Councilor J.P.Spiers was elected to council four times,1880-92,1893-1902,1904-10 and 1915-18.He seved two terms as President,1889-90 and1899-1900.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo on grey mount, of Councilor J.P.Spiers,situated at left hand side of top row.It forms part of a collection of photos of all councilors for 1906. Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council,1906. ballarat shire council, spiers j p, 1880 1893 1904 1915

Councilor M. Ryan was elected as a msmber of council in 1873-77,1897-1915,1918-53. He served as President in 1908,1914,1923,1932, Original Historic Photo.Photo of Councilor M.Ryan, sepia colour,rectangular with curved top and grey mount. It is at right side of top row,forming part of collection of photos of all councilors for 1906.Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council.1906.ballarat shire council, ryan m, 1873, 1897 1918

In 1899 Councilor J.M.Feery was elected to council ,he served until 1917.He was President in 1906-07 and 1915-16.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,oval in shape,of Councilor J.M.Feery,set in gery mount. It is situated at left of second row, and forms part of a composite collection of photos showing all councilors for 1906.Presented by The President to the Ballarat Shire Council. 1906.ballarat shire council, feery j m, 1899 1917

To mark the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria reigning as the monarchy for 60 years. She died four years later in 1901. These medals were mass produces by Stokes & Sons of Melbourne, many of the local government bodies had them made.Marking the 60 years that Queen Victoria was on the throne. A round medal with a young and older faced Queen Victoria on one side. And on the other side is the Shire of Ballarat 's "Coat of Arm". This medal was issued by the Ballarat Shire as did many of the local government bodiesThe two faces of Queen Victoria, one as a young woman, the other later in life with the words, "QUEEN VICTORIA'S 60th YEAR OF REIGN. 1837 TO 1897". On the front. On the back is written "SHIRE OF BALLARAT. E.BUTLER. PRESIDENT". Also there is the Ballarat Shire "Coat of Arms", written underneath is the words "BY THESE WE FLOURISH".queen victoria, shire of ballarat, diamond jubilee

Councilor J. Baird was elected to council in 1900 until 1928.He was President in 1907-08,1916-17 and 1922-23Original Historic Photo.Photo in sepia,of Councilor J.Baird.It is oval in shape and surounded by grey mount.Situated second row right hand side of collection of photos showing all Councilors for 1906.Presented by The President to the Ballarat Shire Council.1906.ballarat shire council, j baird 1906

Mr H.T.Hughes was the Valuer and Collector for the Ballarat Shire for 1906.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo of Mr H.T.Hughes, valuer and collector.Oval in shape,set in grey mount.It is at the left of the bottom row and forms part of a collection of photos of all councilors for 1906. Presented by The President to the Ballarat Shire Council. 1906.ballarat shire council, hughes h t mr, valuer collector 1906

Mr G.T.Jones was the Secretary and Engineer for the council year 1906.Old Historic Photo.Sepia photo in grey mount, of Mr G.T.Jones, Secretary and Engineer,rectangular with curved top,in middle of bottom row,forming part of a collection of photos of councilors for 1906.Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council.1906.1906, ballarat shire council, jones g t mr

Councilor J.Lester was elected as a member of council in 1886 and served until 1906.He was President for three terms,1888-89,1895-96 and 1901-02.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,oval in shape,of Councilor J.Lester.It is surounded by a grey mount.Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council.1906ballarat shire council, lester j, 1886 1906

Councilor D.Walton,J.P., was elected to council in 1906 serving until 1924.He was President for three terms, in 1912-13,1918-19 and 1924-25. He died during his last term of office and Councilor G.C.Stewart took over the balance of his term. Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,oval in shape,of Councilor D.Walton J.P.It is set in pinkish/tan mount with decorative design painted in brown blue and white around base.It is placed second from right top row of collection of photos of all councilors for 1911-12. Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council ,J.Dickie Esq. President !911-12.ballarat shire council, walton d j p, 1906 1924

Mr. G.T.Jones was Secretary and Engineer for the council year 1911-12. Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,rectangular with curved top,of Mr.G.T.Jones,Secretary and Engineer.It is in a pinkish/tan mount with decorative features of flowers ,in tan blue and white, around top. it is second from left of bottom row of collection of photos of all councilors and staff for 1911-12.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council. J.Dickie Esq. J.P.,President 1911-12.ballarat shire council, 1911 12, jones g t, secretary and engineer

Councilor D.Walton. J.P. was elected as a member of council in 1906 until 1924. He was nominated for three terms as President in 1912, 1918 and 1924.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,rectangular, of Councilor D.Walton,J.P.It is set in a wide dark frame with gold coloured inner edge. the mount is brown woodgrain finish.Councilor D.Walton,J.P.ballarat shire council, justice of the peace, walton d, 1906 1924

Councilor John Pollock Spiers was elected as a member of council in 1893 to 1902, 1904 to 1910 and 1915 to1918.He was appointed to two terms as :President 1889-90 and 1899-1900.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,oval,with gold trim,of Councilor John Pollock Spiers, set in light grey mount which forms a horse shoe.The photo is second from bottom of left side of horse shoe.It forms part of collection of photos of all councilors for 1885-86. Presented by the President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86.ballarat shire council, spiers john pollock 1893 1902, 1904 1910, 1915 1918

Councilor John Lester was elected as a member of council in 1886 until 1905.He was appointed as President for three terms 1888-89, 1895-96 and 1901-02.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo of Councilor John Lester Esq.(oval). It is set third from bottom of left side of horse shoe shaped mount in light grey and has gold edging around photo.It forms part of collection of photos of all councilors for 1885-86.Presented by the President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86.ballarat shire council, lester john 1886 1905

Councilor James Baird was elected to council in1863-65 and was the first President for the Ballarat Shire. He was re-elected in1868 to 1887. His Presidential terms were 1863-64, 1874-75,1875-76,1879-80,Part of Original Historic Photo of councilors for 1885-86.Photo of Councilor James Baird is in sepia and is at the top left of a horse shoe shaped mount,which is light grey. Around the oval photo is gold edging.It is part of a collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1885-86.The "horse shoe " is set on a deeper grey mount. Presented by the President,G.Rennie,Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council, 1885-86.1885 1886, ballarat shire council, baird james

Councilor John Innes was elected as of member of council in 1878 - 1887.He did not become President during his term.Original Historic Photo of councilors for 1885-86,of which this photo is part of.Sepia photo of Councilor John Innes,is set on a light grey "horse shoe " shaped mount, second from bottom of right side of horse shoe,and is on deeper grey mount.It has gold edging around photo." PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT G. RENNIE ESQ. TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL. 1885-86."ballarat shire council, innes john 1885 1886

Councilor Charles Edmonston was elected as a member of council in1885 until 1897 and was President in 1890-91.Section of Original Historic Photo which depicts all councilors for the council year 1885-86.Photo of Coucilor Charles Edmonston,in Sepia,is oval,set on a light grey " horse shaped " mount edged with gold and on a darker grey mount and on the bottomright of the " horse shoe ". It is part of a composite collection of photos of councilors,1885-86." PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT G. RENNIE ESQ. TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1885-86.ballarat shire council, edmonston charles, 1885 1897

Mr H. Bregenzer was Secretary of the Ballarat Shire Council for the council year 1885-86Section of Original Historic Photo of councilors and staff for the year 1885-86Sepia photo of Mr. H. Bregenzer is in the middle at the bottom of collection of photos of all councilors for 1885-86. It is oval in dark grey mount edged in gold. " PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT G.RENNIE ESQ.TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1885-86."1885 1886, ballarat shire council, bregenzer h secretary

This collection of photos is of President John Dalgleish Esq.and all councilors for the year 1883-84. Councilor Dalgleish was elected to council in 1866-72 and 1880-87,serving three terms as President1869-70,1883-84,1884-85. The other councilors represented are J.W.D.Innes,J.King,A.Findlay,G.Rennie,J.Baird,F.Edwards,J.Spiers,W.Uren M.L.A. and secretary L.Bregenzer.Original collection of photos of councilors taken "circa 1884"A collection of photos of President J.Dalgleish Esq. and all councilors for the year 1883-84. The Frame is wide brown with decorative carving to the outer edges and "gold" paint on the inner plain edge. The photos are oval with gilt on edge of "cutout" and set in a circle around the inscription PRESENTED by the President J.DALGLIESH ESQ. to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL 1883-84.Around each photo is a fine black line "linking" each.The mount is very light "tan"in colour.At the base is the name Richards & Co.Photos, Ballaarat.PRESENTED by the President,J.DALGLEISH ESQ.TO THE BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1883-84.baird j, ballaarat shire council 1883 84, dalgliesh john esq, innes j, king j, findlay a, rennie g, edwards f, spiers j, uren w mla, bregenzer l

Councilor John.N.O.Innes was elected to council in 1878 - 87.He did not become President during that time.Section of Original photo of all councilors for the year 1883-84.This Sepia ,oval photo of Councilor John.N.O. Innes,is part of a collection of all councilors for the year 1883-84.It is in a light tan mount with "gold" edging around the photo and a fine black line around the "cutout".It is at the bottom left corner of the circle of photos.Councilor Innes name is inscribed under the photo. PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT,J. DALGLEISH ESQ. to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL. 1883-84. ballaarat shire council, john n o innes 1883 84

Councilor John King was elected to council in1875-78 and again in1883-89.He served one term as President in1887-88.He was a resident of Burrumbeet.This original photo forms part of collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1883-84. Photo of Councilor John King is in Sepia and oval in shape,it is gold around the edge of cutout and mount is light tan, there is a fine black line around photo.It is second from bottom on left hand side of collection of photos of all councilors for 1883-84.Councilor King's name is enscribed at the bottom of photo.PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT J.DALGLEISH ESQ.to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL. 1883-84.ballarat shire council, 1883 84, john king, burrumbeet

Councilor Alexander Findlay was elected to council in 1873 and again in 1879-85.He did not serve as President during that time.He resided at Ercildourne.This original photo forms part of a collection of photos showing all councilors for the year 1883-84.This oval sepia photo is of Councilor Alexander Findlay,set in a "light tan" mount with gold around edge of "cutout". A fine black line surounds the photo linking it to the next.It forms part of a collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1883-84 and is second from the top,left hand side. PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT J.DALGLEISH ESQ.To the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL 1883-84.ballaarat shire council 1883 84, alexander findlay, ercildourne

Councilor George Rennie was elected as a member of council in 1875 until 1890.He served two terms as President,1885-86 and 1886-87.He was a resident of Learmonth.This Original photo is a part of a collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1883-84. The photo of Councilor George Rennie is in sepia,and oval in shape.It is set in a "light tan" mount and has gold edging around the "cutout",A fine black line is drawn around the photo which links it to the next. It is at the top left of circle of photos of all councilors for 1883-84.PRESENTED by the President J.DALGLEISH ESQ.to the BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1883-84. learmonth, ballaarat shire council, george rennie 1883 84

Councilor Francis Edwards was elected as a member of council in1872 until 1886.He only served one term as President in1878-79.His residence was Coghills Creek and later Ascot.This original photo forms part of a collection showing all councilors for the year 1883-84.This photo of Councilor Francis Edwards,is in sepia and oval in shape set in a "light tan" mount with gold trim around "cutout".Around photo a fine line is drawn with decorative features connecting it to the next photo. Councilor J.Edwards name is inscribed at the base of the photo.It is set on the right side, second from top of circle of photos showing all councilors for 1883-84. PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT J. DALGLIESH ESQ.to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL 1883-84.ascot, ballarat shire council, francis edwards 1883 84, coghils creek

Councilor John Pollock Spiers was elected to council in 1878 until 1880,1880 until 1892,1893 until 1902,1904 until 1910 and 1915 until 1918.He served two terms as President,1889-90 and 1899-1900.Councilor Spiers was a resident of Learmonth.Part of original collection of photos showing all councilors for 1883-84. This photo of Councilor John Pollock Spiers is in sepia tones and oval in shape,set in a "light tan"mount with gold edging around the cut out.Surounding the photo is a fine line and decorative features which link it to the next photo. It is on the right side second from bottom of the circle of photos showing all councilors for 1883-84. PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT J.DALGLIESH ESQ. to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL 1883-84.ballarat shire council, john pollock spiers 1883 84

Councilor William Henry Uren was elected as a member of council in1876 until 1889.He served three terms as President,1880-81,1881-82 and 1882-83.His residence was at Cardigan.This original photo is part of a collection of photos which show all councilors for the year 1883-84. This photo of Councilor William Henry Uren (M.L.A.) in sepia tones and oval in shape,is set in a"light tan" mount with gold trim to the edge of the "cutout". Around the photo is a fine line with decorative ink features which link it to the photo next to it.It is at the bottom right of the circle of photos showing all councilors for the year 1883-84.PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT J.DALGLIESH,ESQ.to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL 1883-84.ballarat shire council, 1883 84, william henry uren mla

Mr.Louis Bregenzer was Secretary for Ballarat Shire Council in1883-84.Part of original collection of photos showing all councilors for the year 1883-84.Photo of Mr. L.Bregenzer is in sepia and oval in shape,set in a "light tan" mount with gold trim around edge of "cutout".Around photo is a fine line and decorative features which connect it with the next photo.It is at the bottom of the circle of photos showing all councilors for 1883-84.At the bottom of photo is inscribed L.Bregenzer, Secretary.PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT J. DALGLIESH ESQ. to the BALLAARATLSHIRE COUNCIL.1883-84.ballarat shire council, louis bregenzer secretary 1883 84

In 1912 Mr.D.Baird was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch no 75.He also served as a Ballarat Shire Councilor from 1928 to 1960,and was President in 1931,40,46,and 56.Photo is part of a set of original photos showing all 1912 members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75. Black and white photo of D.Baird,rectangular with arched top.To the left are decorative features in white ink and his name is inscribed in white at the base.It is in the second row and second from right in a collection of photos of all members of the 1912 Learmonth ANA Branch No 75. LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.baird d, learmonth ana branch no 75 1912, ballarat shire councilor 1928 60

Letter from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11, to acknowledge a letter sent by the Shire of Ballarat to Her Majesty on the occasion of the visit of Rear Admiral Sir Brian Murray and Lady Murray expressing a message of loyalty and to be forwarded to Her Majesty.Acknowledgement of loyalty to the CrownRectangular dark wood frame with gold around inner edge. Letter from Buckingham Palace is set in a dark brown mount and at the base is an explanation as to why this letter was received. (Letter) BUCKINGHAM PALACE 20th September, 1983. Dear President, I am commanded by the Queen to thank you, Councillors, Ratepayers and Citizens of the Shire of Ballarat for your kind and loyal message of greetings. Her Majesty received this message with much pleasure and was touched by the kind and loyal sentiments it contained. Yours Sincerely John ......... The President The Shire of Ballarat. (at the base) On Wednesday 24th August,1983,On the occasion of the official visit to the Shire of Ballarat,of His Excellency, Rear Admiral Sir Brian Murray,K.C.M.G.,O.A.,K.ST.J.,Governor of Victoria,and Lady Murray,C.ST.K.,a message of loyalty was presented for forwarding to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11.rear admiral sir brian murray k.c.m.g.govenor of victoria 1983.message from queen elizabeth11.

Harry Gillham, President and EDHS and Convenor of the Nillumbik Shire Council's Advisory Committee for the War memorial at Kangaroo Ground was for some years working on the refurbishment of the Tower of Rememberance and the surrounding park. The Committee decided to produce plaques to commemorate the armed conflicts in Korea, Malaysia, Borneo and Vietnam. The plaques were funded by public donations and cost $10,000. The community donated via donation boxes placed at Eltham Library. NL 140 Sept 2001 Governor John landy and other digniaries attended the event where the Governor unveiled the plaque which was attached to the historical tower in November 2001. Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, plaques

Albert Price (1860- 1945) purchased a 31 acre block of the Montmorency subdivision. From 1911 to 1922 he was a member of the Heidelberg Shire Council and was later President of that shire. He then became the first Councillor representing Montmorency within the Shire of Eltham. He served from 1925 to 1945. He was President of the Shire five times. His achievements included bringing electric light and water into Eltham, Montmorency and Briar Hill, the improvement to the train service, together with the construction of a station at Montmorency. He was a member of the Montmorency State School committee and was also a mason. He died in May 1945 aged 85 years while still being a serving councillor. He is buried at Fawkner Cemetery. His name is remembered in the naming of Price Avenue, Montmorency. A memorial plaque was placed in the original Memorial Hall in Rattray Road in memory of Albert and Janet Price's commitment to the new suburb of Montmorency. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, councillor price, montmorency, albert price, portrait