Program Booklet and Invitation Card for the Conferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Ringwood upon Royal Australian Engineers 7th Field Regiment, 1981. The Program booklet includes: - Image and Description of the Presentation Scroll - How the Ceremony Originated - Serving Officers of the regiment - Brief History of the Royal Australian Engineers, and of the 7th Field Engineer Regiment - Brief History of the Development of RingwoodThe Invitation card reads: His Worship the Mayor (Cr F. J. Corr J.P.) and Councillors of the City of Ringwood request the pleasure of the company of Mr and Mrs Rob Atkins at the Conferring of The Freedom of Entry to the City of Ringwood upon The Field Engineer Regiment, Royal Australian Engineers at Ringwood 2.30pm Saturday, 11th July, 1981 RSVP 1st July, 1981, Town Clerk, Civic Centre, Ringwood On Receipt of Acceptance, Entree Cards will be forwarded.

14th December 1927. The funeral of Cr. F.T. Le Page, leaving Cheltenham Church of Christ, Chesterville Road, for the old Cheltenham Cemetary. The undertakers were W.D. Rose & Son. Standing alongside the hearse is Mr Wally Rose. In front him is Mr Clarrie Judd, father of Mrs Clarice Whitehead. At the front of the procession are two Church of Christ Ministers. On the right is Mr Daniel Wakefield, who was minister at the time. On the left is Mr Mudge who was the previous minister. The man wearing collars are members of the Star of Moorabbin Order, of the Sons of Temperance Friendly Society. Others are elders from the church. Some of the names are: Mr George Brough, Mr Horace Brough, George Roberts, Tom Tilley, and Frank Martin. The house in the photograph was the home of Mr and Mrs Fred. Judd. The picket fence was at the front of the Church and the Cypress hedge on the right, was the home of Mr Chas. Fairbank, now the Church Manse grounds.Frank T Le Page arrived in Cheltenham, ( Two Acre Village) aged 3 with his father Nicholas Le Page , a tailor from Guernsey in the Channel Islands. Nicholas purchased one of Holloway's two-acre lots and established a market garden. Frank T Le Page worked on his father's market garden from age 14, then worked as a coachman and met Tommy Bent whilst employed at Brighton Grammar School. He bought land adjacent to his father's , built Daphne Cottage in 1876 and later established the Cheltenham Cream and Butter Factory. Frank T. Le Page was member of many community groups and was a Moorabbin Shire Councillor for 25 years serving a term as President. 'The Le Pages became one of the best known Moorabbin market gardening families, with a tradition of service to communal and civic affairs that is unmatched.' John Cribbin ' Moorabbin A Pictorial History 1862-1994 ' p3714th December 1927. The funeral of Cr. F.T. Le Page, leaving Cheltenham Church of Christ, Chesterville Road, for the old Cheltenham Cemetary. The undertakers were W.D. Rose & Son. Standing alongside the hearse is Mr Wally Rose. In front him is Mr Clarrie Judd, father of Mrs Clarice Whitehead. At the front of the procession are two Church of Christ Ministers. On the right is Mr Daniel Wakefield, who was minister at the time. On the left is Mr Mudge who was the previous minister. The man wearing collars are memebers of the Star of Moorabbin Order, of the Sons of Temperance Friendly Society. Others are elders from the church. Some of the names are: Mr George Brough, Mr Horace Brough, George Roberts, Tom Tilley, and Frank Martin. The house in the photograph was the home of Mr and Mrs Fred. Judd. The picket fence was at the front of the Church and the Cypress hedge on the right, was the home of Mr Chas. Fairbank, now the Church Manse grounds.Written as above signed D. Maynard 2/4/86funeral, 14th december 1927, cr. f.t. le page, cheltenham cemetery, mr george brough, mr horace brough, george roberts, tom tilley, frank martin., cheltenham church of christ, early settlers, market gardeners, rellgious rites, justice of the peace, star of moorabbin order of the sons of temperance friendly society, daphne cottage cheltenham victoria, cheltenham cream and butter factory ltd, tommy bent, moorabbin shire, le page everest , le page frank w. , le page frank t,, two acre village, dendy's special survay 1841, holloway josiah morris,

