Digital Resources

Why Should We Fight For England?

Patriotic Pamphlets No. 27, by Ambrose Pratt. Critchley Parker Series, Australian Industrial and Mining Standard, Melbourne, 1917.

Manchester Unity Active Service Fund

How We Advertised the Liberty War Loan: Selling Bonds by Advertising

Paton Advertising Service, How We Advertised the Liberty War Loan: Selling Bonds by Advertising (Melbourne: Paton Advertising Service, 1917-1818?)

War Savings Campaign

War Savings Campaign (Sydney: John Sands, 1917?)

The American City

The American City (New York: The Civic Press, 1917-1918?)

Join Up!

Norman Lindsay (artwork), Join Up! (Melbourne: Director General of Recruiting, 1918)

Life, 1 March 1917

Life Magazine (Melbourne: Fitchett Brothers, 1917)

Stead's, 26 May 1917

Stead's (Melbourne: The Review of Reviews Pty Ltd, 1917)

Life, February 1918

Life Magazine (Melbourne: Fitchett Brothers, 1918)

Hurry!

Norman Lindsay (artwork), Hurry! (Melbourne: Director General of Recruiting, 1918)

Now!

Norman Lindsay (artwork), Now! (Melbourne: Director General of Recruiting, 1918)

Quick!

Norman Lindsay (artwork), Quick! (Melbourne: Director General of Recruiting, 1918)

The German Savages at Home

The British Empire Union, The German Savages at Home (Melbourne: The British Empire Union, 1914?)

Stead's, 31 March 1917

Stead's (Melbourne: The Review of Reviews Pty Ltd, 1917)

Win the War Day

Win the War Day: Official Souvenir Programme (Melbourne: The State Recruiting Committee, 1917)

Letter from Mrs J Graham

Re use of Kensington Municipal Buildings on 8th September to hold a Euchre Party in aid of the Patriotic Fund

Letter from City Treasurer

Memo, stating that he has received instructions to report himself for Military Duty at Broadmeadows

Letter from Mrs M C Braddy

Permission to give Band Performance in Fitzroy Gardens on Sunday 23rd idem in aid of the Lady Mayoress's Patriotic League Fund

Letter from City Electrical Engineer

Reporting that (2) Working Men's College Students have been called for Military duty suggesting that Salary of Brinkley be raised to 10£2/10/- per week

Letter from Miss Mabel Mattingly

Requesting free use of North Melbourne Town Hall to give concert in aid of Patriotic League inaugurated by the Lady Mayoress (30th September)

Letter from F Sherwin

Permission to use North Melbourne Town Hall 3rd September to hold a Social in aid of the Patriotic Fund

Letter from Continental C and G Rubber Coy Pty Ltd

Circular letter relating to the above Company since the Outbreak of War, stating Company has large stocks of its well known Tyres available

Letter from T G Scott and Son

Advising Despatch by next Mail, of a Copy of first issue of the Manufacturers' Illustrated Post, to be known as M I P

Letter from Amy Thaw

Requesting free use of Kensington Town Hall to hold Patriotic Concert and referring to use of a room for a meeting

Letter from C E Sweetland

Permission to use Band Stand in Queen Victoria Gardens on 6th September for performance in aid of the Australian Patriotic Fund

Letter from F R Morton

Re use of North Melbourne Municipal Buildings to hold a Patriotic Carnival on 22nd September 1914

Letter from H Benjamin

Statement of Receipts etc in connection with performance given in Fitzroy Gardens on 30th August

Letter from J C Williamson Ltd

Permit to march in connection with Patriotic Matinee

Letter from Honourable Secretary Loyal Monster Patriotic Carnival

Asking the Committee to give the Lighting for the Patriotic Carnival at the Exhibition Free

Letter from Honourable Secretary Code's Concert Band

Re use of Queen Vic Fitzroy Gardens on Sunday 6th inst for concert in aid of the Patriotic Fund

Letter from Inspector Montgomery

Report with regard to arrangements made for Stands in connection with Bus and Cab traffic to Military Encampment

Letter from Joint Secretaries of Patriotic Movement North and West Melbourne

Requesting free use of North Melbourne Town Hall on 8th September a demonstration for the send off of the Troops

Letter from Secretary Motor Transport Committee Defence Department

With regard to purchase of Motor Vehicles by the Commonwealth for Defence purposes

Letter from Principal Working Men's College

Requesting free use of Town Hall on 6th October to give Patriotic Concert

Letter from Director Agriculture Department

With regard to the Selling of Sheep horses etc as the Cattle Yards the proceeds to be donated to the Patriotic Fund

Letter from Honourable Secretary Monster Patriotic Carnival

Permission for Scouts Riflemen and Bands to March

Letter from A E Rane (Ancient Mariners of Victoria)

Permission to Parade City Streets with a motor lorry filled up as a Ship

Letter from Cab Owners and Drivers Protective and Benefit Union

Asking that temporary cab stand be fixed at terminus of Coburg horse tramway for use re military encampment at Broadmeadows

