The keyring belonged to WH Greaves, former Town Clerk of the City of St Kilda.Silver keyring to which are attached 2 round gold medallions issued by the St Kilda City Council, and an oval brass key tag souvenir of the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. The St Kilda City Council medallions bear the City's coat of arms and, around the rim, the name of the Council inscribed in gold against a blue background. The Olympic medallion displays the Olympic rings and flame in gold against a green background. The front of the medallions is inscribed 'ST KILDA CITY COUNCIL'. The back of one if them is engraved 'CENTENARY TOWN CLERK W.H. GREAVES 11th March 1957'. The back of the other is engraved 'W H GREAVES Town Clerk 1934'. The front of the Olympic medallion is inscribed 'XVITH OLYMPIAD MELBOURNE 1956'. On the back are lines on which to record the owner's telephone number and name.wh greaves collection, city of st kilda - 100 year celebrations, 1956 olympics

The medal was issued in 1953 to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. A total of 129,051 medals were struck and presented as personal souvenirs to government officials, military personnel, and Royal Household members throughout the Commonwealth. Of these, 11,561 were allocated to Australians. This medal was presented to WH Greaves, who at the time was the Town Clerk of the City of St Kilda.A silver medal featuring a crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the collar of the Garter and Badge of the Bath. On the reverse is the Royal Cypher EIIR, surmounted by a large crown. Around the rim are the inscribed words 'QUEEN ELIZABETH II CROWNED 2ND JUNE 1953'. The medal is swing mounted on a red ribbon with two narrow blue stripes in the centre and a narrow white stripe at each edge. It is presented in a red cardboard box that has been stamped in black ink with an image of the crown, the Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II, the year 1953, and the words 'CORONATION MEDAL'.wh greaves collection, queen elizabeth ii, queen elizabeth ii coronation

Medal to commemorate the silver Jubilee (25th anniversary) of the accession of King George V to the throne on 6 May 1910. It was awarded to selected members of the Royal Family, government officials, senior military officers, as well as community leaders and other distinguished civilians in recognition of the service during the King's reign. About 85,000 were produced, of which 6,500 were allocated to Australians. This medal was given to the St Kilda Town Clerk at the time, WH Greaves.A silver medal featuring the crowned effigies of King George V and Queen Mary facing left and the inscribed words GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARY MAY VI MCMXXXV. On the reverse is the Royal Cypher of King George V surmounted by the Tudor Crown and flanked by the dates MAY 1910 and MAY 1935. The medal is swing mounted on a red ribbon with a narrow white stripe between two narrow blue stripes at each edge. It is presented in a red cardboard box that has been stamped in black ink with an image of the crown and '1910' and '1935'.wh greaves collection, king george v

In 2005, to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII, the Australian Government presented the medallion to Veterans who served in 1939-1945. This one was presented to the St Kilda Town Clerk at that time, WH Greaves.Gold coloured alloy medallion.One side shows the Commonwealth coat of arms and the words 'WORLD WAR II SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA'. On the other side is a map of Australia and patterns representing the three arms of the Defence Force: Navy (sea), Army (land) and Airforce (sky). Above the map are the words 'WORLD WAR II'; superimposed on the map is '60 years'; and at the base is '1945 2005'.wh greaves collection, wwii recognition of service

The King George VI Coronation Medal was issued in 1937 to commemorate the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. A total of 90,279 medals were struck and presented as personal souvenirs to government officials, military personnel, and Royal Household members throughout the Commonwealth. Of these, 6,887 were allocated to Australians. This medal was presented to WH Greaves, who as at the time the Town Clerk of the City of St Kilda.A silver medal featuring the crowned effigies of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth facing left. On the reverse is the Royal Cypher GRI above the date of the coronation, surmounted by a large crown. Around the rim are the inscribed words 'GEORGE VI QVEEN ELIZABETH'. The medal is swing mounted on a blue ribbon with a narrow red stripe between two narrow white stripes at each edge. It is presented in a red cardboard box that has been stamped in black ink with an image of the crown, the Royal Cypher of King George VI and the words 'CORONATION MEDAL'.On the reverse: 'CROWNED 12 MAY 1937' 'GEORGE VI QVEEN ELIZABETH'. wh greaves collection

