The seal of the former City of Kew is held in the collection of the City of Boroondara, as is the Mayoral Chain of Office. The original design was circular and cast in high relief to allow impressions to be made. Later versions such as this modernise the style for a range of purposes.Four colour version of the City of Kew Crest, adopted by the Municipality in 1861 for use in its circular seal but later adapted as in this version for printing or for identification. There are two examples this version: both transfers designed to be affixed to Council vehicles. The collection includes 11 copies of the large transfers and one copy of the smaller version. The bright colours used were typical of the period. The large version is 375 x 295 mm; the smaller is 205 x 155 mm.CITY OF KEW / DIEU ET MON DROITcity of kew, crests, municipal crests

This invitation relates to formal civic social events conducted by local government authorities in Broadmeadows during the mid twentieth century, reflecting municipal protocol, social customs, and community leadership in 1960s Victoria.The object is significant as evidence of mid 20th century municipal ceremonial practices in Broadmeadows, illustrating the formality, social structure, and public culture of local government during this period.Cream‑coloured card with rounded corners, printed in black ink. Recto features decorative script, block lettering, and municipal crest. Verso is plain with a small adhesive collection label in the upper right corner.Recto: “The Mayor and Mayoress of Broadmeadows/(Cr. R. R. Evans & Miss Kath. Fletcher)/request the pleasure of the company of/Mrs. O. Fletcher/at a Mayoral Ball/in the Essendon Town Hall/on Tuesday, 9th June, 1964, at 8.30 pm/ The favor of a reply addressed to the Town Clerk, Broadmeadows, is/desired not later than Friday, 29th May, 1964/ On receipt of acceptance entree cards will be forwarded.” Verso: “WI 4051” (top right) local government, civic events, municipal history, social history, city of broadmeadows

Souvenir brochure published by the St Kilda Historical Society to mark the 35th anniversary of the official opening of the St Kilda library and the public unveiling of the City of St Kilda municipal crest (mounted on an internal library wall) on 15 May 2008. The brochure contains information about the establishment of a library in St Kilda, the library building itself, members of the City of St Kilda Council at the time that the library was opened, current members of the Port Phillip City Council, and the City of St Kilda Crest.20 page brochure of white paper printed in black and stapledst kilda library, st kilda crest

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.This single sheet of paper has the City of Ballaarat red printed Crest and waxed Seal and a typed letter of introduction and referral by the Mayor, A R Stewart and Town Clerk, Geo F Norton for Frank Wright.Watermark - Mitre Bond Signatures in black pencity of ballarat seal, city of ballarat crest, city of ballarat coat of arms, ballaarat soldiers' and sailors' memorial band, frank wright, arthur r. stewart, george f. norton, municipal seal, council seal

Letter from The Institute of Municipal Administration inviting members to the Andrew Nowell Walls Testimonial Dinner on 7th December, 1973 at the Hotel Australia, Melbourne. 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 capacity.Letter on cream paper, black text with Victorian Division crestThe Institute of Municipal Administrationbruce morgan, mavis morgan, andrew nowell walls

Outline of program for Andrew Nowell Walls Testimonial Dinner on 7th December, 1973 at the Hotel Australia, Melbourne. 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 capacity.Program on green paper, black text with Victorian Division crestThe Institute of Municipal Administrationbruce morgan, mavis morgan, andrew nowell walls

Wooden and brass municipal stamp. Two section of the wooden handle are turned. There is a shank on the brass section into which the wooden handle inserts. . .Inscription around outer edge. "East Collingwood / Municipality". In centre of stamp is a royal crest.

Cord bound booklet of 26 pages with red and brown title and Bendigo Crest on front cover. 'City of Bendigo Jubilee 1855-1905' A short Resume of Municipal Progress issued by A. Dunstan, Mayor, April 1905 Illustrated with B&W photos of the era and chronological list of events. Photos of Councilors from Sandhurst Borough, Sandhurst City and Bendigo City. Printed by J.B. Young, General Printer, Lithographer, Bookbinder etc., Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo city of bendigo, jubilee, 1855-1905

