Marie Lion migrated with her sister, Berthe Mouchette and her husband in 1885. Berthe established an art school in the city. After the death of her husband the sisters purchased a school, Oberwyl, in St Kilda in 1885. The school was later one of the LHLG schools. Berthe was the founder of the Alliance Française of Melbourne in 1890. With the Great Depression, the sisters had to sell Oberwyl and moved to Adelaide. They returned to France during WWI to nurse wounded soldiers. And returned to Adelaide in 1916 after Marie contracted an infection. She was the South Australia representative of the "Société d’assistance maternelle et infantile". After the end of the war a number of French villages were ‘adopted’ by cities in Australia. Dernancourt, a small village in the Somme was adopted by Adelaide, and Mme Mouchette and Mme Lion worked to raise funds to help in the rebuilding of the almost completely destroyed town.The picture shows the link with the French community. Ethel and her sister Frederica Godfrey could speak French and were well acquainted with the members of this community: Charlotte Crivelli for example. Frederica was secretary of the Alliance Française of Melbourne in the early 1900, in 1917 she also became Honorary Secretary of the French Red Cross, funded by Charlotte Crivelli.Portait of two ladies standing in the middle with 3 soldiers from the French Navy, a wounded digger and a young man.French sailors at zoo / Madame Leon (Lion is the correct spelling) & Miss Godfreylion, marie (1855–1922), mouchette, berthe (1846–1928) nee lion, alliance française of melbourne, société d’assistance maternelle et infantile, france, french, zoo, french red cross, crivelli, charlotte (1863–1956), anzac, french navy, oberwyl, ethel augusta godfrey 1861-1935, frederica godfrey

Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Syd Cuffe's Town Crier's Hat, navy blue felt, sides turned up with point in brim at front, trimmed in gold braid, two gold feathers, and gold button with anchor design, Australian flag (Australian Scouts), cloth patch on one side, two metal souvenir pins on the other - blue and white flag with red and yellow lion design and buffalo pin 'Ted Cadman Potentate 1999'town crier, ceremonial regalia, syd cuffe

Photographs of Community Activities. Restoration of the Arboretum. Workers. Scouts. Lion Club Activities The last poster in a permanent series was to be titled "Caring and Sharing - Connecting the Community". Unfortunately insufficient material was offered to present organisations at work and at play in the community.community. arboretum. lions club. scouts.

On 12th May 1953 a meeting was arranged by the Lions Club of Footscray, and was held at the home of Bill Harvey in Sunshine, with the intention of forming a club in the Sunshine area. The first official luncheon was held on 3rd June 1953 at the Sunshine Town Hall and was attended by representatives from Melbourne, Footscray and Essendon Clubs. After the membership reached 25 the Lions Club of Sunshine was Chartered on 21st July 1953, and became the 5th Club in Victoria and the 17th in Australia. Over the years the club raised funds through various activities to provide charitable donations to organisations, people, and disaster areas, as well as to purchase house and land for a Senior Citizens Club. It became necessary to sell the house and land years later. The Lions Club also contributed to the Sunshine Swimming Pool which was opened in December 1960, and was welcomed by the children of Sunshine. Some of the activities to raise funds included Guy Fawkes bonfire nights, rodeos, paper and bottle drives, jumble sales,Tivoli Gala Nights, car raffles, and sausage sizzles. Over the past 10 years the Sunshine Lions have put in thousands of hours of work, and have disbursed in excess of $200,000 for charitable purposes. As well as supporting overseas projects and natural disasters, the Lions have continued their community work. Funds have been donated to care providers such as the Mercy Hospice and Scope, and also used to provide Christmas hampers and dinners, and for underprivileged children to have holidays. Some of the organisations that have recently received funds were Helping Hands Across the Pacific, Gellibrand Services, Royal District Nursing Service, and the Sunshine Mission. During 1960/61 the club membership reached a record 58, however at the time of the 60th Anniversary dinner the membership was 17, three of which were in their seventies and 3 in their eighties. The above brief historical information was sourced from the 60th Anniversary Dinner booklet.This booklet is significant because it contains an 11 page summarised historical record of the 60 years of activities of the Lions Club of Sunshine. It also contains an Honour Roll of past members and of members who received awards, as well as the names of the 61 people who served as Club Presidents from W.T. Harvey (1953-54) to P. Green (2012-13). The booklet can be used as a starting reference source for anybody seeking information about the Lions Club of Sunshine Inc.White paper booklet of 20 pages with blue printing and a blue and yellow Lions International emblem on the front cover. The booklet contains the dinner Menu and the Programme for the evening, as well as a summary of the 60 years of activities of the LIONS CLUB of SUNSHINE. It also features the names of the 61 Club Presidents, the members who received awards, and an Honour Roll.LIONS L INTERNATIONAL / Sunshine / 60th Anniversary Dinner / Italia Room, Club Italia Sporting Club 128-152 Furlong Road, North Sunshine / Friday 10th May 2013lions club of sunshine, 60th anniversary dinner, lions sunshine presidents 1953-2013, lions sunshine honour roll, historical activities of lions sunshine

