Mrs Jean Black was a Student at Pleasant Creek Special School from 1937 to 11942. Probably sent there as an Orphan rather than due to a disability. Maiden name was Loveland Former Pleasant Creek Hospital site. Sometimes referred to as Pleasant Creek Special School and sometimes Pleasant Creek Training Centre.Set of Black and White Photographs 1941 - 1944education

Seven photographs of Pleasant Creek Special School Students & Some Staff. Former Pleasant Creek Hospital site. Sometimes referred to as Pleasant Creek Special School and sometimes Pleasant Creet Training Centre.stawell education

These tokens were used at Falls Creek throughout the 1970s to ride on the chair lifts. The tokens were donated by Veikko Tanner. He owned and operated Karelia Lodge at Falls Creek during the 1970s. At that time Veikko was also area manager for the ski resort. He also worked as a "powder monkey" during the blasting of the ski runs.These tokens are significant because they represent a stage in the progression of chair lifts and technical developments at Falls Creek.2 tokens for use on the Ski Lifts at Falls Creek. The bronze token is for use on the Novice Lift and the gold metal token is for one ride on a Major lift.Both tokens - an image of a skier and "Falls Creek" Gold metal token reverse - Around edge - ALPINE DEVELOPMENTS HOLDINGS FALLS CREEK In centre - SINGLE RIDE MAJOR LIFT Brass token reverse - Around edge - ALPINE DEVELOPMENTS HOLDINGS FALLS CREEK In centre - SINGLE RIDE NOVICE LIFTfalls creek chairlifts, chair lift tokens, veikko tanner, karelia lodge, alpine development holdings pty ltd

Written on back of photograph, "21/4/82. Looking from Glenvale Road across Glenvale towards Deep Creek Road seen in distance."

Written on backing sheet, "Mullum Creek looking towards Warrandyte Rd. bridge. Showing Shire of Lillydale notice". One photograph is dated 1931.

Written on back of photograph, "Late '80. Freeway site. Virgin bush. Ringwood Street looking west along south side Mullum Creek."

Written on back of photograph, "Ringwood Rifle Range, Jumping Creek Reserve after fires, January 1962. 300 yard hut still standing."

18 October 1956 Proposed upstream line over Diamond Creek from Diamond Creek sideRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, eltham north, floods, floodwater, glen park bridge, 1956-10-18, diamond creek (creek), eltham, railway parade, wattletree road, wattletree road bridge

Part of an annual marketing campaign, this booklet was designed to provide information for booking accommodation in Falls Creek in the winter of 2010. It was published by Falls Creek Central Reservations who were owned and operated by the Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce.This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine Resort An A4 sized marketing booklet, including images and advertising and booking information printed on glossy paper.falls creek marketing, falls creek accommodation, falls creek 2010, falls creek chamber of commerce

Melbourne Water completed its $14.5 million Daylighting Dandenong Creek project which involved removing 830m of underground pipe. Members of the local community engaged to tree planting the area.Melbourne Water completed its $14.5 million Daylighting Dandenong Creek project which involved removing 830m of underground pipe. melbourne water, bush care, heathmont, dandenong creek

Group on steps of Pleasant Creek Special School. Includes Lady Brooks wife of the Governor of Victoria. Former Pleasant Creek Hospital site. Sometimes referred to as Pleasant Creek Special School and sometimes Pleasant Creet Training Centre.stawell education

Details the history of Diamond Creek Medical Centre and the Cordner family's work in the area, including Greensborough and Diamond Creek.The Cordner family were well known in the Greensborough area.2 x A4 pages printed from RACGP website - general practice histories.cordner family, diamond creek medical centre, doctors, greensborough

A history of the Anglican Parish of Diamond Creek, prepared for the Yarra Plenty Regional Library's "Diamond Valley History Tour 2019". The Diamond Creek parish includes St John's Diamond Creek, St Michael's Yarrambat and St Katherine's St Helena.Booklet, 8 pages, text and colour illus.diamond valley, yarra plenty regional library, anglican parish of diamond creek, st john's diamond creek, st katherine's st helena, st michael's yarrambat

Written on back of photograph, "E624, N16, 1981. Oban Road from opposite No.13 (Victor Leggo) looking towards bridge over Mullum Creek".

Hand written letters to Ringwood Council re flood relief.Correspondence to Council from Ratepayers asking for flood relief resulting from the flood damage in the vicinity of Harrison Street bridge over Mullum Creek in 1934.

Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Mullum Mullum Creek North bank view towards the West. Taken West of Harrison St.. Weed infested scrub on banks.

Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Mullum Mullum Creek View downstream from North bank. A most pleasant part near New St (South bank)

Letter of resignation, 19 December 1854, from W. Bennett Hull to the Surveyor General regarding complaints about the supervision of Mr Hodgkinson, District Surveyor during survey of road to Anderson's Creek.hull, w. bennett, hodgkinson, clement, andersons creek, land surveys, roads and streets

Black and white photograph of Deep Creek Road, taken from lower entrance of Schwerkolt Cottage Reserve showing Glenvale Road on left. Taken before work started on new bridge and road.deep creek road, mitcham, glenvale road, ringwood

Wet Gully (local name) between Eltham and Diamond Creek, bound by Reynolds and Lorimer roads, Diamond Creek, May 198835mm colour positive transparency (2 of 36) Mount - Kodak KodachromeProcess Date MAY 88Mdiamond creek, lorimer road, reynolds road, wet gully

Skippy and Toni St Elmo were responsible for early developments at the Falls Creek resort and for promoting a love of skiing. They left Melbourne in 1945 and settled at Falls Creek and moved into the first building constructed of corrugated iron and timber at Falls Creek in 1946. They were Falls Creek’s first workers with Toni employed by the State Electricity Commission to record weather-related data up to the construction of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme. In 1957, Toni was involved in building the first rope tow called Nissen on the same route as the Summit Quad. He also established the Nissen Ski School with ski instructor Milan Kovacic and was involved in the building of the resort’s first ski club Bogong in 1949. Toni taught Skippy to ski and she practised on the High Plains where she and her husband lived. Skippy St Elmo won many ski races during the 1950’s and represented Australia in New Zealand.Skippy and Toni St Elmo were pioneers of the Falls Creek area, promoting local ski sports and tourism. The played an important role in opening up the Falls Creek area and developing its sporting potential by establishing the first ski school, ski lifts and early lodge facilities. Skippy and Toni St Elmo were honoured at the Alpine Village at Falls Creek on November 17 2006, with the spreading of their ashes at the place which played such an important part in both their lives.Set of 8 black and white photographs of Skippy St Elmo and other skiers 1. Skippy and 3 others in New Zealand 1951 2. Skippy and 5 others Falls Creek 1955 3. Cake celebrating 20 years of sport at Nissen Lodge 4. Skippy and friend outside Nissen Lodge 5. Skippy on the ski slopes 6. Skippy on the ski slopes 7. Albury Ski Club team New Zwealand 1957 8. The Bogong Ski Club 1950 Written on back of photos 1. Bob Howe Albury, Skippy New Zealand 1951 – 942H 2. Falls Creek 1955. Skippy St Elmo: H Devonassore; Margaret ?; ?; Tony St Elmo; Olive? 3. Written on cake Nissen Alpine Club. 20 years of sport. FRED 4. Skippy St Elmo 5. Skippy 6. Skippy 7. Bob Howe (Albury) Skippy New Zealand 1957. Albury Ski Club Team raced in NZ 8. The Bogong Ski club, Coronet Park, 1950. M Denham (Capt); B Wiltshire; R Roberts; Skippy St Elmo; Gwen Morris; J Frazer; J Smith; L Piera; Manager & Coach Toni St Elmo. J D Knowles Photographer Box 188, Queenstown. 744B falls creek, skiing, bogong high plains

Wing pier Eltham abutment Bridge construction Eltham-Diamond Creek road over the Diamond Creek (Wattletree Road), Eltham, May 1958Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1958-05, bridge construction, wattletree road bridge

Photo of the Grassy Creek C.R.B site looking towards Aireys Inlet. Top left hand corner - the first tents were the gangers next were the mine and the third the timekeepers. The camp site is in the valleyg.o.r.; c.r.b. construction camp sites; gangers; mine; timekeeper; grassy creek;

Two colour photographs of the Diamond Creek floodwater; two at Souter Street and one looking north across the Eltham Rugby Union Football Club oval towards the Bridge Street bridge, Feb 2005eltham, diamond creek, floods, souter street, bridge street

8516.1 - Schematic/map of coal creek mine workings, also detailing number surface features such as topographic heights, roads, railways, boreholes, etc. No Legend. Most information seems to be printed, with topography drawn on.

Pleasant Creek Colony history in brief Warning about distressing information Patient information Disclaimer Source On this page: Pleasant Creek Colony history in brief Warning about distressing information Patient information Disclaimer Source Pleasant Creek Colony history in brief In 1861, the Pleasant Creek Hospital opened as a medical facility for the population of Stawell and district. Another building was added in 1904, Syme Ward for convalescent patients. In 1933, the facility was replaced by a newly-built hospital in the town of Stawell. In 1934, the Mental Hygiene Department acquired the old Pleasant Creek Hospital site and converted it to accommodate children with disabilities, which became Pleasant Creek Special School. The first residents (18 boys) were admitted in 1937 from Royal Park Depot. At the end of 1937, there were 98 children living at Pleasant Creek. In 1968 the Pleasant Creek Special School was renamed Pleasant Creek Training Centre, caring for people with intellectual disabilities. From the 1950s to the 1980s, there were several building developments: •1957, Lonsdale Unit expanded capacity to 113 •1969, Bellfield and Fyans Units increased numbers to 196 •1977, Alexandra Unit converted to recreational and lecture room facility. •1977, Day Centre, Nurses' Home and Clinical Services Administration buildings •1985, Nara Unit closed for renovations and residents moved to the previous staff living quarters. https://www.findingrecords.dhhs.vic.gov.au/CollectionResultsPage/Pleasant-Creek-Colony

Monument to commemorate where gold was first found in StawellOn Insert near base of Monument. Erected by the Stawell Progress Association Near the spot in Pleasant Creek where the first Gold was found By William McLachlan May 1853monuments, gold