This photograph documents a moment from the 1990 Jacana Primary School Christmas picnic, likely held at Greenvale Reservoir Park, a popular recreational area in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The image shows students, families, and staff gathered under a wooden pavilion, engaging in festive activities that marked the end of the school year. Jacana Primary School was established in 1959 to serve the growing suburban community of Jacana, part of Melbourne’s post-war urban expansion. The school became a central institution in the area, not only for education but also for fostering social bonds among families from diverse backgrounds. Annual events like the Christmas picnic were key to the school’s ethos, promoting inclusivity, celebration, and connection to nature. Greenvale Reservoir Park, where the picnic was likely held, offered a scenic and accessible venue for such gatherings. Its open spaces and family-friendly amenities made it an ideal location for school events, reinforcing the school’s commitment to outdoor learning and community engagement. The photograph is historically significant as it reflects broader trends in public education during the late 20th century in Melbourne’s outer suburbs—particularly the role of schools in building community identity and supporting intergenerational relationships. It also captures the spirit of Jacana Primary School before its closure in the early 2000s, preserving a visual memory of its contribution to local life.This photograph, taken during the 1990 Jacana Primary School Christmas picnic at Greenvale Reservoir Park, holds cultural and historical significance as a visual record of community life and educational values in Melbourne’s northern suburbs during the late 20th century. It captures a moment of joyful gathering under a wooden pavilion, where students, families, and staff came together to celebrate the end of the school year. Jacana Primary School, established in 1959, served as a cornerstone of the Jacana community until its closure in the early 2000s. Events such as the annual Christmas picnic were central to the school’s identity, fostering inclusiveness, friendship, and a strong sense of belonging. The choice of Greenvale Reservoir Park reflects the school’s connection to local landscapes and its commitment to accessible, outdoor learning experiences. The image is significant not only for its depiction of school traditions but also for its broader representation of how public education in Melbourne’s outer suburbs supported social cohesion, local identity, and intergenerational connection. It stands as a testament to the enduring values of joy, community, and inclusivity that defined Jacana Primary School and its legacy within the region.Photograph on glossy paper of a group children in the park.PH18289 (crossed out) PH-4209 (crossed out) PH-4868jacana primary school, christmas picnic, 1990, jacana, christmas party

This photograph dating between the 1850s and early 1900s depicts an open cut sluicing site located in Allan's Flat looking upon the open cut from Staghorn Flat Number 1. Sluicing was undertaken in the area from 1850 to 1904. The image depicts a location mined by Yackandandah Sluicing Co. It portrays and open space with pipes laying on the ground and connected to pipes leaving the barge. These pipes were used to wash and seperate the qaurtz. There are two small buildings on high ground over looking the barge. Yackandandah Sluicing Co. was created by J.A. Wallace in the 1880s. The Yackandandah Sluicing Co. operated from the mid-1880s to the early 1900s, when resources eventually ran out. Open cut sluicing involved the use of high-powered hoses which used the centrifugal sand pump system (known as hydraulic sluicing) which broke down the soil which was then processed for quartz, gold and other materials. After the resources where drained, Wallace reaped the benefits of his mining business. Allan's Flat is located on the Yackandandah Creek, and is 10km north-east of Yackandandah and 20km south of Wodonga in Victoria's regional north-east. Allan's Flat was initially used to mine gold through alluvial methods, however that came to an end with little results. The mining business was then revived by J.A. Wallace with the introduction of hydraulic sluicing.The search for gold is ingrained into the history of Victoria and therefore, images like this one which portray an open cut sluicing site can reveal important information for society and technology for the date when the photograph was taken. This image is of important historical significance for its ability to convey information about sluicing and the methods used to find gold and other minerals in the lat 19th Century. It also shows a location where sluicing was undertook which provides insight into the impact of sluicing on the environment at a time when it was done. This image is important for current research into the history of Allan's Flat, a small regional location near Yackandandah in Victoria's North East. Therefore, this image has the capacity to be beneficial for research into society and the motivations of those living and working in this region during this period and therefore, has social significance. The Beechworth Burke Museum has additional images relating to gold sluicing and Allan's Flat which can be analysed and studied alongside images like this one.Sepia coloured retangular photograph printed on gloss photographic paper mounted on board.Revers: Sluicing at Allan's Fortallan's flat, north east gold, sluicing, gold sluicing, hydraulic sluicing, mining, gold and quartz mine, beechworth, burke museum, yackandandah

Matters Arising From Agenda Committee 5th August 1980 Report of the Acting Town Clerk Request for Open Space Entitlement Farmers' and Graziers Subdivision McDonald Road Brookyln Report of City Engineer & Planner Planning Permit Station Road Deer Park Council Property 2 - 4 Burton Crescent Planning Permit Flats Station Road Deer Park Planning Permit Application Proposed Relocatable Classrooms Holy Eucharist Primary School 1A Oleander Drive North West Corner Chedgey Drive St. Albans Tenders for Playground Equipment Child Care Centre Cherry Crescent Epalock Crescent Infant Welfare & Pre-School Centre and Ridgeway Parade Welfare & Pre-School Centre Orders of the Day Proposal to Construct Right of Way East Side of Sydney Street From King Edward Avenue to Forrest Street Under the Provisions of Division 10 of Part XIX of the Local Government Act 1958 Proposal to Construct Dickson Street (Part) Under the Provisions of Division 10 of Part XIX of the Local Government Act 1958 Extraordinary Business Planning Permit Flats Station Road Deer Park Dangerous Building 12 - 14 Drummartin Street Albionburton crescent, maribyrnong, cherry crescent, braybrook, oleander drive, chedgey drive, st. albans, station road, deer park, holy eucharist primary school, epalock crescent infant welfare & pre-school centre, epalock crescent, ridgeway parade welfare & pre-school centre, ridgeway parade, sydney street, king edward avenue, forrest street, drummartin street, albion

ELTHAM HERITAGE TOUR The Society excursion on 24th May 1992 was arranged by David Bick, leader of the team carrying out the Shire's heritage study. David selected a number of sites or buildings identified in the study, some of them lesser known components of the Shire's heritage. The tour commenced at the Eltham Shire Office at 10.00 am. Travel was by private car and mini-bus with stops at about twelve locations for commentary by David.It included a short walk in Hurstbridge and lunch at Kinglake. Highlights of the tour included: - 10 am Leave from Shire Offices - 3 Important Trees - A Physical Link to Eltham's First Settlers - Toorak Mansion Gates - A Surviving Farm House - An Intact Circa 1900 Main Street - First Settlers - Gold Miners, and Timber-getters - An Early Hotel - A Pioneering Homestead - Changing Eltham Shire - 20th Century - 4 pm Afternoon Tea and Finish Tour Extract from ELTHAM CULTURAL HERITAGE TOUR (Newsletter No. 85, July 1992, by Bettina Woodburn) "At the crossroads stands Allwood House with its well laid out garden. The original owners, the Hurst family, ran a nursery; the aligned palms, the cactus clumps, the introduced trees and shrubs show the plants then in fashion. On the other corners stand an old corrugated iron garage; a restaurant, designed and built 1980, but by using old materials it tries to retain the rustic character of its surroundings; and open space where a two storied Wineshop/Saloon once stood. The old Bank, now in the grounds of Allwood House has been moved a few doors down the street."Record of the Society's history and activities and highlighting various aspects of the Heritage Study undertaken by David Bick used to create the future heritage overlay for the Shire of Eltham and later Nillumbik Shire.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 100 5095shire of eltham historical society, activities, heritage tour, hurstbridge, allwood house

ELTHAM HERITAGE TOUR The Society excursion on 24th May 1992 was arranged by David Bick, leader of the team carrying out the Shire's heritage study. David selected a number of sites or buildings identified in the study, some of them lesser known components of the Shire's heritage. The tour commenced at the Eltham Shire Office at 10.00 am. Travel was by private car and mini-bus with stops at about twelve locations for commentary by David.It included a short walk in Hurstbridge and lunch at Kinglake. Highlights of the tour included: - 10 am Leave from Shire Offices - 3 Important Trees - A Physical Link to Eltham's First Settlers - Toorak Mansion Gates - A Surviving Farm House - An Intact Circa 1900 Main Street - First Settlers - Gold Miners, and Timber-getters - An Early Hotel - A Pioneering Homestead - Changing Eltham Shire - 20th Century - 4 pm Afternoon Tea and Finish Tour Extract from ELTHAM CULTURAL HERITAGE TOUR (Newsletter No. 85, July 1992, by Bettina Woodburn) "At the crossroads stands Allwood House with its well laid out garden. The original owners, the Hurst family, ran a nursery; the aligned palms, the cactus clumps, the introduced trees and shrubs show the plants then in fashion. On the other corners stand an old corrugated iron garage; a restaurant, designed and built 1980, but by using old materials it tries to retain the rustic character of its surroundings; and open space where a two storied Wineshop/Saloon once stood. The old Bank, now in the grounds of Allwood House has been moved a few doors down the street."Record of the Society's history and activities and highlighting various aspects of the Heritage Study undertaken by David Bick used to create the future heritage overlay for the Shire of Eltham and later Nillumbik Shire.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 100 5095shire of eltham historical society, activities, heritage tour, hurstbridge, allwood house

The all purpose 'Atomist' atomiser was used from the 1930s to the late 1960s. The atomiser had a detachable nasal mount, and a rubber bulb which was attached to a length of tubing. It also had an adjustable spray tip. It could be used as an anaesthetic cocaine or other spray. In the 1950s it was in extensive use as a laryngeal, nasal and throat spray. The spray nozzle could be turned upwards or downwards and was similar in appearance to the De Villiers Canadian spray. The atomiser could also be used as a vaginal douche with lotion for the treatment of vaginal infections. An atomizer spray consisting of a glass container with a hollow metal tube at front and long black rubber tubing attached to a rubber bulb at the rear. Glass container has residue of white liquid in it. WARNIING: dried white powdery substance may be arsenic. Contained in sealed bag. Handle wearing nitrile gloves and ensure examination is in open area, not enclosed space.

