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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Colour Print, Nathan Islip, Eltham Library under construction, c.1993
Photo taken by Nathan Islip who at the time was studying Architecture at the University of Melbourne. During his experience year he worked as a builder's labourer on the new Eltham Library construction project. Eltham Library Service 1930s - 1994 Originally collated by Harry Gilham, President, Eltham District Historical Society Inc (1993-2009) (edited 2022) In the Eltham township area, in the early 1930s, library books for adults were available from E J Andrew's newsagency in Main Road. In the newsagency cum haberdashery, some shelves were set aside for a lending library of adults' books. In 1935, Mr & Mrs JC Rains purchased the newsagency and continued the lending service until the late 1940s. At this time the business was extended from haberdashery to sell ladies' and men's clothing. The library section was discontinued. In the 1930s a mobile book library was also run by a Mr Foster of Bible Street, Eltham. In the 1950s adult books were available from racks in the foyer of the Eltham Shire Offices which was then located beside the Eltham Hall on the comer of Arthur Street and Main Road. In the early 1950s a referendum of ratepayers was called to seek public opinion on the issue of raising money for a public library for which the rates would have to be increased - the motion was defeated. On 11 November 1965 Eltham Shire Council, in conjunction with the City of Heidelberg and the Shire of Diamond Valley, met to form the Heidelberg Regional Library Service. Eltham was represented by Councillors Charis Pelling and John Lewis. The first library service for the Shire of Eltham from this group came in the shape of a bookmobile van which had, amongst others, a central stopover near the Shillinglaw trees outside the newly opened Shire offices at 895 Main Road, the original site of Shillinglaw Cottage and the former Shillinglaw farm. Present-day Wingrove Park was another stopover and the many recorded requests for this service can be read as denoting the areas of population or gathering points at that period throughout the Shire. 1968 saw the Shire convert the ‘Brinkkotter’ house in Dudley Street to house both adult and children's books. This library was originally staffed from the City of Heidelberg Library and records of committee meetings range from borrowing Heidelberg's old library shelving to trying to increase the Government's subsidy to a dollar for dollar basis. Book loans in the period 1966-67 totalled 30,400 and the following year ran to 52,113. With 2 books plus 1 paperback the limit per person, it was overcrowded and unable to house the range of other services which had become common library stock. Planning to extend the Shire Offices by the addition of the south wing was an opportunity to re-house the Shire's Library. The opening of the library in the extension was carried out on 17th August 1971 by the Hon R J Hamer ED, MP, Chief Secretary of Victoria. Cr Geoffrey Dreverman officiated as the Shire President. The Heidelberg Regional Library Service continued until September 1985 when it disbanded. On 21 November 1985 the Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service was established. At that time Eltham was represented by Councillors Mary Grant and Robert Manuell. By 1987, over-crowding of the Eltham Library and an inability to house the range of other services yet again rose to prominence. At a Council meeting held on 1 June 1987, the Councillors supported a resolution which threatened to close the library on 30 September 1987. Council's frustration arose from yet another re-run of the annual State Government versus Council Library funding and records show first arose in Eltham Council in 1967 with the Government of 1he day. After prolonged public anger and petitions the motion to close the library was rescinded in August 1987. Council, considering the community's concern, set up a ‘Library Review Working Party’ which a year later became the Library Occasional Committee with direct access to Council. This Committee investigated the workings of the 386 square metre library and found inadequate space for storage and display, lack of equipment, out-of-date furniture together with an increasing patronage which resulted in queues of borrowers becoming longer no matter when the library was open. Community consultation took the form of 1,000 questionnaires sent to users and non-users along with noticeboard reminders of what was planned. Council developed a strategy to set aside capital funds from 1988 on an annual basis so that preliminary planning and consultative expenses could be met, and construction could be completed early 1997. The Committee visited metropolitan libraries which were catering for a similar population as was projected for Eltham. Australia-wide Federal Government funding grants under the Local Capital Works Program became available from October 1992 for community projects endorsed by local Councils. The Eltham Council submitted a proposal, based on library findings and requirements accumulated by the Library Occasional Committee, to the Federal Grants Committee to build a new Eltham Library. The Federal Grants Committee supported the funding request allowing commencement of the library project three years earlier than planned. With finance finalised, the Council set up its Eltham Library Re-development Special Committee which was given the task of overseeing what could be the last major expansion of the Shire's Library Service as Eltham's population nears its projected maximum. The new library was designed by Gregory Burgess and Peter Ryan of Gregory Burgess Pty Ltd. Construction of the library commenced in 1993 and was officially opened May 22nd, 1994. The library building was designed to reflect its parkland setting. External features include: the roof which includes interesting aspects when viewed from Main Road; verandahs which provide ramp access and give a sheltered entrance to the building; walls which feature locally made mudbricks, conventional bricks and copper panels; and space for an outdoor courtyard/reading area which will be developed later. Internally there are several features. The building includes a foyer with a fireplace suitable for displays including artwork, a community multi-purpose room suitable for meetings or functions and an outdoor cafeteria. The ceilings are lined with Victorian Ash. The shapes for the ceiling give a free-flowing form to the building. Brush Box has been used for the circulation and information desks. The tree trunk columns are Grey lronbark from New South Wales. Arches and various-shaped windows add interest to the internal structure. The carpet design reflects the Eltham environment and compliments the natural colours and timbers used in the building. Tiles by artist Felix Bosari feature in the building and additional art by local artists added externally and internally to the building. Since 1994 the library has undergone a major extension to cater for children’s services and others. See also EDHS_02111 construction, eltham library -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Colour Print, Nathan Islip, Eltham Library under construction, c.1994
Photo taken by Nathan Islip who at the time was studying Architecture at the University of Melbourne. During his experience year he worked as a builder's labourer on the new Eltham Library construction project. Eltham Library Service 1930s - 1994 Originally collated by Harry Gilham, President, Eltham District Historical Society Inc (1993-2009) (edited 2022) In the Eltham township area, in the early 1930s, library books for adults were available from E J Andrew's newsagency in Main Road. In the newsagency cum haberdashery, some shelves were set aside for a lending library of adults' books. In 1935, Mr & Mrs JC Rains purchased the newsagency and continued the lending service until the late 1940s. At this time the business was extended from haberdashery to sell ladies' and men's clothing. The library section was discontinued. In the 1930s a mobile book library was also run by a Mr Foster of Bible Street, Eltham. In the 1950s adult books were available from racks in the foyer of the Eltham Shire Offices which was then located beside the Eltham Hall on the comer of Arthur Street and Main Road. In the early 1950s a referendum of ratepayers was called to seek public opinion on the issue of raising money for a public library for which the rates would have to be increased - the motion was defeated. On 11 November 1965 Eltham Shire Council, in conjunction with the City of Heidelberg and the Shire of Diamond Valley, met to form the Heidelberg Regional Library Service. Eltham was represented by Councillors Charis Pelling and John Lewis. The first library service for the Shire of Eltham from this group came in the shape of a bookmobile van which had, amongst others, a central stopover near the Shillinglaw trees outside the newly opened Shire offices at 895 Main Road, the original site of Shillinglaw Cottage and the former Shillinglaw farm. Present-day Wingrove Park was another stopover and the many recorded requests for this service can be read as denoting the areas of population or gathering points at that period throughout the Shire. 1968 saw the Shire convert the ‘Brinkkotter’ house in Dudley Street to house both adult and children's books. This library was originally staffed from the City of Heidelberg Library and records of committee meetings range from borrowing Heidelberg's old library shelving to trying to increase the Government's subsidy to a dollar for dollar basis. Book loans in the period 1966-67 totalled 30,400 and the following year ran to 52,113. With 2 books plus 1 paperback the limit per person, it was overcrowded and unable to house the range of other services which had become common library stock. Planning to extend the Shire Offices by the addition of the south wing was an opportunity to re-house the Shire's Library. The opening of the library in the extension was carried out on 17th August 1971 by the Hon R J Hamer ED, MP, Chief Secretary of Victoria. Cr Geoffrey Dreverman officiated as the Shire President. The Heidelberg Regional Library Service continued until September 1985 when it disbanded. On 21 November 1985 the Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service was established. At that time Eltham was represented by Councillors Mary Grant and Robert Manuell. By 1987, over-crowding of the Eltham Library and an inability to house the range of other services yet again rose to prominence. At a Council meeting held on 1 June 1987, the Councillors supported a resolution which threatened to close the library on 30 September 1987. Council's frustration arose from yet another re-run of the annual State Government versus Council Library funding and records show first arose in Eltham Council in 1967 with the Government of 1he day. After prolonged public anger and petitions the motion to close the library was rescinded in August 1987. Council, considering the community's concern, set up a ‘Library Review Working Party’ which a year later became the Library Occasional