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Kew Historical Society Inc
Document (item) - Programme, City of Kew, Mayoral Dinner, 1939
... mayoral dinners -- kew (vic.)...Bi-fold programme for a mayoral dinner on 13 October 1939...CITY OF KEW / MAYORAL DINNER ON THE OCCASION OF THE ANNUAL... Programme Document Mayoral Dinner Bi-fold programme for a mayoral ...The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966.This card is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.CITY OF KEW / MAYORAL DINNER ON THE OCCASION OF THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE CITY OF KEW / CR H F MOGG MAYOR / MASONIC HALL, KEW / 13TH OCTOBER, 1939civic ephemera - city of kew, mayoral dinners -- kew (vic.), civic events - programmes -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document (item) - Programme, City of Kew, Mayoral Dinner, 1933
... mayoral dinners -- kew (vic.)...Bi-fold programme for a Mayoral Dinner on October 12, 1933...MAYORAL DINNER/ ON THE OCCASION OF THE / ANNUAL INSPECTION... Programme Document Mayoral Dinner Bi-fold programme for a Mayoral ...The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966.This card is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.MAYORAL DINNER/ ON THE OCCASION OF THE / ANNUAL INSPECTION / OF THE / CITY OF KEW / TOWN HALL, KEW / OCTOBER 12, 1933 / CR A GORDON GUTTERIDGE / MAYORcivic invitations -- kew (vic), a gordon gutteridge, mayoral dinners -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document (item) - Programme, City of Kew, Mayoral Dinner, 1938
... mayoral dinners -- kew (vic.)...Bi-fold programme for a Mayoral Dinner on October 14, 1938...CITY OF KEW / MAYORAL DINNER/ ON THE OCCASION... Programme Document Mayoral Dinner Bi-fold programme for a Mayoral ...The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966.This card is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.CITY OF KEW / MAYORAL DINNER/ ON THE OCCASION OF THE / ANNUAL INSPECTION / OF THE / CITY OF KEW / TOWN HALL, KEW / 14TH OCTOBER, 1938 / CR J T GAZZARD / MAYOR / TOWN HALL, KEW / 14TH OCTOBER 1938 civic invitations -- kew (vic), mayoral dinners -- kew (vic.), j t gazzard -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document (item) - Programme, City of Kew, Mayoral Dinner, 1937
... mayoral dinners -- kew (vic.)...Bi-fold programme for a Mayoral Dinner on October 14, 1937...MAYORAL DINNER/ ON THE OCCASION OF THE / ANNUAL INSPECTION... Programme Document Mayoral Dinner Bi-fold programme for a Mayoral ...The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966.This card is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.MAYORAL DINNER/ ON THE OCCASION OF THE / ANNUAL INSPECTION / OF THE / CITY OF KEW / TOWN HALL, KEW / 14TH OCTOBER, 1937 / CR W D VAUGHAN / MAYOR Dates and names later changed in 1939 to 13TH OCTOBER, 1939 / CR H F MOGGcivic invitations -- kew (vic), mayoral dinners -- kew (vic.), w d vaughan -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mayoral Dinner 2009, 2009
... Mayoral dinners...Mayoral Dinner 2009 Invitation; Menu; Dinner Memento.... Mitcham melbourne Document Document Mayoral Dinner 2009 Mayoral ...Mayoral Dinner 2009 Invitation; Menu; Dinner Memento.Mayoral Dinner 2009 Invitation; Menu; Dinner Memento.Mayoral Dinner 2009 Invitation; Menu; Dinner Memento.harris, helen, jones-evans, vicki, mayoral dinners -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mayoral dinner, 2012
... Mayoral dinners...Mayoral dinner invitation to Vicki Jones-Evans by Mark Lane... Mitcham melbourne Document Document Mayoral dinner Mayoral dinner ...Mayoral dinner invitation to Vicki Jones-Evans by Mark Lane, Mayor, City of Whitehorse.Mayoral dinner invitation to Vicki Jones-Evans by Mark Lane, Mayor, City of Whitehorse.Mayoral dinner invitation to Vicki Jones-Evans by Mark Lane, Mayor, City of Whitehorse.jones-evans, vicki, mayoral dinners, city of whitehorse, lane, mark -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mayoral dinner, 1/07/2004 12:00:00 AM
