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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - The Sun, "It's a challenge, says Winifred", Aug 1980
From the Woodruff family archives, photocopy of 'Sun'article Aug 1980, "It's a challenge, says Winifred" as Lady Mayoress (with pic of all the family)families, local government, winifred mary prest woodruff, john william (jack) woodruff, fran woodruff, angela woodruff, judy woodruff, john woodruff, josie woodruff, mary woodruff -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - Womens Weekly, "A family affair" re Jack Woodruff's six 'Lady Mayoresses', Oct 1980
From the Woodruff family archives, photocopy of 'Womens Weekly' article "A family affair" re Jack's "six Lady Mayoresses" with pic of all familyfamilies, local government, winifred mary prest woodruff, john william (jack) woodruff, fran woodruff, angela woodruff, judy woodruff, john woodruff, josie woodruff, mary woodruff -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, Jack and Win Woodruff, 1980
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress ...From the Woodruff family archives, photocopy of two articles on Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress attending mass, and with retiring Town Hall waitress.families, local government, john william (jack) woodruff -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - Win Woodruff, "Mayoress may stay on", re sacking of Melbourne council, 1981
... ' article re sacking of Melbourne Council 1981, "Mayoress may stay on"... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Win Woodruff, "Mayoress may stay ...From the Woodruff family archives, photocopy of 'Herald' article re sacking of Melbourne Council 1981, "Mayoress may stay on"families, local government, john william (jack) woodruff, winifred mary prest woodruff -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - "Charity Push", re Lady Mayoress's Committee, Win Woodruff, 1982
... Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Port ...From the Woodruff family archives, photocopy of 'Herald' magazine article 'Charity Push' re Win and her Lady Mayoress's Committee and "Thanks Win"families, local government, john william (jack) woodruff, winifred mary prest woodruff -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme - Lady Mayoress Committee Dinner Dance for Prince and Princess of Wales, Oct 1985
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Lady Mayoress Committee Dinner ...From the Woodruff family archives, photocopy of pages of Lady Mayoress Committee Dinner Dance program Oct 1985 with the Prince and Princess of Walesfamilies, local government, winifred mary prest woodruff -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Win Woodruff, Lady Mayoress' guest book, 1981
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Win Woodruff, Lady Mayoress ...From the Woodruff family archives, photocopy of two pages of Lady Mayoress' guest book.families, local government, winifred mary prest woodruff -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Thank you note, Governor's wife, Janette Murray to Win Woodruff and the Lady Mayoress' Committee, 6 Dec 1982
From the Woodruff family archives, photocopy of note of thanks from Governors wife Janette Murray to Win and the Lady Mayoress' Committee.families, local government, winifred mary prest woodruff -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Invitation, Mayor and Mayoress G L Edwards to Town Clerk, South Melbourne, Aug 1976
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Invitation, Mayor and Mayoress G ...The evening included artists Freddie PHILLIPS (Pianist, Accompanist and Compere), John LIDGERWOOD (Baritone), Loretta HODSON (Soprano) and Helen NOONAN (Ballad Singer).Invitation from Mayor and Mayoress G.L. EDWARDS to Town Clerk of South Melbourne Mr D. BETHKE, to dinner 20th August 1976, with menu and programmelocal government - city of port melbourne, gordon lockhart edwards, mayors, des bethke, freddie phillips, john lidgerwood, loretta hudson, helen noonan, mrs g l edwards -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Invitation, Port Melbourne Red Cross Fund, Patriotic Tea, Oct 1916
