Eltham Courthouse Officially Reopened (Jim Connor, EDHS Newsletter No. 263 April 2022) In the Conservation Management Plan prepared in 2006 for the Eltham Justice Precinct there is mention that more than 350 court houses have been built by the Public Works Department since 1856, when the Department was established. It also states Eltham was in an early group of 'Victorian Free Classical' structures, featuring a projecting entry porch and gabled roof. Characteristically, this group shares a simple, rectangular shape, central placement of the court room with smaller-scale offices set back at the sides or rear of the court room, arched openings, and decorative string courses. The Statement of Significance listed in the Victorian Heritage Register states: ‘The Eltham Court House dates from the time when the town was largely self-contained. It was initiated in response to itinerant gold prospectors who turned to crime when their quest was unsuccessful. This type of localised solution is characteristic of the self reliance preserved in Eltham today. The court house is an important symbol of the spirit which makes Eltham distinctive as a community.’ It also states: ‘The Eltham Court House, built in 1860, is one of only two intact examples in the state of this simple design with projecting entry.’ So with this background it is most appropriate this valued historic building has recently been the subject of a total restoration, as detailed in previous newsletters. This was a major project undertaken by Nillumbik Shire Council. At a small function in the Eltham Courthouse, on 23rd March 2022, Nillumbik Shire Council Mayor Fran Eyre declared the fully restored building officially reopened. In doing so the Mayor spoke about the earlier law and order function of the court and the importance of this building to the Eltham community. Wingrove Ward Councillor Geoff Paine then highlighted the importance of historical societies and groups within the shire and their valued activities in recording and preserving their local history. EDHS president Jim Connor thanked everyone involved with the project and provided an overview of the history of the courthouse. Michael Ioannides, Council’s project manager, spoke about how the restoration process proceeded and those involved in undertaking the works required. Cr. Natalie Duffy, various council officers, EDHS executive committee members, as well as representatives of the head contractor Ducon Building Services and the heritage advisors, RBA architects and Conservation Consultants, were also in attendance, as was a representative of Nillumbik U3A. After the formal part there was some light hearted interpretation of how past legal proceedings may, or may not have, occurred within this courthouse, before some refreshments were shared in the former second courthouse at the rear, which is now utilised by Nillumbik U3A. This was a successful celebration of a very worthwhile project.Born digital image (38)conservation consultants, cr. geoff paine, cr. natalie duffy, ducon building services, eltham courthouse, eltham district historical society, eltham justice precinct, jim connor, mayor cr. fran eyre, michael ioannides, nillumbik shire council, nillumbik u3a, opening ceremony, rba architects, restoration project

This is a set of 23 photographs of cartographic, aero-triangulation and lithographic equipment, and personnel at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo circa 1979. Photos .8P to .23P were taken in Lithographic Squadron’s printing, Camera, proofing rooms and external buildings. Cartographic Squadron’s SGT Jim McDonald operated the Editwriter type setting machine, as shown in photo .2P for a couple years in a room on the top floor of Fortuna Villa. This is a set of 23 photographs of cartographic, aero-triangulation and lithographic equipment, and personnel at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, c1979. Black and white photos are on photographic paper and mounted on manilla card. They were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Typesetting machine, ‘Editwriter’ Model 7500, SGT Jim McDonald. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Processor Model ACP101 & dual disk module (attached to Editwriter). .3) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Duplicating machine, stencil process electric ‘Gestetner’. .4) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Comparator photogrammetric stecometer, modified ‘Carl Zeiss’, CPL Jack Elverd. .5) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Point transfer device ‘Wild PUG IV. .6) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Zoom transfer scope, stereo ‘Bausch & Lomb’ .7) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Stereoplotter analytical automatic, ‘APC/3-1’. .8) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Prophylaxis unit, ‘Densply/Cavtron’ .9) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Machine punch register (made by Bendigo Ordnance Factory). .10) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Plan printer 122cm (48”) wide. ‘Admel Bruning’ Model - 5003A. .11) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Metal halide printing lamp. ‘Violight 5000 HV’ .12) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Densitometer transmission or reflection, ‘Macbeth’ Model – TR 524 MD. .13) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Machine whirling vertical type ‘Payne VLW’. .14) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Densitometer reflection, ‘Macbeth’ Model – RD917. .15) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Densitometer reflection, 240V ‘Cosar’ .16) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Printer contact ‘Hohlux’ Model RP-II, LCPL Martin Van der Maele. .17) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Frame printing vacuum vertical. .18) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Frame printing vacuum flip top 91cm x 117cm. .19) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Printer reduction stereo plotter diapositive ‘Wild’ Model – U3A modified and U4A modified to U4A plus. .20) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Printing press offset rotary lithographic 3 colour ‘Ultra-MAN-III’ .21) to. 23) - Photo, black & white, c1979, Camera cartographic consolidated super 100 32” x 32”The three personnel appearing in this set are identified. Most items have a full description, NSN, serial number, and the Repairer’s name, address and phone details and contact name. Just the full description is documented.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

The establishment of a University in Nunawading may once have seemed an unlikely prospect, but is now a reality with the founding of the University of the Third Age.The establishment of a University in Nunawading may once have seemed an unlikely prospect, but is now a reality with the founding of the University of the Third Age.u3a nunawading, subramanian, chandra

Nunawading Community Hub is under construction to house community groups currently at Silver Grove, Nunawading, due for completion in 2020.Nunawading Community Hub is under construction to house community groups currently at Silver Grove, Nunawading.nunawading community hub, nunawading, silver grove, nunawading, community groups, u3a nunawading, springvale road, nunawading no. 96-106

non-fictionAn A3 photocopy of an article about the new Nunawading Hubnunawading community centre, nunawading community hub, springvale road nunawading, u3a nauawading, meals on wheels

The Grantville Show 1906a: Show official, judges and members of the Committee. Society Secretary, Andrew Belfrage, in white shirt.

The Grantville Show 1906b: The Lady's Hackney Competition (l-r Miss Alma Chapman (Almurta), Miss Grant (Almurta), Mrs Clare Atkins (Strezlecki Creek), Miss McMahon (Bena)

The Grantville Show 1906c: Mr Myles Bunn's (Bena) Prize Ayrshires. It isn't clear which, if either, man is Myles Bunn.

Grantville Show 1907a: Andrew Belfrage, Secretary of the Grantville Agricultural Show (in white hat)and Theodore Lyall, Secretary of the Lang Lang show at the Grantville Show, 1907. grantville; agriculture;

Grantville Show 1907b: Relaxing in the grass at the Grantville Agricultural Show, 1907.grantville; agriculture;

Grantville Show 1907c: Lady riders and hacks at the Grantville Agricultural Show, 1907. grantville; agriculture;

Grantville Show 1907d: Competitors in the Pony Class at the Grantville Agricultural Show, 1907.

Grantville Show 1907e: A good pair of ayrshires and their owners at the Grantville Agricultural Show, 1907.

Grantville Show 1908a: Andrew Belfrage, Secretary of the Grantville Agricultural Show (4th from the left, holding hat), and a group of officials. Grantville Show, January 1908.

Grantville Show 1908b: Picnic at the Grantville show grounds, Grantville Show, January 1908.

Grantville Show 1908c: Crowds at the Grantville show grounds, Grantville Show, January 1908.

Grantville Show 1908d: Judging hacks at the Grantville Show, January 1908.

The Bird family built and conducted the bakery on the highway at grantville diagonally opposite the General Store, circa 1930s. Ron Tilley married eldest daughter, Gloria Bird (Tops) in 1945.grantville; business; bakery

Row of buildings in forest clearing 'J.T. Paul General Store' on one and Grantville Hotel on another.grantville;, hotels, post offices, shops

non-fictionThe 2024 Senior's Festival will take place from Oct 1 - 31stsenior citizens week, u3a nunawading

Coloured photo of University of Third Age Monash Walking Group at Yarran Dheran. 1987yarran dheran, u3a walking group, 1987

Coloured photo of Monash University of the Third Age Walking Group at Schwerkolt Cottage.schwerkolt cottage, mitcham, u3a walking group, 1987