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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FAVALORO'S CAFE DINNER MENU FOR STANLEY BRUCE, PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA
Pale lemon colour dinner menu, gold print (2 copies) On front: City of Bendigo coat or arms, Dinner to Hon Stanley M. Bruce, M.C., Prime Minister of Australia on the occasion of his First Official Visit to the City of Bendigo. Given by His Worship the Mayor of the City of Bendigo, (Cr. M.G. Giudice).. Favaloro's Cafe, Monday April 21st, 1924. Toast list inside: His Worship the Mayor, Hon. S.M. Bruce, Hon F.W. Eggleston, Col. Hurry, Dr. A. Dunstan, Cr. J.H. Curnow., Cr. R.J. Cooke.Cambridge Pressbendigo, council, dinner stanley bruce, favaloro's, bendigo council, prime minister, stanley bruce. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Ken Turner, Chris Raeburn and Jo Swartz, Glen Stuart, 8 Jan 2001
Oral History of (1) Ken Turner, (2)Chris Raeburn, (3)Jo Swartz; recorded by Pat Grainger on 08.01.2002. (1)Conversation between Pat Grainger (PMHPS) and Ken Turner, former PM resident discussing shops in PM (research for 2001 calendar). (2) Councillor Chris Raeburn, Mayor, being interviewed by Bill Hartley on radio 3CR c1990 discussing Coode Island. (3)Jo Swartz, Mayor being interviewed by Romona Koval on radio 3CO discussing the Bayside Proposal. Recording duration 35:20.industry, built environment, town planning, oral history, bayside proposal, coode island, ken turner, josef (jo) szwarc, chris raeburn -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Portrait, Vincent Kelly, Mrs J.A. Michelsen Mayoress 1935 -36, c. 1936
Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors from the 1960’s onwards the Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could be active in civic life. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and at times, international level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when the Mayor was unavailable. Annie Irene Michelsen (nee Tussup) born Huntly (1870-1955). Mayoress 1926/1927, 1935/1936, 1942/1943. Wife of Cr John Andrew Michelsen OBE. Pioneer in the field of social work and regarded as a woman of tremendous vitality and versatility. Known as an outstanding horse woman and breeder of standardbreds for harness racing. Member numerous sporting clubs and foundation president of the Bendigo Nurses Association. Framed, oval photographic studio portrait. Hand coloured detail. Mrs. Michelsen wore a gown of black crepe eros, cut to mould the figure and fall into a train at the back. A cascade eflect of gold lame from one shoulder to the hem in front gave graceful movement to the front of the gown, and wing draperies lined with gold lame were shirred to the shoulders of the square neckline. She wore a shoulder spray of golden orchids and carried a bouquet of old gold roses and golden leaves (1). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Wed 3 Jun 1936 annie tussup, mayoress michelsen, mayor michelsen, vincent kelly photographer, city of bendigo, city of greater bendigo portraits -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Portrait, Vincent Kelly, Mrs H.W. Snell Mayoress 1955 - 56, c 1956
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 be active in civic life. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and at times, national level. Mayoresses were also required to undertake Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Mayoress Snell was born in Durham UK. Mayoress Snell was the first Mayoress to wear the gold medallion which came with the office. It was presented on April 11th 1956 at the municipal centenary dinner at the Shamrock and was a gift from Sir George Lansell who followed in the tradition of his late father George Lansell in making a mayoral presentation in gold. (1) p 209 Jackman.Framed, oval photographic studio portrait. Hand coloured detail. Image is flat, glass is domed.cl; Mrs H. W. Snell / Mayoress 1955 - 56 1958 - 59 / 1959 - 60vincent kelly, studio photography, edith margaret snell, city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, lansell pendant -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plaque - Melvin Jones Fellow award given to Peter N.V. Wallinga, 1990-91
