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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Graeme Breydon, "Future Development of Tramways in the Melbourne Central Business District", Apr. 1973
... Business District"... Development of Tramways in the Melbourne Central Business District... Central Business District", by Graeme Breydon, presented ...Six paged duplicated paper or report titled "Future Development of Tramways in the Melbourne Central Business District", by Graeme Breydon, presented to the AETA 1973 Convention, based on an article prepared for the August 1972 issue of Electric Traction. Has references, looks at proposals for underground part of the Swanston St tramway, alternatives for flinders St and a Yarra crossing, St Kilda Road issues, William St, CBD problems and travel issues, shortcomings of proposals, alternatives, Flinders Gate interchanges, associated track improvements, cost benefit ratios, comments and conclusions. 2nd copy contains within a brown manila quarto sized folded marked "Tramways in the Melbourne. Central Business District" G. Breydon (Aug. 1972). See also Reg Item 3069 and 2812 for further references. .2 - letter - c Jan 1973 - carbon copy of a Letter to the Editor for response to a letter in Electric Traction Dec. 1972 responding to H. Moses and making specific comments. .3 - letter - 29/1/1973 to Graeme Breydon from the Ian Cooper of the AETA responding and accepting an offer of Graeme to present on the Board's plan for the forthcoming AETA Canberra Conference in April 1972. .4 - Report - 17 Quarto pages, stapled on the left hand side titled "Future Development of Melbourne Tramway System, with particular reference to possible improvements to the fixed plant of the Central Business District", written by Graeme Breydon, dated Jan. 1972. Refers to the 1962 report of Risson, and scheme presented to Council, Has hand drawn maps of the central area of Melbourne, Looks at the background, traffic issues, proposed underground loop, employment distribution, an extension to Elisabeth St, reversing loops, St Kilda Road and comments on the MMTB proposals. Refers to a paper delivered by D Lees, MMTB Planning Engineer, Swanston St underground proposal,on outside of the 2nd copy, and on top right hand corner of paper AETA Library mark "4E11"trams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, traffic control, swanston st, st kilda rd, elizabeth st, bourke st, aeta, transportation, underground tramways -
Federation University Historical Collection
Map - Ephemera, Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle, c2006
... A brochure with a map of the Melbourne Central Business... A brochure with a map of the Melbourne Central Business District ...John So was Mayor of Melbourne from 2001-2008A brochure with a map of the Melbourne Central Business District.melbourne, southbank, melbourne docks, fitzroy, carlton, east melbourne, john so -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, Looking Towards Melbourne City and inner north from Fitzroy High School, 2013
... Business District.... Colour photograph looking towards the Melbourne Central Business ...Colour photograph looking towards the Melbourne Central Business District.melbourne, viewscape, cbd, inner north, cityscape -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital Photograph, L.J. Gervasoni, Melbourne CBD and Albert Park Lake on approach Melbourne Airport, 2016
... Central Business District and Albert Park.... of the Melbourne Central Business District and Albert Park. Melbourne CBD ...Digital Image showing an aerial view of the Melbourne Central Business District and Albert Park.aerial, melbourne, yarra river, cbd, albert park, lake, port phillip bay -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital Photograph, L.J. Gervasoni, Royal Park CBD and zoo from the air, 2016
... Central Business District and Royal Park.... Business District and Royal Park. Royal Park CBD and zoo from ...Digital Image showing an aerial view of the Melbourne Central Business District and Royal Park.aerial, melbourne, yarra river, cbd, royal park, zoo -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital Photograph, L.J. Gervasoni, werribee farm from the air, 2016
... Central Business District and Royal Park.... Image showing an aerial view of the Melbourne Central Business ...Digital Image showing an aerial view of the Melbourne Central Business District and Royal Park.aerial, melbourne, werribee farm, sewerage -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, Aerial View of the Ballarat CBD in 1957 / 1958
... Central Business District... Ballarat Central Business District CBD Aerial View of the Ballarat ...This aerial view of the Ballarat CBC was taken sometime in 1957 or 1958. Sturt Street can be seen running from the right centre to top left.aerial view, sturt street, ballarat, central business district, cbd -
