Black & white photo showing foundation stone at Pioneers’ Memorial being held in place by a crane and watched by several people. On the right side of stone is the governor of Victoria Lord Huntingfield and beside him, town clerk Mr. Sharpley with a ribbon in his lapel and holding his hat. On the left side wearing glasses is Cr. Stan Freeland. Three Black and white photos of foundation stone, held in place by a crane and watched by several people around the foundation stone c 1935. Of the three photos two are enlarged."This Federation Stone was laid by His Excellency Lord Huntingfield K.C.M.G. governor of Victoria October 7th 1935." - inscribed on the stone. stawell

Coloured photograph of Governor's visit to Schwerkolt Cottage showing the Governor leaving the Cottage Kitchen with Judith Fry, President N.H.S.governors, schwerkolt cottage, fry, judith

Coloured photograph of Governor's visit to Schwerkolt Cottage showing the Governor, John Landy viewing the lace display with the official party.schwerkolt cottage, fry, judith, chong, robert, orange, william

Colour slides of Governor of Victoria, Sir Edmund Herring speaking to the crowd at the Christmas party at Government House. Melbourne Legacy held an annual Christmas Party for Junior Legatees and Widows at Government House for many years. The year is unknown but likely to be during the 1950s. A group of slides in glass mounts with green tape are probably from a couple of consecutive years. They will be catalogued separately. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of the Governor of Victoria attending the Legacy Christmas party held at Government House.Colour slides x 3 of Governor Herring speaking from the steps of Government House at a Legacy Christmas party, in a glass mount with green tape.christmas party, government house party, sir edmund herring, governor of victoria

Coloured photograph of Governor's visit to Schwerkolt Cottage showing the Governor John Landy, Judith Fry, President and Robert Chong, Mayor.landy, john, schwerkolt cottage, chong, robert, fry, judith

Coloured photograph of Governor's visit to Schwerkolt Cottage showing members and guests awaiting to greet the Governor at the entrance to the Local History Room.schwerkolt cottage

Commemorative plaque for opening of the Talking Book Library in 1992. The Talking Book Library was officially opened on November 12 1992 by His Excellency the Governor of Victoria the Honourable Richard E. McGarvie (followed by brailled version of above)Metal plate with raised black lettering and brailleThe Talking Book Library was officially opened on November 12 1992 by His Excellency the Governor of Victoria the Honourable Richard E. McGarvie (followed by brailled version of above)braille and talking book library, nameplates, richard mcgarvie

Reproduction of the of a photograph of Governor Charles Latrobe.charles latrobe, governor latrobe, eureka stockade

Coloured photograph of Governor's visit to Schwerkolt Cottage showing Governor and official entering Local History Room. L to R- Ian Nethercote, William Orange, Judith Fry, the Governor John Landy, Barbara Gardinerand Robert Choeng.landy, john, schwerkolt cottage, nethercote, ian, orange, william, fry, judith, gardiner, barbara, chong, robert

Original Souvenir booklet from 1919Souvenir of the Grand Review By the Governor General of Victorian Returned Naval Men and Members of the Australian Imperial Forces (A.I.F.) held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the 3rd of May 1919.Picture of His Majesty the King (George the Fifth).Photos of Our Heroes in the Making on page 2. Pictures of various politicians the Governor General on page 3. Pages 4 and 5 displays the colours of various units participating in the parade. Pictures of worldwide dignitaries on page 6.Page shows photographs of where Australia's Glorious deeds were done. On the rear shows Anzac House, Collins Street, Melbourne.

Citation of Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to JOHN HUDSON WILKINSON: Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN Victoria - tragically killed in action over Germany on 30th August, 1944. Citation reads: - "Pilot Officer WILKINSON is an air gunner of great ability and determination. He has taken part in a large number of operational sorties, many of which have been against some of German's most heavily defended targets. On one occasion, in March 1944, when engaged in an attack on Stuttgart, a Junkers 88 attacked the aircraft five times, but Pilot Officer WILKINSON, by his accurate directions to his captain and coolly aimed return fire, drove off the enemy aircraft in a badly damaged condition. At all times his unwavering devotion to duty and constant alertness have inspired confidence in his crew." The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers, and since 1993 to other ranks, of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy"Original typed document on blue/grey parchment with blue letterhead containing crestGovernor General Commonwealth of Australiapilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force, wilkinson

Bluestone gaol gates and Governor's and Warden's Residences. gribble building, lydiard street south, ballarat school of mines, baballarat, ballarat gaol, gaol gates

Letter from Government House advising that Neil Maxwell will be awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia, congratulating him on this achievement and outlining the steps of his investiture.A4 white page with Governor-General letterheadnon-fictionneil maxwell, awards

To honour the commitment of its staff and volunteers, badges were awarded to commemorate years service. These consisted of the Vision Australia Foundation symbol of an eye (flat surface for the iris and areas immediately below and above the eye, and roughened surface for the background of the iris), in gold. A number reflecting the years of service was attached by a loop below the badge in gold. Service was commemorated at the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th and 40th year. Life Governor, Area Leader and Friend could also be attached to the badge. Metal pin of an eye with attachments1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, Life Governor, Area Leader, Friendvision australia foundation, badges

