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Audio Recording, EDHS after 50 years, 11 Oct 2017
... Doug Orford... with Russell Yeoman and Doug Orford about their recollections... with Russell Yeoman and Doug Orford about their recollections ...Audio Recording of 11 October 2017 Society meeting. Description from Newsletter No. 236, Oct. 2017 : A 50th Anniversary Panel of EDHS Members As this meeting is close to the 50th anniversary of the first meeting of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society, on 24th October 1967, we will appropriately look back on our own history. This will include a panel of members who will highlight some of our experiences and achievements along the way. As a special 50th anniversary treat we will have the opportunity to view, for the first time, a video reflecting on the first 50 years of our Society. This video, produced by Gerald Ashcroft from www.storiestobetold.com.au, is based around interviews with Russell Yeoman and Doug Orford about their recollections. The first speaker is meeting MC Jim Connor, EDHS President who gives a report on current EDHS bussiness and past and upcoming events of interest. The second speaker is Secretary Russell Yeoman. Topics include new panel artworks "Our Eltham Artisitic Recollections" at Eltham Cemetery and Shillinglaw farm walk and other business. The history presentation starts about 15 minutes into the recording. 1:24:45 duration Digital MP3 File 30 MB society meeting, 50th anniversary, audio recording, meeting, eltham district historical society, jim connor, russell yeoman, our eltham artistic recollections, doug orford -
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Folder, Francis Percival Read (Jock) (1915-2010)
... doug orford... folk around Eltham: a chat with Jock Read and Doug Orford... folk around Eltham: a chat with Jock Read and Doug Orford ...Franics Read known as Jock, was a life time resident of Eltham. He served in the Navy in WW2. He was well loved as a long time school crossing supervisor and member of EDHS with a remarkable memory of his life's experiences. Contents • In Memory of "Jock" Francis Percival Read 11.09.1915 - 22.12.2010; Funeral Service Booklet (3 copies), A4 card folded. Held at St Margaret's Anglican Church, Pitt Street, Eltham, Friday 7th January 2011 at 11:00 AM • News clippings - Clip Clop Lollipop!, Diamond Valley News, 14 Dec 1976, p1 - Jock Read with horse, Smokey, Diamond Valley News, 1978 - School Crossing Supervisor Jock Read with horse, Lofty, Diamond Valley News, 1982 - Families shed a tear for Tackey, Diamond Valley News, 23 Apr 1985 - For fallen friends, Diamond Valley News, 16 Nov 1992 - Lollipop man calls it a day, c.1996 - Local digger leads the march, Nillumbik Mail, 3 May 2000, p5 also “Our Anzacs remembered” - Rain holds off for people's march through memories, c.2001 - For Sale; 52-54 Henry Street, Eltham, Barry Plant Real Estate, The Weekly Review, 14 Mar 2002 - Wartime's memories of mates. Photo "Jock Read stands proud in front of the Australian flag in his front yard", Diamond Valley Leader, 19 Apr 2006, p1 - Keeping the Anzac spirit alive, Diamond Valley Leader, 19 Apr 2006, p10 - Meaningful life well lived by Jim Connor, Diamond Valley Leader, 16 Feb 2011, p25 • Draft of obituary by Jim Connor published in Diamond Valley Leader 16 Feb 2011 • Jock Read Memorial notes • Distinguished Life Member presentation to Jock Read by Eltham District Historical Society at Chatsworth House, 26 July 2010 • Photographs (qty 3) 10 x 15 cm of Jock Read at the Distinguished Life Member presentation by Eltham District Historical Society members at Chatsworth House, 26 July 2010 (Photographer possibly Jim Connor) • Photographs (qty 9) printed on 3 sheets of A4 photo paper of Jock Read at the Distinguished Life Member presentation by Eltham District Historical Society members at Chatsworth House, 26 July 2010 (Photographer unknown) • Transcript of audio tape recorded by Peter Bassett-Smith with Jock Read at the old Police Residence, 728 Main Road, Eltham during Heritage Week display, 28 Apr 1990 • Transcript of audio tape recorded by Denis Ward of Old characters and other folk around Eltham: a chat with Jock Read and Doug Orford at Eltham District Historical Society meeting held 10 May 2000 • Interpretative transcript of audio tape EDHS_01636 Jock Read Tape 1 – 2002 • Transcript of audio tape Main Road Eltham: a chat with Jock Read and Doug Orford at Eltham District Historical Society meeting held 10 Sep 2002 • Baker's Run - List of names and deliveries forming Jock Read's Baker's run and discussed at meeting held 10 Sep 2002harry gilham collection, jock read, frances percival read, 728 main road, alison delaney, bakers delivery run, blacksmith, building industry, david johns, diana bassett-smith, doug orford, funeral service, gwen orford, harry gilham, henry street, heritage week, i remember (poem), industry, jim connor, lofty (horse), matlock police (tv show), peter bassett-smith, russell yeoman, shamus (horse), smokey (horse), sue law, tackey (horse), wally, eulogy -
