This book was published in 1988 by the Shire of Ballarat,and printed by the local firm of Waller and Chester.Local Historian Lloyd Jenkins researched and did the text and design for it. It was launched to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Proclamation of the Shire,which was the first Shire in Victoria.Acknowledgement of the first Shire to be Proclaimed in the State of VictoriaRectangular book with soft cover.The cover has a blue background on which is the Crest of The Shire of Ballarat in colour and underneath is the title.Crest, THE SHIRE OF BALLARAT MDCCCLX111. title" FIRST IN THE STATE."proclaimation of first shire.125th anniversary of ballarat shire

These Cuff Links were possibly worn by members of the Shire Council,and may also have been given as gifts to visiting personell. Enamelled round Cuff Links showing the Coat of Arms of the Shire of Ballarat, set in a gold base and gold Anchors.THE SHIRE OF BALLARAT,MDCCCLX111, PREAVIUS.jewellary cufflinks

A very large version of this crest was on the outside of the former Shire of Ballarat building in Wendouree after the Council moved there from the original Shire Hall site in Learmonth.Official Logo/Crest of the Shire of Ballarat.Crest of the Shire of Ballarat,Circular in shape,with gold edging then a white band with the words THE SHIRE OF BALLARAT in gold paint at the top,a star on either side below this and at the base the date MDCCCLX111.In the centre, on a gold painted background is the Shire Crest which shows two figures(in white) each side of the crest which is in the shape of a shield,divided into four and shows at top left a "landscape" on red background,bottom right, on red,a spade and pick crossed.Top right on gold and blue stripe,is a sheep, in white outlined in gold, and bottom left, on blue and gold stripe,is a sheath of wheat in gold.Beneath this is the word PRAEVIUS on a "ribbon"decoration.THE SHIRE OF BALLARAT.PRAEVIUS.MDCCCLXIII.shire of ballarat.crest.shire of ballarat logo

Pink covered book showing the Council Offices of the Shire of Ballaratballarat, shire of ballarat, ballarat shire council, brown, george powell, learmonth shire hall, cobb & co, learmonth, ballarat townscape, australian timken, wendouree west housing estate, wendouree west, ballarat airport, joe white maltings, alfredton, a.v. wehl industries, begonia house, walton, valenite-modco, sec substation, ballarat agricultural and pastoral society, gong gong, wendouree sewerage teatment works, alfredton recreation and sports centre, wendouree west library, wendouree recreation reserve, wendouree youth club, norton villiers, planning scheme, lucas textiles, immunizaton, kelaston, linda brown pre-school, wendouree pre-school, parklands clinic, alfredton infant welfare centre, darriwell park, vitclay pipes, t.m. burke estate, webbcona estate, franklin caravans, lake burrumbeet, forrest street primary school, ballarat high school, wendouree west state school, coronet industries, wendouree primary school, learmonth presbyterian church, st matthew's wendouree, st mary's redemptorist fathers monastery, robert ritchie, robert ritchie foodstores, stan farquhar, berklee products, ballarat golf course, s. j. weir, dowling forest racecourse, norm doodt, hines plaster, ballarat aerial view, victorian inland meat authority, s.k. mcivor, j. & g. dart, wendouree west aerial view, egg and egg pulp marketing board, councillors, kinnersly, giot, powell, sansom, cornell, edmonston, crick, ford, mitchell, cobb & co, j. g. dart, rex hollioake, mcdonald, baird, cobb & co, j. & g. dart

Photo depicts members of the Ballarat Shire Council in 1994 at the Commemorative Meeting Prior to Amalgamation with City Of Ballarat. Front row (L to R) Mr. I. R. Cowie. Deputy Shire Engineer ; Mr. R. W. Hayles, Shire Engineer; Cr. D. N. Vendy, Shire President; Mr. J.W.M. Johnson, Shire Secretary; Mr T.J. Barrington, Deputy Shire Secretary. Back Row (L to R ) Cr. R. Kinnersley, Cr. A. Cormick, Cr. D. A. Baird, Cr.G.H. Spittle, Cr. J.D.White, Cr. G.M.Caldwell, Cr. M.F.Beaumont. Cr. W. M. Flynn, Cr. R.A. McDonald, Cr. R.J. Fewster, and Cr. B.L.Hughes.To commemorate the final council meeting of the Shire of Ballarat prior Council Amalgamation with the City of Ballarat.Coloured Photo on cream coloured mount with Shire of Ballarat Crest and title above photo and names at the bottom.SHIRE OF BALLARAT COMMEMORATIVE MEETING. MONDAY 2ND MAY 1994.shire commemorative meeting 1994.last ballarat shire councilors.

