Colour photos of a trip by the Walking for Pleasure group for a walk by the sea. Participants would meet at Legacy House and make their way to a destination, sometimes by bus, or train or even ferry in the case of trips to Williamstown. Walks were generally on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. The sessions were a fun way to exercise and enjoy the company of others. The events were advertised in the Answer and anyone was welcome to join. Legacy organises outings and events for the widows to participate in. Names are not known except Inez Bruce in two of the photos. Location and date is unknown, probably about 2005 due to then other photos they were stored with. The ladies had stopped for refreshments in a cafe and were transported by McKenzie coaches. More photos at 02189 and 02191.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows.Colour photo x 6 of a walking group outing to the seaside.widows, widows outing, walking

'Messrs. George Phillips and Richard Williams erected a water wheel crushing machine near the site of the Old Albert shaft at Diamond Hill'. ( Bendigo Advertiser 4th June, 1890). The lack of water available for the venture from the water race caused much controversy in the following years. There was only enough water available in July 1890, to allow the company to operate three head of a ten head stamper. The site of the water wheel is still visible on the side of the water race at Diamond Hill. Mr. Geo Phillips held 1000 shares in the float of the Kangaroo Hydraulic Crushing & Gold Mining Company. He was one of the largest shareholders. (Victorian Government Gazette 72 Page 2260, 1893) Black and white photocopy. Image shows the Phillip's Water Wheel on Diamond Hill, Bendigo, date unknown but must be in 1890's. Three men and a dog standing in front of a weatherboard shed, brick chimney on side. Large water wheel on left hand side of image. Three images, 2008, showing former site of water wheel on channel, after heavy rain in district caused dry channel to run. mining, sandhurst, phillip's hydraulic waterwheel, stafford gold mine, diamond hill, george phillips, richard williams

Contents: • History is … by Jim Connor • Our Next Meeting – 7:30pm Wednesday 8th February 2023 • Heritage Excursion – Eltham South Farms - Saturday 4th March • Eltham Horse and Pony Club by Tony Brocksopp • Gordon Ford: My Garden Rocks by Richard Pinn • Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photographic Collection by Liz Pidgeon • The Research Historic Horse Trough by Jim Connor • A Story From Our Records: “Eltham District” (The Argus, July 24, 1856) • Eltham Cemetery Stories by Liz Pidgeon o Harriet Wilson (nee Morris), 1842-1874, Eltham Pioneer • Eltham Villa Brings £2,500 (The Advertiser, Friday, July 8, 1932)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 members (Digital and A4 photocopy)newsletter, eltham district historical society

It appears that the badge has the wrong name spelling and should most likely be “HUTCHESON”. He was born in the Parish of Pine Grove, Wanurp District is in the same area. James Hutcheson had pre war training with the 4th LH at Mitiamo. Enlisted in the AIF 16.3.1916 age 33 years 5 months in the 1st Reinforcements 38th Bn, Embark for England 20.6.1916, disembark 10.8.1916, hospital with “Chill” 19.10.1916 then diagnosed with “Mumps”, rejoin unit 5.11.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, Hospital 4.12.1916 with “Bronchitis” then finally “Tracheitis”, rejoin unit 2.3.1917, classed as Coy Driver 20.6.1917, WIA 27.7.1917 remaining on duty, embark for England 15.4.1919, embark for Australia 27.5.1919, discharged from the AIF 4.9.1919.Badge brass with central oval shape with image of a soldier, two flags at top each side has either a kangaroo or emu, under is a boomerang shape, ring at top for a chain/other.Rear, “Presented by Wanurp District League to Driver Jas Hutchinson for services rendered in the Great War 1914 - 1919”services rendered, wanurp, great war

Black and white photograph of the interior a W2 end saloon showing the longitudinal seats upholstered in leather. Photo taken at Preston Workshops, shows interior fit out at the time of construction, with central strap hangers (leather), light fittings. Tram would appear to have been service for some time as it is fitted with advertisements and M&MTB posters. Destination City, 4th Edition page 42 notes that W2 329, 331, 332, 335 were fitted with leather seating in 1929. Keith Kings identified that the tram is 329 in a photo held by the Melbourne Tram Museum. Taken by Sutcliffe Pty Ltd. Photographers. Has "Sutcliffe Pty. Ltd. Photographers Cromwell buildings 366a Bourke St. Melbourne" stamp in purple on back of photo.On rear in pencil "Interior W2 upholstered in leather", "M&MTB" and "40".trams, tramways, mmtb, w2 class, upholstery, interiors, tram 329

