James Richmond was born at Hamilton ,Lanarkshire in Scotland on 24th November 1840.He migrated to Australia at age 21, on the sailing vessel "City of Melbourne", arriving 23rd July,1862.He made his way to the Ballarat district and secured a position as head teacher at Weatherboard Hill State School. On 25th April 1866 he was selected as the first full time Shire Secretary, at a starting salary of 250 pounds per annum, (the previous position having only been part time). On February 26th 1867 James married Annie Dobson and they had four sons and two daughters. Their residence was a dwelling attached to the original Shire Offices at Learmonth.During his term he took on various other roles. In July 1873 "Richmond Park" on the foreshore of Lake Learmonth was named in his honour.James Richmond died on 29th December,1879 (while still in office),from a severe attack of rheumatic fever at age 39, leaving Annie to raise their six children.First fulltime Shire Secretary of the Ballarat shire,1866-1879. Coloured painting of James Richmond set in narrow brown frame with cream mount and narrow "gold" edge around painting.in bottom right corner is marked "James Richmond age 28 1868" and on the right "W.H. R.A.S. May 1868.JAMES RICHMOND age 28 1868. W.H. R.A.S. May 1868richmond james 1840 1879, shire secretary 1866, weatherboard hill state school, richmond park learmonth

This collection of photos is of President John Dalgleish Esq.and all councilors for the year 1883-84. Councilor Dalgleish was elected to council in 1866-72 and 1880-87,serving three terms as President1869-70,1883-84,1884-85. The other councilors represented are J.W.D.Innes,J.King,A.Findlay,G.Rennie,J.Baird,F.Edwards,J.Spiers,W.Uren M.L.A. and secretary L.Bregenzer.Original collection of photos of councilors taken "circa 1884"A collection of photos of President J.Dalgleish Esq. and all councilors for the year 1883-84. The Frame is wide brown with decorative carving to the outer edges and "gold" paint on the inner plain edge. The photos are oval with gilt on edge of "cutout" and set in a circle around the inscription PRESENTED by the President J.DALGLIESH ESQ. to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL 1883-84.Around each photo is a fine black line "linking" each.The mount is very light "tan"in colour.At the base is the name Richards & Co.Photos, Ballaarat.PRESENTED by the President,J.DALGLEISH ESQ.TO THE BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1883-84.baird j, ballaarat shire council 1883 84, dalgliesh john esq, innes j, king j, findlay a, rennie g, edwards f, spiers j, uren w mla, bregenzer l

Councilor John Dalgleish Esq. was first elected to council in 1866-72 and again in 1880-87. He served three terms as Shire President, 1869-70,1883-84 and 1884-85.He resided at Bothwell Springs,Mount Rowan.Original photo of councilors taken "circa 1884"This Photo of Shire President John Dalgleish Esq.forms part of a collection of showing all councilors for the year 1883-84. It is in sepia and oval in shape, with gilt edging around the photo.The mount is light tan in colour with a fine line around the "cutout".At the base of the photo is inscribed the name and President. It is at the top of the frame in the centre. PRESENTED by the President J.DALGLEISH ESQ.to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL. 1883-84.ballaarat shire council, shire president john dalgleish esq, 1883 84

Councilor John.N.O.Innes was elected to council in 1878 - 87.He did not become President during that time.Section of Original photo of all councilors for the year 1883-84.This Sepia ,oval photo of Councilor John.N.O. Innes,is part of a collection of all councilors for the year 1883-84.It is in a light tan mount with "gold" edging around the photo and a fine black line around the "cutout".It is at the bottom left corner of the circle of photos.Councilor Innes name is inscribed under the photo. PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT,J. DALGLEISH ESQ. to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL. 1883-84. ballaarat shire council, john n o innes 1883 84

Councilor John King was elected to council in1875-78 and again in1883-89.He served one term as President in1887-88.He was a resident of Burrumbeet.This original photo forms part of collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1883-84. Photo of Councilor John King is in Sepia and oval in shape,it is gold around the edge of cutout and mount is light tan, there is a fine black line around photo.It is second from bottom on left hand side of collection of photos of all councilors for 1883-84.Councilor King's name is enscribed at the bottom of photo.PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT J.DALGLEISH ESQ.to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL. 1883-84.ballarat shire council, 1883 84, john king, burrumbeet

Councilor Alexander Findlay was elected to council in 1873 and again in 1879-85.He did not serve as President during that time.He resided at Ercildourne.This original photo forms part of a collection of photos showing all councilors for the year 1883-84.This oval sepia photo is of Councilor Alexander Findlay,set in a "light tan" mount with gold around edge of "cutout". A fine black line surounds the photo linking it to the next.It forms part of a collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1883-84 and is second from the top,left hand side. PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT J.DALGLEISH ESQ.To the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL 1883-84.ballaarat shire council 1883 84, alexander findlay, ercildourne