Plan for the Shire of Ballarat Motorcycle Training Building shoing ground plan, Section A-A, Front Elevation and Side Elevation. shire of ballarat, motorcycle, motor bike

In 1963 the Shire of Ballarat celebrated its Centenary. This book outlines the history and development of the Shire over the 100 years.Councilor Charles Edward (Ted) Brown was at the time Shire President.The District Roads Board was created on 7th October 1856 and on 24th November 1863 was proclaimed a Shire,thus making it the first Shire in Victoria. The book was compiled by James Mitchell(Shire Secretary) and the staff of the Shire of Ballarat and printed by local printers Waller and Chester.Celebrating 100 years of the Shire of Ballarat.A rectangular shaped book (landscape shape).Pale pink background on which is the title in black and,in shades of deeper pink, a photograph of the new Shire Office building and Clock tower in WendoureePROGRESS IN THE SHIRE OF BALLARAT.district roads board 1856.ballarat shire 1863

These Medallions were mass produced to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Shire of Ballarat.Celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the Shire of Ballarat, declared the first Shire in the State of Victoria 1863.3cm Diameter x 1/8 cm D silver alloy medallion with the Shire of Ballarat Coat of Arms on the front and on the reverse the words 125th Anniversary and date.and in a dark blue "suede" drawstring bag. Shire of Ballarat MDCCCLX111.(face).Shire of Ballarat 125th Anniversary Medallion, 24th November 1988.(reverse).proclaimation of first shire.125th anniversary of ballarat shire

Photo recording the Council for the year 1987 to 1988. Back row- Mr J.W.M.Johnson (Shire Secretary), Cr.W.M.Flynn, Mr T.J.Barrington (Deputy Shire Secretary), Cr. M.J.Vallance, Mr.P.G.Winter (Deputy Shire Engineer), Cr.G.H.Spittle, Cr G.C.Walton, J.P., Cr. R.A.McDonald, Mr. R.H.Hollioak (Shire Engineer). Front Row- Cr.K.C.Edmonston, Cr. B.L.Hughes, Cr.D.A.Baird,J.P. Cr.G.S.Giot,J.P.(Shire President) Cr.C.A.Crick,J.P. Cr. I.M.Nelson J.P. Cr.R.Kinnersley J.P.This gives a pictorial record of councillors in office for the year 1987 to1988. Coloured Photo set on beige cardboard mount.Council of the Shire of Ballarat.1987/88ballarat shire council 1987-88.

Shire of Ballarat was Proclaimed in 1863 and to celebrate the 125th Anniversary,the City of Ballarat dedicated this certificate from the Mayor Councilors and Citizens of the city. Acknowledgement of 125th Anniversary of the Shire Of Ballarat.Rectangular frame with gold trim.Certificate is set in a burgundy mount and wording painted in red and green.SHIRE OF BALLARAT.1863-1988.THE MAYOR,COUNCILORS AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF BALLARAT WARMLEY CONGRATULATE THE SHIRE ON REACHING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS PROCLAMATION AND FOR THE PROUD RECORD OF GOOD GOVERNMENT AND HIGH ACHIEVEMENT IT HAS ESTABLISHED DURING THAT PERIOD. DATED THIS 24TH DAY OF NOVEMBER ONE THOUAND NINE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHT. Signed Mayor W.Chapman,Councilor A.E.Hancock,Chief Executive Officer A.R.Peile. certificate.125th anniversary shire of ballarat1988

White covered book with multiple images.ballarat shire, shire of ballarat, c.e. brown, learmonth sire hall, gold memorial, miners rest reticulated water, australian timken, ballarat airport, joe white maltings, franklin caravans, kirk's reservoir, white swan reservoir, electricity, lucas, unilever australia, ballarat gas company, coronet caravans, lindsay gunn, martin stoneware, w. r. walton, m.b. john, ballarat agricultural and pastoral society, planning scheme, webcona estate, brown's heavy haulage, ballarat mental hospital, alfredton pre-school centre, wendouree recreaton reserve, wendouree pre-school, wendouree youth club, corporation saleyards, arch of victory, lake burrumbeet, perry park, ballarat high school, wendouree west state school, ewing house, ballarat grammar school, ballarat teachers' college, learmonth presbyterian church, st mathew's wendouree, st mary's redemptorist monastery, norm doodt, pre-mixed concrete, wendouree bowls club, ballarat shire councillors, rex hollioake, david baird, thomas ford, william troup, wilfred hirst, charles brown, charles giot, william walton, david powell, john pemberton, hugh patterson, alexander mcdonald, edward edwards, james mitchell