Committee with direct access to Council. This Committee investigated the workings of the 386 square metre library and found inadequate space for storage and display, lack of equipment, out-of-date furniture together with an increasing patronage which resulted in queues of borrowers becoming longer no matter when the library was open. Community consultation took the form of 1,000 questionnaires sent to users and non-users along with noticeboard reminders of what was planned. Council developed a strategy to set aside capital funds from 1988 on an annual basis so that preliminary planning and consultative expenses could be met, and construction could be completed early 1997. The Committee visited metropolitan libraries which were catering for a similar population as was projected for Eltham. Australia-wide Federal Government funding grants under the Local Capital Works Program became available from October 1992 for community projects endorsed by local Councils. The Eltham Council submitted a proposal, based on library findings and requirements accumulated by the Library Occasional Committee, to the Federal Grants Committee to build a new Eltham Library. The Federal Grants Committee supported the funding request allowing commencement of the library project three years earlier than planned. With finance finalised, the Council set up its Eltham Library Re-development Special Committee which was given the task of overseeing what could be the last major expansion of the Shire's Library Service as Eltham's population nears its projected maximum. The new library was designed by Gregory Burgess and Peter Ryan of Gregory Burgess Pty Ltd. Construction of the library commenced in 1993 and was officially opened May 22nd, 1994. The library building was designed to reflect its parkland setting. External features include: the roof which includes interesting aspects when viewed from Main Road; verandahs which provide ramp access and give a sheltered entrance to the building; walls which feature locally made mudbricks, conventional bricks and copper panels; and space for an outdoor courtyard/reading area which will be developed later. Internally there are several features. The building includes a foyer with a fireplace suitable for displays including artwork, a community multi-purpose room suitable for meetings or functions and an outdoor cafeteria. The ceilings are lined with Victorian Ash. The shapes for the ceiling give a free-flowing form to the building. Brush Box has been used for the circulation and information desks. The tree trunk columns are Grey lronbark from New South Wales. Arches and various-shaped windows add interest to the internal structure. The carpet design reflects the Eltham environment and compliments the natural colours and timbers used in the building. Tiles by artist Felix Bosari feature in the building and additional art by local artists added externally and internally to the building. Since 1994 the library has undergone a major extension to cater for children’s services and others. See also EDHS_02111 construction, eltham library -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Pop Up Museum, John Kirby, 22 Jun 2015
PMHPS monthly meeting - Pop Up Museum meeting. 22.06.2015 Virginia SNELL, Barb GARDINER, Bob GOODING, John MAY. All talking about items they have brought along to display. Dutation 0:49:07 (incl. meeting preliminaries)societies clubs unions and other organisations, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, virgina snell, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, rob gooding, john may -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Avenues of Honour, Dr Laura James, John Kirby et al, 27 Jul 2015
PMHPS monthly meeting 27.07.2015 Dr Laura James discussing Avenues of Honour created in towns and cities following World War I, and relating stories of sevice men and women commemorated at various sites. Duration 1:04:59 (including meeting preliminaries)war - world war i, dr laura james, avenues of honour -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Brian Costar, "From Barton to Bruce. The Melbourne Prime Ministers", 2001
"From Barton to Bruce. The Melbourne Prime Ministers"commonwealth government, brian costar, edmund barton, alfred deakin, john watson, george reid, andrew fisher, joseph cook, william morris hughes, stanley melbourne bruce -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Trotting in Port Melbourne, c. 1918
Regarding trotting history at Port Melbourne Speedway. Includes an extract from "Trove" of the "Record " Emerald Hill covering the opening of the speedway on 24th August 1918. MLA J L MURPHY (president of the club) opened the track in the presence of Port Melbourne Mayor J P CRICHTON and other dignitaries. The club was formed to encourage and support the breeding of trotters and enjoy the sport free from gambling.Four digital images relating to trotting in Port Melbourne. (.03) Image of "Trotting Record" May 11, 1916 showing Pearl KELLY. An article included by John PECK give much information about her life and riding/training career. Also about her husband, the boxer Dick CULLEN. There is nothing to indicate that KELLY had any link, or raced/trained at Port Melbournejames laurence murphy, james peter crichton, sport - trotting, pearl kelly, george gath, 'darkie' gath, will whitbourn, cumming smith and co, john peck, dick cullen -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Cross sectional drawing, recommendations by Sir John Coode, Thomas Kell Lith, 1880
