Original (1874) bridge in Bridge Street, Eltham looking east over the Diamond Creek towards Maria Street (Main Road) at Little Eltham. In the distance to the right on Maria Street is the Methodist Church (1881), now Uniting Church, and the adjacent Commercial Bank of Australia branch building (1878). 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.Photo of original 1875 timber and gravel surface bridge over the Diamon Creek in Bridge Street with views of orchards representative of the farming lands as well as the development along the northern end of Maria Street.Black and white photograph copybridge street, bridge street bridge, cba bank, diamond creek (creek), eltham, little eltham, main road, maria street, methodist church, uniting church

"Protest against the depradation of the State Electricty Commission 1956" - Alistrair Knox (1980), We are what we stand on, pp48-49Black and white print on photo paper Also black and white slide copy of print Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)trees, eltham, protests, george w bell collection, significant tree

Black and white print on photo paper 35mm Black and white slide copy Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)george w bell collection, significant tree

The newly constructed re-inforced concrete arched bridge across the Diamond Creek at Hurstbridge designed by John Monash. Eltham Shire shared the cost of the construction of the bridge with Heidelberg and Whittlesea Shires. The bridge was officially opened on 3rd November 1917. 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 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 Negshire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, hurstbridge, bridge, 1917, diamond creek (creek), monash bridge

The opening ceremony of new the bridge over the Diamond Creek at Hurstbridge, designed by Sir John Monash. The single arch concrete bride replaced the original wooden structure erected in 1881. People gathering around 3pm for the Official Opening of Hurst's Bridge, 3 November 1917. View of steam train at Hurstbridge Railway Station in distance. 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. 1917 'HURST'S BRIDGE.', Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate (Vic. : 1917 - 1922), 9 November, p. 3. (MORNING.), viewed 28 Jul 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article57641838This 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 120 format B&W negativesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, diamond creek, hurstbridge, wattle glen, bridge, mia mia, opening day, sir john monash

Copied from brochure "Wattle Valley Estate". The new bridge designed by Sir John Monash over the Diamond Creek near Hurst's original home "Mia Mia" seen in the distance. Reprinted from brochure advertising "Wattle Valley Estate" 7 minutes from bridge. The Wattle Valley Estate was first advertised in August 1925 as weekend building allotments by the Greater Melbourne Land and Development Company. Advertised from £28.10.0 or £60 per block. In August 1926, 30 picked allotments of 60x150 feet were put up for auction Saturday August 14, 1926 with frontages to Valley View Road and Fawkner Crescent advertised in the “Heart of the Glorious Wattle Country” and “Within 15 Minutes of the Newly Electrified Railway Station”. The Advertiser on August 13, 1926 in an article promoting the auction stated “the estate is regarded as one of the best in the district, and will be sold practically without reserve.” It is noted that an advertisement running in The Argus February 22, 1951 offered the remaining 16 blocks for sale at £12.10.0 or £200 the lot. By March 7, the remaining blocks were advertised at £17.10.0 The Wattle Valley Estate took over 20 years to sell and then people could not build on them This image was also used in a brochure advertising the "Wattle Valley Estate", which forms part of the Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection (Cross Reference Photo No.(s): 1056, 1057). Also cross reference SEPP_1028 / 29 for other views of Mia Mia. 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.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negshire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, hurstbridge, mia mia, bridge, diamond creek (creek), monash bridge, wattle valley estate

View looking south along the main road from Research to Eltham Part of a presentation, "Roads and Byways of the Shire of Eltham", by Russell Yeoman to the 12 September 1990 Society meeting. Slides shown inclyuded copies of old photos and recent images ranging from the suburban streets of Eltham and Montmorency to the mountain roads of Kinglake. In the byways category are views of some iof the Shire's bicycle paths including then recently completed sections of the Main Yarra Trail at Lower Plenty.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 missing)shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, main road, research (vic.), reynolds prior collection

Bill Oakley was an engineer at the Shire of Eltham. Viewed from west looking east. Road had more zigs and zags in those days on the west side. Russell Yeoman's FC Holden visible at bottom of hill. Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencyresearch (vic.), russell yeoman collection, gumtree road, army reserve engineers, captain bill oakley, fc holden sedan, fire access, streets

Bill Oakley was an engineer at the Shire of Eltham. Bill Oakley indicating the rough span of the proposed bridge. Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencyresearch (vic.), russell yeoman collection, gumtree road, army reserve engineers, captain bill oakley, fc holden sedan, fire access, streets, bill oakley

Bill Oakley was an engineer at the Shire of Eltham. Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencyresearch (vic.), russell yeoman collection, gumtree road, army reserve engineers, captain bill oakley, fc holden sedan, fire access, streets, bill oakley

Bill Oakley was an engineer at the Shire of Eltham. Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencyresearch (vic.), russell yeoman collection, gumtree road, army reserve engineers, captain bill oakley, fc holden sedan, fire access, streets, bill oakley

Bill Oakley was an engineer at the Shire of Eltham. Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencyresearch (vic.), russell yeoman collection, gumtree road, army reserve engineers, captain bill oakley, fc holden sedan, fire access, streets, bill oakley

Bill Oakley was an engineer at the Shire of Eltham. Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencyresearch (vic.), russell yeoman collection, gumtree road, army reserve engineers, captain bill oakley, fc holden sedan, fire access, streets, bill oakley

Bill Oakley was an engineer at the Shire of Eltham. Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencyresearch (vic.), russell yeoman collection, gumtree road, army reserve engineers, captain bill oakley, fc holden sedan, fire access, streets, bill oakley

Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencyrussell yeoman collection, eltham, railway line, trestle bridge, steam train

Now the site of the Eltham Skate Park; Susan Street north of Bridge Street has since been renamed as an extension of Brisbane Street.Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencyeltham, streets, susan street, eltham skate park, russell yeoman collection

Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencyeltham, streets, diamond street, catholic ladies college, russell yeoman collection

Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencystreets, lower plenty, main road, para road, shops, maunder's food store, russell yeoman collection, shoe inn, maunder's food store

This is now known as Library Place following the demolition of the Shire Offices in August 1996. The Eltham Senior Citizens Club building where EDHS holds its meetings is located to the left of the driveway where the grass is.Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencystreets, main road, eltham shire office, library place, russell yeoman collection

Viewed from the southern end of the Eltham Shire Office, Panther Place in centre distance and Bridge Street in distance running down from Main RoadDigital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencystreets, main road, eltham shire office, bridge street, duplication, panther place, road construction, road widening, russell yeoman collection

Looking north from near Panther Place, Shire of Eltham offices in backgroundDigital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencystreets, main road, eltham shire office, duplication, panther place, road construction, road widening, russell yeoman collection

Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencystreets, main road, duplication, road construction, road widening, bridge street, russell yeoman collection

Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencystreets, main road, lower plenty, old eltham road, russell yeoman collection

Looking north from behind the Lower Plenty shops at Main Road and Para Road.Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencystreets, lower plenty, para road, russell yeoman collection

Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencystreets, eltham, main road, fitzsimons lane, russell yeoman collection

Viewed from what is now the Caltex Service Station; visible in background are houses along Jayson AvenueDigital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencystreets, eltham, main road, jayson avenue, houses, fitzsimons lane, russell yeoman collection

Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencystreets, eltham, main road, fitzsimons lane, russell yeoman collection

Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencystreets, eltham, bridge street, adam crescent, russell yeoman collection

Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencyeltham, montsalvat, russell yeoman collection

Digital file only; created from original colour positive slide transparencyeltham, montsalvat, russell yeoman collection