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

The presentation of a cheque by the Mayoress, Mrs L TURNER was held in the Mayor's Room at the Port Melbourne Town Hall. Present L - R -The Mayoress, Mrs L TURNER, Mr Les TURNER, Mr Syd ANDERSON and Port Melbourne Old Citizen's Club President, Mr W GAY. This original framed photographic print hung in the Club Rooms in Edwards Park, Esplanade East, from 1949 until late 2025, It was removed to enable the rooms to be painted. The original was removed from the frame and donated to the PMHPS. A duplicate image was made & returned to the frame to be re-hung in the club rooms.Large B & W photograph witha pale cardboard mount on the occasion of the formation of the Port Melbourne Old Citizens's Club. The Mayoress (Mrs L TURNER) is presenting a cheque to Mr W GAY, President of the Port Melbourbe Old Citizen's Club. sport - trugo, port melbourne senior citizens and trugo club, port melbourne old citizens club, clubs and societies, mrs l turner(mayoress), mr w. gay, les turner, syd anderson (town clerk), built environment - civic, port melbourne town hall, built environment - recreational facilities, edwards park

The Civic Centenary Thanksgiving Service was held at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on Sunday 10th July 1960 at 7pm. It was attended by His Worship the Mayor, and the Mayoress, Cr. L.S. TURNER and Mrs TURNER. Councillors who attended included Town Clerk, Mr A.T. AANENSEN, the City Engineer Mr. G.S. WILLIAMS and the City Electrical Engineer Mr J.T. ANDERSON and their ladies. The address was given by the Rev Lawrence E. STYLES, Industrial Chaplain to the Archbishop of Melbourne.Half A4 yellow 8 page booklet for the City of Port Melbourne Centenary Civic Thanksgiving Service.local government - city of port melbourne, religion - anglican (holy trinity), leslie stanley turner, mrs turner, andreas (andy) t aanensen, g s williams, j t anderson, lawrence e styles, celebrations fetes and exhibitions

8 colour photographs of the visit to the Centre by Sir Henry and Lady Winneke on 21st August 1975. Photographs include the arrival of the official party, His Excellency the Governor of Victoria Sir Henry Winneke, Lady Winneke, the Mayor & Mayoress of Bendigo (Cr Roy & MrsTurner), the Town Clerk and his wife and two of the Governor's aides. There was a display of articles made at the centre, a presentation to Lady Winneke, a tree planting ceremony and afternoon tea was served.bendigo, institutions, sandhurst boys centre, sandhurst boys centre; sir henry and lady winneke; roy turner (mayor of bendigo);