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Photograph, Eltham District Historical Society 40th Anniversary Celebration lunch, Eltham Courthouse, 14th July 2007, 14/07/2007
... doug orford... Colour photograph eltham courthouse peter bassett-smith doug ...Colour photographeltham, courthouse, peter bassett-smith, doug orford -
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Photograph, Jim Connor, Eltham District Historical Society display, Eltham Festival, Alistair Knox Park, 10 Nov 2013
... doug orford... road Cheryl Firth doug orford Liz Pidgeon Mary Regan Jim Connor ...Eltham District Historical Society display, Eltham Festival, Alistair Knox ParkTomorrow's history documented todayeltham, jim connor collection, eltham district historical society, eltham festival, main road, cheryl firth, doug orford, liz pidgeon, mary regan -
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Photograph, Jim Connor, Eltham District Historical Society display, Eltham Festival, Alistair Knox Park, 9 Nov 2014
... doug orford... road eltham district historical society eltham festival doug ...Eltham District Historical Society display in Alistair Knox ParkTomorrow's history documented todayeltham, jim connor collection, main road, eltham district historical society, eltham festival, doug orford, mary regan, russell yeoman, sue law -
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Photograph, Kangaroo Ground Tower, Heritage Excursion, 22 October 1996, 22/10/1996
... doug orford... kangaroo ground war memorial tower doug orford ...Colour photographactivities, heritage excursion, kangaroo ground, war memorial tower, doug orford -
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Photograph, Doug Orford's Austin Six and Ken Williams' (Headmaster's son) Baby Austin at front of State School No. 209, Dalton Street, Eltham, 1949, 1950c
... doug orford... melbourne Photograph Doug Orford's Austin Six and Ken Williams ...Note the ramp entrance and shelter shed.Sepia photographaustin six, baby austin, cars, eltham primary school, ken williams, state school no. 209, doug orford -
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Photograph, Grand Parade, Eltham Community Festival, 17 Nov. 1984
... doug orford... festival parade parade floats Central Park doug orford Eltham Shire ...The Society again arranged a float for the festival parade. Members dressed appropriately to the theme "Pioneers of Eltham". The parade commenced at 12 noon, participants assembling at 11.30am in Cecil Street. As in past parades, several members of the Victorian Folk Music Club accompanied the Society. The Society also arranged a display at the Eltham Community Centre in association with the activities there over the Festival weekend. The theme of this year's display was the waterways of the local area.35mm colour positive transparency Mount - Kodak Kodachrome Cardeltham, eltham festival, parade, parade floats, central park, doug orford, eltham shire office, garnet burges, joh ebeli, opal smith, panther place, peter bassett smith, peter bassett-smith, russell yeoman, victorian folk music society -
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Photograph, Afternoon Tea in the Courthouse in celebration of the opening of the Local History Centre, 12 July 1998, 12/07/1998
... doug orford... society opening day doug orford gwen orford jo mccormick john ...Opening Ceremony of Local History Centre, 728 Main Road, Eltham, Sunday, July 12th, 19982 colour photographseltham, main road, police residence, local history centre, eltham district historical society, opening day, doug orford, gwen orford, jo mccormick, john graves, mary ryan, opal smith, peter bassett-smith -
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Photograph, Dedication of new sign at front of Local History Centre, 728 Main Road, Eltham, 13 Dec 2000, 13/12/2000