Letter from Mrs V L [Alice] Solomon

Stating that they have decided to hold the Conversazione in the Masonic Hall, so will not require the Town Hall

Letter from House Secretary Kangaroo Club

Re giving a concert in October in aid of the Patriotic Fund and the dates the Town Hall is Vacant

Letter from J Sutton Crow

Re Mademoiselle Dolores Concert in aid of the 'Belgian Relief Fund' and the charge fo the rent of Town Hall

Letter from J Troup

Requesting refund of £2/2/- paid as rent for use of the North Melbourne Recreation Reserve on 26th September in aid of Lady Mayoress' Fund and Christian Brothers' Bazaar

Letter from Officer of Health

Forwarding memo from L J Bird stating he will be away at Queenscliffe for 16 days

Letter from Miss Metta de Kock

Requesting rebate on the rental paid for use of Town Hall Kensington to give Patriotic Concert

Letter from City Surveyor

Memo re request from Defence Department for space to store about 40 Motor Waggons during time departure of troops delayed

Letter from Australian Imperial Force Assistant Provost-Marshal

Requesting use of a room to be used by men on piquet duty

Letter from Secretary Melbourne Harbour Trust Commissioners

Asking that no charge be made for loan of hurdles used at wharf in connection with the departure of Troops from Victoria Dock

Letter from Newton and Company

Circular re supplying a Series of Lantern Slides explaining the causes and progress of the War

Letter from Tarrant Motors Ltd

With regard to Council presenting a Motor Ambulance to the Expeditionary Force

Letter from Secretary Musicians Union of Australia

Re giving Pand performance 1st November near the Queen's Monument in Alexandra Parade in aid of Red Cross League

Letter from Secretary Melbourne Philharmonic Society

Desiring to transfer date of Concert from 17th November to 24th November

Letter from P Phillips

Re Stand for disengaged Drags in Swanston Street near Flinders Street to be used after 11pm (to go to Broadmeadows)

Letter from Honourable Secretary British Red Cross Society (Richmond)

Statement of receipts etc of performance given in Fitzroy Gardens 22nd inst in aid of the fund of the above Society

Letter from Honourable Secretary South Melbourne City Brass Band

Re use of Lady Clarke Memorial Band Stand on 6th December to give performancei in Aid of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund

Letter from Secretary The Prime Minister's Department

Stating resolution adopted by Council in respect of the death of Field Marshal Earl Roberts was forwarded through His Excellency the Governor General for communication to Lady Roberts

Letter from Acting Secretary Defence Department

Expressing Minister's thanks and high appreciation of the donation of a Motor Ambulance Waggon for use with the 2nd Contingent, Australian Imperial Force

Letter from Kellow Falkiner Motor Company

Enclosing account for Motor Ambulance supplied to the Council to be presented to the Defence Department

Letter from Building Surveyor

Application of S Arnold Best and Company requesting permission to re-erect wooden verandah at 124 Macaulay Road Flemington

Letter from Police Department

Relative to complaints re unlicensed Motor Car and drags being used for plying for Hire in the City and at Broadmeadows

Letter from Town Clerk Collingwood

Statement of Receipts etc of Band performance in Fitzroy Gardens 29th November in aid of Red Cross Fund

Letter from Miss G H Block

Statement of receipts etc in connection with concert 24th November North Melbourne Town Hall in aid of Red Cross Society

Letter from Gordon and Gotch Ltd

Forwarding 50 copies of booklet containing report of the Speech by the Right Honourable David Lloyd George on the Great War

Letter from Secretary Cab Owners and Drivers Protection and Benefit Union

Re providing a Cab Stand in Swanston Street for Late Loading to the Military Camp

Letter from His Majesty's Trade Commissioners in Japan

Expressing thanks at action of Council to support Imperial interests as suggested in his letter of 30th December

Letter from Manager A N A Fete Committee

Requesting patronage and Co-operation of Council at their 26th Annual National Holiday gathering on Monday 1st February 1915 in aid of Melbourne and Austin Hospital

Letter from Charley Cars Ltd

Circular Letter stating they are now supplying Ambulance in accordance with the Military requirements

Letter from Salvation Army

Requesting free use of Town Hall to give a demonstration in and of their Fund for the comfort of the troops

Letter from President The Empire Patriotic League

Re 'The Further Defence of Australia' movement and bringing under notice the 'Citizens Patriotic Memorial'

Letter from City Surveyor

Recommending offer of Tarrant Motors Pty Ltd to supply Side Curtains and reccovering front of Hood of Ford Car for £11/10/-

Letter from Capt Story

With regard to an inservices relative to use of Market Reserve (Hotham and McIlwraith St) for Drill purpose

Letter from McIlwraith and McEacharn

Forwarding 12 copies in book form of the speeches delivered by their Prime Minister on the War etc

