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Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Centenary of Government 1951, Centenary of Government & Discovery of Gold. 1951
The medal was designed by Andor Meszaros and made by K. G. Luke(Medal Makers) of Melbourne, Victoria. This medal was presented to the Shire of Ballarat in 1951 and is now house in the Old Ballarat SHire Building at Learmonth, Victoria.This medal represents the 100 years of "Government in Victoria", also the "Discovery of Gold".A large round bronze medal with a horse bounding left, broken shackles on foreleg, carrying woman holding sword (Justice) and man holding torch (Equality).The front features a man holding a torch and a woman on a horse holding a sword. The horse has a shackle on its front left leg, surrounded by the words "EQUALITY AND JUSTICE THROUGH FREEDOM". On the back at the bottom is flowers and leaves with the words "CENTENARY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851 - 1951.shire ballarat government victoria gold discovery 100 years -
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Photo - Dickie, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, J.Dickie Esq.J.P. President 1911-12, "Circa 1912"
J.Dickie Esq.J.P. was elected to council in 1896 until1899,and 1908 until 1914.He served one term as Shire President in1911-12.Original Historic Photo for 1911-12.Sepia photo, of President J.Dickie Esq.J.P.Oval,set in pinkish tan mount with shaped border around photo and decorative flowers in white,blue and brown in centre of mount.It is situated in the centre of all Photos of councilors for 1911-12.J.Dickie Esq.J.P. -President 1911-12.ballarat shire council, 1911 12, president dickie j esq j p -
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Photo - Baird.J, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, Councilor J.Baird.J.P.1911-12, "Circa 1912"
Councilor J.Baird J.P. was elected as a member of council in 1900 serving until 1928. He was Shire President in 1907-08,1916-17 and 1922-23.Original Historic Photo for 1911-12.Rectangular sepia photo of Councilor J.Baird,J.P, set in pinkish tan mount. It is placed at the top row left hand side of collection of photos of all councilors fot 1911-12. Councilor J.Baird J.P.ballarat shire council, j baird j p 1911 12 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Feery, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, Councilor J.M.Feery (J.P.).1911-12, "Circa 1912"
In 1899 Councilor J.M.Feery was elected to council and served until 1917.He was Shire President in 1906-07 and 1915-16.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo set in pinkish/tan mount, of Councilor J.M.Feery J.P.It is situated second from left top row of collection of photos of all councilors for 1911-12 and is oval in shape.Councilor J.M. Feery J.P.ballarat shire council, feery j m, 1899 1917 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Shire Office, Shire Offices & Boar War Photo
A monument built in memory of Commerates the Boar WarA photo of the Boar War monument front of the Old Ballarat Shire Offices at Learmonth, this photo has been mounted in a brown frame.The Boar War monument has the inscription "Erected by In Memory Ofboar war, ballarat shire offices -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo -Walton, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, Councilor D.Walton,J.P
Councilor D.Walton,J.P., was elected to council in 1906 serving until 1924.He was President for three terms, in 1912-13,1918-19 and 1924-25. He died during his last term of office and Councilor G.C.Stewart took over the balance of his term. Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,oval in shape,of Councilor D.Walton J.P.It is set in pinkish/tan mount with decorative design painted in brown blue and white around base.It is placed second from right top row of collection of photos of all councilors for 1911-12. Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council ,J.Dickie Esq. President !911-12.ballarat shire council, walton d j p, 1906 1924 -
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Photo - Mitchell, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, Councilor J.Mitchell J.P
Councilor J.Mitchell J.P. was elected to council in 1871-75 and again in 1898-1915. He served two terms as Shire President, in 1903-04 and1909-10.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo, rectangular in shape,set in pinkish/tan mount,of Councilor J.Mitchell,J.P.It is in the top right hand corner of collection of photos of all councilors for 1911-12. Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council,J.Dickie Esq.J.P.1911-12.ballarat shire council, 1871 1875, 1898 1915, mitchell j j p -
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Photo - Ryan, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, Councilor M.Ryan J.P.1911-12
Councilor Matthew John Ryan was first elected to council in1897-1915 and 1918-53.He was appointed Shire President in 1902-08-14-23-32-38-44-50Original Historic PhotoSepia photo,oval in shape,of Councilor Matthew John Ryan J.P.Set in pinkish/tan mount with some decorative features surounding photo.It is on left side of middle row of collection of photos of all councilors for 1911-12.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council.J.Dickie Esq.J.P.President, 1911-12.ballarat shire council, ryan matthew john j p, 1897 1915, 1918 1953 -
