This file contains 4 items: 1/Typewritten document titled ‘The City of Caulfield’. Author and date unknown. 1 page (back and front), 2 copies. Document covers topics such as origins of the name ‘Caulfield’, early settlement and the Caulfield Cup. 2/Typewritten document titled ‘History of Caulfield Council’. Author and date unknown. 6 pages, 3 copies. Document covers subjects such as early settlement, Aboriginal influence, Caulfield Road Board, Shire of Caulfield, Borough and town boundaries, coat of arms, and Freedom of Entry to the City. 3/Typewritten document (undated + author unknown) titled ‘The Structure of Local Government in Victoria with a history of the City of Caulfield’. 13 pages. Covers the following subjects: Powers, Planning, Public Works, Trading Undertakings, Health Services, Municipalities, Wards Electors or Ratepayers, Voters Roll, Councillors, Officers, Finance, Nature of Soil and Vegetation, Parks and Gardens and Reserves, Coat of Arms, Boundaries, How Did Caulfield get its Name, Aboriginal Influence, Caulfield Road Board, Shire of Caulfield, Borough and Town and the City of Caulfield. Also covered is early settlement. Note at the end of the document mentions that the historical content contained in the last section was based upon a thesis for the Department of Town and Regional Planning, University of Melbourne, 1968 by L. Alwis, P. Rowe, N. Wootten. Melbourne, ‘City of Caulfield: An Illustrated City Report’. 4/Typewritten document (undated) titled ‘The Structure of Local Government in Victoria with notes on the history of the City of Caulfield’. 8 pages, 2 copies. This document also includes a map/diagram of the city with boundaries and wards showing locations of railway stations and parks. Document covers the structure of local government and its functions then goes on to focus on City of Caulfield with subjects similar to those covered in item 3. Document signed off by Deputy Town Clerk.city of caulfield, caulfield john, caulfield baron, caulfield racecourse, elsternwick, ripponlea, st. mary’s church, caulfield council, kooyong road, neerim road, bambra road, greenmeadows house, caulfield park, paddy’s swamp, dandenong road, caulfield grammar school, chisholm institute of technology, murrumbeena, glen eira road, alma road, orrong road, balaclava road, inkerman road, ‘grosmont’, caulfield school room, caulfield road board, caulfield road district, crimean war, victorian amateur turf club, caulfield cup, glenhuntly road, north road, glenhuntly station, ormond station, outer circle railway, local government, gardenvale, carnegie, rosstown, poath road, nepean highway, hotham street, ormond park, princes park, ross william murray, caulfield institute of technology, ‘ross’ folly’, hawthorn road, glenhuntly, ormond, morris t. w., lloyd charles du plan, meals on wheels, shire of caulfield, caulfield railway station, caulfield rsl, bouran road, murrum murrumbeen, kooyong road, great dandenong road, neerim road, trams, prahran and malvern tramways trust, fisher andrew, mackinnon reserve, dover street, ‘glen eira’, blair max cr., insignia, third ordnance services unit, schools, street lighting, lampriere, mr. bevan, the caulfield leader, davies j. henry, curraweena road, st. georges road, o’neill college, hope george, market gardens, koornang reserve, packer reserve, murrumbeena reserve, hopetoun gardens, greenmeadows gardens, mirambeena, caulfield technical college, hart john, langdon h. j., ‘rosecraddock’, judge webb, ‘crotonhurst’, service james, ‘kilwinning’, ricketson henry, grimwade frederick sheppard, airdrie, jenner, st. aubin’s, caulfield john p. t., harlston, lempriere, lord reserve, ‘cantala’

