Two-tiered brown wooden perpetual shield with metal banner and 45 metal shield-shaped tags engraved with annual award winners' name.Inscriptions include Y. Vitins - 1966-67 R. Hall - 1967-68 R. Hall - 1968-69 L. Gray - 1969-70 R. Burke - 1970-71 J. Nicks - 1971-72 L. Gray - 1972-73 J. Dick - 1973-74 D. Brine - 1974-75 D. Brine - 1975-76 A. Willoughby - 1976-77 I. Winneke - 1977-78 A. Willoughby - 1978-79 J. Norton - 1979-80 P. Marsh - 1980-81 J. Norton - 1981-82 P. Marsh - 1982-83 S. Kennaway - 1983-84 S. Kennaway - 1984-85 S. Kennaway - 1985-86 A. Taylor - 1986-87 D. Griffin - 1987-88 M. Griffin - 1988-89 L. Bradbury - 1989-90 S. Nichol & R. Shepherd - 1990-91 D. Carratelli - 1991-92 M. Buzaglo - 1992-93 H. Nichol - 1993-94 G. Stock - 1994-95 G. Stock - 1995-96 N. Stewart - 1996-97 N. Stewart - 1997-98 E. Withnell - 1998-99 C. Crozier - 1999-2000 R. Cavill - 2000-01 T. Cook - 2001-02 L. Fitzgerald - 2002-03 P. Flynn - 2003-04 J. Price - 2004-05 J. Creber - 2005-06 B. Gorfine - 2006-07 Brenton Hansen - 2007-08 James Potter - 2008-09 Edward Thwaites - 2009-10 Taylor Gibson - 2010-11.

Plan drawn on heavy parchment 'underground survey G. Dennis' printed on top of plan. Plan shows boundary lines and peg site. P. Bonati claim marked on bottom of plan. B. Letter with plan on letterhead 'City of Sandhurst, Town Hall, July 2nd. 1873' Addressed to Mr. George Dennis, Sir, In reply to your letter of the 19th. ulto I am empowered to state that subject to the formation of the road referred to, your existing rights are conserved, and the council will undertake not to object to the renewal of your lease. The only conditions being that you shall not sink a shaft in the street or attempt to obstruct it when formed. I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedient servant, Geo Fletcher, Town Clerk.bendigo, mining, g. dennis claim

IT IS ON PERMAMENT LOAN FROM HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCILLORS AND OFFICERS ELECTED TO THE BOROUGH OF CLUNES 1896. PHOTOGRAPH ORIGINALLY HUNG IN THE CLUNES TOWN HALL DURING THEIR TERM OF OFFICE.COLLAGE OF COUNCILLORS AND OFFICERS OF THE BOROUGH OF CLUNES 1896.BOROUGH OF CLUNES COUNCILLORS AND OFFICERS. J. BAWDEN PHOTO. H E SANDO - ENGINEER & TOWN CLERK, DR A H GORDON - HEALTH OFFICER, J E EDWARD J. P., J PICKFORD, S COOPER, W T PITCHER J P - MAYOR, F J MILES, W BARKELL, T KING, W RICHARDS, W BLACKBAND, W ARMSTRONG - TOWN INSPECTOR, H J EDWARDS - RATE COLLECTORlocal history, photography, photographs, councillors & officers

The silver trowel was used for the laying of the foundation stone of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall. It was donated to the Old Colonists' Associaiton in 1906. The Old Colonists' Association minutes noted 'Mrs Murray handed to the Secretary the silver trowel presented to the late President on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the Hall.' The silver trowel was used for the laying of the foundation stone of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall. It was donated to the Old Colonists' Associaiton in 1906. The Old Colonists' Association minutes noted 'Mrs Murray handed to the Secretary the silver trowel presented to the late President on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the Hall.' "THE OLD COLONISTS' HALL. The foundation-stone of the building to be erected by the Old Identities’ Association, in Lydiard street, was next laid with the usual ceremonies. This was immediately adjoining the foundation-stone of the Mining Exchange building. Mr J. Graham presented Mr Murray with a silver trowel, bearing the following inscription:—“ Queen Victoria’s Jubilee. Presented to J. P. Murray, Esq., president of the Old Colonists’ Association, on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of their new hall, Ballarat, 21st June, 1887.” Mr Graham said he thought the pioneers of such a city were quite right in erecting a building that would be a home for them while they lived, and a memorial of them when they were no more. Mr J. Fraser, secretary, read the followin'- report:— “Mr Chairman, ladies, and gentlemen,—The bottle about to be deposited under this foundation contains documents in which are written particulars of the founding of the Old Colonists' Association at Ballarat; its financial and numerical position at the present time, the names of its officers and committee of management for the current term: a complete list of the names of its members, a copy of the rules and regulations of the association: copies of The Star, Evening Star, Courier, and Ballarat Advertiser newspapers, programme of to-day's proceedings as far as they relate to the laying of the foundation-stone, together with a brief summary of the aims and objects of this philanthropic institution. That the nature of these objects are considered worthy of encouragement and support is amply proved when we see on the Association's roll of membership the names of so many of our most prominent citizens and public men, "and from the fact that the Government of the colony have recognised the just claim of the old colonists'of Ballarat to be placed in possession of this valuable and central site, upon which to erect a building that will, be a credit to them and an ornament to the city, and which will enable them to still further extend the sphere of their benevolence and usefulness iu this district. The following is a copy of the signed and sealed memorial document:—*The foundation-stone of the hall of the Old Colonists’ Association of Ballarat; was laid on Her Majesty Queen Victoria's Jubilee Day,- Tuesday, 21st June, 1887, by John Paul Murray, Esq., J.P., president of the association. Under the foundation stone is deposited a copy of the constitution and rules of the association, the names of the officers, and a complete list of the names of ail the members to date; also a copy each of The Star, Courier, Evening Post, and the Advertiser, local newspapers. At this date the association numbers 319 members—accumulated funds, £203 10s 3d. The land upon which the hall is to he erected was granted by the Government to the association for that, purpose. (Signed) John P. Murray, President; W. B. Perry, Samuel Delpratt, Vice-presidents; Daniel Fern, Treasurer; John Fraser, Secretary. Committee—J. W. Graham, J. W. Lee, James M'Merkin, Andrew Lister, James Ward. Trustees—J. W. Graham, Wm. Irwin, John M'Cafferty ” Mr Murray said he was proud to lay the foundation stone of this building. The association was started in I883, and he might say they were a purely philanthropic institution. They formed an association whose creed was to assist one another in every shape and form. They had now 319 members, and were daily increasing in number.-. They were very fairly off as regarded their financial position. With respect to the objects of the association, they were to form a bond of brotherhood among those whose past experience in commercial or in mining pursuits so intimately associated them with the early history of the goldfields; men, to whose indomitable energy and perseverance Ballarat and other mining centres in the colony were so largely indebted for their development and commercial prosperity. Some of whose names were also closely identified with the memorable and sanguinary struggle 'for freedom and constitutional liberty in 1883. Their object was, further, to gather together within one fold those who survive those stirring times, to meet occasionally in friendly and social intercourse; to relieve their brethren who were overtaken by sickness or affliction; to provide the shelter of a home for those Pioneers of the goldfields whom the reverses of fortune had deprived of the means of procuring the comforts of life in their declining years; to assist the widow and succor the orphan; to mutually cheer and support each other in their temporary troubles and vicissitudes as they journeyed onward to the grave; and lastly, to tender a tribute of respect to the memory of a departed brother, by following his remains to their final resting place. Such were some of the principal objects of the “ Old Colonists' Association.” It was an institution for the good of their fellow man, and he hoped it would be successful, he hoped that the young people who came after them would appreciate what the Old Colonists had left them. He hoped they would all assist in making the institution one that would he worthy of the place. He would hand a small donation to the secretary, and hoped others would do the same. (Cheers.) The secretary, amid cheering, announced that the cheque handed over by Mr Murray was for £2O. Archdeacon Julius, who was asked to speak, said nothing could have been more fitting than the laying of the foundation-stone of the Old Identities’ Association on the Queen's Jubilee. They were a link between the past of 50 years gone by and today. Many of them remembered well enough perhaps the time when it took a man five and twenty minutes to light his pipe with tinder and steel, and when the small boys went, up the chimneys to sweep them. (Laughter.) They were building something now that people would look upon in years to come, and speak of in connection with the Old Colonists, if the young men were' half as good as their fathers they would be uncommon good fellows, and he did not think they would be. (Laughter, and interjection.) ''An old fellow said it was very true, and he knew it. (Laughter.) The Old Identities would agree with him to a man. (Laughter.) If the young men walked in their steps Ballarat in another 50 years would be 50 percent, better than it was now. There was not a man there that wished that more strongly, than 'he’ did. The Old Identities were laying this stone on the jubilee day of Her Majesty, and there never sat on the throne a worthier or nobler Queen than she who held her jubilee that day. There was not a man present, whatever his views of government may be, who did not say “God bless our Queen.” (Cheers.) The proceedings closed with the singing of the National Anthem and cheers for the Queen. (Ballarat Star, 23 June 1887)Silver trowel used during the laying of a foundation Stone for the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association building in Lydiard Street North, Ballarat.ballarat old colonists' association, ballarat old colonists' club, trowel, silver trowel, foundation stone, mrs j. murray, william bennett, j. fraser, john murray, w. lee, william irwin, john m'cafferty, john mccafferty

