Page 1 article about the laying of the foundation stone for the Baby Health Centre by the Governor of Victoria (Sir Dallas Brooks) on Friday, November 24, 1950 (including photograph of Sir Dallas Brooks laying the stone) 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.Newspaper Broadsheet, 8 pageseltham children's library, eltham infant welfare centre, eltham pre-school, eltham war memorial hall, eltham war memorial trust, women's auxiliary

Original title: Official guests being entertained Kangaroo Ground Hall after Dedication of Tower and Cottage by Gen. Sir Dallas Brooks, K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., K.St.J., 16 Nov 1951Black and white photograph of guests seated at three rows of tables, celebration dinner Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photo Collection, no. 414 (duplicate of hard copy held at Eltham Library)shire of eltham, ceremonies, sepp, kangaroo ground hall

CEO office to right lunch room below bef 1987Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 strips Fuji 100-Seltham shire office, municipal offices, shire of eltham, shire offices, construction

35mm colour positive transparency Mount - Kodak Kodachrome CardProcessed Jul 1974barn

35mm colour positive transparency Mount - Kodak Kodachrome CardProcessed Jul 1974barn

35mm colour positive transparency Mount - Kodak Kodachrome CardProcessed Jul 1974barn, russell yeoman

35mm colour positive transparency Kodak Kodachrome cardboard mountProcessed Nov 1980infrastructure, rural areas, rural road, unidentified

35mm colour positive transparency Kodak Kodachrome cardboard mountProcessed Nov 1980infrastructure, rural areas, rural road, unidentified

35mm colour positive transparency Kodak Kodachrome cardboard mountProcessed Nov 1980infrastructure, rural areas, rural road, unidentified

35mm colour positive transparency Kodak Kodachrome cardboard mountProcessed Nov 1980infrastructure, rural areas, rural road, unidentified

35mm colour positive transparency Kodak Kodachrome cardboard mountProcessed Nov 1980infrastructure, rural areas, rural road, unidentified

35mm colour positive transparency Kodak Kodachrome cardboard mountProcessed Nov 1980infrastructure, rural areas, rural road, unidentified

35mm colour positive transparency Kodak Kodachrome cardboard mountProcessed Nov 1980infrastructure, rural areas, rural road, unidentified

35mm colour positive transparency Kodak Kodachrome cardboard mountProcessed Nov 1980infrastructure, rural areas, rural road, unidentified

Contents 1. Google earth images of Tower 2. Extract describing history of Tower, including honour roll for WW1 and WW2, 8 pages 3. Extract describing history of Tower, including honour roll for WW1 and WW2, 3 pages 4. 2002 and 2004; Kangaroo Ground Tower; Southwell-Keely M.; WAR MEMORIALS IN AUSTRALIA; 8 pages, (http://www.skp.com.au/memorials/pages/30054.htm)Folder/Booklet of various documents, mainly A4 size photocopiesHG Booklet 1harry gilham collection, kangaroo ground, ww1, ww2, war memorial tower, kangaroo ground tower, memorial, tower

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency (x19) Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip

Construction of the Kangaroo Ground tip was required following filling and closure of the Susan Street tip and overflow site near the Eltam Trestle bridge35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)graham road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tip