Undated photograph but likely 1946 (See Notes for explanation)Typed around photograph, "Politicians and Councillors at Cricket. - Mr. Chandler, M.L.C., helping Mrs. Weber, M.L.A., to put on the pads before batting in the cricket match at Ringwood between local councillors and members of Parliament. From the left, are Cr. A.T. Miles, Mrs. Weber, Mr. Chandler, the Mayor of Ringwood, Cr. McCaskill and Mr. Cain, M.L.A." [no date].

James Stewart Noel Harris was born in Rutherglen on 21 March 1905 to John Richards Harris and Jessie Lily nee Prentice. His father was a doctor in Rutherglen. John later entered politics and was knighted for his services in May 1937. After finishing his secondary schooling James (Stewart) Harris moved to Melbourne to study law, becoming a resident of Trinity College in 1925 and rising to become Senior Student in his final year, 1928-29. He enlisted in the Air Force Cadets at Point Cook in 1925 and transferred to the Air Force Reserve in 1930. On 7th October 1940 James transferred to active service as a Flight Officer. He worked his way up the ranks, being appointed Wing Commander in 1944. He also served as Chief Instructor of the RAAF School of Administration, receiving the RAAF Long Service Commendation. The RAAF School of Administration and Special Duties had moved from Ascot Vale to Trinity College in 1942 meaning that James Harris' service career had returned to the place it began in 1925. In 1945 he requested to be transferred back to the Reserve so that he could resume his civilian life. On discharge, James returned to Wodonga and resumed his legal career. In the early 1930s he had joined the legal practice of Mr. Edmondstone which had opened for business in High Street, Wodonga in 1886. The practice continued to develop and in 1966 was joined by Lou Lieberman, becoming known as “Harris Lieberman & Co”. Harris Lieberman still operates in Wodonga and Albury. James Stewart Noel Harris died in Wodonga on 30th November 1978.This item is significant because it recognises the War Service of a prominent citizen of Wodonga.A colour printed certificate presented to James S. N, Harris in appreciation for his service for "King and Empire" during World War II. The text is surrounded by columns and an arch. The Australian and British flags are at the top as well as representations of the Navy, Army and Air Force. It also features the logo of the Shire of Wodonga above the text. The badge of the Commonwealth Armed Forces is at the centre bottom of the certificate. This small collection also includes black and white photographs of James Samuel Noel Harris in uniform and also saluting on presentation of an award recognising his service in 1942.On Certificate: PRESENTED TO James S. N. Harris BY THE PRESIDENT, COUNCILLORS AND CITIZENS OF THE SHIRE OF WODONGA as a record and an appreciation of Your Services to King and Country during the Great War which commenced 3rd September, 1939. Given under the Common Seal of the Shire of Wodonga by the President, Citizens this Councillors and Citizens this 25th day of February 1946 C F Pollard, Presidentjames stewart noel harris, servicemen wodonga wwii, harris lieberman

Program for the opening of the Fell Reserve on 26/03/1971. Named after Councillor R.W. Fell, MLA, for services rendered as a Central Riding councillor of the Shire of Diamond Valley. The Fell Reserve is located at 170 Grimshaw Street Greensborough. The playground at Fell Reserve is to be renovated in 2020.Digital copy of programr w fell reserve, shire of diamond valley, grimshaw street greensborough

5 newspaper articles covering rates, new councillor and Arts Centrecouncillor, mayor, jack campbell, brian dixon

Donated by Donor and worn by her when working for Whitehorse Council as a councillorBrown leather low heel court shoe with bow decoration on the front and a rubber sole. Shoes in original boxNaturalizercostume, female footwear

Used by Valda Arrowsmith during her term as Councillor of City of Nunawading.Gold Plated oblong bar with 'Cr. Valda Arrowsmith' in black Engraved. Circular gold plated badge with 'City of Nunawading' and its Coat of Arms endorsed on it and a pin to attached it to clothing. Both are joined together with links.'City of Nunawading'|'Cr. Valda Arrowsmith'numismatics, badges

The Mayor and Councillors are photographed at the back of the Ballarat East Town Hall in the gardens.ballarat east, ballarat east town hall, public, building, gardens, mayor

