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City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionMemorabilia - Event Program, City of Bendigo, Mayor's Ball, 1910
... Mayor's Ball...He served as a Councillor from 1904 - 1925 and Mayor 1909 - 10 and 1913 - 14....Back cover has portrait of both the Mayor and Mayoress....D ANDREW, Mayor. / TOWN HALL, BENDIGO, / July 1910....D ANDREW, Mayor. / TOWN HALL, BENDIGO, / July 1910. Event program for the Mayor's Ball. ...David Andrew was born in Castlemaine in 1866 and moved with his family to Bendigo in 1871. He took over his fathers auctioneering business which was situated on the corner of Hargreaves and Williamson Streets in 1893. David Andrew married Myra Swan McIntyre in 1888 and they had two children. After the death of Myra in 1892 aged 27 he married Myra's younger sister Clare and together they had a further two children. David Andrew was a prominent member of the old Bendigo Caledonian Society, Captain of the Bendigo Fire Brigade, a member of the Bendigo Masonic Lodge and for many years Secretary of the Easter Fair. He served as a Councillor from 1904 - 1925 and Mayor 1909 - 10 and 1913 - 14.Event program for the Mayor's Ball. Gold and purple print on white and cream card. Half fold with menu and wine list inside. Back cover has portrait of both the Mayor and Mayoress.Front cover: Mayor's Ball / 1910 / (Picture: City of Bendigo Coat of Arms) / MENU / Cr. D ANDREW, Mayor. / TOWN HALL, BENDIGO, / July 1910.bendigo town hall, making a nation exhibition, councillor david andrew, mayor andrew, bendigo caledonian society, bendigo masonic lodge, mayoress myra andrew, clare andrew, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item, city of greater bendigo events -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Frederick Moses Claxton 1832-1888. Research by R.D. Mosman 25/5/95, Mayor's Report, 1890, Mayor's Report, 1890. Transcribed longhand by R.D. Mosman. 25/5/1995
... Mayor's Report, 1890....The Mayor's report1890, confirms that the Claxton Memorial was erected by public subscription during William Little's term as Mayor....Mayor's Report, 1890. Transcribed longhand by R.D. ...The Mayor's report1890, confirms that the Claxton Memorial was erected by public subscription during William Little's term as Mayor. ...The Mayor's report1890, confirms that the Claxton Memorial was erected by public subscription during William Little's term as Mayor.F.M. Claxton was instrumental in the development of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Lake Wendouree.One page of printed transcriptionIn biro under "Mosman", 25.5.1995. Printed logo, Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, top centre of page.john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, fernery, frederick moses claxton, mayor's report, claxton memorial, lake wendouree., claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionBook, J. B. Young Stationer, Mayor's Room Visitors Book, 1900
... Mayor's Room Visitors Book...The Mayor's room was traditionally a private space in which the Mayor met with visitors and official guests. ...Cover; Embossed leather piece with Mayor's Room Bendigo Visitors Book...The Mayor's room was traditionally a private space in which the Mayor met with visitors and official guests. ...The Mayor's room was traditionally a private space in which the Mayor met with visitors and official guests. The signatures in this Visitor's Book reflect the breadth of community members who were received by Mayor's throughout the 20th century. From local people to overseas dignitaries their signatures are recorded for prosperity as evidence of their visit to Bendigo. Signatures include the Duchess and Duke of York (Later the King and Queen of England) who visited on the 28th April 1927 as part of their national visit which coincided with the opening of Parliament House in Canberra. Royals Prince Charles and Lady Diana signed the book on the April 15th, 1983 and Prime Minister John Howard and Members of Cabinet in 1998. Large tan leather and green cloth bound book. 390 lined pages each with three ruled vertical columns titled; Name, Address, Remarks. Marbled front and back end papers. Pages numbered top left or right of each page. Front end page has a small pink piece of paper pasted in centre with makers name and address on it. The book began being used on the 23rd March1900, with the last two pages featuring signatures of federal politicians who attended a Cabinet Meeting at the Bendigo Town Hall on the 21st July 1998.Spine; Embossed leather piece with Visitors Book written on it. Cover; Embossed leather piece with Mayor's Room Bendigo Visitors Bookcity of greater bendigo events, city of greater bendigo town hall, city of greater bendigo royal visits -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionMemorabilia - Programme, City of Bendigo, Mayor's Ball 1900, 1900
... Mayor's Ball 1900...He was a councillor, Barkly Ward, City of Bendigo 1883–1901 and served as Mayor from 1886 - 1887 and 1899 - 1900 S.H. ...List of dances printed on inside of card. Mayor S.H. McGowan with Mr J Oliver M.C....McGowan Mayor McGowan Pocket sized dance card and programme for the 1900 City of Bendigo Mayoral Ball held at the Town Hall. ...Samuel Henry McGowan 1844 - 1921 emigrated to Australia from Ireland in 1870. He was deeply involved with mining in Sandhurst / Bendigo including as manager South St. Mungo Gold Mining Company in July 1882, and the Old Chum Mining Company. He founded The South Energetic Company in August 1884. He founded Leech's Creek Gold Mining Company in July 1886, the Great Cornish Mining Company 1887[2] the Lord Hopetoun Gold Mining Company in February 1891, the North Moon Company June 1892, the Bendigo Golden Star Company August 1893, Corinella Consols Company September 1893, New North Prince of Wales Company, September 1893, North Albion Reef Gold Mining Company June 1898, and the Ashley Gold Mining Company August 1898. He was a councillor, Barkly Ward, City of Bendigo 1883–1901 and served as Mayor from 1886 - 1887 and 1899 - 1900 S.H. McGowan married Kate Goyne 1852 – 1930.Pocket sized dance card and programme for the 1900 City of Bendigo Mayoral Ball held at the Town Hall. Multi coloured with gold text. List of dances printed on inside of card. Mayor S.H. McGowan with Mr J Oliver M.C.city of bendigo mayor, city of bendigo mayoress, bendigo town hall, s.h. mcgowan, mayor mcgowan -
