Showing 13793 items
matching stillwell-valley
-
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital Image, John Miers Electrical Store, 1960, 1960_
Advertisement in the local paper for John Miers Electrical Store, Main Street Greensborough (1960)Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.main street greensborough, john miers electrical store -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond valley Leader, Changes are on the cards, 23/10/2019
Banyule would get two extra councillors and its number of wards increase to nine under a recommendation by the Victorian Electoral Commission.News article 1 page, black text.banyule city council, banyule councillors, victorian electoral commission -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond valley Leader, Climate ripe for change, 23/10/2019
A solar panel rollout, the introduction of electric vehicles, and an increase in environmental grants are part of a $5 million Banyule Council package to tackle climate change.News article 1 page, black text.banyule city council, environmental change -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond valley Leader, Banyule's best of the best, 23/10/2019
A former mayor of Heidelberg and founder of a community crime prevention group Neighbourhood Watch, John Dowdle, has been named Banyule Citizen of the Year.News article 1 page, black text.john dowdle, banyule citizen of the year, neighbourhood watch, mayor of heidelberg -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond valley Leader, Award honours service, 06/11/2019
Greensborough Senior Sergeant Mark Van Rooyen has been recognised for his service to the Banyule community with the 2019 Clyde James Smith Memorial Police Leadership Award.News article 1 page, black text.greensborough police, banyule community, clyde james smith memorial police award, mark van rooyen, nullarbor -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond valley Leader, Ignorant drivers slammed, 06/11/2019
Drivers are 'flying past' police and firefighters at roadside emergencies every day, and Greensborough's top traffic cop says 'ignorant' behaviour is threatening lives.News article 1 page, black text.greensborough police, speeding, emergency services -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond valley Leader, Children take up challenge [MS4925], 06/11/2019
Students from more than 50 schools, including Montmorency South Primary School, served up their own lessons at the 13th annual Melbourne Water Kids Teaching Kids Conference last week.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.montmorency south primary school, melbourne water kids teaching kids conference -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Tree fall at station halts trains, 06/11/2019
A tree collapsed across the platform of Montmorency station and onto a train on Tuesday night last week, forcing the Hurstbridge line to come to a standstill for up to three hours.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.montmorency station, tree collapse, hurstbridge rail line -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, He's top of his trade: Christopher O'Dempsey, 05/11/1965
In 1965, Briar Hill hairdresser Christopher O'Dempsey won a bronze award from the Apprenticeship Commission.News clipping, black and white text and imagechristopher o'dempsey, lionel dempsey mens hairdresser, apprenticeship awards -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Objections to street scheme withdrawn [Calrossie Avenue Montmorency], 05/11/1965
In 1965, tenders were called for the construction of streets in Montmorency after objections were withdrawn.An example of concerns over road construction in the formerly 'bush' areas of Diamond ValleyNews clipping, black and white textmontmorency streets, calrossie avenue montmorency, meadow crescent montmorency, lilicur road montmorency, woodland grove montmorency, st faiths road montmorency, glenauburn estate montmorency, shire of diamond valley, street construction -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, 2000 [pounds] for public open space 1965, 05/11/1965
In 1965, the Board of Works advised Eltham Council that it had purchased 1 1/2 acres of land adjoining the Plenty River off Para Road zoned for public open space and offered the land to Council.An example of developments in the Greensborough area during the 1960sNews clipping, black and white text.shire of diamond valley, para road greensborough, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, plenty river, shire of eltham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Piecing bridge together, 1966, 19/07/1966
A photograph and report on the construction of the new Lower Plenty Bridge, 1966.News clipping, black and white text and image, red masthead.lower plenty bridge, lower plenty -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Protesters fill the gallery 1968 [Britnells Road street construction], 16/04/1968
In 1968, a large number of Britnells Road residents attended council expressing concerns over street construction, particularly over losing the rural atmosphere and preservation of trees.An example of concerns over road construction in the formerly 'bush' areas of Diamond ValleyNews clipping, black and white text, 2 scans.shire of diamond valley, mountainview road briar hill, britnells road briar hill, street construction -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Their first task 1968 [Greensborough Apex], 16/04/1968
In 1968, the newly formed Greensborough Apex were taking part in their first community project.News clipping, black and white text and image.greensborough apex, community groups -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Carmody to coach Burras - fourth year 1968 [Greensborough Football Club], 16/04/1968
In 1968, John Carmody was appointed coach of the Greensborough Football Club for a 4th year, following 2 premierships and a runners up in the previous three years.News clipping, black and white text and image.greensborough football club, john carmody, premiership teams -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, End of Plenty Bridge 1968 [Bluestone Bridge Greensborough], 16/04/1968
Removal of the bluestone bridge over the Plenty River in 1968. Photograph shows workmen removing the steel girders which covered the centre span. Pioneer Reserve is also mentioned.News clipping, black and white text and image.plenty river greensborough, bluestone bridge greensborough, pioneer reserve greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Road scheme costs less 1968 [West Watsonia]; and, Bitterly Disappointed - Cr Clark, 16/04/1968
The good news in 1968 was that the West Watsonia private street construction scheme came in under budget, with a refund of up to $100 per household. But the bad news was that properties were revalued and rates increased. There are 2 articles on this topic.News clipping, black and white text.watsonia streets, street construction, nell street greensborough, adeline street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Dip into the Barrel 1973 [Eltham Barrel], 21/08/1973
In 1973, the Eltham Barrel introduced a buffet carvery and smorgasbord. A description of the food and entertainment offered is included in this article. The owner is Frank Vogl.News clipping, black and white text and image.the eltham barrel, restaurants, frank vogl -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Dunvegan estate will be 'ideal' 1973 [Macleod], 21/08/1973
In 1973, the planning for the Dunvegan Estate in North Macleod was well under way, with some residential blocks owned and developed by the Housing Commission of Victoria (later the Ministry of Housing).News clipping, black and white text.dunvegan estate macleod, north macleod, housing commission of victoria, ministry of housing victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Mini bike menace at oval 1973 [Montmorency], 21/08/1973
In 1973, mini bike riders and L-plate drivers caused concerns over safety at the Montmorency Oval.News clipping, black and white text.mini bikes, learner drivers, montmorency oval -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, High pupils give sparkling show 1973 [Watsonia High School WaHIGH], 21/08/1973
In 1973, Watsonia High School staged the Gilbert and Sullivan opera Ruddigore to great acclaim.News clipping, black and white text.watsonia high school, school musicals, gilbert and sullivan, operas -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Site hit by gust 1973 [Watsonia Shopping Centre], 21/08/1973
In 1973, work on the new Watsonia supermarket was delayed when two 120 foot long steel trusses crashed to the ground in high winds.News clipping, black and white text and image.watsonia shopping centre, watsonia supermarket -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Four become life members 1974 [DVFL], 24/09/1974
In 1974, Life Membership medallions were presented to four DVFL stalwarts, including Alan Partington of Greensborough Football Club and Victorian Football Union delegate.News clipping, black and white text and image.diamond valley football league, greensborough football club, alan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Hours cut in library service 1974 [Heidelberg Regional Library], 24/09/1974
Rising costs were blamed for the reduction in Heidelberg Regional Library hours in 1974 mainly due to increased salaries. The library committee considered it better to spend money on new books.Heidelberg Regional Library Service later became Yarra Plenty Regional LibraryNews clipping, black and white text. 2 scans.heidelberg regional library service -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Bridge-over-rail job to cost $254,000, 1974 [Main Street Greensborough], 24/09/1974
In 1974 the proposed road over rail bridge in Main Street Greensborough was estimated to cost $254,000. The reconstruction of the bridge was necessary for the duplication of the rail line between Macleod and Greensborough.News clipping, black and white text. hurstbridge rail line, greensborough station, main street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Road plan puts tree in jeopardy 1974 [Mine Street Greenhills], 24/09/1974
A huge gum tree in the middle of Mine Street, at the intersection of Greenhills Road was in danger of removal due to the proposed road construction. NOTE: In 2020 the tree still stands in the island created for it during street construction in 1974. News clipping, black and white text and image. greenhills, greenhills road greensborough, mine street greensborough, gum trees -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Historians second year 1974 [Nillumbik Historical Society], 24/09/1974
In 1974, Nillumbik Historical Society was in its second year. This article outlines the previous years' activities and lists Committee members, including Kevin Patterson, Alan Partington and Tom Vickers.News clipping, black and white text. nillumbik historical society inc., kevin patterson, alan partington, tom vickers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Scouts go looking for bottles 1974, 24/09/1974
In 1974, during the "Bottle Brings Backa" campaign, scouts throughout Melbourne knocked on doors collection empty drink bottles to raise money for the scouting movement.News clipping, black and white text. boy scouts association, scouts - greensborough, recycling -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Disturbing lastest on duplication, 18/03/2020
The State Government is under fire for a disturbing decision to exclude Banyule Council from planning the Hurstbridge line duplication.News article 1 page, black text. and colour image.hurstbridge rail line upgrade, greensborough station, banyule city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, John Miers of Greensborough, 14/09/1960
John Miers was the proprietor of Miers' Electrical at 64 Main Street Greensborough. This advertisement was chiefly for Kriesler productsScanned copy of newspaper advertisement, with captionelectrical shops, john miers, main street greensborough