Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Greta Balsillie served as Mayoress from 1993 - 94 and was the last official Mayoress as the role disappeared after amalgamation due to the election of female Mayors.Colour photographic portrait sitting behind oval mount.Front cover; Photograph by: / Richard Gibbs / Tel: (054)413411city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, city of bendigo mayor, lansell pendant, mayor balsillie, mayoress balsillie

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Press release and newspaper cuttings re commemoration of death of Sir John Quick. Wreath laying ceremony at grave site - Mayor John Balsillie and La Trobe University Bendigo pro-vice Chancellor Lyn Gow. Bendigo Advertiser 18.6.1994. 2. Handwritten letter to the editor and published article submitted by Michele Matthews correcting inaccuracies published in previous article.sir john quick, bendigo university

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Press release from CoGB re the Commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the death of Sir John Quick, held on 17th June 1992. The Mayor Cr. Douglass paid tribute to Sir John Quick at a ceremony held in the Queen Victoria Gardens at the site of the bust of Sir John Quick. The Mayor and Cr. John Balsillie also laid a wreath on the grave of Sir John Quick at the Bendigo Cemetery. 2. Order of Service for a commemoration held at the Forest St Uniting Church on 17th June 1992. Guest speaker Michele Matthews. 3. Two coloured photographs of the ceremonies. 4. Four newspaper articles covering the events of the commemoration.sir john quick, federation

The 150 years of Defence Forces in Bendigo Anniversary Dinner was held on Saturday 30th August 2008 - 7.00pm. It was Hosted by the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc. The theme was “Marching forward, Looking Back”. Page 2 has details of the 3 course meal, tea & coffee. The Bugler on the night was Mr Kevin Finn. Page 3. The program listing; Master of ceremonies Mr Murray Poustie. Silent Tribute Mr Cliff Richards President BDRSL. Loyal Toast Major John Balsillie MBE (RL) Toast to 150 years Cr David Jones Mayor CoGB Response Captain Geoffrey Hatcher, Officer Commanding (Acting) 15th Transport Sqd. Guest Speaker Brigadier Michael Arnold Commander 4th Brigade. Reply Cr David Jones Mayor CoGB. Closing remarks Mr Peter Polwarth, Chairman Organizing Committee. The back page listing 1858 - 2008 is an abbreviated one of 29 major Military events in the Sandhurst/Bendigo region. This event came about with Passchendaele Barracks Military Historical Society approaching the Bendigo District RSL regarding an event. Murray Poustie who was Chairman Commemorative Sub Committee BDRSLINC took on the role of researching the background military history and organizing with Passchendaele Barracks.Program A4 folded to make 4 pages, the front has a sepia tone photo at the top followed by red & black text, at the bottom are two gold images of badges. Inside page 2 has the menu, page 3 program laid out, the rear has a background image with a military chronology over of Bendigo Military from 1858 - 2008.Under the front page photo, “1878, Hospital Sunday Parade at the Orderly room, View Street - Source Bendigo Advertiser”brsl, smirsl, 150 years

The program relates to the dedication ceremony of a monument in front of the Soldiers Memorial Institute 39 Pall Mall Bendigo on 15 November 1992. The memorial is dedicated to the Ex Servicemen and Women who served in WW2, Korea, Korea, Malaya, Borneo, Vietnam and Kuwait. Introduction by Major A.J. Balsillie MBE. Address given by H.M. O'Halloran MBE President Bendigo RSL. Unveiling by E.A. Jackman RSL Memorial Committee. Wreaths were laid by The Mayor A.J. Douglas JP and President of the RSL. Refer Cat No 8245.2Program, folded in half, front is a sepia style red tone with blue surround and text, inside and rear page is all blue print.Front page in blue print, "Dedication ceremony Pall Mall Bendigo 15 November 1992"brsl, smirsl, moument, dedication,

Andrew John BALSILLIE MBE, JP. (Born Bendigo) Jack as he was known enlisted in the Australian Army near the end of WWII No 31224 age 16 years. He then served in Malaya 1959 - 1961then Vietnam with the rank of Captain with 1st Aust Task Force HQ Light Aid Detachment (LAD) 7.5.1969 - 7.11.1969, HQ Aust Force Vietnam Army component 8.11.1969 - 7.5.1970. He retired with the rank of Major in 1985 after 40 years plus. He was awarded an MBE in 1969 for his services to the Australian War Memorial. Elected to Committee Bendigo RSL 1988 - 1993 with Snr Vice President 1989 - 1993, re-elected 1999 - 2000. Re-elected again in 2002 as Snr Vice President. He was elected to Bendigo City Council 1990 - 1993 serving as Mayor in 1993. .1) Bush hat, floppy, khaki canvas, belonged to Major J BALSILLIE. .2) - .4) Gauze wound dressing in brown cotton pack, 2 rolls per pack. .5) Neck cloth, green cotton..1) Inside hat: Maj J Balsillie. .2) - .4) Labelled: First Field Dressings.headwear, medical dressings

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 30.9.1993. Item discussed: Re-enactment of the unveiling of the Thomas Connelly portrait to be held at the Bendigo Art Gallery on 5.11.1893. 2. Yellow paper bifold program for the Centenary of the Unveiling of the Portrait of Thomas Jefferson Connelly. The portrait was originally unveiled by Alfred Deakin on 18.10.1893. The back page contains a Timeline of the life of Connelly who served on the City Council, including one year as Mayor (1888 - 1889) sir john quick, federation, t j connelly, thomas jefferson connelly, cr. balsillie

Golden Dragon Museum donation of documents surplus to its requirements along with [a] covering letter from Anita jack. Donation includes [b] 'Friends of the Cemetery' newspaper articles years 92-95. Includes John Melrose,Dentist, Mayor James Douglas Cr John Balsillie atg 60th anniversary of the death of Sir John Quick, the Vahland Grave,. [c] Original correspondence between Mrs Edith M Lunn and the RHSV dated 1998-2000. Topics include acquisitions from Anderson Family, furniture, and a set of early encyclopaedias in a small glass fronted case. Photographs of Knipes Castle. A letter to Mrs Edith Lunn makes reference to the establishment of a Museum. [d] 32 newspaper cutting dossier on 'Jack Lockett'' in Manilla folder.bendigo, history, cemetery