Researched by Ken James for the Surrey Hills Historical Society using material in our collection, files at PROV, Trove research and some material from Ancestry.com.au The various iterations of the Progress Association span the period 1889 to 2015 but not continuously and with slightly differing names.There have been eight Progress Associations in Surrey Hills since 1899. This includes details regarding committee members and issues of concern over this period. They included issues around economic, social and civic betterment. Cloth tape binding of 190 pages with illustrations with includes bibliographical references and an index. community organisations, surrey hills, citizen participation, associations, citizens' associations, community development, civic improvement, (mr) ken james, surrey hills progress association, surrey hills association

Black and white photograph of fibro building with sign above entrance reading, "Metropolitan Fire Brigade".Typed below photograph, "The old Ringwood Fire Station 1930. Was behind old Town Hall in Maroondah Highway. Later used as infant welfare centre. Civic Place on right with old schoolmasters house in background. Looking along Civic Place towards Ringwood St. Note old telephone wires and insulators." Written on backing sheet, "Engine 1912 Hotchkins. C of E Ministers house on right in Ringwood Street".

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificate awarded to Alexander John Hamilton by the Maryborough Branch of A.N.A. for second prize in Recitation Gents Open, at their 1901 Musical and Elocutionary Competitions. Printed on card in gold lettering with depiction of cherubs, flowers, maidens with bugle & Maryborough Civic Buildings. Markings - H. Thacker Lith. Geelong.person, individual, alexander john hamilton

Yields information about tram 21 and Wendouree Parade and the nearby Lake Wendouree.Agfa colour slide, white cardboard mount, photo by Keith Caldwell on 16/3/1963 of: Tram 21 in Wendouree Parade, approaching the tram depot. Tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant, a Dancing at Civic Hall and a Twin Lakes dash panel advert. Has Lake Wendouree in the background.In ink "16.3.63"tramways, trams, wendouree parade, sec depot, lake wendouree, tram 21

This bridge carried pigs to a rail siding in Doveton Street North on the site of the former Civic Hall car park. It was demolished when the Civic Hall was built.rail bridge, market street, civic hall, streetscape, transportation, commerical

A Bendigo Advertiser article titled 'A Matter of Civic Pride'. It describes in detail the history and description of the Bendigo Mayoral Chain and Coat-of-arms. Included is a photo of Cr. D.E. Elliott wearing the Mayoral Chain. Mr. Reg. Buck was responsible for the information after much research. Bendigo Advertiser 11/11/71.bendigo, council, mayoral chain and coat-of-arms, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, civic mementoes, government, history, bendigo history, heritage, mayoral chain, coat-of-arms, cr. d.e. elliot, mr. reg buck, bendigo council, council, bendigo advertiser

Yields information about trams 40 and 35 at the Martin Ave Loop.Agfa colour slide, white cardboard mount, photo by Keith Caldwell during 1963 of: Trams 35 and 40 crossing at the Martin Ave, both trams have a Dancing at Civic Hall dash panel adverts. 35 has the destination of Victoria St and No. 40 Gardens via Sturt St West.In ink "1963"tramways, trams, wendouree parade, martin ave, tram 35, tram 40

Yields information about Ballarat tram No. 27 westbound in Sturt St at Lyons St.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No 27 westbound in Sturt St at the corner of Lyons St. Tram has the destination of Sebastopol, Briquettes and dancing at Civic Hall dash panel adverts. In the background is Ted Moran's boot repair shop, O'Keefe's Music / record shop and a hairdresser. trams, tramways, sturt st, lyons st, tram 27

The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories.Kew was declared a separate municipality in 1860. To commemorate this, a number of events were held in Kew, including a Centenary Dinner Dance in 1960 at which the speakers were Sir Robert Menzies and Cr WHS Dickinson. As the Mayoress, Mrs Doris Dickinson accompanied her husband, wearing this dress. Evening dress, made of unlined grey velvet, worn by the Mayoress, Mrs Doris Dickinson, (wife of Cr WHS Dickinson), to the Kew Centenary Dinner Dance in the Kew Civic Hall. The dress has matching cream kid gloves. The dress was donated by Mrs Judith Goodes, a daughter of Cr. and Mrs. Dickinson.cr whs dickinson, mrs doris dickinson, australian fashion - 1960s, women's clothing - 1960s, city of kew centenary - 1960, evening wear, evening dresses

