Library Development The library building has been designed to reflect its parkland setting. External features include: the roof which includes interesting aspects when viewed from Main Road; verandahs which provide ramp access and give a sheltered entrance to the building; walls which feature locally-made mudbricks, conventional bricks and copper panels; and space for an outdoor courtyard/reading area which will be developed later. Internally there are a number of features. The building includes a foyer with a fireplace suitable for displays including artwork; a community multi-purpose room suitable for meetings or functions and an outdoor cafeteria. The ceilings are lined with Victorian Ash. The shapes for the ceiling give a free flowing form to the building. Brush Box has been used for the circulation and information desks. The tree trunk columns are Grey lronbark from New South Wales. Arches and and various-shaped windows add interest to the internal structure. The carpet design reflects the Eltham environment and compliments the natural colours and timbers used in the building. Tiles by artist Felix Bosari feature in the building and additional art by local artists will be added externally and internally to the building. The library floor area is approximately 1200 sq metres and houses a collection of 50,000 items. The community multi-purpose room, foyer and community display area totals approximately 300 sq metres. These areas will be available to the community for such events a~ meetings, displays, classes, functions and art exhibitions. The Toy Library and Adult Literacy Group will also be based in the new complex. The value of works/services and fittings/ furniture is $3,040,000 Project Team Project Director: John Stamp, Director - Major Projects Project Manager: Noel Mcinnes, Noel Mcinnes Project Management Pty Ltd Architects: Gregory Burgess and Peter Ryan, Gregory Burgess Pty Ltd Site Foreman - Building Works: John Mantel Site Foreman - Site Works and Foundations: Steven White, Shire of Eltham Surveyor: Gregory Slater, Shire of Eltham Builder: Shire of ElthamPhoto album of the new Eltham Library presented to the Society by Cr R.J. Manuell, Chairperson Eltham Library Redevelopment Special Committee, 28 Nov 1994 in recognition of the efforts and contribution made by the Shire of Eltham Historical Society to the construction of the Eltham Library complex.Black faux leather album cover, black pages, brass corners and screws, 10 page inserts separated by tissue, 12 photos and information sheets stuck to pages.eltham, eltham library, panther place, shire of eltham, yarra plenty regional library

Library Development The library building has been designed to reflect its parkland setting. External features include: the roof which includes interesting aspects when viewed from Main Road; verandahs which provide ramp access and give a sheltered entrance to the building; walls which feature locally-made mudbricks, conventional bricks and copper panels; and space for an outdoor courtyard/reading area which will be developed later. Internally there are a number of features. The building includes a foyer with a fireplace suitable for displays including artwork; a community multi-purpose room suitable for meetings or functions and an outdoor cafeteria. The ceilings are lined with Victorian Ash. The shapes for the ceiling give a free flowing form to the building. Brush Box has been used for the circulation and information desks. The tree trunk columns are Grey lronbark from New South Wales. Arches and and various-shaped windows add interest to the internal structure. The carpet design reflects the Eltham environment and compliments the natural colours and timbers used in the building. Tiles by artist Felix Bosari feature in the building and additional art by local artists will be added externally and internally to the building. The library floor area is approximately 1200 sq metres and houses a collection of 50,000 items. The community multi-purpose room, foyer and community display area totals approximately 300 sq metres. These areas will be available to the community for such events a~ meetings, displays, classes, functions and art exhibitions. The Toy Library and Adult Literacy Group will also be based in the new complex. The value of works/services and fittings/ furniture is $3,040,000 Project Team Project Director: John Stamp, Director - Major Projects Project Manager: Noel Mcinnes, Noel Mcinnes Project Management Pty Ltd Architects: Gregory Burgess and Peter Ryan, Gregory Burgess Pty Ltd Site Foreman - Building Works: John Mantel Site Foreman - Site Works and Foundations: Steven White, Shire of Eltham Surveyor: Gregory Slater, Shire of Eltham Builder: Shire of ElthamPhoto album of the new Eltham Library presented to the Society by Cr R.J. Manuell, Chairperson Eltham Library Redevelopment Special Committee, 28 Nov 1994 in recognition of the efforts and contribution made by the Shire of Eltham Historical Society to the construction of the Eltham Library complex.Black faux leather album cover, black pages, brass corners and screws, 10 page inserts separated by tissue, 12 photos and information sheets stuck to pages.eltham, eltham library, panther place, shire of eltham, yarra plenty regional library

Library Development The library building has been designed to reflect its parkland setting. External features include: the roof which includes interesting aspects when viewed from Main Road; verandahs which provide ramp access and give a sheltered entrance to the building; walls which feature locally-made mudbricks, conventional bricks and copper panels; and space for an outdoor courtyard/reading area which will be developed later. Internally there are a number of features. The building includes a foyer with a fireplace suitable for displays including artwork; a community multi-purpose room suitable for meetings or functions and an outdoor cafeteria. The ceilings are lined with Victorian Ash. The shapes for the ceiling give a free flowing form to the building. Brush Box has been used for the circulation and information desks. The tree trunk columns are Grey lronbark from New South Wales. Arches and and various-shaped windows add interest to the internal structure. The carpet design reflects the Eltham environment and compliments the natural colours and timbers used in the building. Tiles by artist Felix Bosari feature in the building and additional art by local artists will be added externally and internally to the building. The library floor area is approximately 1200 sq metres and houses a collection of 50,000 items. The community multi-purpose room, foyer and community display area totals approximately 300 sq metres. These areas will be available to the community for such events a~ meetings, displays, classes, functions and art exhibitions. The Toy Library and Adult Literacy Group will also be based in the new complex. The value of works/services and fittings/ furniture is $3,040,000 Project Team Project Director: John Stamp, Director - Major Projects Project Manager: Noel Mcinnes, Noel Mcinnes Project Management Pty Ltd Architects: Gregory Burgess and Peter Ryan, Gregory Burgess Pty Ltd Site Foreman - Building Works: John Mantel Site Foreman - Site Works and Foundations: Steven White, Shire of Eltham Surveyor: Gregory Slater, Shire of Eltham Builder: Shire of ElthamPhoto album of the new Eltham Library presented to the Society by Cr R.J. Manuell, Chairperson Eltham Library Redevelopment Special Committee, 28 Nov 1994 in recognition of the efforts and contribution made by the Shire of Eltham Historical Society to the construction of the Eltham Library complex.Black faux leather album cover, black pages, brass corners and screws, 10 page inserts separated by tissue, 12 photos and information sheets stuck to pages.eltham, eltham library, panther place, shire of eltham, yarra plenty regional library

Library Development The library building has been designed to reflect its parkland setting. External features include: the roof which includes interesting aspects when viewed from Main Road; verandahs which provide ramp access and give a sheltered entrance to the building; walls which feature locally-made mudbricks, conventional bricks and copper panels; and space for an outdoor courtyard/reading area which will be developed later. Internally there are a number of features. The building includes a foyer with a fireplace suitable for displays including artwork; a community multi-purpose room suitable for meetings or functions and an outdoor cafeteria. The ceilings are lined with Victorian Ash. The shapes for the ceiling give a free flowing form to the building. Brush Box has been used for the circulation and information desks. The tree trunk columns are Grey lronbark from New South Wales. Arches and and various-shaped windows add interest to the internal structure. The carpet design reflects the Eltham environment and compliments the natural colours and timbers used in the building. Tiles by artist Felix Bosari feature in the building and additional art by local artists will be added externally and internally to the building. The library floor area is approximately 1200 sq metres and houses a collection of 50,000 items. The community multi-purpose room, foyer and community display area totals approximately 300 sq metres. These areas will be available to the community for such events a~ meetings, displays, classes, functions and art exhibitions. The Toy Library and Adult Literacy Group will also be based in the new complex. The value of works/services and fittings/ furniture is $3,040,000 Project Team Project Director: John Stamp, Director - Major Projects Project Manager: Noel Mcinnes, Noel Mcinnes Project Management Pty Ltd Architects: Gregory Burgess and Peter Ryan, Gregory Burgess Pty Ltd Site Foreman - Building Works: John Mantel Site Foreman - Site Works and Foundations: Steven White, Shire of Eltham Surveyor: Gregory Slater, Shire of Eltham Builder: Shire of ElthamPhoto album of the new Eltham Library presented to the Society by Cr R.J. Manuell, Chairperson Eltham Library Redevelopment Special Committee, 28 Nov 1994 in recognition of the efforts and contribution made by the Shire of Eltham Historical Society to the construction of the Eltham Library complex.Black faux leather album cover, black pages, brass corners and screws, 10 page inserts separated by tissue, 12 photos and information sheets stuck to pages.eltham, eltham library, panther place, shire of eltham, yarra plenty regional library

Library Development The library building has been designed to reflect its parkland setting. External features include: the roof which includes interesting aspects when viewed from Main Road; verandahs which provide ramp access and give a sheltered entrance to the building; walls which feature locally-made mudbricks, conventional bricks and copper panels; and space for an outdoor courtyard/reading area which will be developed later. Internally there are a number of features. The building includes a foyer with a fireplace suitable for displays including artwork; a community multi-purpose room suitable for meetings or functions and an outdoor cafeteria. The ceilings are lined with Victorian Ash. The shapes for the ceiling give a free flowing form to the building. Brush Box has been used for the circulation and information desks. The tree trunk columns are Grey lronbark from New South Wales. Arches and and various-shaped windows add interest to the internal structure. The carpet design reflects the Eltham environment and compliments the natural colours and timbers used in the building. Tiles by artist Felix Bosari feature in the building and additional art by local artists will be added externally and internally to the building. The library floor area is approximately 1200 sq metres and houses a collection of 50,000 items. The community multi-purpose room, foyer and community display area totals approximately 300 sq metres. These areas will be available to the community for such events a~ meetings, displays, classes, functions and art exhibitions. The Toy Library and Adult Literacy Group will also be based in the new complex. The value of works/services and fittings/ furniture is $3,040,000 Project Team Project Director: John Stamp, Director - Major Projects Project Manager: Noel Mcinnes, Noel Mcinnes Project Management Pty Ltd Architects: Gregory Burgess and Peter Ryan, Gregory Burgess Pty Ltd Site Foreman - Building Works: John Mantel Site Foreman - Site Works and Foundations: Steven White, Shire of Eltham Surveyor: Gregory Slater, Shire of Eltham Builder: Shire of ElthamPhoto album of the new Eltham Library presented to the Society by Cr R.J. Manuell, Chairperson Eltham Library Redevelopment Special Committee, 28 Nov 1994 in recognition of the efforts and contribution made by the Shire of Eltham Historical Society to the construction of the Eltham Library complex.Black faux leather album cover, black pages, brass corners and screws, 10 page inserts separated by tissue, 12 photos and information sheets stuck to pages.eltham, eltham library, panther place, shire of eltham, yarra plenty regional library

In early November 1917 the new reinforced concrete bridge across the Diamond Creek at Hurstbridge was officially opened with "some 500 spectators", some who had arrived by train for the occassion.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 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 imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, hurstbridge, bridge, bridge construction

Construction of the new concrete bridge over the Diamond Creek on Main Road, Eltham, c.May 1926. Viewed from present day Wingrove Park. The original long suspension bridge over the Diamond Creek on Main Road at Eltham collapsed during flooding of the Diamond Creek on October 13 and 14, 1923. The original bridge was built around 1840 for the coach road when Cobb & Co.'s coach was the only conveyance between Eltham and Melbourne. Widespread damage was done in Melbourne and surrounding areas by floods resulting from the overflow of the Yarra at many points along its banks. A temporary bridge rigged up was severely damaged by the flooding of the creek and was closed to vehicular traffic in April 1924. A new concrete bridge was constructed to replace it and by May 1926 all the concrete piles and abutments had been completed. The bridge was finally completed and opened for traffic in September 1926, almost three years after it initially collapsed.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 4 x 5 inch B&W Neg Print 9 x 12.5 cmshire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, eltham lower park, main road bridge, eltham south, bridge, diamond creek (creek), wingrove park, bridge construction

In 1978 Diamond Valley Shire recognised the need for a new public hall in Diamond Creek. Council considered the Bini shell form of construction which was in operation overseas and in use in New South Wales as libraries, gymnasiums, sports centres and multi-purpose centres. The Council gave the go-ahead. A site was chosen opposite the Hotel and close to the railway line. One day in - the following year, in 1979, activity stood still in Diamond Creek as school children and other excited spectators watched the one-hour inflation of the Bini Shell. This unusual method of construction was invented by Italian industrial designer and architect Dante Bini. The construction pneumatically raises a level of reinforced concrete from ground level which has not been set, using an internal balloon. The inner membrane inflates and compresses the mesh and concrete against the outer membrane. A net of flexible steel rods was laid on the building’s circular base, on the top of a fabric bladder. 300 tonnes of reinforced concrete were poured onto the mesh and a sealed cover laid over the concrete making a sandwich of cover, bladder and mesh. Compressed air was pumped into the bladder and the sandwich slowly began to rise and become a massive self-supporting dome. After inflation and removal of the outer membrane workmen filled in any holes. It was some days before pneumatic drills pecked out the first opening. The ceiling of the concrete dome was lined with fluffy insulating material. The dome was 36 metres in diameter at the base and 12 metres high in the centre with a usable floor space of 670 square metres. An opening night dinner was held to celebrate the new facility on March 12, 1980. Shire President Ron Pata made a speech and unveiled a plaque. It was the first public building in Victoria to be erected using the Bini Shell design method of construction The facility could cater for up to 400 people and in 1980 a fee for use was $100 for up to 200 people, $150 for up to 300 people and $200 for up to 400 people. For the next ten years or so, locals attended the hall for marital arts classes, basketball and netball games and school discoes and various other activities. After pieces of concrete fell off a Bini shell interstate due to a construction fault, the Council closed the centre. Demotion took place during the Diamond Creek Town Fair in 1991, as part of the annual Town Fair’s program. Research by L.P. Jan 2022This was the first public building in Victoria to be erected using the Bini Shell design method of construction.Colour photograph1991, diamond creek, bini shell, demolition, oval

New bridge in foreground. Old bridge in background before demolition. 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 35 mm B&W negativesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, montmorency, briar hill, bridge, para road, railway bridge, railway line, road construction, sherbourne road, bridge construction

Eltham Shire Councillor Albert Price joined over 500 spectators for the official opening of the new re-inforced concrete bridge across the Diamond Creek at Hurstbridge. Eltham Shire shared the cost of the construction of the bridge with Heidelberg and Whittlesea Shires.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 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 imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, diamond creek, hurstbridge, wattle glen, bridge, councilor price, opening day, diamond creek (river)

The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Linda McConnell was Branch Manager at the time. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Digitised from negatives held by Eltham District Historical Society. Print copies held by YPRL and EDHS.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection

The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Linda McConnell was Branch Manager at the time. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Digitised from negatives held by Eltham District Historical Society. Print copies held by YPRL and EDHS.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection

The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Linda McConnell was Branch Manager at the time. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Digitised from negatives held by Eltham District Historical Society. Print copies held by YPRL and EDHS.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection

The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Linda McConnell was Branch Manager at the time. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Digitised from negatives held by Eltham District Historical Society. Print copies held by YPRL and EDHS.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection

The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Linda McConnell was Branch Manager at the time. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Digitised from negatives held by Eltham District Historical Society. Print copies held by YPRL and EDHS.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection

The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Linda McConnell was Branch Manager at the time. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Digitised from negatives held by Eltham District Historical Society. Print copies held by YPRL and EDHS.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection

The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Linda McConnell was Branch Manager at the time. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Digitised from negatives held by Eltham District Historical Society. Print copies held by YPRL and EDHS.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection

The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Linda McConnell was Branch Manager at the time. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Digitised from negatives held by Eltham District Historical Society. Print copies held by YPRL and EDHS.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection

The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Linda McConnell was Branch Manager at the time. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Digitised from negatives held by Eltham District Historical Society. Print copies held by YPRL and EDHS.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection

The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Linda McConnell was Branch Manager at the time. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Digitised from negatives held by Eltham District Historical Society. Print copies held by YPRL and EDHS.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection

The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Linda McConnell was Branch Manager at the time. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Digitised from negatives held by Eltham District Historical Society. Print copies held by YPRL and EDHS.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection

The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Linda McConnell was Branch Manager at the time. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Digitised from negatives held by Eltham District Historical Society. Print copies held by YPRL and EDHS.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection

The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Linda McConnell was Branch Manager at the time. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Digitised from negatives held by Eltham District Historical Society. Print copies held by YPRL and EDHS.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection

The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Linda McConnell was Branch Manager at the time. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Digitised from negatives held by Eltham District Historical Society. Print copies held by YPRL and EDHS.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection

The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Linda McConnell was Branch Manager at the time. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Digitised from negatives held by Eltham District Historical Society. Print copies held by YPRL and EDHS.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection

The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Linda McConnell was Branch Manager at the time. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Digitised from negatives held by Eltham District Historical Society. Print copies held by YPRL and EDHS.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection

The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Linda McConnell was Branch Manager at the time. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Digitised from negatives held by Eltham District Historical Society. Print copies held by YPRL and EDHS.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection

The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Linda McConnell was Branch Manager at the time. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Digitised from negatives held by Eltham District Historical Society. Print copies held by YPRL and EDHS.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection

The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Linda McConnell was Branch Manager at the time. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Digitised from negatives held by Eltham District Historical Society. Print copies held by YPRL and EDHS.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection

The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Linda McConnell was Branch Manager at the time. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Digitised from negatives held by Eltham District Historical Society. Print copies held by YPRL and EDHS.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection