This certificate was awarded to the Beechworth Fire Brigade at the Fire Brigade annual demonstration held at Maryborough March 1897. This image depicts 4 members J.W. Davis, H.J Clements, T.M. Shennan, H.T. Thompson.Black and white copy of a certificate printed on gloss photographic paperObverse: Trophy / Presented by / Charlie Farr / Maryborough for / Representative Race for Four Men / Won by / Beechworth Fire Brigade / At the Fire Brigade's Annual Demonstration / held at Maryborough March 1897 Left to right: J.W. Davis / H.J Clements / T.M. Shennan / H.T. Thompson / fire brigade, beechworth, burke museum, maryborough, emergency services, certificate

Information sheet for schools presenting ideas for activities, facts and figures based around the festival's theme Flowers, Fur and FeathersA3 copy paper ceam coloured folded into 4 pages1993, eltham festival

Information pack advising the Nillumbik Festival has succeeded the Eltham Festival and is to be held 11-12 November 1995. Theme is "Nillumbik - Building the Future Together". Includes information on how community groups can be involved featuring the Grand Parade, Stage Performances and Sporting displays, Stalls and general notes on stall sites and Registration form The Nillumbik Festival was introduced as a replacement for the Eltham Festival following the disbandment of Eltham Shire Council in December 1994 and the creation of Nillumbik Shire Council. It was an attempt to draw away from Eltham and be more inclusive of the wider communities in Nillumbik. However other local communities had their own festivals and the concept of a Nillumbik Festival was never widely accepted by the community and it shortly reverted back to the Eltham Fesitval in 1997.A4 copy paper, 7 pages, white and pink coloured1995, application form, eltham festival, nillumbik festival, nillumbik shire council

In February 1965, Staffs Railway Store, the oldest business premises in the Eltham shopping district was demolished. Formerly a self-service grocery, restaurant and electrical repair shop, the building for many years housed Eltham’s only ‘family’ grocer and feed store. Earlier it had appeared to have been the town’s bakery. The building had been purchased in late March 1939 by Mr Eric N. Staff. At the time of E.N. Staff’s purchase there were huge bakers’ ovens located at the rear and the building also had a well and four toilets for employees. When the ‘pictures’ came to Eltham with the opening of the Eltham Public Hall across the road in 1941, Mr E.N. Staff extended the business and opened a milk bar and sweet shop. Further extensions re-established the tea rooms of days gone by. Mr E.N. Staff conducted business for about 15 years before handing over the reins to his son, Ray Staff. When his son Ray took over, the milk bar and tea rooms were closed for several years but the milk bar and was later re-opened and subsequently became a greengrocers and later again, a restaurant. The tea rooms section was converted to an electrical repair shop about 1955. Electoral Roll records for 1967 record Raymond Charles Staff at 929 Main Road, Eltham, grocer, and in 1968 at Lot 4, Hillcrest Avenue, Eltham, taxi truck operator. So it would appear that Ray continued to run the business for approximately two years after the original store was demolished and a new supermarket was built. Today, 929 Main Road is the Nongkhai Thai Restaurant and is precisely where the original Staffs store stood. Even though the facade has been modified at eye level with new larger windows, the upper facade is identical to that of the new Eltham Big Star Food Centre of 1965/66. But how did the original building, the oldest premises in the 1965 era shopping centre come about? On August 12th, 1902 at the Eltham Courthouse, appearing before T. Smallman, Esq,. Police Magistrate, and Messrs. W. Duncan and W.J. Taylor, Justices of the Peace is Luther Haley, baker. Wilfred Henry Johnston, by his agent Stanley Ernest Elder had applied for a warrant of ejectment under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1890 against Luther Haley from the bakery premises at the corner of Main Road and York Street. From the evidence presented we learn that Mrs Burgoyne of Eltham had purchased the property some months earlier from Mr Johnston, which consisted of a store and bakery establishment at Eltham occupied by Mr. Luther Haley, and whose lease expired some little time back, and up to the present time, Mr. Haley was not prepared to leave. He informed the court that he is unable to secure at Eltham a suitable house in which to carry on his business, but was building a place near the railway station which he expected to be done in about three weeks time, and he is then prepared to give up possession of the premises he now occupies. Mr Smallman informed the defendant, Luther Haley, that he will have to quit the premises in three weeks from the present date, and that a warrant of ejectment would be issued. However he also informed Mr Haley that he would order the warrant to lie in the office for three weeks from that date. The premises under construction referred to by Luther Haley in court were situated on the western side of Main Road, near the railway station slightly opposite present-day Arthur Street. It was opened around September 1902 as a General Store, Bakery and Tea Rooms. This was the original building in the present-day shopping precinct. At the time the only thing nearby was the railway station. Luther Haley’s business appeared to prosper and he would have catered to not only the locals abut also day visitors by train on Sundays coming up from Melbourne, offering fresh baked produce, tea rooms and summer drinks. The fields across Main Road running between present day Arthur Street and Luck Street were known as Haley’s Paddock and at times were used for community festivities and picnics. A newspaper report on the annual State schools picnic held at Haley’s Paddock on March 11, 1904 described it as “quite close to the railway station, and is quite capable of holding comfortably 10,000 people. With its ample shade and hilly surroundings, it is an ideal place for any gathering.” Luther Haley successfully ran his general store, bakery and tea rooms until 1917 when he and his family departed the district and moved to Westgarth Street in Northcote where he changed careers and became a publisher. It was then taken over by Hannah Lloyd and became known as Lloyd’s Railway General Store from 1917 to 1920. From then it had a succession of owners, one as short as two months until March 31, 1939 when the Grocery Business formerly carried on by Mr. T.K. White of Eltham for the previous eight years was purchased by Mr Eric N. Staff of Research and became known as E.N. Staff’s Railway Store. The ownership timeline for the store is as follows: Luther Haley Sep 1902-1917 Hannah Lloyd 1917-c.Feb 1920 Messrs J.R. & N.E. Lee 1920-Sep 1922 A. & E. Copeland Sep 1922-Sep 1925 Mr Price Sep 1925-Nov 1925 Mr Warren Nov 1925?-Nov 1926 A.W.J. Edwards Nov 1926-1931 T.K. White 1931-Mar 1939 Eric Staff Apr 1939-c.1954 Ray Staff c.1954-Feb 1965 then demolished Ray Staff Eltham Big Star Food Centre c.1965-1967 Digital file only from scan of copy on loan to EDHSa. copeland, a.w.j. edwards, big star food centre, e. copeland, eltham, eric staff, general store, hannah lloyd, j.r. lee, lloyd's general store, luther haley, main road, n.e. lee, price, ray staff, staffs general store, supermarket, t.k. white

Photo taken at time of ownership by Eric Staff. Originally purchased by pioneer Eltham farmer Henry Stooke, Belle Vue farm comprised about 56 ha (140 acres) extending northerly from the northern boundary of Holloway’s 1851 Little Eltham subdivision. On the present day map the southern boundary was just north of Elsa Court and Grove Street. The western boundary was the Diamond Creek and extended northerly to Main Road where it turns easterly towards Research. It was traversed by the main road to Kangaroo Ground and beyond and from 1912 by the railway to Hurstbridge. From 1895 the farm was owned by William Williams and his wife Mary Ann. In 1914-1915 they built a new house now known as “Belle Vue”. They sold the land in 1920 and residential subdivision began soon after that. “Belle Vue” remains today on a large residential lot in Livingstone Road. The house and many old trees on the site have been subject to a heritage overlay under the Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Despite that overlay, most of the heritage trees were removed during sub-division and development of the property.Digital file only from scan of copy on loan to EDHSbelle vue, eltham, eric staff, houses, livingstone road, staff family

Digital scan of print copy and black and white inkjet print1937, class photo, dalton street, eltham primary school, eltham state school no. 209

"Notes for houseviewing on Sunday, 25th July 1965". References to Hal Peck, Gordon Ford, Peter Glass, Alistair Knox and Alan Hempel Folder 86 of the Harry Gilham Collection1 page (extended), typed both sides. Original copyharry gilham collection, mud brick, adobe, hal peck, gordon ford, peter glass, alistair knox, alan hempel, earth building, pise

Thomas Alan Broadbent No 15887 46th Batt. Refer 2322.2 for service history also 2568.2.Photo, portrait, sepia tone, copy for display re T.A.Broadbent."Thomas Alan Broadbent KIA 20.9.1918"photography, military, history

