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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Lawrence Alexander McArthur, 1/04/1996 12:00:00 AM
Obituary for Lawrence McArthur, born Hamilton, Vic. 1930,Obituary for Lawrence McArthur, born Hamilton, Vic. 1930, A.L.P. Legislative Council member 1982 - 85, Chairman, Vic. Egg Board 1989-93. Entered Teachers College, Ballarat and his life was committed to education of the young and assistance to those who needed support. Principal of Valkstone Primary School, Melbourne, 1971. He was the Deputy Whip in the Legislative Council. Died March 1996.Obituary for Lawrence McArthur, born Hamilton, Vic. 1930, mcarthur, lawrence alexander, victoria. parliament. nunawading province, victorian egg board, valkestone primary school, north brunswick primary school, mitcham primary school, no. 2904, weeden heights primary school, joint party salinity committee, victoria. parliament. joint parliamentary natural resources and environmental committee -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, City of Ringwood Information Guide - 1984, 1984
Community information booklet issued by City of Ringwood for 1984 - covering the facilities and activities of the Ringwood Council and other local organisations and associations.CONTENTS: (page no.) Building - General Information 23 By-Laws/Traffic Regulations 22 Canterbury Road Railway Bridge Widening 34 Commissioners for Taking Declarations and Affidavits 24 Council Elections 11 Council Representatives 1983/1984 7 Council Structure. 10 Deferment of Rates 11 Emergency Telephone Numbers 59 Employment Initiatives Programme 32 European Wasps 26 Facilities for Disabled Persons 15 From the Chief Executive Officer 8 Garbage 20 Genera] Use Buildings 39 Historical Museum 29 Home Help Service 14 Immunisations - Health Care 12 Immunisation Programme - 1984 13 Justices of the Peace 23 Library Service for Senior Citizens 15 Maintenance of Facilities 34 Management Executive 9 Mayor’s Message – Cr. F.J. Corr 2 Meals on Wheels 14 Members of Parliament 25 Parking Signs and Street Names 35 Pedestrian Hazards 36 Pensioner Rate Assistance Scheme 12 Property Records 11 Rates 11 Re-Cycling of Waste 21 Ringwood Centre (Hostel) for the Frail Aged 17 Ringwood Cultural Centre 40 Ringwood Festival 28 Ringwood Golf Course. 36 Ringwood Highland Carnival 28 Ringwood Lake Reserve 29 Ringwood Library 17 Shopping Centre Studies 38 Staley Gardens 32 Standing Committees of Council 6 Swimming Centre 37 Welfare and Community Services 41 rinx -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Black spot roadworks, n.d
Nunawading Council started work last week on the dangerous S bend in Rooks Road at Alwyn Street.Nunawading Council started work last week on the dangerous S bend in Rooks Road at Alwyn Street. Council engineer Mr Kelvin Ward said part of adjacent properly has been acquired to re-align and improve the camber of the road. Also a central median strip will be installed to separate the traffic streams.Nunawading Council started work last week on the dangerous S bend in Rooks Road at Alwyn Street. local government, rooks road, mitcham, city of nunawading, alwyn street, mitcham, ward, kelvin -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - City of Kew Horse, Cart and Employee, Stuart Tompkins, c.1950
The Kew City Council Depot was for a period situated on the corner of High Street and Disraeli Streets. The photo from the former City of Kew Municipal Collection was taken by a photographer from Stuart Tompkins Studio in Camberwell. One of four original black and white photographs of a horse and cart and a council employee, Barry Avery, in Parkhill Road, Kew. In a number of photos the cart has K.C.C., in large letters on its side. It is presumed to be the city garbage cart No.3 which was stationed at the old Council Depot on the corner of High and Disraeli Streets. "Cr Parkhill Rd & Hillcrest Ave, Kew / Driver: Barry Avery"city of kew, garbage waste collection - kew (vic), stuart tompkins, barry avery -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Plan - Glenelg Shire Council Plan 2004-2008, c. 2004
Glenelg Shire Council Plan 2004-2008. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour, E.J.T. Tippett receives an Illuminated Address from the Ballarat School of Mines, 1984, 18/07/1984
E.J.T. Tippett was a long term President of the Ballarat School of Mines Council.Colour photograph of E.J.T. Tippett in his home, surrounded by an framed illuminated address and a Ballarat School of Mines shield. The illumination reads: 'The Council, by resolution, hereby appoints you Patron of the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat. In so resolving, the Council is mindful of your lifelong association with the School in many capacities, and the distinguished contribution you have made to Technical and Further Education in this State. It is considered appropriate that this unique contribution be recognised by the appointment. A student at this School from 1918 to 1920, you were elected to the Council in 1934 and have maintained continuous active membership for fifty years, serving also on the Ballarat C.A.E. Council. Your remarkable service to the School included President of Council from 1940 to 1960, during which years your leadership contributed to the growth and stature of the School. As a member of the Interim Council established to plan the development of the Victoria Institute of Colleges, as a member of the COuncils of the Victoria Institute of Colleges and Monash University and as President of the technical Schools' Association of Victoria, you have given generously of your time and expert ability in the furtherance of education in Victoria. Your contribution to the development of this School has been perpetuated by the naming of the E.J. Tippett Recreation Hall in 1959 and the E.J. Tippett Library in 1978. The establishment, through your gift of an endowment fund, of the Ronaldson Brothers and Tippett Founders' Prize has provided a permanent link between the school and the early established Ballarat engineering firm of which you were Managing Director. The City of Ballarat has recognized your efforts in establishing the annual presentation of Craftsman Certificates. Your distinguished services to education has been recognized buy the State Government by awarding you the M.B.E. in 1975. The Council, Staff and Students humbly thank you for your magnificent contribution to the continuing development of this School. Given under the Common Seal of the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat, this eighteenth day of July, 1984.e.j.t. tippett, illumination, ballarat school of mines -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, Legacy Statutes 1992 / The Code of Legacy and Annexure / Legacy Principles and Rules for Guidance, 1992
A document including 'The code of Legacy and Annexure', 'Legacy Principles and Rules for Guidance' and 'Legacy Co-ordinating Council'. The document has been republished with changes over the years. This edition is from March 1992.A record of Legacy procedures and regulations in the 1990s.Paper program, 20 pages. Includes 'The code of Legacy and Annexure', 'Legacy Principles and Rules for Guidance' and 'Legacy Co-ordinating Council'Name 'Wendy' written on the top right corner in pen.rules, regulations, procedures -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COUNCIL MEETING 20TH. JULY, 1981, 1981
COUNCIL MEETING 20TH. JULY, 1981. Council agenda for meeting.government, local, city of bendigo, bendigo, city of greater bendigo. council minutes. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Council to support amalgamations, 1993
Nunawading Council is to take a pro-active stance on council amalgamationsNunawading Council is to take a pro-active stance on council amalgamationsNunawading Council is to take a pro-active stance on council amalgamationslocal government, city of nunawading, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, The First 1,000 days, 1/02/2000
Whitehorse City Council : The First 1,000 days [of an elected council].city of whitehorse -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, HORNBY STUDIO, BALLARAT, C1900
IT IS ON PERMANENT LOAN FROM HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCIL. CR. W. RICHARDS WAS ELECTED TO THE CLUNES BOROUGH COUNCIL ON JULY 17TH. 1895 AND SERVED UNTIL 1918. HE WAS MAYOR IN 1900 AND 1910. THE PHOTOGRAPH ORIGINALLY HUNG IN THE CLUNES TOWN HALL DURING HIS TERMS AS MAYOR.FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH OF CR. WILLIAM RICHARDSCLUNES BOROUGH COUNCIL WILLIAM RICHARDS COUNCILLOR JULY 17 1895 TO 1918 MAYOR 1900 & 1910 PHOTO HORNBY BALLARAT.local history, photography, photographs, councillors & officers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Notice Paper, 1972
Notice paper, invitations and entree cards for the joint special meeting of the Box Hill City Council and the Nunawading City CouncilNotice paper, invitations and entree cards for the joint special meeting of the Box Hill City Council and the Nunawading City Council to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of the Shire of Nunawading on 5th May 1972, also list of names attending. Invitations issued to Councillor N. H. Webster and to Mr & Mrs J. H. Brown.Notice paper, invitations and entree cards for the joint special meeting of the Box Hill City Council and the Nunawading City Councillocal government, city of box hill, city of nunawading, shire of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Multi-unit gets nod, 1991
Article on the development of seven housing unitsArticle on the development of seven housing units for young people in Ormond Avenue, Mitcham, following grant of an application made by Nunawading Council and Housing and Construction Victoria.Article on the development of seven housing unitshousing and construction victoria, city of nunawading, youth, houses, ormond avenue, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Officers reign in spending, 1994
Article about City of Nunawading's triennial budget to be adopted 3 Oct 1994 in the knowledge that the City will be amalgamated shortly.Article about City of Nunawading's triennial budget to be adopted 3 Oct 1994 in the knowledge that the City will be amalgamated shortly. Council officers have prepared it under pressure to retain their jobs.Article about City of Nunawading's triennial budget to be adopted 3 Oct 1994 in the knowledge that the City will be amalgamated shortly.local government, city of nunawading, business and finance, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Locals relaxed on new regime, 1994
Nunawading residents and community groups seem relaxed about the imminent arrival of Commissioners in their municipality.Nunawading residents and community groups seem relaxed about the imminent arrival of Commissioners in their municipality. The government is expected to sack forty suburban councillors and install highly paid Commissioners for about eighteen months to oversee council amalgamations.Nunawading residents and community groups seem relaxed about the imminent arrival of Commissioners in their municipality. local government, city of nunawading, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Old Tree Safe, 1994
The oldest non-indigenous tree on private property in NunawadingThe oldest non-indigenous tree on private property in Nunawading has been saved (Mahogany Gum). Council agreed to have just the dangerous branches lopped.The oldest non-indigenous tree on private property in Nunawadingtrees, blackburn and district tree preservation society, clayton, ann -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, C 1924
IT IS ON PERMANENT LOAN FROM HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCIL. CR. A. S. MACKENZIE WAS ELECTED TO THE CLUNES BOROUGH COUNCIL IN 1918 AND WAS MAYOR 1924-25; 1930-31. THE PHOTOGRAPH ORIGINALLY HUNG IN CLUNES TOWN HALL DURING HIS TERM AS MAYOR.PHOTOGRAPH OF CR. ANDREW S. MACKENZIE - FRAMED.CLUNES BOROUGH COUNCIL ANDREW S. MACKENZIE. ELECTED COUNCILLOR 1918, MAYOR 1924-25; 1930-31 HORNBY STUDIO BALLARAT.local history, photography, photographs, councillors & officers -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Evacuation Plans for children during WWII, 1941
During World War 2 the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence (Victoria) sent out forms to Municipal Councils requesting a survey to be carried out regarding the suitability of householders to accommodate persons, especially children, in the more dangerous parts of Victoria. Also, surveying parents as to their wishes regarding the evacuation of their own children if necessary. The documents list householders living in the Kiewa Valley including Gundowring giving an insight into the families (size, age, religion, sex), the homes (size, number and type of rooms), Water supply, Conveyance (motor or horse drawn), distance from railway station and school. Papers created by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Premier's Department 1941 requesting Municipal Councils to survey people in case of the billeting of persons who may be evacuated from the more dangerous parts of Victoria. The Accommodation Survey lists the householder, details of the house, how many people living there and how many could be accommodated.There are also forms asking householders if they wish their children to be evacuated if necessary.Forms filled out in ink. world war ii; evacuation plans; kiewa valley; gundowring -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Addresses to HRH Duke of Cornwall & York & his Excellency the Governor General, the Earl of Hopetoun. From the municipalities of Victoria, 1901
Copies were presented to each of the city and council shires. This copy presented to Cr James Harper by the then Shire President Cr Hogan. Picture work in sepia.James Harper's grand daughter agreed to the donation of this book 114 years after it was gifted to her grandfather.Hard cover with red cloth cover and gold writing. Contains insignia of every city and shire council in Victoria in 1901.Presented by Thomas Hogan Esq, JP President Shire of Rodney to his colleague Cr James Harper. at Tatura February 24th, 1902.federation, royalty, cr james harper, cr hogan -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, Portland Municipal Town Council
Monochrome photographic work of the Portland Town Council. One large photograph of Cr James Long the Mayor surrounded by nine smaller photographs of the rest of the Town Council. The images are mounted into great board and each photograph is bordered in gold. There are also floral images in blue painted around the photographs. It is framed in a dark painted wooden frame with a gold floral border.PORTLAND / MUNICIPAL COUNCIL / Cr James Long - Mayor - 1906-07. / Cr Hanlon Ex Mayor / Cr French / Cr Wilshire / Cr Woods / Cr Couch / Mr T.E.C. Henry - Town Clerk / Cr Craike / Dr Davis / Cr Wilson Bottom left - Richards & Co Ballaratportland town council, councillors, municipal life, municipal council, portland, 1900s -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Leaflets, Arnall & Jackson, Voting leaflet by Bill Thiele, North Ward, Ringwood Council elections - 1984, 1. Feb 1984|2. March 1984
Produced prior to council elections in 1984. Bill Thiele was very critical of the council of the day especially.Two leaflets advertising Bill Thiele's candidacy (sic) for local council, North Ward. Buff coloured paper with (1) green printing, and (2) black printing. Photos in both leaflets. +Additional Keywords: Thiele, Bill / Corr, Frank -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Proposed layout at car park for Mitcham RSL, 14/12/1972
Plan of car park for proposed Mitcham RSL, McDowall Street, Mitcham.Plan of car park for proposed Mitcham RSL, McDowall Street, Mitcham. Architect: L.R.Saward. Amended 19 Feb.1973. Approved by Nunawading Council 16 Mar 1973.Plan of car park for proposed Mitcham RSL, McDowall Street, Mitcham. mitcham returned servicemens league, mcdowall street mitcham -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Correspondence, VIOSH: National Safety Council of Australia; NSCA Trophy, 1983