The photographs, taken by The Advocate newspaper, document the funeral of Donald “Don” John McKay, a long‑term Albion resident, City of Sunshine Councillor, and Mayor for one term (1989–1990). Across 18 years of service on the City of Sunshine Council, Don McKay devoted extraordinary time and commitment to the community. He was a Life Governor of both the Western General Hospital and the Royal Melbourne Hospital, a Life Member of the Sunshine and Deer Park Senior Citizens Clubs, President of the Sunshine Kindergarten Bursary Committee, Trustee of Albion Pre‑School, and an active Member of the Deer Park Lions Club.Don McKay was one of Sunshine’s most dedicated civic contributors, a councillor for 18 years, a one‑term Mayor, and a volunteer leader across hospitals, kindergartens, seniors’ organisations, and service clubs. His work strengthened Sunshine’s social fabric during a period of major demographic and municipal change.Don McKay Funeral 258.1donald "don" john mckay, don mckay, sunshine presbyterian church, anderson road, sunshine

This jug was awarded to John Albert Edward Street for his work in soil conservation at his property, Bandiana Park. John Albert Edward Street was born on the 8th November 1895 in Wodonga, Victoria to George Street and Theresa Emily Davis. He was a grandson of Frederic Street and his wife Sarah nee Kinchington, one of the earliest pioneering families in . On arrival in the Kiewa Valley, Frederic was engaged to run Gundowring Station. In 1852 Frederic took up land at Baranduda. Over the years he consolidated his holdings including land acquired by his seven sons. They established both Bandiana Park and the old Baranduda Homestead. Most of the sons stayed in the Baranduda area. The Street family continued working to farm the original property and John and his brother Clarence were pioneers in implementing soil conservation practices to improve their pastures from the mid1920s. They dissolved their partnership in 1941 but the Street family continued to farm the land until much of the property was acquired by the Albury Wodonga Development Corporation. Mr. J. A. E. Street was a community minded man. He was a member of the provisional committee which formed to establish a Show Society and was a Foundation Member of the Wodonga Show Society s first Committee. He continued to serve the Committee for 30 years. Mr Street also served on the Wodonga Shire Council. After many years of service to the Wodonga community, John Albert Edward Street passed away in Wodonga in 1976.This teapot is significant because it was presented to a prominent Wodonga and district family for their pioneering work in soil conservation.It features grape vine motifs and has lions paw feet.UPPER MURRAY REGION SOIL CONSERVATION COMPETITION Presented to MR. J.A.E. STREET by the SHIRE OF WODONGA Underneath base, in a circle - Kenson Plate EPNS A1soil conservation upper murray, wodonga shire soil conservation