The Exhibition of Nautical Curios and Fancy Fair was held on the 14th of November 1901 at the Melbourne Athenaeum. It was opened by the Governor, Lord Hopetoun.Digitally enhanced copy of the flyer pasted in the 1896-1902 scrapbooknautical curios, fancy fair, melbourne athenaeum

Tudor Inn Art Gallery was originally the Catholic Church in Chapel Street, Cowes.Copy of drawing or lino print of Tudor Inn Art GalleryTudor Inn Art Gallery - Lance Sullivantudor inn cowes, churches, cowes catholic church phillip island, cherry mcfee

One of a collection of photographs donated by Bruce BennettColoured copy of a postcard showing the Nobbies with rock formation in the foreground.the nobbies phillip island, phillip island coastline, bruce bennett

One of a collection of 6 photographs donated by Anne Grayden. Charles Grayden, the son of John and Anne Grayden. 28/2/1885 to 1977. Photograph taken 1909 at brother Richard's wedding.Black & White copy of a photograph of Charles Grayden, dressed in suit.charles grayden, anne grayden

One of 20 Photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White copy of a postcard. The Koala Cafe in Cowes - 1938"Koala Cafe" "Cowes - Jan 1938koala cafe cowes, cowes cafes, cowes phillip island, mary karney

Covers and sample page from "Recipes made with bread". An example of 1950s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for recipes using bread, interspersed with advertisements for bakeries, including Tip Top Bakeries throughout Melbourne's suburbs.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of front and back covers of a book with sample page.historic advertisements, recipes, bread, bakeries, tip top bakeries

Early advertisement for the sale of fruit trees and shrubs from the nursery of Robert Whatmough on the River PlentyRobert Whatmough was a Greensborough pioneer and noted horticulturist1 page, news text, copy printed from Trovegreensborough, robert whatmough, plenty river

Brief history of the Heidelberg Town Hall (now called The Centre Ivanhoe), by Rosie Bray, with photographs of the building and Councillors for 2022-2023.2 p. typescript with colour photographs, stapled. 2 copies.heidelberg town hall, banyule councillors, the centre ivanhoe

An article about Royal Melbourne Show cake judge Anne-Marie Primmer.1 p. copy of news article, text and colour imagesanne-marie primmer, cake decorating, cake judging, royal melbourne show

This pamphlet outlines a proposed concept plan for the lower Plenty River, Greensborough to Heidelberg. The plan would focus on preserving and enhancing the aesthetic, recreational and conservation potential of the waterway.2 p., illus., tri-fold pamphlet. 2 copiesplenty river, melbourne water corporation, board of works

Excerpt from book outlining the European settlement of "Yallambee" (Yallambie) from the Bakewell brothers to the Wragge family.Photocopy of excerpt from book, 15 pages. 2 copies.yallambie, bakewell family, wragge family

Illustrations selected from book showing views of "The Station Plenty" (Yallambie), the Bakewell family home, illustrated by Edward La Trobe Bateman, an artist and garden designer.Photocopy of illustrations from book, 6 pages. 2 copies.yallambie, bakewell family, plenty station, edward la trobe bateman

4 p. pamphlet, text and colour photographs. 3 copiesnon-fictionviewbank homestead, victoria archaeology

The Caretaker's Residence, Yan Yean Reservoir. Sketch by Jenny Meldrum; from Yan Yean: a history by Dianne Edwards. 1 p. black and white copy of page from bookyan yean reservoir, yan yean

Group photograph of Greensborough District Cricket Club 'A' Grade 1967-68. Premiers E.D.C.A 1967-68 Season. Caption: Standing: Mr C. Simmons (Treas.), K. Lehman, R. Prior, J. Fry, I. Adamson, R. Cleary, G. Coventry, Mr E. Moss, Mr T. Tobin, Mr A. Webb, Mr R. Burns. Seated: R. James, B. Lambert, A. James (V.C.), L. Adamson (Capt.), E. Barclay (Pres.) R. Burrows, S. Lee.Digital copy of black and white photo with caption and signatures on back.greensborough cricket club, greensborough district cricket club

Black and white photograph of a bushfire north of Greensborough in the 1960sDigital copy of black and white news clipping. Text illegible.greensborough, bushfire, greensborough bush fire

Louise Hearman used the Norla Dome and painted a mural painted which had taken her around a year to complete. The exhibition called Elephant Room was shown from June 1988. The work was vandalised in 1989 and subsequently demolished.Louise Hearman is a Melbourne born artist and Archibald Prize winner. Hearman first came to public notice in 1987/88 when she spent a year painting the mural in the Norla Dome. The premises of the Mission also served as her studio at that timeBlack and white copy of a newspaper article, printed on A4 paper.The sky’s the limit for modern Michelangelo Because it was there . . . Melbourne artist Louise Hearman in the domed gymnasium of the Mission to Seamen - Picture: ROSS DUNCAN THE dilapidated pool halls of Melbourne’s Mission to Seamen are an unlikely setting for a budding Michelangelo. But when Louise Hearman came across the one-time mission gymnasium she could not resist the urge to create a fresco. It did, however, take a little persuading for the Anglican Church, which still owns and operates a mission in the 61-year-old building, to agreee to house a minor Sistine Chapel on their premises. A year of labour later, Hearman has had no complaints about the great swirling sky or huge oil paintings which now adorn the empty 11-sided room. Instead she is constantly visited by old sailors and passers-by who are thrilled to discover the unusual architecture and artwork. “When peoiple come here it’s a real discovery. It’s something they find for themselves,” she said. Her pictures are neither religious nor symbolic, merely outpourings to create an atmosphere. “THere are lots of things I’d like to say but I’m not saying them in my paintings. “There are no messages, they don’t have any political statement. Life was a little more comfortable for Hearman than her renaissance predecessors. After struggling with cumbersome scaffolding to reach her “canvas” she discovered the modern wonders of the scissor lift. She does not look on the work as a huge achievement. However, it may all be for nought. Unless money is spent to restore the building the paintings she has created will crumble and die - Deborah Stone The Australian Tuesday 10 May 1988louise hearman, elephant room, norla dome, exhibitions, 1988, melbourne, flinders street, ross duncan, cultural events

Louise Hearman used the Norla Dome and painted a mural painted which had taken her around a year to complete. The exhibition called Elephant Room was shown from June 1988. The work was vandalised in 1989 and subsequently demolished.Louise Hearman is a Melbourne born artist and Archibald Prize winner. Hearman first came to public notice in 1987/88 when she spent a year painting the mural in the Norla Dome. The premises of the Mission also served as her studio at that time.Black and white copy of a newspaper article, printed on A3 paper.louise hearman, exhibitions, 1988, norla dome, flinders street, cultural events, melbourne, elephant room, ian hunter

Louise Hearman used the Norla Dome and painted a mural painted which had taken her around a year to complete. The exhibition called Elephant Room was shown from June 1988. The work was vandalised in 1989 and subsequently demolished.Louise Hearman is a Melbourne born artist and Archibald Prize winner. Hearman first came to public notice in 1987/88 when she spent a year painting the mural in the Norla Dome. The premises of the Mission also served as her studio at that time.Black and white copy of a newspaper article, printed on A3 paper.It’s Louise’s masterpiece, come heaven, hell or high water Report: SARAH TURNER PICTURE: LEIGH HENNINGHAM When her Little Bourke St studio was pulled down to make way for a carpark, artist Louise Hearman, above, contacted The Seamen’s Mission in Flinders St to see whether she could use their cottage. They agree. But neither knew what it was going to lead to. When Hearman saw ‘the Elephant Room’ at the mission, a big domed room, she felt she “just had to do something with it”. She applied for and was granted a $3250 grant from the Australia Council, with which she was able to buy the necessary scaffold and paint, and then set about transforming the room. Now, a year later, her masterpiece is complete. Hearman emphasised the the mural doesn’t represent “heaven and hell”. Rather, she said, “people should make their own interpretations”. She said it was “not particularly heaven and hell, it’s not particularly anything”. And there is “no narrative” to the mural. It “just developed with the building”, out of whatever images and feeling Hearman had at the time. Sadly though, Hearman said the mural was likely to fall off the walls and domed ceiling unless the room was waterproofed - water damage is a serious problem at the mission. louise hearman, norla dome, exhibitions, 1988, elephant room, flinders street, melbourne, leigh henningham, cultural events