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Brighton Historical SocietyDress and jacket, begun 1920s, finished 1970s
Brighton councillor Sally Allmand's grandmother Minnie Toms (1878-1983) began making this dress and matching jacket in the 1920s, but never finished it. Sally's mother (also named Minnie, 1914-2001) finished it in the 1970s and Sally wore it when, as Mayor of Brighton in 1981, she was introduced to the Queen during a Royal visit.Sleeveless black floral lace dress (.1) with v-neck and matching collarless jacket (.2) with scalloped bottom hem.sally allmand, minnie toms, brighton council, politics -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - TOWN HALL, RETURN BALL, 17 June, 1923
Town Hall, Return Ball. Tendered by the Citizens of Bendigo to His Worship The Mayor, (Cr. M G Giudice) and The Mayoress, (Mrs Giudice.) Town Hall, Bendigo. Tuesday, July 17th, 1923. Menu, Dindon Roti. Jambon de York. Canard Roti. Salad a la Francaise. Haricot Verts. Pommes de Terre a L;Anglaise. Trifle a L'Espangnole. Charlotte Russe. Crème aux Fraisee. Salade aux Fruits. Gelee au Madere. Meringues a'la Crème. Patrisserie. Gateau Assorties. Olive Farcies aux Anchois. Pailles au Parmeson. Amande a la Diable. Gingembre. Raisins. Café. The Oyster Soup will be served in Basement after Second Supper. Favaloros, Caterers. Wine List. Irvine's Great Western Champagne (Special Reserve.) Seppelt's. Penfold's. Max Cohn's. Port. Sherry. Claret. Burgundy. Muscat. Hock. Chablis. Planet. Old Scotch Whisky. Ales and Stout-Bendigo United and Cohn Bros. Aerated Waters and Cordials. Cigars Cigarettes. Toasts. His Majesty the King.- By the Chairman, 'Our Guests,' (The Mayor & Mayoress Cr & Mrs M G Giudice.) by the Chairman. Where're they met a stranger, there they left a friend. Response by The Mayor. 'The Chairman Citizens Return Ball Committee,' (Cr E M Vains) By The Mayor. Response by the Chairman. The Citizen's Return Ball, Executive Committee - Cr E M Vains (Chairman), Mr J Denton (Treasurer), A M Poole, T Pritchard, A B Wood, W Jeffrey, W H Taylor, F Monaghan, H S Marks, H W Tilley, F Cambridge, H Newman, E A Sayer, H Whitelock, W Currie, W T Patten, J J Caldwell, G H Dare, J H Sievers, F Ferguson, G J C Maxwell. F T Amer & T R J Brown; Hon. Secs. City of Bendigo logo is at the top on the front cover and an oval picture of the Mayor and Mayoress below it.Cambridge Press, Bendigoevent, entertainment, return ball, town hall, return ball. tendered by the citizens of bendigo to his worship the mayor, (cr. m g giudice) and the mayoress, (mrs giudice.) town hall, bendigo. tuesday, july 17th, 1923. menu. bendigo united and cohn bros. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Plaque unveiling at Ringwood Eastern Metropolitan Regional Library, Warrandyte Road, Ringwood on 26/10/1974, marking the Golden Jubilee of Ringwood's severance from Lilydale
Catalogue card reads, 'Library - unveiling stone outside library to commemorate Matthew Flinders explorers and early graves of settlers, 1970'. Written on back of photograph, '1970 - Rock and plaque, Cr. Stan Morris, Mayor'. -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, William Collard Smith Memorial in the Ballarat Town Hall, 28/05/2017
Photograph of a marble memorial to Lieutenant Colonel William Collard Smith M.L.A..In Memoriam Lt.Col. Willia Collard Smith M.L.A. Ballaarat West Member of the Municipal Council of Ballaarat from 1856 until 1892 Chairman 1860-1. Mayor 1874 and 1887 Obiit 20th October 1894william collard smith, ballarat, council, mayor, volunteer regiment -
Kew Historical Society IncPlaque, Town of Kew, The Jubilee of the Municipality of Kew, 1910
Kew became a separate municipality in 1860.The plaque commemorates that event. It was once located on the rotunda in the Alexandra Gardens in Kew.Important commemorative plaque signifying an important event in Kew's history.Brass plaque, originally attached to the first rotunda in the Alexandra Gardens in Kew, commemorating the Jubilee of Kew in 1910.Erected by / Public Subscription to Mark / The Jubilee of the Municipality of Kew / Opened by Sir Thos. Gibson Carmichael / Bart. K.C.M.G / Governor of Victoria / 8th Decr. 1910. / H.H. Harrison, Town Clerk / J.F. McCrae, Mayorjubilee of kew, rotunda, alexandra gardens, kew -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - CITIZENS OF BENDIGO, FRAMED, Post WW2
Samuel Hamilton BRAUMAN No V25284 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 13.8.1940 age 23 years. At discharge from the Army (date unknown) he held the rank of Trooper in 4th Armoured Regt. Gold paint on timber frame with glass. Certificate in colour print, Seven Service personnel standing on cross flags above the words City of Bendigo crest. Black & gold print. Red seal bottom right corner.Dated 1939/1945 “TO YOU WHO SERVED THE CITIZENS OF BENDIGO EXPRESS DEEP THANKFULNESS “ To recipient in handwritten black ink: “S H Brauman” Handwritten in blue ink: “A Truscott, Mayor & ? Bruer, Town Clerk”civic mementoes - certificates, military history, shire -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - HYAMS, JAMIE