The publication comprises both the notice paper for and minutes of a special meeting of St Kilda City Council to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the constitution of the municipality of St Kilda, on 11 March 1957. Foolscap size booklet of glossy white card bound with blue ribbon. Printed in black with coloured highlights.City of St Kilda crestcity of st kilda centenary, city of st kilda, wh greaves collection

National Trust of Victoria List of Classified Buildings, Metropolitan and Suburban, as at 5th October 1967. Includes more than 20 significant buildings in St Kilda30 page booklet with orange coverwh greaves collection, greaves, city of st kilda, st kilda council, historic buildings, national trust

State reception by the Victorian Government, at the Exhibition Building, 27th February, 1958. Includes order of proceedings, and a list of ministers of the state of Victoria.Booklet with blue coloured card cover, printed in white embossed with gold coloured crest. Multi page insert on white glossy paper, printed in black. Attached by staples. Includes black and white photograph of the Queen Mother and coloured image of royal crest.royal visits, queen mother, queen elizabeth the queen mother, state receptions, royal exhibition building, wh greaves collection, greaves

State reception by the Victorian Government, at the Exhibition Building, Monday, 8th March, 1954. Includes order of proceedings, musical programme, names of members of the Cabinet Reception Committee, the Music Committee, and the Music Sub-Committee.Booklet with cream coloured card cover, printed in blue with coloured royal crest above it, and a small blue reproduction of the Victorian coat of arms. Multi page insert on white glossy paper, printed in bluer. Attached by staples. Includes black and white photograph of the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Exhibition Buildings. The booklet includes the Order of Proceedings, the Musical Programme, a list of the Choirs Represented, and the names of the Cabinet Reception Committee and the Music Committee.royal visits, queen elizabeth ii, prince philip - duke of edinburgh, state receptions, royal exhibition building, wh greaves collection, greaves, city of st kilda

Invitation to reception at the Exhibition Buildings Melbourne for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, 27th February 1958Cream coloured invitation card with a gold border and the Coat of Arms of Victoria, and lettering printed in blue inkCoat of Arms of Victoriawh greaves collection, greaves, queen elizabeth the queen mother, government of victoria, royal exhibition building, state receptions

Invitation to Morning Tea organised by the Government of Victoria in Association with the Women's Organisations of Victoria, to meet Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother on Monday 3rd March 1958 at St Kilda Town Hall.An invitation card with a gold border and printed in gold lettering, with the coat of arms of Victoria printed in bluewh greaves collection, greaves, government of victoria, queen elizabeth the queen mother, city of st kilda, st kilda town hall

Folder containing several documents introducing St Kilda Town Clerk WH Greaves on a visit to Europe in 1947Light brown coloured folder containing 7 individual documentswh greaves collection, greaves, credentials, john cain sr, hector bell, francis connelly, ernest allen, ben chifley, william stewart

Photographic portrait of then St Kilda Town Clerk WH Greaves taken c.1960'sBlack and white photograph of WH Greaves on photographic paperwh greaves collection, greaves, city of st kilda

Photograph of then St Kilda Town Clerk WH Greaves and his wife MonaBlack and white photographic portrait of Mr and Mrs WH Greaves, printed on photographic paper, mounted on a brown coloured cardMarked on the back: Mum and Dad, early 50'swh greaves collection, greaves, city of st kilda

Photograph of WH Greaves at the time he was appointed Town Clerk of St KildaBlack and white photograph on photographic paperwh greaves collection, greaves, city of st kilda

Photograph of a group of dignitaries and others, waiting for the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of York at St Kilda Pier in 1927. WH Greaves is noted on the back of the photograph as being behind a white triangle and below the second car on the leftBlack and white photograph of the crowd and dignitaries waiting at St Kilda Pier in 1927, for the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of York. WH Greaves is seen standing behind a white triangle and in front of the second car from the leftMarked E.F. Frazer Photoswh greaves collection, greaves, royal visits, duke and duchess of york, st kilda, city of st kilda, st kilda pier

Photograph of WH Greaves Town Clerk or St Kilda and his wife looking on as the Mayor and Mayoress greet two visitors. Another person is seen standing in the backgroundA black and white photograph showing WH Greaves and wife looking on as the Mayor and Mayoress greet two visitors, with another person looking on from the backkgroundNotation on the rear that this photograph may not be reproduced without permission in writing from the Editor of 'The Age' or 'The Leader'.wh greaves collection, greaves, city of st kilda

Photograph of Sir Frank Beaurepaire and WH Greaves standing at a desk and reviewing some papers being passed between themBlack and white photograph of Sr Frank Beaurepaire and Mr WH Greaves standing in front of a desk and reviewing some papers passing between them, accompanied by a with compliments slip which was attached to the photographStamp at rear indicating copyright of the Age or the Argus Melbournewh greaves collection, greaves, beaurepaire, sir frank beaurepaire, city of st kilda, st kilda

Certificate printed in Grey, with red official seal on cream coloured paperThis is to Certify that William Henry Greaves has been duly elected Fellow of the Institute of Municipal Administration wh greaves collection, greaves, city of st kilda, institute of municipal administration

Large invitation on cream coloured paper, headed by the City of Melbourne Coat of arms and featuring a larger Royal Coat of arms. Lettering printed in maroon.In honour of the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, the Lord Mayor and Councillors of the City of Melbourne request the company of the Town Clerk of St Kilda and Mrs WH Greaves at a Ball at the Exhibition Building on Tuesday 2nd March 1954wh greaves collection, greaves, william henry greaves, royal visits, city of melbourne, city of st kilda, st kilda, royal exhibition building

Certificate printed on cream colored paper, with lettering printed in blue with the red seal of the Institute of Municipal AdministrationThis is to Certify that William H Greaves has been duly admitted as Fellow of the Victorian Division of the Institute of Municipal Administration wh greaves collection, greaves, william henry greaves, institute of municipal administration, city of st kilda

Certificate printed on cream coloured cardboard with green decorations and the red seal of the City of St KildaCertificate of Appreciation of Civil Defence service during World War II, awarded to Mrs W.H. Greaves signed by the Mayor, District Warden and Town Clerkwh greaves collection, greaves, city of st kilda, civil defence service, world war ii, wwii recognition of service

Certificate awarded to WH Greaves in 1922.Certificate printed on heavy cream coloured paper with a red official sealCertificate under the Coat of Arms of Victoria dated 1922wh greaves collection, greaves, municipal clerks board, city of st kilda

Certificate printed on heavy cream coloured paper under the red seal of the City of St KildaCertificate of Appreciation of Civil Defence Service awarded to WH Greaves May 1946wh greaves collection, greaves, william henry greaves, city of st kilda, civil defence service, world war ii

Record of resolution of St Kilda Council on 30 September 1964 regarding the retirement of long serving Town Clerk William Henry Greaves.Two paged certificate, printed in colour and presented in a leather binder, embossed in gold non-fictionOn cover: City of St. Kilda to W.H. Greaves, Esq. City of St Kilda crest Signed by the Mayor (Talbot), councillor (Watson) and Town Clerkwh greaves collection, william henry greaves, city of st kilda

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother was the mother of Queen Elizabeth II and the widow of King George VI. King George took the throne in 1936, at which time she became the first British-born Queen consort since the Tudor times. She visited Australia on 14 February – 7 March 1958 to attend the British Empire Service League Conference in Canberra. She travelled to the Australian Capital Territory, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania, Adelaide and Perth, as well as many regional and rural areas.black and white photograph, unmounted, original, fair conditionst kilda, st kilda town hall, queen mother, queen elizabeth the queen mother, 1958, wh greaves collection, greaves

William Henry Greaves served as the Town Clerk of St Kilda from 1934 until his retirement in September 1964.Blue coloured card holder with the City of St Kilda crest on the front and a black and white photograph, black printing and blue handwriting inside.Inside: Two signatures of WH Greaves, his name written in regular handwriting, and the date 31/5/1963.wh greaves collection, william henry greaves, city of st kilda, greaves