In 1927 the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) visited Australia. The Port Melbourne Council established a Strong Post in St Kilda Road to welcome the royal couple. Standing third and fourth from left Mrs CRICHTON, holding an Australian flag, and Cr J P CRICHTON. The tall man in centre of photograph looking at the camera is S S ANDERSON, Town Clerk. Second from right is Cr William HOWE, Mayor. This is the final version of the proof also held in the PMHPS collection (293.01) where the oval inset of the royal couple has been swapped from the right hand upper corner in the proof to the upper left corner in final version.Sepia photograph with a brown wooden mount of a Port Melbourne Council group in St Kilda Road awaiting the arrival of Duke and Duchess of York - 21 April, 1927. A oval photo of the royal couple is inset in the top left corner. "Port Melbourne Strong Post St. Kilda Rd. - Arrival of Duke & Duchess of York, April 21st 1927" below the image on the mount.local government - city of port melbourne, duke of york, duchess of york, william howe, sydney sims anderson, royal visits and occasions, mayors, town clerks, james peter crichton, elizabeth branton crichton nee portbury

Photograph of Cr. George A. ROGERS, J.P. Mayor 1935 -1936local government - city of port melbourne, arts and entertainment - film/cinema, george alexander rogers, mayors

City of Port Phillip instigated the competition re the 'no-name' plaza in October 1999, and the winner was announced 14 Nov at the PMH&PS's 'Lee-ar-day Days' event. Judging panel (Cr Julian Hill, Bruce McKeon and Pat Grainger) met 8.11.1999 to decide winner.Eight pages used in judging the 1999 naming competition for the reserve at Bay and Liardet Streets that through this process became known as 'Olives Corner' (or more formally, Olive Zakharov's corner'). Includes list of entries and copies of all written submissions. Short listing of judges indicated. .09 nomination form to COPP .10 thank you condolence card .11 "Quick reads' newspaper column on Olive's cornerJudge has indicated in green ink the eliminations, finalists etc.parks and gardens, memorials, olive zakharov, julian hill, bruce mckeon, pat grainger

Copy of South Melbourne newspaper(?) cut off on right hand side. Items recorded include : Ferrars St: Sandridge Rd: York St: Crossing places at the lagoon: sub inspector of nuisances: slaughtering: candle manufactory: Sandridge Road toll: Mechanics Institute: Holy Trinityindustry - manufacturing, local government, kitchen, cr ross, cr service, cr gardiner, cr palk, mrs powell, joshua kenworthy, frederick goss, samuel dodds, south melbourne

Further updates from Ron Laing's photograph collection of Port Melbourne.(8) photographs of the Olive's Corner Dedication ceremony and unveiled by councillor Julian HILL on March 2002.memorials, built environment - civic, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, parks and gardens, ron laing, olive's corner, olive zakharov, julian hill

Further updates from Ron LAING's photographic collection of Port Melbourne(9) colour photographs of the ceremony dedicating the Plaque to the Centenary Bridge Pylon by Councillor Julian HILL Fri 8th Feb 2002memorials, built environment - civic, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, julian hill, ron laing, centenary bridge

(2) colour photographs of the ceremony dedicating the Plaque to the Centenary Bridge Pylon by Councillor Julian HILL Fri 8th Feb 2002memorials, built environment - civic, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, centenary bridge, julian hill

(4) colour photographs of the ceremony dedicating Olive's Corner 2 March 2002, by councillor Julian HILLmemorials, built environment - civic, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, olive's corner, olive zakharov, julian hill

Served as reference for Cr CRICHTONTwenty-eight volume set of Victorian Municipal Directories - 1909-1940 (1913,1915 and 1939 missing). Councillors, officers, Justices of cities listed year by year. Bound in navy blue, gold foil stamped with titling and Port Melbourne Councillor CRICHTON's name; years 1926 and 1932 stamped 'Mayor'local government, james peter crichton, mayors

These publications reflect the period when Greek people were the largest ethnic group in Port Melbourne. During his tenure as Mayor, Cr WHITE fostered a strong ethic of multi-culturalism in Port Melbourne and set up a city relationship with Limni which donated these books. Perce made trip(s?) to Limni.Four Greek publications donated to the City of Port Melbourne by our sister city in Greece, Limni. .01 'Panagia y Limnia' - illustrated history and guide to Limni church(es), softcover 70pp. 1985. .02 'To Elumnion - (limni) 1969 green softcover 260pp. Appears to be a scholarly work by Nicholas K BELLARA about Limni, dedicated on fly leaf to Mayor Perc WHITE. .03 'Omorphis Tis Aimnis' - softcover B&W picture book of the town. 48pp includes historic photos. .04 'Limniotiki Phoni' - Limni newspaper 8pp. May/June 1987..02 - in ink on fly leaf. Athens July 4 1987 To the Mayor of Port Melbourne Mr Perc White - The Athinian Club of Limni sends its best wishes for teh happy event +name + Address. .03 - on the title page. To the Honourable Members of the Port Melbourne Town Hall with much esteem and appreciation for the work they have been doing for the promotion of the LIMNI - PORT MELBOURNE friendship etc. etc. 5.6.1989.migrants, perce mcguire white, perce white

These publications reflect the period when Greek people were the largest ethnic group in Port Melbourne. During his tenure as Mayor, Cr WHITE fostered a strong ethic of multi-culturalism in Port Melbourne and set up a city relationship with Limni which donated these items. Perce made trip(s?) to Limni.Set of 8 picture postcards of Limni, our sister city in Greece.local government - city of port melbourne, migrants, perce mcguire white, perce white

Belonged to the Port Melbourne Ward councillor of the newly amalgamated City of Port Phillip, Liana THOMPSON.City of Port Phillip Councillor's badge worn by Cr Liana THOMPSON 1996-1999local government - city of port phillip, liana thompson, mayors

Belonged to the Port Melbourne Ward councillor of the newly amalgamated City of Port Phillip, Liana Thompson, who donated it on leaving to live in LondonCity of Port Phillip Mayor's badge worn by Cr Liana THOMPSON 1996-1997local government - city of port phillip, liana thompson, mayors

"Vintage Port Worth Preserving" Blue flyer with black print. City of Port Melbourne logo at top. Notice is for a public meeting about the new City of Melbourne boundaries which impact on Port Melbourne. "Cr, Liana THOMPSON, Mayor" at bottom right cornerlocal government - city of port melbourne, port melbourne town hall, liana thompson, mayors, roger hallam, jeff kennett, amalgamation

Retained by donor from his service on Port Melbourne Council from 1973 to 1978.13 bulletins on Council activities, sent to Boundary Ward residents by then Councillor Glen Cosham between 1974 and 1978 (photocopies)local government - city of port melbourne, glen cosham

Found in 1940 newspapers under lino in house in Griffin Crescent, Port MelbourneSmall article about Fishermen's bend not being made available as Melbourne airporttransport - aviation and aerodrome, fishermans bend, mr fairbairn - minister for air, cr disney

These papers were originally in a hidden compartment of the large timber Nott Street School Honour Board, now in the foyer of Port Melbourne Town Hall. This Board was originally located in the Infant School building. During the 1970s, Cr. Perce WHITE had been Chairman of the School Committee and had been aware of the "secret" compartment and its contents.In the early 1990s, Perce obtained the support of Port Melbourne City Council in recognising the necessity of ensuring that the Board and it's contents were protected for posterity. Accordingly, when the school closed in 1993, it was arranged with the Education Department for it to be relocated to the Port Melbourne Town Hall. unfinished book - Roll of Honour (Honor) of soldiers 1914 - 18 who attended Nott St school. Red cover.war - world war i, education - primary schools, nott street state school

These papers were originally in a hidden compartment of the large timber Nott Street School Honour Board, now in the foyer of Port Melbourne Town Hall. This Board was originally located in the Infant School building. During the 1970s, Cr. Perce WHITE had been Chairman of the School Committee and had been aware of the "secret" compartment and its contents.In the early 1990s, Perce obtained the support of Port Melbourne City Council in recognising the necessity of ensuring that the Board and it's contents were protected for posterity. Accordingly, when the school closed in 1993, it was arranged with the Education Department for it to be relocated to the Port Melbourne Town Hall. Light-brown slip covered record of war service of Education Derpartment teachers and staff - Nott St school 1914-1919. war - world war i, nott street state school, education - primary schools

Council was invited by developers Buxton Brothers to tour the site in 1993, and Cr Perce WHITE took photos of those few items left in the buildingsPiano and stage backdrop, hall: one of 12 photos of various signs and fixtures in former Swallow & Ariell biscuit factory, taken 1993 after building was sold and virtually emptyindustry - manufacturing, swallow & ariell ltd, perce mcguire white, perce white

AGM was held at the Port Melbourne Bowling Club, and because former Town Clerk David Graham spoke some former PMCC emplyees came along. 54 people were present. Ann Smallpage took the photosFrom a set of colour photos taken at the 2007 Annual General Meeting .20 - Cr Logan and Wendy MorrisFilm number on back in inkport melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, peter logan, wendy morris, societies clubs unions and other organisations

22 stapled pages regarding Barak & Beacon Roads development. Submissions to Minister of Lands from Cr TURNER and Cr JULIER 1972. MMBW planning map. Fishermens Bend Productivity Group working committee notes. Drawings and plans for housing, notes on developments 1955 -1972built environment - public housing, built environment - domestic, local government - city of port melbourne, leslie stanley turner, raymond frank julier, perce mcguire white, perce white, w a borthwick

Official newsletter of Port Phillip Council, April 1996, with photo of new Council and Cr. Liana Thompson, Mayorpolitics, local government - city of port phillip, liana thompson, mayors

Liana was a councillor in the first elected City of Port Phillip Council.A report by Cr. Liana THOMPSON, Mayor. "Three years on" - a final report January 1999. Reflecting on achievements of past 3 years with the first City of port Phillip Council and announcing that she will not be standing for re-election in the March 1999 elections. local government - city of port phillip, liana thompson, mayors

"A Century of Progress and Development" Official publication of the City of St Kilda1857 to 1957 - "a brief outline of progress and development" over 100 years. Faded cream booklet with embossed and coulured emblem on cover, enclosed in cream card cover and envelope.celebrations fetes and exhibitions, st kilda

Colour photo taken during 1993 City of Port Melbourne Festival, 28 February, of the Mayor - Cr Raeburn and Cr Thompson. Mayor Raeburn is in fancy dress.celebrations fetes and exhibitions, councillors, chris raeburn, liana thompson, port melbourne festival

City of Port Melbourne Resident's Handbook, 1972-73: Council Services &Helpful information for residents, also message from Mayor Cr. J.M. MITCHELL. Orange Coverlocal government - city of port melbourne, james malcolm (jim) mitchell, mayors

Purchased (for $3) by Cr Janet BOLITHO at the 2011 Grand FinalAFL Victoria "Record", VFL & TAC Cup Grand Final Edition, 25.09.2011. The program fom the Port Melbourne vs Williamstown grand final, won by Port MelbourneFull time scores recorded on pages 32 and 33sport - australian rules football, societies clubs unions and other organisations, gary ayres, john baird, port melbourne football club, pmfc

Place of Proposed Crossing in Rouse Street (Corner Nott Street) PlanGeo. Kelly, Cr.(?), Borough Surveyor, Sandridge, 27-10-1864engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, george kelly

Photocopy of letter sent by Mayor Cr Jim MITCHELL declaring Port Melbourne a nuclear free zone 1979piers and wharves - station pier, public action campaigns, james malcolm (jim) mitchell, perce mcguire white, perce white, nuclear free zone