This file contains 1 newspaper clipping from the Caulfield/ Port Phillip Leader dated 15/05/2012. Entitled ‘A proud new Aussie’, it describes how Mayor Jamie Hyams presented his 94 year old grandmother Bertha (Betty) Drillich with her citizenship certificate at a ceremony on 09/05/2012hyams jamie mayor/ drillich bertha/ drillich betty/ citizenship ceremonies/ citizenship certificates/ mayors/ migrants/ councillors -
Hume City Civic Collection
Equipment - Seal Press
This heavy seaal press would have been used to emboss impressions of the Shire of Bulla seal onto documents. This seal impressed "The Mayor, Councillors And Citiizens of the Shire of Bulla" and was used between 1989-1994. Various Councils within Victoria amalgamated in the early 1990's with the Shire of Bulla becoming part of the City of Hume.A large heavy dull black seal press.council seals, seals, shire of bulla, bulla shire council -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionAlbum - Collection of memorabilia from Alec Sandner's time as President of Strathfieldsaye Shire, Alec and Helen Sandner, 1986
Alec Sandner was a Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillor from 1982 -1987, Strathfieldsaye Shire President from 1985 – 86 and Mayor of Bendigo 2011 - 2012. This album provides at in depth understanding of the many responsibilities of a Shire President and partners. The newspaper articles, mostly collected from the Bendigo Advertiser, provides commentary on the key issues of the times. Fifty page photo album containing invitations, photographs, newspaper cuttings and event memorabilia dating from 7th August, 1985 to 20th February, 1986 documenting events attended by Alec and Mollie Sandner during Alec's time as Strathfieldsaye Shire President. Contents are arranged chronologically and the album begins with Alec's election as Shire President and includes letters of congratulations and provides an extensive overview of the breadth of events and activities a role such as Shire President and Lady are involved in. Highlight of the first six months include attending a State Reception for the Prince and Princess of Wales (28th October, 1985). Front cover: Shire of Strathfieldsaye emblem. Throughout: Many letters are annotated as either accepted or declined. sandner collection, mayor alec sandner, helen sandner, eugene sandner, mollie sandner, city of greater bendigo administration item, president of strathfieldsaye shire, shire of strathfieldsaye -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionAlbum - Collection of memorabilia from Alec Sandner's time as President of Strathfieldsaye Shire, Alec and Helen Sandner, 1986
Alec Sandner was a Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillor from 1982 -1987, Strathfieldsaye Shire President from 1985 – 86 and Mayor of Bendigo 2011 - 2012. This album provides at in depth understanding of the many responsibilities of a Shire President and partners. The newspaper articles, mostly collected from the Bendigo Advertiser, provides commentary on the key issues of the times. Fifty page photo album containing invitations, photographs, newspaper cuttings and event memorabilia dating from 6th March - 6th August 1986, documenting events attended by Alec and Helen Sandner during Alec's time as Strathfieldsaye Shire President. Contents are arranged chronologically and provides an extensive overview of the breadth of events and activities a role such as Shire President and Lady are involved in. Highlights include Invitation to Government House Melbourne to meet Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh ( 6th March, 1986) and initial plans to amalgamate Shire's across Victoria including Strathfieldsaye Shire with the City of Bendigo.sandner collection, helen sandner, eugene sandner, mollie sandner, shire of strathfieldsaye, president of strathfieldsaye shire, strathfieldsaye shire council, city of greater bendigo events, city of greater bendigo community groups -
St Kilda Historical SocietyEphemera - Invitation, Reception to celebrate 137 years of St Kilda Council's contribution to the community, 1994
Invitation from St Kilda Mayor Tim Costello to a reception to celebrate 137 years of the St Kilda Council shortly before the City of St Kilda was amalgamated with parts of the City of South Melbourne, most of the City of Port Melbourne, and a small portion of Windsor from the former City of Prahran, to form the City of Port Phillip.White card printed in dark blue, with multicoloured image. Red, black and white ribbons attached with silver safety pin.'Don Taggart' written on back of cardcity of st kilda, st kilda council, st kilda mayor tim costello -