White paper road location map. Scale 1 mile to 1 inchballarat, shire of ballarat, roads, dowling forest, lake burumbeet, lake learmonth, ascot, windermere, tourello

The Shire of Ballarat in 1994 sponsored the V.R.F.B.A.State Championships of the Victorian Rural Fire Brigades Association and in appreciation was presented with this plaque.Given in appreciation of sponsorship.Rectangular wooden base with brass plates for the inscriptions.In the middle is the Victorian Rural Fire Brigade Badge, above which is inscribed VICTORIAN RURAL FIRE BRIGADES ASSOCIATION on a long rectangular brass plate,and below on a wider rectangular plate which is inscribed REGION 16 HOST COMMITTEE thanks The Shire Of Ballarat For Your Generous Sponsorship Of V.R.F.B.A. State Championship 1994 VICTORIAN RURAL FIRE BRAGADES ASSOCIATION.REGION16 HOST COMMITTEE THANKS The Shire Of Ballarat For Your Generous Sponsorship Of V.R.F.B.AState Championships 1994.shire of ballarat, vrfba championships 1994.victorian rural fire brigades association

This Certificate was presented to the Shire of Ballarat in appreciation of greetings and best wishes, sent to the City of Burnie Tasmania, on the occasion of the Proclamation of that City,on Tuesday 26th April 1988.Friendship and fellowship shown to a new city.Rectangular dark wood frame with gold edging on the inner edge. The certificate is on white paper and the inscriptions in Burgunday and black.It shows the Crest with the words The City of Burnie and non nobis solum and in the centre is an Emu. and a red seal at the base.To the Shire of Ballarat. The Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of the City of Burnie express their sincere pleasure and appreciation for the greeting and best wishes conveyed to the Corporation on the occasion of the Proclamation of the City of Burnie on Tuesday,26th April1988. Tasmania's newest City,faces the future with confidence and with a caring attitude in all its dealings. The common seal of the Mayor,Aldermen and Citizens of the City of Burnie has been hereunto affixed pursuant to a resolution of the said Corporation on the second day of May 1988. and signed by Aldermen Rex Collins,Aldermen G.E.Smith and the Town clerk.prclamation of city of burnie tasmania.1988.

Roughly circular of approximately 2.5 cm. The Badge shows the Clock Tower (which is situated in the grounds of the Former Ballarat Shire Offices in Wendouree), a sheath of wheat, a rams head, crossed spade and pick and a ploughSHIRE OF BALLARAT.shire of ballarat jewellary.enamelware

This Plaque was Presented to the Shire of Ballarat by the Mayor of Mount Gambier,Cr F.N.McDonnell.Mount is wooden on which is a Brass plaque showing the Crest of the City of Mount Gambier with inscriptions at the base.CITY OF MOUNT GAMBIER. PRESENTED TO SHIRE OF BALLARAT BY F,N,McDONNELL.MAYOR.mayor f.n.mcdonnell city of mount gambier.presentation to shire of ballarat.

Spoon made as souvenier of the Shire of Ballarat, for gifts or purchase.Gold Plated spoon with Ballarat Shire Crest on end of Handle.Shire of Ballarat. MCCCLX111.souvenier spoon.

To mark the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria reigning as the monarchy for 60 years. She died four years later in 1901. These medals were mass produces by Stokes & Sons of Melbourne, many of the local government bodies had them made.Marking the 60 years that Queen Victoria was on the throne. A round medal with a young and older faced Queen Victoria on one side. And on the other side is the Shire of Ballarat 's "Coat of Arm". This medal was issued by the Ballarat Shire as did many of the local government bodiesThe two faces of Queen Victoria, one as a young woman, the other later in life with the words, "QUEEN VICTORIA'S 60th YEAR OF REIGN. 1837 TO 1897". On the front. On the back is written "SHIRE OF BALLARAT. E.BUTLER. PRESIDENT". Also there is the Ballarat Shire "Coat of Arms", written underneath is the words "BY THESE WE FLOURISH".queen victoria, shire of ballarat, diamond jubilee

