The recipient of the testimonial, Thomas O’Grady (1824-90) had migrated to Melbourne in 1854, practising the trades of building and contracting. The Australian Dictionary of Biography records that he became a Councillor of the City of Melbourne in 1868. It lists one of his major achievements as the construction ‘with Leggett & Noonan [of] the fifty-six-mile (90 km) railway from Essendon to Seymour’. He was chairman of the Tramways Trust from its formation in 1884. His obituary in the Melbourne Herald (29 Apr 1890) reported: "DEATH OF ALDERMAN THOMAS O'GRADY. Today we have the sad duty of recording the death of two old colonists, who for many years, havo occupied very, prominent positions in building, commercial and municipal circles. The first of these is Alderman Thomas O'Grady, who died last night at his residence in Carlton. Mr O'Grady has been ill for some time, and at one period his death was expected any moment. Then he rallied, and strong hopes of his recovery were entertained; but he had a relapse, and expired as stated. The deceased gentleman was one of the oldest members of the City Council, in which he has held the various positions of Councillor, Alderman and Mayor. At the time of his death he sat as alderman for Victoria Ward. Mr O'Grady also at one time represented the City Council on the Harbor Trust, and was chairman of that body. He has been the council's representative on the Tramway Trust and was chairman of that body for some considerable time." As late as 1951, the Advocate (11 Oct 1951) stated that: "To Alderman Thomas O'Grady, Lord Mayor of Melbourne in 1872-3, is due the credit of the successful inauguration of Hospital Sunday. Alderman O'Grady was the first Catholic Lord Mayor of the city. He was elected a councillor for Smith Ward in 1868, and an alderman in 1869. In private life he was an extensive contractor, being a member of the firm of O'Grady, Leggett and Noonan, the contractors for the first section of the Northeastern Railways (between Melbourne and Seymour)."This is a unique civic document, illustrating the life and contribution of Thomas O’Grady (1824-90), Melbourne City Councillor and first Chairman of the Melbourne Tramways Trust. It is historically significant in its recording of the development of Melbourne's public transport system. The design of the certificate and particularly the ebonised frame are artistically and aesthetically significant.An illustrated testimonial presented to the first Chairman of the Melbourne Tramways Trust in 1886. The Testimonial is encased in an ebonized frame of the period. It includes the coat-of-arms of 12 cities, corporations, boroughs and towns, including that of Kew. At the head of the testimonial the engines used to drive the cable systems are illustrated. At the foot of the testimonial there is a picture of two cable trams.The testimonial reads: ‘At the meeting of the Melbourne Tramways Trust held on the Fifth Day of February 1886, the following resolution was unanimously carried. That the thanks of the Melbourne Tramways Trust are due and are hereby accorded to Alderman Thomas O’Grady Hon. JP, the first Chairman of the Trust for the ability, courtesy and impartiality with which he has discharged his duties during the past two years, and the Trust heartily congratulates him on the successful opening during his term of office of the Richmond Tramway (the first Cable line constructed in Australia) and tenders him its earnest wishes for his future prosperity and welfare.’ melbourne tramways trust, thomas o’grady (1824-90), cable trams, lord mayors of melbourne

Letter offering congratulations and future success to the RVIB on behalf of the Lord Mayor of Melbourne on the occasion of the RVIB's 125th anniversary in 1991. Signed by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Richard Wynne.1 letter from the Melbourne Lord MayorSeal of the Lord Mayor Melbourne, with two ribbons, is affixed to the bottom right hand corner The Crest of the Melbourne Lord Mayor's Office in the top centre of the page.royal victorian institute for the blind, richard wynne

White Entrée Card for a Reception given by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne & Lady McEacharn on 23rd November 1903. Ticket No 1178. Admits The Mayoress of Bendigo.event, social, reception, card, entrée card lord mayor's reception, the lord mayor of melbourne, lady m ceacharn

Large red book with hard cover. and a white illustrated dust cover. Black and white photos from Melbourne and its suburbs. Each suburb and photo has its historynon-fictionThe book covers the history and transformation of the City of Melbourne. history, historical buildings, melbourne and suburbs, sunshine

White invitation from the Lord Mayor of Melbourne and Lady McEacharn inviting the Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo to a Reception to meet Their Excellences the Governor General and the Lady Northcote at the Town Hall on the 22nd January, 1904.document, invitations, receptions, invitation, reception, governor general, lady northcote, lord mayor of melbourne, lady mceacharn