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Photo - Symons, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, H.W.Symons.J.P, "Circa 1912"
Councilor H.W.Symons, J.P. was elected to council in1893 until 1914.He was appointed Shire President in 1898-99,1904-05 and 1910-11.Original Historic Photo for 1911-12.Sepia photo, oval in shape, of Councilor H.W. Symons.J.P.It is set in a pinkish/tan mount with decorative features of flowers in tan,blue and white.The photo is on the right side of middle row of collection of photos of all councilors fo 1911-12.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council,J.Dickie Esq.J.P.President 1911-12.ballarat shire council, 1893 1914, symons h w j p -
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Photo - Troup, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, Councilor J.Troup, "Circa 1912"
Councilor J.Troup was elected as a member of council in 1907 until 1919.He was appointed Shire President in 1913-14.Original Hstoric Photo.Sepia Photo, oval,of Councilor J.Troup,set in pinkish/tan mount with decorative features of flowers in tan,blue and white.It is at left of bottom row of composite photos of all councilors for 1911-12.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council.J.Dickie Esq. J.P.President 1911-12.ballarat shire council, troup j, 1907 1919, president 1913 1914 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Jones, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, G.T.Jones,Secretary and Engineer.1906, "Circa 1912"
Mr. G.T.Jones was Secretary and Engineer for the council year 1911-12. Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,rectangular with curved top,of Mr.G.T.Jones,Secretary and Engineer.It is in a pinkish/tan mount with decorative features of flowers ,in tan blue and white, around top. it is second from left of bottom row of collection of photos of all councilors and staff for 1911-12.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council. J.Dickie Esq. J.P.,President 1911-12.ballarat shire council, 1911 12, jones g t, secretary and engineer -
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Photo - Hughes, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, H.T.Hughes,Rate Collector.1911-12, "Circa 1912"
For rhe council year 1911-12, Mr.H.T.Hughes was the Rate Collector.Original HIstoric Photo.Sepia photo,rectangular with curved top, of Mr.H.T.Hughes (Rate Collector).Set in pinkish/tan mount with decorative features of flowers ind tan,blue and white around top. It is second from right, bottom row of collection of photos of councilors and staff for 1911-12.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council.J.Dickie Esq.J.P. President, 1911-12.ballarat shire council, hughes h t rate collector 1911 12 -
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Photo - Medwell R.L, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, R.L.Medwell,Councilor.1911-12
Councilor R.L.Medwell was elected to council in 1910 serving until 1919.He was appointed Shire President in 1917-18. He died in 1919.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,(oval), of Councilor R.L.Medwell.It is set in a pinkish/tan mount with decorative features of flowers in tan,blue and white, and forms part of a collection of photos of all councilors and staff for the year 1911-12.It is on right hand side of bottom row. Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council.J.Dickie Esq.J.P.President 1911-12.ballarat shire council, medwell r l 1910 1919 -
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Photo -Lester, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, Councilor John Lester, "Circa 1886-1906"
Councilor John Lester was elected to council in1886 serving until 1906.He was appointed to three terms as Shire President,1888-89,1895-96 and 1901-02.Original Historic Photo.This photo of Councilor John Lester, is set in a maple coloured frame(moulded)with a narrow cream inner edge and a very light brown woodgrain effect mount. The photo is oval.The gold metal plaque with name incribed is set at the top of the frame.John Lesterballarat shire council, 1886 1906, lester john -
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Photo.Rain W, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, William Rain
William Rain was Auditor of Ballarat Shire and Road Board, during the period 1873-1890.He was also a teacher in Sunday School at Learmonth Uniting Church 1884-1887,and Superintendent 1887-1930. Original Historic PhotoPhoto of William Rain,is Sepia in colour and set In dark Brown frame (moulded),with gold trim on inner edge and dark brown mount with "wood grain " effect.Name plate is gold metal set at bottom of mount.William Rain.ballarat shire council, rain william, auditor 1873 1890, learmonth uniting church sunday school teacher 1884 1887 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo-Nicholson, Unknown, Alexander Nicholson,President 1864-65 (part),1865-66, "Circa 1866"
Councilor Alexander Nicholson was elected to council in1863 serving until1868. He was appointed President in1864-65 of which he only served part,(Conucilor J.Laidlaw serving the remainder) and 1865-66.Original Historic Photo.Photo of Alexander Nicholson is sepia in colour and is in a dark brown moulded frame, inner edge is a lighter brown and mount is dark brown with lightefr brown surounding the oval photo.Councilor Alexander Nicholson,Shire President, Shire of Ballarat.1864-65 (part),1865-66.ballarat shire council, nicholson alexander 1863 1868 -
