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City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph - Portrait, Vincent Kelly, Mrs M.G. Giudice Mayoress 1922 - 24, c 1924
... Mrs M.G. Giudice Mayoress 1922 - 24......Mayoress...Prior to the election of female Councillor's and Mayors, the Mayoress role as wife of the Mayor, was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. ...Mrs M.G Giudice / Mayoress 1922 -24....Mrs M.G. Giudice Mayoress 1922 - 24 Photograph Portrait Vincent Kelly ...Prior to the election of female Councillor's and Mayors, the Mayoress role as wife of the Mayor, was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoress's made important contributions through their charity work, even stepping in on occasions to undertake Mayoral duties. Mayoress Giudice was born Beatrice Annie Harvey in Bendigo and became the first Girl Guide Commissioner in Bendigo. The Giudice family was associated with the Lyric Theatre, the Bendigo United Breweries, Shamrock Hotel and the Bendigo Lyric Photo Plays. Mrs Giudice died in 1980, aged 95 years.Framed, oval photographic portraits with convex glass and print, created using a collodion wet plate process. Hand coloured detail.Mrs M.G Giudice / Mayoress 1922 -24.sandhurst, bendigo, mayoress, mayor, vincent kelly, studio photography, portrait, giudice, beatrice annie harvey, lyric theatre bendigo, girl guides, mayor giudice, city of greater bendigo portraits, framed copy -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph - Portrait, Vincent Kelly, Mrs E.G. Batchelder Mayoress 1928 - 1929, c. 1929
... Mrs E.G. Batchelder Mayoress 1928 - 1929...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 be active in civic life. ...Mrs E.G. Batchelder / Mayoress 1928 - 1929 / Vincent Kelly / Bendigo...Mrs E.G. Batchelder Mayoress 1928 - 1929 Photograph Portrait Vincent Kelly ...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 be active in civic life. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and at times, national level. Mayoresses were also required to undertake Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Mayoress Batchelder was born Elizabeth Helen Wilkinson and is recognised for her work among the poor of the district. Art NouveauFramed, oval photographic portraits with convex glass and print, created using a collodion wet plate process. Hand coloured detail.Mrs E.G. Batchelder / Mayoress 1928 - 1929 / Vincent Kelly / Bendigoelizabeth wilkinson, mayoress batchelder, mayor batchelder, vincent kelly photographer, city of bendigo, city of greater bendigo portraits, framed copy -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph - Portrait, Vincent Kelly, Mrs A.J. Anderson Mayoress 1941 - 1942, 1942
... Mrs A.J. Anderson Mayoress 1941 - 1942...She was Mayoress from 1941 - 42....A.J. Anderson / Mayoress 1941 - 42 / Vincent Kelly / Bendigo...She was Mayoress from 1941 - 42. Mary Gittins Mayor A.J. ...Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors from the 1960’s onwards the Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could be active in civic life. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and at times, international level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when the Mayor was unavailable. Mayoress Anderson was born Mary Gittins at Sandhurst in 1872 and was the daughter of William Bromley Gittins and Susan Horwood. She was Mayoress from 1941 - 42.Framed, oval photographic studio portrait of Mrs A.J Anderson. Hand coloured detail.Mrs. A.J. Anderson / Mayoress 1941 - 42 / Vincent Kelly / Bendigomary gittins, mayor a.j. anderson, vincent kelly photographer, mayoress mary anderson, city of greater bendigo portraits, city of bendigo, framed copy -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph - Portrait, Vincent Kelly, Mrs H.W. Snell Mayoress 1955 - 56, c 1956
... Mrs H.W. Snell Mayoress 1955 - 56...Mayoress Snell was born in Durham UK. Mayoress Snell was the first Mayoress to wear the gold medallion which came with the office. ...cl; Mrs H. W. Snell / Mayoress 1955 - 56 1958 - 59 / 1959 - 60...Mayoress Snell was born in Durham UK. Mayoress Snell was the first Mayoress to wear the gold medallion which came with the office. ...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 be active in civic life. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and at times, national level. Mayoresses were also required to undertake Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Mayoress Snell was born in Durham UK. Mayoress Snell was the first Mayoress to wear the gold medallion which came with the office. It was presented on April 11th 1956 at the municipal centenary dinner at the Shamrock and was a gift from Sir George Lansell who followed in the tradition of his late father George Lansell in making a mayoral presentation in gold. (1) p 209 Jackman.Framed, oval photographic studio portrait. Hand coloured detail. Image is flat, glass is domed.cl; Mrs H. W. Snell / Mayoress 1955 - 56 1958 - 59 / 1959 - 60vincent kelly, studio photography, edith margaret snell, city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, lansell pendant -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph - Portrait, Vincent Kelly, Mrs W. Ewing Mayoress 1925-26
... Mrs W. Ewing Mayoress 1925-26...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 be active in civic life. ...Mrs W Ewing / Mayoress 1925 - 26 / Vincent Kelly / Bendigo...Victoria Keighley Mayoress Ewing Mayor Ewing Vincent Kelly photographer City of Bendigo Mayoress Portrait Framed copy Mrs W Ewing / Mayoress 1925 - 26 / Vincent Kelly / Bendigo Framed, oval photographic studio portrait. ...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 be active in civic life. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and at times, international level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Mayoress Ewing was born Victoria Keighley in East Melbourne. Her father Edward Keighley was one on the district's earliest mine managers and part owner of the Rose of Denmark Mine. Framed, oval photographic studio portrait. Hand coloured detail.Mrs W Ewing / Mayoress 1925 - 26 / Vincent Kelly / Bendigovictoria keighley, mayoress ewing, mayor ewing, vincent kelly photographer, city of bendigo, mayoress portrait, framed copy -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph - Portrait, Vincent Kelly, Mrs M.E. O'Brien Mayoress 1929 - 30, c 1930
... Mrs M.E. O'Brien Mayoress 1929 - 30...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. ...ll, Mrs M.E. O'Brien / Mayoress 1929 - 30 lr; Vincent Kelly / Bendigo...Mrs M.E. O'Brien Mayoress 1929 - 30 Photograph Portrait Vincent Kelly ...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. Mayoress O'Brien was born Annie Webb at Dunolly in 1893 and died in 1938 aged 68. Mayoress O'Brien was interested in child welfare and gave devoted service to the baby health centre (1). (1. Jackman, Mayors of Bendigo)Framed, oval photographic portraits with convex glass and print, created using a collodion wet plate process. Hand coloured detail.ll, Mrs M.E. O'Brien / Mayoress 1929 - 30 lr; Vincent Kelly / Bendigovincent kelly, studio photography, o'brien, annie webb, city of bendigo maternal health, city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, framed copy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Mayoress of 50s dies, 15/01/1992 12:00:00 AM
... Mayoress of 50s dies.... One time mayoress of Nunawading and president of the Nunawading Ladies' Benevolent Society....Article on Mrs Eva Nettle, one time mayoress of Nunawading and president of the Nunawading Ladies' Benevolent Society....Mayoress of 50s dies. Article Article ...Article on Mrs Eva Nettle.Article on Mrs Eva Nettle, one time mayoress of Nunawading and president of the Nunawading Ladies' Benevolent Society.Article on Mrs Eva Nettle.nettle, eva, nunawading ladies' benevolent society -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionCeremonial object - Lansell Pendant, George Lansell Jnr, AKA Mayoress Pendant, 1956
... AKA Mayoress Pendant...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. ...The Mayoress medallion was commissioned by Sir George Lansell Jnr in the tradition of making a mayoral presentation in gold. ...The medallion was passed on to each subsequent Mayoress when the new Mayor was appointed. George Lansell Jnr Mayoress chain Bendigo centenary Mayoress Snell City of Greater Bendigo Ceremonial item Lansell Pendant Front; Progress / BENDIGO. ...