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Kilmore Historical Society
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1915 AND INDEX, 1916
... LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1915 AND INDEX...Local Government Act 1915 and Index....Local Government Act 1915 (N0. 2) and Rating on Unimproved... daylesford-and-the-macedon-ranges LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1915 AND INDEX ...Local Government Act 1915 (N0. 2) and Rating on Unimproved Values Act 1915, together with Table of Sections Consolidated. Table of Cases and Index.Faded red-brown cloth cover with mid-brown leather spine and corners, worn at extremities, some staining to leather spine. Front hinge broken but not detached.449 pp. Fair condition.Various calculations pencilled inside back cover.local government law, kilmore court house library -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - Local Government Act 1915 and Other Acts, Local Government Act 1915 and Other Acts, 1915
... Book - Local Government Act 1915 and Other Acts...Local Government Act 1915 and Other Acts... Act 1915 and Other Acts Book Local Government Act 1915 ...Brown cloth-covered board binding with title in gold lettering on cover. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Arnall & Jackson, Local Government Act 1928 with index and amendments. Cr E.J. Parker, 1928/30
... Local Government Act 1928 with index and amendments. Cr E.J...), 358pp. Local Government Act 1928 and 73 pp addendum - Act...Local Government Act 1928 with index and amendments... Road Ringwood North melbourne Book Local Government Act 1928 ...Black book with gold lettering on front (see Inscriptions), 358pp. Local Government Act 1928 and 73 pp addendum - Act between councils and Victorian Railways Commissioners, 1930. +Additional Keywords: Parker, Cr E.J.Local Government Act 1928 with index and amendments -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Book - Local Government Act First Report of the Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges
... Local Government Act First Report of the Assistant...Local Government Act...This file contains 1 item: 1/The Local Government Act... VIC 3162 melbourne Local Government Act First Report ...This file contains 1 item: 1/The Local Government Act, First Report of the Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, printed by order of the Victorian Legislative Assembly on 08/03/1865. The document is the first annual report of John Steavenson, Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges under s330 of the Local Government Act no. 176 (1863), and relates to transactions which took place from 02/09/1863 to 31/12/1864. The report outlines operations carried out by the Department of Roads and Bridges in this period. In the Glen Eira area this includes: separating electoral subdivisions of single districts (Moorabbin), adding detached portions of territory to road districts and shires (Caulfield), appointing of and altering in polling places, appointing of polling places for ridings of shires and subdivisions of road districts (Moorabbin), preparing and transmitting of forms of books also of pro forma accounts for guidance of local bodies in keeping their accounts, appointment of main roads, construction of a main road, ‘Dandenong’, in the Caulfield and Gardiner districts, proclaiming of Common Toll Roads, names of and security given by Managers of Common Toll Roads. The report also gives some information about the Shire of Caulfield, which contained 24 road districts and 340 rate payers in 8¼ square miles, and the Shire of Moorabbin, which contained 62 road districts and 713 rate payers in 30 square miles.local government act, assistant commissioner of roads and bridges, legislative council, caulfield historical soceity, steavenson john, sullivan j. f. the honourable, caulfield, moorabbin, road districts, point nepean road, nepean highway, dandenong road, princes highway, brown edwin, osher joseph, cosgrove john, ferres john, roads and bridges offices, caulfield roads district, moorabbin roads district, road construction and maintenance, roads and streets, acts of parliament -
Mont De Lancey
Book, J.T. Collins, M. A., LLM.M, The Local Government Act 1903 with notes of amendments and index, 1903
... The Local Government Act 1903 with notes of amendments and...Black cloth hardcover book, The Local Government Act 1903...-and-dandenong-ranges Book The Local Government Act 1903 with notes ...A Local Government Act book with notes of amendments and index - also table showing showing how sections of consolidated acts have ben dealt with.Black cloth hardcover book, The Local Government Act 1903 with notes of amendments and index, with title pressed into front cover. Gold title and publisher lettering on spine.non-fictionA Local Government Act book with notes of amendments and index - also table showing showing how sections of consolidated acts have ben dealt with.books, local government acts, law -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Poster, City of Bendigo, "A joint By-Law of the City of Bendigo and the Borough of Eaglehawk made up the provisions of the "Tramways Act" and Second Schedule Clause 14 and in conformity with Part 7 of the "Local Government Act 1903"", 1904