... Mayoral dinners...Invitation to Mrs Marbara Gardiner to the mayoral dinner... Mitcham melbourne Document Document Mayoral dinner Invitation ...Invitation to Mrs Marbara Gardiner to the mayoral dinner, Friday 16 July 2004, at Box Hill Town Hall.Invitation to Mrs Marbara Gardiner to the mayoral dinner, Friday 16 July 2004, at Box Hill Town Hall. Mayor Cr Robert Chong OAM.Invitation to Mrs Marbara Gardiner to the mayoral dinner, Friday 16 July 2004, at Box Hill Town Hall. city of whitehorse, gardiner, barbara, chong, robert, mayoral dinners, invitations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Handkerchief
... Thank you gift to guests at Mayoral Dinner held...City of Whitehorse Mayoral Dinner Friday 4 August 2000... folded card. City of Whitehorse Mayoral Dinner Friday 4 August ...Thank you gift to guests at Mayoral Dinner held by then Mayor, Jessie McCallum.White cotton ladies handkerchief with gold inscription printed on it. Enclosed in a white folded card.City of Whitehorse Mayoral Dinner Friday 4 August 2000costume accessories, female, civic mementoes, souvenirs -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Memorabilia - Event Program, City of Bendigo, Mayor Dinner, 1902
... Mayor Dinner...Event program for the Mayoral Dinner July 25, 1902. Gold... Dinner / Given by / The Mayor / (Cr .J. R. Hoskins) / July 25... Program Memorabilia Mayor Dinner Event program for the Mayoral ...John Robert Hoskins was a Councillor with the City of Bendigo from1888 - 1902 and Mayor from 1901 - 1902. Hoskins' interests in the region included the mining company Hoskins & Co, which distinguished itself on the late Derwent Reef United Company's leased ground in 1868 by achieving a yield of over an ounce to the ton. In the late 1870s John R. Hoskins formed a estate agency in partnership with Frederick Illingworth. He was also manager of the New Nil Desperandum, formed to work the shaft of the old Raywood mine, from 1906 to 1908. Event program for the Mayoral Dinner July 25, 1902. Gold, green and brown ink on cream card. Half fold with menu printed inside and Toast List on back cover. Scalloped edges.Front cover: (Picture) Bendigo Coat of Arms / Mayoral Dinner / Given by / The Mayor / (Cr .J. R. Hoskins) / July 25, 1902 / Town Hall / Bendigo bendigo town hall, making a nation exhibition, c roberts caterer, mayor j. r. hoskins, councillor j. r hoskins, mayoral ball, city of greater bendigo events, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Handkerchief
... City of Whitehorse Mayoral Dinner|Friday 4 August 2000.... City of Whitehorse Mayoral Dinner|Friday 4 August 2000 Thank ...Thank you handkerchief in card given to guest by Mayor, Cr. Jessie McCallum at Moyora Dinner.White cotton handkerchief with gold inscription folded into a white inscribed card.City of Whitehorse Mayoral Dinner|Friday 4 August 2000costume accessories, male, civic mementoes, souvenirs -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Menu, Mayoral Dinner, City of Port Melbourne, Jun 1979
... Melbourne Mayoral Dinner on 15th June 1979... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Menu, Mayoral Dinner, City ...Two menus from Mr and Mrs C Wale to the City of Port Melbourne Mayoral Dinner on 15th June 1979local government - city of port melbourne, wallace collin (col) wale, heather wale -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Guest list, Fred R WINDUSS, Mayoral Dinner, May 1984
... Dinner 18.5.1984 given by Mayor Fred R. WINDUSS (from his..., Mayoral Dinner Document Two photocopied pages of guests invited ...Item from the collection of the late Fred WINDUSSTwo photocopied pages of guests invited to the Mayoral Dinner 18.5.1984 given by Mayor Fred R. WINDUSS (from his collection)Several handwritten in both ink and pencil - amendments of guests at tableslocal government - city of port melbourne, social activities, frederick robert winduss, mayors -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Guest list, Fred R WINDUSS, Mayoral Dinner, May 1985
... Dinner 24.5.1985 for Mayor Fred R. WINDUSS (from his collection..., Mayoral Dinner Document Three photocopied pages of guests invited ...Item from the collection of the late Fred WINDUSSThree photocopied pages of guests invited to the Mayoral Dinner 24.5.1985 for Mayor Fred R. WINDUSS (from his collection). Third page is a floor plan of tables.Handwritten titles added to listlocal government - city of port melbourne, social activities, frederick robert winduss, mayors -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Invitations, 1998, 1990
... Invitations to Bill and Beryl Gray to Mayoral Dinner, 27/5... to Bill and Beryl Gray to Mayoral Dinner, 27/5/1988; Civic Dinner ...Invitations to Bill and Beryl Gray to Mayoral Dinner, 27/5/1988.Invitations to Bill and Beryl Gray to Mayoral Dinner, 27/5/1988; Civic Dinner Dance 24/6/1988 and informal gathering at Schwerkolt Cottage 2/3/1990.Invitations to Bill and Beryl Gray to Mayoral Dinner, 27/5/1988.gray, bill, gray, beryl, smith, dorothy g, arrowsmith, valda, atkinson, bruce, plummer, jan, schwerkolt cottage, crawford, russell, city of box hill, nunawading historical society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Key Ring, 1994
... Gift to guests at Mayoral Dinner Dance held on 10th June... of Nunawading' Gift to guests at Mayoral Dinner Dance held on 10th June ...Gift to guests at Mayoral Dinner Dance held on 10th June, 1994 at Golden Sands Receptions 399 Blackburn Road, East BurwoodGilt coloured key ring in shape of padlock. Solid part has inscription and logo of the City of Nunawading. In maroon cardboard box.'City of Nunawading'personal effects, keyrings & knives -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Pen, 1994
... Gift to guests at Mayoral Dinner Dance held on 10th June.... City of Nunawading. City crest on top Gift to guests at Mayoral ...Gift to guests at Mayoral Dinner Dance held on 10th June, 1994 at Golden Sands Receptions, 399 Blackburn Road, East BurwoodBlue and gold ball point pen. City of Nunawading printed on clip. In black velvet gold rimmed snap lid box.City of Nunawading. City crest on topdomestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Ephemera, Mayoral charity dinner dance, 1/07/1981 12:00:00 AM
... Invitation to mayoral charity dinner dance by Mayor, Cr W.B... Mitcham melbourne Ephemera Programme Mayoral charity dinner dance ...Invitation to mayoral charity dinner dance by Mayor, Cr W.B. (Will) Renfrey and Mayoress, Mrs Adele Renfrey.Invitation to mayoral charity dinner dance by Mayor, Cr W.B. (Will) Renfrey and Mayoress, Mrs Adele Renfrey.Invitation to mayoral charity dinner dance by Mayor, Cr W.B. (Will) Renfrey and Mayoress, Mrs Adele Renfrey.city of nunawading, mayors, councillors, renfrey, will b, renfrey, adele -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Dinner Dance Program, City of Ringwood, City of Ringwood Mayoral Charity Dinner Dance Programme 1978-9, 16-Jun-1978|25-May-1979
... Programme for the City of Ringwood Mayoral Charity Dinner... of Ringwood Mayoral Charity Dinner Dance Programme 1978-9 Programme ...Programme for the City of Ringwood Mayoral Charity Dinner Dance, hosted by the Mayor and Mayoress of Ringwood C. Laurie Lawrenson and Mrs Gilda Lawrenson.; White covered bifold programme for the Mayoral Dinner Dance. Black printing with photograph of Mayor and Mayoress on cover.; 2. Dinner Dance hosted by Mayor Cr. Alan Henderson and Mrs Margaret Henderson.; Cream covered bifold with blue printing and photo of Mayor and Mayoress on front. +Additional Keywords: Lawrenson, Lawrie / Henderson, Alan -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Invitation - mayoral dinner, To mark the Festive Season and the end of the Year, 1918 or 1929
... that the invitation to the mayoral dinner was for 19 December 1918. Elsie... bells and holly in green and red, being an invitation for dinner... that the invitation to the mayoral dinner was for 19 December 1918. Elsie ...Although the name of the Mayor and Mayoress, and the year of the invitation are not stated, the fact that music was provided by 'Miss Gertrude Emily Johnson' provides a possible clue as to the date. Gertrude Emily Johnson (1894-1973), coloratura soprano and theatre administrator, was born on 13 September 1894 at Prahran, Melbourne. She was a student of (Dame) Nellie Melba at the women's singing school that Melba founded at the Albert Street Conservatorium, East Melbourne (later the Melba Memorial Conservatorium). The date specified in the invitation, Thursday 19th December, indicates that the event was either in 1918 or 1929. As Gertrude Johnson moved to London in February 1921 and returned to Australia in 1935, when she retired from her singing career, it appears likely that the invitation to the mayoral dinner was for 19 December 1918. Elsie Fraser would have accompanied her on the piano.Cream coloured card printed in gold and with Christmas bells and holly in green and red, being an invitation for dinner with the Mayor and Mayoress of St KildaTo mark the Festive Season, and the end of the Year, the Mayor and Mayoress of St Kilda would be very pleased if ... will take Dinner with them in the Mayoress' Room, on Thursday, 19th December, at 7pm. Music by Miss Gertrude Johnson and Miss Elsie Fraser. RSVP before 12th December.gertrude johnson, elsie fraser, st kilda council, st kilda mayoral function -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Film, City of Bendigo, 1972 Mayoral Ball, Friday 21st July, 1972
... to a local charity. The 1972 Mayoral Charity Dinner Ball was held... to a local charity. The 1972 Mayoral Charity Dinner Ball was held ...The Mayoral Ball is long held tradition, usually held in the first few months of a new mayors election with proceeds going to a local charity. The 1972 Mayoral Charity Dinner Ball was held at the Bendigo City Town Hall with funds donated to St Luke's Toddlers' Home in White Hills. Catering was provided by the Copper Pot Restaurant, 2 Howard Place, Bendigo and the Frank Charles Orchestra provided the music. 4 minute 24 second black and white 16 mm film in original film can, labelled. 0340a; Label (no longer affixed to can) 0340b Film Can 0340c; Film Reel 0340d; 16mm filmLabel; A / BCV - TV / PRODUCTION / Subject The Mayoral Ball - 1972 / Duration 4 min 24 sec / Bendigo & Central Victoria Telecasters Ltd / Lily Street, Bendigo, 3550 / Phone (ill)3-0584Film Can Lid; EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Film Reel; tuscan / HUNDRED FEET / Made in Australia by / Australian Reel Co. / Pty Ltd city of bendigo mayor, city of bendigo town hall, city of bendigo events, mayoral ball, mayor elliott, mayoress elliott, elliott collection -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Program, Dinner Tendered to Councillor Edward O'Donnell, J.P
... included six terms as mayor. The dinner, held by the City of St... included six terms as mayor. The dinner, held by the City of St ...Edward O’Donnell's service as a St. Kilda Councillor included six terms as mayor. The dinner, held by the City of St Kilda at the George hotel on 10 October 1928, celebrated his 40 years of service. The program includes a record of his service, the menu, toasts, and autographs of people who attended. He served for another four years, and left after being defeated in the council elections in 1932.Booklet with a white folded card cover, discoloured with age, printed in blue with gold decoration. Inside, a white page folded in half, printed in blue, is fastened to the cover with a blue ribbon.Autographs written in pencil appear on the final page and inside back cover.edward o'donnell, st kilda council, george hotel -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, FERGUSON, Cr Hugh George, 1959
... include an original invitation to the 1959 Mayoral Dinner... in the file include an original invitation to the 1959 Mayoral Dinner ...Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Hugh George Ferguson was born in June 1900 in Williamstown. He married in 1940 and subsequently joined the Australian Imperial Forces. After the war he worked as a Billeting Affairs Organiser for the Dutch Government, resettling migrants in Australia. He also worked in advertising as an account manager, and was campaign director for Arthur Rylah is Victorian politics. After the Second World War, he organised the first major trade fairs at the Royal Exhibition Buildings including a World Trade Fair. He built a home in Brougham Street and represented North Ward on Kew Council from 1952 to 1968. He was elected Mayor for the 1959-60 term. He died in 1975, aged 75, and is buried in Boroondara Cemetery. The file on Cr. Ferguson includes newspaper articles relating to development in Kew, the new Kew Town Hall, and Cr. Ferguson’s retirement. Primary sources in the file include an original invitation to the 1959 Mayoral Dinner and the guest list, Cr Ferguson’s Registration card as a Justice of the Peace (1972), and electoral material for North Ward (1955, 1968)kew (vic) - history, kew (vic) - politics, cr. h g ferguson, hugh fergusonkew (vic) - history, kew (vic) - politics, cr. h g ferguson, hugh ferguson -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Ex Mayors of Nunawading, 28/07/1978 12:00:00 AM
... of Nunawading at Dinner given by Mayor, Cr. Albert Brown. From Left... at Dinner given by Mayor, Cr. Albert Brown. From Left: Rear:- Les ...Black and white photo of Fifteen Former Mayors of Nunawading at Dinner given by Mayor, Cr. Albert Brown. From Left: Rear:- Les Sutherland 1948/49, Chris Broadbear 1952/53, Alan Nettle 1956/57, Noel Webster 1973/74, Frank Burns 1964/65, Bob Wilson 1962/63, Doug Barelli 1961/62, Graham Walsh 1966/67, Owen Goldsborough 1963/64, Harry Shepherd 1970/71, David Gawler 1971/72; Seated: Norman Armstrong 1945/46, Frank Taylor 1972/73, Keith Rooney 1968/69, George Terry 1965/66, Cr. Albert Brown.mayor, city of nunawading -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Visit of the Chinese Commissioner to the Ballarat School of Mines, 13 November 1906, 23/11/1906 (exact)
The Chinese Imperial Commissioner, Hwang How Cheng, visited Australia at the request of the Chinese Emperor for the purpose of establishing Chinese consulates in the Commonwealth. He visited Ballarat at the request of Ballarat’s Chinese community. The newspaper reported that it was hoped the Commissioner would visit the Ballarat School of Mines “where the knowledge he would get would probably be of the utmost usefulness in the development of the great resources of China.” The Commissioner was accompanied by interpreter Ah Ket (Melbourne barrister and solicitor), and met by members of Ballarat’s Chinese community, including Dr Wong Chock Son. Apparently the Chinese Commissioner wanted to visit SMB because of its international fame relating to education in mining. From the SMB Letter book (Cat. No. 436) comes the following which suggests the Commissioner was based in Adelaide) '17th November 1906 His Excellency, Hwang How Cheng Chinese Commission Adelaide May it please your Excellency By this post I have the pleasure in forwarding for your Excellency's kind acceptance (and one for Mr. When) copies of the photograph taken of your recent visit to the School of Mines. I trust they will serve a pleasing memento of what, I hope, was a pleasant visit to our Golden City. Yours Faithfully Fredk Martell Director' The visit was reported in the Ballarat Star in 14 November 1906:- The Chinese Imperial Commissioner, Hwang Hon Cheng, who recently arrived in Victoria on behalf of the Chinese Government, paid a visit to Ballarat last evening, and was entertained by his fellow countrymen at a dinner at the Bow Leong rooms, Main street. The commissioner, who came up by the express, was accompanied by his secretary and Mr Ah Ket, the well-known Chinese barrister, of Melbourne; but some disappointment was expressed by the fact that he did not wear his official robes, being attired in the more sombre European dress. Mr W. D. M’Kee presided at the dinner, on the invitation of the Bow Leong Society, and in addition to representative Chinese residents, three were also present the mayor of the city (Cr. J. J. Brokenshire), Crs. R. Pearse, G. Crocker (City), J. R. Elsworth, A. Mackenzie, J. A. M’Neil, A. Levy, G. Bunting, F. Penhalluriack (Town), Col. Williams, Mr. J. Gent, Messrs. F. J. Martell (director of the School of Mines), A. W. Hager (president of the Orphan Asylum), A. Kenny (superintendent), R. G. Fitzgerald (clerk of courts at Ballarat East), J. Trethowan, A. A. Buley, Serg Dalton, and others. Apologies were received from the mayor of the town Revs. J. West Lau, Dr Cairns, Hon. J. Y. M’Donald, L. Lederman, C. C. Shoppee and others. The gathering was a very cordial one, and the hospitality of the Chinese was greatly appreciated. After the loyal toasts, “The King” and “The Emperor of China,” had been honoured, the chairman extended a hearty welcome on behalf of the society and others to the commissioner. Mr M’Kee said he was privileged to speak in behalf of the Chinese. There was a warm feeling of friendship between them and himself, and his services were always at their command. If he were in China he would desire that a similar compliment