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Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Cr G Ritchie Shire of Belfast President 1893-94-95
Councillor Geoff Ritchie was the son of John Ritchie who had been one of the early Presidents. He lived on a station called “Boodcarra” and was engaged in pastoral pursuits.Black and white portraitbelfast, president, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government, cr geoff ritchie -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Cr JC Ritchie 1996-97-98-99 1900
Councillor John Cox Ritchie has the distinction of being in the chair for 4 consecutive years. He lived on his father’s property “Aringa” station and was the brother of Councillor Geoff RitchieBlack and white portrait of Councillor J.C.RitchieCr JC Ritchie 1996-97-98-99 1900belfast, president, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government, aringa -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Cr J Cruickshank Shire of Belfast President 1901-02-03
Councillor J Cruikshank. Owned “Terka” station near Kirkstall. The property had for some years sheltered and fed a number of kangaroos and he expressed the wish that they would be given a home there. The homestead is a bluestone building with a shingle roof, built by Robert Ireland of Port FairyBlack and white portrait of a male with a beard and moustachebelfast, president, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government, terka, kirkstall, cr j cruikshank -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Cr M Scott Shire Belfast President 1903-04
Councillor M Scott was a butcher in Koroit and his fame spread as a trainer of several good race horses. At the time racing was prospering in the district and it was a very rare occasion that Councillor Scott’s horses did not win a race at the local meetings.Black and white portrait president, belfast, portrait, government, shire, municipal, local-government, m.scott -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Cr D Carroll Shire of Belfast President 1907-08-09,1918-19
Councillor D Carroll was President of Belfast Shire Council in the Years 1907,1908,1909 and 1918-1919Black and white portraitbelfast, president, portrait, government, shire, municipal, local-government -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Cr D Lane 1911-12,17-18, 29-30
Councillor Lane carried on agricultural farming activities at Killarney on part of the Special Survey. His last term as president was during the Great Depression of the late 1920’s when there was a considerable amount of unemployment in the district Black and white portraitCr D Lane 1911-12,17-18, 29-30government, belfast, president, portrait, shire, council, municipal, local-government, d.lane -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Cr W Riddell Shire of Belfast president 1914-15
Councillor Riddell’s property on Riddells Lane, Kirkstall was mainly used for grazing. He was actively associated with all types of sport and was a judge at Kirkstall and Koroit race meetings.Black and white portraitportrait, belfast, president, shire, government, municipal, local-government, kirkstall, riddells lane -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
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Councillor Conheady occupied a farm at Rosebrook. Cr P Conheady Shire of Belfast President 1919-20 1928-29Black and white portraitpresident, government, belfast, portrait, shire, municipal, local-government, conheady -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Mason, John
Captain John Mason came from Stirling in Scotland, arriving at Port Fairy in 1844. One year after James Atkinson obtained his Special Survey of the area. Thus his life covers all the history of Port Fairy when it was known as Belfast. He married Jane Murray in Portland in 1846 and they had 5 children, Jane died in 1855 and ten years later he married Ann Brown widow of Abijah Brown. They had no children and she died in 1887. In due course he became known as Captain Mason, he was not a sea captain, but captain of the Belfast Volunteers, a Rifle Corps formed in 1859 as a consequence of the Crimean War, and later reconstituted as the Belfast Volunteer Corps. For 40 years he displayed a remarkable versatility in his various occupations. Starting as an Innkeeper - he took over the Stag Inn from Captain Saunders in 1852, for 3 years. He then became a carpenter, stonemason, architect, estate agent honorary technical advisor to the Borough and treasurer to the Shire, and Savings Bank Secretary. They thought so well of John mason in Belfast that they elected him to the first Roads Board in 1853 and to the first Municipal Council in 1856. He was Chairman four times and with Councillors David Talbot