Peter Nicholaas Wurtheim Wallinga was born in the Netherlands in 1929, and emigrated to Australia in 1939. In 1963-4 he purchased a block of land and built a house at 44 Sackville Street, Kew. A company director, he was elected to Council in August 1973. His first term as Mayor began in August 1976. When Cr Wallinga was re-elected Mayor in 1980-1, he was also the newly elected President of Kew Lions Club. During his two mayoral terms, Cr Wallinga attended many functions representing the City of Kew, opening events, presenting awards and leading the Council in decision-making. When he retired from Council in 1982, he continued to live in Sackville Street until January 1992, when he moved to Mitcham. He died in 1996.Wooden board with three metal raised sections, the first being the logo of the Lions International Foundation, the second outlining the purpose and recipient of the award, and the third a portrait medallion."Melvin Jones Fellow presented to Peter N.V. Wallinga / for dedicated humanitarian services / Lions Club International Foundation"peter wallinga, lions club of kew, plaques -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plaque - Lions Club 'humanitarian award' given to Peter Wallinga, 1995
Peter Nicholaas Wurtheim Wallinga was born in the Netherlands in 1929, and emigrated to Australia in 1939. In 1963-4 he purchased a block of land and built a house at 44 Sackville Street, Kew. A company director, he was elected to Council in August 1973. His first term as Mayor began in August 1976. When Cr Wallinga was re-elected Mayor in 1980-1, he was also the newly elected President of Kew Lions Club. During his two mayoral terms, Cr Wallinga attended many functions representing the City of Kew, opening events, presenting awards and leading the Council in decision-making. When he retired from Council in 1982, he continued to live in Sackville Street until January 1992, when he moved to Mitcham. He died in 1996.Wooden board with an inscribed metal plaque given by The International Association of Lions Clubs with a detailed inscription listing the purpose of the award, the recipient's name and the date (1995)"The International Association of Lions Clubs / By action of its Board of Directors approves the recommendation of the Lions Club / of Kew, Australia / and does hereby confer upon Peter Wallinga Life Membership in said club / This membership is awarded in recognition of outstanding service as a Lion / 02/10/95 / [signature] President, Lions Club Internationalpeter wallinga, lions club of kew, plaques -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - Queen Victoria Jubilee Commemorative Medallion, 1887
Displayed at History HouseUnknownFront: Inverse: Victoria's Jubilee 1887 (either side of portrait) (below 1887) Back: Obverse: Town of Portland W.T. Pile Esq. Mayor -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - Queen Victoria Jubilee Commemorative Medallion, n.d
Displayed at History House.UnknownFront: Inverse: Victoria's Jubilee 1887 (either side of portrait) Below Portrait Back: Obverse: Town of Portland W.T. Pile Esq. Mayor -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Opening the old Ringwood Baths in Ringwood Street, 1934
Black and white photograph- 2 copiesTyped below photograph, "The Mayor, Mr A. T. Miles opening the old Ringwood Baths in Ringwood Street, 1934" Date 10/11/1934. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Foundation stone at "Lionsbrae" aged care facility, Everard Road Ringwood East - 17/11/1985
Catalogue card reads, 'Foundation stone at "Lionsbrae", 17/11/1985'."This building was officially opened by His Worship The Mayor Cr. Bill Wilkins J.P. on 17th November 1985 - Alan C. Robertson Chief Executive" -
Clunes Museum
Certificate, 14/5/1946
Certificate in appreciation of service in WW2Pale yellow paper, white border with green leaves and wattle. "For King & Country" at bottom. AMF emblem at top with crossed British and Australian flags. Scroll behind flags with "Borough of Clunes" in centre. Insert for photo at bottom right hand cornerPresented to Corporal John Brusaschi RAAF by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of Clunes & District in grateful recognition of services rendered in the World War 1939-1945ww2, brusaschi, borough of clunes, certificate -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD, ACKNOWLEGMENT, Red Cross Melbourne, 1943
Refer Cat No’s 7028 and 7029 for VAD and Red Cross fundraising.This is a stout cardboard card. White card printed with red ink. The rear side is blank. The heading is = "An Acknowledgement" under that is a dotted line.Signatures at bottom are = Rita M Chilton, Hon Sec AAMWS and (illegible signature) Hon Organiser of Lord Mayors Red Cross "Junior" 1943.red cross, fundraising, ww2, pow's -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, From Municipality to City : Chairmen & Mayors of Kew 1861-1994, 2019
From Municipality to City: Chairmen & Mayors of Kew 1861-1994 is the result of a collaborative history project completed by members of the Kew Historical Society. Th text includes a contextualised series of illustrated biographical and autobiographical profiles of the former civic leaders of Kew. The profiles explore the political, social, cultural and economic history of Kew from the earliest years of European settlement to the amalgamation of Kew into the City of Boroondara in 1994.110 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 29 cm.non-fictionFrom Municipality to City: Chairmen & Mayors of Kew 1861-1994 is the result of a collaborative history project completed by members of the Kew Historical Society. Th text includes a contextualised series of illustrated biographical and autobiographical profiles of the former civic leaders of Kew. The profiles explore the political, social, cultural and economic history of Kew from the earliest years of European settlement to the amalgamation of Kew into the City of Boroondara in 1994.kew (vic.). council -- history, mayors -- victoria -- kew -- biography, kew (vic.) -- history -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Portrait, Don Semmens, Phyllis Campbell, Mayoress 1975 - 76, 1979 - 80, c 1980
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. Phyllis Campbell served as Mayoress from 1975 - 76 and 1979 - 80 and was born in 1916 and died in 1995.Colour photographic studio portrait sitting behind oval mount.Inside lr; Don Semmens / Bendigostudio photography, city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, city of bendigo mayor, mayor r campbell, mayoress phyllis campbell., lansell pendant -
Orbost & District Historical Society
framed photograph
A framed formal photograph of a man wearing what appears to be either a graduation robe or a mayoral robe. It is trimmed with fur and he has a frilled ruffle (a jabot?). One hand is resting on a small table and the other holds a scroll.The frame is wooden. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, F Stop Productions, Sir Rohan Delacombe (Governor of Victoria) speaking at the opening of Ringwood Civic Centre 28-Jan-1970, 28-Jan-70
Sir Rohan Delacombe (Governor of Victoria) speaking at the opening of Ringwood Civic Centre 28-Jan-1970. Seated are Ben Hubbard (Mayor of Ringwood) and Lady Delacombe. +Additional Keywords: Delacombe, Sir Rohan / Hubbard, Ben / Delacombe, Lady -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Award - SILVER TRAY PRESENTED TO COUNCILLOR G H GREEN, 1915
EPNS tray presented by the Eaglehawk Borough Council to Cr G H Green on 13.12.1915. Cr Green first elected Councillor June 1910, elected Mayor August 1914. Rectangular EPNS tray with 2 handles and ornate engraving.Borries EPNS 9207civic mementoes, presentations, tray, bendigo-eaglehawk-councillors-green -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY: HISTORICAL NOTES ON THE CITY OF BENDIGO, Unknown
BENDIGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Historical Notes on the City of Bendigo Included: 1871 Bendigo's Big Year from the Bendigo Advertiser July 1971 Information on mining in Bendigo Information on the Town Hall Information on the Mayoral Chain and Symbols/Coat of Armsbendigo, history -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Boarding Pass, Flight to Devonport for Premier Voyage of Spirit of Tasmania, 1993
Donated to the Society by Liana and David Thompson, who acquired the items as guests of TT Lines on the premier voyage, flying to Devonport and returning on the ship. Refer photos 1265 and 1270.One of several souvenirs from the premier voyage of the Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport to Port Melbourne November 1993, a trip made by Port Melbourne Mayor Liana Thompson and her husband David: Boarding passes for flight over, in bookings foldertransport - ferries, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, liana thompson, mayors, david thompson, tt-line co pty ltd, spirit of tasmania -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Newsletter, Three years on, report by Cr Liana Thompson, 1996
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 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - March for Democracy, protest rally against amalgamation, Spring Street, Melbourne, David Thompson, 5 Jun 1994
One of fifteen photos taken by David Thompson at March for Democracy, protest rally against amalgamation's firing of local councils and replacement by Commissioners, Spring Street 5 June 1994: Port Melbourne ex Mayor Liana Thompson speakingpublic action campaigns, amalgamation, liana thompson, mayors -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - March for Democracy, protest rally against amalgamation, Spring Street, Melbourne, David Thompson, 5 Jun 1994