Councilor George Rennie was elected as a member of council in 1875 until 1890.He served two terms as President,1885-86 and 1886-87.He was a resident of Learmonth.This Original photo is a part of a collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1883-84. The photo of Councilor George Rennie is in sepia,and oval in shape.It is set in a "light tan" mount and has gold edging around the "cutout",A fine black line is drawn around the photo which links it to the next. It is at the top left of circle of photos of all councilors for 1883-84.PRESENTED by the President J.DALGLEISH ESQ.to the BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1883-84. learmonth, ballaarat shire council, george rennie 1883 84

Councilor James Baird was first Elected to council in1863 until 1865 and again in 1868 until 1887.He was elected the first President of the Ballarat Shire in1863-64.He also served three further terms as President in1874-75,1875-76 and 1879-80 This Original photo forms part of a collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1883-84. The photo of Councilor James Baird, is in Sepia and oval in shape,set in a "light tan" mount with gold edging around cutout.Councilor J.Bairds' name is inscribed at base of photo.Around the photo is drawn a fine line with decorative features which connect it to the next.It is set at the top right of circle of photos of all councilors for 1883-84.PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT J.DALGLEISH ESQ.to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1883-84.ballarat shire council, james baird, first shire president 1883 84

Councilor Francis Edwards was elected as a member of council in1872 until 1886.He only served one term as President in1878-79.His residence was Coghills Creek and later Ascot.This original photo forms part of a collection showing all councilors for the year 1883-84.This photo of Councilor Francis Edwards,is in sepia and oval in shape set in a "light tan" mount with gold trim around "cutout".Around photo a fine line is drawn with decorative features connecting it to the next photo. Councilor J.Edwards name is inscribed at the base of the photo.It is set on the right side, second from top of circle of photos showing all councilors for 1883-84. PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT J. DALGLIESH ESQ.to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL 1883-84.ascot, ballarat shire council, francis edwards 1883 84, coghils creek

Councilor John Pollock Spiers was elected to council in 1878 until 1880,1880 until 1892,1893 until 1902,1904 until 1910 and 1915 until 1918.He served two terms as President,1889-90 and 1899-1900.Councilor Spiers was a resident of Learmonth.Part of original collection of photos showing all councilors for 1883-84. This photo of Councilor John Pollock Spiers is in sepia tones and oval in shape,set in a "light tan"mount with gold edging around the cut out.Surounding the photo is a fine line and decorative features which link it to the next photo. It is on the right side second from bottom of the circle of photos showing all councilors for 1883-84. PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT J.DALGLIESH ESQ. to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL 1883-84.ballarat shire council, john pollock spiers 1883 84

Councilor William Henry Uren was elected as a member of council in1876 until 1889.He served three terms as President,1880-81,1881-82 and 1882-83.His residence was at Cardigan.This original photo is part of a collection of photos which show all councilors for the year 1883-84. This photo of Councilor William Henry Uren (M.L.A.) in sepia tones and oval in shape,is set in a"light tan" mount with gold trim to the edge of the "cutout". Around the photo is a fine line with decorative ink features which link it to the photo next to it.It is at the bottom right of the circle of photos showing all councilors for the year 1883-84.PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT J.DALGLIESH,ESQ.to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL 1883-84.ballarat shire council, 1883 84, william henry uren mla

Mr.Louis Bregenzer was Secretary for Ballarat Shire Council in1883-84.Part of original collection of photos showing all councilors for the year 1883-84.Photo of Mr. L.Bregenzer is in sepia and oval in shape,set in a "light tan" mount with gold trim around edge of "cutout".Around photo is a fine line and decorative features which connect it with the next photo.It is at the bottom of the circle of photos showing all councilors for 1883-84.At the bottom of photo is inscribed L.Bregenzer, Secretary.PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT J. DALGLIESH ESQ. to the BALLAARATLSHIRE COUNCIL.1883-84.ballarat shire council, louis bregenzer secretary 1883 84

Councilor James Baird was elected as a member of the first Ballarat Shire Council in 1863 becoming the first Shire President for 1863-64,and was on council until 1865.He was then re-elected to council in1868 until 1887.He then served three more terms as President 1874-75 ,1875-76, and 1879-80.This original photo is of the first President of the newly formed Ballarat Shire. On 16th November (monday)1863, it was declared that the Ballarat Road Board District to be a Shire known as the Shire of Ballarat.This document was signed and sealed by Colonial Governor Charles H.Darling. The declaration was published in The Government Gazette on tuesday 24th November 1863. This rectangular black and white photo of James Baird,(circa 1863),is in a white mount with a wide walnut frame.The inner part of the frame has three parts, a narrow decorative gold painted trim,a narrow black trim,then a wider gold "frame"which has carved edging on outer and in each corner is featured carved "leaf " decorations. Richards & Co. Ballarat.james baird, ballarat shire, first shire president 1863, ballarat road board district, colonial governor charles h darling, 16th november 1863

