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Orbost & District Historical Society
Certificate, September 1867
Following a Royal Commission in 1855, the Gold License was changed to the Miner’s Right, which reduced the fee and required annual payment, rather than monthly or quarterly.The fourth Goldfields Act, passed in early 1858, gave increased privileges to holders of Miner's Rights. These included the right to make residential claims, allowing the cutting of timber on claims and giving the right to build races and dams on any crown lands for mining purposes. This certificate is in the name of Samuel Richardson who brought it to Orbost.This item is of historical significance as it is associated with positive outcomes for gold miners brought about by the Eureka Stockade rebellion and its subsequent democrat changes. It is also associated with the Richardsonfamily who were early settlers in Orbost.A certificate for a miner's right printed on paper. It cost one pound. It was Not Transferable. Details have been filled out in ink. At the top of the licence is an elaborate etching, under the heading 'Colony of Victoria'. Inside a shield is a young woman, crowned, seated, with shipping in the background. oO her left is a miner with hat presenting her with a gold nugget while on her right, a farmer presents grain to her. Mottoes include 'Honi Soit Que Mal Y Pense'; 'Dieu et Mon Droit' and 'Advance Australia' There are handwritten notes in faded ink on the back.miner's right, colony of victoria, samuel richardson, no 14, government act -
Orbost & District Historical Society
program, The Coolgardie Water Supply, 1903
This program belonged to Dr James Kerr. Conceived by Engineer-in-Chief C.Y. O’Connor and completed in 1903, the Coolgardie Goldfields Water Supply Scheme comprised a reservoir on the Helena River, eight steam-driven pumping stations and 566 kilometres of steel pipeline supplying 23,000 kilolitres of water daily to the arid goldfields of Western Australia. The project was officially opened by Sir John and Lady Forrest in January 1903. "Great pomp and ceremony heralded the arrival of water and the opening of the Scheme. Clean, fresh water could now be easily obtained in some of Australia's harshest country. However, this victory came at a great cost. The stress of the bold project was too much for O’Connor, who, after enduring endless criticism, took his life on 10 March 1902, before the Scheme was completed." - Western Australian Museum : The Coolgardie Goldfields Water Supply Scheme was an ambitious engineering feat because at the time water had never been lifted so high nor pumped so far (about 560 km). The Scheme, which pumps water from the better-watered coastal area, operates to this day. This item is associated with an historic event in the history of opening up arid areas of Australia to settlement. The item is associated with Dr James Kerr, the first doctor to settle in Orbost.A souvenir program from the opening of the works of the Coolgardie Water Supply. It has a maroon cover with gold print. Details include the date and place.coolgardie-water-supply western-australia-goldfields -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, C1880s -1 890s
This photograph shows George Temple's store which began operating C1888 opposite the post office in the main street of Orbost. The store stocked other stores at Bendoc supplying the gold fields. The men with their pack horses are on their way to the survey camp. George Temple, born in Yorkshire on 26/2/1832 was of the earliest Orbost storekeepers. Temple's Store was on the corner of Ruskin and Nicholson Streets opposite the post office. He packed stores to the Bendoc area goldfields. The store building eventually became part of Herbert's store when he died in 1917. This item is associated with the very early history of Orbost. George and Mary Temple were early shopkeepers who operated a store opposite the Post Office for many years. Their daughters were very talented women.A black / white photograph of low set wooden buildings . In the foreground is a fence on the opposite side of the street. There are signs on the top part of the building which occupies the whole corner - "G. TEMPLE Wholesale & Retail Merchant, Building materials, furniture, ironmomgery, boots and shoes, grocery, drapery, Croajingalong General Store, The Orbost Equitable Grocery"orbost-19th-century temple-george retail-stores -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, July 1922
