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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - City of Port Melbourne Council function, General Motors Holden Ltd, c1955
... City of Port Melbourne Council function... Melbourne Council function General Motors Holden Ltd ...B & W photograph of group of City of Port Melbourne dignitaries & friends.Mum third lady from left. Dad dead center Back row Port Melbourne Council Social eveninglocal government - city of port melbourne, henry melville fennell, jim hall, sydney anderson, herbert edwards, archibald (arch) todd, maude edwards, mrs aanensen, andreas (andy) t aanensen, fred jackson, bill thackray -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - black and white, VIOSH: National Occupational Health and Safety Council Function, Ballarat, c1996
... VIOSH: National Occupational Health and Safety Council... Council Function, Ballarat, c1996 Photograph Photograph - black ...Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders in the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Function held for National Occupational Health and Safety Council Chair, held in Ballarat c1996. Those present include Derek Woolley, Dennis Else, Jim Kent, Ashok Nath and others.Black and white photographsviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, national occupational health and safety council, ballarat, 1996, derek woolley, dennis else, jim kent, ashok nath -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Colour Print, Cr. Mary Grant, Eltham Shire President, and Rodney Roschellor, CEO address attendees at a function held in the Eltham Shire Council Offices, 895 Main Road, Eltham, 12 May 1989
... Council function...Special Eltham Shire Council function held 12 May 1989...Special Eltham Shire Council function held 12 May 1989 895 ...Special Eltham Shire Council function held 12 May 1989895 main road, batch 4813, council function, functions, rodney roschellor, cr. mary grant -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Colour Print, Attendees at a function held in the Eltham Shire Council Offices, 895 Main Road, Eltham, 12 May 1989
... Council function...Special Eltham Shire Council function held 12 May 1989...Special Eltham Shire Council function held 12 May 1989 895 ...Special Eltham Shire Council function held 12 May 1989895 main road, batch 4813, council function, functions, rodney roschellor, cr. mary grant, cr. pamela sladden, don charles, pam green, richard barr, amanda press, doug owens, cr. bob manuell, jack cordwall, nancy barber, cr. john graves, helen hearne, john stamp -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Film - Video (VHS), Eltham Shire Council, Eltham Shire Council - Children's Function - Eltham Community Centre, 66 Susan Street - Building Mud Brick Cubby House (Series 69, Item 3), 29 Oct 1987
... Eltham Shire Council - Children's Function - Eltham...; 2.72GB Eltham Shire Council - Children's Function - Eltham ...VHS Video cassette Converted to MP4 file format 00:38:22; 2.72GBeltham shire council, shire of eltham, video recording, shire of eltham archives, eltham community centre, mud brick, children's activities -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Colour Print, Shire of Eltham Council Chamber, 895 Main Road, Eltham, 12 May 1989
... Council function...Attendees to a special Eltham Shire Council function...Attendees to a special Eltham Shire Council function ...Attendees to a special Eltham Shire Council function inspect the Council Chamber. The seating positions and names of Councillors, Shire President, CEO and Secretary displayed Shire President: Cr. M.J. Grant Shire CEO: Rodney Roschellor Shire Secretary: Unidentified Councillors: CR. R.J. Manuell, Cr. P. Graham, Cr. J.W. Graves, Cr. B.H. Dick, Cr. P.A. Sladden, Cr. J. Cohen, Cr. G.P. Aussems, Cr. J.A. Fisher895 main road, batch 4813, council function, cr. b.h. dick, cr. bob manuell, cr. g.p. aussems, cr. j.a. fisher, cr. john cohen, cr. john graves, cr. mary grant, cr. pamela sladden, cr. peter graham, eltham shire council, functions, rodney roschellor, shire of eltham council chambers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Playground equipment
... equipment that was used at the Nunawading Council function... playground equipment that was used at the Nunawading Council function ...Coloured photograph of children on the portable playground equipment that was used at the Nunawading Council functioncity of nunawading parks and recreation, playground equipment -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Colour Print, Unidentified function held at the Eltham Community Centre, 27 January 1990
... Council function... grey slacks Batch 158 Council function Cr. Peter Graham Eltham ...Possibly Cr. Peter Graham in navy blue jacket and light grey slacksbatch 158, council function, cr. peter graham, eltham community centre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Colour Print, Unidentified function held at the Eltham Community Centre, 27 January 1990
... Council function...Batch 158 Council function Cr. Peter Graham Eltham ...batch 158, council function, cr. peter graham, eltham community centre -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Guest list for function, Port Melbourne Town Hall, Apr 1969
... Addendum to guest list for council function -7 additional... Clerks Addendum to guest list for council function -7 additional ...Addendum to guest list for council function -7 additional names on notepaper. From group of related papers and documents file kept by Town Clerk Andy AANENSEN relating to a function held at Town Hall 19.4.1969.local government - city of port melbourne, andreas (andy) t aanensen, town clerks -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Guest list for function, Port Melbourne Town Hall, Apr 1969
... Guest list for council function -72 guests/couples; mounted... Clerks Guest list for council function -72 guests/couples ...Guest list for council function -72 guests/couples; mounted on manilla backing. From group of related papers kept by Town Clerk Andy AANENSEN relating to a function held at Town Hall 19.4.1969. Includes letter of invitation, acceptances, guest lists etc.local government - city of port melbourne, andreas (andy) t aanensen, town clerks -
Hume City Civic Collection
Glass
... This wine glass would have been used at Hume City Council... functions. hume city council events sunbury burgess veronica george ...This wine glass would have been used at Hume City Council functions.One large wine glass with Hume City Council decal on glass."Hume City Council"hume city council, events, sunbury, burgess, veronica, george evans collection -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Sign, "Lift to Council Chambers Functions Rooms"
... Sign stating "LIFT TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS FUNCTION ROOMS... stating "LIFT TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS FUNCTION ROOMS" in gold coloured ...Sign stating "LIFT TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS FUNCTION ROOMS" in gold coloured lettering adhered to brown wood veneer board contained under glass and a brown wood veneer frame. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, McKellan, Robert and Thelma
... to be work by the Eltham Shire President at council functions during... to be work by the Eltham Shire President at council functions during ...Bob and Thelma McLellan presented chains of office to be work by the Eltham Shire President at council functions during their term of office. The chain was made by Matcham Skipper. The McLellan family had been connecting with the shire for more than 100 years. Contents Newspaper article: "Office regalia" Diamond Valley News, 14 August 1990,Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcrobert mclellan, thelma mclellan, matcham skipper -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Booklet - Methodist Girls' Comradeship, NSW Dept of Christian Education, 50th Anniversary
... ; The functions of the General Grand Council; The MGC badge... Grand Council; The functions of the General Grand Council ...Booklet published as part of the golden jubilee, 50th anniversary, celebrations of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship.White 16 page card covered booklet with blue text and Methodist Girls' Comradeship emblem on the cover. There are three photographs in the booklet which is held together with two staples.non-fictionBooklet published as part of the golden jubilee, 50th anniversary, celebrations of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship.methodist girls' comradeship, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, methodist girls' comradeship golden jubilee 1968, methodist youth of australasia -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Land Conservation Council, Report on the Melbourne Study Area, December 1973
... Conservation Council whose functions is to "carry out investigations... Conservation Council whose functions is to "carry out investigations ...This report is one of a series describings the physical nature of the land and its environment, examines the likely forms of land use, and assesses the hazards associated with these uses. It is divided into four main sections: Introduction, Characteristics of environment, main forms of land use and description of 24 specific blocks in the study area which include Torquay, Brisbane Ranges, Werribee, Wombat, Loddon, Romsey, Puckapunyal, Strathbogie, Eildon, Disappointment, Break O'Day, Black Range, Cerberean, Upper Goulburn, Kinglake, Donna Buang, Upper Yarra, Thomson, Dandenongs, Bunyip-Latrobe, Shady Creek, Tyers, Westernport and Strzelecki. The Land Conservation Act 1970 established the Land Conservation Council whose functions is to "carry out investigations and make recommendations to the Minister with respect to the use of public land in order to provide for the balanced use of land in Victoria. This report sets out to describe and assess the natural resources of the public lands in the Melbourne area and provides a factual basis on which members of the community may base submissions to the [Land Conservation] Council of Victoria.444 pagesnon-fictionThis report is one of a series describings the physical nature of the land and its environment, examines the likely forms of land use, and assesses the hazards associated with these uses. It is divided into four main sections: Introduction, Characteristics of environment, main forms of