This image shows the elaborate lookout tower which has since had the cantilevered section removed. The face stonework has since been covered with cement render. The residence next door is believed to have been built for Dr. R. Pinnock, in 1877.Previously unknown image of Ballarat. The set and its subjects indicate these images were produced to promote Ballarat and were perhaps aimed at tourists.Ballarat City Fire Station, nw corner Sturt and Raglan Streets, erected 1860. telegraph pole

A black and white photograph of an aerial view from the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park of Bendigo Teachers' College as it was in the 1950's. In the foreground are aluminium prefabs and the old police stables. In the background is the old gaol and over to the left are the tennis courts which appear to have the sprinklers on. Although it is out of view Camp Hill Primary School is on the right of the buildings. 1950's.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, education, tertiary education, bendigo, bendigo teachers' college, place, buildings, bendigo gaol, tennis courts, gaol, photo, photograph, photographs, photography

black and white photo: view of Bendigo CBD from lookout tower looking east of south towards Railway Station, shows Sandhurst Club at bottom right corner, Queen Victoria statue in gardens, intersection of Pall Mall, Mitchell and View Strets. In image ' ...rley Johnsons ' Mathews Bros' ' Plume' ' Plaza' ' A.E. Sayer' On back ' Bendigo, Victoria, 1937, Ellison Coll'place, landscape view, bendigo

Foldout postcard containing Bendigo coloured photographs . Alexandra Fountain, Lake Weeroona, Sound Shell Rosalind park, Post Office & Shamrock hotel, Town Hall, Charing Cross & Cenotaph, Post Office & Law Courts, White Hills Botanic Gardens, Conservatory & Law Courts, Scene Queens Gardens Pall Mall, Lookout Tower, View from Lookout, Pall Mall View, Sacred Heart Cathedral.Nucolorvue Productions PTY Ltd, Moorabin Vicbendigo, buildings, heritage buildings

A black and white photograph of the staff at Bendigo Teachers' College in the early 1950's. The photo was taken in front of the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park, Bendigo. The staff are Mr. R. Strauch, Mr. S. Fry, Mr. T. McCabe, Mr. M. Brown, Mr. Bernoth, Mr. N. Taylor, Ms. F. Petrie, Ms. J.C. Burnett, Mr. L.J. Pryor, Ms. Betty Cowling and Ms. Dulcie Hollyoch.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college staff, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo, education, mr. r. strauch, mr. s. fry, mr. t. mccabe, mr. m. brown, mr. bernoth, mr. n. taylor, ms, f. petrie, ms. j. burnett, mr. l.j. pryor, ms. betty cowling, ms. d. hollyoch, teacher training, tertiary education, photo, photograph, photographs, photography

The Flying Dogtor, helping solve the mystery of a monster or sea serpent that was wandering the lakes and tunnels of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, noticed strange things happening: a speedboat driven by a snakey-looking person and a lookout tower operated by spiders, it seemed... Later, a plan to trap the serpent in an underground tunnel was arranged by The Flying Dogtor. He asked for several things: a team of fisherman; a large fishing net; two fast fishing boats; and an enormous canvas bag.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 2 pagesHandwritten pencil edits and additions.the flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript

Black and white photograph showing a view from the Eastern Hill Fire Station lookout tower over the intersection of Victoria Parade and Brunswick St, now known as St Vincents Plaza. There are three W2 class trams in the view. Has in the view the Eastern Hill Hotel, Penfolds Wines building on the former site of the Brunswick St / Victoria Parade engine house, the MMTB Traffic Offices, the MMTB substation, and the Bank Note Printing works. Yields information about the intersection of Victoria Parade and Brunswick St. late 1930s.Photograph with hand written notes on rear and stamps on the rear.In ink "Taken from the top of the Fire Station Eastern Hill, Melbourne.", The Argus copyright and the Ken Magor stamp.trams, tramways, w2 class, victoria parade, brunswick st, st vincent's plaza, engine houses