Samuel Henry McGowan 1844 - 1921 emigrated to Australia from Ireland in 1870. He was deeply involved with mining in Sandhurst / Bendigo including as manager South St. Mungo Gold Mining Company in July 1882, and the Old Chum Mining Company. He founded The South Energetic Company in August 1884. He founded Leech's Creek Gold Mining Company in July 1886, the Great Cornish Mining Company 1887[2] the Lord Hopetoun Gold Mining Company in February 1891, the North Moon Company June 1892, the Bendigo Golden Star Company August 1893, Corinella Consols Company September 1893, New North Prince of Wales Company, September 1893, North Albion Reef Gold Mining Company June 1898, and the Ashley Gold Mining Company August 1898. He was a councillor, Barkly Ward, City of Bendigo 1883–1901 and served as Mayor from 1886 - 1887 and 1899 - 1900 S.H. McGowan married Kate Goyne 1852 – 1930. Fold out invitation for the Mayoral Ball held at the Town Hall, Sandhurst June 29th 1886. Fold out on left hand side lists the dances for the evening and then opens out with space to add dance partners. A list of the music repertoire for the evening is printed on the right hand side fold. When closed the invitation is printed in the shape of an envelope. Text, border design and the mayor's initials (as they appear on the Mayoral Chain as intertwined letters) all printed in gold. Left fold has detached from rest of invitation. city of bendigo town hall, city of bendigo mayor, city of bendigo mayoress, mayor mcgowan, mayoral ball, mayoress mcgowan

This photograph, taken during Jacana Primary School’s 1990 Christmas picnic, captures a quiet and heartfelt moment between two children embracing in a park setting. Believed to have taken place at Greenvale Reservoir—a popular recreational destination in Melbourne’s northern suburbs—the image reflects the informal, community-focused nature of end-of-year school celebrations during this period. Events like this picnic were a hallmark of Jacana Primary School’s commitment to fostering a strong sense of belonging among students and families. Set against a backdrop of open grassy spaces and trees, the photograph illustrates the relaxed and inclusive atmosphere that characterised school-organised gatherings in the late 20th century. As part of the school’s visual archive, this image offers insight into the social and cultural fabric of suburban Melbourne in the early 1990s. It highlights the role of public schools not only as centres of learning but also as places where meaningful relationships and community bonds were formed and celebrated.This photograph, believed to have been taken at Greenvale Reservoir during Jacana Primary School’s 1990 Christmas picnic, is a meaningful visual record of the school’s role in fostering social connection and community spirit. It captures a tender moment between two children embracing in a park setting, surrounded by peers and families engaged in outdoor activities. The image is significant for its representation of the informal and inclusive nature of school-organised events in suburban Melbourne during the early 1990s. Such gatherings were central to Jacana Primary School’s educational philosophy, which valued not only academic achievement but also emotional development, friendship, and community engagement. As part of the school’s visual archive, this photograph contributes to a broader understanding of how public education supported the social fabric of diverse communities in Victoria. It stands as a testament to the enduring importance of shared experiences in shaping childhood memories and strengthening local identity.Colour Photograph on glossy paper in portrait formatPH18289 (crossed out) PH-4209 (crossed out) PH-4868/this paper/manufactured/by Kodakjacana primary school, christmas party, 1990, jacana

Cattle Duffing Feared – missing cattle in Hurstbridge, Christmas Hills, Watsons Creek. Riders vie for “Cup of the Mountains” – horse riding Main Road, Research property no longer attractive to buyers due to rezoning to open space. Work at Churinga, Greensborough praised. Crime rates increase Shire of Diamond Valley to ban incinerators – Shire of Eltham to follow Greensborough Secondary College students enjoy Oaks Day Shire of DV President Barbara Smith attends international conference Tea Party at Panorama Heights Pre-School 14 sheep killed at Panton Hill hobby farm Water discolouration to water supply in Eltham and Diamond Valley Amnesty Comments in Letters section on Council draft Conservation and Heritage Strategy Andre Haermeyer selected as ALP candidate for Yan Yean – a newly created seat. Bill Willis of St Andrews pre-selected by Liberal Party for the above Spring Clean campaign 1991 Photos and report on the Eltham Festival Watsonia Neighbourhood Open House Construction of 24 lot housing commission estate in Kemptson St Greensborough and associated traffic plan to be built. Speed humps not a solution Lower Plenty and Hurstbridge Schools Pen Pal scheme Road Safety education at four local schools Wycliffe Bible Centre opened – mud brick construction , designed by Alistair Knox. Loyola College science students Latest births at Diamond Valley hospital Sunday Community Walks program HEIDELBERG 150 FEATURE General history article Add with history for the Old England Hotel, Heidelberg Janefield Special School Real Estate add with photos of Rosehill Estate, Lower Plenty to be sold. Large real Estate section: Eltham South Historic Mulberry Cottage c 1890 “Arnleigh” Bannons Lane, Yarrambat ca 1889 Early Knox home, 17 York Street, Eltham Briar Hill builder recalls early days – Fred Squire p. 77 Kangaroo Ground Sculpture Awards – Peter Burns, Andrew Smith p. 77 Olive Grove and plaque at Simpsons Barracks Signals headquarters p. 77 Lower Plenty Neighbourhood Watch – p. 79 Feature article on weddings at Eltham Gateway Hotel with photos – p. 84 and more… Local newspaper (complete); 104 pagesnewspaper, local newspapers, diamond valley news

The new Manufacturing Technology Training Centre (MTTC), a part of the proposed Building Construction Training Centre (BCTC), will be a purpose-built, stand-alone, fully fitted-out industry-standard facility. This new space will accommodate current course provision along with specialist training spaces for developing skill requirements in manufacturing technology such as robotics, mechatronics, engineering and industrial automation. Project funding was provided by the Education Investment Fund from the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. The project budget is $18.09m, and the resulting building will have a floor space of 4,755m2. The Manufacturing Technology Training Centre is being built in conjunction with the Technical Education Centre (UBTec). While the buildings will have separate street identities the buildings will be joined with shared amenities areas. UBTec will provide a facility including individual learning spaces, learning studios, administration/office space, circulation, open plan learning space, staff common areas, computer rooms, meeting rooms, staff work areas and kitchen areas as well as car parking and site-wide amenities. While the buildings will have separate street identities the buildings will be joined with shared amenities areas. Funding for the UBTec component of the building is provided by Maintaining the Advantage: Skilled Victorians from the Victorian State Government. A colour poster prepared for the 'turning of the sod' at the site of the proposed University of Ballarat Manufacturing Technology Training Centre (MTTC), Grant Street, Ballarat. The poster was signed on Friday 7 October 2011 at about 11:15 am at the Building Construction Training Centre (BCTC), Grant Street, Ballarat by: Hon. Julia Gillard MP Hon. Catherine King MP (Ballarat ) Prof. David Battersby, Vice Chancellor, University of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Craig Fletcher, Mayor of the City of Ballarat appointed in December 2010 Mrs. Karen Douglas, Chair University of Ballarat Building & Infrastructure Committee The poster is signed by the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. Julia Gillard MP; Karen Douglas; the Hon. Catherine King MP (Ballarat ); Prof. David Battersby (Vice Chancellor); Craig Fletcher (Mayor, City of Ballarat)university of ballarat, david battersby, julia gillard, prime minister, catherine king, ubtec, karen douglas, manufacturing technology training centre, grant street, architecural feature

Notice of Ordinary Meeting 8th December 1976 Report of the Town Clerk Rates and Sanitary Interest Abandonments Land Transfers Land Subdivision Albion Reid Open Space Agreement Ballarat Road Albion Report of the Chief Health Inspector Prosecutions Proceedings Sunshine Magistrates Court Application for Septic Tanks Application for Installation of Gas Fired Dry Septic Tank Units Health Act Registrations Report of the Weights & Measures Inspector Weights and Measures Report for the Two Months Ending 26th November 1976 Report of the City Engineer Signalisation of Intersections City of Essendon Melbourne and Metropolitan Planning Scheme Proposed Amendment Annual Supply of Concrete Contract Proposed Transfer of Loan Money Plan of Subdivision 24 & 26 Mernda Street Land Use Permit Application Subdivision and Detached Houses Neale Road Land Use Permit Application Placement of Fillings Robinsons Road Land Use Permit Application Commercial Centre and Associated Car Park Neale Road Consolidation of Title Swing Bridge Motors 556 Ballarat Road Acquisition Gas and Fuel Corporation Victoria Land Use Permit Application Cluster Subdivision Off Neale Road Land Use Permit Application Flats Hertford Road Land Use Permit Application Timber Yard Part Lots 250, 251, 252, 253 & 254 Ayton Street Land Use Permit Application Sign 136 Durham Road Land Use Permit Application Subdivision Ballarat Road Bounded by Ashley Street on the West and Whittaker Street on the East Land Use Permit Application Residential Bee Keeping Middle Road Strata Subdivision 8 Clyde Street Refund Cash in Lieu Flats Forrest Street Report of the Building Surveyor Fencing lots 7, 8 & Part Lot 9 Third Avenue House Closer to Frontage Lot 51 & Part Lot 52 Hampshire Road city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, mernda street, neale road, sunshine west, deer park, robinsons road, ballarat road, albion, hertford road, sunshine, ayton street, sunshine north, durham road, ashley street, whittaker street, maidstone, middle road, clyde street, maribyrnong, forrest street, third avenue, hampshire road, albion reid

Minutes Of Ordinary Meeting 8th December 1976 Report of the Town Clerk Rates and Sanitary Interest Abandonments Land Transfers Land Subdivision Albion Reid Open Space Agreement Ballarat Road Albion Report of the Chief Health Inspector Prosecutions Proceedings Sunshine Magistrates Court Application for Septic Tanks Application for Installation of Gas Fired Dry Septic Tank Units Health Act Registrations Report of the Weights & Measures Inspector Weights and Measures Report for the Two Months Ending 26th November 1976 Report of the City Engineer Signalisation of Intersections City of Essendon Melbourne and Metropolitan Planning Scheme Proposed Amendment Annual Supply of Concrete Contract Proposed Transfer of Loan Money Plan of Subdivision 24 & 26 Mernda Street Land Use Permit Application Subdivision and Detached Houses Neale Road Land Use Permit Application Placement of Fillings Robinsons Road Land Use Permit Application Commercial Centre and Associated Car Park Neale Road Consolidation of Title Swing Bridge Motors 556 Ballarat Road Acquisition Gas and Fuel Corporation Victoria Land Use Permit Application Cluster Subdivision Off Neale Road Land Use Permit Application Flats Hertford Road Land Use Permit Application Timber Yard Part Lots 250, 251, 252, 253 & 254 Ayton Street Land Use Permit Application Sign 136 Durham Road Land Use Permit Application Subdivision Ballarat Road Bounded by Ashley Street on the West and Whittaker Street on the East Land Use Permit Application Residential Bee Keeping Middle Road Strata Subdivision 8 Clyde Street Refund Cash in Lieu Flats Forrest Street Report of the Building Surveyor Fencing lots 7, 8 & Part Lot 9 Third Avenue House Closer to Frontage Lot 51 & Part Lot 52 Hampshire Road city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, ballarat road, albion, mernda street, neale road, sunshine west, deer park, robinsons road, hertford road, sunshine, ayton street, sunshine north, durham road, ashley street, whittaker street, maidstone, middle road, clyde street, maribyrnong, forrest street, third avenue, hampshire road

A meeting was held on 18th August 1947 at the East Sunshine Community Hall with the aim of forming a motor cycle club. The name BRAYBROOK MOTOR CYCLE CLUB was decided upon "as it would cater for riders and non-riding members in all surrounding districts". The first President was Don Minahan with Bert Watson as Secretary. They had been members of the Auto Cycle Union whose members became dissatisfied with the prize money awarded, so the Victorian Motorcycle Association (VMCA) was formed. The President of the VMCA (Mr. A. Clarke) attended the meeting on 3rd September 1947 which was held in the Hall behind the Sunshine Theatre. This became the regular meeting place. The new Braybrook Club affiliated with the VMCA joining clubs from Altona, Coburg, Essendon, Newport and Preston. Membership mostly came from recreational motor bike riders looking for more structured competitive riding experience and enjoyment. The club conducted its events on Sunday afternoons and as sport at that time was not permitted on Sundays, they overcame that obstacle by seeking a silver coin donation (pointing out that "two bob" was expected). The events were mainly dirt scrambles over open land which today is known as "off road". The favourite sites were Sunshine's ample open spaces such as Glengala Road and McIntyre Road, as well as Arundell Road (Keilor) and Laverton. For track racing experience the club formed a very basic dirt track on the open land in Glengala Road west of the original Sunshine Golf Club, which was very popular on Sunday afternoons for both riders and spectators. In the early 1950's Motorbike and Sidecar races were also witnessed on some Sundays, on a track near the corner of McIntyre and Furlong Roads, North Sunshine. During 1950 the Braybrook members voted in favour of allowing the Sunshine Club to amalgamate with them and form the BRAYBROOK AND DISTRICT MOTORCYCLE CLUB. The merger took place at the meeting on 10th July 1950 when office bearers were elected. The club disbanded in the mid 1960's due to the massive residential development occurring in the Sunshine district, and so activities were merged with the Newport Club. The above information is mainly compiled from Sunshine Advocate articles published on 29/8/47, 12/9/47, and 30/6/50, and from written details supplied by Mr. J. N. Willaton. Further details or corrections from interested readers are welcome.The Braybrook and District Motorcycle Club has not existed in its own right for several decades. The sticker depicting the club crest serves as a historical reminder that the club was once part of the local recreational scene.Dark blue, silver, and clear plastic sticker on right hand top corner of glass plate that previously was a side window of a car. Sticker has been left on the glass in case removal may damage it. BRAYBROOK AND DISTRICT MOTORCYCLE CLUB.Braybrook and District Motorcycle Clubmotorcycle club, sticker, club sticker, braybrook and district motorcycle club, braybrook

Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 1st February 1978 Report of the Town Clerk's Department Report of the Town Clerk Right of Way at rear of shops Main Road West at Cornhill Street Subdivision appeal Fairbairn Road Castley Hall Committee of Management Financial Statement J. R. Parsons Reserve Hall Committee Statement of Receipts & Expenditure Permissive Occupancy Agreement Public Conveniences D. J. Evans Hall Bookings General Valuation of Rateable Properties Land Transfer Open Space Robinsons Road Appeal Against Open Space Request Report of the Chief Health Inspector Prosecutions Proceedings Sunshine Magistrates Court Removal of dwelling outside the municipality 19 Union Street Sunshine to Lot 115 Mill Road Bylands, Shire of Kilmore Attendance of Infant Welfare sister at Playgroups Course Health Act Registrations Application for Transfer of Proprietorship of Premises under the Health Act 1958 Application for Installation of Septic Tanks Application for Installation of Gas Fired Dry Septic Units Attendance of Courses Authorisation of Officer Under the Summary Offences Act 1966 Report of the Medical Officer of Health Report of the Chief By-Laws Officer Court Proceedings Parking Infringement Report of the City Engineer Land Use Permit Application Extensions to St. Pauls Primary School 200 Glengala Road Corner Links Street Land Use Permit Application Sign 439 Ballarat Road Sunshine Land Use Permit Application Coffee Lounge & Billard Table and Entertainment 57 Metherall Street Land Use Permit Sign 77 Wright Street Land Use Permit Application Primary School Lot 989 Pickersgill Avenue Land Use Permit Application Waste Disposal Depot Lot 1 Hulett Street Plan of Subdivision Melissa Nook Contract Supply and Maintenance of Vehicles Contract Annual Supply of Bituminous Concrete Construction of Service Road Deer Park St. Peter Chanel Presbytery and Country Road Board Construction of Carter Street North and Hendry Street Sunshine Technical School Various Maters Litter in Morris Street, Mass Parking of Vehicles in the Street & Excessive Speeding Connection of Main Road East St. Albans to Buckley Street Avondale Heights 34th Annual Conference of Municipal Engineers 3rd to 7th April 1978 National Conference of Sanitary Landfill Traffic Lights Intersection Main Road East St. Albans Report of the Building Surveyor M.M.B.W. / Council Co-Operation Landscaping Council Buildings Dempster Park Cricket Pavilion Now Competed and Occupied by the Sunshine Cricket Club Building Permit Application Selwyn Park Cricket Pavilion by Sunshine United Cricket Club Furlong Road Infant Welfare & Pre-School Centre Water Supply Child Care Buildings Toilets on Reserves Albion Tennis Club Pavilion Selwyn Park Tender Willis Street Pre-School Centre Site Development Gunn Hayball Child Care Buildings for Bon Thomas Reserve & Diamond Reserve Outbuilding 25 Sandford Avenue Sunshine North Outbuilding 745 Ballarat Road Deer Park Additions to House 19 Toledo Road St. Albans Installation of Underground Tanks Lot 3 Main Road West Corner of Station Road St. Albans Cash in lieu Flats 37 Phoenix Street Sunshine North Outbuilding 43 Bloomfield Avenue Maribyrnong Report of the Director Parks & Recreation Bon Thomas Reserve Development Quinn Street Closure Bon Thomas Reserve Tennis Courts Council of Adult Education Use of Council Facilities The National Safety Council of Australia Accident Contril Course Maintenance of School Properties at Sunshine High School Sporting Oval Orders of the Day Accounts Submitted for Payment 8th December, 20th December & 15th January 1978 Proposal to Construct Right of Way at Rear of Shops in Main Road West at Cornhill Street St. Albans Under the Provisions of Division 10 of Part XIX of the Local Government Act city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, castley hall committee of management, simmie street, sunshine west, j. r. parsons reserve hall committee, stanford street, sunshine, main road west, cornhill street, st. albans, robinsons road, deer park, d. j. evans hall, churchill avenue, braybrook, fairbairn road, union street, st. pauls primary school, glengala road, links street, ballarat road, metherall street, sunshine north, wright street, pickersgill avenue, hulett street, albion, st. peter chanel primary school, carter street, hendry street, sunshine technical school, morris street, main road east, buckley street, avondale heights, sunshine cricket club, dempster park, phoenix street, sunshine united cricket club, selwyn park, selwyn street, furlong road infant welfare & pre-school centre, furlong road, albion tennis club, willis street pre-school centre, willis street, bon thomas reserve, quinn street, diamond reserve, diamond avenue, albanvale, toledo road, station road, bloomfield avenue, maribyrnong, sunshine high school

Yarra River Conference History Segment [Noted on VHS tape jackets "Due to unavoidable circumstances, the quality of these tapes in some setions is less than desired."] The Yarra River Conference, organised by the Board of Works as part of the Centenary Celebrations, was held in the Board's Head Office Theatrette from 13-16 April, 1991. A segment of the Conference focussed on the role that the Yarra River has played in relation to the historical development of Melbourne. Conceived and presented by a group of prominent historians as a chronological 'trip down the river in time', and profusely illustrated with slides, this segment traced the various impacts that urban and rural growth, development of marine commerce, recreational uses, and environmental problems have had on the Yarra during a century and a half of European occupation. As no formal written paper of this combined presentation is available, these two video-tapes provide a record for anyone who has an interest in tis fascinating aspect of the Yarra's history. The speakers who combined to present this segment are identified on the cover of Tape 2. Tape 1 (2 hours) 1838-1863 Deputy ?? to Utility Early navigators of the Yarra River; developing the port of Melbourne; the gold rush and its effect on the new colony; punts and bridges; water supply; pollution of the Yarra; the discovery of gold and early settlement of the Yarra valley; floods of 1839 and 1863. 1863-1891 Formation of the Harbour Trust; Coode Canal; pollution of the Yarra by industry; aborigines, gold miners, timber getters in the Upper Yarra areas; bridges; the flood of 1891. Tape 2 ( 1 1/2 hours) 1892-1934: People Begin to See Beauty and Romance to the River Henley-on-Yarra; realignment of the Yarra; MMBW is responsible for a sewerage system; new docks to cope with increased overseas trade; development of recreational parks; new reservoirs; timber production and timber tramways; bushfire; flood of 1934. 1935-1970: The River is Neglected Still, Except When it Proves Useful Bushfirs of 1939; the end of many sawmills; birth of tourism; increased interest in conservation and preservation of land for open space; further augmentation of water supply system; birth of containerisation changes the port; environmental concerns gain momentum. Speakers Dr Tony Dingle *, Department of Economic History, Monash University Dr Carolyn Rasmussen *, History Consultant Prof. Graeme Davison, History Department, Monash University Mr. Tom Griffiths, Lecturer in Public History, Monash Uiversity Mr. Patrick Miller, History Consultant Mr. Colin Jones, Author and Historian * Co-authors of the Board's history, 'Vital Connections'.video recording, yarra river, conference proceedings

"In April 1969, the first major residential development in Melton began with the release of 148 homes for purchase. This was the first stage of a staggered release of a planned 30,000 homes for 100,000 people by 1990. The development, called Westmelton Satellite City, was described as ‘a preview of tomorrow’.101 It was the first estate built in a ‘modern’ style, with curved streets, and dozens of culs de sac. Westmelton was also the first major development in Victoria to build all the supply lines to the houses – including electricity and telephone lines – underground. The six different home designs in Westmelton were ‘specially designed for the future’, and with allotments ten feet wider than regulations required, there was plenty of ‘space for gracious living’ and for a family swimming pool. The developers of this new estate were active in promoting Westmelton as a new community within the Shire of Melton. By 1971, the Westmelton City News reported that Ian McIntosh, General Manager of Westmelton, had given away $100,000 on behalf of the company ‘to aid community projects’. This included a $72,000 donation towards building a community centre in Westmelton, and $25,000 for the shire’s Olympic-sized swimming pool. Ian McIntosh and his family moved to Melton and Ian said he was ‘very much aware of the needs of [the] Westmelton community’. By the end of 1971, Westmelton was home to 100 new families. The modern residences were obviously an appealing drawcard, but so was the country feel that characterised Melton. Mrs C. Allen, described as a ‘housewife’, said she and her husband chose to move to Westmelton because of ‘the quality homes ... and we both love the clean, fresh, natural environment that surrounds us’. Similarly, Mr W. Coxhead, insurance consultant, moved to Westmelton because of the ‘clean, fresh country air’. Accountant Mr B. Swanton echoed their sentiments, describing Westmelton as ‘far enough away from the industrial pollution carried over Melbourne suburbs by prevailing westerly winds’. The new development attracted an increasing number of young, professional couples and families, representing the beginning of a significant shift from the predominantly rural and farming community of the district’s past. The Westmelton development had four different ‘neighbourhoods’ designed to cater to a variety of different lifestyle needs. Westmelton was the first to be established, followed by Brookfield, which offered ‘superb land in a rustic setting’. Brookfield Acres offered ‘wide open spaces with lots of room for a pool and even a tennis court’ on huge one-acre blocks, while Westlake was an innovative development with ‘different sized homesites’ and ‘lakeside living’.Westmelton was the first of many residential developments that would come to play a huge role in shaping the shire in the decades to follow".A marketing brochure for the Westmelton Satellite City developmentlocal significant events, council

The Ring Ouzel can commonly be found in small flocks or pairs. They have a distinctive white strip across their chest which helps to identify this species. They generally reside in large open grassy spaces such as farmlands, and can be found in mountainous areas with large boulders and slopes. They are located across Western Europe, the Mediterranean and Northern Africa. In some countries such as Ireland, England and Wales, the Ring Ouzel is endangered due to human disturbances, however elsewhere the species thrives. Although this is a taxidermy mount, it is highly similar to the real female Ring Ouzel. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.This female Ring Ouzel is a predominantly brown in color. It has a white strip across its chest. The torso is a lighter shade of brown. The tale of the Ring Ouzel is long and a darker shade of brown when compared to the red colouring of the body. This specimen stands upon a wooden perch and has an identification tag tied around its leg. The bill is thin and has a pointed appearance. It has been styalised by the taxidermist in an open position which conveys the idea that this bird is mid call.Swing tag: 109a / Ring Thrush / Catalogue Page 27 / Metal tag: 4139 /taxidermy, taxidermy mount, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, ring ouzel, ouzel, european birds, african birds, mediterranean birds

