Photograph of three men and two women. The women are wearing long formal frocks buttoned up at the front, and the men are wearing formal 3-piece suits, . The names are written on the back; A.J. Hicks, minister MLC, Albert Hooper (died at 31), Ada Hooper, John Hooper (Grandpa), Mrs. Hooper (nee Tonkin)Bloomfield Rees, Eaglehawkperson, family, hooper, a.j. hicks, albert hooper, john hooper, mrs hooper, tonkin

Two framed colour photographs featuring the Commonwealth Games Torch Relay and Montserrat native in costume. Text title reads: "SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL AND THEIR ADOPTED NATION MONSTERRAT" presented by Hon Justin Madden MLC Minister for the Commonwealth Games 2006. Set in white card window mount with black timber frame.

The Wesleyan Church was located at the corner of Burwood Road and William St. Hawthorn. It was designed by Messrs. Crouch and Wilson. The foundation stone was laid by the Hon. Alexander Fraser MLC on 14 August 1867. The Sunday School next to the church was built in 1878.Sepia carte de visite photograph of the Wesleyan Methodist Church located at the corner of Burwood Road and Williams Street Hawthorn.Burwood Road, Williams Roadwesleyan church, hawthorn, crouch and wilson, hon. alexander fraser

A Voice from the Golden City - Bendigo. Contains poems and songs written about Bendigo. Contains a yellow card inside, (loose), with these words written on it: 'A Voice from the Golden City' - Bendigo By William Pascoe . Printed by Bolton Bros. Williamson and High Streets 1895. This volume of verse was dedicated to the Hon. Joseph Sternberg MLC. (Sternberg St.)William Pascoecottage, miners, estate of e. sherman

Portland Town CouncilRetouched (colour) photograph of a man in a suit, posed in ¾ view, upper torso. He has grey hair, cut short, glasses and is wearing a badge on his left lapel. Framed in decorative paper mache/plaster and wood frame, painted gold, in gold mount.Front: Portland/Town Council (Black and red text, upper centre) The Honorable/H.V. MacLeod MLC JP/Mayor 1946-49 (black and red text, lower centre) Back: (no inscriptions)hv macleod, civic photography, civic

"The Melton South Railway Station was the first stage of the direct Melbourne to Ballarat railway, whose opening in 1884 was attended by dignitaries including the Victorian Premier (Duncan Gillies), Minister for Railways (Alfred Deakin), Solicitor General (James Balfour), and the Sir William Clarke MLC".Items from Melton Railway Centenarytransport

"Otira" was built in 1887 for Mr. Henry Berry, owner of a large wholesale grocery business. In 1923, the property was acquired by the Methodist Church for use as a home mission training college. B & W photograph of a group of 7 men and 4 non resident women students of the Otira Methodist Home Missionary Training College. Men: Doug Packett, ? Butcher (went back to farm), Cecil Price (returned to England), Jack Hull, Fred Belcher, Ray Kemp, George Collett. Women: ?, Amy ?, Mrs Bartlett (MLC), ? Sinclairdoug packett, ? butcher, cecil price, jack hull, fred belcher, ray kemp, george collett, ?, amy ?, mrs bartlett (mlc), ? sinclair, otira, methodist, home missionary training college

"Otira" was built in 1887 for Mr. Henry Berry, owner of a large wholesale grocery business. In 1923, the property was acquired by the Methodist Church for use as a home mission training college. B & W photograph of a group of 7 men and 4 non resident women students of the Otira Methodist Home Missionary Training College. Men: Doug Packett, ? Butcher (went back to farm), Cecil Price (returned to England), Jack Hull, Fred Belcher, Ray Kemp, George Collett. Women: ?, Amy ?, Mrs Bartlett (MLC), ? Sinclairdoug packett, ? butcher, cecil price, jack hull, fred belcher, ray kemp, george collett, ?, amy ?, mrs bartlett (mlc), ? sinclair, otira, methodist, home missionary training college

Churchill Island was discovered by Lieut. James Grant in 1801 and he planted the first wheat crop in Victoria there. The Cairn was erected to commemmorate this by the Victorian Farmer's Union. The Minister of Agriculture The Hon. G. L. Chandler CMG. MLC unveiled the Cairn on the 4th May of November 1968.Mrs J Jenner with grandson on left hand side of photograph and daughter Nancy on right hand side of photograph sitting on the Cairn which was erected by the Victorian Farmer's Union commemorating the first cultivation of wheat in Victoria by Mr James Grant in 1801 on Churchill Island. Plaque unveiled on 4/11/1968Hand written "Unveiling Plaque 4/11/68 / Back To"churchill island, cairn, victorian farmer's union, james grant, first wheat crops for victoria

David Ham (1830 - 1908) MLC donated the two marble lions in 1893. These were characteristic of grand entrances in 19th Century landscapes and the lions were also an emblem of the strength of the British nation. The lions are located inside grand entrance gates to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.The lions are of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratTwo large marble lions Presented by the Hon David Ham M.L.C 1893.19th century lions

The original small, pioneer cottage was built in the late 1840s to early1850s, by an unknown pioneer. It was located on part of a 30 Acre allotment that was originally part of Dendy’s Special Survey granted in 1841. The doors and window sashes, (made of red deal joinery timber), as well as the brass locks and fittings, are from the original cottage, and were imported from England. The fire-place bricks are from the original cottage, and are sun-dried, (not kiln fired), and are hand-made. Convict marks can be seen on two bricks. There is a small display of external cladding shingles from the original pioneer cottage. These shingles were hand-split, and most likely made from locally collected timber The nails included in this display were used to fasten the shingles on the original cottage, and are also hand-made. The cottage was occupied by William Box and family from 1865 until 1914 when it was sold to William Reitman who resided there until 1950. The enamel nameplate, “Colonial”, on the wall of the cottage, was the name chosen for the original pioneer cottage by Mr William Reitman, when he purchased the property in around 1915, for 1200 Pounds approximately. In 1974 Mr Lewis, a timber specialist, found the dilapidated building on property he had recently purchased in Jasper Rd and suggested it be reconstructed and relocated. Moorabbin Council agreed and the cottage was rebuilt just about 250 metres from its original site. The cost of the rebuild was met by 'Victoria's 150th Committee, plus a small grant from the City of Moorabbin, and Mr Laurie Lewis donated much of the timber for the reconstruction. The re-constructed cottage plan has followed faithfully the original dimensions, and plan of the original pioneer cottage, and as many original items from that cottage’s long occupation have been incorporated. The photographs in Album 1 record the progress of the reconstruction from February 1984 to the First Public Open Day November 18th 1984 and this Flag Raising Celebration in February 1985.These 3 photographs taken at the 'Reconstructed Box Cottage' on Sunday 24th February 1985 show the Presentation of the Australian Flag and the Victorian State Flag by Mr Geoff Connard MLC to CMHS President and Moorabbin City Council Cr. Max Fox and CMHS members. Mrs Kinsey, President, Country Womens' Association Bentleigh presented a hand made Quilt, that is a copy of the one exhibited at Como House, South Yarra, to CMHS President Cr. Max Fox . Mr Geoff Lawson MLC and CMHS member was also present.. Mrs H. Deam and Mr A. Smith, CMHS members, took these photographs to record the progress of the ‘Reconstruction’ from February 1984 to November 1984 and this Celebration in 1985. Although 'Box Cottage' is a re-construction, it is an unique museum that, being located in the midst of a modern community in Ormond Victoria, can educate and demonstrate many aspects of the early settler’s way of life in Victoria. As such, it is an invaluable resource for students and all kinds of visitors. 2 x colour photographs of the Australian Flag and the Victorian State Flag presentation at Box Cottage in Joyce Park February 24th 1985 1 x colour photograph of the presentation of a Quilt by the Country Womens' Association Bentleigh at Box Cottage in Joyce Park February 24th 1985 Written on back of photo a) Flag presentation / Cr. Fox Mr Connard / Mrs Fox Mr Lawson / 24th Feb 1985 b) Mrs Kinsey Pres. CWA Bentleigh / Presenting our Pres. Cr. Fox / with hand made quilt / copy of one now in Como / 24th Feb. Sunday 1985 c) Presentation of Vic. State Flag by / Mr G Connard MLC to our Pres. / Cr Fox / with Mr Lawson MLCbrighton, moorabbin, highett, ormond, mckinnon, cottages, pioneers, colonial, dendy henry, box william, box elizabeth, reitman william, convicts lewis timber co. ltd., deam h, smith arthur, museums, box alonzo, moody & smith builders highett, the moorabbin standard newspaper, the leader newspaper pty ltd., fox max , lewis laurie, moorabbin city council, national trust, connard geoff mlc, lawson geoff mlc, kinsey mrs cwa, country womens association, como house south yarra,