The Nunawading Council produced commemorative First Day Covers for Australia Day showing First Day of Issue stamp during the years 1981-1992Envelope bearing two 27 cent stamps for Australia Day 1983. Postmarked, 'Australia Day Family Festival Nunawading 26 Jan 1983' At lower left corner, picture of Australian timber jinker encircled by words, 'Australia Day Family Festival 26 January 1983 Civic Centre Nunawading'Municipal Offices Nunawading Vic 3131philately, date stamps, civic mementoes, souvenirs

A.W.Dickson was a Real Estate Agent in Ringwood for many years. These calendars show the local buildings of the day. For example the original Eastland 's building of 1967, Maroondah Hospital 1976 and the Civic Centre now the Karralyka Centre.1 1987 calendar with six black and white photos of buildings and vistas around Ringwood with monthly dates in lower quarter of page. 2 1988 calendar with six posters advertising early 20th century land sales in Ringwood, Heathmont and Ringwood East with dates in lower quarter of page Compiled by A.W.Dickson Pty. Ltd. Real Estate Agent. Photographed by C.M.S. Photographers - 725 9441 (January February 1987) RINGWOOD LAKE - Ideal picnic spot for Ringwood Model power boats frequently on display. Barbecue area, playground, resting place for old steam engine. Yabbie netting is a favourite pastime here. (March April 1987) CLOCK TOWER - Moved from its former site on Warrandyte Road corner in 1967 and re-built in its present location, brick by brick. A wreath laying ceremony is held here on Anzac day each year. (May June 1987) RINGWOOD AQUATIC CENTRE - A world class swimming facility opened in 1986 at a cost of $3 million. Featuring the latest ozone water treatment techniques. In summer folding doors can be opened to give access to existing outdoor pools and sunbathing area. (July August 1987) MAROONDAH HOSPITAL - Opened in 1976 after many years of fund raising efforts by local people. The opening of casualty facilities was welcomed by locals as previously Box Hill Hospital catered for the entre area. (September October 1987) EASTLAND - Opened October 1967. Built on a former football oval. Now about to undergo major extensions to cater for Ringwood's population growth into the 21st Century. November December 1987 CIVIC CENTRE - Built on the site of a former antimony mine behind the council offices. Now the venue for many activities and a local point for Ringwood's Cultural Life.

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificate awarded to Alexander John Hamilton by the Maryborough Branch of A.N.A. for second prize in Recitation Gents over 16 years at their 1901 Musical and Elocutionary Competitions. Printed on card in gold lettering with depiction of cherubs, flowers, maidens with bugle & Maryborough Civic Buildings. Markings - H. Thacker Lith. Geelong.person, individual, alexander john hamilton

Yields information about trams 31 and the Victoria St line.Agfa colour slide, white cardboard mount, photo by Keith Caldwell during c1963 of: Trams 31 inbound on Victoria St with the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West at the intersection with Princes St. The tram has a roof advert for Electric Cooking and on the front dash panel, an advert for Dancing at the Civic Hall.tramways, trams, victoria st, tram 31

Yields information about tram 35 and Wendouree Parade and the nearby Lake Wendouree.Agfa colour slide, white cardboard mount, photo by Keith Caldwell during 1963 of: Tram 35 in Wendouree Parade with Depot Loop in the background. Tram has a Dancing at Civic Hall, SEC Electric Cooking and destination of Gardens via Drummond North. See also Reg Item 7343i for a similar photo.In ink "1963"tramways, trams, wendouree parade, lake wendouree, tram 35

Yields information about trams in Wendouree Parade near St Aidans Drive.Agfa blue/white mount, colour slide of tram 11, southbound in Wendouree Parade, not far from St Aidans Drive, with the destination Mt Pleasant. Tram has a Civic Hall advert on the rear dash panel. Note the new power pole alongside an old pole on the left hand side of the photograph."27-4-65" in ink.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, st aidans drive, power poles, tram 11

''Housing the Arts - Establishing Community Arts Centres or Performing Arts Facilities'' Australia Council 1979. 22 page booklet - Synopsis of a survey and report on 30 community arts centres and civic centres in Australia - with brief descriptions of facility and photograph. Introduction of a Resource Kit for Local Councils and arts organizations. (2 copies).

4 photographs (2 large black and white, 2 small sepia postcard)Postcard labelled Healesville Road, Ringwood. Typed under large copy: "Looking down a dry Maroondah Highway from outside (eventual) Civic Centre site towards Mt. Dandenong Rd corner."

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", March 30, 1993, P. 11 - written by Janine JonesCouncillor to return to duties . Ringwood Councillor Robin Gardini has vowed to return to his civic duties despite a chronic heart condition that has seen him hospitalised four times since Christmas.

14.5cm X 9.2cm Postcard of Retriever dog holding paper with 9 fold-out Bendigo Views. Printed 1984 City Hall, Civic Buildings, Central Deborah Mine, Alexandra Fountain, Look-out Tower, Conservatory Gardens, Soldiers Memorial Hall, Post-Office. Pall Mall, The Lake Upper Reserve.Valentine's Mail Postcard.bendigo, buildings, heritage buildings

Black and white photo of Last Council Meeting City of Nunawading, held in Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Whitehorse Road, Nunawading November 1994. R - L: Mayor Cr. Noel Spurr, C.E.O. Warwick Dilley, Finance Manager/Town Clerk Barry Stowe; Council Clerk/Manager Rates Noel Buck.city of nunawading, spurr, noel, dilley, warwick, stowe, barry, buck

Yields information about 12 and the Barkly St Mt Pleasant route.Set of two Agfa colour slides, white cardboard mount, photo by Keith Caldwell on 16/3/1963 of: .1 - Tram 12 in Barkly St, with destination of Mt Pleasant. Tram has adverts for Dancing at Civic Hall and Whitehorse Whiskey on the front dash panel. .2 - on the return trip - has the same adverts. In ink "16.3.63"tramways, trams, mt pleasant, barkly st, tram 12

Yields information about tram 35 and Wendouree Parade and the nearby Lake Wendouree.Agfa colour slide, white cardboard mount, photo by Keith Caldwell during 1963 of: Tram 35 in Wendouree Parade. Location near Depot Loop. Tram has a Dancing at Civic Hall, SEC Electric Cooking and destination of Gardens via Drummond North. See also Reg Item 7352i for a similar photo.In ink "1963"tramways, trams, wendouree parade, lake wendouree, tram 35

8548a Eight photographs of Bendigo circa 1930-1940, provided with printed envelope, photos cover: Pall Mall, Central Deborah Gold Mine, Alexandra Fountain, Bendigo City Hall, Rosiland Park, the City Baths, Civic Building, and the Conservatory Gardens. 8548b envelope for eight photos of Bendigo circa 1930-1940. each photograph is named.photographs of central bendigo landmarks, b&w photos

James Robbie Mathers was born in Pleasant Creek [Stawell] in 1867 to James Allen Mathers, a storekeeper and former councillor. He was later to become a storekeeper in Gippsland and then at Heywood, near Portland. Following a move to Melbourne, he established a real estate business. He initially lived in Hawthorn, before moving his business to Kew where he traded as Mathers & McMillan, 136 Cotham Road, and later at 283 Burke Road. For a short time, the family resided at Landene, in Cotham Road. They were to finally move to Rosalea, in Dale Street, Deepdene. Following the death of Cr Henry Kellett in 1924, Mathers was elected unopposed as representative of College Ward. Elected Mayor in September 1930, he convened a meeting of citizens in the Town Hall in Walpole Street to form a local unemployment relief committee. His social initiatives included handing over council-owned premises in Brougham Street, the building re-purposed as a workshop for the unemployed, who were also granted free use of the Kew Municipal Baths. The Mayoress, Jean Mathers, set to work raising funds through charity balls, and also raised funds for St Anthony’s Orphanage in Wellington Street. James Robbie Mathers died on 8 April 1945. He was buried at Box Hill Cemetery. This rare civic testimonial is historically significant, especially locally, as it contains the signatures of all present councillors and parliamentarians representing the City of Kew as well as the names and signatures of leaders of local churches, schools, public officials and leaders of community groups.Boxed presentation folder and correspondence presented to the retiring Mayor of Kew, James Robbie Mather, in 1931. The book is leather bound with gilt lettering on the front. The 4 page testimonial includes and hand written statements about his contribution to Kew and its civic life. Other pages are signed by councillors, parliamentarians and community leaders.james robbie mathers, mayors of kew, civic testimonials

Framed colour photograph featuring a landscape showing low hills, ploughed paddock in foreground and dams in centre. Brown timber frame. Note: Item approved for deaccession August 2023. SGSC will now follow deaccession procedures as outlined in the Arts and Civic Memorabilia Collection Policy - https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/downloads/file/2763/arts_and_artefacts_collection_policy_c69.