Letter from Butlers Ltd

Expressing thanks for passing their samples of Patriotic Badges and quotation to the President of the Chamber of Commerce

Letter from McIlwraith and McEacharn

Stating ordinary goods traffic has not been accepted by the Railway Companies [in England] owing to the transfer of troops etc

Letter from J H Egan (Secretary Patriotic Dog Parade)

Requesting permission for dogs to parade City Streets on certain dates

Letter from Hugh Trumble Secretary Governing Bodies of Sport

Requesting free use of Town Hall on 24th inst for a Public meeting re proposed Defence movement

Letter from Honourable Secretary The Royal Vic Liedertafel

Re use of Town Hall and organ (free) on 20th inst to give concert in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund

Letter from J Hay

With regard to providing a tent for use of soldiers at Broadmeadows and requesting patronage of Council

Letter from L J Doogood

Requesting permit for Band to March etc

Letter from Secretary Malvern Tramways Band

Requesting use of Alexandra Avenue on 17th inst to give performance in aid of the Belgian Fund

Letter from Town Clerk Brisbane

Asking if permission has been given for the use of the Arms of the City of Melbourne as badges for the HMAS 'Melbourne'

Letter from Honourable Secretary Albert Park Surf Club

Requesting use of Barriers in connection with Carnival in aid of the Belgians

Letter from Secretary Masonic Club of Victoria

Enclosing circular sent to members and prominent Freemasons requesting their help towards the Belgian Fund

Letter from General Secretary Young Men's Christian Association

Requesting free use of Town Hall on 27th inst half proceeds to go to help the starving Belgians

Letter from Shire Secretary Mornington

Circular letter with regard to the present method of raising funds for Patriotic purposes being unsystematic and as to forming a War League

Letter from Commonwealth Military Forces 3rd Military District

Requesting loan of Street Sweeping Machines for use at Broadmeadows Camp

Letter from Town Clerk Brunswick

Requesting loan free of charge of 440 yds of festooning and Lamps for Aquatic Carnival 27th inst in aid of the Belgians

Letter from Honourable Secretary North Melbourne Lady Mayoress' Patriotic League

Free use of North Melbourne Town Hall 30th April to hold a Patriotic Demonstration

Letter from C J Dacomb

Expressing thanks for free use of Town Hall on 13th May to give concert in aid of the Belgians

Letter from Secretary Yarra Borderers Band

Forwarding receipt for £8/-/- amount Collected in aid of Belgian Relief Fund

Letter from Australian Women's National League

Stating meeting to arrange for the encouragement of recruiting will not be held

Letter from Honourable Secretary Belgian Rose Day Committee

Requesting a supply of Rose Blooms for delivery at Commerce House to be sold on 8th April

Letter from Madame Melba

Re free use fo the Town Hall on 27th April for concert in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund

Letter from Secretary Melbourne Vice Regal Band

Re use of the Janet Lady Clarke Band Stand Q V Gardens on Sunday 18th inst for performances in aid of the Belgian Fund

Letter from Town Clerk South Melbourne

Balance Sheet of Band Performance QV Gardens 28th March in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund

Letter from Secretary Rileys Military Band

Statement of receipts etc in connection with performance given in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund

Letter from Honourable Secretary Ministers Association

Requesting use of North Melbourne Town Hall on Sunday 30th May

Letter from Police Department

Report re sale of Art Union Tickets in connection with Lady Mayoress' Patriotic Fund (Oil Painting)

Letter from Town Clerk

Memo re damage to window in Dept Room in Courtyard used by Soldiers and enclosing Postal Notes (2) for 6/-

Letter from Officer of Health

Reporting that L J Bird has left with the Australian Expeditionary Forces

Letter from Police Department

Reporting A Daniels, E G Randall, R Woods S Isaacs, J Edmonds, H Owen for over loading Motor Cars at Broadmeadows [with soldiers]

Letter from Naval and Military Carnival

Asking for the use of a room

Letter from Adjutant 60th (Princes Hill) Infantry

Use of Princes Park, Carlton on Saturday May 29th and June 5th in connection with Presentation of Colors

Letter from Electrical Engineer

Re leave of absence to T Scott to attend Officers School of Instruction at Broadmeadows

Letter from Melbourne Philharmonic Society

Applying for free use of Town Hall for a concert in aid of Victorian Red Cross Fund

Letter from Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train [Lieutenant Commander Bracegirdle]

Asking permission to march through the city on 29th May 1915

Letter from Secretary Hobart Municipal Officers' Association

Requesting information re Military and Civil pay to all Officers in the Service joining the Expeditionary Forces

Letter from Secretary The Master Builders Association of Melbourne

Fixing Thursday 8th July for Patriotic Smoke Concert in aid of Red Cross Society

Letter from Bjelke-Peterson [sic] Bros

Re refund of amount paid for use of Town Hall on 29th April 12/-/- and enclosing statement etc of Demonstration given in the Exhibition