Black and white photograph of MMTB SW6 850 probably soon after n. Side on photograph of tram. Destination City gives build date 1939 and notes that car was built with a tail light/s, which is visible at the right end of the tram. Has cropping marks in ink on right side of photograph. On rear is a type note (glued on sheet of paper) specifications of the tramcar and car dimensions. Destination City 5th edition gives a view of the tram - 3/4 front on showing the tail light arrangement - p41. Also on rear is "Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, Commercial Photographers 94 Elizabeth St. Melbourne, Cent 1500" stamp in light blue ink. and date stamp of print - "12 Jan 1946". See Destination City, 4th Edition and 5th edition.On rear in ink is notations "57", and measurement "4 9/16" with cropping mark.trams, tramways, mmtb, sw6 class, tram 850

Documents relating to the National Folk Festival 96 held in Canberra on 4th to 8th April 1996. Included are suggestions for activities, information for performers, Festival Shop, Emu Creek Bush Band CD Launch and Performers' Consignment Stock List. Also Australian Tradition at the 1994 National Folk Festival, Canberra with a program of events for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There were dances, music and a Colonial Parade. Forthcoming Events are also listed. There are some small photos. Also Suggestions for the 1994 National Folk Festival Canberra by the Bush Dance and Music Club of Bendigo combined with the Celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band. Pasted onto the bottom of the page are two sketches of kangaroos, emus and some other animals and birds either dancing or playing instruments.clubs, music, national folk festival, peter ellis collection, j williams, peter ellis, emu creek bush band, maggi kerr andrew, jo cresswell, phil wilson, alan russ, joseph jenkins, welsh swagman, bendigo bush dance and music club, 1994 national fold festival - canberra, gwen burke, graeme murray, peter ellis, wongawilli colonial dance club inc, emu creek bush band, wongacreek, rob & olya willis, gwen burke, graeme murray, crooked corner band, john warne, peter painter, stan treacy, athol & eileen mccoy, tex morton, carrie milliner, jeff brownrigg, carole garland, bruce cameron

Produced by the North Sydney Boys High School Railway club, prior to the closure of the Ballarat system - little else written and published at the time about the history and details of the system. A very good booklet for the time - produced entirely by the wax cut stencil process. Has a strong association with the people who prepared the document.Twenty page booklet on the history, operation and tramcars of Ballarat, produced by the Nth Sydney Boys High School Railway Club in July 1971. Printed on a wax cut stencil process, with green covers, drawings, maps, track layout, fleet list, gives tentative closure dates, route descriptions, sketches, stapled on edge. Title "The Ballarat Tram". Stapled on the left hand side. Three copies held - 3rd copy added 22/10/05. 4th copy added 11/10/2007 and image of cover added as well. pdf image of copy added 2/11/13 - to produce the scan, copy 2 was unstapled and filed loose - may not open properly in dbtext. find file and open directly. See Reg Item 6388 for the Bendigo version.3rd copy - page 3 - in black ink "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 118", On top right hand corner "Graeme Breydon address stamp"trams, tramways, ballarat trams, secv, tramcars

