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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: THE ALBUM OF SANDHURST VIEWS
A bound book of 16 drawings B&W (lithographs?) in ''photographic'' detail of well-known Sandhurst Views - Town Hall, Mechanics Institute, Masonic Hall, Bendigo Hospital, Bendigo Benevolent Asylum, Post and Telegraph Offices, Mining Exchange, View from Post Office Tower looking East, View from Post Office Tower looking West, Central State School, Alexandra Fountain, Upper Lake,Rosalind Park, Fernery Rosalind Park, St Pauls Church, Bishop's Palace, General View - New Chum Line, Koch's ''Pioneer'' Crushing Works, Quartz Crushing batteries, Town Hall - Eaglehawk, Railway Station. Appended with two pages summarizing Sandhurst history; current councillors and officers, brief review of five places - Bendigo Hospital, Benevolent Asylum, Mechanics Institute and Free Library, School of Mines and Industries, Masonic Hall. Date is given as ''The present (1888) occupants are ....'' -
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Photograph - CLERGY AT TOWN HALL, 1970's
Colour group photograph of Noel Daly Bishop of Sandhurst, 3rd from right, with Monsignor Long, 2nd from right, and visiting clergy, Councillor Joe Pearce, Mayor, wearing dinner suit, Mrs Pearce ?, 4th from left, photo has been taken in foyer of Bendigo Town Hall when entrance was on Lyttleton Terrace, in a plastic frame with gold detail around inner edge.photograph, portrait, group -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee - Newspaper Articles and letters to the Bendigo Art Gallery, 1985 - 1988
Amy Huxtable was born at Cheltenham in 1918, to Robert Henry Huxtable and Violet A Dagg. Her father was an installer for an oil company and travelled the State. taking his family with him. She completed her education at the Bendigo High School and later attended the Bendigo Business College, becoming an expert shorthand writer. Her first position was as a copy writer with Radio 3BO, in the mid 1930s. She worked with an advertising agency in Melbourne and then with the Age,newspaper. In 1953, Miss Huxtable was appointed temporarily to succeed Miss E B Millane as social editress of the Bendigo Advertiser, during the latter's absence abroad. In 1956, Amy travelled abroad and on her return in 1957 was appointed permanently as Women's editor, a position she held for twenty-three ears. During her early years with The Advertiser she wrote under the name Toora, but in later years her own name became widely known. Miss Huxtable was well known both in her professional capacity and through a interest and involvement in community activites. She was life governor of the Bendigo Hospital, the Bendigo Home for the Aged, and Mirridong Home for the Blind, she was a member of Soroptimist International and the Business and Professional Women's Club. Amy was also a tireless worker for the spastic society and a strong supporter of the YWCA. When Amy Huxtable died at Mt AJvernia Hospital on 16 January 1980 Mayor Campbell ordered the city flag to be flown at half-mast. "Lowering the flag is the least we can do for such a lady" Cr Campbell said. Douglas Lockwood, editor of the Bendigo Advertiser said, "She was a devot d colleague who gave her craft and her newspaper the kind of service which identified a rare and generous spirit." She was a true professional who decided to make Bendigo her home. More than 300 people packed St Paul's Church for her funeral ervice the bell tolled as the casket was carried from the church. At a ceremony in the Conservatory Gardens on No ember 22 1981 The Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee presented to the City of Bendigo, a garden seat in memory of the late Miss Huxtable. This Bendigo manufactured seat was a fitting tribute to one ofBendigo's most loved and esteemed citizens. All Miss Huxtable's Advertiser articles were microfilmed and presented to the Library by the above committee. Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee - Newspaper Articles and letters to the Bendigo Art Gallery 2808.9a First Article: Bendigo Advertiser article 18/12/1985 on "two of Bendigo's noted daughters , Ola Cohn and Amy Huxtable" Describes the restoration of the Ola Cohn drinking fountain in Rosalind Park, and the installation of the Amy Huxtable Memorial Seat in the Conservatory Gardens. Second Article: Bendigo Advertiser Letters to the Editor Column 30/12/1988 paragraph entitled "Credit where it is due: "A special tricentennial council effort would be to restore the paths, kerbs and sculpture by Ola Cohn, J H Curnow Fountain, the Bob Brothers Memorial and the Chain of Ponds" (Rosalind Park) 2808.9b Seven Pages of letters: 1. To Mrs Thelma Dingle from Doug Hall, Bendigo Art Gallery Director 30/1/1986 regards the Amy Huxtable committee funding the restoration of the Ola Cohn Fountain by sculptor Mr Marc Clark. 2. From the Amy Huxtable Committee 24/3/1986 back to the Art Gallery explaining that the committee leftover funds be given to the art Gallery to go towards the restoration of the Oal Cohn Fountain. 3. From the Art Gallery to Miss N D young, Amy Huxtable Committee 3/4/1986 thanking the committee for the funds. 4. From the committee to the Mayor and Councillors, Bendigo City, 4/2/1987 asking for an update on the project. 5. Copy of above letter. 6. From the City of Bendigo to the Committee 17/2/1987, advising of progress on the restoration of the fountain. 7. From Norma Young to the Bendigo Advertiser Letters to the Editor, advising of progress on the Ola Cohn Sculpture and the J H Curnow Fountain restoration. history, amy huxtable, bendigo, amy huxtable memorial committee, bendigo conservatory gardens, ola cohn, j h curnow fountain -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: VARIOUS DOCUMENTS OF BENDIGO ARTS COUNCIL
Various documents of the Bendigo Arts Council - a. Information sheet For the Information of Bendigo City Councillors (re Community Arts Activity Centre; points from public meeting of 12/10/1976; b. information re Cabaret 15/9/19?? (booking & tickets; c. review/analysis of 1979 Subscription Series; d. Sheet giving the ''Aims - Organization - Activities'' of the Branch; e.Handwritten list of 183 Bendigo clubs and organizations ''contacted'' (with an unspecified form sent out) and those organisations that responded. Attached is list of 10 additional organizations on back of Bendigo Arts Council subscription form. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GRAND INAUGURAL CONCERT BY BENDIGO CONCERT ORCHESTRA, 02/11/1945
Document, Grand Inaugural Concert by Bendigo Concert Orchestra, supported by local vocal artists, Friday 2nd November, 1945 Town Hall, Bendigo, in aid of Red Cross and Comforts Fund, Under the Patronage of His Worship the Mayor, Councillor A. Truscott and City Councillors. By courtesy of L.W.Galvin Esq.M.L.A..Programme price 6d.Cambridge Press, Bendigodocument, invitations, benfdigo concert orchestra -
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Document - J. J. HALL ESQ. CERTIFICATE
Large ornate certificate presented to J. J. Hall esq. Elected to the office of councillor at the annual elections 1875. Elected to the office Mayor on thew 15th day of August 1881. Retired at the annual elections 1882. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: VARIOUS CORRESPONDENCE: CITY OF BENDIGO
Various correspondence: City of Bendigo: From City of Bendigo 15/6/1977 re Investigation of Buildings and Sites suitable for the establishment of a Community Arts Activity Centre (with handwritten annotations); City of Bendigo invitation to a 'Bendigo Community Day' in Rosalind Park March 1979; City of Bendigo re date for Bendigo Arts Council to present a Variety Performance (attached is handwritten program for concert 18/3/19790; draft letter to Town Clerk from Bendigo Arts Council commending Mayor and Councillors on decision to seek land for a Cultural and Arts Centre (undated); Letter (17/8/1995) from City of Greater Bendigo re proposal to establish an annual sculpture prize with attachment providing detail of proposal. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MENU FOR BALLS CITY OF BENDIGO JUBILEE
Three copies of menus, City of Bendigo Jubilee 1871 - 1921 Mayoral Ball Menus to be held at the Town Hall, Bendigo. D. Andrew, Mayor. Dated July 18th, 1921. Inside with the menu is a list of councillors from 1871 and 1921. Also Town Clerks from 1856 to 1921 and Area of City, Gold Yield 1871 to 1921 and value, 120 Miles of street Trees and £52,500 in Revenue. On the back is a picture of the Town Hall. (b) A menu for a Return Ball to His Worship the Mayor, Cr. D. Andrew and Mrs. Andrew to be held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on August 10th, 1921. On the left side of the menu is a purple coloured picture of a lady walking in a garden. She is carrying a posy of flowers and is wearing a long dress. M. Hicks is the caterer for both balls and Cambridge Press, the printer for the menus.bendigo, council, mayoral ball, menu for balls, d andrew, m hicks, cambridge press, city of bendigo jubilee of proclamation as a city 1871-1921, jas boyd, r burrowes, j mcintyre, g aspinall, e garsed, w c vahland, m moran, j holmes, a dunstan, j h curnow, w wilkie, t c pryor, j e holland, w t carter, m g guidice, w ewing, geo avery fletcher, d macdougall, w d c denovan, w honeybone -
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Document - INVITATION - THE PRINCE OF WALES BALL, TOWN HALL BENDIGO, 1920, 29/05/1920
Illuminated invitation To have the Honour of Meeting The Prince of Wales requesting the pleasure of the Company of His Worship the Mayor & Mayoress of Bendigo at a ball in the Town Hall on Saturday, 29th May 1920, at 8 o'clock. The invitation is from The Lord Mayor of Melbourne Councillor The Hon. J. G. Aikamn M. L. C. and The Lady Mayoress (Mrs. J. L. Stein). Across the top is God Bless the Prince of Wales with an emblem in the centre, on each side of the printing are leaves and buildings, a lion at each bottom corner with an emblem beside them and another emblem at the bottom centre. There is scrollwork at the bottom and sides.document, invitations, official celebrations, invitation, the prince of wales ball, the hon j g aikman m l c, mrs j l stein, the mayor and mayoress of bendigo, globe eng co, j shirlow del, osboldstone & co melb -
