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Clunes Museum
Financial record - LEAFLET, Shire of Talbot & Clunes
The Shire of Talbot & Clunes is now part of Hepburn ShirePrinted leaflet containing information about the Shire of Talbot & Clunes Council's financial revenue and expenditure, (Ratepayer Report 1973)ratepayer's report, shire of talbot & clunes -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Petition for bridge between Phillip Island and San Remo 1937
On 29 November 1940, a suspension bridge opened between San Remo on the mainland and with Newhaven on Phillip Island. The 540 metre bridge had two lanes but no footpaths, instead having six pedestrian refuges. The main span was 168 metres long. The cables had previously been used on a bridge on Sydney's North Shore. Because of weight restrictions, tourist coaches had to offload their passengers. [Wikipedia]HistoricalFoolscap size photocopy of a petition to Shire of Phillip Island for a bridge to Phillip Island in 1937. Signed by 42 local residents and ratepayers.first phillip island bridge to san remo, phillip island suspension bridge, petition, odlum, ockleford, regos, mcguigan, west, mcfee, richardson, underdown, mcmaster, cleeland, neely, leeson, saunders, scott, brown, hislop, donnellan, rackham, findlay, anderson -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Drivers want to keep 70, 2015
Whitehorse Ratepayers and Residents Association.Whitehorse Ratepayers and Residents Association wants the State Government and VicRoads to return three roads in Whitehorse to 70Km/h speed limitWhitehorse Ratepayers and Residents Association. vicroads, whitehorse residents and ratepayers association, whitehorse ratepayers and residents association, speed limits -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Port Melbourne Council election notices, 28 Jul 1924
Single sheet with three notices of (1) annual election of Councillors; (2) selection of Mayor by ratepayers; (3) extraodinary election of one councillorlocal government - city of port melbourne, edward william cremer, william howe, owen sinclair, george samuel walter, walter robert john mclellan -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Petition, Removal of abbattoirs, ratepayers to Borough of Port Melbourne council, Jan 1890
Petition from the ratepayers to the Mayor and Councillors of the Borough of Port Melbourne re removal of abbattoirs, January 1890. Eleven pages of signatures with addresses.built environment - commercial, local government - borough of port melbourne, business and traders, industry - noxious -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Rate Book 1965 * 1866, 1865
Rate BookUsed by Shire of StawellBlack Book Hession cover. Names of ratepayers listed in alphabetical order, description of property, rate amount, amount paid & date of receiptrates -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Articles on severance poll concerning split from Shire of Phillip Island and Woolamai 1925-1929, 1925-1929
Issue of severance of Phillip Island from the Shire of Phillip Island and Woolamai to become Shire of Phillip Island 1925-1929. This issue had strong opinions on both sides amongst Island residents and shows the political landscape of the times. This is a snapshot of life on Phillip Island in the 1920s. Book also contains notes, poem by D.H. Robb in his handwriting.HistoricalGreen exercise book with handwritten notes, articles from newspapers, pamphlets.Cover states D.H.Robb, Cowes. Lists of absentee ratepayers and householders, objectors,d.h.robb, severance of phillip island, local government, w.d.davie, akt sambell, women's progress association, phillip island early roads, phillip island valuations, local identities, reverend rath, tourism, phillip island 1920s, farming -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Bound file, amalgamation papers, City of Port Melbourne, 1970s
From 1971 file of amalgamation papers, letter to ratepayers from Mayor MH FENNELL, detailing arguments against amalgamation with Melbourne 3 ppamalgamation, henry melville fennell, mayors -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Statistical Report, Victoria, Government Statistician, 1898
Statistics of Victoria - Municipal districts year 1898-9. Includes figures on population, dwellings, ratepayers, rates, value, slaughtering licences, registered dairiesstatistics, local government - town of port melbourne -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Book Controversy, 2018
Outrage expressed by four ratepayers regarding the Whitehorse Council's budgeting of $200,000 for a book to be written about the 50 year commemoration with its sister city, Matsudo in Japan.Outrage expressed by four ratepayers regarding the Whitehorse Council's budgeting of $200,000 for a book to be written about the 50 year commemoration with its sister city, Matsudo in Japan.Outrage expressed by four ratepayers regarding the Whitehorse Council's budgeting of $200,000 for a book to be written about the 50 year commemoration with its sister city, Matsudo in Japan.matsudo, books, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article - The Bulletin article, The Bulletin, Mont Albert Railway Reserve, March-may 2021
