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City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionFunctional object - Ballot Box, Shire of Marong, Shire of Marong 21, Unknown
... Shire of Marong 21...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. ...Front of box Shire of / Marong / 21...Shire of Marong...City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection Bendigo Town Hall 189-193 Hargreaves St, Bendigo, 3550 goldfields The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. ...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. Its boundary was altered twice in 1862 and on 12 December 1864 it was re designated as a Shire. It absorbed Raywood Borough in 1915, and was proclaimed a Rural City in 1990. On 2 December 1994, with the creation of Greater Bendigo City Council, it was abolished through the amalgamation which took place between Bendigo City, Eaglehawk Borough, Huntly Shire, part of McIvor Shire, part of Metcalfe Shire and Strathfieldsaye Shire to form the City of Greater Bendigo. This box would have been used to collect votes during council elections.Wooden, painted, lidded box with hinged opening lid. Central slit in lid to insert ballot papers. Front face painted in black and gold paint. Hinged at back of box with lock on front. Front of box Shire of / Marong / 21shire of marong -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionFunctional object - Ballot Box, Shire of Marong, Shire of Marong 10, Unknown
... Shire of Marong 10...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. ...Front of box; Shire of / Marong / 21...Shire of Marong...City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection Bendigo Town Hall 189-193 Hargreaves St, Bendigo, 3550 goldfields The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. ...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. Its boundary was altered twice in 1862 and on 12 December 1864 it was re designated as a Shire. It absorbed Raywood Borough in 1915, and was proclaimed a Rural City in 1990. On 2 December 1994, with the creation of Greater Bendigo City Council, it was abolished through the amalgamation which took place between Bendigo City, Eaglehawk Borough, Huntly Shire, part of McIvor Shire, part of Metcalfe Shire and Strathfieldsaye Shire to form the City of Greater Bendigo. This box would have been used to collect votes during council elections.Wooden painted, lidded box with hinged opening lid. Central slit in lid to insert ballot papers. Front face painted in black and gold paint. Hinged at front of box with lock on back. Handle attached to the back.Front of box; Shire of / Marong / 21shire of marong -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph, Shire of Marong, William Bassett Esq Ex Councillor Shire of Marong, 1898
... William Bassett Esq Ex Councillor Shire of Marong...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. ...Left hand side image has extended text; Right hand side image Shire / Council / of / Marong / 1898...Shire of Marong...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. ...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. Its boundary was altered twice in 1862 and on 12 December 1864 it was re designated as a Shire. It absorbed Raywood Borough in 1915, and was proclaimed a Rural City in 1990. On 2 December 1994, with the creation of Greater Bendigo City Council, it was abolished through the amalgamation which took place between Bendigo City, Eaglehawk Borough, Huntly Shire, part of McIvor Shire, part of Metcalfe Shire and Strathfieldsaye Shire to form the City of Greater Bendigo. Very little information is currently available about William Bassett. His name (or his fathers) appears in the newspaper articles reporting of Marong Shire council meetings iaround 1865 and then again around 1893 - 98.Two mounted photographs which are copies of an illuminated address (whereabouts of original unknown). Left side is a copy of the certificate thanking William Bassett for his service, general disposition and sadness at loss of such a good citizen and councillor. Right hand side is a copy of twelve oval shaped head and shoulder portraits of councillors. Timber frame with lacquered finish and gold inner slip. Glass not original.Left hand side image has extended text; Right hand side image Shire / Council / of / Marong / 1898rural city of marong, william bassett -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionBook - WW1 Commemorative Album, Roll of Honour :: Shire of Marong, Unknown
... Roll of Honour :: Shire of Marong...This album pays tribute to the First World War service men (names A to G) who were born and / or lived in the Shire of Marong. This volume covers those who served and returned. ...Shire of Marong / The President, Councillors & Ratepayers / of the Shire of Marong / hereby place on record their thanks and appreciation / for the conduct of (soldiers name) / Who served his King and Country / in the Great War / 1914 / 1919...Shire of Marong...Roll of Honour :: Shire of Marong Book WW1 Commemorative Album Shire of Marong ...This album pays tribute to the First World War service men (names A to G) who were born and / or lived in the Shire of Marong. This volume covers those who served and returned. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when Britain and Germany went to war on 4 August 1914, and both Prime Minister Joseph Cook and Opposition Leader Andrew Fisher, who were in the midst of an election campaign, pledged full support for Britain. The outbreak of war was greeted in Australia, as in many other places, with great enthusiasm. For Australia, the First World War remains the costliest conflict in terms of deaths and casualties. From a population of fewer than five million, 416,809 men enlisted, of whom more than 60,000 were killed and 156,000 wounded, gassed, or taken prisoner.Large volume with screw post binding. Corduroy and leather front and back cover. Leather gold embossed title central front cover. Marbled pasted down end papers with extra red end page. This volume covers surnames from A to G. of the men who returned from the war. Seventy six individual cream and maroon and silver printed pages with decorative scrolls, illustrations and text. Each page is dedicated to a service man recording his name, address, service record in alphabetical order. Oval central space for photographic portrait with image of an emu on the left, kangaroo on the right and boomerang above. Not all pages contain photographs. Shire of Marong / The President, Councillors & Ratepayers / of the Shire of Marong / hereby place on record their thanks and appreciation / for the conduct of (soldiers name) / Who served his King and Country / in the Great War / 1914 / 1919shire of marong, world war 1 -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionBook - WW1 Commemorative Album, Roll of Honour :: Shire of Marong, Unknown
... Roll of Honour :: Shire of Marong ...This album pays tribute to the First World War service men who served and returned (surnames from H - M) and were born and / or lived in the Shire of Marong. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when Britain and Germany went to war on 4 August 1914, and both Prime Minister Joseph Cook and Opposition Leader Andrew Fisher, who were in the midst of an election campaign, pledged full support for Britain. ...Shire of Marong / The President, Councillors & Ratepayers / of the Shire of Marong / hereby place on record their thanks and appreciation / for the conduct of (soldiers name) / Who served his King and Country / in the Great War / 1914 / 1919...Shire of Marong...Roll of Honour :: Shire of Marong Book WW1 Commemorative Album Shire of Marong ...This album pays tribute to the First World War service men who served and returned (surnames from H - M) and were born and / or lived in the Shire of Marong. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when Britain and Germany went to war on 4 August 1914, and both Prime Minister Joseph Cook and Opposition Leader Andrew Fisher, who were in the midst of an election campaign, pledged full support for Britain. The outbreak of war was greeted in Australia, as in many other places, with great enthusiasm. For Australia, the First World War remains the costliest conflict in terms of deaths and casualties. From a population of fewer than five million, 416,809 men enlisted, of whom more than 60,000 were killed and 156,000 wounded, gassed, or taken prisoner.Large volume with screw post binding. Corduroy and leather front and back cover. Leather gold embossed title central front cover. Marbled pasted down end papers with extra red end page. This volume covers surnames from H - M. Fifty seven individual cream and maroon and silver printed pages with decorative scrolls, illustrations and text. Each page is dedicated to a service man recording his name, address, service record in alphabetical order. Oval central space for photographic portrait with image of an emu on the left, kangaroo on the right and boomerang above. Not all pages contain photographs. Shire of Marong / The President, Councillors & Ratepayers / of the Shire of Marong / hereby place on record their thanks and appreciation / for the conduct of (soldiers name) / Who served his King and Country / in the Great War / 1914 / 1919shire of marong, world war 1 -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionBook - WW1 Commemorative Album, Roll of Honour :: Shire of Marong, Unknown
... Roll of Honour :: Shire of Marong...This album pays tribute to the First World War service men who were born and / or lived in the Shire of Marong. This volume covers service men who returned. ...Shire of Marong / The President, Councillors & Ratepayers / of the Shire of Marong / hereby place on record their thanks and appreciation / for the conduct of (soldiers name) / Who served his King and Country / in the Great War / 1914 / 1919...Shire of Marong...Roll of Honour :: Shire of Marong Book WW1 Commemorative Album Shire of Marong ...This album pays tribute to the First World War service men who were born and / or lived in the Shire of Marong. This volume covers service men who returned. (Surnames from N - Z). Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when Britain and Germany went to war on 4 August 1914, and both Prime Minister Joseph Cook and Opposition Leader Andrew Fisher, who were in the midst of an election campaign, pledged full support for Britain. The outbreak of war was greeted in Australia, as in many other places, with great enthusiasm. For Australia, the First World War remains the costliest conflict in terms of deaths and casualties. From a population of fewer than five million, 416,809 men enlisted, of whom more than 60,000 were killed and 156,000 wounded, gassed, or taken prisoner. Large volume with screw post binding. Corduroy and leather front and back cover. Leather gold embossed title central front cover. Marbled pasted down end papers with extra red end page. This volume covers surnames from N - Z. Seventy seven individual cream and maroon and silver printed pages with decorative scrolls, illustrations and text. Each page is dedicated to a service man recording his name, address, service record in alphabetical order. Oval central space for photographic portrait with image of an emu on the left, kangaroo on the right and boomerang above. Not all pages contain photographs. Shire of Marong / The President, Councillors & Ratepayers / of the Shire of Marong / hereby place on record their thanks and appreciation / for the conduct of (soldiers name) / Who served his King and Country / in the Great War / 1914 / 1919shire of marong, world war 1 -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionBook - WW1 Commemorative Album, Roll of Honour :: Shire of Marong, Unknown