82 p.; 22 cmnon-fictionGives an oversight into lives, businesses, towns in the local areaoriginal settlers, berwick & district historical society, soldiers memorial hall

From the Argus Newspaper of 10 May 1888: "OLD COLONISTS' ASSOCIATION OF BALLARAT. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) BALLARAT, WEDNESDAY. This association, which was founded in August, 1883, and at first known as the Old Identities' Association, now has a roll of 450 members. The objects of the association are "to aid and assist indigent or suffering old colonists; to raise a fund, by the voluntary subscriptions of the members and the aid of outside donations, for the purpose of relieving members in sickness and old age ; for assisting those in extreme distress, to provide the shelter o a home for old and indigent pioneers of the gold fields, their widows, or anyone connected with the association, and in the event of the death of any member to have his remains decently buried, the association defraying the expenses of the funeral (providing that no funds or property are left by the deceased), and to attend the funeral if so desired by the relatives " The qualifications for member- ship are good character and repute, and residence in the colonies for a quarter of a century. For some time the association had no property except the regular subscriptions, but about a year ago they obtained from the Minister of Lands the grant of a very valuable block of land in Lydiard-street, the Crown grant of which they received last week. This block has a frontage of 66ft to Lydiard street, worth at least £100 a foot. The ground was given to the association as a site for them to build a hall upon, and with so valuable an asset they had no difficulty in borrowing at 7 per cent, enough money to construct a hall. For revenue purposes the ground floor of the building has been made into four shops, and the rental from these, judging from the rentals of shops in the vicinity, will not only pay all the interest on the borrowed money, but over £200 a year towards clearing off the principal. The officers of the association are Messrs J P Murray, president; J W Graham and T. Stoddart, vice presidents; D Fern, treasurer , and J Fraser, secretary. The Old Colonists' Hall is an elegant looking building in Lydiard-street, lying between the newly-opened mining exchange and the Commercial Club house, and a few doors north of the Post office. The style of the facade is classic. The lower portion of the front is constructed of Waurn Ponds stone, forming piers, and the upper portion of brick and cement, the background being tuckpointed. The centre bay is carried by two three quarter columns with Ionic cups, which support a pediment on which is set a cast of the Ballarat coat of arms. The four other bays are supported by pilasters with Corinthian caps mid partly fluted. The entrance is through a spacious circular headed doorway, the keystone of the arch of which bears a sculptured head, in marble, representing that of the president of the Old Colonists' Association here, Mr. John P Murray. An ample vestibule leads to a wide stone staircase which ends at a spacious landing. The landing has a dome over the centre, with cornice and enrichments, and is lighted from above. The walls round the landing are panelled with marble slabs, which are to be appropriately inscribed in the future. On the first door are the rooms appropriated to the association. The principal of these is a hall 44ft x 33ft and 17ft high. This room is well ventilated and lighted from the back of the building with large windows, and the walls are finished with Keene's cement. The other rooms are committee room, 14ft x 16ft; scretary's, 14ft x 17ft 6in; kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom, &c. The front portion of the first floor is arranged so that it may be let for offices, or utilised for club purposes. Suitable provision has been made throughout tor lighting, ventilation, and means of egress. The architect for the edifice is Mr A. G Legge, of this city, and the contractors are Messrs. Whitelaw and Atkinson, Irving and Glover, Reynolds, and J Donaldson. The total cost of the building when completed, which will be in a few weeks, will be about £4,000."Colour photograph of a room with marble plaques on the wall. They relate to the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat, old colonists' association ballarat, old colonists' club, marbles

36 p.; 21 cmnon-fictionAn account of the early history of Yannathan and the development of Yannathan School No. 2422. Lists original selectors, teachers, first committee members of the Yannathan Recreation Reserve and the Yannathan Hall. Also lists Yannathan's fallen war heroes.yannathan (vic.), yannathan primary school no. 2422, yannathan (vic.) -- history

viii, 198 p.; 29 cmnon-fictionWhat were Mechanics Institutes? Every country town seems to have one and they are often impressive 19th century buildings. Free Library is usually emblazoned across the facade, but nowadays there is probably a gallery, museum, or public hall in there. But where are the books? – and more intriguing, where are the mechanics? The answers are here. This book tells the story of one Mechanics Institute that is still operating as a library 136-odd years after being established. Along the way we learn much about how many of the other 1,300 Institutes established in Victoria operated.berwick mechanics institute, free library