Federation University Historical Collection
Poster, University of Ballarat Camp Street Campus, 2000, 2000
... the central business district area of Ballarat."... as a dynamic arts precinct utilising the central business district area ...The University of Ballarat became Federation University Australia in 2014. The Camp Street Campus was later known as the Arts Academy. Framed poster of a collage of images showing plans for the University of Ballarat Camp Street Campus, later known as the Arts Academy. "In acknowledgement of the joint agreement to redevelop historic camp Street as a dynamic arts precinct utilising the central business district area of Ballarat."arts academy, camp street precinct, camp street, arts precinct -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Flyer - Centenary of Federation 1901 - 2001, CoGB
... Walk Central Business District of Bendigo. Six-fold purple... of Federation 1901 - 2001 Heritage Architecture Walk Central Business ...Centenary of Federation 1901 - 2001 Heritage Architecture Walk Central Business District of Bendigo. Six-fold purple printed flyer prepared by the National Trust Bendigo.city of bendigo, centenary of federation -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Documents, Late 20th, early 21st centuries
... the Central Business District of Warrnambool. The dates range from... of the allotments in part of the Central Business District of Warrnambool... of the allotments in part of the Central Business District of Warrnambool ...These ten documents (maps, plans, photographs) mostly come from the Warrnambool City Council and most contain information on sub-divisions and titles of properties in areas around the Central Business District of Warrnambool. The dates range from 1986 to 2006. These maps, plans and photographs are of some interest as they give historical details of subdivisions in Warrnambool and date from the late 20th century. .1 This is a laminated map of the boundaries of Local Governments in Victoria. It is Sheet I of 2 and has red and blue pencil markings and black boundary markings. .2 This is a copy of a plan of a survey in black and white markings on paper. .3 This is a plan of the title details of Section 19 Warrnambool. It has black printing on buff-coloured paper. .4 This is a plan of the allotments in part of the Central Business District of Warrnambool. It is printed in black and white. .5 This is a 2006 coloured aerial photograph of the harbour at Warrnambool – Breakwater etc. .6 This is a 2006 coloured aerial photograph of the Lake Pertobe area in Warrnambool .7 This is a coloured aerial photograph of Warrnambool’s streets over-stamped with road numbers in large blockings. .8 This is a plan showing the title details of Section 11 in Warrnambool. It has black printing on buff-coloured paper. .9.1 This is a plan of sub-divisions in parts of Crown Allotments 38 & 39 in Warrnambool. It has green, pink and yellow markings with black printing. .9.2 This is a plan of the sub-divisions in parts of Allotments 38 & 39 in Warrnambool. It has pink, yellow and blue markings with black printing. It is somewhat faded. warrnambool c.b.d. maps and plans, history of warrnambool -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: BENDIGO HISTORIC WALK/DRIVE, 1988
... , Bendigo and District Tourism Association. Details central business... Tourism Association. Details central business district historic ...Tourist brochure titled, 'Bendigo Historic Walk/Drive, Bendigo and District Tourism Association. Details central business district historic buildings, (Shamrock Hotel, Post Office, etc). List of attractions on rear page.Crown Castleton Publishers, 6 Schumakers Lane, Maiden Gully, Victoria, 3551.person, individual, basil miller -
Ararat & District Historical Society (operating the Langi Morgala Museum)
Photograph
... An early streetscape of Ararat's central business district.... streetscape of Ararat's central business district. Written on front ...An early streetscape of Ararat's central business district.Sepia photograph of a shop on a corner. Written on the shop front is View Point Dispensary Medical Dispensary. Five young boys and a dog are standing in front of the shop while a man is seated on a horse beside a dog.Written on front" Corner of Barkly and Ligar Streets -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Digital photograph, Bluestone gutter and Drain, Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, 2020, 15/02/2020
... Business District.... Central Business District. bluestone gutter drain lydiard street ...Bluestone gutters are a feature of the Ballarat Central Business District.Colour photograph of a bluestone drain on the corner of Lydiard Street South and Chancery Lane. bluestone, gutter, drain, lydiard street south -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Melbourne City skyline from Greensborough, 16/08/2015