land use and description of 24 specific blocks in the study area which include Torquay, Brisbane Ranges, Werribee, Wombat, Loddon, Romsey, Puckapunyal, Strathbogie, Eildon, Disappointment, Break O'Day, Black Range, Cerberean, Upper Goulburn, Kinglake, Donna Buang, Upper Yarra, Thomson, Dandenongs, Bunyip-Latrobe, Shady Creek, Tyers, Westernport and Strzelecki. The Land Conservation Act 1970 established the Land Conservation Council whose functions is to "carry out investigations and make recommendations to the Minister with respect to the use of public land in order to provide for the balanced use of land in Victoria. This report sets out to describe and assess the natural resources of the public lands in the Melbourne area and provides a factual basis on which members of the community may base submissions to the [Land Conservation] Council of Victoria.land use, kinglake, thomson valley, conservation, public lands -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 123 November 1998
... Function • Banyule Council Matters • Nillumbik Council... Function • Banyule Council Matters • Nillumbik Council ...Contents: • Next meeting, A Local Chronology; A presentation by the Society’s Committee • November Meeting • Christmas Function • Banyule Council Matters • Nillumbik Council • President’s Report • Mud Brick Heritage Excursion – and the Future • Other Brief Matters The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bendigo Chamber of Commerce Memorandum and Articles of Association, 1913
... ’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which... of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 ...The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industry was constituted in 1886 with the vision to be the single voice for the business community across greater Bendigo. ‘Be.Bendigo’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 as a merger between two Bendigo business organisations: The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Central Victorian Business Network (CVBN). Upon the merger, Bendigo Business Council continued the functions of both the Chamber and CVBN by providing advocacy, networking and events to members and partners.Bendigo Chamber of Commerce Memorandum and Articles of Association; microfiche (two copies), three paper copies of the Memorandum of Association and Articles dated 25 August 1913.history, bendigo, bendigo chamber of commerce collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bendigo Chamber of Commerce letter from the Victorian State Chamber of commerce re re-structure, 1989
... ’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which... of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 ...The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industry was constituted in 1886 with the vision to be the single voice for the business community across greater Bendigo. ‘Be.Bendigo’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 as a merger between two Bendigo business organisations: The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Central Victorian Business Network (CVBN). Upon the merger, Bendigo Business Council continued the functions of both the Chamber and CVBN by providing advocacy, networking and events to members and partners.Bendigo Chamber of Commerce letter from the Victorian State Chamber of commerce re re-structure. Dated 28 April 1989. Numerous printed pages outlining the plan of action for forming an independent Chamber of Commerce in Bendigo and developing a constitution.history, bendigo, bendigo chamber of commerce collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bendigo Chamber of Commerce Memorandum Articles of Association, 1937
... ’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which... of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 ...The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industry was constituted in 1886 with the vision to be the single voice for the business community across greater Bendigo. ‘Be.Bendigo’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 as a merger between two Bendigo business organisations: The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Central Victorian Business Network (CVBN). Upon the merger, Bendigo Business Council continued the functions of both the Chamber and CVBN by providing advocacy, networking and events to members and partners.Small booklet containing the Memorandums and Articles of Association for the Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industries, dated 1937. Printed by Bolton Brothers Mitchell Street Bendigo. Includes the Certificate of Incorporation dated 3 September 1913. Also a copy of the original Bendigo Chamber of Commerce Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 25 August 1913.Secretary's Copyhistory, bendigo, bendigo chamber of commerce collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bendigo Chamber of Commerce Minutes Book Volume 1, 1896-1904