Typescript text of a talk given to the Caulfield Historical Society on Wednesday, 17 June 1981, by Cyril H. Henshaw. 20 single-sided sheets bound in binder, plus two additional sheets (addendum) separately, in polyester sleeve (typescript, signed C. Henshaw in ink.) Note: Despite the title, this talk contains so much material pertaining to the history of Ormond that it has been filed and catalogued to reflect that, rather than being filed with material relating to the cricket club.ormond cricket club, ormond park cricket club, ormond state school, ormond junior presbyterian cricket club, ormond katandra road 20, ormond katandra road 26, ormond katandra road 30, history of ormond, rosstown railway, henshaw cyril h., sporting clubs, ormond railway station, briggs james r., lord harry, dawson eileen (mrs. rae), rae eileen (nee dawson), lord edwin, lord allan, lord estate agent (katandra road 8 north road ormond, outhred keith, jones hugh rev., jones lorna, arundel e. (ted), nutt e., stock w.g. (george), caulfield eumeralla road, ormond wheatley road, ormond north road, ormond murray road, ormond park (e.e. gunn reserve), e.e. gunn reserve, presbyterian church hall (fraser street and north road ormond), ormond plant farm, queen’s hall caulfield, stock len, ormond presbyterian cricket club, ellis harry, coulsons mac, jones w. sergeant, jones bill, ashton r., mclean a., ellis r., de garis mr., whitelaw’s cafe (dalmor avenue & north road ormond), gunn e.e., russell mr. & mrs., ormond picture theatre (north road ormond), ormond park committee, stock lilian mrs., morgan w. rev., cohn alan, livesey miss, riley miss, birch f., laver lloyd

This file contains two items A letter that is a receipt for Mr Alston’s payment of interest in the golf course known as ‘Sunny Hill’ North Road Carnegie, dated 06/12/1938 A written a rewritten note by Felicitie Campbell from notes and memory of a phone conversation, the informant being Gordon Alston, on the history of the golf course, undated.alston mr, golf courses, ‘sunny hill’, north road, carnegie, sports, recreations, golf clubs, clubs, associations, organisations, societies, leisure, cultural events, cultural activities, sports equipment, recreations equipment, kiosk, cultural structures, cultural establishments, parks, reserves, playing fields, sports people, goodwilland equipment, koornang road, alston gordon, rsl, rnra

This file contains three items about this property: 1/Newspaper advertisement for property sale including three colour photographs, dated 05/10/2002 likely from the Leader newspaper. Gives brief house history and period features retained plus renovated details. 2/Auction flyer hand dated 2002 for auction 27 October. 3/Hand-written research by Claire Barton dated 05/03/2013 on occupiers of property taken from Sands and McDougall Directories.st. georges road, elsternwick, federation style, bay windows, plaster moulds, lead lights, verandas, evans mrs. m.a., hart mrs. m.s., dickson rnld s., wright-smith j.c., montgomerie norman l., shanghai, parks samual, bullock fredk t., house names, higgins thos w, marshman fredk, marshman e m miss, buxton real estate, architectural features

Letter written by Alan Woodbridge, grandson of Caulfield builder J.E Morgans, dated 14/12/1992 (two sheets, handwritten, plus type writer duplicate). Woodbridge recalls that he lived at 16 Stanley Park front 1942 to 1954, attended Caulfield North Central School from 1940 to 1950, sold newspapers as a lad at Balaclava Junction, and played lacrosse for Caulfield, like his uncle Eddy Morgans before him. The letter provides a potted history of the Caulfield Lacrosse Club, taken directly from the 1950 program for the interstate lacrosse carnival held at Richmondwoodbridge alan, caulfield north central school, caulfield lacrosse club, balaclava junction, stanley parade 16, morgans eddy, jones barry

A handwritten report, 2 pages, by Dorothea E Hancock dated 24/11/1982 concerning the Conferring of the Freedom of Entry to the City of Caulfield upon the Third Ordnance Services Unit Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps ceremony held in Caulfield Park on 4 August 1978. Provides history of the occupation of the Units premises at 75 Kooyong Road, North Caulfield and information about the Red Cab company which occupied the premises in the 1930’s.hancock dorothea e, kooyong road, north caulfield, red cab company, yellow cab company, brick houses, caulfield park, city of caulfield, caulfield, taxi’s, armed forces, public transport, third ordnance services unit royal australian army ordnance corps, tanks corps, world war 1939 – 1945

This file contains documents pertaining to the history (1958-83) of Murrumbeena Park Bowling [sic] Club, viz. Notes on the formation of the Club, 1957-59 (two handwritten sheets) History of the Club, on its twenty-fifth anniversary (1983), compiled by J.W. Brown and J.A. Forrest (title page MURRUMBEENA PARK BOWLING CLUB, twenty-fifth ANNIVERSARY, 1958-1983, plus eight sheets, typescript. All documents stapled to comprise a single item.lawn bowls, murrumbeena park bowls club, murrumbeena park bowling club, murrumbeena gerald street 26-28, sporting clubs, caulfield historical society, brown j.w., machin alan, machin arthur, machin e., horne sam, cugley a.c., harvey a.c., harvey e., trumble c.c., walker f.w., forresst j.a., prior p.l., watson a.j., kirk tom e., beatty hunter s., gamble h.a., ferres ossie, chisholm l.a., francis s., peterson h., schrape f.m., miller i., smith n., bentley e., keeling les., taylor bob., mcleod p.w., dunstan w., mccann tom j., hall a., bunny councillor and mrs.

