The laying of the foundation stone at the Shire of Diamond Valley Civic Centre by Shire President David McKenzie (Shire President 1969-1971). Includes group photo of audience.Digital copy of colour photographshire of diamond valley, david mckenzie

Bonfire for the combined Briar Hill and Diamond Valley Hospital, also included a community BBQ. The bonfire was officially lit by Frank Davis Member for Deakin (1949-1966) black and white photographVerso: Combined Briar Hill Committee + D V Hospital Bon firebriar hill, bob manuell, briar hill committee, diamond valley hospital, frank davis, bonfire

The official opening of the Shire of Diamond Valley offices in Greensborough on 26/02/1972. This photograph shows the Australian and British flags flying over SDV offices for the first time.Photographs taken by a member of SDV staff.Photographs from of a folder of 21 colour photographsOn cover of folder "Opening of S.D.V. Office"shire of diamond valley, shire of diamond valley offices 1972

The official opening of the Shire of Diamond Valley offices in Greensborough on 26/02/1972. This photograph shows Sir Rohan Delacombe and Monte Vale (seated), possibly in the Council Chamber.Photographs taken by a member of SDV staff.Photographs from of a folder of 21 colour photographsOn cover of folder "Opening of S.D.V. Office"shire of diamond valley, shire of diamond valley offices 1972, sir rohan delacombe, monte vale

2 Long Valley Way, Eltham. Shire of Eltham Archives Series 13, Photograph Album, 1985. Originally contained in a 2-ring PVC binder and document sleevesThree colour photographsseries 13, shire of eltham archives, construction, eltham, long valley way, houses, leane drive

The official opening of the Shire of Diamond Valley offices in Greensborough on 26/02/1972. This photograph shows an exterior view of building and seated officials, with Sir Rohan Delacombe addressing the crowd.Photographs taken by a member of SDV staff.Photographs from of a folder of 21 colour photographsOn cover of folder "Opening of S.D.V. Office"shire of diamond valley, shire of diamond valley offices 1972, sir rohan delacombe

Contributions by of guest speakers at the annual Diamond Valley International Women's Day dinners held from 1992- 2006, compiled as a tribute to Sherryl Garbutt MP on her imminent retirementUnpaged, spiral bound, printed in black on white paper, purple cover, illus.women, international women's day, sherryl garbutt, speeches

Federal member, Frank Davis carries the torch to light the combined Briar Hill and Diamond Valley Hospital bonfire. Frank Davis was the Liberal Member for the Deakin electorate 1949-1966. black and white photographVerso: "Federal Member Frank Davis carries the torch to light fire"briar hill, bob manuell, briar hill committee, diamond valley hospital, frank davis, bonfire

A record of the service of dedication of the Shire of Diamond Valley held on 2/5/1965, in conjunction with a youth service of thanksgiving and dedication on Commonwealth Youth Sunday. Held at War Memorial Park Greensborough.The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994. This Program celebrates the inauguration of the new Shire.Single fold page, white with blue text. Includes music and words for 3 hymns.shire of diamond valley, greensborough, aka lines, commonwealth youth sunday 1965

Account of the Diamond Valley Twins Club, a support organisation for mothers of twins, that started in Watsonia, written by Linda Court, Lynda Johnston, Helen Steele and Maree Walshe, encouraged by Rosie Bray6 p., typescriptdiamond valley parents of twins club

Looking acoss Kalorama Valley. Roof of Kalorama Guest-house, owned by Ellis and Eliza Jeeves, in foreground with two other houses, forest and cleared section. Taken from Barbers Road. Black and white photograph with four buildings visible, cleared crop areas and sparse forest. Washing hangs on a line in the foreground.barbers road, guest house, kalorama guest-house

An article on the Diamond Valley Greek Senior Citizens Club from Watsonia's Whisper, the newspaper of the Watsonia Traders Association. Article and photographs by Rosie Bray. Caption on photos "Greek Seniors Club 2003".Clipping from Watsonia's Whisper, black text on cream background, colour illus., plus 2 colour photographsdiamond valley greek senior citizens club, watsonia community centre, watsonia's whisper

This document proposes the change of land use from farming and quarrying to residential. This also includes the proposal for a Civic Centre in the (then) Shire of Diamond Valley. The plans listed in the 'Schedule of Plans' on last page are missing.Includes proposal for the Aqueduct to be converted to an underground system. Includes statistics relating to population increase. Dark brown plastic folder. 23 foolscap-size pages. Maps, Application for Permits to subdivide land in the Greensborough area.partington family, mitchell family, whittingham family, albion reid, diamond valley civic centre, shire of diamond valley

This is the history of the Diamond Valley Learning Centre published to celebrate its first 20 years. It traces the rise of community education and the women's movement in the 1970s and '80s. Personal recollections combine with historical background.This centre is an important landmark in the Diamond Valley and this book relates the DVLC to those who live in the area.Paperback; 147 p., illus. Grey cover with white print, photograph of students at DVLC.diamond valley learning centre, community neighbourhood house, greensborough, adult education

Articles deal with the finals prospects of Greensborough Football Club in season 1980. 1981 article considers a proposal for Greensborough to leave the DVFL and join the VFA.Historical details of the local football club in the 1980s.One page from Diamond Valley News August 26th 1980. Includes photogaphs of players, articles and results from Elimination and Qualifying finals.Small article attached 'Borough considers VFA offer' hand written date 1981.greensborough football club, diamond valley football league, victorian football association, vfa, dvfl

A postcard in a series produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Victoria, Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.A black and white photograph of a view up a gully in the Cumberland Valley in Victoria. The Cumberland Valley is home to both the Cumberland and Cora-Lynn Falls. It is also home to the Big Tree, a huge Mountain Ash tree which, at one time, was the tallest hardwood tree in the world. The Cumberland Valley is a short drive from Marysville.POST CARD The "Rose" Series/ De Luxe A Real Photograph/ Produced in Australia Published by the Rose Stereograph Co.,/ Armadale, Victoria.cumberland valley, cora lynn falls, marysville, victoria, walking track, p. 4970, rose series postcard, postcard, souvenir, cumberland falls, the big tree, mountain ash

A postcard in a series produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Victoria, Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.A black and white photograph of a view up a gully in the Cumberland Valley in Victoria. The Cumberland Valley is home to both the Cumberland and Cora-Lynn Falls. It is also home to the Big Tree, a huge Mountain Ash tree which, at one time, was the tallest hardwood tree in the world. The Cumberland Valley is a short drive from Marysville.POST CARD The "Rose" Series/ De Luxe A Real Photograph/ Produced in Australia Published by the Rose Stereograph Co.,/ Armadale, Victoria.cumberland valley, cora lynn falls, marysville, victoria, walking track, p. 4970, rose series postcard, postcard, souvenir, cumberland falls, the big tree, mountain ash

This archaeological survey of th Plenty Valley was conducted by Isabel Ellender in 1989 for the Ministry of Planning and Environment. The area studied is north of Greensborough to Whittlesea. A number of Aboriginal sites were identified and recommendations made for the future.103 p., illus., maps. Plastic spiral binding.plenty river, aboriginal heritage sites

Kiewa Valley Consolidated School was established in 1953 combining Dederang North, Kergunyah, Gundowring, Kiewa, Gundowring Upper, Red Bluff, Charleroi and Gundowing North schools on a 10 acre site with 11 rooms at Kiewa.The above schools are in the Kiewa Valley. The date and number of combined schools give insight into the change in population and families in the Kiewa Valley before and after 1953.Five A4 photocopied pages of a yellow and black booklet including the first 9 pages.kiewa valley consolidated school; dederang; kiewa valley; education

The official opening of the Shire of Diamond Valley offices in Greensborough on 26/02/1972. This photograph shows the official car of the Governor of Victoria, (Sir Rohan Delacombe) parked in the carpark at the venue. Includes a copy of the folder cover.Photographs taken by a member of SDV staff.Photograph 1 of a folder of 21 colour photographsOn cover of folder "Opening of S.D.V. Office"shire of diamond valley, shire of diamond valley offices 1972, sir rohan delacombe

Display card with fold out stand and the back. Card is blue with embossed printed text in gold and white. front [printed]: the finest / pure wool cloths / are made by … / VALLEY WORSTED MILLS / Geelongvalley worsted mills, advertising, card, display, wool industry, geelong

The Certificate attests to the Diamond Valley SB being a friend of the museum and providing support over an ongoing period of time.Significant in the history of the Diamond Valley SB as being a willing and cooperative supporter of the National Vietnam Veterans Museum.In portrait orientation, a Certificate presented to Diamond Valley Sub Branch by National Vietnam Veterans Museum.On Certificate: The Committee and members of the National Vietnam Veterans Museum sincerely thank Diamond Valley VVAA Sub Branch for their ongoing support. Signed off by John Methven OAM President and Joanne Parker Secretary. Above the text is a picture of the museum.diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, national vietnam veterans museum

The article was written by Linley Hartley on the reminiscences of Lorraine Coates (nee Poulter) of her life in Greensborough. There are a lot of references to her ancestral families, particularly the Poulters and also the Roys and Hewitts. The article also refers to Lorraine's family activities during World War 2 in Richmond.Poulters, Roys and Hewitts were all local pioneer families.An A3 sized photocopy of a Diamond Valley News story. Includes photograph of Lorraine Coates and two scenes of 'old' Greensborough. Copy 2 of Item 177.Some minor biro marks

Details the ages of local schools and the contact details of the active Historical Societies in the area in 1999.A special supplement issued in the lead up to New Year's Eve 1999.A Diamond Valley News advertising supplement issued on 17th November 1999. 12 pages, illus. (some col.). Scan of entire item available at GHS.nillumbik historical society, eltham historical society, warrandyte historical society, yarrambat historical society, ellis cottage historical centre, andrew ross museum, diamond valley news, celebrate 2000

The article was written by Linley Hartley on the reminiscences of Lorraine Coates (nee Poulter) of her life in Greensborough. There are a lot of references to her ancestral families, particularly the Poulters and also the Roys and Hewitts. The article also refers to Lorraine's family's activities during World War 2 in Richmond.Poulters, Roys and Hewitts were all local pioneer families.An A3 sized photocopy of a Diamond Valley News story. Includes photograph of Lorraine Coates and two scenes of 'old' Greensborough. Copy 2: Item 522.Some minor biro markspoulter, hewitt, roy, greensborough, lorraine coates, richmond, st helena cemetary

The official opening of the Shire of Diamond Valley offices in Greensborough on 26/02/1972. These photographs show local guides lined up to welcome official party, the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe and Shire President Monte Vale. Photographs taken by a member of SDV staff.Photographs from of a folder of 21 colour photographsOn cover of folder "Opening of S.D.V. Office"shire of diamond valley, shire of diamond valley offices 1972, sir rohan delacombe, monte vale

Photograph of Greensborough Primary School, Grimshaw Street with Diamond Valley Arts Society sign. The Arts Society used rooms in the original building at the school until rising student numbers meant that the old classrooms were needed again.Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough primary school, diamond valley arts society

This archaeological survey of the Plenty Valley was conducted by Isabel Ellender in 1991 for the Board of Works (Melbourne Water), in particular the Plenty Gorge Metropolitan Park. The area studied is north of Greensborough to Whittlesea. A number of Aboriginal sites were identified and recommendations made for the future.67 p., illus., maps. Plastic spiral binding.plenty river, aboriginal heritage sites, plenty gorge metropolitan park