In April 1928 the MMBW had the land and the plans for what they were to construct but the timing of the actual building did not proceed as planned. Before the construction could commence the Great Depression of the 1930s intervened forcing the shelving of its plans. The new owners then offered the land for lease resulting in Frederick Werrett taking the opportunity to take up the land he formerly owned to continue his market gardening activities of growing potatoes, onions and other crops. The land and improvements made by Syme were leased in 1929 to Harry Telford a trainer from New South Wales. Phar Lap grazed there for a short time. [9] However the population of Melbourne continued to grow and the need for a sewerage treatment plant did not go away. In 1939 when the effects of the Depression had dissipated work on the Sewerage Effluent Treatment Plant commenced and the following year in October the Premier of the State, Albert Dunstan, officially commissioned it. The Sewerage Effluent Treatment Plant at Braeside served the communities of south-east Melbourne for thirty five years until 1975. In that year all the sewers that entered the Braeside plant were diverted to the South Eastern Trunk Sewer complex at Carrum.[10] In 1982 the chairman of the MMBW at that time, Alan Croxford, announced that a substantial part of the property at Braeside would be administered by the Parks and Gardens section of MMBW as a public park. Subsequently the responsibilities were transferred to Parks Victoria, the situation that exists today. It is known as “Braeside Park” now. [Source: Sewerage Treatment Plant at Braeside, Kingston Local History, https://localhistory.kingston.vic.gov.au/articles/407]alan gardiner collection, 1939, braeside sewage treatment plant, construction, melbourne metropolitan board of works, mmbw

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History of the War Memorial Following the end of the First World War, communities across Victoria and Australia typically erected memorials which were predominantly statues, cenotaphs, avenues of honour and plaques. The Shire of Eltham established the Avenue of Honour at the gateway to the shire as well as an obelisk at the corner of Main Road and Bridge street and the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground. After the Second World War communities once again desired to preserve the memories of those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Resources were scarce so there was a transition away from the traditional style memorials that sprang up post 1918 to one of building facilities that would provide ongoing benefit to the community. Even before the end of the Second World War, the citizens of Eltham began to consider an appropriate form of memorial for those from the area who fought and died in the First and Second World Wars. In 1943 the Eltham Women’s Auxiliary raised funds for the construction of buildings to be established on land to be purchased for the proposed War Memorial. On March 27th, 1945, the Eltham District Progress Association called a meeting of local people who in turn set up and registered the Eltham War Memorial Trust Inc. As a focus for the purpose of the memorial, the newspaper notice read:- ‘Those who have had a member of their family in the fighting services will want to see that the form of a memorial we are concerned with is the one which will be a constant reminder to us of those who fought for us and the little ones for whom they fought and died.’ At that meeting it was decided the Memorial should take the form of a baby health centre along with a creche and children’s library. In late 1945, the newly formed Eltham War Memorial Trust purchased the land at 903-907 Main Road Eltham from Miss Shillinglaw, which once formed part of the Shillinglaw farm on Lot 90 of Holloway’s 1851 “Little Eltham” subdivision. The Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks, laid the foundation stone on November 24th, 1950, in memory of those who fell in the Second World War. The Eltham Infant Welfare Centre was opened November 15th, 1952, the Pre-school on December 1st, 1956, and the Children’s Library in 1961. In late 1966 the children’s library service was integrated into the Heideberg Regional Library Service and the building was officially renamed the Eltham War Memorial Hall. Following the opening of the Eltham Infant Welfare Centre, work began in 1953 planning for the entrance to the grounds, which is signaled by a wrought iron arch entitled “Eltham War Memorial” . In 1954 the Eltham War Memorial Trust decided that a legacy provided by the late Councillor Ernest James Andrew (d. 29 March 1950) in memory of his wife, Mrs. Ellen Andrew (d. 13 July 1946) and who are both buried at Eltham Cemetery, should be used to fund the construction of the entrance. A metal plate inscribed to this effect was attached to the gates. Work on the Memorial Gardens was undertaken throughout the following decade, with a Memorial Forecourt included in the final 1956 plans for the Pre-School Centre. A quote was accepted by the Trust in 1963 for the implementation of a memorial garden, which included grading of a sixty-five foot strip at the rear of the Trust buildings and construction of concrete paths. The stone retaining walls at the front of the site were installed in 1968 when Main Road was widened and it is believed that the Memorial Gates were relocated at that time also. Eltham Senior Citizens Centre In 1964, Eltham Shire Council purchased a section of land from the Trust at the northern end of the site, as a provision for Country Fire Authority buildings. At the same time the Elderly Citizens Club proposed a Senior Citizens Centre on the south western section of the Trust’s property. This was approved by the Trust with the provision that the building was constructed in ‘accord’ with those already existing. In 1965 Council took on board the plans for the Senior Citizens Centre and applied for a government grant. These could only be awarded if Council owned the site. In 1962 the Trust had resolved to hand over the assets to Council once the Memorial Gardens were completed. This was in line with Health Department requirements that grants for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the three facilities would only be made once the the facilities were completed and handed over to Council. In 1965 the Department of Health further demanded substantial alterations to the Pre-School playground as a result of the pending impact of the planned Senior Citizens Centre and Main Road duplication. As a consequence, handover of the Trust’s assets to Council was initiated with a formal ceremony held in the Children’s Library on August 28th, 1965. The Trust continued on as a committee of management for another twelve months. Plans and specifications for the Senior Citizens Centre were prepared by March 1966. Council obtained a grant from the Government which covered one third of the cost and the building was completed by April 1967. Whilst the Senior Citizens Centre is contained within the original Eltham War Memorial building precinct, it was not part of the original Memorial and was not funded by the Eltham War Memorial Trust.At rear of book are the minutes of the 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th Annual Meetings (1959-1962). Also stuck on rear inside cover a list of financial members for 1960. Ritewell No. 246 Faint Only book 32.5 x 20.5 x 1 cm; beige cardboard endcovers with blue cloth spine binding; 128 pages (52 blank)eltham children's library, eltham infant welfare centre, eltham pre-school, eltham war memorial hall, eltham war memorial trust, meeting minutes, minute book, women's auxiliary

Refer to Cat 6631P J.A. Fleming for his service history. Pte Condic. This would be Pte James Andrew Condick No 15, enlisted 26.2.1916 age 30 years 7 months in D Coy 38th Bn, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital in England he rejoins 38th Bn in the field on 15.1.1917, transfers to 3rd Div Salvage Coy 21.1.1917, WIA 30.4.1918 Gassed, he returns to Australia late 1919.This is a broad leather belt, made in 2 pieces, hemmed at top and bottom edge. It has a large rectangular buckle which is engraved. The belt has three tarnished silver shields which are engraved. Between the shields are diamond shaped "holes", red, white and blue alternatively. The buckle is engraved. There are blank spaces of 5 missing winner's or other shields.The buckle is engraved: - "Presented to Champion Boxer of 38th Regiment A.I.F. by the Bendigo Independent Pty Ltd. Victoria Australia." On three shields:- 1.”Won by Pte Condic, June 1916, Bendigo” 2. “Won by WO Fleming J.A. HMAT Ronic August 1916” (“Ronic” This should be "Runic"'). 3. “Won by 2 LT Fleming J.A. Salisbury November 1916”boxing belt, aif, passchendaele barracks trust, 38th

Extremely accurate record of Charles Page's merchant navy career, travels and work performance.Legal document - Sturdy small hardcover booklet/log, containing a number of pages with blank spaces for ship's officers to record details regarding voyages, ships, rating and behaviour of mate. Many yellowed pages with top right corner of each page neatly removed by hand. Fold over flap on hard cover to prevent damage of inside pages. charles page, seaman

Medium--sized hardcover book of 244 pages. Cover of mid-blue colour, blank front and back covers, book title and author at top of spine in gold print. Book contains a number of illustrations and maps. London : Longmans, Green and Co., 1930 xi., 244 p., [16] leaves of plates : ill., maps, 2 ports. ; 20 cm. non-fictionThis book documents help and guidance provided by the Christian church to merchant seafarers as they traverse the world, particularly at their points of departure and arrival, and the interactions and activities that they are involved in at these ports.flying angel, reverend alfred gurney goldsmith, georgina anne gollock, ethel augusta godfrey 1861-1935, alice sibthorpe tracy

Four receipts from Teapot Cash Store of D. Whyte & co. wholesale and retail grocers, wine and spirit merchants, Furnishing, Ironmongery and Brushware. One receipt to a Mr. Morrison, one to Mr. Hard (?), one to Mr. Colleen and one blank. On the back list of items with various dates all overwritten in blue with possibly the initials of store employee.

Document. Various legal papers. 1 - 1897 - Summons to Benjamin Aarons, City Club Hotel, Bendigo, for debts. 2 - Re Mayberry & Wright & Twigg. Damaged letter signed Wright, James and Rolfe, Octavius Mills. Mentions Raltray George W, Miner of Kangaroo Flat. 3 - 1895 - Canning V Davidson. Blank blue sheet.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, aarons benjamin, city club hotel, mayberry, wright james, twigg, rolfe, octavius mills, raltray george w, canning, davidson.

Charles Leslie Mitton (1905-1968) was a pharmacist at 131 Union Road, Surrey Hills from 1933-1968. DOD 30/04/1968. Prior to coming to Surrey Hills, he was a pharmacist in Newmarket (Ref: 1931 electoral roll). He and his wife, Ethel Sylvia Elizabeth Mitton (nee Stevenson) lived at 65 Union Road. They were married in 1933 and had 2 sons and a daughter. He was followed in the business by his son John and daughter Rosalind. See also SHP0015 - Charles Mitton outside his pharmacy; SHP1100 - head and shoulders portrait of Charles Mitton; SHA2017/5/1 - Mitton's pharmacy ledger.A loose certificate printed with individual's name and address handwritten in appropriate blank spaces and signed by the President, Registrar and Examiners of the Pharmacy College of Victoria. The paper is yellowed and stained along the top edge. It is generally grubby. It appears to have been framed at some stage but not for some time. It has been folded in four. Embossed in yellow with the college's official stamp.Handwritten "Charles Leslie Mitton" / 32 Smart St., Hawthorn / (signature) A E Sayer (President) / .... Bailey / J W Cochran / Edwin T Church / Wm A .... / A T S Sissons / ................... (Examiners) / C L Butchers (Registrar)charles leslie mitton, mitton's pharmacy, 131 union road, pharmacies, certificates, pharmacy college of victoria

Compiled by Gus Weir of the Wellington Tramway Museum, former Wellington tram driver. Comprises some 70 double-sided album sheets for photographs of Melbourne Z1, Z2 and Z3 class trams. Scanned into 6 parts as pdf files. Many photos taken at Domain Interchange, Swanston Walk, Bourke St, St Kilda Road, Elizbeth St and La Trobe St. Photos by Gus himself during Melbourne visits with some by B R Symons, D W Jones, and Michael P Hawkins Part 1 - Introduction - Z1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 14, 19 & 22. Part 2 - Z1, 28, 31, 34, 37, 39, 49, 43, 45, 47, 49, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 59, 61, 63, 65, 71, 70, 73, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 93 & 95. Part 3 - Z1 & Z2 & Z3 - 96, 100, 101, 108, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 120, 122, 123, 125, 126, 128, 199, 136, 137 & 138 Part 4 - Z3 138, 139, 148, 150, 151, 154, 157, 155, 158 (Royal Tram), 160, 163, 164, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170 & 173 Part 5 - Z3 175, 176. 178, 179, 181, 182, 185, 186, 187, 193, 194, 196, 197, 199, 201, 203, & 204 Part 6 - Z3 204, 205, 208, 209, 211, 217, 219, 220, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 228, 229 & 230, Yields detailed information about Melbourne trams from 1980 to 2011Set of 70 album sheets most with four photos - some blanks to allow for further photos. Each photo has a label on the rear, with details of the photograph location, photographer and date. An insert label on each page gives tram number, location and date. See last image file - Gus Weir Obituary - Wellington Tramway Museum 2019.tramways, tramcars, albums, z1 class, z2 class, z3 class, melbourne, mmtb, the met, ptc, yarra trams, swanston trams, m>tram, domain junction, swanston st, bourke st

Compiled by Gus Weir of the Wellington Tramway Museum, former Wellington tram driver. Comprises some 44 double-sided album sheets for photographs of Melbourne B class trams. Scanned into 4 parts as pdf files. Many photos taken at Domain Interchange, Swanston Walk, Bourke St, St Kilda Road, Elizbeth St, docklands, St Vincents Plaza, and La Trobe St. Photos by Gus himself during Melbourne visits. Part 1 - Introduction - B1 - 2001, 2002, B2 2003, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2027, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2106, 2026, 2027, 2032 & 2034. Part 2 - B2 2036, 2037, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2045, 2047, 2048, 2049, 2051, 2052, 2055, 2060, 2063, 2067, 2119, 2068, 2069, 2077 & 2078 Part 3 - B2 2078, 2085, 2087, 2093, 2094, 2047, 2049, 2100, 2101, 2103, 2089, 2114, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2108, 2109 & 2111. Part 4 - B2 2112, 2115, 2117, 2120, 2123, 2125. 2126, 2131 & 2132.Yields detailed information about Melbourne trams from 1990 to 2011Set of 44 album sheets most with four photos within a PerforMore spring clip album, heavy card covers, plastic cover with a Negative pocket, and some blanks to allow for further photos. Each photo has a label on the rear, with details of the photograph's location, photographer, and date. An insert label on each page gives the tram number, location, and date.tramways, tramcars, albums, melbourne, mmtb, the met, ptc, yarra trams, swanston trams, m>tram, domain junction, swanston st, bourke st, elizabeth st, b class, b1 class

Compiled by Gus Weir of the Wellington Tramway Museum, former Wellington tram driver. Comprises some 43 double-sided album sheets for photographs of Melbourne D1 & D2 class trams. Scanned into 4 parts as pdf files. Many photos taken at Domain Interchange, Swanston Walk, Bourke St, St Kilda Road, Port Junction, Elizbeth St, docklands, Swanston Walk, St Vincents Plaza, Toorak, and La Trobe St. Photos by Gus himself during Melbourne visits. Part 1 - Introduction - D1 3501, 3502, 3503, 3504, 3505, 3506, 3508, 3510, 3511, 3512, 3513 Part 2 - D1 3513, 3514, 3515, 3516, 3517, 3519, 3521, 3522, 3523, 3524, 3525, 2526, 3529, 3530 Part 3 - D1 3531, 3534, 3536, 3537, 3538, D2 5001, 5002, 5003, 5103, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5008, 5016, 5010 Part 4 - D2 5010, 5011, 5013, 5014, 5015, 5016, 5017, 5018, 5019, 5020, 5021Yields detailed information about Melbourne trams from 2002 to 2012Set of 43 album sheets generally with four photos within a bound album, heavy brown card covers, plastic cover with a Negative pocket, and some blanks to allow for further photos. Each photo has a label on the rear, with details of the photograph's location, photographer, and date. An insert label on each page gives the tram number, location, and date.tramways, tramcars, albums, melbourne, yarra trams, m>tram, domain junction, swanston st, bourke st, elizabeth st, d1 class, d2 class

Bound book of 100 Certifications - "Hawthorn Tramways Trust - Certificate of Competency as Motorman". Consists of 100 pages of certificates, numbered 1 to 100, with butt of each certificate retained in the book. Bound with heavy card covers, red coloured on the outside of the covers, stapled with black binding material. Each Certificate numbered, in top left hand corner, giving date, employee name, date of birth and signed or initialled by the Engineer and Manager. In the top left hand corner of the book is printers logos - The Prahran Telegraph Printing Co, King St, opposite Town Hall, telephone 108W. Most certificates issue 29.12.1919. Certificates 1 to 58 issued by HTT 59 and 60 issue with HTT crossed out and MMTB written in. 61 to 75 and 92 to 99 removed from book and No. 100 removed altogether. No. 74 is loose. See related documents for a list of the names.See separate List - located in box 01-03-05trams, tramways, hawthorn tramways trust, htt, motormen, certificates

With numbers increasing, the 3RPH began printing their own paper badges rather than relying on metal ones. The blank template could then be modified with a name, if desired. In this example, a laminted card is attached to a metal and plastic clip. The front of the badge has a person facing upwards to a microphone whilst sound waves radiate around them. To the right of this symbol are the words 'Association for the Blind', '3RPH 1629' and then 'Radio for the Print Handicapped' above the name of the badge holder. The wearer's name is then embossed in Braille at the base of the badge on a blue background. This badge was donated by Marjorie West.Large badge with white background and black writing and braille at the baseAssociation for the Blind 3RPH 1629 Radio for the Print Handicapped Marjorie West badges, association for the blind

This is a 1968 newsletter of the City of Warrnambool Theatre Group. It gives information on the forthcoming Summer School of Drama held in Melbourne, the group’s Dinner Dance, a play reading of the play, ‘J.B.’ and the group’s next production, ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’. The secretary of the group at the time was Ian Hill. Warrnambool has had a great number of community drama societies and groups since the 1860s and the City of Warrnambool Theatre Group has been putting on local stage productions since 1948. Two prominent members of the group were Cyril and Joyce Hayward. Today the group is called the Warrnambool Theatre Company. This newsletter is of interest as an example of an early newsletter from a prominent and important amateur theatre group in Warrnambool. These are two sheets of foolscap paper folded in three places for postage purposes. One page has the postal address of the recipient, two pages have black typing and one page is blank. The front page with the address has a red stamp and postal franking. Originally the two sheets were stapled together but the staples have been removed. The pages have yellowed with age.‘Mrs D. Dixon P.B. 11 Warrnambool 3280’amateur theatre groups in warrnambool, city of warrnambool theatre group

On November 11th 1929 the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground was opened. It is regarded as one of Melbourne’s most outstanding lookout towers. It commands a magnificent 360 degree panorama from Kinglake across the Diamond Valley to Macedon and the You Yangs. It is built on a peak which was once a volcano, 237 metres above sea level. After World War one a memorial cairn was erected on the site, and in 1925 a committee of public-minded citizens began to plan for a tower. Many generous donations of material and money were forthcoming so that in 1926 the Governor General Lord Stonehaven was able to unveil the plaque before a crowd of 500 people. There was some concern in the 1960s when the Forests Commission wanted to build a firespotters cabin on the top. At first R.S.L. branches opposed the idea, but it was realised that this use could combine with its use as a tourist attraction, and would ensure its maintenance for the future, Today the Kangaroo Ground tower provides one of the best views around Melbourne and is a fitting memorial to those who died in two world wars. From: Historic items for Diamond Valley Community Radio September 1990 (EDHS collection) Red hard bound binder, 2-ring holder; 18 grey coloured page inserts (3 blank) with 7 photos. Two pages of text in white paint. Also includes inserted leaves of manila card with photocopies of relevant news clippings pasted to card. An additional photo mounted on card dated 1952 has also been inserted into album.eltham, dedication, opening day, sir dallas brooks, kangaroo ground, war memorial, kangaroo ground tower

Dedication of Eltham War Memorial by His Exc. the Governor of Vic., General Sir Dallas Brooks, K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., K.StJ., on Friday 16th November, 1951Red hard bound binder, 2-ring holder; 18 grey coloured page inserts (3 blank) with 7 photos. Two pages of text in white paint. Also includes inserted leaves of manila card with photocopies of relevant news clippings pasted to card. An additional photo mounted on card dated 1952 has also been inserted into album.eltham, dedication, opening day, sir dallas brooks, kangaroo ground, war memorial, kangaroo ground tower

Dedication of Eltham War Memorial by His Exc. the Governor of Vic., General Sir Dallas Brooks, K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., K.StJ., on Friday 16th November, 1951Red hard bound binder, 2-ring holder; 18 grey coloured page inserts (3 blank) with 7 photos. Two pages of text in white paint. Also includes inserted leaves of manila card with photocopies of relevant news clippings pasted to card. An additional photo mounted on card dated 1952 has also been inserted into album.Cr. F.E. Griffith (Shire President), Crs. A. Brinkkotter, F.V. Squire, J.K. Bryce, S.S. Addison, L.K. Lawrey, J. Pape, C.B. Gibbs, H.V. Haughton and Mr. R.J. Ham (Shire Secretary) Photographs: Stuart Tompkins eltham, dedication, opening day, sir dallas brooks, kangaroo ground, war memorial, kangaroo ground tower, f.e. griffith, f.v. squire, j.k. bryce, s.s. addison, l.k. lawrey, j. pape, c.b. gibbs, h.v. haughton, r.j. ham, a. brinkkotter

Dedication of Eltham War Memorial by His Exc. the Governor of Vic., General Sir Dallas Brooks, K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., K.StJ., on Friday 16th November, 1951Red hard bound binder, 2-ring holder; 18 grey coloured page inserts (3 blank) with 7 photos. Two pages of text in white paint. Also includes inserted leaves of manila card with photocopies of relevant news clippings pasted to card. An additional photo mounted on card dated 1952 has also been inserted into album.eltham, dedication, opening day, sir dallas brooks, kangaroo ground, war memorial, kangaroo ground tower, lower plenty

Dedication of Eltham War Memorial by His Exc. the Governor of Vic., General Sir Dallas Brooks, K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., K.StJ., on Friday 16th November, 1951Red hard bound binder, 2-ring holder; 18 grey coloured page inserts (3 blank) with 7 photos. Two pages of text in white paint. Also includes inserted leaves of manila card with photocopies of relevant news clippings pasted to card. An additional photo mounted on card dated 1952 has also been inserted into album.eltham, dedication, opening day, sir dallas brooks, kangaroo ground, war memorial, kangaroo ground tower, lower plenty, lower plenty primary school