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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Young artists invited to hang, 08/10/2014
An invitation to join the Diamond Valley Arts Society or attend its art show in October 2014.News clipping, black text, colour image.D V Leader and date written on pagediamond valley arts society, kevin bullen -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Brass band to star at carols evening, 13/12/2017
The Diamond Valley Brass Band will once again take centre stage at the Christmas festivities this weekend.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .diamond valley brass band, carols by candlelight -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Ball in council's court as centre is 'bursting at the seams', 26/10/2016
Greensborough's Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre need to expand to meet increases in basketball players.News clipping, black text. diamond valley sports and fitness centre, diamond valley basketball association -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Diamond Valley News, Boro for the VFA?, 04/08/1981
Greensborough Football Club members were to vote on leaving the Diamond Valley Football League for the VFA.Digital copy of black and white news clippinggreensborough football club -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Duo to join Relay for Life efforts, 16/03/2016
Diamond Valley Relay for Life took place at Willinda Park to raise money for the Cancer Council.News clipping, black text.relay for life, willinda park, cancer council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Parade a reminder of Easter message, 27/03/2002
Members of six Diamond Valley churches will take part in the annual "Way of the Cross" observance 2002Newspaper clipping with photographeaster observances, greensborough inter church council -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph, C 1960s
The valley is known as Fyans Valley and the township of Halls Gap. Photo is typical of those taken by the Forestry Commission (Vic) during the 1960s.Photo shows two rocky outcrops in the foreground framing a valley in the distance below. A partial view of a mountain range flanks the valley. Plains of trees and open fields, and also a lake, can be seen beyond the mountain range. Within the valley in the middle of the photo buildings, roads and cleared land can be seen.scenery, fyans valley -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Ray, Joan and John Meyer
MEYER COLLECTION - FALLS CREEK PHOTOS In 1947 a determined group of like-minded State Electricity Commission (SEC) staff including Ray Meyer, the chief surveyor of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme, had a common interest that revolved around the skiing potential of the snow-covered high plains which included what is now the resort of Falls Creek. The six SEC employees, Toni St Elmo, Ray Meyer, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson (together with their families) banded together to secretly build a 'hut' that was the first ski lodge at Falls Creek. Using a road built in 1930s to gain access to Falls Creek, their hut project was carried out in secret as efforts by other skiers were blocked by H.H.C. Williams – the engineer in charge of the Hydro Scheme. In 1946 Ray Meyer made a trip to the Lands Office in Melbourne. He came away with a 99-year lease on three acres that was ideally suited for a hut designed by Lloyd Dunn. Adrian Ruffenacht (Design Engineer for the KHS) had suggested where the group should build because of easy access to a spring for water. Much of the building material required was scavenged from derelict huts on the high plains. Due to the need for secrecy, the determined group worked on the hut in the evenings and weekends to avoid detection. During the building period the group had met at Echidna Rock (now known as Eagle Rock) where Skippy St Elmo announced, "This is my favourite ‘Skyline’.” And so the first lodge in the area at Falls Creek Ski Resort came into existence. With the development of the International Poma in the 1970s, the Skyline Lodge, which was sited between the ski-lift’s pole one and pole two, was demolished. However, the legacy of Ray Meyer, Toni St Elmo, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson and Skyline lives on in the vibrant atmosphere of Falls Creek Resort. The MEYER COLLECTION documents developments on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme and their life at Falls Creek from the mid 1930s to 1960s.This image is significant because it depicts aspects of the life of a pioneering family of Falls Creek and the founders of "Skyline", the first lodge at Falls Creek.A set of four photos of the Meyer Family. 1. Ray Meyer at the SEC office at Bogong 1946 2. Joan and John Meyer at No r. Raceline, Kiewa c1950 3. Ray and John Meyer at West Kiewa, No.5 c1950 4. John Meyer at West Kiewa, No.5 c1950falls creek, victorian snowfields, dinner plain, joan martin, joan meyer -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Conversations - Greensborough Ring Road, 11/11/2015
Letters to the editor of Diamond Valley Leader covering graffiti in Eltham and traffic around the Metropolitan Ring Road.News clipping, black text, colour image.metropolitan ring road, graffiti -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Spirits of all aglow, 09/12/2015
