Showing 15094 items
matching main rd
-
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Macmillan, Donald
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Donald MacMillan (widower) with his six children eft Inverness, Scotland, in 1849, and worked as a shepherd on Plenty River property of Captain Aneas McPerson, under the manager Thomas Walker. MacMillan married again and son Hugh was born 1860, first of another six children. They lived at Morang but, in 1866, selected land at Arthurs Creek. Hugh and his sister Ann attended the Hazel Glen School. Later Hugh carried mail from South Yan Year (now Mernda) to Arthurs Creek School (also the post office); he was Sunday School teacher at the Arthurs Creek Methodist Church. Hugh married Helena Heatley from New Zealand who managed the farm after Hugh died, growing fruit and vegetables, carted by wagon to the Victoria Market. Their firstborn was Ken. Contents Newspaper article: "Donald MacMillan - a romantic", Diamond Valley News, 29 October 1985, pp30-31; history of MacMillan family. Newspaper article: "An alternative road to happiness", Diamond Valley News, 29 October 1985, p29; Mic Webb's travels and philosophy, now living at Hurstbridge.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcdonald macmillan, plenty river victoria, captain aneas mcpherson, thomas walker, morang victoria, arthurs creek victoria, ann macmillan, hazel glen school victoria, south yan yean victoria, mernda victoria, arthurs creek school victoria, arthurs creek methodist church, malcolm macmillan, helena macmillan nee heatley, ken macmillan, mic webb, hurstbridge learning co-op, hurstbridge victoria, cottlesbridge victoria, st andrews victoria -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, MacQuire, Richard
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Richard MacQuire,24, of North Warrandyte, will compete in the men's kayak class in the K1 slalom whitewater event held on the Occee River, Tennessee. Contents Newspaper article: "Richard is quietly confident", Diamond Valley News, 19 June 1996, details of Richard MacQuire's kayaking.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcrichard macquire, kayaking -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Mahoney, Melissa
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Melissa Mahony of Montmorency designed an evening dress for Princess Mary of Denmark, winning first prize a the Australian Wool Fashion Awards; she also won top prize for bridal, race-wear and evening-wear designs and second place for sleepwear designs. The previous year she won prizes at the Australian Young Wool Designer of the Year and was named Australian Masters of Fashion Student Designer of the Year. Contents Newspaper article: "Designer a ringer at top wool awards", Diamond Valley Leader, 11 April 2007, details of Melissa Mahony's career and achievements.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcmelissa mahony, montmorency victoria, australian wool fashion awards, australian young wool designer of the year, australian masters of fashion student designer of the year -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Manley-Breen, Charles
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Reverend Charles Manley-Breen's ordination was celebrated at the Eltham Assembly of God, the service conducted by the Reverend Philip Hills; Charles' wife Bronwyn included in the ceremony. Contents Newspaper article: "Pastor ordained", Diamond Valley News, 9 December 1986, report of ordination of Charles Manley-Breen.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etccharles manley-breen, bronwyn manley-breen, philip hills, eltham assembly of god church -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Lex de Man
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Lex de Man, manager of Country Fire Association region 14, became Mayor of Nillumbik in 2002, four years after he and fellow councillors were sacked by the Kennett government. In the 2009 Black Saturday fires, he led eastern metropolitan CFA volunteers and was awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal as part of the 2011 Australia Day Awards. He was a CFA volunteer for more than 30 years, a CFA employee for 15 years, and had served with Victoria Police for 18 years. He is a member of the Yarrambat Historical Society, Yarrambat CFA and the Greensborough Hockey Club. He lives at Yarrambat. Contents Newspaper article: "Voters wield axe on greens", Diamond Valley Leader, 27 March 2002, Report of Nillumbik Council election 16 March, which Diamond Creek solicitor Tony Raunic survived (beating Margaret Jennings) but all five pro-Green Wedge councillors lost. Others elected included Greg Johnson, Natalie Woodley, Belinda Clarkson, Mike Irwin, Lionel Draper, Bob Stubbings, Michael Hall and Lex de Man. Those beaten included Bill Penrose, Sigmund Jorgensen, Di Bullen and Penny Mullinar. Newspaper article: "The Man for the job", diamond Valley Leader, 3 April 2002, Report of Nillumbik Council swearing-in, details about Lex de Man, and Nillumbik Council meeting including Greg Johnson's speech. Newspaper artivle: "Blazing recovery trail", Diamond Valley Leader, 26 January 2011, Lex de Man awarded an Australian fire Service Medal in the 2011 Australia Day Awards; details of. his career and his comments on CFA volunteers.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcmernda victoria, black saturday fires 2009, les de man, country fire authority victoria, victoria police, tony raunic, margaret jennings, green wedge nillumbik, greg johnson, natalie woodley, belinda clarkson, mike irwin, lionel draper, bob stubbings, michael hall, bill penrose, sigmuynd jorgensen, di bullen, penny mullinar -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Cressy Street Playgroup, Eltham Community Directory, 1981
