Contents: • Next meeting – Discussion evening – Early history of Kangaroo Ground • Former Eltham Police Station • Subscriptions • Horse-Driven threshing machines, Kangaroo Ground 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 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society

Sepia photograph of a young child in a long dress, seated with hands together on lap.lyle grace

Signed by the Ringwood Town Clerk AFB Long

Obituary about Carmel Therese Scarfe who was with the Royal Australian Naval Nursing ServiceThree column obituary with a photographcarmel therese scarfe, royal australian naval nursing service, ranns

Black and white photographWritten on rear of backing sheet: "Coach with Mayor arriving at Civic Centre for "Back to" 19.10.74. In the Civic Centre the RHR Group provided a large display of photos." Passengers inside coach were Mayor of Ringwood Cr Stan Morris, Mrs Morris, and the Minister for Local Government, Mr Allan Hunt.

Black and white photographWritten on rear of backing sheet: "Crowd at 'Back To' outside Civic Centre. Man with crutches is Cr. Peter Vergers, Mayor 1957 & 1963."

Black and white photograph Written on rear of backing sheet: "Athletes arriving at Civic Centre with 'good will' messages to be delivered to Mayor Stan Morris. 19.10.74."

LANDATA Land Victoria 2-sheet plan printout dated 6/9/2011.Sheet 1 includes Warrandyte Road, Aird Street, and Pratt Street, Ringwood, Vic. Additional markings include LP19568 Sheet 2 includes Warrandyte Road, Aird Street, Pratt Street, and White Horse Road, Ringwood, Vic. Additional markings include SP25671H, CP100154, LP10519, LP28996 and P51182.

LANDATA Land Victoria plan printout dated 2010Map includes Rupert Street and Prospect Court, Ringwood.

Black and white photograph showing Mayor Stan Morris speaking on rostrum, with other dignitaries seated behind.

This is part of a collection that was donated by Private Daryl John Kerslake (3792440) who was a National Serviceman with the Australian Army with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. He served in Vietnam with 1 Australian Reinforcement Unit from 22 Jun 68 to 30 Jun 68 and 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from 1 Jul 68 to 28 Feb 69.A blue coloured cover with black information on the cover. Under the Australian Army Insignia is the information of the booklet. Top left hand side there is a date 6/4/71 in black ink. On the top righ hand corner in red ink reads HQ ??? Library File. There are two punch holes down the left hand side of the booklet. The booklet is covered with a plastci cover.australian army, training, information bulletin, pte daryl john kerslake, 3792440, australian national serviceman, royal australian infantry corps, 1 australian reinforcement unit, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment

A black and white postcard of the Australian Hotel in Marysville that was produced by Murray Views as a souvenir of Marysville. The hotel was originally built and opened by the Keppel Family in 1865. The Keppel's Australian Hotel was the first hotel to be opened in Marysville. The Keppel Family were among Marysville's earliest pioneering families. A black and white postcard of the Australian Hotel in Marysville that was produced by Murray Views as a souvenir of Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, murray views no. 19, postcard, souvenir

Newspaper clipping containing a large black and white photo of Ms. Suzanne Steele holding a fluffy little white dog. A moderate amount of text is included.Ms Steele and the VSO were to perform Highlights from Opera for the opening performance in the Karralika Theatre. Attendance was to be by invitation only.

A blue coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front. Under the Australian Army insignia are the details of the booklet. There are two punch holes down the left hand side.australian army, booklet, training, information bulletin

Portion of land bounded by: Main Road, Henry Street Application 35953 A. Mackensie Tyers, Licensed Surveyor, 5 May 1906map, neil webster collection, survey plan, surveyor field notes, 1906, application 33777, application 35953, henry street, main road eltham, maria street, rechabite hall*

Ill, maps, p.424.non-fictionRegimental history of the 6th Machine Gun Company A.I.F. world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - france, world war 1914-1918 - regimental histories

Black and white photograph Written on back of photograph: "Declaration of the City of Ringwood, 1960." Image shows Governor of Victoria Sir Dallas Brooks, Ringwood Mayor Cr.A. Lavis, Town Clerk F. Dwerryhouse.

A3 and A4 sized photocopies showing map section of land title showing streets, easements and allotment numbers, some with handwritten names and pricing notations circa mid 1950s.Map includes Valley Road, Granard Avenue, Park Road, Arundel Avenue, Hylton Avenue, Aviemore Avenue, Bowmore Avenue, Hopetoun Road, Colin Avenue, Daintree Avenue, Brucedale Crescent, Feversham Avenue, Ennismore Crescent, Iona Grove, Elgin Crescent and Gosford Crescent, Park Orchards, Victoria.

Black and white photograph showing procession passing the town hall opposite Ringwood Railway Station.Written on back of photograph: "City of Ringwood - 1960. Cobb & Co. coach later smashed to pieces in accident. Bits purchased by Ron Mason (Ringwood)."

Black and white photograph showing Sir Dallas Brooks and Mayor of Ringwood, Cr. Lavis standing on rostrum facing large group of spectators at ceremony.Typed below photograph: "City of Ringwood, 1960. Sir Dallas Brooks - Governor of Victoria, speaking."

Black and white photograph showing group of spectators at ceremony gathered outside Ringwood Station entrance.Typed below photograph: "City of Ringwood,1960. Local unit 3rd Div. Engineers."

Black and white photographImage shows the Ringwood Builders and Allied Trades Association float with three girls seated in front of sign 'Congratulations Ringwood'.

Black and white photographWritten on rear of backing sheet: "Mayor Lavis - Sir Dallas Brooks. Declaration of Ringwood as City - 1960."

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Sir Dallas Brooks (Governor), placing mayoral chain on Mayor Lavis after declaring Ringwood a City - 1960."