This file contains 3 items: 1/A copy of a colour photograph of the exterior of 7 Elster Avenue, taken in 1982 by Peta Darke. Includes Richard and Caroline Darke. 2/Resarch notes concerning 7 Elster Ave. dated 30/05/2014, handwritten by Peta Darke. Briefly describes history of the house. 3/A list of directory entries dated 30/05/2014. By Peta Darke.elster avenue, gardenvale, magnolia road, gardenia road, mason walter, poole elliat, turvey clifford p., hrd e. j. miss, harding ian k., harding janet, harding susan, harding mark, harding murray, city of caulfield, gardenvale park, shels nell, darke richard, darke caroline, darke peta, parks and reserves, land use, brick houses

This file contains items pertaining to Elsternwick Park: 1/A clipping from the Caulfield/Port Philip Leader (titled ‘Hunter takes reins at Elsternwick’, author unspecified, 17/04/2012), which pertains to Justin Hunter being installed as the captain of the Elsternwick Amateur Football Club. 2/A clipping from the Caulfield/Port Philip Leader (titled ‘Wicks lose a champion’, by Brad Beitzel, undated), which pertains to Graham Holmes of the Elsternwick Amateur Football club dying of cancer. 3/A book titled Bazaar Beginnings: A Century of Sport at Elsternwick Park (author unspecified, undated, 37 pages), which describes the history of Elsternwick Park from 1901 to 2003, with an emphasis on sports.elsternwick park, parks and reserves, sport, sporting clubs, sportsgrounds, australian rules football, elsternwick amateur football club, elsternwick hockey club, sculthorpe a. , elsternwick park committee of management, world war 1939-1945, langford-jones andrew, dunstan mark, todd barry, price , bill, riddell mrs, riddell ken, scott arthur, coombs percy, emburey john, potter jack, holmes graham, blumfield chris, jorgensen james, baxter andrew, taft shura, hunter justin, mahony craig, beddingfield lachie, hodskiss nathan, cesario john, mcdonald jack, rose james, warren phil, gaze andrew, local history, cricket, miller keith r., burgoyne a.d. mr, beadle ken cr., bent thomas, st. kilda cricket club, south st. kilda cricket club, muntz mr, lloyd c.d. cr., fundraising events, ground improvement fund, elsternwick hall, sargood frederick sir, foote ian, hockey, victorian hockey association, elsternwick baptist cricket club, elsternwick methodist cricket club, soccer, brighton soccer club, barr alex, loghran frank, bignell bonb, pettigrew john, morrow bruce, baseball, brighton baseball club, victorian baseball league, victorian baseball association, elsternwick baseball club, brighton football club, williamson col., mcindoe rus, warburton keith, blood michael, sherrin cup, bourke mick, l.a. adamson cup, watt judy, anderson sue, connell brett, lawry bill, stackpole keith, hookes david, hurst alan, graf shaun, madden simon, dipierdimenico robert, parkin david, malthouse mick, cleary phil, madden justin, jordan ray, michael barry, carroll wayne, mildenhall bill, brown joyce, matthews alf, madigan laurie, lane tim, roberts sandy, leonard tony, cover ian, phillips steven, marmalade trevor, fleet greg, whittle slim, marasco con, warne shane, elsternwick, elsternwick hotel, cox charles mr, turner george sir, fairbairn mr, russell-brown j. mr, peacock cr., huntley cr., taylor j.h. mr, elsternwick lacrosse club, elsternwick football club, elsternwick district football club, elsternwick junior football club, victorian amateur football association, elwood central school, elsternwick primary school, australian broadcasting commission, mcdonald a.j. mr, mccutcheon r.g. mr, melbourne cricket club, victorian cricket league, wardill b. mr, melbourne & metropolitan board of works, elsternwick golf club, clubs and associations, balme kate, stevens phil, new tommy, pratt bob, elsternwick cricket club, searle barney, blundell norm, power john, gartrell rob, victorian junior cricket association, victorian turf cricket association, australian cricket board, victorian cricket association, russell simon cr. , white cameron, abbey alan, blizzard aiden, bull adam, murphy liam, scorgie stuart, tenace kane, victorian women’s cricket association, hunt reg, hatch ron, community groups, elliot matthew, fraser colin, pike arthur, young darryl, mills alf, werf pat van der, leather tom, gregory ross, fullerton norma, sharkie keith, johnson alex, dixon brian, trezise neil, rundle noel, corner donald dr., loysh len cr., french peter, francis chris, johnson cameron, miles john, de la salle old collegians club, old xavierans club, victorian amateur football association umpires’ association, hinton wayne, cultural events and activities