Card, light green: for Port Melbourne Red Cross Fund, invitation from Mayoress Mrs. HOWE to Patriotic Tea October 21, 1916local government - town of port melbourne, charities and appeals, social activities, mrs w howe, miss ward, mrs o sinclair -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Centenary Thanksgiving Service, July 1960
The Civic Centenary Thanksgiving Service was held at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on Sunday 10th July 1960 at 7pm. It was attended by His Worship the Mayor, and the Mayoress, Cr. L.S. TURNER and Mrs TURNER. Councillors who attended included Town Clerk, Mr A.T. AANENSEN, the City Engineer Mr. G.S. WILLIAMS and the City Electrical Engineer Mr J.T. ANDERSON and their ladies. The address was given by the Rev Lawrence E. STYLES, Industrial Chaplain to the Archbishop of Melbourne.Half A4 yellow 8 page booklet for the City of Port Melbourne Centenary Civic Thanksgiving Service.celebrations - centenaries, local government - city of port melbourne, religion - anglican (holy trinity), leslie stanley turner, mrs turner, andreas (andy) t aanensen, g s williams, j t anderson, lawrence e styles -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Win Woodruff as Mayoress, with the first football of the 1947 series, 1947
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Win Woodruff as Mayoress ...From the Woodruff family archives, Mayoral period, lasercopy of Win Woodruff as Mayoress, with the first ball of the 1947 series.families, winifred mary prest woodruff -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Debutantes Ball, Port Melbourne Town Hall, 1948
Photocopies of photos showing events in Port Melbourne (.01) 1948 Deb Ball held in Port Melbourne Town Hall June Wood in front row on the right. Beryl Wailes in the row behind the Mayoress, at her right shouldersocial activities, beryl organ wailes, june clancy wood -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - Win Woodruff, An honour says the top Gran, Herald, 11 Aug 1980
From the Woodruff family archives, photocopy of front page of the 'Herald' 11.08.1980 "An honour says the top Gran" (Win as Lady Mayoress)families, local government, winifred mary prest woodruff, john william (jack) woodruff -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - Lady Mayoress Committee, Win Woodruff, 1982
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Lady Mayoress Committee, Win ...From the Woodruff family archives, photocopy of press article with pic of Win and two officers of Lady Mayoress Committeefamilies, local government, john william (jack) woodruff, winifred mary prest woodruff -
Clunes Museum
Memorabilia - INVITATION AND ENVELOPE
INVITATION FOR THE MAYOR AND MAYORESS OF CLUNES TO ATTEND A RECEPTION AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY IN MELBOURNE, IN HONOUR OF H.R.H. THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER, GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF AUSTRALIA AND H.R.H. THE DUCKESS OF GLOUCESTER, ON 23RD FEBRUARY 1945..1 INVITATION TO THE MAYOR AND MAYORESS OF CLUNES .2 ENVELOPElocal history, document, invitations, events and celebrations -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Handover Dinner 1992, 1992
Photos of the President's handover luncheon in 1992 when the incoming president Geoff Swan presented outgoing president John Sullivan with his Past President Certificate. For the first time the event was held in the Olympic Rooms at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). There is also a photo of the grounds. Other photos include the presidents' wives, John Swan and Jane Sullivan and the Mayor of Melbourne Richard Meldrum and his wife, The Lady Mayoress Colleen Meldrum.A record of the hand over luncheon in 1992. Traditions for the changeover dinner varied over time. It normally was held at Legacy House. In this case the Legatees' wives were invited and also the Mayor of Melbourne.Photos of guests at the President's handover dinner.past presidents, legatee event, john sullivan, jane sullivan, richard meldrum, geoff swan -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Memorabilia - Ticket, First Bendigo Entertainment
Travelling entertainment has been one popular way that charities have been able to raise revenue over the past 170 years. The Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind toured regional Victoria regularly to help raise awareness, showcase their talents and fundraise to provide care and education for vision impaired men, women and children. Double sided printed ticket for a concert in the Bendigo Town Hall featuring blind artists and dancers from the Royal Institute of the Blind.Obverse; Under the Patronage of the Mayor and Mayoress (Cr, and Mrs J. A. Michelson) and / Councillors of the City of Bendigo / 30 Blind Artists !! / FIRST APPEARANCE IN BENDIGO of The Famous Orchestra and / Concert Party of Blind Artsits and Blind Children Dancers from the / ROYAL VISTORIAN INSTITUTE for the BLIND, / (ST KILDA ROAD MELBOURNE) / WILL GIVE THEIR / FIRST BENDIGO ENTERTAINMENT / IN THE BENDIGO TOWN HALL, / on TUESDAY, MARCH 22nd, 1927, at 8PM / His worship the Mayor will Preside / Tickets 2/- box plan at the Premier Piano Company from March 14th. / PROCEEDS IN AID OF INSTITUTE S.W Hedger, Superintendent and Secretarymayor and mayoress michelson, vision australia, city of bendigo town hall, city of greater bendigo community partnerships, city of greater bendigo events -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Silk Taffeta, Net & Lace Evening Dress, Mary Cresswell, 1907-1910
The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories. This silk and lace evening dress was made for Lily Clara Wishart (Mayoress of Kew 1906-7) by her niece, Mary Clara Cresswell (nee Skewes), who according to the donor, Lily's great niece, was a 'high class dressmaker'. It is one of two items in the Fashion Collection owned and by Clara Wishart.Long black fine lace evening dress buttoned to the waist at rear. The machine made lace on net fabric features a leaf pattern. Long black silk taffeta shift matching the lace evening dress.women's clothing, evening dresses, evening wear, australian fashion, lily clara wishart -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Badge - Identification Badge, Mrs HG Ferguson, Mayoress, City of Kew 1959-60, 1959
Hugh George Ferguson was born in June 1900 in Williamstown. After his family moved to Kew, they lived in Fernhurst Grove while his future wife’s family lived in Fellows Street. He married in 1940 and subsequently joined the Second AIF. In 1945, he was reported to be the ACF (Australian Comforts Fund) Commissioner in Borneo [Kalimantan]. After the Second World War, he worked as a Billeting Affairs Organiser for the Dutch Government, resettling migrants in Australia. He also worked in advertising as an account manager, and as campaign director for Arthur Rylah in Victorian politics. He directed the first major trade fairs at the Royal Exhibition Buildings after the Second World War, including ‘Australia Makes It Exhibition’ in 1947, the ‘Australian Industrial Fair’ in 1949 and 1950, the ‘Modern Home Exhibition’ in 1949, and ‘Made in Australia’ in 1952. The funds raised during the latter were earmarked for a ‘bankrupt’ Queen Victoria Hospital. He built a home in Brougham Street and represented North Ward on Kew Council from 1952 to 1968. He was elected Mayor in 1959. Hugh Ferguson died in 1975, aged 75. He was buried on 2 September in Grave 201, Special (Non- Denominational) Compartment A, Boroondara General Cemetery.A gold plated bar brooch with suspended medallion having a blue enamelled ring surrounding the City of Kew crest in reliefFront: City of Kew, above the city of Kew crest with Council below Rear: Mrs H. G. Ferguson, Mayoress, 1959-60city of kew, mayoresses - kew (vic), mrs hg ferguson -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Florence McCall, 1973
Notice of memorial service for former Mayoress of NunawadingNotice of memorial service for former Mayoress of Nunawading, Florence Lillian McCall, who died 29 July 1973.Notice of memorial service for former Mayoress of Nunawadingmccall, florence lillian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Establishing good relations, 1993
Mayor, mayoress and councillors meet with local parliamentarians - photo.Mayor, mayoress and councillors meet with local parliamentarians - photo.Mayor, mayoress and councillors meet with local parliamentarians - photo.mayors, abbott, kevin, evelyn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Ephemera, An evening of nostalgia, 1978
Invitation from Mayor and Mayoress, Cr and Mrs A. Brown to a dinner in the Willis Room.Invitation from Mayor and Mayoress, Cr and Mrs A. Brown to a dinner in the Willis Room.Invitation from Mayor and Mayoress, Cr and Mrs A. Brown to a dinner in the Willis Room.city of nunawading, brown, albert -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Ephemera, Mayoral charity dinner dance, 1/07/1981 12:00:00 AM
Invitation to mayoral charity dinner dance by Mayor, Cr W.B. (Will) Renfrey and Mayoress, Mrs Adele Renfrey.Invitation to mayoral charity dinner dance by Mayor, Cr W.B. (Will) Renfrey and Mayoress, Mrs Adele Renfrey.Invitation to mayoral charity dinner dance by Mayor, Cr W.B. (Will) Renfrey and Mayoress, Mrs Adele Renfrey.city of nunawading, mayors, councillors, renfrey, will b, renfrey, adele -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Award - Ephemera, The Final countdown, 1994
Invitation from Mayor and Mayoress, Noel and Margaret Spurr, to Valda and Ted Arrowsmith to celebrate 50 years of achievement by the City of Nunawading with a dinner dance, and menu.Invitation from Mayor and Mayoress, Noel and Margaret Spurr, to Valda and Ted Arrowsmith to celebrate 50 years of achievement by the City of Nunawading with a dinner dance, and menu.Invitation from Mayor and Mayoress, Noel and Margaret Spurr, to Valda and Ted Arrowsmith to celebrate 50 years of achievement by the City of Nunawading with a dinner dance, and menu.local government, city of nunawading, spurr, noel, spurr, margaret, arrowsmith, ted, arrowsmith, valda -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Invitation to Christmas Supper, 1/12/1990 12:00:00 AM
Invitation from Cr Bruce and Mrs Libby Atkinson, Mayor and Mayoress to Christmas Supper and presentation to ex councillors to be held at 9.30 pm Monday 17 December 1990.Invitation from Cr Bruce and Mrs Libby Atkinson, Mayor and Mayoress to Christmas Supper and presentation to ex councillors to be held at 9.30 pm Monday 17 December 1990. Note attached to state that leather bound copies of 'Windows on Nunawading' were presented to retiring Councillors and member of the Heritage Committee, including Joan Rocniok and Bill Gray who represented the Historical Society.Invitation from Cr Bruce and Mrs Libby Atkinson, Mayor and Mayoress to Christmas Supper and presentation to ex councillors to be held at 9.30 pm Monday 17 December 1990. city of nunawading., sydenham, diane. windows on nunawading, councillors -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Susan ready for civic challenge, 14/05/1997 12:00:00 AM
Interview with Susan Anderson, Mayoress of City of Whitehorse, 1997Interview with Susan Anderson, Mayoress of City of Whitehorse, 1997 by Alison McClelland of Whitehorse Gazette.Interview with Susan Anderson, Mayoress of City of Whitehorse, 1997 mayors, anderson, susan, richard, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mayoral functions
The occasion was the opening to the public of Pat Faggeter's garden, raising funds for the mayoress' committee c1961 when Doug Barelli was Mayor. From left to right. Linnell Barelli, Douglas Barelli, Pat Faggeter, Corinne Kirby (ABC presenter), Edward Faggeter.Black and white photograph of five people - two men and three ladies at a function run by the Mayoress to raise money for local associations.barelli, linnell, kirby, corinne, faggeter, pat, doug, edward, mayors, mayoress -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Happy Day for Hostel's New Settlers, 17/12/1975
Article in The Gazette -Article in The Gazette - Function for 350 residents of the Eastbridge Migrant Hostel, attended a family day at Nunawading Civic Centre, hosted by Mayor & Mayoress.Article in The Gazette - eastbridge migrant hostel, baulch, bryan, baulch, margaret -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mayoress of 50s dies, 15/01/1992 12:00:00 AM
... Mitcham melbourne Article Article Mayoress of 50s dies. Article ...Article on Mrs Eva Nettle.Article on Mrs Eva Nettle, one time mayoress of Nunawading and president of the Nunawading Ladies' Benevolent Society.Article on Mrs Eva Nettle.nettle, eva, nunawading ladies' benevolent society