This seal was found by Patrick Bradley Cocks, a Shire Of Braybrook & City Of Sunshine employee at the St. Albans Tip McKechnie Street St. Albans in the late 1960's to the early 1970's. The seal was donated to the society by Patrick's son MichaelCicular metal seal with the engraved Shire Of Braybrook Coat Of Arms in reverse on one side. The other side allows for a handle to fitted (Missing)Shire Of Braybrook Victoriashire of braybrook, seal

From around circa 1850 Braybrook was already well established and became a staging point for prospectors on their way to the diggings. Local government for this rural area to the west of Melbourne came when the BRAYBROOK ROAD DISTRICT was proclaimed on 28 May 1860. This authority was superseded on 23 January 1871 with the formation of the SHIRE OF BRAYBROOK. The Shire of Braybrook existed for about 80 years during which time it experienced significant industrial growth. The Shire of Braybrook ceased to exist in 1951 when the CITY OF SUNSHINE was formed.The Coat of Arms informs the observer that the Shire of Braybrook was initially a rural area with its images of a cow, sheep, and hay. The reference to industry however probably does not indicate adequately the large growth in industrial activity that occurred within the Shire. Circular board of Masonite painted by A. H. Walker which is a true depiction of the Coat of Arms for the Shire of Braybrook. It is mainly blue, yellow and red coloured with black writing, and has images of a cow, sheep, and hay, and also indicates a reference to industry.Shire of Braybrook Victoria / Dieu Et Mon Droit / By Industry / A. H. Walkerplaque, sunshine, coat of arms, shire of braybrook, a. h. walker

455.01 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits.jpg 455.02 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits.jpg 455.03 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits - W. Pullar.jpg 455.05 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits - W. J. Andrew.jpg 455.06 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits - D. Lingford.jpg 455.07 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits - E. Hargreaves.jpg 455.07 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits - W. Deutschmann.jpg 455.08 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits - G. S. Pearson.jpg 455.09 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits - J. James.jpg 455.10 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits - John Willaton.jpgshire of braybrook, city of sunshine, town clerk

Department of Lands and Survey Shire of Braybrookshire of braybrook, map

By around circa 1850 Braybrook was already well established, and during the gold rush period also became a staging point for prospectors on their way to the diggings. Local government for the area began on 28th May 1860 when the BRAYBROOK ROAD BOARD DISTRICT was proclaimed, however this authority was soon superseded on 23rd January 1871 when the SHIRE OF BRAYBROOK came into existence. The Shire of Braybrook continued as the local government authority for the district until the CITY OF SUNSHINE was proclaimed in 1951. This Honour Board was unveiled on Monday 18th March 1940 at 8:30 p.m., and was hung in the Council Chamber, at the Shire of Braybrook Hall, Sunshine.The Honour Board is a historical record of the people who served as heads of local government in the district from 1860 to 1950.Large brown stained wooden structure comprised of two board sections positioned side by side to make one display board. Contains in gold coloured lettering the names of people who served as CHAIRMEN of the BRAYBROOK ROAD DISTRICT and as PRESIDENTS of the SHIRE OF BRAYBROOK during the years 1860 to 1950.Braybrook Road District. Proclaimed 28th may 1860. Chairmen (First Chairman 1860-61 Francis Brown. Last Chaiman 1870-71 William Boase). Shire of Braybrook. Proclaimed 23 Jan'y 1871. Presidents ( First President 1871 William Boase. Last president 1949-50 A. Beachley). braybrook road district, shire of braybrook, chairmen, presidents, 28 may 1860, 23 january 1871, 1950, sunshine., braybrook road district, shire of braybrook, chairmen, presidents, 28 may 1860, 23 january 1871, 1950, sunshine.

Corporal Hugh Terence O'Reilly VX108560 was born in Temora, NSW on 25 September 1916. He later lived in Hampshire Road, Sunshine, Victoria, and enlisted at Sunshine with the Australian Army on 29 July 1942. He served in New Guinea, and at the time of discharge on 8 November 1945 was posted with the 22 Australian Infantry Battalion. Additional service number recorded is V37790. In civilian life Hugh Terence O'Reilly was employed in the manufacture of fibrous plaster boards.The significance is that the Shire of Braybrook, and perhaps other councils, recognised their citizens who served in the Australian Armed Forces during World War 2, by presenting them with Certificates in appreciation of their military service.Presented to Hugh T. O'Reilly. The President, Councillors and Ratepayers of the Shire of Braybrook desire you to accept this Certificate in appreciation of your services with the Australian Armed Forces, and extend to you the grateful thanks of this Municipality for your noble effort for King and Country. Given under the Seal of President, Councillors and Ratepayers of the Shire of Braybrook, this second day of August, 1946. J. R. Parsons - President, 'illegible' - Shire Secretaryshire of braybrook, hugh terrence o'reilly

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Shire of Braybrook Private Street Construction Plans C1952shire of braybrook, map

Typed document inviting exShire of Braybrook presidents to the unveiling of an honour board containing the names of Chairmen of Braybrook District Road Board and past presidents of the Shire The document is dated 15th March 1940shire of braybrook, president, chairman

This is a collection of photographs of former Shire / City secretaries and town clerks of the former Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine. Before modern CEOs existed in Victorian local government, the Shire / City Secretary or Clerk was the most senior administrative officer in a shire or city. They were effectively the chief executive, chief financial officer, and chief governance officer rolled into one. Below is a detailed breakdown of what a Shire / City Secretary traditionally did. 1. Chief Administrative Office The Shire Secretary managed the entire day‑to‑day operation of the shire, including: - Supervising all council staff - Implementing council decisions - Managing correspondence, records, and official documents - Ensuring services were delivered (roads, drainage, health, building, etc.) This is the historical equivalent of the CEO role described in modern council structures. 2. Governance and Council Support The Shire Secretary was responsible for: - Preparing agendas and minutes for council meetings - Advising councillors on legislation and procedures - Ensuring compliance with the Local Government Act - Managing elections and public notices This aligns with the governance responsibilities now embedded in the Local Government Act 2020. 3. Financial Management The Shire Secretary was also the shire’s chief financial officer: - Preparing budgets - Managing rates and revenue - Overseeing expenditure - Producing annual financial statements In many small shires, the Secretary also acted as Treasurer. 4. Public Interface The Shire Secretary was the main point of contact for the community: - Handling complaints and enquiries - Issuing permits and licences - Coordinating public works requests - Communicating council decisions to residents They were often the most recognisable council official in the district. 5. Strategic and Long‑Term Planning Although less formalised than today, the Secretary played a key role in: - Planning infrastructure - Advising on township development - Managing land records and valuations - Coordinating with state government departments This mirrors the strategic functions now assigned to CEOs under the Local Government Act.This collection of photographs shown all the men who served as the Shire Secretary, Town Clerk or CEO for the Shire of Braybrook or for the City of Sunshine.Sunshine Council July 2007 5452.01 - Shire of Braybrook Shire Secretary William 'Bill' Pullar 1860 - 1907.jpg 5452.02 - Shire of Braybrook Shire Secretary D. Lingford 1908 - 1911.jpg 5452.03 - Shire of Braybrook Shire Secretary Walter John Andrew 1911 - 1927.jpg 5452.04 - Shire of Braybrook Shire Town Clerk Edgar Hargreaves 1927 - 1954.jpg 5452.05 - City of Sunshine Town Clerk Thomas William 'Bill' Deutschmann 1954 - 1984.jpg 5452.06 - City of Sunshine Town Clerk G. S. Pearson 1984 - 1987.jpg 5452.07 - City of Sunshine CEO And Town Clerk J. James 1987 - 1992.jpg 5452.08 - City of Sunshine Town Clerk John Noble Willaton 1992 - 1994.jpg 5452.09 - Shire of Braybrook Shire Secretaries and Town Clerks 1860 - 1954.jpg 5452.10 - City of Sunshine Town Clerks 1954 - 1994.jpg shire of braybrook, city of sunshine, town clerk, shire secetary, william "bill" pullar, d. lingford, walter john andrew, edgar hargreaves, thomas william "bill" deutschmann, g. s. pearson, j. james, john noble willaton

The Shire of Braybrook (1871–1951) was a vast, semi‑rural municipality stretching from Melton to West Melbourne, centred on the old Braybrook village at Solomon’s Ford. It transformed dramatically with the arrival of railways, the rise of Braybrook Junction/Sunshine, and the industrial boom driven by H.V. McKay’s Harvester Works. The area was first organised as the Braybrook Road District on 28th May 1860, after a public meeting at the Shamrock Hotel in Albion. The district was enormous, extending from Melton to Dynon Road on the West Melbourne swamp. Early settlement clustered around Solomon’s Ford on the Maribyrnong River, a key crossing for travelers heading to Geelong, Williamstown, and the goldfields. On 23rd January 1871, the Road District became the Shire of Braybrook. Council meetings were initially held in Maidstone, reflecting the early population centres. The Braybrook Shire Hall in Deer Park was built in 1885. That 1885 building was the first official hall and council offices for the Shire of Braybrook, long before the municipality shifted its centre of gravity toward Sunshine. It stood near the Deer Park Hotel and served as the administrative heart of the shire during the late 19th century. The Braybrook Shire Hall at Deer Park effectively closed as a council headquarters in 1930, when the Shire of Braybrook shifted its administrative centre to Sunshine. In 1951, the Shire of Braybrook was renamed the City of Sunshine, reflecting the shift of population and industry eastward. In 1994 - 1995 the Kennett Government reduced Victoria’s councils from 210 to 78, the largest restructuring of local government in the state’s history and this part of the City of Sunshine became the City of Brimbank. It is believed this extension table came from the Shire of Braybrook Shire Office located in Ballarat Road, Deer Park, opposite the Deer Park Hotel. Over the years this extension table was used in the Shire of Braybrook Shire Office Ballarat Road Deer Park, the Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Memorial Hall Hampshire Road Sunshine and in the City of Sunshine Municipal Offices Alexandra Avenue Sunshine. When the City of Sunshine Municipal Offices in Alexandra Avenue, Sunshine closed down, this table was were presented to the Sunshine & District Historical Society by the City of Brimbank. The table is still in use by the staff at The Hunt Club Community Arts Centre, Ballarat Road, Deer Park.This table is one of the few remaining items that still connects us to the early days of the Shire of Braybrook.Wood extension table with two extension leaves and carved legs.shire of braybrook, shire of braybrook offices, ballarat road, deer park

The Shire of Braybrook (1871–1951) was a vast, semi‑rural municipality stretching from Melton to West Melbourne, centred on the old Braybrook village at Solomon’s Ford. It transformed dramatically with the arrival of railways, the rise of Braybrook Junction/Sunshine, and the industrial boom driven by H.V. McKay’s Harvester Works. The area was first organised as the Braybrook Road District on 28th May 1860, after a public meeting at the Shamrock Hotel in Albion. The district was enormous, extending from Melton to Dynon Road on the West Melbourne swamp. Early settlement clustered around Solomon’s Ford on the Maribyrnong River, a key crossing for travelers heading to Geelong, Williamstown, and the goldfields. On 23rd January 1871, the Road District became the Shire of Braybrook. Council meetings were initially held in Maidstone, reflecting the early population centres. The Braybrook Shire Hall in Deer Park was built in 1885. That 1885 building was the first official hall and council offices for the Shire of Braybrook, long before the municipality shifted its centre of gravity toward Sunshine. It stood near the Deer Park Hotel and served as the administrative heart of the shire during the late 19th century. The Braybrook Shire Hall at Deer Park effectively closed as a council headquarters in 1930, when the Shire of Braybrook shifted its administrative centre to Sunshine. In 1951, the Shire of Braybrook was renamed the City of Sunshine, reflecting the shift of population and industry eastward. In 1994 - 1995 the Kennett Government reduced Victoria’s councils from 210 to 78, the largest restructuring of local government in the state’s history and this part of the City of Sunshine became the City of Brimbank. It is believed this extension table came from the Shire of Braybrook Shire Office located in Ballarat Road, Deer Park, opposite the Deer Park Hotel. Over the years this sideboard was used in the Shire of Braybrook Shire Office Ballarat Road Deer Park, the Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Memorial Hall Hampshire Road Sunshine and in the City of Sunshine Municipal Offices Alexandra Avenue Sunshine where it was used in the Mayoral's council chambers. When the City of Sunshine Municipal Offices in Alexandra Avenue, Sunshine closed down, this sideboard was presented to the Sunshine & District Historical Society by the City of Brimbank.This sideboard is one of the few remaining items that still connects us to the early days of the Shire of Braybrook.French renaissance styled carved walnut sideboard with mirrored backplate.shire of braybrook, shire of braybrook offices, ballarat road, deer park

The map was produced by the Shire of Brabrook which later, in 1951, became the City of Sunshine.shire of braybrook, braybrook, map

Sunshine Survey of permanent reference marks 29th June 1917shire of braybrokk

Registration (Health Act 1928) And Regulations Made Under The Health Acts, Schedule Form 1|Andrew Rea Piggery Hampstead Road Maidstone|Horticultual Industries Pty Ltd Cranwell Street Braybrook|Kreglinger & Fernau (Australia) Pty Ltd Cranwell Street Braybrook|R.H. Ralph Geelong Road Brooklyn|John Walker & Herbert White Piggery Cranwell Street Braybrook|Wilcos Mofflin Ltd Cnr Cranwell Street, Butler Stree & Errol Street Braybrook|Estate of the late G.W. Pennell Burke Street Braybrook|Ficken, Halliday, McClelland Pty Ltd Cranwell Street Braybrook|Western & Murray Co-Op Bacon & Meat Packing Company Ltd Geelong Road Brooklyn|Norman Smorgan & Sons Pty Ltd Somerville Road Brooklyn|Thomas Borthwick & Sons (Australia) Ltd Somerville Road Brooklyn|W. Pridham Pty Ltd Evans Street Braybrook|Victorian Casing Company Pty Ltd Burke Street Braybrook|F. Watkins Pty Ltd Daisy Street Braybrookshire of braybrook

Noxious Trades Registershire of braybrook, noxious trades

Group photograph of mayoral ball patrons. Picture was taken whilst William Pridham was Shire President 1930 to 1935. Venue for function is either Footscray or Essendon.Mayoral Ball 1934 1935shire of braybrook

Walter Sydney Lancashire was elected the Shire of Braybrook President in 1897. Walter served for one term 1897 - 1898. He lived with his mother in Chapman Street Braybrook Junction (Renamed to Sunshine).Braybrook Noteswalter sydney lancashire, shire of braybrook, shire of braybrook president

Solf cover bookcity of footscray, shire of braybrook

Erected in council offices to commemorate past civic leaders. Put up after the Shire of Braybrook was converted into the City of Sunshine in 1951. Removed after most of the City of Sunshine was absorbed into City of Brimbank on 15 December 1994. Salvaged by Sunshine & District Historical Society Inc.Two large honour boards of the Braybrook Road District Chairmen and Shire of Braybrook Presidents. Names and dates are in gold lettering. Names: Francis Brown, J.A. Marsden, W.J. Clarke, William Boase, S.S. Ritchie, W.H. Powell, R. Faragher, John Blair, James Christie, T.B. Derham, George Mclagan, James Dickson, George Graham, William Hopkins, W.C. Barnett, Richard Manning, James Howatson, G.S. Mullenger, Thomas Opie, W.S. Lancashire, R.D. Hopkins, W.H.Waldon, Thomas Warr, Alfred Smith, Isaac Collins, W. Robinson, J.B. Derham, Chas J. Spong, W. Sheahan, George McKay, G.Cranwell, Alexander Robinson, G.W. Pennell, Henry J. Neal, James L. Scott, W.J. Pridham, W.R. Dempster, Henry Skewes, Ralph McKay, E.M.H. Drayton, Alf E.A. Lowe, J.R. Parsons, A.G. Pennell, T.R. Barclay, G.E. Dobson, R.A. Barrett, A. Beachley.shire of braybrook, braybrook road district, honoue board

A large ornate silver cup with figure of large dog attacking a stag on the lid. Cup is mounted on wooden base. A gift from councillor A.G Pennell & Mrs Pennell to the Shire of Braybrook to commemorate their visit to the Borough of Maidstone Kent. 27 September 1950 is inscribed on cup.shire of braybrook, pennell, memorabilia

On back of photograph "With the compliments of / V.R. Brecel / 34 Boreham St. Sunshine"albert pennell, shire of braybrook

Braybrook Shire Hall Ballarat Road Deer Parkshire of braybrook hall, ballarat road, deer park

Photograph of members of Braybrook Shire Council visit to Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works in the mid 1930s Various council workers were invited to a weekend at one of MMBW catchment areas for an inspection tour Back row- Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Arthur Dednick Henry Robinson Unknown Unknown Unknown Bob Grant In front Joe Parsons Clarrie Carlton|Photograph Braybrook Shire Council trip to board of works catchment area mid 1930sshire of braybrook, m.m.b.w.

A photograph of the first Shire Hall for Shire of Braybrook at Ballarat Road Deer Park erected 1885braybrook shire hall, deer park, ballarat road

Braybrook's history includes early white settlement in the 1840s, the establishment of the Braybrook Shire in 1871 and a period of industrial development in the late 1800s with activities like bluestone quarrying. In the 1950s the Housing Commission of Victoria developed Braybrook as a social housing hub for the post war population boom. The suburb has since seen a mix of community development, including the establishment of the Vietnamese Buddhist community's Quanh Minh Temple. The original Braybrook Shire became part of the City of Sunshine and then the City of Brimbank.Meeting At Sunshine & District Hist Society 5/4/2001 Mrs Pam Chapman Memories of History of Braybrookshire of braybrook, pam chapman

A photograph of the first Shire Hall for Shire of Braybrook at Ballarat Road Deer Park erected 1885braybrook shire hall, ballarat road, deer park