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. The Bendigo Mayoress medallion was commissioned by Sir George Lansell Jnr in the tradition of making a mayoral presentation in gold. It was first worn by Mayoress Snell and was presented to her on April 11th, 1956 at the municipal centenary dinner at the Shamrock Hotel. The medallion was passed on to each subsequent Mayoress when the new Mayor was appointed. The Mayoress medallion was commissioned by Sir George Lansell Jnr in the tradition of making a mayoral presentation in gold. The drop and chain have been hand crafted n 18ct yellow gold and engraved by a master engraver also by hand. It was first worn by Mayoress Snell and was presented to her on April 11th, 1956 at the municipal centenary dinner at the Shamrock Hotel. Front; Progress / BENDIGO. Verso; PRESENTED / TO THE / BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL / by / SIR GEORGE LANSELL, / TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OF / LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN BENDIGO / 10 - 1 - 56george lansell jnr, mayoress chain, bendigo centenary, mayoress snell, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item, lansell pendant -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph - Portrait, Mrs A.S. Craig Mayoress 1956-57, 1963-64, 1973-74, c 1956
... Mrs A.S. Craig Mayoress 1956-57, 1963-64, 1973-74...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 be active in civic life. ...Mrs A.S. Craig / Mayoress 1956 - 57 / 1963 - 64 / Eric (? aslington )...Hand coloured detail. Mrs A.S. Craig Mayoress 1956-57, 1963-64, 1973-74 Photograph Portrait ...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 be active in civic life. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and at times, international level. They also undertook Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Mayoress Craig was born Grace Adeline and was a highly respected teacher at Bendigo Girl's School and Bendigo High School. Grace Craig was the first lady to have an official part in the traditional induction of Mayor ceremony. Framed, oval photographic studio portrait. Hand coloured detail.Mrs A.S. Craig / Mayoress 1956 - 57 / 1963 - 64 / Eric (? aslington )grace adeline, mayoress craig, mayor craig, washington photographer, city of bendigo, city of greater bendigo portraits, lansell pendant, framed copy -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph - Portrait, Reg V Brock, Mrs R. Poulston Mayoress 1949 - 50, 1954 - 55, c 1950
... Mrs R. Poulston Mayoress 1949 - 50, 1954 - 55...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. ...ll, Reg Brock / of Bendigo. lr, Mrs R. Poulston / Mayoress / 1949 - 1950 / 1954 - 1955...Mrs R. Poulston Mayoress 1949 - 50, 1954 - 55 Photograph Portrait Reg V Brock ...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 if if their husband was unavailable. Mayoress Poulston was born Dora Isobel Morgan and was actively associated with many charities including the Baby Health Centre. Mayoress Poulston died in 1965 aged 75 and was born and lived her entire life in the district. Framed, oval photographic studio portrait. Hand coloured detail.ll, Reg Brock / of Bendigo. lr, Mrs R. Poulston / Mayoress / 1949 - 1950 / 1954 - 1955dora morgan, dora poulston, reg brock photographer, robert poulston, city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portrait -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph - Portrait, Martin Washington, Mrs R.A. Rae Mayoress 1962 - 63, c 1962
... Mrs R.A. Rae Mayoress 1962 - 63...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. ...ll, Mrs R A Rae / Mayoress 1962 - 63. lr, Martin Washington / Bendigo...Ethel Mary Martin Washington photography Roy Alexander Rae City of Bendigo Mayoress City of Greater Bendigo Portraits Mayoress Rae Mayor Rae Lansell Pendant Framed copy ll, Mrs R A Rae / Mayoress 1962 - 63. lr, Martin Washington / Bendigo Framed, oval photographic studio portrait with flat glass. ...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. Mayoress Rae was born Ethel Mary and during her time in office she attended functions alongside her husband for Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh during their visit in 1963.Framed, oval photographic studio portrait with flat glass. Hand coloured detail.ll, Mrs R A Rae / Mayoress 1962 - 63. lr, Martin Washington / Bendigoethel mary, martin washington photography, roy alexander rae, city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, mayoress rae, mayor rae, lansell pendant, framed copy -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph - Portrait, Vincent Kelly, Mrs W.H. Taylor Mayoress 1930 - 31, 1937 - 38, 1943 - 44, c 1930
... Mrs W.H. Taylor Mayoress 1930 - 31, 1937 - 38, 1943 - 44...Hannah Taylor served as Mayoress from 1930 -31, 1937 - 38 and 1942 - 43....lr, Mrs W H Taylor / Mayoress 1930 - 31 / " " 1937 - 39. ll, Vincent Kelly / Bendigo...Hannah Taylor served as Mayoress from 1930 -31, 1937 - 38 and 1942 - 43. ...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. Mayoress Taylor was born Hannah Ellen Mullany and died 9th September 1963 aged 83. Hannah Taylor served as Mayoress from 1930 -31, 1937 - 38 and 1942 - 43.Framed, oval photographic portraits with convex glass and print, created using a collodion wet plate process. Hand coloured detail.lr, Mrs W H Taylor / Mayoress 1930 - 31 / " " 1937 - 39. ll, Vincent Kelly / Bendigohannah mullany, taylor, studio photography, city of greater bendigo portraits, city of bendigo mayoress, framed copy -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph - Portrait, Martin Washington, Mrs R.H.T. Wilson Mayoress 1960 - 61
... Mrs R.H.T. Wilson Mayoress 1960 - 61... Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors from the 1960’s onwards the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. ...lcl, Mrs R. H. Wilson / Mayoress 1960 - 61. lr Martin Washington...Mrs R.H.T. Wilson Mayoress 1960 - 61 Photograph Portrait Martin Washington ...Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors from the 1960’s onwards 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 Mayoral duties on occasions if their husband was unavailable. Framed, oval photographic studio portrait. Hand coloured detail.lcl, Mrs R. H. Wilson / Mayoress 1960 - 61. lr Martin Washingtonstudio photography, martin washington, wilson, lansell pendant, city of greater bendigo portraits, city of bendigo mayoress -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph - Portrait, Martin Washington, Nell Turner, Mayoress 1965 - 66, 1974 - 75, 1976 - 77, c 1965
... Nell Turner, Mayoress 1965 - 66, 1974 - 75, 1976 - 77, ...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. ...lr; Mrs R. F. Turner / Mayoress 1965 - 66 / Martin Washington...City of Bendigo Mayoress City of Greater Bendigo Portraits City of Bendigo Mayor Martin Washington photography Mayoress Turner Mayor R.F. ...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. Ellen May Turner (Nell) was born in 1925 and died in 2008 aged 83. Reproduction of photographic studio portrait sitting behind oval mount.lr; Mrs R. F. Turner / Mayoress 1965 - 66 / Martin Washingtoncity of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, city of bendigo mayor, martin washington photography, mayoress turner, mayor r.f. turner, lansell pendant -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph - Portrait, Vincent Kelly, Mrs L.W. Galvin Mayoress 1944 - 45
... Mrs L.W. Galvin Mayoress 1944 - 45...Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors, the Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties and Mayoress's played an important role in civic life through charity work, even stepping in on occasions to undertake Mayoral duties. ...cr: Mrs L W Galvin / Mayoress 1944 - 45...Mrs L.W. Galvin Mayoress 1944 - 45 Photograph Portrait Vincent Kelly ...Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors, the Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties and Mayoress's played an important role in civic life through charity work, even stepping in on occasions to undertake Mayoral duties. Anne Galvin O.B.E. was born Anne Edith Ruby in 1903 and was one of Bendigo's best known charity workers. She used her first speech as Mayoress to indicate her intentions to do something for mothers and children and it was mainly through her efforts as president of the National Council of Women that Bendigo received the appointment of the two first women police officers in 1956 (1). Anne Galvin was the second woman in Bendigo to be elected to the Bendigo City Council in the 1960's, retiring after six years on Council in 1973. Anne was awarded an O.B.E in 1967 for community service and the Anne Galvin Early Learning Centre is named after her. (1) p 193 Jackman, Mayors of Bendigo 1856 - 2001. Framed, oval photographic portraits with convex glass and print, created using a collodion wet plate process. Hand coloured detail.cr: Mrs L W Galvin / Mayoress 1944 - 45annie ruby, mayoress galvin, mayor galvin, councillor annie galvin, city of greater bendigo portraits -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph - Portrait, Vincent Kelly, Mrs A. Truscott Mayoress 1945 - 46, c. 1946
... Mrs A. Truscott Mayoress 1945 - 46...Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors from the 1960’s onwards the Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could be active in civic life. ...ll; Vincent Kelly / Bendigo. lr; Mrs A Truscott / Mayoress 1945 - 46...Mrs A. Truscott Mayoress 1945 - 46 Photograph Portrait Vincent Kelly ...Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors from the 1960’s onwards the Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could be active in civic life. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and at times, international level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when the Mayor was unavailable. Laura Jane Truscott (nee Baxter) born New South Wales (1880-1967).Framed, oval photographic studio portrait. Hand coloured detail. Flat glass and print. ll; Vincent Kelly / Bendigo. lr; Mrs A Truscott / Mayoress 1945 - 46studio photography, city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph - Portrait, Vincent Kelly, May Streader, Mayoress 1946 - 47, c. 1946
... May Streader, Mayoress 1946 - 47....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. ...ll; Mrs D. W. Streader / Mayoress / 1946 - 47. lr R. Vincent Kelly / Bendigo...Vincent Kelly Studio photography Raymond Kelly City of Bendigo Mayoress City of Greater Bendigo Portraits May Quick Mayoress Streader City of Bendigo Mayor Mayor D.W. ...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. Born in 1884 at Fryerstown, May Catherine Quick married David William Streader in 1910. May Streader served as Mayoress from 1946 - 1947 and died aged 103 years old in 1987. Reproduction of photographic studio portrait sitting behind oval mount.ll; Mrs D. W. Streader / Mayoress / 1946 - 47. lr R. Vincent Kelly / Bendigovincent kelly, studio photography, raymond kelly, city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, may quick, mayoress streader, city of bendigo mayor, mayor d.w. streader -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph - Portrait, Vincent Kelly, Maud Vains, Mayoress 1924 - 25, unknown
... Maud Vains, Mayoress 1924 - 25...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. ...lr, Mrs E.M. Vains/ Mayoress 1924 - 25. lr, Raymond V Kelly / Bendigo...Vincent Kelly Studio photography Raymond Kelly City of Bendigo Mayoress City of Greater Bendigo Portraits Mayoress Vains Mayor Vains lr, Mrs E.M. ...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. Mayoress Vains was born Maud Anne Norris and she married Ernest Morton Vains in 1903. Ernest Vains entered council in November 1922 and was a member of the City council from 1922 - 1926. Maud Vains died in 1964 at the age of 80 and is buried with her husband in the Bendigo Cemetery.Reproduction of photographic studio portrait sitting behind oval mount.lr, Mrs E.M. Vains/ Mayoress 1924 - 25. lr, Raymond V Kelly / Bendigovincent kelly, studio photography, raymond kelly, city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, mayoress vains, mayor vains -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph - Portrait, Raymond Kelly, Mrs N.J. Oliver Mayoress 1950 - 52, 1964 - 65, c. 1950
... Mrs N.J. Oliver Mayoress 1950 - 52, 1964 - 65...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. ...lr, Mrs N. J. Oliver / Mayoress 1950 - 51 / 1964 - 65. ll, Raymond V Kelly / Bendigo...Mrs N.J. Oliver Mayoress 1950 - 52, 1964 - 65 Photograph Portrait Raymond Kelly ...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. Mayoress Oliver was born Ellen May Robinson and she married Norman J Oliver in 1928. Ellen Oliver died in 1985 aged 82.Framed, oval photographic studio portrait. Hand coloured detail.lr, Mrs N. J. Oliver / Mayoress 1950 - 51 / 1964 - 65. ll, Raymond V Kelly / Bendigovincent kelly, studio photography, raymond kelly, ellen may robinson, norman j oliver, city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, framed copy -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph, The Age, WH Greaves and wife look on as the Mayor and Mayoress greet visitors - 1960's, c. 1960's
... WH Greaves and wife look on as the Mayor and Mayoress greet visitors - 1960's...Photograph of WH Greaves Town Clerk or St Kilda and his wife looking on as the Mayor and Mayoress greet two visitors. Another person is seen standing in the background...A black and white photograph showing WH Greaves and wife looking on as the Mayor and Mayoress greet two visitors, with another person looking on from the backkground...A black and white photograph showing WH Greaves and wife looking on as the Mayor and Mayoress greet two visitors, with another person looking on from the backkground WH Greaves and wife look on as the Mayor and Mayoress greet visitors - 1960's Photograph Photograph The Age ...Photograph of WH Greaves Town Clerk or St Kilda and his wife looking on as the Mayor and Mayoress greet two visitors. Another person is seen standing in the backgroundA black and white photograph showing WH Greaves and wife looking on as the Mayor and Mayoress greet two visitors, with another person looking on from the backkgroundNotation on the rear that this photograph may not be reproduced without permission in writing from the Editor of 'The Age' or 'The Leader'.wh greaves collection, greaves, city of st kilda -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - digital copy, Gervasoni Mayoress of Kew 1979-80 with daughter Lisa, 1979
... Gervasoni Mayoress of Kew 1979-80 with daughter Lisa......mayoress...Copy of black and white photograph showing Mayoress of Kew Kathleen Gervasoni and her daughter Lisa Gervasoni at a City of Kew event. ...Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields portrait kew gervasoni mayoress lisa kathleen gervasoni lisa gervasoni Copy of black and white photograph showing Mayoress of Kew Kathleen Gervasoni and her daughter Lisa Gervasoni at a City of Kew event. ...Copy of black and white photograph showing Mayoress of Kew Kathleen Gervasoni and her daughter Lisa Gervasoni at a City of Kew event. Lisa wears a dress purchased from Buckleys.portrait, kew, gervasoni, mayoress, lisa, kathleen gervasoni, lisa gervasoni -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumDocument - Reception Card, Reception – The Mayoress of Broadmeadows, 1979
... Reception – The Mayoress of Broadmeadows...Documents municipal ceremonial and hospitality practices in Broadmeadows in the late 1970s, illustrating the role of the Mayoress in civic hosting and the use of Broadmeadows City Hall for official social functions....Outside (recto): “Reception / The Mayoress of Broadmeadows / Mrs. Kath Laherty / City Hall Broadmeadows / Friday 9th March 1979” with City of Broadmeadows seal. ...Reception – The Mayoress of Broadmeadows Document Reception Card ...Documents municipal ceremonial and hospitality practices in Broadmeadows in the late 1970s, illustrating the role of the Mayoress in civic hosting and the use of Broadmeadows City Hall for official social functions.This reception card is a representative example of late twentieth‑century municipal ceremonial ephemera. It documents the civic and social functions of the City of Broadmeadows in 1979, highlighting hospitality practices, local performers, and the public role of the Mayoress in fostering civic identity and community engagement. The item’s provenance, intact design, and clear association with municipal leadership support its interpretive value for local government history.Folded reception card on cream‑textured card stock. Exterior bears the City of Broadmeadows municipal seal and event details; interior lists program timings and artists. Printed in blue ink.Outside (recto): “Reception / The Mayoress of Broadmeadows / Mrs. Kath Laherty / City Hall Broadmeadows / Friday 9th March 1979” with City of Broadmeadows seal. Inside: “6.15 p.m. Sherries / 6.45 p.m. Chicken, Champagne and Cider to be served / 8.00 p.m. Entertainment / Artists: Ron Blaskett; Bobsydie Folk Trio; Ray Marsh (Pianist) / The Mayoress thanks you for your attendance.” Verso: Accession label “WI‑4278”.city of broadmeadows, civic ceremonies, municipal government, social events, broadmeadows city hall -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - digital copy, Jack and Kathllen Gervasoni Mayor and Mayoress of Kew 1979-80 at Chellowdene, 1979
... Jack and Kathllen Gervasoni Mayor and Mayoress of Kew 1979-80 at Chellowdene......mayoress...Copy of a colour photograph showing City of Kew Mayor John H. Gervasoni and Mayoress Kathleen Gervasoni in the front of their Kew property 'Chellowdene', 37 Wills Street, Kew. ...Jack and Kathllen Gervasoni Mayor and Mayoress of Kew 1979-80 at Chellowdene Photograph digital copy ...Chellowdene was an architect designed triple fronted 1950s brick dwelling with an Edna Walling garden at 37 Wills Street, Kew. It was demolished by the subsequent owner.Copy of a colour photograph showing City of Kew Mayor John H. Gervasoni and Mayoress Kathleen Gervasoni in the front of their Kew property 'Chellowdene', 37 Wills Street, Kew. mayor, mayoral, portrait, kew, gervasoni, john, jack, k, mayoress, chellowdene, wills, kew mayors, wills street kew -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - digital copy, Gervasoni Mayor and Mayoress of Kew at the 1979-80 Kew Festival, 1979
... Gervasoni Mayor and Mayoress of Kew at the 1979-80 Kew Festival......mayoress...Copy of black and white photograph showing City of Kew Mayor Cr Jack Gervasoni, and Mayoress Kathleen Gervasoni being introduced to people at the Kew Festival....Gervasoni Mayor and Mayoress of Kew at the 1979-80 Kew Festival Photograph digital copy ...Copy of black and white photograph showing City of Kew Mayor Cr Jack Gervasoni, and Mayoress Kathleen Gervasoni being introduced to people at the Kew Festival.mayor, mayoral, portrait, kew, gervasoni, john, jack, mayoress, fesitval, dinner, kew festival, city of kew, kew mayors, jack gervasoni, kathleen gervasoni, john hogan gervasoni -
Greensborough Historical SocietyMemorabilia - Reception Cards, Shire of Whittlesea et al, City of Heidelberg Mayoress Reception Programme, Shire of Whittlesea Reception Programme, and, City of Doncaster & Templestowe Mayoress Reception Programme 1969, 1969
... City of Heidelberg Mayoress Reception Programme, Shire of Whittlesea Reception Programme, and, City of Doncaster & Templestowe Mayoress Reception Programme 1969...Program for City of Heidelberg Mayoress reception, hosted by Mrs P.H. Cleland on 18th March, 1989; and, Program for Shire of Whittlesea Mayoress reception, hosted by Mrs K.N. ...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Program for City of Heidelberg Mayoress reception, hosted by Mrs P.H. Cleland on 18th March, 1989; and, Program for Shire of Whittlesea Mayoress reception, hosted by Mrs K.N. ...Program for City of Heidelberg Mayoress reception, hosted by Mrs P.H. Cleland on 18th March, 1989; and, Program for Shire of Whittlesea Mayoress reception, hosted by Mrs K.N. Balharrie on 26th March, 1989; and, Program for City of Doncaster & Templestowe Mayoress reception, hosted by Mrs R.A. Hale on 27th March, 1989. Bruce Morgan was the first Shire Secretary (1964-1983) of the Shire of Diamond Valley. This collection was compiled by his wife, Mavis Morgan, detailing the events they attended in their official capacity1. Folded white Card with blue text and gold logo, 2. Folded white card with gold text and logo, 3. Folded white card with black textbruce morgan, mavis morgan, city of heidelberg, city of doncaster and templestowe, shire of whittlesea -
Greensborough Historical SocietyMemorabilia - Programs, City of Preston et al, City of Heidelberg Mayoress Reception Program; and, City of Preston Mayoress Reception Program 1967, 1967
... City of Heidelberg Mayoress Reception Program; and, City of Preston Mayoress Reception Program 1967...Program for City of Heidelberg Mayoress Reception hosted by Mrs. G.W. Anderson on 7th March, 1966. 2.Program for City of Preston Mayoress Reception hosted by Mrs. ...Program for City of Heidelberg Mayoress Reception hosted by Mrs. G.W. Anderson on 7th March, 1966. 2.Program for City of Preston Mayoress Reception hosted by Mrs. ...1. Program for City of Heidelberg Mayoress Reception hosted by Mrs. G.W. Anderson on 7th March, 1966. 2.Program for City of Preston Mayoress Reception hosted by Mrs. K.P. Hardiman on 26th October, 1967.Bruce Morgan was the first Shire Secretary (1964-1983) of the Shire of Diamond Valley. This collection was compiled by his wife, Mavis Morgan, detailing the events they attended in their official capacity1. Off white card with blue text and gold logo. 2. Off white card with red text and logobruce morgan, mavis morgan, shire of diamond valley, city of heidelberg, city of preston -
Greensborough Historical SocietyMemorabilia - Programs, City of Heidelberg, Reception given by the Mayoress of Heidelberg ; and, Reception by the Mayoress of Broadmeadows, 1965, 1965
... Reception given by the Mayoress of Heidelberg ; and, Reception by the Mayoress of Broadmeadows, 1965...Programs for civic receptions given by the Mayoress of Heidelberg (Mrs. J. W. Anderson) 23/11/1965 and Reception given by the Mayoress of Broadmeadows (Mrs. ...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Programs for civic receptions given by the Mayoress of Heidelberg (Mrs. J. W. Anderson) 23/11/1965 and Reception given by the Mayoress of Broadmeadows (Mrs. ...Programs for civic receptions given by the Mayoress of Heidelberg (Mrs. J. W. Anderson) 23/11/1965 and Reception given by the Mayoress of Broadmeadows (Mrs. John Culpin) on 24/11/1965. Both attended by Mavis Morgan.Bruce Morgan was the first Shire Secretary (1964-1983) of the Shire of Diamond Valley. This collection was compiled by his wife, Mavis Morgan, detailing the events they attended in their official capacity2 programs, printed on cream cardbruce morgan, mavis morgan, shire of diamond valley, broadmeadows, city of heidelberg -
Federation University Historical CollectionDocument - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Invitation to Mr Garner from the Mayor and Mayoress of City of Ballarat, 1958