In 1962 the City of Moorabbin celebrated one hundred years of self local-government. The celebrations commemorated those who helped form the City of Moorabbin and to recognise their achievements. In May 1862 the Moorabbin district, which included Sandringham, Mentone and Mordialloc was made a Road Board District, on 27 January 1871 it was made a shire and then on 29 November 1934 Moorabbin was proclaimed a City. On 15 December 1994, the City of Moorabbin was abolished, and was split three ways; Bentleigh was transferred into the newly created City of Glen Eira along with the City of Caulfield; Cheltenham was transferred to the newly created City of Bayside, along with the Cities of Brighton and Sandringham; while the bulk of the city merged with the Cities of Mordialloc, Chelsea and parts of Springvale, to become the newly created City of Kingston.A souvenir of the celebration of 100 years of self government by theearly settlers from Moorabbin Roads Board 1862 until City of Moorabbin 1934-62 A tri-fold pamphlet colour print on outside and black and white inside. List of Councillors of City of Moorabbin 1961-1962 - Programme of all the events held to celebrate the Centenary of the City of Moorabbin from April 28 - May 16, 1962Centenary /of the / City of Moorabbin / 1862 -1962city of moorabbin, centenary, celebrations, floats, parade

White Entrée Card for Inaugural Dinner, Town Hall, Melbourne given by Councillor Sir Malcolm D. McEacharn, Lord Mayor. Card is to Admit His Worshipful the Mayor of Bendigo. Ticket No 79. Dinner held on Nov. 9th 1903.document, invitations, dinner, document, entrée card town hall melbourne inaugural dinner, councillor sir malcolm d mceacharn

EPNS tray presented by the Eaglehawk Borough Council to Cr G H Green on 13.12.1915. Cr Green first elected Councillor June 1910, elected Mayor August 1914. Rectangular EPNS tray with 2 handles and ornate engraving.Borries EPNS 9207civic mementoes, presentations, tray, bendigo-eaglehawk-councillors-green

Cr. Willis was first to run a bus line from Vermont to Mitcham. Later his Ventura Bus Lines expanded throughout the Nunawading area.Black and white photograph of Councillor C.L.(Jim)Willis in his mayoral robes seated on a chair. At the lower part of the photograph frame is a wide silver plaque which is attached to a piece of thick board. Inscribed is - Cr.C.L.Willis, Mayor 1950 - 1951willis c.l.councillors of nunawading city of nunawading mayors of nunawading, bus line

One of 5 B/W photographs showing areas within Caulfield Town Hall. Production date unknown sometime after 1931 and before 1976. Original source unknown. Copyright for this image is unknown, although likely commissioned by Council. It has been digitised and published here for educational and research purposes. If you believe that you have copyright to this image and would like it removed from the site please contact us through the 'Leave a Comment' tab below.B/W photograph of Councillor's room off council chamber at Caulfield Town Hall. Image of two wooden tables set up in a T-shape configuration with chairs and a side board in the background. Two images hang on the wall in the background.Small Sticker, gold, adhered to r.h.s.verso corner 'The Speciality Press'.

Item of family crockery donated by a Jean Woollard, KHS member, and Kew resident. Her family, residents of Kew since the 1860s, was highly involved in the political life of Kew. William Woollard was a councillor and mayor while Herbert Woollard was also a councillor and a member of the local Labor Party BranchGlazed earthenware tea cup, saucer and plate with transfer printed decoration, using the 'Hawthornden' pattern by Ridgways. The underneath of each item bears the maker's mark and a pattern registration date for April 1880.dinnerware, ridgways (1879-1920), earthernware, staffordshire ceramics, hawthornden pattern - reg. april 1880

A proposal to merge Banyule and Nillumbik Councils has been made by a Nillumbik Councillor.Black and white text.banyule cituy council, nillumbik council

Banyule Council is asking for feedback on whether its councillors deserve a pay rise.News article 1 page, black text.banyule city council, councillors, pay rise

Owner - Clifford and Marjorie Seear. Clifford Seear was a Shire Councillor 1955-56The Margaret Ball (Pre 1960s Houses) Collection was a personal project initiated to mark the year 2000 and arose as a result of the disappearance of many pre-1960s parts of Eltham due to development. Approximately 200 pre-1960s style houses that were left in Eltham between Main Road and east to Bible Street, between Cecil Street to the north and south to Dalton Street were photographed in late 1999. Not all of the houses could be photographed; some because the garden or trees blocked the view of the house, others because of rubbish or cars were in the way, some because people were working on the house or in the gardens at the time.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 10 stripsFuji 200eltham, houses, streets, margaret ball (pre 1960s houses) collection, arthur street

Whittlesea Shire Councillors and staff outside the Yan Yean Hotel, c.1895. whittlesea councillors, yan yean hotel

Cuff links, key rings and badges were issued to Councillors of the City of Kew.A ring with a clip fastener to which is attached a close linked chain with an enamelled medallion with a black background, a gilt outline of the City of Kew crest with red enamel infill, in it's original packaging x 2City of Kew and Council Crestkey rings, civic souvenirs, city of kew

