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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Commemorative Ribbon, 1969
... Produced by Country Roads Board for the Opening...Ribbon inscribed in gold commemorating the Opening... for the Opening of the second bridge on November 21 1969. Presented ...Produced by Country Roads Board for the Opening of the second bridge on November 21 1969. Presented by Bill Papworth.Ribbon inscribed in gold commemorating the Opening of the second bridge and presented in conjunction with brochure described under registration no. 100-15local history, civic mementos, commemorative ribbons, civil engineering, bridges, history of the phillip island bridge, phillip island bridges -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir, 21/11/1969
... Shire of Phillip Island - opening of Phillip Island Bridge... Official Opening of second Phillip Island Bridge Shire of Phillip ...Part of an album compiled and donated by Mrs Helen Jansson. Official Souvenir Ticket to opening of second Phillip Island Bridge to San Remo 1969.Deep Blue Souvenir Ticket featuring old and new Bridges. Photograph inserts at left and right bottom 'Opening of new Phillip Island Bridge 21/11/1969'Shire of Phillip Island - opening of Phillip Island Bridgelocal history, documents, tickets, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge 1969, opening ceremony, cardboard ticket, mrs helen jansson, official opening of second phillip island bridge -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Invitation, Oct/Nov 1969
From a collection donated and presented by Mrs Helen Jansson. Official Invitation to opening of second Phillip Island Bridge to San Remo by Hon. M. U. Porter MLA at 2.15pm 21/11/1969.White Card with Blue Printing with rounded corners.Cr & Mrs W. G. Papworth.local history, documents, invitations, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge 1969, invitation, light cardboard, printed., mrs helen jansson, second phillip island bridge 1969 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 21/11/1969
... Opening of Phillip Island Bridge 1969... ENGINEERING Bridges Opening of Phillip Island Bridge 1969 Black ...Part of a collection donated and presented by Mrs Helen Jansson. Official opening of second Phillip Island Bridge 1969, by Hon. M. V. Porter, MLA, at 2.15pm 21/11/1969.Print without margins. Side view of suited man at microphone. Two rows of seated people in background or raised, roofed shelter.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, civil engineering, bridges, opening of phillip island bridge 1969, black & white photograph, mrs helen jansson, second phillip island bridge 1969 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 21/11/1969
Part of a collection donated and presented by Mrs Helen Jansson. Official opening of second Phillip Island Bridge to San Remo, by Hon. M. V. Porter, MLA, at 2.15 pm 21/11/1969.Slightly side close-up view of man at microphone 3UL. Low bushes in foreground. CRB roofed shelter.CRA. 3ULlocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge 1969, black & white photograph, mrs helen jansson, second phillip island bridge 1969 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 21/11/1969
... Phillip Island Bridge Opening 1969... and donated by Mrs Helen Jansson. Official Opening of second Phillip ...Part of a collection presented and donated by Mrs Helen Jansson. Official Opening of second Phillip Island Bridge to San Remo. Built 1968/69 and opened by Hon M. V. Porter, MLA, 21/11/1969.Seated crowds each side of road. Approach to Bridge - children at right. No margins on Photo.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge opening 1969, black & white photograph, mrs helen jansson, second phillip island bridge 1969 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 21/11/1969
... Phillip Island Bridge Opening 1969... ENGINEERING Bridges Phillip Island Bridge Opening 1969 Black & White ...Part of a collection presented and donated by Mrs Helen Jansson. Official Opening of second Phillip Island Bridge to San Remo, by Hon. M. V. Porter MLA, 21/11/1969.Close-up of ribbon cutting with photographer at upper left.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge opening 1969, black & white photograph, mrs helen jansson, second phillip island bridge 1969 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 21/11/1969
... Phillip Island Bridge Opening 1969... ENGINEERING Bridges Phillip Island Bridge Opening 1969 Black & White ...Part of a collection presented and donated by Mrs Helen Jansson. Official opening of second Phillip Island Bridge by Hon. & Mrs M. V. Porter, MLA at 2.15pm on 21/11/1969.Close-up of man holding ribbon while woman in hat cuts. Children watching from behind. Bass Coast Shire President at right.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge opening 1969, black & white photograph, mrs helen jansson, second phillip island bridge 1969 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 21/11/1969
... Phillip Island Bridge Opening 1969... Island Bridge to San Remo after Official Opening 21/11/1969 ...Part of a collection compiled and donated by Mrs Helen Jansson. First Car across second Phillip Island Bridge to San Remo after Official Opening 21/11/1969 at 2.15pm.Close-up of Car Reg. No. 170 crossing Bridge with crowds behind and children each side.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge opening 1969, black & white photograph, mrs helen jansson, second phillip island bridge 1969 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Phillip Island Bridge Opening, 1969
