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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Slater Family, 05/03/1996 and/12/1994
William Henry Slater of Mitcham, Surrey : an Australian pioneer. Notes by Eric Montague 05/03/1996 with an article ' A Mitcham Life' by Paul Parry from 'Merton Messenger' December 1994 on members of the Slater family, lavender growers.William Henry Slater of Mitcham, Surrey : an Australian pioneer. Notes by Eric Montague 05/03/1996 with an article ' A Mitcham Life' by Paul Parry from 'Merton Messenger' December 1994 on members of the Slater family, lavender growers. Includes photograph of William Mitchell. Note: Article refers also to Mitcham England. The photo of the Mayor Lyndon Parnell refers to Mitcham, South Australia.William Henry Slater of Mitcham, Surrey : an Australian pioneer. Notes by Eric Montague 05/03/1996 with an article ' A Mitcham Life' by Paul Parry from 'Merton Messenger' December 1994 on members of the Slater family, lavender growers.herb farms, slater, william henry, mitcham, slater, benjamin, skater, daniel, mitcham, surrey, england -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Boarding Pass, Flight to Devonport for Premier Voyage of Spirit of Tasmania, 1993
... mayors ...Donated to the Society by Liana and David Thompson, who acquired the items as guests of TT Lines on the premier voyage, flying to Devonport and returning on the ship. Refer photos 1265 and 1270.One of several souvenirs from the premier voyage of the Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport to Port Melbourne November 1993, a trip made by Port Melbourne Mayor Liana Thompson and her husband David: Boarding passes for flight over, in bookings foldertransport - ferries, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, liana thompson, mayors, david thompson, tt-line co pty ltd, spirit of tasmania -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Card (item), City of Kew, Greetings from Kew, 1961
The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966.This card is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.GREETINGS FROM KEW / MAY THE PEACE AND JOY OF CHRISTMAS / ABIDE WITH YOU / ALL THROUGH / THE YEAR / FROM / THE MAYOR AND MAYORESS OF KEW / CR AND MRS W D VAUGHAN / "CARRAMAR" / 241 COTHAM ROAD / KEWcivic invitations -- kew (vic), greeting cards -- kew (vic), cr w d vaughan, city of kew -- coat of arms -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mayor Cr. E.T. Purser, J.P. receiving his guests at Ringwood Mayoral Ball 1952
Written on back of photograph and catalogue card, 'Mayor Cr. E.T. Purser, J.P. receiving his guests at Mayoral Ball 1952. Left to right - Councillor Anderson, Mayor of Rochester, England, Councillor H. Petty, Mayor of Prahran, Councillor Paice, Mayor of Nunawading, Councillor Kemp, Mayor of Box Hill, Councillor E.T. Purser, Mayor of Ringwood on the occasion of the first Mayoral Ball held on July 31st, 1952. Mayoral chain (gift of anonymous donor) worn for the first time'. -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Ceremonial object - Engraved Silver Trowel, c 1899
Abraham Harkness was Mayor of the City of Bendigo when St Andrew's Presbyterian Church school hall was erected. The foundation stone was laid on Wednesday the 15th March 1899 to much ceremony including hymns and speeches. Abraham Harkness had arrived in Victoria in 1857 aged 28. He was initially successful in his search for gold and after a return trip to England in 1862 returned to Bendigo were he opened a general store and then a foundry whereby his company manufactured mining machinery. He stood for council from in 1880 and was elected a further eight times over the next twenty years. Cr Harkness served as Mayor in 1882, 1897 and 1898. His son Andrew became Mayor in 1908-09. Abraham Harkness married Jane Noble in Bendigo in1864 and together they had six sons and five daughters. Abraham died in 1912 and Jane in 1927.Sterling Silver ceremonial trowel with silver collar and bone handle. Front surface is ornately engraved with fern leaf pattern scrolled around central middle section which holds the engraved dedication. Back section is plain. Engraved: PRESENTED / TO / A. HARKNESS. ESQ. J.P. / MAYOR OF BENDIGO / ON THE OCCASION OF HIS LAYING / THE / FOUNDATIONAL STONE / of / St Andrew's School Hall / 15th March, 1899. Hallmark: P.A & S E P (Peter Atkin ?) + (windmill or pump) mayor harkness, mayoress harkness, city of greater bendigo education -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Invitation - mayoral ball, Borough of St Kilda, 1889