... doug orford... bassett-smith peter bassett-smith doug orford ...Held in conjunction with Christmas break-up BBQ Newsletter No. 136, January 2001 President's Report At our break-up barbecue local Nillumbik Councillor, Diane Bullen of Mt Pleasant Ward, unveiled the sign. She spoke briefly on the history of the building's use since 1860 and also reminded us that the National Trust has recognised the building as being one of two oldest known police residences in the metropolitan area (the other being at Heidelberg).7 colour photographseltham, main road, police residence, local history centre, eltham district historical society, activities, cr. diane bullen, dedication, harry gilham, russell yeoman, diana bassett-smith, peter bassett-smith, doug orford -
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Photograph, Joint meeting between Eltham District Historical Society and Greensborough Historical Society held at Eltham Courthouse, Saturday, December 8, 2012, 8 Dec 2012
... Adrian Jones, Alan Butler, Alison Delaney, doug orford... will be provided. Adrian Jones, Alan Butler, Alison Delaney, doug orford ...Presentations by Harry Gilham and Jim Connor of Eltham District Historical Society and Noel Withers and Sue Ballantyne of Greensborogh Historical Society. EDHS Newsletter No. 207 November 2012 Following on from a suggestion by Harry Gilham, our Society will host a joint meeting with members of the Greensborough Historical Society at the Eltham Courthouse on Saturday 8 December, between 2.00pm and 4.30pm. We are pleased to have developed a good working relationship with the recently established Greensborough Historical Society and look forward to welcoming their members to Eltham. This meeting will focus on the Eltham Courthouse and its former use. We encourage all EDHS members to attend and share time with our visitors. Afternoon tea will be provided.15 Born Digital images (on CD-R)adrian jones, alan butler, alison delaney, doug orford, eltham courthouse, eltham district historical society, greensborough historical society, harry gilham, jim allen, jim connor, joan castledine, maureen jones, noel withers, richard pinn, society meeting, sue ballantyne, sue law -
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Photograph, End of the Parade, Eltham Festival Community Parade, 7 November 1987, 07/11/1987
... doug orford... smith sue law doug orford russell yeoman garnet burges ...[from a contemporary report:] Our float with its colonial washing day theme won the trophy for the best display. Bruce Ness arranged items from the Society's collection on his truck. Joh Ebeli and Russell Yeoman set up further items on the trailer loaned by Denis McKay. An important part of the event was the members who came along in their “old gear” to complete the picture. As usual musicians from the Victorian Folk Music Club helped us out with their lively music.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, 1987, central park, eileen gibbons, flo spicer, joh ebeli, matthew smith, opal smith, sue law, doug orford, russell yeoman, garnet burges -
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Photograph, End of the Parade, Eltham Festival Community Parade, 7 November 1987, 07/11/1987
... doug orford... doug orford russell yeoman garnet burges ...[from a contemporary report:] Our float with its colonial washing day theme won the trophy for the best display. Bruce Ness arranged items from the Society's collection on his truck. Joh Ebeli and Russell Yeoman set up further items on the trailer loaned by Denis McKay. An important part of the event was the members who came along in their “old gear” to complete the picture. As usual musicians from the Victorian Folk Music Club helped us out with their lively music.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, 1987, central park, eileen gibbons, flo spicer, joh ebeli, opal smith, sue law, doug orford, russell yeoman, garnet burges -
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Photograph, Eltham Community Festival Parade, 12 November 1988, 12/11/1988
... doug orford.... eltham festival shire of eltham historical society sue law doug ...[from a contemporary report:] In 1988 the assembly point for the Parade changed from previous years from Cecil Street to Youth Road behind the Eltham Station for the start of the parade at 12.00. The Shire of Eltham Historical Society's float in the Eltham Community Festival Parade won the award for the best display for the second year running. We received a trophy donated by the Billabong Family Bistro, Lower Plenty. The theme of the float was the Eltham Bush Nursing Hospital. The float was prepared by Bruce Ness with some help from other members. A number of members contributed with costumes and other props. Hospital equipment was kindly loaned by the Judge Book Village and in what has become something of a tradition, members of the Victorian Folk Music Club accompanied the Society for the Parade. Their music was again a welcome addition to the float.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, sue law, doug orford, russell yeoman, 1988, main road -