... Roll of Honour :: Shire of Marong...This album pays tribute to the First World War service men who were born and / or lived in the Shire of Marong and were killed in action. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when Britain and Germany went to war on 4 August 1914, and both Prime Minister Joseph Cook and Opposition Leader Andrew Fisher, who were in the midst of an election campaign, pledged full support for Britain. ...Shire of Marong / The President, Councillors & Ratepayers / of the Shire of Marong / hereby place on record their thanks and appreciation / for the conduct of (soldiers name) / Who served his King and Country / in the Great War / 1914 / 1919...Shire of Marong...Roll of Honour :: Shire of Marong Book WW1 Commemorative Album Shire of Marong ...This album pays tribute to the First World War service men who were born and / or lived in the Shire of Marong and were killed in action. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when Britain and Germany went to war on 4 August 1914, and both Prime Minister Joseph Cook and Opposition Leader Andrew Fisher, who were in the midst of an election campaign, pledged full support for Britain. The outbreak of war was greeted in Australia, as in many other places, with great enthusiasm. For Australia, the First World War remains the costliest conflict in terms of deaths and casualties. From a population of fewer than five million, 416,809 men enlisted, of whom more than 60,000 were killed and 156,000 wounded, gassed, or taken prisoner. Large volume with screw post binding. Corduroy and leather front and back cover. Leather gold embossed title central front cover. Marbled pasted down end papers. Seventy four individual cream and maroon printed pages with decorative scrolls, illustrations and text. Alphabetised. Each page is dedicated to a service man who died in action, recording his name, address, service record and date of death. Oval central space for photographic portrait with image of an emu on the left, kangaroo on the right and boomerang above. (Not all pages contain photographs). Shire of Marong / The President, Councillors & Ratepayers / of the Shire of Marong / hereby place on record their thanks and appreciation / for the conduct of (soldiers name) / Who served his King and Country / in the Great War / 1914 / 1919shire of marong, world war 1 -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph - Portrait of Alexander Guthrie, Alexander Guthrie / Secretary / Shire of Marong, c 1934
... Alexander Guthrie / Secretary / Shire of Marong...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. ...Commemorative mounted black and white portrait of Alexander Guthrie to remember his twenty eight years of service to the Shire of Marong....Shire of Marong / Alexander Guthrie ESQ / ...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. ...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. Its boundary was altered twice in 1862 and on 12 December 1864 it was re designated as a shire. It absorbed Raywood Borough in 1915, and was proclaimed a Rural City in 1990. On 2 December 1994, with the creation of Greater Bendigo City Council, it was abolished by being amalgamated with Bendigo City, Eaglehawk Borough, Huntly Shire, part of McIvor Shire, part of Metcalfe Shire and Strathfieldsaye Shire to form Greater Bendigo City.Commemorative mounted black and white portrait of Alexander Guthrie to remember his twenty eight years of service to the Shire of Marong.Shire of Marong / Alexander Guthrie ESQ / shire of marong, city of greater bendigo portraits, alexander guthrie -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionCeremonial object - Common Seal, George Twentyman Engraver et al, Rural City of Marong
... Rural City of Marong...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. ...Stamp is for the Rural City of Marong...Rural / City / of / Marong...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. ...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. Its boundary was altered twice in 1862 and on 12 December 1864 it was re designated as a Shire. It absorbed Raywood Borough in 1915, and was proclaimed a Rural City in 1990. On 2 December 1994, with the creation of Greater Bendigo City Council, it was abolished through the amalgamation which took place between Bendigo City, Eaglehawk Borough, Huntly Shire, part of McIvor Shire, part of Metcalfe Shire and Strathfieldsaye Shire to form the City of Greater Bendigo. This embosser would have been used over the years by the local council authority. Decorated hand operated cast iron embosser with 50mm stamp head attached. Gold painted decorations on body of embosser only. Lever is also cast iron. Well used showing all over signs of wear. Stamp is for the Rural City of MarongRural / City / of / Marong -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionFunctional object, Shire of Marong, Unknown
