Full length black wool mayoral ceremonial robe with centre front opening. Dark brown fur edging on centre front opening and cuffs. Blue acetate satin lining in sleeves. Gathered/puckered detail at back. mayoral robe, robe, ceremonial wear, mayor, bayside, brighton, sandringham, r.w. bredin & son, bredlin, mayoral regalia

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

Triangular shaped black velvet ceremonial headwear with black ostrich feathers attached from each corner/point to centre. Gold coloured brocade and decorative button on the left-hand side, atop black pleated fabric. Satin-like lining, adjustable drawstring, with hard head support under the material.tricorne, hat, mayor, ceremonial wear, city of brighton, bayside, headwear, ostrich feathers, r.w. bredin & son, mayoral regalia

This work was presented to The Mayor and Mayoress, Cr. and Mrs R.G. Ward, by the citizens of Brighton to commemorate the Brighton Centenary in 1959. 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. The new Brighton Municipal Offices were designed by Kevin Knight of Oakley and Parkes with the engineers John Connell and Associates and were erected by Prentice Builders Pty Ltd. The foundation stone was laid on 13 February 1959 and the building was opened on 21 July 1961. The interior decoration and furniture was by Grant Featherston.brighton centenary, brighton town hall, stage decoration, mayoral ball, brighton municipal offices, civic centre, oakley and parkes, kevin knight, r.g. ward, mayor

On 19 April 1915, Brighton City Councillor T. Wilson moved to install a roll of honour in the Brighton Town Hall. "The men who had gone to the war deserved all the praise and consideration that could be given them. Nothing could be said too highly in their favour." The Roll of honour was unveiled at the Brighton Town Hall on Armistice Day, 11 November 1928, by the mayor, Cr. H.E. Pullman. It contained the names of the men of the municipality who gave their lives in World War I. A service was conducted by the Brighton Ministers' Association, under the presidency of the Rev. H. B. Hewitt, of St. Andrew's Church, Brighton. The roll of honour was made by H. Goldman Pty, Ltd, a Melbourne cabinet maker and designer who worked exclusively in Australian timbers. The two metal panels/tablets on either side of the honour roll were added at a later date and commemorate those who died in World War II.Polished wood and metal honour board attached to wall in the Brighton Town Hall. The board is a rectangular shape with a semi-circular curved top at the centre. The central section is a dark carved timber Honour Roll for WWI listing the names of Brighton residents who gave their lives in service 1914—1919. To the left and right of the honour roll are black metal panels/tablets that were added at a later date which commemorate those who died in WWII 1939—1945. The central section contains the honour roll of 228 names which are inscribed in gold with black shadow across three panels which are divided by four decorative round columns. The middle panel is arched at the top and under the arch is a decorative wreath in relief containing the City of Brighton crest within it, below which is "LEST WE FORGET" in gold lettering. The top of the left and right wooden panels each have carved decorative eucalyptus foliage and a bow hanging in the middle. A piece of metal with an incised quote "AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING WE WILL REMEMBER THEM" is attached to the bottom edge of the central section. Below the metal bar on the left and right panels are the dates 1914 and 1919 in gold lettering, and in the centre "TO COMMEMORATE HEROIC & SUPREME SACRIFICE". The cast metal side panels are set back slightly from the central section and contain decorative wreaths at the top and quotes under them. The left panel has the incised inscription "IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939—1945" and the right panel reads "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS 1939—1945". They have square columns on their far ends and the capital of the columns and top and base decorations mimic the original timber design. brighton, roll of honour, honour board, lest we forget, brighton town hall, commemoration, wwi, world war i, wwii, world war ii, brighton city council, bayside, military, service, war memorial, h. goldman, harry goldman, h. goldman manufacturing company

Dark wood honour board with gold lettering attached to the wall in the foyer at the Brighton Town Hall. A roundel in timber relief at the top containing the City of Brighton crest and British Coat of Arms. Below that is a raised timber relief panel inscribed in gold lettering 'MAYORS OF THE MUNICIPALITY'. The list of names and dates of the mayors from 1859 to 1965 is split over 2 raised timber panels, in four columns and divided by the headings BOROUGH, TOWN and CITY. mayor, municpality, brighton, city of brighton, borough of brighton, town of brighton, honour board, crest, coat of arms, brighton town hall

This work is a plaster maquette of a large bronze statue of politician and land speculator Sir Thomas Bent by Margaret Baskerville that is located on the corner of Bay Street and Nepean Highway, Brighton.Margaret Baskerville, Sir Thomas Bent c.1911, patinated plaster, 55 x 49 x 49 cm. Bayside City Council Art and Heritage Collection. Donated by Charles Douglas Richardson, 1931.patinated plaster thomas bent, politician, mayor, premier, bust, sculpture, margaret baskerville, land speculator, speaker, local government, councillor, member of lower house, portrait

When Thomas Bent, politician and land speculator, was appointed Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly in 1892, a number of local Brighton constituents and supporters raised money to present him with an oil portrait. Bent had been a member for Brighton for 21 years, and the painting was seen as a way of showing their appreciation of his services to the Brighton constituency, as well as congratulating him to his new position as Speaker. In June 1892, British/Australian landscape and portrait artist Charles E. Gordon-Frazer was given the commission to paint the portrait. Thomas Bent is depicted as standing in his Speaker's robe on the dais beneath the canopy in the Legislative Assembly Chamber in the act of addressing the House. He wears the traditional Speaker’s dress of a black silk and gold laced robe over a three-piece black suit, lace jabot and cuffs, buckled shoes and a ceremonial long wig. The top of the gold parliamentary mace sits on the right of the work near the frame's edge.sir thomas bent, thomas bent, speaker, mayor, premier, brighton, moorabbin, land speculator, local government, councillor, official, member of lower house, portrait, parliament, ceremonial robes, legislative assembly, jabot, wig, mace

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Arguably Margaret Baskerville’s most famous work, the bronze statue of politician and land speculator Sir Thomas Bent was Baskerville’s first public commission and a significant turning point in her career. Originally located in the centre of the Nepean Highway, in Brighton, it became somewhat of signpost for many Melbournians until it was relocated to the corner of Bay Street in 1980.The statue of Sir Thomas Bent is of historic and social significance to the State of Victoria. The statue is historically significant for commemorating Bent's long, active and infamous political career in Victoria. He was responsible for many important speculative ventures both within his electorate and in the wider context of Victoria. Although not without thought for personal gain, Bent was a committed advocate of public utilities, railways, roads, tramways and gasworks. The statue is historically significant as the first large public commission given to a woman sculptor in Victoria. This work helped the sculptor, Margaret Baskerville, preserve her name as Victoria's first professional woman sculptor. The statue is socially significant as testimony to the late nineteenth century land boom and the financial and political corruption and scandals that accompanied it. https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/12614bronze and granite thomas bent, politician, mayor, premier, bust, sculpture, margaret baskerville, speaker, member of parliament, member of lower house, local government, councillor, brighton, public art, bayside

The fountain was commissioned by Elizabeth Beazby, daughter of Sir Thomas and Mrs Bent, and unveiled 27 October 1913 by Mrs Wilson, Mayoress of Brighton.The fountain is of historical interest and aesthetic significance. The memorial is a good example of the smaller commemorative work of sculptor Margaret Baskerville. The memorial commemorates the wife of notable local resident, Sir Thomas Bent, who was a long-standing parliamentary representative, Mayor of Brighton and Premier of Victoria from 1904-1909.bronze and granite thomas bent, politician, mayor, premier, bust, sculpture, margaret baskerville, speaker, member of parliament, member of lower house, local government, councillor, brighton, public art, bayside, mrs bent, memorial, fountain, drinking fountain, cherubs, elizabeth bleazby

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Carl Alfred Hartsman (1865-1932) was one of the first nine councillors of the new municipality of Sandringham in 1917. He was Mayor of Sandringham in 1923-24 and 1931-32.c.a. hartsman, councillor, sandringham, local government, municipality, mayor, justice of the peace, mayoral robes, portrait, carl hartsman, mayor of sandringham

Theodore George Farrant (1868-1936) was one of the first nine councillors of the new municipality of Sandringham in 1917. He was Mayor of Sandringham 1920-1921 and 1926-30.councillor, sandringham, local government, municipality, mayor, justice of the peace, mayoral robes, portrait, cr. t.g. farrant, theodore george farrant, mayor of sandringham

Benjamin James Ferdinando (1852-1922) was one of the first nine councillors of the new municipality of Sandringham in 1917. He was the municipality's first Mayor in 1917-18.councillor, sandringham, local government, municipality, mayor, justice of the peace, portrait, cr b.j. ferdinando, benjamin james ferdinando, borough of sandringham, mayor of sandringham

Councillors and the mayor seated at table while attending the first Sandringham Borough Council meeting after severance from the Shire of Moorabbin. Shown L to R: Cr. C.A. Hartsman; Cr. T.G. Farrant; Cr. W.T.C. Kelly; Cr. B. Champion; Cr. B.J. Ferdinando (Mayor) [standing]; Cr. O.R. Snowball Esq. (M.L.A.); Cr. E.L. Belyea; Cr. H. B. Grace; Cr. G.W. Knott; Cr. F.W. Hearnden.councillor, sandringham, local government, municipality, mayor, justice of the peace, cr b.j. ferdinando, borough of sandringham, cr. c.a. hartsman, cr. t.g. farrant, cr. w.t.c. kelly, cr. b. champion, cr. o.r. snowball, cr. e.l. belyea, cr. h. b. grace, cr. g.w. knott, cr. f.w. hearnden, council meeting

John Thomas Douglas Beck (1869-1942) was a member of the Sandringham council for 17.5 years and was Mayor in 1922-23. Sandringham was proclaimed a city in 1923.councillor, sandringham, local government, municipality, mayor, mayoral robes, portrait, cr. j.t.d. beck, john thomas douglas beck, city of sandringham, mayor of sandringham

Henry Beresford Grace (1856-1930) was one of the first nine councillors of the new municipality of Sandringham in 1917. He was Mayor of Sandringham in 1921-22.councillor, sandringham, local government, municipality, mayor, justice of the peace, portrait, city of sandringham, cr. h.b. grace, henry beresford grace, mayor of sandringham

George William Knott (1869-1927) was one of the first nine councillors of the new municipality of Sandringham in 1917. He was Mayor of Sandringham in 1919-20.councillor, sandringham, local government, municipality, mayor, justice of the peace, portrait, city of sandringham, cr. g.w. knott, mayor of sandringham

Benjamin Champion (1869-1952) was one of the first nine councillors of the new municipality of Sandringham in 1917. He was Mayor of Sandringham in 1918-19.councillor, sandringham, local government, municipality, mayor, justice of the peace, portrait, city of sandringham, cr b. champion, benjamin champion, mayor of sandringham

William Hargreaves Kay (1866-1936) was Mayor of Sandringham in 1927-28.councillor, sandringham, local government, municipality, mayor, justice of the peace, portrait, city of sandringham, cr w.h. kay, william hargreaves kay, mayoral robes, jabot, mayor of sandringham

James Little Brown (1866-1960) was Mayor of Sandringham in 1930-31.councillor, sandringham, local government, municipality, mayor, portrait, city of sandringham, mayoral robes, jabot, cr. j.l. brown, james little brown, mayor of sandringham

Councillor Walter Leo Simpson (1884-1946) was Mayor of Sandringham in 1934-35 and 1943-44.councillor, sandringham, local government, municipality, mayor, portrait, city of sandringham, mayoral robes, jabot, cr. w.l. simpson, walter leo simpson, mayor of sandringham

Frederick Bice Menadue (1895-1981) was Mayor of Sandringham in 1935-36.councillor, sandringham, local government, municipality, mayor, mayoral robes, portrait, city of sandringham, jabot, frederick bice menadue, cr. f.b. menadue, dickinson-monteath studio, mayor of sandringham

James Morrison Ramsay (1882-1963) was Mayor of Sandringham in 1926-27. He was a candidate for the Brighton Seat in the legislative assembly in 1928.councillor, sandringham, local government, municipality, mayor, mayoral robes, portrait, city of sandringham, jabot, dickinson-monteath studio, james morrison ramsay, cr. j.m. ramsay, legislative assembly, brighton, mayor of sandringham

George Albert Brown (1877-1949) was a councillor at Coburg and Sandringham, and was Mayor of both cities. He was Mayor of Sandringham in 1932-33 and 1944-45.councillor, sandringham, local government, municipality, mayor, mayoral robes, portrait, city of sandringham, jabot, dickinson-monteath studio, cr. g.a. brown, george albert brown, coburg, mayor of sandringham