The certificates related to hangings at the Former Ballarat GaolDeath Sentence Certificate for: * James Ash (Rape), 1876 (George Ferguson - signed S Bowen) * Denis Murphy (murder), 1867 (Robert Wallace-Ballarat Sherriff, Sutton, Maurice Sutton, Moore) * Charles Bushbee alias Charles Baker (intent to murder) (Henry Brougham Loch, H. Moore * John Wilson (carnal knowledge - girl under 10) (John Adrian Loius, H. Moore) * James Jones (murder) - (Robert Wallace Ballarat Sherriff - Charles Darling) * Charles Henry Deutschmann ( Murder 1908) - (Reginald Arthur James Talbot, W.A. Callaway) * Cornelius Bourke (Murder 1891) John Adrian Louis, H. Moore) * John Wilson, 1891 (carnal knowledge - girl under 10) *James Johnston, 1891 (murder) * James Jones, 1866 (murder) * Joseph Ballan and George Searle, 1868 (murder) James Ash, 1876 (rape) Robert Wallace, 1866 (murder) hangings, ballarat gaol, death penalty, james ash, death sentence, george ferguson, ferguson, bowen, henry loch, loch, charles baker, h. moore, moore, bushbee, charles bushbee, james jones, charles darling, robert wallace, arthur talbot, w.a. callaway, callaway, james johnson, joseph ballan, george searle

Formally situated on the first floor of the Ballarat goal building. Currently situated at the Historic Precinct, Brooke Street, Smythesdale. In 2005 Mr Butler approached the Woady Yaloak Historical Society asking if we would like to become the new caretakers of the Gallows because of our historical connection. Four of the first five men executed on the gallows were from the Woady Yaloak area. Alexander Davies, James Jones, George Searle and Joseph Ballan were hung between 1864 and 1867 on these gallows.Wooden Gallows with metal parts and rope noose.alexander davies, james jones, george searle, joseph ballan, geoff butler, ballarat gaol, 1864 - 1965, capital punishment, death penalty, gallows

“The Squadron’s Most Prestigious Trophy” THE CACTUS STORY Years ago a story was told of a Donkey which lived in the desert. The standard of living was poor, and the main course on the menu when things were tough was cactus. The Donkey accepted the good with the bad, and in bad seasons it was always cactus. One day during his wanderings he came to a high fence. On the other side of the fence was lush grass and all sorts of vegetation and animals in prime condition. The Donkey said to a horse, “things look good in there, how does one get in”. The horse said “go down to the end of this fence, and you will come to a gate, there will be someone at the get, ask to get in”. The Donkey went to the end of the fence, found the gate and asked to get in. The horse at the gate said, “what do you want to come in for, all of us are geldings?”. The Donkey said “if that is the case, it is back to the cactus for me”. It was during the early stages of the great depression of 1929-1932, that this story was simulated to the conditions at the then Royal St. Kilda Yacht Club, when during the yachting season there were very few trophies due to the lack of money. A lot of members were out of work, and each Monday many would front up for the jobs that were offering or those who missed out went back to the dole or as many put it “Back to the Cactus”. The “Cactus Cup” race, to be free of entrance fees, was an idea conceived by H.A. (Toby) Armstrong, soon to be backed by Bert Bryant, Ivor Bowles and Jim Thorpe. It was First sailed March 25, 1922, when 9 yachts on sealed handicaps, raced over a 5 mile rectangular course for a small Trophy donated by Jim E. Thorpe and the winning crew of the yacht Helen, skippered by D.Dowse, entertained at a café after the race by the instigators of the race. The next contest was April 12, 1930, for another small trophy also donated by Jim Thorpe, and the crew of the winning yacht Petrel, skippered by Stan Gamble, later on having to arrange for a mussel supper to the extent of Trophy money at an informal musical evening held in the spar room. From then on races for the Cactus Cup became an annual event. In time the format was changed to result in the crew of the first winning yacht having to collect mussels from the pier on the first Saturday of July, cook and prepare them for a no charge informal supper and entertainment evening held in the spar room, towards which the Club provided a keg of Beer. Member Bob Ellis had a special song for the occasion, “Up at Tumba Bloody Rumba shooting Kanga Bloody Roos”. Jim Thorpe then agreed to purchase a Perpetual Cup to be named the Cactus Cup. As guest of honor at the Cactus Supper Evening, May 1940, a dinner suit function in the Spar room, he presented the Cup along with Replica to Barney Snider who won with Eun-Na-Mara. Soon entries became few, for reason nobody wanted to win because of the penalty of having to collect, cook and prepare the mussels. In the interest of the contest and its revival, it was decided that the crew of the last yacht to finish had to collect, cook and prepare the mussels. On the death of Jim E Thorpe in 1944, the trophy, along with its annual replicas, were then provided for by Ivor Bowles until his death in 1970. In time for reason of pollution, the collecting of mussels from the pier was discontinued, so Otto Meik the new provider decided that the format be changed and be replaced by a supper on the day of the race, consisting of bottle mussels, beer and frankfurts. Following the death of Otto Meik in 1979, with no provider for the trophy of replicas, the Squadron in the early 80’s broke tradition by introducing race entry fees. In 2006 the Cactus Cup Tradition was reinstituted by a donation from J.H. (Bert) Ferris – RMYS historian. The Cactus Cup is now free to enter once again for all. The race is run early and a late afternoon feast of mussels and frankfurts is eaten afterwards.Deep sectioned Silver Cup, 300mm high to lip, tapering to thick plain stem flaring out to stepped footing, has two shaped handles. Silver Lid with Donkey positioned on shaped dome. Overall height 110mm. Cup stands on 145mm high round black base with stepped footing, surrounded with Silver winner inscription band.ROYAL ST. KILDA YACHT CLUB PERPETUAL CACTUS CUP INAUGURATED 1922 INSTIGATED BY H.A. ARMSTRONG ESQ. ORIGINAL CUP PRESENTED BY J.E. THORPE ESQ.cactus cup, trophy

This sign warned people not to go near electric wires. Consequences are explained. Public Health & Safety has changed over the years as have the consequences. Historic: Used by the S.E.C. on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. White metal sign with black and red writing warning people to keep away from electrical wires.(In black unless stated differently) "State Electricity Commission / of Victoria / Danger (red) / Contact with electric wires will cause Death (last word in red) / 10 pound reward paid for information leading to / Conviction for damaging commission's property / Maximum penalty Imprisonment for / 10 years. By order L G Morrison / Secretary"state electricity commission of victoria; warning sign; public health and safety; kiewa hydro electric scheme

Notice of Ordinary Meeting 10th November 1987 Report of the Town Clerk Department Report of the Chief Executive Officer / Town Clerk Accounts for Payment as at 21st October 1987 Australia Post Collection of Rates & Dog Fees Lease Finance Mirco Computer System Lease Finance Plant Donation Request from Sunshine Legal Service Planning, design and Management Conference & Seminar 27th - 28th October 1987 Justices of the Peace Australian Heritage Awards Discontinued Right of Way Between Plantation Street, Newstead Street, The Esplanade & Chifley Drive Maribyrnong Discontinued Right of Way Between Lawson Street, Derrimut Street, Adelaide Street & Ballarat Road Albion Local Government Bill Peace Movement Lease Finance Five Public Access Computers for Sunshine Library Capital Works Programme 1987/88 Reserve Allocations Summer Season 1987/88 Proposed Closure of Right of Way Between Derby Road and Corio Street off Watt Street Sunshine MAV Investment Service Supplementary Valuations Annual Primary Schools Swimming Carnival MAV Weekend Seminar for Newly Elected Councillors Western Region Commission St. Albans Square Project Carols by Candlelight Sassella Park Hosted by Lions Club of Deer Park (Deer Park Lions Club) Project Co-Ordinators Report Acquisition of Land for Roundabout Corner Glengala Road and St. Andrew Street Cleaning Contract Agreement with Various Parties Lease to Braybrook Sporting Club Pennell Reserve Short Term investment Status as at 28th October 1987 City of Sunshine Mayoral Debutante Charity Ball 1988 to be held at the Italo / Australia Social Club 21st May 1988 Contingent Provision Expenditure 1st October 1987 to 27th October 1987 General Rates, Sanitary & Interest Adjustments / Abandonments for the Month of October 1987 Sealing of Total Rate Year Ended 30th November 1987 Rates, Sanitary & Interest Statements for the Period Ended 30th November 1987 Report of the Chief Health Surveyor Registration of Premises Health Act & Food Act Transfer of Registration of Premises Prosecution Proceedings Sunshine Magistrates Court Installation of a Septic Tank Sand Filter System A Study of Deaths Due to Smoking within the City of Sunshine Report of the Superintendent Traffic & By-Laws Dog Act Traffic & Parking Infringements