and Joseph Whitehead designed the Council's Common Seal and the Motto "Commune Bonum".He was the first Mayor of the Borough in 1863 for a period of 7 weeks. He was responsible for the design, supervision or construction of many of the buildings in the town; most still standing today. He built the Rosebrook Bridge in 1855 and the first official Post Office ( a timber structure in Bank Street) in 1857, replacing it with a stone office in 1865. he built the Court house in 1859 and completed the breakwater between Rabbit Island and Griffith Island started by James Atkinson and John Griffith in 1849, also the first bridge over the Moyne river which connected with Battery Lane and the Bay. Among the many buildings associated with John Mason are Gobles Mill, Tynemouth Villa, 10-12 Princes Street, the Mechanics Institute, the Commercial Hotel, Yambuk and Mickey Bourke's Pub in Koroit. However, he did not build "Riverdale" in Gipps Street as is thought. He had a store and workshop on this site but sold the property in 1872 before the house was built. After an almost uninterrupted term as Councillor starting with the Municipality in 1856, John resigned from the Council in 1873. He well deserved the illuminated address they gave to him and the toast that they drank in the Bank Hotel champagne. Within the year he was working for the Borough as its engineer., surveyor, general supervisor and advisor of public works, simply as the man to whom all difficult problems were referred and at very little expense. John Mason was a great worker for his town and devoted himself unsparingly to the community. That his work was appreciated was shown by the way in which people rallied to his aid when, in the end, he found himself in financial difficulties and his reputation was challenge; arrested for embezzling from the Savings Bank of which he was the actuary in 1882. The money was repaid and the charges found not proven at his trial. He was an early member of the Loyal Prince Albert Lodge, and a founding member of the smaller Loyal Belfast Lodge in 1863. He was also a member of the Horticultural Society. Captain John Mason Died on the 14th of October 1891 (see also 62-04-046 photo)Sepia photograph on heavy cardStevenson & McNicoll photo. 108 Elizabeth Street Melbourne copies can be obtained at anytimedefence, captain, mason, carpenter, councillor, mayor -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Ceremonial object - Lansell Pendant, George Lansell Jnr, AKA Mayoress Pendant, 1956
Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. The Bendigo Mayoress medallion was commissioned by Sir George Lansell Jnr in the tradition of making a mayoral presentation in gold. It was first worn by Mayoress Snell and was presented to her on April 11th, 1956 at the municipal centenary dinner at the Shamrock Hotel. The medallion was passed on to each subsequent Mayoress when the new Mayor was appointed. The Mayoress medallion was commissioned by Sir George Lansell Jnr in the tradition of making a mayoral presentation in gold. The drop and chain have been hand crafted n 18ct yellow gold and engraved by a master engraver also by hand. It was first worn by Mayoress Snell and was presented to her on April 11th, 1956 at the municipal centenary dinner at the Shamrock Hotel. Front; Progress / BENDIGO. Verso; PRESENTED / TO THE / BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL / by / SIR GEORGE LANSELL, / TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OF / LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN BENDIGO / 10 - 1 - 56george lansell jnr, mayoress chain, bendigo centenary, mayoress snell, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item, lansell pendant -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Portrait, Vincent Kelly, Mrs H.W. Snell Mayoress 1955 - 56, c 1956
Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could be active in civic life. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and at times, national level. Mayoresses were also required to undertake Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Mayoress Snell was born in Durham UK. Mayoress Snell was the first Mayoress to wear the gold medallion which came with the office. It was presented on April 11th 1956 at the municipal centenary dinner at the Shamrock and was a gift from Sir George Lansell who followed in the tradition of his late father George Lansell in making a mayoral presentation in gold. (1) p 209 Jackman.Framed, oval photographic studio portrait. Hand coloured detail. Image is flat, glass is domed.cl; Mrs H. W. Snell / Mayoress 1955 - 56 1958 - 59 / 1959 - 60vincent kelly, studio photography, edith margaret snell, city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, lansell pendant -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Memorabilia - Event Program, City of Bendigo, Mayor Ball, 1906