... Government Act 1903""... with Part 7 of the "Local Government Act 1903"" setting out... and in conformity with Part 7 of the "Local Government Act 1903"" Poster ...Demonstrates the preparation of by-laws for the operation of trams by ESCo in Bendigo. Similar processes would have been done for Ballarat.Poster - single sheet titled "A joint By-Law of the City of Bendigo and the Borough of Eaglehawk made up the provisions of the "Tramways Act" and Second Schedule Clause 14 and in conformity with Part 7 of the "Local Government Act 1903"" setting out the behaviour, conditions of travel, ticketing, breaches, carriage of articles, luggage, animals, intoxication and payment of fares. Created for the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria Ltd. Dated 13/5/1904 by the City of Bendigo and 10/6/1904 by the Borough of Eaglehawk. Signed by the Mayor, two Councillors and the Town Clerk.trams, tramways, esco, behaviour, by laws, eaglehawk, bendigo, tickets, alcohol -
Ararat & District Historical Society (operating the Langi Morgala Museum)
Booklet - Government papers, 1884
... government-act...Copies of the Local Government Act 1874 (Victoria) were.... Official copy of Local Government Act 1874 interleaved.... Official copy of Local Government Act 1874 interleaved ...Copies of the Local Government Act 1874 (Victoria) were held within the Ararat council chambers for reference during regular council meetings, since inception.Brown covered booklet, with printed label in centre. Official copy of Local Government Act 1874 interleaved with Amending Acts to December, 1884. 148 pages. W. Sommers / Hotel / Geelong .7/- 1884, 1874, government-act, local-government -
Clunes Museum
Book, ARNALL , JACKSON PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS 428 COLLINS STREET, LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1928 WITH INDEX AND AMENDMENTS, 1931
... LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1928 WITH INDEX AND AMENDMENTS... LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1928 WITH INDEX AND AMENDMENTS GREEN HARD ...THIS BOOK CONTAINS LOCAL LAW ACT 1928GREEN HARD COVERED BOOK ON LOCAL LAW ACT 1928, CONTAINING 358 PAGES.non-fictionTHIS BOOK CONTAINS LOCAL LAW ACT 1928local history, government, local government council, government - local -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Requests for Boroughs of Mitcham and Blackburn, 1944 - 1945
... comply with the Local Government Act and consequently do... that the requests comply with the Local Government Act and consequently do... are not satisfied that the requests comply with the Local Government Act ...Letters re requests for separate Boroughs of Mitcham and Blackburn 1944-45Letters re requests for separate Boroughs of Mitcham and Blackburn 1944-45 The Nunawading Council are not satisfied that the requests comply with the Local Government Act and consequently do not propose to hold a poll of the ratepayers in the matter.Letters re requests for separate Boroughs of Mitcham and Blackburn 1944-45 local government, city of nunawading, richardson, h, evans, a.j., shire of blackburn (proposed), shire of mitcham (proposed) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, By-Law No 11, 1935
... of the Local Government Act 1928 agreed to by Council 1935 - Public... Government Act 1928 agreed to by Council 1935 - Public Reserves... 6 and Section 222 of the Local Government Act 1928 agreed ...By-Law No 11 of the Shire of Blackburn and MitchamBy-Law No 11 of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham made under Section 197 Subsection 6 and Section 222 of the Local Government Act 1928 agreed to by Council 1935 - Public Reserves, pleasure Grounds etc.By-Law No 11 of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitchamlocal government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, by-laws, parks and reserves -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew, City of - Management, 1958