... ’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which... of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 ...The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industry was constituted in 1886 with the vision to be the single voice for the business community across greater Bendigo. ‘Be.Bendigo’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 as a merger between two Bendigo business organisations: The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Central Victorian Business Network (CVBN). Upon the merger, Bendigo Business Council continued the functions of both the Chamber and CVBN by providing advocacy, networking and events to members and partners.Large minute book/journal - 366 pages of hand-written minutes of meetings of the Bendigo, Eaglehawk and District Chamber of Commerce and Industries. First entry 15 December 1986. Last entry 11 November 1904. Includes newspaper cuttings pasted onto pages and a letter from Barkly Hyett agreeing to act as solicitor for members of the Chamber. (dated 11 August 1891).Secretary's Copyhistory, bendigo, bendigo chamber of commerce collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bendigo Chamber of Commerce Minutes Book Volume 2, 1905 -1913
... ’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which... of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 ...The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industry was constituted in 1886 with the vision to be the single voice for the business community across greater Bendigo. ‘Be.Bendigo’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 as a merger between two Bendigo business organisations: The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Central Victorian Business Network (CVBN). Upon the merger, Bendigo Business Council continued the functions of both the Chamber and CVBN by providing advocacy, networking and events to members and partners.Large minute book/journal - 381 pages of hand-written minutes of meetings of the Bendigo Chamber of Commerce. Light weight card covers with red, yellow and black marble pattern. Includes newspaper cuttings pasted onto pages and loose sheets of correspondence. First entry 25 November 1904. Last entry 4 April 1913.Secretary's Copyhistory, bendigo, bendigo chamber of commerce collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bendigo Chamber of Commerce Minutes Book Volume 3, 1903 - 1922
... ’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which... of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 ...The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industry was constituted in 1886 with the vision to be the single voice for the business community across greater Bendigo. ‘Be.Bendigo’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 as a merger between two Bendigo business organisations: The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Central Victorian Business Network (CVBN). Upon the merger, Bendigo Business Council continued the functions of both the Chamber and CVBN by providing advocacy, networking and events to members and partners.Large minute book/journal - hand-written minutes of meetings of the Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industries. dark green covers with brown leather binding and corners front and back. 602pp. partial label on spine "MINUTES". First meeting 11 April 1903. Last meeting 13 November 1922. Includes lists of Officers and Representatives on the Council. includes printed copies of Annual Reports and Statements of Receipts and Expenditure pasted inside the ledger. history, bendigo, bendigo chamber of commerce collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bendigo Chamber of Commerce Minutes Book Volume 4, 1922-1925
... ’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which... of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 ...The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industry was constituted in 1886 with the vision to be the single voice for the business community across greater Bendigo. ‘Be.Bendigo’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 as a merger between two Bendigo business organisations: The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Central Victorian Business Network (CVBN). Upon the merger, Bendigo Business Council continued the functions of both the Chamber and CVBN by providing advocacy, networking and events to members and partners.Large minute book/journal with hand-written minutes of meetings. First minutes' entry dated 11 December 1922. Last entry 25 March 1925. Includes lists of names, addresses and phone numbers of Committee members. Dark green covers with dark red binding. 192pp. Printed by George Robinson and Coy PTY Ltd Commercial Stationers Elizabeth Street Melbourne.history, bendigo, bendigo chamber of commerce collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bendigo Chamber of Commerce Minutes Book Volume 5 - 1931 to 1940
... ’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which... of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 ...The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industry was constituted in 1886 with the vision to be the single voice for the business community across greater Bendigo. ‘Be.Bendigo’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 as a merger between two Bendigo business organisations: The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Central Victorian Business Network (CVBN). Upon the merger, Bendigo Business Council continued the functions of both the Chamber and CVBN by providing advocacy, networking and events to members and partners.Large minute book/journal - hand-written minutes of meetings of the Bendigo Chamber of Commerce & Industries from 9 February 1931 to 21 October 1940. Dark green covers with light brown leather binding and corners. 286pp. Includes several loose sheets between pages.history, bendigo, bendigo chamber of commerce collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bendigo Chamber of Commerce Minutes Book Volume 6, 1940 to 1948