... Shire of Marong...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. ...Shire of Marong...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. ...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. Its boundary was altered twice in 1862 and on 12 December 1864 it was re designated as a shire. It absorbed Raywood Borough in 1915, and was proclaimed a Rural City in 1990. On 2 December 1994, with the creation of Greater Bendigo City Council, it was abolished by being amalgamated with Bendigo City, Eaglehawk Borough, Huntly Shire, part of McIvor Shire, part of Metcalfe Shire and Strathfieldsaye Shire to form Greater Bendigo City.Painted metal tin with handle on top. Currently locked closed.Shire of Marongshire of marong -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionCeremonial object - Common Seal, Shire of Marong, unknown
... Shire of Marong...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. ...Shire of Marong...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. ...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. Its boundary was altered twice in 1862 and on 12 December 1864 it was re designated as a shire. It absorbed Raywood Borough in 1915, and was proclaimed a Rural City in 1990. On 2 December 1994, with the creation of Greater Bendigo City Council, it was abolished by being amalgamated with Bendigo City, Eaglehawk Borough, Huntly Shire, part of McIvor Shire, part of Metcalfe Shire and Strathfieldsaye Shire to form Greater Bendigo City.A seal is the corporate signature of an organisation. It is usually referred to as a ‘common seal’, meaning it represents a whole company ‘in common’, rather than any individual committee member, director or agent. A common seal can be used to signify the company or association’s authority or approval of a certain action, such as signing a legal document, or authenticating an award or certificate. It might also be used as the emblem or symbol of an organisation. This seal was for the former Shire of Marong now part of the City of Greater Bendigo.Circular, brass seal with wooden handle. Remnants of red wax remain in seal.Shire of Marongshire of marong, city of greater bendigo administration item -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - SHIRE OF MARONG, Shire of Marong, 1 July 1946
... Framed Certificate of Appreciation to Maxwell Kum Too from the Shire of Marong, extending their appreciation for services to our Country and Empire, dated 1st Day of July 1946....“For KING AND COUNTRY/ SHIRE OF MARONG/ Presented to MAXWELL KUM TOO/ Given under the Seal of the President, Councillors/ and Ratepayers of the Shire of Marong, this 1st Day of July 1946”...Shire of Marong...Certificate SHIRE OF MARONG Shire of Marong ...Maxwell Keith Kum Too, refer Cat No 8688 for his service details.Framed Certificate of Appreciation to Maxwell Kum Too from the Shire of Marong, extending their appreciation for services to our Country and Empire, dated 1st Day of July 1946.“For KING AND COUNTRY/ SHIRE OF MARONG/ Presented to MAXWELL KUM TOO/ Given under the Seal of the President, Councillors/ and Ratepayers of the Shire of Marong, this 1st Day of July 1946”pbt12, award certificate, shire of marong, maxwell kum too, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Map - MARONG, Circa 1871
... MARONG......Marong...Map; Marong, Hand Draughted parish plan...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields MAP Bendigo parish plan Marong Map; Marong, Hand Draughted parish plan Map MARONG ...Map; Marong, Hand Draughted parish planmap, bendigo, parish plan, marong -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Map - MARONG, 21/01/1916
... MARONG......Marong...Map: Parish of Marong, County of Bendigo. Parish plan. Map dated 21/01/1916...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields MAP Bendigo parish plan Marong Map: Parish of Marong, County of Bendigo. ...Map: Parish of Marong, County of Bendigo. Parish plan. Map dated 21/01/1916map, bendigo, parish plan, marong -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Map - MARONG, 16/08/1881
... MARONG......Marong...Map: Parish of Marong, County of Bendigo. Parish plan (number 328 in map cupboard 1)...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields MAP Bendigo parish plan Marong Map: Parish of Marong, County of Bendigo. ...Map: Parish of Marong, County of Bendigo. Parish plan (number 328 in map cupboard 1)map, bendigo, parish plan, marong -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - MARONG, June 1953
... MARONG......Marong...Map: Marong, County of Bendigo. Parish plan ( number 164 in Map Cupboard 1)...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields MAP Bendigo parish plan Marong County of Bendigo Map: Marong, County of Bendigo. ...Map: Marong, County of Bendigo. Parish plan ( number 164 in Map Cupboard 1)map, bendigo, parish plan, marong, county of bendigo -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 13 Marong Terrace Forest Hill, 1954 to 1958
