Newspaper article: Lively style appeals, Diamond Valley Leader, 2 March 2005, details of the Strada Family Restaurant at the Eltham Gateway Hotel Conference Centre. Newspaper article: Artist in a stylish dilemma, Diamond Valley Leader, 2 March 2005, Eltham artist Michael Peck was runner-up in people's choice category at the Armadale Metro 5 art awards with his painting Inclusion. Newspaper advertisement, Diamond Valley Leader, 17 August 2005, Strada Restaurant celebrating 1st birthday. Business card: Janne Moore, Business Development Manager, Eltham Gateway. Brochure, 2018, Eltham Gateway four-star hotel, details of hotel, dinner menu, drinks list, restaurant hours, 2018 Christmas lunch menu, breakfast menu, accommodation, wedding packages, corporate packages, private function packages.main road, eltham, property, businesses, janne moore, eltham gateway hotel, colin sammut, nicole riddoch, strada family restaurant, michael peck, strada restaurant

Newspaper advertisement: Morrison Kleeman, sale of 1431 Main Road, The Weekly Review, March 7-13, 2018, p22. [On reverse side, p21, Newspaper advertisement: Morrison Kleeman, sale of 57 Ingrams Road Research.]main road, eltham, property, morrison kleeman real estate, ingrams road, research (vic.)

Newspaper article: Jaqui's dream comes true ... to a tea, Diamond Valley News, 5 November 1985. about Ballara tea room, history of property, claims scenes from 1932 film The Sentimental Bloke filmed in house, earlier life of now owner Jaqueline Robins in England. Newspaper advertisement: Diamond Valley News, 5 November 1985. Eltham Community Festival Concert, lists performers.main road, eltham, businesses, ballara tea rooms, jaquiline robins, the sentimental bloke, the head family, david john kerr maurice, dyasons family, maria grobner, johannes pietzcka, ray robins, kim robins, sebastian jorgensen, tony hadjon, rodger treble, john norten, eltham community arts council

Newspaper article: Healthy options for family, Diamond Valley Leader, 23 July 2008, details of Eltham Swimming School 25 years old, owners Kevin and Pauline Fitzpatrick, incorporating Essfit gymnasium run by Madelaine Fitzpatrick.main road, eltham, businesses, eltham swimming school, kevin fitzpatrick, pauline fitzpatrick, essfit gymnasum, madelaine fitzpatrick

Newspaper advertisement: Diamond Valley Leader, 17 August 2005, Noble House. Menu: collected January 2019, Noble House Chinese Restaurant. Business card: Noble House Chinese Restaurant.main road, eltham, businesses, noble house chinese restaurant

Home of the Dodkins family Newspaper advertisement: undated, Sale of 1480 Main Road, 7 acres, for $129,950, photograph of existing cottage.main road, eltham, property, research (vic), dodkins family home

Newspaper advertisement: The Weekly Review, 11 July 2012, Fletchers estate agent sale of 1514 Main Road Research. Newspaper advertisement: The Weekly Review, 11 July 2012, Fletchers estate agent sale of 70 Banks Road Eltham North. Newspaper advertisement: The Weekly Review, 11 July 2012, Fletchers estate agent sale of 1/45 Beard Street Eltham.main road, property, research (vic.), fletchers real estate, eltham (vic), eltham north (vic)

Handwritten notes, undated, on A & G Bills horse trough Main Road Research. Handwritten notes, undated, "Annie and George Bills" listing locations of other Bills horse troughs. Typed notes by Dianna Basset-Smith, July 2003, her memories of the Bills trough at Research. Letter, RSPCE to Andrew Lemon, 17 December 1993, lists other horse troughs known to the RSPCA, use of money from Bills estate managed by John Crook. Newspaper article: Legacy is set in concrete, The Weekly Times, 25 June 2003, history of Bills horse troughs from 1930s, biography of George Bills and Annis Swarm [correctly Swann], quoting Barbie Roach, Gorge Bills' great-grandneice, notes locations of other Bills troughs. Newspaper article: No drought in water troughs, Weekly Times, 9 July 2003, Response to 25 June 2003 article, readers reporting Bills troughs in their area, photograph of trough at Korong Vale. Newspaper article: The horse lover, (photocopy, no publication details), Decaying Bills horse tough in Geelong council yard proposed to be moved to RSPCA, history of George Bills, Annis Bills (nee Swann), legacy, great-grandneice Judith Crook writing Bills history. Email exchange, Eltham District Historical Society and Geraldine Sanderson 2015: enquiry re Bills trough at Research for planned history of Bills trough, and provision of EDHS-held information.Annis Elizabeth Swannmain road, research (vic.), horse troughs, annis and george bills, bills trough, audrey bills, annis bills, george bills, barbie roach, royal society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, judith crook, audrey morton, kathleen wood, acclimatisation society, john lugg, ian stacey, harry bills, annis swann, james boreas crook, william buesst, myer emporium, richard bills, buesst and bills brothers, daisy bills

Photocopies newspaper articles re pistol stolen from National Bank, Greensborough by Kay Arthur Morgan: The Argus 10 December 1949, The Age 16 December 1949, The Age 17 December 1949, The Canberra Times 14 February 1950, The Argus 23 February 1950, The Argus 23 February 1950. Newspaper article: Community's colorful shop, Diamond Valley News, 8 December 1951, agency of Heidelberg branch of Commercial Bank of Australia, built by Mr Stebbins, line drawing from pre-1900 photograph of building and streetscape. Photocopy newspaper article: Long golden history, Diamond Valley Leader, 1 August 1997, built by George Stebbing, currently an opportunity shop.main road, eltham, businesses, pistol theft, commercial bank of australia, kay arthur morgan, george stebbing builder, senior constable n forbes, senior detective m mcennamin, h d pettie, detective sergeant k hubbard, inspector f hobley, senior detective r newton, detective p pedersen, senior detective l dent, senior detective j oakes, l a spear

Counterpoint to Mal Harrop's opinion piece in Valley Voice, Diamond Valley Leader, May 18 regarding original objectives of the old Eltham Fesival and that of the newNewsprinteltham festival, 2005, eltham community festival, rotary club of eltham, rotary eltham town festival

Appointment of Tracey Naughton as the community arts officer for Eltham Shire Council. Tracey had previously been the community artist associated with the "As we are" Community Banner project.arts officer, as we are, community banner project, eltham community artist, eltham shire counci, tracey naughton

Newspaper advertisement: Diamond Valley Leader, 27 April 2005, property leased to State Member for Eltham.main road, eltham, property, state member for eltham

Newspaper article: Research motel may extend car parking, Advertiser, 15 October 1996, Eltham Motor Inn granted planning permit by Nillumbik Council to operate a public access restaurant, must provide parking.main road, eltham, businesses, eltham motor inn, nillumbik council

93 pagesnon-fictionHistory of the Rooks family and farm, located at 167 Allendale Road, Diamond Creek. The property was first settled in 1865 and held by four generations of the family always retaining its rural landscape. Family archives and historical newspaper reports supplemented with photographs from the collection of Nillumbik Historical Society have contributed to the telling of this family history and history of the property. Hailing from Cambridgeshire England, the Diamond Creek pioneer settler was Isaac Rooks. He, his brothers and descendants are all profiled. The story of the Maroondah Aqueduct which passed through the property is also discussed including the recent development of the Aqueduct trail. More recently managed by Eric Rooks whose story is also represented, Eric donated the property to the National Trust upon his death in 2020 with the condition that a Reserve would be established.diamond creek, rooks family, isaac rooks, maroondah aqueduct, maroondah aqueduct trail

Folder of information including: 1. Newspaper clipping of Real Estate adverisement for 85A Silver Street showing undeveloped land written underneath in pencil "30 Kerrie Cres Eltham". 2. Site Plan and Contours including structure scheme: Proposed residence for Janet R Boddy at Lot 3 Kerrie Crescent, Eltham, 25-9-72 (2 copies). 3. Handwritten notes (on the back of recycled paper for Paul/Boddy Gold Coast Studio offering painting tution in Surfers Paradise) by Janet Boddy to Ivan Stranger designed the house (3 pages). 4. Handwitten notes addressed to Mr L. Nelson, Greensborough requesting faults in the causeway at the Boddy property to be fixed signed possibly by Ivan Stranger (2 pages). 5. Hand drawn profile of a house. 6. Copy of a refined profileof the house as above. 7. Information sheet published by the Shire of Eltham; "General information to propspective builders in the Shire of Eltham" outlining obligations under the town and country planning control. 8. Printouts of a series of photographs and plan of the house, also replicated in Morrison Kleeman brochure, 2022 (3 pages). 9. Colour brochure produced by local Real Estate Agent promoting the sale of 30 Kerrie Crescent, Eltham. kerrie crescent, mud brick building, ivan stranger, alistair knox design

Neil Douglas (1911 - 2003) was an artist and conservationist. In 1964 he founded a co-operative consisting of families who wished to live in harmony with the bush and indigenous wildlife at Bend of Islands, Kangaroo Ground. Contents: 1. Photocopy from unknown community newspaper October 1978: "The Balancing of Nature" an interview with Neil Douglas. Page also includes an article" Ecology" about plans being drafted for the construction of a completely biodegradable 100% organic school which refers to the unnamed Eltham College. 2. Folio depicting six artworks by Neil Douglass produced by Toorak Art Gallery, South Yarra. The paintings are: “Summer Creek”, “Eighteen Emus", "The Strange Australian Presence" (Black and white), "Ways before the Whiteman - Kangaroo Pad" (Wyperfeld National Park), (back and white) with caption, "Swipers Gully" and “Bush in Drought” (date unknown).neil douglas, paintings, etham college

Newspaper advertisement: Diamond Valley Leader,15 December 2004, Bamford's Funeral Services Eltham.main road, property, businesses, bamford's funeral services

Newspaper article: Go-slow on fix for road problems, Diamond Valley Leader, 21 September 2005, covering delay re traffic problems Ironbark Road ,Yan Yean Road, Fitzsimons Lane, Main Road roundabout. Fitzsimons Lane Upgrade, Community Update, June 2022, Major Road Projects Victoria, includes detail on landscaping at Main Road intersection.main road, eltham, property, fitzsimons lane, traffic, edendale community farm, eltham high school, landscape, major road projects victoria, porter street, roundabout, yellow box gum

Newspaper advertisement: Domain, 26-27 August 2002, sale of house 523 Main Road Eltham.main road, property, houses, eltham (vic)

Newspaper advertisement: Diamond Valley News, 27 May 1980, Exhibition, Peter Accadia, pottery, and Helen Webber, tapestries. Newspaper article: Five for the price of one, Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, July 8, 1986, p27; exhibition of five artists at Eltham Gallery. On reverse, numerous advertisements for food and entertainment Newspaper advertisement: The Age ,17 June 1989, Exhibition, Donald Ramsay "Watching the river flow". Newspaper article: Landmark gallery says goodbye, Diamond Valley Leader, 24 November 2004, Gallery site sold to Sentinel Equities, present tenant Julie Skate, quotes from former part-owner Val Murray. Newspaper article: Rift over gallery plans, Diamond Valley Leader, 21 February 2007, purchasers Jethro Tull and Suzanne Still plan to build offices, gallery and cafe; Eltham Gateway Action Group objected while supporting need for a gallery elsewhere. Newspaper article: New try for gallery-cafe ready soon, Diamond Valley Leader, 18 April 2007, purchaser Jethro Tull to have a new plan ready in two weeks for gallery and cafe. Newspaper article: Gateway for artists, Diamond Valley Leader, 25 May 2007, Jenni Mitchell opened a new gallery pending decision by Nillumbik Council. Newspaper article: Art gallery proposal rejected, Diamond Valley Leader, 30 May 2007, Nillumbik Council against planned new building. Newspaper article: Artful win for gallery, Diamond Valley Leader, 30 January 2008, VCAT approved mudbrick art gallery. Newspaper article: Rocky road to create a landmark, Diamond Valley Leader, 13 February 2008, VCAT approved Robert Marshall's design, artists's impression, Eltham Gateway Action Group opposed.main road, property, businesses, eltham gallery, wiregrass gallery, eltham gateway action group, robert marshall, mud brick building, eltham (vic), 559 main road eltham, artists, bernhard rust, bob smith, jan neil, john adams, marian sussex, michael wilson, tony dopheide, 47-55 main street diamond creek, 50 were street montmorency, 55 rattray road montmorency, 410 main road lower plenty, abbey of diamond creek, adams north riding restaurant, advertising, eltham barrel, montmorency, mustard seed restaurant, peking house restaurant, st andrews, tamara's

Newspaper article: Our Beautiful Parks, Diamond Valley News, 8 March 1983, describing Eltham Lower Park and Diamond Valley Miniature Railway. Newspaper article: Diamond Valley News, 8 March 1983, Election of the ALP, Peter Stables member for Diamond Valley. Flier for Diamond Valley Miniature Railway with photograph and map. Photographs of Miniature Railway at former location at Chelsworth Park Ivanhoe. Newspaper article: New BBQ at Eltham Park, The Advertiser, 9 July 1996, about a joint project between Nillumbik Council and Eltham Rotary (On same page an article about the showcasing of indigineous plants around Nillumbik Shire offices at Civic Drive and on p4 an article about redevelopment works at Elis Cottage).main road, parks, miniature railway, chelsworth park ivanhoe, bbq facilities, civic drive, eltham lower park, eltham rotary, landscape, nillumbik shire council, ellis cottage, eltham (vic), chelsworth park, ivanhoe, diamond valley railway

Newspaper advertisement: Diamond Valley News, 27 May 1980, for Bimbadeen Gallery.main road, businesses, galleries, bimbadeen gallery, eltham (vic)

Newspaper article: Improvements at Ying's, The Advertiser, 2 July 1996. Newspaper article: The mum who still waits, Diamond Valley Leader, 13 April 2011, interview of Phyllis Lam, mother of Karmein Chan, 20 years since Karmein Chan was abducted possibly by Mr Cruel.main road, property, businesses, karmein chan, mr cruel, yings chinese restaurant, eltham (vic)

Newspaper article: Diamond Valley News, 31 January 1984, work to begin on widening of Main Road Bridge over Diamond Creek.main road, bridges, main road bridge, diamond creek, eltham (vic)

Newspaper article: Tree falls on moving car, Diamond Valley News, 15 April 1998, tree fell near Main Road and Antoinette Boulevard intersection, damaging car, power line and street light.main road, accident, eltham (vic)

Newspaper advertisement: Weekly Review, 6-12 December 2017, house 624 Main Road Eltham South.main road, eltham, property, houses

Newspaper advertisement: Diamond Valley Leader, 2 December 2009, history, staff. Newspaper article: Diamond Valley Leader, 21 November 2018, about Eltham Veterinary Practice, photograph of Karly Cooper and Steve Pryor. Newspaper article: Diamond Valley Leader, 14 August 2019, residents of Eltham Gateway zone against Eltham Veterinary Practice's proposal for cattery. Newspaper article: Diamond Valley Leader, 2 December 2009, storm damage across Diamond Valley, photographs of Melissa Kingston and John Rose, Haddon Court, Eltham station walkway flooded.main road, eltham, property, businesses, veterinary practices, haddon court eltham, eltham railway station

Newspaper advertisement: Diamond Valley Leader, 29 October 2008, office complex for sale 660 Main Road. Business card: Eltham Physiotherapy, Natasha Clarke, 660 Main Road Eltham.main road, eltham, property, businesses, eltham physiotherapy & sports injuries

Newspaper advertisement: Diamond Valley Leader, 10 August 2005, Masci Hair and Spa, 668 Main Road Eltham. Masci Appointment card May 2005main road, eltham, shops, businesses, masci hair and spa

Flyer, Neville Emerson Pty Ltd, for sale Wingrove Cottage. Shire of Eltham Heritage Study, nd but post 1989: Wingrove Cottage. Note: June 1997 re Judy David, descendant of Mr Wingrove. Note: 2 September 2003: Greg Johnson description of building. Statement 2 September 2003 from Francis Percival (Jock) Read of memories of Wingrove Cottage. Copy letter 21 October 2002 from Value Creating Environments (recent purchasers of Wingrove site) to John Karageorge Planning and Building Services Nillumbik Shire re planned work; also attachment re possible site development. Newspaper article: Diamond Valley Leader, 23 October 2002, Angry crowd stops demolition, photograph of part demolition. Letter 30 December 2002 from Stephen Coleriro Acting Manager Planning and Building Services Nillumbik Shire re consultation on illegal demolition works at Wingrove Cottage. Letter 24 February 2003 from Allom Lovell & Associates to John Karageorge Shire of Nillumbik commenting on Wingrove Cottage work. Newspaper article: Diamond Valley Leader, 17 September 2003, Court orders restoration at cottage. Newspaper article: Diamond Valley Leader, 25 February 2004, Health vision for Eltham's 1800s home, Wingrove Cottage will be restored as health and wellness centre if plans approved. Newspaper article: Diamond Valley Leader, 7 July 2004, 1850s bricks in debris, Jim Cummane owner ordered to prepare conservation plan, photograph of site and Harry Gilham president Eltham District Historical Society. Newspaper article: Diamond Valley Leader, 1 December 2004, Cottage heritage plan crucial to sale success, site to be sold, photograph of Wingrove Cottage. Letter 14 April 2005 from Gaye Van Donkelaar Planning and Building Services Nillumbik Shire to Russell Yeoman Eltham District Historical Society re meeting of key stakeholders 27 April 2005. Newspaper article: Diamond Valley Leader, 28 March 2007, Cottage work on hold, recent purchasers Cameron Construction restored Cottage, open as photographic studio, applied for permit to build office and 7 homes on site. Letter 13 August 2007 from Senior Registrar VCAt to Eltham District Historical Society enclosing VCAT order re application for 672 Main Road. Letter 24 August 2007 from Colin Bowden Planning and Development Consultants to VCAT enclosing response prepared by O'Brien Traffic for VCAT. Letter 14 February 2007 from Jeremy Livingstone Planning and Building Services Nillumbik Shire, invitation to review re planning application.main road, eltham, property, houses, wingrove cottage