James Johnston settled at Kangaroo Ground in 1849. His nephew James Mess joined him and a descendant Robert James Mess changed his surname to Ness. The family became active in all aspects of Kangaroo Ground life. Contents Text (handwritten and transcribed): "The Ness Family, Kangaroo Ground", Joy Ness, 1989. Newspaper article: "True pioneer stock", Diamond Valley News, 2 March 1982. History of the Mess/Ness family Newspaper article: "Ness family are keepers of 140 years of historical knowledge", Diamond Valley News, 4 February 1986. History of Joseph Stephenson and descendants. Newspaper article: "Joy Ness paints native flowers for posterity". Diamond Valley News, 21 October 1986. Life and career of Joy Ness as painter. Newspaper article: "His Cup runneth of with Joy", ?Diamond Valley Leader, 6 December 2000. Bruce and Joy Ness celebrate 60th wedding anniversary. Pencil sketch by Joh Ebeli no date but pre 2004: Portrait of Joy Ness dressed for the Historical Society Parade. Order of Service: Thanksgiving service for the life of Robert Bruce Ness 22 January 1917 / 28 June 2004. Eltham District Historical Society newsletter no date: "Robert Bruce Ness 1917-2004", obituary and extract from Joy Ness's history of the family. Copy of letter from Joh Ebeli to Gwen Orford, no date but ~2004: Describes drawings he made of Robert Bruce Ness when taking part in Diamond Valley Arts Society float and enclosed 3 drawings and a photograph of drawing of the bakers (corner Main Road and York Street Eltham). Eltham District Historical Society newsletter September 2013: "Vale Joy Ness", obituary and extract from Diamond Valley News article of 6 December 2000.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcness family kangaroo ground, james johnston, kangaroo ground, pretty hill farm, wellers hotel, betsy sadler, ingleside kangaroo ground, james mess, jane stevenson, ness lane kangaroo ground, view hill kangaroo ground, stte savings bank agency, ruth lettice gosling nee mess, kangaroo ground state school, garden hills kangaroo ground, william mess, joseph mess, isabella mess, james johnson mess, ruth ettie mess, george mess, alexander mess, janes mess, robert david mess, heidelberg agricultural show, diamond creek agricultural show, rober james ness, pearl ness nee mills, william mills, sabina mills, robert bruce ness, beryl ness, vera ness, donald ness, kangaroo ground presbyterian church, kangaroo ground cemetery trust, kangaroo ground tennis club, professor osborne, doctor osborne, joseph stevenson, joy ness, kangaroo ground fire brigade, bruce ness, country fire authority, ship wellington 1837, diamond creek, david christmas, christmas hills, andres harkness, samuel furphy, andrew ross, caledonian gold fields, queenstown now st andrews, mother coleman of kangaroo ground, diamond valley arts society, winifred joy ness, andrew ross museum, eltham art show

Photocopy of the entry in the Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward dated 01/1995, for the Brighton Cemetery, former sexton’s quarters and offices. The study includes a description of the architectural features and a brief history of the building and two photographs of the building exterior.brighton cemetery, north road, ward andrew, cemeteries, graveyards, brighton cemetery trust, architectural styles, architectural features, roofs, brick houses, official buildings, caulfield south

