Councilor D.Walton,J.P., was elected to council in 1906 serving until 1924.He was President for three terms, in 1912-13,1918-19 and 1924-25. He died during his last term of office and Councilor G.C.Stewart took over the balance of his term. Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,oval in shape,of Councilor D.Walton J.P.It is set in pinkish/tan mount with decorative design painted in brown blue and white around base.It is placed second from right top row of collection of photos of all councilors for 1911-12. Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council ,J.Dickie Esq. President !911-12.ballarat shire council, walton d j p, 1906 1924

Councilor John Pollock Spiers was elected as a member of council in 1893 to 1902, 1904 to 1910 and 1915 to1918.He was appointed to two terms as :President 1889-90 and 1899-1900.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,oval,with gold trim,of Councilor John Pollock Spiers, set in light grey mount which forms a horse shoe.The photo is second from bottom of left side of horse shoe.It forms part of collection of photos of all councilors for 1885-86. Presented by the President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86.ballarat shire council, spiers john pollock 1893 1902, 1904 1910, 1915 1918

Councilor James Baird was elected to council in1863-65 and was the first President for the Ballarat Shire. He was re-elected in1868 to 1887. His Presidential terms were 1863-64, 1874-75,1875-76,1879-80,Part of Original Historic Photo of councilors for 1885-86.Photo of Councilor James Baird is in sepia and is at the top left of a horse shoe shaped mount,which is light grey. Around the oval photo is gold edging.It is part of a collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1885-86.The "horse shoe " is set on a deeper grey mount. Presented by the President,G.Rennie,Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council, 1885-86.1885 1886, ballarat shire council, baird james

Councilor John Pollock Spiers was elected to council in 1878 until 1880,1880 until 1892,1893 until 1902,1904 until 1910 and 1915 until 1918.He served two terms as President,1889-90 and 1899-1900.Councilor Spiers was a resident of Learmonth.Part of original collection of photos showing all councilors for 1883-84. This photo of Councilor John Pollock Spiers is in sepia tones and oval in shape,set in a "light tan"mount with gold edging around the cut out.Surounding the photo is a fine line and decorative features which link it to the next photo. It is on the right side second from bottom of the circle of photos showing all councilors for 1883-84. PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT J.DALGLIESH ESQ. to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL 1883-84.ballarat shire council, john pollock spiers 1883 84

Mr.Louis Bregenzer was Secretary for Ballarat Shire Council in1883-84.Part of original collection of photos showing all councilors for the year 1883-84.Photo of Mr. L.Bregenzer is in sepia and oval in shape,set in a "light tan" mount with gold trim around edge of "cutout".Around photo is a fine line and decorative features which connect it with the next photo.It is at the bottom of the circle of photos showing all councilors for 1883-84.At the bottom of photo is inscribed L.Bregenzer, Secretary.PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT J. DALGLIESH ESQ. to the BALLAARATLSHIRE COUNCIL.1883-84.ballarat shire council, louis bregenzer secretary 1883 84

One of two albums presented to Mr EJ Fairnie in appreciation of his work towards the exhibitions of 1928 and 1938.Photograph album, 22pp - Loose leaf album, grey board pages with four holes punched at left side and tied with cord. "Geelong Made in Australia Exhibition 1928" is on front cover, the first page is inscribed in white ink. The rest of the album contains two handwritten letters and black and white photographs in connection with the exhibition.An Appreciation/ of Courtesy to/ E J Fairnie, esq Photographs by the Lockwood Studiostextile mills - history textile machinery textile mills, returned soldiers and sailors mill valley worsted mill collins bros mill pty ltd albion woollen mills co. pty ltd james munday & coy j c brown & co bright & hitchcocks pty ltd, fairnie, mr edward john - returned soldiers and sailors mill walter, mr a l, textile mills - history, textile machinery, textile mills

Timetable for musical and elocutionary competitions held at Town Hall, Rutherglen on September 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, 1913. Red paper cover."Judge: Claude Hall Esq. Melbourne" "Accompanist: Miss A. Fortune. Rutherglen"musical competitions, music, elocution competitions, elocution, rutherglen town hall

Small 95 page booklet published in 1857 by Fairfax, Melbourne and inscribed by W. D. Lang.non-fictionRev John Dunmore Lang's defence of his son who was imprisoned for his part in the fraud at the Bank of New South Wales Ballarat and Clunes in 1854.drake, lang, rev john dunmore lang, ballarat, clunes, select committee of enquiry