... Phillip Island Bridge Opening... San Remo side, on day of Opening 1969. Phillip Island Bridge ...Official Opening of 2nd San Remo - Newhaven Bridge, 1969 by Hon. Porter, Minister of Public Works. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Large crowd, some seated, on road approach to New Bridge San Remo side, on day of Opening 1969.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Phillip Island Bridge Opening, 1969
... Phillip Island Bridge Opening...Opening of second Bridge in 1969 by Hon. Porter, Minister...Opening of second Bridge 1969 by Minister of Public Works...-island-and-the-bass-coast Opening of second Bridge in 1969 by Hon ...Opening of second Bridge in 1969 by Hon. Porter, Minister for Public Works. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Opening of second Bridge 1969 by Minister of Public Works, Hon. Porter.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, opening of 2nd phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction, hon. porter minister for public works -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Phillip Island Bridge Opening, 1969
... Phillip Island Bridge Opening...opening of phillip island bridge...Opening of 2nd Bridge. Speaker President Shire of Bass...Opening of second Bridge 1969. Speaker, President, Shire...-island-and-the-bass-coast Opening of 2nd Bridge. Speaker ...Opening of 2nd Bridge. Speaker President Shire of Bass. This Bridge replaced the Suspension Bridge. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Opening of second Bridge 1969. Speaker, President, Shire of Basslocal history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, opening of phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Phillip Island Bridge Opening, 1969
... Phillip Island Bridge Opening...opening of phillip island bridge... civil engineering bridges opening of phillip island bridge black ...First traffic across 2nd Bridge, 1969, between Sand Remo & Newhaven, after official opening ceremony. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Minister's Car driving across newly opened Bridge between San Remo & Phillip Island 1969.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, opening of phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 29/11/1940
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of an Invitation for E. Spaven and party to attend Official Reception and Opening Ceremony on 29th November 1940 of the First Phillip Island Bridge.local history, photography, photographs, documents, invitations, invitation to the opening of the first phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, phillip island bridge, e spaven, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Bryant West, 29/11/1940
... phillip island bridge opening... bridge opening black & white photograph phillip island bridge mrs ...One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Mrs Albert Dunstan cutting the Ribbon to open the Phillip Island Bridge 29/11/1940 and surrounded by a dense crowd of spectators.local history, photography, photographs, phillip island bridge opening, black & white photograph, phillip island bridge, mrs dunstan, first phillip island bridge, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Bryant West, 1962
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPicture of Vice Regal Rolls Royce crossing bridge to Newhaven - 1962local history, photography, photographs, vice regal visit 1962, black & white photograph, phillip island bridge, rolls-royce, new warley hospital opening, john jenner, bryant west -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, A temporary bridge for Main Street, 24/10/1978
Leading up to the opening of Greensborough Plaza, traffic along Main Street was affected by the part closure due to the construction of a road bridge over the railway line.Significant infrastructure changes in Greensborough at the time of the opening of Greensborough Plaza in 1978.Photocopy of news clipping (Item 958). Text and black and white images. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, A temporary bridge for Main Street, 24/10/1978
Leading up to the opening of Greensborough Plaza, traffic along Main Street was affected by the part closure due to the construction of a road bridge over the railway line.Significant infrastructure changes in Greensborough at the time of the opening of Greensborough Plaza in 1978.Original news clipping (Item 904) and photocopy of same (Item 958). Text and black and white images.main street greensborough, para road, railway, greensborough plaza -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Booklet - Nelson and Glenelg River, Victoria, Compiled by N.F. Learmonth, Three Ways to Cross a River, Mar-63
Booklet - 'Three Ways to Cross a River', a short history of Nelson, focussing on the crossings of the Glenelg River - ford, punt and bridge. Blue card, cover, black print. Complied to mark the occasion of the opening of the new Glenelg River bridge at Nelson, 14 Mar 1963 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, Alf Johnstone, 16/03/1963
... Coloured photograph of opening of 2nd Nelson Bridge, hand... photograph of opening of 2nd Nelson Bridge, hand coloured. Bridge ...Coloured photograph of opening of 2nd Nelson Bridge, hand coloured. Bridge across centre of photo. Cars lined up on grass, crowd of people at start of bridge, Nelson Store on left.nelson bridge -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir Program - Glenelg River Bridge Opening Nelson, Victoria, c. 1997
... Souvenir Program - Glenelg River Bridge Opening Nelson...4 Page souvenir program, opening of Glenelg River bridge... souvenir program, opening of Glenelg River bridge at Nelson, 21 ...Bowerbird Museum4 Page souvenir program, opening of Glenelg River bridge at Nelson, 21 September 1997. Black and white image of completed bridge on front cover; images of construction phases back cover. Details of opening ceremony and history of Glenelg River crossing at Nelson, inside pages. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Compact Disk, 1920-1970
Compact disk of images of Portland and District 1920s-1970s. 54 images including Harbour, Foreshore, High School, Street scenes, ships, trains, harbour opening parade, mounted police 1949, construction of bridge over Surrey River 1954, etc. CD in clear plastic case.compact disk, photography, photography, portland photography -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph, 2004
2004Photo shows Joe Helper MP, Janet Witham, Historian and Robert Irwin, Mayor at the official opening of the new Delley's Bridge at the entrance to Hall's Gappeoplestructures, bridges -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Tom Prior, Maroondah Aqueduct, Research, Vic, c.1895
Built for opening in 1891 to take water from Maroondah to Reservoir. Part of a slide show presentation "Bridges & Waterways of the Shire" by Russell Yeoman to the 13 September 1989 Society meeting. The presentation included slides of historic photos from the Shire of Eltham Pioneers collections as well as several recent views.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years. The Reynolds family were early settlers in Research. The Reynolds/ Prior collection of photographs were taken by Tom Prior, the maternal uncle of Ivy Reynolds, around 1900 and the 60 photos in the album give a fine overview of many of the landmarks of Research and Eltham over 100 years ago. lvy lived in the family home for many years at 106 Thompson Cres Research. Ivy's father, Ernst Richard Reynolds and grandfather, Richard Reynolds, lived at the same address. Ivy's father Richard worked for Mr. Trail on his property in Research. Reynolds Road is named after the family. Mr Tom Prior (wife Eva) worked at the Melbourne zoo. He was very innovative and made his own camera, using the black cloth hood to exclude the light. The photographs are a reminder of the rural nature of Research and Eltham and its rich heritage.Digital image (Neg copy missing)shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, research (vic.), maroondah aqueduct, aqueduct, reynolds prior collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, The Weekly Times, Opening of the Heidelberg-Eltham Railway Line, 6 June 1902, 1902
Reproduced from "The Weekly Times", 14th June 1902, page 10. 06 Jun 1902 Cross Reference Photo No.(s): 602, 604 Source: La Trobe Library and National Library, Canberra THE HEIDELBERG TO ELTHAM RAILWAY. OPENING CEREMONY. The opening of the railway line from Heidelberg to Eltham took place on the 6th inst. The special train, containing a large number of members of Parliament, including Mr Trenwith, the Minister for Railways, left Prince's Bridge at half-past eleven, and arrived at Eltham at twenty minutes past twelve. The party was accompanied by Mr Fitzpatrick, Acting Commissioner for Railways; Mr Lockhead, the Traffic Manager; and Mr Norman, Engineer for Existing Lines. On arrival, the visitors were entertained at a banquet in the marquee, of which a photograph is given, erected close to the railway station. Mr E. H. Cameron, M.L.A., the member for the district, occupied the chair, and, seated on his right, was Mr Mason, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, and on his left the Minister of Rail-ways. After the banquet His Excellency the Governor-General arrived, and was received and welcomed by Mr Cameron, the local State school children singing the National Anthem. The Governor-General, in declaring the line open, said that he felt highly honored at being asked to perform the opening ceremony, and he trusted that the railway would be a source of great convenience to the inhabitants of the district. He was sorry to say that this would be the last opportunity he would have of seeing them. It cost him a great deal to leave them. (Hear, hear.) He had a great many friends amongst all sections of the community, and he could hardly bear to trust himself to speak about leaving them. (Hear, hear.) He was sorry Lady Hopetoun was on the high seas, and unable to accompany him that day. Mr Cameron thanked his Excellency for performing the opening ceremony, and hoped the trip home would have the effect of restoring His Excellency to good health again. In replying. Lord Hopetoun thanked them sincerely for the cordial vote of thanks. He hoped Providence would shower her blessings over them, and that they would have a series of good seasons. He