Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of mayors and town clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series.Framed portrait of Cr. W. M. Derrick, Mayor of Kew 1864-5. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.W.M. Derrick / Mayor 1864-5mayor of kew, cr. w. m. derrick, photographers - kew (vic) - josiah earl barnes, kew (vic.) — municipal collection

W.M. Matheson 409169 F/LT who lives at Wycheproof, relates his wartime experiences as a Flying Officer - William "Murdoch" Matheson made 194 operational flights and his accounts of missions and descriptions of different locations are interesting.An autobiographical account of service with the Royal Auxiliary Air Force in World War II. A hard covered blue book with gold inscription. Contents describe the author's overseas service in World War II. Two final chapters are the End of the War and Reflections. The Wycheproof Historical Society/With Best Wishes/Murdoch/409169 F/LT MATHESON WILLIAM MURDOCHno 601 county of london squadron, royal auxiliary air force, 1939 war, murdoch matheson, pilots foggia italy photo, italian war map, end of, the war 1945

From Collections of papers and programmes belonging to A.J.B. Aird from the beginning of the East Ringwood Lodge No. 668 till it closed on 16th August 2002.Small folded programme card No 19 - Souvenir Programme for Dinner Dance.

From Collections of papers and programmes belonging to A.J.B. Aird from the beginning of the East Ringwood Lodge No. 668 till it closed on 16th August 2002.Small folded Seasons Greeting Card and paper insert 1952-53

Cricket Bat & Golf Club Maker.w.m. morgan, armstrong street, building, shop, commerical

Invitation issued to W. Williamson to attend the installation of officers of the Rutherglen Lodge, No. 188, of the Masons on Thursday, 11th July, 1935Invitation card issued to Mr W Williamson for an event at the Rutherglen Lodge of the Masons.masons, masonic hall, lodges, ceremonies

Black and white copy of original photograph of a wagon and team loaded with bags of wheat.w m grigg, emu hill, farm, linton, wheat

Black and white copy of original photograph of a team of horses with a load of wool with a man on the front of the wagon and one man sitting on top of the load. Buildings and trees are in the background.w m grigg, wool, farm

Black and white copy of original photograph of two men sitting on top of a wagon load of wood hitched to a team of horses. Two young men and a dog are standing next to the rear wheel.w m grigg, wagon, pitfield

Black and white copy of original photograph showing a team of horses hauling logs out of a forest."Mr Wm. Grigg (senrs) team hauling timber - Coolgardie C. 1896."w m grigg, western australia, coolgardie, logging

Black and white copy of original photograph showing two men standing side by side, one in waistcoat and jacket and the other in an Army uniform.w.m grigg, spencer grigg, army, war, p.o.w, thailand

Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, The Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could be active in civic life. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and at times, international level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Mayoress Bolton was born Jemima 'Mina' Vance in White Hills in 1866. She died on 7th December 1946 aged 80 years. Mayoress Bolton was an ardent worker for charitable bodies, particularly Baby Health Centre and Children's Welfare department. Framed, oval photographic portraits with convex glass and print, created using a collodion wet plate process. Hand coloured detail.jemima vance, mayoress bolton, mayor bolton, vincent kelly photographer, city of bendigo, city of greater bendigo portraits