History of the War Memorial Following the end of the First World War, communities across Victoria and Australia typically erected memorials which were predominantly statues, cenotaphs, avenues of honour and plaques. The Shire of Eltham established the Avenue of Honour at the gateway to the shire as well as an obelisk at the corner of Main Road and Bridge street and the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground. After the Second World War communities once again desired to preserve the memories of those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Resources were scarce so there was a transition away from the traditional style memorials that sprang up post 1918 to one of building facilities that would provide ongoing benefit to the community. Even before the end of the Second World War, the citizens of Eltham began to consider an appropriate form of memorial for those from the area who fought and died in the First and Second World Wars. In 1943 the Eltham Women’s Auxiliary raised funds for the construction of buildings to be established on land to be purchased for the proposed War Memorial. On March 27th, 1945, the Eltham District Progress Association called a meeting of local people who in turn set up and registered the Eltham War Memorial Trust Inc. As a focus for the purpose of the memorial, the newspaper notice read:- ‘Those who have had a member of their family in the fighting services will want to see that the form of a memorial we are concerned with is the one which will be a constant reminder to us of those who fought for us and the little ones for whom they fought and died.’ At that meeting it was decided the Memorial should take the form of a baby health centre along with a creche and children’s library. In late 1945, the newly formed Eltham War Memorial Trust purchased the land at 903-907 Main Road Eltham from Miss Shillinglaw, which once formed part of the Shillinglaw farm on Lot 90 of Holloway’s 1851 “Little Eltham” subdivision. The Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks, laid the foundation stone on November 24th, 1950, in memory of those who fell in the Second World War. The Eltham Infant Welfare Centre was opened November 15th, 1952, the Pre-school on December 1st, 1956, and the Children’s Library in 1961. In late 1966 the children’s library service was integrated into the Heideberg Regional Library Service and the building was officially renamed the Eltham War Memorial Hall. Following the opening of the Eltham Infant Welfare Centre, work began in 1953 planning for the entrance to the grounds, which is signaled by a wrought iron arch entitled “Eltham War Memorial” . In 1954 the Eltham War Memorial Trust decided that a legacy provided by the late Councillor Ernest James Andrew (d. 29 March 1950) in memory of his wife, Mrs. Ellen Andrew (d. 13 July 1946) and who are both buried at Eltham Cemetery, should be used to fund the construction of the entrance. A metal plate inscribed to this effect was attached to the gates. Work on the Memorial Gardens was undertaken throughout the following decade, with a Memorial Forecourt included in the final 1956 plans for the Pre-School Centre. A quote was accepted by the Trust in 1963 for the implementation of a memorial garden, which included grading of a sixty-five foot strip at the rear of the Trust buildings and construction of concrete paths. The stone retaining walls at the front of the site were installed in 1968 when Main Road was widened and it is believed that the Memorial Gates were relocated at that time also. Eltham Senior Citizens Centre In 1964, Eltham Shire Council purchased a section of land from the Trust at the northern end of the site, as a provision for Country Fire Authority buildings. At the same time the Elderly Citizens Club proposed a Senior Citizens Centre on the south western section of the Trust’s property. This was approved by the Trust with the provision that the building was constructed in ‘accord’ with those already existing. In 1965 Council took on board the plans for the Senior Citizens Centre and applied for a government grant. These could only be awarded if Council owned the site. In 1962 the Trust had resolved to hand over the assets to Council once the Memorial Gardens were completed. This was in line with Health Department requirements that grants for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the three facilities would only be made once the the facilities were completed and handed over to Council. In 1965 the Department of Health further demanded substantial alterations to the Pre-School playground as a result of the pending impact of the planned Senior Citizens Centre and Main Road duplication. As a consequence, handover of the Trust’s assets to Council was initiated with a formal ceremony held in the Children’s Library on August 28th, 1965. The Trust continued on as a committee of management for another twelve months. Plans and specifications for the Senior Citizens Centre were prepared by March 1966. Council obtained a grant from the Government which covered one third of the cost and the building was completed by April 1967. Whilst the Senior Citizens Centre is contained within the original Eltham War Memorial building precinct, it was not part of the original Memorial and was not funded by the Eltham War Memorial Trust.A Conquest Account Book manufactured by Norman Bros. (stationers) Pty Ltd, Melbourne. 33 x 20 x 4 cm, green covers; incorrectly noted to March 4th, 1958. Contains various minutes glued, stapled or pinned into minute book and some loose copies of duplicates or missing meeting minutes inserted at appropriate pages. 180 pages, last 26 blankeltham children's library, eltham infant welfare centre, eltham pre-school, eltham war memorial hall, eltham war memorial trust, meeting minutes, minute book, women's auxiliary

1979-80 4th XI C1 Grade Premiership team Back Row (l-R): Terry Dynes, Robert (Bob) Grieve, Robert (Bob) Hille, Phil Crawley, Jeremy Beard, Denis Johnston, Kevin Lawson. Middle Row: John Cotter (President), Roy Main (c), Allan Berry, Terry Sacristani (Coach). Front Row: Nick Bateman, Darren Croft.1979-80 4th xi c1 grade premiers

