1 optical discnon-fictionJubilee History of Parramatta 1861-1911 Published in 1911 to coincide with the Jubilee of Parramatta, this history is a wonderful record of a time past. Consisting of 200 pages the book is divided into two parts, the first being about the Parramatta Council and related topics. The rest of the book covers life in the early days - churches, schools, the defence force, societies, charities and institutions, sports, parks and the Sydney to Parramatta railway. Details of many personalities, including 'distinguished Parramattans' as well as other locals who are 'Men of Mark' are all included. The book also goes into the culture and progress of Parramatta and includes over 200 photos and many advertisements. This is a valuable resource for those with an interest in the region, or the families associated with it.new south wales, parramatta jubilee history

Book - 96 pages + covers - A5, titled "Buses and Trams of Australian Government and Municipal Operators", by Ian N Lynas, listing the fleet details of all states with details of each operator, fleet list, builder, year build, Engine, Chassis, and an Addendum with some corrections. Published 1983. Lists up to Melbourne Z3 class.Has "K. Stodden 21-8-83" in ink on the top right hand corner of the first page.trams, tramways, buses, trams, lists, melbourne

Farewelling Eltham Shire Councillor and Ex-President Albert F.C. Glover presents the Shire President gavel to Councillor J. O. White, with Mrs Glover looking on. Cr Glover served residents of the Montmorency ward from 1967. Cr White was also on the Council from 1967.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, cr. a.f.c. glover, cr. j.o. white, mrs glover, shire president, shireof eltham, municipal government, local government, councillors

Bound copy of the Victorian Municipal Directory and Gazetteer: Also Commonwealth Guide and the Water Supply Record for 1928. The volume contains 846 pages and includes sections on: - Comparative table – Municipal Returns for Twenty-one Years. - Index to Townships, Parishes and Railway Stations. - Changes and appointments. - Commonwealth of Australia (Constitution, Parliament, Departments and Officers). - State of Victoria (Parliament, Departments and Officers / Boards, Institutions, Trusts and Loans). - Municipalities in Victoria (Cities and Towns, Boroughs, Shires). - Water Supply (State Rivers and Water Supply Commission).non-fictionThe Victorian Municipal Directory provided annual details, and later bi-annual details, of all councils. Published by Arnall & Jackson (Printers and Stationers), copies were published in 'cloth' for sixteen shillings and 'half roan' for eighteen shillings. This copy was owned by Cr C.S.Parry. Elected to the Kew City Council as a representative of North Ward, Cr Parry was elevated to the position of Mayor in 1931. It, together with five other editions, was presented to the Kew Historical Society in 1987 by his grandson. victoria -- registers -- periodicals., victoria -- directories., water-supply -- victoria -- directories., municipal government -- victoria -- periodicals., cities and towns -- victoria -- directories.

Councillor Riddell’s property on Riddells Lane, Kirkstall was mainly used for grazing. He was actively associated with all types of sport and was a judge at Kirkstall and Koroit race meetings.Black and white portraitportrait, belfast, president, shire, government, municipal, local-government, kirkstall, riddells lane

Councillor William Anderson lived at his property “Rosemount” Yangery. he’s was elected to the Legislative Council and represented this district for a number of years.Black and white portrait of a male with white beardCouncillor W Anderson 1865-1866president, belfast, portrait, council, shire, government, municipal, local-government, rosemount, yangery

people, municipal government,Photocopy of Photo of George Hale, Shire Councillor 1903-1904George Hale (1833-1910)george hale, shire councillor

Town of PortlandTwp-sided cream card. On front is title, town coat of arms and date (17th December 1955). On back are further details of event and a listing of mayors from 1856-1955. Souvenir of the Mayoral Chain to the Town of Portland on the occasion of the Centenary of Municipal Governmentsouvenir, mayoral chain, portland

Black and white portrait photographbelfast, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government

Mayor of Port Fairy 1888Sepia portrait of Mayor in suit belfast, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government

Cornelius Bourke Mayor 1906Black and white photographbelfast, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government

Edward Manley Mayor of Port Fairy 1920, 1921,1928Black and White portrait photographbelfast, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government

Mayor of Port Fairy1924 Black and white portrait photographbelfast, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government

Robert Scott Mayor of Port Fairy 1926Black and white portrait photographbelfast, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government

William Urquart Riddell 1931, 1935Black & white portrait photographbelfast, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government, school teacher

Brian Rosse Woods Mayor 1938Black & white portrait of Mayor in suitmayor, portrait, shire, council, municipal, local government

John Henry Reardon appointed Mayor of Port Fairy 1941, 1961, 1971Black and white photographport fairy, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government

Black & white portrait of Thomas Crowe wearing glasses, mayoral robes and jabotmayor, portrait, shire, council, municipal, local government

John James McLaren appointed Mayor of Port Fairy 1947Black and white portrait of John McLaren wearing glasses, mayoral robes, jabot and gold chainport fairy, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government

Black & white portrait of Sydney Watson in a suit and vestmayor, portrait, shire, council, municipal, local government

William Henry Goldsmith appointed Mayor of Port Fairy 1951,1954,1955Black and white portrait of Mayor William Goldsmith wearing glasses, Marsalis robes with jabot and gold chainport fairy, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government

John Sarsfield Brophy Mayor 1956 1957 1975 1976 1977 1978 CEO of Port Fairy Hospital Greatly involved in the Moyneyana Festival which raises money for the Port Fairy Hospital or Moyne Health Services as it is now known.Black & white portrait of John Brophy in mayoral robes, jabot and gold chainbelfast, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government

Remembered for the time Mayor Ryan challenged the local Member of Parliament Mr. George Gibbs to an elephant race down the length of Sackville Street . The race attracted extensive publicity. In a close finish the Mayor of Port Fairy was declared the winner. Black & white portrait of Samuel Ryan in Mayoral robes, jabot and gold chainmayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local government

E P Guyett Appointed Mayor of Port Fairy 1964-1967Black and white portrait of Ernest Guyett in Mayoral robes, jabot and gold chainport fairy, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government

K Crowe Mayor 1985Black and white photographbelfast, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government

David McLean Mayor 1989 ChemistColoured portraitbelfast, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government

Gerard C De Vries Mayor 1992Coloured portraitbelfast, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government