This photograph is a record of Matron Beatrice Williams with some of the Trained nurses (Sisters) who worked in the District division of Melbourne District Nursing Society After Care Home in 1933, just prior to Matron Williams resigning to be married. It was taken in front of the Nurses Home at 39 Victoria Parade, Collingwood and shows part of the District nursing uniform worn by the MDNS Sisters in the 1930s. At that time their uniform dresses, worn under their coats, were grey cotton and their brimmed hats were made of felt and had a red Maltese cross applied to the centre front of the hatband.Miss Beatrice Williams worked as a Trained Nurse (Sister) with the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) before going to England to gain her Midwifery certificate. After qualifying, she worked as a Tutor sister and a District Superintendent at the University College Hospital in London. On returning to Australia she was appointed, in April 1929, Matron of the District division of the MDNS After-Care Home (Hospital from 1934). She convinced the Committee of the need for Ante Natal care and in 1930 the Ante Natal Clinic was opened at the After-Care. She continued as Matron until 1933 when she married Dr. J.P Major, and was invited to join the Committee of Management. In the early 1950s when the Government requested the Society separate and it take over the After Care Hospital, she became President of the now named Melbourne District Nursing Service with its Headquarters and Nursing Home moving to 452 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne. Beatrice had an understanding of the poor, the sick and the aged, and was known for her kindness and sympathy. Her foresight, leadership and enthusiasm brought forth the expansion of District nursing. She died on the 15th of August 1958. The Trained nurses of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), later known as Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), visited patients in their home and gave best practice care in many fields of nursing, and to people of many cultures, throughout its 130 years of expansion. Initial visits not only assessed the specific nursing situation but the situation as a whole. Their patients ranged in age from babes, children, adults to the elderly and referrals were taken from Hospitals, General Practitioners and allied Health facilities. Some of the care the Sisters provided is as follows: – Post-Natal care given to mother and babe, Wound Care following various types of surgery, accidents, burns, cancer, leg ulcers etc. Supervising and teaching Diabetic Care, including teaching and supervising people with Diabetes to administer their own Insulin, and administering Insulin to those unable to give their own injections. Administering other injections and setting up weekly medication boxes. The Sisters performed Catheterizations on adults suffering from conditions such as Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Guillan-Barre Syndrome, and when required at school on children for e.g. those with Spina Bifida. The Sisters visited those requiring Cystic Fibrosis support and care; those requiring Haemo-Oncology care, including visiting children at school; those requiring Home Enteral Feeding care, and those requiring IV therapy at home and home Dialysis. Palliative Care was given including pain relief with the use of syringe drivers, personal care as needed, and advice and support to both patient and family. The Sisters provided Stoma management to those needing Urostomy, Ileostomy and Colostomy care and those requiring Continence care. HIV/AIDS nursing care was provided; visits to Homeless Persons were made. Personal care was given to patients ranging in age and with varying mobility problems, such as those with MS, MND, Guillan-Barre Syndrome, Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Acquired Brain Injury, to those following a Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke), those with severe Arthritis and those with a form of Dementia. When necessary the elderly were assisted with personal care and advice given on safety factors with the use of hand rails, bath or shower seats, and hand showers. Rehabilitation with an aim towards independence remained at the forefront of the Sister’s minds and when possible using aids and instruction on safe techniques enabled the person to become fully independent. All care included giving advice and support to the patient and their Carers. The Sisters liaised with the persons Doctor, Hospital and allied Health personal when necessary.Black and white photograph showing Matron, Miss Beatrice Williams, wearing a white uniform and veil over her short dark hair, and a group of thirteen Melbourne District Nursing Society Trained nurses (Sisters) outside the front of their Nurses Home. The Sisters are wearing grey coats over their grey uniforms and grey brimmed hats with a Maltese cross applied to the white headband. Matron is sitting in the centre of six Sisters and there are seven Sisters standing behind them on the veranda; a round column is seen to the right between the 4th and 5th Sisters. Part of the grey building behind shows an open door to the left and a long window to the right. A scrolled metal safety rail, running from the round column, is seen in front of the three nurses on the right. The seated Sisters and Matron have their legs crossed at the ankles, melbourne district nursing society, mdns nurses, mdns, rdns, royal district nursing service, mdns uniforms, matron beatrice mary williams

Two Fare tokens - 1 1/2d - 21mm diameter - light brown celluloid - with "B.E.T." in large capitals on front centre of token and words "Ballarat Electric Tramways 1913" on circumference. On reverse in large font "1 1/2" and a small font "D" at top of the right - indicating token had a value of one and a half pence. For details of use see Reg. Item 1794 and Reg. item 1801.1, 1802. For 2d tokens, see Reg. Item 1943.1 See Reg. Item 2514 for H.P. James notes on the token system an d See Reg. Item 1794 3rd token added 11/8/2006 - 1944.3 4th token added 1/9/2016 - 1944.4 from donation of Julianne Giles. trams, tramways, tickets, tokens, esco, one man trams

Tourist Guide to Stawell and the GrampiansBlue cover with red, yellow & blue print. Picture of the Grampians in center of cover.In Red Print Stawell and Grampians. In Yellow Print Visitor Guide and Directory. In Blue Print 4th Edition Souvenir Edition. In White Inset "Containing Offical Walking Maps. Bottom Right in Yellow Print " Issued by the Stawell and Grampians Tourist and Promotion Advisory Council. In two white circle with white and Red print the Price in Red "Recommended $1.00 Price" Bottom Right at 45 degrees in blue print Concession Coupons Inside.stawell tourism

Depicted in the photograph are ten miners standing at a cliff face using a high pressure hose, in Beechworth, Victoria. The miners are located in the Three Mile Creek division, in the Beechworth Mining District established January 4th 1858 under An Act for Amending the Laws Relating to the Goldfields by the Governor-in-Council. The Ovens Gold Rush began at Beechworth in February 1852 and was followed by Yackandandah and the 'Indigo Goldfield'. The strategies applied to mining in Beechworth were distinct in comparison to other goldfields in Victoria such as Bendigo and Ballarat. The miners in Beechworth utlised 'hydraulic sluicing' to remove washdirt, the long water races and deep tailraces constructed through solid rock with an estimated 900 miles of water races cut through the Beechworth fields by 1880, demonstrating great engineering feats. The photograph taken is significant as it is a visual representation of the mining strategy, 'hydraulic sluicing' that was particularly unique to the Beechworth mines, particularly in Victoria and an engineering feat.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper, unmounted print.beechworth mining district, mining, three mile creek division, three mile creek

All photos relate to the collection of Francis William (Dinky) DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR, 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service history. (.1) The soldier receiving the award is Frank Dean, going by the medals he is wearing this is pre Vietnam service, possibly in Malaya 1959/61. (.2) Frank Dean on the right. (.3 .4) Frank is 2nd from the left. (.5) Frank is 4th from the left. Photo is post Vietnam, possibly Malaya 1969 - 71. (.6) The RSM centre is wearing Vietnam ribbons. This is possibly Malaya, 25 years of 1 RAR. (.7 - .10) Frank is on the left, the Officer appears to be British, most likely Malaya 1969 - 71. All photos are B & W. (.1) Soldier being decorated by a Dignitory in civilian clothes. (.2) An Officer and soldier in conversation. (.3 .4) Group of 5 soldiers viewing an event. (.5) Group of 7Officers/NCO’s and 2 civilians toasting in a Mess. (.6) Two Officers and an RSM cutting a cake in a Mess. (.7 - .10) An Officer and a senior NCO taking a salute at a parade. All the same photo.photography, military, malaya

A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1965 Form 3A. Students are named by donor: Row 1: Lyn Eyval, Gisella Begutter, Glynne Pietzsch, Stephen Meadows, Larry Gard, Lyn Guy, Colette Hion, Leonore Barter; Row 2: Marg Litster, Andrea Winton, Shirley Faulkner, Julia Buday, Barb Porteous, Sue Cope, Kathy Ball, Wendy Auty, Kerry Fitzmaurice; Row 3: Charlie Lopatko, Neville Harris, John Briggs, Robert Stevens, Stephen Riley, Shane Crowley, Colin Wallace, Graeme Wilson; 4th row: Wendy Simpson, Marion Wasley, Loraine Clay, Sue Day, Mr Macraw, Pam Cox, Elisabeth Craig, Glenys Norman, Christine MacDougal.This photograph is complete with names and class list.Black and white school photo with names of students and class timetable on separate pages. watsonia high school, glynne pietzsch, glynne cousins pietzsch

Alexander Ross was born in Castlemaine in 1879. He became a member of the 4th Battalion Infantry Brigade and was noted for his soldierly qualities. When volunteers were called for the First Contingent, Mounted Infantry Unit going to South Africa, he was one of the first to enlist. In the Battle at Rensburg he was shot through the chest and died shortly after. Major Eddy and Lieutenant Roberts also died in the same action. About a fortnight before he was killed Corporal Ross had mailed the Queen's Chocolate Box he had received, to his father. In it was a letter which included information "...I am quite well and have not seen action yet. I remain Your affectionate son Alexander Ross"Digital portrait from "In Memory of the Gallant Officers and Men of Victoria in Transvaal War, 1899-1900".alexander ross, corporal, castlemaine, 4th battalion infantry brigade, first contingent, mounted infantry unit, south africa, rensburg, major eddy, lieutenant roberts, queen's chocolate box

Pupils and staff at Wickliffe State School no 948, 1916. Teacher: Mr John Aldie. Sewing Teacher: Miss Nell Ford. Back: Donald Gale, Jack Cleary, Alan Grimmer, Fred Prust, Geoff McInnes, Jim Farrell, Claude Pagels, Jim Ford, Albert Smith. 2nd Row: Hilda Farrell, Jean McInnes, Mona Wileman, Inez Farrell, _________, Marg Prust, Sid Prust, Ray Grimmer. 3rd Row: Mary McInnes, Eileen Cleary, Evie Jackson, Nell McInnes, mMillie Blacjham, Stella Pagels, Kathie Ferguson, Gertie Pagels, Bill Blackham. 4th Row: Ruby Prust, Nell Grimmer, Keith McInnes ,_________, G Wileman, ___________. Front: Allan Gale, Robert Stuart McInnes.wickliffe state school no 948. blackham, cleary, farrell ,ferguson, ford, gale, grimmer, jackson, mcinnes, pagels, prust, smith, wileman.

