Three copies of one sepia photograph of external view of Olma Court as it looked like in early 1950s owned by LD Burns. Photographs from LD Burns collection donated by R Green grandson One black and white photograph of Olma Court dated on back 1955olma court, burns ld, green r, alexandra street, st kilda east, mansions, architectural features, house names, verandahs

Reproduced on p40 of 'Pioneers & Painters' Mr Robert Harris (centre) was associated with the paper for forty-seven years. The Printing office of the 'Evelyn Observer' at Kangaroo Ground operated from about 1872 until it became the 'Advertiser' and moved to Hurstbridge during the 1914-1918 war. The building was then used as Shire Office, later destroyed by fire 8 Feb. 1934. Source: Mrs. McMinn, KinglakeThis 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 imageevelyn observer, james foggie, john edward greenaway, kangaroo ground, newspapers, pioneers and painters, printing, r.c harris, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection

Rodda family except two boys, Arthur and Fred. Back Row L-R: Herbert Rodda, baby Walter held by Mary Jane (nee May), cousin Annie Walker Front Row L-R: Father "Joseph", Ettie, Grandpa Rodda Nicholas holding Eva, Minnie and Edwin, and Mother-in-law Esther Chun Grove was located on Main Road opposite the present BP service station at cnr of Beard StreetDigital file only - Color photo reprint (15 x 20 cm) and A4 photocopy of reverse on loan for scanning by EDHSannie walker, chun grove, edwin rodda, eltham, esther may, ettie rodda, eva rodda, grandpa rodda, herbert rodda, joseph rodda, mary jane rodda (nee may), minnie rodda, nicholas rodda, rodda, walter rodda

Image dated as November 1963 based on similar image in Port of Echuca collection (frame 33 of film) (print 19.5 x 24.5cm) On reverse in blue pen:" Photo by: George L. Coop Nov 1963". In pencil : " R Class goods 1948" (circled). Crossed out, in black pen: "563a" https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/59debc6021ea6f12dcaa22adDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca railway station, george coop collection, r-727, railway workshop, r-class steam locomotive

Image dated as November 1963 based on same image in Port of Echuca collection (frame 33 of film) (print 19.5 x 24.5cm) On reverse in blue pen:" Photo by: George L. Coop Nov 1963". In pencil : " R Class goods 1948" (circled). Crossed out, in black pen: "563a" https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/59debc6021ea6f12dcaa22adDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca railway station, george coop collection, r-727, railway workshop, r-class steam locomotive

Digital TIFF file Scan of Kopdak 620 black and white negative transparencygeorge coop collection, r-class steam locomotive, spencer street railway station

Interior of Bendigo Locomotive Depot. This was one of a number of photographs taken during two visits by George Coop between October and November 1962, arranged with the assistance of VR staff.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencygeorge coop collection, bendigo, bendigo railway station, d3-640, d3-class steam locomotive, k-168, k-class steam locomotive (vr newport workshops), r-704, railway turntable, railway workshop, r-class steam locomotive

Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencygeorge coop collection, ararat locomotive shed, r-class steam locomotive, r-750

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Doug Orford situated at lower left front. Names of people identified: Back Row (standing) L-R: - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , Sidney Waples, Bill Fordham, - , 4th Row (standing) L-R: - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , Fay Moat , 3rd Row (standing) L-R: - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , - , Roma Moat , - , - , - , - , 2nd Row (kneeling) L-R: - , - , Joan Crick, Betty Bradford, - , - , Joan Bradford, Pat Dosser, - , - , - , - , - , Front row (seated) L-R: Doug Orford, Lindsay McColl, Ron Orford, Frank Fordham, Thomas White, - , - , David Dosser, - Murray Rains, - , Sidney Waples' father was killed by a Lyons bus during the war whilst walking along the footpath at evening time. He was not seen due to the blackout of lights.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 strips Associated print from negative (Copy of original print)Fuji 100eltham primary school, state school no. 209, eltham state school, eltham state school no. 209, betty bradford, bill fordham, david dosser, doug orford, fay moat, frank fordham, joan bradford, joan crick, lindsay mccoll, murray rains, pat dosser, roma moat, ron orford, sidney waples, thomas white

Back Row (L-R): Michael Kirby, Peter Cummings, Dennis Beaumont, Robin Logan, - , - . Third Row (L-R): Elaine Kerr, Nita Kirby, Yvonne Voce, Nanette Aitkenson, Helen Aitkenson, Jennifer Gibbs, Ruth Ashworth Second Row(L-R): Steven Hayes, Graham Fowkes, Ray Gibbs (poss), Michael Voce (poss), Donald Beartschiger Front Row (L-R): Pamela Fowkes, Sandra Cummings, Bev Gallagher (poss), Graeme Harper, Lynne Melton, Christine Wisemanbev gallagher, christine wiseman, click here to add keywords, dennis beaumont, donald beartschiger, elaine kerr, graeme harper, graham fowkes, helen aitkenson, jennifer gibbs, lynne melton, michael kirby, michael voce, nanette aitkenson, nita kirby, pamela fowkes, peter cummings, ray gibbs, robin logan, ruth ashworth, sandra cummings, state school no. 4060, steven hayes, wattle glen primary school, yvonne voce

Image dated as Nov. 1963 based on same image in Port of Echuca collection (print 19 x 24.5cm) On reverse in blue pen:" Photo by: George L. Coop Nov 1963". In pencil : " Echuca Rail Yard. J Class" https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/59deb9e721ea6f12dca8efdbDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca, echuca rail yard, echuca railway station, george coop collection, r-711, railway workshop, r-class steam locomotive

Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca, echuca rail yard, echuca railway station, george coop collection, r-711, railway workshop, r-class steam locomotive

Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencycoal hopper, echuca, echuca railway station, george coop collection, r-727, railway turntable, r-class steam locomotive

Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca railway station, george coop collection, j-513, j-class steam locomotive (vulcan foundry), locomotive depot workshop, r-727, railway workshop, r-class steam locomotive

Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca railway station, george coop collection, j-513, j-class steam locomotive (vulcan foundry), k-155, k-class steam locomotive (vr newport workshops), locomotive depot workshop, r-727, railway workshop, r-class steam locomotive

Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca railway station, george coop collection, j-513, j-class steam locomotive (vulcan foundry), k-155, k-class steam locomotive (vr newport workshops), locomotive depot workshop, r-727, railway workshop, r-class steam locomotive

Image dated as November 1963 based on similar image in Port of Echuca collection (possibly frame 32 of film) (print 19.5 x 24.5cm) On reverse in blue pen:" Photo by: George L. Coop Nov 1963". In pencil : " R Class goods 1948" (circled). Crossed out, in black pen: "563a" https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/59debc6021ea6f12dcaa22adDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca railway station, george coop collection, r-727, railway workshop, r-class steam locomotive

Thursday, December 15, 1949, the quiet little bank was embroiled in an infamous wild shoot-out between a daring thief and two bank officers. Today, the building still carries the scars ; a bullet hole remains visible in a cedar bench testifying to the events that played out that day. 3.30 a.m., Friday, December 9. The manager of the Commercial Bank branch at Greensborough, Mr Harry Wallace and his wife are asleep in their bedroom of the little house behind the branch. Harry is awakened by a noise and sees an intruder in a corner of the bedroom. He calls out but the intruder who has switched off the power in anticipation flees through a side door and scarpers down Main Street. Harry summons the police but a search by First Constable Thomas of the Greensborough Police assisted by a wireless patrol car is unsuccessful. A report is filed noting the theft of a .25 calibre pistol from the wardrobe. Thursday, December 15th. It is 1pm and the Commercial Bank has just opened. The branch is only open Mondays and Thursdays from 1-3pm. The morning started off a little cool with some scattered showers but it has fined up and the temperature is now around 61 degrees (16 C). A new grey Singer sports car with soft-top pulls up on the opposite side of the road and a young man, neatly dressed in a dark blue suit, wearing a grey hat and carrying a brief case exits the vehicle. He looks around then crosses the road and walks up the steps and through the door into the bank. There are three people inside; Mr. Jack Burgoyne whose grocery store is situated just 50 yards up the road, Mr. Lindsay A. Spears, the Eltham Agency Receiving Officer and by chance, Mr Harry Wallace, manager of the Greensborough branch. Jack Burgoyne takes note of the young stranger; thinking to himself he appears nervous. The man approaches the counter and introduces himself as John Henderson of Greensborough and explains that he wishes to open a new account. He places his hat and £3 on the counter. Mr Spears attends to the paperwork. He asks the young man to sign two forms, which he does but then he withdraws from the counter and starts walking towards the door. Suddenly he spins around pulling an automatic pistol from his right-hand pocket. He exclaims forcefully; “The game’s on! I’ll take the lot!” Spears appears to comply by pretending to open a drawer. The man shouts loudly, “Keep your hand away from that drawer.” Spears instead reaches for a pistol in his pocket and challenges the man, “Here it is. Come and get it!” At the same time, Harry Wallace pulls a pistol from his pocket as well. The bandit fires a shot but misses, the bullet striking the counter. Both Spears and Wallace open fire and Jack Burgoyne ducks for cover. As the bandit turns and runs for the door leaving his £3 behind, he fires another shot, which strikes the ceiling. Spears fires back, and thinks he may have hit him in the foot. The bandit flees the bank and heads for the grey Singer car, registration NO-106, parked opposite. Wallace and Spears pursue him to the door and open fire again, striking the car three times around the driver’s door. Spears lets off eight shots and Wallace, seven before his gun jams. The getaway car initially heads slowly down Main Road towards Bridge Street. About 100 yards down the road, Dave Adams, a PMG employee, who has heard the shots, throws a steel manhole step at the driver. It hits the roof of the car nine inches above the driver’s head and tears the hood. Another witness claims to have seen the door blow open and the driver raise his hand. The car gathers speed and swings left into Bridge Street racing along at about 60 miles an hour careering recklessly past council employee, Mr. Percy Williams, who is driving a dray along Smarts Road [believed to be Bridge Street]. At the end of the road the Singer fails to get round the sharp turn and crashes into an embankment skidding to a stop outside the home of Mr John Clifford. One side of the car is wrecked. Mr Clifford, an aircraft engineer hears the fast travelling car bump heavily into the road bank at about 1.25 p.m. Hearing the whine of an engine he goes outside to find the grey Singer parked at the side of the road. Jack George also lives at the corner and hears the car crash. “The bandit opened the car door, ran 50 yards, and suddenly turned back,” exclaims Jack. “He took something from the car. It might have been a gun.” In his haste, the bandit drops his grey felt hat, size 6 7/8, on the road and dashes up Sherbourne Road for about 200 yards then disappears into the scrub carrying a brief case and a bundle in which a sailor’s cap can be seen. About 3 p.m., Mr H.D. Pettie of Mountain View Road, Montmorency is looking through his field glasses and notices a young man walking through thick scrub on private property some distance from his house. The man is wearing a sailor’s cap and disappears along the railway track toward Montmorency. As the day progresses, ten police cars, one motor cycle, and about 40 police led by Det. Sgt. McMennemin of Malvern CIB are searching for him. They believe he is hiding in thick scrub along the bank of the creek about half-a-mile outside Eltham township. Wireless patrol cars, four mobile traffic cars and the CIB area cars from Malvern and Kew are taking part. Police check the thief’s car and discover it was stolen from Helen Baxter, of Doncaster Road, North Balwyn from outside Victoria Barracks. Harry Wallace informs the police that he believes he recognised the bandit as the man who took his pistol from his bedroom the previous Friday morning. As night falls, armed police are posted at strategic points in the Eltham-Greensborough district. Police in cars are watching the roads. Others are searching the bush and checking passengers on trains. Little do they realise the young man has already slipped out of the net. SEQUEL YOUTH OF 19 CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY OF BANK AT ELTHAM Weekly Times, Wednesday 15 February 1950, page 6 Detectives who raided a house in Bell St., Coburg, Melbourne, charged a 19-year-old youth, of South Yarra, with attempted armed robbery at the Commercial Bank’s Eltham (Vic.) receiving depot on Dec. 15. Police say they recovered a loaded automatic pistol, diamond and signet rings worth more than £200, a complete set of house-breaking instruments, a sailor’s uniform, and chloroform gauze in the raid. The youth was charged that while armed with an offensive weapon, he attempted to rob Lindsay George Spears of a sum of money. He was further charged on six counts of breaking, entering and stealing. Police allege that the person who tried to hold up Mr Spears in the Commercial Bank receiving depot at Eltham on December 15. escaped in a stolen car, after Mr Spears and Mr Henry Wallace, manager of the bank’s Greensborough branch, had fired at him. After the car crashed, he escaped into thick scrub and is alleged to have changed into a sailor’s uniform. On December 9 an automatic pistol was stolen from Mr Wallace’s bedroom at the Greensborough bank. The chloroform pad recovered is alleged to have been stolen from the Dental Supply Company, Plenty Road, Preston. The rings are alleged to have been taken in a £513 burglary from the shop of James Paton. Sydney Road, Coburg. Det. Sgt. H. McMennemin conducted the investigations with Senior Dets. R. Newton and M Downie, Detectives l. Dent, R. Rayner, P. Pedersen and M. Handley and First Constable A. Thomas. The youth will appear at Eltham Court on February 22. Manager’s Gun Used in Holdup at Bank The Age, Thursday 23 February 1950, page 4 It was stated in Eltham court yesterday that a youth who robbed a bank manager of his pistol, later used it in an attempt to hold-up the bank. Kay Arthur Morgan, 19, draftsman, of Castle-street, South Yarra, was committed for trial on charges of breaking and entering, and stealing a pistol and attempted robbery while armed with an offensive weapon. He pleaded guilty. The manager of Eltham branch of the Commercial Bank of Australia Ltd., Henry Clifton Cabot Wallace, said he disturbed someone in the bedroom, in which he and his wife were sleeping, at 3 a.m. on December. 9, 1949. Later he found that his automatic- pistol was missing. On December 15 a youth, who said his name was John Henderson, entered the bank and opened a new account. As the youth was leaving the bank he turned round with a pistol in his hand and said: — “I want the lot.” Spear indicated a drawer under the counter; and said.— “Here it is. Come and get it.” The youth said:— “Keep your hand away from that drawer.” Witness said Spear then drew his pistol from his hip pocket. The youth fired at them, and Spear returned the fire. “I pulled my pistol and fired, too” said witness. The youth fired again, ran out to a car and drove off. Witness and Spear fired several shots at the car. The youth was the accused Morgan, sitting in court, witness said. Evidence was given that one bullet was found in the celling and the other in the bank. Morgan was allowed £100 bail on each charge. Morgan ended up serving three years for the failed armed robbery and became a notorious criminal. He had twin sons, Peter and Doug and even though only ten years old, Morgan would get his sons to act as lookouts whilst he committed burglaries. The lads became building contractors but when the industry suffered a downturn in 1977 and they were short on cash, they returned to the family business. Over the following 23 months they undertook 24 raids on country and outer-suburban TABs and banks. Whilst robbing one country bank for the third time, just like their father, it all went wrong ending up with a police officer shot. They were nick-named the “After-dark” bandits and are considered to be Australia’s last bushrangers. They were convicted and served 17 years in prison.5 x A4 photocopied pagesbank hold-up, cba bank, det sgt mcmennemin, eltham, h.d. pettie, harry wallace, jack burgoyne, kay arthur morgan, lindsay a. spears, main road

"An unknown J class, R769, J510 and T325 stand around the turntable in the locomotive shed. November 1962." - Newsrail October 2020Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencybendigo, george coop collection, j-510, j-class steam locomotive (vulcan foundry), r-769, railway turntable, railway workshop, r-class steam locomotive, t-325, t-class diesel electric locomotive, bendigo railway station

Back Row (L-R): Mr Cross (teacher), Evelyn Smith, Ruby Lacey, Moya Sloan, Dorothy Walters, Margaret Bannerman, Helen Allan, Yvonne Campbell, - , Mary Moore Fourth Row (L-R): - , Bill Goodman, Robert Allan, Graeme Goldman, - , - , Bill Motschall, Charlie O’Day, Ray O’Day, Miss Edwards (teacher) Third Row (L-R): Milton Smith, Gloria Hemming, - , Pat O’Day, Patsy Mills, Pat Basefield, - , Leonie Morrisey, Vera Lacey, Carmel Bunney, - , Ailsa Smith Second Row (L-R): - , Bob Sinclair, Doug Howard, John Heathcote, Robert Kynoch, - , - , - , Roland Howard, Jim Howard Front Row (L-R): Lewis Howard, Ben Donaldson, Fred Motschall, Graeme Motschall, Wally McLaren, Robert McLaren, Neil Marshall, Ian Marshall, - ,Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loanailsa smith, ben donaldson, bill goodman, bill motschall, bob sinclair, carmel bunney, charlie o’day, dorothy walters, doug howard, evelyn smith, fred motschall, gloria hemming, graeme goldman, graeme motschall, helen allan, ian marshall, jim howard, john heathcote, leonie morrisey, lew howard collection, lewis howard, margaret bannerman, mary moore, milton smith, miss edwards, moya sloan, mr cross, neil marshall, panton hill primary school, pat basefield, pat o’day, patsy mills, ray o’day, robert allan, robert kynoch, robert mclaren, roland howard, ruby lacey, vera lacey, wally mclaren, yvonne campbell

Event program, 81 events, Sat-Sun 18-19 Oct, Wed 22 Oct, Fri 24 Oct-Sun 2 Nov, Tue 4 Nov and Sat 8 Nov and local advertisers Alan Marshall (Pioneers and Painters), Aquapilca, Artist Showcase, Bimbadeen Galley Pty Ltd, Bimbi World, Blondies Fashion Boutique, Briar Hill Timber & Trading, Cheepa Toys, Country Art Store, Debonaire Air Conditioning Pty Ltd, Diamond Valley Drapes, Diamond Valley News, Diamond Valley Photographic Services Pty Ltd, Diamond Valley Windscreens, Don Brown, Eccacentre, Economy Timber & Hardware, Edens Hobbycraft & Art Supplies, Eltham Gallery, Eltham Hardware & Plumbing Supplies Pty Ltd, Eltham Jeanery, Eltham Living and Learning Centre, Eltham Produce Store, Grant Taylor, Grimshaw Motor Cycles, Just Looking Furniture, Kenton Footwear, Lamers Construction Pty Ltd, Leisure Centre, Lovittools, Lower Plenty Sports Centre, Montflora, Montmorency Gospel Chapel, Montmorency Pets, Montsalvat, Para Furnishings, Paul's Sports Store, Pegasus Interiors, Pioneers and Painters, Program, R & S Slocum Floorcovering Pty Ltd, R. & S. Trading, R.F. & D.M. Kidd, Sa Boutique, Skybeam Antennas, Studio Papilio, Style Interiors, The Living Water Bookshop, Todaro Coiffure, Valley Tiffany Lighting, W. Hutchison, Were Street Theatre, Zettlock16 pages, stapled, coloured1980, alan marshall, eltham festival, mal harrop, pioneers and painters

Original Title: Visit to Upper Thomson's Quarters, Board of Works, 3-5 December, 1971 Shire of Eltham Councilors and an ex councilor visiting the early works leading up to the construction of the Thomson Dam, located in West Gippsland, Victoria. Standing Back (L-R): Ex. Cr. H. Bartlett, Cr. P. Graham Middle Row (L to R): Cr. D. Ingersole, Cr. A. Glover (Shire President), seated - Cr. E.A. Hale, Cr. C.J. Bock (Shire Secretary/ Chief Administrative Officer), standing - Cr. J. White, Cr. L.E. Clarke, Mr. H. Jackson (M.M.B.W.) Seated Front (L-R): Cr. G.C. Dreverman and Cr. A.S. Knox Source: Shire of ElthamThis 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 imagealistair knox, cr. a. glover, cr. a.s. knox, cr. c.j. bock, cr. d. ingersole, cr. e.a. hale, cr. g.c. dreverman, cr. h. bartlett, cr. j. white, cr. l.e. clarke, cr. p. graham, melbourne metropolitan board of works, mmbw, mr. h. jackson, other areas, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, upper thomson's quarters

First World War letters and postcards from various (unknown) servicemen written to Lily Thompson (Lew Howard's aunty). She would write to the servicemen.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, clement r. stone, equity trustees company ltd, first world war, letters, lew howard collection, panton hill, ww1

Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of 1st Platoon 5 I R C Newman (Pilbara Regiment) 1st Platoon 5 I R C Newman (Pilbara Regiment)

This album was prepared from photos take and collected by R Crockford of Benalla Victoria. Spr.R. Crockford VX48349 Joined the 2/8 Fld. Co. Engineers 19 Brigade 6 Div. later transfering to 17 Brigade after leaving Syria in August 1940 and served until November 1945. He trained at Hamilton and Puckapunyal before leaving for the Middle East. Brown Cardboard Photo Albumcrochford, r. crockford, benalla, 2/8 fld. co. engineers 19 brigade 6 div, syria, weewak, palastine, milne bay, wau, salamoa, madang, benalla fire brigade, wwii palestine