... 13 Marong Terrace Forest Hill...Eight black and white photographs showing the development of the house at 13 Marong Tce Forest Hill 1956 to 1958....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Marong Terrace Forest Hill Forest Hill Dates on back of photographs Eight black and white photographs showing the development of the house at 13 Marong Tce Forest Hill 1956 to 1958. 13 Marong Terrace Forest Hill Photograph Photograph ...Eight black and white photographs showing the development of the house at 13 Marong Tce Forest Hill 1956 to 1958.Dates on back of photographsmarong terrace forest hill forest hill -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionCeremonial object - Rural City of Marong Medal, Blashki & Sons
... The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. ...Rural City of Marong Stirling silver drop, plated in 22 ct gold with enamel centre piece. ...front; RURAL CITY OF MARONG / verso; FORMED AS / MARONG DISTRICT ROADS BOARD / 27th AUGUST 1861 / PROCLAIMED SHIRE OF MARONG / 23rd DECEMBER 1864 / PROCLAIMED RURAL CITY OF MARONG / 1st OCTOBER 1990...City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection Bendigo Town Hall 189-193 Hargreaves St, Bendigo, 3550 goldfields The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. ...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. Its boundary was altered twice in 1862 and on 12 December 1864 it was re designated as a shire. It absorbed Raywood Borough in 1915, and was proclaimed a Rural City in 1990. On 2 December 1994, with the creation of Greater Bendigo City Council, it was abolished by being amalgamated with Bendigo City, Eaglehawk Borough, Huntly Shire, part of McIvor Shire, part of Metcalfe Shire and Strathfieldsaye Shire to form Greater Bendigo City.Rural City of Marong Stirling silver drop, plated in 22 ct gold with enamel centre piece. Medallion hangs from a royal blue neck ribbon. front; RURAL CITY OF MARONG / verso; FORMED AS / MARONG DISTRICT ROADS BOARD / 27th AUGUST 1861 / PROCLAIMED SHIRE OF MARONG / 23rd DECEMBER 1864 / PROCLAIMED RURAL CITY OF MARONG / 1st OCTOBER 1990shire of marong, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Map - Marong County of Bendigo
... ...Marong...Map of Marong. Drawn and reproduced at the Dept. of Lands and Survey, Melbourne. ...On the back in blue pen: certified plan parish Marong, signed minister and seal affixed for land S sec.72 evidence act. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Map Marong On the back in blue pen: certified plan parish Marong, signed minister and seal affixed for land S sec.72 evidence act. ...Map of Marong. Drawn and reproduced at the Dept. of Lands and Survey, Melbourne. By authority: W.M. Houston Government Printer. June 1953.On the back in blue pen: certified plan parish Marong, signed minister and seal affixed for land S sec.72 evidence act. I certify that this a true plan parish Marong (signature illegible) minister for lands.map, marong -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - SHIRE OF MARONG, FRAMED, 1945
... Shire of Marong Sympathy Certificate to next of kin, WWII. ...Shire of Marong...Certificate SHIRE OF MARONG, FRAMED Shire of Marong ...Item relates to Cyril John JOHNSON VX36298 died as a POW. Refer Reg No 3144 for his service history.Shire of Marong Sympathy Certificate to next of kin, WWII. Dated 1.12.1945. Off white paper with black print in black plastic frame. Shire of Marong red seal bottom L corner. Oval shaped black/white photo of Cyril John JOHNSON at centre bottom.certificates, sacrifice -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - Aileen and John Ellison collection: Moving Forward, Looking Back
... Marong...The first meeting of the Marong Shire was held at Lockwood on 29th December 1864 but for several years there were disputes about the actual boundaries of the Shire....The History of the Marong Shire. Published for the Shire of Marong by C.G.P. ...Marong Marong Shire Hundred twenty pages book. ...The first meeting of the Marong Shire was held at Lockwood on 29th December 1864 but for several years there were disputes about the actual boundaries of the Shire.Hundred twenty pages book. "Moving Forward, Looking Back" by Ruth Hopkins. The History of the Marong Shire. Published for the Shire of Marong by C.G.P. Printing and Publishing, Bendigo in 1985.marong, marong shire -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Bendigo Advertiser Collection: Small Town With Big Hearts Article on Marong, June 30 1993
... ...marong...This document is a personal reflection on life in the small town of Marong. The reasons for living in Marong are described as deeply personal and sometimes hard to define, often tied to a sense of belonging and community.Tess Rule, a long-time resident, expresses genuine affection for Marong and its people, emphasizing the friendliness and strong social ties within the town. ...Series of photos and information about Marong. Pictures by Peter Hyett. Written by Wayne Gregson. ...This document is a personal reflection on life in the small town of Marong. The reasons for living in Marong are described as deeply personal and sometimes hard to define, often tied to a sense of belonging and community.Tess Rule, a long-time resident, expresses genuine affection for Marong and its people, emphasizing the friendliness and strong social ties within the town. ...This document is a personal reflection on life in the small town of Marong. The reasons for living in Marong are described as deeply personal and sometimes hard to define, often tied to a sense of belonging and community.Tess Rule, a long-time resident, expresses genuine affection for Marong and its people, emphasizing the friendliness and strong social ties within the town. The document features a vivid description of Marong's picturesque landscape, including sunsets, Bullock Creek, gum