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Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks amd Shire Secretaries Portraits, 1860-1994
... Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks amd Shire Secretaries Portraits...Eight photographs in two frames of town clerks and shire secretaries of the Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine...455.01 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits.jpg 455.02 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits.jpg 455.03 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits - W. ...Shire of Braybrook City of Sunshine Town Clerk 455.01 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits.jpg 455.02 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits.jpg 455.03 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits - W. ...455.01 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits.jpg 455.02 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits.jpg 455.03 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits - W. Pullar.jpg 455.05 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits - W. J. Andrew.jpg 455.06 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits - D. Lingford.jpg 455.07 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits - E. Hargreaves.jpg 455.07 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits - W. Deutschmann.jpg 455.08 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits - G. S. Pearson.jpg 455.09 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits - J. James.jpg 455.10 - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits - John Willaton.jpgshire of braybrook, city of sunshine, town clerk -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits
... Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine Town Clerks and Shire Secretaries Portraits ...This is a collection of photographs of former Shire / City secretaries and town clerks of the former Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine. ...Sunshine Council July 2007 5452.01 - Shire of Braybrook Shire Secretary William 'Bill' Pullar 1860 - 1907.jpg 5452.02 - Shire of Braybrook Shire Secretary D. ...James John Noble Willaton Sunshine Council July 2007 5452.01 - Shire of Braybrook Shire Secretary William 'Bill' Pullar 1860 - 1907.jpg 5452.02 - Shire of Braybrook Shire Secretary D. ...This is a collection of photographs of former Shire / City secretaries and town clerks of the former Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine. Before modern CEOs existed in Victorian local government, the Shire / City Secretary or Clerk was the most senior administrative officer in a shire or city. They were effectively the chief executive, chief financial officer, and chief governance officer rolled into one. Below is a detailed breakdown of what a Shire / City Secretary traditionally did. 1. Chief Administrative Office The Shire Secretary managed the entire day‑to‑day operation of the shire, including: - Supervising all council staff - Implementing council decisions - Managing correspondence, records, and official documents - Ensuring services were delivered (roads, drainage, health, building, etc.) This is the historical equivalent of the CEO role described in modern council structures. 2. Governance and Council Support The Shire Secretary was responsible for: - Preparing agendas and minutes for council meetings - Advising councillors on legislation and procedures - Ensuring compliance with the Local Government Act - Managing elections and public notices This aligns with the governance responsibilities now embedded in the Local Government Act 2020. 3. Financial Management The Shire Secretary was also the shire’s chief financial officer: - Preparing budgets - Managing rates and revenue - Overseeing expenditure - Producing annual financial statements In many small shires, the Secretary also acted as Treasurer. 4. Public Interface The Shire Secretary was the main point of contact for the community: - Handling complaints and enquiries - Issuing permits and licences - Coordinating public works requests - Communicating council decisions to residents They were often the most recognisable council official in the district. 5. Strategic and Long‑Term Planning Although less formalised than today, the Secretary played a key role in: - Planning infrastructure - Advising on township development - Managing land records and valuations - Coordinating with state government departments This mirrors the strategic functions now assigned to CEOs under the Local Government Act.This collection of photographs shown all the men who served as the Shire Secretary, Town Clerk or CEO for the Shire of Braybrook or for the City of Sunshine.Sunshine Council July 2007 5452.01 - Shire of Braybrook Shire Secretary William 'Bill' Pullar 1860 - 1907.jpg 5452.02 - Shire of Braybrook Shire Secretary D. Lingford 1908 - 1911.jpg 5452.03 - Shire of Braybrook Shire Secretary Walter John Andrew 1911 - 1927.jpg 5452.04 - Shire of Braybrook Shire Town Clerk Edgar Hargreaves 1927 - 1954.jpg 5452.05 - City of Sunshine Town Clerk Thomas William 'Bill' Deutschmann 1954 - 1984.jpg 5452.06 - City of Sunshine Town Clerk G. S. Pearson 1984 - 1987.jpg 5452.07 - City of Sunshine CEO And Town Clerk J. James 1987 - 1992.jpg 5452.08 - City of Sunshine Town Clerk John Noble Willaton 1992 - 1994.jpg 5452.09 - Shire of Braybrook Shire Secretaries and Town Clerks 1860 - 1954.jpg 5452.10 - City of Sunshine Town Clerks 1954 - 1994.jpg shire of braybrook, city of sunshine, town clerk, shire secetary, william "bill" pullar, d. lingford, walter john andrew, edgar hargreaves, thomas william "bill" deutschmann, g. s. pearson, j. james, john noble willaton -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... ...Shire Secretaries...Thomas McCormack is the gentleman in the photograph. He was the shire secretary for the former Shire of Bulla before from 1921 - 1960, when John Kelly took over the position....Thomas McCormack Shire Secretaries Shire of Bulla A non-digital black and white photograph of a head and shoulders image of a man dressed in a suit. ...Thomas McCormack is the gentleman in the photograph. He was the shire secretary for the former Shire of Bulla before from 1921 - 1960, when John Kelly took over the position.A non-digital black and white photograph of a head and shoulders image of a man dressed in a suit.thomas mccormack, shire secretaries, shire of bulla -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Mr J. B. Hansen, c. 1963
... Head and shoulders shot of Shire Secretary, Mr. J. B. Hansen...Back: 'Same size as Dart Shire Secretary Mr. J.B. Hansen' handwritten, blue biro Blue biro line arrowed each end drawn across photo. '3" ' above line 'H' pencil...Head and shoulders shot of Shire Secretary, Mr. J. B. Hansen Photograph Photograph - Mr J. ...Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (Former Shire of Glenelg)Black and white photo. Head and shoulders shot of Shire Secretary, Mr. J. B. HansenBack: 'Same size as Dart Shire Secretary Mr. J.B. Hansen' handwritten, blue biro Blue biro line arrowed each end drawn across photo. '3" ' above line 'H' pencilj b hansen -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumHeadwear - Top Hat, c1900
... Shire...Secretary...Worn by Broadmeadows Shire Secretary...Cook, Broadmeadows Shire Secretary, Black silk with cork skeleton with box white card. ...Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum 21 Pearcedale Parade Broadmeadows melbourne Worn by Broadmeadows Shire Secretary Owned by previous Shire Secretary Broadmeadows Shire Secretary Cook Inside Hat: Crown: Logo Christys' London/ Made in England for Lincoln Stuart & Propt. ...Worn by Broadmeadows Shire SecretaryOwned by previous Shire SecretaryTop Hat worn by Mr. Albert T.C. Cook, Broadmeadows Shire Secretary, Black silk with cork skeleton with box white card. Inside Hat: Crown: Logo Christys' London/ Made in England for Lincoln Stuart & Propt. Ltd. Melbourne. On leather band, Logo Christys' London/ 6 5/8 / Made in England for/ Lincoln Stuart & co. Propt. Ltd. Melbourne Box: Logo Christy's London/ Trademark. Top of Box: Shipping label, Lincoln, Stuart, See imagesbroadmeadows, shire, secretary, cook -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.Photo - Watson, Thornton Richards & Co. Ballarat, Watson . M.B. (Shire Secretary).1954, 1954 (exact)
... Watson . M.B. (Shire Secretary).1954.......m b watson shire secretary 1954...Mr M.B.Watson was Shire Secretary for the Shire of Ballarat in 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....Watson . M.B. (Shire Secretary).1954. Photo - Watson. Thornton Richards & Co. ...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 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.Photo - Kane, Possibly Drummond Studios, Kane.K.S.( Mr).Shire Secretary,1959, 1959