... the Melbourne Central Business District. This photo of the Melbourne... kilometres from the Melbourne Central Business District. This photo ...Greensborough is approximately 23 kilometres from the Melbourne Central Business District. This photo of the Melbourne skyline was taken from Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photographgreensborough, melbourne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HISTORIC FESTIVAL
... of Bendigo's central business district to watch the annual procession...: crowds line the streets of Bendigo's central business district ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, January 31, 2005. historic festival: crowds line the streets of Bendigo's central business district to watch the annual procession. This photograph was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s. The truck, used by the State Electricity Commission for the parade, was donated by Eric Finch, a general carrier and wood merchant. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, The Met, "Tram System Map", c1990
... and tram routes within the Central Business District.... and tram routes within the Central Business District. Provides ...Tram system map published by The Met to show the various Melbourne tram routes, route numbers, principal road names, suburbs and tram routes within the Central Business District.Provides information about Melbourne tram routes c1990Printed A4 full colour sheet with four punch holes on left hand side.tramways, melbourne, the met, map, tram routes, routes -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), MMTB 1 1/2d pre-purchased tickets, 1930's?
... of 2d per fare in the Central Business District of Melbourne.... purchased of a 1/-, instead of 2d per fare in the Central Business ...Set of three MMTB 1 1/2d tickets joined on a strip with perforations between tickets. Manilla or light brown card, printed with MMTB name, letter W, fare and availability on rear. Printed with details of the cable tram lines. Donated by J. T. Doherty, with a written letter detailing use - says 1940's Letter with worksheet file and envelope. Eight tickets purchased of a 1/-, instead of 2d per fare in the Central Business District of Melbourne.trams, tramways, tickets, cable trams, mmtb, melbourne -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Friends of Boroondara (Kew) Cemetery, Leaving their mark : a tribute to some of those who are memorialised in the Boroondara (Kew) Cemetery, est 1958, 2020
... Business District, Kew Cemetery is an operating cemetery designed... is only eight kilometres east of Melbourne's Central Business ...xii, 108 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 21 x 30 cmnon-fictionburials -- boroondara general cemetery, funerary monuments -- kew (vic), cemeteries -- victoria -- kew -- history, kew (vic.) -- biography -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Documents Maps (3) - Warrnambool Town Allotments, City of W'bool Parish of Wangoom Country of Villiers, 1948
... Business District, up to 1948. The details given on each allotment... within the city of Warrnambool, including the Central Business ...These maps were produced in 1948 and they contain maps of allotments within the city of Warrnambool, including the Central Business District, up to 1948. The details given on each allotment show the allotment and section numbers, the measurement in acres, the name of the original purchaser of the lot and the date of the first sale. The Warrnambool and District Historical Society owns several copies of these maps but these ones are originals.These three maps are of great significance because they give the names of land purchasers in Warrnambool from the date of the first land sales in 1847. They are a most valuable research tool and can be scanned and photocopied etc.These are three sheets of cream paper pasted on to linen. The sheets have black and white printing and map work. Some of the edges are a little frayed and there is some staining, particularly on the backs of the sheets.‘City of Warrnambool Parish of Wangoom County of Villiers Sheet 1’ ‘City of Warrnambool Parish of Wangoom County of Villiers Sheet 2’ ‘City of Warrnambool Parish of Wangoom County of Villiers Sheet 3’city of warrnambool, warrnambool maps, warrnambool town allotments 1948, land purchases -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Menu 150th, 1997