trees, and local wildlife, capturing the town's rural charm. Tess values supporting local businesses and prefers to shop in Marong whenever possible, only traveling to nearby Bendigo for items unavailable locally. Marong is often overlooked by travelers who only see the main highway and intersection, missing the town's true character.Overall, the document conveys a deep appreciation for Marong's community spirit, natural beauty, and the importance of supporting local life. The creek is not permanent, but it is a significant natural feature, especially near the town's sporting grounds. The town is characterized by a strong sense of community and high levels of volunteer involvement, particularly in maintaining sporting grounds and organizing local events. Community members actively participate in fundraising and improvement projects, such as raising money for a new hall and restoring the historic shire hall. The Marong Hotel, built around 1917, is a central landmark and was once one of three hotels in town. The town has a history of gold mining and is located on the edge of the Golden Triangle.The old shire hall is being restored to its original 1908 condition, reflecting pride in local heritage. Marong supports a wide range of sports clubs (footy, tennis, swimming, shooting, riding, trotting, cricket, and more), which are central to community life. The hotel serves as a hub for both locals and travelers, with regulars including sports club members and truck drivers who stop for food. The population is around 580 and growing, as more people move from nearby urban areas. Ongoing development includes new housing and community facilities. The town is a notable stop for interstate truck drivers due to a sharp bend requiring them to slow down, leading to a gathering spot outside the hotel. The presence of palm trees throughout the town is a distinctive feature, with some believed to have spread from the hotel’s original palms.Small Towns With Big Hearts Maiden Gully. Series of photos and information about Marong. Pictures by Peter Hyett. Written by Wayne Gregson. This item contains the following documents newspaper articles and black and white photos: 8091.603a Part of Page 10, the Bendigo Advertiser Wednesday June 30 1993 8091.603b Part of Page 10, the Bendigo Advertiser Wednesday June 30 1993 8091.603c Church in Marong - Contact BHS for details 8091.603d Church in Marong - Contact BHS for details 8091.603e Holy Trinity Church in Marong - Contact BHS for details 8091.603f Former Shire of Marong Hall undergoing renovations - Contact BHS for details 8091.603g Calder Highway sign - Contact the BHS for details 8091.603h Picnic Table and Golf Course - Contact the BHS for details 8091.603i The Marong Hotel - Contact the BHS for details 8091.603j The Marong Hotel and Old Shire Hall from the railway crossing - Contact the BHS for details 8091.603k Rural City of Marong Chief Executive Officer Graeme Elvey inspects the $120,000 Shire of Marong Hall undergoing renovations - Contact BHS for details 8091.603l Rural City of Marong Chief Executive Officer Graeme Elvey inspects the $120,000 Shire of Marong Hall undergoing renovations - Contact BHS for details 8091.603m Truck entering Marong from the Calder Highway - Contact BHS for details 8091.603n The Post Mistress - Contact BHS for details 8091.603o Bar and patrons of the Marong Hotel - Contact BHS for detailsnewspaper, bendigo advertiser, marong -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionNewspaper, Shire of Marong, Upfront, c 1989
... Marong was first incorporated as a road district on 27 August 1861, and became a shire on 23 December 1864. ...Shire of Marong...Upfront Newspaper Shire of Marong ...Marong was first incorporated as a road district on 27 August 1861, and became a shire on 23 December 1864. On 1 October 1915, the Borough of Raywood, which was gazetted on 17 January 1865 on 23.31 square kilometres of land 28 kilometres north of Bendigo was united with Marong. On 1 October 1990, the Shire of Marong became a rural city, under the Local Government Act 1989. In a report on 17 February 1994, the Local Government Board recommended that the five councils in the Bendigo region merge to form a "super city", with a population of about 81,000. Marong, Eaglehawk and Huntly had earlier objected to the proposal, and the Board noted a weak no vote against the merger proposal in a referendum in the region; about 70% had voted against, but with a turnout of between 30% and 40% of eligible voters. The three councils filed a writ in the Supreme Court, alleging failure to follow process by the Minister for Local Government, Roger Hallam, but by the time the new "super city" was announced, the writ had not yet been heard, and on 24 March 1994, the Rural City of Marong successfully applied for an injunction blocking the publication of the gazette the following day abolishing the five councils and appointing three commissioners. The government responded by introducing legislation, the City of Greater Bendigo Bill 1994, to Parliament, to effectively override the Supreme Court action, with Hallam saying "the bill would make clear that the Government is determined to achieve its objective for a more efficient municipal structure for the Bendigo region." Marong mayor Robert Hynes described the action as "terribly disappointing", adding, "One way or another, I believe it does mean an end to our fight... it seems the Government are above the law to me." On 6 April 1994, Marong voted to drop the Supreme Court action, effectively in doing so voting itself out of existence, and on 7 April 1994, the Rural City of Marong was abolished, and along with the City of Bendigo, the Borough of Eaglehawk and the Shires of Huntly and Strathfieldsaye, was merged into the newly created City of Greater Bendigo. On 29 April 1994, the Minister confirmed the Bill was not being proceeded with. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rural_City_of_MarongEight page newspaper style council newsletter providing community updates, news and information. shire of marong, city of greater bendigo amalgamation, councillor phillip eddy, rural city of marong -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionCeremonial object - Shire of Marong President Medallion, P Blashki & Sons
