306 p., illus.non-fictionThe story of William Buckley.william buckley, john batman, victoria history, kulin nation

Small replacement blades for a man's razor.Small blue cardboard packet containing 4 wrapped razor blades."Gillette Blue Blades. Made in Australia."razors, safety razors

Silver or silver plate serving spoonServing spoon, possibly silver or silver plate. No manufacturers marks.cutlery, spoons

Small glass thermometer in 2 piece metal case. Used to check a person's temperature.Small glass thermometer in metal caseOn glass thermometer: "Mayhews Phcy Reservoir. English made. Guaranteed."thermometers

Large tea cup, personalised to "Father", possibly given as a gift.Large cup and saucer set, cream china.On cup: "Father" stencilled in dark red. Saucer: maker's mark " Staffordshire. Wilkinson Ltd. England"cup and saucer set, crockery

This china cover was part of a set used to store cheese. The base is missing,China cheese cover (base is missing), cream with floral decoration.crockery, cheese cover

A sturdy metal container used to carry liquid, possibly a miner's drink bottle.Blue enamel drink container with white enamel interior and metal handle.bottles, drink bottles

A small lamp, most likely used for mining. Could be fixed to belt by loops on back; light is provided by an internal wick.Dark metal miner's lamp with internal wick and belt loop on back.mines and mining, lamps

Used as toilet receptacle in bedroom, where toilet facilities not conveniently available.Ceramic chamberpot, cream glaze, single handle. Caneware glaze, clear glaze over clay.Hoffman (stamped on base)chamberpots, bedrooms, toilets

School photograph of Grade 6, Briar Hill Primary School [BH4341] 1954. Names as written on copy: Back row left to right: Denise Epps, Jean?, Leila Chamberlain, Dawn, Meg, Joan?, Beverley Moss; middle row: Neville, Glenys Godwill, Judy?, Marcia?, Gwyneth?, Charlie Barnett; front row: Eddie Holmes, Anthony?, unknown, Andrew Ronald, Billy Boase.Black and white photograph printed on white card. Some names handwrittenbriar hill primary school

Compilation of prose and poetic items64 p. white paper with grey coverRubberstamp on several pages: Dec 16 1939poetry, humour

Letter to Channel 9 regarding origin of Greensborough street names, with particular reference to Grimshaw Street. Also noted was that the streets mentioned were named after founding members of the Greensborough Wesleyan Church in the mid 1800s.Black and white print, colour photograph, with photocopied extract from "Greensborough Uniting Church's first 150 years" grimshaw street, living faith church, grimshaw family

A history of Flowerdale and surrounds by the students at Flowerdale Primary School and members of the community for the school centenary in 1991.60 p., black and white print and photographsflowerdale, flowerdale primary school

The Podargus Club was a social club based in Greensborough, held at the Methodist hall.Two one page articles: 17/10/1930 and 31/10/1930 (sourced from Trove)podargus club, greensborough methodist church

A cookbook compiled by the Ladies' Guild of St David's Presbyterian Church Greensborough24 p stapled, light card cover.recipes, st david's presbyterian church greensborough

Christmas newsletter 1995 from the Greensborough Interchurch Council.4 p. printed on white papergreensborough interchurch council, christmas

Heidi Beard, canoeist at the 1960 Rome Olympics, carried the Olympic flame into Heidelberg West's Olympic Reserve on 30 July 2000Two pages from "The Heidelberger" (25/07/2000 & 01/08/2000)Memories relit for Heidiesheidi beard, olympic torch relay, olympic games sydney 2000, beard family

Small stove used for cooking when camping; used kerosene for fuel.Small metal camp stove with 4 legs and integrated container for fuel.stoves, camping equipment

Casual photograph of Greensborough Cricket Club with names supplied by Betty McKenzie. Front row from left: unknown), unknown, Doug Hall, Ken Waldron; Back row: unknown, unknown Neil Tooth, Lindsay Hall, unknown, unknown, Lyle HAll.Original Photograph and copy of Photograph with namesgreensborough cricket club

An early report of the dissention between Eltham and Diamond Valley shires over the proposed "outer ring road" and its possible extension through to Eltham. This was a precursor to the present day metropolitan ring road.News clipping, black text, slightly smudged copy..metropolitan ring road, shire of diamond valley, shire of eltham

Video of a fieldwork for teachers, taken by John Ramsdale in 1990, investigating changes along the Plenty River.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.VHS video tape, 2 copies."Chapple E180 videocassette" and "Change in the Plenty corridor unedited 5.12.90"plenty river, plenty gorge

Audio recordings of Eltham residents discussing life in Eltham and surrounding areas over the years. Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.3 audio tapes in plastic folder."Listening to the landscape: stories and places collected from the Shire of Eltham 1988"eltham, shire of eltham, oral histories

Main Street Greensborough. Mural on Vickers Way (lane between Main Street and carpark near old pool). The mural was demolished as part of the redevelopment on Main Street.2 colour photographsmain street greensborough, vickers way, murals

Sculptures created from stumps of trees planted around Greensborough War Memorial park. This collection is by an unknown photographer.Memorial to past armed services people from Greensborough District.Set of 8 photographs of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park.greensborough war memorial park, sculptures, ester street, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials

The Eltham Community Art & Craft Market was a long-standing weekend market in the Eltham area, offering, at first, arts and crafts of many types, made by local residents. It expanded to include produce in later years. Initially run by the Eltham Community Market Stallholders Association Incorporated, it is now run by Diamond Valley Community Support. These newsletters were distributed to market stall holders each month. Some editions missing.GHS member Dawn Bennetts was a stall holder at this market and donated her memorabilia.Red folder containing 166 newsletters, mainly one page.eltham community market, diamond valley community support, markets

Small billy can used for cooking or heating water when camping.Small metal billy with lid.camping equipment, billies, billy cans

Medium sized pickaxe head. Used for loosening the soil in digging, shaped like a mattock, but having both ends pointed. Iron pickaxe head, medium size, (no handle)pickaxes, tools

Glass rolling pin can be filled with warm or ice water, cork stoppers missing. Used in baking for rolling out pastry.Glass rolling pin, molded lass, cork stoppers missingrolling pins, cooking, baking utensils

Ornamental replica pistol made for display purposes.Ornamental replica pistol made of timber and metal with small removable 'head' at end of grip.pistols