Michael Peck taught art to migrant children in London before returning to Australia; his work then explored the idea being a refugee. By 2011, his work explored his relationship with his two grandfathers who both served in World War II. Contents Newspaper article: "On venturing to find a fit", Diamond Valley Leader, 4 June 2008. Painter Michael Peck describes his technique and objectives. Newspaper article: "Grandfather's legacy", Diamond Valley Leader, 23 November 2011. Michael Peck's latest artistic work explores his relationship with his two grandfathers.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcmichael peck

Justin Purser lives in Eltham and creates works in metal. Contents Newspaper article: "Knockouts in the workshop", Diamond Valley Leader, 1 March 2006. Justin Purser's works to be displayed at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjustin purser, charlie evans, melbourne international flower and garden show, john evans, don't move puppet theatre

Marguerite Marshall, Eltham resident, worked as a journalist in the Diamond Valley from around 1980. In 2002, she published "Nillumbik Now and Then", about the shire's landmarks and characters (an update of "Eltham Shire, Historic Buildings, People and Places" 1983). It had photographs b Alan King and covered the Wurundjeri people, the Batman Tree legend, farmers, bushranger, gold mining, soldiers, artists, environmentalists and sportspeople. She was an environmental activist who created a comic character to show there can be a humorous side to the environmental challenge (Eartha Waters, a green tragic) for Nillumbik Climate Action Now event at Eltham Library. Contents Newspaper article: "New book on shire's past", Diamond Valley Leader, 6 February 2002, announcing publication of "Nillumbik Now and Then" by Marguerite Marshall, photographed with photographer Ron Grant and Eltham District Historical Society secretary Russell Yeoman. Newspaper article: "Humorous side on warming", Diamond Valley Leader, 4 June 2008, listing events for Nillumbik Climate Action Now marking World Environment Day, including Marguerite Marshall's character Eartha Waters. Newspaper article: "Green wedge a goldmine of history", Heidelberg and Diamond Valley Weekly, 25 November 2008, Announcing publication of Marguerite Marshall's book "Nillumbik Now and Then". Newspaper letter: "Worst, so we should lead", Diamond Valley Leader, 13 January 2010, Marguerite Marshall argued for climate action. Newspaper article: "Truths to be revealed in talk", Diamond Valley Leader, 23 July 2014, announcing talk by Marguerite Marshall on climate change at Montmorency Probus Club on 21 August and on renewable energy at Nillumbik Probus Club on 10 September 2014. Newspaper article: "Turning back the pages", Diamond Valley Leader, 19 November 2008, Announcing publication of Marguerite Marshall's book "Nillumbik Now and Then". Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcmarguerite marshall, nillumbik - now and then, eltham shire historic buildings people and places, ron grant, russell yeoman, eltham district historical society, eartha waters greenie tragic, nillumbik climate action now, alan king, montmorency probus club, nillumbik probus club

Graham Mercer became a potter, after being a flight service operator, and moved to Warrandyte. Contents Newspaper article: ""Naughty but nice art", Diamond Valley Leader, 22 February 2006, Describes Graham Mercer's pottery making.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcgraham mercer, warrandyte victoria, potters

Graham Mercer became a potter, after being a flight service operator, and moved to Warrandyte. Contents Newspaper article: ""Naughty but nice art", Diamond Valley Leader, 22 February 2006, Describes Graham Mercer's pottery making.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcgraham mercer, warrandyte victoria, potters

Paul Rose was principal of Eltham High School for three years until 2005. Contents Newspaper article: "Principal heads home", Diamond Valley Leader, 15 April 2005. Paul Rose is leaving Eltham High School.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcpaul rose, eltham high school, ballarat secondary college, steve herbert mp

Joy and Michael Pagon moved to Research in 1975 and kept a diary of birds seen. They joined the Friends of Swipers Gully. Contents Newspaper article: "Friends of a feather", Diamond Valley Leader, 13 July 2005. Joy and Michael Pagon's birdwatching.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjoy pagon, michael pagon, friends of swipers gully, birdwatching

Joy and Michael Pagon moved to Research in 1975 and kept a diary of birds seen. They joined the Friends of Swipers Gully. Contents Newspaper article: "Friends of a feather", Diamond Valley Leader, 13 July 2005. Joy and Michael Pagon's birdwatching.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjoy pagon, michael pagon, friends of swipers gully

