Photograph: Paul Keating, Prime Minister of Australia, pictured with Norm Borchers (left) and Betty Borchers (right). Paul Keating visited Sebastopol Community Centre in September 1995 as part of Jenny Beacham's campaign. Paul Keating was the 24th Prime Minister of Australia and the Leader of the Labor Party from 1991 to 1996. Norm Borchers was a long-term trade unionist (Amalgamated Engineering Union and the Australian Railways Union) and ALP member; he lived and worked in Ballarat. Norm Borchers passed away in 2008. Borchers was a Club President of the Sebastopol Lions Club (1975-76). He worked for the railways as an engineering employee and was long-term trade unionist (Amalgamated Engineering Union and the Australian Railways Union) and ALP member; he lived and worked in the Ballarat area. Norm was active in workplace disputes during the ALP split in 1955. He was a long time supporter of Ballarat Trades Hall. Betty Borchers worked as a legal secretary. She was active in the Ballarat ALP and is the wife of Norm Borchers.Photograph.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council;, ballarat trades hall, keating, paul, prime minister, borchers, norm, borchers, betty, beacham, jenny, politicians, elections

Photograph: Paul Keating, Prime Minister of Australia. Paul Keating visited Sebastopol Community Centre in September 1995 as part of Jenny Beacham's campaign. Paul Keating was the 24th Prime Minister of Australia and the Leader of the Labor Party from 1991 to 1996. Jenny Beacham is a former Labor state secretary and was an ALP candidate for Ballarat in 1996.Photograph.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council;, ballarat trades hall, keating, paul, beacham, jenny, prime minister, sebastopol community centre, politicians, elections, alp, australian labor party

Photograph: Jenny Beacham at lecturn and Joan Kirner seated on right hand side. Jenny Beacham is a former Labor state secretary and was an ALP candidate for Ballarat in 1996. Joan Kirner served as a member of the state parliament from 1982-1994. Deputy Premier of Victoria, Minister of Education and subsequently Premier of Victoria (1990-92). Photo taken during the time that she was Premier.Photographbtlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, beacham, jenny, kirner, joan, elections, premier - victoria, alp, australian labor party

Photograph: from left, John Brumby, Frank Sheehan, Robyn Mason and Norm Borchers. Launch of the ALP state campaign in 1996 at Begonia House, Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Ballarat Botanical Gardens is located near Lake Wendouree, Ballarat. John Brumby was the 45th Premier of Victoria from 2007-2010. At the time of the photo, he was leader of the opposition. Frank Sheehan was the state member for Ballarat South, serving from 1982-1992. Robyn Mason was a member of the ALP and unsuccessfully contested the seat of Ballarat West in 1996. She was a feminist and a social worker who fought hard for those affected by sexual abuse and violence. Robyn Mason passed away in 2016. Norm Borchers passed away in 2008. Borchers was a Club President of the Sebastopol Lions Club (1975-76). He worked for the railways as an engineering employee and was long-term trade unionist (Amalgamated Engineering Union and the Australian Railways Union) and ALP member; he lived and worked in the Ballarat area. Norm was active in workplace disputes during the ALP split in 1955. He was a long time supporter of Ballarat Trades Hall.Photograph.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council;, mason, robyn, borchers, norm, brumby, john, politicians, sheehan, frank, elections, alp, australian labor party, begonia house, ballarat botanical gardens

An ALP barbeque. The picture features a number of people - they are not identified and are mainly facing away from the camera.Photographbtlc, alp, ballarat trades and labour council;, ballarat trades hall, australian labor party

Photograph: Cheryl Kernot and Marg Card. Photo includes a 7 News cameraman (unidentified). Cheryl Kernot is a former Australian Senator and leader of the Australian Democrats party (1990-1997) and member of the House of Representatives with the ALP (1998-2001). Marg Card unsuccessfully contested the 1998 federal election for the seat of Ballarat. She served as a councillor and mayor at the Moorabool Shire.Photograph.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, kernot, cheryl, card, marg, elections, politicians, australian democrats, alp, australian labor party

Photograph: Norm Borchers Photo was taken near cannons and memorial stone at Eureka Stockade, Ballarat, on the day on an ALP barbeque (Marg Card campaign). Marg Card unsuccessfully contested the 1998 federal election for the seat of Ballarat. She served as a councillor and mayor at the Moorabool Shire. Norm Borchers passed away in 2008. Borchers was a Club President of the Sebastopol Lions Club (1975-76). He worked for the railways as an engineering employee and was long-term trade unionist (Amalgamated Engineering Union and the Australian Railways Union) and ALP member; he lived and worked in the Ballarat area. Norm was active in workplace disputes during the ALP split in 1955. He was a long time supporter of Ballarat Trades Hall. Photographbtlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, borchers, norm, elections, alp, australian labor party, eureka stockade, card, margaret