Alan, born at Cobram on 25 February 1920, was a member of the Dunstan family of Yarrawonga and member of the Royal Australian Navy Band. All of his siblings were musical. The portrait hung in the home of Alan's parents Joseph and Harriet Dunstan who lived at 40 Hume St Yarrawonga. (now the site of Karana Nursing home). After their death the portrait was in the possession of Alan's youngest sibling Dawn White (nee Dunstan). Dawn passed away in 2016. Alan enlisted at Yarrawonga on 4th August 1941 and served on HMAS Australia the flagship of the Australian Navy.no 24862. At the time of his death 25 February 1945 he was serving on the HMAS Rushcutter. He is buried at Rookwood War Cemetery, Sydney. Service Ornately decorated oval shaped frame containing hand coloured photo of Alan Dunstan. Frame made of painted pressed woodWesley Durburtiry??

A Vale notice that was published in the Bulletin in 1986 on the death of Legatee Bill Scott. He joined Legacy in 1938 and was very active in with the children's classes and the Anzac commemoration for students. It says: "It is clear that Bill Scott’s contribution as a Legatee has been of the very highest order and an inspiration to all with whom he served because of his knowledge and enthusiasm.” In World War One he had served with the 4th Light Horse Regiment on Gallipoli and in France and Belgium. he was wounded four times and finished with the rank of Sergeant. In the Second World War he served as the Directorate of Hirings at Army Headquarters. There is a photo of Bill in the archive in Light Horse uniform riding a horse at an Anzac Day march, which he did for many years.A record of the life and service of Legatee Bill Scott.White A4 paper x 2 pages of a photocopy from the Bulletin of the Vale notice about Legatee Bill Scott.vale, bill scott

Sumthingaboutmaori (Pine Chip Imp Tr 1.51.0 - Maori Princess Vic Tr 2.4.5 (Entrepreneur)) Bay Mare. Foaled 1998 (4th Foal) Breeder/Owner: R McD Healy & Co Pty Ltd. Trainer BR Healy. Sumthingaboutmaori raced from 2001 (2yo) through to 2006 (7yo). Career: 31 wins 8 seconds 8 thirds 75 starts $461,499 2.00.9 Winning Drivers: Gavin Lang (26) BR Healy (3) DK Douglas (1) JJ Caldow (1). Won on 9 Tracks: Moonee Valley (10) Bendigo (5) Maryborough (5) Geelong (3) Kilmore (3) Shepparton (2) Cranbourne (1) Horsham (1) Globe Derby SA (1)2004 Vancleve Award for Australian Trotter of the Year and Aged Trotting Mare of the Year won by Sumthingaboutmaori. Season 2004 record 6 wins 1 second 0 thirds 10 starts $261,782 2.00.9 Heat and Final Interdominion Trotting Championship / SA Trotters Cup / Australian Trotting Grand PrixGlobed shaped trophy2004 / Australian Harness Racing Award / Vancleve Awards / Australian trotter of the year / Aged trotting mare of the year / Sumthingaboutmaoritrotter, vancleve trophy, trophy, australian harness racing award, sumthingaboutmaori, gavin lang, g lang, br healy, bryan healy, r healy, ric healy, b healy, r mcd healy

Contents: • The Value of History by Jim Connor • Next Meeting – Annual General Meeting - 2.00pm Saturday 13th April 2024 • May Excursion - Saturday 4th May – Stokes Orchard and beyond • Tourism to Eltham in the Early Days by Michael Aitken • Main Road Bridge by Peter Pidgeon • Where is Platy? By Jim Connor • Montsalvat People by Richard Pinn o Helen Skipper (1914-2000) o John Busst (1909-1971) • Harris – A Name for Three Wars by Terry Beaton • Notice: Annual General Meeting – Saturday 13th April 2024 • Eltham Cemetery Stories by Liz Pidgeon o Grace Mitchell, nee Wheildon, 1916-2011, Baker and Artist • Bendigo Bank, Community Bank 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 members (Digital and A4 photocopy)newsletter, eltham district historical society