The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin area residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts that are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum. Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest. Jim Dale continued to produce the Newsletter in 2013 after Helen resigned. 3 x A4 paper pages printed on one side with colour photographs, Jim Dale, President, welcomes members to the April 27th Meeting at Box Cottage. There were many visitors on the February Open Day including Jeff Marriot. In March some guests from a Wedding at the Rotunda in Joyce Park visited. Chris and Judy Hawker, relatives of early aviator Harry Hawker were presented to Her Excellency, the Governor General of Australia, Quentin Bryce during the Centenary of Military Aviation Air Show, held at Point Cook on March1st & 2nd. Jim representing CMHS attended this memorable occasion. Jim also attended Moorabbin Primary School March 3rd where he told the pupils about Harry Hawker. March 22nd Jim, Valma and Anne attended the Moorabbin Primary School Fete handing out leaflets and talking about Box Cottage Museum. City of Glen Eira is conducting a project for WW1 Centenary involving significant Street names in the area eg Monash, Chauvel, Birdwood etc. Jim has compiled a story about Thomas Calcutt 1809 - 45, a shepherd who emigrated from Oxford, England to Brighton Victoria 1842. He was part of the Henry Dendy 's assignment of settlers. Thomas obtained employment with Public Works and lived in Brighton with his family. Sadly he died during the 6km walk home from his work in St Kilda to Brighton 1845. After a 2 day search his body was found. He was the first immigrant to die in this area and subject to an Inquest.City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter APRIL 2014city of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, dale jim, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, east bentleigh, city of kingston, marriott jeff, hawker harry, aviators, moorabbin primary school, peulich paul, point cook airforce base, bryce dame quentin, hawker judy, hawker christopher, city of glen eira, world war 1 1914-18, monash sir john, calcutt thomas, calcutt eleanor, calcutt george, calcutt rosanna, calcutt henry, dendy henry, henry dendy's special survey 1841, wilmot w b md jp, st andrew's church of england brighton victoria

The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin area residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts that are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum. Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest. Jim Dale continued to produce the Newsletter in 2013 after Helen resigned4 x A4 paper pages printed on one side with colour photograph, Jim Dale, President, welcomes members to the June 29th Meeting and recounts the discovery of a large brush tailed possum in the Cottage on April 27th. The courageous removal of this possum by Carol, the damage to artefacts and the clean up by members. All added to the excitement of the visitors especially children. Glen Eira Council was notified Monday 3oth April, requesting a grate over top of Chimney but no action has been taken yet. Dennis has installed a temporary barrier at base of chimney in fireplace.. CMHS has received a Grant of $2500 from Public Records Office Victoria for the purchase of a Glass Museum Display Case and Mannequin for the Mary Box Wedding Dress c1918. Jim has compiled a story of W.F.Lees WW1 soldierCity of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter JUNE 2014 ty of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, dale jim, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, east bentleigh, city of kingston lees w f, brush tailed possum, world war 1 1914-1918

