Autographs written in pencil appear on the final page and inside back cover.edward o'donnell, st kilda council, george hotel

The newsletter from June 1955. It featured photos some photos from the Girls Camp in Ararat. This is of a fancy dress party.Newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white printed photo of a costume party published June 1955.girls classes, camps, ararat

Poundkeeper's Book, City of Sunshine, Faded blue covers, tan-coloured spine.City of Sunshine Pounds Act 1958 - sticker on the inside of the front cover.

Maroon coloured 1970 community information brochure for Ringwood residents covering Councillors' contact details and local services, sporting, and cultural facilities. Includes two City of Ringwood Free Tipping Vouchers valid until the end of 1971.rinx

Stawell Brass Band after winning the Vic Contest New Years Day at Ararat 1909 under band master Quinn.stawell entertainment

Stawell Railway turntable and Staff. Taken at Stawell Locomotive Sheds and Coal Staging before the transfer of many railway men to Araratstawell transport

The newsletter from June 1955. It featured photos some photos from the Girls Camp in Ararat. This is of a group of girls that went on the camp.Newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white printed photo of girls in bathers published in the Newsletter in June 1955. girls classes, camps, ararat

A0-size (approx) map of named streets, lot-numbered properties and locality features within City of Ringwood boundary. Scale: 8 chains to 1 inch. City Engineer's signature in bottom right corner - Alan Robertson (City Engineer 1958-1987)

Hugh George Ferguson was born in June 1900 in Williamstown. After his family moved to Kew, they lived in Fernhurst Grove while his future wife’s family lived in Fellows Street. He married in 1940 and subsequently joined the Second AIF. In 1945, he was reported to be the ACF (Australian Comforts Fund) Commissioner in Borneo [Kalimantan]. After the Second World War, he worked as a Billeting Affairs Organiser for the Dutch Government, resettling migrants in Australia. He also worked in advertising as an account manager, and as campaign director for Arthur Rylah in Victorian politics. He directed the first major trade fairs at the Royal Exhibition Buildings after the Second World War, including ‘Australia Makes It Exhibition’ in 1947, the ‘Australian Industrial Fair’ in 1949 and 1950, the ‘Modern Home Exhibition’ in 1949, and ‘Made in Australia’ in 1952. The funds raised during the latter were earmarked for a ‘bankrupt’ Queen Victoria Hospital. He built a home in Brougham Street and represented North Ward on Kew Council from 1952 to 1968. He was elected Mayor in 1959. Hugh Ferguson died in 1975, aged 75. He was buried on 2 September in Grave 201, Special (Non- Denominational) Compartment A, Boroondara General Cemetery.A gold plated bar brooch with suspended medallion having a blue enamelled ring surrounding the City of Kew crest in reliefFront: City of Kew, above the city of Kew crest with Council below Rear: Mrs H. G. Ferguson, Mayoress, 1959-60city of kew, mayoresses - kew (vic), mrs hg ferguson

Councillors, Perce WHITE & Steve KOURAKIS ,taken in the City of Port Melbourne Council chamber, Port Melbourne Town Hall.City of Port Melbourne councillors, Perce WHITE & Steve KOURAKIS.local government - city of port melbourne, port melbourne town hall, perce mcguire white, stylianos(steve) kourakis

1860: Kew's first library was the Kew Literary and Scientific Society, which opened on 6 August 1860. 1884: Kew Town Hall was extended and the library transferred to a room on the upper floor. This was not an ideal arrangement as the room was required for Council purposes. 1904: A cottage adjoining Kew Town Hall was purchased for use as a library. 1937: The library was closed for a major overhaul of stock and renovation of the building. It reopened in December 1937 and remained there for more than 35 years. 1973: When the Civic Centre opened in Charles Street, Kew, the library moved in. 1987: Kew Library moved to its current location in the converted city hall, overlooking the beautiful Alexandra Gardens. The library was officially opened at this site on Friday 23 October 1987 by the Mayor of Kew, Cr James Tutt. (Source: Boroondara Library Services)Historically and socially significant set of regulations governing the use of the children's library in Kew in the early 1950sOriginal framed rules and regulations of the junior section of the Kew Library, dated 16.6.1953, authorised by the Mayor (W.E.R. Hope) and Town Clerk (W.D.Birrell). The document also lists opening hours of the Kew and East Kew branches.kew public library - kew (vic), kew public library - east kew (vic), city of kew - library guidelines

Photograph of Shire of Lexton Councillors and Officers 1958-1964 significant to the Pyrenees Shire and Lexton communityPhotograph of Shire of Lexton Councillors and Officers 1958-64 "Inscribed front: Shire of Lexton Councillors & Officers 1958-1965"

Farewelling Eltham Shire Councillor and Ex-President Albert F.C. Glover presents the Shire President gavel to Councillor J. O. White, with Mrs Glover looking on. Cr Glover served residents of the Montmorency ward from 1967. Cr White was also on the Council from 1967.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, cr. a.f.c. glover, cr. j.o. white, mrs glover, shire president, shireof eltham, municipal government, local government, councillors

This invitation to attend the City Reception to the The Honorable Alex Chernov AC. QC , the Governor of Victoria and Mrs. Elizabeth Chernov, was given to Glenys Phillpot , the former Warrnambool City Councillor and four times Mayor of Warrnambool. The reception in 2013 was held at the Warrnambool Art Gallery.This item is retained as an example of an invitation from the Warrnambool City Council to attend a Civic Reception to a visiting notable person. A sheet of white paper with black and green printing, the Warrnambool City Council logo and four colour photographs.warrnambool city council, the honorable alex chernov, governor of victoria

Unaddressed and unsigned card with the following message: 'Season's Greetings from The Mayor, Councillors and Staff of the City of St. Kilda'. The sketch on the front is by Bill Brodie, from 'St. Kilda Sketch Book' by Bill Brodie and Stan Marks.Folded white card with a gold edge and a reproduced sketch of St Kilda Town Hall on the front. Printed in black and green on the inside, including a black City of St Kilda logo.city of st kilda, bill brodie

Red flag on stick with lettering imprinted: 'Ringwood Greets You as a City 1960'. Material is red with gold lettering. The flag has a gold border with a small fringed edge.Ringwood Greets You as a City 1960

This Belt was presented by the City of Essendon on occasion of presentation of the New Colours 25 November 1956Used to carry the Battalions colours Physical Description Green felt sash with red leather lining. Sash had gold trim and an inscribed silver plate on the face. The battalions battle honours are embroidered in spun gold thread on red silk banners in front of a lightly coloured wattle bush. The regimental badge is spun gold/ silver and red silk. Inscriptions and Markings This Belt was presented by the City of Essendon on occasion of presentation of the New Colours 25 November 1956This Belt was presented by the City of Essendon on occasion of presentation of the New Colours 25 November 195658/32 bn, 5/6rvr, dcoy, uniform

The newsletter from June 1955. It featured photos some photos from the Girls Camp in Ararat. This is of a group of girls sitting on a gate called Fitzpatrick's Gate.Newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white printed photo of girls on a gate published in the Newsletter in June 1955. girls classes, camps, ararat

Colour slide in a mount. Old bluestone chapel, Ararat, Victoria, AustraliaMade in England / Old Bluestone Chapel Ararat (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd

Colour slide in a mount. Old bluestone chapel, Ararat, Victoria, AustraliaMade in England / Old Bluestone Chapel Ararat (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd