Paper by M Densley: ''A short History of the Bendigo Benevolent Asylum 1857 - 1872'' (no date and no further details of paper's submission). Sixteen pages ; 5 pages of Appendices; 1 page Bibliography. Text mentions formation of asylum (Provisional Committee); initial grant on lower side of Commissioners Gully; Dr Adolphus Barnett; Outdoor-Relief; Industrial School; Smallpox; Scarlatina; Scarlet Fever; Dr Atkinson, Dr Betham.M. Densleyorganization, institution, bendigo benevolent asylum

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 27/1/1996 written by Ian Haberfield calling the community to unite on the tram issue, as they had done in Bendigo in 1972 commented by Vern Robson, Chief Commissioner City of Ballarat. Notes the involvement of the Bendigo community at the time, when he was acting Town Clerk for the City of Bendigo. He said they had to be a ground swell of support for the trams to get up in Ballarat.trams, tramways, community, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 27/1/1996 Saturday magazine section with a column written by the Chief Commissioner of the City of Ballarat, Vern Robson. Titled "1996 the year of elections" . Column discusses the forthcoming 1996 Council elections, Australia day celebrations and the recent public meeting to discuss the return of trams to Ballarat. Notes the forthcoming feasibility study and the support of the Federal and State governments in funding the study.trams, tramways, community, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

This sign was probably attached to a building or placed in a window and was most likely to have been at the Timor Street, Warrnambool State Savings Bank building. The State Savings Bank had its origins in the Port Phillip Savings Bank established in Melbourne in 1841 and in 1853 it became known as the Commissioners’ Savings Banks in the Colony of Victoria. A Warrnambool Savings Bank branch was established in 1859 in temporary premises and in 1860 it moved to a new building in Liebig Street. In 1884 a new sandstone building was erected in Timor Street and the bank operated from there until 1957. In 1912 the Commissioners’ Savings Banks in Victoria became the State Savings Bank. From 1957 to 1990 the Warrnambool State Savings Bank (called the State Bank of Victoria, Warrnambool Branch after 1980) had premises in Liebig Street. In 1990 the State Bank was subsumed into the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.The Warrnambool State Savings Bank was a leading banking establishment in Warrnambool for 130 years and this sign is an important memento of that institution. This is a rectangular piece of fine brown metal mesh with an ornamental gold trim around the edges and gold lettering. The edges are somewhat ragged and bent and the mesh is a little stained. ‘State Savings Bank Warrnambool Branch’state savings bank, warrnambool, history of warrnambool

A Report of the Commissioners, presented to Parliament in 1891, noted that: ‘The great Musical Festival, which was inaugurated and maintained during the time the Exhibition was open, was such as had never before been attempted. In that comparatively short period, no less than 263 orchestral, grand choral, and other concerts were given by the Centennial Orchestra and Choir, numbering nearly 800 performers, under the conductorship of Mr. F. H. Cowen. At these concerts the works of the great masters were performed in a manner hitherto unknown in these colonies, and your Commissioners are encouraged to hope that the stimulus given through their agency to the study of Music will prove strong and lasting. They also desire to return their thanks to the ladies and gentlemen composing the Centennial Choir, who devoted much time to the rehearsal and performance of the great choral works given during the Festival, and whose valuable services were rendered gratuitously.'An illuminated certificate inscribed to Miss L. Wilson in ‘recognition of valuable services rendered as a member of the Centennial Choir during the currency of the Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne 1888’. The illuminated certificate lists a number of works performed by the choir, at left, and also pictorial roundels of the exterior of the Exhibition Building and of its grand organ. Attached to the card on which the certificate is also attached is a separate Memorandum from the Music Business Manager to Miss Wilson. No other correspondence is extant to explain the reason for her request.Inscription: To Miss L. Wilson / In recognition of valuable services / rendered as a Member of / The Centennial Choir / during the currency of the / Centennial International/ Exhibition, Melbourne 1888. Separate Memorandum: CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION MEMORANDUM FROM EXHIBITION BUILDINGS FITZROY 8/10/1888 E. MILLER (MUSIC BUSINESS MANAGER) TO Miss Wilson Dear Madam In answer to your note I have the honor to inform you that you may remove your dress at any time, though you may need to show your choir pass & may have to submit to parcel being looked at - as the Customs officers are obliged to keep a very careful watch on any outgoing parcels. Yours obediently E. Millercentennial choir - 1888, centennial exhibition - melbourne (vic) - 1888, certificates

