Former Perth Road Board chairmen at the opening of the new Shire of Perth Offices

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ContributorCommunity HistoryDescriptionTwo of the former Perth Road Board Chairmen and their wives at the opening of the new Shire of Perth Offices in 1963.

Robert Henry Bandy is pictured with his wife on the right and Maurice Edgar Hamer with his wife on the left.CollectionCivic collectionCreator individualPhotographer unknownDate created18th April 1963Height (mm)158Width (mm)108MaterialsPhotographic printHistorical details

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.

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KeywordsCommunity History; Photograph; City of StirlingRelated personRobert Henry BandyMaurice Edgar HamerRelated organisationCity of StirlingPerth Road Board

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Accession numberP2015.90

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Date of acquisition1980

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Former Perth Road Board chairmen at the opening of the new Shire of Perth Offices