Notice of Ordinary Meeting of the Council 1st February 1978 Report of the Town Clerk's Department Report of the Town Clerk Right of Way at rear of shops Main Road West at Cornhill Street Subdivision appeal Fairbairn Road Castley Hall Committee of Management Financial Statement J. R. Parsons Reserve Hall Committee Statement of Receipts & Expenditure Permissive Occupancy Agreement Public Conveniences D. J. Evans Hall Bookings General Valuation of Rateable Properties Land Transfer Open Space Robinsons Road Appeal Against Open Space Request Report of the Chief Health Inspector Prosecutions Proceedings Sunshine Magistrates Court Removal of Dwelling Outside the Municipality 19 Union Street Sunshine to Lot 115 Mill Road Bylands, Shire of Kilmore Attendance of Infant Welfare Sister at Playgroups Course Health Act Registrations Application for Transfer of Proprietorship of Premises under the Health Act 1958 Application for Installation of Septic Tanks Application for Installation of Gas Fired Dry Septic Units Attendance of Courses Authorisation of Officer Under the Summary Offences Act 1966 Report of the Medical Officer of Health Report of the Chief By-Laws Officer Court Proceedings Parking Infringement Report of the City Engineer Land Use Permit Application Extensions to St. Pauls Primary School 200 Glengala Road Corner Links Street Land Use Permit Application Sign 439 Ballarat Road Sunshine Land Use Permit Application Coffee Lounge & Billard Table and Entertainment 57 Metherall Street Land Use Permit Sign 77 Wright Street Land Use Permit Application Primary School Lot 989 Pickersgill Avenue Land Use Permit Application Waste Disposal Depot Lot 1 Hulett Street Plan of Subdivision Melissa Nook Contract Supply and Maintenance of Vehicles Contract Annual Supply of Bituminous Concrete Construction of Service Road Deer Park St. Peter Chanel Presbytery and Country Road Board Construction of Carter Street North and Hendry Street Sunshine Technical School Various Maters Litter in Morris Street, Mass Parking of Vehicles in the Street & Excessive Speeding Connection of Main Road East St. Albans to Buckley Street Avondale Heights 34th Annual Conference of Municipal Engineers 3rd to 7th April 1978 National Conference of Sanitary Landfill Traffic Lights Intersection Main Road East St. Albans Report of the Building Surveyor M.M.B.W. / Council Co-Operation Landscaping Council Buildings Dempster Park Cricket Pavilion Now Competed and Occupied by the Sunshine Cricket Club Building Permit Application Selwyn Park Cricket Pavilion by Sunshine United Cricket Club Furlong Road Infant Welfare & Pre-School Centre Water Supply Child Care Buildings Toilets on Reserves Albion Tennis Club Pavilion Selwyn Park Tender Willis Street Pre-School Centre Site Development Gunn Hayball Child Care Buildings for Bon Thomas Reserve & Diamond Reserve Outbuilding 25 Sandford Avenue Sunshine North Outbuilding 745 Ballarat Road Deer Park Additions to House 19 Toledo Road St. Albans Installation of Underground Tanks Lot 3 Main Road West Corner of Station Road St. Albans Cash in lieu Flats 37 Phoenix Street Sunshine North Outbuilding 43 Bloomfield Avenue Maribyrnong Report of the Director Parks & Recreation Bon Thomas Reserve Development Quinn Street Closure Bon Thomas Reserve Tennis Courts Council of Adult Education Use of Council Facilities The National Safety Council of Australia Accident Contril Course Maintenance of School Properties at Sunshine High School Sporting Oval Orders of the Day Accounts Submitted for Payment 15th January 1978 Proposal to Construct Right of Way at Rear of Shops in Main Road West at Cornhill Street St. Albans Under the Provisions of Division 10 of Part XIX of the Local Government Act Extraordinary Business Report of the Town Clerk Meeting Dates Matters Arising from Business Paper Distributed for Ordinary Meeting to be Held on Wednesday 1st February 1978 D.J. Evans Hall Committee of Management city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, main road west, cornhill street, st. albans, robinsons road, deer park, castley hall committee of management, simmie street, sunshine west, j. r. parsons reserve hall committee, j. r. parsons reserve, stanford street, sunshine, d. j. evans hall, churchill avenue, braybrook, castley hall, union street, st. pauls primary school, glengala road, ballarat road, metherall street, sunshine north, wright street, hulett street, albion, st. peter chanel primary school, carter street, hendry street, morris street, main road east, buckley street, avondale heights, sunshine cricket club, dempster park, phoenix street, furlong road infant welfare & pre-school centre, albion tennis club, selwyn park, selwyn street, willis street pre-school centre, willis street, bon thomas reserve, quinn street, diamond reserve, albanvale, diamond avenue, sandford avenue, toledo road, station road, bloomfield avenue, maribyrnong, bon thomas reserve tennis courts, sunshine high school, pickersgill avenue, sunshine technical school

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 23 Laburnum St., Blackburn This property is listed as having sold for $553,000 in 1998 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a single story brick house from a left angled street birds eye view. On the left is a driveway curving to a separate carport on the right in front of the house, leading to a second larger carport in the backyard. Pointed hedges fence in the front garden, which features ornamental trees and a small pond. The fenced backyard has a pool on the left and beyond that is a large space of open lawn and trees. There are two holepunch holes on just under the upper edge.23 Laburnum St., B/Burn Margaret Picken - 98 Woodards - Hawthornwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, pool, blackburn

Reports of Committee Meetings 31st July 1979 Report of the Works Committee Bon Thomas Pre-School Building Completed Orama Street Child Care Centre Building Completed Highpoint West Child Care Centre Building Progress is Slow Ballarat Road Infant Welfare Centre Progressing Satisfactorily Depot Amenities Block Street Frame to be Erected Next Week Rosamond Tennis Club Pavilion Ceiling Repairs Costs Church avenue Youth Club Window Screen Costs Gunn Hayball Designed Buildings Discussion Kerb & Channel Melon Street Completed Kerb & Channel Ballarat Road Service Road Near Verdant Avenue Completed Kerb & Channel Burns Street Commenced Kerb & Channel Brisbane Street Commenced Footpath Ashley Street Completed Footpath Lynch Street Completed Footpath Joy Street Area Progressing Roadworks Melon Street Area Completed Roadworks Municipal Sunshine Tip Surrounding Gatehouse has been sealed Roadworks Ballarat Road Service Road Near Verdant Avenue Near Completion Roadworks Parsons Reserve Maintenance Works to Car Park Entrance and Car Park Completed Drainage Ballarat Road Service Road Near Verdant Avenue Progress is slow due to Rock Drainage Mernda Street Completed Drainage Burns Street Completed Drainage Robert Barrett Reserve Commenced Garbage Skips Within One Week the Whole of the City Would have been serviced by a skip. This has taken approximately 18 months C.R.B. & Other Works Duke Street Hotmix Completed C.R.B. & Other Works Market Road Hotmix Completed C.R.B. & Other Works South Road All Excavations Completed C.R.B. & Other Works Sydney Street Naturestrip and Top Soil C.R.B. & Other Works Hulett Street Final Hotmix to be poured C.R.B. & Other Works Mechanical Wheel Washing Repairs Fixed C.R.B. & Other Works Cornhill Street Right of Way Kerb & Channel Completed C.R.B. & Other Works Neale Road Construction (Northen Carriage Way) Progressing C.R.B. & Other Works Gillon Court Water & Gas Supply Laid C.R.B. & Other Works Forrest Street (Bridge to Adelaide Street) Asphalting Completed C.R.B. & Other Works Ballarat Road Near Verdant Avenue Asphalting Completed C.R.B. & Other Works Churchill Avenue Car Park Asphalting Completed C.R.B. & Other Works Simmie Street Asphalting C.R.B. & Other Works Station Road (Dumfries Street to Mawson Street) Asphalting C.R.B. & Other Works King Edward Avenue (Stages 1 & 2) Asphalting C.R.B. & Other Billingham Road Drain C.R.B. & Other Stony Creek Concrete Open Drain Furlong Road South to Cary Street Diamond Avenue Pre-School Centre Landscaping Progressing Bon Thomas Reserve Pre-School Centre Agricultural Drains Completed Tree Planting Southern & Central Wards Completed Tree Pruning 40% Complete Northumberland Road Playground Graded and Top Soil Completed General Reserve Maintenance Grass Growth is Slow Dobson Reserve & Kinder Smith Reserve Quotations are being sourced Maidstone Area Gang of Two Clearing Laneways Killeen Street Child Care Centre Landscaping Works Completed Report of the Finance Committee Report of the Town Clerk Financial Reports for the Period Ended 2nd July 1979 Report of the City Engineer & Planner Contract Cornhill Street Right of Way South Road Reconstruction Refund from Department of Housing and Construction Report of the Agenda and Forward Planning Committee Report of the Acting Town Clerk Open Space Lease for Lots 23, 24, 25 & 26 Chifley Drive Maribyrnong be Sealed Open Space Lease for Lot 28 Newstead Street Maribyrnong be Sealed Report of the Chief Health Surveyor Council Owned Properties (Food Selling Facilities) to be upgraded to meet the minimum requirements Report of the Chief By-Laws Officer House Number Lions Club of Deer Park Report of the Municipal Recreation Officer Ground Rentals Westside Glenettes Marching Girls Club Tallintyre Reserve Report of the City Engineer Planning Permit Application Seven Villa units Salmond Street Deer Park Kinder Smith Reserve Pavilion Sunshine Marching Girls Club Hall Kinder Smith Reserve Report of the City Engineer & Planner Sunshine View Estate Stage 2bon thomas pre-school, bon thomas reserve, quinn street, deer park, orama street child care centre, orama street, highpoint west child care centr, rosamond road, maribyrnong, ballarat road infant welfare centre, ballarat road, rosamond tennis club, melon street, braybrook, verdant avenue, ardeer, burns street, maidstone, brisbane street, albion, ashley street, lynch street, sunshine, joy street, sunshine tip, parsons reserve, stafford street, mernda street, sunshine west, robert barrett reserve, duke street, market road, south road, sydney street, hulett street, cornhill street, st. albans, neale road, gillon court, forrest street, adelaide street, forrest street bridge, churchill avenue, simmie street, station road, dumfries street, mawson street, king edward avenue, billingham road, stony creek, furlong road, cary street, sunshine north, diamond avenue pre-school centre, daimond avenue, albanvale, northumberland road, dobson reserve, kinder smith reserve, killeen street child care centre, killeen street, chifley drive, newstead street, lions club of deer park, deer park lions club, westside glenettes marching girls club, tallintyre reserve, kermeen street, salmond street, sunshine marching girls club