Letter from Stockmens Carnival (J Molloy)

Requesting rebate on cheque paid for Lighting at Stockmen's Carnival (Exhibition Buildings on 24th April)

Letter from Alma McKenna

Requesting free use of Kensington Town Hall on 21st of July to hold a Patriotic Entertainment

Letter from City Architect

Re Visit of Japanese Training Squadron and stating flags of the Allies were purchased from Morwick for £10/-/-

Letter from Shire Secretary, Shire of Dunmunkle

Circular urging Municipalities in the State to take action re Securing men and munitions for the War

Letter from Honorable Secretary Austral Salon

Requesting committee to refund the cost of Lighting of Kings Theatre on 30th May (Sunday) Red Cross Concert

Letter from Staff Officer for Engineers 3rd Military District

Relative to accounts for erection of barriers etc on the occasion of the march past of Troops on 17th December 1914 and 20th January 1915

Letter from Baths Superintendent

Memo with regard to Military men visiting the Baths

Letter from City Architect

Forwarding letter from A E Darnton Draughtsman, stating he intends volunteering for active service

Letter from The Melbourne Athenaeum

Re demonstration in aid of Patriotic Funds and as to refunding Registration Fee

Letter from The Victorian Football Association

Stating the whole of the Association Footballers Patriotic Fund will be donated to the Lady Stanley Special Appeal Fund

Letter from C Davidson

Stating Brougham Methodist Young Men request free use of Hall for a Rehearsal of concert on 7th July (Red Cross)

Letter from Conservatorium of Music Melbourne

Use Town Hall, free of charge, for a concert in aid of Red Cross Funds

Letter from A J Curran

Re permission to march through the city and use of a room in Town Hall for Massed Bands Sacred performance [in aid of Red Cross Ambulance Fund]

Letter from The Lord Mayor

Relative to the establishment of a Recruiting Depot at the Town Hall

Letter from Eric E Poole

Stating that he has joined the Expeditionary Forces

Letter from J J Cairns

Stating that he has joined the Expeditionary Forces

Letter from Superintendent Robertson

Stating L F Armstrong, Meat Inspector, and Ballantyne, Branding Boy, are enlisting in the Expeditionary Forces

Letter from Carlton Patriotic Committee

Permission to hold a Fancy Costume Procession on Saturday 10th July

Letter from Patriotic and Presentation Committee North Melbourne

Applying for free use of North Melbourne Town Hall on 8th July

Letter from Electrical Engineer

Relative to the filling of vacancies caused by enlistments in the Expeditionary Force

Letter from Clerk of Accounts

Salaries of Officers enlisted in the Expeditionary Forces

Letter from J and N Tait

Hire of Town Hall - Miss Amy Castles' Concert

Letter from Victorian Red Cross Fund

Cancelling application for use of Town Hall

Letter from State Parliamentary Recruiting Committee

Recruiting, March of Boy Scouts 17th July

Letter from Superintendent Robertson

Charles Edward Cobb, Laborer, Abattoirs, enlistment in Expeditionary Forces

Letter from Colonel Hawker

Town Hall Recruiting Depot

Letter from 49th (Prahran) Infantry

Lighting facilities Fawkner Park

Letter from Department of Defence

Return of Military Hats found in Motor Buses

Letter from North and West Melbourne Committee for Australia Day

Free use of North Melbourne Town Hall

Letter from Royal Agricultural Society

Abandonment of Royal Show 1915

Letter from Australia Day Committee

Permission to march through the City

Letter from Munitions Committee, Defence Department

Production of Toluene for manufacture of High Explosives

Letter from Kingaroy Patriotic Committee

Supply of Recruiting Posters

Letter from K A Stennett

Forwarding copy of lines to stimulate recruiting

Letter from Mrs John Murray's Appeal

Returning thanks for the loan of tables, Trestles etc

Letter from Austral-Indian Society

Permission to hold a Religious Procession

Letter from Amy Thaw

Forward Balance Sheet of Patriotic Carnival held on 3rd July and asking for refund of rent paid for Kensington Municipal Hall

Letter from 64th City of Melbourne Regiment

Band for Parade of Returned Soldiers on 10th August

Letter from Australasian League of Honour

Use of room once a month during period of war

Letter from J H Beecham

Disorderly contuct of haranguers in Carlton Gardens

Letter from H Montgomery (Hackney Carriage Inspector)

Suggesting Stand for Cabs and Motors in Flemington Road (with plan)

Letter from Defence Department

Declining to provide Sanitary Accommodation for Cab Drivers andc at Broadmeadows

Letter from City Architect

Cost of fitting out Recruiting Room (Town Hall)

Letter from Commonwealth Military Forces

Thanking Baths and Parks Committee for free use of Swimming Baths for members of Australian Imperial Force

Letter from Town Clerk

Military Police to use room in basement used by Police on point duty and Police to use Hackney Carriage Committee's room

