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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, She's a 'tell-tale!', 12/09/1962 12:00:00 AM
Article on Mrs Denice Moorhouse. Appointed as official historian for Nunawading Council and was asked to produce a series of seven articles covering the period 1840 to the present day..Article on Mrs Denice Moorhouse who has been appointed as official historian for Nunawading Council and was asked to produce a series of seven articles covering the period 1840 to the present day.Article on Mrs Denice Moorhouse. Appointed as official historian for Nunawading Council and was asked to produce a series of seven articles covering the period 1840 to the present day..moorhouse, denice, city of nunawading -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Warrnambool Standard 1991/1992 South-West Information Guide, The Warrnambool Standard Warrnambool, 25 October 1991
This well indexed booklet was produced by the Warrnambool Standard with the assistance of the City of Warrnambool. It contains lists of local government council and councillors for the surrounding south western district. There are photographs of the Warrnambool City Council members and main officers. Information provided covers services for accommodation, animal welfare, Churches, community organisations, complaints, counselling, courts, education, employment, health, legal, material aid, public safety, recreation, recycling, community support, tourism and transport. The booklet contains advertisements for some local businesses. This service directory provides a snapshot of businesses and support services available in Warrnambool and the South Western District in 1991. It will be useful for researchers looking at this area in the late 20th century. The booklet also provides an insight into how community awareness of recycling improving our environment was undertaken in 1991.A 32 page booklet of yellow newsprint with black printing. The staples have been removed. The front cover has a green background with yellow printing on the top half. There is a black and white photograph of a man accepting bagged recycling from a woman and two children. The top left hand corner of the photograph has a small red rectangle and yellow writing. The bottom right hand corner of the front cover has a red triangle with yellow writing. The rear cover has black printing and a stylised cartoon of a man emptying a rubbish bin at the tip being tapped on the shoulder by a man holding a recycling bag.Front cover: 1991/92 South~West Information Guide The Standard Warrnambool; Keep with your telephone book for quick reference produced in conjunction with Warrnambool City Council Rear cover: Remember... If it can be recycled, It's not rubbish! Contact your local council about recycling.warrnambool city council, warrnambool service directory 1991, recycling, south western district service directory -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RECOLLECTIONS CARING FOR COLLECTIONS ACROSS AUSTRALIA
ReCollections, caring for collections across Australia,boxed set, comprising of 7 volumes plus index, vol1 Caring for Cultural Material, vol2 Caring for Cultural Material, vol3 Damage and Decay, vol4 Managing Collections, vol5 Managing People, vol6 Handling,Transportation,Storage and Display, vol7 Glossary.Heritage Collections Councilbooks, technical, collections -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GILBERT RULE COLLETION: NATIONAL REFERENDUM ADVERTISEMENTS, 1914 - 18
Strip of advertisements used to advertise referendum for conscription. "Shall Australia Quit?" "The Kaiser Votes No" "Australians will be there" etc. Advertisements are joined in a serrated tear off strip. Each edged in dark blue with red writing.National Referendum Council.person, individual, gilbert rule -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Goodbye pics of Nunawading, 1994
Two photographers are being commissioned to take scenes which best depict Nunawading.Two photographers are being commissioned to take scenes which best depict Nunawading. The photos taken by Peter and John Keesing, will be on display during Council's farewell festival 13 Nov 1994.Two photographers are being commissioned to take scenes which best depict Nunawading. local government, city of nunawading, keesing, peter, keesing, john, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Good Governs Street, 1996 - 98
Some new residents of Good Governs St, Mitcham applied for a name change.Some new residents of Good Governs St, Mitcham applied for a name change, but since the majority of residents there were opposed to the change, Whitehorse Council decided in favour of maintaining the status quo.Some new residents of Good Governs St, Mitcham applied for a name change.good governs street, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Bicentenary Leadlight Mural, 1988
Collection of correspondence and other documents.Collection of correspondence and other documents, slides and photographs relating to the Bicentennial Leadlight Mural funded by the Nunawading Council and the Bicentennial Authority, installed in the Nunawading Arts Centre foyer in 1988Collection of correspondence and other documents.bicentenary leadlight mural, city of nunawading, bicentennial authority -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter from Young Anglican Fellowship - Ballarat Zone Council to Ballarat School of Mines, 02/04/1958
The Ballarat School of Mines was created in 1870, and developed to become the educational facility it is today. Richard W. Richards was Principal of the school in 1958. This letter is from the Young Anglican Fellowship, Ballarat Zone Council's secretary Ian Thompson, thanking Principal of the School of Mines, for the loan of a work-bench to create a Begonia Festival float. The Begonia Festival is an annual Ballarat Festival, that began in 1953 to celebrate the eponymous flower. Letter from Young Anglican Fellowship - Ballarat Zone Council to Ballarat School of Mines, with pen annotations and signatures. ballarat begonia festival, school of mines, young anglican fellowship, ballarat zone council, ian thompson, work-bench, letter, principal, thanks, 1958, sebastopol, richard w richards, dick richards, r w richards -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper, Newsletter Ban Angers Group, 1/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
Friends of Nunawading Libraries Group are angered by Whitehorse Council banning their Newsletters from City's Libraries because it was critical of the Council.Friends of Nunawading Libraries Group are angered by Whitehorse Council banning their Newsletters from City's Libraries because it was critical of the Council. Council denies responsibility for ban.Friends of Nunawading Libraries Group are angered by Whitehorse Council banning their Newsletters from City's Libraries because it was critical of the Council.friends of the nunawading libraries, city of whitehorse -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Creation of a state electricity Commission"
... Councils ...Report titled "Creation of a State Electricity Commission", and "History of Provincial tramways before Act No. 3845 - 1929". Outlines the context of the SEC Act of 1919 which did not include tramway operation by the power or electricity supply authority - was seen as a Municipal concern. Gives the alternatives that were considered, including the agreement with the Municipal Councils of Geelong, Ballarat, and Bendigo. Notes the operation of urban omnibus services and the issues of the lack of municipal supervision, though later on this occurred through the Transport Regulation Board.Yields information about the operation of the Provincial tramways under the control of the SECV.Five foolscap sheets, carbon copycouncils, secv, buses, ballarat, bendigo, geelong, trb -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Last City of Port Melbourne Council, 1993/94
Last City of Port Melbourne Council. Back row from left - Liana THOMPSON (Mayor), Perce WHITE, Kerry McKENDRICK, Robert BLACKMORE, Chris RAEBURN, Lyn ALLISON. Front row from left - Phil LANG, Jim MITCHELL, Brenda BEDFORD.Coloured photograph of the last City of Port Melbourne Council before amalgamation. Photograph taken in Mayor's Room at the Port Melbourne Town Hall.amalgamation, councillors, local government - city of port melbourne, port melbourne town hall, liana thompson, perce white, robert blackmore, chris raeburn, lyn allison, phil lang, jim mitchell, brenda bedford, kerry mckendrick -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - J. Edward C. Henry, Arthur & Sons, Mt. Gambier, c. 1938
Portland Town CouncilBlack and white photograph of a man with white hair parted on left and a moustache. He is wearing round glasses and a dark suit with white shirt (peaked collar) and dark tie. Mounted in grey matt, under glass in wooden frame.Front: J. Edward C. Henry, Town Clerk and Surveyor Appointed 20th November 1888, over 50 years an officer of the Council (white paint, lower centre). -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Plaques unveiled, 1970
Commemorative plaques were unveiled at Antonio Park.Commemorative plaques were unveiled at Antonio Park, dedicated to the Antonio Family who settled on the site and later bequeathed the property to the Nunawading City Council (Photo of niece of the Antonio brothers)Commemorative plaques were unveiled at Antonio Park.antonio park mitcham, dobie, dorothy, rotary club of nunawading, sheppard, harry, antonio family, city of nunawading -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, reports from two local newspapers on Mayor for a Day school project - Norwood High School, Ringwood, Victoria. July, 1961
Third form students from Norwood High School drew up their own agenda and resolutions after attending a Ringwood City Council meeting. Young council officials included Martin Brennan (Junior Mayor), Donald Hare. Peter Silver, Peter Marjason, John Jeavons, Ann Fletcher, Judy Brown, Sue Malcolm, Robert Bryant, Andrew Peters, Ted Jennings, Martin Toone, Jennifer Hall, Jim Badger, Janet Brown, Bill Barton, Lynette Woodhouse, and Robert Dewar. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Council 'home' inadequate, 1995
Former Nunawading mayor, Noel Spurr, joined the debate over the unsuitability of the current Whitehorse Council administrative centre at Box Hill own Hall.Former Nunawading mayor, Noel Spurr, joined the debate over the unsuitability of the current Whitehorse Council administrative centre at Box Hill own Hall. Bruce Atkinson, Koonung Province MP claims parts of Nunawading Civic centre, still being used by Whitehorse Council to house some employees, could be better utilized as a District Court House for the Eastern region.Former Nunawading mayor, Noel Spurr, joined the debate over the unsuitability of the current Whitehorse Council administrative centre at Box Hill own Hall. local government, city of whitehorse, spurr, noel, atkinson, bruce, council chambers, amalgamations, box hill town hall -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1869
