Historical information

These signature stamps were used by Ray O’Toole and Des Packer in their roles on Wodonga Council.

Mr Ray O'Toole worked at Prahran, Springvale, Keilor and Yarrawonga Councils before joining Wodonga as Chief Clerk and accountant in 1972. In 1973, Mr O'Toole became Deputy Town Clerk and was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer in 1980. He retired from that role in1994 when all local governments throughout Victoria were dissolved by the Kennett government in a major reorganisation.

Ray was elected as a Councillor to the newly formed Council in 1997 and served until 2005. He died in Wodonga on 2nd August 2022.
Des Packer was appointed as Finance Director of Wodonga Council in July 1989 after previously serving as Deputy Town Clerk.

Significance

This item is significant because it documents key officers in the Wodonga City Council.

Physical description

Two rubber signature stamps attached to metal backing strip. These stamps would be attached to a handle to apply signatures to Wodonga Council cheques.