... The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. ...Centre depicts Australia coat of arms and the Shire of Marong coat of arms....PRESIDENT / SHIRE OF MARONG / DIEU ET MON DROIT / INDUSTRIA...City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection Bendigo Town Hall 189-193 Hargreaves St, Bendigo, 3550 goldfields The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. ...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. Its boundary was altered twice in 1862 and on 12 December 1864 it was re designated as a shire. It absorbed Raywood Borough in 1915, and was proclaimed a Rural City in 1990. On 2 December 1994, with the creation of Greater Bendigo City Council, it was abolished by being amalgamated with Bendigo City, Eaglehawk Borough, Huntly Shire, part of McIvor Shire, part of Metcalfe Shire and Strathfieldsaye Shire to form Greater Bendigo City.Manufactured by Blashki and Son this circular medal hangs from a royal blue gosgrain ribbon. The medallion has a gold edging with blue enamel outer band. Centre depicts Australia coat of arms and the Shire of Marong coat of arms.PRESIDENT / SHIRE OF MARONG / DIEU ET MON DROIT / INDUSTRIAshire of marong, marong presidents medal, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Lydia Chancellor collection: Marong and Sutton Grange centenaries
... Marong...The Marong PO opened 1/1/1860 and the area was declared the Marong Road District 19/8/1860. ...Manilla folder titled: Marong's centenary November 1964, also of Sutton Grange March 1965. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields The Marong PO opened 1/1/1860 and the area was declared the Marong Road District 19/8/1860. ...The Marong PO opened 1/1/1860 and the area was declared the Marong Road District 19/8/1860. On 12/12/1864 it was redesignated as the Marong Shire and then in 1990 it was proclaimed a rural city. The Sutton Grange PO opened 1/8/1865 and closed in 1970. The Sutton Grange School operated from 1970-1988 and the Uniting Church opened in 1874.Manilla folder titled: Marong's centenary November 1964, also of Sutton Grange March 1965. Inside several newspaper clippings from the Bendigo Advertiser relating to the two events.marong, sutton grange, centenary -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - Aileen and John Ellison Collection: Holy Trinity Marong - Centenary 1878-1978
... Marong...The foundation stone of the Holy Trinity Church in Marong was laid on 10/4/1878 by the Anglican Bishop of Melbourne...."Brickmaking for God, Built in Faith", Holy Trinity Marong Centenary 1878-1978. Written by the rector, the Reverend Peter D. ...Book Aileen and John Ellison Collection: Holy Trinity Marong - Centenary 1878-1978 ...The foundation stone of the Holy Trinity Church in Marong was laid on 10/4/1878 by the Anglican Bishop of Melbourne.A sixty pages book. "Brickmaking for God, Built in Faith", Holy Trinity Marong Centenary 1878-1978. Written by the rector, the Reverend Peter D. Kissick Th.L. A picture of the inside of the church is on the front cover.Inside the front cover in blue pen: John Ellison In appreciation of your help, signed by Peter Kissick 16/04/76marong, holy trinity centenary -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - "Moving Forward - Looking Back", 1985
... ...Marong...Marong Shire (1864-1994), immediately west and north of Bendigo, was proclaimed on 23 December 1864. ...Title and author's name in white on front cover and spine. Shire of Marong crest on front cover. Contains map of the then Marong Shire. ...Marong Shire (1864-1994), immediately west and north of Bendigo, was proclaimed on 23 December 1864. ...Marong Shire (1864-1994), immediately west and north of Bendigo, was proclaimed on 23 December 1864. Its western boundary was the Loddon River and its eastern boundary enclosed Kangaroo Flat which after World War II had a population of about 1000 persons. By 1990 Kangaroo Flat had an estimated population of about 10,000, thus giving the shire a pronounced urban component. Accordingly, the shire was proclaimed a rural city on 1 October 1990. Marong shire had a mixture of agricultural districts, eucalypt forests and mining localities. There was gold mining at Maiden Gully, Wilson’s Reef near Marong, Neilborough and Sebastian. The mining borough of Raywood was united with the shire on 1 October 1915. Lockwood was the shire’s administrative centre until 1908, when the centre was transferred to Marong. Marong municipality was served by two railway lines from Bendigo: north-westerly to Bridgwater-on-Loddon (1876) and northerly to Raywood and Pyramid Hill (1882). The Calder and Loddon Valley highways run generally north-west through the former municipality, through undulating to flat