... Kane.K.S.( Mr).Shire Secretary,1959.......shire secretary 1959...K.S.Lane was Shire Secretary for the Ballarat Shire Council in 1959.This forms part of a composite collection of photos presented by the Shire Preident,to commemorate the opening of the Wendouree Municiple Centreon 20th November 1959. ...Mr.K.S. Lane,(Shire Secretary).Sepia photo (rectangular) on white mount,situated left hand side of middle row,of composite photo of all councilors for the year 1959. ...Kane.K.S.( Mr).Shire Secretary,1959. Photo - Kane Possibly Drummond Studios ...Mr. K.S.Lane was Shire Secretary for the Ballarat Shire Council in 1959.This forms part of a composite collection of photos presented by the Shire Preident,to commemorate the opening of the Wendouree Municiple Centreon 20th November 1959. Original Historical Photo of all Councilors for the year 1959Mr.K.S. Lane,(Shire Secretary).Sepia photo (rectangular) on white mount,situated left hand side of middle row,of composite photo of all councilors for the year 1959. Shire President Charles Edward,"Ted" Brown and councilors,commemorating opening of Wendouree Municiple Centre 20th November 1959.wendouree municiple centre opening 20th november 1959, ballarat shire council, lane k s mr, shire secretary 1959 -
Buninyong Visitor Information CentreDocument - Invitations, Invitations to the Opening of Commonwealth Parliament Melbourne 1901, 1901
... George Hale was the Buninyong Shire Secretary at the time....Issued to George Hale, Buninyong Shire Secretary....Issued to George Hale, Buninyong Shire Secretary. Invitations to the Opening of Commonwealth Parliament Melbourne 1901 Document Invitations ...Invitations received by 'George Hale and Lady' for functions associated with the Opening of the Commonwealth Parliament in Melbourne in 1901. George Hale was the Buninyong Shire Secretary at the time.Framed set of six full sized photographic copies of invitations to events associated with the opening of the Commonwealth Parliament in 1901. Set in a dark brown wooden frame with green mountboard. Issued to George Hale, Buninyong Shire Secretary.commonwealth of australia, federation, parliament -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Alterations to be made in Street Names, 1932
... Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham from Shire Secretary to Chief Draughtsman of Titles, Melbourne, 15 Jul 1932. stating that the finalisation of the alteration of 'West India Avenue', Tunstall and 'West Avenue' will both be known as Milton Street....List of alterations to be made in street names - Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham from Shire Secretary to Chief Draughtsman of Titles, Melbourne, 15 Jul 1932. stating that the finalisation of the alteration of 'West India Avenue', Tunstall and 'West Avenue' will both be known as Milton Street....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham from Shire Secretary to Chief Draughtsman of Titles, Melbourne, 15 Jul 1932. stating that the finalisation of the alteration of 'West India Avenue', Tunstall and 'West Avenue' will both be known as Milton Street. ...List of alterations to be made in street namesList of alterations to be made in street names - Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham from Shire Secretary to Chief Draughtsman of Titles, Melbourne, 15 Jul 1932. stating that the finalisation of the alteration of 'West India Avenue', Tunstall and 'West Avenue' will both be known as Milton Street.List of alterations to be made in street names street names, shire of blackburn and mitcham -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - Memorials in Glen Eira
... ... Shire Secretaries...Historical Markers Caulfield City Caulfield Grammar School Elsternwick Regent Street Caulfield Racing Museum Rosstown Railway Marker Caulfield Bambra Road Curraweena Road Marara Road City of Caulfield Mayors Councillors Caulfield Historical Society Rosstown Railway Caulfield Grammar School Pavement Marker Monument to Racehorse ‘Jackstaff’ Ross Murray Browne Thomas Alexander Thomas Alexander Browne Grave Brighton Cemetery Rolf Boldrewood North Road Caulfield South Browne Margaret Maria Grave of Sir John and Lady Monash Monash John Sir Monash Hannah Victoria Lady Frederick Jowett Memorial Drinking Fountain Caulfield Town Hall Hawthorn Road Glen Eira Road Jowett Frederick Borough of Caulfield Adam Lindsay Gordon Grave Gordon Adam Lindsay Gordon Annie Lindsay Jewish Victims of World War 2 Memorial Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and Library Selwyn Street Burston Seddon Hopetoun Gardens Cannon Glenhuntly Road Glen Huntly Road Schools Historic Sites