City of Melbourne LibrariesPhotograph, Bull, Hugh Jones, 1897-1993, Lord Mayor's Dinner, Melbourne Town Hall
... Lord Mayor's Dinner, Melbourne Town Hall...Photographer notations on slide: "General View Of Lord Mayor's Dinner At Town Hall Nov 1936 B112" Published: The Age, Tuesday 10 November 1936, page 13 Published title: LORD MAYOR'S BANQUET Published caption: The brilliant scene inside the Melbourne Town Hall last night during the Lord Mayor’s banquet. ... Photographer notations on slide: "General View Of Lord Mayor's Dinner At Town Hall Nov 1936 B112"....Photographer notations on slide: "General View Of Lord Mayor's Dinner At Town Hall Nov 1936 B112" Published: The Age, Tuesday 10 November 1936, page 13 Published title: LORD MAYOR'S BANQUET Published caption: The brilliant scene inside the Melbourne Town Hall last night during the Lord Mayor’s banquet. ...Photographer notations on slide: "General View Of Lord Mayor's Dinner At Town Hall Nov 1936 B112" Published: The Age, Tuesday 10 November 1936, page 13 Published title: LORD MAYOR'S BANQUET Published caption: The brilliant scene inside the Melbourne Town Hall last night during the Lord Mayor’s banquet. Trove article identifier: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article205939431 Description: 700 guests (all men) are seated around numerous tables in the Melbourne Town Hall for the Lord Mayor's dinner in November 1936. Before the stage is a top table of 35 men, all dressed smartly in black dinner suits, with either a black or white bow tie. Many are wearing their medals. The Lord Mayor has on his Mayoral chains, and to his right is the Governor of Victoria, Lord Huntingfield. The stage is heavily decorated with fresh flowers. Research by project volunteer, Louise McKenzie: This image takes up one quarter of the photographic space on page 13 of The Age on 10 November 1936, reflecting the importance of the event and also the sheer dramatics of the image: 700 guests (all men), a top table of 35, and all dressed smartly in black dinner suits, with either a black or white bow tie. Many are wearing their medals. The Lord Mayor has on his Mayoral chains, and to his right is the Governor of Victoria, Lord Huntingfield. Further to his right is a man with an impressive sash across his chest. It is a very animated, and rather informal, moment. Banks of fresh flowers smother the stage, which is decorated in the manner of a terrace at an English stately home. Tables are laden with food, drink and decorations, and the wait staff (men and women) are also formally dressed, in the manner of Downton Abbey. It is spectacular, dramatic, and luxurious, and perpetuates the proud descriptor of “Marvellous Melbourne” as conferred by London Journalist George Augustus Sala when he visited the city in 1885. During its 1880s boom, Melbourne was the second-largest city in the British Empire, after London, and reputedly the richest city in the world. At times the expression was used with some irony, but "...in Victoria’s centenary year, 1934, with the city mired in another depression, a publisher bravely entitled a book of souvenir photographs Marvellous Melbourne, claiming that the subject ‘still finds apt expression in the happy one-time sobriquet’.” This photo seems to reflect an ongoing pride in Melbourne and a desire for it to live up to its descriptor and celebrate its post-centenary era in style. So it is no surprise to find that on page 11 of The Age on the same day, a second photo is to be found – a cropped view of one table – along with a very detailed description of the night, its purpose, and a surprise announcement. But, who was the Lord Mayor in whose honour the dinner was held? In 1934, the Lord Mayor of Melbourne was Cr. Alexander George Wales, (born Richmond, 11 October 1885, died Elsterwick, 31 May 1962). His father was a contractor and quarry-owner, but was blinded in an industrial accident in 1899. Consequently Alexander, then aged 14, left Brunswick State School to become a railway labourer working at a quarry, and in 1903 joined the Commonwealth public service as a clerk and began studying at night school, determined to improve himself. In 1907 he was appointed secretary of the Albion Quarrying Co. (in which the family had an interest), then its managing director and chairman. As the Australian Dictionary of Biography notes, he was instrumental in expanding the company’s interests, "...becoming director of the Hardware Co. of Australia Pty Ltd, the Twentieth Century Building and Investment Society, the Albion Sand Co. and the Geelong Brick Co.”