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The tree commemorates John Chisholm, former Mayor, for his services to the city of Ballarat and Australia.
Location
| Address: | Wendouree Parade, Botanical Gardens, Ballarat, 3350 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.547272 Long: 143.822081 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Tree |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Government - Local |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | 1989 |
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This tree was planted by the Mayor of the City of Ballarat Councillor Wanda Chapman in recognition of John Alan Chisholm, M.B.E. born in Ballarat on the 12th November, 1919 he served his country and beloved Ballarat in many ways.
Local Government
Councillor City of Ballarat 1951 - 1981
Mayor 1957 - 58, 1964 - 65, 1971 - 1972 and 1976 - 1978
President, Provincial Cities and Towns Association 1976 - 1978
First Chairman Central Highlands Regional Library service after restoration 1975
Executive, Committee, Municipal Association of Victoria
Ballarat Water Commission Commissioner for six terms 1954 - 1981
Community Activities
Scouts Commissioner for 15 years Medal of Merit
Red Cross President Ballarat Branch
APEX President Ballarat Zone Life Member
Ballarat Historical Society President
Art Gallery First President Board of Management
Friends of Ballarat Botanic Gardens Member
Life Governor Queen Elizabeth Home, Ballarat Base Hospital Ballarat Childrens Home & Family Services
School Councils
Ballarat Girls High - Chairman
Ballarat East High - Foundation Member
Ballarat North Tech. Foundation Member
Mt. Clear Technical / High First Chairman
Continuing Education Association First Chairman
1939 - 1945 War
8th Battalion
R.A.A.F. - Served in Europe
For services to this city the titular honour of "Freeman of the City of Ballarat " was conferred on John Alan Chisholm M.B.E. in 1981
1989
