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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre, 2018
Work still hasn't started on building 'the world's greenest retail centre' due to the developer awaiting final approval from Whitehorse Council.brickworks, australand, burwood highway, burwood east, middleborough road, eley road, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Reception desk - Nunawading Council, c 1988
Black and white photograph of the receptionist at the reception desk at the original Nunawading Council building (now the Library) c 1988. This was an open area officecity of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Blackburn Children's Services Centre
Coloured photograph of a brick building with a blue canopy, cars parked in front and a council sign. The building is located at 15 Central Road Blackburn.blackburn childrens services centre, childrens services -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1991
Black and White Photograph of Shire councillor Bob Crouch and his wife at opening of Bairnsdale City Council Offices 1991 BAirnsdale Victoriamuincipal history -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Letter, Patriotic Funds Council of Victoria, 1947
Letter from Patriotic Funds Council of Victoria to South Morang Soldiers' Welcome Home Patriotic Fund, dated 18 June 1947.south morang soldiers' welcome home patriotic fund, patriotic funds council of victoria -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Letter, Patriotic Funds Council of Victoria, 1947
Letter from Patriotic Funds Council of Victoria to South Morang Soldiers' Welcome Home Patriotic Fund, dated 8 August 1947.south morang soldiers' welcome home patriotic fund, patriotic funds council of victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NATIONAL TRUST COLLECTION: CITY OF BENDIGO
Five pages typewritten document relating to the City of Bendigo with a brief history and how the council operates with a balance sheet for the year 1961/62.bendigo, history, city of bendigo -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Booklet - Programme for 'Turning On' Ceremony, 1949
A programme for the 'Turning On' ceremony held February 17th, 1949 at the Council Chambers in Dunolly. Event was to celebrate switching-on of the Dunolly and Tarnagulla Water Scheme. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white prints and negatives, Student Representative Council, 1977
Black and white photograph. Members of the Student Representative Council 1977 seated and standing in the Gardens. Photograph used as part of a display. Includes negatives.student representative council, 1977 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1993
Black and white photograph Lorraine Terrill, Cancer Council supporter prior to the launch of her book Courage to Care. Lakes Entrance Victoria volunteering, cancer council -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Volunteer migrant worker with Good Neighbour Council of Victoria, Erica Wilson, 14 Oct 1991
Interview used in contributions to the book "They Can Carry Me Out"Miss Erica Wilson discussing how she came to be a volunteer migrant worker with the Good Neighbour Council of Victoria and her experiences in PortDuration side 1 00:31:20 Side 2 00:32:14migrants, erica wilson, good neighbour council -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificates and Booklet, Maroondah City Council Award to Ringwood Historical Society 26 January 2019 - Community Event of the Year - 60th Birthday Open Day
This award is in recognition for the Society's 60th Birthday Open Day ExhibitionRDHS was nominated for an award for our Ringwood and District Heritage Open Day, held on 27 October 2018. The Society was announced as the winner at the Maroondah City Council Australia Day Awards Ceremony held at Ringwood Lake Reserve on 26th January 2019. It was accepted by RDHS President Russ Haines. This catalogue item consists of - Maroondah City Council Australia Day Awards & Australian Citizenship Ceremony Booklet - Nomination Certificate - Winning award Certificate - Maroondah Council Official Photograph of Russ Haines with Certificate (See Item 11001 for photographs of the presentation ceremony) -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Document - Two publications issued by the Shire of Sherbrooke to mark the opening of the new municipal offices in Glenfern Rd, Upwey, on 4th August 1966
Two publications issued by the Shire of Sherbrooke to mark the opening of the new municipal offices in Glenfern Rd, Upwey, on 4th August 1966. - notice paper for special meeting of the council of Shire of Sherbrooke, A5 sized, two sheets in cardboard cover, held together by green ribbon. It contains a brief history, a Council Summons, the Order Of Business, list of serving councillors and Executive Officers. - souvenir booklet for the official opening of Municipal Officers and Council Chambers. 4 pages in thicker paper cover. Front cover has a sketch of the shire offices, with a floorplan on the back cover. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 3 May 1993, Page 4, "Manager sought for Civic Centre make-overThe possibilty Ringwood Civic Centre might be relocated in future was considered before council decided to advertise for a manager for the proposed $1.03 million refurbishment project later in 1993, Cr Max Williams told residents at the last council meeting. Several residents believe council might decide to incorporate a new Civic Centre in plans for a retail and commercial development it is currently considering building in front of Eastland shopping centre. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BENDIGO ADVERTISER DECEMBER 23, 1970 MUSEUM FOR BENDIGO? BENDIGO MUSEUM SOCIETY, 1970
Bendigo Advertiser December 23, 1970 - Museum For Bendigo Proposal. Bendigo Museum Society plans to establish a museum of applied science and natural history in Bendigo, and hopes the City Council will provide a building for such a museum. President Dr. W. Straede and Secretary Mr. E. Wilkinson explain their plan to council. Mr Wilkinson, a geologist with the Mines Department , who formerly worked at the National Museum in Melbourne believes Bendigo would readily support such a museum providing a building was supplied by council for the venture to go ahead. Cr A.E. Galvin asked if the Bendigo Museum Society had any particular building in mind and an expression of interest in the Temperance Hall was raised. Cr. J.C.M. Jeffrey suggested the society apply for an area in the City Hall instead once council occupied its new administrative offices.bendigo, tourism, bendigo museum proposal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: RICHARD HARTLEY SMITH ABBOTT
Copy of a piece about Richard Hartley Smith Abbott. Abbott was born in Bendigo. He was a hardware merchant, it operated as Abbot Supply Co. He was a director of the Bendigo gas Co, Sandhurst Building Society and Sandhurst Trustees Co. He also helped pioneer tanning in Australia and he had his tannery in Mandurang. He served on the Strathfieldsaye Council and later the Bendigo City Council. He was elected to the Legislative Council in 1907 and in 1932 served as a Senator. In 1887 he was on the committee to establish an art gallery. He served on the School of Mines Council. In 1910, he attended a meeting about Miners' Phthisis in Bendigo. He invested in the Bendigo mines and his firm was a major supplier of various hardware for the mining companies. There is also a photo.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - richard hartley smith abbott, parliamentary library, abbott supply co, bendigo gas co, sandhurst building society, sandhurst trustees co, strathfieldsaye council, bendigo city council, art gallery, school of mines council, miners' phthisis -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: SUBMISSION BY BENDIGO ARTS COUNCIL URBAN RENEWAL STUDY
Submission by Bendigo Arts Council; Urban Renewal Study re site for a performing arts facility in Bendigo. This document is a heavily annotated draft of the final document entitled ''A Blueprint for the Future'' (Arts Council of Australia; Bendigo) - refer to 8350.3. In addition to the edited text in this document are the following: form 1974 letter from the Hon Sec of the Arts Council of Australia, Bendigo Branch re a ''Community Arts Centre'' inviting submissions from interested organizations and individuals and request for comments on the draft statement;original letter on City of Bendigo letterhead plus copy of that letter received from the Urban Renewal Liaison Committee to Arts Council of Australia, Bendigo Branch re participation in a study area (Queen St/Lyttleton Terrace/Mundy/Myers/Mitchell St.) 10/9/1974; -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, Kew, City of - Amalgamation, 1994, 1994
Various partiesReferenceKHS OrderThe City of Kew was amalgamated into the City of Boroondara in 1994. The new city comprised the former Cities of Hawthorn, Kew and Camberwell. This archive file contains primary sources and publications relating to the amalgamation. The earliest item in the file is a newspaper article/clipping from the Eastern Standard (1986) recording a request from Hawthorn Council to Kew Council to consider amalgamating. The file also includes other newspaper articles/cuttings (some undated) reporting on opposition to the amalgamation. An interesting item in the file is a photocopy of a coloured digital photograph of the members of the last Kew Council. [The original still has to be discovered]. The file also contains a commemorative edition of Kewriosity [magazine] (1994), which lists all the chairmen and mayors of Kew (1861-1994) and three copies of the City of Kew Final Commemorative Council Meetingb14 June 1994. kew - history, local government - amalgamations - kew (vic) - boroondara (vic)kew - history, local government - amalgamations - kew (vic) - boroondara (vic) -
National Wool Museum
Document - Empire Knitting Competition Award and Scorecard
Certificate and score card awarded to Agnes May Elliot in the Empire Knitting Competition, Womens Centenary Council, Melbourne Australia. Donated by Agnes' daughter Pat Bell, along with knitting example [8335].Certificate with gold printed text and hand written black text. Score card has black typed text and hand written black text.Certificate front: EMPIRE KNITTING COMPETITION \ WOMEN'S CENTENARY COUNCIL \ MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA. \ HONOURABLE MENTION \ Awarded to Mrs A. M. Elliot Lawloit Via Nhill Victoria \ Section A \ LILLIAS M. SKENE, \ ORGANISING SECRETARY, \ 245 LT. COLLINS ST. MELBOURNE. Score card front: Award Possible \ Tension 49. 50% \ Gen. Appearance 18. 20% \ Shape 10. 15% \ Finish 14. 15% \ 91 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria, `
