Physical description

A folder containing newspaper cuttings of the visit in 1952 by The Mayor and Mayoress of Rochester in the U.K. to Bendigo and Rochester. Sources are 'The Sun,' 'The Bendigo Advertiser' and 'Melbourne.' Also included is a black and white photo ( see accompanying news clipping ) of The Mayor of Bendigo (Cr. G.A. Pethard) and the Mayor of Rochester - both wearing Mayoral Robes . (U.K.)On the back is written -Visit of mayor and mayoress of Rochester England to 'Rob Roy ' home of Mr & Mrs McGlyn Rochester Vic Australia .The photo shows them holding a certificate with the words' City of Rochester' at the top' Another photo dated 9.8.1952 appears to show both Mayoresses -one is examining the other's Mayoral chain

Inscriptions & markings

Visit to Bendigo Mayor and Mayoress of Rochester (U.K.).