In 1992 the Shire of Ballarat gave their support to the Australian O;ympic Team who competed at Barcelona & Albertville,and in appreciation were presented with this Plaque. Acknowledgement and support given by Shire of Ballarat.rectangular in shape this plaque is on a marble look background.At the top is a round medallion enamelled in white background, on which is the Australian Coat of Arms and the Olympic Rings,"hanging"from a green and gold "ribbon".At the base is a rectangular plate with the inscription-Presented to Shire of Ballarat in grateful acknowledgement of your support to the Australian Olympic Games Team Barcelona & Albertville.1992.PRESENTED TO SHIRE OF BALLARAT IN GRATEFULL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF YOUR SUPPORT TO THE AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC GAMES TEAM. BARCELONA & ALBERTVILLE 1992.1992 olypic games.shire of ballarat.plaque

Ballarat was no longer a Shire with the amalgamation of smaller Shires into Cities during the early part of the 1990s.ballarat, shire, chatham-holmes collection

Rectangular wooden mount with a "bronze" medallion at the top and a brass plate at the base which is inscribed."SUN NEWS PICTORIAL" TEN THIRTY FOUR ROAD SAFETY AWARD FOR JULY 1975. SHIRE OF BALLARAT.sun news pictorial. shire of ballarat road safety award.

Blue folder containing a series of original photographs in plastic pockets of events associated with new water supply in Buninyong being turned on by Sir Henry Bolte on 22.08.1959. Includes images of a procession of historical-themed floats and speeches in front of the Buninyong Shire Hall. Photographs taken by Dawn Whykes and David Hedger.

This Plaque was presented to the Shire Of Ballarat to mark the occasion of the Rural Fire Authority's State Rural Championships in 1994.Dark brown rectangular "shield" with shaped lower edge.To the top is a coloured enamel piece dived into four sections,with a tree,flag,anchor and animals,with a Crown placed at the top .Below this is a decorative leaf formation.Below is Country Fire Authority inscribed on "flowing "ribbon"and a silver inscribed plaque at the base.COUNTRY FIRE AUTHORITY.Presented to The Shire Of Ballarat On The Occasion Of The STATE RURAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 1994.

Mr M.B.Watson was Shire Secretary for the Shire of Ballarat in 1954. This photo which is part of a collection of photos was taken to commemorate the 1954 visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,and was presented by the Shire President G.A.Fraser, to mark the occaision.Section of the Original Historical Photo of Councilors for the year 1954.Sepia/Brown photo of Councilor M.B.Watson,(Shire Secretary),1954.Situated Left hand side second rowof composite photo of Councilors for the year 1954.PRESENTED TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11. 1954.shire of ballarat 1954, queen elizabeth 11 visit, m b watson shire secretary 1954

J.S.Willey was the Shire Engineer for the Shire of Ballarat for the year 1954.This photo which is part of a collection of photos was taken to commemorate the 1954 visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,and was presented by the Shire President G.A.Fraser, to mark the occaision.Section of the Original Historical Photo of Councilors for the financial year 1954.Sepia/brown photo of J.S.Willey, who was Shire Engineer,situated left hand side of bottom row of composite photo of Councilors for the financial year 1954.PRESENTED TO BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11, 1954.shire of ballarat 1954, j s willey engineer, queen elizabeth 11 visit

With Compliments of the Council of the Shire of Ballaratcraft, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Letter from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11, to acknowledge a letter sent by the Shire of Ballarat to Her Majesty on the occasion of the visit of Rear Admiral Sir Brian Murray and Lady Murray expressing a message of loyalty and to be forwarded to Her Majesty.Acknowledgement of loyalty to the CrownRectangular dark wood frame with gold around inner edge. Letter from Buckingham Palace is set in a dark brown mount and at the base is an explanation as to why this letter was received. (Letter) BUCKINGHAM PALACE 20th September, 1983. Dear President, I am commanded by the Queen to thank you, Councillors, Ratepayers and Citizens of the Shire of Ballarat for your kind and loyal message of greetings. Her Majesty received this message with much pleasure and was touched by the kind and loyal sentiments it contained. Yours Sincerely John ......... The President The Shire of Ballarat. (at the base) On Wednesday 24th August,1983,On the occasion of the official visit to the Shire of Ballarat,of His Excellency, Rear Admiral Sir Brian Murray,K.C.M.G.,O.A.,K.ST.J.,Governor of Victoria,and Lady Murray,C.ST.K.,a message of loyalty was presented for forwarding to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11.rear admiral sir brian murray k.c.m.g.govenor of victoria 1983.message from queen elizabeth11.