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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Tray, Apex District 2
This tray was commissioned as a perpetual trophy for the Apex District 2 (south west Victoria) public speaking competition. The names of 27 winners from 1977 to 2003 are inscribed on the tray. Apex Clubs are service clubs that provide people with the opportunity to volunteer within their community. Members are aged between 18 and 45. The first Apex Club was formed in Geelong in 1931 and Warrnambool Apex Club was the fifth club established in 1931. It went into recess in 1941 and was re-established in 1952. The club closed in 2011. This tray is of interest as an example of the awards given by local Apex Clubs and is retained because the Warrnambool Apex Club closed in 2011. This is a rectangular-shaped silver-plated tray with an etched decorative pattern, two handles attached to the base by metal screws and two side railings also attached to the tray by metal screws. The base has a brown board (mock leather?) inserted through the metal screws. The tray has the names of the winners of the trophy inscribed around the edge of the tray. The tray’s silver is slightly rusted. ‘Apex District 2 Perpetual Public Speaking Trophy Donated by Murray Kelson’ warrnambool apex club, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Scales, Nullawarre Post Office
These scales came from the Nullawarre Post Office, Nullawarre being approximately 25 ks East of Warrnambool. It is a small centre for the local farming community and has some services including a store, school and hall. The Post Office has closed in more recent times and these scales are one of a number of items which came to the WDHS on its closure including a brass fire extinguisher and a 1969 telephone book. Charles Williams was a postmaster at one time and Vida Williams was post mistress. These scales are an interesting and common item with a strong connection to a local community area.These scales have a cast metal frame with a circular base and a circular vertical section which frames a brass measurement circular plate which is marked in increments up to 11 lbs and held in place with two screws. There is a rectangular metal plate at the top on which the item to be weighed would be placed. The item is quite heavy in weight.On the brass plate,: POSTAL PARCEL BALANCE SALTER'S. NO. 25 BRITISH MADE.11 LB x 1/2 OZ. Underneath this is the Salter logo.warrnambool, nullawarre post office, charles williams, vida williams -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Melbourne University Press, The Blackburns, 2019
This book by Carolyn Rasmussen contains biographical material on Maurice Blackburn and his wife Doris. Maurice Blackburn was the founder of the Melbourne legal firm with a business still operating today under that name. Maurice and Doris Blackburn were prominent 20th century independent Labor politicians and community activists, influencing conscription laws, benefits for working men and women, atomic bomb tests, civil rights and indigenous recognition. They had friends in Warrnambool and enjoyed visiting the city on a regular basis. This book is of historical interest as a biographies of two well-known Victorian politicians of the 20th century and is of minor local interest as the Blackburns were regular visitors to Warrnambool. This is a hard cover book of 400 pages. The black cover has red lettering on the spine and the dust cover is black, red and grey with photographs of a man’s suit and a man and a woman. The book contains fourteen chapters of text and black and white photographs.The Blackburns Private Lives Public Ambition Carolyn Rasmussen maurice and doris blackburn, history of warrnambool -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - News Clipping, Natalie Town, Taskforce preserves links with the past, Diamond Valley News, September 11, p8, 1996
About former Shire / City council memorabilia. On the reverse side an article "Timing was the problem: chief" regarding Nillumbik CEO Barry Rochford dismissing claims that coulcil failed to follow correct statutory procedure when announcing the release of development plans for thje former Eltham Shire Office site in which developer Dallas Howgate intended to build a service station, convenience store, fast food outlet and community facilities including an information desk and meeting area.895 main road, barry rochford, bev marshall, dallas howgate, eltham shire office, nillumbik shire council, banyule city council, city of heidelberg, david hay, heidelberg historical society, honour board, joint memorabilia taskforce, mayoral chain, peter williams, roma o'callaghan, shire of diamond valley, shire of eltham -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Kilvington Baptist Girls Grammar School
Four items about Kilvington functions. Two school speech night pamphlets for 11/12/1985 and 09/12/1987. They detail the principal’s report, staff, school community, curriculum subjects, award lists, school council, teaching staff and departments. Correspondence to Mayor J. Campbell inviting him to attend speech night on 09/12/1987 at Robert Blackwood Hall. Art and craft exhibition and sale 21/08/1987 to 23/08/1987.kilvington baptist grammar school, corner leila road, katandra road, ormond, stone g.w., teachers, campbell a.j.e., inn of china restaurant, north road, farmers fashion shoes, centre road, bentleigh, bailey mavis, sierra holiday travel, brown john a., brown ruth m., ormond squash and fitness centre, delbake bread and cake spe, sinclairs coaches pty ltd., murrumbeena, ferrari fashions pty ltd., ormond fruit emporium, taranto bob, allison sports, bryant fiona, draper marli, malley kara, calvert rowena, davenport gillian, alder s., bradd j., bransgrove a., drummond k., elsey m., edwards m., fisher s., gehman r., knapp l., weston l., grinblat nadine, stanley louise, andrew carolyn, mcvernon jodie, green carolyn, every karen, yang melissa, bransgrove katrina, fleming cleo, pados susan, rogers susan, schiffter tanya, smith amanda, smith lyndall, welsh rachel, woolacott kristen -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Nankervis, Frank
Frank Nankervis was an Eltham Shire president and councillor, and involved in many community organisations. He had been a prisoner of war in Changi and on the Burma railway, later working in the Ex-PoW Association of Australia. Contents Newspaper article: "War and civic hero dies", Diamond Valley Leader, 23 April 2008. Obituary of Frank Nankervis. Newspaper article: "He inspired many in Arthurs Creek", Diamond Valley Leader, 7 May 2008. Obituary of Frank Nankervis.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcfrank nankervis, heath brown, simpson barracks watsonia, arthurs creek rural fire brigade, hurstbridge high school, hurstbridge sewerage trust, hurstbridge waterworks trust, jack lawson, burma railway, 2/29 battalion association, john stamp, bill penrose, hurstbridge community centre, ex-pow association of australia, f force burma railway, rotary greensborough, pension advisory panel for ex-servicement with pension problems, kpucie nankervis, kate saunders -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, C.S. Wingrove, Secretary, Eltham District Road Board 1858-1871; Shire Secretary, Shire of Eltham 1871-1904, 1858-1871
Charles Symons Wingrove (1829-1905) was Secretary, Eltham District Road Board 1858-1871 and Secretary for the Shire of Eltham 1871-1904. Nearly 50 years service to the local community. For about twelve years he also filled the position of shire engineer for Heidelberg council. Reproduced Page 137 "Pioneers & Painters" Copied from original at Eltham Shire Council offices presented to Mr. Ivor Hammet, 32 Waterdale Road, Ivanhoe, owner of Wingrove's house, Eltham (1971)This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image Print 25 x 20 cmc.s.wingrove, charles symons wingrove, eltham district road board, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire secretary, wingrove cottage, pioneers and painters, shire of eltham, councilor, municipal officer -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 257 April 2021
Contents: • 150 Years Ago by Jim Connor • Eltham in Modern Times • Heritage Excursion – Eltham Cemetery – now Saturday 10th April • Temporary Dwelling in Emergency • ISO Chooks by Liz Pidgeon • 24 Kerrie Crescent, Eltham by Frank Taylor • The Colonisation of Australia by Liz Pidgeon • Farewell to the Eltham Community Craft and Produce Market by Jim Connor • Eltham Cemetery Stories by Richard Pinn o Phillip Shillinglaw o Thomas Sweeney • Contacts for the Eltham District Historical SocietyThe 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 members (Digital and A4 photocopy)newsletter, eltham district historical society, covid-19, coronavirus pandemic -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Manna Gum, Main Road, Eltham South, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whiteantoinette boulevard, eltham south, heritage tree, main road bridge, manna gum, significant tree, world environment day 1993 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Main Road, Eltham, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whitesignificant tree, world environment day 1993, eltham, heritage tree, main road -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Main Road, Eltham, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whitesignificant tree, world environment day 1993, eltham, heritage tree, main road -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Avenue of Honour, Main Road, Eltham, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whitesignificant tree, world environment day 1993, eltham, heritage tree, main road, avenue of honour -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Avenue of Honour, Main Road, Eltham, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whitesignificant tree, world environment day 1993, eltham, heritage tree, main road, avenue of honour, mobil service station -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Avenue of Honour, Main Road, Eltham, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whitesignificant tree, world environment day 1993, eltham, heritage tree, main road, avenue of honour -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Avenue of Honour, Main Road, Eltham, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whitesignificant tree, world environment day 1993, eltham, heritage tree, main road, avenue of honour -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Avenue of Honour, Main Road, Eltham, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whitesignificant tree, world environment day 1993, eltham, heritage tree, main road, avenue of honour -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Grove Street, Eltham East Primary School, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whiteworld environment day 1993, eltham, eltham east primary school, grove street, heritage tree, significant tree -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Yellow Box, Main Road, Eltham, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whiteworld environment day 1993, eltham, eltham east primary school, heritage tree, significant tree, main road, yellow box -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Yellow Box, Main Road, Eltham, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whiteworld environment day 1993, eltham, eltham east primary school, heritage tree, significant tree, main road, yellow box -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Yellow Box, Main Road, Eltham, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whiteworld environment day 1993, eltham, eltham east primary school, heritage tree, significant tree, main road, yellow box -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Yellow Box, Main Road, Eltham, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whiteworld environment day 1993, eltham, eltham east primary school, heritage tree, significant tree, main road, yellow box -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Yellow Box, Main Road, Eltham, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whiteworld environment day 1993, eltham, eltham east primary school, heritage tree, significant tree, main road, yellow box -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Yellow Box, Main Road, Eltham, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whiteworld environment day 1993, eltham, eltham east primary school, heritage tree, significant tree, main road, yellow box -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Sugar Gum, 295 Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whiteworld environment day 1993, heritage tree, significant tree, eltham-yarra glen road, kangaroo ground, sugar gum -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Sugar Gum, 295 Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whiteworld environment day 1993, heritage tree, significant tree, eltham-yarra glen road, kangaroo ground, sugar gum -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, Hurstbridge, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whiteworld environment day 1993, heritage tree, significant tree, heidelberg-kinglake road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge shopping centre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, Hurstbridge, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whiteworld environment day 1993, heritage tree, significant tree, heidelberg-kinglake road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge shopping centre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, Hurstbridge, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whiteworld environment day 1993, heritage tree, significant tree, heidelberg-kinglake road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge shopping centre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, Hurstbridge, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whiteworld environment day 1993, heritage tree, significant tree, heidelberg-kinglake road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge shopping centre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, World Environment Day 1993, Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, Hurstbridge, 5 June 1993
World Environment Day was established by in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth" and is observed every year on June 5 to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment." 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Black and Whiteworld environment day 1993, heritage tree, significant tree, heidelberg-kinglake road, hurstbridge, hurstbridge shopping centre