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge Letter had been sent to the National Safety Council of Australia informing them of the recipient of their trophy for 1983. Council's reply form Gordon Lewis, addressed to Dennis Else, says they will obtain the trophy from previous winner and inscribe new winner's name on it and replica. Suggestion is that the trophy be kept at the College and displayed. This practice is followed at other Colleges. The Federal President Mr Clive Peterson to make the presentation. Derek Woolley replied and explained the College was in an interim period between Dennis Else and Derek Viner. Invited Gordon Lewis to attend the presentation.Two A4 page typed. .1 Cream colouredLetterhead of National Safety Council and Ballarat College of Advanced Educationviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, national safety council of australia, gordon lewis, nsca trophy, andrew barnard, dennis else, derek viner, derek woolley, federal president of nsca, clive peterson -
Williamstown Historical Society Inc
Imperial Standard Liquid Measure, 1859
The Williamstown Council, which was formed in 1856, made an application to the Victorian Government for the Weights and Measures. Williamstown Council was the first council in Victoria to have/use these standard measures.Used by Council Inspector of Weights and measures to all shops, businesses, hawkers and delivery vehicles to ensure that all liquid measures and weights were correct. They were used until decimal currency came in 1966.Solid brass cylindrical measure with glass cap, which is part of the measurement system. Liquid must fill the container and penetrate the glass, lid via a central hole,to fill the well on the surface of same glass lid. Used by Council Inspector of weights and measures. "Imperial Standard Half Gill" / Victoria / Dates of verification from 21/10/1864-17/8/1950imperial measures, brass measures, official measures, williamstown city council. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - City of Kew Horse, Cart and Employee, Stuart Tompkins, c.1950
The Kew City Council Depot was for a period situated on the corner of High Street and Disraeli Streets. The photo from the former City of Kew Municipal Collection was taken by a photographer from Stuart Tompkins Studio in Camberwell. One of four original black and white photographs by Stuart Tompkins Camberwell of a horse and cart and a council employee, Barry Avery, in Parkhill Road, Kew. In a number of photos the cart has K.C.C., in large letters on its side. It is presumed to be the city garbage cart No.3 which was stationed at the old Council Depot on the corner of High and Disraeli Streets. "Cr Parkhill Rd & Hillcrast Ave Kew / Driver Barry Avery"city of kew, garbage waste collection - kew (vic), barry avery, kew depot, stuart tompkins -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Nunawading Council in the 60s, 2012
Talk given by Keith Rooney to a General Meeting of Whitehorse Historical Society, 9 Jun 2012.Talk given by Keith Rooney to a General Meeting of Whitehorse Historical Society, 9 Jun 2012, on Nunawading Council development of facilities and his involvement in social welfare. CD at NP3923Talk given by Keith Rooney to a General Meeting of Whitehorse Historical Society, 9 Jun 2012.city of nunawading, rooney, keith -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Childcare Centre crush, 2016
Neighbours of a proposed two-storey, 118-place childcare centre in Holland Road Blackburn South.Neighbours of a proposed two-storey, 118-place childcare centre in Holland Road Blackburn South are lobbying council to have it rejected due to the chaotic traffic conditions and lack of parking.Neighbours of a proposed two-storey, 118-place childcare centre in Holland Road Blackburn South.city of whitehorse, holland road, blackburn south, child care centres -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Call for merger, 1986
Nunawading favors merging with Box Hill in the coming local government re-structure on recommendation of the Chief executive, Les fell.Nunawading favors merging with Box Hill in the coming local government re-structure on recommendation of the Chief executive, Les fell. A conference will be sought with Box hill Council in February to discuss the issue.Nunawading favors merging with Box Hill in the coming local government re-structure on recommendation of the Chief executive, Les fell. local government, city of box hill, city of nunawading, amalgamations -
Clunes Museum
Booklet - REPORT, HISTORIC BUILDING COUNCIL
HISTORIC BUILDINGS COUNCIL PUT OUT BY THE STATE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIASOFT COVER BOOKLET WITH A PEN AND INK DRAWING ON THE BUFF COLOURED (FRAMED BY GREEN) FRONT COVER. A HISTORIC BUILDINGS COUNCIL REPORT PUBLISHED BY THE STATE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 10 PAGES UNDATEDdocument, report, victorian historical buildings, organisational functionality -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Plaque at the Corroboree Tree, Albert Park
Aboriginals of Early Settlement days, congregated and held their ceremonies under and in the vicinity of this tree, St Kilda City Council 1952colour photograph, unmountedAboriginals of early settlement days congregated and held their ceremonies under and in the vicinity of this tree. St Kilda City Council, 1952.