``Newspaper clipping from The "Post" , 25-5-95 P3. Bowling Club sale proposal.A Maroondah Council spokesperson has confirmed the previous Ringwood Coucil intended selling Ringwood Bowling Club to Coles Myer Ltd. The Coles Myer proposal which Ringwood Council agreed with is understood to include an undisclosed sale price and the schedule and conditions of payment.` -
Clunes Museum
Programme, 1999
A PROGRAMME FOR THE LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE AT WESLEY COLLEGE, CLUNES 6 NOVEMBER 1999 (A4 folded to A5) Coloured image of Wesley Church on the front of the programmePrincipal: Mr. David Loader, Mayor: Cr. David Smith Secretary: Mr. Wally Cook, Architect: Mr. Daryl Jackson, Moderator's Representative: Rev. Margaret Blair, President of Council: Prof. Field Rickards, Council Chaplain: Rev. Ian Higginslocal history, programmes, schools wesley, foundation stone -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, City of Ringwood 1989 Community Information Guide, 1989
Community information booklet issued by City of Ringwood for 1989 - covering the facilities and activities of the Ringwood Council and other local organisations and associations. Cover photographs: Front - Fern Gully at Ringwood Lake, Poppett Head at rear of Lake, Athletics Track. Back - Highland Carnival, Wombalano Park, Miners Cottage at Ringwood Lake, Bike Path, Water Cascade at rear of Lake.CONTENTS: (page no.) 1. COUNCIL SERVICES After School Activities Programme 29 Aged Services 31, 32 & 33 Aquatic Centre 20 & 21 Budget 14 Building Information 16 By-Laws 26 Chief Executive's Message 9 Children's Services 29 Civic Centre 4 Committees of Council 5 Common Questions 36 Community Plan 10 & 11 Council Meeting Dates 4 Council Representatives 8 Councillors 6 & 7 Dogs 26 Dual Occupancy 12 Emergency Telephone Numbers 63 Family Day Care 29 Fire Hazards 27 Garbage 34 & 35 Golf Course 24 Home Handyman Services 31 Home Help 31 Incinerators 26 Knaith Road Child Care Centre 29 Library 23 Maternal and Child Health 28 Mayoral Message – Cr. R. Gardini 3 Meals on Wheels 31 Members of Parliament 62 Parks and Gardens 18 Rates 25 Residential Development Provisions 12 & 13 Ringwood Bypass Road 13 Ringwood Convention Centre & Performing Arts Centre 22 Ringwood District Centre 14 Staff 10 Town Planning 17 Works Depot 30 Youth Outreach Worker 33 2. LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICES Accommodation 37 Alcoholism 37 Birthright 38 Blind 38 Care Force 39 Catholic Family Welfare Bureau 39 Central Ringwood Community Centre 39 Childbirth and Parenting Association 39 & 40 Churches 40 & 41 Community Services Victoria 42 Day Centres and Drop In Centres 43 Do Care 43 Drugs 43 Elderly Day Care 44 Emergency Housing 45 Family Planning Services 45 Financial Counselling 46 Hearing Aid Service 47 Hospitals 47 Housing 48 Information 48 Legal 49 Literacy 50 Lone Parents 50 Marriage Celebrants 50 Maroondah Social Health Centre 51 Neighbourhood Mediation Centre - Outer East 51 North Ringwood Community House 52 Nursing 52 Optometric Services 52 Playgroups 53 Podiatry 53 Pre-Schools 54 Red Cross 55 Retirement 55 Ringwood Croydon Advisory Service 55 Schools 56 & 57 Senior Citizens' Centres 58 Transport 59 Twins 59 Unemployment 60 Volunteering 60 Youth Accommodation Project (Maroondah). 60 Youth Emergency Accommodation Services... 60 rinx -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: LETTER TO MR GEORGE ELLIS
Letter dated 8 October, 2001 from Barry Secombe, Director Community Services to Mr George Ellis, Long Gully History Group acknowledging his application for funding under Council's Community Grants Program. It is anticipated that Council will consider the allocation of grants at its meeting to be held 3 December 2001 and will write again to advise if the application was successful.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - letter to mr george ellis, city of greater bendigo, long gully history group, barry secombe -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Crucial choice, 1996
Article 1: Whitehorse council's Interim Chief Executive Officer, Brian Payne, favors the inclusion of former councilors on the selection panel to choose Dr Shirley Randell's replacement. Article 2: The amount of payment to Dr Randell is secret. Whitehorse Council last week refused to divulge details of the 'confidential' payout to its former Chief Executive Officer.Article 1: Whitehorse council's Interim Chief Executive Officer, Brian Payne, favors the inclusion of former councillors on the selection panel to choose Dr Shirley Randell's replacement. Article 2: The amount of payment to Dr Randell is secret. Whitehorse Council last week refused to divulge details of the 'confidential' payout to its former Chief Executive Officer.Article 1: Whitehorse council's Interim Chief Executive Officer, Brian Payne, favors the inclusion of former councilors on the selection panel to choose Dr Shirley Randell's replacement. Article 2: The amount of payment to Dr Randell is secret. Whitehorse Council last week refused to divulge details of the 'confidential' payout to its former Chief Executive Officer.city of whitehorse, randell, shirley, payne, brian, council staff -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Brothel verdict soon
