History of the War Memorial Following the end of the First World War, communities across Victoria and Australia typically erected memorials which were predominantly statues, cenotaphs, avenues of honour and plaques. The Shire of Eltham established the Avenue of Honour at the gateway to the shire as well as an obelisk at the corner of Main Road and Bridge street and the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground. After the Second World War communities once again desired to preserve the memories of those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Resources were scarce so there was a transition away from the traditional style memorials that sprang up post 1918 to one of building facilities that would provide ongoing benefit to the community. Even before the end of the Second World War, the citizens of Eltham began to consider an appropriate form of memorial for those from the area who fought and died in the First and Second World Wars. In 1943 the Eltham Women’s Auxiliary raised funds for the construction of buildings to be established on land to be purchased for the proposed War Memorial. On March 27th, 1945, the Eltham District Progress Association called a meeting of local people who in turn set up and registered the Eltham War Memorial Trust Inc. As a focus for the purpose of the memorial, the newspaper notice read:- ‘Those who have had a member of their family in the fighting services will want to see that the form of a memorial we are concerned with is the one which will be a constant reminder to us of those who fought for us and the little ones for whom they fought and died.’ At that meeting it was decided the Memorial should take the form of a baby health centre along with a creche and children’s library. In late 1945, the newly formed Eltham War Memorial Trust purchased the land at 903-907 Main Road Eltham from Miss Shillinglaw, which once formed part of the Shillinglaw farm on Lot 90 of Holloway’s 1851 “Little Eltham” subdivision. The Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks, laid the foundation stone on November 24th, 1950, in memory of those who fell in the Second World War. The Eltham Infant Welfare Centre was opened November 15th, 1952, the Pre-school on December 1st, 1956, and the Children’s Library in 1961. In late 1966 the children’s library service was integrated into the Heideberg Regional Library Service and the building was officially renamed the Eltham War Memorial Hall. Following the opening of the Eltham Infant Welfare Centre, work began in 1953 planning for the entrance to the grounds, which is signaled by a wrought iron arch entitled “Eltham War Memorial” . In 1954 the Eltham War Memorial Trust decided that a legacy provided by the late Councillor Ernest James Andrew (d. 29 March 1950) in memory of his wife, Mrs. Ellen Andrew (d. 13 July 1946) and who are both buried at Eltham Cemetery, should be used to fund the construction of the entrance. A metal plate inscribed to this effect was attached to the gates. Work on the Memorial Gardens was undertaken throughout the following decade, with a Memorial Forecourt included in the final 1956 plans for the Pre-School Centre. A quote was accepted by the Trust in 1963 for the implementation of a memorial garden, which included grading of a sixty-five foot strip at the rear of the Trust buildings and construction of concrete paths. The stone retaining walls at the front of the site were installed in 1968 when Main Road was widened and it is believed that the Memorial Gates were relocated at that time also. Eltham Senior Citizens Centre In 1964, Eltham Shire Council purchased a section of land from the Trust at the northern end of the site, as a provision for Country Fire Authority buildings. At the same time the Elderly Citizens Club proposed a Senior Citizens Centre on the south western section of the Trust’s property. This was approved by the Trust with the provision that the building was constructed in ‘accord’ with those already existing. In 1965 Council took on board the plans for the Senior Citizens Centre and applied for a government grant. These could only be awarded if Council owned the site. In 1962 the Trust had resolved to hand over the assets to Council once the Memorial Gardens were completed. This was in line with Health Department requirements that grants for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the three facilities would only be made once the the facilities were completed and handed over to Council. In 1965 the Department of Health further demanded substantial alterations to the Pre-School playground as a result of the pending impact of the planned Senior Citizens Centre and Main Road duplication. As a consequence, handover of the Trust’s assets to Council was initiated with a formal ceremony held in the Children’s Library on August 28th, 1965. The Trust continued on as a committee of management for another twelve months. Plans and specifications for the Senior Citizens Centre were prepared by March 1966. Council obtained a grant from the Government which covered one third of the cost and the building was completed by April 1967. Whilst the Senior Citizens Centre is contained within the original Eltham War Memorial building precinct, it was not part of the original Memorial and was not funded by the Eltham War Memorial Trust.Minutes (unbound) of the Eltham War Memorial Trust until handover of the property to Eltham Shire Council in August 1965. Also includes notification to Council of disbanding of the Committee of Management of the Eltham War Memorial Hall and handing over responsibility of that to Council in November 1973 Various sizes up to foolscap size. Approx 54 documentseltham children's library, eltham infant welfare centre, eltham pre-school, eltham war memorial hall, eltham war memorial trust, meeting minutes, minute book, women's auxiliary

Photograph of the bad marching past Windsor, London. The photograph was presented to the Belgrave Sub Branch when the Band visited the sub branch for a luncheon on 25th October 1934. The names of all committee and members are noted on the surrounds of the picture

Typed notes and 2 newspaper cuttingsThe paintings are of local historical interest by Ringwood artists including two which are about 50 years old. Collection now hangs in Committee Room of the Civic Centre (1992)

significant as a work of art by local Pyrenees artist, locally significant to the Central Highlands Region of Victoria as a representation of local landscape and/or culturelandscape with Lexton Shire OfficesAffixed front: Presented by Lexton's Anniversary Committee to the Lexton Shire Council IN RECOOGNITION OF IT'S VALUABLE SUPPORT & ASSISTANCE IN THIS, VICTORIA'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR 14-4-85

Top Row, from left - Tom Lovass, Mark Holding, Margaret Jarvie, Graham Ford, Carolyn Edmonds, David Petersen, Phil McKenzie, Liz Edmondson, Craig Westhead, Ray King, Lodi Francesconi. Middle Row, from left - Kevin Garvey, Jeanette Cornish, Peter Spiller, Linda Kirkwright, Earl Roberts, Tony Guzzo, Rodney Roscholler, John McDonough, John Higgins, Keston Clarke, Jeanette Sproat. Front Row, from left - Mark Sutcliffe, Natalie Sannholm, Des Powell, Lee Hayes, Neanne Roker, Lynda McNally, Liz Blake, Jane Glynn, Marg Shepherd. (Staff not present – Carole Bell, Charmayne Rose, Margaret Marczuk, George Overton, Ian Young, Joe Galea, Stacey Hesketh, Marjorie McNeil).Two colour photographs, laminated, one with typed list of names 2 copies different sizes 22.5 x 27 cm laminated (12.5 x 20 cm photo) and 26.5 x 33 cm laminated (19 x 25.5 cm photo)Originally contained in an envelope with handwritten note on enveloe to Allan Baker dated 14 Dec 1987 "Enclosed for your use are staff photos of all departments. I've given each Champion of Committees copies for all their respective Councillor photos of Depts reporting to each committee. Outdoor staff photos will be taken next week and I'll make those available as soon as possible. Cheers (Undecipherable)"shire of eltham, council staff

Top Row, from left - Horst Woitassek, Barry Woodhouse, Danny Hick, Trevor Sorenson, Charles Harris, Marie Daye, Peter Sturtevant, Ian Leach, Dorothy Heywood, Gary York. Bottom Row, from left - Sue Hanna, Lyn Warburton, Stephen Gorst, Frank Tyler, Brian Wright, Bill Barber, Dave Lovatt, Helen Hickey, Carol Woodhams. (Staff not present - Lyn Glassford, Margaret Hosking, Sue Renehan, John Duffy, Deanne Brown, Dr. Hewitt, Alex Best).Two colour photographs, laminated, one with typed list of names 2 copies 22.5 x 27 cm laminated (12.5 x 20 cm photo)Originally contained in an envelope with handwritten note on enveloe to Allan Baker dated 14 Dec 1987 "Enclosed for your use are staff photos of all departments. I've given each Champion of Committees copies for all their respective Councillor photos of Depts reporting to each committee. Outdoor staff photos will be taken next week and I'll make those available as soon as possible. Cheers (Undecipherable)"shire of eltham, council staff

Top Row, from left - Ian Leach, Dave Lovatt, Peter Sturtevant, Sue Hanna, Charles Harris, Trevor Sorenson, Alex Best. Bottom Row, from left - Danny Hick, Deanne Brown, Frank Tyler, Bill Barber, Marie Daye, Stephen Gorst.Three colour photographs, laminated, with typed list of names 3 copies; 22.5 x 27 cm laminated (12.5 x 20 cm photo)Originally contained in an envelope with handwritten note on enveloe to Allan Baker dated 14 Dec 1987 "Enclosed for your use are staff photos of all departments. I've given each Champion of Committees copies for all their respective Councillor photos of Depts reporting to each committee. Outdoor staff photos will be taken next week and I'll make those available as soon as possible. Cheers (Undecipherable)"shire of eltham, council staff

Top Row, from left - Phil Wrigley, Ian Craigie, Peter Brown, Rae Robinson, Lilliana Unsworth, Joan Kindellan, Bill Oakley, Lindsay Brooks, Simon Thomas, Simon Beal, Bernie Murray. Middle Row, from left - Rosemary Garnett, Maurice Stabb, Alan Lansdowne, Ron Dinsdale, Tony Digiacomo, John Stamp, Bill Salisbury, Barry Welch, Ezio Lattanzio, Greg Slater, Nick Palamaras, Stephen Richards. Front Row, from left - Ray Stockley, Craig Stevens, Fred Harrington, Margaret Morgan, Colene Dal Santo, Debra Whittaker, Bill Mulcahy, Colleen Tuovinen, Michelle Gardam, Graham Rushbrook, Brian Taylor, Steve Smeelie. (Staff not present - Stan Ashmore, Bob Hayes, Frank Bourchier, Sue Long, Anthony Brown).Two colour photographs, laminated, with typed list of names 2 copies; 22.5 x 27 cm laminated (12.5 x 20 cm photo)Originally contained in an envelope with handwritten note on enveloe to Allan Baker dated 14 Dec 1987 "Enclosed for your use are staff photos of all departments. I've given each Champion of Committees copies for all their respective Councillor photos of Depts reporting to each committee. Outdoor staff photos will be taken next week and I'll make those available as soon as possible. Cheers (Undecipherable)"shire of eltham, council staff

Top Row, from left - Jude Kenny, Millie Travers, Steve McMillan, Mandy Press, Peter Butler, Trish Warwick, Ruth Barr, Thelma Barkway, Chris Cesari, Jan Chapman. Middle Row, from left - Craig Drowley, Marguerite Jones-Roberts, Pam Wortley, Helen Devlin, Gillian Barclay, Marion Francis, Pat Grundy, Bron Blake, Sam Sciacca, Glynn Davies. Bottom Row, from left - Katherine Kingsbury, Pauline Wilson, Lyn Boase, Susan Forbes, Carolyn Peterson, Marg Cant, Carmel Byrne, Lyn Mock, Keith McGinn. {Staff not present - Tracey Naughton, Mary Robertson, Georgina Riccardo, Sue Tucker, Marg Johnson, Ann Handley, Lorna Smith, Pat Anderson, Jan Chapman, Karen Johnstone, Mavis Spain, Sue Dearsley, Anthony McKenzie, David Jordan, Lloyd Hammond, Ken Wilson, Ian Patching, Nerida Kirov). Two colour photographs, laminated, with typed list of names 2 copies different sizes 22.5 x 27 cm laminated (12.5 x 20 cm photo) and 26.5 x 33 cm laminated (19 x 25.5 cm photo)Originally contained in an envelope with handwritten note on enveloe to Allan Baker dated 14 Dec 1987 "Enclosed for your use are staff photos of all departments. I've given each Champion of Committees copies for all their respective Councillor photos of Depts reporting to each committee. Outdoor staff photos will be taken next week and I'll make those available as soon as possible. Cheers (Undecipherable)"shire of eltham, council staff

Top Row, from left - Monika Roitinger, Carol Christie, Vivian Williamson, Anne Spurritt, Linda O'Laughlin, Dot Boyne, Graham Wilkie, Anne Rohan. Bottom Row, from left - Roger Collins, John Galea, Lyn Harris, Robert Abnett, Russell Yeoman, Julie Coulston, Peter Conroy. (Staff not present - Denis McKay, Garry Bartlett, Catherine Bickley).Colour photograph, laminated, without names 26.5 x 33 cm laminated (19 x 25.5 cm photo)Originally contained in an envelope with handwritten note on enveloe to Allan Baker dated 14 Dec 1987 "Enclosed for your use are staff photos of all departments. I've given each Champion of Committees copies for all their respective Councillor photos of Depts reporting to each committee. Outdoor staff photos will be taken next week and I'll make those available as soon as possible. Cheers (Undecipherable)"shire of eltham, council staff

Top Row, from left - Monika Roitinger, Carol Christie, Vivian Williamson, Anne Spurritt, Linda O'Laughlin, Dot Boyne, Graham Wilkie, Anne Rohan. Bottom Row, from left - Roger Collins, John Galea, Lyn Harris, Robert Abnett, Russell Yeoman, Julie Coulston, Peter Conroy. (Staff not present - Denis McKay, Garry Bartlett, Catherine Bickley).Colour photograph, laminated, without names 26.5 x 33 cm laminated (19 x 25.5 cm photo)Originally contained in an envelope with handwritten note on enveloe to Allan Baker dated 14 Dec 1987 "Enclosed for your use are staff photos of all departments. I've given each Champion of Committees copies for all their respective Councillor photos of Depts reporting to each committee. Outdoor staff photos will be taken next week and I'll make those available as soon as possible. Cheers (Undecipherable)"shire of eltham, council staff

This document was sent from Sydney Legacy to assist Melbourne Legacy with fund raising. In 1974 Sydney Legacy raised $4,070 using this technique, and $163,883 in 1984 . The Citizens Committee was made up of non Legatees who were prominent within the business community. A prominent leader of industry was selected to chair the committee. The committee only met three times a year. The document sets out in detail the formation of the Torch Appeal Committee, Format of the invitation, Programme for the luncheon, Table lay out for the Official Top Table, Publicity, and 5 general points to be noted. Although being separate entities, Legacy clubs all over Australia were prepared to share their ideas with other Legacy Clubs and thoughts for the common good.White foolscap paper with black typeTop left hand corner, blue biro L/ R Foskett, pencil, P.T/. 8901517 Top right hand side, blue biro, Ring P.D. Centre, title in black type enclosed in rectangle of asterisks. Lower right, Preparred by: Marilyn J. Roberts Appeals Director 10/12/85 Bottom, for A.T.H. meeting on Tues 21 Jan 1986 at 2- 16 also Patron(s0fundraising, committee