Jean Stirling , born 1901 in Orbost, married Charles Frances Reginald Joyes on 15th July 1922 in Orbost. Jean's father was John Stirling, son of James Stirling and Ann Gray. Her mother was Robina Harvey McNair, Aged 19 James Stirling arrived in Melbourne on January 26, 1842 with his family - parents, three sisters and two brothers. James Stirling moved around a lot to Whittlesea, Ballarat goldfields, Cunninghame, (now Lakes Entrance), then to the Old Station about 36 miles to the east along the coast near the mouth of the Snowy River and for a time settled there with his wife also from Wigton, Scotland, and their family four sons two daughters (James, John, William, George, Margaret and Polly). The first settler to occupy the Marlo township area was James Stirling around the year 1875. He built a bark hut on the bluff that had two rooms, bark walls, earthen floors and a shingle roof. By 1884, this structure had expanded to a 9 roomed accommodation house and in 1886 became the Marlo Hotel when a liquor license was granted. (more information from “Snowy River Mail”, Wednesday, April 13th 1977: MEMORIES OF MARLO by Mrs Elsbeth Conlon (nee Stirling )This photograph is associated with the Stirling family early settlers of Marlo. It is also a pictorial record of styles of wedding dress popular in the 1920s.A black / white studio portrait / photograph of a bridal couple. The bride on the left is wearing a typical 1920s wedding dress. tTe front is short with a hem that is in different length in front than behind. She is wearing a hat in the cloche-style. She is holding a bouquet of flowers and her train is draped to the left. The groom is wearing a three piece morning suit. he has a with a wingtip collar white dress shirt and a cravat tie.on front - hand - written "Jean Stirling's wedding (Marlo) ? Joyce"stirling-jean-wedding melba-&co wedding-clothing-1920s joyes-charles-francis-reginald -
Orbost & District Historical Society
hesssian, mid 19th century
George Temple, born in Yorkshire on 26/2/1832 was one of the earliest Orbost storekeepers. Temple's Store was on the corner of Ruskin and Nicholson Streets opposite the post office. He packed stores to the Bendoc area goldfields. The store building eventually became part of Herbert's store when he died in 1917.George Temple was one of Orbost's earliest storekeepers.A large piece of hessian - probably an opened bag which was used for sending goods. The material is pinned around cardboard. It has black lettering stencilled on it."1850 G. Temple Orbost via Cunninghame carpenter"temple-george -
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Silver Cup, Arthur Goad's Cycling Cup, 1935 (estimated); Early 20th century
15cm inscibed silver cup on bakerlite base with 2 handles and removable lid. Insription on cup.Ballaarat & Beaufort P.C.C. 28 Miles. Inter Club Road Race. Won by. Arthur Goad. Time 1Hr.21m.59s.trophy, silver cup, cup, cycling, silver trophy, arthur goad, goad -
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pistol, Weapon, 1860 (estimated); Nil
rusty remains of small pistol,minus handle.Nilgun, revolver, pistol, weapon, handgun, learmonth -
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Telegram, Post Office Telegraphs, Victoria, 10/5/1906 (exact)
Buff coloured telegram form with blue printing and black ink writing.Ballarat. E J Kinnerseley. Spring Vale. Learmonth. Meet Mother and Lil North Learmonth arrival today's Train. Chas A Barklay. Learmonth Post Office Stamp dated My 10 06. Oval stamp, 6 black lines and "176".telegram, learmonth post office, kinnersely, e j kinnersely, telegraphic communication, communication form -
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Photo -Dawbarn, Miss Katrina Dawbarn outside Ballarat Shire Offices, 1985 (estimated)
This photo (sepia) of Miss Katrina Dawbarn was taken "circa 1909" standing outside the old Ballarat Shire Office. Miss Dawbarn was the daughter of Gilbert Dawbarn who was the Shire Secretary.Historical photo of the Ballarat Shire Office in1909.Sepia photo of Ballarat Shire Office 1909,with Katrine Dawbarn, daughter of Shire Engineer (Gilbert Dawbarn).Ballarat Shire Office 1909. Katrine Dawbarn daughter of Shire Engineer. Photo coutesy Kate Kellydawbarn katrina, ballarat shire offices 1909 -
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Book, Jean Tillet, Baker Family History, 18/6/2010 (exact)
Comprehensive Baker Family History / John,Ann of 48 pages.John Weaver Baker arrived in Williamstown aboard the "Marion" on 25th January 1848.He was transported from Parkhurst Prison on the Isle of Wight as an "Exile",having been convicted of having in his possesion a silk handkerchief and sentenced to 10 years.On arrival he "left ship at own request",finding his own way to Melbourne and a new life.Proof of birth has at this time not been located,it is possible he may have been an orphan.He met Ann Neligan,an Irish orphan,who along with her sister,Eliza,made the journey from the poor house in Mallow on board ship.They were Married in Melbourne 9th July 1850. They had three daughters Caroline Ann 2nd May 1851,Elizabeth Conchetta 1st April 1853,died 20th August 1853,and Elizabeth born 1854.History of Journey of the Baker family from England and Ireland to Australia, then Melbourne/Ercildoune/Addington and finally to Donald.Family History Book, England / Ireland to Australia. Melbourne to Ercildoune / Addington and Addington to Donald. Author Jean Tillet/ Great Grandaughter.18/06/2010.Baker, John and Ann, Family History.ercildoune, addington, baker family -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Edmonston/councilors, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, Ballarat Shire Councilors 1893 - 1894, 1894 (estimated)
