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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Diana Bassett-Smith and Stevenson graves; A walk through the cemetery at Kangaroo Ground, Diana Bassett-Smith, 1 October 2001, 2001
A little further on are the well worn headstones of Stevenson graves. Joseph Stevenson, my Gt, Gt, Grandfather he married Ruth Boyd. Their daughter Isabella married Donald Grant, and their son David being my paternal grandfather who married Louise Gordon my grandmother. The Stevensons being original settlers and Donald Grant an original settler of Diamond Creek. A brief collection of reminiscences by Diana Bassett-Smith of locals who are buried at Kangaroo Ground Cemetery along with 17 photographs following a visit on 1 October 2001.Colour photograph print1983 bushfire, air vice marshall wackett, ambrose erswell, barry roach-pierson, bill pelling, billy roach-pierson, birrarung, bourchiers road, ca 13, crichton, david grant, diamond street, diana bassett-smith, donald grant, donaldson road, dorrie bourchier, duff, early settlers, elizabeth cottee, ewan cameron mp, grey house, helen kohn, isabella grant (nee stevenson), jack bourchier, james balfour, james wilson, jean stewart, jessie bull (nee haughton), jimmy cook, jocelyn, joseph stevenson, judge book village, judith furphy, kangaroo ground cemetery, kay roach-pierson, keith jocelyn, kraft foods, lacey, lloyd stuart, louise grant (nee gordon), mardi crocker, marion erswell, ned haughton, nursery, pam chevallier, passiona, peter bassett-smith, pigeon bank, rath, ricketson, robinson, ruth boyd, steven crawford baes, tintagell, tosch, vera jackson, wackett trainer, watershed jackson, willandra poultry farm, zac crocker -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Wilson Sayer Core Pty Ltd, Diamond Creek retail study: preparation of development concept options, August 1989
Analysis and recommendations for a retail strategy for the development of the Diamond Creek CentrePlanning options for an extended retail development in Diamond Creek 1989.12 p. text, 12p. plans, spiral bound non-fictiondiamond creek, shire of diamond valley, retail developments -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping (copy), Evelyn Observer and South East Bourke Record, The Garden of Victoria; in and around the valley of the Diamond Creek, 1890, 28/02/1890
An historical article on the Batman Apple Tree written in 1890. The Batman Apple tree is said to be over 170 years old, being brought to Greensborough in the 1840s from the Melbourne orchard of John Batman, following Batman's death in 1839. 5 page copy of newspaper article, text.Handwritten notes by Anne Paul.batman apple tree, robert whatmough, plenty river trail, flintoff family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Nillumbik Historical Society, Then and now: a brief history of the Anglican Parish of Diamond Creek, 22/10/2019
A history of the Anglican Parish of Diamond Creek, prepared for the Yarra Plenty Regional Library's "Diamond Valley History Tour 2019". The Diamond Creek parish includes St John's Diamond Creek, St Michael's Yarrambat and St Katherine's St Helena.Booklet, 8 pages, text and colour illus.diamond valley, yarra plenty regional library, anglican parish of diamond creek, st john's diamond creek, st katherine's st helena, st michael's yarrambat -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Diamond Creek
This undated view of Diamond Creek shows three children on a hill looking over a small township with open fields and trees in background. Large black and white photograph of a view over a town and rural landscape.diamond creek -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Cr Jessop opens a venue in Diamond Creek
This undated photograph shows Councillor Cecil Jessop, as Mayor of Heidelberg, opening a venue in Diamond Creek, possibly a pool. Photographed b G. Cox, this photograph appeared in the Diamond Valley Story, published by the Shire of Diamond Valley in 1979.Large black and white photograph of a group of people at an official event.diamond creek, cecil jessop, shire of diamond valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute, 35th Garden Walk, Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute, 22/10/2023
Garden walk through various gardens in Arthurs Creek and surrounding areas. 12 page booklet, line drawings.arthurs creek mechanics institute, arthurs creek, doreen, diamond creek, hurstbridge -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postcard, Reflections of Diamond Valley, 1979
This postcard depicts the Diamond Creek Community Centre (Bini Shell) during its construction in 1979. It is part of the YPRL image collection. Colour postcardyarra plenty regional library, arts victoria, diamond creek, bini shell diamond creek -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association. 28th March,1974. Edition No. 2/74, 28/03/1974
This edition includes a report on the Progress Association President's report 1974, The annual Diamond Creek Town Fair, From the Council Chamber, School and Kinder news, Where are the streams of Yesteryear? Supplement to March 1974 "Community News" Nillumbik Historical Society, Reshape them in your own image? Books-on-wheels. Includes booklet "Community Service Directory".Newsletter, 20 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association.10th February, 1977. Edition No. 1/77, 10/02/1977
Proposed shopping complex - Public meeting, Super shops, Letters to the Editor, From the Council Chamber, Freedom from despair, Grow, Co-operative education in Diamond Creek, This and that,. Supplement to "Community News". No. 1/77. Geoff Kerry has a... Community News "family chat". Newsletter, 20 p., illus., map.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Sue Ballantyne, GHS at Ellis Cottage, December 2021, 27/11/2021
On 27/11/2021, Greensborough Historical Society members visited Nillumbik Historical Society at Ellis Cottage Diamond Creek. In this photograph, Nillumbik President Jean Verso addresses GHS members about Diamond Creek history.Colour digital photographgreensborough historical society, nillumbik historical society, jean verso -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Sue Ballantyne, GHS at Ellis Cottage, December 2021, 27/11/2021
On 27/11/2021, Greensborough Historical Society members visited Nillumbik Historical Society at Ellis Cottage Diamond Creek. A delicious Devonshire tea was enjoyed by those present.Colour digital photographgreensborough historical society, nillumbik historical society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Sue Ballantyne, GHS members at Ellis Cottage, December 2021, 27/11/2021
On 27/11/2021, Greensborough Historical Society members visited Nillumbik Historical Society at Ellis Cottage Diamond Creek. Some of the members present are shown here: Bryan. Lewis, Timmo and Gary.Colour digital photographgreensborough historical society, nillumbik historical society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping (copy), The Advertiser(Hurstbridge), Nursery for footballers, 03/10/1930
List of prominent football players who originated from the Greensborough and Diamond Creek Football Clubs1 p. textgreensborough football club, diamond creek football club -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Booklet and CD-ROM, Greg Neumann, The Starling and Stewart families at Janefield, Yan Yean, Greensborough, Diamond Creek, Plenty and Yarrambat, from the late 1850s onward, compiled by Greg Neumann, 2021
Story of the Starling and Stewart families over several generations as farmers in the Plenty-Yarrambat area, compiled by Greg Neumann2021 updated version: on CD Rom. 2013 version: 19 p., black and white and colour photographs and maps, stapled top left corner.starling family, stewart family, plenty river, plenty, janefield mill, janefield mill on the plenty river, yarrambat -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet - Leaflet, St Katherine's Anglican Church St Helena 1858, 1990s
Contains a history of St Katherine's Church St Helena, Major Anthony Beale and his wife Katherine Rose after whom the church and chapel are named. Includes current parish information and contacts. [Rev Stephen Hale become vicar of St John's parish in Diamond Creek in the 1990s]Background to this well known pioneer church.One A4 page, folded in 2. Printed on blue coloured paper.st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale, rose chapel -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping (copy), Valley Views, Rich history entices many, 1992_07
In this article, Nillumbik Historical Society President Jock Ryan (1992) discusses why people might join an historical society, how his interest in Diamond Creek history evolved and information on the history of the area. Photocopy of newspaper article, 1 page, black and white image.jock ryan, nillumbik historical society, diamond creek -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Maureen Jones, Eric Rooks Farm: the Nillumbik gift; by Maureen Jones, 2022
... property in Diamond Creek to the National Trust as a gift ...Eric Rooks bequeathed his family property in Diamond Creek to the National Trust as a gift to the people of Nillumbik. The property is in Allendale Road.93p., illus,. (some col.)diamond creek, eric rooks, maureen jones, nillumbik -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Diamond Valley Story by Dianne H Edwards, 1979_
History of the Shire of Diamond Valley from 1830-1964. This book is significant to the history of the area. It contains many historic photographs and details of early life in Diamond Valley. 191p., hard cover, illus. 5 copies. First edition has seperate index; index printed in book in 1995 reprint. greensborough, eltham, diamond creek, watsonia, hurstbridge, wattle glen -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, All roads lead to map of stories, 27/04/2011
... , gray scale. Photograph of Keylock's Bridge on Diamond Creek ...Family history of Josiah Holloway, origins of street names in the subdivision of Eltham History of Eltham and origins of street names connected with pioneers of the area.Newsprint, gray scale. Photograph of Keylock's Bridge on Diamond Creek at ElthamDV Leader April27 2011, p23josiah holloway, jack shallard, susanna maria bible, bradbury, henry brougham, handfield, fay harcourt, violet bank, kangaroo ground, bells hillroad, shalbury avenue, beard street, brougham street, main road, eltham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Nillumbik Shire Council, 1997 Community Guide Nillumbik, 1997_
Guide to services provided by Nillumbik Shire Council. Nillumbik Shire is located 25 kilometres north-east of Melbourne and the southern boundary is the Yarra River. The south of Nillumbik is predominantly urban, with commercial centres at Eltham and Diamond Creek. The north of the municipality includes significant natural features like Kinglake National Park and Sugarloaf ReservoirAnnual guide to services in Nillumbik. 64 pages. Cover is pale yellow with colour drawings. nillumbik shire council, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Nillumbik Shire Council, 1998 Community Guide Nillumbik, 1998_
Guide to services provided by Nillumbik Shire Council. Nillumbik Shire is located 25 kilometres north-east of Melbourne and the southern boundary is the Yarra River. The south of Nillumbik is predominantly urban, with commercial centres at Eltham and Diamond Creek. The north of the municipality includes significant natural features like Kinglake National Park and Sugarloaf ReservoirAnnual guide to services in Nillumbik 72 pages. Cover has white background and some 3-D artwork.nillumbik shire council, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Nillumbik Shire Council, 1999 Community Guide Nillumbik, 1999_
Guide to services provided by Nillumbik Shire Council. Nillumbik Shire is located 25 kilometres north-east of Melbourne and the southern boundary is the Yarra River. The south of Nillumbik is predominantly urban, with commercial centres at Eltham and Diamond Creek. The north of the municipality includes significant natural features like Kinglake National Park and Sugarloaf ReservoirAnnual guide to services in Nillumbik76 pages, illus. Cover has photographs of local people and title in white on orange background.nillumbik shire council, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Nillumbik Shire Council, Nillumbik Community Guide 2000/2001, 2000-2001
Guide to services provided by Nillumbik Shire Council. Nillumbik Shire is located 25 kilometres north-east of Melbourne and the southern boundary is the Yarra River. The south of Nillumbik is predominantly urban, with commercial centres at Eltham and Diamond Creek. The north of the municipality includes significant natural features like Kinglake National Park and Sugarloaf ReservoirAnnual guide to services in Nillumbik76 pages, black and white illustrations. Cover has a collage of local children with title in white on mid-blue background.nillumbik shire council, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Shire of Diamond Valley Handbook 1981, 1981_
Guide to services provided by Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley28 pages, col illus., maps. Cover illustration of "Diamond Creek Bini-shell". (2 copies)shire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Diamond Creek Farmer, 1850o
History of the Ellis family in Diamond Creek and Yarra Glen.William Ellis emigrated to Victoria in 1847 and bought most of the Wattle Glen area in 1850. He also had family connections to Kangaroo Ground.A black and white booklet, 12 pages, black and white illus.John Mackey in pencil inside front coverwattle glen, kangaroo ground, nillumbik historical society, william ellis, diamond creek, farming, walters family, ellis cottage -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Before you came: mines, myths and memories of Diamond Creek. By John L Ryan, 1972
A history of Diamond Creek from earliest records of white visitors (1836) to the 1970s. John Ryan was born in Diamond Creek and lived there all of his life.A detailed history and anecdotes of the Diamond Creek area and its early pioneers.55 pages. Soft cover, light brown with copy of early painting of Diamond Creek on front cover. Black and white illus. 3 copiesOn page one in pencil: John Mackeydiamond creek, john l ryan -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, City of Heidelberg, City of Heidelberg, 1962, 02/02/1962
Map of City of Heidelberg showing boundaries of its six wards; North Ward is highlighted, covering Watsonia, Greensborough, part Bundoora, St Helena, Plenty, Yarrambat and Diamond Creek.Blue print mapCity of Heidelberg Scale: 1" to 1 ml. G.M.H. 2.2.62city of heidelberg, heidelberg - maps -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Survey Division, MMBW, Yarra 2500 / 12.20. Watsonia Railway Station and environs, 1983_03
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map]. 12-20, Parishes of Keelbundora 2856, Municipalities of Diamond Valley 257 and 228. Shows street names, easement sizes, lot numbers, lodged plan numbers, names of prominent features, contour values, creek or river names. Watsonia Railway Station and environs. Prominent streets: Watsonia Road, Elder Street, Morwell Avenue and Nepean Street. Includes former Watsonia Technical School and Gresswell Rehabilitation Centre sites.MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, watsonia - maps -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Survey Division, MMBW, Yarra 2500 / 12.19. Watsonia, Simpson Army Barracks, 1983_03
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map]. 12-19, Parish of Keelbundora 2856, Municipalities of Diamond Valley 257 and 228. Shows street names, easement sizes, lot numbers, lodged plan numbers, names of prominent features, contour values, creek or river names. Watsonia Barracks (Simpson Army Barracks) and environs. Prominent streets: Yallambie Road, Greensborough Road, and Strathallan Road. MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, watsonia - maps