Historical information

Samuel Henry McGowan 1844 - 1921 emigrated to Australia from Ireland in 1870. He was deeply involved with mining in Sandhurst / Bendigo including as manager South St. Mungo Gold Mining Company in July 1882, and the Old Chum Mining Company. He founded The South Energetic Company in August 1884. He founded Leech's Creek Gold Mining Company in July 1886, the Great Cornish Mining Company 1887[2] the Lord Hopetoun Gold Mining Company in February 1891, the North Moon Company June 1892, the Bendigo Golden Star Company August 1893, Corinella Consols Company September 1893, New North Prince of Wales Company, September 1893, North Albion Reef Gold Mining Company June 1898, and the Ashley Gold Mining Company August 1898. He was a councillor, Barkly Ward, City of Bendigo 1883–1901 and served as Mayor from 1886 - 1887 and 1899 - 1900
S.H. McGowan married Kate Goyne 1852 – 1930.

Physical description

Pocket sized dance card and programme for the 1900 City of Bendigo Mayoral Ball held at the Town Hall. Multi coloured with gold text. List of dances printed on inside of card. Mayor S.H. McGowan with Mr J Oliver M.C.