Historical information

Union of Rutherglen Shire & Borough. Handwritten on back of photo: "Old Wesleyan Church used as Shire Office. R. Ready's house built on same site using materials from original building." (Note: R. Ready's house was built on site of Old Shire Office, not on Church site. Original Church still in use as Sout & Guide Hall. 1985-06-18)

Physical description

Original of a photograph of Wesleyan Church used as temporary Shire Office during building of new office. Group portrait of Councillors in front of building.

Inscriptions & markings

"Union of Rutherglen Shire and Borough / Date of Union: December 15, 1920. Dissolution of Combined Councils: August 25, 1921. Rutherglen Shire Office. The Secretary Attends Monday & Friday 10am till 4pm" Front row (left to right) Ex. Cr. S.P. Gollings, Cr. R. Ready, Cr. E.E. Cock, Cr. J. Burch (Ex Mayor), Cr. C.H. Morris (Shire President), J. Hiskins (Ex President), Cr. R.J. Burrowes, Cr. D.B. Smith, Cr. P. Gullifer / Centre Row (left to right) Cr. H.G. Richards, Cr. W.H. Chambers, Cr. R.H. Berryman, Cr. R.J. Harvie, Cr. W.R. McRae, Cr. W.V. McDonald, Cr. C.L. Dobbin, Cr. R.A. McLaurin, Cr. P.M. Seymour, Cr. M.T. Graham, Cr. F. Fuge, Cr J. Milthorpe / Back Row (left to right) T. Trenen (Editor "Sun"), P. Lingford (Shire Engineer), W.C. Bayliss (Banker), A.H. Thompson (Shire Secretary, A.C. Carter (Inspector), N.F. Turnbull (Assistant Secretary)"