Front view of Stawell Shire Hall in Longford Street with wrought iron fence and 1920's motor vehicle parked outside. The photograph taken in 1949 was donated by Mr. F. M. Mortyn who was Secretary of the Stawell Shire from 1947 - 1960. A small black & white photo of the Stawell Shire Hall with its brick facade with a parapet top. The entrance doorway in the centre with windows each side. In front a wrought iron fence. The gate of the fence is painted white. A 1920's motor vehicle is parked out the front to the right of the Shire Hall. Stawell Shire Hall 1949.stawell

This booklet contains by law No 28 pertaining to building regulations. The Shire of Orbost was a local government area about 380 kilometres east of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres ), and existed from 1892 until 1994. Originally, Orbost was part of the Bairnsdale Road District which was created on 30 April 1867. Splitting away as part of the Shire of Tambo in 1882, Orbost was first incorporated as a shire in its own right as the Shire of Croajingolong on 30 May 1892. It received its present name on 17 February 1893. On 3 January 1913 part of its western riding was annexed to Tambo as its Cunninghame Riding. On 2 December 1994, the Shire was abolished, and merged with City and Shire of Bairnsdale, Shire of Tambo, most of Shire of Omeo and the Boole Boole Peninsula from Shire of Rosedale into the Shire of East Gippsland. This item is a useful research tool.A dark grey, stapled, paper covered booklet with title "Shire of Orbost By Law No 28" in black print.

In use by Council 1995 - March 2006Sticker with Glenelg Shire Council logo and contact details printed on itFront: GSC logo Back: (no inscriptions)glenelg shire council, local government, sticker

This collection of photos depicts Councilor Charles Edward "Ted" Brown, and Councilors W.Powell(J.P.),W.A.Walton (J.P.),D.I.White,E.Edwards,(J.P.),H.A.Patterson,A.McDonald,Mr K.S. Lane, (Shire secretary),A.C.Martin,A.Doug.Moverly,Mr. Rex Hollioake,(Shire Engineer),W.MacG.Troup,(J.P.)T.W.Ford, D.Baird.It was presented to the Ballarat Shire Council by Councilor C.E.Brown (J.P.),President 1959-60 (History of these Councilors and staff can be found under catalogue number 014/11 to 014.14 / 11,except for Councilor A.McDonald.) Original Historic Photo of all Councilors and staff for the year 1959-60Sepia photo of Shire President Charles Edward "Ted", Brown (J.P.), and all councilors and staff,set in a plain brown frame with white mount.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council by Councilor C.E.Brown,(J.P.).President 1959-1960.ballarat shire council, shire president 1959 60, c e ted brown

Shire of Eltham Heritage Study 1992 prepared by David Bick and Carlotta Kellaway; Garden Evaluation by John Patrick and Planting Evaluation by Ken Wallace Volume One: Recommendations, Conservation Areas, Identified Places Volume Two: Environmental History and Bibliography Volume Three: Culturally Significant Themes and the Evaluations of the Individually Identified Places that Illustrate the ThemesProvide the foundation for future planning assessments in the shire167 A4 pages (double sided), spiral bound with clear pastic front cover and black card end cover.david bick, carlotta kellaway, john patrick, ken wallace, shire of eltham heritage study, garden evaluation, planting evaluation, recommendations, conservation areas, identified places, environmental history, culturally significant themes

Shire of Eltham Heritage Study 1992 prepared by David Bick and Carlotta Kellaway; Garden Evaluation by John Patrick and Planting Evaluation by Ken Wallace Volume One: Recommendations, Conservation Areas, Identified Places Volume Two: Environmental History and Bibliography Volume Three: Culturally Significant Themes and the Evaluations of the Individually Identified Places that Illustrate the ThemesProvide the foundation for future planning assessments in the shire130 A4 pages (double sided), spiral bound with clear pastic front cover and black card end cover.david bick, carlotta kellaway, john patrick, ken wallace, shire of eltham heritage study, garden evaluation, planting evaluation, recommendations, conservation areas, identified places, environmental history, culturally significant themes