Charlton Post Office, High St, December 1891, built in 1879 to replace the original Post Office built in Camp St in 1878.Copy of Charlton Post Office High Street 1891 taken from the lithographs of Rider & Mercer. Possibly hand coloured. Brick building with three arched doorways and a clock above the central arch. Picket fence. One person standing in front of the building, a man walking past and a couple walking past a gate. Ruler showing in lower part of photo with KODAK Colour Control Patches written on it.Post Office. This picture presented by J. G. Reily, Esq., Postmastercharlton, charlton post office, business, industry, lithograph

One of three sheets of blueprints showing street configuration in Beach Street and Sandridge Road along Port Melbourne cable tram route. Indistinguishable signature of 'George ------ Esq., lower rightNotations in red crayon or penciltransport - tramways, transport - roads

A copy of a colourful document presented to George Lansell, Esq. in grateful acknowledgement of his munificent liberality to the institution and the cause of charity in general. Sandhurst 24th August 1978. Markings 'Certificate of Life Member'organization, club/society, bendigo benevolent asylum

Previous post office was in Thompson Ave on corner of The Esplanade, where the Isola Di Capri now stands.HistoricalQuarto size page folded in half with blue typing. Outlines procedures of opening, history of the Cowes Post Office and figures on postal articles and services eg wireless licences and pensions. Cover has signatures of dignitaries eg R. Lindsay M.P., H. Quinn Official Opening of the New Post Office, Cowes by R.W. Lindsay, Esq., M.P.. post office cowes phillip island, mr h.quinn postmaster

John Rowe began his teaching career at Orbost and Jarrahmond in 1886, a career which continued at Orbost until 1908 when he retired due to ill health. He began teaching at Orbost, (initially part-time with Jarrahmond) on 10th May 1886, following the very short tenure of the first appointee, Campbell MacKay. (more information Newsletter June 2018 - Lois Crisp)This item is associated with the history of education in the Orbost district.A large enhanced photograph in black / white of the head and shoulders of a moustached man in a suit.on front - "John Rowe Esq, First Head Teacher of Orbost State School"rowe-john education-orbost

Found in the G. W. Duncan collection donated to the Mission to Seafarers in 2017 see also comments on manufacturing history. This particular company was associated with the use of asbestos.Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. A plate for display on a commissioned new table at the MTSV chapel acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. White cover multipage commercially printed promotional brochure or booklet with ochre line graphic and black printing on white ground. Features small logo integrated with lettering between Jointless and Firebrick. There is a typed name and address of recipient / owner in lower left corner.Typed address: G.W. Duncan esq / Fifth Mechanical Engineer / ...Docks / Liverpoolplibrico, firebricks, coal fired engines, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), ship engineer, s.s. athenic, liverpool

Portland Town CouncilHand-coloured photograph on glass of an elderly man with white hair parted on the left and a full white beard. He is wearing a dark suit, white shirt and blue cravat. Mounted in brown matt, under glass in wooden (birds-eye?) frame with inner gold frame.Front: Thomas Must, Esq./1864-6- (black text on brass plaque).opalotype, photography, hand coloured, tint, portrait photography

Silver plated inkstand with two handles and four decorative legs, candle holder supported in middle by two swan figures presented to Joseph Bosisto but found in a houjse in Richmond next door to engineering shop owned by Melville Lobers (buried in Macclesfield) who is a relative of Mirren Alenson. Joseph Bosisto was a pharmaceutical chemist from Yorkshire, who set up eucalyptus distilleries at Emerald, Menzies Creek and Macclesfield in 1882. Joseph Bosisto was a Commissioner of the Melbourne International Exhibition 1880-1881 Presented to Joseph Bosisto Esq. M.L.A. by the employees of the Public Parks and Gardens 1882

Mr. G.T.Jones was Secretary and Engineer for the council year 1911-12. Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,rectangular with curved top,of Mr.G.T.Jones,Secretary and Engineer.It is in a pinkish/tan mount with decorative features of flowers ,in tan blue and white, around top. it is second from left of bottom row of collection of photos of all councilors and staff for 1911-12.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council. J.Dickie Esq. J.P.,President 1911-12.ballarat shire council, 1911 12, jones g t, secretary and engineer

