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

Born in 1865, The Prince of Wales was proclaimed King George V following his father's death on 6 May 1910, and his Coronation took place at Westminster Abbey on 22 June 1911. As the second son of King Edward VII, George V was not next in line to inherit the throne—until his elder brother’s death in 1892. He succeeded his father in 1910 and was crowned in 1911, just over three years before the United Kingdom would enter World War I. At home, he was confronted with a divided Parliament, industrial unrest, and the task of replacing a resigning prime minister .In 1935, the King celebrated his Silver Jubilee. This event was celebrated throughout Australia and the City of Bendigo event was typical of such events. The King did not attend. He died on 20 January 1936.Folded, single colour, printed brochure outlining the days proceedings for the visit. Front cover depicts image of George V and time and date of event. Inside describes the Order of Service including an Address by Mayor Staples and various hymn and prayer readings. ft: City of Bendigo / In Commemoration of the / Silver Jubilee of / His Majesty, King George V. fl; Civic Thanksgiving Service / Upper Reserve, Bendigo, / at 11am, on / Monday, May 6th, 1935. ll; A. Staples, / Mayor. lr; F.T. Amer, / town Clerkmayor staples, upper reserve, city of greater bendigo royal visits

On the 2nd of December 1978, the official opening of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's new headquarters, Action House, was held in conjunction with the inaugural Christmas fete. Action House was located on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Hospital in Kew. In this photo, Cr John H Gervasoni (1929-1992), Mayor of Kew, addresses the crowd the veranda of Action House. Seated behind him are Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006) and Mrs Kathleen Gervasoni, Mayoress of Kew, among others (partially obscured). An article pertaining to the event (along with several other photos) appears on page 1 (the cover page) and page 3 of the Vol. 11, December 1978 issue of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. In the article, it is reported that the Mayor, Cr. Gervasoni, unveiled the plaque and officially opened Action House, while the Mayoress, Mrs. Gervasoni, officially opened the fete and Christmas Family Fun Day. Fundraising efforts from the day's activities were anticipated to be in excess of $5000. B&W photo of several people on the veranda of a small building. One man is standing at a podium, speaking into a microphone on a stand. The other people are seated behind him, three of whom are visible within the frame, while two others are partially obscured. [on photo, in blue ink, top left corner] 4 ; [on photo, in pencil] Mayor of Kew, Cr J. Giovasoni 2/12/78 OFFICIAL OPENING OF ACTION HOUSE (RTH, KEW) ; [on yellow sticky note, in black ink] Mayor of Kew Cr. J. Gervasoni & wife. Dr. Koadlow RAAV News Review Vol:11: December 1978action house, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, christmas family fun day, fete, cr john h gervasoni, kathleen gervasoni, dr leslie koadlow, news review, fundraising, opening, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, 1978

This chain was part of the official regalia worn by the Mayor of the City of Brighton before the amalgamation into Bayside City Council in 1994. The chain was seen as an outward sign of power, authority, and responsibility and was a formal, full-dress type of regalia that was worn by the mayor over their robes at ceremonial functions. The large central drop medallion featured the design of the council seal and the links of the chains detail the name and date of each appointed Mayor. This council seal features the Brighton coastline with a pier extending to the water, a sail boat in the distance and a train on the right of the pier. It was displayed by Council on its flag and letterhead and in municipal buildings and can still be seen on the portico of Brighton Town Hall. The seal was used from 1919, when Brighton was declared a city, until 1970, when an official crest was issued by the British College of Heraldry. Brighton was first incorporated as a borough on 18 January 1859, it became a town on 18 March 1887 and was proclaimed a city on 12 March 1919.9 carat yellow gold and enamel mayoral chain for the City of Brighton. Consists of 61 small oval links, with a scroll listing significant dates in Brighton's history as a centrepiece and a large 'drop' medallion of the City of Brighton seal below. Each oval link has a central plaque inscribed with a mayor's name and dates of their office surrounded by a thin coiled edge and a thick decorative border. The earliest Mayor is W.P. Francis 1918-19 and the latest is K.D. Oliver 1994-95. The links are joined by cable chain and form a long circular chain with two crosspieces of additional links at the back, the upper crosspiece contains four links, while the lower piece contains three links. The chain has a large oval medallion/pendant of the City of Brighton seal which is surrounded by a thin coiled gold edge, a border containing raised lettering 'CITY OF BRIGHTON' above and a Coat of Arms below. This is also surrounded by a coiled edge. The oval piece is then wrapped around with a thick laurel wreath with small berries. The central part of the medallion contains a coloured enamel image of the Brighton coastline with sand in the foreground, a pier extending out into the water, a sailboat in the distance and a train on the right of the pier. The small Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom below includes a coloured enamel shield flanked by a lion and unicorn with a motto inscribed on a ribbon underneath 'DIEU ET MON DROIT'.mayoral chain, city of brighton, lega, ceremonial wear, seal, medallion, mayor, coat of arms, crest, bayside, mayoral regalia