Letter from Salvation Army

Sending Balance Sheet of Demonstration in Town Hall on 9th August

Letter from Kensington and Flemington Red Cross Branch

Applying for use of Supper Room at Flemington Municipal Buildings

Letter from Commonwealth Statistician

Sending duplicate documents in connection with War Census

Letter from North Melbourne Patriotic Committee

Application for free use of North Melbourne Recreation on 19 September for Sacred Concert

Letter from Building Surveyor

Submitting application by Salvation Army to erect soldiers' institute at Royal Park Military Camp

Letter from G H Knibbs

Sending Instruction for Guidance in making [War] Census

Letter from Australian Patriotic League

Application for free use of Town Hall on 30th September

Letter from Red Cross Society (newmarket Branch)

Sending Balance Sheet of Concert held on 18th August

Letter from Secretary Leather Trades Social

Sending Balance Sheet of Conversazione held on 28th July 1915

Letter from Commonwealth Military Forces

Enquiring if Electric Supply Committee will bear expense of erecting 2 poles for 20 arc lamps on North Carton Market site for drill purposes

Letter from Richard Almond (Employe Alexandra Park)

Asking for leave of absence to join Expeditionary Forces

Letter from Past Pupils Association (Christian Brothers)

Stating that they are unable to pay gross proceeds of Annual Ball to Red Cross Funds

Letter from Captain Macdonald

Complaint against A Cullen Driver of Motor Car No. 121 for not pulling up when requested by Military Police

Letter from Defence Department

Re closing Recruitment Depot at Town Hall

Letter from Baths Superintendent

Forwarding application for use of baths by 22nd Depot Battalion on 22 September

Letter from Department of Lands and Survey

Approving of proposal to pay employees of Park and Gardens Committed who enlist the difference between military and usual pay

Letter from City Electrical Engineer

Sending estimate of cost of lighting at the Camp at Royal Park

Letter from Red Cross Society (Victorian Branch)

Thanking Council for donation of £50 for Rest Home at Wirth's Arena

Letter from H F Mathieu

Asking permission for Band Performances on Sunday 7th November? For French Red Cross [Buffon?] Hospital

Letter from Baths Superintendent

Report re rendering first aid to soldier who was found unconcious

Letter from Town Clerk Hobart

Asking information re investment of Patriotic Funds

Letter from Methodist Soldiers' Trust

Permission to erect weather board and iron building at Royal Park Camp

Letter from Commonwealth Military Forces

Stating that about 2000 troops will be marching through city on 5th November

Letter from Commonwealth Military Forces

Stating that about 200 Officers and NCOs will march through City on Monday 8th inst

Letter from Commonwealth Military Forces

Stating the 4th Artillery Brigade AIF will march through City on 9th inst

Letter from Commonwealth Military Forces

Re 4th Artillery Brigades march through City on 9th inst Also 6th ditto on 10th inst

Letter from Commonwealth Military Forces

Re march to city of 6th Artillery Brigade (alteration of route)

Letter from Australian Catholic Federation

Permission to erect small hall at Royal Park Camp

Letter from Girls Guild Union

Free use of Town Hall on 23rd 28th and 30th October

Letter from Misses Mathieu

Result of concert in Aid of French Red Cross Society (£22-1-3)

Letter from National Rose Society of Victoria

Forwarding balance sheet for concert held on 27th October last

Letter from Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance Co

Re storage of wooden cases and c by Patriotic League in basement of Town Hall

Letter from Building Surveyor

Diocesian Registry asking permission to erect tempory [sic] building at Royal Park Camp

Letter from Commonwealth Military Forces (Major Dowes)

Complaint re drainage Military Camp Show Ground Ascot Vale

Letter from Melbourne Young Men's Christian Association

Permission to erect weatherboard Hall at Royal Park Camp

Letter from British Red Cross League Fitzroy Branch

Stating they will not require Fitzroy Gardens for Band performance on 12th December 1915

Letter from Shire Secretary Broadmeadows

Asking if carters and carriers at Broadmeadows Camp are licensed under Council's Reg[ulations]

Letter from Electrical Engineer and City Treasurer

Re increments to members of staff serving with AIF

Letter from Commonwealth Military Forces

Re procession through streets on 10th and 18th inst (Military Sports at M C Grounds)

Letter from North Melbourne Red Cross Society

Use of North Melbourne Town Hall on Wednesday 22nd December

Letter from St Johns Ambulance Association

Asking for refund of account for lighting Exhibition Building on 20th November

Letter from Inspector of Hackney Carriages

Arrangement for stands at Broadmeadows Camp and Railway Station

Letter from Police Department

Re complaint of persons playing football gambling andc in Yarra Park on Sundays

Letter from Cab Owners Protective and Benefit Union

Re annual inspection of Hackney Carriages asking that Broadmeadows stand be included