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Photo -Walton, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, Councilor D. Walton.J.P, "circa 1924"
Councilor D.Walton. J.P. was elected as a member of council in 1906 until 1924. He was nominated for three terms as President in 1912, 1918 and 1924.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,rectangular, of Councilor D.Walton,J.P.It is set in a wide dark frame with gold coloured inner edge. the mount is brown woodgrain finish.Councilor D.Walton,J.P.ballarat shire council, justice of the peace, walton d, 1906 1924 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo -Rennie/councilors, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, President G.Rennie,Esq. & councilors 1885-86, "Circa1886"
This collection of photos is of President George Rennie and councilors W.H.Uren (M.L.A.),J.P.Spiers, J.Lester, James Baird,J.Dalgleish, J.King, J.Innes, C.Edmonston and Mr. H.Bregenzer (Secretary).and is for the council year 1885-86Original Historic Photo.Collection of photos Of President George Rennie and Councilors,1885-86.Sepia in colour and set in brown frame with decorative carving and inner edge light brown.Main mount is grey with secondary mount,lighter in shade, in shape of horse shoe which contains the photos.The central photo is surrounded by a shaped gold edging.In each of the four corners are painted heads of wheat.Presented by the President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86ballarat shire council, president 1885 1886, rennie george esq -
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Photo -Rennie, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, President George Rennie,Esq, "Circa1886"
Councilor George Rennie was elected as a member of council in 1875 until1890.He was appointed for two terms as President ,1885-86 and 1886-87.He died in1898 aged 74 years.Original Historict Photo.Sepia photo of President George Rennie Esq.(Oval) is in the middle of collection of photos of all councilors for 1885-86.It is surrounded by a shaped gold border Presented by the President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86.ballarat shire council, president 1885 1886, rennie george esq -
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Photo -Uren, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, W.H.Uren. M.L.A, "Circa1886"
In 1876 until 1889 William Henry Uren M.L.A. was an elected member of council.He was appointed to three terms as President,1880-81,1881-82 and 1882-83.Original HIstoric Photo.Sepia photo of William Henry Uren set at bottom of left side of "horse shoe" mount which is light grey. it is part of a collection of photos of all, councilors for 1885-86.Presented by the Shire President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86.ballarat shire council, uren william henry mla, 1876 1889 -
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Photo - Spiers, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, J.P.Spiers, "Circa1886"
Councilor John Pollock Spiers was elected as a member of council in 1893 to 1902, 1904 to 1910 and 1915 to1918.He was appointed to two terms as :President 1889-90 and 1899-1900.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,oval,with gold trim,of Councilor John Pollock Spiers, set in light grey mount which forms a horse shoe.The photo is second from bottom of left side of horse shoe.It forms part of collection of photos of all councilors for 1885-86. Presented by the President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86.ballarat shire council, spiers john pollock 1893 1902, 1904 1910, 1915 1918 -
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Photo -Lester, J.Lester-1885 - 86, "Circa 1886"
Councilor John Lester was elected as a member of council in 1886 until 1905.He was appointed as President for three terms 1888-89, 1895-96 and 1901-02.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo of Councilor John Lester Esq.(oval). It is set third from bottom of left side of horse shoe shaped mount in light grey and has gold edging around photo.It forms part of collection of photos of all councilors for 1885-86.Presented by the President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86.ballarat shire council, lester john 1886 1905 -
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Photo - J.Baird, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, James Baird
Councilor James Baird was elected to council in1863-65 and was the first President for the Ballarat Shire. He was re-elected in1868 to 1887. His Presidential terms were 1863-64, 1874-75,1875-76,1879-80,Part of Original Historic Photo of councilors for 1885-86.Photo of Councilor James Baird is in sepia and is at the top left of a horse shoe shaped mount,which is light grey. Around the oval photo is gold edging.It is part of a collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1885-86.The "horse shoe " is set on a deeper grey mount. Presented by the President,G.Rennie,Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council, 1885-86.1885 1886, ballarat shire council, baird james -
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Photo-Dalgleish, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, J.Dalgleish,Councilor, "Circa 1886"