Shire of Eltham Heritage Study 1992 prepared by David Bick and Carlotta Kellaway; Garden Evaluation by John Patrick and Planting Evaluation by Ken Wallace Volume One: Recommendations, Conservation Areas, Identified Places Volume Two: Environmental History and Bibliography Volume Three: Culturally Significant Themes and the Evaluations of the Individually Identified Places that Illustrate the ThemesProvide the foundation for future planning assessments in the shire115 A4 pages (double sided), spiral bound with clear pastic front cover and black card end cover.david bick, carlotta kellaway, john patrick, ken wallace, shire of eltham heritage study, garden evaluation, planting evaluation, recommendations, conservation areas, identified places, environmental history, culturally significant themes

Shire of Eltham Heritage Study 1992 prepared by David Bick and Carlotta Kellaway; Garden Evaluation by John Patrick and Planting Evaluation by Ken Wallace Volume One: Recommendations, Conservation Areas, Identified Places Volume Two: Environmental History and Bibliography Volume Three: Culturally Significant Themes and the Evaluations of the Individually Identified Places that Illustrate the ThemesProvide the foundation for future planning assessments in the shire127 A4 pages (double sided) and 3 A3 fold-out pages, spiral bound with clear pastic front cover and black card end cover.david bick, carlotta kellaway, john patrick, ken wallace, shire of eltham heritage study, garden evaluation, planting evaluation, recommendations, conservation areas, identified places, environmental history, culturally significant themes

Shire of Eltham Heritage Study 1992 prepared by David Bick and Carlotta Kellaway; Garden Evaluation by John Patrick and Planting Evaluation by Ken Wallace Volume One: Recommendations, Conservation Areas, Identified Places Volume Two: Environmental History and Bibliography Volume Three: Culturally Significant Themes and the Evaluations of the Individually Identified Places that Illustrate the ThemesProvide the foundation for future planning assessments in the shire117 A4 pages (double sided) and on A3 (double-dided) fold-out page, spiral bound with clear pastic front cover and black card end cover.david bick, carlotta kellaway, john patrick, ken wallace, shire of eltham heritage study, garden evaluation, planting evaluation, recommendations, conservation areas, identified places, environmental history, culturally significant themes

Shire of Eltham Heritage Study 1992 prepared by David Bick and Carlotta Kellaway; Garden Evaluation by John Patrick and Planting Evaluation by Ken Wallace Volume One: Recommendations, Conservation Areas, Identified Places Volume Two: Environmental History and Bibliography Volume Three: Culturally Significant Themes and the Evaluations of the Individually Identified Places that Illustrate the ThemesProvides the foundation for future planning assessments in the Shire of Eltham.167 A4 pages (double sided), spiral bound with clear pastic front cover and black card end cover.background history, carlotta kellaway, conservation areas, culturally significant themes, david bick, garden evaluation, heritage study, identified places, john patrick, ken wallace, planting evaluation, recommendations, shire of eltham heritage study

This book was published in 1988 by the Shire of Ballarat,and printed by the local firm of Waller and Chester.Local Historian Lloyd Jenkins researched and did the text and design for it. It was launched to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Proclamation of the Shire,which was the first Shire in Victoria.Acknowledgement of the first Shire to be Proclaimed in the State of VictoriaRectangular book with soft cover.The cover has a blue background on which is the Crest of The Shire of Ballarat in colour and underneath is the title.Crest, THE SHIRE OF BALLARAT MDCCCLX111. title" FIRST IN THE STATE."proclaimation of first shire.125th anniversary of ballarat shire

Photo depicts members of the Ballarat Shire Council in 1994 at the Commemorative Meeting Prior to Amalgamation with City Of Ballarat. Front row (L to R) Mr. I. R. Cowie. Deputy Shire Engineer ; Mr. R. W. Hayles, Shire Engineer; Cr. D. N. Vendy, Shire President; Mr. J.W.M. Johnson, Shire Secretary; Mr T.J. Barrington, Deputy Shire Secretary. Back Row (L to R ) Cr. R. Kinnersley, Cr. A. Cormick, Cr. D. A. Baird, Cr.G.H. Spittle, Cr. J.D.White, Cr. G.M.Caldwell, Cr. M.F.Beaumont. Cr. W. M. Flynn, Cr. R.A. McDonald, Cr. R.J. Fewster, and Cr. B.L.Hughes.To commemorate the final council meeting of the Shire of Ballarat prior Council Amalgamation with the City of Ballarat.Coloured Photo on cream coloured mount with Shire of Ballarat Crest and title above photo and names at the bottom.SHIRE OF BALLARAT COMMEMORATIVE MEETING. MONDAY 2ND MAY 1994.shire commemorative meeting 1994.last ballarat shire councilors.

The Shire of Eltham was a Local Government Area located about 25 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 277.13 square kilometres and existed from 1856 until 1994.Guide to services provided by Shire of Eltham40 pages, illus. Front cover is a collage of Eltham sceneseltham, shire of eltham, handbooks

This document was made by the Shire of Orbost, local government. The Shire of Orbost was a local government area about 380 kilometres (236 mi) east of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres (3,608.9 sq mi), and existed from 1892 until 1994. Originally, Orbost was part of the Bairnsdale Road District which was created on 30 April 1867. Splitting away as part of the Shire of Tambo in 1882, Orbost was first incorporated as a shire in its own right as the Shire of Croajingolong on 30 May 1892. It received its present name on 17 February 1893. On 3 January 1913 part of its western riding was annexed to Tambo as its Cunninghame Riding. On 2 December 1994, the Shire was abolished, and merged with City and Shire of Bairnsdale, Shire of Tambo, most of Shire of Omeo and the Boole Boole Peninsula from Shire of Rosedale into the Shire of East Gippsland. Local governments play an important role in the lives of citizens in Australia. Local government authorities exist to provide services and amenities to local communities, and are also responsible for regulating and providing services for land and property in their district. This item is representative of a time when Orbost had its own Shire Council. A document with a light blue cover, black print. It is a "statement of accounts for the Shire of Orbost for the year ended 30th September, 1963".document-statement-of-accounts orbost-shire

This medallion was struck to commemorate the Shire of Eltham, 1871 to 1994; issued upon cessation of the Shire of Eltham as a local government body following the widespread dismissal of councils throughout Melbourne by the Kennett Liberal Government. Parts of the Shire were redistributed to Banyule Shire and a new Nillumbik Shire was formed which took in Eltham township.Bronze coloured medallion approx 4 cm diameter in a clear plastic sleeve and green felt pouch with gold coloured tie Two copiesshire of eltham, medallion

Mr M.B.Watson was Shire Secretary for the Shire of Ballarat in 1954. This photo which is part of a collection of photos was taken to commemorate the 1954 visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,and was presented by the Shire President G.A.Fraser, to mark the occaision.Section of the Original Historical Photo of Councilors for the year 1954.Sepia/Brown photo of Councilor M.B.Watson,(Shire Secretary),1954.Situated Left hand side second rowof composite photo of Councilors for the year 1954.PRESENTED TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11. 1954.shire of ballarat 1954, queen elizabeth 11 visit, m b watson shire secretary 1954

This pamphlet was issued for the information of ratepayers, with the compliments of the Eltham Shire Council. Subjects of information included: Shire statistics and history Members of Council 1962-63 Bushfires Dogs Rates Works Programme Shire Offices Town Planning Map of Shire of Eltham with Bushfire area outlined in redbushfires, charis pelling, charles m. a. pelling, councillors, dogs, eric dudley butler, eric percival harmer, franklin william nankervis, george l. cresp, leslie christopher docksey, m.b. watson, map, maxwell alexander spence, rates, raymond clive duncan, rodney d. quin, shire of eltham, shire offices, town planning, works programme

Medal in case given to the Shire of Buninyong in 1951. Returned to B&DHS in June 2008 by Derek Leather, who was given it by Debbie Viksna, formerly Wright, who worked as a secretary for the Shire in the 1980's-1990's.Historical significance as it is a commemorative medal given to the Shire of Buninyong.Bronze medallion in leather bound case, given to Shire of Buninyong in 1951 to celebrate the Centenary of Victoria by State Government"Presented to the Shire of BUNNINYONG 1951" (Buninyong spelled incorrectly)medal, shire of buninyong, buninyong shire council, centenary, victorian government

Material pertaining to the production of a history of the Shire of Eltham, "Pioneers & Painters: One Hundred Years of Eltham and its Shire" in recognition of the shire's centenary in 1971 Item Title 04767-1 Notice and Agenda for Shire of Eltham Historical Society, History Publication Committee Inaugural Meeting to be held 1 April 1969; M.B. Watson, Shire Secretary, Shire Shire of Eltham, 28 March 1969 04767-2 Shire of Eltham Historical Society; History Publication Committee Minutes of Meeting held 1 April 1969 04767-3 Notice and Agenda for Shire of Eltham Historical Society, History Publication Committee Inaugural Meeting to be held 15 April 1969; M.B. Watson, Shire Secretary, Shire Shire of Eltham, 11 April 1969 04767-4 Shire of Eltham Historical Society; History Publication Committee Minutes of Meeting held 15 April 1969 04767-5 Shire of Eltham Historical Society; History Publication Committee, Notes of Informal Meeting held at Alan Marshall's home 3 May 1969 04767-6 Shire of Eltham Historical Society; History Publication Committee Minutes of Meeting held 14 February 1970 04767-7 Shire of Eltham Historical Society; History Publication Committee Minutes of Meeting held 4 April 1970 04767-8 Notice and Agenda for Shire of Eltham Historical Society, History Publication Committee Meeting to be held 2 May 1970; A.J. Roberts, Deputy Shire Secretary, Shire Shire of Eltham, 27 April 1970 04767-9 Shire of Eltham Historical Society; History Publication Committee Minutes of Meeting held 2 May 1970 04767-10 Notice and Agenda for Shire of Eltham Historical Society, History Publication Committee Meeting to be held 2 June 1970; A.J. Roberts, Deputy Shire Secretary, Shire Shire of Eltham, 6 June 1970 04767-11 Shire of Eltham Historical Society; History Publication Committee Minutes of Meeting held 6 June 1970 04767-12 Notice and Agenda for Shire of Eltham Historical Society, History Publication Committee Meeting to be held 4 July 1970; M.B. Watson, Shire Secretary, Shire Shire of Eltham, 30 June 1970 04767-13 Shire of Eltham Historical Society; History Publication Committee Minutes of Meeting held 4 July 1970 04767-14 Notice and Agenda for Shire of Eltham Historical Society, History Publication Committee Meeting to be held 1 August 1970; M.B. Watson, Shire Secretary, Shire Shire of Eltham, 29 July 1970 04767-15 Shire of Eltham Historical Society; History Publication Committee Minutes of Meeting held 1 August 1970 04767-16 Notice and Agenda for Shire of Eltham Historical Society, History Publication Committee Meeting to be held 22 August 1970; M.B. Watson, Shire Secretary, Shire Shire of Eltham, 18 August 1970 04767-17 Shire of Eltham Historical Society; History Publication Committee Minutes of Meeting held 22 August 1970 04767-18 Notice and Agenda for Shire of Eltham Historical Society, History Publication Committee Meeting to be held 3 October 1970; M.B. Watson, Shire Secretary, Shire Shire of Eltham, 16 September 1970 04767-19 Shire of Eltham Historical Society; History Publication Committee Minutes of Meeting held 3 October 1970 04767-20 Notice and Agenda for Shire of Eltham Historical Society, History Publication Committee Meeting to be held 19 December 1970; M.B. Watson, Shire Secretary, Shire Shire of Eltham, 17 December 1970 04767-21 Letter: Sue Beaven, Thomas Nelson (Australia) Pty Ltd to the members of the History Publication Committee regarding dust jacket blurb, 13 January 1971 The idea to develop a book on the history of the Shire of Eltham to be edited by noted author, Alan Marshall in celebration of the shire's centenary was initiated in 1969. The Shire of Eltham Historical Society undertook significant research in conjunction with Alan Marshall locating material at various institutions and other societies; interviewing longer term residents and a public campaign through the local press to acquire photographic material for duplication and use in the book. The public campaign received generous response and the material collected became the genesis for the Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph collection now held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library).Paper documents of various sizes up to Foolscapalan marshall, history publication committee, minutes, pioneers and painters,shire of eltham historical society, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire of eltham

