James Watson Rosier purchased a block in Little Eltham in 1850 and married Nancy or Elizabeth Richards in 1856. Contents Letter Judy Gibson to EHDS, 7 April 1991: Seeks information about James Watson Rosier. Note Sue Law, 9 February 2010: Information about Rosier and Peers sent to Lois Sinclair. Email exchange Malcolm and Wendy Rosier, Nillumbik Historical Society and EDHS, March-May 2016: Information about James Rosier and land purchased in Little Eltham in 1850. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjames watson rosier, nancy rosier nee richards, samual horace richards rosier, carlton and united breweries, little eltham, josiah holloway, humphrey peers, diamond creek, elizabeth rosier, george rosier, thomas rosier

Andrew Ross was schoolmaster at Kangaroo Ground from 1851; he was later also post-master, lay preacher, and electoral registrar Contents Copy Latrobe Manuscript Collection index card: Ross, Andrew. Extracts from Latrobe Library Manuscript Collection, Box 2584: Bound book "Autobiography - Andrew Ross". Photocopies pages 295 and 367 re Kangaroo Ground. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcandrew ross, kangaroo ground, robert ross, margaret ross nee mitchelson, alexander mitchelson, alison wight, andromache ship, scots school melboourne, kangaroo post office, caledonia gold rush, eltham road board, mountain diggings, william brimmer, william mclaughlin, t johnston of greensborough, evelyn observer newspaper

David Ross (1850-1930) was an amateur astronomer, living after retirement in Yarra Glen. Contents Letter Adrian Brewer to Russell Yeoman, 14 September 1984: Seeing information about David Ross.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcdavid ross, kincraig yarra glen, astronomical observatories

Tom Sanders, Eltham potter, and John Olsen designed a mural for the Union South Court at the University of Melbourne in 1971 Contents Newspaper article: "500 tiles later", unnamed newspaper, c1971. Tom Sanders is creating a ceramic mural in the Union South Court of University of Melbourne.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etctom sanders, union south court university of melbourne, john olsen

William Sadler of Eltham contracted to supply forage for Victorian government employees in 1878 Contents Photocopy of page from Victorian Government Gazette, (possibly 1869 or 1 February 1878). List Contracts for Supply of Forage. Handwritten notes on reverse mention dates 1869 and 1 February 1878, and "Forage for government employees, eg surveyors, was a bit issue; it was part of their salary allowances. A big industry."Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcwilliam sadler, supply of forage for government employees

Jan Sardi is a screenwriter living in Eltham. Before becoming a screenwriter, he taught at Eltham College for five years. Contents Newspaper article: "Shining star"; Diamond Valley News, 30 November 1996. Jan Sardi won best original screen-play for 'Shine" about David Helfgott, Australian Film Institute awards 1996. Newspaper article: "Oscar nomination"; Diamond Valley News, 19 February 1997. Jan Sardi's film Shine" about David Helfgott is nominated in several categories for Oscars. Newspaper article: "Writer vows to tell dancer's life"; Diamond Valley Leader, 29 November 2006. Jan Sardi plans to tell, in film, the story of Chinese dancer Li Cunxin. Newspaper article: "Eltham is where I like to be - Sardi"; Diamond Valley Leader, 26 May 2010. Jan Sardi to contribute to the Emerging Writers Festival, May 29-30. Newspaper article: "The 'fight goes on' to tell Australian stories", The Age, 11 June 2020. Jan Sardi made an Officer of the Order of Australia.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjan sardi, film "shine", david helfgott, eltham college, st joseph's college north fitzroy, vince colosimo, mao's last dancer, li cunxin, jane scott, film "the notebook", emerging writers festival, film the secret river, mac gudgeon, robert conolly