Newspaper report of retirement of Jack Voerworg, San Remo Postmaster - detailing family's postal history.Two smiling men in suits at top of news item. Jack Voerworg and Don McCrae - headed "not the end, the beginning". Retirement of San Remo Postmaster Jack Voerworg after 48 years, being congratulated by Don McCrae, Bass Shire Councillor.local history, documents, newspapers, commercial development - san remo, postmaster, newspapers san remo

James Andrew Kangaroo Ground, 1870 "James Andrew, Whittlesea, born in East Palford, Devonshire, England, in 1827, arrived in Adelaide in February 1850 per ship Lady McCaughton and almost immediately sailed in a coasting vessel to Melbourne, where the first work he undertook was clearing earth from a stone quarry in Collingwood. He next carried stones for masons engaged in building the Bishop’s Palace, and then was employed in Cambellfield mowing hay. He was at Saltwater River on Black Thursday, and afterwards took a little farm at Darebin Creek, remaining there for four years. He went up to Kangaroo Ground in 1859 and lived there until he bought his present property at Whittlesea, a farm of between 300 and 400 acres. He has been twice married, and had a family of six children." "Andrew, W. B. Eltham, is a native of England, born in 1822. Coming out to Australia in 1842, he lived in Brighton, Victoria for fifteen years, when he re-visited England for a year. Returning to Victoria fourteen or fifteen years ago, he commenced storekeeping at Eltham, where he has carried on that business ever since. Mr Andrew has always taken a lively interest in the public affairs of town and district” from "Victoria and its Metropolis: Past and Present" written in 1888 by Alexander Sutherland. Chapter 19, "The Upper Yarra District" pages [402] - 415. Includes descriptions of some townships and short biographies of local residents. Page 405 Folder of information on James Andrew, Trustee Kangaroo Ground Cemetery, Kangaroo Ground 1870 William Bravery Andrew, Eltham, 1870s-1880s Ernest James Andrew, Eltham, Eltham Shire Councillor, 1920s-1950 and Ellen Matilda Brown Andrewjames andrew, pioneer, kangaroo ground, ernest james andrew, william bravery andrew, ellen andrew, eltham cemetery, biography, ellen harper andrew (nee clarke), ellen matilda andrew (nee brown), eltham war memorial gate, eltham war memorial trust

Speech by the Governor of Victoria Sir Dallas Brooks on 19 March 1960 on the declaration of Ringwood as a City; Full text from page: The Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Ringwood 19th March 1960, pages off white, bound by blue ribbon.

Obituary from The Ringwood Mail of Henry Ernest Parker by Anne Mulvaney, Ringwood Mail 27 February 1991. He was former Ringwood councillor and Mayor. June Antonoff, daughter, talked about him, especially about planning of Ringwood and gardens.

Correspondence re Niemann family - reference to a ''Niemann'' mentioned in Frank Cusack's book. Mention of F C Niemann, councillor and mayor of Bendigo (ca. 1930s).Reply from BHS mentions a Miss Niemann (amateur dramatics). Date of correspondence - 1980.person, individual, niemann family

The original piece hangs outside the Council chamber.Poor photographic copy of centre panel from enormous installation piece sent to 1891 Paris international exhibition, showing Town Hall, Mayor, Councillors, Town Clerk and Surveyor, Borough of Port Melbourne. Digital image of Philip SALMON is on databaselocal government - town of port melbourne, port melbourne town hall, james john bartlett, mayors, michael tarver quinn, william henry prohasky, edward clark, arthur victor heath, phillip melville salmon, charles edward smith, james ker beck plummer, john finlay malcolmson, william richardson tarver, henry norval edwards

One of the items which would have been presented to a relative of the donor when he was visiting Rutherglen Scotland in 1974.Decorative certificate, printed in blue and gold on textured paper, from the President, Councillors & Ratepayers of the Shire of Rutherglen. Space for the name of the recipient of the "Honorary Citizenship of the Township and Shire of Rutherglen" has been left blank as has the month and day of 1973 for the presentation.At the bottom of the certificate, there is an illegible signature above the words "Accredited Citizen of the Township and Shire of Rutherglen", along with a small red seal. rutherglen scotland, royal burgh of rutherglen

City of Bendigo Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the Cessation of Hostilities in Europe. A Service arranged by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Bendigo in Collaboration with the Churches. The inside and back contains the Order of Service. Printed by Boltons Print, Bendigo. 1945 is handwritten on the back page.Printed by Bolton Print Bendigobendigo, council, celebration, r.s.l. bendigo collection - cessation of hostilities in europe service, city of bendigo, boltons print bendigo