Taken in Beechworth 1869, this photograph depicts the Council Chambers on Ford Street. This phtograph was taken by James E. Bray who was well known for being one of four men to photograph the Kelly gang after the siege of Glenrowan. Black and white rectangular photograph mounted on card.Obverse: NO INSCRIPTION Reverse: BMM2969 / 23 / 76-1 / Taken 1869 / Showing Council Chambers / Built 1860 / burke museum, ford street, council chambers, beechworth historic precinct, tree guards, james e. bray -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Medallion
The 2nd World Council of Churches Assembly was held in Evanston, Illinois, USA 15-31 August 1954. It 161 had Member churches. Its theme was 'Christ - the Hope of the World'. Large, round, heavy medallion. One side depicts five places of worship and a hall. The other side text and an image of a boat on water with a Latin cross."THE HOPE OF WORLD CHRIST" "McCAW HALL" "WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES SECOND ASSEMBLY" "NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY EVANSTON 1954" "OIKOUMENE"world council of churches -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Seasonal card, The Board of Public Health Sends Greetings for the New Year, 1908/1909
The 'Council' to which the card is addressed is presumed to be St Kilda Council. The Board of Public Health operated from 1890 to 1920 and consisted of a Chairman, the Medical Inspector and seven representatives elected by the councils of municipal districts. Cream coloured card printed in goldStamped '6688' The Board of Public Health SENDS GREETINGS FOR THE NEW YEAR To the Council As the Local Health Authority, With all Good Wishes for Successful Co-operation in the Protection of the Public Health during 1909board of public health, 20th century, city of st kilda -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - To Port Melbourne Council nominating a ratepayer to vote on behalf of Eclipse Theatre, 15 Apr 1924
Arthur L PAGE lived near the site of the soon to be built cinema; he ran for Council several months after this first letter, later became MayorPhotocopy of the first of three letters to Port Melbourne Council re the Eclipse cinema: from Eclipse Picture Theatre April 1924 nominating three ratepayers to vote on their behalfarts and entertainment - film/cinema, william hugh harper, frederick nomens, arthur leaverack page, eclipse picture theatre -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Richard Strachan de Fegely, Fegeli, de Fégely, 1341-2008 : Fribourg to Ararat, 2009, 2009
Green soft covered book covering the history of the de Fegely family from Fribourg, Switzerland, to Ararat, Victoria. de fegely, fribourg, ararat, university of ballarat council, swiss guards, strachan, de casetlla, quamby, ballarat technology park, honorary doctorate, gum san chinese heritage centre, admiral richard strachan, melbourne international exhibition, carre riddell, herbert werner frederick de nully, vignerons, malta, family history, genealogy -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, City of Ringwood 1985 Information Guide, 1985
Community information booklet issued by City of Ringwood for 1985 - covering the facilities and activities of the Ringwood Council and other local organisations and associations. Cover photograph: Lionsbrae - Frail Aged Hostel.CONTENTS: (page no.) By-Laws/Traffic Regs. 35 Chief Executive 10 Children's Service 12, 13 & 40 Churches 41 City Map 32 & 33 Committees of Council 7 Community Services 38 Community Services Officer 43 Council Finances 24 Councillors 4 & 5 Council Meeting Dates 6 Council Representatives 8 Cultural Centre 23 Disabled Persons Facilities 44 Eastern Corridor 18 East Ringwood Shopping Centre 22 Emergency Telephone Nos. 63 Garbage Collection 20 Golf Course 15 Health 26 Historical Research Croup 47 Home Help 30 Hospitals 48 Immunisations 27 Incinerators 21 Infant Welfare Centres49 J.P.'s and Commissioners 37 Library 28 & 29 Lionsbrae 17 Management Executive 11 Mayoral Message – Cr. R. Gardini, J.P. 3 Meals on Wheels 34 North Ringwood Senior Citizens 16 Opportunity Shops 53 Parks and Reserves 53 Parliamentary Representatives 9 Playgroups 55 Pre-schools 56 Public Toilets 56 Rates 25 Ringwood Croydon Advisory Service 37 Schools 58 Senior Citizens Centres 60 Swimming Pool 14 Unemployment 62 Victoria's 150th Anniversary 36 Works Programme 18 & 19 Youth Outreach Worker 62 rinx -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Talent exodus from council, 1995
Whitehorse council is experiencing an exodus of staff, many of them employees of the former Nunawading Council.Whitehorse council is experiencing an exodus of staff, many of them employees of the former Nunawading Council.Whitehorse council is experiencing an exodus of staff, many of them employees of the former Nunawading Council.city of whitehorse, council staff, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, What happens in Council meetings, 1985 - 1986
Pamphlet explaining procedures and membership of Nunawading Council meetings, with photos of Councillors and Council OfficersPamphlet explaining procedures and membership of Nunawading Council meetings, with photos of Councillors and Council Officers.Pamphlet explaining procedures and membership of Nunawading Council meetings, with photos of Councillors and Council Officerslocal government, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Housing plan for reserve, 2012
VicRoads has earmarked large parts of the Healesville Freeway Reservation for housing under concept plans for the land's future.VicRoads has earmarked large parts of the Healesville Freeway Reservation for housing under concept plans for the land's future. Some community groups and Whitehorse Council are calling for the entirety of the reserve to be preserved as open space.VicRoads has earmarked large parts of the Healesville Freeway Reservation for housing under concept plans for the land's future. healesville freeway reservation, whitehorse -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, Pamphlet from J.B.McAlpin soliciting support from the rate payers for Ringwood Borough Elections c.1920s
Given to the Ringwood Historical Research Group - no date and no date written on leaflet written by J. B. McAlpine to attract votes at the local elections to the first council of the Borough 1924.Typewritten pamphlet from J.B.McAlpin soliciting support from the rate payers for the council elections, 2pp., mounted on a piece of A3 cardboard. +Additional Keywords: Ringwood Borough Elections -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Waller & Chester Printers, Shire of Buninyong 1858-1983, 1983
Documents special meeting of Buninyong Shire Council held on 30 August 1983 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the first meeting of the Buninyong District Road Board.. Includes images of four generations of Archibald Fisken, photographic copy of Victoria Government Gazette proclamations of the Buninyong Road District, details of inaugural meeting and minutes of the first and second meetings, members of council 1983, a list of Chairmen, Mayors and Presidents and extracts from past records.Beige soft covered book 14 pages with images of four Archibald Fisken, KW McManus and other details related to the 100 years of the Bininyong Shire Council. Ink on paper.Shire of Buninyong 1858-1983buninyong shire council, buninyong road district, archibald fisken, local government -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Koori Sites, 5/05/1999 12:00:00 AM
Whitehorse Gazette article dated 5 May 1999..Whitehorse Gazette article dated 5 May 1999 reporting the launch of the brochure 'Koorie Sites in the City of Whitehorse' prepared jointly between Whitehorse Council and Friends for Whitehorse Reconciliation Group.Whitehorse Gazette article dated 5 May 1999..sacred sites, aborigines, wurundjeri - william tribe, friends for whitehorse reconciliation group, aboriginal artefacts, presland, gary -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Loading a palm tree from Tara Hall, Studley Park Road, c. 1960
Tom Bentley (1912-1993) was born in Lancashire (UK). From circa 1951, he was the Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for Kew City Council. Until his retirement in the 1970s, he was based at the Kew Council Depot, located in the former MTB Horse Tram Depot on the corner of Disraeli and High Streets, Kew. Accompanying the set of twelve photographs is a 12-page illustrated biography of the Bentley and Plumridge families, separately kept in the 'Bentley' subject file.Duplicate black and white positive print photograph of public works in Studley Park Road, Kew, carried out under the supervision of Tom Bentley, Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for the City of Kew. The location at which the photograph was taken is believed, by the donor, to be in the vicinity of Tara Hall (dem. 1960). The palm tree on the back of the Council vehicle was believed to have been taken by Council from Tara Hall and relocated to the Alexandra Gardens.city of kew, public works, studley park road, tom bentley, tara hall -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Transporting a palm tree from Tara Hall, Studley Park Road, c. 1960
Tom Bentley (1912-1993) was born in Lancashire (UK). From circa 1951, he was the Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for Kew City Council. Until his retirement in the 1970s, he was based at the Kew Council Depot, located in the former MTB Horse Tram Depot on the corner of Disraeli and High Streets, Kew. Accompanying the set of twelve photographs is a 12-page illustrated biography of the Bentley and Plumridge families, separately kept in the 'Bentley' subject file.Duplicate black and white positive print photograph of public works in Studley Park Road, Kew, carried out under the supervision of Tom Bentley, Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for the City of Kew. The location at which the photograph was taken is believed, by the donor, to be in the vicinity of Tara Hall (dem. 1960). The palm tree on the back of the Council vehicle was believed to have been taken by Council from Tara Hall and relocated to the Alexandra Gardens.city of kew, public works, studley park road, tom bentley, tara hall -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, City of Ringwood, Notice Paper for Ringwood City Council - October 1974, 22-Oct-74
Notice paper for the special jubilee meeting of the Ringwood City Council and Citizenship ceremony to be held on Tuesday 22-Oct-1974 at 7.30 p.m. commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Municipality's severance from the Shire of Lillydale 22-Oct-1924.Notice Paper for Ringwood City Council, comprising one buff coloured bifold pamphlet with brown and gold printing. +Additional Keywords: Miles, A.T. (Mayor)