WADE, Ivan Mayor 1969-70, 1970-71 Ivan Wade grew up in Bendigo and Brunswick, one of eight children. After his marriage, he moved with his wife and young family to Kew in 1951. In 1959, he took a year’s sabbatical in 1959 to build a new family home for his wife and four children at 222 Cotham Road, Kew. He worked professionally in the Meat Industry, successfully building a small chain of retail butcher shops, and a meat exporting business. He worked for improvements in the Trade through involvement in the Meat and Allied Trades Federation, of which he was the first State, and then Federal President. He was to be awarded an OBE for his services to the Meat Industry in 1979. Having been a long-time member of Melbourne Lions Club, he helped start Chadstone Lions’ Club as an inaugural tenant of the Chadstone Shopping Centre in 1979. He was also a tireless worker for charity, making his home available for functions raising funds for local groups. His passion for the community led him to stand for Kew Council as a representative of College Ward. As a councillor, he was elected mayor for two terms. During his term of office, new Kew Municipal Offices were constructed in Cotham Road. An active worker for the Kew Elder Citizens Association, he was involved in the establishment of an Opportunity Shop in Walpole Street to raise funds for the development of a new Centre in High Street. The Opportunity Shop was used to train locally unemployed youth skills such as furniture repair. (GW)Silver presentation trowel associated with the opening of significant civic projects in the former City of Kew.Commemorative, inscribed silver-plated presentation trowel given by the City of Kew to the Mayor, Cr Ivan Wade, on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the new Kew Civic Centre on the corner of Cotham Road and Charles Street, now part of Trinity Grammar School. The silver trowel was presented in a black leather case lined with blue velvet. The trowel was to be used a second time in 1982 when Cr Wade and his wife laid the foundation stone of Hamer Court. The trowel was later donated to Kew Historical Society Inc by Gwlad Wade, the wife of Cr Ivan Wade, on 20 August 2000. Front: "Presented to Cr Wade J.P. / Mayor of / the City of Kew / at the laying of the / foundation stone / of the / Kew Civic Centre /20-8-1971." Reverse: This trowel was also used / by / Cr Ivan Wade OBE JP & Mrs Gwlad Wade / at the laying / of the foundation stone / of / "Hamer Court" / Hostel for the Aged / 22nd August 1982"cr ivan wade, hamer court, commemorative trowels, kew civic offices, city of kew 1860-1993

Leslie William Cole was born on 31 January 1920 in Albury, the first child of William James Cole and Gwendoline Fair. Les spent most of his childhood living with his grandparents in Bethanga, Victoria. In 1934 when he finished school, Les moved into Wodonga. His first job was at Mates Timber Yard. He later worked for Mylons of Wodonga driving taxis and buses. In 1939 after completing militia training, Les applied to enlist with the RAAF and eventually trained as an Aircraft Mechanic. He was posted to the 6th Squadron, serving in Port Moresby, Milne Bay and Goodenough Island before returning to the RAAF base in Sale, Victoria. On discharge. Les returned to Wodonga and resumed working with Mylons. After a range of jobs, Les and his wife Lorna operated a shop in Ariel Street, Wodonga. In the community, Les was a founding member of Wodonga Lions Club. He also joined the Civil Defence which was a predecessor off the SES. He became the Communications Officer and trained other members. Les became the first Controller of the Wodonga Branch of the State Emergency Service, a position he held for 17 years. The new SES headquarters was named in his honour. In retirement he also worked as a Volunteer Community Driver. Les was also named Wodonga Citizen of the Year in 1984 Les continued living in Wodonga until the age of 103 in 2023, when he moved to Melbourne to be closer to his children. He passed away on 12 December 2023. The Lions Club of Wodonga was chartered in 1965 with 18 Founding Members including Les Cole. Lions Australia was first formed in Lismore, NSW in September and has grown to be Australia’s largest service club organisation.A small purple and gold fringed banner with the emblem of Wodonga Lions ClubAt the top centre: The logo of Lions International Across the centre of banner: Lions Club of Wodonga / District 201C Australia In semi-circle below Water Tower: Melbourne/ Falls Creek/Lake Hume/ Snowy Mountains/ Sydneyles cole, wodonga lions club, lions international