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Community directory developed by the Cressy Street Playgroup in partnership with the Eltham and Lower Plenty Playgroup Parents' Association with the aim to gather and share information about the area and its resources to relieve the pressure on parents of young families. The Directory covers the Shire of Eltham and surrounds and includes sections: Emergency, Your Shire, Family and Personal Services, Health, Sports and Recreation, Leisure and Learning, Community Services Groups, Churches, Pets and Vets and Eltham Habitat. Many names and locations are referenced throughout the Directory. The information in this Directory is significant because it provides a snapshot of community and related services for the residents of the Shire of Eltham in the early 1980s.72 pagesnon-fictionCommunity directory developed by the Cressy Street Playgroup in partnership with the Eltham and Lower Plenty Playgroup Parents' Association with the aim to gather and share information about the area and its resources to relieve the pressure on parents of young families. The Directory covers the Shire of Eltham and surrounds and includes sections: Emergency, Your Shire, Family and Personal Services, Health, Sports and Recreation, Leisure and Learning, Community Services Groups, Churches, Pets and Vets and Eltham Habitat. Many names and locations are referenced throughout the Directory. The information in this Directory is significant because it provides a snapshot of community and related services for the residents of the Shire of Eltham in the early 1980s.community, shire of eltham, directory, 1981 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Community Services Victoria, Social Profile: North Eastern Suburbs Region, May 1990
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Local Government summaries for Diamond Valley, Eltham, Heidelberg, Northcote, Preston, Whittlesea. Provides census data and comparisons between years with summaries on topics including: Population, Age Distribution, Marital Status, Single Parents, Family Annual Income, Personal Annual Income, Social Security Income, Psychiatric Hospitla Admissions and departures, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Persons born Overseas and country of origin, Langauges, English competence of overseas born persons, Occupancy of dwellings, Structure of occupied dwellings, type of occupanncy, private rents, monthly mortgages, households with no vehicle, level of qualifications, occupational status, employment, industry groups, unemployment, school attendance.119 pagesnon-fictionLocal Government summaries for Diamond Valley, Eltham, Heidelberg, Northcote, Preston, Whittlesea. Provides census data and comparisons between years with summaries on topics including: Population, Age Distribution, Marital Status, Single Parents, Family Annual Income, Personal Annual Income, Social Security Income, Psychiatric Hospitla Admissions and departures, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Persons born Overseas and country of origin, Langauges, English competence of overseas born persons, Occupancy of dwellings, Structure of occupied dwellings, type of occupanncy, private rents, monthly mortgages, households with no vehicle, level of qualifications, occupational status, employment, industry groups, unemployment, school attendance.statistics, population, demographics, social profile, census data -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Property Binder, 715 Main Road, Eltham
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...More than just a shop, Carolyn Rance, Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, January 28, 1986, p31 Photos: Ron Grant - Establishment of Victorian Artists Supplies at the former Kaylocks Gallery Business Card, Diane Bullen, Victorian Artists Suppliesmain road, eltham, property, 715 main road eltham, alex stitt, artists, david moore, diane bullen, hurstbridge art gallery, kaylocks gallery, montsalvat, paul williams, saskia killingbeck, the phantom treehouse (film), victorian artists supplies -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Mann, John and Violet and family
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...John Mann arrived from Forfar, Scotland, on the clipper packet "Ellen Stuart" in 1857 and rented a farm "Overton" at Janefield. Soon after he met Melbourne-born Violet McKimmie, whose parents had a property near Darebin Creek. They married on 25 September 1862, John 26 and Violet 19. In 1874 John selected a block on Arthurs Creek and built a slab and bark hut (still standing in 1984) and called their farm "Carseburn" after John's parish in Scotland. They had seven children: John, Jane, Christine, David, Walter, James and Violet. John was drowned in the Yarra in May 1875 and Violet struggled to meet the lease commitment. She wrote to her brother-in-law David Mann in New Zealand who came to her aid, and on 10 September 1876, they married at the Victorian Free church, Smith Street, Collingwood. They improved the farm and built a three-room house. in July 1883 they bought neighbouring land from Ann Welsh. With David, Violet had four more children: Robert, William and twins Thomas and Henry. In 1883, David died and was buried in the same grave as his brother in Preston Cemetery. The twins also died, Thomas just before and Henry just after their father. the children assisted with the farm and orchard, the business including crops, a dairy herd, Carseburne sheep, and breeding horses. Violet died at Yan Yean in 1925, aged 83. A grandson of John Mann, James Mann, lived in Henry Street, Greensborough and had given a talk at the Whittlesea Historical Society in 1983 on his family. Descendant Lindsay Mann was part of a creative writing group that published a book including a short story "The Mountain Tramway" is loosely based on his childhood and stories he was told then but was planning to write his family story. Contents Newspaper article: "Tragedy couldn't stop this pioneer", Diamond Valley News, 31 January 1984, story of Mann family. Newspaper article: "Tracing the history of ordinary. people," Diamond Valley News, 29 July 1986, story of Mann family, researched by descendant Lindsay Mann who grew up at the Mann property She-Oak at Yan Yean and has numerous family records. Newspaper article: "A realist who captures light," Diamond Valley News, 29 July 1986, David Moore, a realist painter had been working from a studio at Montsalvat and his exhibition of work from that period was to open 1 August 1986 at the Victorian Artists Society Galleries.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjohn manan, violet mann nee mckimmie, clipper packet "ellen stuart", forfar scotland, darebin creek victoria, arthurs creek victoria, "overton" at janefield, "carseburn" at arthurs creek, jane mann, christine mann, david mann, walter mann, james mann, violet mann, victorian free church smith street collingwood, ann welsh, robert mann, william mann, thomas mann, henry mann, preston cemetery, carseburne sheep, yan yean cemetery, lindsay mann, david moore, montsalvat -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Manuell, Bob