Plaques Footpaths Horseracing Horses Jackstaff Monuments and Memorials Railways Authors Cemeteries Graves Gravestones Jewish Community Town Clerks Shire Secretaries Town Hall Drinking Taps Poetry Children Libraries World War 1939 – 1945 Hopetoun Cannons Festivals and Celebrations Document Memorials in Glen Eira ...This file contains one item: 1/A printout from the Victorian Memorials Database, undated and researcher unknown, containing records of 9 memorials in the Caulfield City municipality. These memorials are: - Caulfield Grammar School Site Pavement Marker, Elsternwick - Monument to racehorse ‘Jackstaff’ in Caulfield Racing Museum. - Rosstown Railway Marker, Bambra Road, Caulfield. - Thomas Alexander Browne Grave, Brighton Cemetery. - Grave of Sir John and Lady Monash, Brighton Cemetery. - Frederick Jowett Memorial Drinking Fountain, Caulfield Town Hall - Adam Lindsay Gordon Grave, Brighton Cemetery. - Jewish victims of World War 2 Memorial, Kadimah Centre, Elsternwick. - Hopetown Gardens Cannon, Elsternwick.historical markers, caulfield city, caulfield grammar school, elsternwick, regent street, caulfield racing museum, rosstown railway marker, caulfield, bambra road, curraweena road, marara road, city of caulfield, mayors, councillors, caulfield historical society, rosstown railway, caulfield grammar school pavement marker, monument to racehorse ‘jackstaff’, ross murray, browne thomas alexander, thomas alexander browne grave, brighton cemetery, rolf boldrewood, north road, caulfield south, browne margaret maria, grave of sir john and lady monash, monash john sir, monash hannah victoria lady, frederick jowett memorial drinking fountain, caulfield town hall, hawthorn road, glen eira road, jowett frederick, borough of caulfield, adam lindsay gordon grave, gordon adam lindsay, gordon annie lindsay, jewish victims of world war 2 memorial, kadimah jewish cultural centre and library, selwyn street, burston seddon, hopetoun gardens cannon, glenhuntly road, glen huntly road, schools, historic sites, plaques, footpaths, horseracing, horses, jackstaff, monuments and memorials, railways, authors, cemeteries, graves, gravestones, jewish community, town clerks, shire secretaries, town hall, drinking taps, poetry, children, libraries, world war 1939 – 1945, hopetoun, cannons, festivals and celebrations -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, c1903 - 1910
... ...shire secretaries...Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne sports football reddan jack hillary grant wally dolan cahil mal mallou a. fitzgerald bob gilligan gus hatty boyd tom whelan ned daniel frank martin m. o'shea - lawlor d. harrington harry cahill boardman arthur murphy - (mr) diggers rest sunbury shire secretaries george evans collection On front: Matson and Frazer 264 Little Collins Street, Melbourne Mounted b/w photograph of a football team. identified. ...Mounted b/w photograph of a football team. identified.On front: Matson and Frazer 264 Little Collins Street, Melbournesports, football, reddan, jack, hillary, grant, wally, dolan, cahil, mal, mallou, a., fitzgerald, bob, gilligan, gus, hatty, boyd, tom, whelan, ned, daniel, frank, martin, m., o'shea, -, lawlor, d., harrington, harry, cahill, boardman, arthur, murphy, - (mr), diggers rest, sunbury, shire secretaries, george evans collection -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Black and white photo, Edward Bishop
... Black and white photo of Edward Bishop, father of Herbert Thomas Bishop, Shire Secretary, Shire of Blackburn & Mitcham....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne bishop edward herbert thomas. shire of blackburn and mitcham Black and white photo of Edward Bishop, father of Herbert Thomas Bishop, Shire Secretary, Shire of Blackburn & Mitcham. Edward Bishop Photograph Black and white photo ...Black and white photo of Edward Bishop, father of Herbert Thomas Bishop, Shire Secretary, Shire of Blackburn & Mitcham.bishop, edward, herbert thomas., shire of blackburn and mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Council staff positions
... Descriptions of local government jobs - clerk and Town Clerk / Shire Secretary...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Local government Council staff Descriptions of local government jobs - clerk and Town Clerk / Shire Secretary Descriptions of local government jobs - clerk and Town Clerk / Shire Secretary Council staff positions Article Article ...Descriptions of local government jobs - clerk and Town Clerk / Shire SecretaryDescriptions of local government jobs - clerk and Town Clerk / Shire SecretaryDescriptions of local government jobs - clerk and Town Clerk / Shire Secretarylocal government, council staff -
