Written on back of photograph, 'Mail 15/12/55. Presentation of Maroon-Gold Coffee Service to Mrs. Harrison by Mr. S. E. Von Bertouch (Vict. Manager E.S. & A. Branches). Left Mr. Von Bertouch, Mrs. Harrison & Mr. Harrison'.

Letter to Mrs. V.L. Ling, 3 Kinkora Road, Hawthorn from Miss Hilda Daniell, Principal of Ruyton GGS. The handwritten and signed letter is in response to an enrolment inquiry. It is dated 26-1-50. The letter was to the mother of the donor.hilda daniel

Photo of Mrs. Bunn & June Cohen (seated)

Stawell Bowler Mrs Lorna Evans (Bowls)stawell sport

Portrait Mrs John Prendergast Hamilton c1870stawell

Mrs Jim Woods & Mr Jim Woodsstawell

Mrs Sharp's daughter Elizabeth was born in 1913Photo is named 14880001.jpg on CD

Mrs Sharp's daughter Elizabeth was born in 1913Photo is named 14880002.jpg on CD

Portrait Mr George & Mrs Barbara Thurgoodstawell

Portrait - Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Wood from Alfred Street foundation members of Stawell Corps of the Salvation Army. Mr. and Mrs. Wood were foundation members of the Stawell Corps of the Salvation Army, which was founded in 1884. The first officers being Captain Furbur, and Lieutenant Quick. Mr. and Mrs. Wood lived in Alfred Street. Their original home has been demolished. The certificate is dated 1886.Bearded Gentleman Standing on left with jumper and Salvation Army Badge. Lady in dress and bonnet seated.stawell

Catalogue card reads, 'Mayoral Ball. Cr. Peter Vergers, Mrs. Vergers receiving Mr. Manson, M.L.A.'

Written on back of photograph, "Heathmont Cricket Team "C" Grade 1963-64. Mrs. Cuthill (Pump) Centre".

Catalogue card reads, 'Mr. and Mrs. P. Vergers, Mayor and Mayoress at Heathmont Fair - 25th January 1958'.

Leithen, Acland St, St KildaSepia photograph on card, unmounted, original, fair conditionOn back: Mrs John Guthrie my grandmother E D Tovell. "Leilhen" Acland St St Kilda

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. Mayoress Taylor was born Hannah Ellen Mullany and died 9th September 1963 aged 83. Hannah Taylor served as Mayoress from 1930 -31, 1937 - 38 and 1942 - 43.Framed, oval photographic portraits with convex glass and print, created using a collodion wet plate process. Hand coloured detail.lr, Mrs W H Taylor / Mayoress 1930 - 31 / " " 1937 - 39. ll, Vincent Kelly / Bendigohannah mullany, taylor, studio photography, city of greater bendigo portraits, city of bendigo mayoress

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph, "Mrs. Lavis as Mayoress, Cr. Lavis". F. Dwerryhouse standing next to Cr Lavis.

Large Group of Children seated who have enjoyed a performance by Mrs. Attrill's dogs Aussie and Rex. c 1940 -1950. Presumably Mrs. Attrill on right of photo. Lady at back - Black hat and glasses is Miss Gresswell.Black & white photo of a group of young children plus several adults all seated with a woman standing out the front. stawell business

This apron was made by Marjorie Burton's Mother, Mrs Whiteman, in the 1920's and would have been worn when entertaining at home.. This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the handcraft skills of women in the 1920's.A cream coloured crocheted apron. It has two bands of stripes at the bottom in green, pink, blue,purple, blue, pink and green.crochet handcraft apron

Photograph of Jean and Mardi Franklin and their neighbour Mrs Roberts.Digital copy of black and white photograph.jean franklin, mardi franklin

B. & W. photo of Mr. & Mrs. Bazeley & Description.

Deep Lead – Portrait – Mr. & Mrs. John Davidsonstawell

Portrait - Miss Heal (later Mrs Membrey) c1860sstawell

Golden Wedding 1932 Mr & Mrs George Mitchellstawell

Studio Portrait - Mr & Mrs Jones. Black Rangestawell

Typed below photograph, 'Mrs. H. [Louisa] Pump cutting ribbon at opening of Heathmont Railway Station, 1926. Written on back of one of the smaller copies, 'Mrs. H. Pump, cutting ribbon at opening of Heathmont Railway Station. Mr. W. H. Everard M.L.A.'