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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Proclamation of the City of Ringwood, 19 March, 1960 - Sir Dallas Brooks shaking hands with Mayoress Mrs. Lavis. Town Clerk Fred Dwerryhouse, Mrs. Dwerryhouse. Lady Brooks behind Sir Dallas
Catalogue card reads, 'Declaration city, 1960 at Ringwood Town Hall. Sir Dallas Brooks shaking hands with Mayoress Mrs. Lavis. Town Clerk Fred Dwerryhouse, Mrs. Dwerryhouse. Lady Brooks behind Sir Dallas.' -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Extensions to Town Hall- c1930's
Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Written under large copy: "Old Town Hall- c1930's." Image shows old Mechanics Institute at rear of Town Hall in Melbourne Street being demolished. J. B. McAlpin Real Estate on opposite corner. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (sub-series) - Printed Civic Ephemera, Town of Kew et al, 1913-1981
Town Clerk's Office, City of KewPrinted cardsDate orderItems relating to civic events, typically held by mayors of the City of Kew, or invitations from other cities to Council officers or councillors. h h harrison -- town clerk -- borough of kew -- town of kew -- city of kew, w d birrell -- town clerk -- city of kew, civic ephemera - city of kewh h harrison -- town clerk -- borough of kew -- town of kew -- city of kew, w d birrell -- town clerk -- city of kew, civic ephemera - city of kew -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Official opening of the Karralyka Centre, Mines Road, Ringwood on 19/4/1980 - L-R: Victorian Governor Sir Henry Winneke, Cr Pat Gotlib (Mayor), Arthur W Hall (Town Clerk), 19-Apr-80
Official opening of the Karralyka Centre - L-R Sir Henry Winneke, Cr Pat Gotlib (Mayor), Arthur W Hall (Town Clerk). +Additional Keywords: Winneke, Sir Henry (Governor of the State of Victoria) / Gotlib, Pat (Cr) / Hall, Arthur W. (Town Clerk) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Official opening of the Karralyka Centre, Mines Road, Ringwood on 19/4/1980 - L-R: Victorian Governor Sir Henry Winneke, Cr Pat Gotlib (Mayor), Arthur W Hall (Town Clerk), 19-Apr-80
Official opening of the Karralyka Centre - L-R Sir Henry Winneke, Cr Pat Gotlib (Mayor), Arthur W Hall (Town Clerk). +Additional Keywords: Winneke, Sir Henry (Governor of the State of Victoria) / Gotlib, Pat (Cr) / Hall, Arthur W. (Town Clerk) -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph of Original Photograph, Derek Leather, Learmonth St. Town Hall precinct, c 1890, Copy of original photograph made 1970-80
Historic BuildingsB/W Photo of original photo, Learmonth St. Town Hall precinct, c 1890, from left Fire Station with bell tower, Town Hall with clock tower, brick Butchers shop, Adams Store, National Bank, Buninyong Hotel. Weighbrodge far right.buninyong, fire station, town hall, whyke's butchers, adams store, national bank, buninyong hotel -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plaque, Town of Kew, The Jubilee of the Municipality of Kew, 1910
Kew became a separate municipality in 1860.The plaque commemorates that event. It was once located on the rotunda in the Alexandra Gardens in Kew.Important commemorative plaque signifying an important event in Kew's history.Brass plaque, originally attached to the first rotunda in the Alexandra Gardens in Kew, commemorating the Jubilee of Kew in 1910.Erected by / Public Subscription to Mark / The Jubilee of the Municipality of Kew / Opened by Sir Thos. Gibson Carmichael / Bart. K.C.M.G / Governor of Victoria / 8th Decr. 1910. / H.H. Harrison, Town Clerk / J.F. McCrae, Mayorjubilee of kew, rotunda, alexandra gardens, kew -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Town Directory Victoria 1987-98. Ringwood extract with list of Residents
Victorian Towns Directory 1897-1898 Business and professional names with list or Ringwood residents - 2 printed pages -
Federation University Historical Collection
Ticket, Ballarat Town and City Mission Annual Tea Ticket, 1946, 1946
The Annual Tea for 1946 was in aid of the Alexandra Babies' Home, Ballarat .Orange printed card for the Ballarat Town and City Mission Annual Tea Ticket and Sunday School Anniversary Services. ballarat town and city mission, alexandra babies' home, w.j. wiley -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, William Collard Smith Memorial, Ballarat Town Hall [detail], c1892, 15/09/2017
Photograph of the City of Ballarat Coat of Arms on a marble memorial in the Ballarat Town Hall dedicated to William Collard Smith.In Memoriam Lt. Col. William Collard Smith M.L.A. Ballaarat West Member of the Municipal Council of Ballaarat From 1856 until 1892 Chairmand 1860-1. Mayor 1874 and 1887 Obiit 20th Ovtober 1894.ballarat town hall, sculpture, coat of arms, duke of clarnence and avondale, william morris, rifles, city of ballarat coat of arms -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, William Collard Smith Memorial, Ballarat Town Hall [detail], c1892, 15/09/2017
Photograph of the City of Ballarat Coat of Arms on a marble memorial in the Ballarat Town Hall dedicated to William Collard Smith.In Memoriam Lt. Col. William Collard Smith M.L.A. Ballaarat West Member of the Municipal Council of Ballaarat From 1856 until 1892 Chairmand 1860-1. Mayor 1874 and 1887 Obiit 20th Ovtober 1894.ballarat town hall, sculpture, coat of arms, william morris, rifles, city of ballarat coat of arms, sword, volunteer rifles -
Working Heritage Crown Land Collection
Award - former Drysdale Free Library Heritage Award, Former Drysdale Free Library and Hall 18-20 High Street Drysdale
Framed AwardNational Trust, City of Greater Geelong, Geelong and Regional Branch National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and City of Greater Geelong, Heritage Award, This award is presented in recognition of the contribution this place has made to conservation of heritage in the Geelong region, Former Drysdale Free Library and Hall 18-20 High Street Drysdale, External and internal repairs and construction of a disabled entry ramp, May 2016m Funding body Working Heritage, Committee of Management Chair Helen Weston, Planning Construction Consultant Tim Hubbard, Executive Officer Ross Turnbull, Wendy Jacobs Architect, Chris Mantello Mantec Projects builder -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Tidy Towns signs Lakes Entrance Victoria, Lakes Entrance Tidy Town Committee, 1990 c
signs at the western entry adjacent to Apex Park. Also another colour photograph of western entry to Lakes Entrance with the refurbished Information Centre and two small tourist buses in distance 04249.1 10 x15 cmColour photograph of Tidy Towns signs at the western entry adjacent to Apex Park, the original Information Centre in the distance Lakes Entrance Victoria . Also another colour photograph of western entry to Lakes Entrance with the refurbished Information Centre and two small tourist buses in distance 04249.1 transport, roads and streets, tourism -
Chinese Museum
photographic print (framed), 'The Young Chinese League Annual Ball in the St Kilda Town Hall, September 21st 1947', 21 September 1947
This photograph was taken of the debutantes and their partners presented at the annual debutante ball held at St Kilda Town Hall. This photograph is significant for its links to the Chinese Young League. The League was formally established on 4 October 1932 to to promote free social intercourse and goodwill among its members and their mutual improvement. Membership was open to all persons, with one or both parents or grandparents born in China. Wives of Chinese members were permitted as members with the same privileges. It was a significant social organisation for Chinese-Australians in Melbourne in the mid to late twentieth century.Black and white photograph (vintage) with cream frame under glass. Has a cream card mount which provides details of the ball and names the people in the photograph.Front of card title top centre: 'The Young Chinese League Annual Ball at St Kilda Town Hall, 1947'. Bottom centre: DEBUTANTES Back Row: Alex Chun Tie, Vernon Ah Mouy, Maurice Lee, Robert Kwong. Third Row: Harold Chin, Alan Lim Joon, Lennie Quon, Eric Moy, Edward Chin. Second Row: June Lee Gow, Evelyn Law, Annamae Young, Mrs L.M.Wang, June O'Hoy, Rose lee, Audrey Lau. Front Row: Jean Wing Dann, Marjorie Kwong, Connie Ham.'young chinese league, debutante balls, st kilda, melbourne -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Certificate, 1973