. His public career began in 1914 when he was elected to the Brunswick council. He was mayor 1917-18, and in 1925 progressed to the Melbourne City Council where he remained for 29 years, being a member of most council committees. He served three successive terms as lord mayor (1934-37), was Chairman of the council’s decorations committee for Melbourne’s centenary, president of the Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board (1936), and Chairman of the Public Works Committee (1937-39). In 1936 he was elected to the Legislative Council with United Australia Party support, but later resigned over possible State government contract tender irregularities. Wales received "the customary reward” of a knighthood and was invested at Buckingham Palace by King George VI whose coronation he attended in 1937. He was an early director of what is now Ampol, and helped the development of the petroleum industry in Australia after visiting the USA in 1943 and 1946. He was impressed by that country’s wartime shipbuilding efforts and supported closer ties with the USA. “While president (1947-48) of the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce, Wales was a vocal critic of the Federal Labor Government, ...a staunch anti-socialist ... and a focus for conservative opposition to the Curtin and Chifley governments...” He is described as “a natural leader in business and civic politics,... a powerful force in the Melbourne City Council... opposing democratic reforms such as the creation of a Greater Melbourne Council and the abolition of plural voting, but advocat[ing] the redevelopment of city-owned property like the Eastern and Western markets...” So, this Lord Mayor’s dinner marks the third successive term in office for Governor Cr. A G Wales. The room is filled with powerful and influential men, and provided a platform for the Premier of Victoria, Albert Dunstan (1882-1950, United Country party) to announce that if the City Council would bear half the cost the State Government would build a bridge at Punt Road “at once”. He announced that the Government proposed to have the bridge built by the Country Roads Board, and allow the City Council to pay its share on convenient terms, and further, it would investigate the shared provision of more Yarra bridges. The proposal for the Punt Road Bridge was met with applause as the Yarra River constituted a serious traffic barrier. On 12 November 1936, two days after the Lord Mayor’s dinner, The Age published an article, “Building without a Plan”. It questions the appropriateness of the next Yarra bridge being the one at Punt Road, and encourages a “proper procedure” to look at the provision of additional Yarra bridges as a whole. But in fact this topic had been canvassed back in August when Melbourne City Council’s public works committee had recommended the replacement of the footbridge at Punt Road with a bridge, and if the Country Roads Board would declare this portion of Punt Road, including the river crossing, a State Highway, this could give the Board authority to construct the bridge and allocate the cost. Hence the reference at the dinner to a shared expense. Still an integral part of traffic management today, the Hoddle Bridge carries Punt Road over the Yarra River between Richmond and South Yarra in Melbourne. It is a five-lane road bridge with narrow footpaths on either side. It is of continuous reinforced concrete T-beam construction with five segmental arched spans, supported on transverse piers, and linked by concrete cross-beams. “The piers terminate in a series of tapered concrete pillars with Art Deco-styled steamlined decoration. Each pillar supports a Victorian-style lamp. The infill railings are geometric-patterned painted metal. Construction began in late 1937, and it was opened by Premier Albert Dunstan on 22 December 1938. It replaced an earlier footbridge, which in turn had replaced a punt service. The bridge (originally referred to as Punt Road Bridge) was named after Robert Hoddle, who planned central Melbourne’s Hoddle Grid, the grid of streets which form Melbourne’s central business district. Hoddle arrived in Australia from the UK in 1823 and went on to carry out surveys in NSW and Queensland before arriving in Melbourne in 1837. He designed layouts for both Melbourne and Williamstown, and later Geelong and other Victorian country areas. He was keen that major streets be at least 30 metres wide. ”With remarkable foresight he provided for wide boulevards from the city to the suburbs, but the subdivisions of early speculators in inner suburbs created the bottle-necks of today. After the separation of the colony in 1851, he became Victoria’s first surveyor-general... and advocated the provision of three-chain (60 m) roads and the widening of all existing main roads from one (20 m) to three chains." However, he was met with constant opposition and in 1853, was eased out of office. As a small and interesting aside: Hoddle was appointed auctioneer for the first sale of crown land in Melbourne on 1 June 1837. His commission was 57 pounds 12s 7d. and he bought two allotments for himself at a cost of 54 pounds. After he died his second wife married Richard Buckhurst Buxton, a member of the family which in 1860s Melbourne established the Australian property dynasty of Buxton Real Estate, Becton, MAB Corporation etc. Returning to the dinner and The Age article of 10 November 1836: Another topic of the after-dinner speeches was a reference to the upcoming Armistice Day. “The Minister of Customs (Mr White) said the proximity of Armistice day reminded us that eighteen years ago we had high hopes of prolonged peace.” The term “Armistice Day” was coined after WWI: “At 11 am on 11 November 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. The Germans called for an armistice (suspension of fighting) in order to secure a peace settlement. They accepted the allied terms on unconditional surrender. Therefore on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, a minute’s silence is observed and dedicated to those soldiers who died fighting to protect the nation. Originally known as Armistice Day, it was renamed Remembrance Day after World War Two to commemorate those who were killed in both World Wars. Today it refers to the loss of Australian lives from all wars and conflicts, accompanied by the words, "We will remember them, Lest we forget"." There was comment at the dinner about the need to remain firm in supporting the “democratic government in the British Empire to avoid a “plunge into savagery”. There was a grave responsibility on the British people to keep democracy alive, and that could not be done without