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Photograph, Eltham Community Festival Parade, 12 November 1988, 12/11/1988
... doug orford.... eltham festival shire of eltham historical society sue law doug ...[from a contemporary report:] In 1988 the assembly point for the Parade changed from previous years from Cecil Street to Youth Road behind the Eltham Station for the start of the parade at 12.00. The Shire of Eltham Historical Society's float in the Eltham Community Festival Parade won the award for the best display for the second year running. We received a trophy donated by the Billabong Family Bistro, Lower Plenty. The theme of the float was the Eltham Bush Nursing Hospital. The float was prepared by Bruce Ness with some help from other members. A number of members contributed with costumes and other props. Hospital equipment was kindly loaned by the Judge Book Village and in what has become something of a tradition, members of the Victorian Folk Music Club accompanied the Society for the Parade. Their music was again a welcome addition to the float.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, sue law, doug orford, russell yeoman, 1988, main road -
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Photograph, Eltham Community Festival Parade, 12 November 1988, 12/11/1988
... doug orford.... eltham festival shire of eltham historical society doug orford ...[from a contemporary report:] In 1988 the assembly point for the Parade changed from previous years from Cecil Street to Youth Road behind the Eltham Station for the start of the parade at 12.00. The Shire of Eltham Historical Society's float in the Eltham Community Festival Parade won the award for the best display for the second year running. We received a trophy donated by the Billabong Family Bistro, Lower Plenty. The theme of the float was the Eltham Bush Nursing Hospital. The float was prepared by Bruce Ness with some help from other members. A number of members contributed with costumes and other props. Hospital equipment was kindly loaned by the Judge Book Village and in what has become something of a tradition, members of the Victorian Folk Music Club accompanied the Society for the Parade. Their music was again a welcome addition to the float.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, doug orford, russell yeoman, 1988, main road -
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Photograph, Birgit Ebeli, Eltham Community Festival Parade, 12 November 1988, 12/11/1988
... doug orford... sue law doug orford russell yeoman Birgit Ebeli ...[from a contemporary report:] In 1988 the assembly point for the Parade changed from previous years from Cecil Street to Youth Road behind the Eltham Station for the start of the parade at 12.00. The Shire of Eltham Historical Society's float in the Eltham Community Festival Parade won the award for the best display for the second year running. We received a trophy donated by the Billabong Family Bistro, Lower Plenty. The theme of the float was the Eltham Bush Nursing Hospital. The float was prepared by Bruce Ness with some help from other members. A number of members contributed with costumes and other props. Hospital equipment was kindly loaned by the Judge Book Village and in what has become something of a tradition, members of the Victorian Folk Music Club accompanied the Society for the Parade. Their music was again a welcome addition to the float.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, 1988, main road, sue law, doug orford, russell yeoman -
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Photograph, Eltham Community Festival Parade, 12 November 1988, 12/11/1988
... doug orford... place sue law doug orford russell yeoman alistair knox park ...[from a contemporary report:] In 1988 the assembly point for the Parade changed from previous years from Cecil Street to Youth Road behind the Eltham Station for the start of the parade at 12.00. The Shire of Eltham Historical Society's float in the Eltham Community Festival Parade won the award for the best display for the second year running. We received a trophy donated by the Billabong Family Bistro, Lower Plenty. The theme of the float was the Eltham Bush Nursing Hospital. The float was prepared by Bruce Ness with some help from other members. A number of members contributed with costumes and other props. Hospital equipment was kindly loaned by the Judge Book Village and in what has become something of a tradition, members of the Victorian Folk Music Club accompanied the Society for the Parade. Their music was again a welcome addition to the float.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, 1988, panther place, sue law, doug orford, russell yeoman, alistair knox park -