Samuel England Jeans, Mayor of St Kilda 1888-1889Cream card with brown printing and bearing logo of Borough of St Kilda1889 Borough of St Kilda. The Mayor of St Kilda (Councillor S. E. Jean)s and Mrs Jeans request the pleasure of Mr and Mrs Pugh's Company at a Ball in the Town Hall, St Kilda, on Tuesday Evening, 9th July, at 8.30 o'clock. The favour of an early reply (addressed to the Town Clerk, Town Hall, St. Kilda) is particularly requested.borough of st kilda, 1889, samuel england jeans, st kilda - history, 19th century, st kilda mayoral function -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Poster, University of Ballarat Manufacturing Technology Training Centre poster signed by Prime Minister Julia Gillard, 07/10/2011 (approx 11.15am)
The new Manufacturing Technology Training Centre (MTTC), a part of the proposed Building Construction Training Centre (BCTC), will be a purpose-built, stand-alone, fully fitted-out industry-standard facility. This new space will accommodate current course provision along with specialist training spaces for developing skill requirements in manufacturing technology such as robotics, mechatronics, engineering and industrial automation. Project funding was provided by the Education Investment Fund from the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. The project budget is $18.09m, and the resulting building will have a floor space of 4,755m2. The Manufacturing Technology Training Centre is being built in conjunction with the Technical Education Centre (UBTec). While the buildings will have separate street identities the buildings will be joined with shared amenities areas. UBTec will provide a facility including individual learning spaces, learning studios, administration/office space, circulation, open plan learning space, staff common areas, computer rooms, meeting rooms, staff work areas and kitchen areas as well as car parking and site-wide amenities. While the buildings will have separate street identities the buildings will be joined with shared amenities areas. Funding for the UBTec component of the building is provided by Maintaining the Advantage: Skilled Victorians from the Victorian State Government. A colour poster prepared for the 'turning of the sod' at the site of the proposed University of Ballarat Manufacturing Technology Training Centre (MTTC), Grant Street, Ballarat. The poster was signed on Friday 7 October 2011 at about 11:15 am at the Building Construction Training Centre (BCTC), Grant Street, Ballarat by: Hon. Julia Gillard MP Hon. Catherine King MP (Ballarat ) Prof. David Battersby, Vice Chancellor, University of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Craig Fletcher, Mayor of the City of Ballarat appointed in December 2010 Mrs. Karen Douglas, Chair University of Ballarat Building & Infrastructure Committee The poster is signed by the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. Julia Gillard MP; Karen Douglas; the Hon. Catherine King MP (Ballarat ); Prof. David Battersby (Vice Chancellor); Craig Fletcher (Mayor, City of Ballarat)university of ballarat, david battersby, julia gillard, prime minister, catherine king, ubtec, karen douglas, manufacturing technology training centre, grant street, architecural feature -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Container - Presentation Jewellery Box, 1948
In 1948, the citizens of Kew presented this jewellery box to the outgoing Mayor and Mayoress of Kew, Cr & Mrs W D Vaughan. In 2021, it returned to Kew, thanks to the generous donations of our Friends of the Collection. William David Vaughan to whom the jewel box was presented in 1948 was a publisher, politician and historian, born in 1897 at Heathcote. By 1922, he had become a publisher and Secretary of Victorian Newspapers Ltd. In October 1922, he married Muriel Gladys Frazer in Bendigo. He purchased 'Elsfield' in Cotham Road, renamed it 'Carramar', and resided there for almost fifty years. His wife, the Mayoress, was an accomplished pianist and entertained the wives of councillors and supported many charitable works from her home. In 1926, Vaughan founded a local newspaper, the Kew Advertiser. During his second term as Mayor, he was elected president of Melbourne Suburban Newspapers’ Association, In April 1947, he was appointed to and later became chairman of the Free Library Services Board. In 1960, he published his history of Kew - 'Kew's Civic Century'. Vaughan’s third term as Mayor in 1962-63 saw the erection of the pavilion at Victoria Park and the final clean-up of the Outer Circle Railway. He died in September 1976. This inlaid and engraved jewellery box was part of a larger donation made to the Mayor and Mayoress of Kew in 1948 by the citizens of the municipality. It is the only 'civic award' in the collection given to a former civic leader and complements the large collection of civic portraits in the collection. The box is additionally significant because of its association with William David Vaughan - newspaper proprietor, local politician, and local historian. A presentation jewellery box, she-oak with barber pole inlay adorned with an Australian silver plaque.Engraved inscription on silver plaque - "Presented to Cr & Mrs W.D. Vaughan With The Esteem And Appreciation Of The Citizens Of Kew And In Recognition Of their Services As Mayor And Mayoress 1947-48. 28th July 1948"w d vaughan, mayors of kew, kew advertiser, kew (vic.) -- history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - W.D.MASON COLLECTION: MAYORAL BALL PROGRAMME, 4 July 1905
Document, W.D.Mason Collection, Programme to Mayoral Ball at Town Hall Bendigo on 4th July 1905.A.Dunstan, Mayor.business, retail, w d mason -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mayoral Debutante Ball, City of Nunawading, 10/07/1947 12:00:00 AM
Framed Black and white photo of Mayoral Ball, City of Nunawading , Mayor & Mayoress Cr. & Mrs C.F. Rooks.karnaghan, marion, morgan, kevin, charlesworth, albert roy, coombs, miss h., karnaghan, donald, williams, peter, stephens, june, stephens, arthur, caldwell, anne, wicking, walter benjamin, collins, donald, myers, john, oxlade, kenneth, berryman, horton, boyd, bruce, jamieson, geoffrey, edgerton, dorothy, vanderburgh, irene, williams, heather, roberts, marie, debutante ball, debutantes, city of nunawading -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cr Phyllis Hore, Mayor of Kew 1985-1986, 1985
Cr Phyllis Hore, Mayor of Kew 1985-6 in her mayoral robes, in front of the City of Kew crestcr phyllis hore, mayors of kew (vic) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Alzheimers Hostel strives to provide World Class Care, 1990
Construction of Nunawading's first hostel for dementia sufferers is about to start.Construction of Nunawading's first hostel for dementia sufferers is about to start. Last week a Federal Government Grant of $666,439 was received. Strathdon Lodge in Jolimont Road, Forest Hill, is due to open in 1991. A campaign to raise more than $1.4 million for the development will be officially launched by the Mayor of Nunawading, Cr. Dorothy Smith.Construction of Nunawading's first hostel for dementia sufferers is about to start. nursing homes, aged people, strathdon community, best, bill, smith, dorothy g, trembath, bobbie -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Borough of Sandridge, Indian Famine Relief Fund, 25 Oct 1877
... Mayors ...Penny postcard (unused) issued by Mayor and Town Clerk of Sandridge Borough in 1877 to collectors for Indian Famine Relief Fund - mid brown card printed in dark brown; accompanied by envelope in which the item was given to Society by unknown donor, labelled 'Post Card (Sandridge) "Collection for Indian Famine Relief Fund 25th October 1877" 'Envelope inscribed in blue ink as abovecharities and appeals, edward clark, town clerks, john turnbull, mayors -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medal - Queen Victoria's Jubilee, 1887
Australia Victoria Portland Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 (AD) Mint: Stokes & Sons Other Details: Medal issued in 1887 by the Town of Portland to celebrate the 50th jubilee of Queen Victoria's ascension to the throne. It names W.T. Pile as Mayor. William Thomas Pile served as Mayor from 1887 to 1888.Gilt Queen Victoria jubilee medal. RoundHead of Queen Victoria facing left, wearing veil and coronet; Around, VICTORIA'S JUBILEE Below, 1887. Inscription on truncation of Queen's neck: H.S. Reverse Description At centre within broad ornate, zigzag border Town Hall building; around above, TOWN HALL PORTLAND; In exergue: W. T. PILE ESQ. / MAYORcelebrations, queen victoria, medal, numismatics, victoria, golden jubilee, 1887 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Reports, Sandridge Municipality Reports - Health Committee, 1861 - 1865
Henry Charles CURTIS, Health OfficerHealth Committee reports for period 1 Jan 1861 to 30 June 1865, held in large binder. Eleven pages only, plus three pages of notes for Central Board of Health, including by-law 23, bound in.Reports signed by Mayorshealth - general health, built environment - domestic, engineering - canals and drainage, livestock, victorian sugar works, frederick poolman, henry charles curtis, business and traders - butchers -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Dinner Dance Program, City of Ringwood, City of Ringwood Mayoral Charity Dinner Dance Programme 1978-9, 16-Jun-1978|25-May-1979
Programme for the City of Ringwood Mayoral Charity Dinner Dance, hosted by the Mayor and Mayoress of Ringwood C. Laurie Lawrenson and Mrs Gilda Lawrenson.; White covered bifold programme for the Mayoral Dinner Dance. Black printing with photograph of Mayor and Mayoress on cover.; 2. Dinner Dance hosted by Mayor Cr. Alan Henderson and Mrs Margaret Henderson.; Cream covered bifold with blue printing and photo of Mayor and Mayoress on front. +Additional Keywords: Lawrenson, Lawrie / Henderson, Alan -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Council in Chambers ca 1973/4
Ringwood Council in Council Chambers.Undated B&W photos (3 copies), but based on names of Mayor and other councillors, likely to be 1973/4 (Refer Appendix II, Ringwood- Place of Many Eagles by Hugh Anderson).Names handwritten on back of one copy are: JCB McCubbin, JM McRae, SC Morris, P Vergers, AW Hall (Town Clark), GRG Smart (Mayor), AC Robertson (City Engineer), BL Lawrenson, RJ Martin, WE Lilburn, DM Taylor. -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Plaque commemorating Edward O'Donnell
Plaque in O'Donnell Gardens: memorial to Edward O'Donnell, six times Mayor of St Kildacolour photograph unmountedTo perpetuate the memory of the late Councillor Edward O'Donnell JP whose records of municipal and other community service will always be an example of true manhood and ideal citizenship. 6 times mayor of the City of St Kilda. 44 years a councillor for the West Ward. Foundation Member of the St Kilda Shore Committee. Died 7 July 1933. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Certificate, 1946
A certificate issued by the City of Nunawading with the coat of arms and seal in colour.A certificate issued by the City of Nunawading with the coat of arms and seal in colour. Proclaimed 26 May 1946. Presented to 'L.A. Jones in grateful recognition and high appreciation for services rendered for King and Empire in the Great War 1939- 1945'. Signed by the mayor N. Armstrong and the Town Clerk, K. Charlesworth.A certificate issued by the City of Nunawading with the coat of arms and seal in colour. city of nunawading, world war, 1939-1945, certificates, jones, lionel arthur -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Queen Victoria Memorial Fountain, 1902
In memorial of Her Majesty Queen Victoria. Presented by the Women's Christian Temperance Union of the city of Ballarat. J. J. Brokenshire, Mayor, 24th May, 1902. The fountain is appropriately situated in Queen Victoria Square, and immediately behind the statue of the late Queen in Sturt Street.Of historic and aesthetic significance of the people of BallaratTwo children carved in white marble atop a tall granite base.For God. Home and Humanity. In Memoriam Her Late Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria presented by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union to the City of Ballarat J.J. Brokenshire, Mayor 24th May 1902.queen victoria, women's christian temperance union -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE MAYORAL CHAIN FROM GEORGE LANSELL, 1882
A large colourful certificate of acceptance of the mayoral chain presented to the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of Margate, presented by George Lansell. Signed by the Mayor and Town Clerk of the Borough of Margate. Markings - Borough of Margate crest and seal.person, individual, george lansell -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Councillors and Mayor, City of Ringwood, Victoria - 1986, 1986
Councillors and Mayor, left to right, back row - Robin Gardini, Frank Corr, Neil Hamilton, Alan Henderson, Jim Llewellyn, ? Hall, front row - Bill Wilkins, Alan Robertson, Lilian Rosewarne, Robert Catterall, Pat Gotlib.Black and white photograph of eleven councillors including the Mayor. Above group is photo of Queen Elizabeth, City of Ringwood 1960 crest and Prince Philip. +Additional Keywords: Gardini, Robin / Corr, Frank / Hamilton, Neil / Henderson, Alan / Llewellyn, Jim / Wilkins, Bill / Robertson, Alan / Rosewarne, Lilian / Catterall, Robert / Gotleib, Pat -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Booklet - Illuminated Address, City of Caulfield, "To James Ross Briggs, Esq.", c. 1954
Illuminated address received by James Ross Briggs Esq. on the occassion of his retirement as Town Clerk and Treasurer by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Caulfield. 2 page watercolour and ink address bound in maroon and gold tooled leather folder, The address, presented on cream colour card, is secured inside the folder by a piece of maroon colour rope ribbon and strip of leather running vertically down the centre. The address is hand lettered in red and black ink and watercolour decorations include James Ross Briggs name in a scroll surrounded by sprigs of yellow wattle and a blue, pink and yellow decorative border. A red, paper seal has been placed beside the signatures of the Mayor, Town Clerk and Councillors. Hand lettered signatures at bottom of page include the Mayor, Town Clerk and 10 Councillors Hand written on small yellow "Post-It" note on inside of back cover: "DONATION FROM (details)"james ross briggs, city of caulfield, town clerk, treasurer -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Debutante Mayoral Ball, City of Nunawading, 17/06/194
Framed Black and white photo of Debutante Mayoral Ball, City of Nunawading, Mayor & Mayoress: Cr. & Mrs H.R. Seeger.shambrook, robert, gibson, robert, savage, winifred, cook, lois, mclennan, bruce, smith, basil, abbott, elizabeth, poulton, jack, mclannan, patricia, tainton, colin, knight, dorothy, tainton, velma, edwards, neil, lynch, walter, grant, joyce, cook, jill, seeger, rosemary, cox, kevin, rees, elizabeth, mitchelmore, betty, arnall jeff, kemp, mavis, chrystie, graham, ramsey, marcelle, crow, walter, sanders, shirley, debutante ball, city of nunawading, debutantes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mayoral Ball, City of Nunawading. 1950, 17/06/1950 12:00:00 AM
Framed Black and white photo of 5th Mayoral Ball, City of Nunawading, Mayor & Mayoress: Cr. & Mrs G. Savage.barnes, john, vale, anne, savage, peter, mcclare, margaret, lewis, john, lewis, elaine, bridle, sidney, charlesworth, albert roy, young, robert, christie, helen, o'sullivan, kevin, kelly, mrs h. p., young, william, jones, helen, cooper, desmond, patterson, betty, bridges, william, joyner, irene, irvine, peter, martin, helen, kiker, phyllis, martin, brian, bridges, valma, mollison, james, thomas, doreen, fisher, valma, fisher, jocelyn, hurd, shirley, debutante ball, city of nunawading, debutantes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mayoral Ball, City of Nunawading, 17/06/1953 12:00:00 AM
Framed Black and white photo of Debutante Mayoral Ball, City of Nunawading. Mayor & Mayoress: Cr. & Mrs C. Broadbent.gischus, marion, patterson, martin, charlesworth, albert roy, france, robert, kelly, mrs h. p., mckenzie, bruce, herring, kay, eade, laurie, collery, beryl, mock, walter, mock, stuart, march, graham, meehan, don, myers, robert, ash, betty, boyce, wilma, cornall, valarie, haysom, june, peggie, loris, kay, barbara, debutante ball, city of nunawading, debutantes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mayoral Ball, City of Nunawading 1954, 16/06/1954 12:00:00 AM
Framed Black and white photo of 1954 Mayoral Ball, City of Nunawading. Mayor & Mayoress - Cr. & Mrs R.J. Rolfe.march, graham, ratcliffe, patricia, mullens, ken, lyons, jennifer, anderson, gerald, charlesworth, albert roy, fisher, bruce, mock, stuart, gallus, dawn, mullens, gloria, king, norene, plumridge, ian, robinson, patricia, stevens, max, kelly, mrs h.p., cooper, stan, lee, barbara, pursell, eleanor, debutante ball, city of nunawading, debutantes -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Flyer, City of Port Melbourne, Vintage Port Worth Preserving, 13 Oct 1993
