These 2 photos are of Orbost men who were part of the 13th Light Horse volunteer regiment. This military training activity continued on after W W I. These photos were taken at the training camp at Seymour, Victoria. The Orbost troop would journey to other areas for training, sometimes to Bombala, and also practice on the Orbost Rifle Range. Although not identified in these photos, George William Wraight was a leader of the Light Horse Troop in Orbost and it is his daughter Dorothy Hepburn who has donated these photos. George W Wraight was the railway-station master at Orbost from 1935. The Troop often met at the Wraight house in Tarra Street, Orbost for training. George had been in W W I in the Middle East with the Light Horse. While at the railway station at Orbost, George had an accident and suffered 2 broken legs which meant that he could no longer work there. During W W II, he worked as a recruiting officer at Sale and Warrnambool. The Troop was disbanded in the c. late 1930s.Shows evidence of military training activities, Orbost district Two sepia photographs onto grey card. Both photos show a line-up of 20 soldiers standing at attention. Size is H-22cm W-34cmIn Line Picket 2 Troop C Squad 13 LH - written on to both photos13th light horse brigade, c squad 2 troop, military training, george w wraight

Summary: A master plan for Maroondah’s new $3.2‑million “super school” is expected to be released by the end of the month. The school will accommodate 450 students and will be created through the merger of Ringwood Primary School, Heathmont Primary School, and Southwood Primary School. It will be built on Great Ryrie Street on the Heathmont College campus, though it will operate independently. Geoff Buzaglo, principal of Ringwood Primary School, states that the project is on schedule for completion in time for the 1998 school year. The planning committee includes representatives from each of the three schools and the Education Department, with architects Smith and Tracey preparing the master plan. Planned facilities under discussion include computer networking, a library, an art/craft centre, a multi‑purpose hall/gymnasium, a music centre, and an administrative centre.. (Co-Pilot 11/7/2026)

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Temple, Station Street, Box Hill. Includes list of Officers 1937-38, List of Members and Past MastersThe Ceremony will be conducted by V. Wor. Bro H.V. Allchin, Grand Treasurer, and Grand Officers.

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Temple, Station Street, Box Hill. Includes list of Officers 1942-43, List of Members and Past MastersThe Ceremony will be conducted by R. Wor. Bro G. Burridge Leith, P.S.G.W assisted by Past Grand Officers.

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Temple, Station Street, Box Hill. Includes list of Officers 1938-39, List of Members and Past MastersThe Ceremony will be conducted by V. Wor. Bro G Burridge Leith, G. Insp Wkgs., and Past Grand Officers.

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Temple, Station Street, Box Hill. Includes list of Officers 1943-44, List of Members and Past MastersThe Ceremony will be conducted by V. Wor. Bro R. G. Ball, P.G., Treasurer assisted by Past Grand Lodge Officers.

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Temple, Station Street, Box Hill. Includes list of Officers 1945-46, and List of MembersThe Ceremony will be conducted by Wor. Bro H. R. Sinclair, P.A.G.D.C. assisted by Past Grand Lodge Officers.

From Collections of papers and programmes belonging to A.J.B. Aird from the beginning of the East Ringwood Lodge No. 668 till it closed on 16th August 2002.Small Programme for the Consecration (ie creation) of the East Ringwood Masonic Lodge No 668. Ceremony performed by M. W. Bro. Richard Arnold Rowe, Gradn Master and Grand Officers at the Masonic Temple, Station Street, Box Hill. Includes the Installation of Worshipful Brother Arthur James Bromwich Aird, Master-Designate and Investiture of Officers, Includes a istory of the district (Ringwood to Box Hill), Whitehore Road, and East Ringwood. Mention made of Antimonoy mine and Brick works. Describes the lareg size and inadequate accomodation of the Ringwood Lodge, and the decision to form the New East Ringwood Lodge. Includes a list of Foundation Members (See below) and Foundation Officers. See also VC 11308 - Souvenir Program with signatures. FOUNDATION MEMBERS Wor. Bro. A. J. B. Aird Wor. Bro. J. F. Corr Wor. Bro. R. C. Stoney Wor. Bro. F. B. Bennett Wor. Bro. J. L. Skerrett Bro. A. M. Kofoed Bro. E. R. McClean Bro. H. McDonald Bro. H. J. McLean Bro. J. MacLeod Bro. W'. J. McPherson Bro. H. E. Parker Bro. G. T. Price Bro. W. T. S. Prowd Bro. E. T. Purser Bro. C. E. Rawson Bro. C. A. Roberts Bro. Rev. E. B. Robinson Bro. J. S. Whiffin Bro. 0. White Bro. C. R. Wright Bro. S. A. Brown Bro. J. Burke Bro. S. J. Deakin Bro. J. Dewar Bro. L. H. Freedman Bro. A. A. Fry Bro. J. I. Grenfell Bro. R. Guest Bro. R. F, Herzog Bro. S. G. Horne Bro. L. W. Hunt Bro. A. J. W. Jay

From Collections of papers and programmes belonging to A.J.B. Aird from the beginning of the East Ringwood Lodge No. 668 till it closed on 16th August 2002.Small Blue hard cover Souvenir of the Consecration (ie creation) of the East Ringwood Masonic Lodge No 668. (See VC 11307 for detailed Programme and members). Ceremony performed by M. W. Bro. Richard Arnold Rowe, Gradn Master and Grand Officers at the Masonic Temple, Station Street, Box Hill. Includes names, Signatures, Rank and Lodge number of those present and a list of Foundation Members and Foundation Officers.

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Temple, Station Street, Box Hill. Includes list of Officers 1950, and List of Foundation MembersThe Ceremony will be conducted by V. Wor. Bro C.C. Gale, Grand Treasurer and Grand Officers

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Temple, Station Street, Box Hill. Includes list of Officers 1951, lists of Past Masters, Foundation Members 1949, and List of Members 1951. The Ceremony will be conducted by R. Wor. Bro. Robert Peter Dick, P.G.G.M, Assisted by Past Grand Officers

Programme in the form of a parchment scroll with wooden roller at each end, for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Hall, Pratt Street, Ringwood. Includes list of Foundation Members 1949, LIst of Members 1952, and Officers of The Lodge 1952-3Ceremony conducted by R. Wor. Bro. Thos. Baillie, P.D.G.M, and Past Grand Officers

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Hall, Pratt Street, Ringwood. Includes list of Officers 1953-4, lists of Past Masters, Foundation Members, and List of MembersThe Ceremony will be conducted by R. Wor. Bro. H.V. Allchin, P.G.S.W, and Past Grand Officers

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Hall, Pratt Street, Ringwood. Includes list of Officers 1954-55, lists of Past Masters, Foundation Members, and List of MembersThe Ceremony will be conducted by R. Wor. Bro. H.V. Allchin, P.G.S.W, and Past Grand Officers

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Hall, Pratt Street, Ringwood. Includes list of Officers 1955-56, lists of Past Masters, Foundation Members, and List of MembersThe Ceremony will be conducted by V. Wor. Bro. F.R.G. Sanders, Pred. Bd. Benevolence, and Past Grand Officers

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Hall, Pratt Street, Ringwood. Includes list of Officers 1956-57, lists of Past Masters, Foundation Members, and List of MembersThe Ceremony will be conducted by Rt. Wor. Bro. F. C. Penny. P.S.G.W. and Past Grand Officers

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Hall, Pratt Street, Ringwood. Includes list of Officers 1957-58, lists of Past Masters, Foundation Members, and List of MembersThe Ceremony will be conducted by V. Wor. Bro. A.H. Allsop P.G.I.Wkgs, F. C. Penny. P.S.G.W., and Past Grand Officers

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Hall, Pratt Street, Ringwood. Includes list of Officers 1958-59, lists of Past Masters, Foundation Members, and List of MembersThe Ceremony will be conducted by V. Wor. Bro. A.G. Agnew, P.G. Treas., assisted by Past Grand Officers

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Hall, Pratt Street, Ringwood. Includes list of Officers 1959-60, lists of Past Masters, Foundation Members, and List of MembersThe Ceremony will be conducted by Most. Wor. Bro. Thomas Baillie P.G.M., assisted by Past Grand Officers

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Hall, Pratt Street, Ringwood. Includes list of Officers 1960-61, lists of Past Masters, Foundation Members, and List of MembersThe Ceremony will be conducted by the Very Worshipful Bro. Heggie, Grand Treasurer, assisted by Past Grand Officers

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Hall, Pratt Street, Ringwood. Includes list of Officers for the current year, lists of Past Masters, Foundation Members, and List of MembersThe Ceremony will be conducted by the Wor. Bro. J.F. Corr, P.S.G.D., assisted by Past Grand Lodge Officers

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Hall, Pratt Street, Ringwood. Includes list of Officers for the current year, lists of Past Masters, Foundation Members, and List of MembersThe Ceremony will be conducted by the Wor. Bro. J.F. Corr, P.S.G.D., assisted by Past Grand Lodge Officers

