Personal recollection of the day in Melbourne when Victory in the Pacific was announced, with images of contemporary badges, articles, posters and other memorabilia13 p typescipt and photographs of memorabilia of World War IIworld war ii, victory in the pacific, rosie bray

Brief history of the Watsonia Methodist Church, which merged with Macleod Presbyterian Church in 1977 to form Watsonia Uniting Church. This church closed in June 2017. This article is an extract from Proceedings of the Uniting Church Historical Association Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, Vol 27, No 1, December 2020.4p., typescript, black and white photographswatsonia methodist church, uniting chrch historical association, rosie bray, watsonia uniting church

This Council meeting was closed half way through its business proceedings by the Banyule City Council CEO, owing to breaches of mandatory COVID pandemic regulations by members of the public and of protestors against her ruling. 2p. typescript, with four colour photographs Handwritten captions on back of photographsbanyule city council, covid pandemic, council meetings

These photos were part of an objection to the proposed development and subdivision of part of the historic Banyule Homestead property.The Banyule Homestead dates from 1846, owned and built by Joseph Hawdon, sold in 1867 to Dr Martin. Leased to various farmers and eventually the land (274 acres) was subdivided in 1958. The Homestead presently sits on 2 1/2 acres of land. Set of 4 x A3 photos. Colour.Taken from western boundary overlooking lagoon.banyule homestead, joseph hawdon, heidelberg

The Greensborough InterChurch Council was formed in 1989 as an ecumenical group with a strong Christ based mission statement. This book documents the Council until 2003.Detailed information about the people and church communities involved in the Greensborough InterChurch Council, written by Rosie Bray, committee member.33 pages, colour and black and white illustrations. Includes copies of memorabilia from the Inter Church Council and newspaper articles.. greensborough inter church council, new life centre, greensborough anglican church, greensborough church of christ, saint marys catholic church, saint thomas catholic church, lutheran church greensborough, watsonia macleod uniting church greensborough uniting church

Short history of the Puffing Billy Railway, from the 1900 Upper Ferntree Gully - Gembrook railway line to its rebirth in 1955, operating between Belgrave and Menzies Creek, later extended to Gembrook. Written to commemorate the 20th anniversary and the official re-opening of the Lakeside to Gembrook line on October 18, 2018.4 p. typescript with col. photographspuffing billy railway

Jenny McGuirk has been a Bundoora resident since 1971 and a prominent community worker and volunteer in a number of different fields3 p. typescript, col. photographs; 3 photocopied photographs, and article from Heidelberg Leader 25/9/2018mcguirk family, jenny mcguirk, volunteering

Account of Rosie's trip to the British War Cemetery at Sidon, Lebanon to visit her father's grave, and further travels in Lebanon and Syria in 200220 p. typescript, col. photographsrosie bray, tom thrupp, world war 2

Story of the12 war time sculptures installed in Greensborough War Memorial Park in 2003, and their replacement by the series of Homefront Sculptures April - November 2018Text, sketches and colour photographs in looseleaf foldergreensborough war memorial park

Short history of the Klomp Club (Kids love our mission programs) which ran from 1973 to 2002 with the participation of the Scipture Union, Greensborough Uniting Church and Wendy Dean from the All Saints Anglican Church2 p. document, with col. photographklomp club, greensborough uniting church, all saints anglican church greensborough

Rosie's experiences as a junior staff member at the Myer Emporium in 1948, where she was accused of being a communist.5 p. text, copy of Liberal Party electoral advertisment for 1949 Federal election included.rosalie bray, myer melbourne

Includes Cliff Jacka's war service and career at Heidelberg City Council as an engineer. He was a Greensborough resident until his death in July 2017.3 p. text, col. photographs, with 6 p. scans of certificatesclifford albert jacka

The Watsonia garage run by Wally and Bill Martin closed in September 1986 after 40 years of trading.1 p. text and black and white photographwatsonia garage, wally martin, bill martin