adequate defence forces... Many weak governments in non-British countries had been swept aside by strong-fisted dictators, who now were the real threat to peace”. With the benefit of hindsight these were very pertinent comments and tragically prophetic. The Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance had only been dedicated two years earlier, at a ceremony attended by the Duke of Gloucester, son of King George V. Over 300,000 citizens attended: one third of the population of Melbourne. It became the location for the Anzac Day Dawn Service. Originally the march travelled from the Shrine into the city, however, in 1936, this was reversed, and the Shrine became the termination point for Anzac Day Marches. Also significant in 1936, was the installation of a statue in the west forecourt of the Shrine: “The Man with the Donkey” (aka 'Private John Simpson and his Little Donkey'). The work is said to represent the “valour and compassion of the Australian soldier”. Its full citation, according to the City of Melbourne City Collection is: West Side of Base: "The / Man with his Donkey / Gallipoli, April 25 to May 19 / in Commemoration / of the valour and compassion / of the Australian Soldier" AFTER LANDING AT GALLIPOLI, SIMPSON, WITH HIS LITTLE DONKEY, WORKED ALONE, DAY AND NIGHT TAKING WATER TO THE FRONT LINE AND CARRYING THE WOUNDED BACK TO THE DRESSING STATIONS. HE AND HIS DONKEY WERE KILLED BY A SHRAPNEL SHELL ON THE 19TH MAY, 1915. SIMPSON WAS MENTIONED IN DISPATCHES BY SIR IAN HAMILTON, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE MEDITERRANEAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE. / Erected by Public Subscription under auspices of the / Red Cross Society. East Side of Base: Private John Simpson." Their summary in background states: "A bronze figure of Simpson and his donkey with a wounded man on the donkey's back on a granite pedestal. Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick’s intrepid and short-lived exploits during the Gallipoli campaign have made him a popular figure of World War One. He has been mythologised to represent the lauded values of the digger, and he symbolises all those who went into battle unarmed. Born in England in 1892, he came to Australia in 1910. He enlisted to make his way back to England, but as a member of the 3rd Field Ambulance AIA was sent to Gallipoli. After just three weeks of bearing wounded soldiers across Shrapnel Gully on the back of his donkey, Simpson was killed by shrapnel fire. Simpson’s story became a powerful propaganda tool for enlistment in Australia, but following the war he was quickly forgotten. With the Shrine of Remembrance nearing completion in 1933, the memory of Simpson was rekindled to commemorate all who gave their lives to help others during the war. One plaque reads: ‘The / Man with his donkey / Gallipoli … / In commemoration / of the valour and compassion / of the Australian soldier’. In 1935, Wallace Anderson’s design for the memorial was selected though a competition organised by the Australian Red Cross. Anderson had served during the war and worked at the Australian War Memorial after his return. His Man with the Donkey was cast in Italy, and after some debate was sited near the shrine. Unveiled 20th June, 1936." The sculptor, Victorian-born William Wallace Anderson (1888-1975), served in France during WWI and afterwards produced a number of bronze war memorials and memorial portraits, predominantly in Victoria. “His most famous work is that of Simpson and his Donkey (1935), which he completed after winning a competition conducted by the Victorian Division of the Australian Red Cross. Anderson’s fee was 350 pounds; the cast, made by the Chiurazzi Foundry, Naples, Italy, cost 40 pounds. The work... has become well known as a symbol of the Anzac tradition.” A debate as to the siting of the statue arose from a strong view expressed by General Sir John Monash that no representation of individual members of the Australian Defence Force be located on the Shrine itself. Hence its location off to the northwest of the forecourt, in a garden of rosemary. And finally we return to the photo of the grand Lord Mayor’s dinner! An article in The Argus of 4 November 1936 refers to “Brilliant Scene at Lord Mayor’s Ball – Hall Becomes a Garden”. So now it becomes clear why the Town Hall, location of the Lord Mayor’s Dinner on 10 November 1934, only 6 days later, is so lavishly decorated. The floral decorations from the Ball are still in place - an early example of “recycling”, which is gratifying to note at a time of Depression. The reporter has captured the scene with enthusiasm: “Hundreds of tiny rose lights, hidden among pink roses, transformed the Melbourne Town Hall into a magical garden last night, when the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress (Councillor A. C. Wales, M.L.C., and Mrs. Wales) entertained about 3,500 guests at a ball. His Excellency the Governor (Lord Huntingfield) and Lady Huntingfield were present, while Rear-Admiral and Mrs. Lane Poole and officers from the visiting squadron were among the special guests. The balconies all round the hall were hidden by a white trellis, covered with pink blossoms and greenery. Rosy flowers were issued up every pillar, and great golden lamps, hanging from the door, were seated in greenery and trails of sweet peas. The organ gallery was converted into a terrace garden with stone steps leading to banks of pink azaleas, pink pelargoniums, masses of calceolarias, and the lovely deep mauve and blue of cinerarias. Slender Japanese maples and poplar trees grew from the higher slopes amid thickets of hostas, while a fascinating illusion was created by the lofty conservatory windows, which formed the background, and which were tinted cerulean blue to simulate the sky seen through glass. Large fern baskets hung from the conservatory roof, and the whole scene