Maldon Museum and Archives AssociationPainting - Maldon Market Building, c1864
... The decision to so convert it was made formally by the man who painted it in has new role as Shire Secretary....The work was painted by Henry Joseph Charles Mitchell, later to become the Shire Secretary in 1864....The work was painted by Henry Joseph Charles Mitchell, later to become the Shire Secretary in 1864. Maldon Market Building Painting Maldon Market Building Henry Joseph Charles Mitchell ...This image captures the moment just before the Maldon Market Building was converted into the Shire Hall and Offices. The decision to so convert it was made formally by the man who painted it in has new role as Shire Secretary.This framed oil painting on canvas depicts the Maldon Market building, in the period before it was converted to be the Maldon Shire Hall and Offices. In the rear of the scene the Courthouse can be seen, with the Maldon Contingent of the Victorian Volunteer Rifles drilling in front of it. These buildings are located in the former Government Camp area. The work was painted by Henry Joseph Charles Mitchell, later to become the Shire Secretary in 1864.maldon victoria, market building, shire hall -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyFrederick Jowett
... Photograph of Frederick Jowett, shire secretary and Town Clerk for over 3 decades...Glen Eira Historical Society 965 Glen Huntly Rd Caulfield VIC 3162 melbourne Jowert Frederick Photograph of Frederick Jowett, shire secretary and Town Clerk for over 3 decades Frederick Jowett ...Photograph of Frederick Jowett, shire secretary and Town Clerk for over 3 decadesjowert, frederick -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - SHIRE OF BET BET, FRAMED, 24.10.1942
... Signed: “Shire President & Shire Secretary of Bet Bet Shire”...He was discharged on 18.12.1946 with rank of Sgt in 3 Mil Dist A/CS Office Vic. documents - certificates civic mementoes Ingleby Signed: “Shire President & Shire Secretary of Bet Bet Shire” A Call To Arms to C H L INGLEBY, 24th October 1942 from Shire of Bet Bet, enlisting in the AIF for Active Service 24th October 1942. ...Clement Herbert Lawrence Ingleby No V65375 enlisted on 28.3.1941 age 28 years. He was discharged on 18.12.1946 with rank of Sgt in 3 Mil Dist A/CS Office Vic.A Call To Arms to C H L INGLEBY, 24th October 1942 from Shire of Bet Bet, enlisting in the AIF for Active Service 24th October 1942. Gold wooden frame, cardboard backing, glass front. Coloured certificate with white border.Signed: “Shire President & Shire Secretary of Bet Bet Shire”documents - certificates, civic mementoes, ingleby -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, H. T. Bishop, 1/07/1930 12:00:00 AM
... Biographical sketch of H. T. Bishop, Shire Secretary of Nunawading Shire. Transcribed from article in 'The Courier'....T. Bishop, Shire Secretary of Nunawading Shire. Transcribed from article in 'The Courier'. ...Biographical sketch of H. T. Bishop, Shire Secretary of Nunawading Shire.Biographical sketch of H. T. Bishop, Shire Secretary of Nunawading Shire. Transcribed from article in 'The Courier'.Biographical sketch of H. T. Bishop, Shire Secretary of Nunawading Shire. bishop, herbert thomas -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Letter - Correspondence, Railway Road, 9/10/1889
... Letter from Shire Secretary, J.H. Taylor to Secretary, Public Works department re road proclamations....Letter from Shire Secretary, J.H. Taylor to Secretary, Public Works department re road proclamations. ...Letter from Shire Secretary, J.H. Taylor to Secretary, Public Works department re road proclamations.Letter from Shire Secretary, J.H. Taylor to Secretary, Public Works department re road proclamations.Letter from Shire Secretary, J.H. Taylor to Secretary, Public Works department re road proclamations.railway road, blackburn, blackburn road, blackburn, station street, blackburn, cook, thomas, shire of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Letter - Correspondence, Cattle nuisance, 1937
