Black and white photographImage shows the local unit 3rd Div. Engineers being inspected by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Dallas Brooks.

Black and white photographImage shows Governor of Victoria, Sir Dallas Brooks and Lady Brooks (left- hand side). Town Clerk F. Dwerryhouse 3rd from left. Mayoress Mrs Lavis presenting bouquet to Lady Brooks. Mayor Cr. Bert Lavis wearing glasses, Mrs Dwerryhouse.

Black and white photographImage shows State Governor Sir Dallas Brooks and Lady Brooks (left-hand side). Town Clerk F. Dwerryhouse 3rd from left. Mayoress Mrs. Lavis presenting bouquet to Lady Brooks. Mayor Cr Bert Lavis wearing glasses, Mrs. Dwerryhouse.

Black and white photographImage shows the Governor of Victoria Sir Dallas Brooks shaking hands with Mayor Cr Bert Lavis. Town Clerk Frederick Dwerryhouse to right of mayor. Lady Brooks partly obscured. Mrs. Dwerryhouse. Governors Aide de Camp.

Black and white photographImage shows the Governor of Victoria, Sir Dallas Brooks shaking hands with Mayoress Mrs. Lavis. Town Clerk Fred Dwerryhouse, Mrs. Dwerryhouse. Lady Brooks behind Sir Dallas.

Black and white photographImage shows the Milk Board float in the procession along Maroondah Highway.

Black and white photographImage shows the Milk Board float in the procession along Maroondah Highway.

Black and white photographTyped below photograph: "Parade 1960 Maroondah Highway." Image shows 'Declaration of City Float' in procession along Maroondah Highway. Left-hand side of photograph shows the site of demolished Cool Store, corner of Maroondah H'way and Wantirna Rd.

Black and white photograph Image shows procession in Maroondah Highway in front of large group of spectators. Coles store on right-hand side. Wantirna Road in left-hand background.

Black and white photographImage shows 'Alan Coffey Motors Pty Ltd, Ford dealers, Ringwood float, in Maroondah Highway procession.

Black and white photographImage shows the State Electricity Float in procession along Maroondah Highway in front of large group of spectators.

Black and white photographImage shows the Coles Stores float in the procession along Maroondah Highway.

Black and white photographImage shows the Ex Navel Mens Association float in procession along Maroondah Highway.

Black and white photographImage shows the State Electricity Commission Float in procession along Maroondah Highway in front of large group of spectators. Background left-hand side of photograph: Site of demolished Cool Store corner Maroondah Hwy. and Wantirna Rd.

Black and white photographImage shows spectators watching parade , including a group of Cubs.

Black and white photographImage shows a group of spectators watching the procession, with several cubs seated in front.

Black and white photographImage shows a group of spectators watching the procession, with several cubs seated in front.

Black and white photograph Written on back of photograph: "Declaration of the City of Ringwood, 1960." Image shows Governor of Victoria Sir Dallas Brooks, Ringwood Mayor Cr.A. Lavis, Town Clerk F. Dwerryhouse.

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Declaration of City of Ringwood- 1960." Image shows Sir Dallas Brooks, Mayor of Ringwood Cr.A. Lavis, Lady Brooks seated on stage at ceremony.

The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centerpiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 meters tall and weighing 4 tonnes, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace was carved from a rare boulder of translucent gemstone-quality jade (“Polar Pride”) that was discovered in Canada in the year 2000. The proclamation presented by Ron Roberts is honoring the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace.jade buddha, memorabilia

Typed notes on the Bendigo Valley. Notes include early Bendigo, gold discovery, The 'Dascombe' nugget of 332 ozs, proclamation of the Municipality of Sandhurst, First Mayor, Formation of the Bendigo and District Branch of the Royal Historical Society and their museum at Mechanic's Institute, Eaglehawk.document, memo, victoria hill, the bendigo valley, the 'dascombe' nugget, municipality of sandhurst 1855, city of sandhurst 1871, city of bendigo 1891, cr j h abbott, mr george lansell, the bendigo and district branch of the royal historical society of victoria, mechanic's institute eaglehawk