A black and white photograph of the staff at Bendigo Teachers' College in the early 1950's. The photo was taken in front of the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park Bendigo. The staff are Mr. Ron Strauch, Mrs. F. Petrie, Mr. Sam Fry, one female staff unidentified, Mr. Bernoth, Mrs. Betty Cowling, Mr. Neil, Taylor, Mr. Tom McCabe, Ms. Jessie Burnett, Mr. L.J. Pryor (Principal), Ms. Dulcie Hollyoch and Mr. Monty Brown.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college staff, bendigo, education, mr. r. strauch, mrs. petri, mr. s. fry, mr. bernoth, ms. betty cowling, mr. n. taylor, mr. t. mccabe, ms. j. burnett, mr. l.j. pryor, ms. d. hollyoch, mr. m. brown, teacher training, tertiary education, photo, photographs, photograph, photography

Township of Lakes Entrance from Jemmys PointColour tinted postcard of township showing bridge across North Arm; town buildings including Club Hotel, Methodist Church, Maranui Guest House; tower of Central Hotel; jetties in Cunninghame Arm, and sand dunes. Caravan parked beside concrete brick constructed toilet block opposite road to Bullock Island. Footbridge across Cunninghame Arm in distance, also lookout tower on Esplanade, and Life Saving tower over hummocks. Lakes Entrance VictoriaNorth Arm Bridge and Town, Lakes Entrancetownship, jetties, guesthouses, islands, hotels

A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College staff in the early 1950's. It was taken near the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park Bendigo. Standing from the back left hand side they are, - Mr. Ron Strauch, Mrs. Petrie, Mr. Sam Fry, Ms. Imelda Davey, Mr, Bernoth, Ms. Betty Cowling and Mr. Neil Taylor. From the front left are, - Mr. Tom McCabe, Ms. Jessie Burnett, Mr. L.J. Prior (Principal), Ms. Dulcie Hollyock and Mr. Monty Brown.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college staff, mr. ron strauch, mrs. petrie, mr. sam fry, ms. imelda davey, mr. bernoth, ms. betty cowling, mr. neil taylor, mr. tom mccabe, ms. jessie burnett, mr. l.j. prior, ms. dulcie hollyock, mr. monty brown, photo, photograph, photographs, photography, teacher training, tertiary education, history

Negative print. Rosalind Park (Camp Reserve), Bendigo looking over Park Road, the Bendigo Creek, Camp Hill State School, with the Bendigo Masonic Hall Left and the Government Camp on the top of the Hill; near where the present day lookout tower stands; to the left of the state school. The Consolidated High School is on the extreme right hand side. The police barracks are between the two schools. The original consolidated school building has been built around and is incorporated into the current Bendigo Senior Secondary School buildings.bendigo, sandhurst, tom patullo collection, bullock wagon, camp reserve bendigo, rosaling park bendigo, camp hill school, bendigo consolidated high school

A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College staff taken in 1955 in front of the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park. The staff members are - Mr. F. Courtis, Mr. H. Taylor, Mr. T. McCabe, Mr. G. Hayter, Miss J. Burnett, Mr. M. Pratt, Mr. A. Fry, Mrs. F. Petrie, Mr. R. Strauch, Miss D. Hollyock, Mr. C. Barker, Miss J. Coad, Mr. L.J. Pryor, Miss B. Cowling, Mr. M. Brown. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, education, bendigo, tertiary education, teacher training, staff, bendigo teachers' college, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, history, miss j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor

Black and white photograph. In foreground, roof and chimneys. Row of 3 small weatherboard houses with verandah, picket fences. 1 small and 1 larger building behind. Lake or dam with small island centre, stone brick wall with lookout tower at corner ( Bendigo gaol ) at right centre distanc,e large building. Benevolent Asylum. Many other buildings in distance. James Lerk 11.2.2000 ' view from the Corporate High School, Benevolent Asylum in centre' Unknown BHS member 5.11.1999 ' lower dam ( site of present tennis courts, Park Road, pumped out C 1926' Written on back of photo 'Bendigo Victoria 1860's, Sandhurst North view 100 miles north from Melbourne. C. Nettleton, Victorian Views'C. Nettleton ?place, landscape view, bendigo

Various articles for Newsletter ('Marunari??) for November???? 1. Re Jack Moorhead (''the most competent engine driver in the Bendigo field'') with handwritten copy of same; 2. 3 pages of handwritten notes for inclusion in the newsletter - various topics; 3. ''The Canons (sic) on Camp Hill'' - history of the Lookout Tower site and flag post, cannons and statue - semi-nude lady - which was damaged in storm and later removed. Source of information for this item attributed to Misses D and D Davenpor, London and the Bendigo Advertiser; handwritten notes re this same article. 4. ''Boys will be boys'' by Mr A Richardson - article based on Annual Report of the Secretary for Mines and Water Supply, 1885 re 11 year old lad who fell down mine; handwritten notes on same article.document, names of bendigo pioneers, jack moorhead.

Three unrelated Advertiser articles all dated 1/9/1984 stapled together- Simes (Symes?)family; Golden Square railway station; One Tree Hill. Simes family: Letter asking for help in assistance with information about the Simes family (1905-1924); Golden Square (railway) station buildings - some history of the building but article is about dilemma of old and 'not needed' buildings ''I wonder whether anybody want Golden Square/'' author - Andrew Ward, Bendigo Advertiser; article by John Hattam re the origin of the name ''One Tree Hill'' and history of the cutting down of The Tree (1879 - prosecution of a Jerry Ryan for vandalism); the road to the top being constructed (1892); lookout-tower constructions - the first being in 1894.document, newspaper, old rail stations, golden square rail station

A black and white photograph of 1955 Bendigo Teachers' College Group E students in front of the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park. . They are - J. McKean, Ruth McDonald, Maureen Young, Nancy Pascall, Jean Shadforth, Ann? Sanders, Maureen Trimble, Beverley Slade, R. Rawiller, J. Walker, Roma McMillan, Beverley Parker, Jan Wood, Margaret Rodda, Ann Warman, Anne Moodie, Aileen Weeks, Brenda Tranter, Margaret Till, Margaret Rodgers, N. Neale, Nancy Smith, Lorraine Smale, Ruth? Saunders, M. Wright, L. Reid, Jessica Scoones, Dianne? Warsnop, Beverley Stewart, Margaret Speers, Yvonne Osborne, Elaine Plant, D. Wearne, M. Walsh, Fay Trengove, Pat O'Bree, Ruth Stacey, M. Peile. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, students, teacher training, tertiary education, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, history

Set of 9 black and white views of Bendigo printed on a folded strip, glued within a light grey colour light weight cardboard folder, titled "Bendigo Photographic Booklet". Booklet printed with an address area with title and kookaburras. Produced by The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd Melbourne & Sydney The rear has a slit on the rear cover that allowed the folder to be secured. Pictures are: 1. Mitchell St 2. The Lookout Tower 3. Conservatory Gardens 4. Shamrock Hotel 5. The Lake, Upper Reserve 6. The Pall Mall 7. Civic Buildings 8. Soldiers Memorial Hall and Post Office 9. Alexandria Fountain, Bendigo with a single trucker, M class type tram, prior to alterations, but in SEC colour scheme of the mid 1930's Made during 1940, with photographs of the 1930's as well given motor cars in the photo. Has "D. Gilbert" in ink on cover.trams, tramways, bendigo, pall mall, charing cross, mitchell st

BHS CollectionAn envelope which contained multiple copies of photos of students at Bendigo Teachers' College in 1947, the 1950's and the 1960's. on rear of photo is stamped: Geoff & Pam Pryor, "Langley" 50 Miller Street Bendigo 3550, Tel: (054) 424471. One black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College students in 1947 taken at the base of the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park Bendigo. One black and white photo of Bendigo Teachers' College students in the 1950's. Man in second row extreme right named as George Vincent. One black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College students in the 1960's. 15 copies of a black and white photo of Bendigo Teachers' College students in the 1960's. Two black and white photos of Bendigo Teachers' College students in the 1960's. 2 copies.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, photography, photo, photographs, photograph, bendigo teachers' college, male, female, students, education, envelope, bendigo teachers' college students, bendigo, teacher training, tertiary education, history, bendigo teaches' college history

On November 11th 1929 the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground was opened. It is regarded as one of Melbourne’s most outstanding lookout towers. It commands a magnificent 360 degree panorama from Kinglake across the Diamond Valley to Macedon and the You Yangs. It is built on a peak which was once a volcano, 237 metres above sea level. After World War one a memorial cairn was erected on the site, and in 1925 a committee of public-minded citizens began to plan for a tower. Many generous donations of material and money were forthcoming so that in 1926 the Governor General Lord Stonehaven was able to unveil the plaque before a crowd of 500 people. There was some concern in the 1960s when the Forests Commission wanted to build a firespotters cabin on the top. At first R.S.L. branches opposed the idea, but it was realised that this use could combine with its use as a tourist attraction, and would ensure its maintenance for the future, Today the Kangaroo Ground tower provides one of the best views around Melbourne and is a fitting memorial to those who died in two world wars. From: Historic items for Diamond Valley Community Radio September 1990 (EDHS collection) Red hard bound binder, 2-ring holder; 18 grey coloured page inserts (3 blank) with 7 photos. Two pages of text in white paint. Also includes inserted leaves of manila card with photocopies of relevant news clippings pasted to card. An additional photo mounted on card dated 1952 has also been inserted into album.eltham, dedication, opening day, sir dallas brooks, kangaroo ground, war memorial, kangaroo ground tower

On November 11th 1926 the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground was opened. It is regarded as one of Melbourne’s most outstanding lookout towers. It commands a magnificent 360 degree panorama from Kinglake across the Diamond Valley to Macedon and the You Yangs. It is built on a peak which was once a volcano, 237 metres above sea level. After World War one a memorial cairn was erected on the site, and in 1925 a committee of public-minded citizens began to plan for a tower. Many generous donations of material and money were forthcoming so that in 1926 the Governor General Lord Stonehaven was able to unveil the plaque before a crowd of 500 people. There was some concern in the 1960s when the Forests Commission wanted to build a firespotters cabin on the top. At first R.S.L. branches opposed the idea, but it was realised that this use could combine with its use as a tourist attraction, and would ensure its maintenance for the future, Today the Kangaroo Ground tower provides one of the best views around Melbourne and is a fitting memorial to those who died in two world wars. From: Historic items for Diamond Valley Community Radio September 1990 (EDHS collection) Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Gold 100-5garden hill, kangaroo ground memorial, memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial tower, war memorial tower, war memorials

On November 11th 1926 the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground was opened. It is regarded as one of Melbourne’s most outstanding lookout towers. It commands a magnificent 360 degree panorama from Kinglake across the Diamond Valley to Macedon and the You Yangs. It is built on a peak which was once a volcano, 237 metres above sea level. After World War one a memorial cairn was erected on the site, and in 1925 a committee of public-minded citizens began to plan for a tower. Many generous donations of material and money were forthcoming so that in 1926 the Governor General Lord Stonehaven was able to unveil the plaque before a crowd of 500 people. There was some concern in the 1960s when the Forests Commission wanted to build a firespotters cabin on the top. At first R.S.L. branches opposed the idea, but it was realised that this use could combine with its use as a tourist attraction, and would ensure its maintenance for the future, Today the Kangaroo Ground tower provides one of the best views around Melbourne and is a fitting memorial to those who died in two world wars. From: Historic items for Diamond Valley Community Radio September 1990 (EDHS collection) Digital copy of colour photographfred mitchell collection, 1983, kangaroo ground, mount macedon, war memorial tower, shire of eltham war memorial tower

Leaf from a photo album containing 4 black and white photographs pasted onto sheet of brown/grey cardboard with two punch holes at one end. Photos taken early 1920's or just after construction of the Memorial Arch. Photo 1 - "Ballarat" handwritten in pencil at top - Town Hall from the North West taken from a building near Doveton St. Has a Sebastopol tram west bound in Sturt St. passing Town Hall. Photo 2 - "Sturt Street Ballarat" handwritten in pencil at base - Sturt St. Ballarat looking east from most likely the Ballarat City fire station lookout tower. Has a Sebastopol tram travelling eastbound in the photograph. Town Hall in background. No motor vehicles in photograph. Photo 3 - "Memorial Arch, Ballarat" handwritten in pencil at top - photo of the new Memorial Arch at the start of the Avenue of Honour. Photo 4 - "Eureka Stockade, Ballarat" - photo of the Eureka Stockade monument the park.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st, memorial arch - avenue of honour, eureka

