Account of Leigh Hay's fellowship as "children's author in residence" at Nutcote, formerly home of May Gibbs. Leigh Hay is a local author.Newspaper clipping, illustratedauthorship, leigh hay, nutcote, may gibbs

This article explains how Briar Hill Primary School [BH4341] will spend its Leader Local Grant, building a shade arbor in the school grounds.Double sided newspaper clipping, black/white text and coloured image.briar hill primary school, leader local grants

Banyule Council withdraws from the judicial review of the North East link Project, hoping to gain improvements to the Project design which will benefit the local community.News clipping, black and white text and image.north east link, banyule council, alison champion

The Greensborough Interchurch Council celebrated 10 years in 1999. The council was formed by 9 local churches representing a range of denominations including Catholic. Anglican, Lutheran and Uniting.Newspaper clipping, black text.greensborough interchurch council

The Greensborough Interchurch Council held a Way of the Cross service on Good Friday 01/04/1994. Includes a press release and 4 newspaper clippings of local Easter services and community activities.8 p., black text on white paper, green cover, stapled in top left corner.greensborough interchurch council, church services, easter, way of the cross

Account of local artists Marie Perryman and Terry Jarvis and their 2001 exhibition in Rutherglen.Copy of newspaper clipping, text and black and white imagemarie perryman, artists, diamond valley arts society, terry jarvis

In 2003 a steering committee investigated the feasibility of setting up a branch of the Bendigo Bank in Watsonia. This article in Watsonia's Whisper continues to seek community support for the Bank.Community involvement in local matters.News article. Black and red text on colour background. bendigo bank, community banks, watsonia, macleod, watsonia macleod community bank

In 2001 a steering committee investigated the feasibility of setting up a branch of the Bendigo Bank in Watsonia. This article in Watsonia's Whisper continues to seek community support for the Bank.Community involvement in local matters.News article. Black and green text on colour background, colour image. bendigo bank, community banks, watsonia, macleod, watsonia macleod community bank

In 2003 a steering committee investigated the feasibility of setting up a branch of the Bendigo Bank in Watsonia. This article in Watsonia's Whisper continues to seek community support for the Bank.Community involvement in local matters.News article. Black and red text on colour background. bendigo bank, community banks, watsonia, macleod, watsonia macleod community bank

In 2003 a steering committee investigated the feasibility of setting up a branch of the Bendigo Bank in Watsonia. This article in Watsonia's Whisper continues to seek community support for the Bank.Community involvement in local matters.Copy of news article and small update on pledges. Black text on colour background. bendigo bank, community banks, watsonia, macleod, watsonia macleod community bank

Councillor Rick Garotti gave evidence at the Independent Broadbased Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) in 2021. Cr Garotti was the Mayor of Banyule but stepped down after giving evidence.News clipping, black text and colour image.independent broadbased anti-corruption commission, ibac, rick garotti, banyule council

Local news from the Shire of Diamond Valley 1993. Includes plans for a swimming pool for the Civic area; extension to the Diamond Valley Library; extended hours for Maternal and Child Health centres; entertainment in the Shire; radio station Plenty Valley fm; and, treatment for headlice.Newspaper, 8p., green and black text, black and white images. 2 copiesshire of diamond valley, swimming pools greensborough, diamond valley library, plenty valley fm

Article from a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1968 to July 1971Article about Government soon to take over the development of Phillip Island. The Minister for Local Government, Mr Hamer, was given the go ahead to form a Phillip Island Development Authority.phillip island, victorian government, mr hamer

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of aeroplane on Cowes Beach with Ferry SS "Killara" at the Jetty in the background. Plane delivering the Herald.local history, photography, photographs, aviation, aeroplane "herald" delivery, sepia photograph, aeroplanes, beach, newspaper herald, shipping, jetty, ss killara, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandBlack & White Photograph of Phillip Island Hotel. Nine cars parked at front. Inserted newspaper clipping, 'the last drinks were free' due to the Licensing Court refusing to renew the license on the ground of its disrepair.Melbourne Bitter Phillip Island Hotel. Names of Associations. 'In silence we remember R.I.P.' Newspaper clipping.local history, photography, photographs, phillip island hotel, hotels, motor cars, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip Island. See also 1078-01Photograph of a report in the Newspaper, The Powlett Express, describing the Phillip Island Football Team Premiership win in 1951 when they defeated "Shops".local history, photographs, newspaper report, black & white photograph, phillip island football club, newspapers, the powlett express 1951, phillip island football club 1951 premiers, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Herald Newspaper clipping 26/12/1920, showing part of a photograph of the Bi Plane winner of "The Herald" Cup in Aerial Derby.local history, photography, herald newspaper clipping, black & white photograph, herald newspaper, herald cup, aerial derby, bi planes, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of an aeroplane delivering "The Herald" on the Cowes beach and surrounded by spectatorslocal history, photography, aeroplane on cowes beach, black & white photograph, air transport, deliveries, john jenner, bryant west, newspaper delivery

In April 1869 when the foundation stone of the Mortlake Mechanics' Institute was laid by Thomas Shaw of Wooriwyrite, this parchment scroll was sealed with other documents in the foundation stone. In 1891 when further alterations were made the hall these documents were retrieved from the stone. This building was erected to house the local library whichup until that time had been housed in the Morllake Common School.Discoloured foolscap parchment with copperplate lettering, some water damage which has caused the obliteration of the names of the Members of the Building Committee, Hon.Secretary and Architect. At a Public Meeting presided over by John Grieve Esq. President of the Shire/The foundation stone/of this building/was laid by - /Thomas Shaw Junior Esquire the President of the Institute on Monday/the 29th day of March A. D. 1869 in the 32nd year of the Reign of Her/Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria Sir I. A. T. Manners Sutton/being Governor of this Colony of Victoria/With this Scroll is Deposited/A copy of The Argus Newspaper of 28th March 1869/A copy of The Warrnambool Examiner of ? March 1869/A copy of The Belfast Examiner of 17th March 1869/Members of/The Building/ Committee/Hon.Secretary and Treasurer/Architect/Contractors/Messrs Jenkins and Harvey,Mason/Mr Joseph Wyatt,Carpenter.institute, free, libraries, public buildings, mortlake, mechanics

Describes Mrs Jessie Angus's participation in the Diamond Valley Carol Service over a period of 69 years.Mrs Jessie Angus was a local identity in the Greensborough area. She was a member of the Partington family and involved in local activities.Newspaper clipping. Black and white. Photograph of Mrs Jessie Angus and text.jessie partington, jessie may angus, partington family, diamond valley carols service

This edition of The Diamond Valley Mirror was given to GHS as an example of local news and advertising in 1960.An example of mid-20th century newspaper4p., incomplete.newspapers, diamond valley, mirror

Watsonia Timber Supply is a long-established timber merchant and general hardware supplier. The earliest advertisement here dates from 1956. The colour photograph was taken in 2015.2 p., copies of advertisements 1955, 1956 and 1973, and colour photograph 2015watsonia timber supply

Laurie Roy, aged 19, was killed while riding in the Australian amateur one mile track cycling championship in February 1932. A memorial to him was erected in Greensborough Cemetery by the Victorian Amateur Cyclists' Union. Other local news is included - a car accident, Easter services, personal news and an obituary for Henry Francis Paterson.1 p. copy of p.2 of Advertiser (Hurstbridge) 26 April 1935roy family, greensborough, laurie roy

Obituary for Laurie Roy, who was killed riding in the Australian amateur One Mile track championship cycle race in February 1933, together with an account of his funeral and other tributes and marks of respect. Includes other local news - Methodist Church, Greensborough Dramatic Club and Austin Hospital Auxiliary Greensborough Branch.1 p. copy of article in Advertiser (Hurstbridge) p.1, 3 March 1933roy family, laurie roy

Contents: 2 x Newspaper Clippings: Banyule City Council Electoral Representative Review, Heidelberg Leader 20/08/2019 and Diamond Valley Leader 21/08/2019. Local Council Representative Review Submission Guide. Victorian Electoral Commission, 2019. 24 p., text. General information for those making a submission to a review. Local Council Representative Review Preliminary Report: Banyule City Council. Victorian Electoral Commission, August 2019. 31 p., text and colour maps. Reports on submissions and gives 3 options for electoral review in Banyule. Local Council Representative Review: Banyule City Council 1. Public hearing agenda and attachments. 25/09/2019. 9 p. 2. Public hearing agenda and attachments. 25/09/2019. 2 p. Agenda and handwritten notes by R. Bray. Local Council Representative Review Final Report: Banyule City Council. Victorian Electoral Commission, October 2019. 46 p., text and colour map. Recommends increasing the number of councillors and wards to 9. 2 newspaper clippings, 3 booklets and agenda with attachments. Filed in black plastic folder.banyule city council, victorian electoral commission, local council representative review 2019

Advertisement for I J Thompson's dispensing chemist where Tom Vickers was the managing pharmacist from 1939. Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.vickers family, tom vickers, thompson chemist greensborough

News article about Tom Vickers and his Commonwealth Recognition Award for Senior Citizens awarded in 2000. The article outlines Tom's involvement in the Greensborough area over the past 60 years.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of newspaper clipping.vickers family, tom vickers

In 2003, a proposal for a 5 storey building on the corner of Lambourn and Devonshire Roads Watsonia for an apartment complex, medical centre, shops and cafe was approved by VCAT, despite strong opposition by local residents. The proposal did not proceed. In 2019 a proposal for a 2 storey medical centre, cafe and residence was approved for the site and construction commenced. Collection of documents comprising history of development proposals by Rosie Bray, concept illustrations, archtect's plans, photograph and copy of newspaper clipping.watsonia, lambourn road watsonia, devonshire road watsonia

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