35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)eltham-yarra glen road, kangaroo ground, pitmans corner, weller's hotel

Looking east towards the tower across the western title of land purchased by Council 16 Feb. 1973 upon which the Moor-rul viewing platform and grasslands now stand.35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)eltham-yarra glen road, kangaroo ground, shire of eltham war memorial, war memorial tower

Deceased estate sold by Peter McDougall of The Professionals; 23 acres in size on 2 titles in a prime position, with a made road frontage and close to the Pony Club with an easy drive to Eltham, Greensborough and Melbourne. Ian Mason of Mason White McDougall Real Estate advised (via Facebook) that two local builders battled it out at the auction run by Tony McDougall and that there are houses now on both titles. It was one of the first sales that Ian was involved with in his career, starting out at Peter McDougall Real Estate.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 strips Fuji 100flat rock road, houses, ian mason, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground pony club, peter mcdougall real estate, real estate agent, tony mcdougall

Colour photographbouchiers road, cathie thomson, don thomson, kangaroo ground

Record of the Society's history of activities - The Society members would have picnics on the Bassett-Smith propertyRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodacolor IIshire of eltham historical society, activities, kangaroo ground, bassett-smith

Record of the Society's history of activities - The Society members would have picnics on the Bassett-Smith propertyRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodacolor IIshire of eltham historical society, activities, kangaroo ground, bassett-smith

Record of the Society's history of activities - The Society members would have picnics on the Bassett-Smith propertyRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodacolor IIshire of eltham historical society, activities, kangaroo ground, bassett-smith

Record of the Society's history of activities - The Society members would have picnics on the Bassett-Smith propertyRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodacolor IIshire of eltham historical society, activities, kangaroo ground, bassett-smith

Record of the Society's history of activities - The Society members would have picnics on the Bassett-Smith propertyRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodacolor IIshire of eltham historical society, activities, kangaroo ground, bassett-smith

Record of the Society's history of activities - The Society members would have picnics on the Bassett-Smith propertyRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodacolor IIshire of eltham historical society, activities, kangaroo ground, bassett-smith

Record of the Society's history of activities - The Society members would have picnics on the Bassett-Smith propertyRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodacolor IIshire of eltham historical society, activities, kangaroo ground, bassett-smith

Used for the Society's Banner project. [note written by Joy Ness, "View Hill", Kangaroo Ground, 11 June 1986:] In 1878 while on a trip to Scotland and England, John Donaldson visited Windsor Castle Park, where he collected some acorns which he brought back to Australia, to his property, "Kangaroo Hall" at Kangaroo Ground. He and his son John Anstruther Davidson Donaldson, who was then 10 years old, planted one near the present Donaldson's Lane, in 1878. This is now a very fine tree, 108 years old. This information comes from Miss Victoria Donaldson, daughter of John Anstruther Davidson Donaldson. Miss Donaldson suggests that Wippell's Oak at Kangaroo Ground may also have been grown from one of the same Windsor Park acorns.Colour photographactivities, banner project, donaldsons oak, john anstruther davidson donaldson, kangaroo ground, significant trees, william donaldson

Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangarooo Ground; view from the east and close up of entrance including Honour Roll. On November 11th 1926 the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground was opened. It is regarded as one of Melbourne’s most outstanding lookout towers. It commands a magnificent 360 degree panorama from Kinglake across the Diamond Valley to Macedon and the You Yangs. It is built on a peak which was once a volcano, 237 metres above sea level. After World War one a memorial cairn was erected on the site, and in 1925 a committee of public-minded citizens began to plan for a tower. Many generous donations of material and money were forthcoming so that in 1926 the Governor General Lord Stonehaven was able to unveil the plaque before a crowd of 500 people There was some concern in the 1960s when the Forests Commission wanted to build a firespotters cabin on the top. At first R.S.L. branches opposed the idea, but it was realised that this use could combine with its use as a tourist attraction, and would ensure its maintenance for the future. Today the Kangaroo Ground tower provides one of the best views around Melbourne and is a fitting memorial to those who died in two world wars. From: Historic items for Diamond Valley Community Radio September 1990 (EDHS collection) On November 8th, 1951, the memorial was re-dedicated by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Dallas Brooks with the addition of the names of men from the Shire of Eltham who fell in the Second World War. Further wreaths were added subsequent to this image in time for the 2001 Reembrance Day service to commemorate the men from th shire who had fallen in the Malayan, Korean, Borneo and Vietnam campaigns.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 2 strips Kodak Safety 5035 Colour print (x1)Kodak Safety 5035garden hill, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground memorial, memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial, shire of eltham war memorial tower, war memorial, kangaroo ground relief committee