Black and white photograph on fawn mount. Studio portrait of Mayor of Bendigo, in full mayoral robes with chain of office. Taken in mayor's parlour in Town Hall (?). Inscriptions: 'Bartlett Bros, Bendigo'. On front - on top RHC 'P675'. Circular stamp 'Royal Historical society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. Bottom centre in pencil 'Cr A Dunstan, Mayor 1904 - 1905, 1918 - 1919'. History: Portrait of Councillor Albert Dunstan, elected Mayor of Bendigo 1905 and 1918.Bartlett Bros, Bendigoperson, group, mayor

The Kew City Hall, designed by the architect Harold Bartlett of Leith & Bartlett, was opened by The Premier The Hon HE Bolte on 23rd April 1960. At the time of the opening, Cr Ferguson was Mayor of Kew.Monochrome photograph of the opening of the new Kew City Hall in 1960. The orientation of the photograph is directed from the main auditorium towards the northern (main) stage. The mayor of Kew at the time was Cr Hugh Ferguson who is addressing the audience from the stage. Behind him are special guests. In front of the main stage are members of the Kew Philharmonic Orchestra. The Premier The Hon HE Bolte is seated in the front row second from the right.Cr Ferguson / Official Opening City Hall 1960kew city hall, harold bartlett, leith & bartlett, city halls -- victoria, cr hugh ferguson, kew town hall, kew (vic.) -- civic buildings

Catalogue card reads, "Mayor bowls the first ball". [no date, location, or identification of mayor].

This chain was part of the official regalia worn by the Mayor of the City of Sandringham before the amalgamation into Bayside City Council in 1994. The chain was seen as an outward sign of power, authority, and responsibility and was a formal, full-dress type of regalia that was worn by the mayor over their robes at ceremonial functions. The large central drop medallion features the design of the council sea, and the links of the chains are made of cutwork initials of each Mayor. The Sandringham seal was designed by Sans and McDougal had been selected in 1917, by a special committee and its main features are the Sandringham pier and breakwater, with a yacht in full sail as an inset, supported by two dolphins. The motto reads 'Omni Opere' which translates to ‘With all earnestness.’9 carat yellow gold mayoral chain for the City of Sandringham. Consists of two concentric circles of 57 small oval links, with an Australian Coat of Arms as a centrepiece and a large 'drop' medallion of the City of Sandringham seal below. Each oval link is made up of the cutwork initials of a mayor, the surrounding oval border has an inscription above the initials which gives the mayor's name; an inscription below gives dates of office; the earliest is Cr. B.J. Ferdinando 1917-18, and latest is Cr. S.T. Russell 1993-94. The ovals are surrounded by decorative scrolls and are joined by small curb chains. The outer circle contains 31 links, while the inner contains 26. On both shoulders sit decorative bars, joining the front of the chain to the back. The main medallion has an oval central panel that features the coloured Sandringham seal in enamel depicting two sailboats in the water, a pier protruding from the left, a coastline on the right with two pine trees. Above the scene are decorative triangles in light blue and yellow, above which is another section in dark blue containing a third sailboat. The seal is flanked by two engraved dolphins and above it sits an engraved St Edward's gold crown filled with red enamel. Below the seal, there is a ribbon containing the Latin motto 'OMNI OPERE' which is engraved and filled in dark blue enamel. The pendant is surrounded by cutwork lettering reading 'CITY OF SANDRINGHAM / 1919' and leaf decorations. The medallion is inscribed on the reverse with important dates in Sandringham's history. A fleur-de-lys joins the medallion to the Australian Coat of Arms centrepiece above. The Coat of Arms features a shield, depicting symbols of Australia's six states, in enamel, flanked by an engraved kangaroo on the left and emu on the right. Below it sits a ribbon engraved 'ADVANCE AUSTRALIA'.mayoral chain, ceremonial wear, seal, medallion, mayor, coat of arms, crest, bayside, blashki & sons, city of sandringham, sandringham, omni opere, blashki, mayoral regalia, motto, st edward's crown, sans and mcdougall

