Historical information

Town Hall Tower & Clock Opening 1939. Group of people in front of Town Hall Main Street Stawell.
Unveiling of Town Hall Clock by Mrs D. Barnes
Stan Freeland & Mrs Freeland, Mr & Mrs M. Cowman Mayor, Mrs Sharply, Mr & Mrs McCracken, Cn. Haase
From L. to R. on left of flag
? Mayoress Mrs Cowman, Mrs N. Kelly.
Mrs Kelly donated the tower and clock - the inscription on tablet -
"The clock and tower on this town hall were erected by Mrs Norman Kelly, in memory of her father, the late Cr. George Barnes J.P.
A councillor of the Borough of Stawell over a period of 47 years and also her mother, the late Emma Barned - 10th May 1939.

Physical description

Black and white photo of a group of people standing around a column with the Australian flag.

Inscriptions & markings

Unveiling of Town Hall Clock by Mrs D. Barnes
Stan Freeland & Mrs Freeland, Mr & Mrs M. Cowman Mayor, Mrs Sharply, Mr & Mrs McCracken, Cn. Haase
From L. to R. on left of flag
? Mayoress Mrs Cowman, Mrs N. Kelly.
Mrs Kelly donated the tower and clock - the inscription on tablet -
"The clock and tower on this town hall were erected by Mrs Norman Kelly, in memory of her father, the late Cr. George Barnes J.P.
A councillor of the Borough of Stawell over a period of 47 years and also her mother, the late Emma Barned - 10th May 1939.