Produced to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was formed in 1964 and was disbanded in 1994 during the changes to local government areas.Image of enamelled crest with Shire of Diamond Valley, 1965-1995 attached to tag.Crest and wording 'Shire of Diamond Valley 1964-1994'shire of diamond valley, keyring

Photo of C.Edmonston, Shire President 1893/1894 and Councilors Harding, Baird, Dobson, Lester, Butler, H.T.Hughes/Rate Collector,White, W.P.Steane/Engineer, Symons, Spiers.Original Historical photos of former Ballarat Shire President and Councilors covering the financial year 1893 to 1894.Sepia Photos on blue background of C.Edmonston, Shire President,and Councilors 1893/1894.Presented by the Shire President to the Ballarat Shire Council in 1893/1894.Set in ornate brown frame.Shire Councilors and Shire President 1893/1894.shire, ballarat, edmonston c, 1893 1894 councilors

12 Men pictured out the front of the Old Shire Hall. Maldon Shire Council 1948 Standing - Press; Cr. T.A. Grigg; Cr. Stevens, Shire Engineer; Cr. R. Bailey; Cr. A Wood; Cr. M. Allen; Cr. Wade, Shire Secretary. Seated: - Cr. T. Ottery; Cr. T. Bell; Cr. W. Rewell, Shire President; Cr. C. Talbot; Cr. B. Bryantmaldon shire council, maldon shire gardens

Shire of Eltham commemorative glass. The Shire of Eltham existed from 1856 until 1994.Stemmed wine glass. Clear glass with gold embellishment."Shire of Eltham" and shire crest in gold.shire of eltham, commemorative glasses

This was possibly produced for an open day in the centenary year. The Shire of Orbost was a local government area about 380 kilometres east of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994. Originally, Orbost was part of the Bairnsdale Road District which was created on 30 April 1867. Splitting away as part of the Shire of Tambo in 1882, Orbost was first incorporated as a shire in its own right as the Shire of Croajingolong on 30 May 1892. It received its present name on 17 February 1893. On 3 January 1913 part of its western riding was annexed to Tambo as its Cunninghame Riding. On 2 December 1994, the Shire was abolished, and merged with City and Shire of Bairnsdale, Shire of Tambo, most of the Shire of Omeo and the Boole Boole Peninsula from Shire of Rosedale into the Shire of East Gippsland. This is a useful reference tool.Two stapled pages of printed information. On the front page is the logo of Orbost Shire Council. There is information on the role of the Shire Councillors for 1992/93. It has a map of the council building.orbost-shire-council

Councillor Charis M.A. Pelling was a Councillor in excess of ten years and a former President of the Shire of Eltham. Cr Pelling was the founder of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society and the Society's first President.Public meeting for creation of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society, later Eltham District Historical Society subsequent to the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994. The society celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2017 and retains two founding members as current members.Letter typed on Shire of Eltham letterheadshire of eltham, shire of eltham historical society, society foundation, charis m.a. pelling

The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. Its boundary was altered twice in 1862 and on 12 December 1864 it was re designated as a Shire. It absorbed Raywood Borough in 1915, and was proclaimed a Rural City in 1990. On 2 December 1994, with the creation of Greater Bendigo City Council, it was abolished through the amalgamation which took place between Bendigo City, Eaglehawk Borough, Huntly Shire, part of McIvor Shire, part of Metcalfe Shire and Strathfieldsaye Shire to form the City of Greater Bendigo. This box would have been used to collect votes during council elections.Wooden, painted, lidded box with hinged opening lid. Central slit in lid to insert ballot papers. Front face painted in black and gold paint. Hinged at back of box with lock on front. Front of box Shire of / Marong / 21shire of marong

The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. Its boundary was altered twice in 1862 and on 12 December 1864 it was re designated as a Shire. It absorbed Raywood Borough in 1915, and was proclaimed a Rural City in 1990. On 2 December 1994, with the creation of Greater Bendigo City Council, it was abolished through the amalgamation which took place between Bendigo City, Eaglehawk Borough, Huntly Shire, part of McIvor Shire, part of Metcalfe Shire and Strathfieldsaye Shire to form the City of Greater Bendigo. This box would have been used to collect votes during council elections.Wooden painted, lidded box with hinged opening lid. Central slit in lid to insert ballot papers. Front face painted in black and gold paint. Hinged at front of box with lock on back. Handle attached to the back.Front of box; Shire of / Marong / 21shire of marong

