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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Diamond Valley Leader, Eltham Local History Centre, former Police Residence, 728 Main Road, Eltham, 1998
... Eltham Local History Centre, former Police Residence, 728... Newspaper Group Colour photo print 12.5 x 19 cm Eltham Local History ...Members of the Eltham District Historical Society transfer collection items from storage into their new home. Previously occupied by the Parks and Environment Department of Nillumbik Shire Council (L-R: Mark Gillham, Margaret Ball Vice President, Sue Law Immediate Past President, Harry Gilham President) Nillumbik Shire Council Commissioner Vin Heffernan (1996-97) worked with Harry Gilham to obtain use of the former Eltham Shire Parks and Gardens office at 728 Main Road for use by the Society. Harry as a younger man had played in the scrum for Heidelberg Football Club along with Vin's brother who was on the wing. Apparently Heffernan was able to access $30K to spend on the site to fix it up for occupation.Colour photo print 12.5 x 19 cmLeaser Newspaper Groupmargaret ball, mark gilham, police residence, sue law, 728 main road, activities, eltham, eltham district historical society, harry gilham, justice precinct, local history centre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham Local History Centre, former Police Residence, 728 Main Road, Eltham, 1998
... Eltham Local History Centre, former Police Residence, 728... Eltham Local History Centre, former Police Residence, 728 Main ...Members of the Eltham District Historical Society transfer collection items from storage into their new home. Previously occupied by the Parks and Environment Department of Nillumbik Shire Council (L-R: Mark Gillham, Margaret Ball Vice President, Sue Law Immediate Past President, Harry Gilham President) Nillumbik Shire Council Commissioner Vin Heffernan (1996-97) worked with Harry Gilham to obtain use of the former Eltham Shire Parks and Gardens office at 728 Main Road for use by the Society. Harry as a younger man had played in the scrum for Heidelberg Football Club along with Vin's brother who was on the wing. Apparently Heffernan was able to access $30K to spend on the site to fix it up for occupation.Colour photographeltham district historical society, harry gilham, margaret ball, mark gilham, sue law, local history centre, 728 main road, activities, eltham, justice precinct, police residence -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Eltham North history, 1945o
... Eltham North history... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne A short history of the development ...A short history of the development of Eltham North including information on some of the early families in the area.Typed article of 4 pages. eltham north -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Eltham Local History Centre, 728 Main Road, Eltham, 1 May 2016
... Eltham Local History Centre, 728 Main Road, Eltham, 1 May... melbourne eltham courthouse eltham main road local history centre ...Born Digitaleltham courthouse, eltham, main road, local history centre, justice precinct -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Eltham Local History Centre, 728 Main Road, Eltham, 1 May 2016
... Eltham Local History Centre, 728 Main Road, Eltham, 1 May... melbourne eltham courthouse eltham main road local history centre ...Born Digitaleltham courthouse, eltham, main road, local history centre, justice precinct -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Eltham Local History Centre, 728 Main Road, Eltham, 1 May 2016
... Eltham Local History Centre, 728 Main Road, Eltham, 1 May... melbourne eltham courthouse eltham main road local history centre ...Born Digitaleltham courthouse, eltham, main road, local history centre, justice precinct -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Eltham Local History Centre, 728 Main Road, Eltham, 1 May 2016
... Eltham Local History Centre, 728 Main Road, Eltham, 1 May... melbourne eltham courthouse eltham main road local history centre ...Born Digitaleltham courthouse, eltham, main road, local history centre, justice precinct -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Meeting at Eltham Local History Centre, 4 December 2014
... Meeting at Eltham Local History Centre, 4 December 2014... law liz pidgeon Born Digital Meeting at Eltham Local History ...L-R: Jim Connor (EDHS), Russell Yeoman (EDHS), Noel Withers (GHS), - , Dennis Ward, Maureen Jones (EDHS), - , Liz Pidgeon (YPRL)Born Digitaleltham, eltham district historical society, yarra plenty regional library, greensborough historical society, jim connor, russell yeoman, dennis ward, noel withers, maureen jones, sue law, liz pidgeon -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham Local History Centre, former Police Residence, 728 Main Road, Eltham
... Eltham Local History Centre, former Police Residence, 728... melbourne local history centre Colour photograph Eltham Local ...Colour photographlocal history centre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Folder, History of Eltham Primary School, 1970
... History of Eltham Primary School ...History of Eltham Primary School to 1970...Photocopy of original book: History of the Eltham Primary... melbourne History of Eltham Primary School to 1970 eltham primary ...History of Eltham Primary School to 1970Photocopy of original book: History of the Eltham Primary School, published in 1970. 14 pages. 3 Photocopies of parts of map Handwritten notes by H.G. about walking to school and early classroom conditons and activiites Writings by Grade 1 students of EPS "about what life was like 150 years ago"eltham primary school, adamson, armstrong, atkinson, betti, blackman, brown, buchanan, caldwell, clark, cochrane, coleman, curran, daply, dudfield, dunne, dunstan, elliott, findlay, fisher, gamble, gardiner, gardner, gilchrist, gray, greenwood, haniford, harry gilham collection, hughes, hunniford, jobling, kane, kaylock, kewish, lancaster, main, mccoll, mcmurrey, mcolvan, meadow, meadows, murray, murrey, orlebar, overman, pearson, peerson, potter, scott, sincom, son, spicer, state school no. 209, stewart, sweeney, teague, unsworth, warren, williams -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Eltham High School, A History, 1926-1978, 1978
... Eltham High School, A History, 1926-1978...History of Eltham High School 1926 to 1978... melbourne History of Eltham High School 1926 to 1978 eltham high ...History of Eltham High School 1926 to 197857 p. : ill., portraits, pbk ; 30 cm. 2 copies[includes loose newspaper clippings]eltham high school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, The Eltham Rural Group: a history, 05/12/1993
... The Eltham Rural Group: a history...History of Eltham Rural Group, a fundraising and social... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne History of Eltham Rural Group ...History of Eltham Rural Group, a fundraising and social society established in 1955.46 p., photographs; with invitation cardeltham rural group -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Eltham Lower Park History, 2007
... Eltham Lower Park History..., March 2007. Two pages with typed text. Eltham Lower Park History ...Article written by Russell Yeoman for EDHS Newsletter No. 173, March 2007. Two pages with typed text.HG Booklet 16harry gilham collection, russell yeoman, ersilac, eltham lower park, ersilac parade, horse racing, recreation -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Citymission Retirement Village - Judge Book Village, Eltham: A Village History; the first thirty years / The Reverend Norman C. Pearce, 1986
... Citymission Retirement Village - Judge Book Village, Eltham... Book Village, Eltham: A Village History; the first thirty years ...CityMission Retirement Village, also known as Eltham Retirement Centre, also formerly known as Judge Book Memorial Village, was officially opened on Sunday 28 October 1956. This history documents the first thirty years through to 1986. Founded by the Melbourne City Mission, the significant early history of the "village for the aged" is documented including the various challenges faced including ongoing expansions and building develoment needs and impacts of flooding from the nearby Diamond Creek. It mentions some people associated with the organisation with reference to the Eltham Auxillary which was a group of Eltham residents formed to support the organisation and its residents through activity and fundraising efforts.Softcover; 60p.judge book village, retirement village, melbourne citymission, eltham, aged care, seniors, social service, older people, housing -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Alistair Knox 1912-1986, The Charge: A History of the Eltham Presbyterian Church 1959-1984 by Alistair Knox, 1984
... The Charge: A History of the Eltham Presbyterian Church...eltham presbyterian church (eltham, victoria history....History of Eltham Presbyterian Church 1959-1984... melbourne History of Eltham Presbyterian Church 1959-1984 eltham ...History of Eltham Presbyterian Church 1959-198424 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.[signed by author on flyleaf]eltham presbyterian church (eltham, victoria history. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, History of the Eltham Primary School [1970], 1970
... History of the Eltham Primary School [1970]...eltham primary school history...History of Eltham Primary School to 1970... melbourne History of Eltham Primary School to 1970 eltham primary ...History of Eltham Primary School to 197014 p. ; 26 cm.[handwritten note by Harry Gilham (dated 2012) pasted inside commenting on a significant omission]eltham primary school history -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Eltham District Historical Society history
... Eltham District Historical Society history... 109 and 116 Eltham District Historical Society history Folder ...Includes "Shire of Eltham Historical Society, draft statement of purposes and rules for incorporation", [1967] "Historicl Societies - Organisation and Methods of Operation" by J.H. Welch [c.1967] and Consumer Affairs Victoria information on incorporation [2010]Miscellaneous documents; booklet, typed pages and photocopies. Also Chronology of Office Bearers 1967-2010 HG Booklets 109 and 116harry gilham collection, shire of eltham historical society, incorporation, eltham district historical society, office bearers, chronology -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Notes for talk on the History of Eltham by Harry Gilham, 1997
... Notes for talk on the History of Eltham by Harry Gilham... of handwritten notes Notes for talk on the History of Eltham by Harry ...Folder includes letter confirming invitation to speak at the Probus Club of Montmorency. A list of community groups, charity funds and other organisations operating in the Shire of Eltham in the 1950s. Notes on discussion on what is local history and reference to local places including bridges and examples of change of names and meanings of place names10 pages, 9 of handwritten notesHG Booklet 18harry gilham collection, shire of eltham, community groups, harry gilham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Eltham High School - A history 1926-1978 - El7805, 1926-1978
... Eltham High School - A history 1926-1978 - El7805... - A history 1926-1978 - El7805 Book Eltham High School ...Published on the occasion of the Jubilee celebrations 1978. Written by Max Balchin. Includes a brief history of each decade.A record of the early days of Etham High School.Black and white photographs, approx 60 pages. Green card cover with a drawing of Eltham High School. Includes loose page from the Jubilee Celebrations 1978.eltham high school, max balchin, jubilee celebrations -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsclipping, Eltham...then and now by Judy Lewis, Eltham Town Community News, date unk, pp10-11
... Beryl Bradbury (nee Stokes) Collection, Eltham history... melbourne Beryl Bradbury (nee Stokes) Collection, Eltham history ...Digital file only - Digitised by EDHS from a scrapbook on loan from Beryl Bradbury (nee Stokes), daughter of Frank Stokes.beryl bradbury (nee stokes) collection, eltham history -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Clipping, Eltham Town: Past to Present by Judy Lewis, Eltham Town Community News, Date unknown, pp10-12
... Beryl Bradbury (nee Stokes) Collection, Eltham history... melbourne Beryl Bradbury (nee Stokes) Collection, Eltham history ...Digital file only - Digitised by EDHS from a scrapbook on loan from Beryl Bradbury (nee Stokes), daughter of Frank Stokes.beryl bradbury (nee stokes) collection, eltham history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Article, and Newspaper clipping, The Age, Green suburb grows up, 20/04/2024
... eltham history...Article about life in Eltham throughout the years eltham ...Article about life in Eltham throughout the years5 page photocopy of Newspaper article, Text and black and white photographseltham history -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Russell Yeoman, Secretary, Shire of Eltham Historical Society and Ruth Newton, Branch Manager, Eltham Library, April 1987, 1987
... Taken for inclusion in "Chance to see Eltham's history... melbourne Taken for inclusion in "Chance to see Eltham's history ...Taken for inclusion in "Chance to see Eltham's history", Diamond Valley News, 7 April 1987Black and white photographeltham library, ruth newton, shire of eltham historical society, heritage week, russell yeoman -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, View looking up 'Policeman's Hill' on Main Road from Dalton Street showing Police Residence, c.1906, 2010c
... 728 main road, eltham, local history centre, parks and... and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham District... and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham District ...For original image see EDHS_00533 This photo was originally mounted on 3mm MDF fibre board with notes and stickers applied as part of a display on the former Police Residence and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham District Historical Society; possibly put together by Harry Gilham during his time as president of the society. Eltham Police Station and Residence: A brief history 1860 Eltham Courthouse built in Main Road, together with an adjoining police residence, office, lock–up and stables. 1959 Police Department purchases a house in Pryor Street to be refurbished as Eltham Police Station 1961 Police in Eltham move into Pryor Street refurbished buildings and office. c.1961-1981 Occupied by Vermin and Noxious Weeds Destruction Section of the Department of Crown Lands and Survey. Former Police Station dragged around to rear of Police Residence (prior to August 1967) to make way for the construction of a driveway and access from Main Road. The building was placed on the site of a former Scullery and modified for Lands Department use. 1981 Shire of Eltham take over management of old Police Residence in Eltham. It remains unoccupied for a period of time whilst its future is discussed in Council. 1981-1985 Used for community job creation scheme 1985 Shire of Eltham Parks and Environment occupy the residence. Council improve the driveway but later add a second rear access from Brougham Street due to the dangerous nature of the Main Road entrance. Also add a rear toilet facility between the Police Residence and former Police Station, which was doubling up as a lunch room. Council also commence discussions to re-establish a replica Police Station. c.1986 November. Former Police Station demolished; believed to have been suffering termite damage. c.1989 After some years of discussion a replica Police Station is built, based on photographs, to act as a lunch room and meeting room for Parks and Environment staff and volunteers doing community service. 1996 Eltham District Historical Society in discussions with Nillumbik Shire Council commisioners throughout the year regarding a home for the Society. A proposal put forward by the Society in October to occupy the former Police Residence. 1997 March. Eltham District Historical Society gains access to former Police Residence. 1998 July 12th. Eltham District Historical Society Inc moves into its Local History Centre, 728 Main Road Eltham (the former Police Residnce built in 1860). 2018 July. Eltham District Historical Society gains access to the replica Police Station for use as part of regular heritage tours for schools and community based groups.Black and white photocopyLabels and handwriting in pencil and ink identifying various buildings. Also highlighted is the acetylene gas lamp and on reverse is written "Lamplighter Jimm Saville"728 main road, eltham, local history centre, parks and environment, police residence, police station, shire of eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Eltham Police Residence, 728 Main Road, Eltham, c.1985, 1985c
... 728 main road, eltham, local history centre, parks and... Residence and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham... Residence and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham ...This photo is believed to have been taken circa 1985 when the Shire of Eltham Parks and Environment occupied the site. This photo was originally mounted on 3mm MDF fibre board with notes and stickers applied as part of a display on the former Police Residence and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham District Historical Society; possibly put together by Harry Gilham during his time as president of the society. Eltham Police Station and Residence: A brief history 1860 Eltham Courthouse built in Main Road, together with an adjoining police residence, office, lock–up and stables. 1959 Police Department purchases a house in Pryor Street to be refurbished as Eltham Police Station 1961 Police in Eltham move into Pryor Street refurbished buildings and office. c.1961-1981 Occupied by Vermin and Noxious Weeds Destruction Section of the Department of Crown Lands and Survey. Former Police Station dragged around to rear of Police Residence (prior to August 1967) to make way for the construction of a driveway and access from Main Road. The building was placed on the site of a former Scullery and modified for Lands Department use. 1981 Shire of Eltham take over management of old Police Residence in Eltham. It remains unoccupied for a period of time whilst its future is discussed in Council. 1981-1985 Used for community job creation scheme 1985 Shire of Eltham Parks and Environment occupy the residence. Council improve the driveway but later add a second rear access from Brougham Street due to the dangerous nature of the Main Road entrance. Also add a rear toilet facility between the Police Residence and former Police Station, which was doubling up as a lunch room. Council also commence discussions to re-establish a replica Police Station. c.1986 November. Former Police Station demolished; believed to have been suffering termite damage. c.1989 After some years of discussion a replica Police Station is built, based on photographs, to act as a lunch room and meeting room for Parks and Environment staff and volunteers doing community service. 1996 Eltham District Historical Society in discussions with Nillumbik Shire Council commisioners throughout the year regarding a home for the Society. A proposal put forward by the Society in October to occupy the former Police Residence. 1997 March. Eltham District Historical Society gains access to former Police Residence. 1998 July 12th. Eltham District Historical Society Inc moves into its Local History Centre, 728 Main Road Eltham (the former Police Residnce built in 1860). 2018 July. Eltham District Historical Society gains access to the replica Police Station for use as part of regular heritage tours for schools and community based groups.Colour printHandwritten in faded blue felt pen ink "No. 3 - Front of 728 Police Residence. 1860 Court House over the paling fence. Verandah missing from earlier photographs"728 main road, eltham, local history centre, parks and environment, police residence, police station, shire of eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Eltham Police Residence, 728 Main Road, Eltham, c.1985, 1985c
... 728 main road, eltham, local history centre, parks and... Residence and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham... Residence and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham ...This photo is believed to have been taken circa 1985 when the Shire of Eltham Parks and Environment occupied the site. This photo was originally mounted on 3mm MDF fibre board with notes and stickers applied as part of a display on the former Police Residence and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham District Historical Society; possibly put together by Harry Gilham during his time as president of the society. Eltham Police Station and Residence: A brief history 1860 Eltham Courthouse built in Main Road, together with an adjoining police residence, office, lock–up and stables. 1959 Police Department purchases a house in Pryor Street to be refurbished as Eltham Police Station 1961 Police in Eltham move into Pryor Street refurbished buildings and office. c.1961-1981 Occupied by Vermin and Noxious Weeds Destruction Section of the Department of Crown Lands and Survey. Former Police Station dragged around to rear of Police Residence (prior to August 1967) to make way for the construction of a driveway and access from Main Road. The building was placed on the site of a former Scullery and modified for Lands Department use. 1981 Shire of Eltham take over management of old Police Residence in Eltham. It remains unoccupied for a period of time whilst its future is discussed in Council. 1981-1985 Used for community job creation scheme 1985 Shire of Eltham Parks and Environment occupy the residence. Council improve the driveway but later add a second rear access from Brougham Street due to the dangerous nature of the Main Road entrance. Also add a rear toilet facility between the Police Residence and former Police Station, which was doubling up as a lunch room. Council also commence discussions to re-establish a replica Police Station. c.1986 November. Former Police Station demolished; believed to have been suffering termite damage. c.1989 After some years of discussion a replica Police Station is built, based on photographs, to act as a lunch room and meeting room for Parks and Environment staff and volunteers doing community service. 1996 Eltham District Historical Society in discussions with Nillumbik Shire Council commisioners throughout the year regarding a home for the Society. A proposal put forward by the Society in October to occupy the former Police Residence. 1997 March. Eltham District Historical Society gains access to former Police Residence. 1998 July 12th. Eltham District Historical Society Inc moves into its Local History Centre, 728 Main Road Eltham (the former Police Residnce built in 1860). 2018 July. Eltham District Historical Society gains access to the replica Police Station for use as part of regular heritage tours for schools and community based groups.Colour printHandwritten in faded blue felt pen ink "No. 2 - Backyard of 728 #5 Weatherboard 'Office'. Note 1860 Court House over the fence."728 main road, eltham, local history centre, parks and environment, police residence, police station, shire of eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Eltham Police Residence, 728 Main Road, Eltham, c.1985, 1985c
... 728 main road, eltham, local history centre, parks and... Residence and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham... Residence and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham ...This photo is believed to have been taken circa 1985 when the Shire of Eltham Parks and Environment occupied the site. This photo was originally mounted on 3mm MDF fibre board with notes and stickers applied as part of a display on the former Police Residence and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham District Historical Society; possibly put together by Harry Gilham during his time as president of the society. Eltham Police Station and Residence: A brief history 1860 Eltham Courthouse built in Main Road, together with an adjoining police residence, office, lock–up and stables. 1959 Police Department purchases a house in Pryor Street to be refurbished as Eltham Police Station 1961 Police in Eltham move into Pryor Street refurbished buildings and office. c.1961-1981 Occupied by Vermin and Noxious Weeds Destruction Section of the Department of Crown Lands and Survey. Former Police Station dragged around to rear of Police Residence (prior to August 1967) to make way for the construction of a driveway and access from Main Road. The building was placed on the site of a former Scullery and modified for Lands Department use. 1981 Shire of Eltham take over management of old Police Residence in Eltham. It remains unoccupied for a period of time whilst its future is discussed in Council. 1981-1985 Used for community job creation scheme 1985 Shire of Eltham Parks and Environment occupy the residence. Council improve the driveway but later add a second rear access from Brougham Street due to the dangerous nature of the Main Road entrance. Also add a rear toilet facility between the Police Residence and former Police Station, which was doubling up as a lunch room. Council also commence discussions to re-establish a replica Police Station. c.1986 November. Former Police Station demolished; believed to have been suffering termite damage. c.1989 After some years of discussion a replica Police Station is built, based on photographs, to act as a lunch room and meeting room for Parks and Environment staff and volunteers doing community service. 1996 Eltham District Historical Society in discussions with Nillumbik Shire Council commisioners throughout the year regarding a home for the Society. A proposal put forward by the Society in October to occupy the former Police Residence. 1997 March. Eltham District Historical Society gains access to former Police Residence. 1998 July 12th. Eltham District Historical Society Inc moves into its Local History Centre, 728 Main Road Eltham (the former Police Residnce built in 1860). 2018 July. Eltham District Historical Society gains access to the replica Police Station for use as part of regular heritage tours for schools and community based groups.Colour printHandwritten in faded blue felt pen ink "Roof of room 5 (weatherboard office) and W.C. See No. 2 for another view"728 main road, eltham, local history centre, parks and environment, police residence, police station, shire of eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Eltham Police Residence, 728 Main Road, Eltham, c.1985, 1985c
... 728 main road, eltham, local history centre, parks and... Residence and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham... Residence and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham ...This photo is believed to have been taken circa 1985 when the Shire of Eltham Parks and Environment occupied the site. This photo was originally mounted on 3mm MDF fibre board with notes and stickers applied as part of a display on the former Police Residence and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham District Historical Society; possibly put together by Harry Gilham during his time as president of the society. Eltham Police Station and Residence: A brief history 1860 Eltham Courthouse built in Main Road, together with an adjoining police residence, office, lock–up and stables. 1959 Police Department purchases a house in Pryor Street to be refurbished as Eltham Police Station 1961 Police in Eltham move into Pryor Street refurbished buildings and office. c.1961-1981 Occupied by Vermin and Noxious Weeds Destruction Section of the Department of Crown Lands and Survey. Former Police Station dragged around to rear of Police Residence (prior to August 1967) to make way for the construction of a driveway and access from Main Road. The building was placed on the site of a former Scullery and modified for Lands Department use. 1981 Shire of Eltham take over management of old Police Residence in Eltham. It remains unoccupied for a period of time whilst its future is discussed in Council. 1981-1985 Used for community job creation scheme 1985 Shire of Eltham Parks and Environment occupy the residence. Council improve the driveway but later add a second rear access from Brougham Street due to the dangerous nature of the Main Road entrance. Also add a rear toilet facility between the Police Residence and former Police Station, which was doubling up as a lunch room. Council also commence discussions to re-establish a replica Police Station. c.1986 November. Former Police Station demolished; believed to have been suffering termite damage. c.1989 After some years of discussion a replica Police Station is built, based on photographs, to act as a lunch room and meeting room for Parks and Environment staff and volunteers doing community service. 1996 Eltham District Historical Society in discussions with Nillumbik Shire Council commisioners throughout the year regarding a home for the Society. A proposal put forward by the Society in October to occupy the former Police Residence. 1997 March. Eltham District Historical Society gains access to former Police Residence. 1998 July 12th. Eltham District Historical Society Inc moves into its Local History Centre, 728 Main Road Eltham (the former Police Residnce built in 1860). 2018 July. Eltham District Historical Society gains access to the replica Police Station for use as part of regular heritage tours for schools and community based groups.Colour printHandwritten in faded blue felt pen ink "Another view of north wall 728 No. 4. Taken from west end towards back yard"728 main road, eltham, local history centre, parks and environment, police residence, police station, shire of eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Eltham Police Residence, 728 Main Road, Eltham, c.1985, 1985c
... 728 main road, eltham, local history centre, parks and... Residence and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham... Residence and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham ...This photo is believed to have been taken circa 1985 when the Shire of Eltham Parks and Environment occupied the site. This photo was originally mounted on 3mm MDF fibre board with notes and stickers applied as part of a display on the former Police Residence and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham District Historical Society; possibly put together by Harry Gilham during his time as president of the society. Eltham Police Station and Residence: A brief history 1860 Eltham Courthouse built in Main Road, together with an adjoining police residence, office, lock–up and stables. 1959 Police Department purchases a house in Pryor Street to be refurbished as Eltham Police Station 1961 Police in Eltham move into Pryor Street refurbished buildings and office. c.1961-1981 Occupied by Vermin and Noxious Weeds Destruction Section of the Department of Crown Lands and Survey. Former Police Station dragged around to rear of Police Residence (prior to August 1967) to make way for the construction of a driveway and access from Main Road. The building was placed on the site of a former Scullery and modified for Lands Department use. 1981 Shire of Eltham take over management of old Police Residence in Eltham. It remains unoccupied for a period of time whilst its future is discussed in Council. 1981-1985 Used for community job creation scheme 1985 Shire of Eltham Parks and Environment occupy the residence. Council improve the driveway but later add a second rear access from Brougham Street due to the dangerous nature of the Main Road entrance. Also add a rear toilet facility between the Police Residence and former Police Station, which was doubling up as a lunch room. Council also commence discussions to re-establish a replica Police Station. c.1986 November. Former Police Station demolished; believed to have been suffering termite damage. c.1989 After some years of discussion a replica Police Station is built, based on photographs, to act as a lunch room and meeting room for Parks and Environment staff and volunteers doing community service. 1996 Eltham District Historical Society in discussions with Nillumbik Shire Council commisioners throughout the year regarding a home for the Society. A proposal put forward by the Society in October to occupy the former Police Residence. 1997 March. Eltham District Historical Society gains access to former Police Residence. 1998 July 12th. Eltham District Historical Society Inc moves into its Local History Centre, 728 Main Road Eltham (the former Police Residnce built in 1860). 2018 July. Eltham District Historical Society gains access to the replica Police Station for use as part of regular heritage tours for schools and community based groups.Colour printHandwritten in faded blue felt pen ink "Repeat view of No. 4 from external corner of weatherboard extn. Room 5"728 main road, eltham, local history centre, parks and environment, police residence, police station, shire of eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Eltham Police Residence, 728 Main Road, Eltham, c.1985, 1985c
... 728 main road, eltham, local history centre, parks and... Residence and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham... Residence and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham ...This photo is believed to have been taken circa 1985 when the Shire of Eltham Parks and Environment occupied the site. This photo was originally mounted on 3mm MDF fibre board with notes and stickers applied as part of a display on the former Police Residence and now present day Local History Centre, home to Eltham District Historical Society; possibly put together by Harry Gilham during his time as president of the society. Eltham Police Station and Residence: A brief history 1860 Eltham Courthouse built in Main Road, together with an adjoining police residence, office, lock–up and stables. 1959 Police Department purchases a house in Pryor Street to be refurbished as Eltham Police Station 1961 Police in Eltham move into Pryor Street refurbished buildings and office. c.1961-1981 Occupied by Vermin and Noxious Weeds Destruction Section of the Department of Crown Lands and Survey. Former Police Station dragged around to rear of Police Residence (prior to August 1967) to make way for the construction of a driveway and access from Main Road. The building was placed on the site of a former Scullery and modified for Lands Department use. 1981 Shire of Eltham take over management of old Police Residence in Eltham. It remains unoccupied for a period of time whilst its future is discussed in Council. 1981-1985 Used for community job creation scheme 1985 Shire of Eltham Parks and Environment occupy the residence. Council improve the driveway but later add a second rear access from Brougham Street due to the dangerous nature of the Main Road entrance. Also add a rear toilet facility between the Police Residence and former Police Station, which was doubling up as a lunch room. Council also commence discussions to re-establish a replica Police Station. c.1986 November. Former Police Station demolished; believed to have been suffering termite damage. c.1989 After some years of discussion a replica Police Station is built, based on photographs, to act as a lunch room and meeting room for Parks and Environment staff and volunteers doing community service. 1996 Eltham District Historical Society in discussions with Nillumbik Shire Council commisioners throughout the year regarding a home for the Society. A proposal put forward by the Society in October to occupy the former Police Residence. 1997 March. Eltham District Historical Society gains access to former Police Residence. 1998 July 12th. Eltham District Historical Society Inc moves into its Local History Centre, 728 Main Road Eltham (the former Police Residnce built in 1860). 2018 July. Eltham District Historical Society gains access to the replica Police Station for use as part of regular heritage tours for schools and community based groups.Colour printHandwritten in faded blue felt pen ink "Backdoor to residence. White paint still visible 2010 on brickwork"728 main road, eltham, local history centre, parks and environment, police residence, police station, shire of eltham