September Meeting (Newsletter No. 224, Sep. 2015) On 4th October 2014 Nillumbik Shire Council launched a publication titled ‘Nillumbik Tales - Voices of our Elders’, which is a collection of colourful and personal snapshots of our local community. The unique Nillumbik based stories have been written by a variety of authors, including some who are members of our Society. At our meeting on Wednesday 9th September 2015 we will be having some of our members reading their own ‘Nillumbik Tale.’ In collating and publishing this historically important collection Nillumbik Shire Council has documented many aspects of our area and of the people who contributed to our community. The original print run of ‘Nillumbik Tales’ was sold out and there has been a reprint.1:22:15 duration Digital MP3 File 116 MB audio recording, eltham district historical society, nillumbik shire council, nillumbik tales voices of our elders, society meeting

Map, with details of activitives presented by eight local history groups across the Shire of Nillumbik 26th March to Sunday 4th April 2004. Events included a dirt farming expo at Panton Hill. Program includes message by Mayor, Cr. Lex de Man and artwork by Syd Tunn. During the latter part of 2003 all of the historical societies and similar organisations in the Shire of Nillumbik attended a series of combined meetings arranged by Nillumbik Shire Council. The meetings were arranged by the Council's Arts and Cultural Services Co-ordinator and the Community Events Officer. ..The principal outcome of meetings ..to organise a Nillumbik Heritage Week to run from Friday 26th March to Sunday 4th April. The main event will be a combined heritage "expo" from 26th to 28th March, to be held in the Panton Hill Hall. The theme will be "Dirt Farming" which derives from the subsistence farming activities of the early settlers but could be widened to include gold mining, earth building and even modem day bushland regeneration. It fits well with the name "Nillumbik" which in the language of the Wurundjeri meant the not so good country covering most of our area and contrasted with the rich soil of the Kangaroo Grounds which they called Moor-rul. The following weekend each society will arrange their own separate activities. We intend to have open days at our Local History Centre on both days and this will include a display in the adjoining former Eltham Court House. We are also planning a heritage walk at 2.00pm on each day. Other groups will be having open days, displays, walks, guided car tours and other activities. - NL 154A3 sheet folded. Buff colour, with text and handrawn mapharry gilham collection, map, cultural heritage map, syd tunn, lex de man, eltham district historical society, nillumbik historical society, andrew ross museum, plenty historical society, st andrews queenstown historical society, warrandyte historical society, hurstbridge local history group

Corporal Phillip Edward Cook, 4470, 46th Battalion AIF Over 300 men from the Shire of Whittlesea enlisted during WWI. One of these was Corporal Cook, son of the Rev. Richard and Elizabeth Cook, and husband of Jessie May Cook of Whittlesea. On 27 July 1915, at the age of 33, Phillip Cook enlisted in the AIF. He was killed in action at Bullecourt on 11 April 1917. Corporal Cook had no grave, but is remembered with honour at the Villers-Bretenneux Memorial, Somme, France.Illuminated address, framed - Record of Admiration and appreciation to Corporal PE Cook killed in action in 1917, during WWI. Produced by Shire of WhittleseaInscription: He Answered His Country's Call - The President, Councillors, and Ratepayers of the Shire of Whittlesea - Hereby place on record their Admiration and Appreciation of and thanks for the gallant conduct of - Corp. P. E. Cook - who served his King and Country in the Great War, which commenced 4th August, 1914 - In Witness Whereof the Corporate Seal of the Municipality - is hereto attached in the presence of - Leslie W. Clarke President - James Ryan Secretary - Dated 6. 12. 1918

Cohen Trophy for Champion Battalion 2nd Infantry Senior CadetsCohen Trophy for Champion Battn 2nd INF Brigade Donated by Col H.E Cohen C.M.G D.S.D V.D Trophy is large in size and the cup (bowl) section is very large and noticeable. The trophy has both handles which are square arched shape.6x badges on trophy stand 1st Badge - 1926 - 27: - Won By the 59h Battn Senior Cadets 2nd Badge - 1927 - 28 - Won by the 14th Battn Senior Cadets 3rd Badge - 1928 - 29 - Won by the 14th Battn Senior Cadets 4th Badge - 1929 - 30 - Won by the 59th Battn Senior Cadets 5th Badge - 1930 - 31 - Won by the 32th Battn Senior Cadets 6th Badge: - Scratched/ illegible to read 5/6 rvr, champion battalion, senior cadets, cohen trophy, 2nd inf brigade

