Located in the Royal Arcade at 496 George Street, Sydney, the Falk Studios was one of Australia’s premier photographic portrait studios. Founded in 1886 by H. Walter Barnett (1862-1934), patrons included leading stage personalities, artists and writers, as well as prominent statesmen and politicians. In 1895 he established a branch in Melbourne at 94 Elizabeth Street which was managed by his siblings Phoebe and Charles. Two years later he opened a studio in London, which he operated in his own name, his expanded client list including society figures and royalty. This location of the studio this photograph was taken in is unknown although the Melbourne studio is described as being 'soft carpeted'. Cr McGowan served as Mayor in 1885 - 86 and again in 1899 - 1900. Group studio portrait of nine Bendigo Council Councillors, the Town Clerk, John Quick and six women. Photograph is mounted on card with the gold edging. Name of photographic studio is printed on the reverse. From left to right seated; unknown (male), unknown (female), unknown (female), Mayoress McGowan, Cr McGowan (Mayor), Catherine Quick, unknown (female), unknown (female). Left to right standing; unknown (male), John Quick, Cr J.H. Abbott, unknown (male), Cr J.P. Carolin, unknown (male), unknown (male), Cr Marks, Town Clerk William Honeybone.Front; The 'Flak' Studios / 496 / George Street / Sydney Verso; Falk / 496 George St / Sydney / Photographer / By / Appointment / to His Excellency / the Governorcity of bendigo, mayoress mcgowan, cr mcgowan, cr j.h. abbott, cr j.p. carolin, john quick, cr marks, town clerk william honeybone.

Events, City of Bendigo, Mayoral Ball, 1908, Menu includes: Entrées, Removes; Vegetables; Salads; Entremets;Jellies; Confectionery; Wine List &e. R.R. Trengrove, Caterer, 284 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo.Mayor was Cr J.P. CarolinCambridge - Young, Print.event, official, city of bendigo-mayoral ball