Alan Sartori became an artist in 1974, moving from Greensborough to live and have his studio at Diamond Creek, 100 Iron bark Road; he also wrote a book "Alan Sartori's Stories" in 1992. He died in 2007. Contents Newspaper article: "Alan's artful life", Diamond Valley News, 23 November 1992. Alan Sartori to exhibit at his studio in November and December 1992. Newspaper article: "Artist paints views of his state", Diamond Valley newspaper, no date. Alan Sartori to exhibit at his studio in November and December that year. Newspaper article: "Loss of an 'amazing' extrovert", Report of funeral of Alan Sartori. Newspaper article: "Art and memories", Diamond Valley newspaper, no date. An exhibition to be held of the late Alan Sartori's work at his studio. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcalan sartori, 100 ironbark road diamond creek, cerel sartori, irma sartoria, g j coles, nilumbik artists open studios, tony summers, martyn thompson, rotary club greensborough, victorian artists society

UNFINISHED Contents Newspaper article: "Old tin shed houses a host of memories'". Diamond Valley News, 22 May 1983.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etc

Lilias Betha Scale, known as Lil, had volunteered at the Eltham Pony Club for 44 years when she was nominated for Victorian Senior of the Year. She died in 2012 Contents Newspaper article: "For 44 years, she's given free rein to her passion". Diamond Valley Leader, 22 May 2002. Lilias Scale nominated for Victorian Senior of the Year. Order of Service: Lilias Bertha Scale "Lil". 26 March 1924 - 2 September 2012.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etclilias bertha scale (lil), eltham pony club, victorian senior of the year, ivanhoe gramma school, riding for the disabled, dr lionel ward, friends of the eltham copper butterfly, wayne kinrade, pauline toner reserve

Henry Scarce of Suffolk worked on John Dickson's farm "Gulf Station", Yarra Flats, then in 1849 settled at Kangaroo Ground. Contents Letter J Scarce to Eltham Historical Society, 19 April 1976 seeking information on Henry Scarce. Letter Eltham Historical Society to J Scarce, 10 June 1976, proving information on Henry Scarce. Photocopy of photograph: Smith family, Panton Hill, 1894, identifying Florry, later Mrs Scarce. Handwritten notes by Joy Ness, undated: Extracts from "Victoria and its Metropolis 1888" and "Victorian Post Office Directory" and other notes regarding Henry Scarce. Handwritten notes, undated, no author: Notes on Scarce family. Letter from Norma Lawler, undated (earlier page/s not present). Request for information on woman (presumably named in earlier page/s) who came from Kangaroo Ground to Eltham in the 1900s. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etchenry scarce, kangaroo ground, florry scarce (nee smith), vera jackson, henry john (jack) scarce, john jardine scarce, thomas scarce, keith scarce, kangaroo ground school, john dickson, gulf station, john bell, "violet bank" kangaroo ground, "the hall" kangaroo ground, "kiata" kangaroo ground, "woodlands" kangaroo ground, "pigeon bank" kangaroo ground, e h cameron, mrs p d coysh, mrs v wippill, bob meadows, jack jarrold, john jardine, thomas jardine, "garden hill" kangaroo ground, edward haughton, "coorie bank" kangaroo ground, margaret charlton

Alma Shanahan studied with Clifton Pugh, built her own mudbrick house at Dunmoochin, and worked as a potter. Contents Newspaper article: "Mudbricks began Alma's affinity for pottery", Diamond Valley News, 28 August 1984.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcalma shanahan, clifton pugh, dunmoochin, cottles bridge, national gallery school, william dargie, mud bricks, eltham living and learning centre, eltham high school, hurstbridge high school

Graeme and Elizabeth Savage's house was burnt in the 2009 Black Saturday fires, when Graeme was killed. Elizabeth featured in a documentary "Rising from the Ashes" made about survivors. Contents Newspaper article: "Survivor's courage in a traumatic tale", Diamond Valley Leader, 19 May 2010. Documentary "Rising from the Ashes" featured the story of Elizabeth Savage.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcelizabeth savage, graeme savage, black saturday fires 2009, panton hill, st andrews, documentary rising from the ashes, orsino images, john graham, diamond valley baptist church

Rubena May Saxon, known as Ruby ,was the child of Elizabeth Mary Saxon who later married William Watts. The family lived in Eltham for a period. Contents Email Rhonda Beatie to Eltham District Historical Society, 24 February 2016. Seeks a date of birth of Ruby (Rubena) May Saxon who might have attended Eltham Primary School during 1900 to 1905.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcrubena may (ruby) saxon, elizabeth mary saxon, william watts

Alan Saunders took over the Hurstbridge garage in 1953 and remembered changes over the years. Contents Newspaper article: "Old tin shed houses a host of memories", Diamond Valley News, 17 May 1983. Alan Saunders' memories of the changes in the district and his business.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcalan saunders, hurstbridge, wattle glen primary school, ted savill, gordon grandy, diamond creek, june saunders, frank dalby davidson, jean andrews

Jack and Mary Emma Shallard and their three children, Bill, Joyce and Jack, moved to the Eltham area around 1912. Jack married Blanche Everard and lived in Montmorency and was active in community matters. Contents Photocopy page, October 1920, re Eltham, noting Joseph Bromley Shallard as a Councillor for Eltham. Photograph: Eltham Historical Society display at home of Joy and Bruce Ness 1987, Les Robertson, Jack Shallard, Blanche Shallard and Margorie North. Photograph: Eltham Historical Society float, Eltham Festival Parade 1988, Blanche Shallard, Opal Smith and Eileen Gibbon. Manuscript and typed notes, no date: Memories of Eltham and district by Jack Shallard Newspaper article: "Jack Shallard will be sadly missed", Diamond Valley News, 18 June 1991. Obituary of Jack Shallard. Letter Elizabeth Pidgeon to Eltham District Historical Society, 20 March 2001: Seeking information on Shallard family of Eltham, provides information on Roberts and Tinker families. Newspaper death notice for Blanche Shallard, The Age, 12 September 2002. Newspaper funeral notice for Blanche Shallard, The Age, 13 September 2002. Order of Service: Blanche Emily Shallard, St Faith's Anglican Church, Montmorency, 13 September 2002. Eulogies for Blanche Shallard by Jan Mullins, Kerry Knowles, and grandchildren of Blanche Shallard. Letter Sue Law to the Shallard family, 15 September 2002. Acknowledging contribution of Blanche Shallard to EDHS and seeking copies of eulogies. Newspaper article: "Community honours a favourite resident", Diamond Valley Leader, 20 November 2002. Obituary of Blanche Emily Shallard with photograph. Notes, undated, of Sue Law's recollections from Blanche Shallard. Newspaper advertisement: "63 and 65 Rattray Road, Montmorency", Diamond Valley News, no date. For sale 63 and 65 Rattray Road, Montmorency. Newspaper advertisement: "63 and 65 Rattray Road, Montmorency", Diamond Valley Leader, 12 March 2003. Auction 5 April of 63 and 65 Rattray Road, Montmorency.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjoseph shallard, mary emma shallard nee tinker, elizabeth ann tinker nee roberts, susan shallard nee roberts, james roberts, sarah roberts nee pope, joseph bromley shallard, william shallard, joseph tinker, jack vincent shallard, jocelyn shallard, christopher shallard, elsie shallard nee mills, meruka house sherbourne road, mary north, jack shallard, blanche shallard nee everard, bill everard, eltham primary school, melbourne high school, university of melbourne, holy trinity church of england kew, st margaret's church of england eltham, st faith's church of england montmorency, best hooper rintoul and shallard, diamond valley community hospital, blanche emily shallard nee everard, 63-65 rattray road montmorency, jan mullins, kerry knowles, joy neww, bruche ness, les robertson, marjorie north, eltham festical parade 1988, opal smith, eileen gibbon, joyce shallard, falkiner street eltham, bridge street eltham, karingal drive montmorency, sherbourne road montmorency, "kaweka" sherbourne road montmorency, greensborough road eltham, eltham state school, rechabites hill henry street eltham, eltham hotel, boy scouts troup eltham, eltham district cricket association, first world war memorial tltham, eltham railway station

Keith Sharp was a descendant of the Hurst family, and lived in Hurstbridge, being active in the Hurstbridge Country Fire Authority. His family's farm gave its name to Sharps road, Hurstbridge. Contents Gwen Sharp, no date: Photocopy of collection of material on Sharp family of Hurstbridge and naming of Sharps Road containing: Photograph Fergusen's paddock, Hurstbridge, 1987. Notes on renaming of Sharp's Flat to Sharps Road. Notes on the Hurst family and how Keith Sharp is descended from Ellen Hurst, with details of each generation. Photographs of Sharp family and of Hurstbridge. Photograph of Allwood House, 1899, including W G Gray, Carrie Sharp and Robert Sharp. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcgwen sharp, sharp's flat hurstbridge, sharps road hurstbridge, arthurs creek, hurstbridge, hurst private memorial grave site, robert hurst, frances hurst, hurst's bridge, ellen hurst, keith sharp, sheila ferguson, henry facey hurst, charles botterell hawkins, fanny hawkins nee hurst, caroline frances maria sharp nee hawkins, robert nehemiah sharp, "the oaks" kinglake, william sharp, edgar sharp, harry sharp, stan sharp, daisy sharp, "homeleigh" hurstbridge, roy sharp, jean sharp, lilian sharp, allwood house hurstbridge, ferguson's paddock hurstbridge, arthur's creek road, carrie sharp, sharps house hurstbridge, dorset house hurstbridge, ryans butcher hurstbdirge, hortons bakery hurstbridge, bootmaker hurstbridge, d g graham blacksmith hurstbridge, noella macperson nee sharp, richard sharp, robert sharp, muriel sharp, edna sharp, lyn sharp, muriel sharp nee limmer, muriel willson, henry willson, country fire authority hurstbridge

Heather Robertson qualified as a nurse and midwife at the Austin Hospital. Contents Newspaper article: "Studying nursing in the fifties", Diamond Valley News, 13 June 2018. 29 July 1986. Heather Robertson describing her years of nursing training at the Austin Hospital.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcheather robertson, austin hospital, leslie jenner nurses home, sir dallas brooks, jean lady brooks

Shelagh Robinson, Montmorency resident, was one of the first four Australian women to work in the Antarctic. Contents Newspaper article: "Article", The Sun, 4 March 1976. Shelagh Robinson was one of the first Australian women to work in the Antarctic. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcshelash robinson, australian antarctic

Diamond Creek resident Nese Roberts was awarded the Rotary Club of Diamond Creek's fourth courtesy and kindness award for service to the community. Contents Newspaper article: "Award to Diamond Creek's Nese," Ash Long's Advertiser, 3 December 1996. Nese Roberts awarded for service to the community by the Rotary Club of Diamond Creek.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcnese roberts, rotary club of diamond creek, terry wade, eileen rainsbury, ern wardell, st vincent de paul, diamond valley interchurch group, red cross, sacred heart church, save the children fund, wattle glen nursing home, steve kennedy, mark pittle, john puls, very molinaro, doug blakie, mick hall, ken nettleton, jill pittle, michael hannan, maurie roadley, moya roadley, dawnville nursing home

Dianne Roe and daughters Jenny, Sally and Tiffany exhibited painting and ceramics at Lovegrove Winery, Cottles Bridge in January 2005. Contents Newspaper article: "Family's talents on display", Diamond Valley Leader, 26 January 2005. Roe family's work on display at Lovegrove Winery, Cottles Bridge.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcdianne roe, jenny roe, sally roe, tiffany roe, lovegrove winery cottles bridge

Sueann (Susy) Penrose, Nillumbik resident, was a nurse. Contents Newspaper article: "Sueann (Susy) Penrose 1949-2024" Manningham and Nillumbik Bulletin, issue 51, July 2024. Obituary of Sueann Penrose.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcsueann penrose, susy penrose, royal childrten's hospital, val dines, joan dines nee wilson, norwood secondary college, prince henry's hospital, st georges hospital kew, bill penrose, debbie churchill, mandy thatcher, scott penrose, brooke penrose, cahy penrose, teha penrose, willow penrose, soloman penrose, odin penrose, ian penrose

Barry Rochford was CEO of Nillumbik Council for two years from 1995. Contents Newspaper article: "Young CEO for Nillumbik", Diamond Valley News, 15 February 1975. Barry Rochford appointed CEO for Nillumbik. Newspaper article: "Rochford set to impact on shire", Diamond Valley News, 22 February 1975. Barry Rochford interviewed. Newspaper article: "CEO is MAPS director", Diamond Valley News, 24 May1975. Barry Rochford, director of Municipal Authorities Purchasing Scheme. Newspaper article: "Rochford runs the gauntlet in city", Diamond Valley News, 14 April 1975. Industrial dispute among Nillumbik council staff. Newspaper article: "Council leak to be investigated", Diamond Valley News, undated. Inquiry into leak of documents about unsuccessful applicants for Nillumbik CEO job. Newspaper article: "19 on council inquiry list", Diamond Valley News, 18 September 1996. Inquiries from specific people to be dealt with only by CEO of Chief Commissioner. Newspaper article: "Discrimination claim over the 'special treatment' list", Diamond Valley News, undated 1996. Special treatment claim referred to State government ombudsman and Equal Opportunity Commission. Newspaper article: "CEO is an 'embarrassment': MP". The Advertiser, 15 October 1996. Labor MLC Pat Power raised issue of special list in Legislative Council. Newspaper article: "Controversial chief in court", Diamond Valley Leader, 7 May 2008. Rochford charged with firearms and criminal damage in Bendigo. Newspaper article: "Dog cruelty charge that shocked Bendigo", "The Age", 8 June 2008. Rochford charged with dog cruelty in Bendigo. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcbarry rochford, nillumbik council, warrnambool council, don cordell, municipal authorities purchasing scheme, anne rochford, connor rochford, thomas rochford, joy nunn, rodney roscholler, roger hallam, robert marshall, mary grant, margaret devlin, milawa council, joanne anderson, ian chapman, doug owens, eltham gateway action group, roy loyd, bluelake development, pat powel mlc, john cohen, mark birrell, rspca, debbi edwards, bendigo animal shelter, detective sergeant brendan murphy, barry patrick rochford, graeme pearce, mandurang country fire authority

La Muxlow, landscape designer working around Kangaroo Ground. Contents Newspaper article: "Local Landscape Designer takes first prize at Flower Show", Manningham and Nillumbik Bulletin, issue 583, April 2024. La Muxlow won first price in border garden category at 2024 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcla muxlow, melbourne international flower and garden show, landscape design

Petra Reece was one of more than 300 artists competing for the 2008 Nillumbik Prize, in an exhibition at Montsalvat. Contents Newspaper article: "Canvassing artistic talents", Diamond Valley Leader, 18 June 2008. Montsalvat exhibition of entries for 2008 Nillumbik Prize.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcpetra reece, montsalvat, sigmund jorgensen, rick amor, nillumbik prize, linda short, chris pittard, delsh rees, hilary jackman, isobel clament, daniel moyhihan, paul eolo bottar

Artist Lara Russell exhibited paintings at Eltham Library Community Gallery in 2008. Contents Newspaper article: "Vistas are 'surreal'". Diamond Valley Leader, 7 May 2008.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etclara russell, eltham library community gallery

The Ryrie famly held Yarra Valley land in 1837. Contents Handwritten notes: Ryrie, Donald, William, James.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcdonald ryrie, william ryrie, james ryrie, hubert de castella

Belle and Harry Rothwell moved to Research in 1958. Bell joined the play-reading group that developed into Eltham Little Theatre. Contents Newspaper Article: "Vivacious Belle's death a sad loss"; Diamond Valley News, 30 October 1984.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcharry rothwell, belle rothwell, eltham little theatre