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. Greta Balsillie served as Mayoress from 1993 - 94 and was the last official Mayoress as the role disappeared after amalgamation due to the election of female Mayors.Colour photographic portrait sitting behind oval mount.Front cover; Photograph by: / Richard Gibbs / Tel: (054)413411city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, city of bendigo mayor, lansell pendant, mayor balsillie, mayoress balsillie

Letter from Margaret Cheevers to Desmond Lindsay referring to his work on the history of the site of the City of Ringwood Bowls Club.Letter from Margaret Cheevers to Desmond Lindsay referring to his work on the history of the site of the City of Ringwood Bowls Club. One page,white paper, printed on Ringwood Council letter head. +Additional Keywords: Cheevers, Margaret (Mayor) / Lindsay, Desmond44 Lyons Rd. North Croydon 3134 27th. June, 1994 City of Ringwood Civic Centre The Mayor Mrs. B. Cheevers Dear Madam, I am pleased to say to you and the Councillors of the City of Ringwood that our family residence on both sides of my family exceeds in excess of one hundred years and it was during a family get together that an interesting anecdote was revealed relating to the land occupied by the Ringwood Bowling Club soon to occupy new premises in Warrandyte Road. The land that became the home of the Bowling Green was given by Thomas Grant, the previous owner was Captain Miles, father of the long standing Councillor the late Temple Miles. The incident I refer to was during World War 1 when Captain Miles an English Loyalist publicly stated he would give a block of land to the widow of the first Ringwood man killed in action. That man was James Brain (refer to Clock Tower Memorial) who married my father’s wife’s sister. Captain Miles made good his offer and the land was the land still occupied by the Ringwood Bowling Club. The land at that time had a small creek running through the centre and the young War Widow suffering grief was advised by another snide councillor (no name) not to accept it, saying it would not be worth it. Ringwoods’ first casualty during World War 1 left a widow and two young sons, all who have passed to their eternal reward. I still do not know if the Council has an historian, but thought it worth telling even if only the Bowling Club were to learn and proud to say my brother Jack had become club Champion on Sacred Soil. Sincerely yours Desmond J Lindsay

Official opening of the Karralyka Centre19-4-1980: L to R: Sir Henry Winneke Lady Winneke Cr Pat Gotlib (Mayor)

Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Ringwood Mayoral Ball - 1954 Country dancing - Female dancers Ken & Laurel Simms.

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph- "Opening Jubilee Park Swimming Pool. 31.10.70. Mayor Jack McRae and R.J. Hamer".

Written on backing sheet, "Dismantling miners cottage 1975. Rob Arins on right. Mayor Jack Martin on left."

Catalogue card reads, 'Mr. and Mrs. P. Vergers, Mayor and Mayoress at Heathmont Fair - 25th January 1958'.

A presentation key given to Mr Cliff Young following his victory in the Sydney to Melbourne foot race in April, 1983.A ash presentation box from the City of Melbourne to Mr Cliff Young containing on a blue background a gold-plated 14cm key and a gold-plated badge of the City of Melbourne.On paper attached to the inside lid a logo of the City of Melbourne with the words: "With the Compliments of the Lord Mayor and the Councillors of the City of Melbourne."cliff young, sydney, city of melbourne, lord mayor, key, running

Studio photograph of bride and groom 23/9/1914Fred & Emily Baylie on their wedding day 23rd Sept 1914. Graham Trickey's grandparents. Trickey was Mayor of Stawell.

Black and white photographWritten on rear of backing sheet: "Author Hugh Anderson with his book and wives of Mayor and Town Clerk - 22.10.74."

Black and white photographWritten on rear of backing sheet: "At Library 1974 - Frank Parker with hands together. Mayor of Ringwood 1944/45."

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Cr. Reg Spencer, Mayor 1958-9, Return Ball. Hallkeeper on right (Proudley)."

Black and white photographImage shows Sir Dallas Brooks on microphone. Standing behind is Fred Dwerryhouse (Town Clerk), A. Lavis (Mayor).

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Mayor S. Morris speaking at 'Back To' 19/10/74. Ringwood Band in foreground."