Letter from French Red Cross Society

Balance sheet for concert held in Town Hall on 16th ultimo

Letter from State Parliamentary Recruiting Committee

Use of Town Hall on Thursday 13th inst., for Recruiting Meeting

Letter from Superintendent Robertson

Reporting that C W Scott assistant clerk at Abattoirs has enlisted

Letter from City Treasurer

Application from J E Brown for leave of absence to serve with Expeditionary Forces

Letter from Swanson Bros

Offering office accommodation in connection with recruiting campaign

Letter from Officer in Commander Royal Park Camp

Removal of empty tins andc from camp discontinuance of

Letter from Richmond Recruiting Committee

Application for permission for recruits to march through City

Letter from Principal Medical Officer

Re sanitary conveniences at Royal Park Camp . Stating same has been rectified

Letter from Town Clerk

Re use of Main Hall for Recruiting Depot

Letter from Town Clerk

Re Licensing of Drivers, Conductors andc of Military Age

Letter from North and West Melbourne Button Fund Committee

Application for use of room in North Melbourne Town Hall Friday 25th February

Letter from State Parliamentary Recruiting Committee

Application for free use of Town Hall for 26th February 1916

Letter from City Engineer

List of single men employed in Department, together with their dependants etc

Letter from Southern Cross Tobacco Fund

Forwarding 200 Collection lists

Letter from Town Clerk

Officer re-arrangements consequent upon enlistment for active service

Letter from George C Allen

Re placing Belgium Flag and Tablet in Town Hall, Melbourne

Letter from French Red Cross Society

Asking for donation to Ambulance Fund

Letter from Victorian Football Association

Stating Association has decided to abandon football matches during currency of the war

Letter from City Treasurer and City Electrical Engineer

Increase in salaries of Clerical staff

Letter from Electrical Engineer

Exemption of Shift Engineer McLean from Military Service

Letter from Kensington and Flemington Red Cross Society

Refund of rent paid for use of Kensington Town Hall on 14th March

Letter from Henry Morris

Stating window at his premises Eastern Market was broken by 2 soldiers

Letter from City Engineer

Estimated cost of enclosing arch-way at rear of Administrative Buildings for Military Police

Letter from Young Mens Christian Association

Asking for information re Patriotic fund for insertion in Australian Army Handbook

Letter from William Eagles

Application for difference between military and civil pay

Letter from Returned Soldiers Association

Permission for troops to march on 24th 25th 28th and 30th inst. Also re use of barriers

Letter from Deputy Postmaster General

Re necessity for exercising economy during present financial stress

Letter from City Electrical Engineer

Re use of room ground floor for store room also re room used by Patriotic Fund

Letter from Diocesan Registry

Invitation to attend Anzac Day Commemoration Service

Letter from Defence Department

Stating that a body of troops 1000 strong will march through City on Friday 28th inst

Letter from Australia's Citizens Committee

To deal with Aliens and Alien Trade and to protect British Interests

Letter from Defence Department

Stating that a body troops 3,500 strong will march through City on in 1st May 1916

Letter from Australian Natives Association

Application for free use of Melbourne Town Hall

Letter from Reverend W Hopkins

Application for use of room in Town Hall for expression of views of persons opposed to conscription

Letter from Hampton Political Labor Council

Re meeting held on Yarra Bank

Letter from Defence Department

Stating that a body of troops 1000 strong will march through City on 10th May

Letter from Defence Department (Colonel Cuscaden)

Asking for loan of 400 chairs from Council

Letter from Defence Department

Stating that a body of troops will march through the city on 11th inst

Letter from London Agents

Re Floating Police covering merchandise against risk of damage from zeppelins etc

Letter from Defence Department

Acknowledging receipt of resolutions by council in favour of conscription

Letter from Defence Department

Advising that a body of troops (about 1,000 strong) will march through the City on Sunday 21/5/16

Letter from Defence Department

Stating funeral of the late Colonel W G Patterson will leave the Victoria Barracks at 3pm 28/5/16

Letter from French Red Cross Society

Application for free use of Melbourne Town Hall from 8th to 15th July 1916

Letter from Public Health Department

Re diseased meat from W H Blackman and Co supplied to Troop Transport

Letter from K and F Matthieu

Permission to hold Band performance in Fitzroy Gardens Sunday 4th June

Letter from Defence Department

Stating 3rd Divisional Supply Column will march through City on 26th inst. 12 noon

Letter from National Rose Society of Victoria

Application for refund of rent paid for use of Town Hall 19 April 1916

Letter from Royal Entertainers

Permission for 'Kilties Band' to march. Saturday 3rd June

Letter from Melbourne Rifle Club

Forwarding printed cards re providing training for intending volunteers in the AIF

Letter from Miss K L Mathieu

Result of performance by Collingwood Band, in the Fitzroy Gardens on 4th June 1916

Letter from Defence Department

Re supply of hardy flowering plants for Langwarrin Camp

Letter from N A Clack

Reporting driver of motor car No 4066 for asking excessive fare between Camp and Broadmeadowns Station