... city of kew - amendments to the local government act 1903... Amendments to the Local Government Act of 1903 [copy owned by Mr W.J... include: 1914 Amendments to the Local Government Act of 1903 [copy ...City of KewReference, Research, InformationKHS Imposed OrderKew in Victoria was declared a City in 1921, and remained so until it was amalgamated into the City of Boroondara in 1994. This is a single large archive file, primarily comprised of Kew Council documents, a number of which date from an earlier period. Interesting early primary sources include: 1914 Amendments to the Local Government Act of 1903 [copy owned by Mr W.J. Muntz C.E.]; a Cleansing Contract [for the removal of night-soil] (1913); an Annual Statement of Accounts (1923); and By-Law No.66 (1939) [relating to the “Erection Construction and Removal of Buildings, Advertising Signs, Etc.”; and the Councillor’s Handbook (1939). In addition to these, later publications relate to Financial Statements (1986, 1987, 1988); Model Local Laws (1989); a Municipal Emergency Management Plan (1990); Mobile Bin Recycling Trial (1991); a School Project Kit (1991-2); and Committee Minutes (1992). There are also a number of newspaper articles/clippings on Council management issueslocal government - kew (vic) - publications, city of kew - management, city of kew - amendments to the local government act 1903, city of kew - by-laws, city of kew - financial statements, city of kew - councillor's handbook, city of kew - municipal emergency management plan 1990, city of kew - mobile bin recycling trial (1991)local government - kew (vic) - publications, city of kew - management, city of kew - amendments to the local government act 1903, city of kew - by-laws, city of kew - financial statements, city of kew - councillor's handbook, city of kew - municipal emergency management plan 1990, city of kew - mobile bin recycling trial (1991) -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Victoria Government Gold Fields Act: Order in Council: the Polling Places for the Mining District of Ballaarat altered, 1861
... Victoria Government Gold Fields Act: Order in Council: the... Document Victoria Government Gold Fields Act: Order in Council ...One blue printed page relating to the Gold Fields Act Order in Council.victoria, ballaarat, order in council, gold fields act, polling places, ballaarat, government, john basson humffray, j.h. kay -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Rate increases set below predictions, 1992
... Under the Local Government Act all municipalities must... the predicted 5.1%. Under the Local Government Act all municipalities... the predicted 5.1%. Under the Local Government Act all municipalities ...Nunawading Council rate rise will be 4.9% as against the predicted 5.1%.Nunawading Council rate rise will be 4.9% as against the predicted 5.1%. Under the Local Government Act all municipalities must phase out the minimum rate over the next 4 years. Properties on the minimum rate will now pay a rate based on the property's site value.Nunawading Council rate rise will be 4.9% as against the predicted 5.1%. local government finance, city of nunawading -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Regulations Under the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1924
... government act... telegraphy government act regulations ...Printed booklet of 41 pages.telegraphy, telegraph, wireless telegraphy, government act, regulations -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, The Apprenticeship Act, 1958 (No. 6199), 1958
... government act 6199... apprentices government act 6199 C H Rixon ...32 page Act of Parliament to consolidae the law relating to apprenticeship.trades, training, apprentices, government act 6199 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Certificate, September 1867
... Government Act... of Victoria Samuel Richardson No 14 Government Act ...Following a Royal Commission in 1855, the Gold License was changed to the Miner’s Right, which reduced the fee and required annual payment, rather than monthly or quarterly.The fourth Goldfields Act, passed in early 1858, gave increased privileges to holders of Miner's Rights. These included the right to make residential claims, allowing the cutting of timber on claims and giving the right to build races and dams on any crown lands for mining purposes. This certificate is in the name of Samuel Richardson who brought it to Orbost.This item is of historical significance as it is associated with positive outcomes for gold miners brought about by the Eureka Stockade rebellion and its subsequent democrat changes. It is also associated with the Richardsonfamily who were early settlers in Orbost.A certificate for a miner's right printed on paper. It cost one pound. It was Not Transferable. Details have been filled out in ink. At the top of the licence is an elaborate etching, under the heading 'Colony of Victoria'. Inside a shield is a young woman, crowned, seated, with shipping in the background. oO her left is a miner with hat presenting her with a gold nugget while on her right, a farmer presents grain to her. Mottoes include 'Honi Soit Que Mal Y Pense'; 'Dieu et Mon Droit' and 'Advance Australia' There are handwritten notes in faded ink on the back.miner's right, colony of victoria, samuel richardson, no 14, government act -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Smear backfires, 8/04/1992