... Ballarat Junior Technical School: Invitation to Mr Garner from the Mayor and Mayoress of City of Ballarat, 1958.......mayoress...The Mayor and Mayoress, Cr G L Scott, M L A and Mrs Scott request the presence of Mr L Garner at the reception being held on the occasion of the retirement of two educational leaders of Ballarat - Miss Winifred Mozley of the Ballarat Girls' Secondary School and Mr R W Richards of the School of MInes and Industries. ...Function to be held in the Reception Room at the Town Hall. ballarat junior technical school head master l garner mayor mayoress cr g l scott mrs scott retirement reception miss winifred mozley ballarat girls' secondary school mr r w richards school of mines and industries reception room town hall Letterhead of City of Ballarat in blue ink 1 cream coloured page, typed Ballarat Junior Technical School: Invitation to Mr Garner from the Mayor and Mayoress of City of Ballarat, 1958. ...The Mayor and Mayoress, Cr G L Scott, M L A and Mrs Scott request the presence of Mr L Garner at the reception being held on the occasion of the retirement of two educational leaders of Ballarat - Miss Winifred Mozley of the Ballarat Girls' Secondary School and Mr R W Richards of the School of MInes and Industries. Function to be held in the Reception Room at the Town Hall.1 cream coloured page, typedLetterhead of City of Ballarat in blue inkballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, mayor, mayoress, cr g l scott, mrs scott, retirement reception, miss winifred mozley, ballarat girls' secondary school, mr r w richards, school of mines and industries, reception room, town hall -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumDocument - Invitation, City of Broadmeadows, Invitation to a ball at Essendon Town Hall, 1962, 1962
... Recto: The Mayor and Mayoress of Broadmeadows/request the pleasure of the company of/..............Mayor and Mayoress of Broadmeadows...Invitation to a ball at Essendon Town Hall, 1962 Document Invitation City of Broadmeadows Mayor and Mayoress of Broadmeadows Broadmeadows City Council ...This item relates to the civic and social life of the City of Broadmeadows during the early 1960s, a period marked by rapid population growth and municipal consolidation. The invitation documents a formal civic ball organised by the municipality and held at Essendon Town Hall prior to Broadmeadows having its own dedicated civic facilities. The event reflects the role of ceremonial and social functions in reinforcing civic identity, municipal authority, and community cohesion during a formative period in Broadmeadows’ development.This invitation is significant as a representative example of mid‑twentieth‑century municipal ceremonial ephemera that documents the civic and social activities of the City of Broadmeadows in 1962. It demonstrates how local government used formal social events to foster community identity, reinforce civic authority, and maintain social networks during a period of post‑war expansion. The item has strong provenance and interpretive value for understanding municipal culture and civic life prior to the opening of the Broadmeadows Town Hall.Rectangular printed invitation card on cream card stock with rounded corners. Text printed in black formal script. Coloured City of Broadmeadows municipal seal printed at head.Recto: The Mayor and Mayoress of Broadmeadows/request the pleasure of the company of/......../at a Ball/in the Essendon Town Hall/on Tuesday, 5th June, 1962, at 8.30 p. m./THE FAVOUR OF A REPLY ADDRESSED TO THE TOWN CLERK, BROADMEADOWS, IS DESIRED/NOT LATER THAN FRIDAY, 25TH MAY, 1962./ON RECEIPT OF ACCEPTANCE ENTREE CARDS WILL BE FORWARDED. Verso: Accession label “WI 4258” (upper right) city of broadmeadows, civic ceremonies, municipal government, social events, essendon town hall -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPhotograph - Portrait, Reg Brock, Mrs E.F. Granger Mayoress 1948 - 49, c 1949
... Mrs E.F. Granger Mayoress 1948 - 49...cl; Mrs E F Granger / Mayoress 1948 - 9. lr: Reg Brock...Mrs E.F. Granger Mayoress 1948 - 49 Photograph Portrait Reg Brock ...Elizabeth Enid Granger (nee Webster) born Eaglehawk (1906-1965).Framed, oval photographic studio portrait. Hand coloured detail. Glass domed, photograph is flat. cl; Mrs E F Granger / Mayoress 1948 - 9. lr: Reg Brockelizabeth webster, mayoress granger, mayor granger, reg brock photographer, city of bendigo, city of greater bendigo portraits