Large cross sectional drawing of longitudinal and cross section of works as recommended by Sir John Coode in his 1879 reportMelbourne Harbour Trust Longitudinal and Cross section of worksbuilt environment, engineering - canals and drainage, melbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, sir john coode, coode canal, hobsons bay -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Nautical items from the Collection, John Kirby
PMHPS members Suzy Milburn, Pat Grainger, Ann Gibson present a "Show and tell" of nautical items in the collection Duration 01:01::22 (including meeting preliminaries) PMHPS Meeting 25.01.2016transport - ferries -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Pamphlet, Historical News, Apr 1988
South Melbourne - Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society was a precursor of PMHPSHistorical News. Black and white folded newsletter with drawings on cover of cottage, church, town halls, etc. Letter from Premier, John Cain on inside coversocieties clubs unions and other organisations, missions to seamen, john cain, gary presland, john garden, greyhound hotel -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Gallipoli from the Clifftps, Dr John (Vechi) Basarin, John Kirby, 25 Apr 2016
Dr John (Vecehi) Basarin discusses "Gallipoli from the Clifftops". A Turkish viewpoint of the war at Gallipoli PMHOPS monthly meeting Duration 1:08:07 (including meeting preliminaries)war - world war i, dr j (vecehi) basarin, gallipoli, turkish -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Anthony Harvey, The Melbourne Book, 1982
"The Melbourne Book" by Anthony Harvey. Book with yellow background dust cover. Dark reg and black printing . Line drawing of Flinders St Station with tram in forground on cover. Quotes on back cover from John Batman, Charles Stretton, Robin Boyd, Bill Peach. Introduction by Phillip Adamswest gate bridge, built environment - civic, built environment - domestic, built environment - recreational facilities, memorials, piers and wharves - station pier, port melbourne town hall, band rotunda -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Rootes Factory redevelopment, Helen Lardner, HLC, John Kirby, 23 May 2016
Helen Lardner of HLC, heritage consultant to Stamoulis Property Group, discusses the Rootes Factory redevelopment. Duration 01:35:32 includes meeting preliminaries and discussion afterwardsbuilt environment, helen lardner consulting -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Harder than Football, VFL players who served in the Armed Forces, Barbara CULLEN, John Kirby, 27 Jun 2016
Barbara CULLEN discussing her book "Harder then Football" where she documents VFL players and stories of those who served in the Armed Forces. Duration 0:15:13 (?) incudling meeting preliminariessport - australian rules football, victorian football league, vfl, australian football league, afl, barb cullen, armed services -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, My Port Melbourne, Photograph and story exhibition, David Nicholas, 25 Jul 2015
Members night "My Port Melbourne" Photograph and story exhibition. Margaret Bride introduces five contributors who read their stories. Audience peruses all entries and makes people's choice recommendations. John Kirby announces Christine Griffiths as main competition winner. Duration 01:03:03 with PMHPS meeting preliminaries.domestic life, built environment, christine griffiths -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, "My Port Melbourne" Photographic competition July 2016, 25 Jul 2016
Made by John KIRBY and Margaret BRIDE from entries to "My Port Melbourne" photographic competition for July 25 PMHPS general meeting."My Port Melbourne" Photographic competition July 2016. Blue folder with thumbnail photos on cover of the photographs inside. Index page of entrants and subjects followed by pages of text and accompanying image of images.built environment - civic, built environment - domestic, parks and gardens, west gate bridge, religion - roman catholic church (st josephs), war - world war ii, education - primary schools, workers, sport - cricket, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, ben piper, bernie mcphee, carmel pascolo, christine griffiths, david nicolas, david thompson, george tsingos, glen cosham, graham bride, helen barry, janet bolitho, jill dawson, jim power, john kirby, john may, joy phillips, margaret bride, natalie kobica, robyn blackmore, sue kidd, sue leong, suzy milburn, edward walter (ted) raven -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS AGM, Melbourne Wetlands and Water, Prof Don Garden, John Kirby, 22 Aug 2016
Prof Don Garden talks about "Melbourne Wetlands and Water" - a taste of environmental history PMHPS AGM Duration 1:09:55 including meeting preliminariesenvironment, professor don garden -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Jenny Tserkezidis, Port Melbourne Football Club 2016 Calendar, 2016
Port Melbourne Football Club Calendar 2016. Blue and Red cover with photo of players and coach at Etihad Stadium. Spiral bound calendar sold to club supporters and profit to PMFCsport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc, jenny tserkezidis, tim mcmillian, john mckenzie, chris prowse, mich woofindin, sam anderson, tom johnston, james breust, daniel noonan, seb henderson, chris michaliades, sam ginmore, james magner, patrick jenkins, will johnson, caleb vearing, clay johnston, nick prowse, tom langford -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Nott Street Old Boys - An Unfinished Tribute, David THOMPSON, John Kirby, 24 Oct 2016
