Portrait of Alderman Joan Thorburn presenting a cheque to Doctor Johnston from Colonial Day

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Record numberLH010709Datec1970sDescriptionAlderman and committee chairman of the Colonial Day committee, Joan Thorburn presenting a cheque to Doctor Johnston, proceeds from Colonial Day. Order of Australia, OAM and Federation Medal recipient, Joan Thorburn, became Mayor in 1978, and was the first female Mayor of Manly. Manly Council won the Bluett Award in 1981 with her at the helm and was also involved with the Sister Cities movement, visiting Japan many times in connection with it. She stood down from Council in 1995SubjectsCouncilsMayorsColonial DayCharitiesPortraitsPhysical descriptionBlack and White Photograph; 31mm x 240mm; Digital Image 300 DPICopyrightThis item may be used freely for research and study purposes, for all other uses contact Northern Beaches Council Library Local Studies. Please acknowledge that the item is courtesy of Northern Beaches Council Library Local Studies.

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Portrait of Alderman Joan Thorburn presenting a cheque to Doctor Johnston from Colonial Day

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Portrait of Alderman Joan Thorburn presenting a cheque to Doctor Johnston from Colonial Day