The McDonald and Draper families were pioneers of the Arthur's Creek and Kangaroo Ground areas. Contents Letter from Ross McDonald, 26 May 2010, to Eltham District Historical Society, enclosing copy of booklet prepared for McDonald/Draper family meeting 8 April 2010 at Arthur's Creek Mechanics Institute. Booklet mentions, among others, Harry Gilham, Rob White, Ruby McDonald. Disc and print of Powerpoint presentation to Eltham District Historical Society on McDonald/Draper families. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcross mcdonald, mcdonad/draper families, arthur's creek victoria, kangargoo ground victoria, harry gilham, rob white, ruby mcdonald, memorial tower kangaroo ground, charles draper, garden hill kangaroo ground

Jordan McCarthy's father Michael died in 2005 and his mother Sandra 2 years earlier. Without other family to assist, the Kangaroo Ground community raised funds for Jordon's education, and family friends Helen and Len Muir became his legal guardians. Contents Newspaper article: "Jordan's dilemma touches community", Diamond Valley Leader, 18 May 2005, details Jordan McCarthy's loss of his parents and describes the fundraising on his behalf.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjordan mccarthy, michael mccarthy, sandra mccarthy, kangaroo ground primary school, graeme renshaw, terry wallace, georgia wallace, tattersals, bruce mathieson, helen muir, len muir, jack muir, diamond valley secondary college

Andrew MacKenzie had researched some of the at least 200 paintings by Frederick McCubbin that were apparently lost. One called "An Old Politician" had been retitled by his purchaser "An Old Coach Builder" as the model was coach builder George Elliott, of the business Stevenson and Elliott. MacKenzie was assisted by Kathleen Mangan, McCubbin's last child. Contents Newspaper article: The lost McCubbins", The Age, 13 October 1999, describes Andrew MacKenzie's research into lost paintings by Frederick McCubbin and describes some works, including well-known paintings by McCubbin.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcfrederick mccubbin, andrew mackenzie, an old politician painting by frederick mccubbin, george elliott, stevenson and elliot coachbuilders, "sheila" painting by frederick mccubbin, "feeding time" painting by frederick mccubbin, "mary" paindint by frederick mccubbin, mary mccubbin, annie mccubbin, louis abrahams, michael moriarty, sydney moriarty, paddy watson, jimmy watson, james mccubbin, hugh mccubbin, hope bradford (nee doreen ham), elizabeth (bessie) colquhoun

Ian McDonald was appointed Rate Collector and Valuer of the Shire of Eltham in 1969; his address was 22 Sylvan Street Montmorency. Contents Photocopy of letter form Prothonotary's Office to Ian McDonald, 30 June 1969, enclosing Certificate appointing Ian McDonald as a Commissioner of the Supreme Court for taking Affidavits within the Shire of Eltham and neighbourhood. Photocopy of document, 30 June 1969, certifying the appointment of Ian McDonald as Rate Collector and Valuer in the Shire of Eltham.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcian mcdonald

Sue McFarland, Eltham potter, won Box Hill Institute of TAFE's 2004 Teacher of the Year. Contents Newspaper article: "Potter plans for Japan show," Diamond Valley Leader, 30 March 2005, reports Sue McFarland's award and plans.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcsue mcfarland

David McGahy OAM, who died 19 April 2014, was CFA Captain for Arthurs Creek and Strathewen on Black Saturday. Jim Usher had written a book about those fires and described McGahy's life and work for the community. Helen Kenney commented on his life. Contents Newspaper article: "Tributes for bushfire hero," Diamond Valley Leader, 30 April 2014, describes David McGahy's work for the Country Fire Authority in Arthurs Creek and Strathewen.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcdavid mcgahy oam, jim usher, helen kenney, black saturday, arthurs creek victoria, strathewen victoria

David McFarlane's Eltham real estate agency was established in 1980, 1004 Main Road Eltham. Contents Newspaper advertisement: "David McFarlane Real Estate," Diamond Valley Leader, 21 September 2005.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcdavid mcfarlane real estate, 1004 main road eltham

Diamond Valley resident Naomi McGain was a finalist in the 1996 community service category of Young Australian of the Year, to be announced 2 December 1996. Contents Newspaper article: "Award finalist," Diamond Valley News, 23 October 1996, reported that Naomi McGain was a finalist in the community service category of 1996 Young Australian of the Year.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcnaomi mcgain, young australian of the year 1996

Nick McGowan represented the Eltham electorate as a Liberal; he went to school and lived in Montmorency. Contents Election fliers for Nick McGowan. Business card for Nick McGowan. Community Newsletters produced by Nick McGowan 2018.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcnick mcgowan

Eltham resident, Tom McGregor was 100 years old on 28 January 2010. Contents Newspaper article: "Century milestone down to more than just luck" Diamond Valley Leader, 17 February 2010, Outlines life of Tom McGregor, 100 years old.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etctom mcgregor