On the road to yarra glen past tower on right Home of Charis and Bill PellingRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsFuji 200 Abuildings, houses, kangaroo ground, coorie bank, charis pelling

On the road to yarra glen past tower on right Home of Charis and Bill PellingRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsFuji 200 Abuildings, houses, kangaroo ground, coorie bank, charis pelling

No longer running as a chook farm. Last known as Kangachicks - see Google Streetview Image of Feb 2013 Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsKodak CL 200 5093henley road, kangaroo ground, chook farm

No longer running as a chook farm. Last known as Kangachicks - see Google Streetview Image of Feb 2013 Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsKodak CL 200 5093henley road, kangaroo ground, chook farm

No longer running as a chook farm. Last known as Kangachicks - see Google Streetview Image of Feb 2013 Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsKodak CL 200 5093henley road, kangaroo ground, chook farm

No longer running as a chook farm. Last known as Kangachicks - see Google Streetview Image of Feb 2013 Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsKodak CL 200 5093henley road, kangaroo ground, chook farm

No longer running as a chook farm. Last known as Kangachicks - see Google Streetview Image of Feb 2013 Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsKodak CL 200 5093henley road, kangaroo ground, chook farm

No longer running as a chook farm. Last known as Kangachicks - see Google Streetview Image of Feb 2013 Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsKodak CL 200 5093henley road, kangaroo ground, chook farm

From a collection of 35 photos taken by Doug Orford at 35 specific locations along the exact boundary of the then Shire of Eltham.Colour photographwatsons creek, kangaroo ground, oxley bridge, henley road

Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangarooo Ground; view from the east and close up of entrance including Honour Roll. On November 11th 1926 the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground was opened. It is regarded as one of Melbourne’s most outstanding lookout towers. It commands a magnificent 360 degree panorama from Kinglake across the Diamond Valley to Macedon and the You Yangs. It is built on a peak which was once a volcano, 237 metres above sea level. After World War one a memorial cairn was erected on the site, and in 1925 a committee of public-minded citizens began to plan for a tower. Many generous donations of material and money were forthcoming so that in 1926 the Governor General Lord Stonehaven was able to unveil the plaque before a crowd of 500 people There was some concern in the 1960s when the Forests Commission wanted to build a firespotters cabin on the top. At first R.S.L. branches opposed the idea, but it was realised that this use could combine with its use as a tourist attraction, and would ensure its maintenance for the future. Today the Kangaroo Ground tower provides one of the best views around Melbourne and is a fitting memorial to those who died in two world wars. From: Historic items for Diamond Valley Community Radio September 1990 (EDHS collection) On November 8th, 1951, the memorial was re-dedicated by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Dallas Brooks with the addition of the names of men from the Shire of Eltham who fell in the Second World War. Further wreaths were added subsequent to this image in time for the 2001 Reembrance Day service to commemorate the men from th shire who had fallen in the Malayan, Korean, Borneo and Vietnam campaigns.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 2 strips Colour print (x1)Kodak Safety 5035garden hill, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground memorial, memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial tower, war memorial, garden hill, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground memorial, kangaroo ground relief committee, memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial tower, war memorial, shire of eltham war memorial

