Councilor George Alexander Fraser was elected to council in 1947 and served until 1960. On Monday 7th September 1953 he was sworn in as Shire President for the 1953/54 year, having been nominated by Cr. Edwards. This collection Of photos was taken to comemorate the visit on the 6th of March 1954,to Ballarat, of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,and was presented to Council by the Shire President to mark the occaision.Section of the Original Historic Photo of Councilors for the year 1954.Sepia/Brown Photo Councilor G.A.Fraser who was Shire President for the year 1953-54.It is in the top left hand corner of a composite photo of Councilors for that year.Collection of Photos showing Shire Presidrnt & Councilors for the Financial Year 1953-54..george alexander fraser shire president 1953 54, visit queen elizabeth 11 ballaret 6th march 1954