... that today comprises most of the Central Business District... most of the Central Business District was William Pickering ...This is the program for the dinner celebrating Warrnambool’s 150th anniversary. Warrnambool was established in 1847 as a planned town in response to the need for a new port to be established to service the pastoralists who had occupied land nearby. Superintendent La Trobe authorized the establishment of the town and probably gave it its name. The surveyor of the 250 acre grid that today comprises most of the Central Business District was William Pickering. The 150th anniversary celebrations were organized by an 150th Anniversary Committee headed by Frank JacobsThis program is of minor interest as a memento of the important 150th anniversary celebrations held in Warrnambool in 1997. This is a buff-coloured A3–size sheet folded into three to make six pages of printed material. These include sepia-tone photographs, the menu for the dinner, the official crest of the Warrnambool City Council and the 150th anniversary celebrations logoFront cover: ‘Official 150th Anniversary Dinner, 17th February 1997’warrnambool’s 150 anniversary celebrations -
Victoria Police Museum
Police Stations (Altona North)
... , 10 km south-west of Melbourne's Central Business District..., 10 km south-west of Melbourne's Central Business District ...Altona North is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 10 km south-west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Hobsons Bay local government area. Altona North Police Station opened on 7 October 1979 as a new twenty-four police station and was the District Headquarters of Altona District. It comprised a C.I.B. and a Community Policing Squad. It is located at 72 Cooper Avenue, on the corner of McArthurs Road. A new police station is being planned for Galvin Street, opening in 2020.2 colour photospolice stations; altona north police station -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour, Leigh River near Garibaldi Bridge
... , southeast of the central business district of Inverleigh. The river..., southeast of the central business district of Inverleigh. The river ...The Leigh River is a major tributary and catchment of the Barwon River. Fed by the Yarrowee River that rises near Ballarat, the Yarrowee reaches its confluence to form the Leigh in the vicinity of Cambrian Hill and Golden Plains Shire. The Leigh River rises below Mount Mercer and flows generally south, joined by three minor tributaries before reaching its confluence with the Barwon River, southeast of the central business district of Inverleigh. The river descends 265 metres (869 ft) over its 61-kilometre (38 mi) course. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leigh_River_(Victoria)Relates to historical information about flooding of the Leigh River in 1933. Relevant to the history of Garibaldi and Durham Lead.A number of colour photographs showing the Leigh River between Garibaldi and Durham Lead, Victoria, .1 - .3) photographs of the Leigh River in flood .4 - .18) general photos of the Leigh River and surrounding countryside .19) broad angle photograph of the Leigh River and surrounding countryside leigh river, garibaldi, garibaldi bridge, durham lead, vincent family -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Award - B.B.C Trophy Holmes Trophy Men's Toiletry Set
... central business district. https://bendigobowlsclub.com.au/history... business district. https://bendigobowlsclub.com.au/history/ William ...The Club known today as the Bendigo Bowls Club originated from the Sandhurst Bowling Club in 1870/71 changing its name to Bendigo in 1872. It is located in central Bendigo just a short walk through the picturesque Rosalind Park from Bendigo’s central business district. https://bendigobowlsclub.com.au/history/ William Henry Sunderland was a Bendigo investor, member of the Bendigo Stock Exchange and director of many mining companies. His father, George, had been a mounted trooper assigned as a gold escort between Melbourne and Bendigo. William became the President of the Bendigo Bowling Club in 1916.Leather satchel with gold embossed text. Text reads B.B.C Holmes Trophy. Won by W. H. Sunderland. 1906-7. Inside the satchel are eight items pertaining to a men's toiletry set. These include; a comb, a mirror, a clothing brush, a glass cylinder with metal lid, a small metal tin, a razor strop, a shoe hook and a soap case. Four items appear to be missing from the set. The satchel has a leather carry handle.B.B.C Holmes Trophy Won by W.H.Sunderland 1906-7bendigo bowling club, men's toiletry set -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Silk Organza Wedding Dress, Oggi Fashion House, 1971
... Brock, who at the time was working in the Central Business... Brock, who at the time was working in the Central Business ...Fashion by Oggi, as the sign above the door proclaimed, was located at the Paris End of Collins Street, on the south side, virtually opposite Lilian Weightman’s Le Louvre boutique. Janet Brock, who at the time was working in the Central Business District of Melbourne, had stopped to admire a mauve version of the dress that was displayed in the window, and, on making inquiries from the proprietress, ordered a made-to-measure cream-coloured copy. Her marriage occurred shortly after the death of her father, and took place on 18 December 1971 at the Kew Presbyterian Church in Cotham Road, where the Rev. Peter Mackie was the celebrant. The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories.Wedding dress, purchased by Janet Elizabeth Brock in December 1971 from Oggi of Collins Street. The wedding dress, reaching just below the knee, is lined in silk with a double outer layer of organza. The striking decoration of the monochromatic cream dress is achieved through the use of wide ruffled organza frills at the neck, on the sleeves and at the flared hem of the dress. The dress has a discrete v-neckline with small, self-covered buttons at centre front. At the back, the dress is closed with a nylon zip. In addition to the elaborate stiffened frills, the dress features a wide fabric belt with a double bow, worn at the front. oggi - 103-105 collins street - melbourne (vic), women's clothing, wedding dresses, janet (brock) walker, australian fashion - 1970s -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Document, photocopy of Plan of Beaumaris 1853, c1960
... , 19 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district..., 19 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district ...Beaumaris includes two early estates in the parish of Moorabbin developed by Josiah Holloway from 1852. Named Beaumaris Town and Beaumaris Estate (after the pastoral run in the area and ultimately after Beaumaris in Wales), the lots comprising them were marketed by Mr Holloway's suggesting that the railway was imminent and a canal would be built. The township developed slowly, a Post Office opened on 1 March 1868, but was replaced next month by Gipsy Village office (now Sandringham) In 1862 Beaumaris was one of the early settler communities within the boundaries of the Moorabbin District Roads Board , the region’s first local government authority. Beaumaris is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 19 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. .Since the Amalgamation of Councils 1994 the local government area is the City of Bayside which includes Brighton. A Photocopy of the Plan of Beaumaris 1853 A3moorabbin, county of bourke, brighton, beaumaris, pioneers, early settlers. market gardeners, cheltenham, king. john, holloway josiah, whorral charles, arthur’s seat road, nepean highway, morabbin district roads board, sandringham, mordialloc, mentone -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
China, Spoon Rest, Early 21st century
... , a few kilometres from Warrnambool’s Central Business District..., a few kilometres from Warrnambool’s Central Business District ...This spoon rest is a souvenir item for tourists to purchase. It is a souvenir of the presence of Southern Right whales at Logans Beach, a few kilometres from Warrnambool’s Central Business District. Each year Southern Right whales have been migrating from sub-Antarctic waters to the east coast of Australia during the winter months. Some whales have been coming each year from approximately May to October (since the 1980s) to have their calves at Logans Beach near Warrnambool. This area is now known as Warrnambool’s Southern Right Nursery. The whales calve about every three years and stay in the local waters along with other whales for about three months and over the past thirty years or so over 100 calves have been born at Logans Beach. The whales are now a winter tourist attraction (if an unpredictable one) as they can be viewed from a raised purpose-built platform area and they are often very close to the shore.This spoon rest is of interest as it is a souvenir of the Southern Right Whale Nursery at Logans Beach, Warrnambool and it has a practical use in the kitchen. It indicates the popularity of whale-viewing at Logans Beach and the importance of the presence of the whales, both scientifically and economically as the annual whale migration to our waters is now a vital aspect of tourism in Warrnambool. This is a Warrnambool souvenir cream-coloured china spoon rest in the shape of a whale or fish. It has a hole at the top for hanging the item on a hook and the printed material is in black and includes a sketch of a mother whale and calf. It has the distributor’s name on the back in yellow writing with an outline of a map of Victoria with a dot to show the location of Warrnambool.‘Southern Right Whale Nursery, Warrnambool’ ‘Lady Bay Creations, Warrnambool, Australia’ southern right whales, warrnambool’s southern right whale nursery, history of warrnambool -
Victoria Police Museum
Police Stations (Armadale)
... , Australia, 7 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District..., Australia, 7 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District ...Armadale is an inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 7 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Stonnington local government area. Armadale Police Station opened, in Melbourne Police District, on 11 May 1885. Its original location is unknown, but in 1890 it is listed in the Sands & McDougall directory as at 295 Hight Street. From 1985-1920 it was located at 20/22 Auburn Grove, 1925-1930 at 769 High Street and 1935-1946 at 3 Cheel Street. The station closed on 28 January 1946. The sub-division east of Orrong Rd was incorporated into Malvern Sub-district and west of Orrong Road into Prahran Sub-district. In a special 1930 issue of the Victoria Police Gazette the Armadale Police Station was described as a seven-roomed brick dwelling with a tiled roof on land measuring 127' x 104' x 98'. There was also a bathroom and W.C., a wash-house, office, and a lock-up (one cell). This is probably a description of the Cheel Street police station. It was staffed by one senior constable and three foot constables.12 photographs comprising 8 coloured images and 4 black and white images 1 sketch plan of Old Armadale Police Stationpolice stations; armadale police station -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour, Jarrod Watt, A thousand protestors surround Hong Kong's main police headquarters on Arsenal Street in Wan Chai on June 26th 2019, 21/06/2019
... in the Central business district, hundreds descended on Arsenal Street... in the Central business district, hundreds descended on Arsenal Street ...Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s chief executive, had plenty of political support in the territory’s pro-Beijing legislature to pass a bill that would allow extraditions to mainland China. The legislators were set to begin discussing the bill in early June, and intended to vote on it just weeks later. A series of protests took place, and after a June 16 protest saw the largest turnout yet, Ms. Lam made a major concession: She postponed the bill, at least temporarily. It was an undeniable victory for the protesters — but it did little to quell the unrest. Since the bill could later be reintroduced, protesters felt they remained in danger. The police tactics to break up the demonstrations on June 12, including the use of more than 150 tear gas canisters to push protesters far away from the government office, created a new set of demands from the protesters. Now, instead of just calling for the withdrawal of the bill and Ms. Lam’s resignation, they said they wouldn’t be content unless there was an independent investigation of officers’ conduct. They also wanted the release of protesters arrested on June 12, and for the government to rescind its description of the demonstrations as a “riot,” a designation that carries legal significance. None of that has happened. Many analysts say Ms. Lam is unlikely to step down, nor would Beijing accept her resignation if she offered it. She has more wiggle room on the other demands, but has not indicated any willingness to budge. The Hong Kong Protests are a leaderless, digital movement.There is no single leader or group deciding on or steering the strategy, tactics and goals of the movement. Instead, protesters have used forums and messaging apps to decide next steps. Anyone can suggest a course of action, and others then vote on whether they support it. The most popular ideas rise to the top, and then people rally to make them happen. At its best, this structure has empowered many people to participate and have their voices heard. Protesters say it keeps them all safe by not allowing the government to target specific leaders. Their success in halting the extradition bill, which was shelved by the territory’s chief executive, speaks to the movement’s power. Despite the lack of a clear leader, protesters have shown extensive coordination at the demonstrations, having planned the specifics online beforehand. Supply stations are set up to distribute water, snacks, gloves, umbrellas and shields made of cardboard. Volunteer first aid workers wear brightly colored vests. People form assembly lines to pass supplies across long distances, with protesters communicating what they need through a series of predetermined hand signals. Anyone walking in dangerous areas without a helmet or a mask is quickly offered one. No individual can speak on behalf of the protesters, which makes negotiations difficult, if not impossible. (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/02/world/asia/hong-kong-protest-explained.html, accessed 07/07/2019) Hong Kong’s amended extradition law would allow the extradition of suspects to mainland China for the first time. Supporters say the amendments are key to ensuring the city does not become a criminal refuge, but critics worry Beijing will use the law to extradite political opponents and others to China where their legal protections cannot be guaranteed. The government claims the push to change the law, which would also apply to Taiwan and Macau, stems from the killing last year of a Hong Kong woman while she was in Taiwan with her