Bill McAuley, Valley Voice photographer, photographed local life and people. Contents Newspaper article: "Snapshots of another time," Diamond Valley Leader, 26 April 2017, outlines Bill McAuley 's photographic work and his exhibition at Montsalvat.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcbill mcauley, robert marshall, mudbrick houses, montsalvat, judy jacques, margot knox, neil douglas, george de nemes, reg evans, bernie bragg, peter laycock, daniel kahans, pat reynolds, gaye johnston, david williamson, greg macainsh, sebastian jorgensen, pete steedman, maura naughton, peter wallace, peter naughton, st andrew's market, alistair knox

Sue McFarland, Eltham potter, won Box Hill Institute of TAFE's 2004 Teacher of the Year. Contents Newspaper article: "Potter plans for Japan show," Diamond Valley Leader, 30 March 2005, reports Sue McFarland's award and plans.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcsue mcfarland

Ian Reid began his real estate career in Eltham and opened his own agency on Bolton Street, Eltham, in 1983. Contents Newspaper advertisement: "End of an Era", Diamond Valley Leader, 10 February 2010. History of Ian Reid's career.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcian reid real estate, vendor advocacy australia, ian reid & staff, fletchers

Petra Reece was one of more than 300 artists competing for the 2008 Nillumbik Prize, in an exhibition at Montsalvat. Contents Newspaper article: "Canvassing artistic talents", Diamond Valley Leader, 18 June 2008. Montsalvat exhibition of entries for 2008 Nillumbik Prize.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcpetra reece, montsalvat, sigmund jorgensen, rick amor, nillumbik prize, linda short, chris pittard, delsh rees, hilary jackman, isobel clament, daniel moyhihan, paul eolo bottar

Eltham resident, Tom McGregor was 100 years old on 28 January 2010. Contents Newspaper article: "Century milestone down to more than just luck" Diamond Valley Leader, 17 February 2010, Outlines life of Tom McGregor, 100 years old.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etctom mcgregor

Jed Metcher, a Warrandyte High School year 12 student living in Eltham, has competed as a motorcycle racer. Contents Newspaper article: ""Jed enjoys his life in the fast line", Diamond Valley Leader, 12 September 2007. Describes Jed Metcher motorcycle riding.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjed metcher, warrandyte high school

Artist Robert Phillips of Lower Plenty organised a performing arts festival to aid tsunami relief. Contents Newspaper article: "Humanitarian joins fundraising effort", Diamond Valley Leader, 12 January 2005. Robert Phillips is organising a performing arts festival to aid tsunami relief.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcrobert phillips, heidelberg school of heritage artists, 2005 boxing day tsunami

Graham and Glynn Pritchard celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2008. Contents Newspaper article: "Faith has helped couple", Diamond Valley Leader, 7 May 2008. Life details of Glynn and Graham Pritchard, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary at St Margaret's Church, Eltham.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcglynn pritchard, graham pritchard, st margaret's church eltham, glynn stephens

Bill McKenna was warded the Returned Services League's highest honour, a Meritorious Service Medal. He had also been involved with other community activities. Contents Newspaper article: "Honour" Diamond Valley Leader, 15 September 2019, Bill McKenna was awarded Meritorious Service Medal.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcbill mckenna, william mckenna, returned services league, meritorious service medal

Lisa Grant, Greensborough artist, exhibited photographs at the Eltham Library Community Gallery in 2007. Contents Newspaper article: "Let's face it, faces can fascinate", Diamond Valley Leader, 27 June 2007. Lisa Grant's exhibition Photobooth at Eltham Library Community Gallery July 2007.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etclisa grant, eltham library community gallery, st andrews market

Dianne Roe and daughters Jenny, Sally and Tiffany exhibited painting and ceramics at Lovegrove Winery, Cottles Bridge in January 2005. Contents Newspaper article: "Family's talents on display", Diamond Valley Leader, 26 January 2005. Roe family's work on display at Lovegrove Winery, Cottles Bridge.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcdianne roe, jenny roe, sally roe, tiffany roe, lovegrove winery cottles bridge

Steve Odgers played wheelchair lawn bowls, being selected for the World Cerebral Palsy Games in the USA in 2005, coached by Graham Fraser. Contents Newspaper article: "Living out a dream", Diamond Valley Leader, 13 April 2005, describes Steve Odgers wheelchair lawn bowling careerNewspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcsteve odgers, wheelchair lawn bowls, world cerebral palsy games, eltham lions club, wheelchair sports australia, hurstbridge bowling club, graham fraser

Con Proussallis, who lived in Research, was an Ansett pilot and secretary of the Ansett Pilot Association. Contents Newspaper article: "One final Ansett flutter". Diamond Valley Leader, 4 June 2008. Con Proussalis handed over residue of Ansett Pilot Association funds to the Royal Children's Hospital.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etccon proussalis, ansett airways, ansett pilot association, royal children's hospital