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Bob Manuel was director of Briar Hill Timber and Hardware, started in 1934 by Bob's father-in-law, Fred Squire, a pioneering building at Briar Hill, and his wife Hazel. Bob was hired in 1956 when 90 worked for the firm; that number grew to 430 during World War II, including the sawmill in the Otways. Later it provided much of the timber for Melbourne's Olympic Village. Bob and wife Lorraine were retiring to travel, and visit children Robert, Sally, Janet and Catherine. Contents Newspaper article: "Timber door shuts after decades serving the hill", Diamond Valley News, 17 May 2000, Bob Manuell will close his business Briar Hill Timber and Hardware after 66 years.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcbob manuel, briar hill timber and hardware, fred squire, hazel squire, olympic village melbournelorraine manuel, robert manuel, sally manuel, janet manuel, catherine manuel -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Chris Marks
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Chris Marks studied at RMIT, and was an artist. She also contributed to the art and cultural life of Eltham Shire (later Nillumbik shire,) encouraging its artists at all levels. She was curator of collections for Nillumbik Council from 1991 to 2006. She died 19 April 2007. She was married to John, their children Bianca and Ben. Bianca was married to Toby and their son was Sam. Ben was married to Ysolt. Contents Newspaper article: "Loss to our community," Diamond Valley Leader, 2 May 2007, obituary of Chris Marks. Newsletter article: "Rest in peace Chris Marks", Nillumbik News, May 2007, obituary of Christ Marks.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcchris marks, eltham shire, nillumbik shire, john marks, bianca marks, ben marks, ysolt marks -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Markby, Dorothy
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Dorothy Markby was a volunteer at organisations in Kangaroo Ground and Jagajaga: Kangaroo Ground Primary School Parents Committee, Eltham High School Committee, Kangaroo Ground Rural Fire Brigade auxiliary, Planning Committee for kindergarten at Kangaroo Ground, Lifeline, Do Care, Rosanna Indoor Bowls Committee, Rosanna Fire Station Community House Committee, and member of Eltham Historical Society. Contents Photocopy, no date, of a page from an unidentified document listing volunteers: Maria Long, Dorothy Marby andFrances(?) McIntyreNewspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcdorothy markby, kangaroo ground primary school parents committee, eltham high school committee, kangaroo ground rural fire brigade auxiliary, kangaroo ground kindergarten, lifeline, do care, rosanna indoor bowls committee, rosanna fire station community house committee, eltham historical society, maria long, frances mcintyre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Marshall, Marguerite
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Marguerite Marshall, Eltham resident, worked as a journalist in the Diamond Valley from around 1980. In 2002, she published "Nillumbik Now and Then", about the shire's landmarks and characters (an update of "Eltham Shire, Historic Buildings, People and Places" 1983). It had photographs b Alan King and covered the Wurundjeri people, the Batman Tree legend, farmers, bushranger, gold mining, soldiers, artists, environmentalists and sportspeople. She was an environmental activist who created a comic character to show there can be a humorous side to the environmental challenge (Eartha Waters, a green tragic) for Nillumbik Climate Action Now event at Eltham Library. Contents Newspaper article: "New book on shire's past", Diamond Valley Leader, 6 February 2002, announcing publication of "Nillumbik Now and Then" by Marguerite Marshall, photographed with photographer Ron Grant and Eltham District Historical Society secretary Russell Yeoman. Newspaper article: "Humorous side on warming", Diamond Valley Leader, 4 June 2008, listing events for Nillumbik Climate Action Now marking World Environment Day, including Marguerite Marshall's character Eartha Waters. Newspaper article: "Green wedge a goldmine of history", Heidelberg and Diamond Valley Weekly, 25 November 2008, Announcing publication of Marguerite Marshall's book "Nillumbik Now and Then". Newspaper letter: "Worst, so we should lead", Diamond Valley Leader, 13 January 2010, Marguerite Marshall argued for climate action. Newspaper article: "Truths to be revealed in talk", Diamond Valley Leader, 23 July 2014, announcing talk by Marguerite Marshall on climate change at Montmorency Probus Club on 21 August and on renewable energy at Nillumbik Probus Club on 10 September 2014. Newspaper article: "Turning back the pages", Diamond Valley Leader, 19 November 2008, Announcing publication of Marguerite Marshall's book "Nillumbik Now and Then". Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcmarguerite marshall, nillumbik - now and then, eltham shire historic buildings people and places, ron grant, russell yeoman, eltham district historical society, eartha waters greenie tragic, nillumbik climate action now, alan king, montmorency probus club, nillumbik probus club -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Marshall, Neil Leslie
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Neil Leslie Marshall, a Panton Hill resident, had various roles in the Country Fire Authority, from firefighter to Deputy Chair of the CFA Board. In 2023, he was awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal. He joined the Panton Hill Fire Brigade in 1960 and later was active in arranging support and welfare for brigade families affected by fire. Contents Newspaper article: "Plaudits for top citizens", Diamond Valley Leader, 5 February 2020, Names of Nillumbik Council's Australia Day awards: Neil Marshall, Carol Jenkinson, Tony Barbeta (photograph also includes Robert Marshall) Newspaper article: "Neil Marshall's service to CFA spans more than 61 years", Manningham and Nillumbik Bulletin, February 2023, Neil Marshall awarded Australian Fire Service Medal in 2023 Australia Day Honours for his contribution to the emergency services and communities of Victoria. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcneil marshall, panton hill victoria, australian fire service medal, country fire authority, ash wednesday fire, north warrandyte victoria, brian potter, st andrews victoria, carol jenkinson, diamond valley college, hurstbridge wattle festival, tony barbeta, st andrews mens shed, nillumbik youth productions, robert marshall -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Program, Diamond Valley News, Festival tipped to be the best ever, Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, October 23, p2, 1984