... for offences under the local government act.... government act. Smith John Local government elections City ...Article from Nunawading Gazette 8 Apr 1992 re John Smith being convicted at a Ferntree Gully Magistrates Court for offences under the local government act.smith, john, local government elections, city of nunawading -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Deaton & Spencer Pty. Ltd, The Local Government Handbook (Victoria) - Second Edition 1948, 1948
... of Victoria. A concise explanation of the Local Government Act... of the Local Government Act and procedure at Council meetings ...Blue hard cover reference book by F.H. Lonie of Maddock, Lonie and Chisholm, solicitors to the Municipal Association of Victoria. A concise explanation of the Local Government Act and procedure at Council meetings.Dedication (by Leigh Blackburn) - To my son Peter James Blackburn 1945-1991 who shared with me my association with the Stokes company. Foreword by F.A. Jenkins, Secretary, Municipal Association. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Changes to Council Elections, 1992
... Changes to Local Government (Elections) Act take effect... Changes to Local Government (Elections) Act take effect ...Changes to Local Government (Elections) Act take effect in Nunawading elections 1992.Changes to Local Government (Elections) Act take effect in Nunawading elections 1992.Changes to Local Government (Elections) Act take effect in Nunawading elections 1992.local government elections, nunawading elections -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, An Act to consolidate the Law relating to the Purchase, Smelting and Treatment of Gold, 1958
... Victorian Government Act No. 6264..." Victorian Government Act No. 6264 gold smelting purchase victorian ...Victorian Government Act No. 6264Victorian Government emblem Front cover "Mr Brady"gold, smelting, purchase, victorian government, treatment, queen elizabeth, majesty -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, The Victorian Local Government Handbook by F. H. Lonie, eighth edition by Kenneth H. Gifford and I. H. M. Lonie, 1974
... the Local Government Act. This copy is the eighth edition....) be introduced to and understand the Local Government Act. This copy ...The Victorian Local Government Handbook was first devised by Frank Lonie in 1936. It was designed to help the layman (Councillors and their Senior Officers) be introduced to and understand the Local Government Act. This copy is the eighth edition.This book adds the Eltham District Historical Society's "Shire of Eltham" civic collection. It is significant in that it adds context to the understanding of other items in the collection, especially for the 1936-1974 era.Red hardcover. 256 p,Inside front cover stamp: Return to Chief Administrator Shire of Elthamlocal government, shire of eltham, law -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings, 27/05/1938
... Article about V.C.P. Government and Transport Board Act.... Government and Transport Board Act and bridge between Phillip Island ...Article in Sun News PictorialArticle about V.C.P. Government and Transport Board Act and bridge between Phillip Island and The Mainland.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping -
Mont De Lancey
Book, William Applegate Gullick, Under the Southern Cross Australia, 1911
... -Government) Act 1988 established the framework for the ACT Self... become a territory until 1911. The ACT (Self-Government) Act 1988 ...A non fiction book showing full page black and white photograph glimpses of the six states and one territory of Australia in 1910. The ACT is not shown as it was not a territory until 1911. There is simple text describing each photograph at the top and bottom of each page.A blue covered rectangular hardcover book titled in red text and black text on the front cover - Under the Southern Cross with a white map of Australia and Papua with five grey stars of varying sizes with lined rays around each one. Inside on the title page is printed, Glimpses of Australia - Issued under the the direction of the GOVERNMENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA. Department of External Affairs, Melbourne 1910. On the back of the title page is printed Sydney: William Applegate Gullick, Government Printer for the state of New South Wales. 1911 above an ornate lined symbol. Opposite the title page is a detailed map of Australia showing six states, the Northern Territory but not the ACT which didn't become a territory until 1911. The ACT (Self-Government) Act 1988 established the framework for the ACT Self-government.non-fictionA non fiction book showing full page black and white photograph glimpses of the six states and one territory of Australia in 1910. The ACT is not shown as it was not a territory until 1911. There is simple text describing each photograph at the top and bottom of each page.australia, australian states, australian territory, australian life, australian cities -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Victorian Parliament, "ACT 5977- discontinuance of service and dismantling of the St Kilda Bright Electric Railway which lies in the City of Brighton", Jun. 1956