A photo of junior legatee, Kirsty Lawson, and the Mayor of Melbourne, Desmond Clark with a tray of legacy badges to promote Legacy Week. The year is not known but was with photos from around 1992-1993.A record of junior legatee helping with fundraising and promotion during Legacy Week.Photo of the Mayor of Melbourne and a junior legatee.Paper label says 'The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Councillor Desmond Clark, helped junior legatee Kirtsy Lawson to highlight Legacy Week'fundraising, legacy week, kirsty lawson

The School Paper was from the Victorian Education Department and issued to Grades 7 & 8. Started in 1896. Part of the Collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Yellowed single sheet of paper. Front page of issue No. 227 of Victorian Education Dept issue of the school paper. Shows the Lord Mayor of Melbourne saying farewell to Victorian Reinforcements about to go to Europe in Sept 1918.collection of william (bill) thomason, school newsletter, ww1

Postcard. Watercolour from an Illuminated address presented by the Victorian Jewish Community to Sir Benjamin Benjamin, Lord Mayor of Melbourne, in honour of his Knighthood in 1889. The Jewish Museum of Australia. Australian Jewish Historical Society Victoria.

White invitation from the Lord Mayor of Melbourne and Lady McEacharn to the Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo to a Reception at the Town Hall on the 5th December 1903 to meet Their Excellences the Governor General and the Lady Tennyson prior to their departure from Australia.document, invitations, receptions, invitation, reception, governor general, lady tennyson, lord mayor of melbourne, lady mceacharn, the mayor and mayoress of bendigo

White invitation from the Lord Mayor of Melbourne and Lady McEacharn inviting the Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo to a Reception at the Town Hall on 23 November, 1903 to meet His Excellency the Governor and Lady Clarke on the eve of their departure from the State.document, invitations, receptions, inviatation, reception, his excellency the governor, lady clarke, lord mayor of melbourne, lady mceacharn

White invitation from the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sir Samuel Gillott to the Mayor of Bendigo to a Dinner to the Members of the Metropolitan Municipal Councils and the Delegates attending The Annual Session of the Municipal Association of Victoria at the Town Hall, Melbourne on 14th October 1903.document, invitations, dinner, invitaion, dinner, the lord mayor of melbourne, sir samuel gillott, the mayor of bendigo, metropolitan municipal councils, the annual session of the municipal association of victoria

White menu and toast list with gold edge, black printing and blue City Coat of Arms. Dinner given by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Alderman W. W. Cabena at the Town Hall, 4th September 1919. Top and bottom right corners are rounded.document, menu and toast list, city of melbourne dinner, alderman w w cabena, the right hon sir ronald munro-ferguson, sir william irvine, the right hon w m hughes, the right hon sir joseph cook

Cream, pale green cover. Brown lettering. Sketches of early discovery scene and Yarra river, Flinders Street, Station and St. Paul's Cathedralthe story of melbourne, kenyon af, stewart f, tatura, victorian history, sir gengoult-smith

A cream entrée card. ' Entrée card. No. 60. Dinner given by The Lord Mayor of Melbourne (Sir Samuel Gillott), To the Members of the Metropolitan Municipal Councils and the Delegates attending the Annual Session of the Municipal Association of Victoria, Town Hall, 14th October, 1903, at 7.30 p.m.' The Worshipful the Mayor of Bendigo.The Worshipful the Mayor of Bendigoevent, official, civic, lydia chancellor, collection, invitation, official, entrée card, mayoral dinner, food, entertainment

Document, Program, Offical Dinner Program, Inaugural Dinner given by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne,Councillor J.W. Swanson, Town Hall, 8th November 1920.Inside of program includes; Music,Menu, Wines, Toasts.Osboldstone & Co P/L Printers, Melbourne,- 13724. Autographed by attendees on the rear of program.cottage, miners, inaugural dinner by the lord mayor of melbourne, melbourne town hall.

City of Melbourne Plaque present to the Royal Victoria Regiment. The City of Melbourne symbol is in the centre of the plaque. The metal plate on the top part of the plaque stated "Presented to The Royal Victoria Regiment on behalf of the citizens of Melbourne by the Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Melbourne councillor Allan Watson J.P 26 October 1993"

Document: In Honor of the visit of Admiral Robert E. Coontz and Officers of the American Fleet. The Lord Mayor of Melbourne and the Lady Mayoress Councillor and Mrs. W. Brunton request the pleasure of the company of Mr. and Mrs J.H. Curnow at a Ball to be held in the Exhibition Building Wednesday 29th July 1925 at 8.30 o'clock. Osboldstone & Co., Printers, Melbourne.entertainment, ball invitation

The Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Councillor Winsome McCaughey, signs the visitor's book before attending the Blind Members Council annual general meeting. Council member Betty Ross stands beside her.1 black and white photograph of Winsome McCaughey and Jean RossThe Right Honourable the Lord Mayor Cr. Winsome McCaughey signing visitor's book, Ky BM AN Meeting 1989. With Mrs Jean Ross, BM Councilassociation for the blind, winsome mccaughey, betty ross, blind members council

Many organisations organised functions to celebrate the Service given by their employees during WW1.8 page programme from Melbourne Council to Volunteers for WW1. White cardboard bound in one hole by brown string. Writing on cover in gold and red. Rising Sun Emblem on one side and Commonwealth Emblem on other side. Invite from Melbourne Lord Mayor to Volunteers who served abroad at the front. Pages 2,3,6,7, blank. Page 5 has the programme for the day, page 6 has a place for autographs with a picture of Town Hall at bottom. Last page (back) has an honour roll for those that served and died.Message on front "Smoke Social given by Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Councillor The Hon J.C. Aikman MLC - to - The Officers of the Melb City Council who volunteered for Active Service abroard in the Great War 1914-1918". "Town Hall 16th April 1920". melbourne city council, commemorations, ww1

A cream invitation with the words, 'To meet Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Tennyson. The Lord Mayor of Melbourne & Lady Gillott request the honour of the company of Mr & Mrs. J.H. Curnow at a Ball at the Town Hall, on Monday 19th October, 1903 at 8.30 o'clock. The favor of an early answer is particularly requested addressed to the Town Clerk. On receipt of acceptance an Entrée Card will be sent.'event, official, civic, lydia chancellor, collection, invitation, mayoral ball, dancing

An official invitation 'to meet Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Tennyson. The Lord Mayor of Melbourne & Lady Gillett request the honour of the company of The Worshipful The Mayor & Mayoress of Bendigo at a Ball at the Town Hall on Monday 19th October, 1903 at 8.30 o'clock. The favor of an early answer is particularly requested, addressed to the Town Clerk. On receipt of acceptance, an Enter Card will be sent.'civic mementoes, invitation, lydia chancellor, collection, civic mementoes, invitation

This letter, signed by J.A.L. Matheson, Vice-Chancellor of Monash University, is an invitation to dinner to discuss the establishment of architecture course at Monash University, expected to commence in 1967. Councillor Edward Best is listed as The Lord Mayor of Melbourne, so the list originates from 1969-1971.

White invitation from the Lord Mayor Elect of Melbourne (Councillor Sir Malcolm Donald McEacharn.) inviting the Mayor of Bendigo to a Dinner at the Town Hall on the 9th Nov.document, invitations, dinner, invitation, dinner, councillor sir malcolm donald mceacharn

Certificate issued by Melbourne City Council in brown ink on card.Melbourne City Council 1939. This is to Certify that School of Horticulture Burnley, Victoria Exhibited Cultivated Native Flowers at "Garden City," Treasury Gardens, Melbourne during the period 23rd October to 18th November, 1939, Town Hall, Melbourne 18/11/39. Signature of A.W. Coles, Lord Mayor of Melbourne.certificates, melbourne city council, flowers, plants, exhibition, treasury gardens, a.w.coles, 1939

Heavy cardboard certificate issued by Melbourne City Council 1939 "Garden City" Treasury Gardens, Melbourne held 23/10 - 18/11 1939Melbourne City Council 1939. This is to Certify that School of Horticulture Burnley Exhibited Flowering Shrubs, Roses, Iris, Dianthus &c. at "Garden City," Treasury Gardens, Melbourne during the period 23rd October to 18th November, 1939. A.W. Coles, Lord Mayor of Melbourne. Town Hall, Melbourne 18/11/39melbourne city council, flowers, plants, exhibition, treasury gardens, a.w.coles, 1939, garden city, town hall, lord mayor, certificate

Minutes of a meeting in 1956 to discuss the writing and publication of a book about the life of Legatee Stan Savige. There were prominent men present as well as Legatees. It was chaired by Colonel Alan Spowers. Also in attendance was the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sir Frank Selleck. The suggested author was John Hetherington, who was prepared to undertake the task for a fee of 1000 pounds. An indication of the high regard Stan Savige was held that a book was to be written about him.White foolscap paper of minutes of a meeting to discuss writing a biography about Stan Saviage.Handwritten in black texta 'Frank Meldrum, E Brierley, R Irving.stan savige, biography, savige book