Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Minister for Local Government speaking at 'Back to' Civic Centre, 19/10/74."

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 photograph on cardboard backing. Speaker - W.H. Everard - MLA, in front of (L-R) J.K. McCaskill (partially obscured), W. Mackinlay, and A.T. Miles (Mayor).Source: Ringwood - Place of Many Eagles - High Anderson (page 154): ... "The proclamation celebrations, 'a day of rejoicing' for Ringwood, took place on 13 December 1924." ... "The official ceremony was performed from a covered platform by W.H. Everard, MLA., who substituted for the Minister for Public Works, and after numerous speeches, a reception for the parliamentarians and other civic dignitaries was held at the Mechanics' Institute." ...

Rosina (Rose) Morey was a student at Ballarat Ladies College, girls' school of Ballarat College (1875 - 1892). Rosina Morey was born in 1871 and spent most of her life in Ballarat. Her father was Edward Morey, a mining and civic leader in Ballarat. The book was donated by Poss Morrow (Walker) having belonged to her great aunt Rose Morey. In 2008 Poss wrote: Rose loved sewing and my memories of her are that she was always dressed in black. She was the third daughter of Edward and Mary Ann Morey. Great aunt Rose spent many happy times with our family when we lived in East Malvern. My father Edward McDonald Walker was her nephew. She loved coming to the city by train to go shopping and join in the family celebrations. She never married but lived to a great age. She died in a nursing home in East Malvern 24 July 1960 and was buried in the Morey family grave in the Ballarat Old Cemetery. The prize, presented to Rose in 1889, remained in my father's library for many years and was given to me recently.Red calf-binding with fine gold border to cover; gold lettered title and school crest to front cover; and gold lettered title to spine. Book plate on inside of front cover. Book plate on inside of front cover: School crest / Fancy Needlework / Senior Form / "Gross" prize / Awarded to / Rose Morey / Christmas 1889rose-morey, ballarat-ladies-college, book-prize, needlework

The Loch Ard was an iron hulled clipper, built in Scotland in 1873 and wrecked on the southwest coast of Victoria in 1878 at what is now known as Loch Ard Gorge, near Port Campbell. Fifty two crew and passengers died and only Tom Pierce and Eva Carmichael survived. The Loch Ard was the last sailing ship to lose emigrants' lives when negotiating the entrance to Bass Strait. One of the most unlikely pieces of cargo to have survived the shipwreck was a Minton porcelain peacock - one of only nine in the world. The peacock was destined for the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. It had been well packed, which gave it adequate protection during the violent storm. Today, the Minton peacock can be seen at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in Warrnambool. From Australia's most dramatic shipwreck it has now become Australia's most valuable shipwreck artefact and is one of very few 'objects' on the Victorian State Heritage Register. The Victorian History Advisory Council decided 1978 was an appropriate year to mark, not only the centenary of the sinking of the Loch Ard in 1878, but also commemorate the large part played by sailing ships in immigration, and through this, the development of Australia. The Victorian Government authorised the commemoration and a "Loch Ard Centenary Committee" was formed. It was established to create public interest and awareness for the 100th anniversary of the tragic Loch Ard shipwreck. Activities and events included student essays, exhibitions, videos, publications, competitions and historical information. A booklet called "Settlers Under Sail" by Don Charlwood was commissioned to be made available to all school children. The anchor of the Loch Ard was raised from the wreck and displayed at Port Campbell, a memorial plaque (erected by The National Park) was unveiled at Loch Ard Gorge, a special "Loch Ard Shipwreck Centennial Port Campbell" postmark was issued by the Post Office and a model ship competition was held. Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village, together with other local towns and shires along the south-west coast participated in many of these commemorative activities. This letter is a significant reminder (and recognition) of the importance the Loch Ard (and other immigrant ships) played in the settling of Victoria and the dangers faced by the settlers who came to Australia in these ships. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from LOCH ARD is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S417). The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the LOCH ARD. The LOCH ARD collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The LOCH ARD collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the LOCH ARD, which was one of the worst and best-known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history.Single page letter typed in blue ink, on behalf of Koroit Council, written on 14th March 1978 and addressed to the Chairman, Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village Advisory Board, in recognition of the "Loch Ard Centenary Commemoration 1878 - 1978". It has the "Borough of Koroit" stamp at the top of the page and a red "Borough of Koroit" seal on the bottom right-hand corner of the page. It is signed by the Mayor (Allan R. Waterson), a councillor (J. W. Smith) and the Town Clerk (Jim Macdonald). The letter is in a plain buff manilla folder labelled in blue type.Top left corner - "Address correspondence to:/TOWN CLERK / P.O. BOX 5/KOROIT, 3282" Top Centre - blue circular ink stamp of "BOROUGH OF KOROIT 1870" with coat of arms in the center Top right - "TOWN HALL,KOROIT/ PHONE KOROIT (055) 658230/After Hours (055) 658490" The letter is addressed to - "CR. J. S. Lindsay, /Chairman,/ Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village Advisory Board,/ WARRNAMBOOL. 3280" "LOCH ARD CENTENARY COMMEMORATION 1878 - 1978" (underlined) The letter begins - "It is with much pleasure that the Council of the Borough of Koroit, join with neighbouring municipalities, civic leaders and other organisations on this day, in commemorating the "Loch Ard" Shipwreck centenary. The "Loch Ard" operated as a cargo and passenger vessel for immigrants, for a period of five years, from 1873 to 1878. Its last voyage was from England to Melbourne, and the ship was sunk on the 1st June 1878, with only two survivors from passengers and crew of fifty-four. The celebrations being conducted throughout our district this day will help us all to remember and appreciate the determination and spirit shown by these people, for they had the faith to realise that their endeavours would be successful, even against great odds in comparison to present day standards and techniques, and their imprint on our history is record of this fact. This commemoration acknowledges the important role undertaken by sailing ships such as the "Loch Ard" and the vital role this ship played in the early settlement of the State of Victoria." The letter ends with -" the Common Seal of the Mayor, Councillors and Burgesses of the Borough of Koroit was hereunto affixed this 18th day of March, 1978." The letter is signed "Allan J. Waterson Mayor/J. W. Smith Councillor/ Jim Macdonald Town Clerk and a large red seal of the Borough of Koroit (with their coat of arms) is in the bottom right-hand corner. Front of manilla folder - "BOROUGH OF KOROIT / LOCH ARD CENTENARY COMMEMORATION/ 1878 - 1978" "4050" written in black ink top right-hand corner next to a scribbled out numberflagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, loch ard, port cambell, shipwreck, commemorative committee, loch ard centenary, koroit council, commemorative letter, loch ard commemorative committee

Black and white photographWritten on rear of backing sheet: "Ron Mason's coach which brought Mayor and wife to Civic Centre for 'Back To' celebrations - 19.10.74'.

Black and white photograph showing Cobb & Co coach arriving at Civic Centre.Written on rear of backing sheet: "Ron Mason's coach bringing Mayor Morris and Mayoress to 'Back to Ringwood' at Civic Centre, 10.74."

Black and white photograph showing Mayor Stan Morris speaking in front of seated gathering.

Black and white photograph showing Mayor Stan Morris speaking on rostrum, with other dignitaries seated behind.

Black and white photograph Written on rear of backing sheet: "Athletes arriving at Civic Centre with 'good will' messages to be delivered to Mayor Stan Morris. 19.10.74."

Black and white photographWritten on rear of backing sheet: "Crowd at 'Back To' outside Civic Centre. Man with crutches is Cr. Peter Vergers, Mayor 1957 & 1963."

Black and white photographWritten on rear of backing sheet: "Coach with Mayor arriving at Civic Centre for "Back to" 19.10.74. In the Civic Centre the RHR Group provided a large display of photos." Passengers inside coach were Mayor of Ringwood Cr Stan Morris, Mrs Morris, and the Minister for Local Government, Mr Allan Hunt.

Black and white photograph showing Cobb & Co coach that transported Mayor and party to Civic Centre.Image shows Mayor mingling with group of children alongside coach.

Black and white photograph showing Mayor of Ringwood, Stan Morris arriving at Civic Centre in Ron Mason's coach.

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Mayor S. Morris speaking at 'Back to' at Civic Centre, 19/10/74'.

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Mayor S. Morris speaking at 'Back to' Civic Centre, 19/10/74."

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Crowd at 'Back to' at Civic Centre, 19/10/74."

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Old wagons outside Civic Centre for 'Back to' 19/10/74."

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Double seater at 'Back To'- Civic Centre entrance, 19-10-74."

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Old vehicle at 'Back to' at Civic Centre, 19-10-74."

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Ringwood Jubilee 1974. Mayor Cr Stan Morris at Opening of Ringwood's Golden Jubilee celebrations at Ringwood Civic centre. 19 October,1974."

Black and white photographWritten on rear of backing sheet: "Ringwood Jubilee. Opening of Ringwood Golden Jubilee celebrations at Ringwood Civic Centre - October 19, 1974. Speaker at rostrum is the Minister for Local Government (Mr.A. Hunt, MLC)."

Black and white photographWritten on rear of backing sheet: "Ringwood Jubilee. Opening of Ringwood Golden Jubilee celebrations at Ringwood Civic Centre - October 19, 1974. Speaker at rostrum is the Minister for Local Government (Mr.A. Hunt- MLC)."