This depiction of Major George Devine Treloar (1884-1980) by artist Lis Johnson was commissioned by the George Devine Treloar Memorial Committee an initiative of Merimna Kynon of Oceania, Central Portian Pontion Association of Melbourne and Victoria Pontiaki Estiaâ and the City of Ballarat. Treloar was appointed as the League of Nations Commissioner for Refugees in Greece in 1922 where he worked to provide food, aid and comfort to what would eventually total over 100,000 refugees from the collapsing Ottoman Empire. This memorial grew from the desire of the descendants of refugees to honour his memory and his humanitarian work. Bronze statue of George Treloar and a child on granite plinthFront: Major George Devine Treloar (Born Ballarat 1884 - Died Dalkeith 1980) Artist: Lis Johnson Commissioned by the George Devine Treloar Memorial Committee an initiative of Merimna Kynon of Oceania, Central Portian Pontion Association of Melbourne and Victoria ‘Pontiaki Estia’ and the City of Ballarat. Unveiled by Ballarat Mayor Councillor Samantha McIntosh on 8 September 2019 His glory lies not in the earth, but in the hearts of men (After Thucydides, 460-395 BCE) Back: Ballarat’s George Devine Treloar – Soldier and Refugee Helper Born in 1884, George Devine Treloar the son of Jane and Thomas Treloar, grew up in Ballarat attending St Patrick’s College. Treloar began his military career by joining the British Army during WWI and transferred to the elite Coldstream Guards where his bravery earnt him the Distinguished Service Order and Military Cross. Treloar was appointed as the League of Nations Commissioner for Refugees in Greece in 1922 where he worked tirelessly – with his wife and family – to provide food, aid and comfort to what would eventually total over 100,000 refugees from the collapsing Ottoman Empire. Based in the town of Komotini and then Thessaloniki, he created new villages to accommodate refugees. For his efforts Treloar would earn the praises of those he had helped. One of the new towns he had helped create was named in his honor – Thrylorion. He was awarded the Greek Gold Cross of the Order of the Redeemer in 1923. This memorial grew from the desire of the descendants of refugees assisted by Major George Devine Treloar in Greece to honor his memory. Without his help their ancestors would not have survived, making their way from across the former Ottoman Empire, from Pontus and Asia Minor to Australia. Here in the town of his birth stands his memorial, dedicated to his memory and good works, created by the people of Ballarat and the descendants of the refugees he saved.treloar, george devine, refugee, asia minor

These house plans were drawn up for James Nixon. James Nixon was born in Orbost on 15.11.1912. He married Joyce May Thompson on 2.2.1937. He was a well known Orbost identity, serving a record 47 years as a Commissioner on the Snowy River improvement Trust, as well a director of Snowy River Seed and th Bean Board. He died on 21.12.2002.James Nixon, a third generation Nixon, father of Peter Nixon A.O., was an involved and respected Orbost identity. This item is a significant research tool.Architectural plans for a two-storey house with 4 bedrooms to be built on the corner of Gladstone and Tennyson Streets in Orbost. On a white background with coloured drawings ( water colour).nixon-james house-plans architecture

Wooden box containing two fabric flags and metal plaque. One flag is blue with white rectangle, the other is design of red, white and blue concentric squares. "FLAG BOX CONTAINING THE CITY/ AND PORT FLAGS OF OAKLAND CALIFORNIA/ PRESENTED TO THE PORT OF/ MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA ON THE OCCASION/ OF THE PORT OF OAKLAND VISIT. MARKING THE 10th ANNIVERSARY OF/ THE SISTER PORT AFFILIATION/ MARCH, 1986/ BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS/ CITY OF OAKLAND/

Black and white photograph of sketch of Government Camp, June, 1853. Officers, tents and trees. Printed on bottom in margin in front ' Mr. Panton, Mr. Kabat, Mr. Wilkinson, Mr. Barnard, Mr. Winch. Police Court and lockup on hill to left Resident Commissioner's tent on left, facing line of tents. Officers' Tents, Government Camp, June 1853. ( A picture by Ludwick Becker, presented to the Art Gallery by Mr. J.A.. Panton.Ludwick Becker ???place, landscape view, government camp