boyfriend. Authorities in Taiwan suspect the woman’s boyfriend, who remains in Hong Kong, but cannot try him because no extradition agreement is in place. Under the amended law, those accused of offences punishable by seven years or more in prison could be extradited. The new legislation would give Hong Kong’s leader, known as the chief executive, authority to approve extradition requests, after review by the courts. Hong Kong’s legislature, the legislative council, would not have any oversight over the extradition process. Many Hong Kongers fear the proposed extradition law will be used by authorities to target political enemies. They worry the new legislation spells the end of the “one country, two systems” policy, eroding the civil rights enjoyed by Hong Kong residents since the handover of sovereignty from the UK to China in 1997. Many attending the protests on Sunday said they could not trust China as it had often used non-political crimes to target government critics, and said they also feared Hong Kong officials would not be able to reject Beijing’s requests. Legal professionals have also expressed concern over the rights of those sent across the border to be tried. The conviction rate in Chinese courts is as high as 99%. Arbitrary detentions, torture and denial of legal representation of one’s choosing are also common. Many in the protests on Sunday 09 June 2019 said they felt overwhelmed by a sense of helplessness in the face of mainland China’s increasing political, economic and cultural influence in Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s top political leader is not elected by ordinary voters but by a 1,200-strong election committee accountable to Beijing. Half of its legislature are chosen through indirect electoral systems that favour pro-Beijing figures. Many Hong Kongers also cited the jailing of leaders and activists from the 2014 Occupy Central movement– a 79-day mass civil disobedience movement – as well as the disqualification of young localist lawmakers as signs of the erosion of civil freedoms. Resentment towards China has been intensified by soaring property prices – with increasing numbers of mainland Chinese buying properties in the city – as well as the government’s “patriotic education” drive, and the large numbers of mainland tourists who flock to Hong Kong. Many Hong Kongers are also concerned about China’s growing control over the city’s news media, as they increasingly self-censor and follow Beijing’s tacit orders. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/10/what-are-the-hong-kong-protests-about-explainerMore than a thousand protestors surround Hong Kong's main police headquarters on Arsenal Street in Wan Chai on June 26th following a peaceful rally at Edinburgh Place in Central. Doors to the complex were barricaded by protestors, who left after a six hour siege in protest at police violence at a prtest held earlier on 12 June 2019. Protesters ended a six-hour siege of Hong Kong’s police headquarters – their second in a week over the now-suspended extradition bill – early on Thursday morning. More than 1,000 were involved at the height of the protest, which began after 10pm on Wednesday. Around 100 were left at the end and dispersed without a fight when officers with riot shields emerged from the building in Wan Chai at 4am on Thursday. After a peaceful rally attended by thousands earlier at Edinburgh Place in the Central business district, hundreds descended on Arsenal Street, blocking the junction with Lockhart Road to all traffic and sealing the entrances to the police base. (https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3016238/hong-kong-police-under-siege-again-protesters-surround )carrie lam, hong kong protests, extraditions, protest, protestors -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, C1920
This is a photograph of Councillor Donald Munro who represented Central Riding on the Orbost Shire Council. Donald Munro, with his brother, Archie carried on a boot-making business in one of the rooms of a three-storeyed barn at Lochiel. The Munros were musically inclined and through them a band was formed in 1889. Donald Munro was involved in many of the town's activities. (More in Mary Gilbert's Personalities and Stories of the Early Orbost District).This item is associated with the Orbost Shire Council. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. It is also associated with the Munro family who were early Orbost settlers.A black / white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a bearded man in a suit.on back - "Cr D. Munro, Central Riding 1897 - 1929"munro-donald -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood - A. C. Beilby Stores, circa 1920s
Black and white photograph (2 copies)Image shows 2 businesses- A.C. Beilby Stores Men & Boys Department, and Millward Bros, Authorised Newsagents, Stationers, Confectioners & Tobacconists.