Bernadette Barnett was along-term volunteer for the Diamond Valley Little Athletics Association and also formed the Diamond Valley Children's ChoirNewspaper clipping, with black and white photograph; with biographical notes and col. photographs about Bernadette Barnett.diamond valley little athletics association, diamond valley children's choir, bernadette barnett

Iris Priestly retired from the Watsonia Air League after 13 years, where she was commanding officer of the girls' squad.Newspaper clipping, text and black and white photograph, with biographical articlewatsonia air league, iris priestly

Anne Paul receives her Jagajaga Australia Day Community Award from Jenny Macklin, 26/01/ 2019 Colour photograph"Anne Paul and Jenny Macklin, 2019 Jagajaga Australia Day Community Awards"anne paul, jenny macklin, jagajaga australia day community awards

Originally from Garden City, Port Melbourne, Keith Weedon moved to Macleod in 1971.3 p. typescript, 1 colour photographkeith weedon, ginger weedon, macleod

Peter Henry joined the Police Force in 1972, spending much of his service in the Heidelberg, Thomastown, and Mill Park areas. From the early 1980s, he was responsible for setting up and coordinating many Neighbourhood Watch areas. He retired in September 2008.1 p. typescript, with 7 newspaper clippings from various publicationsneighbourhood watch, peter henry, victoria police

Account of the Diamond Valley 50s Plus Club's formation in 1981 and its activitiesPrinted in black on off-white paper, one-sided, with photograph of the Watsonia Community Hall, one of the club's venuesdiamond valley 50's plus club

Violet Forber was a Bundoora resident and foundation member of the 50s Plus Club who died in August 20183 p. including photograph with bookmark and newspaper noticesforber family, violet forber

On Thursday 06/09/2018, a group of senior citizens from Manningham visited Greensborough Historical Society.1 p. typescript, 2 col. photographsmanningham senior citizens, greensborough historical society

Sauro Antonelli was awarded an AM for services to the Italian community in 2007 and for his work in state and local government in community and ethnic affaira2 p. text and col. photographs, 1 col. photographic printantonelli family, sauro antonelli

An account of the establishment of Volunteers of Banyule in 19984 p. typescript on yellow paper; promotional leaflet and 3 col. photographsvolunteers of banyule

In 2003 a steering committee investigated the feasibility of setting up a branch of the Bendigo Bank in Watsonia. This article continues to seek community support for the Bank.Community involvement in local matters.News article. Black and white text and colour photo. 2 copies.Date written in pen.bendigo bank, community banks, watsonia, macleod, laurie joyner, rosalie bray

The Greensborough Festival 1988 was part of the local bi-centenary celebrations. These articles name the festival Committee and explain the creative style of the event.Community involvement in the Diamond Valley.Photocopies of 2 news articles. Black and white text and photos.greensborough festival 1988, rosalie bray, greensborough plaza, diamond valley

The development of the Greensborough town centre and in particular the redevelopment of the Greensborough Pool into the Watermarc aquatic centre is documented in this collection of minutes, correspondence, plans, brochures, etc. Contents: Box 1, Correspondence, Project updates, Leaflets, Plans, Newspaper articles. Community Consultative Committee meetings - Agendas and Minutes. Box 2: Greensborough Project Presentation Package 2006; Greensborough principal activity centre plan (executive summary 2005, 2008); Consultation documents 2005; Banyule Banner (2005; 2006); Project update 2005; Newspaper article collection; Advertising leafletsThis collection is significant as it covers the development of the pool precinct from concept plan to completed complex.A collection of various documents relating to the development of the Watermarc pool complex. Includes leaflets, plans, minutes of committee meetings and letters to committee member (in black ring binder).watermarc, greensborough, greensborough pool, swimming pools, rosalie bray, banyule city council

Bonnie Dickson recounts her early married life in Greensborough from 1955, the building of their home in Nell Street and their involvement in the local community.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages. Second copy of Item bonnie dickson, ray dickson, rosalie bray, nell street, greensborough, oral history.