David McGahy OAM, who died 19 April 2014, was CFA Captain for Arthurs Creek and Strathewen on Black Saturday. Jim Usher had written a book about those fires and described McGahy's life and work for the community. Helen Kenney commented on his life. Contents Newspaper article: "Tributes for bushfire hero," Diamond Valley Leader, 30 April 2014, describes David McGahy's work for the Country Fire Authority in Arthurs Creek and Strathewen.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcdavid mcgahy oam, jim usher, helen kenney, black saturday, arthurs creek victoria, strathewen victoria

Eltham resident, Stephen O'Malley, as Melbourne Fire Brigade's multicultural liaison officer, teaches new arrivals to Australia about fire safety and emergency services in Australia. He was awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal in the 2010 Australia Day Awards. Contents Newspaper article: "A great honour for firefighter Stephen O'Malley", Diamond Valley Leader, 27 January 2010, Stephen O'Malley awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal in 2010 Australia Day Awards.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcstephen o'malley, metropolitan fire brigade

Cr Geoff Paine is the Nillumbik Shire Councillor for Wingrove Ward for 2020-2024. He was elected to Council in 2020, and served as Deputy Mayor in 2022-23. Geoff Paine played the doctor Clive Gibbons in the "Neighbours" television series. Contents Newspaper article: "Last drinks: Ramsay Street veteran Geoff Paine reflects on the end of an era", The Age Green Guide, 21 July 2022. Geoff Paine's reflections on the end of "Neighbours" television series.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcgeoff paine, "neighbours" television series

Liana Peak began her involvement with Eltham Pony Club at age 6 and, aged 19, was awarded the Pony Club Association of Victoria's Award of Merit for her service to Eltham Pony Club and the sport in general. Contents Newspaper article: "State honour for young rider", Diamond Valley Leader, 26 October 2005. Liana Peak received the Pony Club Association of Victoria's Award of Merit for her service to Eltham Pony Club and the sport in general.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcliana peak, eltham pony club, pony club association of victoria

Newspaper cuttings about local development from Judity Learhey.Newspaper cuttings about local development from Judity Learhey. Manila folder dated 1989 and 2009. +Additional Keywords: Learhey, Judith

NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS FROM CLUNES GUARDIAN AND GAZETTE DATING FROM DECEMBER 1931 TO APRIL 1933local history, book, scrap, newspapers, clunes guardian & gazette

Several folders and albums and 3 boxes of newspaper articles from all eras. This item contains materials from Bialik in the media in 2005Part of a collection containing several folders and albums and 3 boxes of newspaper articles from all eras. bialik college, 2000s, 2005, press clippings, newspaper, jewish culture, jewish life

Lilias Betha Scale, known as Lil, had volunteered at the Eltham Pony Club for 44 years when she was nominated for Victorian Senior of the Year. She died in 2012 Contents Newspaper article: "For 44 years, she's given free rein to her passion". Diamond Valley Leader, 22 May 2002. Lilias Scale nominated for Victorian Senior of the Year. Order of Service: Lilias Bertha Scale "Lil". 26 March 1924 - 2 September 2012.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etclilias bertha scale (lil), eltham pony club, victorian senior of the year, ivanhoe gramma school, riding for the disabled, dr lionel ward, friends of the eltham copper butterfly, wayne kinrade, pauline toner reserve

Rein Slagmolen came to Australia with his Australian wife and worked as a sculptor and in stained glass. Contents Letter Bob Bruce to Eltham District Historical Society, no date, providing entry for Rein Slagmolen in Encyclopedia of Australian Art. Newspaper article: "Rein Slagmolen's confession: 'Artists messy, selfish people' ", Diamond Valley News, no date. Biography of Rein Slagmolen. Two photographs of interior St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Montmorency, showing Rein Slagmolen's stained glass windows.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcrein slagmolen, press club canberra, masonic temple melbourne, franbkston hospital, st francis xavier catholic church montmorency

To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects. Three loose pages containing articles from 1969-70 are included at the front, whilst at the back are loose 1976 clippings that have not been pasted in.1 brown covered folder with newspaper cuttingsPress clippinsassociation for the blind

Donald MacMillan (widower) with his six children eft Inverness, Scotland, in 1849, and worked as a shepherd on Plenty River property of Captain Aneas McPerson, under the manager Thomas Walker. MacMillan married again and son Hugh was born 1860, first of another six children. They lived at Morang but, in 1866, selected land at Arthurs Creek. Hugh and his sister Ann attended the Hazel Glen School. Later Hugh carried mail from South Yan Year (now Mernda) to Arthurs Creek School (also the post office); he was Sunday School teacher at the Arthurs Creek Methodist Church. Hugh married Helena Heatley from New Zealand who managed the farm after Hugh died, growing fruit and vegetables, carted by wagon to the Victoria Market. Their firstborn was Ken. Contents Newspaper article: "Donald MacMillan - a romantic", Diamond Valley News, 29 October 1985, pp30-31; history of MacMillan family. Newspaper article: "An alternative road to happiness", Diamond Valley News, 29 October 1985, p29; Mic Webb's travels and philosophy, now living at Hurstbridge.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcdonald macmillan, plenty river victoria, captain aneas mcpherson, thomas walker, morang victoria, arthurs creek victoria, ann macmillan, hazel glen school victoria, south yan yean victoria, mernda victoria, arthurs creek school victoria, arthurs creek methodist church, malcolm macmillan, helena macmillan nee heatley, ken macmillan, mic webb, hurstbridge learning co-op, hurstbridge victoria, cottlesbridge victoria, st andrews victoria