Series consists of a folder of contact prints ("proofs" taken directly from 35mm film) accumulated by photographers working for the Shire. Each sheet is usually devoted to one event, eg. Opening of the new Eltham Library in May 1994. Subjects documented include Shire Handbook photographs, executive staff, the Shire President, Maternal and Child Health Care, Recreation Facilities, a Statutory Council Meeting, General Staff Xmas 1991, Garbage Collection, Building of Pound 1990, and many others.shire of eltham archives, series listing

Series consists of 39 aerial photographs and photo maps of the Shire and environs. A separate Item List exists (created on MS Excel spreadsheet), please refer to the attached pagesshire of eltham archives, series listing

Series consists of 117 photographs of Shire scenes taken by members of the community. A separate Item List exists (created on MS Excel spreadsheet), please refer to the attached pages Items I - 41 are larger photographs mounted on card, which were exhibited. Items 42 - 117 are unmounted copies, alternative takes and other entries. Documentation relating to the competition is included in this series.shire of eltham archives, series listing

Series consists of 267 colour and B& W negatives and one colour slide of Shire scenes taken by members of the community. The negatives are arranged by the entrant number of the photographer. Please refer to the spreadsheet list accompanying Series 034 for further information.shire of eltham archives, series listing

One item only - a visitors' book measuring 340mm x 220mm The reunion took place on 8 August 1971shire of eltham archives, series listing

985 photographs in total (most of which are snapshots): 93 B&W, 892 Colour. 1988: 108 Col; 27 B&W 1989: 130 Col; 12 B&W (many of which are larger shots - 250mm x 200mm - and copyright protected) 1990: 127 Col 1991: 343 Col 1992: 117 Col; 19 B&W 1993: 37 Col; 35 B&W 1994: 30 Colshire of eltham archives, series listing

Series consists of 2 typescript drafts of Pioneers & Painters - One Hundred Years ofEltham and Its Shire, by Alan Marshall (originally published 1971, reissued 1979) An annual list of Councillors 1912 - 1975, contained in an exercise book One notebook . Folder containing correspondence with the author and others, c. 1963 - 1970 Folder containing documents and background notes Folder containing newsclippir/s c. 1929 - 1970 Folder containing mounted photograph of the author, plus 10 B&W snapshots of roads and buildings work, c. 1962shire of eltham archives, series listing

Series consists of 17 colour snapshots taken on the occasion of the opening of the new Eltham Library, 22 May 1994. Photos depict visitors to the new library, art works on display etc.shire of eltham archives, series listing

Series consists of 25 colour negatives, taken on occasion of the opening of the New Eltham Library, 22 May 1994. Images depict visitors to the new library, art works on display etc.shire of eltham archives, series listing

In previous years for our first meeting of the year, we have investigated some treasured pictures from our archives. In this meeting, Vice President Peter Pidgeon showcases some of the highlights from new acquisitions and donations throughout 2019, as well as some of our other collections digitised during the year.1:27:00 duration Digital MP3 File 37.2 MBaudio recording, eltham, eltham district historical society, meeting, society meeting, victorian collections, peter pidgeon

Promotional poster for the 1991 Eltham Festival featuring the theme of Faces and Places1991, eltham festival, eltham services clubs, eltham shire council, poster, shire of eltham archives

Promotional poster for the 1992 Eltham Festival. Presented by the Shire of Eltham: Combined Service Clubs Festival Committee Poster sponsored by Victorian Artists Supplieseltham festival, eltham services clubs, eltham shire council, poster, 1992, shire of eltham archives

Promotional poster for the 1992 Eltham Festival steam train ride from Flinders Street to Hurstbridge and returneltham festival, eltham shire council, poster, 1992, steam train, shire of eltham archives

Photo taken for Country Road Board study of Main Road wideningshire of eltham archives, aerial photo, bellevue road, country roads board, eltham, main road, road widening

shire of eltham archives, aerial photo, eltham, main road, cassells road, research (vic.), reynolds road

shire of eltham archives, aerial photo, main road, cassells road, research (vic.), new road

Victorian Railways Aerial Surveyshire of eltham archives, aerial photo, main road, anzac avenue, hursbridge, parker road, hurstbridge railway station, rose road

Victorian Railways Aerial Surveyshire of eltham archives, aerial photo, main road, anzac avenue, hursbridge, parker road, hurstbridge railway station, rose road

Victorian Railways Aerial Surveyshire of eltham archives, aerial photo, main road, anzac avenue, hursbridge, parker road, hurstbridge railway station, rose road

Victorian Railways Aerial Surveyshire of eltham archives, aerial photo, main road, anzac avenue, hursbridge, parker road, hurstbridge railway station, rose road

Victorian Railways Aerial Surveyshire of eltham archives, aerial photo, main road, anzac avenue, hursbridge, parker road, hurstbridge railway station, rose road

Victorian Railways Aerial Surveyshire of eltham archives, aerial photo, main road, anzac avenue, hursbridge, parker road, hurstbridge railway station, rose road

Victorian Railways Aerial SurveyStamped VR Aerial Survey This print is not rectified Scale Approx 160' to 1 inch Date Photographed 12.4.54 Written Series 33, Item 9shire of eltham archives, aerial photo, main road, anzac avenue, hursbridge, parker road, hurstbridge railway station, rose road

shire of eltham archives, aerial photo, main road, eltham east, zig zag road

Two future house sites marked with blue crossesshire of eltham archives, aerial photo, heidelberg-kinglake road, ninks road, st andrews

Area highlighted in purple is the future Nerreman Gateway Estate spanning from Ryans Road to Karingal Driveshire of eltham archives, aerial photo, eltham north, montmorency, nerreman gateway, nerreman park estate, ryans road, karingal drive

Small scale Red arrow indicates Northshire of eltham archives, aerial photo, christmas hills, kinglake national park, smiths gully, st andrews

93 pagesnon-fictionHistory of the Rooks family and farm, located at 167 Allendale Road, Diamond Creek. The property was first settled in 1865 and held by four generations of the family always retaining its rural landscape. Family archives and historical newspaper reports supplemented with photographs from the collection of Nillumbik Historical Society have contributed to the telling of this family history and history of the property. Hailing from Cambridgeshire England, the Diamond Creek pioneer settler was Isaac Rooks. He, his brothers and descendants are all profiled. The story of the Maroondah Aqueduct which passed through the property is also discussed including the recent development of the Aqueduct trail. More recently managed by Eric Rooks whose story is also represented, Eric donated the property to the National Trust upon his death in 2020 with the condition that a Reserve would be established.diamond creek, rooks family, isaac rooks, maroondah aqueduct, maroondah aqueduct trail