Photo of C.Edmonston, Shire President 1893/1894 and Councilors Harding, Baird, Dobson, Lester, Butler, H.T.Hughes/Rate Collector,White, W.P.Steane/Engineer, Symons, Spiers.Original Historical photos of former Ballarat Shire President and Councilors covering the financial year 1893 to 1894.Sepia Photos on blue background of C.Edmonston, Shire President,and Councilors 1893/1894.Presented by the Shire President to the Ballarat Shire Council in 1893/1894.Set in ornate brown frame.Shire Councilors and Shire President 1893/1894.shire, ballarat, edmonston c, 1893 1894 councilors -
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Photo - Edmonston, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, Edmonston, Charles. Shire President 1893 - 1894, 1894 (estimated); Late 19th century
Photo of Cr Charles Edmonston. This photo was taken while Charles Edmonston was the President of the Ballarat Shire. 1893-1894.Section of Original Historical photograph of the Councilors,covering the financial year 1893 to 1894.Sepia Photo of Charles Edmonston,Ballarat Shire President,1893/1894. Located in the centre of a photo of all councilors for that year.Section of a photo from Councilors of the Ballarat Shire. 1893/1894.shire, president, ballarat, edmonston, charles, 1893 1894 -
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Photo - Harding, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, Harding, Councilor 1893 - 1894, 1894 (estimated)
Photo of Councilor Harding, Councilor for the year 1893-1894. Part of composite photo for that year.Section of Original Historical Photo of Councilors Covering the financial year 1893-1894.Sepia Photo, on blue background of, Councilor Harding 1893-1894.Top left hand corner of composite photo of Council for the year 1893-1894. Shire President and Councilors for 1893-1894.ballarat shire council 1893 1894, harding councilor -
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Photo - Baird 1893, Richards & Co, Baird. Councilor 1893 - 1894, 1894 (estimated)
Photo of Councilor C.C. Baird, 1893-1894.Part of composite photo for that year.Section of Original Historic Photo of Councilors, covering the financial year 1893-1894. Sepia photo of Councilor Baird 1893-1894. Top centre of composite photo of Council for the year 1893-1894.Shire President and Councilors for the year 1893-1894.ballarat shire council 1893 1894, c c baird -
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Photo - Dobson.R.J, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, R.J.Dobson, Councilor 1893 - 1894, 1894 (estimated)
Photo of Councilor R.J. Dobson 1893-1894.He was elected as a member of council in 1889 until 1906,and served two terms as Shire President,1894-95 and1900-01. Section of Origin Historic Photo of Councilors covering the financial year 1893-1894.Sepia Photo, on blue backgrund, of Councilor Dobson, 1893-1894.Top right hand corner of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1893-1894.Shire President and Councilors for the year 1893-1894.ballarat shire council 1893 1894, councilor r j dobson, shire president 1894 and 1900 -
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Photo -Lester, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, Lester, Councilor, 1893 - 1894, 1894 (estimated)
Photo of Councilor John Lester,1893-1894.Part of composite photo of Councilors for that year.Councilor Lester was elected to council in 1886-1906, and was President in1888-89,1895-96and 1901-02.Section of Original Historic Photo of Councilors covering the financial year 1893-1894.Sepia photo,on blue background,of Councilor John Lester, second row right hand side of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1893-1894.Shire President and Councilors for the year 1893-1894.1893 1894, ballarat shire council, lester john -
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Photo - Butler, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, Butler. Councilor, 1893 - 1894, 1894 (estimated)
Photo of Councilor E. Butler,elected to council in1892 until 1901.He was Shire President 1896-97. Part of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1893-1894.Section of Original Historic Photo of Councilors conering the financial year 1893 - 1894Sepia photo on blue background of Councilor Butler, 3rd row right hand side of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1893 - 1894. Shire President and Councilors for the year 1893 - 1894.shire, ballarat, council, bulter, 1893, 1894 -
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Photo - Hughes, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, Hughes. H.T. Councilor 1893 - 1894. (Rate Collector), 1894 (estimated)
Photo of Councilor H.T.Hughes, Rate Collector for the year 1893 -1894.Part of composite photo of Councilors for that year.Section of Original Historic Photo of Councilors covering the financial year 1893 - 1894.Sepia photo,on blue background,of Councilor H.T.Hughes,Rate Collector. Bottom right hand corner of composite photo of councilors for the year 1893 - 1894.Shire President and Councilors for the year 1893 -1894.shire, ballarat, council, 1893, 1894, hughes h t -
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Photo - White, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, White. Councilor 1893 - 1894, 1894 (estimated)
Photo of Councilor White. 1893 - 1894.Part of composite photo of Councilors for that year.Section of Original Historic photo of Councilors covering the financial year 1893 - 1894.Sepia photo, on blue background,of Councilor White.Middle photo at bottom of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1893 - 1894. Shire President and Councilors for the year 1893 - 1894.shire, ballarat, council, 1893, 1894, white -
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Photo - Steane, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, Steane. W.P. Councilor 1893 - 1894. (Engineer), 1894 (estimated)
Photo of Councilor W.P. Steane(Engineer), which is part of a composite photo of Councilors for the year 1893-1894.Section of original photo of Councilors covering the year 1893-1894.Sepia photo, on blue background, bottom left hand corner,of Councilor W.P.Steane,(Engineer).Part of conposite photo of Councilors for the year 1893 - 1894.Section of photo of Ballarat Shire Councilors for the year 1893-1894.shire, ballarat, engineer, 1893 1894, council, steane, w p -
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Photo - Symons, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, Symons, Councilor, 1893 - 1894, 1894 (estimated)
Photo of Councilor Symons, 1893- 1894. Part of Composite photo of Councilors for that year.Section of Original Historic Photo of Councilors covering the financial year 1893 - 1894.Sepia photo, on blue background, of Councilor Symons,third row left hand side of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1893 - 1894.Composite photo of Shire President and Councilors for the year 1893 - 1894.ballarat shire council 1893 1894, symons -
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Photo - Spiers, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, Spiers , Councilor, 1893 - 1894, 1894 (estimated)
Photo of Councilor Spiers, 1893 - 1894. Part of compsite photo of Councilors for that year.Section of Originl Photo of Councilors covering the financial year 1893 - 1894.Sepia Photo, on blue background, of Councilor Spiers, second row, left hand side, of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1893 - 1894.Shire President and Councilors for the year 1893 - 1894.ballarat shire council 1893 1894, spiers -
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Photo -G.A.Fraser & Councilors, Thornton Richards & Co Ballarat, Ballarat Shire President G.A.Fraser & Councilors, 1953/54, 1954 (exact)
This collection of photos are of Shire President G.A.Fraser and Councilors William Powell J.P. David Baird J.P. Edward.R.Lawrence, M.B.Watson,(Shire Secretary), E.Edwards, J.C.Walton, J.P.Slattery J.P. Charles E.Brown J.P. J.S.Wille,(Engineer),H.A.Patterson,P.F.Henderson, W.Mac.G.Troup,J.P. Arthur Pickford. Original Historic photo of Shire President G.A.Fraser and councilors for 1954 ,taken to commorate the visit of Queen Elizabeth 11.Composite collection of photos in sepia/brown tones on dark brown mount in brown frame,of Councilors for the year 1954.Presented to Ballarat Shire Council by Shire President,G.A. Fraser,to commemorate the visit of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,in 1954.The frame also displays the Union Jack and Australian Flags in the top left and right corners. PRESENTED TO BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11, 1954.shire of ballarat 1954, g a fraser shire president, councilors 1954, queen elizabeth visit -
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Photo - Fraser, Thornton Richards & Co Ballarat, Fraser. G.A. Shire President, 1954, 1954 (exact)
Councilor George Alexander Fraser was elected to council in 1947 and served until 1960. On Monday 7th September 1953 he was sworn in as Shire President for the 1953/54 year, having been nominated by Cr. Edwards. This collection Of photos was taken to comemorate the visit on the 6th of March 1954,to Ballarat, of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,and was presented to Council by the Shire President to mark the occaision.Section of the Original Historic Photo of Councilors for the year 1954.Sepia/Brown Photo Councilor G.A.Fraser who was Shire President for the year 1953-54.It is in the top left hand corner of a composite photo of Councilors for that year.Collection of Photos showing Shire Presidrnt & Councilors for the Financial Year 1953-54..george alexander fraser shire president 1953 54, visit queen elizabeth 11 ballaret 6th march 1954 -
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Photo - Powell, Thornton Richards & Co Ballarat, Powell. W. (J.P.) Conncilor 1954, 1954 (exact)