... Kind and reply from Shire secretary, H.T. Bishop....Kind and reply from Shire secretary, H.T. Bishop. Letter to secretary of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham complaining of a cattle nuisance from Margaret O. ...Letter to secretary of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham complaining of a cattle nuisance from Margaret O. Kind and reply from Shire secretary, H.T. Bishop.Letter to secretary of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham complaining of a cattle nuisance from Margaret O. Kind and reply from Shire secretary, H.T. Bishop.Letter to secretary of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham complaining of a cattle nuisance from Margaret O. Kind and reply from Shire secretary, H.T. Bishop.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, kind, margaret o., bishop, herbert thomas, hindon street, blackburn -
Clunes MuseumCertificate, Shire of Talbot & Clunes
... LENNAN - COUNCILLOR, LOWE - SHIRE SECRETARY...LENNAN - COUNCILLOR, LOWE - SHIRE SECRETARY CERFIICATE ISSUED BY THE SHIRE OF TALBOT - PRESENTED TO PT. ...CERFIICATE ISSUED BY THE SHIRE OF TALBOT - PRESENTED TO PT. S EATON IN APPRECIATION OF VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT FOR ACTIVE SERVICE OVERSEAND AND GRATEFUL THANKS OF THE MUNICIPALITY IN THE CAUSE OF SERVING YOUR COUNTRY AND EMPIRE DATED 22ND JULY 1940SIGNED BY: W MALL - PRESIDEN, A.C. LENNAN - COUNCILLOR, LOWE - SHIRE SECRETARYmilitary service, pte s eaton, wwii -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Shire secretary's financial report, 1932 - 1933
... Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham - Shire Secretary's financial report. General (Municipal fund) account on 2 Oct 1933....Shire secretary's financial report Document Document ...Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham - Shire Secretary's financial report. General (Municipal fund) account on 2 Oct 1933.Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham - Shire Secretary's financial report. General (Municipal fund) account on 2 Oct 1933.Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham - Shire Secretary's financial report. General (Municipal fund) account on 2 Oct 1933.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, financial documents -
City of WhittleseaDocument - Correspondence, Council letter to Mrs Moses Thomas 1868, 1878
... Letter from James Ryan, Shire Secretary, Shire of Whittlesea to Mrs Moses Thomas on the death of Moses 18 May 1878....Letter from James Ryan, Shire Secretary, Shire of Whittlesea to Mrs Moses Thomas on the death of Moses 18 May 1878. ...In 1851 Moses Thomas purchased 400 acres, including a half mile frontage to the Plenty River, at Mernda (then known as Morang) where he operated a farm, inn and other business. In 1865 Moses Thomas was appointed Engineer, Clerk and Collector for the Morang District Road Board. In this role he would have been responsible for overseeing the collection of local property rates and the maintenance and construction of local roads and drains. Road District Boards were one of the earliest forms of local government in Victoria. The Morang or Upper Plenty Road District was established in 1862. It covered part of what is today Mernda, Doreen, South Morang, Mill Park and Bundoora. In 1875, the area merged with the Whittlesea Road District to form the Shire of Whittlesea. Moses Thomas briefly served as a Councillor with the Shire of Whittlesea until his death in 1878. Correspondence. Letter, paper, handwritten text with seal. Letter from James Ryan, Shire Secretary, Shire of Whittlesea to Mrs Moses Thomas on the death of Moses 18 May 1878. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Letter - Correspondence, Mitcham Road, 1932
... Correspondence between Shire Secretary, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and vendors and their solicitors re transfer of land for a road between Mitcham Road and Creek Road, Mitcham, June - July 1932....Roads and Streets Correspondence between Shire Secretary, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and vendors and their solicitors re transfer of land for a road between Mitcham Road and Creek Road, Mitcham, June - July 1932. ...Correspondence between Shire Secretary, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and vendors and their solicitors re transfer of land for a road between Mitcham Road and Creek Road, Mitcham, June - July 1932.mitcham road, mitcham, creek road, mitcham, shire of blackburn and mitcham, maddocks, jamieson & lonie, solicitors, ashley (mr), bloom, f.a., roads and streets -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Councillor J. B. Hansen, c. 1963
... Black and white photo. Shire Secretary. Cr. J.B. Hansen sitting behind desk. ...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (Former Shire of Glenelg) Back: Black stamp '004144' Black and white photo. Shire Secretary. Cr. J.B. Hansen sitting behind desk. ...Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (Former Shire of Glenelg)Black and white photo. Shire Secretary. Cr. J.B. Hansen sitting behind desk. Dressed in suit, hands not visible.Back: Black stamp '004144' -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumTea Service, Phoenix Plate Australia, 1925
... Gift to the then Rodney Shire Secretary on occasion of his marriage by Councillors in 1925....Gift to the then Rodney Shire Secretary on occasion of his marriage by Councillors in 1925. ...Wedding present to Mr and Mrs W. T. MartinSilver tea port, jug and sugar bowl. Gift to the then Rodney Shire Secretary on occasion of his marriage by Councillors in 1925.Presented by Rodney Shire Council to Mr and Mrs W. T. Martin on the occasion of their marriage 4 August 1925. EPNS made in Australia. warranted hard soldered. -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph
... Obverse: Reverse: United Shire of Beechworth/ Shire Secretary/ Reef Mining, Beechworth./ 6167.a...The Beechworth Burke Museum has additional images relating to gold mining which can be analysed and studied alongside images like this one. beechworth burke museum gold gold mining gold rush victorian gold rush reef mining quartz companion dog horse and cart Obverse: Reverse: United Shire of Beechworth/ Shire Secretary/ Reef Mining, Beechworth./ 6167.a Sepia coloured rectangular photograph printed on gloss photographic paper. ...This photograph depicts a reef mine in Beechworth. Reef mining, or quartz reef mining, was common in 19th Century Victoria. This gold mining technique requires mine shafts to be sunk into underground quartz reefs, with horizontal tunnels dug from the original shaft at differing levels to find the gold-bearing rock. The quartz would then be hoisted to the surface, which would then be pounded to access the gold in its metallic state. Gold was discovered in Beechworth in February 1852, at Spring Creek. Within 11 months of that discovery, over 8000 hopeful prospectors quickly descended on this region, transforming it into a thriving, wealthy township. Reef mining and hydraulic sluicing were gold mining techniques used in this region in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This photograph interestingly contains dogs alongside the miners. While dogs have been recorded as deterrents to thieves in the Victorian goldfields, these dogs appear as companions to these men.The search for gold is ingrained into the history of Victoria and therefore, images like this one can reveal important information for society and technology for the date when the photograph was taken. It also shows a location where reef mining was undertaken which provides insight into the impact on the environment at a time when it was done. Although quartz is one of the most common minerals found in the earth's crust, it does not always contain gold. Those reefs that do are rare and highly sought after by prospectors. The Beechworth Burke Museum has additional images relating to gold mining which can be analysed and studied alongside images like this one.Sepia coloured rectangular photograph printed on gloss photographic paper. Obverse: Reverse: United Shire of Beechworth/ Shire Secretary/ Reef Mining, Beechworth./ 6167.abeechworth, burke museum, gold, gold mining, gold rush, victorian gold rush, reef mining, quartz, companion dog, horse and cart -
Tarnagulla History ArchiveResearch file: Bet Bet Shire rates 1864-1994, Research file: Bet Bet Shire rates 1864-1937
... Also contains list of rates embezzled by Shire Secretary and Rate Collector Frank Cheetham in 1898-99. ...Also contains list of rates embezzled by Shire Secretary and Rate Collector Frank Cheetham in 1898-99. ...David Gordon Collection. Compiled by David Gordon. Green display book. Also contains list of rates embezzled by Shire Secretary and Rate Collector Frank Cheetham in 1898-99. -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph, c1900
... Reverse: Chinese / BMM2676 / 84-79-1 / 1998.00059 / 'UNITED SHIRE OF BEECHWORTH / SHIRE SECRETARY'...Beechworth Chinese Camp Beechworth Chinese Camps 1900s Beechworth Ovens Goldfield Chinese mining community Beechworth Presbyterian Church Reverse: Chinese / BMM2676 / 84-79-1 / 1998.00059 / 'UNITED SHIRE OF BEECHWORTH / SHIRE SECRETARY' Black and white rectangular photograph (copy) on matte photographic paper unmounted Photograph Photograph ...This black and white photograph taken c1900 at a camp in Beechworth, depicts the last six survivors of the Beechworth Chinese mining community. The two men standing on the far right are believed to be local Beechworth men. The man second-from-right is believed to be George Young, a Chinese Presbyterian catechist whose task was to fulfil the Church's remit to evangelise the Chinese population. Beechworth became home to one of the largest Chinese communities in Australia after the 1857 Buckland Riots pushed Chinese miners from their claims and they were forced to relocate their camps. Under the Protectorate system, the Chinese were required to live in camps on the outskirts of town and were subject to many additional controls and regulations. Chinese miners continued to form a large part of the Beechworth population, and surrounds, until gold ran out at the turn of the century.This photograph is historically significant for its association with the development of Victoria through the discovery of gold and the first wave of free Chinese immigration to Australia as part of the 1850s gold rush. This photograph is also of social significance for its association with the history of the Chinese community in Beechworth, and the adversity faced by Chinese immigrants during the gold rush as part of a system of Chinese protectorates and segregated camps enforced by the Victorian Government in response to the hostility and violence directed at the Chinese during this period. Black and white rectangular photograph (copy) on matte photographic paper unmountedReverse: Chinese / BMM2676 / 84-79-1 / 1998.00059 / 'UNITED SHIRE OF BEECHWORTH / SHIRE SECRETARY'beechworth, chinese camp, beechworth chinese camps, 1900s beechworth, ovens goldfield, chinese mining community, beechworth presbyterian church -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyDocument, Shire of Lillydale - Certificate presented to Mr J H Goodall on return from World War 1
... Signed by William MacKinley-President and J C Winterbottom - Shire Secretary...Signed by William MacKinley-President and J C Winterbottom - Shire Secretary Hand written certificate on cardboard backing Shire of Lillydale - Certificate presented to Mr J H Goodall on return from World War 1 Document ...Hand written certificate on cardboard backingPresented by the citizens of the Shire of Lillydale. Signed by William MacKinley-President and J C Winterbottom - Shire Secretary -
Phillip Island Conservation Society Inc.Work on paper - Photocopy of newspaper cutting, Wonthaggi or Powlett Express newspaper, "SHIRE OF/ PHILLIP ISLAND/ TENDERS", 30.7.1946
... Stan Harris Phillip Island shire secretary...Single collumn with heading, sub-heading, 5 paragraphs of text and Name and position of Shire Secretary. Black and white....Phillip Island Penguin Parade Shire of Phillip Island Penguin Parade kiosk Tender process Penguin Parade visitor numbers SEC State electricity commission Stan Harris Phillip Island shire secretary "30-7-64 EX" Meaning: 30.07.1964. ...Shire of Phillip Island managed the Phillip Island Penguin Parade during this era, and made several improvements for visitors including the building of a kiosk for food and beverage and some souvenirs. The building was located on a bitumen area at the base of the hill along with a brick toilet block. The area was actually raised from creek bed adjacent to the bitumen area, with Little Penguin rookery either side. The Shire tendered out the contract for the running of this kiosk on a 3 yearly basis.This small public notice from a Wonthaggi newspaper at a time when no local newspaper was being published on Phillip Island, marks the time when the Shire of Phillip Island began to increase provision of tourist facilities at the Penguin Parade. The number of visitors being 100,000 for the previous year is also an excellent indication of the popularity of the Penguin Parade. The listing of infrastructure available to the building is useful.Photocopy of Public Notice, Rectangular. Single collumn with heading, sub-heading, 5 paragraphs of text and Name and position of Shire Secretary. Black and white."30-7-64 EX" Meaning: 30.07.1964. Powlett Express newspaper.phillip island penguin parade, shire of phillip island, penguin parade kiosk, tender process, penguin parade visitor numbers, sec state electricity commission, stan harris phillip island shire secretary