would always keep a warm corner in his heart for the people of Victoria. (Loud cheers.) THE COUNTRY. In our illustrations, views are given of a couple of sections of the new line, and glimpses of the surrounding country are shown. The line is eight miles in length, and cost £51,000 in construction. Eltham, which is the terminus, possesses many of the features that go to make a favorite holiday resort. It is a quiet picturesque little hamlet, snugly ensconced on the slope of one of many sombre-tinted hills by which it is sur-rounded. Even when viewed under ad-verse conditions one could not fail to be-impressed with the natural, rugged beauty of the place. It is situated about sixteen miles from Melbourne, and the line takes a circuitous course through a continuation of pretty undulating country. At intervals on the slopes of the surrounding green-mantled hills, patches of brown, freshly tilled soil indicate that for all its serene reposeful-ness Eltham possesses its phases of industrial life as well. Looking down into this valley from the main road which skirts the slope of a hill, distant something less than a quarter of a mile from the railway station is one of the prettiest pieces of scenery in the district. Verdure-clad hills ascend on all sides, whilst beneath stretches a broad expanse of carpet-like green sward, dotted here and there with picturesque homesteads, each with its patches of tilled soil. In the township itself the dwelling-houses are comparatively few, the larger portion of the inhabitants residing in the scattered homesteads. Eltham is as yet only in its youth, but energetic and un-tiring public men can effect wonders in a community's prosperity, and Eltham, whatever other real or imaginary advantages it may lay claim to, certainly possesses this one. The railway is the result of their endeavor. 1902 'THE HEIDELBERG TO ELTHAM RAILWAY.', Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 - 1954), 14 June, p. 14. , viewed 26 Sep 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article221230719This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 35mm B&W negativesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, heidelberg-eltham railway extension -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Opening of the Railway Line; The arrival of the Governor-General, 6 June, 1902, 1902
Published: The opening of the railway line by His Excellency The Governor General, The Weekly Times, June 14, 1902, p10. Governor General was John Hope, Earl of Hopetoun THE HEIDELBERG TO ELTHAM RAILWAY. OPENING CEREMONY. The opening of the railway line from Heidelberg to Eltham took place on the 6th inst. The special train, containing a large number of members of Parliament, including Mr Trenwith, the Minister for Railways, left Prince's Bridge at half-past eleven, and arrived at Eltham at twenty minutes past twelve. The party was accompanied by Mr Fitzpatrick, Acting Commissioner for Railways; Mr Lockhead, the Traffic Manager; and Mr Norman, Engineer for Existing Lines. On arrival, the visitors were entertained at a banquet in the marquee, of which a photograph is given, erected close to the railway station. Mr E. H. Cameron, M.L.A., the member for the district, occupied the chair, and, seated on his right, was Mr Mason, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, and on his left the Minister of Rail-ways. After the banquet His Excellency the Governor-General arrived, and was received and welcomed by Mr Cameron, the local State school children singing the National Anthem. The Governor-General, in declaring the line open, said that he felt highly honored at being asked to perform the opening ceremony, and he trusted that the railway would be a source of great convenience to the inhabitants of the district. He was sorry to say that this would be the last opportunity he would have of seeing them. It cost him a great deal to leave them. (Hear, hear.) He had a great many friends amongst all sections of the community, and he could hardly bear to trust himself to speak about leaving them. (Hear, hear.) He was sorry Lady Hopetoun was on the high seas, and unable to accompany him that day. Mr Cameron thanked his Excellency for performing the opening ceremony, and hoped the trip home would have the effect of restoring His Excellency to good health again. In replying. Lord Hopetoun thanked them sincerely for the cordial vote of thanks. He hoped Providence would shower her blessings over them, and that they would have a series of good seasons. He would always keep a warm corner in his heart for the people of Victoria. (Loud cheers.) THE COUNTRY. In our illustrations, views are given of a couple of sections of the new line, and glimpses of the surrounding country are shown. The line is eight miles in length, and cost £51,000 in construction. Eltham, which is the terminus, possesses many of the features that go to make a favorite holiday resort. It is a quiet picturesque little hamlet, snugly ensconced on the slope of one of many sombre-tinted hills by which it is sur-rounded. Even when viewed under ad-verse conditions one could not fail to be-impressed with the natural, rugged beauty of the place. It is situated about sixteen miles from Melbourne, and the line takes a circuitous course through a continuation of pretty undulating country. At intervals on