St Kilda Historical SocietyEphemera - Seasonal card, Lady of St Kilda Christmas card, 1982
Unused official Christmas card from St Kilda Mayor Elaine Miller, and husband Rob, in 1982. The image of the ship was reproduced with permission from 'St Kilda Sketch Book by Bill Brodie and Stan Marks, published by Rigby Publishers. St Kilda was named after the ship, often seen near Melbourne in the 1840s.Folded white card printed both sides in black, with image of the ship 'the Lady of St Kilda' on the frontst kilda mayor elaine miller -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNewspaper, From RC Horman scrapbook, Mayor of Ringwood 1960/61
Youth Sunday at Ringwood Town Hall in 1961 Annual meeting of Ringwood Ladies Benevolent Society, President Mayoress Gwen Horman Formation of Ringwood Athletics Club at Ringwood Lower Town Hall, meeting called by Mayor RC Horman on 25 July 1961 Annual meeting of Ringwood branch of Junior Red Cross in Ringwood Lower Town Hall -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Official opening of Heathmont Infant Welfare Centre, 30th November 1960. Lady Brooks speaking
Official opening of Heathmont Infant Welfare Centre, 30th November, 1960. Lady Brooks speaking, with Mayor Horman. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ringwood Charity Ball, March 24th, 1961 –Mayor Horman and Mayoress Gwen Horman
Ringwood Charity Ball, March 24th, 1961 –Mayor Horman and Mayoress Gwen Horman. Lady on right unidentified. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Medal - EDWARD V111 CORONATION MEDAL, 1902
Edward V11 Coronation Medal: Heart shaped medallion with crown above, issued by the city of Bendigo. On the front is inscribed ''30 June 1902'' above the Bendigo coat of Arms with City Of Bendigo'. Underneath is ' J.R. Hoskins Mayor'' On the back is a picture of the King and Queen which is inscribed Edward V111 and Alexandra, Crowned 26th June 1902'. Box 625numismatics, medals - commemorative, edward v111 coronation 20 june 1902. j>r> hoskins mayor bendigo. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Medal - PRINCE OF WALES BENDIGO MEDAL, 1920
Prince of Wales Bendigo Medal: To commemorate the visit of the Prince of Wales to Bendigo 1920. The medal has the City of Bendigo Coat of Arms with the inscription 'TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF THE PRINCE OF WALES TO BENDIGO 1920' 'J. H. Curnow Mayor'. On the back is the Prince of Wales in Military uniform. 'H.R.H PRINCE OF WALES' 'WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA' Gold colour with ring for wearing. Box 625numismatics, medals - commemorative, prince of wales edward v111. bendigo commemorative medal. mayor j. h. curnow -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Nine typed pages of a speech on business management and the economy. On personal stationery, the front page is printed with 'Norman Oliver, M.P.S. Chemist, Hargreaves St, Bendigo Telephone 1233.' There are some corrections through the text in black pen.cottage, miners, norman joseph oliver -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SWIMMING POOLS : CARE, MAINTENANCE AND PURIFICATION
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Five pages titled 'Swimming Pools Care, Maintenance and Purification' copied from the Health Bulletin. Pages are numbered 2460 to 2464 inclusive. '1947 No 91/92 per J. ? SH?' is handwritten in the top right corner.bendigo, council, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. swimming pools. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - AUSTRALIA DAY DOCUMENTS, 1983 TO 1984, 26/01/1984
Australia Day documents, 1983; 1984. a. Two pages from Bendigo Advertiser Wed 26th January 1983; b. page showing program for 'Australia Day Ceremony' 1984 (location of ceremony not specified; Council sponsored event? Bendigo Municipal Band/CEO Mr R Burton/Mayor - Cr. P D Mansell. Includes Naturalization Ceremony.Advertiserevent, official, celebration, australia day, bendigo municipal band. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - SHAMROCK HOTEL COLLECTION: INVITATION
Collection for the Shamrock Hotel, Pall Mall, Bendigo /small cardboard damaged dinner invitation. The Mayor of Bendigo Cr. J.R.Hoskins in honour of the visit of His Excellency Sir George Sydenham Clarke , requests the pleasure of Cr. J H Curnow's company to Supper at the Hotel Shamrock on Friday 30th May 1902, at 11pm, after the close of the Austral Competitions.ephemera, mementoes, cr. j h burnow / the mayor of bendigo cr. j.r.hoskins / the visit of his excellency sir george sydenham clarke friday 30th may the austral competitions .1902 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - CURNOW COLLECTION: INVITATION TO MAYOR CURNOW, 05/03/1902