Diamond Valley Leader visits several houses in the local area that have special Christmas lights displays.Front page colour image. christmas 2015 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Noble show melts hearts, 09/12/2015
Diamond Valley Leader visits several houses in the local area that have special Christmas lights displays.News clipping, black text, colour image. christmas 2015 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Since the first Noel, 1995_
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Walking for relaxation, 30/07/1991
Article from Diamond Valley News regarding walking group from Greenhills Neighbourhood Centre 1991Newspaper Clipping, text and black and white image.greenhills neighbourhood centre, diamond valley news, walking groups -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - First Bogong Camp, September 1950
In 1940 Field Headquarters for the Kiewa Scheme were established at Bogong with office, workshop facilities and accommodation for workmen, staff and some families constructed. (There had been a 'tent camp' on this site in 1939 but was destroyed by bushfires) Construction of accommodation continued until 1947. A total of 40 houses plus a hostel for single staff, post office, police station, medical centre and primary school all with water and sewerage and electricity supply. The staff hostel was known as Kiewa House and is now occupied by the Education Department. Lake Guy was named after Mr. L.T. Guy who was the Resident Engineer in charge of construction work and associated activities on the Kiewa area. He held this position from 1939 to November 1946 when he was transferred to Head Office. The Bogong Township was developed firstly as an accommodation centre (base camp) for construction workers employed under the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme. Due to the influx of European workers into the Township the beautification of the immediate surrounds (gardens etc.) had a distinct European flavour. This environment has been very beneficial for tourism in later years. At the completion of the scheme, in the 1960's, the village was opened to public/tourism use. Strict environmental control has not allowed for any extensive redevelopment in tourist accommodation and basically restricted it to the accommodation initially built for the construction workers. Activities such a bike riding, snow skiing, restricted horse riding and bush walking on the Alpine plains and mountains are now a viable part of the Kiewa Valley Tourist Industry. The lake is one of the many water storage reservoirs used to supply the power stations their main power to run the huge turbines generating the final product, electricityBlack and white photo of Bogong Village. September 1950Handwritten on the back - 1st Bogong Camp. SEC Kiewa Scheme Sept 1950bogong camp, bogong village, secv -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Clubs score cash boost, 29/11/2017
Millions of dollars will be pumped into two Diamond Valley sporting facilities to keep up with the booming demand of the sporty shire.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .diamond valley basketball association, diamond valley force netball association -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Diamond Valley News, Four become life members, 1974, 24/09/1974
Life Membership was granted to four Diamond Valley Football League stalwarts in 1974, including Greensborough's Alan Partington.Digital copy of newspaper clipping, black text and image.greensborough football club, alan partington, diamond valley football league -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Society to host art show, 12/10/2016
The Diamond Valley Arts Society's 44th Annual Arts Award Show was held October 21-23 2016News clipping, black text and colour image.diamond valley arts society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Agreed on road plan ... but, 14/11/1967
Diamond Valley Council agreed in principle to the proposed Greensborough By-pass and freeway, with further discussion needed on some points.Newspaper clipping, black and white text.greensborough bypass, shire of diamond valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital image, Diamond Valley Local, Davis Chemist Greensborough, 15/12/1954
These advertisements were collected from the Diamond Valley Local newspaper. T. H. Davis was a Greensborough Chemist shop.This advertisement is for a Grimshaw Street [Greensborough] based shop which no longer operates.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.davis chemist greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Diamond Valley News, No danger to juniors in move to VFA, 08/09/1981
A discussion about the impact on junior players if Greensborough Football Club leaves the Diamond Valley Football League for the VFA.Digital copy of black and white news clippinggreensborough football club, diamond valley football league -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Ron White's Collection - 1920 - 2019
Ron White was born in 1920. He received a Diploma of Mechanical Engineering at Footscray Technical School in 1946. He started work as a laboratory assistant and after several promotions was appointed Senior Operator in 1948. In 1949, he was Engineer, Grade 1 (Hydro Areas). After further promotions he became Assistant Area Engineer, Rubicon at new Eildon Power Station and Area Engineer, Kiewa in commissioning Mt Beauty Terminal Station and West Kiewa Power Station.. By 1956, he was the Area Operations Engineer at Kiewa and four years later the Kiewa Electrical Superintendent (Operations and Maintenance) . In 1961, he was officially recognised as deputy for the General Superintendent, Kiewa. In 1966 he was appointed General Superintendent Kiewa and Kiewa became 'a branch of the Transmission Department'. In 1974, the Rubicon / Eildon Area was also under Ron's control. His title was "Principal Hydro Engineer, Hydro Division, Transmission Operations Department. He held this position until his retirement in 1985.Ron White was an important identity in his role as Principal Hydro Engineer from 1966 to 1985 after the completion of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. His long period of service involved him in the construction, operation and maintenance of the SECV's Hydro Electric Schemes and administration of related catchment areas. He had a close association with the local communities and care for the welfare of employees. He lived in Mt Beauty and was well respected in the community and beyond. He passed away on 30 September 2019, aged 99 years.A) History of Ron White's Working Life: including papers relating to "Promotion & Staff Appointment" B) Ron White's Retirement - 11th Jan. 1985: papers, cards, letters, photos, disc/plaque C) Ron White's Certificates: Diploma of Mechanical Engineering; First Aid; D) Ron White's Correspondence - miscellaneous E) Ron White's History of the 'Kiewa Scheme' from 1936- 1966. Written 1986 F) Ron White's Photo album Includes photos of him and the 2003 bushfires G) Miscellaneous Photos (not labelled) from Ron's photo album. Possibly relatives including nieces and nephews. H) Pewter Mug presented to Ron - Water Board I) Wall hanging presented to Ron - Scouts J) Ron White's Slide Ruler & Mathematical Instruments K) Collection of 7 books owned by Ron L) Starting Pistol Caps box M) Ice-cream serverF) One photo of Ron with 'Ken Connors'. One photo with 'l to r: Norm Middleton, Graham Napier, Ron White, Les Peart.' G) 2003 fires has a note re time, date and whereabouts of fires H) "Presented To / Ron White / In Appreciation For Service / To The / Kiewa Valley / Water Authority / And / Its predecessor Bodies / December 1994 I) Wall hanging: On emblem - "Lord Baden-Powell Society / The Scout Association of Australia". On Name Plate below - Ronald K. White 1989" J) mathematical Instruments have 'R. W' embossed in red on the corner of the cover M) 100 Straitline, Starting Pistol Caps N) National Ice-cream Server with stainless steel spring Size 20 ron white, hydro engineer, kiewa hydro electric scheme -
National Wool Museum
Scales
Used at Foster Valley Mill.Brass postal scales used at Foster Valley Mill.textile mills, foster valley mill pty ltd valley worsted mill -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newspaper clipping, Romantic, charming . . . ''SUNNYBROOK', Diamond Valley Local, 31 March, 1954, p4, 1954
Romantic, charming . . . ''SUNNYBROOK'' ON the slope of a hill on the East side of Bolton street and overlooking willows that trail gracefully in a creeklet which shows no great haste to blend with Diamond Creek and so to the Yarra, there stands a great old-fashioned home. Outwardly it speaks of past opulence rather than beauty of design, but the velvet green lawns and the formal neatly weeded rose gardens, the well established trees, tennis courts, wisteria covered pergolas and the great curved fronds of old palms produce an atmosphere that cannot be built-up in less than decades. Here is irresistible old-world charm. The jangle of today cannot penetrate ... it is a place to remember ... a place where events to be remembered have a perfect setting ... it is "Sunnybrook." From the neighbouring ‘Beranto Lodge’ Mrs. Lenne can catch glimpses of ‘Sunnybrook,’ but the old home is well hidden from all quarters and only the faultlessly kept lawn can be seen by the curious. Like many other people, Mrs. Lenne was curious. Who can blame her. ‘Sunnybrook’ is a name to conjure with in Eltham. When the elderly men of the township were young bucks ‘Sunnybrook’ stood alone, a proud home that was known and established. Amongst the simple homes of the valley of the Diamond Creek, ‘Sunnybrook’ was Queen. In the roistering days of the Diamond Valley, when Kangaroo Ground was the seat of the Shire and when five pubs dotted the road from Lower Plenty to the civic centre, ‘Sunnybrook’ was off the track of the boisterous and tipsy. ‘Sunnybrook’ is still off the beaten track . . . but only slightly so; it no longer looks over cow pastures, but the neat, newly built houses which dot the length of the Main Road. They are still no closer than half a mile and while these houses have sprung up the fine trees and shrubs have quietly closed in around the boundaries of ‘Sunnybrook' as if to keep the old place to itself. That is how it has become something to whet the curiosity. When the course of events put the place on the market Mrs. Lenne bought it. When a modern house is bought it is pliable in the sense that the owner moulds it according to personality. It can remain severe, utilitarian and with a little neglect soon run to an ugly shabbiness. But with old 'Sunnybrook' it is different. There is in existence a character indelibly written into every line of the place . . . it is a LOVE OF ENGLAND. Upon ‘Sunnybrook’ has been lavished the devoted love of England to such a degree that it must be seen. The gardens and lawns are formal, and though lovely and speaking of the leisure of past years they are not English . . . they are just lovely, with the beauty that only the long established seem to possess. It is inside ‘Sunnybrook’ that the intense love of England is seen. Years ago the home was bought by a Mr. Martin, who was getting on in years, as a home for his much younger wife. The couple spent thousands of pounds as well as endless care and imagination in the complete redecorating of their home. Oak panelling imported from England was built in. Huge fireplaces shed their Colonial appearance to be become the fireplaces of England . . . and they were so in every sense because they were also imported from England. One lovely specimen whose gracious lines are remarked upon by all who see it, is a certified antique of finest English Oak. Care was taken to see what hand made wrought iron light fittings were in keeping. The old place has three lounge, dining or living rooms according to taste and requirements, and all are bigger than the biggest attempted in a “big” modern home. This does not include an outside living space of ample proportions, all fine flywired in and enclosing a fernery. A turn of a tap and spray as fine as mist is released over the rockery. On a scorching summer day when no relief short of a swim could help ordinary people, the resident of ‘Sunnybrook’ found the coolness of a dell in which to sit and enjoy their evening meal. What is more, the temperature of the whole house could be reduced by merely turning on this extensive spray water system. Yes, comfort to luxury standard is built in. And what happens to 'Sunnybrook' now? Mrs Lenne is famous to thousands for her quite fabulous catering. Her home and her "Wanda Inn" at Hepburn Springs have long been a Mecca for those who want the different in catering . . . different in the sense that every client is treated as a friend, not a customer and the hospitality and attention one would give to an honoured friend is accorded. And the food! – ask anyone who has enjoyed the privilege. Ask those who attended the reception given to Mr. Menzies by Eltham Shire Council; ask those members of the Diamond Valley Chamber of Commerce who enjoyed it! [See EDHS_04736-1/2 https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/5d4c2fb521ea6727d892df72] There is only one word anyone ever uses . . . “unbelievable!” it must be seen and eaten to be believed. And ‘Sunnybrook’ will ring to the laughter, and offer its spaciousness for the fun of all who join in the happiest occasion in the life of those just married, whose wedding reception is intended to be “remembered.” Mrs. Lenne is a dynamic ball of energy whose enthusiasm is not to be brooked. She has acquired the home of her dreams. 13 March 2020 Note: Historian Stella M. Barber via the GSV members Forum cites that Clair Samwell and Doris Good ran a nursing home in Balwyn called Penquite (1946-1952). Prior to that the women had run a rest home called Beranto in Eltham. Single newsprint page separated rest of paperberanto lodge, bolton street, houses, mrs. lenne, prime minister, properties, robert gordon menzies, sunnybrook -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Missing out on free help, 23/09/2015
Diamond Valley Community Support offers low income earners free counselling from a shop front in Greensborough Plaza.News clipping, black text, colour image.diamond valley community support, greensborough plaza -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Free checks for pets during dental month, 19/08/2015
Diamond Valley Veterinary Hospital in Montmorency offered fee dental checks for pets as part of 'dental month' in August 2015.News clipping, black text, colour image.diamond valley veterinary hospital, montmorency -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Fruit fly hits Greensborough, 29/01/2020
Fruit growers in the Yarra Valley are scrambling to protect their summer produce after a confirmed case of the Queensland fruit fly in Greensborough.News article 1 page, black text and colour image.greensborough, queensland fruit fly, teresa street greensborough, fruit fly -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Winter snake invasion, 12/06/2019
After surviving 'snake invasion' during summer, Diamond Valley families are encountering another serpent problem - the venomous offspring.News article 1 page, black text.diamond valley snake invasion, mark pelley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Pill popping drivers a risk, 23/01/2019
Police noticed a 'frightening' increase in drug drivers during the holiday season [December 2018 - January 2019) in Diamond Valley.News article 1 page, black text.drug drivers, diamond valley, ashley hodges, greensborough police -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Champing at the bit, 18/10/2017
One of Victoria's largest equestrian centres could be built in Diamond Valley next year. A preliminary viability study is underway. News article 1 page, black text.diamond valley, equestrian centre, nillumbik shire council, horse riding -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital image, Diamond Valley Local, Bromley's Greensborough, 15/12/1954
These advertisements were collected from the Diamond Valley Local newspaper. Bromley's was a Greensborough clothing store [in Main Street probably].This advertisement is for a Greensborough based shop which no longer operates.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.bromleys greensborough