would be extended to him. They were all pleased the Emperor of China had sent the commissioner to establish consulates in Australia with a view of the empire understanding the feelings of Australasia better than they did at present. He hoped the commissioner would have opportunity of visiting some of their industries, as they desired him to gain all the scientific and practical knowledge of those industries that he could. The toast of “The Commissioner” was proposed by Col. Williams who expressed pleasure at the visit of a gentleman of education and attainments to look into the condition of the scions of China in Australia. He hoped the commissioner would carry away a correct impression. In Australia they had nothing to conceal; they hoped to be understood. (Applause.) No intelligent man had the temerity to condescend to patronise China, one of the richest countries in the world, with a civilisation dating back thousands of years. In the matter of population alone it was equal to one-third of the world. They heard a lot about the “awakening of China.” They hoped it would be humane, just, and considerate if it had power. He hoped the commissioner would be satisfied with what he saw. The law of filial relation to the children was strictly observed in China, and he did not know whether it would not be a good thing if they had a little more of that religion here. It would be a fair thing to tell the commissioner that while he might inquire into the labour laws, the basis of these laws was not a desire to oppress but to enable every man to obtain the same conditions they expected from their own people. If he gained that impression he felt they would be fairly treated. (Applause.) Mayor Brokenshire supported the toast. They had, he said, in the Chinese a most law-abiding people. Their behaviour was an example to the British citizens. They were quiet, inoffensive men, and they toiled hard, even on Sundays. (Laughter.) Mr Ah Ket; That is what the government does with the railway employees. (Laughter.) The Commissioner replied through Mr Ah Ket, who in a graceful speech acknowledged the toast. The commissioner had, he said been delighted with what he had seen of the country – he believed it to be one of the finest in the world – and he greatly appreciated the hospitality extended to him. (Applause.) The Chairman proposed the toast of “The health of Mr Ah Ket,” and paid a tribute to his ability. It was satisfactory to see that he had risen to such a position, and it might be that in the future he would be asked to occupy a position on the bench. (Applause.) Mr Ah Ket, in response, said he had not come prepared to make a speech. He had come to Ballarat to have a quiet evening with his friends, and as soon as he arrived he had been whirled away in a motor car to a place where he found an aggregation of East and West. He was pleased to see them commingled at the festive board. That suggested the idea that East and West could meet together without friction. Misunderstandings arose only because men were superficial. If they threw off outer garments they would know each other better. He looked forward to the time when nations would understand each other. It was by an interchange of visits that such things could be accomplished, and nations would then live at peace with each other. (Applause.) Other toasts were also honored. Twelve men pose for a photograph on the stairs of a building at the Ballarat School of Mines. Back row left to right: A.D. Gilchrist (Prof. of Engineering), B. Whittington (Mathematics, Physics), Thomas S. Hart (Prof. of Geology and Mining), J.M. Sutherland (Electrical Engineering) Front row left to right: Dr Wong Chock Son (Ballarat), Fred. J. Martell, Alfred Mica Smith, Ah Ket esq (Melbourne Barrister), His Excellency Hwang How Cheng (Chinese Commissioner), Wen Esq (Secretary), Alderman Grase (mayor of Brisbane), Grase Esq (Ballarat).ballarat school of mines, alfred mica smith, fred martell, j m sutherland, a d gilchrist, b whittington, thomas hart, wong chock son, ah ket, hwang how cheng, chinese, chinese commissioner, international, new classrooms, administration building, a building -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : March 1994