One of the items which would have been presented to a relative of the donor when he was visiting Rutherglen Scotland in 1974.Decorative certificate, printed in blue and gold on textured paper, from the President, Councillors & Ratepayers of the Shire of Rutherglen. Space for the name of the recipient of the "Honorary Citizenship of the Township and Shire of Rutherglen" has been left blank as has the month and day of 1973 for the presentation.At the bottom of the certificate, there is an illegible signature above the words "Accredited Citizen of the Township and Shire of Rutherglen", along with a small red seal. rutherglen scotland, royal burgh of rutherglen -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Port Melbourne Council, Officers of the Town Clerk's office and Councillors, Finance, Legislative and Sanitary Committee and Committee of Whole Council, 1898 - 1902
Minutes of Port Melbourne's Finance, Legislative and Sanitary Committee meetings considering estimates, setting rates, receiving reports form Health and other officers, dealing with legislative and sanitary matters usually raised by the Town Clerk 1898-1902. It also records some meetings of the Committee of Whole Council.local government - town of port melbourne, local government - borough of port melbourne, health - general health, engineering - canals and drainage, health - hospitals, law, alexander joseph bain, james arthur boyd, john charles hill, david clark armstrong, arthur hester, james ker beck plummer, john o'brien, michael tarver quinn, george washington robbins jnr, george samuel walter, william watson, william richardson tarver, edward c crockford, henry norval edwards -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Horticultural & Agricultural Society- Exhibit of Geraniums Ringwood Town Hall - Circa 1960's
Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Mrs Colmans outstanding exhibit of Geraniums. Ringwood Town Hall- Circa 1960 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badges, Welcome to my home town & I like Warrnambool, C 1970
These two styles of badge are a typical promotional type object used at social and celebratory events in the town.The larger badge type are often used to denote volunteers or helpers at such function. Common social items with which many people would identify.001132.1 .2 .3 .4 There are four identical badges. Large tin badge white with lime green edge. Navy blue text with Warrnambool Victoria logo at the bottom. pin on the reverse. 001132.2 Small tin badge with yellow background with black text. Pin on the reverse.All have a plastic coating on the front.001132.1 .2 .3 .4 Welcome to my home Town Warrnambool 001132.2 I like Warrnambool.warrnambool, i like warrnambool, warrnambool badges, welcome to warrnambool -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Site of old Town Hall, cnr. Maroondah Highway and Melbourne St, Ringwood - 1971
Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Written on rear backing sheet: "Site of old town hall. Cnr. Maroondah Highway and Melbourne St." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Site of old Town Hall cnr. Maroondah Hwy and Melbourne St., Ringwood - 1971
Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Written on rear of backing sheet: "Site of old Town Hall cnr. Maroondah Hwy and Melbourne St." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Shops on site of old Town Hall, corner of Melbourne Street, 1972
Black and white photograph (2 copies) Written on rear of backing sheet: "Shops on site of old Town Hall. Cnr. Melbourne St. 1972" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Laying foundation stone, Ringwood Town Hall - 27/6/1936, 1936
3 sepia and 1 black & white copies, two mounted on heavy cardboard. Laying foundation stone, Ringwood Town Hall, by Cr. A.T. Miles, Mayor - 27/6/1936. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Children at Art Show - lower Town Hall - Schools in Ringwood, 27/10/1956, 27/10/1956
Written on back of photograph, "Art Show lower Town Hall - Schools in Ringwood, 27/10/1956". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway West, Ringwood- 1962. Looking west from Town Hall
Black and white photograph (2 copies)Written on back of one copy: "Town Hall roof 12/62, looking over Ringwood Street. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Demolition of Ringwood Town Hall - 1971
Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Whelan the Wrecker is here, midway Alexander Clothing to leftWritten on backing sheet, "Town Hall demolition". Sign at front of site reads- 'Whelan the wrecker is here'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Main St. shops opp. old Ringwood Town Hall site, 1974
Black and white photograph.Written on rear of backing sheet: "Main St. shops opp. old Town Hall site, 1974". -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme - Concert Programme, Young Men's Christian Assn, Military Concert, Melbourne Town Hall, 25th January 1916, 1916
The Melbourne Argus on the following Day reported on the event: "MILITARY CONCERT. A sequel to the military sports gathering recently held on the Melbourne Cricket ground was provided last night at the Town Hall in the shape of a military concert, at which the prizes won at the sports were distributed. The proceeds of both fixtures will go to further the Y.M.C.A.'s work of providing winter comforts for troops on active service. Additional aid to the fund will be forthcoming from the sale of the handsome souvenir programmes the cover ol which is a replica of the A.N.A. roll of honour, and depicts the landing on Gallipoli. The charge made was an indefinite I one, with an irreducible minimum of six-pence." (Source: The Argus, 26 Jan 1916, p. 9)Military Concert, Melbourne Town Hall, 25th January 1916. 4 page program illustrated on the cover with an image of Australian troops landing at Gallipoli. Also included are the coats of arms of the Australian States at the time. The insert (Image 2016.0461a) includes details of the performances and performers. The best known of the performers at the concert was Horace Stevens.first world war (1914-18), gallipoli, military concerts -- melbourne -- 1914-1918 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medallions, Town of Warrnambool Queen Victoria 60yrs, 1897
These medals were issued by the Town of Warrnambool in 1897 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Victoria of England. Walter John Hickford, the Mayor Warrnambool at that time, has his name on the medal. Walter Hickford (1855-1928) was a Warrnambool businessman, setting up a shop in Liebig Street in 1880, supplying the paint materials for householders, contactors, painters and artists. He also carried out decorative work in private homes, businesses and churches. Hickford was active in civic life in Warrnambool, serving as a Councillor from 1890 to 1903 and he was Mayor from 1895 to 1897.These medals are of considerable importance as they were produced for the Town of Warrnambool in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Jubilee. They have both a local and a wider national significance.,1These two circular bronze medals have profiles of Queen Victoria as a young woman and as a crowned monarch on the reverse and the Warrnambool Coat of Arms on the obverse. Both have a punched hole with a metal ring on the top. .2 As above .3 These five circular medals, four of which are bronze and one brass are identical with those described above..1Queen Victoria 60th year of reign 1837 to 1897 obverse Town of Warrnambool W. J. Hickford Mayor .BY THESE WE FLOURISH Reverse .2 As above .3 As for .3 above Note one of the bronze ones has a fabric cord attached through a hole at the top.medals, queen victoria 60th anniversarry, warrnambool, mayor john hickford -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph Colour, Allan Charles Quinn, Cape Town Castle off Cape Colony, 29 February 1948
This photograph is part of series of colour photographs taken by Allan Quinn while sailing to Capetown from New York on the S.S. Morgenster - which is mentioned in some of Allan's letters (such as Object 0152).This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A colour photograph of the ocean and a ship - the Cape Town Castle - off the coast of Cape Colony, dated 29-2-48.allan-quinn, colour-photograph, morgenster, cape-town, new-york -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Pamphlet, Portland, Town for all Seasons, 1970s
Pamphlet, produced for Tourist Information Centre, Portland 'Portland, Town for all Seasons'. Trifold, coloured photos, map, information.tourism, advertising, portland