was enclosed in trellises of blossom. In the entrance palm green shrubs stood like sentinels round the passed floor, and flowers bloomed in misty golds. The long corridor upstairs leading to the council chamber was lined with an avenue of poplar trees in tubs. In the Lower Town Hall great banks of calceolarias and azaleas decked the upper dais, and each supper table was adorned with a different coloured flower with sprays of roses and Japanese maple laid on the snowy cloths. The adjoining supper-rooms were fragrant with the scent of huge bowls of stock in mauve, purple, and pink, while the white walls were covered with palm leaves and flowers. The roof garden below the clock tower was enclosed as a buffet with rose wreathed walls, and flowers were arranged attractively in the Lady Mayoress's rooms." References: LORD MAYOR'S BANQUET. CENTURY MAKERS AT THE M.C.G. BEFORE THE CHANGE. (1936, November 10). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 13. Retrieved September 4, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article205939431 'Portrait of Sir George Wales (Lord Mayor 1934-1937)', City Collection, City of Melbourne, https://citycollection.melbourne.vic.gov.au/portrait-of-sir-george-wales-lord-mayor-1934-37/ Graeme Davison, 'Marvellous Melbourne', eMelbourne, https://www.emelbourne.net.au/biogs/EM00906b.htm THE LORD MAYOR'S BANQUET. (1936, November 10). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 11. Retrieved September 26, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article205939643 BRILLIANT SCENE AT LORD MAYOR'S BALL Hall Becomes a Garden (1936, November 4). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 14. Retrieved September 26, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11932746 'Hoddle Bridge', Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoddle_Bridge 'Hoddle Bridge', Victorian Heritage Database Report, Victorian Heritage Council, https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/195689/download-report David Dunstan, 'Wales, Sir Alexander George (1885–1962)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/wales-sir-alexander-george-8951/text15737, published first in hardcopy 1990, accessed online 26 September 2024. Marjorie J. Tipping, 'Hoddle, Robert (1794–1881)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/hoddle-robert-2190/text2823, published first in hardcopy 1966, accessed online 26 September 2024. BUILDING WITHOUT A PLAN. (1936, November 12). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 8. Retrieved September 26, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article205949762 NEW BRIDGE AT PUNT ROAD (1936, August 12). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 10. Retrieved September 26, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11902131 'The Shrine of Remembrance', Beaconsfield’s Soldiers: https://beaconsfield.org.au/digitalmemorial/shrine-introduction/ 'Shrine of Remembrance', Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrine_of_Remembrance Ken Scarlett, 'Anderson, William Wallace (1888–1975)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/anderson-william-wallace-9362/text16441, published first in hardcopy 1993, accessed online 26 September 2024. 'Man with the Donkey', City Collection, City of Melbourne, https://citycollection.melbourne.vic.gov.au/man-with-the-donkey-aka-private-john-simpson-and-his-little-donkey/ 'Remembrance Day', Australian Army, https://www.army.gov.au/about-us/history-and-research/traditions/remembrance-day Photographer notations on slide: "General View Of Lord Mayor's Dinner At Town Hall Nov 1936 B112".melbourne town hall, mayors, lord mayors, centenaries, bridges, dinners, clothing and dress, festive decorations, dances and balls, eating and drinking, shrine of remembrance, governors, monuments and memorials, 1930-1939, plants -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionMemorabilia - Invitation and Event Program, W Holmes, Mayor's Ball, 1886
... Mayor's Ball...He was a councillor, Barkly Ward, City of Bendigo 1883–1901 and served as Mayor from 1886 - 1887 and 1899 - 1900 S.H. ...Text, border design and the mayor's initials (as they appear on the Mayoral Chain as intertwined letters) all printed in gold. ...City of Bendigo Town Hall City of Bendigo Mayor City of Bendigo Mayoress Mayor McGowan Mayoral Ball Mayoress McGowan Fold out invitation for the Mayoral Ball held at the Town Hall, Sandhurst June 29th 1886. ...Samuel Henry McGowan 1844 - 1921 emigrated to Australia from Ireland in 1870. He was deeply involved with mining in Sandhurst / Bendigo including as manager South St. Mungo Gold Mining Company in July 1882, and the Old Chum Mining Company. He founded The South Energetic Company in August 1884. He founded Leech's Creek Gold Mining Company in July 1886, the Great Cornish Mining Company 1887[2] the Lord Hopetoun Gold Mining Company in February 1891, the North Moon Company June 1892, the Bendigo Golden Star Company August 1893, Corinella Consols Company September 1893, New North Prince of Wales Company, September 1893, North Albion Reef Gold Mining Company June 1898, and the Ashley Gold Mining Company August 1898. He was a councillor, Barkly Ward, City of Bendigo 1883–1901 and served as Mayor from 1886 - 1887 and 1899 - 1900 S.H. McGowan married Kate Goyne 1852 – 1930. Fold out invitation for the Mayoral Ball held at the Town Hall, Sandhurst June 29th 1886. Fold out on left hand side lists the dances for the evening and then opens out with space to add dance partners. A list of the music repertoire for the evening is printed on the right hand side fold. When closed the invitation is printed in the shape of an envelope. Text, border design and the mayor's initials (as they appear on the Mayoral Chain as intertwined letters) all printed in gold. Left fold has detached from rest of invitation. city of bendigo town hall, city of bendigo mayor, city of bendigo mayoress, mayor mcgowan, mayoral ball, mayoress mcgowan -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Neville Gower, " Mayor's Report 1972-1973" and "1979", Jul. 1997