Court Proceedings Derelict Vehicles Pounds Act 1958 Section 32 Proposed Procession Italian Festival Deer Park From St. Peter Chanel Church Harrison Street, Ballarat Road Service Road & Burnside Street Court Proceedings Williamstown Magistrates Court Penalty Enforcement by Registration of infringement Notice System (P.E.R.I.N. System) Report of the Chief Librarian Children's Libraries Section Weekend Workshop History of Sunshine Baseball Club Conference on Local Government Information polices 29th - 30th November Monash University Highpoint West Library Promotion Women in Unions Seminar Report of the Community Arts Officer Arts Publicity and Promotion Seminar Report of the Manager Community Service West Sunshine Community Centre National Association of Community Based Children's Services Conference Spring Holiday Programme Municipal Association of Victoria Information Policy Guide Federal Budget 1987/88 Community Services Victoria Reginal Director West Sunshine Community Centre Official Opening 12th December 1987 Highpoint West Festival 17th October 1987 Citizens Advice Bureau Foster Care Funding and Cost Study 10 Year Plan for the Redevelopment of Intellectual Disability Services Emergency Relief Braybrook Maidstone Public Tenants Union Incorporated Association of Greek Elderly Citizens Clubs of Melbourne and Victoria Midway Closure Community Services Victoria Family Support Programme 1988/89 Financial Advocacy Service Victorian Normalization Promotional Conference 22nd - 27th November 1987 Dookie Agricultural College Evaluation of the Wesley Central Mission Do Care Service Report of the City Engineer North Maidstone Pre-School Centre Couch Street (North Side) Parking Prohibition B.V.R. Rasile Imports Pty Ltd 600 Ballarat Road Ardeer Request for No Standing Anytime Signs Intersection of Joy Street and Adamson Street Braybrook Statcon Control Subdivision Export Drive & Francis Street Brooklyn State Funding for Roads Allocation of Funds from R.C.A. and R.T.A. 1987/88 Traffic Control Items Parking Prohibition in Pritchard Avenue (South Side) Braybrook Notice of Motion Parking Prohibition in South Road (North & South Sides) Braybrook Notice of Motion Progress Report on Various Works up to 23rd October 1987 Tree Removals Robert Bruce Reserve Cricket Practice Nets Larisa Reserve Temporary Changeroom Facilities Paramount Road and Dempster Street (Between Geelong Road and Sunshine Road) Proposed Improvements Bacchus Marsh Quarry Visit Proposal to Close Part of McCracken Street Between Dulcie Street (West Side) and Alexandra Avenue Proposal to Close Part of Alexandra Avenue Between McCracken Street (North Side) Between Pengelly Court (South Side) Billingham Road Footbridge and Approaches Report of the Manager Planning & Development Planning Permit Application Consulting Room 307 Main Road East St. Albans Planning Permit Application Four Flats 5 Bardsley Street Sunshine West Planning Permit Application Industry Lot 28 Export Drive Brooklyn Gunpowder Magazine (Jacks Magazine) Ammunition Factory Gordon Street Footscray Classified for Preservation by National Trust Planning Permit Application Shop Lot 16 Central Avenue South East Corner First Avenue Sunshine Report of Workshop on Local Government and the National Estate Amendment No 436 Metropolitan Planning Scheme Western Highway Melton Planning Permit Application 27A Sun Crescent Sunshine Planning Permit Application Extended Trading Hours Deer Park Shopping Centre, Highpoint West Shopping Centre & Sunshine Plaza Shopping Centre During Christmas Planning Permit Application Three Flats Lots 18 & 19 Willis Street St. Albans Student Open Space Study Planning Permit Application Three Flats 17 Stoke Street South West Corner Welwyn Parade Deer Park Planning Permit Application Alterations to Existing Anglers Hotel 2 Raleigh Road Maribyrnong Planning Permit Application Flats Lots 104, 105 & 106 Omar Street Maidstone Planning Permit Application Trash & Treasure Market Extensions 47 McIntyre Road Sunshine North Planning Permit Application Manufacturing Sales 77 - 79 Hampshire Road North West Corner Derby Road Sunshine Planning Permit Application Commercial Display Area 47 McIntyre Road Sunshine North Extractive Industries Advisory Committee Report Boral Resources (Vic) Pty Ltd Duke Street Sunshine Planning Permit Application Buildings & Works Anglers Hotel 2 Raleigh Road Maribyrnong Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Amendment No 191 Proposed Car Park Collins Street St. Albans Planning Permit Application Take Away Food Premises Lot 16 Sara Grove Tottenham Rezoning Sunshine Heights Hotel Lots 939 to 962 Glengala Road Sunshine West Planning Permit Application Proposed Bike Shelter Chisholm Roman Catholic College 204 Churchill Avenue Braybrook Planning Permit Application Four Flats Disraeli Street South West Church Jefferson Street St. Albans Planning Permit Application Three Single Storey Flats 11 Babb Street Maidstone Delegated Matters Plan of Consolidation 102 Morris Street Sunshine Plan of Consolidation Lot 16 St. Albans Road St. Albans Plan of Subdivision Corner Kingsley Street and Rhodes Street St. Albans Plan of Subdivision Lot 2 Tottenham Parade Tottenham Plans of Transfer of Land Lots 1, 3 & 5 Railway Parade Deer Park Plan of Subdivision Sunshine Road Tottenham Plan of Subdivision Sunshine Gardens Estate Stage 3 James Court and Frederick Road Tottenham Plan of Consolidation Lots 32 & 34 Fourth Avenue Sunshine Plan of Consolidation Corner Curtain Street and Scullin Street Maidstone Plan of Consolidation Sara Grove and Quarry Road Tottenham Closure of Part of Lot 8 Justin Road Tottenham Plan of Subdivision Sunshine Gardens Estate Stage 3 James Court Tottenham Plan of Transfer, Consolidation and Discontinuance of Right of Way Dora Street and Cranwell Street Braybrook Plan of Strata Subdivision 20 Adelaide Street Albion Plan of Consolidation lots 14 - 20 Bunnett Street Sunshine North Plan of Subdivision Corner Rosamond Road and White Street Maribyrnong Plan of Consolidation 60 Emu Road North West Corner George Street Maidstone Report of the Building Surveyor Location of Building 6 Karen Place St. Albans Location of Building 8 Lindsey Road st. 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Highpoint City International Community Festival Sunshine Police Staffing Levels Car Park Area Sunshine Swimming Pool in Kennedy Street Street Lighting Fraser Street Playground Equipment Castley Reserve Traffic Control Wandering Stock Horses Western Extremity of Wright Street Sunshine West Rezoning of Land Former Vehicle Battery recycling Plant Forrest Street Removal of Weed Growth Removal of Fire Hazards Hazardous Materials Bicycle Restriction Sign Elderly Citizens Units Entrance Turner Crescent Corner South Road Braybrook Drainage Ainsworth Reserve Lease of Tallintyre Road Reserve by Sunshine Heights Football Club Pedestrian Crossing Light Glengala Road Opposite St. Pauls Community Hall Construction of Toilet Block Lion Playground Deer Park Lions Club of Deer Park (Deer Park Lions Club) Application for Grant St. Albans Square By-Law Maintenance of Residential Blocks Safety Week Sunshine Plaza plantation street, newstead street, the esplanade, chifley drive, maribyrnong, lawson street, derrimut street, adelaide street, ballarat road, albion, derby road, corio street, watt street, sunshine, st. albans square, main road east, st. albans road, st. albans, sassella park, station road, deer park, lions club of deer park, deer park lions club, glengala road, st. andrew street, sunshine west, braybrook sporting club, pennell reserve, burke street, braybrook, st. peter chanel church, harrison street, burnside street, sunshine baseball club, highpoint west library, west sunshine community centre, kermeen street, citizens advice bureau, braybrook maidstone public tenants union, north maidstone pre-school centre, maidstone, couch street, joy street, adamson street, export drive, francis street, brooklyn, pritchard avenue, south road, robert bruce reserve, larisa reserve, larisa road, paramount road, dempster street, geelong road, sunshine road, tottenham, bacchus marsh quarry visit, mccracken street, dulcie street, alexandra avenue, pengelly court, billingham road bridge, billingham road, bardsley street, jacks magazine, gordon street, footscray, central avenue, first avenue, western highway, sun crescent, deer park shopping centre, highpoint west shopping centre, sunshine plaza shopping centre, willis street, stoke street, welwyn parade, anglers hotel, raleigh road, omar street, mcintyre road, sunshine north, hampshire road, boral, duke street, collins street, sara grove, sunshine heights hotel, churchill avenue, disraeli street, jefferson street, babb street, morris street, kingsley street, rhodes street, tottenham parade, railway parade, james court, frederick road, fourth avenue, curtain street, scullin street, quarry road, justin road, dora street, cranwell street, rosamond road, white street, emu road, george street, karen place, lindsey road, meager street, surrey street, sunshine swimming pool, kennedy street, fraser street, castley reserve, simmie street, wright street, forrest street, turner crescent, ainsworth reserve, sunshine heights football club, tallintyre reserve, st. pauls community hall, sunshine plaza