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Hall, Pratt Street, Ringwood. Includes list of Officers for the current year, lists of Past Masters, Foundation Members, and List of MembersThe Ceremony will be conducted by the Wor. Bro. J.F. Corr, P.S.G.D., assisted by Past Grand Lodge Officers

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Hall, Pratt Street, Ringwood. Includes list of Officers for the current year, lists of Past Masters, Foundation Members, and List of Members. Also Invitation The Ceremony will be conducted by the Wor. Bro. J.F. Corr, P.S.G.D., assisted by Past Grand Lodge Officers

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Hall, Pratt Street, Ringwood. Includes list of Officers for the current year, lists of Past Masters, Foundation Members, and List of Members. Also Invitation The Ceremony will be conducted by the Rt. Wor. Bro. F. C. Penny P.S.G.W assisted by Past Grand Lodge Officers

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Hall, Pratt Street, Ringwood. Includes list of Officers for the current year, lists of Past Masters, Foundation Members, and List of Members. The Ceremony will be conducted by the Rt. Wor. Bro. F. C. Penny P.S.G.W assisted by Past Grand Lodge Officers

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Hall, Pratt Street, Ringwood. This programme may have pages missing as there is no list of Officers for the current year, no lists of Past Masters / Foundation Members/ List of Members. The Ceremony will be conducted by the Rt. Wor. Bro. A.C. Agnew P.D.G.M. assisted by Past Grand Lodge Officers

Small Programme for the Installation of Worshipful Master and Investiture of Officers, Masonic Hall, Pratt Street, Ringwood. Includes list of Officers for the current year, lists of Past Masters, and Roll of Members. Also a separate Invitation including Annual Dues. The Ceremony will be conducted by the Wor. Bro. J.F. Corr, P.S.G.D assisted by Past Grand Lodge Officers