... - Victorian Government Act of Parliament, 1956 - "ACT 5977... stapled - Victorian Government Act of Parliament, 1956 - "ACT 5977 ...Booklet - 8 pages, only 5 printed on, centre stapled - Victorian Government Act of Parliament, 1956 - "ACT 5977- discontinuance of service and dismantling of the St Kilda Bright Electric Railway which lies in the City of Brighton", dated 12 June 1956. Looks at the responsibility between the VR and City of Brighton for the dismantling of the railway, road works, payments, including the date for the discontinuance of the service. Second copy from the McComb Collection added 26-10-2016. Items 2062, 614 and 2063 within box 72.3 in a brown folder marked "Brighton Electric Street Railway" in ink on the front cover.Has the AETA stamp on the front cover and the library number "J3" in red ink., Second copy - has no stamps.trams, tramways, st kilda brighton, victorian railways, closure, dismantling, city of brighton, road works -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - Back to Marong Celebrations, c1960-1963
... the Local Government Act 1989. On 7 April 1994, the Rural City... city, under the Local Government Act 1989. On 7 April 1994 ...Marong was first incorporated as a road district on 27 August 1861, and became a shire on 23 December 1864. On 1 October 1915, the Borough of Raywood, which was gazetted on 17 January 1865 on 23.31 square kilometres (9.00 sq mi) of land 28 kilometres (17 mi) north of Bendigo,[2] was united with Marong. On 1 October 1990, the Shire of Marong became a rural city, under the Local Government Act 1989. On 7 April 1994, the Rural City of Marong was abolished, and along with the City of Bendigo, the Borough of Eaglehawk and the Shires of Huntly and Strathfieldsaye, was merged into the newly created City of Greater BendigoTwelve slides taken for the Back to Marong celebration about 1960-63 possibly at the Marong Recreation (Football) ground. Slides include a float with members of the marong tennis club, a family group, a float depicting old school days, horse and carts, ladies and men dressed in period costumes and Miss 'Golden North'.history, bendigo, back to marong, city of greater bendigo, rural city of marong, marong tennis club, carl tracey collection -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stuart Tompkins Studios, W. D. Birrell, Town Clerk [Kew] 1936, c.1938
... services to advise on amendments to the Local Government Act. He... to the Local Government Act. He is a past president of the Town Clerks ...In Kew’s Civic Century (1960), Cr. W.D. Vaughan described William Dickie Birrell M.B.E. (1899-1974) as follows: “Mr. W. D. Birrell, who had been on the staff of the Country Roads Board after his return from active service with the First A.I.F., was appointed assistant town clerk on February 15, 1921. On Mr. Harrison’s retirement he was appointed town clerk and city treasurer, and has given outstanding service. His knowledge of municipal administration has been acknowledged by the Government calling on his services to advise on amendments to the Local Government Act. He is a past president of the Town Clerks Institute, and on the nomination of that body was honoured by Her Majesty the Queen in 1958 with the award of the M.B.E. He still occupies the position and is held in the highest esteem not only by the Kew Council, but also by local government administrators throughout the metropolitan area.” (page 132) He died on 7 May 1974, and his ashes were interred at the Boroondara General Cemetery. This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of Mayors and Town Clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew, for the period 1863 to 1969. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series. Framed portrait of W. D. Birrell - Town Clerk of the City of Kew from 1936 -. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that it each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the town clerk and the year/s that he served.W.D. BIRRELL / TOWN CLERK 1938-town clerks - kew (vic), w.d. birrell, photographers - stuart tompkins studios - camberwell (vic), kew (vic.) — municipal collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bendigo Chinese Presentation - Author unknown, abt 1990s