Jenni Mitchell, daughter of Grace and Arthur Mitchell, is a painter. Contents Newspaper article: "Back to the drawing board", Diamond Valley News, 19 May 1981. Jenni Mitchell's early life. Newspaper article: "Jenni captures the cast and rugged desert", Diamond Valley News, 13 March 1984. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition of Wimmera paintings, 16-25 March 1984. Exhibition list: Jenni Mitchell studio exhibition, ?1984 ?1986. Newspaper article: "Jenni mingles with greats of art world", Diamond Valle News, 29 July 1986. Jenni Mitchell exhibitor in Melbourne Spoleto Festival exhibition, Ross House Gallery, Kew. Newspaper article: "Poet, painter a formidable duo", Diamond Valley News, 28 October 1986. A poem from Cornelis Vieeskens's book and story of connection to Grace Mitchell's art works. Newspaper article: "Eltham artist to stage her 20th solo exhibition", Diamond Valley News, 31 May 1995. Jenni Mitchell's "Survey Exhibition 1975-1995", at Dempsters Fine Art Gallery, Canterbury, opened by poet Judith Rodriguez on 2 June 1995 . Election flier: Jenni Mitchell, candidate for Eltham Council, 1989. Newspaper article: "Aiming to keep history alive", Diamond Valley News, 22 August 1989. Newly elected Eltham Councillor Jenni Mitchell's objectives. Newspaper article: "Poetry in paint", Diamond Valley News, 23 November 1992. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition of Australian contemporary writers at the National Poetry Festival at Montsalvat, December 1992. Newspaper article: "Eltham artist to stage her 20th solo exhibition", Diamond Valley News, 31 May 1995. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition, "Survey Exhibition 1995-1985" at Dempsters Fine Art Gallery, Canterbury, opened 2 June 1995. Newspaper article :Keen to get focus on art again", Diamond Valley News, 6 November 1996. Jenni Mitchell exhibiting in Nillumbik Festival's Artists Open Studios program 1996. Newspaper article: "Rocky mountain high", ?1997. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition of Flinders Ranges work in Mains Restaurant, Eltham ?1997. Newspaper article: "Inspired works", ?1999. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition of works from artist-in-residence at Bundanon and Riversdale, Adam Galleries, Melbourne until 8 September ?1999. Newspaper article: "Gone bush, in search of the still place", The Age, 2 May 2000. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition Portraits of Extraordinary People, Queens Hall, Parliament House until 12 May 2000. Booklet: "Sharing a History, an essay by JHenni Mitchell", produced in association with exhibition Captured at the Eltham Library Community Gallery, 22 February to 3 March 2002 Flier: "Artists Open Studio 2001-2002. Exhibition of artists participating in the Nillumbik Artists Open Studio Program at Eltham Wiregrass Gallery, 21 February to 7 March 2002. Newspaper article: "Not just white in sight", Diamond Valley Leader 3 September 2003. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition "To the Ice, Images from the Antarctic at Montsalvat until 7 October 2003. Newspaper article: "Works are poetry on canvas", Diamond Valley News, 2003. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition 'Desert, Ice and Poetry, at Montsalvat until 12 December 2003. Newspaper article: "In love with a world of ice", Herald Sun, 25 October 2003. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition 'Desert, Ice and Poetry, at Montsalvat until 12 December 2003. Newspaper article: "Display honours artist, wife", Diamond Valley Leader 28 July 2004. Jenni Mitchell had been student of Alan Martin, retrospective exhibition of Martin's work at Eltham Community Centre 31 July to 1 August 2004. Newspaper article: "Portrait due get to the heart of the matter", Diamond Valley Leader, 13 April 2005. Jenni Mitchell painted double portrait of Colin Royse and Allstair Royse for Archibald Prize. Newspaper article: "Brothers impress artist", Diamond Valley Voice 13 April 2005. Jenni Mitchell painted double portrait of Colin Royse and Allstair Royse for Archibald Prize. Newspaper article: "Poles apart but online", Diamond Valley Leader 2005. Jenni Mitchell's journey to the North Pole will have a website set up by Hugh Stubley and Stephen Pearce, Tribity Digital Solutions. Newspaper article: "Going to extremes for ideas", Diamond Valley Leader, 1 June 2005. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition "Images of the Antarctic" at Dickerson Gallery 7 June to 3 July 2005. Newspaper article: "Works are poetry on canvas", Diamond Valley News, ~2005. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition "Desert, Ice and Poetry" at Montsalvat until 12 December 2005. Newspaper article: "Places for painting", Diamond Valley Leader, 2 November 2005. Jenni Mitchell organising plein air painting workshops around Eltham for students. Newspaper article: "Spirit of past inspires artist", Diamond Valley Leader, 1 November 2006. Jenni Mitchell and Mervyn Hannan have opened a studio at Montsalvat, appealing for more volunteers. Newspaper article: "Art in Action", Heidelberg and Valley Weekly, 31 October 2006. Jenni Mitchell and Mervyn Hannan's Working Studio Gallery at Montsalvat. Newspaper article: "Honey lures art taste to sport", Diamond Valley Leader 11 July 2007. Jenni Mitchell's portrait of Gary Honey entered for Basil Sellers Art Prize., on show at Gateway Galleries Eltham as part of her Extra-Ordinary People series. Newspaper article: "Celebrate history and her story", Diamond Valley Leader, 20 February 2008. Jenni Mitchell and Grace Mitchell already nominated for a Nillumbik Women's Network publication. Newspaper article: "Aura of northern lights draws Eltham artist", Diamond Valley Leader, 13 January 2010. NewspaperJenni Mitchel will travel o a Norwegian cruise ship for six weeks. Newspaper article: "Brush with fame", Banyule and Nillumbik Weekly, 28 September 2010. Jenni Mitchell's house and studio, and her exhibition "From the Edge" at Montsalvat until 30 September 2010. Talk flier: "A visual presentation and floor talk" by Jenni Mitchell for her exhibition "From the Edge" 16 September 2010. Exhibtion flier: "From the Edge" exhibition of painting and photography by Jenni Mitchell, Montsalvat 3-30 September 2010. Newspaper article: "Home is where the art is", Diamond Valley Leader, 16 November 2011. Jenni Mitchell's early life with Grace Mitchell, and exhibition as part of Artists Open Studios. Newspaper article: "Artists visit Mongolia", Diamond Valley Leader, 25 April 2012. Jenni Mitchell and Mervyn Hannan will spend seven weeks in Mongolia, exhibiting at the National Museum of Mongolia. Flier: Open Studio, Jenni Mitchell, Mervyn Hannan, Grace Mitchell, 5-6 May 2012. Newspaper article: "Shared love fires artists", Diamond Valley Leader, 4 July 2012. Exhibition of works by Mongolian artist Tugsoyun Sodnom, Jenni Mitchell and Mervyn Hannan at Montsalvat. Newspaper article: "Tribute to an art legend", Diamond Valley Leader, 26 September 2012. Exhibition "Grace Mitchell" A selected Retrospective" to open at South Fine Art Studios and Gallery on 7 October 2012. Newsletter article: "Jenni Mitchell - My mother Grace", Eltham District Historical Society No.207 November 2012. Exhibition notes: "The Retro Eltham Show", Eltham South Fine Art Studios and Gallery, 14 April to 9 June 2013. Newspaper article: "Jenni salutes Mongolia", Diamond Valley Leader, 12 November 2013. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition "Two Mongolian Journeys" at Eltham South Fine Art Gallery until 24 December 2013. Flier: Eltham South Fine Art Studios and Gallery, 6 Mount Pleasant Road, undated. Newspaper article: "Moving on is not without a shockwave", Diamond Valley Leader, 26 October 2016. Jenni Mitchell and Mervyn Hannan are moving to Hamilton, selling their Mt Pleasant Road property and gallery Newspaper article: "Great Grampians, It's Jenni Mitchell and Mervyn Hannan!", Jenni Mitchell and Mervyn Hannan's exhibtion at Streamline Publishing's Gallery, opened by Vicki Ward, 7-28 September 2022.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjenni mitchell, grace mitchell, cornelis vieeskens, dempsters fine art gallery, judith rodriguez, montsalvat eltham, professor a d hope, judith wright, geoffrey eggleston, shelton lea, montsalvat poetry festival, artists open studios, mervyn hannan, south fine art studios and gallery, jennifer mitchell, ken taylor, nic taylor, ross house gallery kew, melbourne spoleto festival, brian pearce, robert wilson, bundanon, adam galleries, eltham wiregrass gallery, alan martin, eltham community gallery, eltham cemetery, cemeteries and crematoria bill, isla heddle, nillumbik cemetery trust, michael dobson, tpmy raimoc, belinda clarkson, friends of nillumbik, catherine dale, allstair royse, archibald prize, dickerson galley, hugh stubley, stephen pearce, trinity digital solutions, gateway galleries eltham, gary honey, basil sellers art prize, nillumbik women's network, warwick leeson, national museum of mongolia, tugsoyun sodnom, michelle morgan, zanzy community choir, eltham south fine art gallery, streamline publishing's gallery, vicki ward, sonia skipper, joe hannan, robert marshall, hamilton regional gallery, petschel house hamilton, colin rouse, st. katherine's church, st helena

23 page soft cover booklet 'Bloodshed at the Diggings' Researched and compiled by Annette O'Donohue. A self guided tour (No. 2) of the Eaglehawk Cemetery. Published in 2000 with permission of the Bendigo Cemeteries Trust. Stories of murder and suicides.Annette O'Donohue

Fifteen-page blue soft cover booklet 'The Storekeepers Tour' of the Eaglehawk Cemetery. Compiled by Bev Hanson for the Bendigo Cemeteries Trust Museum Committee. Short biographies of 19 storekeepers of various trades. Brief history of Eaglehawk Monumental Cemetery.eaglehawk cemetery, storekeepers

This photograph taken by Jack Eddy for the Phillip Island Cemetery Trust.Gall family grave at Phillip Island CemeteryPlaque donated by Phillip Island Historical Societylocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, gall family, phillip island cemetery, coloured photograph

This photograph taken by Jack Eddy for the Phillip Island Cemetery Trust.Reid Family Grave at Phillip Island Cemeterylocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, reid family grave, phillip island cemetery, coloured photograph, reid family

This photograph taken by Jack Eddy for the Phillip Island Cemetery Trust.Eliza Coghlan Grave at Phillip Island Cemetery. Date of death February 7, 1910, aged 113 years.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, eliza coghlan grave, phillip island cemetery, coloured photograph, eliza coghlan