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Photograph, Eltham Community Festival Parade, 12 November 1988, 12/11/1988
... doug orford.... eltham festival shire of eltham historical society 1988 doug ...[from a contemporary report:] In 1988 the assembly point for the Parade changed from previous years from Cecil Street to Youth Road behind the Eltham Station for the start of the parade at 12.00. The Shire of Eltham Historical Society's float in the Eltham Community Festival Parade won the award for the best display for the second year running. We received a trophy donated by the Billabong Family Bistro, Lower Plenty. The theme of the float was the Eltham Bush Nursing Hospital. The float was prepared by Bruce Ness with some help from other members. A number of members contributed with costumes and other props. Hospital equipment was kindly loaned by the Judge Book Village and in what has become something of a tradition, members of the Victorian Folk Music Club accompanied the Society for the Parade. Their music was again a welcome addition to the float.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, 1988, doug orford, russell yeoman, central park -
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Photograph, Eltham Community Festival Parade, 12 November 1988, 12/11/1988
... doug orford... park joh ebeli doug orford russell yeoman ...[from a contemporary report:] In 1988 the assembly point for the Parade changed from previous years from Cecil Street to Youth Road behind the Eltham Station for the start of the parade at 12.00. The Shire of Eltham Historical Society's float in the Eltham Community Festival Parade won the award for the best display for the second year running. We received a trophy donated by the Billabong Family Bistro, Lower Plenty. The theme of the float was the Eltham Bush Nursing Hospital. The float was prepared by Bruce Ness with some help from other members. A number of members contributed with costumes and other props. Hospital equipment was kindly loaned by the Judge Book Village and in what has become something of a tradition, members of the Victorian Folk Music Club accompanied the Society for the Parade. Their music was again a welcome addition to the float.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, 1988, central park, joh ebeli, doug orford, russell yeoman -
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Photograph, Afternoon Tea in the Courthouse in celebration of the opening of the Local History Centre, 12 July 1998, 12/07/1998
... doug orford... history centre mary ryan jo mccormick opal smith doug orford ...Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 of 7 stripsFuji 100eltham, eltham district historical society, main road, opening ceremony, local history centre, mary ryan, jo mccormick, opal smith, doug orford -
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Photograph, Bonds Road, Lower Plenty, Autumn Excursion to Lower Plenty area, 18 April 1998, 18/04/1998
... doug orford... plenty opal smith rosehill sue law doug orford russell yeoman ...Eltham Heritage Study Tour; Russell Yeoman and society members on Bonds Road opposite Rosehill 1856(?) property. Includes people from the Friends of the Lower Plenty.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 2 stripsKodak Gold 200-6activities, anne paul, blanche shallard, bonds road, lower plenty, opal smith, rosehill, sue law, doug orford, russell yeoman -
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Photograph, Jim Connor, Eltham District Historical Society display, Eltham Festival, Alistair Knox Park, 13 Nov 2016
... Park - with Doug Orford and Russell Yeoman... - with Doug Orford and Russell Yeoman Tomorrow's history documented ...Eltham District Historical Society display in Alistair Knox Park - with Doug Orford and Russell YeomanTomorrow's history documented todayeltham, jim connor collection, eltham district historical society, eltham festival, main road, russell yeoman -
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Negative - Photograph, Eltham, Main Road, c.1910
... Bakery (on left), c.1910 Mrs Davis house on left - Doug Orford... house on left - Doug Orford recalled that there was always a dog ...Eltham, Main Road. Looking south from Henry Street towards Bakery (on left), c.1910 Mrs Davis house on left - Doug Orford recalled that there was always a dog on the couch on the front verandahThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Neg Print 20 x 25 cmsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, main road, bakery, henry street, mrs davis house -
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Photograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, Unveiling ceremony of the Memorial Plaque at corner of Main Road and Pitt Street, Eltham commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Eltham District Historical Society, 10 October 1987, 10/10/1987
... L-R: Mr Bob McLellan, Mr Doug Orford, Mrs Gwen Orford, Mrs... October 1987 Colour photograph L-R: Mr Bob McLellan, Mr Doug ...L-R: Mr Bob McLellan, Mr Doug Orford, Mrs Gwen Orford, Mrs McLellan. The commemorative plaque explains the functions of the various items used in the Victorian 150th Anniversary Monument and Time capsule.Colour photograph1987, activities, eltham community centre, time capsule -
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Photograph - Badge, HES: Eltham En Avant, c.1934
... was owned and worn by long standing local Elthamite, Doug Orford ... was owned and worn by long standing local Elthamite, Doug Orford ...Badge attached to caps worn by boys of Eltham Higher Elementary School The motto "Eltham En Avant" was adopted in 1934 and means Eltham look forward/ahead/in front. This particular badge was owned and worn by long standing local Elthamite, Doug Orford eltham higher elementary school, school badge, school motto, school boys cap -
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Audio - Audio Recording, Denis McKay; Early history of Eltham Council occupation of the former Police Station at 728 Main Road, 3 Oct 2017
... Eltham Council officer and Peter Pidgeon, Doug Orford and Russell... Pidgeon, Doug Orford and Russell Yeoman discussing photos ...Partial recording of meeting with Denis McKay, retired Eltham Council officer and Peter Pidgeon, Doug Orford and Russell Yeoman discussing photos of the former Eltham Police Station at 728 Main Road at the time Eltham Council took over occupation of the site in 1985.0:34:38 duration Digital MP3 File 17.8 MB Digital M4A File 23.1 MB (Born digital - Apple iPhone 6s Max) 728 main road, eltham, local history centre, eltham justice precinct, police station, eltham shire council, parks and gardens, denis mckay, oral history, audio recording -
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Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Eltham Local History Centre Open Day, 4 March 2017, 4 Mar 2017
... President) and Doug Orford (Committee) standing beside Lock-up... Gilham (former President) and Doug Orford (Committee) standing ...From left; Jim Connor (President), Harry Gilham (former President) and Doug Orford (Committee) standing beside Lock-up No. 17. Newly refurbished Eltham Local History Centre Open Day, 4 March 2017 Celebrating 50 years of the Society 1967-2017Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, local history centre, main road, eltham, 50th anniversary, open day -
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Photograph, Looking north along Ryans Road at intersection with Kerrie Crescent, Eltham, c.October 1989, 1989
... of roundabout (before 1991 when Doug Orford photographed all the Shire... after construction of roundabout (before 1991 when Doug Orford ...Ryans Road was reconstructed and sealed to the north of Kerrie Crescent in 1983. Roundabout and southern reconstruction added later. This photo is probably shortly after construction of roundabout (before 1991 when Doug Orford photographed all the Shire boundaries as roundabout was well planted at that stage) Cross Ref: 04070 and 01878-25Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 1 stripsFuji 100eltham north, kerrie crescent, round about, ryans road, streets -
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Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Eltham Local History Centre Open Day, 4 March 2017, 4 Mar 2017
... President), Doug Orford (Committee) and Harry Gilham (former... (former President), Doug Orford (Committee) and Harry Gilham ...From left; Jim Connor (President), Sue Law (former President), Doug Orford (Committee) and Harry Gilham (former President) outside the Local History Centre. Newly refurbished Eltham Local History Centre Open Day, 4 March 2017 Celebrating 50 years of the Society 1967-2017Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, local history centre, main road, eltham, 50th anniversary, open day