Laughing Waters is the name for a stretch of the Yarra Valley Parklands consisting of river flats and hilly riparian bushland. With Birrarung (Yarra River) flowing through, Laughing Waters has been an important gathering place for thousands of years. For the Wurundjeri, ‘Garambi Baan’ (the name for Laughing Waters in Woi wurrung) is an important site for growing and harvesting food. Significantly, Wurundjeri iuk (eel) traps remain at Garambi Baan to this day. The Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung People take their name from the Woi wurrung language word ‘wurun’ meaning the Manna Gum (Eucalyptus viminalis) which is common along ‘Birrarung’ (Yarra River), and ‘djeri’, the grub which is found in or near the tree. Wurundjeri are the ‘Manna Gum People’ and their Ancestors have lived on this land for millennia. The site on the Yarra River near the former Morrison property Killeavey was given a language name in 2015 at the instigation of Wurundjeri Elder, Dave Wandin. Garambi Baan means “laughing waters” in the traditional language, Woi wurrung. The site at Warrandyte was rediscovered by Campbell Beardsell OAM in 2007 and is one of only a few known remaining iuk (eel) traps on Country once found the length of the Birrarung (Yarra) and the Maribyrnong. Original Indigenous aquacultural infrastructure was dismantled, taken away from sites and used to build houses, fords and roads by Europeans. The difficult and restricted access to this site is thought to be one of the reasons for its survival. The iuk trap is located within lands managed by Parks Victoria. The Narrap team in partnership with Parks Victoria and Acacia Land Management have been improving the native vegetation with a program of woody weed removal, exclusion fencing and revegetation. Importantly, the team have restored the trap’s infrastructure and have demonstrated its effectiveness.” References: Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation - Laughing Waters. (2023, September 3). Retrieved from https://inplace.org.au/laughing-waters/ GARAMBI BAAN LAUGHING WATERS RESIDENCY CENTRE 2020 2024 Strategic Plan, Nillumbik Shire Council (2023, September 3). Retrieved from https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/minutes-and-agendas/2020/09-sep/15-sep-cm/ocm.177-20-attachment-1-laughing-waters-arts-program_1.pdffay bridge collection, 2015-05-16, eel trap, laughing waters, yarra river, wurundjeri woi wurrung, garambi baan

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map] 13-23. Plenty / Happy Hollow. Parishes of Morang 3183, Nillumbik 3310 and Keelbundora 2856. Municipalities of Diamond Valley 257 and Whittlesea 239. Prominent streets include: McLaughlans Lane and Happy Hollow Drive. Includes Janefield Colony Reserve.MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, plenty - maps, happy hollow

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map] 15.20. Eltham. Municipalities of Diamond Valley 257 and Eltham 238. Prominent streets include: Main Road, Henry Street and Livingstone. Features include the Eltham Station, Catholic Ladies' College, Judge Book Memorial Village and Eltham Central Park.MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, nillumbik, eltham - maps

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map] 13-23. Plenty / Middle Gorge. Parish of Morang 3183. Municipalities of Diamond Valley 257 and Whittlesea 239. Prominent streets include: Gorge Road, Kurrak Road and Browns Lane. Features include the Plenty River and Plenty Gorge Park.MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, plenty - maps, plenty gorge park

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map] 14.26. Yarrambat, Yan Yean Road. Parishes of Morang 3183 and Greensborough 2724. Municipality of Diamond Valley 257. Prominent streets include: Yan Yean Road, North Oatlands Road and Pioneer Road. Features include Yarrambat War Memorial Reserve.MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, whttlesea, yarrambat - maps

Full colour, 28 page on gloss paper travel souvenir guide photos, with a fold out centre fold - titled "The City on the Yarra Melbourne Australia". Features many photographs of the City of Melbourne, Phillip Island, Puffing Billy, Flinders St railway yard, Flinders St Station, Westgate bridge, the Trams of Melbourne, including some Transport Art trams. Trams: 181, 32, 497, 235, 85, 9W, 902, 22, 994, 168, 101, 225, 990 and 861?Has a price lable of $3.50 on the front cover.trams, tramways, transporting art, decorated trams, city of melbourne, travel books, souvenirs

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map] 11-22. Bundoora. Parish of Keelbundoora 2856, Municipalities of Diamond Valley 257 and Whittlesea 239. Prominent streets include: Greenhills Road, Cabernet Crescent and Plenty Road. Includes Parade College (Christian Brothers) and "proposed future freeway" (now Metropolitan Ring Road)MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, bundoora - maps

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map] 15.21. Eltham North. Parish of Nillumbik 3310. Municipalities of Diamond Valley 257 and Eltham 238. Prominent streets include: Progress Road, Glen Park Road and Zig Zag Road. Features include the Diamond Creek, Eltham Council Pound and Eltham North Reserve.MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, nillumbik, eltham - maps

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map] 14.23. Diamond Creek, Sutherland Homes. Parish of Morang 3183 and Nillumbik 3310. Municipality of Diamond Valley 257. Prominent streets Aqueduct Road, Diamond Creek Road, Yan Yean Road and McLaughlans Lane. Features include the abandoned Maroondah aqueduct and Sutherland Cottages.MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, plenty - maps, sutherland homes, maroondah aqueduct

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map] 13.28. Mernda, Wilton Vale. Municipality of Diamond Valley 257 and Whittlesea 239. Prominent streets: Wilton Vale Road. Features include Yan Yean Pipe Track and SEC Transmission Lines. The abandoned rail line (old Whittlesea line) is in the top left corner.MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, mernda - maps

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map] 15.24. Diamond Creek, Grassy Flat Road. Parish of Nillumbik 3310. Municipality of Diamond Valley 257. Prominent streets include: Everleigh Drive, Broad Gully Road and Clyde Street. Features include the Diamond Creek, Nillumbik Park and Diamond Creek Reservoir.MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, diamond creek - maps, shire of diamond valley

Poster - A3 full colour printed on heavy paper, titled "The 2006 Royal Melbourne Show", advertising the various highlights at the Show, 21/9/2006 to 1/10/2006, including dates. Sponsored by Yarra Trams.trams, tramways, posters, royal show, yarra trams

Booklet issued by Yarra Trams at the time of the opening of the New Preston Depot at the former Preston Workshops, April 2016. Has a forward by Nicholas Gindt, Yarra Trams CEO, photos and plans of the site, facilities, safety considerations, notes on the workshops' history, and nearby services. On the rear cover has the logos of Keolis Downer, Yarra Trams, PTV and the Victorian Government. Yields information about the New Preston Depot and Workshops.Booklet - titled "New Preston Depot" 32 pages including card cover with embossed title and embossed MMTB logo on the rear cover. Two copies held.tramways, preston workshops, preston depot, trams, yarra trams

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map] 13-19. Lower Plenty, Montmorency, Yallambie. Parishes of Keelbundora 2856 and Nillumbik 3310. Municipalities of Heidelberg 228, Diamond Valley 257 and Eltham 238. Prominent streets include: Elder Street, Para Road, and Main Road Lower Plenty. Includes Watsonia Army Barracks.MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, montmorency - maps, yallambie - maps, lower plenty - maps

Printed and folded card to give a ticket holder or wallet, with the title "Metcard Minder", with Yarra Trams and Tram Tracker and "Love your Trams" logos, with notes about Tram Tracker and space where Stop IDs could be written.Has "Bourshow" written in pencil on front.trams, tramways, metcard, yarra trams, tramtracker, tickets

Frisbee - fold up type, printed with a "Love your Trams" message. Comprises a cloth sewn within a spring metal suround that could be folded up (and it does) to be placed within the green cloth bag with the Yarra Trams logo.trams, tramways, events, yarra trams, children, marketing

Situated in the wetlands on the trail opposite the Pontville Homestead, former home of Major Charles Newman and across the Yarra River from Sweeneys Flats, Eltham. Newman also purchased Allotment 5, Section 2 (in Ely Street, Eltham) at public autction on 17 September 1851. It was the only Section 2 allotment purchased at the firts Elthan Town Allotments public auction.fay bridge collection, sweeneys flats, 2019-07-07, major charles newman, mullum mullum creek, pontville homestead, significant tree, yellow box gum (eucalyptus melliodora)

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map] 14.22. St Helena, St Katherine's Church. Parish of Nillumbik 3310. Municipality of Diamond Valley 257. Prominent streets St Helena Road, Weidlich Road, Yan Yean Road and Allumba Drive. Features include St Katherine's Church of England and the St Helena Secondary College site.MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, st helena - maps, st katherines church st helena

Set of three Adhesive Label or Signs about safety on Yarra Trams, printed on a vinyl based paper - with the Yarra Trams logo in the bottom right hand corner. Sign of the type with an adhesive back. .1 - in an on-board emergency, notify the tram driver - gives tram number "5113" and 000 number. Printed on Orajet paper - has logo and name on rear. .2 - monitoring of behaviour by TV cameras - with crime stoppers number. .3 - vacating seats for use by passengers with special needs - with definition - notes the 2005 regulations. Two copies of each held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, signs, tramcars, passengers, by laws

Poster - A3 - full colour titled "Welcome Aboard", featuring five people dress in uniform walking together along a tram track and one of them in a large size on the right hand side. Published by Yarra Trams - actual use?trams, tramways, posters, yarra trams, personnel

The Eltham-Yarra Glen Road as designated originated at the Shire of Eltham boundary at the Plenty River. West of the river the road was known as the Heidelberg-Eltham Road. The section from the Plenty River is now known as Lower Plenty Road which becomes Main Road. The footbridge no longer exists but was originally sited to the south, adjacent to the old Lower Plenty Bridge, now part of the Plenty River Trail. Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.1955-09, eltham-yarra glen road, lower plenty footbridge, lower plenty, lower plenty bridge, lower plenty road, main road, plenty river trail, bridge construction, infrastructure, shire of eltham

Part of a presentation, "Roads and Byways of the Shire of Eltham", by Russell Yeoman to the 12 September 1990 Society meeting. Slides shown included copies of old photos and recent images ranging from the suburban streets of Eltham and Montmorency to the mountain roads of Kinglake. In the byways category are views of some iof the Shire's bicycle paths including then recently completed sections of the Main Yarra Trail at Lower Plenty.35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 37) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsinfrastructure, roads, eltham-yarra glen road, kangaroo ground

Part of a presentation, "Roads and Byways of the Shire of Eltham", by Russell Yeoman to the 12 September 1990 Society meeting. Slides shown included copies of old photos and recent images ranging from the suburban streets of Eltham and Montmorency to the mountain roads of Kinglake. In the byways category are views of some iof the Shire's bicycle paths including then recently completed sections of the Main Yarra Trail at Lower Plenty.35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 37) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsinfrastructure, roads, eltham-yarra glen road, kangaroo ground

Part of a presentation, "Roads and Byways of the Shire of Eltham", by Russell Yeoman to the 12 September 1990 Society meeting. Slides shown included copies of old photos and recent images ranging from the suburban streets of Eltham and Montmorency to the mountain roads of Kinglake. In the byways category are views of some iof the Shire's bicycle paths including then recently completed sections of the Main Yarra Trail at Lower Plenty.35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 37) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsinfrastructure, bonds road, lower plenty, main yarra trail, roads, significant trees

Part of a presentation, "Roads and Byways of the Shire of Eltham", by Russell Yeoman to the 12 September 1990 Society meeting. Slides shown included copies of old photos and recent images ranging from the suburban streets of Eltham and Montmorency to the mountain roads of Kinglake. In the byways category are views of some iof the Shire's bicycle paths including then recently completed sections of the Main Yarra Trail at Lower Plenty.35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 37) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsinfrastructure, bonds road, lower plenty, main yarra trail, roads, yarra river

Part of a presentation, "Roads and Byways of the Shire of Eltham", by Russell Yeoman to the 12 September 1990 Society meeting. Slides shown included copies of old photos and recent images ranging from the suburban streets of Eltham and Montmorency to the mountain roads of Kinglake. In the byways category are views of some iof the Shire's bicycle paths including then recently completed sections of the Main Yarra Trail at Lower Plenty.35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 37) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsinfrastructure, bonds road, lower plenty, main yarra trail, roads, yarra river

Part of a presentation, "Roads and Byways of the Shire of Eltham", by Russell Yeoman to the 12 September 1990 Society meeting. Slides shown included copies of old photos and recent images ranging from the suburban streets of Eltham and Montmorency to the mountain roads of Kinglake. In the byways category are views of some iof the Shire's bicycle paths including then recently completed sections of the Main Yarra Trail at Lower Plenty.35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 37) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsinfrastructure, bonds road, lower plenty, roads