After the Mont Albert Railway Station opened in 1890, 50 ratepayers petitioned the Nunawading Council to oppose the sale of the railway reserve to the north in order for it to become a recreation reserve.After the Mont Albert Railway Station opened in 1890, 50 ratepayers petitioned the Nunawading Council to oppose the sale of the railway reserve to the north in order for it to be a recreation reserve.non-fictionAfter the Mont Albert Railway Station opened in 1890, 50 ratepayers petitioned the Nunawading Council to oppose the sale of the railway reserve to the north in order for it to become a recreation reserve.mont albert, railway stations, surrey hills golf club -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - To Port Melbourne Council nominating a ratepayer to vote on behalf of Eclipse Theatre, 15 Apr 1924
Arthur L PAGE lived near the site of the soon to be built cinema; he ran for Council several months after this first letter, later became MayorPhotocopy of the first of three letters to Port Melbourne Council re the Eclipse cinema: from Eclipse Picture Theatre April 1924 nominating three ratepayers to vote on their behalfarts and entertainment - film/cinema, william hugh harper, frederick nomens, arthur leaverack page, eclipse picture theatre -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Notice, Electoral enrolment of Ratepayers, Town of Port Melbourne, Edward C Crockford, Town Clerk, Jun 1903
Poster-sized enrolment notice issued to Ratepayers 1.7.1903 by Town Clerk E.C. Crockford, found folded into Council rough minutes (ref item 345); torn on edgeslocal government - town of port melbourne, edward c crockford, town clerks -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Lower rates and lower assessments, c1938
Copy of a pamphlet of the United Ratepayers' Advisory Association (London)Copy of a pamphlet of the United Ratepayers' Advisory Association (London) containing a statement of the facts upon which the demand is made for lower rates and assessments without decrease in social services.Copy of a pamphlet of the United Ratepayers' Advisory Association (London)clubs and associations, united ratepayers advisory association (london), currency, banking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Circular for Loan, 1/05/1930
A circular put out by the Shire of Blackburn & Mitcham who decided to raise a loan of 15,000 pounds to carry out necessary improvements in the shire. 24 ratepayers lodged a demand for a poll (Vigilance Association). To combat the activities of the Vigilance Association which is seeking to veto the loan the Blackburn & Mitcham Progressive League has been formed comprising all the Councillors of the Shire and a large number of prominent ratepayers. The purpose of the loan is itemised.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, resident action, vigilance association, blackburn & mitcham progressive league -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter, Letter to Minister for Water Supply 1936, 27 May 1936
Early attempts to have a water supply connected to Cowes. It includes figures on tourism, valuations of local properties, local primary produce and what water they require.HistoricalFoolscap size carbon copy of typed letter. 7pagesThe Honourable The Minister for Water Supply. Suggested motions to be put to the meeting of ratepayers, 13 May 1936water supply, shire of phillip island, agriculture, isle of wight, anderson property, valuations, charmadene, bonnie doon guest house, population, tourism, primary produce, d h robb, r a grayden, h v johnston, j thornborrow, e r scott -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Strategy Steering Committee, East Gippsland Planning &Development Strategy Draft Strategy March 1997, 1996
This document summaries the first round of consultations and meetings between East Gippsland Shire Council Government departments residents and ratepayers prior to the formulation of an affective strategy for the municipality for the future East Gippslandlocal government -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Bowling Green gets the green light
Nunawading Council has reaffirmed its recent decision on the establishment of a bowling green at Mitcham.Nunawading Council has reaffirmed its recent decision on the establishment of a bowling green at Mitcham. Blackburn A.L.P. declared opposition to the spending of ratepayers' money on the project and opposed the use of park lands.Nunawading Council has reaffirmed its recent decision on the establishment of a bowling green at Mitcham. lawn bowls, city of nunawading, mitcham bowling club -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document, Holland Loxton, Notification to the Residents of Derrick Street by the Local Board of Health, 1885, 1885