Bob and Thelma McLellan presented chains of office to be work by the Eltham Shire President at council functions during their term of office. The chain was made by Matcham Skipper. The McLellan family had been connecting with the shire for more than 100 years. Contents Newspaper article: "Office regalia" Diamond Valley News, 14 August 1990,Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcrobert mclellan, thelma mclellan, matcham skipper

Jamie McKellar was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community through the development of a construction-waste recycling industry and his commitment to environmentally sustainable industrial practices. He was managing director of the Alex Fraser Group. Contents Newspaper article: "Talent in waste turnover" Diamond Valley Leader, 21 June 2006.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjamie mckellar, james mckellar

Bill McKenna was warded the Returned Services League's highest honour, a Meritorious Service Medal. He had also been involved with other community activities. Contents Newspaper article: "Honour" Diamond Valley Leader, 15 September 2019, Bill McKenna was awarded Meritorious Service Medal.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcbill mckenna, william mckenna, returned services league, meritorious service medal

William McKenna played Scorpius in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" and later in Melbourne Theatre Company's production of "Admissions"; he was a finalist in the Newcomer category of 2022 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.. Contents Newspaper article: "Modesty masks great talent" Diamond Valley Leader, 5 February 2020, William McKenna plays Scorpius in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child". Newspaper article: "Michelle McKenna on William" The Age, Spectrum section, 7 May 2022, Comments on William McKenna as a child by his mother Michelle McKenna.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcwilliam mckenna, michelle mckenna, harry potter and the cursed child, melbourne theatre company "admissions"

Gus McLaren (William George McLaren) was called Gussy as a child, After various careers, he became a potter at Warrandyte. Contents Newspaper article: "Gus went on to bigger, better things" Diamond Valley News, no date, Bill McKenna was awarded Meritorious Service Medal.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcgus mclaren, william george mclaren

Tom McLaughlin. Contents Photograph: Group of people at Panton Hill c1929 (ref 240) including Tom McLaughlin.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etctom mclaughlin, panton hill victoria

Mary McLure, Roger Green, Arthur Wilson, and Kevin Spiller were awarded Order of Australia Medals in the Queen's Birthday honours list. Mary McLure, Brian Hill, was honoured for her service to the community through volunteer rolls including The Old Colonists' Association of Victoria in St Helena, Rosanna Primary School, and Diamond Creek Craft Group. Roger Green, Lower Plenty, was honoured for his support of war veterans. Arthur Wilson, Greensborough, was honoured for his service to Australian Rules football. Kevin Spiller, Montmorency, was honoured for services to local government. Contents Newspaper article: "Our best get just rewards" Diamond Valley Leader, 19 June 2019, Lists local people who received an OAM in Queen's Birthday honours list. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcmary mclure, roger green, arthur wilson, kevin spiller, the old colonists' association of victoria st helena, rosanna primary school, diamond creek craft group

An interview with Andrew McMahon, who was completing his Ph.D. on fire ecology, describing past major fires and fire programs. Contents Newspaper article: "Land of fire", Diamond Valley News, 12 April, 1983, Andrew McMahon was completing a Ph.D. on fire ecology. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etc

Frank McMahon's father P J McMahon was Shire secretary in the 1930s, living at "Woodlands" in Kangaroo Ground, about 1 mile from the Shire offices. When a fire occurred at the Shire office, the records were safe in a fireproof strongroom. After the fire, the records were moved to "Woodlands" and several rooms were used for Council purposes; a special fireproof steel building was built to hold the records. When the office moved to Eltham, the list of records was checked and found certified correct. Contents Transcript of newspaper letter: from Frank McMahon, Diamond Valley News, 10 October 1961, rebutting stories that Eltham Shire records were burnt in a fire c1930. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcfrank mcmahon, p j mcmahon, eltham shire records, "woodlands" kangaroo ground, tiny carroll, kangaroo ground memorial tower

Alan Partington's research into his mother's family the Medhursts and the Rustons, who were early settlers in the Greensborough district. Contents Newspaper article: "How early families linked up" Diamond Valley News, 28 February 1984, Describes Alan Partington's research into his mother's family the Medhursts and the Rustons. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcalan partington, annie-may medhurst, william partington, david medhurst, peter ruston, plenty river flour mill, greensborough hotel, panton hill victoria, henry hurst, martha medhurst (nee ruston), gruyere victoria, main street greensborough, heidelberg news, jack medhurst, james medhurst

John E Menadue's sister Mrs W Duckworth and her husband lived at "Sevenoaks" Hillcrest Avenue in the early 1930s and are buried at Eltham Cemetery. He opened the Eltham Higher Elementary School in c1927. Contents Letter from John E Menadue, 16 April 1971, giving family connections to Eltham. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjohn e menadue, w duckworth, "sevenoaks" hillcrest avenue eltham, eltham higher elementary school