The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966.This card is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.CITY OF KEW / HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR (CR W J HAMBLY JP) AND THE COUNCILLORS OF THE CITY OF KEW EXTEND A CORDIAL INVITATION TO / ______ / TO BE PRESENT AT A / SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL / ON MONDAY EVENING, 22ND AUGUST, 1949, AT 8 O'CLOCK AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, TOWN HALL, KEW / WHEN HIS EXCELLENCY THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA / SIR EDMUND HERRING, KCMG, KBE, DSO, MC, ED / WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE TO FORMALLY PRESENT A / GOLD MAYORAL CHAIN TO THE CITY ON BEHALF OF THE DONORS, / INCLUDING AND REPRESENTING FORMER MAYORS OF THE MUNICIPALITY / RSVP TOWN CLERK, 19TH AUGUST / DINNER DRESScivic ephemera - city of kew, civic invitations -- kew (vic), gold mayoral chain -- city of kew

While the first train arrived at Beech Forest on 17 February, 1902, as a special train for a race meeting at Beech Forest Turf Club, two special trains ran for the official opening of the railway by the State Governor, Sir George Sydenham Clarke, KCMG, R.E., F.R.S., that took place on 27 February, 1902. After seeing round the area the guests attended a celebration of the opening at a banquet at Beech Forest. The menu included four impressive courses, coffee and cognac, and included a number of toasts - The King, the Governor, the Minister and the Parliament of the State, Success to the Beech Forest Railway, the Colac Shire Council and the Railway Trust, and the Railway Department, a total of 19 people speaking. The official guests then returned to Colac.B/W. Opening banquet for the Colac-Beech Forest railway line in 1902. The State Governor, Sir George Sydenham Clarke, KCMG, the Premier of Victoria, Hon. A.J. Peacock, MLA, and a number of other important people seated at the top table, with other guests seated to the left and right.beech forest; railways; banquet; colac;

Displayed at History HousePhotograph Postcard - "The visit of the Governor-General to Portland, 1906"

This is the citation appointing Robin Gerard Penleigh Boyd, Esquire F.R.A.I.A., F.A.I.A., F.R.S.A. a Commander of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. The citation states "Member, National Capital Planning Committee. For services to Architecture and Government".Citation on Governor General Commonwealth of Australia letterhead in envelope.Honours and Awards 12 June, 1971. Appointed a Commander of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Robin Gerard Penleigh Boyd, Esquire F.R.A.I.A., F.A.I.A., F.R.S.A. Member, National Capital Planning Committee. For services to architecture and Government.

Six photos of the 50th Anniversary Conference opening, at National Gallery of Victoria in 1973. 00461.1 shows The Governor, Sir Rohan Delacombe, Lady Delacombe, the Legacy President Geoff Handbury and his wife, Helen. Other photos include the Helen Handbury walking with the Governor. 000461.4 is Sir Edmund Herring and his wife Mary. Photos came from an envelope marked P1 Federal Conference 1973 / 50 Year anniversary / 1983 Morewell / 1973 Legacy March ANZAC Day, 50 yr celebration, inclusion in ANZAC Day March authority of RSL". See items 00451,00452,00453, 00454, 00391, 01418 to 01420. A record of a Conference Opening to mark the 50th anniversary of Legacy during the Golden Jubilee year 1973.Black and white photo x 6 of the official opening of the 50th Anniversary conference.All stamped "This Photograph is with the compliments of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria. Please acknowledge Michael Cheshire" in grey ink. 00454.1 Label on front says "Official Opening of Conference - His Excellency The Governor".golden jubilee, governor of victoria, conference

John Ettershank of Ballarat purchased land for Ninety-three pounds, two shillings and four pence. This was ten acres, two roods and thirteen perches in the County of Ripon Parish of Burrumbeet. The land sold at Ballarat as Lot No 37. The document was witnessed by Sir Henry Barkly, Knight Commander of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath, Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief of the said Colony and Vice-Admiral, at Melbourne, VictoriaThick cream paper, badly stained. Hand written Official seal Dated 16 April 1857 Signed: Henry Barkly -Governor-in-Chief of the Colony Signed: William C Haines - Chief Secretary and Registrarjohn ettershank, ballarat, county of ripon, parish of burrumbeet, sir henry barkly, captain-general, governor-in-chief

Coloured photograph of Governor's visit to Schwerkolt Cottage showing William Orange (Box Hill Historical Society) Robert Chong, Mayor, Governor, John Landy and Cr. Chris Aubrey.landy, john., schwerkolt cottage, orange, william, chong, robert, aubrey, chris

Coloured photograph of Governor's visit to Schwerkolt Cottage showing Robert Choeng, Mayor, the Governor John Landy, Judith Fry, President, N.H.S. and Cr. Chris Aubrey approaching the Barn.landy, john, schwerkolt cottage, fry, judith, orange, william, chong, robert, aubrey, chris

Standard Life Governor Certificate from Childrens Hospital Melbourne"Written on Certificate" Presented to Mrs A Temple Miles Signed by President, Vice President, Hon Treasurer, Hon Secretary. Patronesses : Her Excellency Lady Stonehaven, Lady Somers, Lady Irvine. Date: September 6th 1928.

Standard Life Governor Certificate from Childrens Hospital Melbourne"Written on Certificate" Presented to Mrs A Blood Signed by: President, Vice President, Hon Treasurer, Hon Secretary. Patronesses: Her Excellency Lady Stonehaven, Lady Somers, Lady Irvine. Date: October 11th 1928.

Standard Life Governor Certificate from Childrens Hospital Melbourne"Written on Certificate" Presented to Mrs E Goodall Signed by President, Vice President, Hon Treasurer, Hon Secretary Patronesses: Her Excellency Lady Gowrie, Lady Dugan, Lady Mann, Lady Irvine. Dated August 14th ,1941.

Stawell District Hospital Life Governor Certificate - Jean Hughesstawell