Four species of quoll occur in Australia: the northern, spotted-tailed, eastern and western quolls. Once, most parts of Australia were inhabited by at least one of the species.Captain Cook collected quolls along the east coast in 1770, and recorded "quoll" as their local Aboriginal name. Quolls were often seen by early settlers, who called them "native cat", "native polecat" and "spotted marten", names based on familiar European animals. Since 1770, all four species have declined dramatically in numbers. This is mainly because of habitat loss or change across Australia, and introduced predators such as foxes and cats. Quolls are carnivorous marsupials with a pointed snout, a long tail and brown to black fur distinctively spotted with white. They are lively, attractive animals, with bright eyes, a moist pink nose and many sharp teeth. Like most Australian mammals, quolls are mainly active at night. Typically, they spend the day in one of their many dens, although spotted-tailed quolls and northern quolls sometimes forage and bask in the sunshine. Their large home ranges can extend for several kilometres in each direction from a smaller core range, and the range of a male quoll often overlaps those of several females. An interesting feature of their behaviour is the use of shared latrine (toilet) sites in open spaces such as rock ledges, for marking their territory and other social functions. Male quolls travel widely during the breeding season, with mating occurring during winter. All four species have a gestation period of 21 days. Because they are marsupial mammals, their young are born tiny and undeveloped and must work their way to the pouch, where they attach themselves to a teat to feed. Only the spotted-tailed quoll has a true pouch. In the other species, the young are protected by shallow folds of skin around the teats. As the pups grow, they dangle from the mother's belly; later, she carries them on her back. Quolls reach sexual maturity at one year. They have a naturally short life span, with smaller quolls living an average of only two years, and the larger spotted-tailed quoll about four to five years. The northern quoll is particularly short-lived. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum and the National Museum of Victoria, as well as individuals such amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century. This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.Average sized quoll with brown fur with white spots on body but absence on the long tail which is furry unlike the smooth body fur. The quoll has a small had with a pointed snout lined with sharp teeth, and thin membraned ears that are slightly covered in fur. The forelegs of the quoll are slightly smaller than the hindlegs, with all four legs featuring sharp clawed paws.On mounting board: BMM5984/ On Catalogue Tag (attached to left hindleg): Native Cat./ Catalogue. Page 50./ burke museum, taxidermy, taxidermy mount, fauna, animal, animalia, reynell eveleigh johns, quoll, native cat, dasyurus

Photos taken by Hans Gregory who along with partner Pauline Steele, rented the original old 1860s William West Cottage situated behind the Fabbro family home. Hans was employed as a Youth officer with the Shire of Eltham at the time and was the last tennant on the property. The property was sold and in 1995 was developed for residential housing as the Riverview Park estate. Guido Quarto Fabbro was born 21 August 1891 at Treppo Grande in the far northeast of Italy, the son of Giacomo Fabbro and Anna Geruzzi. Regina Moretti was born 6 March 1893 at Treppo Grande, Italy, the daughter of Giovanni Battista Moretti and Maria Teresa Coletti. Guido and Regina married about 1917 and they had two sons, Giacomo (John c.1918) and Maurie (c.1920). In 1925 Guido Fabbro departed his homeland from Genoa, arriving in Fremantle, Western Australia in June, travelling 3rd class aboard the ship, Caprera. Regina and their two boys followed a year later along with other family members arriving in Fremantle from Genoa 4 July 1926 aboard the Moncalieri. The Fabbros arrived in Eltham in 1933 and purchased a block of land from William West on the western side of Falkiner Street, extending to Ely and Porter Streets which had formerly been part of the West family orchard and dairy farm. As there was no fencing dividing the two properties, West served notice on Guido in December 1934 to bear half of the cost of £6. When payment was not forthcoming, West sued Guido in the Eltham Court in January 1935. Guido failed to appear and was not represented, and costs were ordered in West’s favour. Guido and Regina built a large Italianesque house on their property. The original 1860s cottage was relocated to the back of the block and was rented out (once to Alistair and Margot Knox). Guido also purchased land extending to the Diamond Creek on the eastern side of Falkiner Street and on the eastern side of Bell Street (opposite Eltham High School). The riparian soil was suitable for market gardening: Guido grew mainly tomatoes, but also pumpkins, cauliflowers, cabbages, peas, beans, lettuce, beetroot and zucchinis. Even the land surrounding the house was used. The produce was carted to Melbourne overnight for sale at the market. Guido died in 1970 and is buried in Eltham cemetery. Regina died 1986. She and their son John Patrick (Giacomo) Fabbro who died in 1984 are also buried at Eltham Cemetery. Guido’s son Maurie continued in his father’s footsteps until 2007, principally growing artichokes in later years. He died in 2009. The land on the eastern side of Falkiner Street now forms part of a Council reserve called “Barak Bushland”, the land on the western side having been sold off for residential subdivision. The Bell Street land is now public open space managed by Nillumbik Shire Council and called “Fabbro Fields”. There have been recent proposals to develop the site for sporting purposes or as a dog park or community garden. Provides an insight into early settler's farmhouses and farming property of the Eltham district.guido quarto fabbro, regina fabbro (nee moretti), william west, maurie fabbro, fabbro's farm, hans gregory, west family orchard, west dairy farm

Photos taken by Hans Gregory who along with partner Pauline Steele, rented the original old 1860s William West Cottage situated behind the Fabbro family home. Hans was employed as a Youth officer with the Shire of Eltham at the time and was the last tennant on the property. The property was sold and in 1995 was developed for residential housing as the Riverview Park estate. Guido Quarto Fabbro was born 21 August 1891 at Treppo Grande in the far northeast of Italy, the son of Giacomo Fabbro and Anna Geruzzi. Regina Moretti was born 6 March 1893 at Treppo Grande, Italy, the daughter of Giovanni Battista Moretti and Maria Teresa Coletti. Guido and Regina married about 1917 and they had two sons, Giacomo (John c.1918) and Maurie (c.1920). In 1925 Guido Fabbro departed his homeland from Genoa, arriving in Fremantle, Western Australia in June, travelling 3rd class aboard the ship, Caprera. Regina and their two boys followed a year later along with other family members arriving in Fremantle from Genoa 4 July 1926 aboard the Moncalieri. The Fabbros arrived in Eltham in 1933 and purchased a block of land from William West on the western side of Falkiner Street, extending to Ely and Porter Streets which had formerly been part of the West family orchard and dairy farm. As there was no fencing dividing the two properties, West served notice on Guido in December 1934 to bear half of the cost of £6. When payment was not forthcoming, West sued Guido in the Eltham Court in January 1935. Guido failed to appear and was not represented, and costs were ordered in West’s favour. Guido and Regina built a large Italianesque house on their property. The original 1860s cottage was relocated to the back of the block and was rented out (once to Alistair and Margot Knox). Guido also purchased land extending to the Diamond Creek on the eastern side of Falkiner Street and on the eastern side of Bell Street (opposite Eltham High School). The riparian soil was suitable for market gardening: Guido grew mainly tomatoes, but also pumpkins, cauliflowers, cabbages, peas, beans, lettuce, beetroot and zucchinis. Even the land surrounding the house was used. The produce was carted to Melbourne overnight for sale at the market. Guido died in 1970 and is buried in Eltham cemetery. Regina died 1986. She and their son John Patrick (Giacomo) Fabbro who died in 1984 are also buried at Eltham Cemetery. Guido’s son Maurie continued in his father’s footsteps until 2007, principally growing artichokes in later years. He died in 2009. The land on the eastern side of Falkiner Street now forms part of a Council reserve called “Barak Bushland”, the land on the western side having been sold off for residential subdivision. The Bell Street land is now public open space managed by Nillumbik Shire Council and called “Fabbro Fields”. There have been recent proposals to develop the site for sporting purposes or as a dog park or community garden. Provides an insight into early settler's farmhouses and farming property of the Eltham district.guido quarto fabbro, regina fabbro (nee moretti), william west, maurie fabbro, fabbro's farm, hans gregory, west family orchard, west dairy farm

Photos taken by Hans Gregory who along with partner Pauline Steele, rented the original old 1860s William West Cottage situated behind the Fabbro family home. Hans was employed as a Youth officer with the Shire of Eltham at the time and was the last tennant on the property. The property was sold and in 1995 was developed for residential housing as the Riverview Park estate. Guido Quarto Fabbro was born 21 August 1891 at Treppo Grande in the far northeast of Italy, the son of Giacomo Fabbro and Anna Geruzzi. Regina Moretti was born 6 March 1893 at Treppo Grande, Italy, the daughter of Giovanni Battista Moretti and Maria Teresa Coletti. Guido and Regina married about 1917 and they had two sons, Giacomo (John c.1918) and Maurie (c.1920). In 1925 Guido Fabbro departed his homeland from Genoa, arriving in Fremantle, Western Australia in June, travelling 3rd class aboard the ship, Caprera. Regina and their two boys followed a year later along with other family members arriving in Fremantle from Genoa 4 July 1926 aboard the Moncalieri. The Fabbros arrived in Eltham in 1933 and purchased a block of land from William West on the western side of Falkiner Street, extending to Ely and Porter Streets which had formerly been part of the West family orchard and dairy farm. As there was no fencing dividing the two properties, West served notice on Guido in December 1934 to bear half of the cost of £6. When payment was not forthcoming, West sued Guido in the Eltham Court in January 1935. Guido failed to appear and was not represented, and costs were ordered in West’s favour. Guido and Regina built a large Italianesque house on their property. The original 1860s cottage was relocated to the back of the block and was rented out (once to Alistair and Margot Knox). Guido also purchased land extending to the Diamond Creek on the eastern side of Falkiner Street and on the eastern side of Bell Street (opposite Eltham High School). The riparian soil was suitable for market gardening: Guido grew mainly tomatoes, but also pumpkins, cauliflowers, cabbages, peas, beans, lettuce, beetroot and zucchinis. Even the land surrounding the house was used. The produce was carted to Melbourne overnight for sale at the market. Guido died in 1970 and is buried in Eltham cemetery. Regina died 1986. She and their son John Patrick (Giacomo) Fabbro who died in 1984 are also buried at Eltham Cemetery. Guido’s son Maurie continued in his father’s footsteps until 2007, principally growing artichokes in later years. He died in 2009. The land on the eastern side of Falkiner Street now forms part of a Council reserve called “Barak Bushland”, the land on the western side having been sold off for residential subdivision. The Bell Street land is now public open space managed by Nillumbik Shire Council and called “Fabbro Fields”. There have been recent proposals to develop the site for sporting purposes or as a dog park or community garden. Provides an insight into early settler's farmhouses and farming property of the Eltham district.guido quarto fabbro, regina fabbro (nee moretti), william west, maurie fabbro, fabbro's farm, hans gregory, west family orchard, west dairy farm