... " Mayor's Report 1972-1973" and "1979"...Foo as the Mayor and the Mayoress, Mrs. Foo. 1636.3 - ditto, but the Introduction to the Report, written by Melton Foo as the Mayor....Foo as the Mayor and the Mayoress, Mrs. Foo. 1636.3 - ditto, but the Introduction to the Report, written by Melton Foo as the Mayor. " Mayor's Report 1972-1973" and "1979" Document Photocopy Neville Gower ...1636.1 - Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1972- 1973. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. One page covering notes on the Councillors and the election of Cr. Melton Foo, who was the President of the Ballarat Tramway Museum, prior to the election. Has a photograph of Cr. Foo. An item on the page as well are notes on the banking arrangements of the City of Ballaarat. 1636.2 - Photocopy of part of the City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1979 - photograph of Cr. Foo as the Mayor and the Mayoress, Mrs. Foo. 1636.3 - ditto, but the Introduction to the Report, written by Melton Foo as the Mayor.Details of the photocopy in pencil on the top edge.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, councillors, melton foo, civic history -
Queen Victoria Women's CentreAward Certificate, Lord Mayor's City Safety Award 2007, 15 October 2007
... Lord Mayor's City Safety Award 2007...'Lord Mayor's City Safety Award 2007. Certificate of Merit. ...awards 'Lord Mayor's City Safety Award 2007. Certificate of Merit. ...Framed certificate. Orange background. Black text. 'Lord Mayor's City Safety Award 2007. Certificate of Merit. The City of Melbourne commends the contribution made by the Queen Victoria Women's Centre Trust to the safety o the City of Melbourne. Lord Mayor John So'awards -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1955-1956", Jul. 1997
... "Mayor's Report 1955-1956"...Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1952 - 1953. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. ...One page covering trams and railways "Mayor's Report 1955-1956" Document Photocopy Neville Gower ...Yields information about the City of Ballaarat the time of the Mayor's report to the City Council, about the events, industry, transport and other issues within the City.Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1952 - 1953. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. One page covering trams and railwaystrams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Nunawading Mayor's column, 1994
... Nunawading Mayor's column...Nunawading mayor, Cr Abbott, discusses the benefits of a Box Hill / Nunawading merger and his disappointment at Box Hill Council's reluctance to amalgamate....Nunawading Mayor's column Article Article ...Nunawading mayor, Cr Abbott, discusses the benefits of a Box Hill / Nunawading merger and his disappointment at Box Hill Council's reluctance to amalgamate.Nunawading mayor, Cr Abbott, discusses the benefits of a Box Hill / Nunawading merger and his disappointment at Box Hill Council's reluctance to amalgamate.Nunawading mayor, Cr Abbott, discusses the benefits of a Box Hill / Nunawading merger and his disappointment at Box Hill Council's reluctance to amalgamate.abbott, kevin, mayors, city of nunawading, local government, city of whitehorse, city of box hill, amalgamations -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1975-1976", Jul. 1997
... "Mayor's Report 1975-1976"...Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1975 - 1976. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. ...One page with photo of BTPS operation in Wendouree Parade. "Mayor's Report 1975-1976" Document Photocopy Neville Gower ...Yields information about the City of Ballaarat the time of the Mayor's report to the City Council, about the events, industry, transport and other issues within the City.Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1975 - 1976. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. One page with photo of BTPS operation in Wendouree Parade.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, civic history, btps -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Nunawading Mayor's Column, 1994
... Nunawading Mayor's Column...Nunawading mayor, Cr Kevin Abbott discusses the rate implications for a Nunawading / Box Hill merger, the council's ongoing meetings with the Local Government Board and Nunawading's preferences for amalgamation....Nunawading Mayor's Column Article Article ...Nunawading mayor, Cr Kevin Abbott discusses the rate implications for a Nunawading / Box Hill merger, the council's ongoing meetings with the Local Government Board and Nunawading's preferences for amalgamation.Nunawading mayor, Cr Kevin Abbott discusses the rate implications for a Nunawading / Box Hill merger, the council's ongoing meetings with the Local Government Board and Nunawading's preferences for amalgamation.Nunawading mayor, Cr Kevin Abbott discusses the rate implications for a Nunawading / Box Hill merger, the council's ongoing meetings with the Local Government Board and Nunawading's preferences for amalgamation.city of nunawading, city of box hill, city of ringwood, city of waverley, abbott, kevin, mayors, amalgamations, local government, local government finance -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1961-1962", Jul. 1997
... "Mayor's Report 1961-1962"...Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1961 - 1962. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. ...Images added 18-12-2016 "Mayor's Report 1961-1962" Document Photocopy Neville Gower ...Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1961 - 1962. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. One pages covering trams, railways. Images added 18-12-2016trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1963-1964", Jul. 1997
