The Greensborough Gossip column in the local paper (Diamond Valley News), 1970. Includes a story about the Flintoff Street swing bridge and other local information.Digital copy of newspaper article.flintoff street greensborough, greensborough gossip

Diamond Valley cyclists are calling for better safety as they negotiate one of the area's busiest roads. A bike lane needs to be continuous along Main Road Eltham. News article 1 page, black text.eltham, diamond creek, greensborough, cyclists, bike lanes

The Diamond Valley Relay for Life is on the starting block and set to race in the fight against cancer. In 2017 they expect over 1000 participants and hope to raise $170,000.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.relay for life, diamond valley, cancer

A showcase of the best artists and their work in the Diamond Valley area will go on display in Montmorency this month. The Artists on Were Street event will showcase local artwork and music.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.diamond valley, montmorency, art show, artists on were street, were street montmorency

These advertisements were collected from the Diamond Valley Local newspaper. Foard's Store was a Greensborough general store at 119 Grimshaw Street and Henry Street corner.This advertisement is for a Greensborough based shop which no longer operates.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.foards store

Local Scene reports by Rosalie Bray include the Diamond Valley Gem Club, Greensborough Secondary College technology night and self defence classes at Yandell Kindergarten.Newspaper clipping, black and white text.greensborough, watsonia

This article publicises a suggestion to raise money for Diamond Valley Community Hospital by asking the parents of children born at the hospital to make a donation each year on the child's birthday.An example of the community involvement in the local hospital.Copy of page from newspaper.diamond valley community hospital, dvch, fundraising

The Diamond Valley Mirror was a local newspaper in the 1960's. The article is about a large loan that the City of Heidelberg took out to fund civic improvements in the North Riding.The loan was for 50,000 pounds to fund among other things the Greensborough Swimming Pool and the second stage of Diamond Creek Water Supply scheme. It also includes on a second page, the proposed design of the future Greensborough Swimming Pool.A photocopy of a newspaper article from 1961. Nilcity of heidelberg, greensborough swimming pool, diamond creek water supply scheme, civic loans, invanhoe library

The Diamond Valley community is rallying around an Eltham North expectant father, Josh Young, who may never walk again following a horrific bike accident.News article 1 page, black text.bike crash, josh young, eltham north

Photos were digitized (instead of printed) onto CDs for preservation, easy storage and enabling multiple copies.These photos are a record of the early days of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme including the town of Mt Beauty in the late 1940s to early 1950s Bronwyn Gray inherited these photos of Mt Beauty and the construction of the KHES. Her uncle Ewan Stebbins puchased a piece of furniture from a garage sale in Boston Rd., Torquay in 1981. The developed film were photos of Mt Beauty and surrounding area. He was an SEC employee and knew the area well.Case is hard plastic, black on the back and clear on the front. The 53 black and white photos are of Mt Beauty township and the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. On the CD in black texta: "Mt Beauty / Film found in / furniture from house / in Boston Rd. / Torquay in 1981" Added in blue texta: "MTB 001 - MTB 053"mt beauty c1949, bogong c1949, stebbins photo collection

An article from Diamond Valley News, discussing the move of Watsonia Occasional Child Care to larger premises. The service will move from Knight Street to Gabonia Avenue Watsonia.Newspaper clipping, Black text and colour image.watsonia occasional child care., knight street occasional child care centre, gabonia avenue watsonia

Diamond Valley Foodshare received a grant from Watsonia RSL and Banyule Council to buy a refrigerated van to transport food donations to its base in Henry Street Greensborough.News clipping, black text, colour image.diamond valley foodshare inc, watsonia rsl, banyule city council

Advertisement for the State Savings Bank of Victoria, congratulating the Shire of Diamond Valley on behalf of its branches, 84 Main Street, Greensborough and Watsonia Road, Watsonia and agents, 1964Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.main street greensborough, state savings bank of victoria, watsonia road

The KHES was constructed from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. Jack Watson worked on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme for 39 years. The photos show a group of men (workers) at the entrance of a tunnel.1. Jack Watson is the worker on the back right hand side with a soft Akubra type hat. 2. Jack Watson at the front on the right hand side. 3. Men not identified. When Jack retired he had been the supervisor of the patrolmen during the last 8 years.Three black and white photos of a group of men in work clothe at the entrance to a tunnel on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.jack Watson has been identified in two of the photos.jack watson, tunnel workers khes

Photo is of Victoria Valley with the Victoria Range in the background. Photo is typical of promotional photographs taken by Forests Commission at that time.a thick bush covered valley in foreground (shadowed). Mountain range in background. Photographed from a high spot looking down and across the valley. c1960sscenery, grampians ranges

Valley is now known as Fyans Valley but in the 1840-50s it was called Lady Mary's Vale. See p. 111 of 'Victoria's Wonderland' for historical information.A valley with a cleared area stretching along the valley floor. A mountain range runs along the left and into the distance of the photograph. a rocky outcrop, bushes and trees appear in the front and right of the photo. c 1940-1950sscenery, fyans valley

2 Articles confirming that Colin Brooks, Member for Bundoora, was asking for support for his appointment as Speaker for the Victorian Legislative Assembly. Published in the same week in the Heidelberger and Diamond Valley Leader.2 Newspaper clippings, text with colour imagebrooks family, victoria parliament, colin brooks

Includes Newspaper article on page three "Living Memorial Is Trust's Gift To A Shire" a second clipping of which is also attached to cardboard for display purposes. Article includes text and photographs. Living Memorial is Trust's Gift To A Shire Bathed in bright sunshine and now at its best, the Memorial Garden of the Eltham War Memorial provided a perfect setting for the handing over of the Memorial to the people of Eltham last Saturday afternoon. Speaking for the War Memorial Trust, Mr E. P. Harmer, chairman paid tribute to the unselfishh service given by its members , some for more than 20 years. Special tribute was paid to the late Mrs Ada Lyon, a foundation member who, Mr Harmer said, made the Trust her life. A memorial plaque to Mrs Lyon was unveiled by foundation members Mr N. Kerr. Facilities. An infant welfare centre, a pre-school cente and a children's library are built within the memorial. Funds for the buildings were raised by the Trust and theh women's auxiliary. Accepting the Memorial on behalf of the people of the Shire, the Shire President, Cr. L. C. Docksey, assessed the value at beyond £50,000. To make the transaction legal, Cr. Docksey paid the sum of £1 to the Trust. Many foundation members of the Trust and councillors of the Shire were among the official guests. The Shire of Eltham Brass Band provided suitable background music for the ceremony and at. (remaining part of article is missing) Photo: Mrs C RAINS signs the agreement on behalf of the Eltham War Memorial Trust, transferring the Memorial to the Shire of Eltham, as Mr L. Virgo, secretary of the Trust, affixes the seal and Mr. E. P. Harmer, chairman, accepts payment of £1 from Cr. L. C. Docksey, Shire President. In the background are Mrs Harmer, Cr. T. Collins and Mr S. Addison. Accepting the Memorial on behalf of the people of the Shire was Cr. Docksey's last official duty as President. Separate article on the clipping includes the heading: President Rests in Comfort with a photograph and text: A Tribute to Cr. A. K.Lines, first President of the Shire of Diamond Valley, was paid by fellow councilors last Tuesday night. Acting on behalf of all members of the council, Cr. George Upton, in presenting Cr Lines with an armchair, expressed gratitude for his guidance and assistance to the new shire. Newspaper, 12 pages with four holes punched through near centre margin.eltham war memorial building,eltham war memorial trust,eltham pre-school,e. p. harmer,mrs ada lyon,mrs n. kerr,cr. l. c. docksey,shire of eltham brass band,cr. a. k. lines,diamond valley mirror,1965,cr t. collins,mr. s. addison

Photo depicts an early manager of the Valley Mills (c.1940s?). Thought to be Mr Pickles (on the advice of Judith Rice, whose father worked at the mill at the same time. Info given 01/08/07)Depicts a Manager of the Valley Mill.T. Lockwoodtextile mills management, valley worsted mill, textile mills - management

Diamond Valley Toy Library added an array of extra items to its inventory following a Telstra Kids Fund Grant. Three new party packs and dozens of toys were purchased.News clipping, black text.diamond valley toy library, telstra kids fund

The photo is of the Fyans Valley, taken from Chatauqua Peak. Lake Bellfield and Mount William can be seen in the background. The photo belonged to the Forestry Commission Victoria.A photo of a valley between mountain ranges. A lake can be seen in the background. A road runs through the middle of the valley with houses on both sides."Fyans Vaslley from Chataqua Peak. Incl L. Bellfield & Halls Gap. photo belongs to F.C.V. Stawell. Return to V. Young, Horsham" written on back in green pencil. The "Chatauqua Peak" has been overwritten in black-lead pencil. "LC.71" is also written on the back in black-lead pencil.scenery, grampians ranges

Articles on Tom Vickers' involvement with the Diamond Valley annual family carols, and in the second article, his memories of Watsonia and Greensborough. Includes other information from "Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray".Two newspaper clippings, one with photograph of Tom Vickers. Black text and photo.vickers family, tom vickers

The Diamond Valley Women's Amateur Athletic Club is seeking new members through this article. The club was formed in the early 1970s and is affiliated with the men's athletics club. President of the women's club was Rhonda Hill.Photocopy of article, black and white text and photos.diamond valley women's amateur athletic club, rhonda hill

Disgusting intruders trashed the home of a Greensborough community group leaving it with a repair bill of more than $2000. The Diamond Valley Dog Obedience Club room in Poulter Avenue was broken into in January 2017.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.diamond valley dog obedience club, glenda lionti, intruders, poulter avenue greensborough

It's all about slip-slop-slap in Greensborough for a group Guinness World Record attempt at the most people to apply suncream. Diamond Valley's annual Relay for Life raises money for the Cancer Council. News article 1 page, black text.guinness world record, greensborough, relay for life, cancer council

Diamond Valley Councillors look at the possibility of moving Greensborough Primary School from its site on Grimshaw Street. [1973] The proposed new shopping complex for Greensborough would add to the dangers of traffic in the area. Digital copy of newspaper article, black text and image.greensborough primary school

Photo is of Moora Moora in the Victorian Valley. Typical of the time as a promotional image taken by Forests Commission Victoria.View over a large Valley with ranges in the distance. Roads through the valley are visible and a body of water in the middle right of the photograph. A rocky outcrop is in the left side foreground.Publicity & Public Relations Branch. When reproducing please acknowledge Forests Commission Victoria Negative no. 322-26scenery, grampians ranges

Article "Quietly proud of her life" by Journalist Helen Gillman, published in the Diamond Valley Leader 19 June 1984 about Charice Pelling, her family background, work in the community and in local government as a Councilor. 2 pages (photocopy)harry gilham collection, women, charice pelling, helen gillman, charis pelling

Article by William Jackson published in the Diamond Valley News. Melbourne Citymission has dropped plans to sell Judgebook village retirement centre. In 2021, Judge Book is known as St Vincent's Care Services, Elthamjudge book memorial village, aged care, melbourne city mission, seniors, nursing home, aged care facility, chris white, william jackson, judgebook

A treasured Diamond Valley parish church in Devonshire Road Watsonia will close its doors for good this weekend more than 60 years since its inception, with the site likely to be carved up and sold to developers.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.watsonia uniting church, devonshire road, gresswell watsonia