Come and celebrate Kew and its history [19th Kew Community Festival] / p1. Chief Executives Column [Local Government Review] / Malcolm Hutchinson p2&3. Mayor's Comment / Cr Tom Indovino p.3. Kew Community [Festival] / p4. Festival [A glittering night of stars dinner dance] / p5. Pet care stand / p5. Kew Citizens of the year [Gwlad Wade, Dr John Colebatch] / p6. Senior Citizen's Week Health & Leisure Expo / p7. New Artist in Residence at Kew [Gulnar Mister] / p7. Diary dates / p8. New resident helps Meals on Wheels [Pat Marsden]/ p9. Council News [Dog registration; Influenza Immunisation Campaign; Help reduce teenage smoking; Worm farms for sale] / p10. Around Kew [Kew Community House; Neighbourhood Watch G99 District; Learn to manage asthma; Aid organisation requires volunteers [Plan International]; Literacy Training for volunteers; Soccer Club seeks new members; Raffle results - Holy Trinity Church] / p11. Kew Youth Arts Festival! / p12.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionCome and celebrate Kew and its history [19th Kew Community Festival] / p1. Chief Executives Column [Local Government Review] / Malcolm Hutchinson p2&3. Mayor's Comment / Cr Tom Indovino p.3. Kew Community [Festival] / p4. Festival [A glittering night of stars dinner dance] / p5. Pet care stand / p5. Kew Citizens of the year [Gwlad Wade, Dr John Colebatch] / p6. Senior Citizen's Week Health & Leisure Expo / p7. New Artist in Residence at Kew [Gulnar Mister] / p7. Diary dates / p8. New resident helps Meals on Wheels [Pat Marsden]/ p9. Council News [Dog registration; Influenza Immunisation Campaign; Help reduce teenage smoking; Worm farms for sale] / p10. Around Kew [Kew Community House; Neighbourhood Watch G99 District; Learn to manage asthma; Aid organisation requires volunteers [Plan International]; Literacy Training for volunteers; Soccer Club seeks new members; Raffle results - Holy Trinity Church] / p11. Kew Youth Arts Festival! / p12.publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : October 1986
Focus on Children's Services [Children's Services Consultative Committee (CSCC)] / Elizabeth Sullivan p1&5. Kew is safe! [Local Government re-organisation] / p1. A gentle reminder about Kew's By-laws [overhanging trees] / p1. Dates for October / p2&8. [Community] Notices / p2&8. Commentary [How Council manages traffic] / Cr Joe Ormando, Mayor of Kew p3. Good gardening [Growing lawns] / Peter Davies p3. Profile - Cr Jim Tutt / p4. Radio controlled car track for Foley Park / p4. Focus on children [Focus on Children Report] / p5. Cap/disability / Craig Midgley p5. Doing something worthwhile [Interchange; Relief care for children with disabilities] / p6. Our bands are winners! [Kew Citizens' Band; Kew Junior Band] / p6. Would you like to be an honorary probation officer? / p6. Kew Community House [Annual dinner; A range of courses; Annual General Meeting; Your house] / Rhonda McCaw p7. Planning for retirement [Kew Early Planning for Retirement Group] / p7. Anyone for tennis? [Kew Uniting Church Tennis Club] / p8. Footy news [Kew Football Club] / p8. Keeping you informed [Citizens' Advice Bureau] / p8. Letter - Staff refute rumours about Library / Staff of Kew Library p8. Ever thought about playing Bowls [East Kew Bowling Club] / Gerard Petrie p8.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionFocus on Children's Services [Children's Services Consultative Committee (CSCC)] / Elizabeth Sullivan p1&5. Kew is safe! [Local Government re-organisation] / p1. A gentle reminder about Kew's By-laws [overhanging trees] / p1. Dates for October / p2&8. [Community] Notices / p2&8. Commentary [How Council manages traffic] / Cr Joe Ormando, Mayor of Kew p3. Good gardening [Growing lawns] / Peter Davies p3. Profile - Cr Jim Tutt / p4. Radio controlled car track for Foley Park / p4. Focus on children [Focus on Children Report] / p5. Cap/disability / Craig Midgley p5. Doing something worthwhile [Interchange; Relief care for children with disabilities] / p6. Our bands are winners! [Kew Citizens' Band; Kew Junior Band] / p6. Would you like to be an honorary probation officer? / p6. Kew Community House [Annual dinner; A range of courses; Annual General Meeting; Your house] / Rhonda McCaw p7. Planning for retirement [Kew Early Planning for Retirement Group] / p7. Anyone for tennis? [Kew Uniting Church Tennis Club] / p8. Footy news [Kew Football Club] / p8. Keeping you informed [Citizens' Advice Bureau] / p8. Letter - Staff refute rumours about Library / Staff of Kew Library p8. Ever thought about playing Bowls [East Kew Bowling Club] / Gerard Petrie p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kew Historical Society, Newsletter No.129, December 2019
A Place of Deposit / Robert Baker p1. Society News: Constitution, Vale John Andrew Ward, End of year dinner, From Municipality to City: Chairmen & Mayors of Kew 1861-1994 / Desley Reid, Judith Scurfield p3. Painting in Glass: the Prince Consort Memorial Window / Suzanne McWha p4. Edward Dumaresq 1802-1906 / Felicity Renowden p6. Thomas Webb & Sons in Australia / David White p8. Looking Back on Highbury Grove / Desley White p10. Membership & Donations p12.Published quarterly since 1977, the newsletters of the Kew Historical Society contain significant research by members exploring relevant aspects of the Victorian and Australian Framework of Historical Themes. Frequently, articles on people, places and artefacts are the only source of information about an aspect of Kew, and Melbourne’s history.non-fictionA Place of Deposit / Robert Baker p1. Society News: Constitution, Vale John Andrew Ward, End of year dinner, From Municipality to City: Chairmen & Mayors of Kew 1861-1994 / Desley Reid, Judith Scurfield p3. Painting in Glass: the Prince Consort Memorial Window / Suzanne McWha p4. Edward Dumaresq 1802-1906 / Felicity Renowden p6. Thomas Webb & Sons in Australia / David White p8. Looking Back on Highbury Grove / Desley White p10. Membership & Donations p12.kew historical society (vic.) -- periodicals., kew historical society (vic.) -- newsletters, kew historical society (vic.) -- journals -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Domestic object - French Porcelain Coffee Set, 19th century
Following the death of Hugh and Nell Ferguson, their families donated a number of items to the Kew Historical Society, including a French porcelain coffee set and a ceramic willow pattern dinner service. The latter was apparently bought piece by piece during the Great Depression. An item of historical interest donated by members of the Dods family in 2006. The Dods-Ferguson Collection includes a number of items once in the possession of the families related to or descended from two mayors of Kew: Cr. Hugh Ferguson and Cr. Frederick Dods.Continental porcelain coffee set of 5 cups, 6 saucers, a coffee pot, sugar bowl & lid and matching tray, once owned by the Dods family and donated in 2006.cr. frederick william dods, continental porcelain, french porcelain -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Brown & Gold Acetate Evening Dress, Henry Chavin, 1980
... by Cr Kaye Cole, Mayor of Kew 1979/80, to a Mayoral Dinner ...The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories.This example of evening wear from 1980 is one of two pieces in the collection owned and worn by Kaye Cole.This dress was bought for and worn by Cr Kaye Cole, Mayor of Kew 1979/80, to a Mayoral Dinner on Friday 25 July 1980. An accompanying seating plan lists the attendees including the Governor of Victoria, the Victorian Premier, State and Federal parliamentary representatives and distinguished guests from neighbouring municipalities. The evening dress was donated to the Society by Kaye Cole on the occasion of an interview on 6 August 2018 relating to the period on which she served on Kew Council as a representative of North Ward (1973-6) and Prospect Ward (1978-85) and her achievements as mayor.Brown acetate evening gown, and floor-length evening coat retailed by Bianca, Sydney, and manufactured under licence to Henry Chavan, Lyon & Paris. The sheer fabric of the coat is decorated by the use of pile weave, forming a floral pattern of velvet outlined in gold thread.mayors of kew (vic), cr. kaye cole, international fashion - france - henry chavin, women's clothing, evening wear, fashion retailers - bianca - sydney, evening dresses, evening ensembles -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, JAL Matheson to Robin Boyd, 08.04.1964
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.