This wood traveling trunk was used by the LePage family when emigrating from Guernsey , Channel Isles, to Melbourne on SS Caliope 1852. Nicholas LePage , a tailor, and wife Elizabeth arrived in Melbourne in 1852 with their son Frank Thomas and daughter Elizabeth. Joshua Holloway released land in his 'Two Acre Village' in Cheltenham 1851. Nicholas bought a LOT for 10pounds and began a market garden that was managed by successive generations. The LePage family became involved with the Methodist Church , local friendly societies, sporting clubs and civic councils that endured. 'The LePages became one of the best known Moorabbin market gardening families, with a tradition of service to communal and civic affairs that is unmatched' John Cribbin, ' Moorabbin ,Pictorial History 1862-1994.' (City of Kingston)A handmade wood trunk with brass lock and hinges and Guernsey ( Channel Isles) Newspaper lining 1851Top of lid; White Stencil BETSEY LEPAGE / PASSENGER TO MELBOURNE Lining of box; Guernsey Newspaper 1851 henry dendy's special survey 1842, moorabbin shire, moorabbin roads board, dendy henry, were jb, holloway josiah, brighton, bentleigh, cheltenham, pioneers, market gardeners, early settlers, methodist church, two acre village cheltenham, charman stephen, bent thomas, daphne cottage, sons of temperance friendly society, mayors moorabbin council, lepage nicholas, lepage frank thomas, lepage everest, lepage frank wilbur, cheltenham co-operative society, cheltenham cream and butter factory

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Civic Centre: City Hall, Hargreaves street, Bendigo. (Photo-Painting supplied by Bush's stores circa 1909). The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Wooden plaque with metal inscription ''Ten Victoria in appreciation to Gas and Fuel from the Special Children's Christmas Party - Bronze Sponsor 1996civic mementoes, plaques, gas and fuel

4 photos of an official opening, date and location unknown. Two of the photos show officials at a stop valve, indicating the turning on of the gas to the area. Another photo shows an official being interviewed by the press at the gates to parkland. The last photo shows a gas bottle fitted with a flame jet in front of the gates to the parkland.Kodakevent, official, civic

Framed certificate from Australasian Federal Referendum, paper on card under glass and framed with brown timber frame, shades of blue, gold and brown with black lettering, photographs of six state Premiers underneath a coat of arms and showing Victoria's Parliament House. Written on address: 'This is to certify that the question of an Australasian Federal Constitution was submitted to the electors of Victoria on the 27th day of July 1899 and that out of a poll of 163,783 votes, 152,653 were cast in favour of such Federal Australasian Constitution and further, that Alexander M. Dempster voted at the said election'.event, official, civic

A faded white programme with the following on the front cover, ' Commonwealth of Australia. Peace Celebrations Order of Thanksgiving to almighty God for the blessing of Peace after the War of 1914-18. To be used at Civic or other United Services throughout the Commonwealth of Australia, on Sunday, the first day of Peace Celebrations, 1919, commencing at 3 p.m. By Authority: Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer, Melbourne.' The next seven pages are devoted to the order of service.Royal Historical Society of Victoria stamp, also white label D1711 in blackevent, official, war, lydia chancellor, collection, world war 1, peace, programme, program, event, war

A small cream programme with red and gold lettering. On the front are the words, ' Programme Town Hall Bendigo. Return Ball. To The Mayor of Bendigo and Mrs. J.J. Curnow. Cambridge Press. 7-7-20.' On the inside is the programme.program, music, city hall, lydia chancellor, collection, programme, event, entertainment, civic mementoes, music, dancing, official

A folded cream card with gold printing on the front of which says 'Mayoral Ball 1920. Programme. Town Hall, Bendigo, June 5th.' On the inside are the words ' Reception, Dancing at 8.30 p.m.' followed by the programme itself. ' M.C. Mr. A. Truscott. Orchestra Conductor, Mr. G. Bruhn.' On the back of the programme are the words 'J.H. Curnow, Mayor. 1919-1920.' Yellow cord attached.program, music, dancing, lydia chancellor, collection, event, dancing, entertainment, invitation, civic, music, programme, program

A cream card invitation from 'The Mayor of Ballaarat East and Mrs. J. M. Kline requesting ' the pleasure of His Worship the Mayor of Bendigo & Mrs. Curnow Company at a Musical Evening to be held in the Alfred Hall. On Thursday, 23rd. July, 1903, at 8 o'clock, p.m. The favor of a reply, addressed to the Town Clerk, Barkly Street, is requested prior to the 16th inst.' Macdonald, Printer Ballarat.event, official, music, lydia chancellor, collection, invitation, ballarat, civic mementoes, entertainment, music

An invitation in the form of a cream card with light black print from ' The Mayor (Cr. J. R. Hoskins) and Councillors of the City of Bendigo,) ' requesting the pleasure of Cr. & Mrs. J. H. Curnows' company at a Banquet, at the Masonic Hall at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 13th November, 1901, in honor of the visit of His Excellency, The Governor General, and Lady Hopetoun, To open the Victorian Gold Jubilee Exhibition. R.S.V.P. To Town Clerk, Bendigo, before 5 p.m. Saturday November 9th.'In blue ink 'Cr. & Mrs. J. H. Curnow's Company'event, official, civic, lydia chancellor, collection, invitation, civic mementoes, entertainment, victorian gold jubilee exhibition

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

A brown invitation with a red border which is an official invitation to the Mayor of Bendigo and Mrs. S.H. McGowan's Reception at City Hall, Bendigo. Dated 20th December, 1899. On the inside cover are the words ' Christmas Greetings, 1899.' The next page contains the musical programme for the evening.civic mementoes, invitation, lydia chancellor, collection, civic mementoes, programme, invitation, event

Royal Souvenir Scarf - Large commemorative scarf depicting King George v & Queen Mary under a crown & at top a banner reading 'Long live thecivic mementoes, royal souvenirs

Cotton / Cloth Commemoration of the coronation of King Edward VII , June 1902 , cream background , red borders , showing the king's portrait , Westminster Abbey , Buckingham Palace & coat of arms , Dieu Et Mon Droit.civic mementoes, royal souvenirs, the coronation of king edward vii , june 1902

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three typed pages headed 'The Mayor Speaks'. Undated but in a 1964-65 sequence. Topics include: Bendigo Technical College becomes a degree conferring institution, opening of the Shepparton Civic Centre, Winston Churchill and Anti-cancer appeals, and Massey Ferguson in Bendigo.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. massey ferguson (bendigo). bendigo technical college.

''City of Bendigo'' a document ''Distributed from Civic Offices on application'' 1978. two copies, a. and b. with different handwritten annotations. Contents - Historical Information 1840-1891; ''How Bendigo got its name''; ''Discovery of Gold''; ''Bendigo's Big Year, 1871; a history of Bendigo - in three pages; ''Education in Bendigo''; ''Information on mining in Bendigo''; Bendigo Council incl. elections, officers, revenue, ward boundaries, Mayoral Roll 1856 - 1977; Town Clerk Roll - 1856 - 1977; Town Hall details; 1891 Plebiscite; Coat of Arms details.bendigo, council, bendigo history, coat of arms, town clerk roll, mayoral roll, mining in bendigo, council elections. town hall details.

Invitation to Mr & Mrs J B Young to a reception at Exhibition Building Melbourne in celebration of the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia 1901 to meet their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall & York. Paper mounted on card under glass in an ornate gold frame. Printers mark Julian & Howard Ashton Del.1 & framers label on back reads, D.G.Coope. New Lead, Mitchell St Bendigo.event, official, civic

An invitation to Mr & Mrs J B Young to the 1901 opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth from Edmund Barton Prime Minister, framed under glass in an ornate gold frame, showing a female figure on a white horse & other figures in period costume. Printed by Sands & McDougall Limited Melbourne.event, official, civic

Sepia photograph of Mafeking celebration Eaglehawk showing a crowd of people listening to a speaker on the steps of the Eaglehawk Town Hall, with a banner reading God save our Queen. Framed with a black wooden frame with decorative metal corner pieces.Marked on mount under photo 'Mafeking Celebration Eaglehawk' May 24 1900, unreadable writing on back.event, official, civic

Photograph: Civic Buildings, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Image, hand tinted, shows brick building, white rendered top, tile roof. Civic Buildings on front. Cars parked on kerb outside. Ashman sign on Rh side in background. Written on bottom ' Civic Buildings, Bendigo, No. 15'bendigo, buildings, civic buildings, bendigo, civic buildings, ashman's

A cream card with the words, ' The Mayor of Bendigo and Mrs. J.H. Curnow request the pleasure of Company at a Ball to be held in the Town Hall on Friday June 4th. 1920. Dancing to commence at 8.30. pm. Reception at 8 p.m. The favor of an early answer is particularly requested addressed to The Town Hall Clerk . On receipt of acceptance an Entrée Card will be sent.'civic mementoes, invitation, lydia chancellor, collection, invitation, civic mementoes

A damaged and stained cream Christmas card with cord attached to the binding. On the front cover is a City of Bendigo stamp and the words, ' Xmas 1903.' On the inside is a photo of the Bendigo Town Hall and the words, 'To The Mayor and Mayoress (Cr. & Mrs. J. B. Curnow) of the City of Bendigo, send heartiest Christmas and New Year Greetings.' Bolton Bros. print.christmas card, lydia chancellor, collection, christmas, card, civic mementoes

An invitation on damaged card with the words, ' In Honor and in the Presence of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, K.G., P.C., G.M.M.G., G.C.V.O., G.M.B.E., M.C. The Government of Victoria Requests the honor of the Company of The Worshipful the Mayor of Bendigo & Mrs. Curnow at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Monday, 31st May, 1920 at a Demonstration of Physical Culture to be given by Children of the Metropolitan State Schools. Admit two only. Guests are requested to be in their places at 1.40 p.m. Please present this Card at the Members' Entrance. The Lower Tier of Seats in the Grey-Smith Stand, is on the West Side of the Members' Pavilion, is Reserved for Government Guests to the extent of its seating capacity. Entrance near the Bowling Green.'civic mementoes, royal souvenirs, invitation, lydia chancellor, royal family, melbourne cricket ground, m.c.g., official invitation, invitation, royal tour, the prince of wales

Cream invitation 'On the occasion of the visit of His Excellency the Governor (Sir Dallas Brooks), Lady Brooks and Miss Jeanette Brooks, in honor of the Centenary of Bendigo The President and Committee of the Bendigo Centenary request the pleasure of the company of at the Centenary Ball in the Town Hall, on Friday, 26th October, 1951 at 8.30 p.m. Subscription: Double ticket ' 3 pound and 3 shillings; Single ticket 1 pound and 15 shillings.' 'Reply to the Organising Secretary, Civic Buildings, is requested. Closing date for Acceptances 21st September. Entree card will be forwarded on Acceptance.'civic mementoes, invitation, lydia chancellor, official invitation, invitation, governor of victoria, bendigo centenary, civic mementoes

A cream invitation card with the words, 'In honor of the visit of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales to Bendigo. The Mayor of Bendigo, ( Cr. Curnow), and City Councillors, request the pleasure of company at Luncheon at the Town Hall, on Friday, 4th June, 1920, at 1 p.m. Kindly reply to Town Clerk before 1 p.m. on 31st May.civic mementoes, royal souvenirs, invitation, lydia chancellor, collection, civic mementoes, royal souvenirs, invitation, person, individual, official

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

White card with white red and blue flags and blue print. On the card are the words, ' Welcome to Bendigo. The Bendigo Branch of the R.S. & S.I. L.A. welcome you back to your Native City, congratulating you on your safe return.' Major Adams, V.D. Two copies. C. 1945.clubs and associations, history, service clubs, lydia chancellor, collection, world war ii, civic reception, returned sailors & soldiers imperial league australia