The Geelong Harbour Trust (GHT) was formed in 1905. This seal was used by the Trust Commissioner from 1909-1981 for impressing official documents. It's use was strictly controlled and dictated by the Regulations as contained in the Geelong Harbor Trust Annual Report from 1909. "The common seal of the Commissioner shall be kept under lock and key. Two locks shall be kept by the Chairman of Commissioners and the other of which the Secretary shall have a key. A duplicate key of each lock shall be lodged at such Bank as the Commissioner may direct. The common seal shall be used only by order of the Commissioners" (Regulations, Geelong Harbor Trust, Annual Report 1909). Captain George A. Molland was appointed Harbor Master of the Port (1900-1905) and then Harbor Master of the GHT from 1900-1936 when he retired, aged 88 years. He was replaced by Captain H. Saunders (1936-1950) followed by Captain D.G. Hancox.The seal is significant for its connections to physical changes made to the Geelong waterfront by the Harbor Trust from 1905. The Official Seal was a highly regarded formal object that was used for nearly 80 years by the Trust. The object is significant for its historic connections to the Harbor Masters and Commissioners who used it as part of official communication from the Trust.A seal used for impressing official stationary from the Geelong Harbor Trust. Object is made of cast iron, brass and steel with a large winding handle, screwed to a wooden board and painted black. Gold decorative paint is on the main body and a small portion of the winding handle."F.J. King/ Maker Melbourne"geelong harbor trust, commissioners seal, official seal, geelong maritime museum, captain h. saunders, captain d.g. hancox, captain george molland

Large paper document including colour illustrations of Melbourne Harbor Trust shield and other shields. Includes three wax seals attached to document with blue ribbon."To All and Singular to whom these presents shall come, Sire Anthony Richard Wagner/ Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Garter Principal King of Arms. Sir John Lunamace Heaton Arm/ Strong Knight, Member of the Royal Victorian Order. Clarenceux King of Arms an Aubrey John Toppin Esquire/ Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. Norroy and Ulster King of Arms Send Greeting! Whereas Victor/ George Swanson. Esquire upon whom has been conferred the Australian Efficiency Decoration Chairman of the Melbourne Harbor/ Trust Commissioners hath represented unto The Most Noble Bernard Marmaduke, Duke of Norfolk, Knight of the Most/ Noble Order of the Garter Knight Grand Cress of the Royal Victorian Order, Earl Marshal and Hereditary Marshal of/ England and one of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council that the Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners is a body/ corporate with perpetual succession and a Common Seal duly constituted by Act of Legislature of the Colony of Victoria number/ DLII bearing date Twenty second day of December 1876 the said Act having been amended from time to time and various Acts passed consolidating such amendments that under the said/ Act the exclusive management and control of the port and the preservation and improvement of the port generally as vested in the said Commissioners. That the Melbourne Harbour Trust/ Commissioners being desirous of having Armorial Bearings, Supporters and a Device or Badge duly assigned under lawful authority and he hath therefore requested the favour of His Grace's/ Warrant for Ouigranting and assigning such Armorial Ensigns and in the same Patent such Supporters and such Device or Badge as may be proper to be borne and used by the Melbourne/ Harbor Trust Commissioners on Seals otherwise accoding to the Laws of Arms. And forasmuch as the said Earl Marshal did by warrant under his hand and Seal bearing date the Sev-/ enth day of March 1962 authorize and direct Us to grant and assign such Armorial Ensigns and such Supporters and such Device or Badge Accordingly. Know ye therefore that we/ the said Garter Clarenceux and Norroy and Ulster in pursuance of His Grace's warrant and by virtue of the Letters of Patent of Our several offices to each of us respectively granted do/ by these Presents grant and assign unto the Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners the Arms following that is to say: Azure a representation of the constellation of the Southern Cross/ Argent on a Chief enarched on five Pallets of the first. And for the Crest Out of a Coronet composed of eight Masts each with sail set and upon Rim Or in front of a Bollard proper/ two Anchors in saltire Azure Mantled figure doubled Argent as the same are in the margin here of more plainly depicted. And by the Authority aforesaid We do/ further grant and assign the following Device or Badge that is to say: Two Anchors in saltire Argent as here depicted And by the Authority aforesaid the said Garter/ do by these Presents further grant and assign unto the Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners the Supporters following that is to say : On either side a Sea Horse/ (Hippocampus) or collared and lined Gules in front of a representation of the Melbourne Harbour front proper as the same are also in the margins here of more/ arms plainly depicted the whole to be borne and used forever hereafter by the Melbourne Harbour Trust Commissioners on seals otherwise according to the laws of/ Arms. In witness whereof we the said Garter Clarenceux and a Norroy and Ulster Kings of Arms have to these presents subscribed Our names and affixed the seals/ Of our Several offices this fith day of March in the Twelfth Year of the reign of our Soveriegn Lady Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great/ Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen head of the Commonwealth Defender of the Faith and in the years of Our Lord One Thousand nine/ hundred and sixty three" "Prosperity Through Service"

Victorian Railways Centenary 1854-1954 100 years of service booklet. Printed in glossy paper, page 1 contains article of 'condensed from a history of the Victorian Railways' which compiled by L.F. Harrigan. The contents include topics of Early private railways (1846-1878), The Melbourne and Hobsons Bay Railway Company - Gala opening, The Victorian government railways four periods of time (during 1856-1864, 1865-1911, 1883-1954, 1950 -1960). Photos inside include the seal of the Melbourne and Hobson's Bay Railway Company, South Yarra station 1874, opening of the Geelong and Melbourne railway June 25 1857, a hotel advertisement of 1857 featuring the Geelong and Melbourne railway - showing 'the British hotel Corio St Geelong, Spencer St station in 1872, the Taradale viaduct, on the Bendigo line in 1864, Harcourt station in 1865, Spirit of Progress, train on the Gembrook line. 1908 steam trains between Flinders St and Richmond the first electric train in Australia on a test run 6.10.1918, moving wheat by train 1901. The aircraft fuselages at Newport workshops during WWII, Bren gun carrier. Newport workshops at Queen Elizabeth Spencer St station 1954. The newsletter published by the Victorian Railways Public Relations and Betterment Board by the direction of the Commissioner.book, magazine, victorian railways, victorian railways / compiled by l.f. harrigan / -the melbourne and hobsons bay railway company - gala opening / south yarra station 1874 / published by the victorian railways public relations and betterment board by the direction of the commissioner

Certificate from the Delaware Port Authority featuring large gold image of the Liberty Bell, Short description of the bell and the seal of the organisation. Sits in a gold frame. Philadelphia/ Bicentennial/ 1776-1976/ The Liberty Bell/ originally ordered to commemorate/ the 50th year of Pennsylvania under Penn's/ charter of 1701, the bell was cast by/ Thomas Lister of London, arriving here in/ 1752/ It was hung in the tower of the/ Pennsylvania State House. Cracked during/ testing, the bell was melted and recast by/ two Philadelphia foundrymen, Pass and/ Stow./ On July 4, 1776 the newly written/ Declaration of Independence was read to / The continental Congress in the State House./ Four days later the bell was rung to alert/ the people to the public reading of the / declaration./ As a result, the Pennsylvania State / House has become known as Independence / Hall and the revered symbol of the occasion / became our Liberty Bell./ it was cracked on July 8, 1835 while/ tolling for the funeral of Chief Justice/ John Marshall./ Presented by/ Delaware River Port Authority/ World Trade Division/ to/ Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners/ September 21, 1976." verso: PMA 0288

George Joseph Pitman was born on 2 May 1803, in Bristol, England, his father, Thomas Dix Pitman, was 40 and his mother, Anna Simmonds, was 38. He married Clara Matilda Hamilton on 15 November 1827, in St Pancras Old Church, St Pancras, London, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 7 daughters. He immigrated to Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia in 1850 and lived in Barnstaple, Devon, England, United Kingdom in 1841. In 1856, his occupation is listed as solicitor in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. He died on 14 January 1896, in Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia, at the age of 92, and was buried Kew Cemetery Boroondara Victoriahttps://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/L77X-BQS/george-joseph-pitman-1803-1896g George Joseph Pitman is believed to be the first solicitor on the Sandhurst Gold FieldAn off white coloured thick paper with black writing and red lines Victoria by the Grace of God of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Queen. Defender of the Faith To Geoge Joseph Pitman of Sandhurst in the Colony of Victoria, Solicitor. Greeting, We confiding in your knowledge, integrity, and ability to herby commit to you within all parts of the Colony of Victoria, full power and authority as a Commissioner of the Supreme court of New South Wales take Bail and affidavits and also to examine Witnesses in all (unreadable) and proceedings in the said Court at Law or in Equity now knowing or that may be grafted pounding therein. This Commission to remain in force only so long as you shall continually reside at the place first described or within ten miles thereof, or until we shall see fit to revoke the same. Given under the Seal of our said Court and hand of our Chief Justice thereof this second day of September in the twenty third year of our reign An impression of THE SEAL OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE COLONY OF VICTORIA (originally attached to the document with a piece of silk) with an illegible signature on both sides. george joseph pitman, bendigo's first solicitor, solicitor certificate