This is a Federation certificate showing the signatures of the Shire of Warrnambool personnel who signed the addresses presented by the Municipalities of Victoria to the Duke of York and the Governor-General in 1901 on the occasion of the Federation of the six colonies in Australia. This was a highly significant event in Australia’s history and Warrnambool shared in this occasion by voting overwhelmingly in the Referendum in favour of Federation. This certificate shows the official local government acceptance of the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia and the regard for matters of Empire and the representatives of British Royalty. It also has the signatures of the Shire personnel, many of whom were prominent men in the Warrnambool district in the early 20th century, especially Gideon Nicol, James Lindsay, Alexander Rollo and John Glasgow. It was reported in the Warrnambool Standard at the time that this certificate had been designed and illuminated by Victor Henry, an art student from Warrnambool and the son of one of Warrnambool’s Councillors, This is a certificate indicating that the Shire of Warrnambool Councillors signed the Addresses presented by the Municipalities of Victoria to the Duke of York and the Governor- General in January 1901. The certificate is mounted on card with paper binding on the edges and contains the signatures of the President of the Shire of Warrnambool, nine Councillors and the Shire Secretary. It is highly ornamented with lithographs of the crests of the six States of Australia, an archway , an image of a woman representing the British Empire, a lion, a British flag and the crest of ‘United Australia’ and other symbols. The printers of this copy were Sands and McDougalls of Melbourne. The certificate is coloured in mostly yellow, green and brown tonings. The signatures are in black ink. federation, shire of warrnambool federation certificate, warrnambool

Contains lists of councillors, mayors, financial information, a brief summary of the creation and growth of the Municipal District of St Kilda, a list of 98 milestones and council decisions ('Did You Know?')Booklet covered in yellow card printed in colour, with multi-coloured crest of the City of St Kilda. Text printed in black on cream coloured glossy paper and containing black and white photographs. Stapled.city of st kilda, city of st kilda centenary

This chain was part of the official regalia worn by the Mayor of the City of Brighton before the amalgamation into Bayside City Council in 1994. The chain was seen as an outward sign of power, authority, and responsibility and was a formal, full-dress type of regalia that was worn by the mayor over their robes at ceremonial functions. The large central drop medallion featured the design of the council seal and the links of the chains detail the name and date of each appointed Mayor. This council seal features the Brighton coastline with a pier extending to the water, a sail boat in the distance and a train on the right of the pier. It was displayed by Council on its flag and letterhead and in municipal buildings and can still be seen on the portico of Brighton Town Hall. The seal was used from 1919, when Brighton was declared a city, until 1970, when an official crest was issued by the British College of Heraldry. Brighton was first incorporated as a borough on 18 January 1859, it became a town on 18 March 1887 and was proclaimed a city on 12 March 1919.9 carat yellow gold and enamel mayoral chain for the City of Brighton. Consists of 61 small oval links, with a scroll listing significant dates in Brighton's history as a centrepiece and a large 'drop' medallion of the City of Brighton seal below. Each oval link has a central plaque inscribed with a mayor's name and dates of their office surrounded by a thin coiled edge and a thick decorative border. The earliest Mayor is W.P. Francis 1918-19 and the latest is K.D. Oliver 1994-95. The links are joined by cable chain and form a long circular chain with two crosspieces of additional links at the back, the upper crosspiece contains four links, while the lower piece contains three links. The chain has a large oval medallion/pendant of the City of Brighton seal which is surrounded by a thin coiled gold edge, a border containing raised lettering 'CITY OF BRIGHTON' above and a Coat of Arms below. This is also surrounded by a coiled edge. The oval piece is then wrapped around with a thick laurel wreath with small berries. The central part of the medallion contains a coloured enamel image of the Brighton coastline with sand in the foreground, a pier extending out into the water, a sailboat in the distance and a train on the right of the pier. The small Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom below includes a coloured enamel shield flanked by a lion and unicorn with a motto inscribed on a ribbon underneath 'DIEU ET MON DROIT'.mayoral chain, city of brighton, lega, ceremonial wear, seal, medallion, mayor, coat of arms, crest, bayside, mayoral regalia

This plaque, along with the Royal Coat of Arms 0000-731, were previously on display in the Brighton City Council's municipal chambers. Oil paint on plywood. The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is painted on black ground showing the central shield, depicting symbols of Australia's six states, which is flanked by the native Australian animals, the kangaroo and the emu. The seven-pointed Commonwealth Star surmounting the crest also represents the states and territories, a wreath of golden wattle appears below the shield. Below the shield is a scroll containing the word 'AUSTRALIA'. There are four holes at each corner of the board.coat of arms, plaque, brighton city council, brighton, commonwealth coat of arms, australian coat of arms

The banner was used in the City of Sunshine Municipal Offices Alexandra Avenue SunshineBrown cloth banner with the image of the City of Sunshine Chest on front. The banner is hang from a wooden round curtain rodCity of Sunshine Victoria|DIEU ET MON DROITcity of sunshine