Luke Murphy served as a Councillor from 1902 - 1917 and was elected the 35th Mayor of Bendigo in 1905. The Mayor and Mayoress gave the customary ball at which over 400 guest attended and was regarded as one of the most successful in the municipals history. (p219 Mayors of Bendigo). Event program for the Mayoral Ball, 26th June, 1906. Gold and green ink on green card. Half fold with menu and drinks list printed inside.Embossed and scalloped edges.Front cover: City of Bendigo / 26-06-06 / Menu Card / Cr. Luke Murphy, Mayor bendigo town hall, making a nation exhibition, mayoral ball, mayor luke murphy, councillor luke murphy, milburn catering bendigo, cambridge printers, city of greater bendigo events, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Memorabilia - Event Program, City of Bendigo, Reception, 1906
Rose Anne Murphy nee Herbel married Luke Murphy in 1902 and became Mayoress when Councillor Luke Murphy was elected 35th Mayor of Bendigo in 1905. The Mayor and Mayoress gave the customary ball at which over 400 guest attended and was regarded as one of the most successful in the municipals history. (p219 Mayors of Bendigo). This invitation is for a Mayoress Reception in November, 1906. Event program for a reception held by Mayoress of Bendigo Mrs J Semmens 1906. Gold ink on cream / pink card. Half fold with program listed inside. Front cover: Reception / The Mayoress of Bendigo. / Mrs J Semmens. / Town Hall, / Bendigo / (Picture: Coat of Arms) Thursday / 15th Nov. 1906bendigo town hall, making a nation exhibition, mayoress murphy, rose murphy, city of greater bendigo events, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Memorabilia - Event Program, City of Bendigo, Return Ball, 1908
J. H. Carolin was active in municipal politics from 1886 - 1913. He began his career in Kyneton and arrived in Bendigo in 1879. Councillor Carolin became Mayor for the first time from 1889 - 90 and then again in 1907 -08. John Paul Carolin married Mary Corcoran in 1861and together had 10 children. Event program for the Mayor's Ball. Gold and purple print on pink card. Half fold with menu and wine list inside. Embossed and scalloped edging. Back cover lists the 'light refreshments' served in the Council Chamber throughout the night. Front cover: Return Ball / by the / Citizens of Bendigo / TO HIS WORSHIP / The Mayor of Bendigo, / Cr Carolin and Mrs Carolin / TOWN HALL, BENDIGO / TUESDAY, JULY, 14th, 1908bendigo town hall, making a nation exhibition, councillor john paul carolin, mayor carolin, mayoress mary carolin, mary corcoran, james printer eaglehawk, r.h. reed caterer bendigo, city of greater bendigo events, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - City Father, George SMITH died 1896, Ballarat Star, 1st August 1896, page 4, 1 August, 1896
George Smith was a noted nurseryman and seedsman who founded the Royal Exotic Nurseries at Lake Wendouree. He gave technical advice in the laying out of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, the planting of street trees and in advancing numerous municipal works around Ballarat.George Smith advanced the interests of Ballarat and its inhabitants in numerous ways, especially in agriculture and horticulture. He was also instrumental in making Ballarat famous in the other Colonies as well as overseas. Three pages of photocopied newsprint in heavy black print. National Library of Australia reference number at the bottom of each pagejohn garner collection, garner, dr, smith, ballarat star, newspaper, 1896, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, george smith j.p., city father, baron von mueller, kew gardens, goldfields, city councillor, magistrate -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Obituary for Councillor F.M. Claxton 4th August 1888, Mayoral Report Book, 1888. Mayor W. Collard Smith, 4th August 1888
Mayor W.Collard Smith records a brief obituary to F.M.Claxton in his report.The Obituary is evidence of the esteem in which Claxton was held in the "Municipal life" of Ballarat.one page, half of it printed.The word Obituary is highlighted in green texta and at the bottom of the page in blue biro is written john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, frederick moses claxton, claxton memorial fountain, lake wendouree, obituary, claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Addresses to HRH The Duke of Cornwall & York and His Excellency The Governor General, The Municipal Association of Victoria, 1901
