Borough of Port Melbourne, 1888 design of fencing and wicket gate for block 52 (bounded by Liardet, Esplanade East and Pickles Streets, and, originally, arm of the Sandridge Lagoon).Signed by John Inglis, James McFarlane, Marcus Erling and witnessed by E.C. Crockford; embossed with seal of Borough (PM):Pencilled "A" top right:John Inglis began a signature bottom left then changed his mind ("Jo")engineering - fences, engineering department - borough of port melbourne, arthur victor heath, marcus earling, edward c crockford, town clerks, john inglis, james mcfarlane

Plan of Danks Street, from Pickles Street to Esplanade East and bearing the seal of the Borough of Port Melbourne as well as agreement to contract to carry out works.A.V. Heath (Town Surveyor):Michael Minahan (?) (Contractor):J.J. Bartlett (Mayor):Prohasky (Councillor):E.C. Crockford (Town Clerk):W. Harrison (Witness)engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, engineering - fences, local government - borough of port melbourne, arthur victor heath, james john bartlett, william henry prohasky, edward c crockford, town clerks, w harrison, michael minahan

Portrait of Albert Victor Fitzgerald RENOWDEN, former Councillor (25.08.1904 - 01.08.1912) and mayor (1907/08) of the Town of Port Melbourne, in his mayoral robes and holding ceremonial bicorn hat.local government - town of port melbourne, albert victor renowden, costume, mayors

Asphalt Pavement Accounts book 1877- 1960. 'Borough of Sandridge' printed at top of pages. Columns record person liable for cost, location, measurement, cost of pavement and when paid. Path construction plan 1959 attached. Loose items are copies of notices sent to owner c1960s.'Asphalt Pavements Accounts' is embossed on the spine. The title given on the cover includes the words 'important records'engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, local government - town of port melbourne, local government - city of port melbourne, local government - borough of port melbourne, arthur victor heath, town clerks

Book of reports to Port Melbourne Council handwritten by Town Clerks EC Crockford, AV Heath and Syd Anderson, 1909 to 1927. Maroon with dark red binding, labels stuck on front and spineFlyleaf in pencil: 'u/i' and '4/'local government - city of port melbourne, local government - town of port melbourne, arthur victor heath, sydney sims anderson, edward c crockford, town clerks

A.V. Heath's book of Town of Port Melbourne Surveyor's Reports 1911 to 1917local government - town of port melbourne, arthur victor heath

The Victa company was founded by Mervyn Victor RICHARDSON in Australia in 1952 initially to manufacture lawnmowers. This badge was on the back gate of a former shop in Princes Street, Port Melbourne. The owner, Victor, salvaged the badge, painted it green to match his house and used it as the 'nameplate' for his residence.Green painted, boomerang shaped metal object with raised letters 'VICTA' & the number 18.victa, mervyn victor richardson, industry - manufacturing, built environment - domestic