... Victorian Government Chinese Restriction Act - Source: Australian... Victorian Government Chinese Restriction Act - Source: Australian ...Sun Loong (simplified Chinese: traditional Chinese:) derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of "New Dragon", is an imperial parade dragon that was used in the Bendigo Easter parade from 1970 through 2019. It was believed to be the longest imperial parade dragon in the world, measuring approximately 100 metres (330 ft) long. Sun Loong was used in the traditional Chinese dragon dance and superseded Bendigo's earlier Loong in 1970; Loong is heritage listed as it is believed to be the oldest complete imperial parade dragon in the world. On 21 April 2019, a new dragon named Dai Gum Loong made its debut at the Bendigo parade and took over the title of longest dragon at 125 m (410 ft). Both Loong and Sun Loong are on permanent display at the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo.Bendigo Chinese Presentation - Author unknown. An A4 sheet with details of the Chinese community in Bendigo; details of the 1855 Victorian Government Chinese Restriction Act - Source: Australian Law through 200 years - Vijaya Nagarajan 1989. Also a photo clipping of the Chinese Dragon Sun Loong with the curator of the Bendigo Chinese Museum, Ralph Beh.history, bendigo, chinese, sun loong, chinese restriction act -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Local Government Amalgamations 1986, 1985 & 1986
... of "Local Government Act 1958, appointment of a division... Act 1958, appointment of a division of the local government ...Folder containing information pertaining to the Local Government amalgamations in Victoria in 1986. Contents: -copy of "Local Government Act 1958, appointment of a division of the local government commission and referral of proposals to the division", 8 pages and 6 explanatory maps -memo, dated 21 November 1985 from K. E. Matson, General Manager, Shire of Sherbrooke, to all councillors, re. local government commission and municipal restructure, 12 pages including map -letter, Warwick Heine, CEO, Shire of Lilydale to K. E. Matson, General Manager, Shire of Sherbrooke, dated 16 April 1986, re. local government restructure (2 copies) -booklet, "The Restructure of Local Government in Victoria: Options Paper Eastern Melbourne Segment", Local Government Commission June 1986, 24 pages -article "Residents to fight land deal", Knox-Sherbrooke News, 17 June1986, re. proposed annexation of part of Lysterfield by Berwick Council -article "Knox and Sherbooke align for the future", The Trader, 30 April 1986, re. alignment of common boundary -article "Boundary changes 'just a joke'", by Cheryl Critchley, Knox-Sherbrooke News, 6 May 1986 , re. Knox-Sherbrooke boundary alignment -article "Border clash worsens", by Peter Janky, Mountain District Free Press, 7 May 1986, re. Sherbrooke-Lilydale boundary changes -article "Ranges future is still clouded", The Free Press 30 April 1986, re. proposal to form a shire covering Dandenong Ranges -article "Sherbrooke wins first battle in restructuring", by Peter Janky, Free Press, 30 April 1986, re. ceding of forest areas by Knox to Sherbrooke.shire of sherbrooke, shire of lilydale, knox city council, berwick shire council -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "End of the Line for Ballarat Trams", "Buses by mid-1971", "Union Plans Fight", 8/07/1970 12:00:00 AM
... not act immediately to abolish the trams. Notes the Government... be disappointed if the Government did not act immediately to abolish ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier of Ballarat of Wednesday July 8, 1970, part of front page reporting that a privately owned bus service seems certain to replace Ballarat trams by the middle of next year. Government expected to abolish Ballarat and Bendigo trams at the September sittings of Parliament. The Mayor Cr. Mills said he would be disappointed if the Government did not act immediately to abolish the trams. Notes the Government now has a majority in both houses, large financial loss from tram operation, Labour and Union opposition, Council considers the equipment out of date. Quotes Mayor, Cr. Mills, Quotes Secretary of Tramways Employees' Union - Mr. E. R. Courtney, Save Our Trams Committee, 100 men employed in Ballarat, and general details.In top right corner on red ink, circled is a name - not known.trams, tramways, closure, tramway employees' union, bus replacement, cr. mills -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Butter Knife, Barker Brothers, Ca. 1885-1895
