Historical information

Stawell was known as a gold mining town.

The Stawell Town Hall clock and tower were erected by Mrs Norman Kelly in memory of her late father Cr George Barnes, a councillor of the Borough of Stawell over a period of 47 years, and also her mother, the late Emma Barnes. 10 May 1939.

The animated mining scene on the Stawell Town Hall was incorporated into the tower from a bequest by Emma Kelly. It was officially opened by Sir Henry Bolte on 06 October 1969.

Physical description

Colour photograph of the Stawell Town Hall, and details such as the mining logo and plaques.