Contents: • Past, Present, Future by Jim Connor • Our Next Meeting – Wednesday 13th June 2018 • July Excursion – Along the Diamond Creek • Eltham 1950s – Childhood Reminiscences – Part 4 by Ann Constable • Lavender Park Road Mysteries by Heather Eastman • Was the David Clark “Victoria’s Mayflower”? by Irene Kearsey • Jalna Yoghurt by Wendy Wilson • Office Bearers 2018-2019 • Subscriptions • Andrew Ross Museum • New Life Members by Russell Yeoman • Contacts for the Eltham District Historical Society The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society

Coloured photograph of the 1984 Golden Square Swimming Team. The boys and girls are wearing various coloured swim suits. The names of the children are:- (Back Row) Tracey Hulls, Esther Croft, Jamie Decker, Steven Hart, Laurie Hovendon, Natalie White, Ross Smith, Taleitha James, Jason Begg. (Middle Row) Adam Bish, Steven Bish, Leigh Hosking, Michael Douglas, Michelle Styles, Jodi Scoble, Darren Eldridge, Nicloe Stanfield, Jodi Mackay. (Seated) Justin McNamara, Kirsty Gould, Adam Mason, Belinda Hampson, Shaun Logan and Allison Bennett. Names are typed on paper which is stuck on a piece of foam core.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph 1984 golden square swimming team, tracey hulls, esther croft, jamie decker, steven hart, laurie hovendon, natalie white, ross smith, taleitha james, jason begg, adam bish, steven bish, leigh hosking, michael douglas, michelle styles, jodi scoble, darren eldridge, nicole stanfield, jodi mackay, justin mcnamara, kirsty gould, adam mason, belinda hampson, shaun logan, allison bennett

The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Retirement send off for Jack Coughlan. Back Row: Les Cheesley, Norm Davey, Wally McGeachin, Reg Mathews, David Shannon, Rex McDonnell, Tom Cosgrove (Milkman). 2nd Row: Frank Conway, Frank Thistleton, Bill Odgers, Vin Snow, Mick Seymour, Les Cross, Tom Symonds, Ted Jenkins, Ross Smith, Clarrie McNamara. 3rd Row: Bob Saul, Jack O’Donnell, Vicky Jones, Jack Coughlan, Alex Reid, Fred Leitch, Roy Wagner, Austin Fulford. Front Row: Aub Beach, Frank Rand, Lou Madjeric, Bill Baldock, Charlie Beach, Bill Welch.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, jack coughlan

Laminated colour photograph of the staff of the University of Ballarat Bachelor of Engineering course. Back Row: Ian McKee, Len Taylor 4th Row: Bill Vermeend, Roger Johnston, Zlatko Balazic, John Knowles, Malcolm Dorricott, Ewan Barker 3rd Row: Verna Barry, Colin Kline, Peter Reid, Bruce Cossins, Aleks Subic, Jeff Stewart 2nd Row: John McAllister, Graeme Hood, Marilyn Trahar, Aziz Albazzaz, Mounif Abdallah, Trevor Gourley Front Row: Heather Snibson, Jocelyn Parkes, Belinda Cronin, Sally Moxham, Sue Vinden, Turhan Cobanian mckee, len taylor, bill vermeend, roger johnston, zlatko balazic, john knowles, malcolm dorricott, ewan barker, verna barry, colin kline, peter reid, bruce cossins, aleks subic, jeff stewart, john mcallister, graeme hood, marilyn trahar, aziz albazzaz, mounif abdallah, trevor gourley, heather snibson, jocelyn parkes, belinda cronin, sally moxham, sue vinden, turhan coban, engineering

Laminated colour photograph of the Ballarat University College Bachelor of Engineering Staff. Back Row: Bruce Cossins, Len Taylor, Roger Johnston, Gerry Bushnell, Ian McKee 3rd Row: Alek Subic, Peter reid, Graeme Hood, Brian Coles, John Uzelac, Malcolm Dorricott, Colin Kline 2nd row: Verna Barry, Marilyn Trahar, Turhan Coban, Richard Croggon, Jeff Stewart, John Yearwood, Bill Vermeend Front Row: Heather Snibson, Trevor Gourley, Ceceilia Morris, Jocelyn Parks, Ray Martin, John McAllister, Aziz Albazzazbruce cossins, len taylor, roger johnston, gerry bushnell, ian mckee, alek subic, peter reid, graeme hood, brian coles, john uzelac, malcolm dorricott, colin kline, verna barry, marilyn trahar, turhan coban, richard croggon, jeff stewart, john yearwood, bill vermeend, heather snibson, trevor gourley, ceceilia morris, jocelyn parks, ray martin, john mcallister, aziz albazzaz, ballarat university college, engineering

The Mepunga & District Racing Club was formed at a meeting of sportsmen from various hamlets east of Warrnambool held at the Allans Forest State School, Mepunga West. The club was formed to conduct picnic race meetings in aid of charity and patriotic funds. On the committee were two representatives from Allansford, Cudgee, Mepunga, Nirranda, Nullawarre and Panmure, with Mr. W. Bant of Panmure elected as president. The club held its first race meeting, at Warrnambool, on 22 April 1944 in aid of district Red Cross Funds. It held four annual picnic race meetings from 1944 to 1947. [Source: Mark McNamara, The 'Bool: the history of racing in Warrnambool. -Self published, 2018. p.191]This program is from the first race meeting of the Mepunga and District Picnic Race Club held at the Warrnambool Racecourse on 22nd April 1944 to raise funds for the Red Cross during the war years. It contains a list of all office bearers and officials as well as placegetters and some jockey's names.Small dark pink covered booklet of 20 pages, containing the official programme of the Mepunga and District Picnic Race Club race meeting held 22nd April 1944. The booklet has grey lead pencil markings noting some riders and placegetter across the six race program.Front Cover: Mepunga and District Picnic Race Club Race Meeting (Affiliated with the S.W.D.R.A.) Saturday 22nd April, 1944; Official Programme one shilling; In aid of Red Cross Funds; E.P. Gibbons J Croft Hon Secs.; Modern Print, W'bool Inside Front Cover: Notice to Owners, Trainers and Riders. Prices to Enclosures Inside Rear Cover: Map of the Warrnambool Racecourse Rear Cover: All complaints concerning paid or unpaid bets MUST be lodged at the Secretary's office within THIRTY MINUTE of the race on which the bet was made other wise they will not be entertained.; Notice to Bookmakers. Fees must be paid at Secretary's Office prior to First Race. mepunga and district picnic race club, warrnambool racecourse, e p gibbons, j croft

Black and white photograph - Grade 6B 1974."Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: Shane Clark, Sergio Signor, Rodney Simpson, Russell Zantuck, David Healy, Wayne Kempton, John Matheras, Willy Pouw. 2nd Row- L to R: Linda Parker, Christine Murray, Roseanne Glarimans, Michelle Hogarth, Heather Jones, Eileen Hurley, Jenny Kortland, Kim Edwards, Elizabeth Cuzens. 3rd Row- L to R: Colin Smith, Robert Brown, Keith Pritchard, Jeff Wilke, Martin Lynd, Martin Hamilton, Robert Elliot, Stephen Walton, Stuart Hutchison. Front Row- L to R: Cathy Baker, Heather Butterworth, Karen Chapman, Fairley Marsh, Sharon Venn, Susanne Gempton, Christine Kozel, Karen Rolf, Elizabeth Bailey. Seated On ground: Chris Broadley, ?. Teacher: Mrs Parkes

Document. Various legal papers. 1 - 1894 - Summons to Legard Mr (Raywood) for debts. 2 - 1895 - Summons to McNamara Thomas Francis for debts. 3 - 1894 - Wilson Sarah, widow. Sheet of liabilities. Menhons Roberts David. 4 - 1891-93 - Commercial Finance & Property Co. Letters concerning above. 5 - 1895 - Butler Pierce (Chemist). Summons for debts. Includes account. 6 - 1896 - Schumacker John, (Myers Creek). Carter v Schumacker & Walley & Racecourse Coy. 7 - Agreement between Chaffey George and Chaffey William Benjamin (Chaffey Bros Limited ). Empty published document. 8 - 1896 - Summons to Bracey G, Farmer (Barmah) for debts.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, legard mr, mcnamara thomas francis, commercial finance & property co., butler pierce, schumacker john, carter, walley, racecourse coy, chaffey george, chaffey william benjamin, chaffey bros limited, bracey g

Original photo from a scrapbook belonging to Heather Jenkins (nee Cone) who lived as a child in the Police Residence at 728 Main Road, Eltham from 1911 to the early 1920s. (Reported in Newsletter No. 98, Sept., 1994). View looking north up Policeman’s Hill across Main Road towards the Police Station, Police Residence and Courthouse, c.1910 prior to Brougham Street being made. The two rails / gap in the fence would be where Brougham Street now enters Main Road. Also visible are Knapman's Forge adjacent to Courthouse and E.J. Andrew's Store on top of the hill At the upper left can be seen the front of the Evelyn Hotel. On the opposite corner was Watsons Hotel. E.J. Andrew's store with its verandah was on the corner of Franklin Street. Behind the picket fence stands the 1860 Court House and Police residence with the weatherboard clad Police office. The enclosed fence is now the end of Brougham Street, opened to Bible Street in 1926. The Evelyn Hotel (formerly Fountain of Friendship) burnt down in the 1930s when it was being used as a boarding house since 1919. A cow is feeding on the grass verge in street. The photo is identified in white lettering typical of the style of Clark Bros., photographers of Windsor, Melbourne (1894-1914). One of the brothers, John Henry Clark, took many early photos around Little Eltham and moved to Eltham in 1916 where he lived at the bottom of the hill. Typically, he would add “J.H. Clark Photo” to his personal work, but this is not evident. There is however some ghost writing, a cheeky inscription in small white lettering in the grass verge in front of where Brougham Street is, which appears to state: “Heather or Hannah was here”. Perhaps J.H. Clark took the photo during a trip to Eltham and gifted it some years later after moving there as a gift to a young Heather Cone. The Police Station sign: E vii R ELTHAM POLICE STATION HEIDELBERG DISTRICT Edward VII ascended the throne in 1901 and died 6 May 1910. He was succeeded by George V.Heather Cone was the daughter of Constable John Thomas Cone (Badge 3935) the local police officer in residence at Eltham, 1 May 1911 to 9 July 1922. Heather McKnight Jenkins (nee Cone) was born 1911, possibly at the Eltham Police Residence and spent her childhood growing up in the Police Residence. Heather was the daughter of John Thomas Cone, Police Constable, and Charlotte Helena Cone (nee Black) who had married in 1906. Constable Cone was transferred to Eltham Police Station from Lauriston (near Kyneton) in May 1911. He retired from the force around September 1922 most likely as a result of significant health concerns experienced earlier that year from 22 April when he was hospitalised. He died 5 October 1922 at Maria Street at age 60 leaving behind a widow and two daughters; his son having pre-deceased him as a result of effects of the war. He is buried in Melbourne General Cemetery . In his probate it states that he owned a piece of land 200 links frontage to Maria Street and a depth of 241 links. It is believed that this is the land opposite the Police Station which Heather Jenkins referred to as being owned by her father and where he agisted the Police horses. Heather, her sister and mother Charlotte remained in Eltham until at least the 1924 Electoral Roll where Charlotte was listed as Home Duties however by 1925 she was listed at 229 Glenferrie Road, Malvern, occupation, Registrar of Births. In the 1934 (and 1936) Electoral Roll, Heather was a Clerk and her mother Charlotte was the Registrar of Births. in 1952 following her mother’s death she made application for Grant of Probate. Heather remains listed in the 1954 Electoral Roll at 13 Ashburton Road under her maiden name Cone however by the 1963 Electoral Roll she is listed at the same address as Heather McKnight Jenkins long with James Gardiner Jenkins. Neither appear listed in the 1958 Electoral Roll. James Gardiner Jenkins (1892-1975) first wife was Fanny Davison Carrucan (1899-1929), daughter of Denis Carrucan and Jane (nee McAleese). They married in 1925. Fanny died 11 November 1929. In the 1934 Electoral Roll he remained listed at John Street, Eltham, Railway Employee however by 1935 Electoral Roll, James Gardiner Jenkins, Railway Employee, was listed at 229 Glenferrie Road, Malvern and he remained living with Charlotte and Heather Cone when they moved to 13 Ashburton Road, Glen Iris. One of Constable Cone’s first investigations upon arriving in Eltham was the accidental fatal shooting in the head with a pea rifle by young Francis August Capewell, aged 11, of John Sutcliffe Deegan, 14, in Maria Street near the Railway. Constable Cone’s replacement was Constable William Charles Sargeant who commenced in charge of the Eltham Police Station from Thursday, 10 August 1922. Constable William Charles Sargeant, and his wife Elizabeth Agnes Sargeant were based at the Eltham Police Station until his transfer to the Police Station in Burwood Road, Hawthorn. He retired at Hawthorn Police Station in 1931, described by Hawthorn Council in 1927 as in a disgraceful condition and unfit for human habitation (Kathryn Griffin family tree – Ancestry) whereupon they moved to 28 Saunders Street, Coburg. Elizabeth died 16 July 1936 in Fitzroy. William then moved to 6 Queen Street Coburg in 1936 and then 1 Queen Street in 1942 where he died 7 August 1944. He is buried at Fawkner Cemetery.Sepia postcard photo glued on a brown paper scrapbook page (torn from scrapbook) along with 8 other black and white/sepia photos of varying sizes, 1 newspaper clipping and handwritten captions in ink.brougham street, constable w.c. sargeant, courthouse, cow, eltham, knapmans forge, little eltham, local history centre, main road, maria street, police residence, police station, policeman's hill, scrapbook, w.b. andrew corn store, j.h. clark photo, andrews store, heather jenkins (nee cone), clark bros. photo

Stawell Musical Ensemble put on a series of musical concerts in Stawell from 1960's Now called Stawell Performing Arts SHS7183-1 K McGregor J Poole Ian Mc Gregor Joanne Craig SHS7183-2 Stan Rae, Ian Mitchell, Chris Baulch, Betty Collins, Doug Bosher, Bill O'Driscoll, Daryl Meek, Ron Winton Joanne Craig, Jodie Holwell, Daryl Mair, Max Castle, Darren Murrell SHS7183-3 Terri Holwell, Mrs.Craig, Jan Bosher, Barb Gronert SHS7183-4 Reg Bartlett Ian McGregor Rod Tonkin Wallis Henderson SHS7183-5 c.1990 Make up area Supper Room Pirates Gary Middleton, ??, Doug Bosher, Ron Winton, Peter Byass, ??, Ian Mitchell(seated), Rod Tonkin, teenage girl Poole SHS7183-6 1986 Chris Baulch, Ian Mitchell, ??, Joanne Craig, ??, Gary Middleton, Daryl Mair, Rod Tonkin(kneeling), Stan Rae, Max Castle, ??, ??, Andrew Cunningham (back view), Ian Mitchell Joyce Gyles conductor SHS7183-7 Heather Beagley Anna Baulch Fran Stewart SHS7183-8 1986 Pirates of Penzance Peter Byass Darren Murrell Stan Rae fr unk Joanne Craig SHS7183-9 Rod Tonkin, Jan Bosher, Max Castle, ??, Barb Gronert SHS7183-10 c.1990 J Gyles conducting, Terri Holwell, Anna Baulch, Liz Castle, Jan Bosher, Pat Pickering, Barb Gronert, Bev Martin, Heather Beagley, ??, Rod Tonkin SHS7183-11 Betty Collins, May Hall, Terri Holwell, Anna Baulch, Hazel Lewis, Carol Honey, Lyn Seng Hpa, Barb Gronert, Bev Martin, Robyn Moore, Heather Beagley, ?? SHS7183-12 1986 Pirates of Penzance Liz Castle Bill O'Driscoll Pat Pickering Peter Byass Marie Maddern Rod Tonkin Gwen Anderson Reg Bartlett Jan Bosher Twelve colour photographs of Stawell Musical Ensemble players in plastic pocketsentertainment

Album contains 11 leaves with horse-and-pony-club-related news items including several loose clippings with hand-written names throughout. Compiled by Lilas Scale, member of the Eltham Pony Club, covering 1972-1977 general information about Pony Club events with some Eltham people. Names noted are Denis Heather, Bill Barrow, Sue Wood, Neil Clinton, Dianne Bennett, Denise Cornall, Sue Pike, Sue Scale, Kirsten Wood, Simon Brau, Sarah Bray, Janine Simpson, Maryka Biesbroek, Fiona Rogers, Mathew Ellis.Magnetic Photo Album with red covers containing 11 leaves with clippings from horsy magazinesbill barrow, denis heather, denise cornall, dianne bennett, eltham horse and pony club, eltham pony club, fiona rogers, janine simpson, kirsten wood, lilas scale, maryka biesbroek, mathew ellis, neil clinton, sarah bray, simon brau, sue pike, sue scale, sue wood

Students names on back 6975-5 Stawell High School Form 4c 1967 Teacher Miss Lugg Robyn Pickford, Barbara Ford, Julie McCann, Lyn Rasche, Lyn Bates, Wendy Anyon, Judy Hooper, Elizabeth Zoltonozka Sandra Hooper, Vicky Delley, Pat Hibbert, Beth Ellen, Janel Miller, Helen Guy, Denise Rose, Jean Allan, Beverley Jackson, Heather McLeod Yvonne Howlett, Dianne Dalziel, Anne Lacey, Louise Peters, Miss Lugg, Bernice Smith, Denise Taylor, Marion Paulett, Janet van der Geest Class Photograph of Female Students Stawell High School Form 4c 1967education

A newspaper clipping from a book compiled about the Legacy children's residence called Stanhope. The newspaper clipping from 21 March 1961, shows a photo of Pharmacy College prize winners. The article mentions that Heather Thompson of Ballarat received the prize for her work as a first year student. Heather's name is underlined which shows she was associated with Stanhope. She was a junior legatee that stayed at Stanhope while she studied at Pharmacy College. Stanhope was supervised by Matron Dorothy (Dorrie) Vines from the time it opened in 1946 until she retired in December 1966. It is likely she compiled this notebook as she is referred to as 'self' in one photo. Individual pages of photos or newspaper clippings have been added separately. Items 01817 to 01834. Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950) were residences run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. Harelands accomodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. A record of a Stanhope girl being successful in her studies and the matron keeping a clipping from the newspaper. It shows how important the girls' successes were for the staff at Stanhope.Newspaper clipping of a Stanhope junior legatee winning a prize from Pharmacy College.stanhope, junior legatee

A newspaper clipping from a book compiled about the Legacy children's residence called Stanhope. The newspaper clipping from March 1962, shows a photo of Pharmacy College prize winners. The article mentions that Heather Thompson of Ballarat received three prizes for her work as a second year student. Heather's name is underlined which shows she was associated with Stanhope. She was a junior legatee that stayed at Stanhope while she studied at Pharmacy College. Stanhope was supervised by Matron Dorothy (Dorrie) Vines from the time it opened in 1946 until she retired in December 1966. It is likely she compiled this notebook as she is referred to as 'self' in one photo. Individual pages of photos or newspaper clippings have been added separately. Items 01817 to 01836. Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950) were residences run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. Harelands accomodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. A record of a Stanhope girl being successful in her studies and the matron keeping a clipping from the newspaper. It shows how important the girls' successes were for the staff at Stanhope.Newspaper clipping of a Stanhope junior legatee winning a prize from Pharmacy College.stanhope, junior legatee

A newspaper clipping from a book compiled about the Legacy children's residence called Stanhope. The newspaper clipping from 25 March 1964, shows a photo of Heather Thompson. The article mentions that Heather Thompson of Ballarat received a major award for for the highest aggregate mark in her fourth year at Pharmacy College. She was a junior legatee that stayed at Stanhope while she studied at Pharmacy College. Stanhope was supervised by Matron Dorothy (Dorrie) Vines from the time it opened in 1946 until she retired in December 1966. It is likely she compiled this notebook as she is referred to as 'self' in one photo. Individual pages of photos or newspaper clippings have been added separately. Items 01817 to 01836. Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950) were residences run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. A record of a Stanhope girl being successful in her studies and the matron keeping a clipping from the newspaper. It shows how important the girls' successes were for the staff at Stanhope.Newspaper clipping of a Stanhope junior legatee winning a prize from Pharmacy College.stanhope, junior legatee

Head Girl's Prefect Norma Pepper being presented to the Prime Minister Visit by Prime Minister Robert Menzies, Mrs Menzies and daughter Heather to Eltham High School, Thursday November 5, 1953 Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954), Thursday 5 November 1953, page 21 The PM gets bushed The Prime Minister, Mr Menzies, got lost this afternoon looking for Eltham High School - and ended up at the wrong school. After reversing several times, asking directions from two schoolboys and a truck driver, his party finally arrived over a dusty, bumpy road at the back gate of the high school. They waded through long grass up to the back of the school, while the welcoming party; and scores of local residents waited at the front gate. The Prime Minister, Mrs Menzies and their daughter Heather, were on a goodwill tour of the Deakln electorate with the Liberal Federal member, Mr F. J. Davis and Mrs Davis. FIRST SPEECH Mr Menzies told the 450 pupils, of the school about the first time he ever made a speech. "When I stood up, my mouth opened and shut and opened and shut and grew drier and drier and not a word came out," he said. "Of course, many, unkind people say I've more than made up for it since," he said. Digital file only Scanned from photographs on loanlesley mitchell (nee pepper) collection, eltham high school, heather menzies, prime minister, robert gordon menzies, norma pepper

Taken in 1924, depicted are eleven young men dressed in school uniform attire standing in the playground of Beechworth State School. This group of young men were part of a farcical play titled "School Days" as part of Beechworth State School Concert series. Beechworth Primary School (formally known as Beechworth State School) was constructed in 1875 by architect Henry Bastow (1839 - 1920). Bastow was the chief architect and surveyor for the Victorian Government’s Department of Education. During his chiefship, over six-hundred schools were constructed across the state which was in response to the Victoria’s Education Act of 1872 legislating free, compulsory, and secular education. Performances such as this “School Days” play were common forms of entertainment within Beechworth up into the early twentieth century. This stems from the goldrush period in Beechworth (1852-1866) when travelling entertainers would tour the goldfields offering performances in singing, acting and circus tricks. These were usually held in a local pub or designated concert spaces, such as the Star Theatre in Beechworth. Entertainment offerings begun to slow down mid-twentieth century when the population begun to dwindle. Many locals took up this responsibility and put on their own plays and shows across the town. This photograph is historically significant as it provides insight into the types of entertainment activities held at the Beechworth School during the early twentieth century. It also demonstrates how students engaged with their school outside of their regular schoolwork. Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on board. Obverse: W.Howes / Beechworth Concert Party 1924 / State School / Beechworth Cyril Smith (Squidgy) / Keith Prowse / Bill Howes / J. Warde / J. Heatherly (Jumbo) / Gea Foster / B. Shallard (Shinky) / A. Foster / Ernie Smith / Jerry Burns / Ted Warden / School Master / Geo Foster in a Farscial Play “School Days” / Reverse: A03065 / 1997.2520 / 79.19.1 / school uniform, beechworth school, school days", concert series., henry bastow, beechworth primary school, victorian government’s department of education, education, victoria’s education act of 1872, beechworth state school

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 25th January, 1932 between A.P. Booth (seller) and C.L.H. Seymour (buyer) for land situate 32 Condon Street, Bendigo being Crown allotment 250 section H described in certificate of title volume 5433 folio 1086448, together with 6-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Also gas stove, gas copper, bath heather, electric light fittings, shaving cabinet, duck blind on sleep out, gas fire in front room, clothes line, built-in presses, wire doors and wire screens on windows. Price 825 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

3rd Row L to R: Elizabeth Clark, Bryce Tickner, Natheniel Warren, Kelly Moss, Tristan Metcalfe, Roy Pringle, Courtney Price. 2nd Row L to R: Carle Rasche, Anna Rathgaber, Tegan Gibson, Andrew Slorach, Christopher Frampton, Danielle Moos, Jessica Altmann, David McColl. Front Row L to R: Heather Stock, Mathew Hall, Jo Tiley, Scott McMillian, Andrew McColl, Brent Altmann, Bryce Harrington, David Proctor, Napmi Altmann Teachers Mrs C Trickey, Mrs G Stewart Grade Prep 1-3 Principal Mr J ReadColour Photograph of Students and TeacherConcongella Primary School Grade Prep 1-3 1994education, students

Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: Miss Alice McClelland was invited to read the Honour Roll in recognition on her 51 years and 7 months of service with the library, appointment of Joan Simmonds as Chief Librarian, retirement of Ivan Molloy, Mrs Hearn, Peter Sumner and Heather Bedson, the first Braille Book of the Year presented to Keith Dunstan as decided by the literary panel of Barrett Reid, Stephen Murray Smith and Lloyd O'Neill, the revival of the Annual Fair, and the work of the Sixty-Niners, Benalla, Reservoir and Altona auxiliaries.1 volume with text and illustrationsbraille and talking book library, annual reports

Grampians Halls Gap (Barney’s Castle). Part of a collection of Photographs by Mr. O.G. Armstrong as commissioned by the Shire of Stawell for the Inter-colonial and Paris Exhibition in Melbourne in 1866. In 1880 a branch line from Stawell Railway Yards was built to Heatherly Quarry, to carry stone for part of Parliament House Melbourne, the GPO in Elizabeth St, the Harbour Trust buildings, additions to the Melbourne Town Hall, the Stawell Courthouse Patrick Street and the Stawell Catholic Church in Patrick St. The line was taken over by the Railways Department in June 1905 and was closed in March 1949. It has since been removed but remnants of the machinery and buildings are visible at the quarry site. stawell

Teachers: Back row L- R Rodney HART; Chris GAY; Robert SMILLIE; Julia DAVIES; Joan OWEN; Val McNAMARA; Second back row L - R June McCLUSKY; Jenny McGEE; Jenny DOWDELL; Dianne WILLING; Rosemary McLEAN; Chris CAMERON; Michelle FORBES; Dianne MILNE; Pam WHITE. Third Back row L - R Pam RASMUSSEN; Brian HUGHES; John O'MALLEY; Eva MITCHELL; Dawn KABOR; Sue KIDD; Frances REAGAN; Rosemary HAW; Nola JONES; Shirley COOK Val MACNAMARA; Shirley COOK; Front row L - R Shirley HELLER; Dawn POWELL; Caroline EVANS; Margaret COVENTRY; Rick BRUCE; Euan WELLS; Biffy COGHLAN; Effie ASSIMAKOPOULOS; Beth CARR. Colour photograph with 4 rows of teachers. The sign in front reads Nott Street Primary School Staff, 1977.On reverse: names of all teachers. education - primary schools, dawn powell, biffy coghlan, shirley heller, nott street primary school, rick bruce, sue kidd, dawn kabor, jenny mcgee, dianne willing, rosemary mcclean, pam rasmussen, june mcclusky, val mcnamara, chris cameron, brian hughes, rodney hart, chris gay, julia davies, joan owen, dianna milne, robert smillie, jenny dowdell, michelle forbes, pam white, john o'mally, eva mitchell, frances reagan, rosemary haw, nola jones, shirley cook, caroline evans, johno'malley, margaret coventry, effie assimakopoulos, beth carr

This dress belonged to Katherine Blair, a longtime resident of Brighton. Katherine Fennell Blair was born in April 1929 in Benalla to magistrate Douglas Granville Blair (1893-1976) and his wife Isabell Nora (“Billie”) Blair, nee McNamara (1895-1989). Katherine was a child when the family moved to Brighton, where she attended St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School and Star of the Sea College. After school, Katherine worked as a secretary and PA for various companies in the Melbourne CBD. Following a working holiday in the UK in 1959-61, she returned to Brighton, living first with her parents at 14 Kilrush Street and later in Burrows Street. An active part of the local community, Katherine was a member of the Brighton Red Cross, Brighton Probus Club and the St Joan of Arc Catholic parish and choir.Long-sleeved black velvet dress with shallow v-neck and self-covered belt. Smocked at shoulders and either side of waist. Floral embroidery around neck, cuffs and above smocking at waist.katherine fennell blair, 1940s, 1950s

The children are standing infront of a line of trees. Dress is summer, all wearing shorts and shirt. Streatham State School students 1947. Back Row, L to R Shelia Davis, Heather Dorrington, Noel Oman, Barbara Brown, Phyllis Olney, Billy Brown, Peter Eastick, Geoff Wills. Middle Row, L to R, Dossie Chew, Deidre Chew, Joyce Davis, Margaret Forbes, Helen Wills, Marjorie Dorrington, Barry Brown, Myrna Blurton. Front Row, L to R, Pat Davis, Unknown, Donny Blurton, Ester Smith, Billie Eastick, Margaret Ward, Faye Dobson, John Dorrington, Geoff Ward.Shows the size of the school in Streatham at that stage and indicates the population around the area of StreathamRectangular shape Black & white pictureKodak stamp on back1947, streatham, state school victoria, carranballac

6975-34 Stawell High School Form 4A, 1974 Form Teacher Mr Moore Back Row, Kaylene Clarke, Carey, Dadswell. Julie Webb, Middle Row, Kristene Slorach, Pam Robson, Lynne Bonney, Kathy Sluga, Heather Rowe, Nancy Allan, Debbie Bell. Maryanne Disher, Front Row, Karen Vendy, Poppy Mangana, Debbie Treloar, Pam Guy, Gayle Redford, Mr Moore, Julie Martin, Jilleen Jenkins. Kathy Herdman, Debbie Iseppi Absent. Valda Martin, Jenny, Shumann, Jenny O'Neill, Ruth West, Margaret Van Leeuwen, Rosemary Springs, Julie Ross. Left Julie Start Students and Teacher Class Photo beside high School wingsStawell High School Form 4A 1974education

A white booklet with red and black print titled 'Oklahoma!' and presented by the Bendigo Operatic Society at the Capital Theatre View Street for five nights commencing on the 15th October, 1965. The Producer is Mr. Cid Ellwood and the lead actors are: Patricia McCracken, Leonard Carr, Ferd Lorenz, Heather Lindhe, Joan Crane, Fred Trewarne, Brian Thomas, Emily Houston, Graham Filcock, Reg Boromeo, Peter Houston and Douglas Sayle. Also included within the booklet are two Bendigo 'Advertiser' articles. One article is titled 'Pert 'Oklahoma Is Not At All Amateurish.' 16/10/1965. The second article is titled 'Interest in 'Oklahoma' is Mounting.' 9/10/1965.performing arts, music, oklahoma, lydia chancellor collection, collection, stage show, drama, musical, theatre, bendigo, clubs and associations, entertainment, performing arts, programme, program, bendigo operatic society, music, actors, actresses, acting, person, societies

Donald Clark Collection. A sepia photograph of children seated at desks in a classroom in Tarnagulla State School. Names given on reverse are: Left to right Front row: Elsie Calder, Eric Ousley, Alf Hutchins, Bern Fotheringham, Cliff Hutching, Andy Heraud, Ethel Ramm. 2nd row: Cliff Paulson, Mal Banks, Fred Urquhart, Harry Castleman, May Gedling, George Riordan, Ethel Gedling. 3rd row: Alan Hutchins, ________ , Harry Ramm, Bob Banks, Jess Saunders, Rita Williams, Mary Benson. 4th row: Gill McNamee, Norris Riordan, Heather Fotheringham, Sheila McNamee, Mary Duggan, Bill Goltz, Keith Castleman. Names written on reverse.tarnagulla, school, education

A newspaper clipping from a book compiled about the Legacy children's residence called Stanhope. The newspaper clipping from 13 March 1963, shows a photo of Heather Thompson. The article mentions that Heather Thompson of Ballarat received a gold medal for coming top of her year at Pharmacy College and also turned 21. She was a junior legatee that stayed at Stanhope while she studied at Pharmacy College. In the article she mentions that she 'believes she owes some of her success to Legacy, which took care of her additional expenses while she was attending the Pharmacy College.' Stanhope was supervised by Matron Dorothy (Dorrie) Vines from the time it opened in 1946 until she retired in December 1966. It is likely she compiled this notebook as she is referred to as 'self' in one photo. Individual pages of photos or newspaper clippings have been added separately. Items 01817 to 01834. Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950) were residences run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. A record of a Stanhope girl being successful in her studies and the matron keeping a clipping from the newspaper. It shows how important the girls' successes were for the staff at Stanhope.Newspaper clipping of a Stanhope junior legatee winning a prize from Pharmacy College.stanhope, junior legatee