... Britain, from an 1875 government act, it was, and still... Britain, from an 1875 government act, it was, and still ...This butter or cheese knife is a decorative example of electroplated cutlery that had become an affordable alternative to more expensive silver cutlery in the late 1800s to early 1900s. The knife has stamp marks in the back of its handle that are a combination of letters and symbols used by British silversmiths to identify their workmanship. The design and type of this knife was not normally used by everyday people but rather those of a higher social class with time and money to have a particular decorative knife to serve butter or cheese. The marks on the handle tell that it was made of nickel silver, and electroplated with superior quality Stirling silver. The Barker Brothers of Birmingham made the knife between 1885 and 1907, but most likely before 1895. It was made for the British, or British colonial, people, connected with a government department such as the navy or defence. This story may be slightly inaccurate, as some silversmiths added extra ‘pseudo marks’ to their wares to disguise the quality. THE MARKS and their meaning – - ‘A1’ The silver used in electroplating this knife was the highest level, ‘superior quality’, measured in grams of silver per table spoon or table fork, with ‘A1’ being 2 2/3 grams, and ‘D’ being 0 1/2 grams of silver. - ‘BB’ The Baker Brothers used these initials from 1885 to 1907. - ‘[crown symbol]’ – This symbol is used for Sterling silver but this knife is a metal alloy. The crown is also the town mark of Sheffield (appointed by the Sheffield Assay Office) but this knife was made in Birmingham, which has the town mark of an anchor. The Barker Brothers may have added the crown mark to this electroplated silverware as a ‘pseudo hallmark’, leading the buyer to think that it was actual Sterling silver. The use of pseudo hallmarks by electroplaters of the Victorian era was common practice but it was illegal. In 1895 the unlawful practice was seen as imitating the Sheffield Silver Mark and the law was firmly applied to eradicate the deception, so items with this mark probably date before 1895. - [EPNS] Electro Plated Nickel Silver, called nickel silver or German silver, is a metal alloy that usually combines copper, nickel and zinc (60 percent copper, 20 percent nickel, 20 percent zinc). It has a silver-white appearance and is sometimes referred to as ‘white ware’. It does not contain any silver but is often used as a base for electroplating, when the item is covered with a thin layer of silver to give it the polished appearance of pure silver. It became popular in the late 19th and early 20th century as an affordable substitute for sterling silver. - Broad Arrow - an official stamp that indicates it was once the property of Britain government, either in Britain or one of its colonies, and used in the defence force. In Great Britain, from an 1875 government act, it was, and still, is a crime to forge or wrongfully use, the broad arrow symbol. The BARKER BROTHERS of Birmingham - Barker Brothers were one of the earlies firms of Birmingham silversmiths, established in 1801 by Mary Barker. They became Barker & Creed, then William and Matthias Barker, then from 1885 they were the Barker Brothers. They were operating in Paradise Street in 1871 until in 1903 they moved to Unity Works, Constitution Hill, in Birmingham. The firm also had a showroom at 292 High Holborn, London, from the early 1900s to the 1980s. In 1907 the firm became Barker Brothers Silversmiths Ltd, then in the 1960s they merged with Ellis & Co, becoming Barker Ellis Silver Co. Ltd. In 1979 they were registered in USA as Ellis & Co., Barker Ellis, and Ellis Barker. The business went into administration in 1992, after almost 200 years of production. The firm advertised as specialists in electroplating, and used the trademarks BRITANOID, UNITY PLATE and THE HYGENIA.This knife is historically significant, dated from 1885 to 1907 but most likely pre-1895, and made by the longstanding Birmingham silversmiths, the Barker Brothers, established in 1801. The knife is an example of decorative flatware used by people of ’class’. It also has the broad arrow stamp, connecting it to the British government, in particular the ordinance department. The stamp also connects it to other items in our collection with that stamp. It may have been connected to pre-Federation government organisations and officials such as the army Garrison, government naval vessel, police, lighthouse keepers, harbour masters. The knife is the only example of its kind in our collection, being a decorative silver butter or cheese knife, made by the Barker Brothers of Birmingham. Butter knife, or cheese knife, electroplated nickel silver (EPNS). Upper blade edge has decorative shape and engraved motifs, lower blade edge is bevelled to a cutting edge, and narrow plain handle flares out to a wide, rounded end. Maker’s marks are stamped on the reverse. Made by Barker Brothers of Birmingham in the late-19th century. Stamps: “