This is Vol. 1 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader November 2014 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. CMHS members are informed of the Local Government Mayors , CMHS Committee of Management Members, CMHS Operations & Projects and General Members Meeting Dates. Articles about the K.G Putt Memorial Centre Bentleigh Elderly Citizens Club 60th Anniversary Celebration and the induction of locally born Aviator Harry Hawker 1889-1921 into the Australian Aviation Hall of Fame at Wagga Wagga, on 8 Nov 2014. Following our success in obtaining the PROV Grant in May 2014 Lindie Ward, Museums Mannequins Ltd, brought the new mannequin for the Mary Box Wedding Dress to Box Cottage in August and showed members how to present the dress. In September the new Museum Display Cabinet from TASHCO Pty Ltd, Corio was delivered.The unveiling of the Dress in the Cabinet was celebrated on September 10th by CMHS members with special guests Elizabeth Miller MP Bentleigh and Elizabeth Triarico , History and Heritage Co-ordinator GECC. Also notes of local interest regarding McKinnon Secondary College 60th Anniversary and the success of the Bentleigh Greens Soccer Club .This is Vol. 1 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS November 2014 A4 x 4 pages in pdf and printed form of Vol. 1 Moorabbin Mirror, November 2014MOORABBIN MIRROR / NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (CMHS)moorabin, ormond, public records office victoria, ward lindie, miller elizabeth mp, triarico elizabeth, box mary, box alonzo, early settlers, pioneers, putt k. g., hawker harry, tashco pty ltd, australian aviation hall of fame, bentleigh greens soccer club, mckinnon secondary college, cheltenham, moorabbin airport, museum mannequins ltd

This is Vol. 2 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran Bader and Valma Sharp in April 2015. The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. CMHS members are informed of the retirement of our esteemed member Dennis Maynard, the delivery of the new Box Cottage Booklet and Leaflet and the purchase of promotional materials. This Issue focuses on the involvement of Moorabbin Shire residents in the ANZAC story with photographs of Alonzo Box, Herbert and Harry Hawker, Pte Albert Ogden, J.W.Allnutt, This is Vol. 2 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS April 2015A4 x 3 paper folded to A5 x 6pp with colour photographs. Moorabbin / Mirror / April 2015 Issue 2 / LEST we FORGETmoorabbin mirror, anzac, box alonzo, harry hawker, pte. ogden, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, newsletters, allnutt john william, world war 1 1914 -1918

This is Vol. 3 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Valma Sharp August 2015 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. Members are informed of the Heritage Display at Stanley's Menswear, Bentleigh East, in conjunction with Glen Eira HS, Market Garden Display at Bendigo Bank Ormond and the Sandbelt Milestones at Brighton Cemetery, Godfrey Street Community House, St Peter's Church & School, the ongoing Gallipoli Centenary and Moorabbin Saints AFL team at Linton Street. Dates for Committee Meeting, General Meeting and the upcoming AGM in October. Photos from The Booklet and Leaflet Launch on May 13th, a request for information about the Womens’ Farm Mordialloc c 1916 , advertisements for the Bayside Arts & Cultural Exhibition featuring Tommy Bent and the RHSV Exhibition re MacPherson Robertson featuring the bust made by August Reitman at Box Cottage . Open Days are listed with an invitation for new members showing the benefits and duties of CMHS membership. CMHS thanks The Office of the Hon. Andrew Robb AO MP Minister for Trade & Investment, Federal Member for Goldstein, who photocopied this newsletter under community printing entitlements. This is Vol. 3 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS August 2015 A4 x 3 paper folded to A5 x 6pp with colour photographs. Moorabbin / Mirror / August 2015 Issue 3 moorabbin mirror, bader fran, bader holger, sharp valma, bent tommy, mordialloc womens farm c1916, gallipoli landings 1915, robertson macpherson, reitman august, godrfrey street community hhouse bentleigh, st peter's church bentleigh east, brighton cemetery, bendigo bank ormond, stanley's menwear bentleigh, glen eira historical society, launch of box cottage museum publications 2015, glen eira city council,east