Leslie William Cole was born on 31 January 1920 in Albury, the first child of William James Cole and Gwendoline Fair. Les spent most of his childhood living with his grandparents in Bethanga, Victoria. In 1934 when he finished school, Les moved into Wodonga. His first job was at Mates Timber Yard. He later worked for Mylons of Wodonga driving taxis and buses. In 1939 after completing militia training, Les applied to enlist with the RAAF and eventually trained as an Aircraft Mechanic. He was posted to the 6th Squadron, serving in Port Moresby, Milne Bay and Goodenough Island before returning to the RAAF base in Sale, Victoria. On discharge. Les returned to Wodonga and resumed working with Mylons. After a range of jobs, Les and his wife Lorna operated a shop in Ariel Street, Wodonga. In the community, Les was a founding member of Wodonga Lions Club. He also joined the Civil Defence which was a predecessor off the SES. He became the Communications Officer and trained other members. Les became the first Controller of the Wodonga Branch of the State Emergency Service, a position he held for 17 years. The new SES headquarters was named in his honour. In retirement he also worked as a Volunteer Community Driver. Les was also named Wodonga Citizen of the Year in 1984 Les continued living in Wodonga until the age of 103 in 2023, when he moved to Melbourne to be closer to his children. He passed away on 12 December 2023. These lighters are part of his collection of memorabilia and artefacts.These items belonged to a respected member of the Wodonga community.A collection of 4 different cigarette lighters made from metal alloys. The brass lighter has a black cloth pouch.On long cylindrical lighters: Unicorn INT Made in China and Safety Instructions On silver lighter: An Appreciations from Stuart's Shepparton On brass lighter: Peter Jackson Brass No/ 6cigarette lighters, les cole

Leslie William Cole was born on 31 January 1920 in Albury, the first child of William James Cole and Gwendoline Fair. Les spent most of his childhood living with his grandparents in Bethanga, Victoria. In 1934 when he finished school, Les moved into Wodonga. His first job was at Mates Timber Yard. He later worked for Mylons of Wodonga driving taxis and buses. In 1939 after completing militia training, Les applied to enlist with the RAAF and eventually trained as an Aircraft Mechanic. He was posted to the 6th Squadron, serving in Port Moresby, Milne Bay and Goodenough Island before returning to the RAAF base in Sale, Victoria. On discharge. Les returned to Wodonga and resumed working with Mylons. After a range of jobs, Les and his wife Lorna operated a shop in Ariel Street, Wodonga. In the community, Les was a founding member of Wodonga Lions Club. He also joined the Civil Defence which was a predecessor off the SES. He became the Communications Officer and trained other members. Les became the first Controller of the Wodonga Branch of the State Emergency Service, a position he held for 17 years. The new SES headquarters was named in his honour. In retirement he also worked as a Volunteer Community Driver. Les was also named Wodonga Citizen of the Year in 1984 Les continued living in Wodonga until the age of 103 in 2023, when he moved to Melbourne to be closer to his children. He passed away on 12 December 2023.These patches belonged to a local Wodonga resident who was instrumental in establishing the Wodonga SES.A collection of cloth and embroidery uniform patches worn on the uniform of Leslie Cole who was a founding and long-term member of the Wodonga State Emergency Service. Oval badges all bear the Southern Cross and a crownAround oval badges: VICTORIA STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE On epaulettes: COMMUNICATIONS / L. COLEstate emergency service, wodonga ses

Leslie William Cole was born in January 1920 in Albury, the first child of William James Cole and Gwendoline Fair. Les spent most of his childhood living with his grandparents in Bethanga, Victoria. In 1934 when he finished school, Les moved into Wodonga. His first job was at Mates Timber Yard. He later worked for Mylons of Wodonga driving taxis and buses. In 1939 after completing militia training, Les applied to enlist with the RAAF and eventually trained as an aircraft mechanic. He was posted to the 6th Squadron, serving in Port Moresby, Milne Bay and Goodenough Island before returning to the RAAF base in Sale, Victoria. On discharge. Les returned to Wodonga and resumed working with Mylons. After a range of jobs, Les and his wife Lorna operated a shop in Ariel Street, Wodonga. In the community, Les was a founding member of Wodonga Lions Club. He also joined the Civil Defence which was a predecessor off the SES. He became the Communications Officer and trained other members. Les became the first controller of the Wodonga Branch of the State Emergency Service, a position he held for 17 years. The new SES headquarters was named in his honor. In retirement he also worked as a volunteer community driver. Les was also named Wodonga Citizen of the Year in 1984 Les continued living in Wodonga until the age of 103 in 2023, when he moved to Melbourne to be closer to his children. This item represents Mr. Cole's service during World War 11.This item is significant as it represents the service of a respected Wodonga resident during World War 11.This item includes a cloth patch of the crest of the 6th Squadron RAAF as well as a printed menu from the Passing out dinner for fitters held at the Federal Hotel Melbourne. It has been autographed by the attendees acknowledged at this function.On the Insignia 6 SQUADRON ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE / NOUS REVIENDRONS (WE WILL RETURN) 6th squadron raaf, military service ww11

