Newspaper article: Diamond Valley News, 1 September 1981, Pioneer cottage rich in history by Marguerite Marshall, recollections of Sonia Skipper re Jarrold Cottage in Main Road, also small shop in grounds leased by Jarrold family to a bootmaker, previously used as temporary police station; Jarrold Cottage later owned by Lena Skipper, mother of Matchem Skipper, currently occupied by Adam Skipper and Sue Thomas. [On reverse side "New library in 5 years: shire chief" Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, September 1, 1986, p9, concerning Watsonia Library and the Heidelberg Regional Library. Also includes a photo of Ian Hamilton inside the Diamond Valley Bookmobile] Photo: Haymaking on the Jarrold property, Main Rd, Eltham, Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, December 16, 1986, p29 (Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection image SEPP_0631) Reproduction of drawing of 701 Main Road Eltham.main road, eltham, property, houses, haymaking, jarrold property, diamond valley bookmobile, heidelberg regional library, ian hamilton, watsonia library, yarra plenty regional library

June Meeting (Newsletter No. 228, Jun. 2016) Shortly after the First World War Ivan Thompson, a pharmacist in Fairfield, expanded into the Diamond Valley by opening pharmacies at Eltham, Greensborough and Watsonia. A small item in the Hurstbridge Advertiser on 20th July 1928 states that ‘Mr. Ivan J Thompson, well known chemist, has opened a branch at Eltham where all prescriptions will be dispensed.’ In the early 1950’s Norm Williams considered he was fortunate to be able to serve an apprenticeship with Ivan Thompson at his Eltham pharmacy. He was with the business when it moved in 1952 to the present site at 964 Main Road, Eltham, which was the first brick shop built in the Eltham Town Centre. In 1958 Ivan Thompson decided to sell his pharmacies. Harry Brown and Norm Williams were able to purchase the Eltham business and they continued in partnership until Mr. Brown’s death in 1971. By that time they had expanded with pharmacies in Fairfield and Lower Plenty. At our June meeting Norm Williams will speak about how Thompsons Pharmacy developed, while continuing to supply a range of services for generations of Eltham families. His stories, supported by a collection of personal photographs, will entertain as well as give an insight into how the Eltham shopping centre has changed over the years.0:46:09 duration Digital MP3 File 65 MB audio recording, eltham district historical society, ivan thompson, norm williams, society meeting, thompson's pharmacy

The good news in 1968 was that the West Watsonia private street construction scheme came in under budget, with a refund of up to $100 per household. But the bad news was that properties were revalued and rates increased. There are 2 articles on this topic.News clipping, black and white text.watsonia streets, street construction, nell street greensborough, adeline street greensborough

In 1973, Watsonia High School staged the Gilbert and Sullivan opera Ruddigore to great acclaim.News clipping, black and white text.watsonia high school, school musicals, gilbert and sullivan, operas

In 1973, work on the new Watsonia supermarket was delayed when two 120 foot long steel trusses crashed to the ground in high winds.News clipping, black and white text and image.watsonia shopping centre, watsonia supermarket

Business card for a local financial planning business, Greensborough Investment Advisors, at 367 Greensborough Road, GreensboroughBusiness card, white card with blue text.financial planners, investment advisors, greensborough investment advisors, greensborough road greensborough

Business card for a local hairdresser, Hair Headquarters, at 78-92 Nepean Street Watsonia.Business card, brown card with white text.hair headquarters, nepean street watsonia, diamond village shopping centre

Business card for a local bakery, Diamond Village Hot Bread & Cake Shop, at 78 Nepean Street Watsonia.Business card, white card with red and brown text on yellow background.nepean street watsonia, diamond village shopping centre, diamond village hot bread and cake shop

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

The Watsonia Primary School Fete, held on Saturday 14th March, was one of the last activities held before the Covid lockdown in 2020Single page, printed in colour on front and black and white map of school on back.watsonia primary school, school fetes, henry street greensborough

Banyule City Council comments on the North East Link project. This newsletter is to keep the community informed of developments. Includes a sketch map from the M80 Ring Road to Lower Plenty Road.2 page leaflet, colour text and images.north east link, banyule city council, watsonia

A newspaper clipping about Watsonia High School's first Prefects. The photograph shows Cr Les Swaby with the Prefects. They are named as: Margaret McCauley, Judy Andrews, Geoff O'Laughlin, Gloria Jeffrey, Allison Davies, Pam Reid, Alan McDermid, Wendy Simpson, Barry Parker and Ken Ewing. Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.Newspaper clipping, Black and white text and image.watssonia high school, prefects

2 letters to Glynne Pietzsch and her parents relating to Glynne's induction as a prefect at Watsonia High School in 1967.Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.2 letters on school letterhead.watssonia high school, prefects, glynne pietzsch, glynne cousins pietzsch

Official photograph of the prefects at Watsonia High School in 1967. A newspaper clipping pasted to reverse of photograph names the prefects as: Gisela Begutter, Lynette Marshall, Sue Cope, Christine Macdougall, Glenys Norman, Glynne Pietzsch, Linda Kingsmill, Danuta Solarz, and Lorraine Bray; Robert Stevens, Guy Wightman, John Spragg, Robert Loughnan, Shane Crowley, John Briggs, Ross Treacy and Stephen Little.Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.Black and white school photographprefects, glynne pietzsch, glynne cousins pietzsch, watsonia high school

A newspaper clipping about basketballers Heather Millar and Sharon Firebrace. Heather is also a swimmer and Sharon attends Watsonia High School.Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.Newspaper clipping, Black and white text and image.watssonia high school

Miss Sue Colyer, a physical education teacher at Watsonia High School is leaving for a working holiday (c1967).Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.Newspaper clipping, Black and white text and image.watssonia high school, sue colyer

Teresa Broadway, Watsonia High School won the under 16 Javelin event (c1967).Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.Newspaper clipping, Black and white text and image.watssonia high school, teresa broadway

John Spragg, Watsonia High School receives a football from A. B. Watson (c1967).Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.Newspaper clipping, Black and white text and image.watssonia high school, john spragg, a. b. watson

The Watsonia High School fete in 1966 hoped to raise money to provide sports fields at the school.Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.Newspaper clipping, Black and white text and image.watssonia high school, watsonia high school fair 1966

Watsonia High School students and staff member Mr David Kefford rehearse for the production of Bertolt Brecht's "The Caucasian chalk circle" in 1969. Students are Margret Murphy, Suzanna Cope, John Westfield, Doug Jacquier.Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.Newspaper clipping, Black and white text and image.watssonia high school, school plays

Watsonia High School students rehearse for the annual one act play competition c1967. This is Blue House's melodrama in which the villain is about to evict the widow and her child. Doug Jacquier on left, possibly Wendy Simpson and unknown male.Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.3 black and white photographswatssonia high school, school plays

Watsonia High School students and parent association combined to raise money for an educational scholarship in October 1967. Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.Newspaper clippings, Black and white text, and letter to students and car rally tickets.watssonia high school, fund raising

Pastor Doug Nicholls meets Watsonia High School students during a visit to the school in November 1966. Glynne Pietzsch and Pastor Nicholls in the newspaper clipping.Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.Newspaper clipping, Black and white image, and 3 photographs.watssonia high school, doug nicholls

Watsonia High School student Colin Campbell came first in the long jump and triple jump at the Victorian All Schools Championships.Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.Newspaper clipping, Black and white text and image.watssonia high school, colin campbell

Watsonia High School prefects 1967 including Glynne Pietzsch.Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.3 colour photographswatsonia high school, prefects

Watsonia High School students 1967 including Charles Lopako, Stephen Meadows, Margaret Lister.Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.3 black and white photographswatsonia high school

Watsonia High School students in Blue House play 1967 Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.3 black and white photographswatsonia high school, school plays

A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1965 Form 3A. Students are named by donor: Row 1: Lyn Eyval, Gisella Begutter, Glynne Pietzsch, Stephen Meadows, Larry Gard, Lyn Guy, Colette Hion, Leonore Barter; Row 2: Marg Litster, Andrea Winton, Shirley Faulkner, Julia Buday, Barb Porteous, Sue Cope, Kathy Ball, Wendy Auty, Kerry Fitzmaurice; Row 3: Charlie Lopatko, Neville Harris, John Briggs, Robert Stevens, Stephen Riley, Shane Crowley, Colin Wallace, Graeme Wilson; 4th row: Wendy Simpson, Marion Wasley, Loraine Clay, Sue Day, Mr Macraw, Pam Cox, Elisabeth Craig, Glenys Norman, Christine MacDougal.This photograph is complete with names and class list.Black and white school photo with names of students and class timetable on separate pages. watsonia high school, glynne pietzsch, glynne cousins pietzsch

A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1967 Form 5A. Students are not named.Black and white school photo.Caption on back of photo: "Glynne 16 1/2 years, Watsonia High School, Form 5B, Year of Prefectship"watsonia high school, glynne pietzsch, glynne cousins pietzsch

A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1966 Form 4A. Student names provided by donor: Row 1 (top): Lyn Eyval, Ken Smith, Charles Lopatko, Brian Nestor, Paul O'Brian, Colin Wallace, Tony Costelloe, Larry Gard, Stephen Meadows, Gisela Begutter; Row 2: Colette Hion, Marg Litster, Wendy Auty, Sue Cope, Shirley Faulkner, Wendy Simpson, Barbara Porteous, Julia Buday, Lyn Guy, Lenore Barter, Glynne Pietzsch; Row 3: Rod O'Donnell, John Briggs, Gary Perrow, Shane Crowley, David White, Robert Stevens, Stephen Riley, Tony Chambers, Geoff Chambers, Graeme Wilson; Front Row: Andrea Winton. Christine MacDougall, Marion Wasley, Pam cox, Sue Day, Mrs Burch, Liz Craig, Lorraine Clay, Glenys Norman, Kathy Bell, Kerry Fitzmaurice.Black and white school photo and names of students on grey card.watsonia high school, glynne pietzsch, glynne cousins pietzsch