Self guided heritage tour information produced by the Shire of Eltham Historical Society for 1978 Eltham Community Festival of 36 locations each numbered on accompanying map. Locations and detail provided current to 1978: 1. ELTHAM SHOPPING CENTRE Whilst very little remains in the centre of historical importance, this area has interest as the "village" which developed over many years following the opening of the railway from Melbourne in 1902. Previously the shopping centre had been spread out over a long length of Main Road to the south. Shops have been continuously demolished or remodelled and the majority of buildings date from the 1950's or later. The recently erected Post Office replaced the "old" Post Office opened on the same site only in 1958. 2. WOOLWORTHS ELTHAM VILLAGE Part of the site of this modern shopping development was occupied by the former Eltham Shire Offices and Hall. The hall was paid for by public subscription whilst the Council raised a loan for the offices. The combined building was opened in 1941. It served as office and Council meeting place until 1965 and as the hall until its demolition in 1970. 3. ELTHAM WAR MEMORIAL The complex of buildings adjoining the present Shire Offices were financed by public subscription as a Memorial following World War II. Their construction and for many years their operation was organised by the now disbanded Eltham War Memorial Committee. The original buildings were the; Infant Welfare Centre, Children’s Library (now War Memorial Hall and Dental Clinic) and Kindergarten. In later years the Elderly Citizens Club was built at the rear. 4. ELTHAM SHIRE OFFICES These offices were opened in 1965 and extended in 1971 to provide additional office accommodation and the Eltham Library. They represent the last of a long line of offices and meeting places of the Eltham Shire Council and its predecessor the Eltham District Road Board. The building occupies the former site of Shillinglaw Cottage. The three tall cypress trees which stood in front of the Cottage have been retained as a feature of the office surrounds. 5. OUR LADY'S CHURCH AND SCHOOL The Catholic Church and School complex opposite the Shires Offices shows a number of stages in the development of Eltham township. The recently constructed church adjoins its predecessor (now the parish centre). Many years ago the Catholic Church was located opposite Wingrove Park and the present central site follows the northerly drift of the township. 6. SHILLINGLAW COTTAGE The Cottage was built in 1859 by George Stebbing, a local builder who was responsible for a number of other prominent buildings in the area. Its removal from the site of the Shire Offices and re-erection on the present site was financed by public subscription. It is built of handmade bricks laid in Flemish Bond with an unusual design featuring burnt "leader" bricks over the whole facade. The Cottage is occupied by Eltham Fleececrafts and will be open during the Festival and at other times during weekends. It is classified by the National Trust. 7. RAILWAY BRIDGE The timber trestle bridge over the Diamond Creek was built in 1901. Whilst all of its timbers have been replaced at various times over the years the only change to its character has been the addition of pylons and wiring for electric trains in 1923. It is one of very few similar bridges remaining in the metropolitan area. In 1976 a proposal to replace the bridge with an earth embankment and large culvert pipes was abandoned following community protests. The bridge, however, remains under threat because of the necessity for future deuplication of the railway line. 8. ELTHAM CENTPAL PARK The area between the railway and the creek has for many years been used as a park which included Eltham' s main football oval. The access road, Panther Place is named after Eltham's team playing in the Diamond Valley League. In recent years a large area extending to Bridge Street and locally known as the Town Park has been landscaped and added to the area. The excellent blending of the park with the natural landscape of the creek valley has earned a National Trust Landscape Classification. 9. OLD BAKERY On the southern corner of York Street and Main Road is an old house with a shop front which was for many years the local baker's shop. The brick bakery at the rear is of somewhat later vintage than the house. 10. BRIDGE STREET CUTTING Before reconstruction of Main Road this intersection had deep cutting embankments on all four corners, forming a distinctive feature of the entrance to Eltham. Roadworks and private development have levelled the land on the low side of the road. A memorial to the Eltham soldiers of World War I which was located at the north-western corner is now situated at the Eltham R.S.L.   11. HILLTOP MILK BAR For many years this was the site of the Eltham Post Office under the control of the Hunniford family and later their descendants the Burgoynes. It was transferred to this site in 1855, although at that time the building apparently fronted Bridge Str e et. The site contained Eltham's first telephone exchange. The post office was relocated in 1954 but the shop was operated until recently by the Burgoyne family who still own the surrounding land. 12. UNITING CHURCH and former C.B.A. BANK The former Methodist Church was built in 1880 by George Stebbing. The Sunday School extension was built in 1929 and there have been more recent extensions. The adjoining opportunity shop was built as a bank in 1874 and purchased by the Methodist Church in 1954. 13. R.S.L. HALL, TELEPHONE EXCHANGE These relatively recent buildings occupy the site of a row of shops forming part of the early ribbon of business development along Main Road. In front of the R.S.L. building is the World War I Memorial relocated from the corner of Bridge Street and Main Road. 14. ELTHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE Australia's first mudbrick "community building" was opened in April this year. Part of the site of the building was purchased in 1856 by Henry Dendy (of Brighton fame). At the rear of the land near the creek was a steam flour mill whilst Dendy's house was at the Main Road frontage of the land. His purchase totalled about 2 Ha (5 acres) and included land on the opposite side of Maria Street (Main Road). Dendy became a prominent member of the Eltham community and served one term as President of the Eltham District Road Board. In 1867 Dendy sold his land and business to William Ford of Malmsbury and shifted to Walhalla. The avenue of trees leading past the Community Centre to the creek may well have bordered the track to the mill. 15. ELTHAM HOTEL The original part of this hotel was built in 1927 following the burning of the former Watson's Eltham Hotel on the same site. The car park on the opposite side of Main Road was also the site of a hotel variously known over the years as; the Fountain of Friendship, the Fountain and the Evelyn Arms. As the Fountain of Friendship it was the first meeting place of the Eltham District Road Board in 1856. 