... "Mayor's Report 1963-1964"...Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1963 - 1964. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. ...Images added 19-12-2016. "Mayor's Report 1963-1964" Document Photocopy Neville Gower ...Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1963 - 1964. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Two pages covering trams, railways. Images added 19-12-2016.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1965-1966", Jul. 1997
... "Mayor's Report 1965-1966"...Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1965 - 1966. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. ...Images added 19-12-2016. "Mayor's Report 1965-1966" Document Photocopy Neville Gower ...Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1965 - 1966. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. One page covering trams, railways. Images added 19-12-2016.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1962-1963", Jul. 1997
... "Mayor's Report 1962-1963"...Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1962 - 1963. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. ...Images added 18-12-2016 "Mayor's Report 1962-1963" Document Photocopy Neville Gower ...Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1962 - 1963. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Two pages covering trams, railways and electricity. Images added 18-12-2016trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1952-1953", Jul. 1997
... "Mayor's Report 1952-1953"...Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1952 - 1953. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. ...Yields information about the City of Ballaarat the time of the Mayor's report to the City Council, about the events, industry, transport and other issues within the City. ...Yields information about the City of Ballaarat the time of the Mayor's report to the City Council, about the events, industry, transport and other issues within the City.Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1952 - 1953. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Two pages covering trams, railways and buses - including note regarding use of buses on Sundays and Sunday trains.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1966-1967", Jul. 1997
... "Mayor's Report 1966-1967"...Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1966 - 1967. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. ...Images added 19-12-2016. "Mayor's Report 1966-1967" Document Photocopy Neville Gower ...Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1966 - 1967. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Three pages covering trams, railways, electricity, Y112 locomotive and photograph of locomotive. Images added 19-12-2016.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1955-1956", Jul. 1997
... "Mayor's Report 1955-1956"...Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1952 - 1953. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. ...Yields information about the City of Ballaarat the time of the Mayor's report to the City Council, about the events, industry, transport and other issues within the City. ...Yields information about the City of Ballaarat the time of the Mayor's report to the City Council, about the events, industry, transport and other issues within the City.Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1952 - 1953. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Two pages covering trams railways, Ballarat Gas Co. and photo of new storm water drains in Wendouree Parade.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, New Mayor's fight for City, 1994
... New Mayor's fight for City...New mayor, Cr Noel Spurr, is committed to achieving his council's aim to merge with Box Hill. ...Local government City of Nunawading Spurr Noel Amalgamations New mayor, Cr Noel Spurr, is committed to achieving his council's aim to merge with Box Hill. ...New mayor, Cr Noel Spurr, is committed to achieving his council's aim to merge with Box Hill. He says he has a vital role to play to ensure Nunawading residents and businesses were not disadvantaged by the amalgamation.New mayor, Cr Noel Spurr, is committed to achieving his council's aim to merge with Box Hill. He says he has a vital role to play to ensure Nunawading residents and businesses were not disadvantaged by the amalgamation.New mayor, Cr Noel Spurr, is committed to achieving his council's aim to merge with Box Hill. He says he has a vital role to play to ensure Nunawading residents and businesses were not disadvantaged by the amalgamation.local government, city of nunawading, spurr, noel, amalgamations -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Neville Gower, " Mayor's Report 1964-1965", Jul. 1997
... " Mayor's Report 1964-1965"...Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1964 - 1965. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. ...Images added 19-12-2016. " Mayor's Report 1964-1965" Document Photocopy Neville Gower ...Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1964 - 1965. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Two pages covering trams, railways and Phoenix Locomotive appeal and photo of loco Y112. Images added 19-12-2016.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
St Kilda Historical SocietyEphemera - Invitation - mayoral dinner, St Kilda Mayor's invitation to Palais Pictures and Supper, 1934