The Mayoral Ball 1961 at Ringwood Town Hall Mayoral Charity Ball in March 1961 Ringwood Naturalisation Ceremony 1961 at Ringwood Town Hall Mayoress at 4th AGM of W.A.D.E.S. at Ringwood Lower Town Hall on 13 April 1961 Ringwood Primary School swimming sports in April 1961 Opening of Ringwood Scout Hall in Bedford Road in 1961 by Major General RJH Risson VAYC's new Director of Training, RC Horman

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71.Three typed pages, undated, but in sequence labelled 1964. Page 1 headed 'The Mayor Speaks'. Reference to Christmas having passed. Topics include: cooperation required from organisations and citizens to improve Bendigo, problems with floats for the Easter Fair and Moomba, holiday road toll, and the funeral of Sir Gilbert Dyett,bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. sir gilbert dyett.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Sixteen typed pages, the date 4.4.51 written at the top of first page. Some corrections in red ink. In the format for his talks on 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. Topics include : Bendigo Easter Fair, the Bowling Carnival, the Bendigo Bands, police cooperation at the Fair, Bendigo Grass Tennis Courts, Parks and Gardens Committee.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. 3bo 'the mayor speaks'. mayor.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three typed pages titled 'Mayor Speaks May 7th 1965'. The first page has been torn across the bottom. Topics include : Bendigo Technical College expansion, school visit to the Town Hall, a doll exhibition organised by the Inner Wheel Club, the Cancer Appeal, and McDonald House for deaf children.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. bendigo technical college. mcdonald house.

Object. Brass coloured metal medal with 1mm hole drilled in top edge. This medal was produced by the Borough of Eaglehawk to commemorate the Jubilee Year of Queen Victoria. George Willan was Mayor at the time. Obverse: Crowned and veiled profile head of Queen Victoria. Around edge ''VICTORIA'S JUBILEE 1887''. Reverse: Royal Coat of Arms above an eagle with outstretched wings with mullock heap to the left and factory to the right. Around the edge ''GEORGE WILLAN MAYOR''.numismatics, medals - commemorative, queen victoria jubilee medal 1887

Newspaper cutting from The Courier Ballarat, Thursday May 25, 2000 about the consideration by the Ballarat City Council of the Tourism Board's report into the proposal to reintroduce tourist trams to the city streets. See also Reg. item 1433 for previous days cutting. Quotes Ballarat Mayor, John Barnes. Has a photo of the Mayor. Written by the city council reporter, Carla Danaher. Notes the Harrison Report. (See Reg. Item 1436) trams, tramways, ballarat revival, city of ballarat, harrison report

Mayor Harkness is best known for abolishing liquor from the Town Hall and replacing the Mayor's Ball with a Monster Sunday School Picnic for children which took place in Ravenswood in 1883 and was attended by 15,000 people. Abraham Harkness arrived in Victoria in 1857 aged 28. He was initially successful in his search for gold and after a return trip to England in 1862 returned to Bendigo where he opened a general store and then a foundry manufacturing mining machinery. He stood for council from in 1880 and was elected a further eight times over the next twenty years. Cr Harkness served as Mayor in 1882, 1897 and 1898. His son Andrew became Mayor in 1908-09. Abraham Harkness married Jane Elizabeth Noble in Bendigo in1864 and together they had six sons and five daughters. Abraham died in 1912 and Jane in 1927. This elegant silver service was gifted to Mrs Harkness by her husband the Mayor in remembrance of the event and then gifted back to the City.Four piece Victorian tea and coffee silver service consisting of tall coffee pot, tea pot, two handled covered sugar basin and covered cream jug. Oval, chamfered shaped base tapering at top. Bodies are decorated with foliate decoration and central finial entwined with cartouche which holds either the Bendigo Coat of Arms, or the entwined initials J E H except the large coffee pot which has engraved dedication to Mayoress Harkness instead of the Coat of Arms. Insulated handles on pots. 0432.1 Coffee pot 0432.2 Teapot 0432.3 Sugar Pot 0432.4 Cream Jug Stamped back top left of each part and inside lids - Makers Mark: Martin, Hall & Co (Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall). Hallmarks; (Lion) sterling silver, (Panther head) London Assay Office, (Women's head in left profile) duty paid, (A)1876 on coffee pot, (G) 1882 on other three pieces.mayor harkness, mayoress harness

Reginald Owen Spencer was on the Ringwood Council from 1953-1963 and was Mayor in 1958/59. Buff coloured bifold leaflet with typed printing . In memorium to Reginal Owen Spencer. Two hymns printed inside.

Donor was a sales representative for Brockoffs Biscuit Co and a Councillor and Mayor of the former City of Nunawading.Brockoffs Biscuit tin for Chocolate Royal BiscuitsThis tin not sold with the contents hereof but remains the property of Brockoff's Biscuits Pty Ltd Burwood Victoria.commerce, containers

Donor was a sales representative for Brockoffs Biscuit Co and a Councillor and Mayor of the former City of Nunawading.Brockoffs Biscuit tin for Grain - O - Meal Biscuits.commerce, containers

Donor was a sales representative for Brockoffs Biscuit Co and a Councillor and Mayor of the former City of Nunawading.Brockoffs Biscuit tin for Clix dry biscuits.commerce, containers