Betty Borchers worked as a legal secretary. She was active in the Ballarat ALP and is the wife of Norm Borchers. The picture is taken in a garden. Betty Borchers is standing near an ornate bird bath.Photographbtlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, alp, australian labor party

Picture of Marg Card and unidentified child. Marg is carrying a Eureka Flag. The picture was taken at an ALP barbeque. Marg Card unsuccessfully contested the 1998 federal election for the seat of Ballarat. She served as a councillor and mayor at the Moorabool Shire.Photographbtlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, card, marg, eureka stockade, southern cross flag, alp, australian labor party

Danny Michell has been an active ALP member. He is seated in front of the monument at Sovereign Hill. The Eureka/Southern Cross Flag is flying at the left hand side of the photo.Photograph.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, michell, danny, alp, australian labor party, sovereign hill, southern cross flag, eureka flag

Photograph: Kim Beazley and Norm Borchers Kim Beazley was ambassador for Australia to the United States from 2010 to 2016. He served in the Australian House of Representatives from 1996-2007 holding various positions - for example, Leader of the Opposition, Deputy Prime Minister and several ministerial positions. He was Federal Leader of the ALP when this photograph was taken. Norm Borchers passed away in 2008. Borchers was a Club President of the Sebastopol Lions Club (1975-76). He worked for the railways as an engineering employee and was long-term trade unionist (Amalgamated Engineering Union and the Australian Railways Union) and ALP member; he lived and worked in the Ballarat area. Norm was active in workplace disputes during the ALP split in 1955. He was a long time supporter of Ballarat Trades Hall.Photograph.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, borchers, norm, beazley, kim, alp, australian labor party, woolshed - warrenheip, politicians, cabinet

Photograph: Frank Sheehan and Norm Borchers. Frank Sheehan was the state member for Ballarat South from 1982 to 1992. Norm Borchers passed away in 2008. Borchers was a Club President of the Sebastopol Lions Club (1975-76). He worked for the railways as an engineering employee and was long-term trade unionist (Amalgamated Engineering Union and the Australian Railways Union) and ALP member; he lived and worked in the Ballarat area. Norm was active in workplace disputes during the ALP split in 1955. He was a long time supporter of Ballarat Trades Hall.Photograph.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, politicians, sheehan, frank, borchers, norm, alp, australian labor party

Photograph: Kim Beazley, Marg Card, Karen Overington, Dianne Hadden Kim Beazley is a former diplomat, he was an ALP federal MP, deputy prime minister and leader of the opposition. Beazley was part of the Hawke/Keating cabinet and served in such roles as Minister for Defence and Minister for Finance. Dianne Hadden was an ALP member, but resigned and became an independent. She served in the Victorian Legislative Council from 1999-2006. Ms Hadden stood for the Legislative Assembly seat of Ballarat East in 2007, but was unsuccessful. Marg Card unsuccessfully contested the 1998 federal election for the seat of Ballarat. She served as a councillor and mayor at the Moorabool Shire. Karen Overington was a former welfare worker and served as a councillor and mayor (Sebastopol Borough) before she was elected to federal parliament in 1999. Karen did not contest the 2010 election. She died from cancer in 2011.Photograph.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, card, marg, overington, karen, elections, hadden, dianne, politicians, cabinet, alp, australian labor party

Photograph: Marg Card outside of ALP Ballarat campaign office Marg Card unsuccessfully contested the 1998 federal election for the seat of Ballarat. She served as a councillor and mayor at the Moorabool Shire. Her campaign poster is on the left hand side and reads: "Marg Card - A better deal for Ballarat."Photographbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, card, marg, elections, politicians, alp, australian labor party

Photograph: Marg Card, Dianne Hadden, Karen Overington, Candy Bread, Terry Bracks & Jenny Beacham at a breakfast gathering. Marg Card unsuccessfully contested the 1998 federal election for the seat of Ballarat. She served as a councillor and mayor at the Moorabool Shire. Dianne Hadden was an independent member of the Victorian Legislative Council. She exited the Australian Labor Party in 2005. She stood for the seat of Ballarat East at the Victorian Legislative Assembly in 2006, but was unsuccessful. Karen Overington was a former welfare worker and served as a councillor and mayor (Sebastopol Borough) before she was elected to federal parliament in 1999. Karen did not contest the 2010 election. She died from cancer in 2011. Terry Bracks is the wife of former Victorian Premier, Steve Bracks. She is actively involved in arts and theatre organisations in Victoria and is a board member of Breast Cancer Network Australia, the National Film and Sound Archive, and the Australian Children’s Television Foundation. Jenny Beacham is a former Labor state secretary and was an ALP candidate for Ballarat in 1996. Photographbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, card, marg, hadden, dianne, overington, karen, bread, candy, bracks, terry, beacham, jenny, alp, australian labor party