Leslie William Cole was born on 31 January 1920 in Albury, the first child of William James Cole and Gwendoline Fair. Les spent most of his childhood living with his grandparents in Bethanga, Victoria. In 1934 when he finished school, Les moved into Wodonga. His first job was at Mates Timber Yard. He later worked for Mylons of Wodonga driving taxis and buses. In 1939 after completing militia training, Les applied to enlist with the RAAF and eventually trained as an Aircraft Mechanic. He was posted to the 6th Squadron, serving in Port Moresby, Milne Bay and Goodenough Island before returning to the RAAF base in Sale, Victoria. On discharge. Les returned to Wodonga and resumed working with Mylons. After a range of jobs, Les and his wife Lorna operated a shop in Ariel Street, Wodonga. In the community, Les was a founding member of Wodonga Lions Club. He also joined the Civil Defence which was a predecessor off the SES. He became the Communications Officer and trained other members. Les became the first Controller of the Wodonga Branch of the State Emergency Service, a position he held for 17 years. The new SES headquarters was named in his honour. In retirement he also worked as a Volunteer Community Driver. Les was also named Wodonga Citizen of the Year in 1984. Les continued living in Wodonga until the age of 103 in 2023, when he moved to Melbourne to be closer to his children. He passed away on 12 December 2023. This torch was part of a collection of items donated to Wodonga Historical Society by Les Cole. The RSL emblem on this item was first introduced in 1990.A small tin containing an aluminium torch and 2 batteries in foam packing. The emblem of the Australian Returned Services League is etched on the lid. On side of torch: RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE AUSTRALIArsl australia, memorabilia