64 p.; 30 cmnon-fiction‘In nearly every older municipality of Melbourne and in most provincial centres in Victoria we have been left a legacy of Victorian municipal life in the form of a town hall’ (from the foreword of the book). This book provides a record of many of the events held within the Dandenong Town Hall and around it from the 1850s to 1990.dandenong (vic.), dandenong town hall

22 p.; 30 cmnon-fictionA history of the Hall from 1906 to 2006. 100 yearscwa choir, iona pioneers 1892 - 1919 photo of group

xviii, 160 p.; 21 cmnon-fictionA history of Berwick and surrounding districts written in 1948.berwick (vic.), beaconsfield (vic.), upper beaconsfield (vic.), harkaway (vic.), narre warren north (vic.), berwick railway station, berwick shire hall

117 p.; 21 cmnon-fictionExplores the early history of the town of Pearcedale, Victoria. It includes details about settlers, place names, and churches, offering a glimpse into the development of the community. The book is illustrated with photographs and provides historical context through documents and records. [AI generated text]pearcedale (vic.), pearcedale hall

iii, 179 p.; 30 cmnon-fictionThe history of Emerald Mechanics' Institute 1905-2019emerald (vic.), emerald mechanics' institute

Under Fourteen Girls Basketball team M Newman J LeMastre K Marriott P Downing R Rigs A Roulston winners of recent competition held at Recreation Hall Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of Under Fourteen Girls Basketball team M Newman J LeMastre K Marriott P Downing R Rigs A Roulston winners of recent competition held at Recreation Hall Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, basketball, recreation, clubs

Under Twelve Girls Basketball team P Downing Chloe Kenny Tansy Owen Fitzgerald M Newman A Sproule B White G Mackin runners up in Finals at Recreation Hall Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of Under Twelve Girls Basketball team P Downing Chloe Kenny Tansy Owen Fitzgerald M Newman A Sproule B White G Mackin runners up in Finals at Recreation Hall Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, basketball, recreation, clubs

Printed page from family history (page 47) ''Burrow Burra and Borough'' (??) by Pauline E Powell, 1996. Page has reference to ''Old Lady Smith'' from Aspendale; Roy Powell; George Powell; Edna Foo; Iris Powell; William Foo; Perce Powell; Joyce Irene Fopoco; James Leonard Fopoco; Janice Yvonne Fopoco; Mrs Wilshire; Fopoco dances (Foo Powell Company) ; Elmore Post Office; ANA Hall. This page has obviously some continuation onto P. 48 - but not in collection. Page is a family history from marriage of George Powell and Rene in 1925 through to George's move to Maryborough Post Office (early WW2). Additional sheet re donation from Pauline Powell (BHS letterheaded paper) with supportive family history information.

Pale green soft covered magazine with red and black ink. 56 pages including advertisements. 1. Fourth Term, 1907. Included an article on Cornish Mining. 2. 1946 3. 1945 4. 1949 5. 1950 6. 1951 7. 1944 8. 1942 9. 1941 10. 1960 - School Council, Members of staff, Editorial, Principal's Page, Literary Society, That First Day, Prominent Personalities, Conferring of Diplomas, The Begonia Parade, Efficient Reading?, The Sporting Pages, Enter the Modern, Tradition, The Ceremony, Roll Call - List of Students' 11. 1939 12. 1909 13. 1908 ballarat school of mines, robert norton, c. t. tay, n. delosa, bill boggs, alan bethune, janis erdmanis, alan rock, peter agrums, gail trewanack, tony white, norm nash, graeme "curly" williams, chong thung "jack" tay, noel whitcher, malcolm peel, k. blee, roberta pittard, margaret timmins, i. menner, r. nicholson, g. titheridge, g. johnson, p. agrums, d. pope, r. wollermann, g. hall, g. hart, n. nugent, a. bethune, k. penna, s. white, t. white, j. pollock, k. rogers, l. campbell, n. bromley, t. scanlon, j. davis, j. miller, k. kirton, b. hickey, w. moore, m. mckinnon, i. weir, r. coutts, g. thurling, anthony yeung, y. kwong, r. champneys, j. erdmanis, a. webb, d. taylor, j. rash, n. nash, c. tai, s. chand, t. gan, k. e. ooi, c. poh, m. mallett, l. rawlings, a. patterson, g. le couteur, m. hewitt, e. grummett, a. rock, r. miller, g. ikstrums, b. lonsdale, d. holmes, g. leishman, r. norton, t. brauer, n. whitcher, p. lockyer, lois morris, eric mcgrath, helen ross, g. cornell, i. menz, l. j. matthews, l. j. groat, o. n. hails, p. j. davis, n. l. nash, s. mason, mr and mrs barry singleton, john wolfe, brian duthie, cornish mining, j. skuja, s. rowe, a. kinnane, w. maddox, sturt street ballarat