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Memorabilia - Event Program, City of Bendigo, Mayor's Ball, 1910

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Historical information

David Andrew was born in Castlemaine in 1866 and moved with his family to Bendigo in 1871. He took over his fathers auctioneering business which was situated on the corner of Hargreaves and Williamson Streets in 1893. David Andrew married Myra Swan McIntyre in 1888 and they had two children. After the death of Myra in 1892 aged 27 he married Myra's younger sister Clare and together they had a further two children. David Andrew was a prominent member of the old Bendigo Caledonian Society, Captain of the Bendigo Fire Brigade, a member of the Bendigo Masonic Lodge and for many years Secretary of the Easter Fair. He served as a Councillor from 1904 - 1925 and Mayor 1909 - 10 and 1913 - 14.

Physical description

Event program for the Mayor's Ball. Gold and purple print on white and cream card. Half fold with menu and wine list inside. Back cover has portrait of both the Mayor and Mayoress.

Inscriptions & markings

Front cover: Mayor's Ball / 1910 / (Picture: City of Bendigo Coat of Arms) / MENU / Cr. D ANDREW, Mayor. / TOWN HALL, BENDIGO, / July 1910.

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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
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