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Events and information concerning the 10th Eltham Community Festival held 16-18 November, 1984 [Photo of Keir Baker of Research Primary School] On the reverse (page 1) Fireman officially honoured, Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, October 23, 1984, p1 Opening of the Panton Hill Firemen's Memorial Park by the Member for Evelyn, Mr Max McDonald on Sunday 21 October, 1984 in memory of the five firemen who lost their lives on Ash Wednesday (1983) fighting the fire at Upper Beaconsfield - Maurie Atkinson, Stuart Duff, Neville Jeffrey, Bill Marsden and Peter Singleton [Photo of the memorial and Mr Max McDonald]]Newsprint1984, apex club, eltham community festival, eltham festival, eltham jazz festival, eltham living and learning centre, eltham rotary, eltham service club, eltham town park, grand parade, jaycees, keir baker, lions club eltham, main road, phoenix club, research primary school, ash wednesday, bill marsden, cal martin, diamond valley big band, evelyn, maurie atkinson, max mcdonald mp, neville jeffrey, panton hill firemen's memorial park, peter singleton, stuart duff, victorian bushfires - 1983 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Eltham Banner Project, 1986
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Newspaper articles about the As We Are Eltham Banner Project undertaken within the Shire of Eltham 1. Eltham banner to celebrate environment, Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, September 16, 1986, p16 2. Group paints for peace, Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, September 30, 1986, p2 3. Banners show people of Eltham as they are, Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, October 14, 1986, pp12-13 4. Banners fly high at lastt, Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, October 21, 1986, p17 Also various advertisements from businesses within the shire Newspaper clippingsas we are, banner project, eltham banners, meruka house, sarah houseman, advertising, eagle screens & blinds, 1986, alistair knox park, bob manuell, don brown, dooncal air coinditioning and central heating, eltham festival, eltham outdoor art show, eltham peace banner, eltham town park, grand parade, pauline therese toner, peter wilson, research shops, river of life banner, shire of eltham acquisitive award, valley carpets, 16 sherbourne road briar hill, 22 were street montmorency, 1177-1181 main road eltham, barry reading goumet butchers, eltham hardware & plumbing supplies pty ltd, hutchinsons garden supplies, 38 bridge street eltham, artists, costless clearance centre, cr bob manuell, jud duigan, margaret cherry, tracey naughton, woolworths arcade, anthea morrison, beyond the end of the line, diamond valley musical society, eltham college, eltham community festival, eltham high school, eltham service club, geraldine veerman, ian robertson, 19 were street montmorency, arnold thomas, arnolds recycling centre, kevin mcnamara, luck street eltham, mcewans, montmorency hardware, peel street eltham, tim payze, 1022 main road eltham, as we are banner exhibition, jud degan, marg cherry, the cut ahead, arthur street, eltham mall, flexiteller, national australia bank -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - News Clipping, June Yu, Art returns at a price, 26 March 1997
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...About former Shire / City council memorabilia. Concerning a tapestry made by Denise Horsley of a crest of the former Shire of Eltham which had been made for her husband, a former Shire President of Eltham to present as a gift to the ratepayers at the end of his term in 1983. Cr Horsley represeneted the West Riding which was transferred to the City of Banyule December 15, 1994. Article is about the issue of ownership. banyule city council, joint memorabilia taskforce, nillumbik shire council, allan horsley, artwork, city of heidelberg, denise horsley, diamond valley shire, garry king, harry gilham, shire of eltham, tapestry, west riding -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - News Clipping, The Advertiser, Honor boards are back ... , August 13, p4, 1996
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...About former Shire / City council memorabilia. Concerning honour boards removed from Greensborough officesbanyule city council, cr peter cleeland, diamond valley shire, honour board, joint memorabilia taskforce, nillumbik shire council -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - News Clipping, Natalie Town, Taskforce preserves links with the past, Diamond Valley News, September 11, p8, 1996
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...About former Shire / City council memorabilia. On the reverse side an article "Timing was the problem: chief" regarding Nillumbik CEO Barry Rochford dismissing claims that coulcil failed to follow correct statutory procedure when announcing the release of development plans for thje former Eltham Shire Office site in which developer Dallas Howgate intended to build a service station, convenience store, fast food outlet and community facilities including an information desk and meeting area.895 main road, barry rochford, bev marshall, dallas howgate, eltham shire office, nillumbik shire council, banyule city council, city of heidelberg, david hay, heidelberg historical society, honour board, joint memorabilia taskforce, mayoral chain, peter williams, roma o'callaghan, shire of diamond valley, shire of eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Eltham Rotary
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...1. Pride awards for dedication, The Advertiser, Tuesday, July 2, 1996, p4 2. Pride awards for dedication, The Advertiser, Tuesday, July 2, 1996, p4 3. Local Rotarians in PNG, The Advertiser, Tuesday, September 24, 1996, p3 ; also "Allan, this is your life. On reverse side, lettes to the editor from Sigmund Jorgensen about the sale and planned redevelopment of the Shire of Eltham office site at 895 Main Road 4. Research youth escapes Japan quake, The Advertiser, January 24, 1995 895 main road, dallas price, eltham gateway action group, eltham shire offices, john lordon, nillumbik shire council, sigmund jorgensen, courtesy and kindness award, diamond creek baseball club, diamond creek fire brigade, diamond creek primary school, diamond valley progress association, eddie galea, eltham rotary, ern wardell, geoff swan, graeme hardiman, greensborough apex, greensborough lions, hadden schoble, hurstbridge bowling club, jim leigh, lyn gunning, mike dunlop, mike hall, rotary club of diamond creek, sgt chris mcintyre, snr cnst allan benney, victoria police, pride of workmanship award, dean o'callaghan, david bowen, district youth exchange committee, gordon wright -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Jorgensen, Sigmund
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...1. Newspaper article (photocopy): Montsalvat's fighter for artistic integrity, Diamond Valley News (n.d.); Story Linley Hartley, Photo: Ron Grant 2. Magazine article: The Steward: Meet the steward of Montsalvat, caretaker of his father's dream and the bohemian beacon that continues to shine for the arts, Yarra Valley & Ranges Country Life (n.d.), pp46-50 (Nadine Cresswell-Myatt, Photos Zack Davis) 3. Newspaper article: Born to serve artists; former director of Montsalvat awarded medal; Patrick Phillips (Photo Robert McKechnie), Diamond Valley Leader, January 30, 2013 - awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) 4. Newspaper article: Jorgensen bows out of Eltham landmark, Diamond Valley Leader, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 - former CEO of Montsalvat dropped as a director of the business 5. Newspaper article: Montsalvat, publication unknown (2006) - about Montsalvat being forced to sell off land in Christmas Hills, where Sebastain Jorgensen lived, to pay tax debt. 6. Funeral Service Booklet: Sigmund Jorgensen, 29.04.1940 - 21.07.2109Folder of information on SigmundJorgenseneltham cemetery trust, helen skipper, justus jorgensen, matcham skipper, montsalvat, sebastian jorgensen, sigmund jorgensen, order of australia medal (oam), morag fraser, bronwyn lewis, christmas hills festival, green wedge, montsalvat trust, funeral service -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Sales Brochure, Dallas Price Homes Pty Ltd, Eltham Hub: A Unique New Entry To Eltham's Town Centre; the facts about this multi purpose development, 1996
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Produced by Contour Consultants Australia Pty Ltd on behalf of Dallas Price Homes Pty Ltd as part of the planning process for redevelopment of the former Eltham Shire Office site at 895 Main Road. In 1963 the Shire of Eltham purchased the Shillinglaw property of approximately 2 acres in Main Road, Eltham for the widening of Main Road and as a site for new Council offices. This land, which contained the Shillinglaw Cottage (c1878-80), was the remaining section of the Shillinglaw family holding that originally comprised 30 acres, being Lot 90 of Holloway's 1851 subdivision. Eltham Council intended to demolish this cottage, but through extensive community action it was saved, funds were raised, and it was relocated to the current site adjacent to the Eltham Library. The new Eltham Shire Offices opened in 1965 were designed to ensure retention of the three Italian Cypress trees that were located outside the Shillinglaw Cottage. In 1971 the building was extended at the southern end to provide additional space, including for the Eltham Library and Council's Engineering Department. Renovations were undertaken to the offices during 1987. The Victorian State Government commenced to restructure local government in 1994, which resulted in the establishment of the Shire of Nillumbik and the cessation of the Shire of Eltham. This new Nillumbik Shire Council was headed by government appointed commissioners, who decided in 1995 to put the former Eltham Shire offices on the market. Eventually in June 1996 the property was sold for $1.1 million and the building was subsequently demolished. A planning application for the site was then submitted to Nillumbik Shire Council in September 1996 for construction of a 24-hour service station, convenience store, cafe/takeaway food premises, a retail facility and community facility. There were many objections to this proposed development and in controversial circumstances a planning permit was granted by the Nillumbik Shire Council commissioners. After protracted actions involving a planning panel and a planning advisory committee, established by the Minister for Local Government, the proposal was eventually rejected as not satisfying the requirements of the planning scheme. In December 1997 the purchaser withdrew from the contract of sale, just prior to Council announcing a withdrawal from the contract. While there have been a number of possible development proposals considered by subsequent Nillumbik Shire Councils, this site has remained vacant since July 1996. TIMELINE (Prepared by Jim Connor, Eltham District Historical Society- March 2018- Based on press, council and personal records) June 1996 - Eltham Shire offices sold to Dallas Price Homes for $1.1 million. July 1996 - Shire office building demolished against community's wishes. Council claimed building riddled with asbestos. September 1996 - Planning application submitted to Nillumbik Shire Council to construct on the site a 24 hours Shell service station, convenience store, Hungry Jacks café/takeaway food premises, a retail facility and community facility. 213 objections and petition of over 1400 signatures received. Minister for Planning and Local Government orders an independent investigation into valuation and sale. 9 October 1996 - Permit granted by Nillumbik Shire Council commissioners, in controversial circumstances. A Planning Special Committee consisting of 3 commissioners and 3 community representatives considered 32 community objections. One commissioner declared a potential conflict of interest so only 2 commissioners were able to vote. After hearing all objections, the community representatives moved a foreshadowed motion to refuse a permit. The commissioners then closed the meeting, formerly opened a council meeting (for about a minute) and approved the application. October 1996 - Community members appealed planning decision to Administrative Appeals Tribunal. November 1996 -Minister for Planning and Local Government Robert McClelland calls appeal in and directs MT to refer this 'major policy issue' to the Governor in Council. February 1997 - Planning panel (Dimity Reed and Margaret Pitt) established to consider submissions. March 1997 - New council elected with five councillors. April 1997 - Three of the five new councillors vote to fight Commissioner's decision to grant a permit. April 1997 - Planning panel (Dimity Reed and Margaret Pitt) conducts hearings at Nillumbik Shire offices. June 1997 -Planning panel rejected Dallas Price Homes proposal as being 'totally inappropriate' for the site and recommends the site be rezoned for 'public purposes'. July 1997 - Dallas Price Homes threatened to sue Council and individual councillors. October 1997 - Report released of an Advisory Committee (Paul Jerome) established by the Minister for Planning and Local Government. Committee considered Dallas Price Homes proposal and an alternative concept plan proposal by Council for a gallery, workshop, offices and cinema community-based development. Advisory Committee recommended Dallas Price Homes proposal be rejected as not satisfying the requirements of the planning scheme and recommended further testing of the financial viability of Council's proposal. December 1997 - Dallas Price Homes withdrew from the contract of sale, just prior to Council announcing a withdrawal from the contract, which expired on 28th November and was not renewed by either side, after previously being extended twice pending a decision by the Minister. Council had to pay developer $58,000 for demolition costs. February 1998 - Dallas Price Homes application rejected by Planning and Local Government Minister. October 1998 - Nillumbik Councillors suspended and an Administrator appointed (until March 1999). The demolition of the former Shire of Eltham offices and proposed sale and development driven by the Commissioners for Nillumbik Shire Council brought the community together in substantial protest at the infrigement of ratepayers democratic say in local government and ciommunity assets combined with protests about inappropraite development of Eltham's Gateway. This issue led to the formation of the Eltham Community Action Group which still operates strongly today (2023) on behalf of the community to ensure appropriate development within the community.895 main road, commissioners, dallas price homes, development application, eltham hub, hungry jacks, nillumbik shire council, re-zoning, shell service station, town planning, eltham gateway, eltham gateway action group, eltham shire offices, shillinglaw cottage, shillinglaw farm, shillinglaw trees, jim connor collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - News Clipping, Advertiser, Public Outcry at Abbott Veto with 'Reserve Power; 200 residents yell abuse as commissioners give ok to Eltham service station; Advertiser, Tuesday, October 15, p1, 1996
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Nillumbik Commissioners used 'reserve power's to permit a controversial Shell service station and Hungry Jackls restaurant development at the former Eltham Shire Office site at 895 Main Road. More than 200 people attended the Council meeting in the public gallery and protested at the decision. 32 personal submissions were made to Council's Planning Special Committee meeting whose members vioted 3-2 against the development. The Committee consisted of the three Nillumbik Commissioners and three community members (Jim Connor, Bronwyn South and Janet Mattiske). Chief Commissioner Don Cordell, a former Shell employee excused himself from voting and the three communbity memebrs voted against the submission. The other two commissioners, Vin Heffernan and Kevin Abbott voted against it. They then immediately closed the meeting and opened a Council meeting lasting just seconds to use special reserve powers to overturn the decision. The demolition of the former Shire of Eltham offices and proposed sale and development driven by the Commissioners for Nillumbik Shire Council brought the community together in substantial protest at the infrigement of ratepayers democratic say in local government and ciommunity assets combined with protests about inappropraite development of Eltham's Gateway. This issue led to the formation of the Eltham Community Action Group which still operates strongly today (2023) on behalf of the community to ensure appropriate development within the community.895 main road, commissioners, dallas price homes, development application, eltham hub, hungry jacks, nillumbik shire council, re-zoning, shell service station, town planning, eltham gateway, eltham gateway action group, eltham shire offices, shillinglaw farm, shillinglaw trees, jim connor collection, dallas howgate, frank burgoyne, robert marshall, nillumbik planning special committee, jim connor, bronwyn south, janet mattiske, don cordell, vin heffernan, kevin abbott -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - News Clipping, Jodie Guest, Shrewd tactics row, Diamond Valley News, October 15, p1, 1996
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Nillumbik Commissioners used 'reserve power's to permit a controversial Shell service station and Hungry Jackls restaurant development at the former Eltham Shire Office site at 895 Main Road. More than 200 people attended the Council meeting in the public gallery and protested at the decision. 32 personal submissions were made to Council's Planning Special Committee meeting whose members vioted 3-2 against the development. The Committee consisted of the three Nillumbik Commissioners and three community members (Jim Connor, Bronwyn South and Janet Mattiske). Chief Commissioner Don Cordell, a former Shell employee excused himself from voting and the three communbity memebrs voted against the submission. The other two commissioners, Vin Heffernan and Kevin Abbott voted against it. They then immediately closed the meeting and opened a Council meeting lasting just seconds to use special reserve powers to overturn the decision. The demolition of the former Shire of Eltham offices and proposed sale and development driven by the Commissioners for Nillumbik Shire Council brought the community together in substantial protest at the infrigement of ratepayers democratic say in local government and ciommunity assets combined with protests about inappropraite development of Eltham's Gateway. This issue led to the formation of the Eltham Community Action Group which still operates strongly today (2023) on behalf of the community to ensure appropriate development within the community.895 main road, commissioners, dallas price homes, development application, eltham hub, hungry jacks, nillumbik shire council, re-zoning, shell service station, town planning, eltham gateway, eltham gateway action group, eltham shire offices, shillinglaw farm, shillinglaw trees, jim connor collection, dallas howgate, nillumbik planning special committee, jim connor, bronwyn south, janet mattiske, don cordell, vin heffernan, kevin abbott -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - News Clipping, Jodie Guest, Residents have their say on former shire offices, Diamond Valley News, October 16, p9, 1996
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Nillumbik Commissioners used 'reserve power's to permit a controversial Shell service station and Hungry Jackls restaurant development at the former Eltham Shire Office site at 895 Main Road. More than 200 people attended the Council meeting in the public gallery and protested at the decision. 32 personal submissions were made to Council's Planning Special Committee meeting whose members vioted 3-2 against the development. The Committee consisted of the three Nillumbik Commissioners and three community members (Jim Connor, Bronwyn South and Janet Mattiske). Chief Commissioner Don Cordell, a former Shell employee excused himself from voting and the three communbity memebrs voted against the submission. The other two commissioners, Vin Heffernan and Kevin Abbott voted against it. They then immediately closed the meeting and opened a Council meeting lasting just seconds to use special reserve powers to overturn the decision. Community residents who made submissions included Russell Yeomans speaking on behalf of the Eltham Gateway Action Group and Eltham District Historical Society, Des Ryan on belaf of Eltham Senior Citizens, Angela Newhouse, others on behalf of Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School and Judge Book Village, Tom Munro, Ian Jennings, Margartet Ball a fifth generation descendant of the Shillinglaw family, one of the early settlers of the area and owner of the land that was sold to Council, Frank Burgoyne who said "there will be a lot of creaking and rumbling in the cemetery if this goes through. So many old people who have done so much for Eltham are buried up there and it is up to us to pass on what they left to the younger generation. Eltham is a beautiful spot; why louse it up?" A second article "Anger over reserve power" by Laeta Antonysen provides commentary from the three Planning Special Committee community members, former Eltham Shire Councillor Jim Connor, Bronwyn South and Janet Mattiske about the process that took place and the first time use of the spoecial reserve power to overturn the decision of the committee. Barry Rochford, Nillumbiuk CEO defends the use of the power.The demolition of the former Shire of Eltham offices and proposed sale and development driven by the Commissioners for Nillumbik Shire Council brought the community together in substantial protest at the infrigement of ratepayers democratic say in local government and ciommunity assets combined with protests about inappropraite development of Eltham's Gateway. This issue led to the formation of the Eltham Community Action Group which still operates strongly today (2023) on behalf of the community to ensure appropriate development within the community.895 main road, commissioners, dallas price homes, development application, eltham hub, hungry jacks, nillumbik shire council, re-zoning, shell service station, town planning, eltham gateway, eltham gateway action group, eltham shire offices, shillinglaw farm, shillinglaw trees, jim connor collection, dallas howgate, nillumbik planning special committee, jim connor, bronwyn south, janet mattiske, don cordell, vin heffernan, kevin abbott, russell yeomans, eltham district historical society, eltham senior citizens, des ryan, our lady help of christians primary school, judge book village, angela newhouse, tom munro, ian jennings, margaret ball, shillinglaw cottage, frank burgoyne, andrew biasci, barry rochford -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - News Clipping, Advertiser, Planning Committee closed by Commissioners, Advertiser, October 29, p5, 1996
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Nillumbik Commissioners used 'reserve power's to permit a controversial Shell service station and Hungry Jack's restaurant development at the former Eltham Shire Office site at 895 Main Road. More than 200 people attended the Council meeting in the public gallery and protested at the decision. 32 personal submissions were made to Council's Planning Special Committee meeting whose members vioted 3-2 against the development. The Committee consisted of the three Nillumbik Commissioners and three community members (Jim Connor, Bronwyn South and Janet Mattiske). Chief Commissioner Don Cordell, a former Shell employee excused himself from voting and the three communbity memebrs voted against the submission. The other two commissioners, Vin Heffernan and Kevin Abbott voted against it. They then immediately closed the meeting and opened a Council meeting lasting just seconds to use special reserve powers to overturn the decision. Subsequent to this the Commissioner run Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 1996 where Commissioners Kevin Abbott and Vin Heffernan thanked all three community members of the Planning Special Committee and advised that their powers had been revoked. The article includes a joint statement from all three sacked members in which they state they have been able to bring a community perspective to the planning applications placed befopre the committee which has resulted in modifications to planning decisions. The members stated that "unfortunately, despite our best efforts to express considered apolitical opinions, it appears the Commissioners believe that any dissenting comment is politically motivated, and should therefore be disregarded." "We feel sad that this situation exists even though we have done everything possible tio represent the views of our community, whilst maintaining the integrity of the planning process."The demolition of the former Shire of Eltham offices and proposed sale and development driven by the Commissioners for Nillumbik Shire Council brought the community together in substantial protest at the infrigement of ratepayers democratic say in local government and ciommunity assets combined with protests about inappropraite development of Eltham's Gateway. This issue led to the formation of the Eltham Community Action Group which still operates strongly today (2023) on behalf of the community to ensure appropriate development within the community.895 main road, commissioners, dallas price homes, development application, eltham hub, hungry jacks, nillumbik shire council, re-zoning, shell service station, town planning, eltham gateway, eltham gateway action group, eltham shire offices, shillinglaw farm, jim connor collection, dallas howgate, nillumbik planning special committee, jim connor, bronwyn south, janet mattiske, don cordell, vin heffernan, kevin abbott -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - News Clipping, Jodie Guest, Council axes planning body after split on shire office site, Diamond Valley News, October 30, p3, 1996
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Nillumbik Commissioners used 'reserve power's to permit a controversial Shell service station and Hungry Jack's restaurant development at the former Eltham Shire Office site at 895 Main Road. More than 200 people attended the Council meeting in the public gallery and protested at the decision. 32 personal submissions were made to Council's Planning Special Committee meeting whose members vioted 3-2 against the development. The Committee consisted of the three Nillumbik Commissioners and three community members (Jim Connor, Bronwyn South and Janet Mattiske). Chief Commissioner Don Cordell, a former Shell employee excused himself from voting and the three communbity memebrs voted against the submission. The other two commissioners, Vin Heffernan and Kevin Abbott voted against it. They then immediately closed the meeting and opened a Council meeting lasting just seconds to use special reserve powers to overturn the decision. Subsequent to this the Commissioner run Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 1996 where Commissioners Kevin Abbott and Vin Heffernan thanked all three community members of the Planning Special Committee and advised that their powers had been revoked. The article includes a joint statement from all three sacked members in which they state they have been able to bring a community perspective to the planning applications placed befopre the committee which has resulted in modifications to planning decisions. The members stated that "unfortunately, despite our best efforts to express considered apolitical opinions, it appears the Commissioners believe that any dissenting comment is politically motivated, and should therefore be disregarded." "We feel sad that this situation exists even though we have done everything possible tio represent the views of our community, whilst maintaining the integrity of the planning process."The demolition of the former Shire of Eltham offices and proposed sale and development driven by the Commissioners for Nillumbik Shire Council brought the community together in substantial protest at the infrigement of ratepayers democratic say in local government and ciommunity assets combined with protests about inappropraite development of Eltham's Gateway. This issue led to the formation of the Eltham Community Action Group which still operates strongly today (2023) on behalf of the community to ensure appropriate development within the community.895 main road, commissioners, dallas price homes, development application, eltham hub, hungry jacks, nillumbik shire council, re-zoning, shell service station, town planning, eltham gateway, eltham gateway action group, eltham shire offices, shillinglaw farm, jim connor collection, dallas howgate, nillumbik planning special committee, jim connor, bronwyn south, janet mattiske, don cordell, vin heffernan, kevin abbott -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Connor, Jim
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Eltham resident for more than 42 years, consultant in access and aged care issues, former Eltham Shire Councillor (1994), former member of Nillumbik Planning Special Committee (1996), community advocate, bike rider and President of Eltham District Historical Society from 2010 to present (2023) 1. How to Vote pamphlet: Lets make Eltham an even better place, Jim Connor for Eltham Council Central Riding - stood as an independent candidate against Nick McGowan 2. Newspaper article: Eltham's plans draw support; publication unknown (1994) - continuation of article about proposed realignment of Council boundaries and includes photo showing Cr Connor 3. Business Card: Jim Connor and associates, Consultant in Access and Aged Care Issues 4. Report: Meeting the challenge - we're well on the way! Nillumbik Budget 2005-2006 report card (8 page A4 report) featuring a photo of Nillumbik councillors and community members reviewing aerial photo of Eltham (includes Mayor Cr Greg Johnson, Cr Michael Young, Jim Connor, Russell Yeoman and two others) 5. Newspaper clipping, Local Knowledge, Diamond Valley Leader, November 2, 2011, p2 - interview with Jim Connor about living in the Diamond Valley 6. Consideration of an Honorary Life Membership for Jim Connor, Eltham District Historical Society 7. A Celebration of Community Historians at the RHSV's AGM, RHSV News, June 2019, p4 - presentation of RHSV Merit Award by RHSV President Richard Broome to Jim Connor 8. Newspaper article: Tree change a positive move, Why I love My Suburb, Diamond Valley Leader, July 24, 2019, p4 - interview with Jim Connor 9. Photo: B&W A4 print of Jim Connor with his e-bikeFolder of information on Jim Connoreltham district historical society, eltham shire council, jim connor, nillumbik shire council, royal historical society of victoria, council elections -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Property Binder, 1096 Main Road, Eltham
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Newspaper advertisement, Eltham Vasectomy Centre, Diamond Valley News, May 24, 1995main road, eltham, businesses, eltham vasectomy centre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newspaper clipping, Eltham Festival postponed, Diamond Valley News Edition, 9 November, 2022
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham ...Item on Eltham Festival being postponed to early 2023 due to Alistair Knox Park being waterlogged from substantial rainfallsNewsprint2022, eltham festival, rotary eltham town festival