Photograph: Steve Bracks and Betty Borchers at Trades Hall Dinner. Steve Bracks was the 44th Premier of Victoria from 1999-2007. He served in the shadow ministry as Shadow Treasurer. Steve Bracks was born in Ballarat. Betty Borchers worked as a legal secretary. She was active in the Ballarat ALP and is the wife of Norm Borchers. PhotographThe front of the photograph is signed by Steve Bracks.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, borchers, betty, bracks, steve, premier - victoria, alp, australian labor party

Photograph: John McQuilten There are two women in the photograph who have not been identified. McQuilten served in the Victorian Legislative Council as a Labor MLC for Ballarat Province. He left parliament after electoral reforms in 2006 - the party was unable to find a seat for him to contest.Photographbtlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, mcquilten, john, alp, australian labor party, politicians - state

Photograph: Bernie Constable and Norm Borchers at Trades Hall dinner Bernie Constable is General Secretary of the Shearers and Rural Workers' Union and is currently a delegate on the Ballarat Regional Trades and Labour Council Inc. Norm Borchers was a long-term trade unionist (Amalgamated Engineering Union and the Australian Railways Union) and ALP member; he lived and worked in Ballarat. Norm was active in workplace disputes during the ALP split in 1955. Photograph btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, constable, bernie, borchers, norm, shearers and rural workers' union, amalgamated engineering union, australian railways union, alp, australian labor party

Photograph: Kirsty Jennings and Darren Cheeseman at Trades Hall Dinner Darren Cheeseman held the seat of Corangamite for the ALP from 2007 to 2013. He grew up in Ballarat, has served on the City of Ballarat council and worked for the CPSU. Photographbtlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, cheeseman, darren, jennings, kirsty, alp, australian labor party, politicians, ballarat city council - elected officials, cpsu

Photograph: Sheryl Garbutt at Creswick Landcare Centre The picture is taken at an ALP lunch. There are several unidentified people (sitting) in the photograph. Sheryl Garbutt is standing on the right hand side. Ms Garbutt was electorate officer to Pauline Toner. She won the state seat of Greensborough at a by-election and subsequently was elected as member for Bundoora. She held several shadow ministry positions and, after the election of the Bracks Government, Ms Garbutt served as a cabinet minister. She retired in 2006.Photographbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, garbutt, sheryl, alp, australian labor party, cabinet, elections, politicians - state

The picture is taken at an ALP lunch. There are several unidentified people (sitting) in the photograph. The photo has been taken from a distance, but it is known that Sheryl Garbutt attended this lunch. Ms Garbutt was electorate officer to Pauline Toner. She won the state seat of Greensborough at a by-election and subsequently was elected as member for Bundoora. She held several shadow ministry positions and, after the election of the Bracks Government, Ms Garbutt served as a cabinet minister. She retired in 2006.Photographbtlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, garbutt, sheryl, politicians - state, alp, australian labor party

Photograph: Catherine King and Gough Whitlam at Trades Hall Catherine King is the federal ALP member for Ballarat and has been office since 2001. She was a cabinet minister in the second Rudd ministry and is now part of the Shadow Cabinet. Gough Whitlam was Australian Prime Minister from 1972 to 1975. The Whitlam government was a reformist government that introduced Medibank, the end of conscription, and free university education. His government was dismissed (parliament was dissolved) on 11 November 1975 by the Governor General Sir John Kerr owing to parliament's failure to pass Appropriation Bills. Malcolm Fraser was appointed as caretaker Prime Minister until an election was held. At the 1975 election, the Whitlam government was defeated by the Liberal Coalition - a landslide victory.Photographbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, whitlam, gough, king, catherine, politicians, alp, australian labor party, the dismissal, prime minister, cabinet ministers

Photograph: Steve Bracks and Betty Borchers Steve Bracks was the 44th Premier of Victoria from 1999-2007. He served in the shadow ministry as Shadow Treasurer. Steve Bracks was born in Ballarat. Betty Borchers worked as a legal secretary. She was active in the Ballarat ALP and is the wife of Norm Borchers.Photographbtlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, borchers, betty, bracks, steve, politicians - state, premier - victoria, alp, australian labor party

