Historical information

Councilor John King was elected to council in1875-78 and again in1883-89.He served one term as President in1887-88.He was a resident of Burrumbeet.

Significance

This original photo forms part of collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1883-84.

Physical description

Photo of Councilor John King is in Sepia and oval in shape,it is gold around the edge of cutout and mount is light tan, there is a fine black line around photo.It is second from bottom on left hand side of collection of photos of all councilors for 1883-84.Councilor King's name is enscribed at the bottom of photo.

Inscriptions & markings

PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT J.DALGLEISH ESQ.to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL. 1883-84.