terrain, suitable for cereal growing and grazing. South of the Calder Highway the land is undulating to gullied. At the far south-west the Laanecoorie Reservoir lies on the Loddon River. In 1994 Marong rural city, with an area of 1489 sq km, had about 9000 cattle, 240,000 sheep and lambs and 11,000 pigs. About 6800 tonnes of barley and 27,000 tonnes of wheat were harvested. On 7 April 1994, Marong rural city was united with Bendigo city, Eaglehawk borough and Huntly and Strathfieldsaye shires to form Greater Bendigo city."Moving Forward - Looking Back" by Ruth Hopkins. Published for the Shire of Morong, Victoria 150th Anniversary Committee, by C G P Printing and Publishing, Bendigo. Printed in 1985. Soft cover book. Front cover is dark fawn brown in color with three photographs inset. Title and author's name in white on front cover and spine. Shire of Marong crest on front cover. Contains map of the then Marong Shire. Covers the history of Marong Shire. 119 pp. Contains both text and black and white images. ISBN 0949248037. shire, marong shire, kangaroo flat, marong -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - SHIRE OF MARONG, FRAMED, 1.4.1946
... ...Marong...The President, Councillors & Ratepayers of The Shire of Marong desire you to accept this Certificate in appreciation of your services for our country & Empire and extend to you the grateful thanks of this Municipality. ...Printed Certificate in colours of yellow, red, pale green on white background with Rising Sun emblem, British & Australian flags & red seal of Shire of Marong. Glass & gold coloured frame. Waxed paper on back of frame....Certificate SHIRE OF MARONG, FRAMED ...The President, Councillors & Ratepayers of The Shire of Marong desire you to accept this Certificate in appreciation of your services for our country & Empire and extend to you the grateful thanks of this Municipality. Desmond Basil Pocock No VX66853 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 3.12.1941 age 21 years. At discharge on 30.1.1945 he was a Pte in 6th Aust Hospial laundry. Printed Certificate in colours of yellow, red, pale green on white background with Rising Sun emblem, British & Australian flags & red seal of Shire of Marong. Glass & gold coloured frame. Waxed paper on back of frame.Presented to "DESMOND B POCOCK"certificates, shire, marong, -
Bendigo Regional Archives CentrePhotograph (item) - Set of 8 1945 B& W Photomaps, mounted on linen, most with geological annotations, as follows: Castlemaine A1, 817 A1, Zone 7, 1945; Bendigo A2 -Eaglehawk Aqueduct, Bullock Creek and Lockwood; Bendigo A4, 807 A4, Zone 7, 1945; Bendigo B1 - Golden Square, Kangaroo Flat, Splitters Creek, Strathfieldsaye Creek, Sheepwash Creek, Spring Gully Reservoir; Bendigo B3, 807 B3, Zone 7, 1945; Bendigo C3, 807 C3, Zone 7, 1945; Bendigo D3, 807 D3, Zone 7, 1945; Huntly C4 - Eaglehawk, Marong, Myers Flat, 1945
... Set of 8 1945 B& W Photomaps, mounted on linen, most with geological annotations, as follows: Castlemaine A1, 817 A1, Zone 7, 1945; Bendigo A2 -Eaglehawk Aqueduct, Bullock Creek and Lockwood; Bendigo A4, 807 A4, Zone 7, 1945; Bendigo B1 - Golden Square, Kangaroo Flat, Splitters Creek, Strathfieldsaye Creek, Sheepwash Creek, Spring Gully Reservoir; Bendigo B3, 807 B3, Zone 7, 1945; Bendigo C3, 807 C3, Zone 7, 1945; Bendigo D3, 807 D3, Zone 7, 1945; Huntly C4 - Eaglehawk, Marong, Myers Flat...Phtotomap Printed aerial photographs mounted on linen Set of 8 1945 B& W Photomaps, mounted on linen, most with geological annotations, as follows: Castlemaine A1, 817 A1, Zone 7, 1945; Bendigo A2 -Eaglehawk Aqueduct, Bullock Creek and Lockwood; Bendigo A4, 807 A4, Zone 7, 1945; Bendigo B1 - Golden Square, Kangaroo Flat, Splitters Creek, Strathfieldsaye Creek, Sheepwash Creek, Spring Gully Reservoir; Bendigo B3, 807 B3, Zone 7, 1945; Bendigo C3, 807 C3, Zone 7, 1945; Bendigo D3, 807 D3, Zone 7, 1945; Huntly C4 - Eaglehawk, Marong, Myers Flat Photograph Set of 8 1945 B& W Photomaps, mounted on linen, most with geological annotations, as follows: Castlemaine A1, 817 A1, Zone 7, 1945; Bendigo A2 -Eaglehawk Aqueduct, Bullock Creek and Lockwood; Bendigo A4, 807 A4, Zone 7, 1945; Bendigo B1 - Golden Square, Kangaroo Flat, Splitters Creek, Strathfieldsaye Creek, Sheepwash Creek, Spring Gully Reservoir; Bendigo B3, 807 B3, Zone 7, 1945; Bendigo C3, 807 C3, Zone 7, 1945; Bendigo D3, 807 D3, Zone 7, 1945; Huntly C4 - Eaglehawk, Marong, Myers Flat ...Phtotomap -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionFunctional object - Metal Box, Unknown
... The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. ...Shire of Marong...City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection Bendigo Town Hall 189-193 Hargreaves St, Bendigo, 3550 goldfields The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. ...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. Its boundary was altered twice in 1862 and on 12 December 1864 it was re designated as a Shire. It absorbed Raywood Borough in 1915, and was proclaimed a Rural City in 1990. On 2 December 1994, with the creation of Greater Bendigo City Council, it was abolished by being amalgamated with Bendigo City, Eaglehawk Borough, Huntly Shire, part of McIvor Shire, part of Metcalfe Shire and Strathfieldsaye Shire to form the City of Greater Bendigo. This metal box contained a roll of admission tickets and was possibly used for holding cash at the swimming pool or other municipal facility. Lockable painted metal box. Shire of Marongshire of marong