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Document - INAUGURAL DINNER BY THE LORD MAYOR OF MELBOURNE 1920
... given by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne,Councillor J.W. Swanson... Melbourne Town hall. Document, Program, Offical Dinner Program ...Document, Program, Offical Dinner Program, Inaugural Dinner given by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne,Councillor J.W. Swanson, Town Hall, 8th November 1920.Inside of program includes; Music,Menu, Wines, Toasts.Osboldstone & Co P/L Printers, Melbourne,- 13724. Autographed by attendees on the rear of program.cottage, miners, inaugural dinner by the lord mayor of melbourne, melbourne town hall. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DOCUMENT - INVITATION TO MAYORAL RECEPTION, 16/07/1974
White invitation to Mayoral Reception to Rev. Fr. Stockdale given by The Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo Councillor A. S. Craig, O. B. E. and Mrs Craig held in the Bendigo City Hall, Tuesday 16th July, 1974. Brown Coat of Arms at the top and black printing. On the back is a handwritten sticker with Rev. Fr. J. P. Stockdale printed on it.document, invitations, receptions, invitation to mayoral reception, councillor a s craig, o b e and mrs craig, rev fr j p stockdale -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; OFFICIAL INVITATION
An invitation in the form of a cream card with light black print from ' The Mayor (Cr. J. R. Hoskins) and Councillors of the City of Bendigo,) ' requesting the pleasure of Cr. & Mrs. J. H. Curnows' company at a Banquet, at the Masonic Hall at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 13th November, 1901, in honor of the visit of His Excellency, The Governor General, and Lady Hopetoun, To open the Victorian Gold Jubilee Exhibition. R.S.V.P. To Town Clerk, Bendigo, before 5 p.m. Saturday November 9th.'In blue ink 'Cr. & Mrs. J. H. Curnow's Company'event, official, civic, lydia chancellor, collection, invitation, civic mementoes, entertainment, victorian gold jubilee exhibition -
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Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; INVITATION TO H.R.H. PRINCE OF WALES LUNCHEON
A cream invitation card with the words, 'In honor of the visit of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales to Bendigo. The Mayor of Bendigo, ( Cr. Curnow), and City Councillors, request the pleasure of company at Luncheon at the Town Hall, on Friday, 4th June, 1920, at 1 p.m. Kindly reply to Town Clerk before 1 p.m. on 31st May.civic mementoes, royal souvenirs, invitation, lydia chancellor, collection, civic mementoes, royal souvenirs, invitation, person, individual, official -
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Document - INVITATION - DINNER, 10/11/1919
White invitation from the Lord Mayor Elect of Melbourne (Councillor the Hon. J. G. Aikman.) to the Mayor of Bendigo to a Dinner at the Town Hall on the 10th November 1919. The invitation has a blue Coat of Arms at the top.document, invitations, dinner, invitation, dinner, lord mayor elect of melbourne, councillor the hon j g aikman, the mayor of bendigo -
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Document - INVITATION - DINNER
White invitation from the Lord Mayor Elect of Melbourne (Councillor Sir Malcolm Donald McEacharn.) inviting the Mayor of Bendigo to a Dinner at the Town Hall on the 9th Nov.document, invitations, dinner, invitation, dinner, councillor sir malcolm donald mceacharn -
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Document - INVITATION - LUNCHEON, 17/06/1903
Pink dance programme with rounded corners. Bendigo Musical Society Social Evening held in the A. N. A. Hall, Wednesday, June 17th, 1903. E. Hull, Print. Front has the names of all the office bearers and the back has the dance programme. Card has drawing of a musical conductor on the front.document, invitations, luncheon, invitation, luncheon, the mayor and councillors of the city of bendigo, his excellency the governor general of australia, lady northcote -
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Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: MAYOR SPEAKS 7 MAY 1965
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three typed pages titled 'Mayor Speaks May 7th 1965'. The first page has been torn across the bottom. Topics include : Bendigo Technical College expansion, school visit to the Town Hall, a doll exhibition organised by the Inner Wheel Club, the Cancer Appeal, and McDonald House for deaf children.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. bendigo technical college. mcdonald house. -
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Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: COMMONWEALTH YOUTH SUNDAY MARCH 1965 COUNCIL LETTER
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. One typed page with City of Bendigo letterhead, titled and dated : British Commonwealth Youth Sunday 2nd May, 1965. Announcing the march to take place from the Town Hall to Rosalind Park. Letter signed by A. J. Watts, Town Clerk.bendigo, council, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. british commonwealth youth sunday. -
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Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: 11 JUNE 1965
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three typed pages titled 'The Mayor Speaks 11 June 1965'. Topics include: painting of the Town Hall, council spending money they do not have, issues relating to the proposed Bendigo Aerodrome, and grants towards the cleaning up of the Bendigo Creek.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver . mayor of bendigo. bendigo aerodrome. -
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Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: MAYOR SPEAKS 27 MAR 1965
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three typed pages titled 'Mayor Speaks: March 27 1965. Topics include : garden party at Government House, Capital Theatre concert in aid of the Masonic Hospital, visit of the Archbishop of Canterbury, painting of the Town Hall ceiling, Commonwealth Youth Sunday, importance of the Ordnance Factory to Bendigo, and the success of the Home Decorator course at the Town Hall.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. ordnance factory (bendigo). -
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Document - BENDIGO TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY COLLECTION: FLYER COUNCILLOR MRS HELEN BARTON, Nov., Dec., early 1900's
Documents. Mammoth Temperance & Social Reform Mission. Councillor Mrs. Helen Barton , Queen of Scottish Orators, will be talking at Temperance Hall on Monday Nov.28, 8 pm, ''Citizenship and Higher Patriotism, Tuesday Nov 29 8pm " The State's Duty to the Child''. Wednesday Nov 30 8pm, ''Democracy's Fight against Alcohol''. Thursday Dec1,8pm, ''My Work IN THE GLASGOW SLUMS''. Tickets 1s. each. Mrs. Barton will appear in Slum Costume. Mrs. Barton is a Parish Councillor of Glasgow, A great social reformer, A quaint humorist, An Eloquent Orator. Two articles.Drummond, Arcade Press.organisation, community, abstinence society -
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Photograph - MAYOR J.H.CURNOW AND COUNCILORS, 1903
B+W Photo on grey board. 10 Males, Councillors and mayor. Mayor in robes and chain, taken in front of town hall. Inscription: On Back, RHSV stamp, Bendigo Branch. Research: James Lerk, 'Bendigo City Councillors, J.H.Curnow Mayor. 1903 outside the Bendigo town hall.organization, government, mayor and councilors 1903 -
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Photograph - MAYOR OF BENDIGO C.1918
Black and white photograph on fawn mount. Studio portrait of Mayor of Bendigo, in full mayoral robes with chain of office. Taken in mayor's parlour in Town Hall (?). Inscriptions: 'Bartlett Bros, Bendigo'. On front - on top RHC 'P675'. Circular stamp 'Royal Historical society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. Bottom centre in pencil 'Cr A Dunstan, Mayor 1904 - 1905, 1918 - 1919'. History: Portrait of Councillor Albert Dunstan, elected Mayor of Bendigo 1905 and 1918.Bartlett Bros, Bendigoperson, group, mayor -
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Document - ADDRESS TO COUNCILLOR ABBOTT, 1902
Shire of Strathfieldsaye Shire Hall. November 20th 1902. To ex-councillor R.K.S.Abbott. On behalf of the council of the shire of Strathfieldsaye we desire to express our deep appreciation of the valuable services rendered by you during the term of 15 years that you occupied a seat at the council table. Signed (Long - President & Duncan -Secretary). On the back: D.G.Coope. Established 1871. Carver. Gilder & Picture Manafacturer. Print Seller. Picture Dealer. Plush Worker, etc. Mitchell street. Bendigo. DR 284. On front of glass: MP253.D.G.COOPEperson, individual, bendigo councillor -
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Document - ADDRESS TO JACOB COHN - ILLUMINATED, 1888-1889
... of Jacob Cohn. Esq. Plus 9 councillors. Photo of Town Hall. Photo... councillors. Photo of Town Hall. Photo of Post Office. Frame gilt ...Jacob Cohn. Esq. Mayor of Sandhurst 1889-89. Dear Sir. In accordance with a special resolution of the city council and an old established custom we have much pleasure in presenting you this illuminated address with our photos as a small token of our esteem in which you are held by us. During your year of office as chief magistrate and Mayor of Sandhurst. Signed by all councillors. Photo of Jacob Cohn. Esq. Plus 9 councillors. Photo of Town Hall. Photo of Post Office. Frame gilt embossing. ** Lent to Leo Bruinier to be restored 2015 by Nicholas Truscott. Currently on loan to Bendigo Art Gallery and displayed in Bendigo Town Hallperson, group, employees -