... Mayors ..."Vintage Port Worth Preserving" Blue flyer with black print. City of Port Melbourne logo at top. Notice is for a public meeting about the new City of Melbourne boundaries which impact on Port Melbourne. "Cr, Liana THOMPSON, Mayor" at bottom right cornerlocal government - city of port melbourne, port melbourne town hall, liana thompson, mayors, roger hallam, jeff kennett, amalgamation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORNISH COLLECTION: CORNISH MAYORS 1906-1907
Cornish Mayors 1906-1907 - copy of two photographic portraits of Cr J Semmens, Mayor (Bendigo) 1906-07 and Cr J H Webster, Mayor of Eaglehawk 1907-07. (Poor quality reproductions).person, bendigo, mayor, cr. j. semmens bendigo. cr. j. h. webster eaglehawk. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, The Mail, Obituary - Joseph Richard Sanders - Old and Respected Pioneer Ringwood 1959 from the Ringwood Mail, 1959
The article was contributed by J.K.McCaskill, JP. a mayor of Ringwood in the years between 1924-1951.The Sanders family came from England and are mentioned in the book "Ringwood a Place of Many Eagles" by Hugh AndersonObituary from The Ringwood Mail of Joseph Richard Sanders of 18, Wantirna Road, Ringwood, aged 87 years. He came from a family who were early pioneers of Ringwood. he was born in Collingwood but schooled in Ringwood, married and brought up his family in Ringwood. He lived at 18, Wantirna Road .The article was contributed by J.K.McCaskill, JP. a mayor of Ringwood in the years between 1924-1951.Transcript: "The death occurred of Joseph Richard Sanders, 18 Wantirna Rd, Ringwood, on Wednesday, 21st October 1959, in his 87th year, marks the passing of another of Ringwood’s early pioneers. He was born in Collingwood in August 1873 and came to Ringwood with his parents when 15 months old. They made their home on land on what is now known as Jubilee Park (Fuller particulars of this Park will appear in ‘The Mail’ at a later date, also reference will be made to Wantirna Rd, in the early days it was known as West Prussia Rd). Joe went to the school held in the old homestead and orchard of Mr. Mills, just through the Heatherdale Road railway gates. He remembered many of the scholars, some of the boys and girls had to walk three and four miles to school through rough scrub paddocks in all kinds of weather. During the lunch hour a few of the boys generally went to the creek to fish for eels and would be late in getting back to school, greatly to the annoyance of the teacher. One day the fishing was good, and the boys rather reluctantly returned to the school late as usual. The teacher was furious and made them stand in front of the class but before inflicting punishment she called out to one of the boys to throw out that dirty bag he was holding. The lad gave the bag a shake and out wriggled a snake. There was immediately a general stampede from the classroom, led by the teacher. The school was closed for the rest of the afternoon. Another incident related to a few tramps who after the scholars had all gone home, generally camped for the night in an old back room in the homestead. One of the boys put a little gunpowder in this old fireplace and when the tramps lit the fire to boil their billies the old chimney and part of the old wall just collapsed. Joe, after leaving school, worked around the district for some time and later left Ringwood to live in other suburbs. He at one time was employed at the Aust Glass Works, and later as a carpenter worked on building the dome of the Railway Station at Flinders St. He married a Miss E. M. Wood in 1901 at Richmond and a few years afterwards returned to Ringwood and resided at No. 18 Wantirna Rd., where he reared a family' of three girls (Alice, Ethel, Joyce) and two boys (Robert and Joe). Joe recalled many interesting events of earlier years, such as the duplication of the railway line, and the cutting back of the embankment at the Goods Shed, the earth being used to heighten up the railway bridge over Wantirna Rd. The brickworks at Ringwood East and reference to early land surveys, the using of the heavy chain links before the use of the theodolite became general, and the many neighbours and friends whom he knew. He was interested in local public affairs and was fond of fishing. He proved himself a good citizen and was highly respected and esteemed throughout the district, and so another old pioneer passes on." (Contributed by J. K. McCaskill, J.P.) RM 19 Nov 1959