Mayor Wendy Reid and her husband, Alan.reid, wendy, alan

Andrew Davenport is the new mayor of the City of Whitehorse.davenport, andrew, mayor, city of whitehorse

Colour photograph of a mayor portrait of William Little. portrait, william little, mayor, ballarat

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 27 November 1993, a trip made by Port Melbourne Mayor Liana Thompson and her husband David: souvenir can of 'Boags Draught' Tasmanian beer, with commemorative label for the first official voyage 29 Nov 1993'14 3327 11 18' stamped on bottomtransport - ferries, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, liana thompson, mayors, david thompson, tt-line co pty ltd, spirit of tasmania

Three people attending the 1947 Mayoral Ball: Right - Councillor Bassett in dress suit standing with Mrs Bassett who is dressed in evening wear with long white gloves and holding a bunch of flowers. Left: A debutante seated and dressed in formal wear and holding a basket of flowers.Black and white photo councillors, bassett> william> cr., bassett> v. mrs., mayors, mayoral balls, box hill town hall, 1947

Alec Sandner was a Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillor from 1982 -1987, Strathfieldsaye Shire President from 1985 – 86 and Mayor of Bendigo 2011 - 2012.Bound, fourteen page 'sticky' photo album with yellow vinyl cover containing thirty six black and white commercially produced photographs capturing activities and events attended by Alec Sandner during his time as Councillor and Shire President with the Shire of Strathfieldsaye. Each photograph has handwritten annotation with details including date, event and people present. Alec Sandner was a Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillor from 1982 -1987, Strathfieldsaye Shire President from 1985 – 86 and Mayor of Bendigo 2011 - 2012.0135b Alec – planting a tree at / Flora Hill High School – Arbor Week / 12th April, 1984 0135c Alec – Michael John / May 7, 1984 0135d Mr Sinclair, Jeff Kennett, Michael John and Alec / inspecting Sinclair Foundry / May 17, 1984 0135e Alec – christening ‘Eugene Sandner’ scull / Bendigo rowing Club / Sunday, June 24, 1984 0135f Alec (standing) with Micahel John, / Andrew Peacock – Marisa D’Agnostina / Bendigo – Thursday August 2, 1984 0135g Bruce Reid, Alec, Jeff Kennett and Michael / John. Bendigo Wednesday August 8, 1984 0135h Mr Alan Hunt M.L.C, Michael John, Bill Ebery and alec / Sunday Sept 9, 1984 0135i t; Alec – Prue Sibree, Castlemaine, Oct . 84 m; Jeff Kennett, Alec and Bill Ebery / 1984 l; Belinda John, Mr Hunt, Alec & Bruce Reid 0135m Max Drechsler, Alec, David Wright / Statutory Meeting / Strathfieldsaye Shire Wed 7th August / 1985 0135n Wendy Drechsler, Helen / Statutory Meeting / Strathfieldsaye Shire / Wed 7th August / 1985 0135o Doug Stevenson, Alec, Joan Kirner, David Kennedy / Strathdale Community Centre / Thursday 8th August 1985 0135p Alec with members Bendigo Pony / Club – Spring Gully / Saturday 17th August 1985 0135q Alec / Opening Strathfield -/ saye bowling / Club / Sunday October 13, / 1985 0135r Honor Walters and Helen (President / Laura Clarke Auxiliary / Tuesday, October 29, 1985 0135s Mirridon Christmas Part 1985 / Aux. L to R Tilly Aston, Bendigo, Laura Clarke. / Mirr. Social Club, Strathfieldsaye, Huntly, Mc Ivor 0135t Alec presenting Atsuko Yajima / with spoons. / Bendigo Advertiser, Mon Jan 27, 1986 0135u Alec with Thomas / Bendigo Advertiser / Fri June 27, 1986 0135v Alec & Helen with / Emma Kelcher – Hannah Every / Flower Girls / Shire Presidents Ball / June 20, 1986 0135w Alec & Cr Ron Alexander, adressing (sic) / Public Meeting, Sat 19th July, 1986 0135x Alec, Wendy Drechsler & Helen / Red Cross Centre, July 1986 0135y t; Alec – Final Council Meeting / July 1987 0135z Alec – Merv Trimper / Shire of Strathfieldsaye / March 20, 1988 sandner collection, shire of strathfieldsaye, president of strathfieldsaye shire, alec and helen sander

