Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Elizabeth Stolz served as Mayoress from 1981 - 82.Black and White photographic portrait sitting behind oval mount.lr; Don Semmens Bendigocity of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, city of bendigo mayor, lansell pendant, mayoress stoltz, mayor stotz

Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Judith Mansell served as Mayoress from 1983 - 84.Colour photographic portrait sitting behind oval mount.lr; H. Hampelcity of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, city of bendigo mayor, lansell pendant, mayor mansell, mayoress mansell

Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Gloria Quin was Mayoress from 1985 - 86.Colour photographic portrait sitting behind oval mount.lr; H. Hampelcity of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, city of bendigo mayor, lansell pendant, mayor quin, mayoress quin

Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Gloria Quin was Mayoress from 1985 - 86.Colour photographic portrait sitting behind oval mount.city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, city of bendigo mayor, lansell pendant, mayor currie, mayoress currie

Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Noela Nankervis served as Mayoress from 1987 - 88.Colour photographic portrait sitting behind oval mount.city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, city of bendigo mayor, lansell pendant, mayor nankervis, mayoress nankervis

Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Elizabeth Morley served as Mayoress from 1989 - 90.Colour photographic portrait sitting behind oval mount.Front cover; Photograph by: / Richard Gibbs / Tel: (054)413411city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, city of bendigo mayor, lansell pendant, mayor morley, mayoress morley

Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Karen Douglass served as Mayoress from 1990-91, 1991 - 92, 1992 -93.Colour photographic portrait sitting behind oval mount.Front cover; Photograph by: / Richard Gibbs / Tel: (054)413411city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, city of bendigo mayor, lansell pendant, mayor douglass, mayoress douglass

Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Greta Balsillie served as Mayoress from 1993 - 94 and was the last official Mayoress as the role disappeared after amalgamation due to the election of female Mayors.Colour photographic portrait sitting behind oval mount.Front cover; Photograph by: / Richard Gibbs / Tel: (054)413411city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, city of bendigo mayor, lansell pendant, mayor balsillie, mayoress balsillie

Art collection Previously located in History House. Previous Exhibition:"In a picture land over the sea ...Agnes Goodsir 1864-1939." Exhibition developed by Bendigo Art Gallery and toured from May 1998 to June 1999. Item of the Month, exhibited in Portland Foyer April 2005.Portrait of a woman dressed in black. The woman appears to be seated and is facing the viewer. She wears a black overcoat with a blue, red and white scarf. She also wears a black hat with a gold clasp. The plain background is predominately grey. The work is framed in a gilded, moulded frame and has an exposed canvas.Front: Agnes Goodsir Back: A clear plasstic pocket is attached to the backing board and contains: a fragment of an old French label and a small fragment of paper with the signature "R.D...." on it.female artists, female artist, agnes goodsir, women artist, female portrait, portrait painting, portrait, cherry

BHS Collectionblack and white photo: family. One mature female in dark gown with brooch and necklace, one mature male in suit, white shirt, tie and tie pin. One male child suited, short trrousers. Six young males suited and buttonholed, one with watch chain. Two young females, long dark curls, pinafore gown, brooch visible at throat of R. hand gown. Weatherboard house at rear, ivy at left hand border. Step and verandah visible behind group with an upholstered chair, personal belongings nearby and below four pane glazed window.2000 - 180-01 on back of photoperson, group

BHS Collectionsepia photoghraph on cream board. Adult female, seated and holding rolled paper, left arm resting on cushion with hand at chin. Wearing brocade dress, velvet cape with fur collar. Ward Bros. Paris panel. Photo, Bairnsdale and Sale, written on base of photo board in brown print. 'with very kind regards to Mr. and Mrs. Bush, July, 1899'Ward Bros., Bairnsdale and Sale.person, individual, portrait female, related to bush family ?