Photos taken by Hans Gregory who along with partner Pauline Steele, rented the original old 1860s William West Cottage situated behind the Fabbro family home. Hans was employed as a Youth officer with the Shire of Eltham at the time and was the last tennant on the property. The property was sold and in 1995 was developed for residential housing as the Riverview Park estate. Guido Quarto Fabbro was born 21 August 1891 at Treppo Grande in the far northeast of Italy, the son of Giacomo Fabbro and Anna Geruzzi. Regina Moretti was born 6 March 1893 at Treppo Grande, Italy, the daughter of Giovanni Battista Moretti and Maria Teresa Coletti. Guido and Regina married about 1917 and they had two sons, Giacomo (John c.1918) and Maurie (c.1920). In 1925 Guido Fabbro departed his homeland from Genoa, arriving in Fremantle, Western Australia in June, travelling 3rd class aboard the ship, Caprera. Regina and their two boys followed a year later along with other family members arriving in Fremantle from Genoa 4 July 1926 aboard the Moncalieri. The Fabbros arrived in Eltham in 1933 and purchased a block of land from William West on the western side of Falkiner Street, extending to Ely and Porter Streets which had formerly been part of the West family orchard and dairy farm. As there was no fencing dividing the two properties, West served notice on Guido in December 1934 to bear half of the cost of £6. When payment was not forthcoming, West sued Guido in the Eltham Court in January 1935. Guido failed to appear and was not represented, and costs were ordered in West’s favour. Guido and Regina built a large Italianesque house on their property. The original 1860s cottage was relocated to the back of the block and was rented out (once to Alistair and Margot Knox). Guido also purchased land extending to the Diamond Creek on the eastern side of Falkiner Street and on the eastern side of Bell Street (opposite Eltham High School). The riparian soil was suitable for market gardening: Guido grew mainly tomatoes, but also pumpkins, cauliflowers, cabbages, peas, beans, lettuce, beetroot and zucchinis. Even the land surrounding the house was used. The produce was carted to Melbourne overnight for sale at the market. Guido died in 1970 and is buried in Eltham cemetery. Regina died 1986. She and their son John Patrick (Giacomo) Fabbro who died in 1984 are also buried at Eltham Cemetery. Guido’s son Maurie continued in his father’s footsteps until 2007, principally growing artichokes in later years. He died in 2009. The land on the eastern side of Falkiner Street now forms part of a Council reserve called “Barak Bushland”, the land on the western side having been sold off for residential subdivision. The Bell Street land is now public open space managed by Nillumbik Shire Council and called “Fabbro Fields”. There have been recent proposals to develop the site for sporting purposes or as a dog park or community garden. Provides an insight into early settler's farmhouses and farming property of the Eltham district.guido quarto fabbro, regina fabbro (nee moretti), william west, maurie fabbro, fabbro's farm, hans gregory, west family orchard, west dairy farm

Photos taken by Hans Gregory who along with partner Pauline Steele, rented the original old 1860s William West Cottage situated behind the Fabbro family home. Hans was employed as a Youth officer with the Shire of Eltham at the time and was the last tennant on the property. The property was sold and in 1995 was developed for residential housing as the Riverview Park estate. Guido Quarto Fabbro was born 21 August 1891 at Treppo Grande in the far northeast of Italy, the son of Giacomo Fabbro and Anna Geruzzi. Regina Moretti was born 6 March 1893 at Treppo Grande, Italy, the daughter of Giovanni Battista Moretti and Maria Teresa Coletti. Guido and Regina married about 1917 and they had two sons, Giacomo (John c.1918) and Maurie (c.1920). In 1925 Guido Fabbro departed his homeland from Genoa, arriving in Fremantle, Western Australia in June, travelling 3rd class aboard the ship, Caprera. Regina and their two boys followed a year later along with other family members arriving in Fremantle from Genoa 4 July 1926 aboard the Moncalieri. The Fabbros arrived in Eltham in 1933 and purchased a block of land from William West on the western side of Falkiner Street, extending to Ely and Porter Streets which had formerly been part of the West family orchard and dairy farm. As there was no fencing dividing the two properties, West served notice on Guido in December 1934 to bear half of the cost of £6. When payment was not forthcoming, West sued Guido in the Eltham Court in January 1935. Guido failed to appear and was not represented, and costs were ordered in West’s favour. Guido and Regina built a large Italianesque house on their property. The original 1860s cottage was relocated to the back of the block and was rented out (once to Alistair and Margot Knox). Guido also purchased land extending to the Diamond Creek on the eastern side of Falkiner Street and on the eastern side of Bell Street (opposite Eltham High School). The riparian soil was suitable for market gardening: Guido grew mainly tomatoes, but also pumpkins, cauliflowers, cabbages, peas, beans, lettuce, beetroot and zucchinis. Even the land surrounding the house was used. The produce was carted to Melbourne overnight for sale at the market. Guido died in 1970 and is buried in Eltham cemetery. Regina died 1986. She and their son John Patrick (Giacomo) Fabbro who died in 1984 are also buried at Eltham Cemetery. Guido’s son Maurie continued in his father’s footsteps until 2007, principally growing artichokes in later years. He died in 2009. The land on the eastern side of Falkiner Street now forms part of a Council reserve called “Barak Bushland”, the land on the western side having been sold off for residential subdivision. The Bell Street land is now public open space managed by Nillumbik Shire Council and called “Fabbro Fields”. There have been recent proposals to develop the site for sporting purposes or as a dog park or community garden. Provides an insight into early settler's farmhouses and farming property of the Eltham district.guido quarto fabbro, regina fabbro (nee moretti), william west, maurie fabbro, fabbro's farm, hans gregory, west family orchard, west dairy farm

Photos taken by Hans Gregory who along with partner Pauline Steele, rented the original old 1860s William West Cottage situated behind the Fabbro family home. Hans was employed as a Youth officer with the Shire of Eltham at the time and was the last tennant on the property. The property was sold and in 1995 was developed for residential housing as the Riverview Park estate. Guido Quarto Fabbro was born 21 August 1891 at Treppo Grande in the far northeast of Italy, the son of Giacomo Fabbro and Anna Geruzzi. Regina Moretti was born 6 March 1893 at Treppo Grande, Italy, the daughter of Giovanni Battista Moretti and Maria Teresa Coletti. Guido and Regina married about 1917 and they had two sons, Giacomo (John c.1918) and Maurie (c.1920). In 1925 Guido Fabbro departed his homeland from Genoa, arriving in Fremantle, Western Australia in June, travelling 3rd class aboard the ship, Caprera. Regina and their two boys followed a year later along with other family members arriving in Fremantle from Genoa 4 July 1926 aboard the Moncalieri. The Fabbros arrived in Eltham in 1933 and purchased a block of land from William West on the western side of Falkiner Street, extending to Ely and Porter Streets which had formerly been part of the West family orchard and dairy farm. As there was no fencing dividing the two properties, West served notice on Guido in December 1934 to bear half of the cost of £6. When payment was not forthcoming, West sued Guido in the Eltham Court in January 1935. Guido failed to appear and was not represented, and costs were ordered in West’s favour. Guido and Regina built a large Italianesque house on their property. The original 1860s cottage was relocated to the back of the block and was rented out (once to Alistair and Margot Knox). Guido also purchased land extending to the Diamond Creek on the eastern side of Falkiner Street and on the eastern side of Bell Street (opposite Eltham High School). The riparian soil was suitable for market gardening: Guido grew mainly tomatoes, but also pumpkins, cauliflowers, cabbages, peas, beans, lettuce, beetroot and zucchinis. Even the land surrounding the house was used. The produce was carted to Melbourne overnight for sale at the market. Guido died in 1970 and is buried in Eltham cemetery. Regina died 1986. She and their son John Patrick (Giacomo) Fabbro who died in 1984 are also buried at Eltham Cemetery. Guido’s son Maurie continued in his father’s footsteps until 2007, principally growing artichokes in later years. He died in 2009. The land on the eastern side of Falkiner Street now forms part of a Council reserve called “Barak Bushland”, the land on the western side having been sold off for residential subdivision. The Bell Street land is now public open space managed by Nillumbik Shire Council and called “Fabbro Fields”. There have been recent proposals to develop the site for sporting purposes or as a dog park or community garden. Provides an insight into early settler's farmhouses and farming property of the Eltham district.guido quarto fabbro, regina fabbro (nee moretti), william west, maurie fabbro, fabbro's farm, hans gregory, west family orchard, west dairy farm