Front page of The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday December 5, 1995 featuring the launch of the BTM's W4 671 in the City of Ballarat's colours. Article by Andrew Laing. Features a colour photo of Richard Gilbert and Vern Robson leaning from the tram, with Len Millar inside. Photo by Ian Wilson. Notes comments by Peter Hiscock for the reinstatement of trams in Ballarat, and comments by the Chief Commissioner, Vern Robson. Article continues on the base of page 2.trams, tramways, city of ballarat, 671, ballarat city tramway, ceremonies

This book, written by Inspector Robert Haldane, details the history of the Police Force in Victoria up to the late 20th century. The history of the Police Force is mirrored in the history of the police presence in Warrnambool since the early days of settlement. One important ex-Warrnambool policemen featured in the book is Thomas O’Callaghan, an Inspector of Police in Warrnambool in the 1880s and the Chief Commissioner of Police from 1902 to 1913.This item is of interest firstly as a book giving comprehensive details on the history of the Victorian Police Force and secondly as book containing information on police members who were connected with the history of Warrnambool. .1 This is a hard cover book of 372 pages with a blue cover and silver printing on the spine. The dust cover has a white and blue background with a photograph of a 19th century policeman, six colour photographs and one black and white photograph. The printing on the dust cover is in white, blue and black. The book contains six chapters and many sketches, illustrations, photographs and graphs. .2 This is a 1986 newspaper cutting from the Warrnambool Standard featuring an article on the book, The People’s Force. Printed Inscription: ‘To those Police who created history without knowing it.’victorian police force, warrnambool

The Shire Offices opened in 1965 and were extended in 1971. The final Eltham Shire Council meeting was held in December 1994 before the forced amalgamations of municipal councils by the Kennett Government. The State-Government-appointed Commissioners (1994-1996) took the decision in July 1996 to demolish the Eltham Shire Offices. The demolition works started within 24 hours of the decision being made.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham shire office, demolition

The Shire Offices opened in 1965 and were extended in 1971. The final Eltham Shire Council meeting was held in December 1994 before the forced amalgamations of municipal councils by the Kennett Government. The State-Government-appointed Commissioners (1994-1996) took the decision in July 1996 to demolish the Eltham Shire Offices. The demolition works started within 24 hours of the decision being made.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham shire office, demolition, shillinglaw trees

The Shire Offices opened in 1965 and were extended in 1971. The final Eltham Shire Council meeting was held in December 1994 before the forced amalgamations of municipal councils by the Kennett Government. The State-Government-appointed Commissioners (1994-1996) took the decision in July 1996 to demolish the Eltham Shire Offices. The demolition works started within 24 hours of the decision being made.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham shire office, demolition, shillinglaw trees

The Shire Offices opened in 1965 and were extended in 1971. The final Eltham Shire Council meeting was held in December 1994 before the forced amalgamations of municipal councils by the Kennett Government. The State-Government-appointed Commissioners (1994-1996) took the decision in July 1996 to demolish the Eltham Shire Offices. The demolition works started within 24 hours of the decision being made.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham shire office, demolition

The Shire Offices opened in 1965 and were extended in 1971. The final Eltham Shire Council meeting was held in December 1994 before the forced amalgamations of municipal councils by the Kennett Government. The State-Government-appointed Commissioners (1994-1996) took the decision in July 1996 to demolish the Eltham Shire Offices. The demolition works started within 24 hours of the decision being made.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham shire office, demolition, shillinglaw trees

The Shire Offices opened in 1965 and were extended in 1971. The final Eltham Shire Council meeting was held in December 1994 before the forced amalgamations of municipal councils by the Kennett Government. The State-Government-appointed Commissioners (1994-1996) took the decision in July 1996 to demolish the Eltham Shire Offices. The demolition works started within 24 hours of the decision being made.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham shire office, demolition, shillinglaw trees

The Shire Offices opened in 1965 and were extended in 1971. The final Eltham Shire Council meeting was held in December 1994 before the forced amalgamations of municipal councils by the Kennett Government. The State-Government-appointed Commissioners (1994-1996) took the decision in July 1996 to demolish the Eltham Shire Offices. The demolition works started within 24 hours of the decision being made.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham shire office, demolition, shillinglaw trees

