Perth Road Board presentation to Mr Hamer

Mr Hamer was a member of the Perth Road Board from 1937 until 1961. During his time on the board he was chairman from 1953 until 1956.

The Perth Road Board was created in 1871. It was one of 18 original Road Boards established pursuant to the Road District Act, 1871. The main functions of the Road Board were to construct and repair roads and bridges and to carry out drainage works within their Districts.

The Perth Road Board became the Shire of Perth on 1 July 1961, and then the City of Stirling on 24 January 1971.