Notice of ordinary meeting of the council 4th August 2026 Report of the Town Clerk's Department Report of the Town Clerk Request for Refund of Rates Western Region Commission Annual Contribution Daylight Savings Municipal Association of Victoria Subscriptions 1981/82 Transfer of Land from Department of Administrative Services to Council Leopold Street, Navigator Street, Clyde Street and The Esplanade Maribyrnong Sunshine Swimming Pool Annual Report Land Transfer Lot 36 Station Road Deer Park for Road Widening Executive Committee Municipal Association of Victoria General Revenue Sharing 1981/82 Transfer of Sunshine Tip Tipping Rights from Collins & Davey Motors Pty Ltd to Whelan the Wrecker Holdings Pty Ltd Report of the Co-Ordinator of Welfare Services Community Education Officer Deer Park Disadvantaged Schools Social Work Service in Department of Social Security Community Youth Support Scheme Lions House of Sunshine Elderly Citizens' Club Bingo Report of the Chief Health Surveyor Installation of a Septic Tank Pump System Australian Institute of Health surveyors National Conference Sydney 29th September 1981 to 2nd October 1981 Properties 4 Tribe Street Sunshine, 13 Carlyle Street Maidstone and 8 Treloar Crescent Brayrook Sanitary Contract Health Act Registrations 1981 Anit-Rubella Campaign Report of the Superintendent Traffic & By-Laws Court Proceedings Sunshine Magistrates Court Disposal of Derelict Vehicles Report of the Chief Librarian Sunshine Lions Club (Lions Club of Sunshine) Grant to Corio Street Toy Library Report of the City Engineer & Planner Planning Permit Application 3 Maloney Street Sunshine West Resident Bee Keeping Planning Permit Application Finance Office Shop No 8 266 Hampshire Road Sunshine Planning Permit Application Take Away Food Premise Metherall Street Sunshine North Planning Permit Application Radio Mast Highfield Quarries Pty Ltd Bunting Road Brooklyn Planning Permit Application Three Factories Lot 2 Emu Road Maidstone Planning Permit Application Polyurethane Plant Lot 2 Williamson Road Bounded by Rosamond Road, Wattle Street & Hampstead Road Maidstone Delegated Matters University of Melbourne Proposed Purchase of Land from I.C.I. Mt. Derrimut Subdivision Local Government (Land Liable to Flooding) Act 1979 Designated of Flood Levels Maribyrnong River Plan of Transfer 134 Wright Street Sunshine The C.R.B. SCRAM Project (Traffic Signal Linking) Raleigh Road East of Navigator Street Maribyrnong Flowmeter (M.M.B.W.) Availability of Sewers Albanvale Road Funding (Municipal Association of Victoria) Country Roads Board Killeen Street Between Fairbairn Road and Hunt Court Sunshine West Standing Restrictions Links Street Corner Glengala Road Sunshine West Restricted Parking Report of the Building Surveyor Ruinous and Dangerous Building 4 Kynoch Street Deer Park (Damaged by Fire) Underground Storage Tank 277 Ballarat Road Braybrook Underground Storage Tank 33 Emu Road Maidstone Underground Storage Tank 44 McIntyre Road Sunshine North Building Over Easement Lot 574 Quinn Street Deer Park Building Over Easement 7 Innis Court Deer Park Building Over Easement 10 Fernhill Court St. Albans Building Over Easement Lot 27 Errol Street Braybrook Building Over Easement Lot 526 Winnington Street Deer Park Building Over Easement Lot 3 Vule Street St. Albans Building Over Easement Lot 1 Hook Street St. Albans Schedule for Authorising of Affixing the Common Seal of the Municipality to Documents Orders of the Day Accounts Submitted for Payment as at 31st July 1981 Proposal to Close Right of Way Rear of Newstead Street, The Esplanade and Raleigh Road Adjacent to The Maribyrnong Reserveleopold street, navigator street, clyde street, the esplanade, maribyrnong, station road, deer park, sunshine swimming pool, kennedy street, sunshine, sunshine tip, collins & davey motors, whelan the wrecker, sunshine elderly citizens' club, lions house of sunshine, corio street, watt street, tribe street, carlyle street, maidstone, treloar crescent, brayrook, sunshine lions club, lions club of sunshine, maloney street, sunshine west, hampshire road, metherall street, sunshine north, highfield quarries, bunting road, brooklyn, emu road, williamson road, rosamond road, wattle street, hampstead road, i.c.i., mt. derrimut, derrimut, maribyrnong river, wright street, raleigh road, killeen street, fairbairn road, hunt court, links street, glengala road, kynoch street, ballarat road, mcintyre road, quinn street, innis court, fernhill court, errol street, winnington street, vule street, hook street, maribyrnong reserve, hortense street

Josephine Ryan (a Charlton resident) was a Lions Youth Exchange Student to New York State in 1989. EPCOT - Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow - Orlando 1960 When Epcot park opened in 1982 was called EPCOT Center. EPCOT was an acronym created by Walt Disney himself in 1966. It stands for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Walt wanted to build a community of tomorrow that would never be completed – a place where people could live and work – to demonstrate and introduce new ideas and systems.EPCOT CENTER Badge (EPCOT is a theme park at Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida.) It is a round badge with and extra part at the bottom (almost like a stand) with the words 'EPCOT CENTER' in red writing. The round part of the badge has a gold edged Mickey Mouse in the middle of a yellow circle surrounded by a ring of world flags. Mickey Mouse has black ears and nose. Stud attachment on the back.Written on the back is 'DISNEY' on top of 'MADE IN TAIWAN' josephine ryan, lions youth exchange, charlton lions exchange 1989, noreen ryan, epcot badge