This photograph taken by Jack Eddy for the Phillip Island Cemetery Trust.Cleeland Family Grave at Phillip Island Cemetery. Isabel Jane Forbes Cleeland died April 1894 Age 39 years and her husband John Cleeland died January 25, 1914 age 82 years.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, cleeland family grave, phillip island cemetery, coloured photograph, cleeland family

This photograph taken by Jack Eddy for the Phillip Island Cemetery Trust.Grave of "early settler Jessie Watson nee McGregor, died 3/3/1963 aged 98 years"Plaque donated by Phillip Island Historical Societylocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, jessie watson nee mcgregor, phillip island cemetery, coloured photograph

This photograph taken by Jack Eddy for the Phillip Island Cemetery Trust. The Garden of Remembrance, Standard section was opened in 1984Photograph of Phillip Island Cemetery, Standard section"Garden of Remembrance, ashes only"local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, phillip island cemetery, standard section, coloured photograph

This photograph taken by Jack Eddy for the Phillip Island Cemetery Trust. Phillip Island Cemetery dates from 1870Photograph of the entrance to Phillip Island Cemetery from Coghlan Road."Phillip Island Cemetery"local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, phillip island cemetery, entrance, coloured photograph

Eleven-page green coloured soft cover booklet 'Kangaroo Flat Cemetery Pioneers Tour 1' compiled by Bev Hanson for the Bendigo Cemeteries Trust Volunteer Committee Photo of cemetery entrance on front cover. Ten entries each with a brief biography with location map. Brief history of Kangaroo Flat Cemetery on page 1kangaroo flat, cemeteries, pioneers

2 x Eleven-page soft blue cover booklets. Eaglehawk Cemetery Tour 1& 2 'Preachers and Publicans' Compiled by Bev Hanson for the Bendigo Cemeteries Trust Museum Committee. Short biography of 17 burials for each Tour with a location maps. General cemetery picture on front covers. Includes short history of the Eaglehawk Monumental Cemetery.eaglehawk cemetery, preachers and publicans

This photograph taken by Jack Eddy for the Phillip Island Cemetery Trust. This is the grave of Capt. William Grossard who was accidentally shot on 17 December 1868. The grave is situated at Grossard point, Ventnor, Phillip IslandPhotograph of grave of Captain William Philip Grossard, at Grossard Point, Ventnor, Phillip Island"Sacred to the memory of William Philip Grossard, 1812 - 1868"local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, captain grossard's grave, coloured photograph, grossard point ventnor, phillip island, captain william grossard

This photograph taken by Jack Eddy for the Phillip Island Cemetery Trust. This is the grave of Capt. William Grossard who was accidentally shot on 17 December 1868. The grave is situated at Grossard point, Ventnor, Phillip IslandPhotograph of grave of Captain William Phillip Grossard at Grossard Point, Ventnor, Phillip Island"Sacred to the memory of William Philip Grossard, 1812 - 1868local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, captain grossard's grave, coloured photograph, grossard point ventnor, phillip island, captain william grossard

This photograph taken by Jack Eddy for the Phillip Island Cemetery Trust. This is the grave of Capt. William Grossard who was accidentally shot on 17 December 1868. The grave is situated at Grossard point, Ventnor, Phillip IslandPhotograph of grave of Captain William Phillip Grossard at Grossard Point, Ventnor, Phillip Island"Sacred to the memory of William Philip Grossard, 1812 - 1868local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, captain grossard's grave, coloured photograph, grossard point ventnor, phillip island, captain william grossard

This photograph taken by Jack Eddy for the Phillip Island Cemetery Trust. This is the grave of Capt. William Grossard who was accidentally shot on 17 December 1868. The grave is situated at Grossard point, Ventnor, Phillip IslandPhotograph of grave of Captain William Phillip Grossard at Grossard Point, Ventnor, Phillip Island"Sacred to the memory of William Philip Grossard, 1812 - 1868local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, captain grossard's grave, coloured photograph, grossard point ventnor, phillip island, captain william grossard

This photograph taken by Jack Eddy for the Phillip Island Cemetery Trust. This is the grave of Capt. William Grossard who was accidentally shot on 17 December 1868. The grave is situated at Grossard point, Ventnor, Phillip IslandPhotograph of grave of Captain William Phillip Grossard at Grossard Point, Ventnor, Phillip Island"Sacred to the memory of William Philip Grossard, 1812 - 1868local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, captain grossard's grave, black & white photograph, grossard point ventnor, phillip island, captain william grossard