Formal invitation issued by the City of Preston for a civic ball in 1964, inviting the Mayor and Mayoress of Broadmeadows. Demonstrates inter‑municipal ceremonial relationships and formal civic culture in metropolitan Melbourne during the mid‑twentieth century.Of local historical significance for documenting civic ceremony and inter‑council relationships involving Broadmeadows in the 1960s.Rectangular printed invitation card with rounded corners. Recto printed in gold and blue inks with City of Preston crest and event details. Verso blank with blue stamped number and adhesive label 'WI-4295'.Recto: 'The Mayor and Mayoress of Preston Councillor B. T. Connor, J.P. and Mrs Connor request the pleasure of the company of the Mayor & Mayoress of Broadmeadows at a Ball to be held in the City Hall, Preston on Wednesday, 20th May, 1964, at 8.30 p.m.' / Verso: 'No 3' in blue ink; adhesive label 'WI-4295'.local government, civic ceremonies, municipal balls, preston, broadmeadows, city of preston, city of broadmeadows

The champagne glass was used to commemorate the opening of the new Shire of Bulla Council Offices in 1966. Until the new council offices, council meetings were held either in the former Bulla Roads Office in Bulla or at the Sunbury Memorial Hall.The building of permanent council offices in 1966 reflected the growth that was taking place in the township and surrounding areas from the 1960s onwards.A champagne glass with the crest of the former Shire of Bulla outlined in gold and the words, also in gold, MUNICIPAL OFFICES/SUNBURY VICTORIA, on the other side. A thin gold line is around the rim of the glass.bulla shire council, bulla shire offices, sunbury, macedon street

Used in the Palace Hotel, Torquay. In the Municipal Directory of 1891 it was said to be "large and comfortable with 35 rooms" and could accommodate 150 people. The building was designed by architect Joseph Watts and built by Charles Mills, both from Geelong.Significant because the hotel no longer exists. It opened in December 1888 as the Pioneer Coffee Palace, and was destroyed by fire in 1976. Today's Torquay Hotel is on the original site.Set of crockery, cream coloured with red strip with yellow edges and crest of the Palace Hotel Torquay in black on each item. The set comprises tea cup and saucer, small coffee cup, 2 saucers, 8 plates and 1 larger plate.Red strip outlined in yellow and crest of the Palace Hotel Torquay in black. "Vitrified / Globe / Pottery / Co Ltd / Shelton / England." "Supplied by / John Dynon & Sons / Melbourne" Hallmark designpalace hotel torquay, hotel insignia

Comb bound report with blue card front and back covers. Adhesive plastic cover applied to the front, with a title cut out window.non-fictionA municipal planning report produced for the City of Broadmeadows focusing on urban greening policy and implementation through strategic tree planting.urban greening, tree planting, environmental planning, broadmeadows, municipal reports

The City of St Kilda was created in 1890 and the phrase 'aura favente feror' is a motto that is believed to have been chosen by Benjamin Cowderoy, who was elected chairman, and later Mayor, of the newly established municipal district of St Kilda in 1857. He also created with the design of the crest. To the right a yacht bobs off St Kilda beach under full sail. This is the 'Lady of St Kilda', owned by Sir Thomas and Lydia Acland. In late 1841 or early 1842, Superintendent Charles La Trobe named St Kilda after this yacht during a champagne picnic near St Kilda beach. Near the shore a train and carriage can be seen traveling on the railway to St Kilda station. In 1857 this was the first public passenger rail line in Australia. Behind the train is Bachelors Hall on Alfred Square, one of St Kilda's first buildings. To the far left is St Kilda's oldest church, Christ Church (1857), which is still standing today on the corner of Acland and Jackson Streets. The lush greenery of St Kilda hill and slopes show why the original name of the district was 'Green Knoll'. The famous attractions of St Kilda as a maritime resort are symbolised in the foreground by Aphrodite, the Greek goddess. To the Romans she was Venus. Born from a cockle shell, Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty, sexual rapture and fertility. She was also the protector of sailors and seafarers. The royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom reflects British heritage. The French motto 'Dieu Et Mon Droit' (God and my right) and 'Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense' (Evil to him who evil thinks) are associated with Britain and the Royal family since the reign of Henry V. Scotland is represented by a chained unicorn and the thistle underneath. Ireland is represented by the harp indicating music and poetry in the third quadrant of the shield. The crest was removed from the St Kilda Town Hall in 1994 when the City of St Kilda was amalgamated with Port Melbourne and South Melbourne to create the City of Port Phillip. In 2009, Deeksha Bhardwaj, a conservator and member of the St Kilda Historical Society, restored it. Over two months the crest was cleaned minutely by hand, damaged plaster was restored (except for the missing horn on the unicorn's head) and chipped areas repainted. It was displayed in the St Kilda library until 2026, when it was removed during refurbishment works. Plaster rendition of St Kilda City crest, paintedcity of st kilda, st kilda crest