James Robbie Mathers was born in Pleasant Creek [Stawell] in 1867 to James Allen Mathers, a storekeeper and former councillor. He was later to become a storekeeper in Gippsland and then at Heywood, near Portland. Following a move to Melbourne, he established a real estate business. He initially lived in Hawthorn, before moving his business to Kew where he traded as Mathers & McMillan, 136 Cotham Road, and later at 283 Burke Road. For a short time, the family resided at Landene, in Cotham Road. They were to finally move to Rosalea, in Dale Street, Deepdene. Following the death of Cr Henry Kellett in 1924, Mathers was elected unopposed as representative of College Ward. Elected Mayor in September 1930, he convened a meeting of citizens in the Town Hall in Walpole Street to form a local unemployment relief committee. His social initiatives included handing over council-owned premises in Brougham Street, the building re-purposed as a workshop for the unemployed, who were also granted free use of the Kew Municipal Baths. The Mayoress, Jean Mathers, set to work raising funds through charity balls, and also raised funds for St Anthony’s Orphanage in Wellington Street. James Robbie Mathers died on 8 April 1945. He was buried at Box Hill Cemetery. This rare civic testimonial is historically significant, especially locally, as it contains the signatures of all present councillors and parliamentarians representing the City of Kew as well as the names and signatures of leaders of local churches, schools, public officials and leaders of community groups.Boxed presentation folder and correspondence presented to the retiring Mayor of Kew, James Robbie Mather, in 1931. The book is leather bound with gilt lettering on the front. The 4 page testimonial includes and hand written statements about his contribution to Kew and its civic life. Other pages are signed by councillors, parliamentarians and community leaders.james robbie mathers, mayors of kew, civic testimonials

Official opening of the Karralyka Centre 19.4.198019-4-1980: L to R: Lady Winneke Cr Pat Gotlib (Mayor) ? ?

Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Mayor S Morris speaking at "BackTo" Civic Centre. 19.10.74

Typed below photograph, '1974 - Back to Ringwood. Mayor and party arrive at Civic Centre.'

Written on back of photograph, 'Cr. Reg Spencer, Mayor 1958-9. Return Ball'.

Catalogue card reads, 'Last meeting as Borough of Ringwood, 1960. Albert Lavis - Mayor'.

Catalogue card reads, 'Ruth Hawkins and husband at Mayoral Ball, Cr. P. Vergers'.

Catalogue card reads, 'Declaration of City, 1960. Sir Dallas Brooks and the Mayor of Ringwood'.

Historical due to inscription on item.Possibly of WW11 historic significance. Rectangular metal matchbox holder.Embossed The Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Northcote wishes for a safe and speedy return - Cheerio!

Presented to men and maybe women who enlisted in the Australian Armed Forces in WW2. It is unknown if this was a one of to soldiers from the 2nd AIF who were leaving for service overseas.Chrome plated mirrorFrom the Mayor and Councillor's of Richmond presented to members of the 2nd AIF on 20th February 1940.

Framed certificate. Orange background. Black text. 'Lord Mayor's City Safety Award 2007. Certificate of Merit. The City of Melbourne commends the contribution made by the Queen Victoria Women's Centre Trust to the safety o the City of Melbourne. Lord Mayor John So'awards

White invitation to Mayoral Reception to Rev. Fr. Stockdale given by The Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo Councillor A. S. Craig, O. B. E. and Mrs Craig held in the Bendigo City Hall, Tuesday 16th July, 1974. Brown Coat of Arms at the top and black printing. On the back is a handwritten sticker with Rev. Fr. J. P. Stockdale printed on it.document, invitations, receptions, invitation to mayoral reception, councillor a s craig, o b e and mrs craig, rev fr j p stockdale

An official invitation 'to meet Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Tennyson. The Lord Mayor of Melbourne & Lady Gillett request the honour of the company of The Worshipful The Mayor & Mayoress of Bendigo at a Ball at the Town Hall on Monday 19th October, 1903 at 8.30 o'clock. The favor of an early answer is particularly requested, addressed to the Town Clerk. On receipt of acceptance, an Enter Card will be sent.'civic mementoes, invitation, lydia chancellor, collection, civic mementoes, invitation

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Five typed foolscap pages for his first mayoral speech. Mentions Bendigo Centenary celebrations for the following year, so speech would have been delivered in 1950. In the speech, Oliver emphasises the importance of town planning.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. bendigo centenary 1951.

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Tuesday, July 5, 2005. Former mayor: this undated photograph shows Mr and Mrs David Andrew, formerly of Myrtle Street, Bendigo. Mr. Andrew owned an auctioneering business and served three terms as mayor of Bendigo. Both he and Mrs Andrew died in 1928. The identity of the young girl is unknown.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Coloured photo of former pupils of St. John's, Mitcham, with Priest Father Gillen & Mayor Valda Arrowsmith, L-R - John Barr (Principal), Jean Pavey, Syd Wright, Kath Waugh, Andrew George, Valda Arrowsmith (Mayor), Fr. Kevin Dillon, Margaret White, Matthew Turner, Lauren Hitchens. Centenary Celebrations - 20/5/1988.pavey, jean, wright, syd, waugh, cath, white, margaret, barr, john, george, andrew, st. john's catholic church, mitcham, arrowsmith, valda, dillon, kevin joseph, fr., turner, matthew, hitchens, lauren

Four pages address given by a member of the committee of the Bendigo Art Gallery detailing the work of the art gallery up to that point in the acquisitions of art works. The speech was given at the presence of the Premier of Victoria Mr. Hamer, the Mayor Cr. Campbell, the councillors of the City of Bendigo, the Mayor of Eaglehawk, dr. Eric Westbrook, Mr. Don Webb and Mr. Dennis Colsey.bendigo, entertainment, art gallery

This is a copy of the Mayoral Report of the Mayor of Warrnambool (John Lindsay) 1980-1981. It contains much interesting information on the activities of the Warrnambool City Council during the years 1980-1981. This report is of minor interest as it is a copy of a report available from other sources. It may be a useful file for researchers. These are 40 pages of typewritten material (foolscap size). The pages were stapled but the staple has been removed,warrnambool, john lindsay, warrnambool mayor, mayorsl report 1981

Unused card for responding to an invitation to a cocktail party hosted by St Kilda Mayor and Mayoress (Councillor and Mrs C. J. King) in the Mayoral Suite on 6 December 1980White coloured card printed in blackst kilda mayor c. j. king, city of st kilda

J.K.McCaskill was a Ringwood MayorPale cream coloured card with blue printing with Law Department of Victoria Crest.

Mayor of Port Fairy1924 Black and white portrait photographbelfast, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government

City or Ringwood Proclamation Ceremony - 1960. Second from left Fred Dwerryhouse (Town Clerk), A. Lavis (Mayor), Sir Dallas Brooks at microphone.Proclamation of City 1960

Medal bronze celebration presentation medal of Queen Victoria's 60th year of reign. 1837-1897, to Warrnambool care of W J Hickford, Mayor.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, queen victoria's 60th year of reign, queen victoria

Medal, bronze celebration presentation medal of Queen Victoria's 60th year of reign 1837-1897, to Warrnambool care of W J Hickford, Mayor.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, medal, queen victoria's 60th year of reign, w j hickford

White Entrée Card for a Reception given by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne & Lady McEacharn on 23rd November, 1903. Ticket No 1178. Admits The Mayoress of Bendigo.event, social, reception, card, entrée card lord mayor's reception, the lord mayor of melbourne, lady m ceacharn