Councilor John Dalgliesh was elected as a member of council in 1866 until 1872 and again in 1880 until 1887.He was appointed Shire President for three terms, 1869-70,1883-84,1884-85.Origin Historic photo which is part of a composite photo of councilors for the year 1885-86.Photo of Councilor John Dalgleish in sepia.It is oval and set at top right of light grey horse shoe shaped mount which is on a deeper grey mount,it has a gold edging around mount." PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT,G. RENNIE ESQ. TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL. 1885-86."1885 1886, ballarat shire council, dalgleish john -
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Photo-King, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, J. King, "Circa 1886"
In 1875-78 and 1883-89 Councilor John King was elected as a member of council. He was appointed Shire President in 1887-88.This photo forms part of Original Historic Photo of councilors for 1885-86. Sepia photo of Councilor John King is oval and set third from bottom of right side of " horse shoe" shaped light grey mount and on a deeper grey mount, it is edged with gold.It is part of composite photos of councilors for 1885-86." PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT G.RENNIE.ESQ. TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL 1885-86 ".1885 1886, ballarat shire council, king john -
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Photo-Innes, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, J.Innes, "Circa 1886"
Councilor John Innes was elected as of member of council in 1878 - 1887.He did not become President during his term.Original Historic Photo of councilors for 1885-86,of which this photo is part of.Sepia photo of Councilor John Innes,is set on a light grey "horse shoe " shaped mount, second from bottom of right side of horse shoe,and is on deeper grey mount.It has gold edging around photo." PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT G. RENNIE ESQ. TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL. 1885-86."ballarat shire council, innes john 1885 1886 -
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Photo - Edmonston, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, C.Edmonston, "Circa 1886"
Councilor Charles Edmonston was elected as a member of council in1885 until 1897 and was President in 1890-91.Section of Original Historic Photo which depicts all councilors for the council year 1885-86.Photo of Coucilor Charles Edmonston,in Sepia,is oval,set on a light grey " horse shaped " mount edged with gold and on a darker grey mount and on the bottomright of the " horse shoe ". It is part of a composite collection of photos of councilors,1885-86." PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT G. RENNIE ESQ. TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1885-86.ballarat shire council, edmonston charles, 1885 1897 -
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Photo - Bregenzer, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, H.Bregenzer, Secretary.1885-86, "Circa 1886"
Mr H. Bregenzer was Secretary of the Ballarat Shire Council for the council year 1885-86Section of Original Historic Photo of councilors and staff for the year 1885-86Sepia photo of Mr. H. Bregenzer is in the middle at the bottom of collection of photos of all councilors for 1885-86. It is oval in dark grey mount edged in gold. " PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT G.RENNIE ESQ.TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1885-86."1885 1886, ballarat shire council, bregenzer h secretary -
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Addington photo, Addington Monument
This Monument was erected in1934,to commemorate the Centenary of the Addington district and its pioneering families. A memorial to the Aborigines in the form of a boomerang was at that time placed on a tree and later resited on the monument. Commemorating the Addington Pioneering families.A monument to commemorate the Centenary of Addington district,erected in memory of each pioneer family.A memorial in memory of the Aborigines in the Shape of a boomerang was placed on a tree at the same time. Over the years the tree died, the boomerang was resited and placed on the monument. (Boomerang)'' IN MEMORY OF THE BLACKS" (Plaque 1) " ERECTED BY A.J. BESELER IN 1994, RESITED BY LEARMONTH AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY UNVEILED ON 1-4-1990 BY Cr.A.R. McDONALD BALLARAT SHIRE PRESIDENT". (Plaque 2) " ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THE PIONEERS OF ADDINGTON 1934".1934, addington pioneer monument -
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Photo / Wedding, "Thornton" Studios Ballarat, Wedding of Alexander Paterson & Effie Hilda Long -1924, Circa late 1924
This photo is of the Wedding of Alexander Paterson to Effie Hilda Long. They were married at St Andrews Presbyterian Church Ballarat on the 30th August 1924, by the Rev. Robert Jones. The groom is the son of James and Emma Paterson of Miners Rest, and the bride is the daughter of William and May Long of Ballarat.Their attendants were, groomsman- Albert Robert Mathews, bridesmaid -Ruby Sarah Long, the name of the flowergirl is unknown,Depicting people of the Ballarat Shire area in the 1920'sPhoto is in dark brown wooden frame which has ornate carved decoration, mount is "kharkie" brown with dark sepia around photo. Photo is in sepia and depicts the Marriage of Alexander Paterson & Effie Hilda Long.in 1924.Wedding of Alexander Paterson & Eddie Hilda Long.At the bottom right hand corner is the name "Thornton" Studios Ballarat.paterson alexander, long effie hilda