This ledger was used by the Shire of Orbost from 1935-1971. The item was donated to Orbost & District Historical society from P.R.O.V. as a Place of Deposit (POD) item for safe keeping by a local history group or museum. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. Orbost was at first included in the Bairnsdale Shire from 1882 and was later part of the Tambo Shire. Because of travelling distances the Croajingalong Shire was created in 1892 (name changed to Orbost Shire 17.2.1893 with James Cameron as the first Shire President. In 1994 it amalgamated to become part of East Gippsland Shire Council. This item comprises records that belonged to the local government accounting system. The Shire of Orbost Council no longer exists having been absorbed by the East Gippsland Shire Council. This is a hand-written record created before the widespread use of computer accounting records.A black, hard cover ledger with light brown leather binding. it is titled "CASh BOOK LOAN ACCOUNT, SHIRE OF ORBOST". Records are hand-written. Inside the back cover is a loose-leaf typed document titled, "Shire Engineers Report 11 Sept 1970".cash-book ledger shire-of-orbost accounting

This collection of photos are of Shire President G.A.Fraser and Councilors William Powell J.P. David Baird J.P. Edward.R.Lawrence, M.B.Watson,(Shire Secretary), E.Edwards, J.C.Walton, J.P.Slattery J.P. Charles E.Brown J.P. J.S.Wille,(Engineer),H.A.Patterson,P.F.Henderson, W.Mac.G.Troup,J.P. Arthur Pickford. Original Historic photo of Shire President G.A.Fraser and councilors for 1954 ,taken to commorate the visit of Queen Elizabeth 11.Composite collection of photos in sepia/brown tones on dark brown mount in brown frame,of Councilors for the year 1954.Presented to Ballarat Shire Council by Shire President,G.A. Fraser,to commemorate the visit of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,in 1954.The frame also displays the Union Jack and Australian Flags in the top left and right corners. PRESENTED TO BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11, 1954.shire of ballarat 1954, g a fraser shire president, councilors 1954, queen elizabeth visit

The Shire of Orbost was a local government area about 380 kilometres east of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres ), and existed from 1892 until 1994. Originally, Orbost was part of the Bairnsdale Road District which was created on 30 April 1867. Splitting away as part of the Shire of Tambo in 1882, Orbost was first incorporated as a shire in its own right as the Shire of Croajingolong on 30 May 1892. It received its present name on 17 February 1893. On 3 January 1913 part of its western riding was annexed to Tambo as its Cunninghame Riding. On 2 December 1994, the Shire was abolished, and merged with City and Shire of Bairnsdale, Shire of Tambo, most of Shire of Omeo and the Boole Boole Peninsula from Shire of Rosedale into the Shire of East Gippsland This is a useful research tool.Two copies of a triple fold paper brochure. It is titled"Shire of Orbost Information Brochure" in black print. It contains the names of councillors, staff, the work program and budget.shire-of-orbost

Agenda of 30th anniversary council meeting of the Shire off Diamond Valley, with letters of apology from Ray Rooke and Harry Nash3 pages comprising Agenda paper, with col. Coat-of-Arms of the Council, with 2 letters of apologyshire of diamond valley