Historical information
Councilor Arthur Pickford was elected as a member of council in 1941 until 1951 and again in 1953 until 1958. He served one term as Shire President in 1947-48.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.
Significance
Original historic photo of all councilors for 1954,taken to commemorate the visit of Queen Elizabeth 11.
Physical description
Sepia/brown photo of Councilor Arthur Pickford,situated at bottom right hand corner of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1954.
Inscriptions & markings
PRESENTED TO BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11, 1954