White card with rounded corners. The Mayor of Bendigo (Cr. J. R. Hoskins,) inviting Cr. J. H. Curnow & Mrs Curnow to a luncheon at All Saints Parish Hall, Bendigo, on Wednesday, March 5th, 1902, after the Installation Service of His Lordship, Bishop Langley, in All Saints Church. City of Bendigo emblem at the top of card.document, invitations, luncheon, document, invitation to reception of the bishop of bendigo, cr j r hoskins, cr j h curnow & mrs curnow, bishop langley -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - THE BENDIGO TRUST COLLECTION: VARIOUS NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS, 1971
Various newspaper clippings related to the Bendigo Trust , 1971: a. ''Bendigo Trust close to being a company'' (14/1/1971); b. ''Company - Trust begins move'' (30/11/1971); Bgo Trust enrols members'' (10/12/1971); d. ''Mayor Speaks'' re formation of the Bendigo Trust as a Limited Company (11/12/1971).Bendigo Advertiserorganization, club/society, bendigo trust -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Debutante Ball, St Joseph's Catholic Church, Port Melbourne, c. 1952
Two original black and white photos of participants, St Joseph's Church debutante Ball 1950. .01 Girls and their escorts with Mayor's wife (Catherine WOODRUFF), dance instructor (Alice ROWLANDS) and page (possibly John WOODRUFF). Barbara HEGARTY (at left on floor):Elva MOWLAM (second from right):Des TAMBLYN (back row, 4th from left)social activities, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, elva mason nee mowlam, des tamblyn, alice rowlands nee burke -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - INVITATION MAYOR AT HOME, TOWN HALL, BENDIGO
Cream card. Blue text. On front ' The Mayor of Bendigo and Mrs. W. Beebe, at home 3 - 5 p.m. Town Hall, Bendigo 24.11.15' In centre front elaborate assembly of countries' flags - Russia, Belgium, Montenegro, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, Servia, Japan, Italy and France. On back of card ' Programme of music items.'bendigo, council, mayor w. beebe -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; OFFICIAL INVITATION
A cream invitation with the words, 'To meet Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Tennyson. The Lord Mayor of Melbourne & Lady Gillott request the honour of the company of Mr & Mrs. J.H. Curnow at a Ball at the Town Hall, on Monday 19th October, 1903 at 8.30 o'clock. The favor of an early answer is particularly requested addressed to the Town Clerk. On receipt of acceptance an Entrée Card will be sent.'event, official, civic, lydia chancellor, collection, invitation, mayoral ball, dancing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Functional object - Golf ball, c1980
Boxed golf ball - Hot Dot Plus 4 - Spalding. Box features white and red lettering and red and green graphic on black. Box contains standard white golf ball with various printed logos and information. Barcode on base of box.|This golf ball was given to participants in the annual Mayoral Golf Day at Morack Golf Course as a memento.On the all ; 4 Hot Dot Plus; City of Nunawading - Morack Golf Course Spalding A Barcode on box ; 9 311905 100285recreations, sports -
South Gippsland Shire CouncilLetter, Lismore City Council, 30/08/1996
Letter from the Lismore City Council NSW to Bruce Warr, Chief Commissioner, Gippsland Shire Council dated 30 August 1996. Extended warm greeting to "Karmai the Giant Earthworm" to help celebrate the Council's 50 year Celebration as a City. Signed by Jeff Champion the Mayor of Lismore. Lismore City Council logo upper left corner. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams' return unlikely", 1/03/2003 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 1/3/2003, titled "Trams' return unlikely", quoting Ballarat Mayor, Cr. David Vendy that return of trams to the city centre is unlikely in the short term. The comments follow the recent council ruling out the returning of traffic to Bridge Mall. Notes the reports that were prepared and the estimated cost of $20m.city tramway, ballarat revival, bridge mall -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Alan Bradley, "Be Independent of Trams, Trains and Buses", 2003
Yields information how local shops reacted to proposed fare increases, by advertising alternative forms of transport - bicycles. Also yields information about Bruce Small and his cycle shops. Bruce Small became Mayor of the Gold Coast and was responsible for a lot of its development in the 1970's.Photocopy, of an advertisement in The Courier, 22/6/1951, at the time of the proposed SEC Tram fare rises, titled "Be Independent of Trams, Trains and Buses". Advertises Malvern Star bicycles, for Bruce Small Pty Ltd, gives address and telephone number. Bruce Small well known retailer of bicycles at the time, went on to become the Mayor the Gold Coast region.trams, tramways, public transport, fares, sec, malvern star bicycles