Letter from Public Library of South Australia

Acknowledging receipt of medal circulated by Commonwealth Button Fund on Anzac Day

Letter from State Parliamentary Recruiting Committee

Stating that owing to the lack of recruits Mr Cohen's services will no longer be required

Letter from American Consular Service

Expressing thanks for Recruiting Posters

Letter from Queen of Defence Committee

Band performance, Sunday 13th June 1916 in Janet Lady Clarke memorial Band Stand

Letter from Secretary Victorian Scottish Union

Application for use of Town Hall September 28th 1916

Letter from Honourary Secretary Victorian Artist's Pageant Play

Application for use of Town Hall in 18th and 19th or 24th and 28th August 1916

Letter from Defence Department

Stating body of troops 700 strong will march through City on Friday 30th inst

Letter from Officer in Command Supply Depot Broadmeadows

Supply of small palms for planting at Depot

Letter from Richmond City Brass Band

Permission to hold Band performance in Fitzroy Gardens Sunday 9th July

Letter from Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance Co

Councils General Fire Insurance Policy. Re Recruiting Depot and Military Police Depot at Town Hall

Letter from City Treasurer

Fortnightly Report

Letter from City Electrical Engineer

Erection of festoons outside the Portico of Town Hall during French Patriotic week

Letter from Defence Department

Night march of troops through the City on 19th July

Letter from Defence Department

Parade through City French Day July 14th

Letter from Richmond City Brass Band

Balance sheet of band performance in Fitzroy Gardens Sunday 9th July

Letter from Defence Department

Damage to property at Recruiting and Military Police Depots Town Hall Melbourne

Letter from Congress of Unions of Australia

Deputation to Lord Mayor re holding meeting in Town Hall to discuss question of Conscription

Letter from Defence Department Commanding Officer Royal Park

Stating 3,000 troops will parade through town on 19th July at 7.30 pm

Letter from J Livingstone

Conduct of persons in Carlton Gardens

Letter from Mrs E Mills

Permission for procession through local streets of Kensington on 18th August

Letter from City Treasurer

Commonwealth War Loan - Employes subscription to

Letter from Miss Mathieu

Permission for Band performance in Fitzroy Gardens on Sunday 3st and 17th September in aid of Russian Refugees

Letter from City Engineer

Honor Roll removal of H O'Brien and A E Cannards name

Letter from North and West Melbourne Red Cross Society

Permission to erect 4 Kiosks at North Melbourne on Violet Day 4/8/16 and use of room

Letter from Russian Refugees Appeal Fund

Permission to hold processions Saturday 12th August

Letter from Department of Defence

Re providing opening from back road, Alexandra Park, across tan track to Red Cross Kitchen in the Domain

Letter from Hallkeeper

Damage to doors and notice boards of Town Hall by crowd on occasion of Mr WM Hughes' public meeting

Letter from Lady Mayoress's Patriotic League

Re use of Supper Room

Letter from North Melbourne Patriotic Committee

Application for use of room in North Melbourne Town Hall every Tuesday afternoon and evening

Letter from Ernest H Gambling

Pasting of hand-bills on electric light posts andc re Anti-Conscription meeting

Letter from Flemington and Kensington Red Cross Society

Application for refund of rent paid for use of Flemington Hall on August 8th 1916

Letter from Divisional Returning Officer Melbourne

Re use of Town Halls Melbourne and North Melbourne for Polling Booths on 28th October 1916

Letter from Melbourne University Football Club

Re erection of sign on Morell's Oriental Hotel and permission for a donkey cart to parade through the city

Letter from State Parliamentary Recruiting Committee

Re Prime Minister's Appeal for Voluntary Enlistment

Letter from Government Statistician NSW

Asking approximate amount contributed in goods to Lady Mayoress's League

Letter from Loyal Good Intent Lodge Cricket Club

Cricket Pitch Fawkner Park

Letter from Salvation Army, Kensington

Application for refund of rent paid for hire of Kensington Town Hall on 2nd 4th and 5th September1916

Letter from The Salvation Army Appeal

Australian Appeal for £15,000 for the Salvation Army Work amongst Australian Soldiers

Letter from By Laws Officer

Result of prosecution of F C Holland and others for taking part in an Anti Conscription Procession

Letter from Henry Morrison

Repeating that window at premises occupied by him was broken by a soldier on Saturday afternoon (Eastern Market)

Letter from Military Registrar Melbourne Sub District 44

Forwarding posters to be exhibited in conspicuous place

Letter from Town Clerk

Re use of North Melbourne Municipal Hall for Recruiting purposes in connection with compulsory military service

Letter from Town Clerk

National Referendum Campaign

Letter from State Munitions Committee

Stating that cancellation or postponement of enlistment of certain employes by them; does not relieve any of those liable under current Proclamation, from reporting themselves