In 1876 until 1889 William Henry Uren M.L.A. was an elected member of council.He was appointed to three terms as President,1880-81,1881-82 and 1882-83.Original HIstoric Photo.Sepia photo of William Henry Uren set at bottom of left side of "horse shoe" mount which is light grey. it is part of a collection of photos of all, councilors for 1885-86.Presented by the Shire President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86.ballarat shire council, uren william henry mla, 1876 1889

Councilor John Dalgliesh was elected as a member of council in 1866 until 1872 and again in 1880 until 1887.He was appointed Shire President for three terms, 1869-70,1883-84,1884-85.Origin Historic photo which is part of a composite photo of councilors for the year 1885-86.Photo of Councilor John Dalgleish in sepia.It is oval and set at top right of light grey horse shoe shaped mount which is on a deeper grey mount,it has a gold edging around mount." PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT,G. RENNIE ESQ. TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL. 1885-86."1885 1886, ballarat shire council, dalgleish john

Councilor John Innes was elected as of member of council in 1878 - 1887.He did not become President during his term.Original Historic Photo of councilors for 1885-86,of which this photo is part of.Sepia photo of Councilor John Innes,is set on a light grey "horse shoe " shaped mount, second from bottom of right side of horse shoe,and is on deeper grey mount.It has gold edging around photo." PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT G. RENNIE ESQ. TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL. 1885-86."ballarat shire council, innes john 1885 1886

Councilor Charles Edmonston was elected as a member of council in1885 until 1897 and was President in 1890-91.Section of Original Historic Photo which depicts all councilors for the council year 1885-86.Photo of Coucilor Charles Edmonston,in Sepia,is oval,set on a light grey " horse shaped " mount edged with gold and on a darker grey mount and on the bottomright of the " horse shoe ". It is part of a composite collection of photos of councilors,1885-86." PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT G. RENNIE ESQ. TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1885-86.ballarat shire council, edmonston charles, 1885 1897

Councilor John.N.O.Innes was elected to council in 1878 - 87.He did not become President during that time.Section of Original photo of all councilors for the year 1883-84.This Sepia ,oval photo of Councilor John.N.O. Innes,is part of a collection of all councilors for the year 1883-84.It is in a light tan mount with "gold" edging around the photo and a fine black line around the "cutout".It is at the bottom left corner of the circle of photos.Councilor Innes name is inscribed under the photo. PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT,J. DALGLEISH ESQ. to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL. 1883-84. ballaarat shire council, john n o innes 1883 84

Keyed presented to F.J. Cato who opened the Hoban Memorial Chapel in the Wesley Church, Londsale Street, Melbourne on Saturday 4 November 1933. The Rev. Dr. Samuel John Hoban was the former Superintendent of the Wesley Central Mission.Gold metal keySide 1: 'Hoban Memorial Chapel'. Side 2: "To F.J. Cato Esq"wesley central mission, hoban memorial chapel, rev. dr. samuel john hoban, frederick john cato

Gilt door key in a small cardboard box. There is a slip of paper inside the box with typed words that are engraved on the key."METHODIST BABIES HOME DEC 7TH 1929 F. J. CATO ESQ"methodist babies home

One of two albums presented to Mr EJ Fairnie in appreciation of his work towards the exhibitions of 1928 and 1938. Mr Fairnie was Hon Sec of the 1928 committee. The both exhibitions were in the Dennys Lascelles Bow Truss building.Presented to/ E J Fairnie esq/ whose efforts ..... Photographs by Lockwood Studiostextile mills - history textile machinery textile mills, returned soldiers and sailors mill valley worsted mill collins bros mill pty ltd albion woollen mills co. pty ltd felt and textiles pty ltd excelsior woollen and worsted mills federal woollen mills ltd gordon institute of technology, fairnie, mr edward john - returned soldiers and sailors mill, textile mills - history, textile machinery, textile mills

Photograph is of Sir John Bowser as a young man, probably shortly after he settled in Wangaratta about 1880. In 1884 he became editor and part-owner of the Wangaratta Chronicle. In 20 November 1894 he won the Wangaratta and Rutherglen seat in the Legislative Assembly by only thirteen votes. He remained in the Victorian Parliament for many years and in November 1917 he became premier, chief secretary and minister of labour. At the time the Rutherglen Common School was completed in 1874 he was the Minister of EducationBlack and white portrait photograph of a young man with a mustache. Photo was mounted on a light piece of cardboard that has been torn at the edges.At bottom of photo is pasted a slip of paper printed with: "J. Bowser, Esq., M.L.A."john bowser, victorian legislative assembly, common school, rutherglen common school