The Kew Elder Citizens Club Rooms at 'Southesk' were officially opened by the Hon EP Cameron MLC on 12 November 1956. The Club met at the Council-owned 'Southesk' until 1963 when new club rooms were opened at the corner of High and Childers Streets in 1963.One of a seminal group of photographs and documents (invitations) relating to the formation of the Kew Elder Citizens club at Southesk in the 1950s.Annotated black and white photographic positive of eleven women standing in the garden of Southesk on the corner of Cotham Road and Charles Street, Kew. Apart from the handwritten annotation on the front there is no other information on the obverse or reverse of the photograph. It is assumed, given the clothing and age of the women that this was a group of members of the Kew Elder Citizens Club. Individuals within the group have not yet been identified.Original Members at Southeskkew elder citizens, kew senior citizens, southesk

Photocopy of the front page of the Bendigo Advertiser Friday August 20, 1999. The article titled $6m Gully plan by Linda Barrow mentions a building plan for the area. It has a photo of Ron Best MLC and Housing Minister Ann Henderson on a tour of Long Gully. There is a small article about Phil White, The Herald Sun/Monash University Teacher of the Year Award.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - $6m gully plan, bendigo advertiser20/8/1999, ron best, ann henderson, jacquelene hunt, phil white, golden square secondary college, herald sun, monash university, graeme fryar, racv, ashmans, linda barrow

Invitation to Official Opening of Golden Twin Cinema (1975). On folded light card. Invitation (to Mr and Mrs G Cattenach - inscribed on dotted line) to a Charity Night and Official Opening of Golden Twin Cinema and the World Premiere performance of Tim Burstall's ''Endplay'' on Saturday 20th December, 1975. Opening by the Honourable F J Granter, MLC. Donation $10 Single. Dress: Black Tie.entertainment, theatre, golden twin cinema, golden twin cinema, george mallaby, belinda giblin, john waters, honourable f. j. granter.

Black and white photograph of attendees at State Cabinet Meeting held at City of Nunawading on 9 February 1981.L| - R: Hon W. Jona, MLA Minister of Community, Welfare Services| George Cox, MLA for Mitcham| Pat Mann, Mitcham Community Home| Cr. David McKittrick, City of Nunawading| The Hon. H. Storey, MLC, Attorney General & Minister for Federal Affairsjona, walter, cox, george, mann, pat, mckittrick, david, storey, h

Portland Town CouncilFramed, coloured head and shoulders photograph of W.J. Williamson, wearing brown 3-piece suit, blue and white striped shirt with white collar and blue and brown check tie. Framed in decorative frame, brass-coloured.Front: Bottom left: Mendelssohn, written in blue. Bottom centre: Hon. W.J. Williamson, LLB MLC Mayor 1912, 1913, 1914, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922. Back: Top right: yellow sticker numbered 3109.local government, mayor, w j williamson, portland

Statue of Ruth is a religious reference to the harvest and to the importance of motherhood. Ruth was sculpted by Charles Summers a central figure in Australian art from the mid 19th Century. Summers was a founder of the Victorian Society of Fine Arts in 1856 and in 1863 he became a member of the commission of inquiry into the promotion of the fine arts in Victoria. He created many portraits and busts and is known for his bronze depiction of Burke and Wills in MelbourneThe sculpture is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratMarble sculptural depiction of the biblical figure RuthPresented to the City of Ballaarat by the following citizens./ H F Elliot Mayor/ The Hon E Morey MLC/ Cr C B Retallack/ Cr J Heinz/ Cr C C Shoppee/ J N Wilson/ T Stoddart/ ruth, harvest

Y2K / the year 2000 / The millennium bug / was commonly used to refer to a widespread computer programming shortcut that was expected to cause extensive havoc as the year changed from 1999 to 2000. Instead of allowing four digits for the year, many computer programs only allowed two digits (e.g., 99 instead of 1999). As a result, there was immense panic that computers would be unable to operate at the turn of the millennium when the date descended from "99" to "00". The Bug presented a formidable challenge to the problem-solving skills of local government officials. Lacking a cure-all that will work for every municipality, local officials must develop their own solutions to meet their community's unique needs. At the same time, the Y2K bug provided a once-in-a-millennium leadership opportunity for local officials who understood that they are the key to preparing their communities for any issues.Hard drive mounted in an alaminium case with glass window front and back.Presented to Greater Bendigo City Council / by Hon, Roger Hallam. MLC / Minister for Finance / and / Hon, Robert Maclellan. MLA / Minister for Planning and Local Government / on 21 June. 1999 / In recognition of being the first Victorian Council / to be Y2k compliantmillennium bug

