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Voters roll, "Shire of Sherbrooke Voters roll South Riding 1992-1993", 1992
Bound volume containing the names of voters enrolled in the South Riding of the Shire of Sherbrooke. Blue cardboard cover with lyrebird logo.shire of sherbrooke -
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Information folder "Shire of Sherbrooke, election material, assorted"
Information folder containing assorted election material pertaining to the Shire of Sherbrooke. Contents: -electioneering pamphlet, Jim Boxell -electioneering pamphlet for by-election, Peter Downard & Hans Mevius -electioneering pamphlet, Robyn Hale, 1993 -how-to-vote cards (4), Robyn Hale -electioneering pamphlet, Robyn Hale -
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Journal, "The Victorian Historical Magazine. Journal and Proceedings of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria", June 1957-February 1975
Journals were formerly the property of Miss Helen Gibson, a founding member of the Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society. They were passed over to the Society in 2007 by Miss Gibson's family.Set of journals covering June 1957 (#108) to February 1975 (#179). #144-147 and #168-178 are missing. #179 is entitled "The Victorian Historical Journal".Some editions have "Helen Gibson" in ink on front cover.victoria, history of. -
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Newsletters, Dandenong Ranges Local Employment Trading Scheme, Sep. 1993-Feb. 1999
Monthly newsletters of Dandedong Ranges Local Employment Trading Scheme (DRLETS), Sep. 1993-Feb. 1999 (missing Jul. 94. Apr., Jun., Oct. & Nov. 98). Each edition contains advertisements, items of interest, public notices, etc. and a list of people offering services.dandenong ranges local employments trading sceme, l.e.t.s., selby community house, food co-operative -
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Directory, "Community & Business Directory, Shire of Yarra Ranges, 1999-", 1999
Annual directory of businesses, organisations, activities, events and services within the Shire of Yarra Ranges. 2002/4 is missing.shire of yarra ranges, community groups, sports clubs, churches, businesses, political representatives -
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Directory - local council, "SCAN, 1982-" (1991 edition called "Green Pages - Your community at your fingertips"), 1982
Annual directory of businesses, organisations, activities, events and services within the former Shire of Sherbrooke, prepared by the Sherbrooke Community Resources Advisory Group. (Incomplete)shire of sherbrooke, community groups, sports clubs, churches -
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Newsletter, "Shire of Yarra Ranges Community Bulletin", June 1999 (exact)
Free newsletter distributed to residents of the Shire of Yarra Ranges, detailing activities, etc.shire of yarra ranges -
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Newsletter, "Shirewide, Issue 1, December 1999-", December 1999
Free newsletter distributed to residents of the Shire of Yarra Ranges, detailing activities, etc.shire of yarra ranges -
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Information folder - Menzies Creek Rural Fire Brigade
Folder containing information pertaining to Menzies Creek Rural Fire Brigade. Contents: -pamphlet, Does the hat fit?, CFA recruitment material -insert to above, containing contact details for MCRFB -newsletter, "Menzies Creek Blazer", Vols. 1-4, 227 Oct 1997-23 Dec 1998 -newsletter, "Word Back", winter/spring 2002, summer 2003 -article, "The merry men (and women) of Menzies Creek", photocopy, no source shown, dated 1980 by handmenzies creek rural fire brigade -
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Information folder - Ray Tremain
Information folder pertaining to Ray Tremain. Contents: -article, "Ray recalls the run of his life", Ferntree Gully Belgrave Mail, 20 January 2009belgrave south state school, fires 1939 -
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Annual Report - Belgrave South Primary School, 2003, 2003-2004 (approx)
Report was printed to document progress of school's development during the year 2003.Beige cover with white pages stapled together. Contents have been printed onto page. 23 pages long.belgrave south primary school, richard bartley -
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Information folder, Bob Quincey
Information folder containing items pertaining to Bob Quincey. Contents: -eulogy written by Susan Heywood-Downard -document, Robert (Bob) Quincey - early local history, dated 27th May 2016, written by Noel Abson, 2 copies -document, Robert (Bob) Quincey - early local history, undated, written by Noel Abson, similar to above but "modified and condensed for Local Paper publication" printed at bottom and "Frank Reid" written in pen at top.bob quincey, robert quincey -