This booklet was compiled by Orbost Shire council in 1993. It contains addresses and phone numbers of community groups in the shire and includes Mallacoota, Bemm River, Marlo, Cann River and Orbost.I it also has population statistics from the 1991 census - 6562 or the Shire of Orbost.This booklet is a useful reference tool.A foolscap sized document of approximately 60 pp titled COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORY Shire of Orbost March 1993.It has a red cover with plastic binding. It contains addresses and phone numbers of community groups in the shire and includes Mallacoota, Bemm River, Marlo, Cann River and Orbost.I it also has population statistics from the 1991 census - 6562 or the Shire of Orbost.orbost-history community-groups-orbost-1993

Photo of Cr Charles Edmonston. This photo was taken while Charles Edmonston was the President of the Ballarat Shire. 1893-1894.Section of Original Historical photograph of the Councilors,covering the financial year 1893 to 1894.Sepia Photo of Charles Edmonston,Ballarat Shire President,1893/1894. Located in the centre of a photo of all councilors for that year.Section of a photo from Councilors of the Ballarat Shire. 1893/1894.shire, president, ballarat, edmonston, charles, 1893 1894

The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994. This example of a Boundary Sign was one of many located on the edge of the Shire e.g. at Wattle Glen Station; at Yan Yean Road north of Bannons Lane; 2 on Plenty Road near Larundel and Bundoora Primary School; one on the Para Road bridge; on Wattletree Road Eltham and on Kurrak Road Yarrambat. According to a former Shire employee, the signs were often stolen as quickly as they were replaced. This sign was removed when the Shire of Diamond Valley was dissolved in 1994 and is signed by a Shire employee, giving it strong provenance.Painted metal sign, cream background with green text and Shire of Diamond Valley crest.Inscribed in felt tip pen on back of sign: SDV: from Nov 1964 to 1994. 30 years. Ron Middleton, By-laws Officer and Ranger, from 9/84 to Nov 94 [signed] R. Middletonshire of diamond valley, boundary signs

This is a collection of clippings from local newspapers of events that occurred within the Shire of Eltham, during the period September 1959 to August 1969, as well as various clippings of advertisements by the Shire of Eltham during this period.This item is locally historically significant as it is an original collection of local newspaper cuttings relating to various public events and Council activities within the Shire of Eltham during the period September 1959 to August 1969. This is an in-house significance assessment.A loose leaf folder with 71 brown paper pages held together by one piece of string and containing a collection of newspaper cuttings from local Eltham papers.Typed label stating 'Nillumbik Shire Council-Shire of Eltham archives. Series 074 Newsclippings folder Vol1 Sept 1959-Aug 1969 (original)' shire president, advertisements, eltham, shire of eltham, newspaper clippings, local newspapers, councillors, eltham council, tenders, council elections

Forms, staff telephone lists, organisation charts, maps, administrative memos, directives and bulletins used by the Shire of Diamond Valley 1980s -1994.Arch file containing forms etc. used by the Shire of Diamond Valleyshire of diamond valley

Map of main roads within Shire of Heidelberg, probably those for which the Shire was responsible for maintainingMap of main roads within Shire of Heidelberg, hand coloured, and Hurstbridge rail line. 40 chains: 1 inch971shire of heidelberg, heidelberg

Copies of this calendar were distributed to households in the Shire of Diamond Valley. This 1994 Calendar features images of indigenous plants painted by Jan Lowe. Includes a Guide to services provided by Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.The annual calendar is a record of the activities and services in the former Shire of Diamond Valley.28 page calendar illustrated with images of local flora, with 16 page liftout "Shire of Diamond Valley Resource Guide"shire of diamond valley, shire of diamond valley calendar, jan lowe

Copies of this calendar were distributed to households in the Shire of Diamond Valley. This 1994 Calendar features images of artwork acquired by the Shire. Includes a Guide to services provided by Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The Shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.The annual calendar is a record of the activities and services in the former Shire of Diamond Valley.28 page calendar illustrated with images of art work, with 16 page liftout "Shire of Diamond Valley Resource Guide". 2 copiesshire of diamond valley, shire of diamond valley calendar, diamond valley art awards

Guide to services provided by Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley32 pages, col illus., maps. Cover illustration of items from the Diamond Valley Shire Art Collection. 2 copiesshire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks

The 1993 - 1994 Annual Report was published by the Shire of Bulla and distributed to the residents of the shire.A 24 paged publication with a yellow cardboard cover which has an aerial photograph which features the former Sunbury Asylum buildings and surroundings before the area was developed for housing. The former Shire of Bulla logo which featured 'City Living - Country Style' is in the bottom RH corner of the photograph. Details of the administration officxes of the Shire of Bulla are printed on the back cover.shire of bulla, annual reports, councillors, george evans collection

This photo (sepia) of Miss Katrina Dawbarn was taken "circa 1909" standing outside the old Ballarat Shire Office. Miss Dawbarn was the daughter of Gilbert Dawbarn who was the Shire Secretary.Historical photo of the Ballarat Shire Office in1909.Sepia photo of Ballarat Shire Office 1909,with Katrine Dawbarn, daughter of Shire Engineer (Gilbert Dawbarn).Ballarat Shire Office 1909. Katrine Dawbarn daughter of Shire Engineer. Photo coutesy Kate Kellydawbarn katrina, ballarat shire offices 1909

Nillumbik Shire is known for its natural vegetation. This text encourages locals to plant indigenous plants in their gardens.A guide to indigenous vegetation in the Nillumbik Shire.56 pages, illus. (some col.). Cover has yelloe flowers in band on orange background with shire logo.nillumbik shire council, environmental and cultural planning section, chris delaney, indigenous plants, native gardens

The date of this plan is 1877 and the land indicted on it required for a road deviation is shaded in blue. It adjoins the Korkuperrimul Creek on one side which indicates the land is located just a few kilometers to the west of Bacchus Marsh. Single page map showing a portion of land purchased by the Bacchus Marsh Shire from Mr Thomas Low for the purpose of a road deviation. Land held by David Robertson is also shown on the map. Scale: 2 chains to 1 inch. Part of a set of maps which are pasted into a bound volume containing 76 maps or plans in total. High resolution digital image stored on BMDHS computer network. Surveyed by W. E. Standfield, Shire Engineer, Bacchus Marsh, 12/4/77bacchus marsh roads and streets, melbourne to ballarat road

The Directory was published by the former Shire of Bulla in 1994 - 1995 and was issued to residentsa living withing the Shire. It features details of public services which were available within the area at the time as well as maps of the settlements and some private advewrtisements.A 20 page booklet with an aerial photograph of the Greenvale Dam and surrounding area on the front cover. A green strip is along the spine of the booklet with the words 'Shire of Bulla' printed in white and 'Directory' printed in red. '1994 - 1995' is printed in red across the bottom of the front cover and the Shire of Bulla - 'City Living . Country Style' logo is in the bottom RH corner. The back cover features an advertisement for the Roxburgh housing development.shire of bulla, directory, sunbury, bulla, attwood hill, craigieburn, george evans collection

Debate about water supply and its planning and development took place in the Bacchus Marsh region from the 1850s through into the twentieth century. This plan was part of documentation to support an application for an additional loan of money from the Ministry of Water Supply to the Bacchus Marsh Shire Water Supply Trust. The plan includes the route of a proposed water channel in the Parwan area, and other features of water supply infrastructure such as the location of standpipes and gates are also shown on the plan.A single page paper map showing a general plan for the supply of water in the Bacchus Marsh area.The plan shows the route of the 'Main Channel' near the Werribee River and a proposed route for a Parwan Channel. The location of 'Dryden's House' near the Werribee River is also shown and the locations of land held by T. (Tom) Oliver and the Racecourse Reserve in Maddingley. Scale 40 chains to 1 inch. The plan is signed by Bacchus Marsh Shire Engineer, W.E. Standfield. The map is pasted into a bound volume containing 76 maps or plans in total. High resolution digital image stored on BMDHS computer network. General Plan of Water Supply Works in the Shire of Bacchus Marsh. Accompanying application for 2nd additional Loan. Original Waterworks district. Additional area. W.E. Standfield, 30/8/87.water supply, water supply maps, water supply bacchus marsh, irrigation, bacchus marsh victoria maps

Student admission ticket to Shire of Diamond Valley Swimming Pool Greensborough. It admits the holder to swimming classes when accompanied by a teacher during school hours.Ticket, printed in black on green cardboardShire of Diamond Valley Swimming Pool, Greensborough: School Pass - 5/- [stamped] 301shire of diamond valley, swimming pools, greensborough pool

Guide to services provided by Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley36 pages, col illus., maps. Front cover is a collage of scenes from Diamond Valley, back cover illustration of a copy of "Summer Panorama, Tabletop, NSW" by Max Dimmack, from the Shire of Diamond Valley Art Collection.shire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks