Amy Huxtable was born at Cheltenham in 1918, to Robert Henry Huxtable and Violet a Dagg. Her father was an installer for an oil company and travelled the State. taking his family with him. She completed her education at the Bendigo High School and later attended the Bendigo Business College, becoming an expert shorthand writer. Her first position was as a copy writer with Radio 3BO, in the mid 1930s. She worked with an advertising agency in Melbourne and then with the Age,newspaper. In 1953, Miss Huxtable was appointed temporarily to succeed Miss E B Millane as social editress of the Bendigo Advertiser, during the latter's absence abroad. In 1956, Amy travelled abroad and on her return in 1957 was appointed permanently as Women's editor, a position she held for twenty-three ears. During her early years with The Advertiser she wrote under the name Toora, but in later years her own name became widely known. Miss Huxtable was well known both in her professional capacity and through a interest and involvement in community activites. She was life governor of the Bendigo Hospital, the Bendigo Home for the Aged, and Mirridong Home for the Blind, she was a member of Soroptimist International and the Business and Professional Women's Club. Amy was also a tireless worker for the spastic society and a strong supporter of the YWCA. When Amy Huxtable died at Mt AJvernia Hospital on 16 January 1980 Mayor Campbell ordered the city flag to be flown at half-mast. "Lowering the flag is the least we can do for such a lady" Cr Campbell said. Douglas Lockwood, editor of the Bendigo Advertiser said, "She was a devot d colleague who gave her craft and her newspaper the kind of service which identified a rare and generous spirit." She was a true professional who decided to make Bendigo her home. More than 300 people packed St Paul's Church for her funeral ervice the bell tolled as the casket was carried from the church. At a ceremony in the Conservatory Gardens on No ember 22 1981 The Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee presented to the City of Bendigo, a garden seat in memory of the late Miss Huxtable. This Bendigo manufactured seat was a fitting tribute to one ofBendigo's most loved and esteemed citizens. All Miss Huxtable's Advertiser articles were microfilmed and presented to the Library by the above committee. Amy Huxtable - Report from the Interim Memorial Committee Public Meeting on a fitting recognition; and a further report on a subsequent public meeting called by the Mayor of Bendigo This is an eight page pdf document. The report contains: * The purpose of the meetings * Suggested ideas for recognition * The final suggestions * Details of those who attend the public meeting history, amy huxtable, bendigo, amy huxtable memorial committee

Six sided brochure in black and white prepared by the Collingwood History Committee providing notes and overview on forty-one buildings and sites of interest in Collingwood's history. Four brochures have on the cover: 'Prepared for the Centenary / Celebrations of the City of / Collingwood. / Feb. 14-22, 1976, by the / Collingwood History / Committee.' Two smaller versions of the brochure have 2nd edition 1978 on themcity of collingwood centenary, commingwood history committee

Collection of documents relating to the management and opening of Schwerkolt Cottage in October 1965, comprising: Letters from the Town Clerk, City of Nunawading to Mrs J. Field, Hon Secretary Schwerkolt Cottage Committee of Management, regarding formation of a Committee of Management with draft and final resolutions; plans and elevations by John and Phyllis Murphy, restoration architects; and notes on progress of restoration prior to opening.schwerkolt cottage, city of nunawading, murphy, john, field, jean

Large framed photo collection of Clunes citizens in 1902, varnished gold decorated frame, photographs under glass, 120 small oval photos (men and women), 3 large oval photos in centre of men."Old residents of Clunes" Presented to the citizens of Clunes by Sarony & Co., on behalf of the "Clunes in Melbourne" Committee 1902early citizens, pioneers of clunes, clunes in melbourne1902

portland free library, debt, debentures, glenelg shire council archives

Policy No. 1781532, Public Risk Policy, between the London and Lancashire Insurance Co Ltd and the Committee of Management Portland Free Library, Museum and Literary Institute.

Facsimile of Liardet Centenary Committee letterhead, made for the 175th exhibition November 2014, from a scrap of photocopy of the original (facsimile incorrectly made to A4 size)celebrations fetes and exhibitions, liardet family, local government - city of port melbourne, henry melville fennell, william howe, sydney sims anderson, j p burke, joe nield, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, wfe liardet, pamela horsley

Black and white photograph of sign erected by the Foreshore Committee of Manaagement on the overflow camping reserve adjacent to the North Arm Marine Parade Lakes Entrance Victoriachurches, aboriginals

Special council meeting agenda following Forward Planning Special Committee Meeting. Business: Adoption of Council's submission to Local Government Board re Amalgamations.Special council meeting agenda following Forward Planning Special Committee Meeting. city of nunawading, local government, amalgamations

Description of the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary with a brief history, information about events held in the sanctuary and the role of the Blackburn Lake sanctuary Advisory Committee. Detailed map.Description of the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary with a brief history, information about events held in the sanctuary and the role of the Blackburn Lake sanctuary Advisory Committee. Detailed map.blackburn lake, blackburn lake sanctuary advisory committee

Leaflet about proposed establishment of a Mitcham Community Hospital, with joining form. Provisional Committee Members; N. Armstrong, S. Cochrane, M.J. Hoath and others.Leaflet about proposed establishment of a Mitcham Community Hospital, with joining form. hospitals, armstrong, norman, stacey, c., hoath, m.j., cochrane, stanley, dr..

Brian Pell, a member of Greenlink Box Hill Inc. and Yarran Dheran Advisory Committee objects to a path through the middle of Mullum Mullum Valley (photo).Brian Pell, a member of Greenlink Box Hill Inc. and Yarran Dheran Advisory Committee objects to a path through the middle of Mullum Mullum Valley (photo).pell, brian, mullum mullum valley, greenlink box hill inc, yarran dheran advisory committee

The impact of the Eastern Freeway Extension on freight movements: a case for Federal Government recognition and funding. Mayoral Committee with Mr. John Sharp, 6 December 1993freeways, eastern freeway extension, abbott, kevin

Also a small black and white photograph of Doug Coole of Lake Tyers Beach and Cr Frank Hunter presenting award for 1995 Tidy Town 04419.1 10 x 8 cmBlack and white photograph of Doug Coole and Edith Juillerat Southeast and State award in litter control Tidy Town Committee Lake Tyers Beach Victoriaclubs, environment

Photocopies of 19 sheets signed by guests at the Reunion Weekend organised by the Sherbrooke Centenary Committee, dated 26th February 1993. Stapled together with cover sheet.