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Banner, issued by the Shire of Whittlesea. Circa 1876 to 1938.
White Cotton banner, black print
Shire/of/whittlesea/notice/is/hearby/given/that/a/reward/of/£5/will/be/paid/for/information/that/will/lead/to/the/conviction/of/any/person/or/persons/found/damaging/or/interfering/with/bridges/or/culverts/in/this/shire./By/order/of/the/council/Jas/Ryan/Shire/Secretary./
Patches from the 1980s & 1990s
Cloth badges or patches worn on the uniforms of council enforcement officers
By-Laws Officer, Traffic & By Laws office, Local Government Whittlesea, Service with Pride
uniforms
Wooden board with gold lettering
Honor Roll 1914 The Great War 1918; Former Scholars of the Thomastown Methodist Sunday School
Provided to History Collection due to being an additional/spare production item.
Commemorative for ANZAC Centenary 2014-2018 - Serving Victoria's Stories & Making Connections. Gallipoli WW1; Shout Street
street sign
Orginally at Mernda Primary School Plenty Road Mernda, lost, recovered from an antique shop in Geelong in 2016, purchased by Council
honor board
Photographs. Nine (9) photographs of the Whittlesea World War I Soldiers Memorial
photos
Presented to the City of Whittlesea in recognition of ongoing support. Inscription Anzac Day Commemoration Service 16 April 2000 To Mayor & Councillors of the City of Whittlesea In recognition of support and participation Presented by Epping RSL Sub Branch 1920-2000 Celebrating 80 Years of Service
award
In March 2014 Tracey Mallett, Manager Organisation Planning at the City of Whittlesea, represented the City of Whittlesea on a visit to the Buka Urban Council in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, on behalf of the International Women’s Development Agency. During her trip, Tracey acquired two hand made bags and Shell necklace which she donated to the City of Whittlesea Civic History Collection.
handbags, handmade
In March 2014 Tracey Mallett, Manager Organisation Planning at the City of Whittlesea, represented the City of Whittlesea on a visit to the Buka Urban Council in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, on behalf of the International Women’s Development Agency. During her trip, Tracey acquired two hand made bags and Shell necklace which she donated to the City of Whittlesea Civic History Collection.
handbags, handmade
In March 2014 Tracey Mallett, Manager Organisation Planning at the City of Whittlesea, represented the City of Whittlesea on a visit to the Buka Urban Council in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, on behalf of the International Women’s Development Agency. During her trip, Tracey acquired two hand made bags and Shell necklace which she donated to the City of Whittlesea Civic History Collection.
handbags, handmade
CH15/0052
award, glass
Women's Participation in Local Government Coalition Strengthening Communities Through Women’s Participation 2008 Victorian Local Government Women’s Charter Awards Whittlesea City Council For outstanding contribution in supporting and championing women’s participation in local government CR. Beth Ripper Chair Women’s Participation in Local Government Coalition Local Government Professionals Municipal Association of Victoria Victorian Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Coalition Victorian Local Governance Association Victorian Women’s Trust WEL Victoria Women’s Planning Network YWCA Victoria hansen VLGA Municipal Association Of Victoria Victorian Women’s’ Trust making a difference
Women's Participation in Local Government Coalition Strengthening Communities Through Women’s Participation 2008 Victorian Local Government Women’s Charter Awards Whittlesea City Council For outstanding contribution in supporting and championing women’s participation in local government CR. Beth Ripper Chair Women’s Participation in Local Government Coalition Local Government Professionals Municipal Association of Victoria Victorian Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Coalition Victorian Local Governance Association Victorian Women’s Trust WEL Victoria Women’s Planning Network YWCA Victoria hansen VLGA Municipal Association Of Victoria Victorian Women’s’ Trust making a difference
awards
Councils for Gender Equity 50:50 Vision bronze award. Awarded to the City of Whittlesea for ongoing committment to gender equity in local government
Councils for Gender Equity 50:50 Vision bronze award. Awarded to the City of Whittlesea for ongoing committment to gender equity in local government
awards
Heart Foundation Kellog Local Government Award. National Winer for Project with Limited Resources. City of Whittlesea Thomastown Recreation Centre for Women's Aquatic Program
awards
10 sheets of typed and handwritten notes
non-fiction
Unpublished research notes
thomastown wesleyan church and cemetery
sign
Wandering Whittlesea Heritage Program, (May - November 2003)
booklet
Whittlescene magazine - Set of CoW Community News Publications
magazine
Wood plaque in the shape of Australia with medallion and engraved plate.
awards
Growling Frog Golf Course 3 fold promotional brochure. Something to Really Croak About!
booklet
booklet
Whittlesea Events guide
booklet
CoW Festivals & Events publicity brochure 2002-2003
booklet
booklet
booklet
Heritage Program promotional booklet - Glimpses of the Past (June - November 2006)
booklet
booklet
booklet
booklet
booklet
booklet
Victorian Collections acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