BHS Collectionsepia photograph of young lady - possibly recently engaged, she has a large ring on second finger, left hand. Frilly, high necked blouse. Photo mounted on cream board. Imprinted into lower margin of board ' Paris panel/Stewart and Co., 284 - 286 Bourke Streeet, Melbourne.Stewart and Co. 284 - 286 Bourke Street, Melbourne.person, individual, portrait female

Henry Sutton was a teacher at the Ballarat School of Mines which is a predecessor of Federation University.Pencil drawn picture of a female (Emilie Sutton) with her hand near her mouth, in a large bronze coloured frame. Done at Ballarat School of Design.emilie sutton, portrait, drawing, henry sutton, ballarat school of design

Tilly Aston sits in this studio portrait, her outfit obscured by the oval framing of the image. Her hair has been tied back and around her crown, as per her adulthood. A collared top with long sleeves which have a band around the cuff. She looks to have rosettes on her shoulders, a pin with 'V (crown symbol) R' under her chin, and fuchsias draped around her neck. The image could have been taken around 1897, when Queen Victoria celebrated her jubilee and various ornaments were produced to symbolise the occasion.Young adult female in studio portrait wearing collared, long sleeved dress with fuchsia necklacetilly aston, association for the blind

Woman sitting on a brown chair, sketching. She is wearing dark green trousers, lime green jumper, red scarf, tan shoes. Her face is in profile. Black, wavy short hair.Front: 'B. Vivian' - grey lead Back: Holland's Picture Framing stickerbetty vivian, female artist, portrait, female portrait, women

CEMA Art Collection Winner of Portland Artists' Society Prize for category Oil.The painting portrays a standing female figure. She has straight black hair which sits just above shoulder length. she has a short fringe. She wears a blue and green dress with orange markings. She is depicted as looking at the observer and holds something in her right hand which is held across her body. The background is a mixture of purple, green and blue. The work has a thick wooden frame and exposed canvas.Front: - 63 AMOR (lower right, black paint) Back: ELMA AMOR HERBST "GIRL" (1963) (lower left, typed label)cema, portland artists society, female artist, women, female artists, female portrait, portrait painting, portrait

The family group in this image is the Burnip family. George Burnip came to Australia in 1854. In 1856 he married Julia Grant. Sometime after this he came to the Bacchus Marsh area and purchased a farm near Coimadai and named it 'The Pines'. George Burnip was active in public affairs as a member of School Board of Advice and the Agricultural Society. One of the two men in this image is likely to be George Burnip, probably the man on the left. The man standing on the right is possibly his son, John, who would have been 22 at the time this photo was taken. The woman seated on a chair placed on the pathway is probably Mrs Julia Burnip. The woman standing with her arms crossed is possibly Mrs Julia Carroll (nee Burnip). The children pictured are likely to be the five Burnip children and two others.Small sepia unframed photograph on card with gold border framing photograph. Housed in the album, 'Photographs of Bacchus Marsh and District in 1883 by Stevenson and McNicoll'. An image showing a brick house with a pitched roof in three separate sections. Two chimneys on either side of the house can be seen. Standing in front of the house is a group of people, male and female, young and old. One female is older and is seated in a chair. At the front of the group is a dog.On the front: Stevenson & McNicoll. Photo. 108 Elizabeth St. Melbourne. COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED AT ANY TIME. On the back: LIGHT & TRUTH inscribed on a banner surmounted by a representation of the rising sun. Copies of this Portrait can be had at any time by sending the Name and Post Office Money Order or Stamps for the amount of order to STEVENSON & McNICOLL LATE BENSON & STEVENSON, Photographers. 108 Elizabeth Street, MELBOURNE houses coimadai vic, stevenson and mcnicoll 1883 photographs of bacchus marsh and district, houses bacchus marsh, burnip family bacchus marsh

Same as photo 260 Primitive Methodist Christian Endeavour Group July 1901. Photo taken in Stawell by Stawell Photographic Company. Mrs R. Gray would be Mary Gray. Back Row: L-R J. Anyon W.A.Perry (vice-president) W. Hambly, G. Smith, Miss V. Willoughby Second Row: L-R Miss L. Crawford, (Secretary) Miss M Schnieder, Miss Matthews Miss M. Hambly, Miss B. Fletcher, Mis B. Yates, Miss E. Bunting Miss B. Dickie, Miss B. Hambly Miss W. Matthews, Mr Gillams. Third row: L-R Miss. L. Corrie, Mrs Corrie, Mrs Jenkinson, Mrs McDonald Mrs McRae, Rev. L.T. Copeland (President) Mrs Russelll, Miss L. Goldsworthy Miss L. Beard Miss Bell Sumner Miss S.GillamsBlack and white photograph of a group of males and females, Taken in the studio of Stawell Photographic Company, 1901 Primitive Methodist Christian Endeavour group.July 1901 Primitive Methodist Christian Endeavour Stawell Photographic Co. Close Railway Station C. Hewitt Manager Mrs R. Gray Wakeham St Stawellreligion

Photograph. Gertrude Perry Collection. Black & white full length photograph of a lady in theatrical costume. Also a Kodak negative with 32 printed on the side. They are wrapped in a piece of cream paper.gertrude perry collection, negative.

