A history of the primary school at Yarrambat, formerly called Tanck's Corner (until 1929), produced for the school centenary 1878-1978. Written and compiled by Eileen Hooper, design and technical advice from Alan White. [3rd Reprint made in 1995]A full history of the school including reasons for its establishment and a roll call of students from 1878 to 1978, Third reprint (1995) published with assistance of Yarrambat Historical SocietyLinks: 00141:02357:02359 100 pages plus addendum to 3rd reprint. Black and white photographs. Pale blue soft cover with photograph of original school building. Inscribed inside front cover : "Noel, sincere thanks for your support, YHS members. 9.6.09" yarrambat primary school, tancks corner, eileen hooper, alan white, yarrambat

Records the employment history of GHS President Noel Withers with the Shire of Diamond Valley.Highlights that residents' concerns from 40 years ago are similar to concerns in the current era.A Diamond Valley Leader article on the retirement of Noel Withers, written by Genevieve Gannon.Nilshire of diamond valley, noel withers, greensborough plaza, greensborough swimming pool

Records the origins of local street names.Explains how streets were named from the 1850s, with reference to Main Road Eltham to Research.A Diamond Valley Leader article on the history of street names in the local area. Illustration is a photograph of Main Road Research in the early 1900s. Written by Russell Yeoman and Jim Connor of Eltham District Historical Society.In pen "DV Leader March 9 2011."research, eltham, street names, main road

Originally written in 1933 for the 'Shire of Heidelberg Relief Organisation' this booklet gives a brief history of some areas within the municipality, including St Helena and Greensborough. A list of some pioneers is included. Contains advertisements from local businesses.A snapshot of the Heidelberg municipality in the 1930s.Photocopy of booklet. 32 pages, black and white illustrations.heidelberg, greensborough, st helena

Family history stories of the Davey family of Montmorency and Briar Hill. Written in 1965.Stories are told by members of the family and contain personal recollections and anecdotes.A4 spiral bound folder containing family history stories of the Davey family of Briar Hill and Montmorency.Nildavey family, briar hill, montmorency, legg, walters, steinberg, smith, paynesville, normanby house, mountainview road, churchyard dairy

John Batman recorded in his journal that he had signed a treaty with the local Aboriginal people, the Wurundjeri to buy 2,000 km of land around Melbourne and another 400 km around Geelong. In exchange he gave the eight chiefs whose marks he acquired on the treaty, a quantity of blankets, knives, tomahawks, scissors, looking-glasses, flour, handkerchiefs and shirts. Under British law, the treaty was legally invalid as the land belonged to the Crown, not to the Wurundjeri. Although the treaty was declared null and void by Governor Bourke within six months of John and Henry Batman and the Port Phillip Association organising this treaty, it remains an interesting part of Melbourne's early history. Copy of Batman's Treaty of Melbourne, 1835. Original hand written on parchment in triplicate. john batman, wurundjeri, treaty of melbourne, melbourne history, batman's treaty

Period unknown. A postcard depicting "Clematis". mkThe postcard is written on the back to "My dear little Ida" from "Aunt". See photo stored in "Adittional Images" for full text.The postcard depicts wildflowers (Clematis) climbing up a tree/stump."The Rose Series, P. 1800 Australian Wild Flowers - "Clematis"" written on bottom border of postcard. There is a letter written in black ink on the rear of the postcard - see "Additional Images".natural history, flora