The 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion Association was uniquely granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 - to our knowledge the only/first Battalion Association in Australia to be granted this honour. Council acknowledges its appreciation of the contribution made by this Unit to community peace and national democracy and congratulates “Wangaratta’s Own” 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion Association on its Fiftieth Anniversary since formation.The 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion Association was uniquely granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 - to our knowledge the only/first Battalion Association in Australia to be granted this honour. Council acknowledges its appreciation of the contribution made by this Unit to community peace and national democracy and congratulates “Wangaratta’s Own” 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion Association on its Fiftieth Anniversary since formation.Brown timber and gold gilt edged frame containing document with three signatures and red seal. A plaque is attached to glass on lower edge below document.Plaque reads - On 18 November 1994 the City of Wangaratta the Shires of Wangaratta, Oxley and part of the Shires of Benalla, Yarrawonga and Beechworth were amalgamated to create what is now the Rural City of Wangaratta. On 9 November 1996 the Commissioners and Citizens Proudly conferred "Freedom of Entry to the Rural City of Wangaratta" on the 2/24th Infantry Battalion Association.freedom of the city of wangaratta, 2/24th australian infantry battalion association

MMBW requirements on Plans of Subdivisions Creation of Easement Somerville Road Contract between McConnell & Stewart and Council for the erection of the Albion Tennis Club Pavilion Contract between D. J. Powell Constructions and the Council for the construction of the Infant Welfare & Pre-School Centre Aylcliffe Drivealbion tennis club, selwyn park, selwyn street, aycliffe drive, deer park, albion

Neil Mason and Allan Williams were two members of the Sunshine St. John's Ambulance Brigade. They were awarded these certificates for having performed many hours of voluntary First Aid Duty to the Municipality of Sunshine.This is to Certify that Neil T. Mason has rendered Special Civic Service to the Municipality of Sunshine having performed many hours of voluntary First Aid Duty in witness whereof the Common Seal of the Municipality was hereto affixed in our presence this 11th day of March 1980 Signed Alex G. Gillon Commissioner of the City of Sunshine appointed pursuant to the Local Goverment Act (City of Sunshine) 1976. This is to Certify that Allan G. Williams has rendered Special Civic Service to the Municipality of Sunshine having performed many hours of voluntary First Aid Duty in witness whereof the Common Seal of the Municipality was hereto affixed in our presence this 11th day of March 1980 Signed Alex G. Gillon Commissioner of the City of Sunshine appointed pursuant to the Local Goverment Act (City of Sunshine) 1976.allan williams, neil mason, sunshine st. john's ambulance brigade

In 1908 the Geelong Harbor Trust commissioners were George Frederick Holden, Edward Harewood Lascelles and James Hill. The officers were Walter S. Crowle (Secretary), A.C. McKenzie (Engineer), Captain G.A. Molland (Harbor Master), E.R. Hitch, (Assistant Harbor Master, Portarlington.)Red soft covered foolscap report of 101 pages. Includes two photographic reproductions of teh New Cargo Shed on Yarra Pier, and Twin S.S. "G.F. Holden" (formerly the 'Pelican' (built in 1898 by Fleming & Ferguson, Paisley, England, for the Western Australian Government).Seal of the Geelong Harbour Trust Commissionersgeelong, harbour trust, commissioners, report, finance, properties, dredging, portarlington, barwon heads, ocean grove, shipping, engineer's report, assets, liabilities, harbor trust, geelong harbor trust, grain shipping berthage, corio quay, cool stores, dock accomodation, floating plant, hopetoun channel, moorabool pier shed, sparrovale irrigation farm, thomas gibson-carmichael, yarra pier cargo

Extraordinary Business 10th August 1977 Amendment to seal place Stage 1A Westerngate North Estate Former Post Office offer to sell to Council Buildings Bon Thomas Reserve W.C. Block Hampshire Road Albion Pre-School and Infant Welfare Centre city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, bon thomas reserve, quinn street, deer park, hampshire road, sunshine, albion preschool and infant welfare centre, derrimut street, albion

Extraordinary Business 10th August 1977 Amendment to Sealed Plan Stage 1A Westerngate North Estate city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon

Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 10th August 1977 Reports of the Town Clerk's Department Report of the Acting Town Clerk A.M.P. Gratuity Scheme Trustees Victorian Family and Community Services Programmes Unemployment Station Road Drain Clean Air and Environment Council of Victoria Metropolitan Fire Brigade and the County Fire Authority Western Region Commission Representation Municipal Association of Victoria Award Matters The Hub Alterations and Additions Report of the Co-Ordinator of Welfare Services Needs of the Aged Migrant The Bailey Report Western Region Women's Refuge Emergency Accommodation Midway Hostel Report of the Senior Health Inspector Application for Septic Tank Application for Installation of Gas Fired Dry Septic Tank Units Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works Pollution Advice Contaminated Milk Powder Removal of a Dwelling Outside the Municipality 24 Hertford Road Sunshine to Smythes Creek Ballarat School Immunisation 1977 Report of the Medical Officer of Health Report of the By-Laws Officer Dog Act School Crossing Main Road West Disposal of Derelict Vehicles Report of the City Librarian Letter of Appreciation from Sunshine High School Extended Loan Period for Library Material Cost of Using Library Photocopying Machines Australian Library Week 16 to 24 September 1977 Report of the City Engineer Land Use Permit Application Factory Extensions Lot 293 Hawthorne Avenue Land Use Permit Application Advertising Hoarding South West Corner Furlong Road and St. Albans Road Land Use Permit Application Two Factories with Office Each Lot 38 Reid Street Land Use Permit Application Subdivision and Attached House on Each Lot 1010 Robinsons Road Land Use Permit Application Storage of Quarry Products Lot 1 Somerville Road Extending from the Intersection of Market Road and Somerville Road West Towards Kororoit Creek Land Use Permit Application Trash and Treasure Lot 1 Boundary Road Corner Market Road Land Use Permit Application Extension to Existing Factory Lots 4 & 5 Tottenham Parade Land Use Permit Application Rebuilding of Service Premises 105 Anderson Road Croner of Fraser Street Land Use Permit Application Storage of Soil and Retail Plant Nursery North West Corner Fairbairn Road and Boundary Road Land Use Permit Application Flats Lot 472 Hendry Street Land Use Permit Application Light Industry 84 Station Road South East Corner of Glencairn Avenue Plan of Subdivision Geelong Road and Francis Street Plan of Subdivision Browne Avenue, Furlong Road and Epalock Crescent Strata Subdivison 31 - 33 Warrs Road Plan of Consolidation Hume Street Westerngate Estate Robinsons Road Subdivision Camperdown Avenue and Sandford Avenue Sunshine North Plan of Subdivision 10 Chicago Street Variation to Contract Furlong Road Construction Annual Supply Contract Signal Installation Programme 1977/78 Connection of Main Road East, St. Albans with Buckley Street, Niddrie Across Maribyrnong River Disposal of Mini Moke Highfield Quarry South West Side Bunting Road Possible New Tip Site When Sunshine Tip Operations Cease Conference with Associated Quarries Pty Ltd Boundary Road and Fitzgerald Road Intersection Treatment No Standing Bookmobile Excepted Duke Street Retention of Caterpillar D6 Dozer Harrison Street and Miles Street Private Street Scheme Report of the Building Surveyor Apprentice Building Inspectors Fencing Anley Place Installation of Underground Tank Mountainview Quarries McIntyre Road Sunshine North Sunshine Swimming Pool Solar Heating Highpoint West Complex Cleaning Municipal Offices Albion Pre-School Centre Maintenance Dobson Pre-School Centre Maintenance Fairbairn Pre-School Centre Maintenance Sewer Dempster Park Alterations to Pavilion Skinner Reserve Orders of the Day Accounts Submitted for Payment as at 31st July 1977 Plan of Subdivision Rita Street Fencing 83 Hall Street Sunshine West Swimming Pools Fees and Charges Extraordinary Business Amendment to Seal Plan Westerngate North Estate Stage 1A Former Post Office Offer to Sell to Council Building Bon Thomas Reserve W.V. Black Hampshire Road Albion Pre-School and Infant Welfare Centre city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, station road, deer park, the hub, sun crescent, sunshine, hertford road, sunshine high school, ballarat road, sunshine north, hawthorne avenue, furlong road, st. albans road, st. albans, reid street, albion, robinsons road, market road, somerville road, brooklyn, boundary road, tottenham parade, footscray west, anderson road, fraser street, fairbairn road, hendry street, glencairn avenue, geelong road, francis street, epalock crescent, warrs road, maribyrnong, hume street, camperdown avenue, sandford avenue, chicago street, main road east, buckley street, niddrie, maribyrnong river, highfield quarry, bunting road, sunshine tip, associated quarries, fitzgerald road, duke street, harrison street, miles street, anley place, mountainview quarries, mcintyre road, sunshine swimming, highpoint west, rosamond road, albion pre-school centre, dobson pre-school centre, fairbairn pre-school, derrimut street, dempster park, phoenix street, skinner reserve, churchill avenue, braybrook, rita street, hall street, sunshine west, bon thomas reserve, quinn street, hampshire road