Clour Ladscape Group Portrait: taken in Assembly Hall 4 rows mixed mal and Female. Burgundy card Cover.On Cover: My Class. Solid Line, Drawing of three Children in class room. Below Line ARTHUR REED PHOTOS A text and Drawing in Gold Inside: ARP ARTHUR REED PHOTOS SPECIALSITS IN SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY

CEMA Art Collection Previously located in History HousePortrait of Queen Victoria depicting her torso and head. She looks to her right and is shown in an almost profile view. Dressed in black with a white collar, she wears a blue and white band in her hair. She wears a small gold earring, black choker with gold locket and a brooch with a man's portrait. The work has a gilded frame with some decoration and exposed canvas.Front: J.A.BRIGGS Queen Victoria, 1838-1901 Back: Painted by J A Briggs 1897queen victoria, 1800s, portrait, portrait painting, female, female portrait

Post card - Photograph - sepia. Written on front of photograph Lydia Pethard. Holding a tennis racket, wearing a white blouse and a scarf/tie around under her shirt collar. Photo not on top lineVincent Kelly, Photographer.person, family, pethard family, postcard. photograph. pethard family. lydia pethard.

The Oopsee Daisee series of work is basically a series of self portraits. They began out of a necessity to recover from a nasty fall. The first sculpture of the series was like art therapy, a means to help overcome the bad memories, and anxieties. And it helped. With my deafness, I have many times when I feel wobbly and unbalanced, which have resulted in falls. This series of works were created proceeding the initial fall, and then proceeding this fall.australian art, sculpture, female artist, disability, portrait

Anne Scott Wilson is a video and photography artist interested in memory, motion and the body. Her work often experiments with movement and light exposure over time. The images in Fly Rhythm series record landscapes from the Dandenong Ranges to Altona and were produced for an exhibition at the Wyndham Art Gallery called EXPERIMENT in 2012.australian art, australian photography, photography, female artist

The Oopsee Daisee series of work is basically a series of self portraits. They began out of a necessity to recover from a nasty fall. The first sculpture of the series was like art therapy, a means to help overcome the bad memories, and anxieties. And it helped. With my deafness, I have many times when I feel wobbly and unbalanced, which have resulted in falls. This series of works were created proceeding the initial fall, and then proceeding this fall.australian art, sculpture, female artist, disability, portrait

The Oopsee Daisee series of work is basically a series of self portraits. They began out of a necessity to recover from a nasty fall. The first sculpture of the series was like art therapy, a means to help overcome the bad memories, and anxieties. And it helped. With my deafness, I have many times when I feel wobbly and unbalanced, which have resulted in falls. This series of works were created proceeding the initial fall, and then proceeding this fall.australian art, sculpture, female artist, disability, portrait

The Oopsee Daisee series of work is basically a series of self portraits. They began out of a necessity to recover from a nasty fall. The first sculpture of the series was like art therapy, a means to help overcome the bad memories, and anxieties. And it helped. With my deafness, I have many times when I feel wobbly and unbalanced, which have resulted in falls. This series of works were created proceeding the initial fall, and then proceeding this fall.australian art, sculpture, female artist, disability, portrait

BHS CollectionA white envelope which contained four photos and on the front in grey lead is the name J.C. Burnett A black and white photograph of Ms. J.C. Burnett a staff member at Bendigo Teachers' College. A small black and white photograph of four Bendigo Teachers' College staff members - Ms. J.C. Burnett, Mr.George Mills (Principal), Mr. M. Morris and two unnamed women. Two black and white photographs of Bendigo Teachers' College staff members - 1. Ms. J. Burnett with an unknown man and 2. A small photo of Mr. M. Mills, Ms. J. Burnett and Mr. George Mills, year 1945 written on rear of photo.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college staff, male, female, individual, person, portrait, photography, photographs, photograph, bendigo, education, photo, envelope, bendigo teachers' college staff, ms. j.c. burnett, teacher training, tertiary education