This is Vol. 4 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Valma Sharp November 2015 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin - derived from Mooroobin, ' a resting place' in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994 the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. Members are asked to assist GECC Arts & Culture Dept. with information about the Caulfield Repatriation Hospital. Fran compiled a brief history of the 'Garden Suburb of Ormond, Henry Lawson and ANA Society with a contribution from Rosemary Kelleher describing her father Brian's love of poetry. All members are invited to attend the final Open day on November 29th to join with the Henry Lawson Society and ANA for their Annual Brian Kelleher Memorial Picnic . Photographs of the CMHS at Bunnings, Stanley's Menswear and the 'Unmentionables' display at Box Cottage are included in this issue. The CMHS thanks the retiring President Frank Thatcher and Treasurer Bill Richardson for their work for the Society and welcomes the incoming Committee lead by Mrs Valma Sharp President. Mrs Lorna Thatcher was recognised for her long service to CMHS with Life Membership accepted by members. Open Days are listed with an invitation for new members showing the benefits and duties of CMHS membership. CMHS thanks The Office of the Hon. Andrew Robb AO MP Minister for Trade & Investment, Federal Member for Goldstein, who photocopied this newsletter under community printing entitlements.A4 x 3 paper folded to A5 x 4 pages with colour photographsMoorabbin / Mirror / November 2015 Issue 4moorabbin mirror, bader fran, bader holger, sharp valma,gallipoli landings 1915, robertson macpherson, reitman august, brighton cemetery, bendigo bank ormond, stanley's menwear bentleigh, glen eira historical society, glen eira city council,, thatcher lorna, thatcher frank, richardson bill, henry lawson society, ana society, kelleher brian, sharp valma, monash, kingston, bayside,

This is Vol.5 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Valma Sharp August 2015 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash This Issue contains photographs of the CMHS Christmas Lunch, new BCM Toilet, Life member Lorna Thatcher, local Heritage buildings, and William Highett. Members are given the Dates of Events and Committee Meetings ,in 2016, the trial of an extra Open day on the 2nd Sunday of the month and Membership Renewals are due. Sponsors of the successful Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings Moorabbin January 2nd 2016 have received Certificates of Appreciation designed by Fran Bader as did Nick Staikos MP Bentleigh for copying CMHS fliers. The story of the development of Highett, and requests for photos of the former City of Moorabbin and works by August Rietman as we prepare for the Centenary of his arrival at Box Cottage 2017 which will proceed following CMHS being chosen to join the MAV Roving Curator Program. Members are asked to submit suggestions for a ' Local History Walk'. CMHS is seeking volunteers to assist as BCM guides and with the varied tasks involved in preserving the rich heritage of the Moorabbin Area. CMHS thanks The Office of the Hon. Andrew Robb AO MP Minister for Trade & Investment, Federal Member for Goldstein, who photocopied this newsletter under community printing entitlementsThis is Vol. 5 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS February 2016A4 x 3 paper folded to A5 x 6pp with colour photographs. Moorabbin / Mirror / February 2016 Issue 5 Size moorabbin mirror, bader fran, bader holger, sharp valma, rietman august, highett william, thatcher lorna, roving curator program, moorabbin, bentleigh, highett, bunnings warehouse

This is Vol. 6 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Valma Sharp April 2016 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. This issue of the Moorabbin Mirror is dedicated to all the young, and not so young, men and women from the former City of Moorabbin who served ‘King and Country’ during the Great War. Especially those who never came home including a photo of WW1 Mordialloc Memorial and the 2016 Local Commemorative Services. Valma Sharp CMHS President 'officially opened' the new WC and thanked GECC for this amenity. Members and Guests then shared light refreshments before welcoming visitors to the BCM Extra Open Day. Unfortunately Lorna Thatcher was unable to attend due to a sudden illness and Committee and members sent Get Well wishes via Frank. The Diary informs members of the Extra Open Days, upcoming publicity events , Meetings and Community Group visits to BCM, Local interest items include Lees Nursery, Market Gardening Heritage, Westall UFO, Joyce Park Playground Solar System., Moorabbin Ten Pin Bowl and the School Amateur Radio Special Event. The Committee is very grateful for the help provided by David Hardham GEHS to set up our new CMHS website. An informative article re the 2012 GESAC that replaced the 1964 Olympic Pool. Information is requested for the Roving Curator August Rietman display 2017.This is Vol. 6 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS April 2016A4 x 3 paper folded to A5 x 6pp with colour photographs. Moorabbin / Mirror / April 2016 Vol 6moorabbin mirror, bader fran, bader holger, sharp valma, hardham david, thatcher lorna, anzac memorial mordialloc, anzac, lees nursery thomas st brighton east, gesac, moorabbin ten pin bowling, joyce park playground ormond, bentleigh, moorabbin, mckinnon, roving curator program mav, westall ufo,