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Information folder, Glenn Maxwell
Information folder containing material pertaining to Glenn Maxwell. Contents:/-article, "Cricket World Cup: rise of Glenn Maxwell from 11-year-old first grader to Aussie superstar, by Greg Buckle, Herald Sun, 13 March 2015 (printout)/-article, "Glenn Maxwell: remixing batting", Footy Almanac, 14 March 2015 (printout)glenn maxwell, belgrave south cricket club -
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Minutes of the Lysterfield Lake Park Advisory Committee, 1980-1988
Minutes created by Advisory Committee then donated to the society by Denise Tutt who was a community representative on the committee.An A3 folder containing minutes and supplementary documents for the Lysterfield Lake Park Advisory Committeelysterfield lake park, shire of sherbrooke, recreational facilities -
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local newspaper, "Free Press Leader", 29/06/2016
Newspaper delivered to households around the hills.Final edition of the Free Press Leader, dated Wednesday June 29th 2016. This tabloid-sized publication contains historical photos and articles. 20 pagesdandenong ranges, local history -
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Typescript|Photograph - copy
Single page typescript composed by Jill A'Vard, and single page with four copies of photographs. -Micawber Park Picnic Ground Belgrave c. 1934 shows a forest scene, a creek with a large tree fallen across it, a wooden footbridge, and a man in a hat standing on the bridge. Black and white photo. -Micawber Tea Rooms Belgrave shows a group of two men and two women standing on the verandah of a building which bears the signs "Refreshments", "Hot water" and "Micawber Tea Rooms". Black and white photo. -Ted & Lil A'Vard sitting in their lounge room at Micawber Park c. 1935 shows a middle-aged couple in armchairs in front of a brick fireplace. The mantelpiece holds several items including a clock. Behind the woman, on the right side, is a wooden stand with a green vase holding an arrangement of autumn-coloured flowers and foliage. The man is holding a book and there is possibly a dark dog at the woman's feet. Black and white photo which has been coloured in the top right corner (flower vase and edge of mantelpiece). -Alf & Maggie A'Vard's "The Valley" is a Rose Series postcard P. 1488, showing a house in a forest setting with a group of people on the verandah.albert a'vard, a'vard family, micawber park, alf a'vard, the valley -
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Information folder: Garry & Greg Duncan - artists
Folder contains: -book, Hairy Nose Itchy Bum, by Garry Duncan -book, The Wall, carvings by Greg Duncan, signed by the artist -biographical notes compiled by Elaine Cordell -letter, dated 4 August 2011, Greg Duncan to Franki Taylor, Belgrave South Schoolgarry duncan, greg duncan, belgrave south state school, wood-carving, environment -
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Moors family history, "The Moors Family", 1990s
This copy of Helen Uhe's work was donated to Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society by Helen in 2008.A blue spiral-bound plastic folder with sheet protectors, containing a history of the Moors family of Narre Warren. Contains birth, death and marriage certificates, photos, ephemera, etc. and correspondence between the author, Helen Uhe, and members of the Moors family, as well as other individuals.moors family, robert moors, humphrey moors, frances sophia moors, james moors, hall family, ww1 servicemen -
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Information folder - Aura Farm, "Aura, Our Memories Of The Farm At Narre Warren North (1922-1941", 1990s
Black plastic folder with sheet protectors, containing memories of Aura Farm in Narre Warren North. Contents:/title page/photograph of farmhouse (photocopy)/typed copy of handwritten document/handwritten accounts by Heather James and Mavis Hanna of life on their grandparents' farm (photocopies).oram family, narre warren north -
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Information folder - Dandenong Ranges Steiner School, 2007
Information folder containing items pertaining to the Dandenong Ranges Steiner School, Menzies Creek & Lysterfield. Contents:/- typescript, "The Dandenong Ranges Steiner School", a brief history of the school written by Louise Reidsimmons for Lisa Hall's update of Menzies Creek Primary School's centenary book, n.d. but c. 2007, one sheet."For Lisa Hall" written in blue ink at top of pagedandenong ranges steiner school, menzies creek hall, menzies creek shop, melbourne water buildings, cardinia reservoir -
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Council Ephemera - Shire of Sherbrooke, 1990s
Folder containing various pamphlets, etc. issued by Shire of Sherbrooke. Contents: -card 14x8cm, With the compliments of the Shire of Sherbrooke -card 14x8cm, You were absent when I called -bifold card 15.5x10cm, with print of painting on front, "Celebrating the Dandenongs" Neil Douglas 1990, artwork, and Shire logo on back, in plain envelope -trifold pamphlet, Monbulk Aquatic Centre Redevelopment Information -trifold pamphlet, An introduction to environmental & noxious weeds in Sherbrooke -trifold pamphlet, A responsible approach to dog ownership in Sherbrooke, stamped Rod Bezanovic, Ranger, Conservation and recreation -trifold pamphlet, A guide to Sherbrooke's animal welfare local law -trifold pamphlet, Community services in Sherbrooke -trifold pamphlet, Local law, Balancing the needs of native and domestic animals in Sherbrooke -trifold pamphlet, Litter -trifold pamphlet, Local law No 6 open air burning and incinerator use -trifold pamphlet, Garden plants are going bush...and becoming environmental weeds!/--trifold pamphlet, Local law No 6 open air burning and incinerator use -trifold pamphlet, Minimising waste -trifold pamphlet, Local law No 6 open air burning and incinerator use -trifold pamphlet, Our services at a glance -trifold pamphlet, Local law No 6 open air burning and incinerator use -trifold pamphlet, Putting up signs on roadsides, parks or reserves in Sherbrooke -trifold pamphlet, Local law No 6 open air burning and incinerator use -trifold pamphlet, Customer Feedback -bifold pamphlet, Discover Emerald Lake Park -sheet of 28 round stickers featuring Shire logo and "Shire of Sherbrooke Glenfern Road, Upwey" -A4 sheet, blue, Emerald Lake waterslide, with two complimentary ride tickets stapled to it -A4 sheet, red, listing Fire Hazard clearance contractors 1994/5shire of sherbrooke, resident information, bylaws -
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Information folder - Wall family
Information folder containing items pertaining to the Wall family of Menzies Creek. Contents: -article, "The miracle that was Bessie", The Mail, 27th January 2004bessie wall, wall family, menzies creek, st cuthberts church, mr & mrs percy douglas, norma marshall -
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Collection of various newspapers, 1854-1928
398 - Group of newspapers, including:The Age, 17/10/1854 (First ever issue – reproduction) -The Age, 16/10/1928 (several pages missing) -The Age, 17/10/1928. 399 - Issue of the Argus (country edition), from 16/2/1954. Contains photographs in colour and b&w. Front cover shows Queen Elizabeth on her visit of Australia 400 - Extract from the Weekend Australian, May 5th and 6th 2001. Is a special commemorative edition celebrating 100 years of Australian Parliament. 'Downard' written at the top. 401 - Issue of the last ever Herald Newspaper, before merging with the Sun to become the Herald Sun, 5/10/1990. Also has separate sports paper, covering events and teams connected with the AFL Grand Final of that year. 402 - Extract from The Sunday Age, 9/8/1992, commemorating the 150th anniversary of Melbourne becoming a municpaility. Contains photos from Melbourne's past. Attached is pages 7 to 10 from January 5th edition of the Sunday Age. 403 - Two issues of the Melbourne Truth, dated January 20th 1973 and May 5th 1973. 404 - Sporting Globe newspaper from February 13th 1954. 405 - Issue of the Herald Newspaper from 13/7/1984. 406 - Issue of the Age from 8/6/1995. Also Business Age. 407 - Issue of the Canberra Times from 17/5/1985. 408 - Two Issues from the Age, dated 17/12/1991 and 26/12/1991. 409 - Issue of the Knox and Mountain District Free Press, 12/4/1979. Commemorates the 100th anniversary of local press.the age -
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Information folder - Belgrave South State School, Oct-01
Folder containing items pertaining to the 2001 Australian History Week. Contents: -letters written by pupils at Belgrave Sth SS to society members, thanking them for coming to talk -booklet, hand-made, containing reports re. visit (incorrectly named "Sherbrooke Historical Society") -letter of thanks, dated 20 October 2001, by Deborah St Leger, Bel. Sth SS, to society -certificate of recognition, dated 10 Oct 2001, signed by R. P. Bartley -bulletin, Belgrave Sth SS, dated 18 October 2001, containing items re. History Weekbelgrave south state school, southern sherbrooke historical society, australian history week -
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teachers absence registers - Belgrave South State School, 1970s-1980s (approx)