Born in goldfields (Stawell) in 1858. Began work as teacher in Victoria and then New Zealand. In July 1881, joined cousin Thomas Moran and established their chain of grocery stores. By 1935, they operated some 120 stores in Victoria and Tasmania, plus 40 in New South Wales. Died 1935. Ardent Methodist, philanthropist - gave properties to MLC Hawthorn and Elsternwick, Wesley College and other institutions.Head and shoulders studio portrait of Mr. Frederick John Cato wearing suit.moran and cato grocery stores, cato, f. j., methodist, methodist ladies' college, wesley college

Born in goldfields (Stawell) in 1858. Began work as teacher in Victoria and then New Zealand. In July 1881, joined cousin Thomas Moran and established their chain of grocery stores. By 1935, they operated some 120 stores in Victoria and Tasmania, plus 40 in New South Wales. Died 1935. Ardent Methodist, philanthropist - gave properties to MLC Hawthorn and Elsternwick, Wesley College and other institutions.Line drawing by E. Powell of Mr. Frederick John Cato from the shoulders up (reproudced in Church + Nation in 22/06/1988, page 20).Identification on rear.moran and cato grocery stores, cato, f. j., methodist, methodist ladies' college, wesley college

Document. KELLY & ALLSOP COLLECTION. Report of the 8th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Broken Hill South Ltd. Meeting held on 27th Sept 1926 at Collins Gate, 360 Collins St., Melbourne. Sir David J.Gordon, MLC, presided. The secretary was Mr. J. R. Edwards. A single sheet of paper folded in half. Other names highlighted in the report were - Messrs. G.W.Young, T.J.Rogers, A.Arnold, Edward Kay and H.W.BuckleyBroken Hill South Ltdbusiness, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly & allsop collection, broken hill south ltd, general shareholders meeting report.

Many organisations organised functions to celebrate the Service given by their employees during WW1.8 page programme from Melbourne Council to Volunteers for WW1. White cardboard bound in one hole by brown string. Writing on cover in gold and red. Rising Sun Emblem on one side and Commonwealth Emblem on other side. Invite from Melbourne Lord Mayor to Volunteers who served abroad at the front. Pages 2,3,6,7, blank. Page 5 has the programme for the day, page 6 has a place for autographs with a picture of Town Hall at bottom. Last page (back) has an honour roll for those that served and died.Message on front "Smoke Social given by Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Councillor The Hon J.C. Aikman MLC - to - The Officers of the Melb City Council who volunteered for Active Service abroard in the Great War 1914-1918". "Town Hall 16th April 1920". melbourne city council, commemorations, ww1

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.CITY OF KEW / THE MAYOR, CR W A COMEADOW OBE JP / EXTENDS TO YOU A CORDIAL INVITATION TO BE PRESENT AT / OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE GLASS CREEK KINDERGARTEN / BY THE HON E P CAMERON MLC MINISTER OF HEALTH / WEDNEDSDAY 24TH OCTOBER, 1956, AT 2.45 P.M.civic invitations -- kew (vic), glass creek kindergarten

Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 41 leading No. 21 around the South East (SE) curve from the bottom end of Sturt St. into Lydiard St. North. Would appear to be on a tram tour, given the various people on both trams taken photographs. Possibly the AETA Easter 1958 tour - see Reg. Item No. 122 for a set of tour notes. Taken by John Alfred. Has the Commonwealth Bank, Craigs Hotel and MLC buildings in the background. On rear written in blue ink "Ballarat / Lydiard and Sturt Sts. (S.E. Curve) and stamp "Photo by John Alfred / No." in purple ink.tramways, trams, sturt st, lydiard st, aeta, tram 41, tram 21

Yields information the appearance of the SEC tramcar No. 21, and the south east corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets in 1958 and an AETA tour.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of trams No. 21 turning from Lydiard St into Sturt St while on an AETA tour special, 5 April 1958. Has the AETA sign on the rear of the tram. In the background are the Commonwealth Bank, the MLC building. Includes a number of cyclists in the photograph. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeon rear of photo in ink, "SEC Ballarat, No. 21 as AETA Special turning into Sturt St from Lydiard St Nth, 5-4-58." in the top right hand corner is the Wal Jack stamp with number "T246" written intrams, tramways, sturt st, lydiard st, aeta, tram 21