1971 file of amalgamation papers, bound in black, containing consultants' reports, draft letter to parliamentarians, employment statistics, address to LGAB (100 pp), details of opposing community groups etc. Re union with City of Melbourne. Also two letters re railway along Howe Parade, and copy of 'The Record' article, bound in so that it can't be seen.amalgamation, town planning - proposals shelved, transport - railways, local government, public action campaigns, sholl rutzou sharman pty ltd, henry melville fennell, mayors

Prepared by the Town Clerk's office of the City of Port Melbourne. Port Melbourne Resident's Handbook for 1974-5, providing details of Council services and other helpful information for residents. Later versions renamed 'Community Directories'. This volume includes a message from Mayor Perce WHITE. (Copy is #795)local government - city of port melbourne, mayors, perce mcguire white, perce white

City of Port Melbourne Resident's Handbook, 1972-73: Council Services &Helpful information for residents, also message from Mayor Cr. J.M. MITCHELL. Orange Coverlocal government - city of port melbourne, james malcolm (jim) mitchell, mayors