5. Pocketbook issued to Australian Troops during the Vietnam War. Contents include: The War in South Vietnam, The People, Government Services, Armed Services, Viet Cong, Vietnamese Language, Useful information. 14. Details of Australia V US. Hill climb with program of Events, 22nd February 1970. 15. Details of dog races with fields listed on a six race program - 20th February 1970. 18. Document details departure itinerary (ex SVN) for K.J. HERDMAN. 27. Notebook contains names and addresses of US service personnel. Papers related to "Kevin John Herdman's" visit to South Vietnam from 18th February to 4th March 1970. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661 Collection. See Cat. No. 5942P for details of his service. 27. Collection of documents related to K.J. Herdman. 1. Two page TAA flight ticket. Text in blue coloured type. Two baggage tickets stapled to front. 2. Single diary page with torn edge. Handwritten flight itinerary in section dated 16th February. 3. Two page QANTAS flight ticket. Text in red and black type. Flight details printed in purple type. 4. Printed flier outlining Australian Customs and Quarantine regulations. Recipient's name handwritten in black ink. 5. Green coloured soft cover pocketbook. 74 pages with cut edges. Black and white diagrams. Text in black type. 6. Small pamphlet with black type. Written in Vietnamese. 7. Foolscap sized 5 page document stapled on top LHC. Text in black type. Title "VISITS BY CMF OFFICERS TO VIETNAM". 8. A4 sized one page document with text in black type on one side only. Two sided pamphlet on blue paper stapled to top LHC. Black type on pamphlet. Title "NINE RULES FOR AUSTRALIAN ARMY FORCES IN VIETNAM." 9. Two page A4 sized document with text in black type. Text on one side of each page. Title "AUSTRALIAN FORCE VIETNAM, RTA BRIEFING NOTES - QANTAS CHARTER, SAIGON/SYDNEY". 10. Foolscap signed proforma oriented in landscape. Title: AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES, VISITS BY CMF OFFICERS TO SYN". Details of personnel in black type. 11. Quarto sized two page document with printing on one side. Text in black type. Staple in top LHC. Title: "CMF VISITOR - LT. K.J. HERDMAN, (ITINERARY FOR LT. K.J. HERDMAN)". 12. Quarto sized two page document with printing on one side. Text in black type. Staple in top LHC. Title: " CMF VISITOR - LT K.J. HERDMAN (ITINERARY FOR LT. K.J.HERDMAN)" 13. A4 sized document with text in black type. Text on one side only. Title: CMF VISITOR - LT. K.J. HERDMAN". 14. Foolscap sized document with text in black type. Printing on one side. Title: "LONG HI HILL CLIMB". 15. Quarto sized document with text in black type. Printing on one side. Title: "DAT DO DOGS". 16. Foolscap sized 9 page document with text on one side. Printing in black type. Pages stapled together in top LHC. Title: "1 ATF G INSTRUCTIONS 14/69, SUPPLIES, POL AND AMMUNITION HOLDINGS". 17. A4 sized document with text on one side. Printing in black type. TITLE; "AMENDMENT 1 TO Q INSTRUCTION 14/69, DATED 23 OCT 69". 18. A4 SIZED DOCUMENT WITH TEXT ON BOTH SIDES. PRINTING IN BLACK TYPE. 19. Foolscap sized 3 page document with staple in top LHC. Text on page 1 in black type. Text on pages 2 & 3 in purple type. Pages are entitled "TEMA FLYING PROGRAMME - CH 47". 20. Foolscap sized 7 page document with text in black type. Printing on one side. Title: " OPERATIONS BREF - DET 52 SUP PL RAASC, REPUBLIC SOUTH VIETNAM (1967-69)", Dated 20 Sept, 69. 21. Foolscap sized 2 page document with text in black type. Printing on one side. Pages stapled on top LHC. Title: " Q INSTRUCTION 15/69, RETURN OF PRODUCE, " Dated 16 Oct 69. 22. Foolscap sized single page document with text in black type. Printing on one side. Title: " Q INSTRUCTION 19/69, RETURN AND DISPOSAL OF UNSERVICEABLE AMMUNITION" Dated 5 Nov 69. 23. Foolscap sized single page proforma with text and lines in black. No handwritten details. Title: "26 TRANSPORT COY RAASC VEHICLE SERVICEABILITY/AVAILABILITY STATE". 24. Foolscap sized single page proforma with text and lines in black. No handwritten details. Title: "DAILY EMPLOYMENT STATE, 85 TPT PL RAASC". 25. Foolscap sized single page document. Text and lines in purple. Reproduced on a spirit duplicator. Title: "INDENTING PROGRAMME FRESH". 26. Foolscap sized single sheet proforma with text and lines in black. No handwritten details. Title: DAILY MAINT MOVEMENT PLANNING TABLE". Printing on both sides. 27. Red and white covered note book. Title on front and details on back in black type. Lined pages. Handwritten information on most pages. 28. Illustrated Christmas Card. Illustration features an angel and the three Magi. Printing on inside in black. Handwritten message in black ink. 1. Passenger details handwritten in blue, carbon copy. 2. Itinerary notes handwritten in blue ink. 3. Handwritten in black ink: "CAPT K.J. HERDMAN". Flight details printed in purple coloured text. 4. Handwritten in black ink : "KEVIN JOHN HERDMAN". 7. Handwritten in black ink on page 1: LT. K. HERDMAN, 6 Coy RAASC, 17 Feb 70." Handwritten in black ink on last page: "1. Ensure teeth are all O.K., 2. Have you still got your tags Identity? (Signature). 11. Handwritten on top RHC of page 1: "CAPT A". 12. Handwritten on top RHC of page 1: "LT HERDMAN". 27. Handwritten notes in black ink on various pages. 28. Handwritten in black ink on inside of card: "Hello Kevin, Perhaps you remember the 62nd Trans. Company at Long Bing? I completely enjoyed your brief stay. If you are ever in the U.S. do stop by. Have a Merry Christmas to you and yours. Margo and Jack Olsen." vietnam war, army, training notes, kevin john herdman

With the visit of the American Fleet to Melbourne in early September 1908, volunteers from the the Automobile Club of Victoria took 100 officers on an excursion to the Black Spur past Yarra Glen on the 4th September 1908. (The area we know today as the Yarra Valley). The convoy travelled through Eltham, Research and Kangaroo Ground, where a group of women gathered to wave to them. This was one of the first motor vehicles to pass through Research. The visit of the American Fleet was a big deal at the time. A Program of activites was compiled. City buidlings were illuminated, a State reception was given and a concert was held. The Federal Parliament sat in Melbourne at that time. This photo was made using a home-made camera constructed by the photographer Tom Prior (brother of Mrs E.R. Reynolds). Reproduced on p86 of 'Pioneers & Painters'This 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 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 Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, research (vic.), u.s.a. fleet, automobile club of victoria, drive, excursion, visitors, welcome, usa fleet, us fleet, waving, tom prior, pioneers and painters, reynolds prior collection, u.s fleet

Contents: • The Times They Are a Changin by Jim Connor • 11th October Meeting – A 50th Anniversary Panel of EDHS Members • Heritage Excursion – Saturday 4th November - Shillinglaw Farm Walk • The Easter Rooster Lunch by Ann Constable (Vaughan Johnson) • Vale – Don Kinsey AM by Jim Connor • Eltham District Historical Society by Jim Connor • Peter and Diana Bassett-Smith • Commemorative Service at St Margaret’s Church, Eltham by Kathleen Toal • Eltham in Victorian Railways Weekly Notices by Richard Pinn • Wellers Hotel of Kangaroo Ground – Part 2 by Jim Allen • Monash Bridge at Hurstbridge – 100 years old in 2017 by Pam Lawson • Our Eltham – Artistic Recollections by Jim Connor • Eltham and District Community Bank • Our Sponsors • 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, shire of eltham historical society

Eltham Community Festival, 4-13 August 1978 Newsletter No. 3 September 1978 Eltham Community Festival. This year’s Eltham Community Festival was held from August 4th to 13th. The society was involved with the Warrandyte Historical Society in arranging an exhibition at the Community Centre and also provided notes and a map for a self-guided walking tour of historic buildings and locations around Eltham. Copies of notes will continue to be available from the Eltham Shire Offices and the tour may be under-taken at any time. The exhibition was divided into two sections. The Eltham Society displayed early photographs associated with the walking tour, whilst the Warrandyte Society showed their photographs and artefacts of the Warrandyte gold era. An outstanding feature was the large "blow-up" photos of early Warrandyte. Colour photographeltham, main road, eltham festival, alan whitmore estate agents, shell service station, mount pleasant road, parade, parade float, wingrove park, fire brigrade