Photos taken by Hans Gregory who along with partner Pauline Steele, rented the original old 1860s William West Cottage situated behind the Fabbro family home. Hans was employed as a Youth officer with the Shire of Eltham at the time and was the last tennant on the property. The property was sold and in 1995 was developed for residential housing as the Riverview Park estate. Guido Quarto Fabbro was born 21 August 1891 at Treppo Grande in the far northeast of Italy, the son of Giacomo Fabbro and Anna Geruzzi. Regina Moretti was born 6 March 1893 at Treppo Grande, Italy, the daughter of Giovanni Battista Moretti and Maria Teresa Coletti. Guido and Regina married about 1917 and they had two sons, Giacomo (John c.1918) and Maurie (c.1920). In 1925 Guido Fabbro departed his homeland from Genoa, arriving in Fremantle, Western Australia in June, travelling 3rd class aboard the ship, Caprera. Regina and their two boys followed a year later along with other family members arriving in Fremantle from Genoa 4 July 1926 aboard the Moncalieri. The Fabbros arrived in Eltham in 1933 and purchased a block of land from William West on the western side of Falkiner Street, extending to Ely and Porter Streets which had formerly been part of the West family orchard and dairy farm. As there was no fencing dividing the two properties, West served notice on Guido in December 1934 to bear half of the cost of £6. When payment was not forthcoming, West sued Guido in the Eltham Court in January 1935. Guido failed to appear and was not represented, and costs were ordered in West’s favour. Guido and Regina built a large Italianesque house on their property. The original 1860s cottage was relocated to the back of the block and was rented out (once to Alistair and Margot Knox). Guido also purchased land extending to the Diamond Creek on the eastern side of Falkiner Street and on the eastern side of Bell Street (opposite Eltham High School). The riparian soil was suitable for market gardening: Guido grew mainly tomatoes, but also pumpkins, cauliflowers, cabbages, peas, beans, lettuce, beetroot and zucchinis. Even the land surrounding the house was used. The produce was carted to Melbourne overnight for sale at the market. Guido died in 1970 and is buried in Eltham cemetery. Regina died 1986. She and their son John Patrick (Giacomo) Fabbro who died in 1984 are also buried at Eltham Cemetery. Guido’s son Maurie continued in his father’s footsteps until 2007, principally growing artichokes in later years. He died in 2009. The land on the eastern side of Falkiner Street now forms part of a Council reserve called “Barak Bushland”, the land on the western side having been sold off for residential subdivision. The Bell Street land is now public open space managed by Nillumbik Shire Council and called “Fabbro Fields”. There have been recent proposals to develop the site for sporting purposes or as a dog park or community garden. Provides an insight into early settler's farmhouses and farming property of the Eltham district.guido quarto fabbro, regina fabbro (nee moretti), william west, maurie fabbro, fabbro's farm, hans gregory, west family orchard, west dairy farm

Photos taken by Hans Gregory who along with partner Pauline Steele, rented the original old 1860s William West Cottage situated behind the Fabbro family home. Hans was employed as a Youth officer with the Shire of Eltham at the time and was the last tennant on the property. The property was sold and in 1995 was developed for residential housing as the Riverview Park estate. Guido Quarto Fabbro was born 21 August 1891 at Treppo Grande in the far northeast of Italy, the son of Giacomo Fabbro and Anna Geruzzi. Regina Moretti was born 6 March 1893 at Treppo Grande, Italy, the daughter of Giovanni Battista Moretti and Maria Teresa Coletti. Guido and Regina married about 1917 and they had two sons, Giacomo (John c.1918) and Maurie (c.1920). In 1925 Guido Fabbro departed his homeland from Genoa, arriving in Fremantle, Western Australia in June, travelling 3rd class aboard the ship, Caprera. Regina and their two boys followed a year later along with other family members arriving in Fremantle from Genoa 4 July 1926 aboard the Moncalieri. The Fabbros arrived in Eltham in 1933 and purchased a block of land from William West on the western side of Falkiner Street, extending to Ely and Porter Streets which had formerly been part of the West family orchard and dairy farm. As there was no fencing dividing the two properties, West served notice on Guido in December 1934 to bear half of the cost of £6. When payment was not forthcoming, West sued Guido in the Eltham Court in January 1935. Guido failed to appear and was not represented, and costs were ordered in West’s favour. Guido and Regina built a large Italianesque house on their property. The original 1860s cottage was relocated to the back of the block and was rented out (once to Alistair and Margot Knox). Guido also purchased land extending to the Diamond Creek on the eastern side of Falkiner Street and on the eastern side of Bell Street (opposite Eltham High School). The riparian soil was suitable for market gardening: Guido grew mainly tomatoes, but also pumpkins, cauliflowers, cabbages, peas, beans, lettuce, beetroot and zucchinis. Even the land surrounding the house was used. The produce was carted to Melbourne overnight for sale at the market. Guido died in 1970 and is buried in Eltham cemetery. Regina died 1986. She and their son John Patrick (Giacomo) Fabbro who died in 1984 are also buried at Eltham Cemetery. Guido’s son Maurie continued in his father’s footsteps until 2007, principally growing artichokes in later years. He died in 2009. The land on the eastern side of Falkiner Street now forms part of a Council reserve called “Barak Bushland”, the land on the western side having been sold off for residential subdivision. The Bell Street land is now public open space managed by Nillumbik Shire Council and called “Fabbro Fields”. There have been recent proposals to develop the site for sporting purposes or as a dog park or community garden. Provides an insight into early settler's farmhouses and farming property of the Eltham district.guido quarto fabbro, regina fabbro (nee moretti), william west, maurie fabbro, fabbro's farm, hans gregory, west family orchard, west dairy farm

Photos taken by Hans Gregory who along with partner Pauline Steele, rented the original old 1860s William West Cottage situated behind the Fabbro family home. Hans was employed as a Youth officer with the Shire of Eltham at the time and was the last tennant on the property. The property was sold and in 1995 was developed for residential housing as the Riverview Park estate. Guido Quarto Fabbro was born 21 August 1891 at Treppo Grande in the far northeast of Italy, the son of Giacomo Fabbro and Anna Geruzzi. Regina Moretti was born 6 March 1893 at Treppo Grande, Italy, the daughter of Giovanni Battista Moretti and Maria Teresa Coletti. Guido and Regina married about 1917 and they had two sons, Giacomo (John c.1918) and Maurie (c.1920). In 1925 Guido Fabbro departed his homeland from Genoa, arriving in Fremantle, Western Australia in June, travelling 3rd class aboard the ship, Caprera. Regina and their two boys followed a year later along with other family members arriving in Fremantle from Genoa 4 July 1926 aboard the Moncalieri. The Fabbros arrived in Eltham in 1933 and purchased a block of land from William West on the western side of Falkiner Street, extending to Ely and Porter Streets which had formerly been part of the West family orchard and dairy farm. As there was no fencing dividing the two properties, West served notice on Guido in December 1934 to bear half of the cost of £6. When payment was not forthcoming, West sued Guido in the Eltham Court in January 1935. Guido failed to appear and was not represented, and costs were ordered in West’s favour. Guido and Regina built a large Italianesque house on their property. The original 1860s cottage was relocated to the back of the block and was rented out (once to Alistair and Margot Knox). Guido also purchased land extending to the Diamond Creek on the eastern side of Falkiner Street and on the eastern side of Bell Street (opposite Eltham High School). The riparian soil was suitable for market gardening: Guido grew mainly tomatoes, but also pumpkins, cauliflowers, cabbages, peas, beans, lettuce, beetroot and zucchinis. Even the land surrounding the house was used. The produce was carted to Melbourne overnight for sale at the market. Guido died in 1970 and is buried in Eltham cemetery. Regina died 1986. She and their son John Patrick (Giacomo) Fabbro who died in 1984 are also buried at Eltham Cemetery. Guido’s son Maurie continued in his father’s footsteps until 2007, principally growing artichokes in later years. He died in 2009. The land on the eastern side of Falkiner Street now forms part of a Council reserve called “Barak Bushland”, the land on the western side having been sold off for residential subdivision. The Bell Street land is now public open space managed by Nillumbik Shire Council and called “Fabbro Fields”. There have been recent proposals to develop the site for sporting purposes or as a dog park or community garden. Provides an insight into early settler's farmhouses and farming property of the Eltham district.guido quarto fabbro, regina fabbro (nee moretti), william west, maurie fabbro, fabbro's farm, hans gregory, west family orchard, west dairy farm