Five books with green covers. Information handwritten inside. The registers were used by Belgrave South Primary School staff in the 1980s. The books recorded whenever a teacher was absent from school grounds. Four of the books have a handwritten year on the cover (1981,1982,1987,1988)belgrave south primary school, richard bartley. -
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Information folder - Federation, 2001 (approx)
Folder containing items pertaining to Federation. Contents:-/Trifold pamphlet "Forging The Nation, Melbourne Museum/Fact sheet "Historical links between Federation and Knox and the surrounding region", attached to a "With compliments" note from Dandenong Ranges Music Council.federation of australia -
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Information Folder - St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church, Ferntree Gully and St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Upper Ferntree Gully
Information folder containing items pertaining to the history of St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church, Ferntree Gully and St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Upper Ferntree Gully. Contents: -letter, Bob Collie to Susan Heywood-Downard, dated 12 October 1995 -photo, Rev. W. M. Robertson -photo, "Rev. W. G. Thomas 1913-1918" -photo, "St. Bartholomew's/Ferntree Gully/Station St -Lower FTG/No longer there" -photo, aerial shot of Ferntree Gully township, "Mr Curlewis, Gacidal (?) St, North Bayswater. The clergy house is at the extreme RH of photo, on top of hill. It is no longer there on 'The Avenue'" -booklet, "The Anglican Church of St. Thomas, Upper Ferntree Gully. A Short Guide & brief history" by Brian Kennedy, June 1993 -booklet, "The Church of England, St. Bartholomew's Ferntree Gully Lower, St. Thomas', Ferntree Gully Upper. Combined Funds Canvass - 1957"st. bartholomew's anglican church, ferntree gully, st. thomas' anglican church, upper ferntree gully. -
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Information folder - Fires, Ash Wednesday, 1983
Folder containing information pertaining to the Ash Wednesday fires, 16th February 1983. Contents: -Typescript, Australian Insight program broadcast 13th January 1984, prepared by Jennifer King. Contains interviews with Alan Marks and Maggie & Martin Bishop. -Typescript, "In The Shadow Of Ash Wednesday", prepared in 1983 by Selby CFA and detailing various problems encountered on Ash Wednesday. -Typescript, "Ash Wednesday 16 February 1983", a memoir by George Harmon. -Photocopy, "The Major Fires Originating 16 February 1983", detailing areas, casualties, damage, etc. Compiled by CFA, Victoria. -Article "Protecting Houses From Bushfires" by Bruce Gifford, unknown source, dated summer 1987. -Email, Peter Milton to Susan Heywood-Downard, "Extracts from Peter Milton's diary" dated 16 January [sic - should be February] to 2 March 1983. -Typescript, part of oral history recorded with Margaret Douglas -Age, 19th February 1983, death notices of people who died in Ash Wednesday fires -typescript, "february 16th, 1983 in Victoria, Australia" account, unnamed -letter attached to above typescript on 3AW headed paper, copy (?) of letter to station describing fires and thanking radio station for assistance.selby cfa, ash wednesday fires, bushfire-proof house design -
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Information folder - Fires 2003, 2003
Folder containing information pertaining to the 2003 Victorian, NSW & ACT bushfires. Contents: -3 photos of Omeo after the fires, by Dulcie Strahan -DSE/DPI Fire Update report dated 21st February -2 photos of fires in North-east Victoria by Andrew Aubert -3 Fire Overview maps, dated 24 January, 27 January (2 copies) and 16 February -leaflet, "Upper Murray Fires", community update, dated 12 January -copy of fire overview map, dated 16 February, with annotations -weather page, Border Mail, 8 Januarybushfires -
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Information folder - Grace Vosper
Research carried out to ascertain history of sampler donated to Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society by Helen Gibson.Folder containing information pertaining to Grace Vosper, creator of the sampler now hanging in the original St Martins Anglican Church, Belgrave Heights, Victoria. Contents: -marriage certificate, Dennis Rock and Grace Vosper, 1st September 1855, Melbourne, Victoria -family tree, showing descendants of Grace & Dennis Rock, hand-written -printed Register chart, William Vosper, showing descendants -printed Descendancy chart, William Vosper, showing descendants -printout, 1881 British Census, Vosper family members (2 sheets)vosper, grace, vosper family, rock family, gibson, helen, original st martins church, southern sherbrooke historical society