Historical information

John Robert Hoskins was a Councillor with the City of Bendigo from1888 - 1902 and Mayor from 1901 - 1902.
Hoskins' interests in the region included the mining company Hoskins & Co, which distinguished itself on the late Derwent Reef United Company's leased ground in 1868 by achieving a yield of over an ounce to the ton. In the late 1870s John R. Hoskins formed a estate agency in partnership with Frederick Illingworth. He was also manager of the New Nil Desperandum, formed to work the shaft of the old Raywood mine, from 1906 to 1908.

Physical description

Event program for the Mayoral Dinner July 25, 1902. Gold, green and brown ink on cream card. Half fold with menu printed inside and Toast List on back cover. Scalloped edges.

Inscriptions & markings

Front cover: (Picture) Bendigo Coat of Arms / Mayoral Dinner / Given by / The Mayor / (Cr .J. R. Hoskins) / July 25, 1902 / Town Hall / Bendigo