Streets and drains were the basic infrastructure problems for Kew in the 1880s. Decent streets and drains were fundamental to the quality of life of the residents. Without drainage, streets became muddy, boggy and sometimes impassable. Pools and puddles of stagnant water became smelly. The run off water, mixed with human and animal wastes, because there was no sewerage, became a health hazard. Streets and drains then became what were known as 'a nuisance'. Kew suffered from bouts of typhoid fever during the 1880s. Derrick Street was a private street on the margin of the business district of Kew and a well-used thoroughfare. We hear first about Derrick Street when the ratepayers applied to Council to have the street 'taken over' in January 1881. The Council agreed, after much debate, but ratepayers had to pay half the costs. The argument of the majority of the Council was that there was an established policy that ratepayers of private streets either had to hand over the street fully-formed or pay half the costs if Council did the work. It was felt that to make an exception for Derrick Street would create a precedent for ratepayers of other private streets. On the other hand the ratepayers, and a minority of Council, believed that there were extenuating circumstances in the case of Derrick Street. They believed that the costing by the Borough Surveyor was excessive. They felt the Council was partly responsible for the state of the street due to a channel on Bulleen Road, which deposited sand in the street. The Council had also put in some kerbing at the entrance to the street. Finally, the ratepayers believed that the street had become an important and convenient thoroughfare in Kew, and thus should be an exception to the policy on private streets. In the end a decision was delayed to allow the ratepayers to drain and form the street themselves. And there the matter stood till September 1882, when Miss Reilly complained about rubbish on a block of land in Derrick Street. So, in October 1882 the Council agreed to take over and form the street with the ratepayers paying half the costs. The ratepayers did not want to pay, so the argument continued in Council into 1883. There was a standoff for a further 18 months, until the problem could no longer be ignored. In October 1884 the Inspector of Nuisances and the Health Officer reported that Derrick Street was a health hazard as there was no drainage outlet for waste water. These reports changed the status of the problem of Derrick Street. It became an issue of public health, and thus the Council, acting as the Local Board of Health, had power to prepare plans and order the ratepayers to drain the street and pay all the costs, or let the Council do the work and charge ratepayers half the costs of the works. By April 1885, the time for ratepayers to complete the works themselves had expired, so the Council proceeded with the work and required ratepayers to pay for their share of the costs. All ratepayers had paid by the end of April except Mr Whiddycombe, who refused to pay. Mr Whiddycombe was warned to pay in October 1885. Legal action was taken against him in November. The Council lost the case on technical grounds. The Council, acting as the Local Board of Health, relaunched the legal action and won. The last we hear of Derrick Street is that seven day’s notice was given to Derrick Street ratepayers to pay for the drainage works in May 1887. We presume that Mr Whiddycombe paid. (Research: Andrew Frost)Rare and historic publication issued by the Board of Health in the Borough of Kew in 1885 to residents of Derrick street regarding the need for proper drainage for the purpose of improving public health.Printed formal notice sent by the Board of Health of the Borough of Kew to landowners in Derrick Street, Kew. The notice advised the owners that they were required to form and drain the street according to the levels and specifications approved by the Board. The letter was sent on January 23rd 1885, and signed by the Inspector of Nuisances.borough of kew -- greater melbourne (vic.), council notices -- public health, derrick street -- kew (vic.) -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Medallion, Shire of Eltham, Medallion, Shire of Eltham Centenary 1871-1971, 1971
The medallion was issued to all ratepayers in celebration of the Shire of Eltham's Centenary in 1971Gold coloured medallion approx 2.5 cm diameter in a clear plastic sleeveshire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, medallion -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Register - Rate Book, Rate Book Wycheproof Waterworks Trust, 1906
This Register records names, locations, addresses of Ratepayers in the Rural area of Wycheproof in 1906.It is historically and socially significant at a State level as it is associated with the development of Wycheproof and District.Blue covered book with rectangular shape. Locations of Rateable Property encompasses a huge rural area. water-rates, rate-register, wycheproof - rural -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Booklet - Portland Town Council, Report to Ratepayers, 1969 - 70, 1969-1970
Booklet produced by Portland Town Council, Report to Ratepayers, 1969 - 70. Heavy white card, royal blue print, Town of Portland coat of arms and photo of Portland library, on front cover. 8 pages -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CURNOW COLLECTION: LETTER PLEDGE OF ASSISTANCE
Two page letter (handwritten) to J. H. Curnow, Esq. from his Sutton Ward ratepayers encouraging his nomination to vacant City Council seat. 28 signatures on first page - second page is blank.person, individual, curnow collection -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - Newspaper clipping, Meeting, Sandridge Borough Council, "EPA Work", 5 Mar 1878
Report (photocopy) on Sandridge Borough Council meeting on Tuesday, March 5th 1878, in the Record, March 8th 1878. Highlighted is reference to the making of a footpath on Ross St, of interest to ratepayers, in particular a Mr Kennett (perhaps Caleb?)local government - borough of sandridge, engineering department - borough of sandridge, engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, caleb (?) kennett, borough of sandridge -
Canterbury History Group
Article, Don Gibb, The Elgar's Special Survey
Copy of a talk given by Don Gibb to the Canterbury History Group in June 2015 on the Elgar Survey which will be the basis of the second chapter of his forthcoming book on the social history of Canterbury. Includes maps and a list of the first Boroondara ratepayers.canterbury, mcwilliam. gwen, land subdivision, port phillip district, maps, gibb> don -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Rates to tumble as council slashes revenue by 20pc, 23/08/1995
Banyule ratepayers can look forward to lower rates under council's first draft budget [1995]Newspaper clipping, black and white text.banyule council, banyule city council -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Memorabilia - Planter, commemorative, 1928
This Planter was presented by the City of Caulfield in 1928 to Mrs E.F.S, England, in appreciation of her role as Mayoress of the City. Sliver bowl shaped planter with handles, wire insert and a separate wooden stand. Hallmark on side of planter."Presented to MRS E.F.S. ENGLAND by the COUNCILLORS, RATEPAYERS and CITIZENS TO COMMEMORATE HER OFFICE AS MAYORESS OF THE CITY OF CAULFIELD IN THE YEAR 1928."city of caulfield, mrs e.f.s.england, mayoress -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Plaque, commemorative, c. 1928
This Plaque was presented by the City of Caulfield to both Mr and Mrs E.F.S England, to commemorate their term of office as Mayor and Mayoress of the City. Councillor Egbert Frances Scott England was Mayor of the City of Caulfield in 1927.Silver shield attached by one screw to an irregular oval shaped segment of varnished Australian Mulga tree trunk. Label on the back of the tree trunk segment with a map of Australia and in the middle the words, "GENUINE AUSTRALIAN MULGA. S&D PRODUCT". Head of screw visible in the middle of the back of the plaque."PRESENTED TO to CR. E.F.S. AND MRS ENGLAND by the COUNCILLORS, RATEPAYERS AND CITIZENS of the CITY OF CAULFIELD TO COMMEMORATE THEIR TERM OF OFFICE IN THE YEAR 1928" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Administrative record - Parent Record, Borough of Ringwood Rate Books for 1924-49, circa 2015
... ratepayers ...The rate books are a primary source about Ringwood ratepayers, as well as indicating street and estate names.This is the parent record for the Borough of Ringwood Rate Book collection. The VC Reference Number range 33001-34999 has been reserved. The Borough of Ringwood was created in December 1924, formally part of the South-West riding of the Shire of Lillydale. Ringwood was proclaimed a city on 19 March 1960. On 15 December 1994, the City of Ringwood was amalgamated to form part of Maroondah City Council. The detailed years are: 1924-25, 1926-27, 1928-29, 1930-31, 1932-34, 1934-35 and 1944-49. For researchers, the rate books are in assessment number sequence. Occasionally, they is also in surname or estate sequence but do not rely on this. The original records are kept at PROV, North Melbourne. At 13/3/2021 the bulk of the collection is being processed ready for a bulk load to Victorian Collections. Digitised by Mark Grealy c/o Archival Access Victoria (www.archivalaccessvictoria.com)rate book, borough of ringwood, rates, street names, ratepayers -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Administrative record - Digital, Borough of Ringwood Rate Books for 1924/25, Page 1
... ratepayers ...The rate books are a primary source for Ringwood ratepayers, as well as indicating street and estate names.This is a child record for the Borough of Ringwood Rate Book collection.Page 1rate book, borough of ringwood, rates, street names, ratepayers