ELTHAM HERITAGE TOUR The Society excursion on 24th May 1992 was arranged by David Bick, leader of the team carrying out the Shire's heritage study. David selected a number of sites or buildings identified in the study, some of them lesser known components of the Shire's heritage. The tour commenced at the Eltham Shire Office at 10.00 am. Travel was by private car and mini-bus with stops at about twelve locations for commentary by David.It included a short walk in Hurstbridge and lunch at Kinglake. Highlights of the tour included: - 10 am Leave from Shire Offices - 3 Important Trees - A Physical Link to Eltham's First Settlers - Toorak Mansion Gates - A Surviving Farm House - An Intact Circa 1900 Main Street - First Settlers - Gold Miners, and Timber-getters - An Early Hotel - A Pioneering Homestead - Changing Eltham Shire - 20th Century - 4 pm Afternoon Tea and Finish Tour Extract from ELTHAM CULTURAL HERITAGE TOUR (Newsletter No. 85, July 1992, by Bettina Woodburn) "Now we drove through stands of pines to the Kangaroo Ground Lookout Tower, a most unusual War Memorial, World War I. The tower and a shed/residence (it had a chimney) were built from local sandstone. Below to the south and east of Melbourne spread 'suburbia'. Close by the landscape seemed so contrived - English fields and hedgerows! Although only about twenty inches deep, the soil of this ancient volcano, its crater lost under subsequent weathering, was rich, deserving the name of "Garden Hill". Now native trees are taking over again. In Kangaroo Ground itself stand the inevitable Store, School and Church - and two Norfolk pines and a monkey puzzle tree." On November 11th 1926 the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground was opened. It is regarded as one of Melbourne’s most outstanding lookout towers. It commands a magnificent 360 degree panorama from Kinglake across the Diamond Valley to Macedon and the You Yangs. It is built on a peak which was once a volcano, 237 metres above sea level. After World War one a memorial cairn was erected on the site, and in 1925 a committee of public-minded citizens began to plan for a tower. Many generous donations of material and money were forthcoming so that in 1926 the Governor General Lord Stonehaven was able to unveil the plaque before a crowd of 500 people. There was some concern in the 1960s when the Forests Commission wanted to build a firespotters cabin on the top. At first R.S.L. branches opposed the idea, but it was realised that this use could combine with its use as a tourist attraction, and would ensure its maintenance for the future, Today the Kangaroo Ground tower provides one of the best views around Melbourne and is a fitting memorial to those who died in two world wars. From: Historic items for Diamond Valley Community Radio September 1990 (EDHS collection) Record of the Society's history and activities and highlighting various aspects of the Heritage Study undertaken by David Bick used to create the future heritage overlay for the Shire of Eltham and later Nillumbik Shire.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 100 5095culture, events, garden hill, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground memorial, memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial tower, war memorials

Various views from each side of the tower lookout. The Memorial Park and Shire of Eltham War Memorial tower are sited at was once known as Garden Hill and was reknowned for its panoramic views it offered tourists from the 1880s on. It was claimed that the full extent of the former Shire of Eltham could be looked upon from this viewpoint - and extending beyond.35 mm colour positive transparency x 7 Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)kangaroo ground, shire of eltham, war memorial tower, eltham-yarra glen road, shire of eltham war memorial

View of Kangaroo Ground Tower from the entrance gate area beside the footpath (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) On November 11th 1926 the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground was opened. It is regarded as one of Melbourne’s most outstanding lookout towers. It commands a magnificent 360 degree panorama from Kinglake across the Diamond Valley to Macedon and the You Yangs. It is built on a peak which was once a volcano, 237 metres above sea level. After World War one a memorial cairn was erected on the site, and in 1925 a committee of public-minded citizens began to plan for a tower. Many generous donations of material and money were forthcoming so that in 1926 the Governor General Lord Stonehaven was able to unveil the plaque before a crowd of 500 people. There was some concern in the 1960s when the Forests Commission wanted to build a firespotters cabin on the top. At first R.S.L. branches opposed the idea, but it was realised that this use could combine with its use as a tourist attraction, and would ensure its maintenance for the future, Today the Kangaroo Ground tower provides one of the best views around Melbourne and is a fitting memorial to those who died in two world wars. From: Historic items for Diamond Valley Community Radio September 1990 (EDHS collection) Colour photographgarden hill, kangaroo ground, memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial, shire of eltham war memorial tower, war memorial tower

On November 11th 1926 the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground was opened. It is regarded as one of Melbourne’s most outstanding lookout towers. It commands a magnificent 360 degree panorama from Kinglake across the Diamond Valley to Macedon and the You Yangs. It is built on a peak which was once a volcano, 237 metres above sea level. After World War one a memorial cairn was erected on the site, and in 1925 a committee of public-minded citizens began to plan for a tower. Many generous donations of material and money were forthcoming so that in 1926 the Governor General Lord Stonehaven was able to unveil the plaque before a crowd of 500 people There was some concern in the 1960s when the Forests Commission wanted to build a firespotters cabin on the top. At first R.S.L. branches opposed the idea, but it was realised that this use could combine with its use as a tourist attraction, and would ensure its maintenance for the future. Today the Kangaroo Ground tower provides one of the best views around Melbourne and is a fitting memorial to those who died in two world wars. From: Historic items for Diamond Valley Community Radio September 1990 (EDHS collection) On November 8th, 1951, the memorial was re-dedicated by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Dallas Brooks with the addition of the names of men from the Shire of Eltham who fell in the Second World War. Further wreaths were added subsequent to this image in time for the 2001 Reembrance Day service to commemorate the men from th shire who had fallen in the Malayan, Korean, Borneo and Vietnam campaigns. Sepia photograph showing two ladies standing in front of the towergarden hill, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground memorial, memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial tower, war memorial

On November 11th 1926 the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground was opened. It is regarded as one of Melbourne’s most outstanding lookout towers. It commands a magnificent 360 degree panorama from Kinglake across the Diamond Valley to Macedon and the You Yangs. It is built on a peak which was once a volcano, 237 metres above sea level. After World War one a memorial cairn was erected on the site, and in 1925 a committee of public-minded citizens began to plan for a tower. Many generous donations of material and money were forthcoming so that in 1926 the Governor General Lord Stonehaven was able to unveil the plaque before a crowd of 500 people There was some concern in the 1960s when the Forests Commission wanted to build a firespotters cabin on the top. At first R.S.L. branches opposed the idea, but it was realised that this use could combine with its use as a tourist attraction, and would ensure its maintenance for the future. Today the Kangaroo Ground tower provides one of the best views around Melbourne and is a fitting memorial to those who died in two world wars. From: Historic items for Diamond Valley Community Radio September 1990 (EDHS collection) On November 8th, 1951, the memorial was re-dedicated by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Dallas Brooks with the addition of the names of men from the Shire of Eltham who fell in the Second World War. Further wreaths were added subsequent to this image in time for the 2001 Reembrance Day service to commemorate the men from th shire who had fallen in the Malayan, Korean, Borneo and Vietnam campaigns.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 8 strips and associated 10 x 15 cm colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham-yarra glen road, garden hill, kangaroo ground, memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial tower, war memorial tower

On November 11th 1926 the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground was opened. It is regarded as one of Melbourne’s most outstanding lookout towers. It commands a magnificent 360 degree panorama from Kinglake across the Diamond Valley to Macedon and the You Yangs. It is built on a peak which was once a volcano, 237 metres above sea level. After World War one a memorial cairn was erected on the site, and in 1925 a committee of public-minded citizens began to plan for a tower. Many generous donations of material and money were forthcoming so that in 1926 the Governor General Lord Stonehaven was able to unveil the plaque before a crowd of 500 people There was some concern in the 1960s when the Forests Commission wanted to build a firespotters cabin on the top. At first R.S.L. branches opposed the idea, but it was realised that this use could combine with its use as a tourist attraction, and would ensure its maintenance for the future. Today the Kangaroo Ground tower provides one of the best views around Melbourne and is a fitting memorial to those who died in two world wars. From: Historic items for Diamond Valley Community Radio September 1990 (EDHS collection) On November 8th, 1951, the memorial was re-dedicated by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Dallas Brooks with the addition of the names of men from the Shire of Eltham who fell in the Second World War. Further wreaths were added subsequent to this image in time for the 2001 Reembrance Day service to commemorate the men from th shire who had fallen in the Malayan, Korean, Borneo and Vietnam campaigns.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsFuji 100garden hill, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground memorial, memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial tower, war memorial