16. ST. MARGARET'S CHURCH, PITT STREET In 1860 Henry Dendy was appointed Chairman of a committee to establish a church of England in Eltham. He donated part of his land in Pitt Street and in 1861 the church was opened. It was built by George Stebbing and remains in a well preserved state today. Th adjoining old vicarage is now named Dendy Hou se. A new mudbrick church hall is under construction on the site. The church and Dendy House are now listed on the Register of Historic Buildings. 17. NO. 86 PITT STREET Cottage built by George Stebbing and believed to be his home for some years in the 1850s. 18. LIVING AND LEARNING CENTRE The house was built in the 1850s with the kitchen at the front being added about 40 years later. By the creek below the house a number of early Eltham industries were located. These included a tannery and a brewery. 19. ELTHAM COURT HOUSE A Court of Petty Sessions was established in Eltham in 1858 and the present building dates from 1860. It is the oldest public building remaining in Eltham. In its early days the building was used as the meeting place and office of the Eltham District Road Board and as an overflow classroom for the local school. The Court House has been classified by the National Trust. The citation states that it is an example of the simple form of early brick Court House with gabled roof and porch. 20. LANDS DEPARTMENT OFFICE This building is the former police station and is probably of about the same age as the Court House. The lockup at the rear has been demolished but the old stables remain as garages. A licence was first granted for a police station at Eltham in 1856. 21. JARROLD COTTAGE The old Cottage opposite Dalton Street was formerly owned by the Jarrold family. Early records indicate that this was the building leased from the Jarrolds as a temporary police station prior to construction of the building on the corner of Brougham Street. The small building on the corner of the property was used as a boot repairer's shop. The elevated studio at the rear is a more recent construction by the present owners. 22. STATE SCHOOL RESIDENCE Erected in 1891 23. WINGROVE COTTAGE This building fills an important place in the history of Eltham and is now used as a medical clinic. It was built in 1858 for Charles S. Wingrove who was Secretary to the Eltham District Road Board and Shire Council from 1858 to 1904. During part of this period he was also Shire Engineer and was Secretary to the Heidelberg Road Board. The house was used as the office of the Board and Council for many years. Wingrove is buried in the cemetery at St. Helena.   24. WINGROVE PARK The parkland opposite Wingrove Cottage has been named after Charles Wingrove. The old Manna Gums are an outstanding feature of the park. 25. ELTHAM FRI.MARY SCHOOL NO. 209 The school first opened in the slab building in 1855 and operated from the present site since 1857. The oldest part of the present school is the stone building erected in 1876. The first school teacher, David Clark remained at the school until 1888. This school is the government township and has always been known as the Eltham School. An earlier school (no.371) known as Little Eltham School operated in Swan Street from 1853 to 1872. 26. "SHOESTRING" This house was built for school teacher David Clark. It has been extensively extended in recent years but the extensions do not detract from the character of the older part of the building. 27. ELTHAM CEMETERY The cemetery contains the graves of many of the district's pioneers . 28. MONTSALVAT This unique complex of buildings was commenced in 1935 by the late Justus Jorgensen and its development has extended over many years. Montsalvat has exerted a significant impact on Eltham The earth and stone construction of many of the buildings has influenced local architecture to a great extent and it has served as a "nerve centre" of the local artistic community. Montsalvat is open to the public for a small charge. 29. MAIN ROAD BRIDGE This location has been the main crossing of Diamond Creek since the earliest days of settlement. The present concrete bridge was erected in 1925 .and was preceded by a number of timber bridges. 30. ELTHAM LOWER PARK This park, being an unusually large flat area for Eltham, was originally the local racecourse. Horse races were held here from 1855 and the area was gazetted as a reserve for a racecourse and recreation reserve in 1857. The park is well known as a venue for school "bird days" and more recently as the site of the Diamond Valley Railway. This miniature railway features scale models of modern and old locomotives and rolling stock and has operated on this site since 1961 . Before that the railway operated at Chelsworth Park, Ivanhoe.   31. FALKINER HOUSE Frederick Falkiner was one of the earliest settlers in the Eltham township area and occupied a substantial leasehold prior to the first land sales. Early records show that Falkiner was the subject of a number of complaints from his neighbours but he has nevertheless been considered a prominent enough citizen to have a street named for him. This house was the home of Evelyn (Ely) Falkiner a member of Frederick's family. 32. WEST HOUSE Behind the large house on the hill is an early house built by the West family. This was relocated from a site near the front of the land by the present owner Mr. Fabbro. 33. FALKINER HOUSE This very old house is believed to have been the home of Frederick and may have been Eltham's first post office. Falkiner was the first post master for a short period. in 1854/55. 34. WITHERS HOUSE This house was the home of famous artist Walter Withers who shifted here from Heidelberg in 1903. 35. ELTHAM HIGH SCHOOL This school celebrated its jubilee this year, having commenced as the Eltham Higher Elementary School 50 years ago. 36. DIAMOND CREEK FOOTWAY If returning from the High School to the town centre the footpath by the bank of the Diamond Creek provides a pleasant route to finish your walk. The creek is a major tributary of the Yarra River. Together with its own major tributaries Arthurs Creek and Running Creek it commences on the southern slopes of the Dividing Range at Kinglake. It gives the name Diamond Valley to an area extending well beyond its actual drainage catchment.Recognition of the significance of various landmarks to the history of the Eltham community as of 1978‘shoestring’, 1978, bridge street cutting, burgoyne store, c.b.a. bank, diamond creek trail, eltham cemetery, eltham central park, eltham community centre, eltham community festival, eltham court house, eltham festival, eltham high school, eltham hotel, eltham lower park, eltham primary school, eltham railway trestle bridge, eltham shire offices, eltham shopping centre, eltham state school no. 209, eltham village, eltham war memorial, falkiner house, heritage trail, hilltop milk bar, jarrold cottage, lands department office, living, living and learning centre, main road bridge, montsalvat, old bakery, our eltham artistic recollections, our lady help of christian’s church, our lady help of christian’s primary school, pitt street, post office, r.s.l. hall, shillinglaw cottage, st margaret’s church, state school residence, stebbing cottage, telephone exchange, uniting church, west house, wingrove cottage, wingrove park, withers house, woolworths