Photograph: Norm Borchers, Simon Crean and Betty Borchers Norm Borchers passed away in 2008. Borchers was a Club President of the Sebastopol Lions Club (1975-76). He worked for the railways as an engineering employee and was long-term trade unionist (Amalgamated Engineering Union and the Australian Railways Union) and ALP member; he lived and worked in the Ballarat area. Norm was active in workplace disputes during the ALP split in 1955. He was a long time supporter of Ballarat Trades Hall. Simon Crean served as President of the ACTU - 1985-1990. He served as a member of federal parliament - 1990-2013 - holding various cabinet posts. He retired at the 2013 election. Betty Borchers worked as a legal secretary. She was active in the Ballarat ALP and is the wife of Norm Borchers.Photographbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, borchers, norm, borchers, betty, crean, simon, actu, politicians, cabinet, alp, australian labor party

Photograph: ALP Campaign corflute Karen Overington and Steve Bracks The photograph was taken during the Victorian state election campaign. The election was held in November 2006. There are two coreflute posters. One of Karen Overington and Steve Bracks side by side and the second one of Karen Overington by herself. The message on both coreflutes is: "Karen Overington MP: Delivering for Ballarat West." Karen Overington was a former welfare worker and served as a councillor and mayor (Sebastopol Borough) before she was elected to federal parliament in 1999. Karen did not contest the 2010 election. She died from cancer in 2011. Steve Bracks was the 44th Premier of Victoria from 1999-2007. He served in the shadow ministry as Shadow Treasurer. Steve Bracks was born in Ballarat. Photographbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, alp, australian labor party, bracks, steve, overington, karen, elections, election campaigning, politicians, premier - victoria

Photograph: Joan Brown, Norm Borchers and Julia Gillard Joan Brown was a passionate and active member of the Labor Party in Ballarat. Norm Borchers passed away in 2008. Borchers was a Club President of the Sebastopol Lions Club (1975-76). He worked for the railways as an engineering employee and was long-term trade unionist (Amalgamated Engineering Union and the Australian Railways Union) and ALP member; he lived and worked in the Ballarat area. Norm was active in workplace disputes during the ALP split in 1955. He was a long time supporter of Ballarat Trades Hall. Julia Gillard was Deputy Prime Minister at the time this photograph was taken. Gillard was a lawyer before entering politics. She was the 27th Prime Minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013 and the first female prime minister. Kevin Rudd successfully challenged Gillard's leadership in 2013 and he went on to lose the election. Julia Gillard resigned from parliament following the leadership challenge.Photographbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, gillard, julia, deputy prime minister, prime minister, borchers, norm, brown, joan, alp, australian labor party

Photograph: Norm Borchers and Julia Gillard at North Star Hotel Norm Borchers passed away in 2008. Borchers was a Club President of the Sebastopol Lions Club (1975-76). He worked for the railways as an engineering employee and was long-term trade unionist (Amalgamated Engineering Union and the Australian Railways Union) and ALP member; he lived and worked in the Ballarat area. Norm was active in workplace disputes during the ALP split in 1955. He was a long time supporter of Ballarat Trades Hall. Julia Gillard was Deputy Prime Minister at the time this photograph was taken. Gillard was a lawyer before entering politics. She was the 27th Prime Minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013 and the first female prime minister. Kevin Rudd successfully challenged Gillard's leadership in 2013 and he went on to lose the election. Julia Gillard resigned from parliament following the leadership challenge. Photographbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, gillard, julia, borchers, norm, alp, australian labor party, prime minister, deputy prime minister

Photograph: Norm Borchers and Julia Gillard at North Star Hotel Norm Borchers passed away in 2008. Borchers was a Club President of the Sebastopol Lions Club (1975-76). He worked for the railways as an engineering employee and was long-term trade unionist (Amalgamated Engineering Union and the Australian Railways Union) and ALP member; he lived and worked in the Ballarat area. Norm was active in workplace disputes during the ALP split in 1955. He was a long time supporter of Ballarat Trades Hall. Julia Gillard was Deputy Prime Minister at the time this photograph was taken. Gillard was a lawyer before entering politics. She was the 27th Prime Minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013 and the first female prime minister. Kevin Rudd successfully challenged Gillard's leadership in 2013 and he went on to lose the election. Julia Gillard resigned from parliament following the leadership challenge. Photographbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, gillard, julia, borchers, norm, prime minister, deputy prime minister, alp, australian labor party