The Shire Offices opened in 1965 and were extended in 1971. The final Eltham Shire Council meeting was held in December 1994 before the forced amalgamations of municipal councils by the Kennett Government. The State-Government-appointed Commissioners (1994-1996) took the decision in July 1996 to demolish the Eltham Shire Offices. The demolition works started within 24 hours of the decision being made.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham shire office, demolition, shillinglaw trees

The Shire Offices opened in 1965 and were extended in 1971. The final Eltham Shire Council meeting was held in December 1994 before the forced amalgamations of municipal councils by the Kennett Government. The State-Government-appointed Commissioners (1994-1996) took the decision in July 1996 to demolish the Eltham Shire Offices. The demolition works started within 24 hours of the decision being made.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham shire office, demolition, shillinglaw trees

The Shire Offices opened in 1965 and were extended in 1971. The final Eltham Shire Council meeting was held in December 1994 before the forced amalgamations of municipal councils by the Kennett Government. The State-Government-appointed Commissioners (1994-1996) took the decision in July 1996 to demolish the Eltham Shire Offices. The demolition works started within 24 hours of the decision being made.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham shire office, demolition, shillinglaw trees

The Shire Offices opened in 1965 and were extended in 1971. The final Eltham Shire Council meeting was held in December 1994 before the forced amalgamations of municipal councils by the Kennett Government. The State-Government-appointed Commissioners (1994-1996) took the decision in July 1996 to demolish the Eltham Shire Offices. The demolition works started within 24 hours of the decision being made.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham shire office, demolition, shillinglaw trees

The Shire Offices opened in 1965 and were extended in 1971. The final Eltham Shire Council meeting was held in December 1994 before the forced amalgamations of municipal councils by the Kennett Government. The State-Government-appointed Commissioners (1994-1996) took the decision in July 1996 to demolish the Eltham Shire Offices. The demolition works started within 24 hours of the decision being made.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham shire office, demolition, shillinglaw trees

The Shire Offices opened in 1965 and were extended in 1971. The final Eltham Shire Council meeting was held in December 1994 before the forced amalgamations of municipal councils by the Kennett Government. The State-Government-appointed Commissioners (1994-1996) took the decision in July 1996 to demolish the Eltham Shire Offices. The demolition works started within 24 hours of the decision being made.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham shire office, demolition, shillinglaw trees

The Shire Offices opened in 1965 and were extended in 1971. The final Eltham Shire Council meeting was held in December 1994 before the forced amalgamations of municipal councils by the Kennett Government. The State-Government-appointed Commissioners (1994-1996) took the decision in July 1996 to demolish the Eltham Shire Offices. The demolition works started within 24 hours of the decision being made.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham shire office, demolition, shillinglaw trees

The Shire Offices opened in 1965 and were extended in 1971. The final Eltham Shire Council meeting was held in December 1994 before the forced amalgamations of municipal councils by the Kennett Government. The State-Government-appointed Commissioners (1994-1996) took the decision in July 1996 to demolish the Eltham Shire Offices. The demolition works started within 24 hours of the decision being made.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham shire office, demolition, shillinglaw trees

The Shire Offices opened in 1965 and were extended in 1971. The final Eltham Shire Council meeting was held in December 1994 before the forced amalgamations of municipal councils by the Kennett Government. The State-Government-appointed Commissioners (1994-1996) took the decision in July 1996 to demolish the Eltham Shire Offices. The demolition works started within 24 hours of the decision being made.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated printKodak Gold 100-5eltham shire office, demolition, shillinglaw trees

The Shire Offices opened in 1965 and were extended in 1971. The final Eltham Shire Council meeting was held in December 1994 before the forced amalgamations of municipal councils by the Kennett Government. The State-Government-appointed Commissioners (1994-1996) took the decision in July 1996 to demolish the Eltham Shire Offices. The demolition works started within 24 hours of the decision being made.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated printKodak Gold 100-5eltham shire office, demolition

The Shire Offices opened in 1965 and were extended in 1971. The final Eltham Shire Council meeting was held in December 1994 before the forced amalgamations of municipal councils by the Kennett Government. The State-Government-appointed Commissioners (1994-1996) took the decision in July 1996 to demolish the Eltham Shire Offices. The demolition works started within 24 hours of the decision being made.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated printKodak Gold 100-5eltham shire office, demolition, shillinglaw trees