Stuart Machin, Eltham philanthropist and businessman, supports Eltham Community Bank, owner of Sushi Wushi Restaurant in Eltham, raised funds for Challenge Supporting Kids with Cancer and Make A Wish Foundation, working on local environmental projects. Contents Newspaper article: "Expo showcases community bank," Diamond Valley Leader, 16 June 2010, outlines Stuart Machin's activities.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcstuart machin, eltham community bank, sushi wushi restaurant eltham, challenge supporting kids with cancer, make a wish foundation

Harold Mitchel, advertising businessman, was the son of a saw miller in Stawell and recounted his childhood in "Living Large". He eventually lived at St Andrews, was appointed an Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia in 2004 and a Companion (AC) of the Order of Australian in the Queen's Birthday honours 2010, for his community service, leadership, philanthropic contribution to art, heath and education, and support of humanitarian aid in East Timor and Indigenous communities. He also held board positions on a number of arts organisations. He died from complications following knee surgery in February 2024. Contents Newspaper article: "Gong for Mitchell", Diamond Valley Leader, 23 June 2010. Harold Mitchell appointed AC Companion of the Order of Australia in the Queen's Birthday honours. Newspaper article: "The Power and the Passion", The Weekly Review, 23 November 2011. Interview of Harold Mitchell. Newspaper article: "Break point", GoodWeekend, 7 November 2020. Interview of Harold Mitchell. Newspaper article: "Ad man, philanthropist dies at 81", The Age, 12 February 2024. Two obituaries of Harold Mitchell, noting his Order of Australia 2010, his philanthropic interests, his seats on boards of cultural organisations, his business Mitchell & Partners. Newspaper article: Notice of state memorial service for Harold Mitchell AC, The Age, 4 May 2024. Newspaper article: "Farewell for 'a giver, not a taker' who helped others", The Age, 14 May 2024. Report of state memorial service for Harold Mitchell. Newspaper article: "Mitchell's luxury city penthouse yours for 46.25m", The Age, 7 June 2024. Harold Mitchell's penthouse in Park Tower, Spring Street, for sale. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcharold mitchell, mitchell & partners, "living large" book, park tower spring street melbourne

Alan Money and Jeannie James started the Muse, an intimate theatre in Prahran in the 1950s, and a children's theatre. They lived in Kangaroo Ground, where Neil Douglas visited where they were burnt out in 1962. They found a house in Eltham by Margo Knox. Jeannie James was exhibiting paintings at Montsalvat. Contents Newspaper article: "The arts", Diamond Valley Leader, 6 April 2005. Career of Jeannie James and Alan Money.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjeannie james, alan money, neil douglas, margo knox, alistair knox park, montsalvat, muse theatre prahran

John Mitton reportedly in the Hurstbridge St Andrews area in the early 1840s. There is a Mittons Bridge Road at St Andrews. Contents Letter from G L Mitton seeking any information about her husband's great grandfather John Mitton who was in the Hurstbridge St Andrews area in the early 1840s.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjohn mitton, mittons bridge road

Graham Mercer became a potter, after being a flight service operator, and moved to Warrandyte. Contents Newspaper article: ""Naughty but nice art", Diamond Valley Leader, 22 February 2006, Describes Graham Mercer's pottery making.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcgraham mercer, warrandyte victoria, potters

Peter Moore, football player for Collingwood, and Eltham resident. Contents Newspaper article: "Football: it's on again", Diamond Valley News, volume 34 not dated. Peter Moore has lived in Eltham for most of his life and started his career with the Eltham club. Newspaper article: "Peter Moore (Collingwood), unidentified source. Profile of Peter Moore. Newspaper article: "Bound for glory right from the start", Herald Sun, 7 June 2005. Profile of Peter Moore.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcpeter moore, eltham football club, collingwood football club

Stephanie Moorhouse competed in the Athens Olympics as a gymnast, being named as a Diamond Valley Leader Sports Star in 2005. Contents Newspaper article: "Olympic dream achieved, now time to ponder future", Diamond Valley Leader, 6 April 2005. Stephanie Moorhouse to retire from gymnastics. Newspaper article: "Shining honours", Diamond Valley Leader, 6 April 2005. Tow Athens Olympians named Diamond Valley Leader Sports Stars, Warwick Draper of Arthurs Creek and Stephanie Moorhouse of Eltham. Newspaper article: "Lights, camera, action", Diamond Valley Leader, 20 July 2005. Stephanie Moorhouse to be an extra in Disney film Stick In. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcstephanie moorhouse, warwick draper, diamond valley leader sports stars

History of Charles Morant (silk merchant in London until the 1920s) and descendants who lived in Eltham area. Contents Document outlining history of Charles Morant and descendants, by Ena Jarvis (nee Morant), 2001Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etccharles morant, antony morant, ena morant, ena jarvis, joyce morant, joyce webb, eltham high school, christopher jarvis, margaret jarvis, thredbo landslide 1997, peter jarvis