This collection of photos depicts the members of the Learmonth A.N.A. Branch No.75,in 1912.It was presented to C.Medwell Esq.(Secretary),by his fellow members in appreciation of services to the branch as Secretary.The members are C.Hamilton, B.H.Louden, J.Ritchie, W.R.Sara, M.Baird, A.Patterson, A.E.Medwell, R.E.Sara - Assistant Secretary, R.Dowler, J.R.Creelman, J.Leys - commmitee, J.Doolan - President, J.Whately, T.Whately, M.Donovan - commitee, T.E.Connelly - commitee, W.McCubbin, D.Doyle, E.C.Kinnersley, M.Ryan - Trustee, P.Ryan - Treasurer, M.Casey - Secretary, J.Medwell - Trustee, Dr C.A.Courtney - Medical Officer, J.Tonks, J.C.Robertson, J.Yates, J.Curran, P.Casey - commitee,R.L.Medwell, D.Baird, A.E.Stewart, A.Whately - Vice President, H.A.Page - commitee, W.H.Lang, H.Lang, W.D.Sara - Auditor, W.T.Hamilton - Auditor, R.Jarrett, A.Medwell, F.Kinnersley, W.W.Walker, J.Barnes, J.Parker. Original photo showing members belonging to the Learmonth A.N.A. Branch no.75 in 1912Black and white photos of A.N.A.members in 1912,set in wide dark brown frame with carved decorative outer edge,the mount is lighter brown wood. The main photo of C.Medwell Esq.Secretary, is surrounded by a decorative gold trim and between each photo there are decorative markings in white.The Inscriptions are white edged in black.The photos vary in shape,oval, rectangular,rectangular with curved top and rectangular with shaped cut top. LEARMONTH A.N.A. BRANCH N0.75. PRESENTED TO C. MEDWELL Esq. BY HIS FELLOWS MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912. Richards & Co. Photos.learmonth ana branch no 75, c medwell 1912

In 1912 C.Hamilton was a member of the Learmonth A.N.A.Branch No 75 .Original collection of photos showing all members of Learmonth A.N.A. Branch No 75 in 1912.This black and white photo of C.Hamilton,is rectangular in shape and set in a brown woodgrain mount with a black line around cutout. Placed at the top left corner of the top row,it forms part of a Collection of photos showing all Learmonth A.N.A members for 1912.LEARMONTH A.N.A. BRANCH No.75. PRESENTED TO C. MEDWELL BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.c hamilton, learmonth ana branch no 75 1912

In 1912 Mr B.H.Louden was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75Original photo of all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912.Black and white photo of B.H.Louden is oval and set in a brown woodgrain mount,His name is incribed in white at the base of mount. at the bottom right corner is a decorative feature in white.Photo is set second from left, top row and forms part of a collection of photos of all membes of the 1912 Learmonth ANA Branch No 75. LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C. MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912. 1912, learmonth ana branch no 75, b h louden

In 1912 Mr J.Ritchie was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.Original photo depicting all members of Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912.Black and white photo of J.Ritchie (oval) is set in a brown woodgrain mount,with his name inscribed in white at the base.Photo is placed third from left, top row and forms part of a collection of photos of all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch no 75 in 1912.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO.75.PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SERETARY.LEARMONTH 1912.1912, learmonth ana branch no 75, j ritchie

In 1912 C.Medwell Esq. was presented,by his fellow members, with this set of photos showing all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75,in recognition of his services to the branch as secretary.Original collection of photos of 1912 Learmonth ANA members.This oval photo of C.Medwell Esq. is in the centre of a collection of photos of all members of Learmonth ANA Branch No 75,1912.It is set in a brown woodgrain mount and photo is surrounded bya gold shaped mount,On the brown mount are decorative markings in white ,inscriptions are also in white.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75.PRESENTED TO C. EDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.1912, learmonth ana branch no 75, c medwell esq

Mr W.R.Sara was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch no 75 in 1912Original photo of all Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 members 1912.Black and white photo (oval) Is of Mr. W.R.Sara,set in a brown woodgrain mount with decorative features above in white, his name is encribed at the bottom.It is placed on the top row, fourth from left, and forms part of a collection of photos of all Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 members in 1912. LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75,PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM AORECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.learmonth ana branch no 75, w r sara 1912

In 1912 Mr.M Baird was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 Section of original photo of all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912.Photo of Mr M. Baird is in black and white (oval) set in a brown woodgrain mount,His name is inscribed in white at the base of photo.It is placed on left hand side of the second row in a collection of photos showing all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No. 75, in 1912.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75 PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ.BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEMAN & APPRECIATIONOF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.learmonth ana branch no 75, mr m baird 1912

In 1912 Mr. A. Patterson was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 Original Historic photo depicting all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912Black and white photo of Mr. A. Patterson, rectangular with a curved top, is set in a brown woodgrain mount.Around the left and right sides are decorative features in white and his name is inscribed at the bottom.The photo is second from left in second row of collection of photos of all Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 Members of 1912. LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75, PRESENTED TO C. MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.learmonth ana branch no 75 1912, mr a patterson 1912

In 1912 Mr. A.E.Medwell served as a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.Part of collection of original photos showing all members of the 1912 Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 .Photo,in black and white, of Mr A.E.Medwell.It is oval in shape.The mount is brown woodgrain look.to the left top and bottom is painted decorative features with his name inscribed in white at the base.It forms part of a collection of photos of all members of the 1912 Learmonth ANA Branch no 75. LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.learmonth ana branch no 75, a e medwell 1912

In 1912 Mr R.E.Sara was the Assistant Secretary of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.Section of original collection of photos showing all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in1912.This black and white photo is of Mr.R.E. Sara. It is rectangular in shape with a curved cutout top,set in a brown woodgrain mount and is in the second row and fourth from left.Mr Sara's name is inscribed in white at the botom of photo.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.learmonth ana branch no 75, r e sara assistant secrtary 1912

In 1912 Mr. R.Dowler was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.Photo is part of Original photo of all Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 members in 1912.This black and white photo (rectangular in shape) is of Mr. R.Dowler. It is in a brown woodgrain mount with his name inscribed in white at the base.It forms part of a collection of photos showing all Learmonth ANA branch No 75 in1912 and is at the left of the third row. LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.learmonth ana branch no 75, mr r dowler 1912

In 1912 Mr. J.R.Creelman was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No75.This photo is a section of the original photo showing all the members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912. This black and white photo of Mr J.R.Creelman, oval in shape, is set in a brown woodgrain mount.To the top right and bottom left are painted decorative features in white and his name is inscribed in white at the base.It forms part of a collection of photos of all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912.The photo is second from left in third row.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C. MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.learmonth ana branch no 75, mr l r creelman 1912

Mr. J.Leys was in 1912 a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No75.This photo forms part of original collection of photos depicting all Learmonth ANA Branch no 75 members in 1912. Black and white photo (rectangular with curved top) of Mr. J.Leys is set in a brown woodgrain mount.Decorative features around it are painted in white and his name is inscribed,also in white, at the base.It is part of a collection of photos depicting all Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912.It is third from left in third row.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM AND APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.learmonth ana branch no 75, mr j leys 1912

In 1912 Mr J.Doolan was President of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.Section of original photo depicting all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75,1912.A black and white photo,(oval),of Mr. J.Doolan set in a brown woodgrain mount.It is fourth from left in third row.It is part of a collection of photos showing all members of the 1912 Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75,PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ.BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.learmonth ana branch no 75, j doolan president 1912

Mr. J. Whately was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in1912This photo is part of a collection of original set depicting all 1912 members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.Black and white photo,oval in shape, is of Mr J.Whately. Set in a brown woodgrain mount and surrounded by painted decorative features in white. Mr Whatelys' name is inscribed in white at the base.It is on the left side of the fourth row and is part of a collection of photos depicting all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75,1912.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75.PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.learmonth ana branch no 75, j whately 1912

In 1912 Mr T.Whately was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.This photo is part of the original collection of photos which depict all Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 members in1912.Black and white photo of Mr. T.Whately,(rectangular) set in a brown woodgrain mount.His name is inscribed,at the base,in white.It is second from left in fourth row and is part of collection of photos depicting all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912. LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ.BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912. learmonth ana branch no 75, t whately 1912

For the year 1912 Mr. M.Donovan served as a commitee member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.This photo forms part of a collecion of original photos which show all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912.Black and white photo is of Mr. M Donovan. It is rectangular in shape and set in a brown woodgrain mount.To the right of photo,(top and bottom),is painted decorative features in white,with his name inscribed at the base.It forms a part of a collection of photos showing all Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 members for 1912. LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C. MEDWELL ESQ.BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF RESPECT & APPRIECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY.LEARMONTH 1912. learmonth ana branch no 75, m donovan commitee member 1912