the slopes of the surrounding green-mantled hills, patches of brown, freshly tilled soil indicate that for all its serene reposeful-ness Eltham possesses its phases of industrial life as well. Looking down into this valley from the main road which skirts the slope of a hill, distant something less than a quarter of a mile from the railway station is one of the prettiest pieces of scenery in the district. Verdure-clad hills ascend on all sides, whilst beneath stretches a broad expanse of carpet-like green sward, dotted here and there with picturesque homesteads, each with its patches of tilled soil. In the township itself the dwelling-houses are comparatively few, the larger portion of the inhabitants residing in the scattered homesteads. Eltham is as yet only in its youth, but energetic and un-tiring public men can effect wonders in a community's prosperity, and Eltham, whatever other real or imaginary advantages it may lay claim to, certainly possesses this one. The railway is the result of their endeavor. 1902 'THE HEIDELBERG TO ELTHAM RAILWAY.', Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 - 1954), 14 June, p. 14. , viewed 26 Sep 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article221230719This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image Negative black and white film 120 6x9 format 2 stripsAgfa APX 100sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, heidelberg-eltham railway extension, earl of hopetoun, john hope, opening day, railway line construction -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Main Road, Eltham, looking south from Bridge Street, 1906-1907
Looking south along Main Road from the south side of the intersection of Bridge Street with Main Road. Anne Hunniford's Post Office and Burgoyne's store on left. Miss Harriet (Minnie) Williams's Cash Drapery Mart (est. 1902 and enlarged in 1906), also known as Eltham House on the right. Harriet (Minnie) Williams was born London, 1857, the daughter of George John Williams (1812-1895) and Jane Mansfield (1812-1895). In September 1885 she was operating Williams’s Drapery Establishment in premises on Main Road owned by R. Wallis who advertised them to let in September 1885. In 1902 she opened Williams’s Cash Drapery Mart at the southwest corner of Bridge Street and Main Road (opposite the Post Office), owned by W.J. Taylor. In 1906 she bought the premises and one quarter acre of land and expanded the business with a re-opening in April 1906. Harriet was also well-known and esteemed as an active worker in Methodist circles and also Superintendent of the Sunday School. Harriet fell ill in August 1907 and died 15 August. She is buried in Eltham Cemetery with her good friend Ada Ford. Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record (Vic. : 1902 - 1917), Friday 30 March 1906, page 5 ________________________________________ ELTHAM. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) For over three years Miss Williams has carried on a drapery business in very small and inconvenient premises opposite the Eltham post-office. Recently she bought the building and a quarter-acre of land from Mr. W. J. Taylor. Thus having a free hand, she at once matured plans to enlarge and improve the premises to make them suitable for her growing business. The result being that she consulted Mr Roach, contractor, of Heidelberg, put the matter in his hands, and now he has completed in a very satisfactory manner and up-to-date style extensive improvements. A large addition, of very neat and attractive design, with three large windows, has been built right along the front of the old building, and the counters and inside fittings are very neat and convenient, harmonizing well with the attractive outside appearance. Miss Williams has now got in a large now stock of goods, and is making extensive arrangements for a “reopening week," commencing 2nd April, during which time she will make 10 per cent reduction on all cash purchases in the form of gifts of that value. Miss Williams has gone to considerable expense and liability both, in the enlargement and improvement of the premises and in purchasing additional stock. We therefore trust that the public will stand by her by heartily and en masse patronizing her re-opening effort to show their appreciation of pluck in this advance movement. Google Street View Feb 2017: https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-37.7191341,145.1462046,3a,50.5y,191.91h,88.27t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sARwwqEQfMSfH9oTWWapPgQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, main road, anne jane hunniford, burgoyne store, christopher watson, commercial bank of australia, drapery store, eltham house, harriet (minnie) williams, post office, watson's hotel, williams's cash drapery mart -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Doug Orford, Completion of bridge works across Yarra River at rear of Eltham Lower Park, August 2004