ROBERT MALACHY SERJEANT (1828-1902) Robert Malachy Serjeant was born on 21 December 1828 at Callington, Cornwall. He was the son of Philip Davey Serjeant, a surgeon in the Royal Marines, and Eliza Malachy. Philip Serjeant died in 1834. His mother, Eliza, remarried John Burgh in 1836. He died in 1837. In September 1848 Eliza, Robert and his two sisters, Caroline and Susan, departed Plymouth on the William Moneya for Port Adelaide and arrived in January 1849. Once gold was discovered in Victoria, Serjeant made his way to Forest Creek (near Castlemaine) and he and his mate Mr Victor, were the first party to sink through the basalt in search of a deep lead. In 1854 he moved to Ballarat to work as a miner and enjoyed some success. In 1855 he was with a group that discovered a 500 ounce nugget. With his share of the sale he set himself up with the latest mining equipment, as well as beginning a lifelong interest in the share market. He became the Manager of the Chryseis, Isis and Garibaldi claims and then the Manager of the Band and Albion Consol Company. He held the position for thirty years and only resigned when the company amalgamated with the Sir Henry Loch Mine. Robert Malachy Serjeant became interested in Politics. The first election for Parliament Representatives for Ballarat was in 1855. Robert stood for election for the first time in 1859, representing Ballarat West. He was also elected to represent Ballarat West in 1874 and 1880. Robert Serjeant’s community involvement extended to Education. Years of discussion eventually saw the development of the Ballarat School of Mines, the first school of mines in Australia. The inaugural School Council was formed in 1870 with Sir Redmond Barry, the Chief Justice, as President and Robert Malachy Serjeant as a member of the council. He held a position on the council until illness forced him to retire in 1889. He was elected a Life Governor in 1889. He was also a Life Governor of the Ballarat Hospital. Robert Serjeant showed Prince Albert and Prince George (later King George V) around the Band and Albion Mine. At the age of 42, Robert enrolled as a student at the School of Mines in 1871. He obtained a Certificate of Competency in Assaying (including Metallurgy) in 1875. The first certificate in “Geology as Applied to Mining” was awarded to Robert Serjeant in 1876. Robert Serjeant was an active and generous supporter of the School of Mines. As well as being a financial contributor, he lectured and examined in the Principles and Practice of Mining. He was regarded as an authority on alluvial and quartz mining and was a member of the Ballarat Local Court and mining board. In 1977 Robert, Joseph Flude and Henry Caselli donated the patent rights of a novel Pyrites furnace to the school. The R.M. Serjeant Scholarship at the Ballarat School of Mines resulted after a reward was offered for the first to produce the best method of treating auriferous ores – other than the smelting method. The offer was open for two years but not awarded. The money for this was donated by Robert Serjeant to the amount of 256 Pounds. It was then used to fund the School of Mines Scholarship in Engineering (1889). It was first awarded in 1922. Robert Malachy Serjeant died on 25 October 1902 and was buried at the Ballaarat Old Cemetery. (Sometimes Malachy is incorrectly written as Malachi)Two photographic portraits of mine manager Robert Malachy Serjeant. Both portraits were purchased by the donor from the State Library of Victoria. robert malachy serjeant, r.m. sergeant, robert malachi serjeant, band of hope and albion consols

ROBERT MALACHY SERJEANT (1828-1902) Robert Malachy Serjeant was born on 21 December 1828 at Callington, Cornwall. He was the son of Philip Davey Serjeant, a surgeon in the Royal Marines, and Eliza Malachy. Philip Serjeant died in 1834. His mother, Eliza, remarried John Burgh in 1836. He died in 1837. In September 1848 Eliza, Robert and his two sisters, Caroline and Susan, departed Plymouth on the William Moneya for Port Adelaide and arrived in January 1849. Once gold was discovered in Victoria, Serjeant made his way to Forest Creek (near Castlemaine) and he and his mate Mr Victor, were the first party to sink through the basalt in search of a deep lead. In 1854 he moved to Ballarat to work as a miner and enjoyed some success. In 1855 he was with a group that discovered a 500 ounce nugget. With his share of the sale he set himself up with the latest mining equipment, as well as beginning a lifelong interest in the share market. He became the Manager of the Chryseis, Isis and Garibaldi claims and then the Manager of the Band and Albion Consol Company. He held the position for thirty years and only resigned when the company amalgamated with the Sir Henry Loch Mine. Robert Malachy Serjeant became interested in Politics. The first election for Parliament Representatives for Ballarat was in 1855. Robert stood for election for the first time in 1859, representing Ballarat West. He was also elected to represent Ballarat West in 1874 and 1880. Robert Serjeant’s community involvement extended to Education. Years of discussion eventually saw the development of the Ballarat School of Mines, the first school of mines in Australia. The inaugural School Council was formed in 1870 with Sir Redmond Barry, the Chief Justice, as President and Robert Malachy Serjeant as a member of the council. He held a position on the council until illness forced him to retire in 1889. He was elected a Life Governor in 1889. He was also a Life Governor of the Ballarat Hospital. Robert Serjeant showed Prince Albert and Prince George (later King George V) around the Band and Albion Mine. At the age of 42, Robert enrolled as a student at the School of Mines in 1871. He obtained a Certificate of Competency in Assaying (including Metallurgy) in 1875. The first certificate in “Geology as Applied to Mining” was awarded to Robert Serjeant in 1876. Robert Serjeant was an active and generous supporter of the School of Mines. As well as being a financial contributor, he lectured and examined in the Principles and Practice of Mining. He was regarded as an authority on alluvial and quartz mining and was a member of the Ballarat Local Court and mining board. In 1977 Robert, Joseph Flude and Henry Caselli donated the patent rights of a novel Pyrites furnace to the school. The R.M. Serjeant Scholarship at the Ballarat School of Mines resulted after a reward was offered for the first to produce the best method of treating auriferous ores – other than the smelting method. The offer was open for two years but not awarded. The money for this was donated by Robert Serjeant to the amount of 256 Pounds. It was then used to fund the School of Mines Scholarship in Engineering (1889). It was first awarded in 1922. Robert Malachy Serjeant died on 25 October 1902 and was buried at the Ballaarat Old Cemetery. (Sometimes Malachy is incorrectly written as Malachi)An copy of a photo of Yarrowee Hall, the home of of mine manager Robert Malachy Serjeant. robert malachy serjeant, r.m. sergeant, robert malachi serjeant, band of hope and albion consols, yarrowee hall, redan

Originally held at Port Melbourne Town Hall. Intended for area between Town Pier and Lagoon. Plans drawn in March 1909 (see no. 452 pp 287and 416), but never implemented.Plan of proposed swimming baths at Port Melbourne, 1909 (unsigned)Corporation Swimming Bathsbuilt environment - recreational facilities, sport - swimming, arthur victor heath, town clerks

Plan for simple dressing shelter for bathing, 1911.Signed by Joseph Fisher 22-9-1911 and A. V. Heath 28-9-1911built environment - recreational facilities, sport - swimming, arthur victor heath, town clerks, joseph fisher

Plan for "New Auditorium for Town Council Port Melbourne". Floor plan; cross section C/D, cross section A/B; floor plan balcony ground floor; 1915"New Auditorium for Town Council Port Melbourne":Heath, A.V. Town Clerk and Surveyor:A.A. Millar Spray Street, Elwood. Phone BX 1762, Clerk of Work 1915port melbourne town hall, arthur victor heath, town clerks, a a millar, g t reeves

Plan of Ross Street drainage improvement diversion drain, 1892.Signatures of J. J. Bartlett (Mayor), A. V. Heath (Borough Surveyor), W. Harrison, Laurence Brady (Contractor)engineering - canals and drainage, james john bartlett, arthur victor heath, town clerks, w harrison, laurence brady

Plan of tramway in Normanby Road from Ingles Street to Boundary Street, together with written specification for works attached (Reg 66.2), 1893.A.V. Heath (Town Surveyor) J.J. Bartlett (Mayor)engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, transport - tramways, town planning, town clerks, mayors, arthur victor heath, james john bartlett

Written specification for works attached to plan of tramway in Normanby Road from Ingles Street to Boundary Street (Reg 66.1), 1893.A.V. Heath (Town Surveyor) J.J. Bartlett (Mayor)engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, transport - tramways, town planning, town clerks, mayors, arthur victor heath, james john bartlett

Plan of Williamstown road from Derham street to Raglan street. (67.1), together with written specification of works attached. (67.2), 1893.A.V. Heath (Town Surveyor). J.J. Bartlett (Mayor).engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, arthur victor heath, town clerks, james john bartlett, mayors

Written specification of works attached to plan of Williamstown Road from Derham Street to Raglan Street. (67.1) 1893.A.V. Heath (Town Surveyor). J.J. Bartlett (Mayor).engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, arthur victor heath, town clerks, james john bartlett, mayors

1919 plan - proposed foreshore improvement east of the Lagoon Dock.A.V. Heath (Town Surveyor):R. H. Gill (Mayor)built environment - recreational facilities, arthur victor heath, town clerks, richard henry gill, mayors

Plan of proposal for a new Town hall; front elevation Spring Street; cross section; longitudinal section; side elevation; floor plan. Pen drawings tinted (possibly in water colour) dated 1907Stamped "Surveyor's Office, Town of Port Melbourne":Signed "A.V. Heath 10/12/07"port melbourne town hall, arthur victor heath, town clerks

Specifications for the construction of main drain west branch 1893 (together with plan attached - refer 75.2)A.V. Heath (Town Surveyor):J.J. Bartlett (Mayor)engineering - canals and drainage, arthur victor heath, town clerks, james john bartlett, mayors

Plan of main drain west branch, from Evans Street to Esplanade East (together with written specifications attached - refer 75.1) 1893.J.J. Bartlett (Mayor) 14/3/93engineering - canals and drainage, arthur victor heath, town clerks, james john bartlett, mayors