A collection of photographs taken by or of Murray Bourchier or collected by him. The subjects range from street scenes in Cairo to the terrain over which the 4th Light Horse Regiment manoeuvred and fought, local inhabitants. Some photos are black and white and others sepia toned. There is a wide range of sizes. Some photos have notations by him and unfortunately some are illegible, The photos are contained in two albums.Refer attached files detailing captionsbourchier, photos

The Ballarat School of Mines celebrated its 125th anniversary in 1995.Members of the Ballarat School of Mines Council are photographed on the stairs at the rear of the Administration Building. Front row left to right: Pam Davies, Bill Gribble, Ron Wild 2nd row left to right: ? , ? 3rd row left to right: ? , David Nicholson, ? 4th row: Tom Bates (staff) 5th row left to right: Barry Traynor, Colin Prowse Back row: Rick Dunloppam davies, bill gribble, ron wild, barry traynor, colin prowse, ric dunlop, ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines council, david nicholson, university women

Cream coloured folded card. On the front : Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo Branch - Dean Backhaus Centenery Celebrations German Masked Costume Ball. At the centre a drawing of a wooden chair and underneath the words ''Chair used by Dean Backhaus hwen from a tree stump'' Programme, City Hall, Bendigo Saturday, 4th September, 1982. On the inside the programme with listing 16 songs.entertainment, dance, rhsv bendigo victorian ball

Mortgage document between Albert Henry & Charles William Sims of Pine Grove to T. Luxton Esq. dated 4th. January 1907, for land at Kerang. Two handwritten letters pinned to document. Also enclosed letter from Sims to Messrs Connolly Tatchell Dunlop re Barr Creek property, Gannawarra and Kerang . Letter from W.F. Boldt to Mr. J. Smalley.business, legal, connelly, tatchell and dunlop, a.h. & c.w. sims, luxton, pine grove, w.f.boldt, j. smalley, barr creek, gannawarra, kerang

There has been a long association between the two bodies, and, questions of co-operation have been ongoing. Record of the meetings between the two bodies, post the Second World War. The A4 binder with fake green marbled cover records the meetings in 1944 till 1948 of the Co-ordination Committee of the Adult Deaf & Dumb Society and the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution. Handwritten in ink the meetings from the 4th May 1944 to 24th June 1948. The purpose seemed to be to explore how the two organisations might co-operate, there is no indication of the meetings that might have preceded or followed these. adult deaf and dumb society, victorian deaf & dumb institution, deaf children australia, minutes of meeting, co-ordination committee

Instruction - 3 pages - duplicated foolscap sheets - headed "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running Shed Branch" - titled ""RC2 and EE RC1 Controller Maintenance - Electrical Mechanics Procedure" Details electrical work to be done on the rostered day in for RC1 and EE.RC1 controllers, safety, checking, when to replaced and additional work to be done on the 4th rostered day-in service. Dated May 1970.trams, tramways, depot, safety, workshops, electrical equipment, instructions, procedures, controllers

Instruction - 4 pages - duplicated foolscap sheets - headed "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running Shed Branch" - titled "EECK1 (Clyde) Controller Maintenance - Electrical Mechanics Procedure" Details electrical work to be done on the rostered day in for EECK1 (Clyde) controllers, safety, checking, when to replaced and additional work to be done on the 4th and 12th rostered day-in service. Dated May 1970.trams, tramways, depot, safety, workshops, electrical equipment, instructions, procedures, controllers

The letter is from Horace (Swag) LONG to Trixie who in other correspondence is called "Beat". Refer 11.4, 12.3. Horace LONG No 437, 9th & 4th LH Regt AIF. Refer Cat No 16P for his service details..1) - .3) Three pages of hand written letter on yellowed ruled paper..1) Top right: 22.7.18 Some where along the River Jordan. .3) From Swag the Dag.documents, letters, correspondence

Identity discs commonly known as 'dog tags'. Frederick Victor Clive LOWERY enlisted in the AIF on 19.6.40 in the 2/4th Australian Light Anti Aircraft Regt. Discharged from the AIF 30.8.45. Refer 192.2, 187.3, 190P..1) Rising sun hat badge, blackened brass. .2) & .3) Two Rising sun lapel badges, blackened brass. .4) & .5) Two "Australia" shoulder badges, blackened brass. .6) & .7) Two Identity discs, one round, one 8 sided(cord missing).6) 0 - 4 (reverse) LOWERY FVC C of E VX 28403 .7) 0 - 4 (reverse) LOWERY FVC C of E VX 28403 badges, rising sun, australia, identity

A/B Lindsay T HERDMAN RAN on HMAS Australia Xmas 1944. Photo taken in torpedo space. He was killed in action on 4th gun 14 days later 20.1.1945 aged 19 years of Epsom, Bendigo, Vic.Black & white photograph of sailor on deck of HMAS Australia Xmas 1944.hmas australia, photographs, ran

These graves are on Shell Green Gallipoli Peninsula with ALBERT HERBERT MULLER No 448 4th L.H.Regt AIF grave 3rd from the left. Refer 2077 for service details of him & his 2 brothers. Portrait of him refer 1975P.Black & white graveyard photo. Crosses on the side on a hill with rocks edging the graves. Wooden veneer brown mount & wooden frame with gold coloured edging inside wooden frame. Back is paper, wood, stapled & cellotaped.photography-photographs, frame accessories, memorials-grave stones, muller,

The photograph is part of a series of six, depicting the Fenris in dry docks in at Finn Boda ship yards, in Stockholm, Sweden, between the 4th and the 27th of May, 1948. This photograph shows the dry docks themselves, including the Fenris and another ship.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of the Finn Boda dry dock, in Stockholm, dated 18-5-49.Reverse: FINN BODA STOCKHOLM / 18-5-49 handwritten in blue ink. There is an indecipherable mark below this.allan-quinn, photograph, fenris, dry-dock, sweden, stockholm, 1949, finn boda

Vietnam Remembered. Service held on Long Tan site 2nd tour of 6th battalion 1969-1970 in memory of the Battle of Long Tan 18-7-1966. Bill Akell 4th soldier back in party on right of picture.vietnam war, 1962-75, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

The 2nd Cavalry Division, a part-time force, was raised in Victoria in 1920. It consisted of 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 8th, 13th and 20th Light Horse Regiments, and 5th Cavalry Brigade, 4th, 17th and 19th Light Horse Regiments. Black and white photograph of group of 19 bandsmen wearing light horse uniform and holding variety of musical instruments. Photo is mounted on chipboard backing. Engraved brass label in lower right corner.3rd Cavalry Brigade Bandmilitary, band, music, cavalry, light horse, victoria

Legatees marching behind a band and Legacy banner towards the Shrine of Remembrance. The banner says "Legacy 75th Anniversary. Still Caring. 1923-1998" A post-it note says "74th Anni Com Serv Sun 4th Oct"A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for the 75th Anniversary in 1998.Colour photo x 8 of a ceremony at the Shrine for the 75th Anniversary.Printing on the back "

Clubs and players unknown. Photo 1100-01 - middle row on left, Jack Cleeland. Front row, 4th left, Keith McIlwraith. [Named by Bev Forrest] 1100-03 is possibly Ventnor as jumpers have V on them.Historical4 A4 sepia and black & white photocopies of old photos of football teams. No explanations or writing. Players are wearing 4 different jumpers. phillip island football team, sport, photograph, cleeland, mcilwraith, forrest, mcfee, ventnor, jack jenner

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. George Atkinson joined 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles in 1948.Unique collection of photographs showing the first years of an armoured regiment of the post-Second World War era Citizen Military Forces showing equipment, uniforms, training and social activity and some personalities.Black and white photograph of soldier in khaki drill uniform leaning on post. One of a collection of photographs of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment between 1948 and 1951." Sgt. G. Atkinson "atkinson george

8/13 VMR was equipped with Ferret Scout in 1959. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Collection of photographs showing early evolution of an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces as it progressed from WWII equipment and uniforms to post-war equipment and uniforms. Silver regimental hat badges are worn in place of Rising Sun badge.Black and White photograph of Ferret Mk11 Scout Car parked in front of a building at Puckapunyal

B Squadron of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles was based on Wangaratta-Benalla. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of General Grant tanks lined up track-to-track at Puckapunyal, mounted on chipboard backing.B. Squadron, 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Puckapunyal 1953military, grant, tank, benalla, wangaratta, vmr

8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles on annual camp at Puckapunyal 1969.The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Fine study of regiment training.Black and white photograph of armoured vehicles in a bush setting;two M 113 Armoured Personnel Carriers and one Tracked Loa Carrier.

8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles conducted Annual Camp at Puckapunyal 1969. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of 3 men on turret of a Centurion tank during 8/13 VMR Annual camp'" Puckapunyal 1969. Major General Daley, Lt. Jim Horsley

Senior Officers visiting */13 VMR Annual Camp at Puckapunyal in 1969. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of tank crewman talking to two Officers. Offocer on left Major General McDonald, Commander 3rd Division, at right Major General Daly." General Daly and McDonald with Sgt. Wadley, B Sqn Camp 1969."

Regiments conducted Courses Camps to train RAAC crewmen.. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Colour photograph of soldiers marching past an officer on saluting dais." hand-over Parade Puckapunyal 1982. September Courses Camp March Past for out-going OC Major GF Cole ( Assault Trooper Course ) "

Regiments conducted Courses Camps to train RAAC crewmen. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Colour photograph of soldiers marching past an officer on saluting dais." Hand-over Parade Puckapunyal 1982. September Courses Camp March past for out-going OC Major GF Cole ( Radio Course )