Historical information
Luke Murphy served as a Councillor from 1902 - 1917 and was elected the 35th Mayor of Bendigo in 1905. The Mayor and Mayoress gave the customary ball at which over 400 guest attended and was regarded as one of the most successful in the municipals history. (p219 Mayors of Bendigo).
Physical description
Event program for the Mayoral Ball, 26th June, 1906. Gold and green ink on green card. Half fold with menu and drinks list printed inside.Embossed and scalloped edges.
Inscriptions & markings
Front cover: City of Bendigo / 26-06-06 / Menu Card / Cr. Luke Murphy, Mayor
Subjects
References
- Mayors of Bendigo 1856 - 2001 ISBN/ISSN: ISBN 9578260 0 1 Jackman., Betty May, 2003, Mayors of Bendigo 1856 – 2001, Publisher B.M. Jackman, Bendigo, Victoria