Rising costs were blamed for the reduction in Heidelberg Regional Library hours in 1974 mainly due to increased salaries. The library committee considered it better to spend money on new books.Heidelberg Regional Library Service later became Yarra Plenty Regional LibraryNews clipping, black and white text. 2 scans.heidelberg regional library service

Business card for a local newsagent, Diamond Village Lotto, Cards and News, at 78 Nepean Street Watsonia.Business card, white card with multi coloured text.nepean street watsonia, diamond village shopping centre, diamond village lotto, cards and news

Business card for a local audio visual installer, Richard Waters Electronics, at 57 Buena Vista Drive Montmorency.Business card, white card with black and red text.richard waters electronics, buena vista drive montmornecy

Summary report of the Country Roads Board's 1981 proposals for the F5 Freeway (now Metropolitan Ring Road) between Dalton Road and Diamond Creek Road and the duplication of Greensborough Road (Greensborough By-pass).Historic proposal for roads in the Greensborough area51 pages, text, colour maps. Plastic binding.country roads board, greensborough bypass, metropolitan ring road, greensborough road

Planning options for an extended retail development in Diamond Creek 1989.12 p. text, 12p. plans, spiral bound non-fictiondiamond creek, shire of diamond valley, retail developments

A history of the Batman Apple Tree and Pioneer Children's Cemetery along the Plenty River. Prepared by Samantha Westbrooke Pty Ltd in association with Peter Mills, historian. The Batman Apple tree is said to be over 170 years old, being brought to Greensborough in the 1840s from the Melbourne orchard of John Batman, following Batman's death in 1839. The Pioneer Children's Cemetery is the burial place of 7 children from the Whatmough and Partington families who dies between 1845 and 1858.11 page photocopy, text and black and white illustrations.batman apple tree, robert whatmough, plenty river trail, pioneer childrens cemetery

Article about Sutherland Home for Children prepared for the Yarra Plenty Regional Library's "Diamond Valley History Tour 2019". Describes the history of Sutherland Homes and the work of Selina Sutherland.Article 2 pages, text and black and white illus.diamond valley, yarra plenty regional library, sutherland homes, selina sutherland

A short History of the Parliament of VictoriaBooklet, 24 p., black and white text and illus. victoria parliament, victoria parliament house

An early report of the dissention between Eltham and Diamond Valley shires over the proposed "outer ring road" and its possible extension through to Eltham. This was a precursor to the present day metropolitan ring road.News clipping, black text, slightly smudged copy..metropolitan ring road, shire of diamond valley, shire of eltham

Invitations to Banyule City Council annual events - the 2022 Community Ball and 2023 Community Gala Dinner.2 invitations and menu card. Text and colour illus.banyule city council, invitations

Family history chart of Anthony Beale and his family, pioneers of the St Helena area of Greensborough.The St Helena area was named after the island on which Anthony Beale was born and worked. St Katherine's Church was named for his wife Katherine Rose.4 pages, text only, genealogical chart (copy) anthony beale, st helena, st katherines church, beale family

Digital image of "Rosanna to Watsonia" single use train ticket issued 05/04/1979.Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital image of train ticket. White with black text.train tickets, watsonia station, rosanna station

Digital image of "Watsonia to Dennis, and, Watsonia to Ivanhoe" single use train tickets issued 1979.Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital image of train ticket. Pink with black text.train tickets, watsonia station, ivanhoe station, dennis station

Digital image of "Wattleglen to Greensborough Single [no date c1970s]".Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital image of train ticket. Pink with black text.train tickets, watsonia station, greensborough station

A short history of Kinglake's Wallaby Creek Weir and aqueduct in relation to Melbourne's water supply. Paper copy of website article, 7 p. text.melbourne water supply, kinglake, wallaby creek weir, aqueducts

Description of women's costumes from 1860s to 1970s, illustrated by photographs from various sources.10 p. text and black and white/sepia photographswomen's costume, dating photographs, clothing, fashion, women's clothing

Contains a history of St Katherine's Church St Helena, Major Anthony Beale and his wife Katherine Rose after whom the church and chapel are named. Beale descendant Isla Heddle and church warden Beverley Ward are shown in this article.Background to this well known pioneer church.One A4 page, black and white text and image.Source written across top of pagest katherines church, st helena, anthony beale, rose chapel

In 1999, an archaeological dig was undertaken at the Viewbank Homestead site in Viewbank. The house was built c1840 by James Williamson; it was later purchased by George Gear as a wedding gift to his daughter on her marriage to Dr Robert Martin. It became a grand mansion in the late 1800s but by the 1920s, it was stripped bare of materials and demolished in the 1920s. The archaeological dig was and insight into early life in the Viewbank HomesteadCopy of news clipping, black and white text and images.viewbank homestead, banyule road viewbank, viewbank, archaeological digs

Booklet from the annual Remembrance Day Service held by the Greensborough RSL. Contains a brief history of Australia's involvement in World War I and a list of Australian involvement in Wars, Conflicts and Peace keeping Operations. Also a brief report on the day by Rosie Bray.12 p. black & white text, col. photographsarmistice day, greensborough rsl, remembrance day 2022

In 1952, Greensborough (13.18) defeated Eltham (6.8) in the Diamond Valley Football grand final.Photocopy of news clipping, 1 page, text only.greensborough football club, 1952 premiers, eltham football club

This article is a preview of the 1952 preliminary final between Eltham and Heidelberg. It includes a review of the previous week's second semifinal in which Greensborough (8.8) defeated Eltham (3.6). In 1952, Greensborough (13.18) defeated Eltham (6.8) in the Diamond Valley Football grand final.Photocopy of news clipping, 1 page, text only.greensborough football club, 1952 premiers, dvfl, eltham football club, heidelberg football club

The Poulter Reserve precinct is bordered by the railway line, Main Street and the Plenty River. This booklet accompanies a guided walk around the area.20 p., text and color and black and white images.poulter reserve greensborough, main street greensborough, plenty river greensborough

82 p. text and colour and black and white photographsqueen elizabeth ii, royal family

2 news articles from Watsonia's Whisper 2003. Instructions for meeting for the Anzac Day March in April and the Watsonia RSL Sub Branch celebrated its 50th anniversary in December. Rosie Bray was a reporter for Watsonia's Whisper.News clipping, black and white text and colour image.anzac day 2003, watsonia rsl, watsonia's whisper, rosie bray

A news article from Watsonia's Whisper 2003; Rosie Bray was a reporter with this paper. A short history of Watsonia RSL Pipes and DrumsNews clipping, black and white text and colour image.watsonia's whisper, rosie bray, watsonia rsl, watsonia rsl pipes and drums

The Greensborough Interchurch Council held an Australia Day Service in 1993. 4 p. Leaflet: black text on yellow paper.greensborough interchurch council, australia day, church services

The Greensborough Interchurch Council held an Australia Day Service in 1992. 4 p. Leaflet: green text on yellow paper.greensborough interchurch council, australia day, church services

The 50's Plus Club (previously the Active Plus Club) was formed to provide activities for community members over 50. The club is now known as Watsonia 50's Plus Club. This leaflet outlines the who, what and where of the club.4 page leaflet Black text on cream paper.active plus club, diamond valley 50's plus club, watsonia 50's plus club

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