Letter from National Referendum Council

Re use of Melbourne Town Hall on 17th and 27th inst., and Kensington Hall on 9th inst., for Public Meetings

Letter from Victorian Scottish Union

Permission for band to march through the City on Wednesday 27th inst

Letter from Secretary, Womens Brigade and Battallion Depots

Application for use of Melbourne Town Hall on Wednesday 18th October 1916 for Conscription Meeting for Women

Letter from Amy Shaw

Application for free use of Kensington Town Hall on Friday evening the 20th inst. for Conscription meeting

Letter from Clerk of Disbursements

Asking instructions re payment to men on military service, under the compulsion scheme

Letter from Town Clerk

re Compulsory Military Service and payment of difference in salary andc to officers and employes

Letter from National Referendum Council

Forwarding cheque for £10- deposit against damages to Hall at Womens' Meeting on 23rd inst

Letter from National Referendum Council

Organising loan of large fleet of motor cars to take 'YES' votes to the polls

Letter from Defence Department 3rd Military District

Advising that 3000 men will march through streets on Thursday 26th starting from King Street at 2:30 pm

Letter from Superintendent Robertson and others

Re necessity of applying for exemptions from Military Service in certain cases of employes

Letter from Mrs E Warren

Applying on behalf of the National Red Cross of West and North Melbourne, for use of room at North Melbourne Town Hall on Monday evenings

Letter from Hallkeeper

Reporting that at the No Conscription Fellowship Meeting in the Town Hall on Monday the 6th inst. the centre door leading to crush lobby was broken

Letter from Defence Department (Dental) AAMC Res

Asking for passageway to be made through rockery in front of new Dental Hospital Building Domain Camp

Letter from State War Council

Circular to Recruiting Committees, asking co ordination with new organization recently formed for administration of the War Service Regulations 1916

Letter from Second Infantry Brigade Depôt

Asking for use of room at Town Hall once a month for purpose of ordinary meeting of members

Letter from Military Registrar

Asking that poster be exhibited in Town Hall

Letter from Carlton Patriotic Committee

Permission for bands to march through City on Sunday 5th November 1916

Letter from Australian Military Forces (Captain Fairnie)

Re. A. Cavanagh motor driver employed by the Council not reporting himself for military training also price road repair

Letter from Private Secretary to Prime Minister

Thanking Council for their kind congratulations and good wishes. Re Referendum Campaign

Letter from Registrar Commonwealth Government Inscribed Stock

Inscription of Stock Commonwealth War Loan

Letter from Town Clerk

State War Council Bill

Letter from Victorian Scottish Union

Permission for Brass Band to march through City on Thursday 30th November 7.30 pm

Letter from Australian Military Force (C.O. 52 A Area)

Requesting that leave of absence be grated for Sergeant Major James P. Biggs from 23rd December to 2nd January to attend Battalion Camp

Letter from Defence Department

March through City of about 750 troops on Thursday 14th inst

Letter from Australian Womens' National League

Re decision of Town Hall Committee, that the Town Hall would not be granted for meetings at which Adela Pankhurst would speak

Letter from Town Clerk Williamstown

Stating Council has no objection to Stand for Hackney Carriage at Williamstown Station to run to Altona Camp

Letter from James Prendergast

Application for difference between Military and Civil pay

Letter from Carlton Patriotic Committee

Permission for bands to march through City on Sunday 17th December

Letter from Defence Department

Re Recruiting Scheme

Letter from State Recruiting Committee of Victoria

Erection of six Recruiting Thermometers on Administrative Buildings

Letter from Overseas Club. Southern Cross Tobacco Fund

Thanking Council for donations towards Tobacco Fund, and forwarding new subscription list

Letter from City Treasurer

Recommending increased salaries to officers in the Department

Letter from John Danks and Son

Reporting that the Defence Department has requisitioned the 5th floor of their building, and that any structural alterations are made by them and that Danks cannot be responsible

Letter from Superintendent of Markets

Renovations to premises vacated by the State War Council at Western Market

Letter from State Recruiting Committee

Recruiting meeting Alexandra Park. Sunday 17th [February]

Letter from State War Council

Indulgence passage for wife of James Sherry a gardener employed by the Council

Letter from Sergeant E. Bastings

Thanking Council for their congratulations on his decoration

Letter from Education Department

Requesting Council's permission for children to sell Flowers and badges in the City on Childrens Flower Day (1.11.18)

Letter from Mrs S.A. Southgate

re Arctic Exploration Medal

This eMelbourne feature was curated by Professor Andrew J. May and Nicole Davis, with research assistance from Nick Coyne. Financial and in-kind support was provided by the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, Faculty of Arts, The University of Melbourne, and Public Record Office Victoria.

Special Thanks to: History Program, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies

Thanks to: Helen Morgan (eScholarship Research Centre), Daniel Wilksch (Public Record Office Victoria) and John Lycette (Lycette Bros.)