This book titled 'Addresses to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cornwall and York and to His Excellency the Governor-General From The Municipalities of Victoria' was published by the Municipal Association of Victoria to commemorate the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. It was printed by McCarron, Bird & Co in Melbourne. It contains copies of messages from each of the municipalities of Victoria. The addresses were made on the occasion of the Duke & Duchess of Cornwall & York's visit to Melbourne in May 1901. They were in the city for the opening of Federal Parliament which took place at the Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens on 9 May 1901. The image of the message representing the Shire of Wodonga is signed by Henry Beardmore (President), Councillors John Bassett, W McFarlane, Robert Morrison, Geo. Leighton, James Henry McGeoch, A. E. Muller, John Whan, Joseph Pollard and Secretary John Woodland.A book bound in red leather-look fabric. The book features facsimiles of the addresses made to the Duke of Cornwall and York and the Governor-General, facsimile pages showing signatures of mayors, councillors and town clerks, views of municipal buildings, and the replies sent by the Duke and Governor-General.This book titled 'Addresses to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cornwall and York and to His Excellency the Governor-General From The Municipalities of Victoria' was published by the Municipal Association of Victoria to commemorate the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. It was printed by McCarron, Bird & Co in Melbourne. It contains copies of messages from each of the municipalities of Victoria. The addresses were made on the occasion of the Duke & Duchess of Cornwall & York's visit to Melbourne in May 1901. They were in the city for the opening of Federal Parliament which took place at the Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens on 9 May 1901. The image of the message representing the Shire of Wodonga is signed by Henry Beardmore (President), Councillors John Bassett, W McFarlane, Robert Morrison, Geo. Leighton, James Henry McGeoch, A. E. Muller, John Whan, Joseph Pollard and Secretary John Woodland.australian federation 1901, municipal governments victoria, duke of cornwall -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - China Souvenir Plate Shire Chambers Wodonga, Westminster Fine China Australia, C. 1957 - 1962
After meeting for 14 years in rented premises, in the Prince of Wales Hall, Wodonga Council built its first Shire Hall on the corner of High and Elgin Streets in 1890. The first Shire Hall was demolished in 1971. The second building, Wodonga’s new Municipal Offices in Woodland Grove were used for the first time by Wodonga Councillors on 7th August 1957. The Woodland Grove building has since been used for a range of purposes, most recently as a café, but is currently unoccupied. The third purpose-built council chambers were opened in November 1976 with the first council meeting there on 1st December 1976. Westminster Fine China Australia started in the Melbourne suburb of Cheltenham at 7 Arnold Street, in 1954 by Stanley Rogers and Son Ltd. They initially used imported blanks from Japan, which were made to their specifications, and which were then decorated locally. They produced a standard range of shapes for souvenir ware, later expanding into a wide range of tea sets, dinnerware and many other styles of china ware. The Abbey mark, based on Westminster Abbey in London, was used from the start of production until about 1962.Woodland Grove was named in honour of Wodonga Shire’s first president, John Woodland. The building depicted served as the centre of municipal government for approximately 20 years, throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Woodland Grove is a central point in the Wodonga CBD and a focus for many civic and cultural activities.Small square plate with gold trim and central coloured image of Wodonga Shire Chambers. The trademark of Westminster Fine China Australia is on the under side of the plateOn front beneath image "SHIRE CHAMBERS WODONGA VIC" Underneath the plate, surrounding an drawing of Westminster Abbey "FINE CHINA/WESTMINSTER CHINA /AUSTRALIA/ 7" municipal offices, woodland grove wodonga, souvenirs, westminster china -
Clunes Museum
Book - MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY 1888, ARNALL 7 JACKSON PRINTERS & STATIONERS 1888, 1888
THIS GAZETTEER CONTAINS INFORMATION ON VICTORIAN CITIES, TOWNS, BOROUGHS, SHIRES & VILLAGES, IN 1888, THE COUNCILLORS AND OFFICE BEARERS AND HISTORY OF EACH TOWN, SHIRE & BOROUGHS. POPULATION, AREA, ANNUAL RATES, TRANSPORT & REVENUE, ALSO MEDICAL & POSTAL NOTES, ETC. CLUNES BOROUGH PAGE 137THE VICTORIAN MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY AND GAZETTEER FOR 1888.local history, document, municipal directory, history, shire