... ’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which... of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 ...The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industry was constituted in 1886 with the vision to be the single voice for the business community across greater Bendigo. ‘Be.Bendigo’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 as a merger between two Bendigo business organisations: The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Central Victorian Business Network (CVBN). Upon the merger, Bendigo Business Council continued the functions of both the Chamber and CVBN by providing advocacy, networking and events to members and partners.Large minute book/journal - hand-written minutes of meetings of the Bendigo Chamber of Commerce. Green covers with light brown leather binding and corners. Red and gold label on spine "MINUTES". 286pp. First entry 18 November 1940 to 8 November 1948. From 10 December 1945 the minutes were recorded on typewritten sheets and pasted into the Minutes book.history, bendigo, bendigo chamber of commerce collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industries Minutes and Membership Records, 1977-1985
... ’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which... of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 ...The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industry was constituted in 1886 with the vision to be the single voice for the business community across greater Bendigo. ‘Be.Bendigo’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 as a merger between two Bendigo business organisations: The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Central Victorian Business Network (CVBN). Upon the merger, Bendigo Business Council continued the functions of both the Chamber and CVBN by providing advocacy, networking and events to members and partners.Black Foolscap Lever Arch File containing typed records of the Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industries. loose leaf template pages. Dated from May 9, 1977 - September 9, 1985. Includes Minutes, Finance reports, Annual reports and member lists.history, bendigo, bendigo chamber of commerce collection, chamber of commerce and industries -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Plate, City of Warrnambool, Late 20th century
... by the Warrnambool City Council at civic functions and receptions... by the Warrnambool City Council at civic functions and receptions ...This plate would have been part of a crockery set used by the Warrnambool City Council at civic functions and receptions. It probably dates from the late 20th century. It was made by Westminster China which was a business established by Stanley Rogers and Sons Limited in Cheltenham, Melbourne in 1954. In 1977 the business was moved to Sandringham, Melbourne and by the 1990s it was mainly producing items for the hospitality sector. Warrnambool became a Municipality in 1865, a Borough in 1863, a Town in 1883 and a City in 1918. The seal and motto, ‘By These We Flourish’ were designed and drafted by John Macdonald, an original member of the Municipal Council in 1856 and the first Head Master of Warrnambool’s National School in 1850. This plate is of interest as one of a set used by the Warrnambool City Council in the late 20th century. This is a white china plate, slightly bowl-shaped, with a gold strip around the rim. The gold is partly fading. The plate has the City of Warrnambool crest in blue and yellow on one outer edge of the plate. ‘City of Warrnambool Victoria’ ‘By These We Flourish’ warrnambool city council, history of warrnambool -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Official opening of the restored Eltham Courthouse, 730 Main Road, Eltham, 23 Mar 2022
... project undertaken by Nillumbik Shire Council. At a small... project undertaken by Nillumbik Shire Council. At a small ...Eltham Courthouse Officially Reopened (Jim Connor, EDHS Newsletter No. 263 April 2022) In the Conservation Management Plan prepared in 2006 for the Eltham Justice Precinct there is mention that more than 350 court houses have been built by the Public Works Department since 1856, when the Department was established. It also states Eltham was in an early group of 'Victorian Free Classical' structures, featuring a projecting entry porch and gabled roof. Characteristically, this group shares a simple, rectangular shape, central placement of the court room with smaller-scale offices set back at the sides or rear of the court room, arched openings, and decorative string courses. The Statement of Significance listed in the Victorian Heritage Register states: ‘The Eltham Court House dates from the time when the town was largely self-contained. It was initiated in response to itinerant gold prospectors who turned to crime when their quest was unsuccessful. This type of localised solution is characteristic of the self reliance preserved in Eltham today. The court house is an important symbol of the spirit which makes Eltham distinctive as a community.’ It also states: ‘The Eltham Court House, built in 1860, is one of only two intact examples in the state of this simple design with projecting entry.’ So with this background it is most appropriate this valued historic building has recently been the subject of a total restoration, as detailed in previous newsletters. This was a major project undertaken by Nillumbik Shire Council. At a small function in the Eltham Courthouse, on 23rd March 2022, Nillumbik Shire Council Mayor Fran Eyre declared the fully restored building officially reopened. In doing so the Mayor spoke about the earlier law and order function of the court and the importance of this building to the Eltham community. Wingrove Ward Councillor Geoff Paine then highlighted the importance of historical societies and groups within the shire and their valued activities in recording and preserving their local history. EDHS president Jim Connor thanked everyone involved with the project and provided an overview of the history of the courthouse. Michael Ioannides, Council’s project manager, spoke about how the restoration process proceeded and those involved in undertaking the works required. Cr. Natalie Duffy, various council officers, EDHS executive committee members, as well as representatives of the head contractor Ducon Building Services and the heritage advisors, RBA architects and Conservation Consultants, were also in attendance, as was a representative of Nillumbik U3A. After the formal part there was some light hearted interpretation of how past legal proceedings may, or may not have, occurred within this courthouse, before some refreshments were shared in the former second courthouse at the rear, which is now utilised by Nillumbik U3A. This was a successful celebration of a very worthwhile project.Born digital image (38)conservation consultants, cr. geoff paine, cr. natalie duffy, ducon building services, eltham courthouse, eltham district historical society, eltham justice precinct, jim connor, mayor cr. fran eyre, michael ioannides, nillumbik shire council, nillumbik u3a, opening ceremony, rba architects, restoration project -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Jug, Between 1910 -1936
The beginning of standardised weights and measures began In Victoria when the Melbourne Observatory received sets of standard weights and measures, which had been tested in Britain against the then British Imperial standards. These included the primary standard yard and pound for the Colony of Victoria. Other standards of weights and measure held by shires and the administrative body's within the colony could then be compared to these primary standards. A Weights and Measures Act was passed in Victoria in 1862, establishing local inspectors throughout the colony. By the 1870s each local council and shire in Victoria held a set of standards that were used to test scales, weights and dry measures used by wholesalers, factories and shops. Every ten years the councils’ standards would themselves need to be rechecked against the Victorian Standards. The checking was done by the Victorian Customs Department in the 19th century, but with the transfer of responsibility for customs to the Federal Government in 1901, weights and measures function was retained by the Victorian Government and was shifted to the Melbourne Observatory. In 1904, a new building was erected at the south end of the Great Melbourne Telescope House, where the standard weights and measures and testing equipment was installed. This room had a large whirling apparatus for testing air meters and became known as the Whirling Room. When the Melbourne Observatory closed in 1944, the Weights and Measures Branch was formed to continue and this branch remained at the Observatory site unit until 1995.An example of a brass measuring jug made specifically to maintain government standard liquid measurements that were sold to the public. The probability is that this artefact was made sometime between George V reign (1910-1936) and gives us today a snapshot of how imperial weights and measures were checked by Government departments prior to decimalisation and how a standard for the various types of measurement was developed in Australian based on the Imperial British measurement system. The container has social significance as an item used in Victoria as a legal standard measure to ensure that goods sold in Victoria were correct. Jug brass haystack form with a deep lip and pouring spout, small neck and broad base. It displays a curved pistol handle. Inscription at base of handle top of jug stamped 61 GVR SM. These marks signify that the measure complied with the Victorian Government capacity liquid standard measurement. Item made during the reign of George V (1910-1936 (GVR).Other marks indicate model number (61) & SM possible could be either small measure, the maker, or Standards Melbourne.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village