... St Kilda Mayor's invitation to Palais Pictures and Supper...Invitation from St Kilda Mayor, Burnett Gray, to the Palais Pictures, followed by supper in the St Kilda Town Hall, on 21 August 1934....Palais Pictures City of St Kilda Cream card, discoloured with age, printed in black with City of St Kilda logo in blue St Kilda Mayor's invitation to Palais Pictures and Supper Ephemera Invitation - mayoral dinner ...Invitation from St Kilda Mayor, Burnett Gray, to the Palais Pictures, followed by supper in the St Kilda Town Hall, on 21 August 1934.Cream card, discoloured with age, printed in black with City of St Kilda logo in bluepalais pictures, city of st kilda -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1960-1961", Jul. 1997
... "Mayor's Report 1960-1961"...Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1960 - 1961. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. ...Images added 18-12-2016 "Mayor's Report 1960-1961" Document Photocopy Neville Gower ...Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1960 - 1961. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Two pages covering trams, railways and road works. Photo of CRB resurfacing Bridge St. Images added 18-12-2016trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1970-1971", Jul. 1997
... "Mayor's Report 1970-1971"...Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1970 - 1971. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. ...Yields information about the City of Ballaarat the time of the Mayor's report to the City Council, about the events, industry, transport and other issues within the City. ...Yields information about the City of Ballaarat the time of the Mayor's report to the City Council, about the events, industry, transport and other issues within the City.Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1970 - 1971. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Two pages covering trams railways, and forthcoming closure of the Ballarat tram system, photo of trams in Gardens area, 3BA, and transportation study.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1959-1960", Jul. 1997
... "Mayor's Report 1959-1960"...Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1959 - 1960. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. ...Images added 18-12-2016 "Mayor's Report 1959-1960" Document Photocopy Neville Gower ...Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1959 - 1960. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Three pages covering trams, railways items and photo of SEC's Ballarat "B" Power station and VR's workshops. Images added 18-12-2016trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Neville Gower, " Mayor's Report 1950-1951", Jul. 1997
... " Mayor's Report 1950-1951"...Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1950 - 1951. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. ...Image added 18-12-2016 " Mayor's Report 1950-1951" Document Photocopy Neville Gower ...Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1950 - 1951. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Three pages covering trams, railways, centenary of discovery of gold and photo of Cobb & Co. coach arriving Ballarat with trams in background. Image added 18-12-2016trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1954-1955", Jul. 1997
... "Mayor's Report 1954-1955"...Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1954 - 1955. Three pages covering trams, railways telephone exchange problems, photo of Queen Elizabeth hospital, photo from Ballarat Town Hall looking east in 1874 and today (1955). ...Originals held in the Ballarat Library. "Mayor's Report 1954-1955" Document Photocopy Neville Gower ...Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1954 - 1955. Three pages covering trams, railways telephone exchange problems, photo of Queen Elizabeth hospital, photo from Ballarat Town Hall looking east in 1874 and today (1955). Originals held in the Ballarat Library. trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Neville Gower, " Mayor's Report 1972-1973", Jul. 1997
... " Mayor's Report 1972-1973"...Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1972- 1973. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. ...Image added 18-12-2016 " Mayor's Report 1972-1973" Document Photocopy Neville Gower ...Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1972- 1973. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. One page covering roads and bridges and reconstruction of streets following removal of trams. Includes photos of part of Wendouree parade at View Point. Image added 18-12-2016trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1971-1972", Jul. 1997
... "Mayor's Report 1971-1972"...Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1970 - 1971. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. ...Yields information about the City of Ballaarat the time of the Mayor's report to the City Council, about the events, industry, transport and other issues within the City. ...Yields information about the City of Ballaarat the time of the Mayor's report to the City Council, about the events, industry, transport and other issues within the City.Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1970 - 1971. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Seven pages covering trams, railways, closure of tram system, Ballarat transportation study, Caledonian bridge project, duplication of Western Highway, PMG/telephone system, with many photos of Ballarat's trams.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1953-1954", Jul. 1997
... "Mayor's Report 1953-1954"...Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1953-1954. Three page covering trams, railways, telephone exchanges (overloaded), buses and other social facilities. ...Images added 19-12-2016. "Mayor's Report 1953-1954" Document Photocopy Neville Gower ...Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1953-1954. Three page covering trams, railways, telephone exchanges (overloaded), buses and other social facilities. Page 3 - set of photos, includes a photo of bogie tram in the city. Of originals held in Ballarat Library. Images added 19-12-2016.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history