On November 11th 1926 the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground was opened. It is regarded as one of Melbourne’s most outstanding lookout towers. It commands a magnificent 360 degree panorama from Kinglake across the Diamond Valley to Macedon and the You Yangs. It is built on a peak which was once a volcano, 237 metres above sea level. After World War one a memorial cairn was erected on the site, and in 1925 a committee of public-minded citizens began to plan for a tower. Many generous donations of material and money were forthcoming so that in 1926 the Governor General Lord Stonehaven was able to unveil the plaque before a crowd of 500 people There was some concern in the 1960s when the Forests Commission wanted to build a firespotters cabin on the top. At first R.S.L. branches opposed the idea, but it was realised that this use could combine with its use as a tourist attraction, and would ensure its maintenance for the future. Today the Kangaroo Ground tower provides one of the best views around Melbourne and is a fitting memorial to those who died in two world wars. From: Historic items for Diamond Valley Community Radio September 1990 (EDHS collection) On November 8th, 1951, the memorial was re-dedicated by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Dallas Brooks with the addition of the names of men from the Shire of Eltham who fell in the Second World War. Further wreaths were added subsequent to this image in time for the 2001 Reembrance Day service to commemorate the men from th shire who had fallen in the Malayan, Korean, Borneo and Vietnam campaigns. Sepia photograph showing two ladies standing in front of the towergarden hill, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground memorial, memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial tower, war memorial

Showing front angle view of tower and old fire watchbox on top On November 11th 1926 the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground was opened. It is regarded as one of Melbourne’s most outstanding lookout towers. It commands a magnificent 360 degree panorama from Kinglake across the Diamond Valley to Macedon and the You Yangs. It is built on a peak which was once a volcano, 237 metres above sea level. After World War one a memorial cairn was erected on the site, and in 1925 a committee of public-minded citizens began to plan for a tower. Many generous donations of material and money were forthcoming so that in 1926 the Governor General Lord Stonehaven was able to unveil the plaque before a crowd of 500 people There was some concern in the 1960s when the Forests Commission wanted to build a firespotters cabin on the top. At first R.S.L. branches opposed the idea, but it was realised that this use could combine with its use as a tourist attraction, and would ensure its maintenance for the future. Today the Kangaroo Ground tower provides one of the best views around Melbourne and is a fitting memorial to those who died in two world wars. From: Historic items for Diamond Valley Community Radio September 1990 (EDHS collection) On November 8th, 1951, the memorial was re-dedicated by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Dallas Brooks with the addition of the names of men from the Shire of Eltham who fell in the Second World War. Further wreaths were added subsequent to this image in time for the 2001 Reembrance Day service to commemorate the men from th shire who had fallen in the Malayan, Korean, Borneo and Vietnam campaigns.Black and white photograph showing front angle view of tower and old watchbox on topgarden hill, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground memorial, memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial tower, war memorial

Quercus Robur (English Oak) - Was planted by John Donaldson from seed collected from Windsor Great Park in 1878. Used for the Society's Banner project Joy Ness "View Hill" Kangaroo Ground June 11th 1986 In 1878 while on a trip to Scotland and England, John Donaldson visited Windsor Castle Park, where he collected some acorns which he brought back to Australia, to his property, "Kangaroo Hall" at Kangaroo Ground. He and his son John Anstruther Davidson Donaldson, who was then 10 years old, planted one near the present Donaldsons Lane, in 1878. This is now a very fine tree, 108 years old. This information comes from Miss Victoria Donaldson, daughter of John Anstruther Davidson Donaldson. Miss Donaldson suggests that "Wippell's Oak" at Kangaroo Ground may also have been grown from one of the same Windsor Park acorns.Colour Polaroid photographtrees, donaldsons oak, donaldson, donaldson road, kangaroo ground

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 '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 imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kangaroo ground, war memorial tower

The Eltham Horse Trail: Research and Warrandyte to Kinglake: Survey of proposed route, December 1992: (1) Research to Kangaroo GroundColour photographeltham horse trail (1992 survey), kangaroo ground, pretty hill, wattle glen road

The Eltham Horse Trail: Research and Warrandyte to Kinglake: Survey of proposed route, December 1992: (2) Warrandyte to Kangaroo GroundColour photographeltham horse trail (1992 survey), kangaroo ground, eltham-yarra glen road, war memorial tower

The Eltham Horse Trail: Research and Warrandyte to Kinglake: Survey of proposed route, December 1992: (2) Warrandyte to Kangaroo Ground, trail route to be determined (1992)Four colour photographseltham horse trail (1992 survey), kangaroo ground, eltham-yarra glen road