David THOMPSON discusses Nott St Old Boys - An Unfinished Tribute Duration 0:44:22 PMHPS meeting 24.10.2016. Meeting preliminaries not recordedwar - world war i, education - primary schools, david thompson, nott street state school -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Lionel Layfield, truck driver, J Kitchen & Sons, 8 Jul 2014
Lionel Layfield discusses his 44 years as a truck driver for John Kitchen and Sons commencing in 1967 and finishing 2011industry, manufacturing, transport - motor vehicles, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, lionel layfield -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Urban Planning, Dr Robyn Clinch, John Kirby, 28 Jul 2014
Dr Robyn Clinch discusses the history, development and workings of urban planning. Duration 1.33.27 PMHPS meeting.town planning, heritage, robyn clinch -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - History, J Kitchen & Sons at Port Melbourne, Ronald McKie, 1952
Ten (10) foolscap typed pages stapled on the left side . The article gives a detailed account of the origins and development of J Kitchen & Sons from the mid 1800s in Port Melbourneindustry, manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, families, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, apollo candle co, velvet soap, lever brothers, lord leverhulme, solvol soap, unilever australia (holdings) ltd, john kitchen, john ambrose kitchen, john hambleton kitchen, frederick william kitchen -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - John postlethwaite to J Kitchen & Sons re old Velvet Soap packaging, 5 Jul 1973
Hand written letter to J Kitchen and Sons Pty Ltd date 5/7/1973 from John Postlethwaite regarding old Velvet Soap packaging.industry - manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, advertising, domestic life, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, velvet soap -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Recording, Lonel Layfield discussing his work history at Kitchens with Suzy Milburn, John Kirby, Jul 2014
Lionel Layfield, long time driver with Kitchens and Unilever, discussing work history with Suzy Milburn, in PMHPS rooms. Two sessions with duration of 3 hours 15 minutes.industry - manufacturing, workers, transport - motor vehicles, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, unilever australia (holdings) ltd, toll holdings ltd, toll group -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, 1923 Police Strike, Ralph Stavely, John Kirby, 23 Jun 2014
Ralph Stavely discussing the 1923 Victoria Police strike. PMHPS meeting 23.06.2014 Duration 1:25:45 (including meeting preliminaries)police, police strike -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - J Kitchen & Sons, Site of original candle and soap works, Bridport Street, Emerald Hill, 1855
Donated to PMHPS in February 2013 by Pentel/Symex Holdings, originally John Kitchen and Sons, after the sale of the Woodruff St Port Melbourne site. Arranged by Christine Wainwright, an employee of Symex of many years, who had been involved in the setting up their museum collection. Also Mary Kanellos, Symex.Black and white photo of small building with two windows and door and attached smaller house with one window. Site of original candle and soap works at Bridport St, Emerald Hill.J Kitchen and Sons - Original candle and soap works, Melbourne 1855industry - manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, j kitchen & sons pty ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Don Bradman, Kevin Mooney, John Kirby, 22 Sep 2014
Kevin Mooney discusses Don Bradman (famous Australian cricketer) and the establishment of the Bradman Foundation. PMHPS meeting 22.09.2014 Duration 01:23:58 (including meeting preliminaries)sport - cricket, charities and appeals, don bradman, bradman foundation -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - History, J Kitchen & Sons, Reg A Smith, Apr 1978
Donated to PMHPS in February 2013 by Pentel/Symex Holdings, originally John Kitchen and Sons, after the sale of the Woodruff St Port Melbourne site. Arranged by Christine Wainwright, an employee of Symex of many years, who had been involved in the setting up their museum collection. Also Mary Kanellos, Symex.A4 typed pages titled "Candles, soap, apples, milk, cream, butter, butterine, marjarine and margarine from the House of Kitchen". History of J Kitchen and Sons in Melbourne.industry - manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, unilever australia (holdings) ltd, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, reg a smith -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - History, progression J Kitchen & Sons to Unichema, 1995
Two page article (photocopy) on the history of John Kitchen & Sons and its progression to Unichema Australia Pty Ltd, Includes details on Unichema to 1992 (Page heading Australian Quality Awards 1995 - part one)business and traders - soaps/candles, industry - manufacturing, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, unichema australia pty ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Introduction to Postcards from Port DVD, John Kirby, 27 Oct 2014
Introduction of "Postcards from Port" DVD by production crew members. Duration 01:12:34 (includes meeting preliminaries.)transport, industry, workers, education, war, immigration, built environment - domestic, domestic life, heritage, postcards, dvd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Debutantes, St Joseph's, Port Melbourne, 1960s
Deb photo St Joseph's early 1960sreligion - roman catholic church (st josephs), social activities, graham taylor, tony tucker, robert winduss, john woodruff, chris watson, peter brown, tony o'connor, george mellett, stan holden, les hetherton