Coloured Photograph of Cr. Judith Wendy Reid, Mayor, City of Nunawading, August 1986 to August 1987.Wendy was the first woman to be Mayor in the City of Nunawadingreid, judith wendy, city of nunawading, mayor

Coloured Photograph of Cr. Charles Francis Rooks , Mayor, City of Nunawading, August 1955 to August 1956. Cr. Rooks was also Mayor for 1946-47rooks, charles francis, city of nunawading, mayor

Coloured photo of the Mayor & Councillors for 1989 - 1990.|Mayor Cr Dorothy Smith|Crs. Eve Fesl, Bruce Atkinson, Les Cooper, John Smith, Harry Janssen, Margaret Edwards, Jam Tipping, Valda Arrowsmith, The Mayor, Joan Morgan and Savvas Athan.city of nunawading, fesl, eve, atkinson, bruce, cooper, les, smith, john, janssen, harry, edwards, margaret, tipping, jan, arrowsmith, valda, dorothy g, morgan, joan, athan, savvas

Coloured photo of the Mayor & Councillors for 1990 - 1991.|Mayor Cr. Bruce Atkinson|Crs. Kevin Abbott, Harry Janssen, John Smith, Dorothy Smith, Les Cooper, Peter Allan, Savvas Athan, Margaret Edwards, Sally Goode, the Mayor, Joan Morgan.city of nunawading, abbott, kevin, janssen, harry, smith, john, dorothy g, cooper, les, allan, peter, athan, savvas, edwards, margaret, goode, sally, atkinson, bruce, morgan, joan

Greensborough Historical Society was awarded a Community Group Award by Banyule City Council in 2017Certificate, printed in six colours on bond paper, in wooden frameSigned by Tom Melican, Mayorgreensborough historical society inc, banyule volunteer awards 2017

Coloured photo of the Mayor & Councillors for 1985 - 86. .|Mayor Cr. Bill Coyne.|Crs. Wal Riddell, John Madden, Bruce Atkinson, David McKittrick, Ian Baglin, Jan Plummer, Christine Fensham, Mayor, Cr Bill Coyne, Wendy Reid, Valda Arrowsmith.city of nunawading, riddell, wal, madden, john, atkinson, bruce, mckittrick, david, baglin, ian, plummer, jan, fensham, dorothy christine, coyne, bill, reid, wendy, arrowsmith, valda

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

Alec Sandner was a Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillor from 1982 -1987, Strathfieldsaye Shire President from 1985 – 86 and Mayor of Bendigo 2011 - 2012. Collected by the Sandners' it chronicles activities and politics from May 31st to October 19, 2012 through selected Bendigo Advertiser articles, cartoons and event memorabilia. Eighty page black spiral bound scrapbook collection of memorabilia and newspaper articles commemorating Alec and Helen Sandner's time as Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo from 31 May, 2012 - 22 October, 2012. Contents are arranged chronologically with highlights of this five months include Victorian Legislative Council sitting at the Bendigo Town Hall and the building of the Edward Street carpark. sandner collection, mayor alec sandner, helen sandner, cogb mayor, president of strathfieldsaye shire, shire of strathfieldsaye, city of greater bendigo administration item, city of greater bendigo events

Mayoral Ball 1955, Borough of Ringwood, in the presence of Mayor RC Horman and Mayoress Gwen. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned.