The good news in 1968 was that the West Watsonia private street construction scheme came in under budget, with a refund of up to $100 per household. But the bad news was that properties were revalued and rates increased. There are 2 articles on this topic.News clipping, black and white text.watsonia streets, street construction, nell street greensborough, adeline street greensborough

In 1973, the Eltham Barrel introduced a buffet carvery and smorgasbord. A description of the food and entertainment offered is included in this article. The owner is Frank Vogl.News clipping, black and white text and image.the eltham barrel, restaurants, frank vogl

In 1973, the planning for the Dunvegan Estate in North Macleod was well under way, with some residential blocks owned and developed by the Housing Commission of Victoria (later the Ministry of Housing).News clipping, black and white text.dunvegan estate macleod, north macleod, housing commission of victoria, ministry of housing victoria

In 1973, mini bike riders and L-plate drivers caused concerns over safety at the Montmorency Oval.News clipping, black and white text.mini bikes, learner drivers, montmorency oval

In 1973, Watsonia High School staged the Gilbert and Sullivan opera Ruddigore to great acclaim.News clipping, black and white text.watsonia high school, school musicals, gilbert and sullivan, operas

In 1973, work on the new Watsonia supermarket was delayed when two 120 foot long steel trusses crashed to the ground in high winds.News clipping, black and white text and image.watsonia shopping centre, watsonia supermarket

Rising costs were blamed for the reduction in Heidelberg Regional Library hours in 1974 mainly due to increased salaries. The library committee considered it better to spend money on new books.Heidelberg Regional Library Service later became Yarra Plenty Regional LibraryNews clipping, black and white text. 2 scans.heidelberg regional library service

In 1974 the proposed road over rail bridge in Main Street Greensborough was estimated to cost $254,000. The reconstruction of the bridge was necessary for the duplication of the rail line between Macleod and Greensborough.News clipping, black and white text. hurstbridge rail line, greensborough station, main street greensborough

A huge gum tree in the middle of Mine Street, at the intersection of Greenhills Road was in danger of removal due to the proposed road construction. NOTE: In 2020 the tree still stands in the island created for it during street construction in 1974. News clipping, black and white text and image. greenhills, greenhills road greensborough, mine street greensborough, gum trees

In 1974, Nillumbik Historical Society was in its second year. This article outlines the previous years' activities and lists Committee members, including Kevin Patterson, Alan Partington and Tom Vickers.News clipping, black and white text. nillumbik historical society inc., kevin patterson, alan partington, tom vickers

In 1974, during the "Bottle Brings Backa" campaign, scouts throughout Melbourne knocked on doors collection empty drink bottles to raise money for the scouting movement.News clipping, black and white text. boy scouts association, scouts - greensborough, recycling

The State Government is under fire for a disturbing decision to exclude Banyule Council from planning the Hurstbridge line duplication.News article 1 page, black text. and colour image.hurstbridge rail line upgrade, greensborough station, banyule city council

John Miers was the proprietor of Miers' Electrical at 64 Main Street Greensborough. This advertisement was chiefly for Kriesler productsScanned copy of newspaper advertisement, with captionelectrical shops, john miers, main street greensborough

Greensborough Historical Society president Noel withers accepts first prize at the Victorian Collections Awards for Excellence in Museum Cataloguing from Dr Julie Cotter.News article 1 page, black text.greensborough historical society, victorian collections awards, noel withers

Violent youths are assaulting innocent diners, yelling abuse and taking drugs in broad daylight along Greensborough's busiest retail strip and it's driving scores of people away, scared shoppers say.News article 1 page, black text.greensborough shopping centre, greensborough police, out of control youths

Urban sprawl and the cost of rates are some of the key concerns raised by 'stunned' ratepayers after a councillor revealed shocking plans to merge Banyule and Nillumbik councils last week.News article 1 page, black text.nillumbik council, council merger, peter clarke, banyule city council

A painted road island designed to ease congestion along a busy arterial in Watsonia (Greensborough Highway) is instead causing traffic chaos, with motorists calling it "ridiculous" and "dangerous".News article 1 page, black text.greensborough highway, watsonia, traffic chaos

Greensborough's Shannon Bourne is gearing up for his fifth consecutive performance at Melbourne's annual guitar show.News article 1 page, black text.greensborough, shannon bourne, melbourne guitar show

Neighbours in Watsonia are dismayed a beloved tree faces the chopping block after Banyule Council agreed to accept $150,000 from an architecture firm in exchange for the towering gum at Diamond Village Shopping Centre.News article 1 page, black text.diamond village, gum tree, banyule city council, c kairouz architects

A young motorist stung $322 for driving over a painted traffic island on Greensborough Highway in Watsonia is demanding the fine be overturned after VicRoads removed the "confusing" safety measure.News article 1 page, black text.vicroads, watsonia, motorist fined, greensborough highway

Allan Robinson, Principal at Montmorency Secondary College, was recently recognised for his 50 years of service to teaching.News article 1 page, black text.allan robinson, montmorency secondary college

In 2003, VCAT approved an application to build a 5 storey building comprising apartments, shops, medical centre and cafe on a site on the corner of Lambourn and Devonshire Roads Watsonia, despite strong local opposition. The proposal did not proceed, but a new proposal was approved in 2019. News clipping, text and colour image. Copy 2 has note attached.watsonia, devonshire road watsonia, lambourn road watsonia

In 2003, VCAT approved a proposal for a 5 storey building comprising arpartments, medical centre, shops and cafe on a site on the corner of lambourn and Devnshire Roads watsoni, despite strong local opposition.News clipping, text and colour image.watsonia, lambourn road watsonia, devonshire road watsonia

Greensborough Football Club flexed it's true muscle on Saturday, thrashing premiership rival North Heidelberg by 98 points in a major semi-final masterclass.News article 1 page, black text.northern football league, greensborough football club, north heidelberg football club

Greensborough fails to fire when it matters most. The seniors and reserves sides had lost just one game between them before Saturday, with both enduring stunning upset defeats in their respective NFL Division 1 grand finals.News article 1 page, black text.northern football league, greensborough football club, west preston-lakeside football club

Advertisement in the local paper for J.A. Donald - Plaster, Briar Hill (1954), also trading as Briar Hill Plaster.Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of 2 newspaper advertisements.j a donald, briar hill plaster

Advertisement in the local paper for Briar Hill Timber and Trading (1954)Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.briar hill timber, sherbourne road briar hill

Advertisement in the local paper for Briar Hill Timber and Trading (1959)Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.briar hill timber, sherbourne road briar hill

Advertisement in the local paper for Fred Shaw Motors, Main Street Greensborough (1959)Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.fred shaw motors, main street greensborough

Advertisement in the local paper for J.D.Baines - Upholstery, Main Road Greensborough (1960s)Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.main street greensborough, j d baines upholstery