One of fifteen photos taken by David Thompson at March for Democracy, protest rally against amalgamation's firing of local councils and replacement by Commissioners, Spring Street 5 June 1994: Ex Mayor Liana Thompson gagged on Parliament stepspublic action campaigns, amalgamation, liana thompson, mayors, chris raeburn -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: EMBERS 1955
A page from a 1955 edition of 'Embers' Bendigo Teachers' College magazine. It covers the college news of the week and there is a photograph of Mr. L.J. Pryor, Maj. Gen. Ramsay, The Mayor Cr. Poulston and Lieut. Col. Leggatt, M.L.A. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, embers, bendigo teachers' college, magazine, tertiary education, teacher training, magazine, history, miss j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Review board meets council, 1994
Local government Board Chairman, Leonie Burke is pictured listening as Nunawading Mayor, Kevin Abbott explains Council's point of view re amalgamation.Local government Board Chairman, Leonie Burke is pictured listening as Nunawading Mayor, Kevin Abbott explains Council's point of view re amalgamation. LGB Board members also visited Box Hill and Ringwood councils on the same day.Local government Board Chairman, Leonie Burke is pictured listening as Nunawading Mayor, Kevin Abbott explains Council's point of view re amalgamation.city of nunawading, city of box hill, city of ringwood, amalgamations, local government, abbott, kevin, mayors, burke, leonie, macdonald, terry, broadbent, russell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Annual appeal, 1991
The Mayor of Nunawading, Bruce Atkinson, is appealing to residents to 'dig deep' during the City of Nunawading Community Chest appeal.The Mayor of Nunawading, Bruce Atkinson, is appealing to residents to 'dig deep' during the City of Nunawading Community Chest appeal. Contributions over the last four years have enabled distribution of more than $40,000 to 90 charities and community organisations.The Mayor of Nunawading, Bruce Atkinson, is appealing to residents to 'dig deep' during the City of Nunawading Community Chest appeal. fundraising events, city of nunawading community chest, cedergren, neil, browne, dot -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Correspondence, The Artists Park, 1985
Copy of an invitation from Mayor and Councillors of City of Box Hill to a ceremony naming a neighbourhood park in Princes Street, Box Hill South in commemoration of the centenary of the Box Hill Artists' Camp. Included is a photocopy of 'The Artists Camp' by Tom Roberts.parks and reserves, city of box hill, box hill artists camp, princes street, box hill south, roberts, tom -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Centenial Plaque on the outside of the Old Colonists' Hall, Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, 21/06/1987
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat This plaque was unveiled by Cr. J.E. Reeves, Mayor of the City of Ballaarat, on 21st June, 1987, to comemorate the centenary of the laying of the foundation stone of the Old Colonists' Hall B.R. Drennan J.E. Crocker President Secretaryold colonists' hall, j.e. reeves, b.r. drennan, j.e. crocker, centenary -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1960-1961", Jul. 1997
Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1960 - 1961. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Two pages covering trams, railways and road works. Photo of CRB resurfacing Bridge St. Images added 18-12-2016trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1970-1971", Jul. 1997
Yields information about the City of Ballaarat the time of the Mayor's report to the City Council, about the events, industry, transport and other issues within the City.Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1970 - 1971. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Two pages covering trams railways, and forthcoming closure of the Ballarat tram system, photo of trams in Gardens area, 3BA, and transportation study.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RANDALL COLLECTION: THE MAYOR AND THE MAYORESS OF THE CITY OF BENDIGO BALL, 19 June 1934
Event, The Mayor and the Mayoress of the City of Bendigo (Cr.and Mrs Geo. Bennetts), request the pleasure of the Company, Mr.K.& Miss G.Guiney at the Ball to be held in the Town Hall, Bendigo on Tuesday June 19th, 1934. Reception at 8 p.m.Dancing at 8.30 p.m.event, official, city of bendigo-mayoral ball