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Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES 1949-1971
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Sixteen pages of typed notes for an undated speech, though in a 1951 sequence. Subtitled paragraphs: Baby health centre, Eaglehawk Sewerage, The annual estimates of the Bendigo City Council, Marketing charges for sheep and cattle, Aerodrome, Getting the job done, Social (Town Hall concert by Gladys Moncrieff).bendigo, council, speech notes, councillor norman oliver, sometime mayor of bendigo. radio station 3bo 'the mayor speaks'. -
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Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: ALLOCATION OF SPORTS GROUNDS FOR SCHOOLS 19 FEBRUARY 1964
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three typed pages - a covering letter from City Hall dated 19th February 1964, to the Head teacher regarding the allocation of sports grounds for 1964, a weekly timetable for the use of each ground by a particular school, and a list of special allocations. The grounds allocated are : Queen Elizabeth Oval, Showgrounds, Kennington, Golden Square, Ewing Park, Wilkie Park, Centenary Oval, Garden Gully, Garden Gully (new Basketball courts), North Bendigo Recreation Reserve, Allingham St., Quarry Hill, White Hills, Long Gully, and Londonderry. Weeroona Oval and the Olympic Pool are included in the special allocations list for events such as annual sports days, inter-school sports and school swimming carnivals.bendigo, council, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. school sports. bendigo sports grounds. -
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Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES. PUBLIC MEETING EAGLEHAWK TOWN HALL. 18 MAY 1955
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Eight pages of typed notes for a speech titled 'Address to Public Meeting Eaglehawk Town Hall May 18 1955'. This was a campaign speech in the Victorian State Election 1955. Oliver was standing as a candidate for the Country Party. Topics he covered : his personal abilities, housing and new home construction, sewerage, and industries. There are two copies of these notes.bendigo, hospital, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. victorian state election 1955. country party. -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Strathfieldsaye Councillor Group Portrait, D.G. Coope & Son - Framers
The district of Strathfieldsaye was proclaimed in 1861 and named a Shire on the 17th September in 1866. It remained a shire until amalgamation in 1994 when it became part of the City of Greater Bendigo. The shire was located 8 km to the south- east of Bendigo and covered an area of 601 square kilometres and extended from the Calder Highway to the Coliban and Campaspe Rivers. The shire's administration centre was in Strathfieldsaye until 1972 when new offices were opened in Kennington.Silver gelatin framed photographic group portrait of fifteen men taken in the alcove of the Strathfieldsaye Shire Hall. Four men are seated and eleven are standing. Photograph is attached directly to cream mount card. Handwritten note with photograph: 1/ John Burke, 2/ (?), 3/ (?), 4/ RHS Abbott, 5/ M Brennan, 6/(?) 7/(?) 1/. M Condon? 2/ (?) 3/ M Burns, 4/(?) Gentlemen at back probably are council staff.shire of strathfieldsaye, strathfieldsaye shire council, president of strathfieldsaye shire, councillor john burke, councillor r.h.s. abbott, councillor brennan, councillor condon, councillor m burns -
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Award - HARKNESS COLLECTION: FRAMED SHIELD
Large shield in wooden frame and under glass. The shield itself comprise two parts. On the larger, covered in blue material, the pictures of Abraham Harkness and nine other councillors. To the right we have J.H Abbott, A.S. Bailes, D.B. Lazarus, H.M. Marks, H.S. McGowan, W. Honeybone, S. Ryan, J.P. Carolin, J.R. Hoskins. The picture are oval in shape in a silver frame. Mayor Harkness is at the top. The picture are on a blue material and around a wodden shield, this shield possibly silver has the emblem of the City of Bendigo and the inscription: presented to Councillor Abraham Harkness by the Mayor, Councillors and citizens to mark their appreciation of the satisfactory manner in which he filled the high and honourable position of mayor of the City of Bendigo for the years 1897/8 and 1898/9. S.H. McGowan (Mayor) W. Honeybone (Town Clerk). Town Hall, Bendigo December 20, 1899. F.N. Prescott, Bendigo.bendigo, history, mayor harkness, from dudley house. stored at bendigo art gallery from 2000. returned to bhs 03/02/2023