Contents: • Past, Present, Future by Jim Connor • Our Next Meeting – Wednesday 13th June 2018 • July Excursion – Along the Diamond Creek • Eltham 1950s – Childhood Reminiscences – Part 4 by Ann Constable • Lavender Park Road Mysteries by Heather Eastman • Was the David Clark “Victoria’s Mayflower”? by Irene Kearsey • Jalna Yoghurt by Wendy Wilson • Office Bearers 2018-2019 • Subscriptions • Andrew Ross Museum • New Life Members by Russell Yeoman • Contacts for the Eltham District Historical Society The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society

Eltham Ambulance Branch, Apex Way Montmorency. The original ambulance station on this site was opened in 1975 and demolished in 2017. This photograph shows the sign with the new ambulance station, opened in 2018, in the background.Digital copy of colour photographeltham ambulance station, ambulance victoria, apex way montmorency

Eltham Ambulance Branch, Apex Way Montmorency. The original ambulance station on this site was opened in 1975 and demolished in 2017. This photograph shows the new ambulance station, opened in 2018, from Looker Road.Digital copy of colour photographeltham ambulance station, ambulance victoria, apex way montmorency, looker road montmorency

Contents: • Finding a Home by Russell Yeoman • Our Next Meeting – Wednesday 8th August 2018 • Open Day at our Local History Centre – Saturday 1st September 2018 • Eltham 1950s – Childhood Reminiscences – Part 5 by Ann Constable • Land for Sale at Little Eltham by Russell Yeoman • The County of Evelyn by Russell Yeoman • An ‘enlightening’ tale by Jim Connor • The Andrew Ross Museum by Mick Woiwod • Kangaroo Ground – Centre of the Shire by Mick Woiwod • On the Thirsty Road to the Diggings by Mick Woiwod • Contacts for the Eltham District Historical Society The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society

From its beginnings in 1958, the Society has mounted exhibitions and/or displays, in early days in shop window and in community spaces located in the Kew City Hall (later Kew Library), and since 2010 at the Kew Court House. Exhibitions typically coincided with the annual Kew Community Festival in March, but after 2013 evolved into three new exhibitions yearly at the Kew Court House. Smaller displays continue to be mounted in the Kew Library. Display of seven costumes from the Weir collection dating from the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s used as a display at the 11 April 2018 monthly meeting at which the speakers were Jillian Rigby, Robert Baker and Suzanne McWha. The topic was the Weirs of Princess Street (Kew). The dresses form part of the Kew Historical Society Australian fashion collection and are catalogued individually.weir collection, women's clothing, kew historical society - meetings, australian fashion - 19100s - 1910s - 1920s - 1930s

This community calendar is distributed to residents of the City of Banyule each year. Each year it focusses on an aspect of the local community. The 2018 calendar contains photographs of significant trees in the Banyule area. Some council services are detailed in the back pages.The annual calendar is a record of the activities and services in the Banyule City Council area.28 pages. Colour illustrations of significant local trees.banyule city council, banyule community calendar, trees - banyule

Ruyton Girls' School was founded in 1878 and celebrated 140 years in 2018. The lapel badge was given to staff and students who attended the School in 2018.Ruyton 140 Years circular lapel badge made of zinc alloy with blue infill. Features mid-blue background with white Ruyton 140 years crest comprised of the School's Old English R crest with fig leaves. The lapel pin is held in place by a zinc butterfly clip. Pin comes mounted on a square piece of cardstock printed with Parents of Ruyton crest.1878-2018 / R/ RECTE ET FIDELITER/ 140 YEARS POR/ R/ PARENTS OF RUYTON/ CELEBRATING/ 140 YEARS 2018 ruyton girls' school, kew, private school, selbourne road, 2018, badge, anniversary

This photograph shows the Sculli Bros sign at the rear of Chemist Warehouse in Main Street Greensborough. This building was formerly Sculli Bros fruit and vegetable shop.Digital copy of colour photographmain street greensborough, sculli family, sculli

Colour photographs of Sovereign night lights on a rainy night. sovereign hill, lighting, winter wonderland

Colour photograph of the railway line at Whycheproof.whycheproof, whycheproof railway line, railway

Colour photograph of a highrise building in Melbourne. unisuper, melbourne, highrise, cbd

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Colour photographs of tables in the Old Colonists' Hall.old colonists' hall, old colonists' association ballarat, ballarat old colonists club

The Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat retirement village at Charles Anderson Grove. old colonists' association ballarat, charles anderson grove, retirement village

Brick cottage known as the Mitchell Cottage at the Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village at Charles Anderson Grove. mitchell cottage, charles anderson grove, old colonists' association ballarat

The Farrer Cottage was built in 1956.Colour photograph of the Farrier Cottage at the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat retirement village. charles anderson grove, ballarat, ballarat old colonists' club, farrer cottage, old colonists' association, ballarat

Permewen Cottage at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village, Charles Anderson Grove.charles anderson grove, ballarat, ballarat old colonists' club, old colonists' association, ballarat, permewen cottage

Brick cottages at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village.old colonists' association ballarat, charles anderson grove, retirement village

The Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc Retirement Village is located at Charles Anderson Grove.Brick cottages at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village.old colonists' association ballarat, charles anderson grove, retirement village

Brick cottages at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village.old colonists' association ballarat, charles anderson grove, retirement village

Air Navigation Facility, Palara Court Montmorency, is made up of a tower and brick building surrounded by wire fences. It is sited in parkland at the end of Palara Court close to the Plenty River Trail. Warning signs are placed on the fences, including: "This facility is provided for the control and guidance of aircraft".Digital copy of colour photographsair navigation facility, air control, palara court montmorency

Air Navigation Facility, Palara Court Montmorency, is made up of a tower and brick building surrounded by wire fences. It is sited in parkland at the end of Palara Court close to the Plenty River Trail. Warning signs are placed on the fences, including: "This facility is provided for the control and guidance of aircraft".Digital copy of colour photographair navigation facility, air control, palara court montmorency

Air Navigation Facility, Palara Court Montmorency, is made up of a tower and brick building surrounded by wire fences. It is sited in parkland at the end of Palara Court close to the Plenty River Trail. Warning signs are placed on the fences, including: "This facility is provided for the control and guidance of aircraft". This photograph shows signs at tower.Digital copy of colour photographair navigation facility, air control, palara court montmorency

Air Navigation Facility, Palara Court Montmorency, is made up of a tower and brick building surrounded by wire fences. It is sited in parkland at the end of Palara Court close to the Plenty River Trail. Warning signs are placed on the fences, including: "This facility is provided for the control and guidance of aircraft". This photograph shows the tower on the site.Digital copy of colour photographsair navigation facility, air control, palara court montmorency

Watsonia Timber Supply, 58 Watsonia Road Watsonia. This business now trades as Rex Paine Timber and Hardware. This photograph show the mural on the side wall of the building.Digital copy of colour photographwatsonia shopping centre, rex paine timber and hardware, watsonia road watsonia, murals, watsonia timber supply