At the one day hearing before the Planning Appeals Board brothel owner, Bruce Roberts revealed the brothel had been open from March to August.At the one day hearing before the Planning Appeals Board brothel owner, Bruce Roberts revealed the brothel had been open from March to August. Council refused a permit last May. The Brothel Action Reform Group was represented by Chris Canavan (barrister), also the Council had legal representation. The final verdict is expected in one week.At the one day hearing before the Planning Appeals Board brothel owner, Bruce Roberts revealed the brothel had been open from March to August.brothels, victoria. planning appeals board, thornton crescent, mitcham, roberts, bruce, canavan, chris, brothel action reform group -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Last Nunawading Council Meeting, 1/11/1994 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photo of Last Council Meeting of City of Nunawading held in Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Whitehorse Road, Nunawading, November 1994. Back Row of Gallery in doorway - Valda Arrowsmith, Bill Gray, Beryl Gray. Under photo of Queen - Lewis Roper. Front seated - Crs. Peter Allen, Terry McDonald, Les Cooper.city of nunawading, arrowsmith, valda, gray, bill, beryl, roper, lewis, allan, peter, mcdonald, terry, cooper, les -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Biographical information on Betty Marsden, 2009
An application made to the Honours Secretariat, Government House, Canberra, by Dandenong Ranges Historical Council and Upper Yarra Valley & Dandenongs Environmental Council, on behalf of Betty Marsden. Application contains biographical material, testimonials and newspaper clippings. -article, Ranges Trader Mail, 1 February 2011, "Dandy winner". -article, Free Press, February 2011, "A double for Dandenong".betty marsden -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew, City of - Proclamation, 1921
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderKew was declared a City in 1921. The subject file contains two items relating to this proclamation: a photocopy of newspaper pictures showing Lord Stradbroke declaring Kew a City (Weekly Times, 19 March 1921 and a brochure produced in 1921 by Council to commemorate the event. kew - history, city of kew - proclamation, kew in 1921, local government - kew (vic.)kew - history, city of kew - proclamation, kew in 1921, local government - kew (vic.) -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Codling Collection 01 - High Street West, Wodonga Home Furnishers, 1980s
These town photos are part of a collection donated by Elaine Mann and Olive Codling. Miss Olive Codling was a Foundation Member and a Life Member of the Wodonga Historical Society. Many of her prize-winning photos are held in the Society Collection. She also held a range of roles and committee positions in a wide range of Wodonga community organisations. These included the Horticultural Society, the Wodonga Arts Council, the Wodonga Camera Club and the Wodonga Lapidary Club.This photo collection is significant as it documents how the businesses and buildings in Wodonga have evolved and contributed to community throughout the 20th century.Wodonga Home Furnishers located beside the old railway crossing in High Street, Wodonga. Wodonga Home Furnishers was owned by Les Cheesely who was also a Councillor on Wodonga City Council from 1981 to 1994. The building was demolished in November 1998 to make way for the realignment of Elgin Street to join what was then Jack Hore Place. The railway crossing has since been removed as the railway line now bypasses the city centre.wodonga businesses, high st wodonga, wodonga home furnishers, les cheesely -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Boer War Veteran Alfred G. Johnston
Alfred G Johnston was a former Ballarat School of Mines student who was killed in action at Rhenosterkop, Middleburg district, Transvaal, South Africa, on 7 May 1901, aged 29 years. A letter of condolence was sent to his parents (see S.M.B. Council Meeting 31-5-1901).An image from the original black and white photograph showing the torso of a man in military uniform - Alfred G Johnston who served in the 5th Regiment of the Victorian Mounted Rifles. The uniform (the forerunner of the uniform of the Australian Light Horse) includes a slouch hat. Also see: Photograph of Alfred G. Johnston as S.M.B. student, 1899. Catalogue number 00414. A photograph of the memorial that Ballarat School of Mines put up in his honour is Catalogue number 00531.Verso: AUTHENTICATION REQUESTED Photographic portrait of LIEUTENANT ALFRED GRESHAM JOHNSTON (with handwritten note - or Gersham) 5th Regiment V.M.R. (late student of S.M.B.) Killed in action at Rhenoster Kop. South Africa, May 7, 1901 S.M.B. Council Meeting (31-5-1901) - - - letter of condolence to parents. Please return to W.T. Ryan, c/- School of Mines, Ballarat. 3350boer, boer war, south african war, south africa, volunteer regiments, alfred johnston, a g johnston, johnston, ballarat school of mines, victorian mounted rifles