William Powell (J.P.), was elected as a member of council in 1935 until 1963.He served three terms as Shire President in 1939-40,1948-49 and1958-59.This photo which is part of a collection of photos was taken commemorate the 1954 visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11, and was presented by the Shire President G.A.Fraser, to mark the occaision.Section of the Original Historical Photo Of Councilors for the year 1954.Sepia/brown Photo of Conncilor W.Powell,( J.P.),situated Second from left, top row of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1954.PRESENTED TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY THE SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11,1954shire of ballarat 1954, w powell jp, queen elizabeth 11 royal visit 1954 -
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Photo - Baird,D.1954, Thornton Richards & Co. Ballarat, David Baird. (J.P.) Councilor 1954, 1954 (exact); 20th /21st century
David Baird (sr) was elected as a member of council in1928 until 1960. He served four terms as Shire President,1931-32,1940-41,1946-47,and 1956-57.This photo which forms part of a collection of photos was taken to commemorate the 1954 visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11. and was presented by the Shire President G. A. Fraser, to mark the occaision.Section of Original Historical Photo of Councilors for the Financial year 1954,commemorating the visit of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,to the Shire of Ballarat.Sepia/Brown photo of Councilor David Baird.(J.P.). Situated second from right top row of composite photo of councilors for the year 1954. PRESENTED TO BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11. 1954david baird jp, ballarat shire council 1928 1960, president 1931 1940 1946 1956, visit of her majesty queen elizabeth 11 1954 -
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Photo - Lawrence, Thornton Richards & Co. Ballarat, Lawrence, E.R. Councilor 1954, 1954 (exact); 20th /21st century
Councilor Edward (Ted) R.Lawrence was elected as a member of council in 1953 until 1957.He did not have a presidential term.This photo which is part of a collection of photos was taken to commemorate the 1954 visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11, and was presented by the Shire President G.A.Fraser, to mark the occaision.Section of Original Historical Photo of Councilors for the year 1954.Sepia/ Brown photo of Councilor Edward (Ted).R. Lawrence right hand side of top row of composite photo of Councilors for thne year 1954.PRESENTED TO BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11,1954.ballarat shire council 1954, queen elizabeth 11 visit, edward r lawrence -
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Photo - Watson, Thornton Richards & Co. Ballarat, Watson . M.B. (Shire Secretary).1954, 1954 (exact)
Mr M.B.Watson was Shire Secretary for the Shire of Ballarat in 1954. This photo which is part of a collection of photos was taken to commemorate the 1954 visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,and was presented by the Shire President G.A.Fraser, to mark the occaision.Section of the Original Historical Photo of Councilors for the year 1954.Sepia/Brown photo of Councilor M.B.Watson,(Shire Secretary),1954.Situated Left hand side second rowof composite photo of Councilors for the year 1954.PRESENTED TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11. 1954.shire of ballarat 1954, queen elizabeth 11 visit, m b watson shire secretary 1954 -
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Photo - Edwards, Thornton Richards & Co Ballarat, Edwards. E. Councilor, 1954, 1954 (exact)
Councilor E.Edwards was elected to council in1951 until 1970.He served two terms as Shire President 1957-58 and 1965-66.This photo, which is part of a composite collection of photos, was taken to commemorate the 1954 visit of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,and was presented by the Shire President,G.A.Fraser, to mark the occaision.Section of The Original Historical Photo of Councilors for the year 1954.Sepia/brown photo of Councilor E.Edwards. Situated second from left,middle row of composite photos of Councilors for the year 1954.PRESENTED TO BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11. 1954..ballarat shire council, e edwards, visit of her majesty queen elizabeth 11 1954 -
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Photo _ Walton, Thornton Richards & Co Ballarat, Walton. J.C, 1954 (exact)
Councilor J.C.Walton was elected to council in 1940 until 1955. He served two terms as Shire President, 1945 - 46 and 1951 - 52.This photo, which is part of a collection of photos, was taken to commemorate the 1954 visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11, and was presented by the Shire President, G.A.Fraser, to mark the occaision.Section of the Original Historical Photo of Councilors For The financial year 1954. Sepia/brown photo of Councilor J.C.Walton, Situated middle of second row of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1954. PRESENTED TO BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11,1954ballarat shire council, visit of her majesty queen elizabeth 11 1954, councilor j c walton