Plaque commemorating the opening of the Yarra River Footbridge opened by Nillumbik Shire Mayor Cr. Tony Ranuic, Member for Eltham, Mr Steve Herbert MP, and Manningham City Mayor, Cr. Patricia Young on Monday 30 August 2004. Nillumbik Shire Couuncil acknowledges the support of the Victorian State Government and City of Manningham. The footbridge links the Diamond Creek Trail between the Shire of Nillumbik and City of Manningham. It is a shared pathway and also links with the Main Yarra Trail. It affords lovely views over the Yarra River.One of three colour photographsbridges, yarra river, eltham south, eltham lower park, lenister farm, homestead road, plaque, yarra river footbridge, steve herbert, tony ranic, patricia young -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Doug Orford, Completion of bridge works across Yarra River at rear of Eltham Lower Park, July 2004
Bitumen shared pathway under construction at the new Eltham-Templestowe footbridge over the Yarra River off Homestead Road, Eltham which was completed in July 2004. The Yarra River Footbridge was opened in August 2004 and links the Diamond Creek Trail between the Shire of Nillumbik and City of Manningham. It is a shared pathway and also links with the Main Yarra Trail. It affords lovely views over the Yarra River.Three colour photographs showing commencement of construction of Eltham-Templestowe footbridge over Yarra River off Homestead Road, Eltham which was completed July 2004. Third photograph of dedictaion plaque at opening 30 Aug 2004bridges, yarra river, eltham south, eltham lower park, lenister farm, homestead road, asphaldt, bitumen, shared pathway, diamond creek trail -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Williams's Cash Drapery Mart, Main Road, Eltham, 1906-1907
Situated on the west side of Main Road, near corner of Bridge Street. Note the horse tethering posts out front. Miss Harriet (Minnie) Williams's Cash Drapery Mart (est. 1902 and enlarged in 1906), also known as Eltham House. Harriet (Minnie) Williams was born London, 1857, the daughter of George John Williams (1812-1895) and Jane Mansfield (1812-1895). In September 1885 she was operating Williams’s Drapery Establishment in premises on Main Road owned by R. Wallis who advertised them to let in September 1885. In 1902 she opened Williams’s Cash Drapery Mart at the southwest corner of Bridge Street and Main Road (opposite the Post Office), owned by W.J. Taylor. In 1906 she bought the premises and one quarter acre of land and expanded the business with a re-opening in April 1906. Harriet was also well-known and esteemed as an active worker in Methodist circles and also Superintendent of the Sunday School. Harriet fell ill in August 1907 and died 15 August. She is buried in Eltham Cemetery with her good friend Ada Ford. Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record (Vic. : 1902 - 1917), Friday 30 March 1906, page 5 ________________________________________ ELTHAM. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) For over three years Miss Williams has carried on a drapery business in very small and inconvenient premises opposite the Eltham post-office. Recently she bought the building and a quarter-acre of land from Mr. W. J. Taylor. Thus having a free hand, she at once matured plans to enlarge and improve the premises to make them suitable for her growing business. The result being that she consulted Mr Roach, contractor, of Heidelberg, put the matter in his hands, and now he has completed in a very satisfactory manner and up-to-date style extensive improvements. A large addition, of very neat and attractive design, with three large windows, has been built right along the front of the old building, and the counters and inside fittings are very neat and convenient, harmonizing well with the attractive outside appearance. Miss Williams has now got in a large now stock of goods, and is making extensive arrangements for a “reopening week," commencing 2nd April, during which time she will make 10 per cent reduction on all cash purchases in the form of gifts of that value. Miss Williams has gone to considerable expense and liability both, in the enlargement and improvement of the premises and in purchasing additional stock. We therefore trust that the public will stand by her by heartily and en masse patronizing her re-opening effort to show their appreciation of pluck in this advance movement.The Reynolds family were early settlers in Research. The Reynolds/ Prior collection of photographs were taken by Tom Prior, the maternal uncle of Ivy Reynolds, around 1900 and the 60 photos in the album give a fine overview of many of the landmarks of Research and Eltham over 100 years ago. lvy lived in the family home for many years at 106 Thompson Cres Research. Ivy's father, Ernst Richard Reynolds and grandfather, Richard Reynolds, lived at the same address. Ivy's father Richard worked for Mr. Trail on his property in Research. Reynolds Road is named after the family. Mr Tom Prior (wife Eva) worked at the Melbourne zoo. He was very innovative and made his own camera, using the black cloth hood to exclude the light. The photographs are a reminder of the rural nature of Research and Eltham and its rich heritage. Black and white photograph mounted in an album, the Reynolds/Prior Photograph Collection, this being one of 53 reproduced black and white images of early Eltham.The Reynolds/Prior Photograph Collection, Presented to the Eltham District Historical Society, 14 June 2006 by Ross McDonald. A second copy was also presented to the Andrew Ross Museum, Kangaroo Groundreynolds prior collection, drapery store, williams, shops, eltham house, harriet (minnie) williams, williams's cash drapery mart