Williamstown was first incorporated as a borough on 14 March 1856. It became a town on 2 April 1886, subdivided into four wards in 28 October 1887 and was proclaimed a city on 17 May 1919. The city was proclaimed by His Excellency the State Governor, the Hon. Sir Arthur Stanley on 17 May 1919. At the same time he unveiled a photographic honour board in memory of local soldiers killed during World War One and officially opened the Town Hall/Council Chambers building at 104 Ferguson Street. The Governor was presented with this proclamation and asked to sign the parchment. The official birth of the city was celebrated by 2000 residents. Commemorates the movement of Williamstown to the status of a city and also marks the occasion of the opening of the new municipal buildings, Council Chamber and unveiling of a collective photo of local soldiers who had died during WW1.Bound Proclamation of City of Williamstown signed by Governor of State Victoria. 3rd April 1919, black tooled leather with gilt embossing, two fold with ribbon from date of visit - 17th May 1919Arnall & Jackson, Melb Proclamation City of Williamstowncouncil chambers, williamstown,

Black and white photograph showing Mayor A.G. Lavis shaking hands with Sir Dallas Brooks.

Black and white photograph showing Sir Dallas Brooks standing on rostrum speaking in front of large group assembled outside Ringwood Railway Station.Typed below photograph: "City of Ringwood Proclamation 1960. Mayor Cr Bert Lavis, Sir Dallas Brooks, F. Dwerryhouse T.C.".

The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centrepiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 metres tall and weighing 4 tonnes, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.This framed proclamation, presented on 23/10/2010 by Santa Ana Mayor Miguel A. Pulido at Bat Nha Temple, formally recognises Jade Buddha Day. It honours the Jade Buddha’s role in promoting harmony, compassion, and unity within the community.jade buddha, memorabilia, great stupa archive

Program for the proclamation of City and Notice of First Meeting of the Council of the City of Doncaster and Templestowe. This function was attended by the Morgans.Bruce Morgan was the first Shire Secretary (1964-1983) of the Shire of Diamond Valley. This collection was compiled by his wife, Mavis Morgan, detailing the events they attended in their official capacityBooklet with black text and black and white images, tied with green and gold ribbonbruce morgan, mavis morgan, shire of diamond valley, city of doncaster and templestowe

A group on City of Box Hill Proclamation Day 1927. some identified. Backrow: Rita Haydon; Backrow 2nd from Left: Mrs Flor Daniel; Far right: Emily Baldock?Black and white photofestivals and celebrations, proclamation day, women

On 21 March 1923, in the presence of 10,000 people, on the City Beach Oval, Sandringham was declared a City by the Earl of Stradbroke. Sandringham was originally part of the Shire of Moorabbin. On 28 February 1917, Sandringham was severed from Moorabbin and incorporated as the Borough of Sandringham. It was proclaimed a Town on 9 April 1919 and a City on 21 March 1923.councillor, sandringham, local government, municipality, mayor, city, proclamation, city of sandringham, lord stradbroke, lady stradbroke, mr. angelo bertotto, city beach oval, crowd, earl of stradbroke, governor, bayside, cr jpd beck, beach oval

Photograph taken on the day that the Town of Sandringham became a City, and the first meeting of the City of Sandringham Council. Sandringham was originally part of the Shire of Moorabbin. On 28 February 1917, Sandringham was severed from Moorabbin and incorporated as the Borough of Sandringham. It was proclaimed a Town on 9 April 1919 and a City on 21 March 1923.councillor, sandringham, local government, municipality, mayor, cr. c.a. hartsman, cr. t.g. farrant, cr. g.w. knott, cr. f.n. gibbs, h.t. williams, town clerk, engineer, cr. j.t.d. beck, b.r. sunderland, cr. w.h. kay, cr. r. chisholm, cr. h.b. grace, cr. j.m. ramsay, city, proclamation, council meeting, city of sandringham

Commemorates the 30th anniversary of the proclamation of Broadmeadows as a City on 30 May 1956. Includes messages from Prime Minister Bob Hawke, Governor Davis McCaughey and Premier John Cain. Provides evidence of civic identity and local government history in Broadmeadows. Documents the municipality’s 30th anniversary celebrations and contains contemporary messages from prominent office holders. Eight-page document titled "Notice Paper for Special Meeting of Council, 30 May 1986". Bound with three staples and blue cloth tape. Printed in blue ink on paper.Front cover: "Notice Paper for Special Meeting of Council". Back Cover: (Top left corner) Yellow item label: WI-1937 broadmeadows city council, local government, city proclamation, 30th anniversary, civic celebrations, bob hawke, john cain.

Black and white photographImage shows Sir Dallas Brooks on microphone. Standing behind is Fred Dwerryhouse (Town Clerk), A. Lavis (Mayor).

Black and white photographImage shows Mayor Cr. Lavis speaking in front of large group of spectators at City of Ringwood celebrations.

Black and white photographImage shows a crowd gathered outside the Town Hall at the Proclamation ceremony.

Black and white photographImage shows a crowd gathered in the main street at the Proclamation ceremony.

Black and white photographImage shows a crowd gathered outside the Town Hall during the Proclamation ceremony.

Black and white photographImage shows a crowd gathered outside the Town Hall during the Proclamation ceremony.

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Proclamation of City - March 1960. Assembly of soldiers."

Black and white photographs(20)Various images of floats, marchers and spectators in the street procession.

'A condensed history of St Kilda and the report of the festivities, reprinted from the "St Kilda Advertiser" of the 6th Dec., 1890, together with a list of the subscribers to the cost of the children's fete, and the Treasurer's audit balance-sheet; also, a list of mayors and councillors of the city from 1857 to 1890'. (p8) Also contains advertisements by local businesses.Cream coloured booklet, 26p, printed in black with gold printing on the cover. Stitched binding. Contains advertisements from local businesses. Handwritten list of mayors and councillors in 1902-3, 1903-4, and 1904-5 on p21.city of st kilda, borough of st kilda, st kilda council, 19th century, 1890

Copy of original"National Library of Australia. http:nla.gov.au/nla.news-page 1745781"city of sunshine

The City of Sandhurst was changed to the City of Bendigo on May 8 1891.Notice paper for Special meeting of the Bendigo City Council to be held on Wednesday 21st July 1971 to commemorate the 100th Proclamation of the City of Sandhurst in 21st July 1871. Five-page document, stapled for the meeting; blue print.city of sandhurst proclamation, centenary

From its beginnings in the late 1840's, Warrnambool progressed through the years from being a town and borough to finally being proclaimed a city in May 1918. The Governor of the day Mr Arthur Stanley officiated at the event on May 23rd, 1918. It was only the fourth such municipality to achieve this status at the time These medallions were a memento of this occasion.These small medals are significant as they are linked to an important event in the growth of Warrnambool. Three similar medallions in the form of a brooch with clasp, all in gilt metal and enamel. Round medallions 25mm in circumference, with blue enamel circular rim of 4mm around most of the outside, except for white enamel decal of 10mm at bottom. Pin clasp on reverse of the medallions. Two medallions donated from a separate source are identical with the others in markings; one with pin clip, one without pin clip. All medals identical, though manufacturers imprint " Bridgland & King " only appears on reverse of two. "City of Warrnambool" appears in gold block letters around blue enamel circumference of medal, "1918" appears in gold lettering in white enamel decal at the bottom. Warrnambool city crest is pressed in gold relief in the centre of the medal, consisting of a ship at sea, a sheaf of wheat, these quartered below the Victorian Coat of Arms. Beneath the crest the words, "By These We Flourish" are inscribed. city of warrnambool, proclamation of city of warrnambool

In 1920 the City of Chelsea was formally proclaimed to be a city, rather than a township. This booklet, produced in 1970 was to commemorate it being 50 years since Chelsea was proclaimed a city.Five (5) page booklet with white cardboard covering with black text at top and bottom and a blue and red coat of arms for the City of Chelsea in the centre. The book was, at one time, registered with the Kingston Library Service and has a barcode and green sticky dot adhered to the front. There are two holes punched into the left hand side of the booklet with a royal blue ribbon threaded through and connected with a bow.chelsea, proclamation, city

The Moorabbin council meeting on 10 October 1994 marked 60 years since Moorabbin was declared a city. The original proclamation of the City of Moorabbin had been read on the steps of the council building on 10 October, 1934 by then Premier of Victoria, Sr Stanley Argyle having been already gazetted on 5 September 1934.A4 sized booklet with blue cover and four sheets of paper, stapled together in the top left hand corner.moorabbin, proclomation, council

The Moorabbin council meeting on 10 October 1994 marked 60 years since Moorabbin was declared a city. The original proclamation of the City of Moorabbin had been read on the steps of the council building on 10 October, 1934 by then Premier of Victoria, Sr Stanley Argyle having been already gazetted on 5 September 1934.Bound booklet with six (6) leaves of thick paper with gold and red printed text. The front cover is a clear plastic leaf and the back cover is a treated cardboard.moorabbin, council, proclomation, meeting, diamond jubilee

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