As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills war memorial, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finshed at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. House located near the Christmas Hill War MemorialBorn Digitalchristmas hills

As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finshed at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. Display - The Roads through Christmas Hills in the Christmas Hills Mechanics InstituteBorn Digitalchristmas hills mechanics institute, heritage display

s part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finshed at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. Born Digitalchristmas hills mechanics institute, heritage display, visitors, display cabinet

As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finshed at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. EDHS Members Alan and Marilyn Butler in foreground listening to short presentation about the Christmas Hills Mechanics Institute by a local resident and Hall Committee Member Veronica Holland. Born Digitalchristmas hills mechanics institute, tour, visitors, veronica holland

As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finished at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. In June 2014 Nillumbik Shire Council received Anzac centenary Local Grants Program funding to create new interpretative signage that acknowledged the history of the Hurstbridge Memorial Recreation Park as a memorial to all who served in the First World War. Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, interpretative signage, hurstbridge

As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finished at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. In June 2014 Nillumbik Shire Council received Anzac centenary Local Grants Program funding to create new interpretative signage that acknowledged the history of the Hurstbridge Memorial Recreation Park as a memorial to all who served in the First World War. Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, hurstbridge, interpretative signage

As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finished at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. In June 2014 Nillumbik Shire Council received Anzac centenary Local Grants Program funding to create new interpretative signage that acknowledged the history of the Hurstbridge Memorial Recreation Park as a memorial to all who served in the First World War. One of the tall panels includes a discussion of conscription in World War One. Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, hurstbridge, interpretative signage, conscription

As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finished at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. In June 2014 Nillumbik Shire Council received Anzac centenary Local Grants Program funding to create new interpretative signage that acknowledged the history of the Hurstbridge Memorial Recreation Park as a memorial to all who served in the First World War. One of the panels discusses women. Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, hurstbridge, interpretation panel, interperative signage

As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finished at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. In June 2014 Nillumbik Shire Council received Anzac centenary Local Grants Program funding to create new interpretative signage that acknowledged the history of the Hurstbridge Memorial Recreation Park as a memorial to all who served in the First World War. Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, hurstbridge, interpretative signage

Memories Memories of a boyhood's day. When he went to scahool away Letters in a schoolboy's hand. telling of the things he's planned, Linned in colours bright and fair - THESE - are what I have to-night. Visions of a soldier-led, In his dress of khaki clad, Saying, "Mohter, do not grieve." When he has his final leave. His dear face, and my dimmed signt THESE - are what I have to-night. R.M. Conway, Christmas Hills From the Eltham and Whittlesea Shire Advertiser and Diamond Creek Advocate, 13 December 1918. As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finished at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. In May 2015 Nillumbik Shire Council received Anzac centenary Local Grants Program funding for the restoration and enhancement of Christmas Hills cenotaph as a project to commemorate the First World War. Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, christmas hills, interpretative signage, poem, "r.m. conway"

As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finished at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. The Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park with fire spotting tower additon. Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, kangaroo ground, memorial park, war memorial, fire spotting tower

As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finished at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park. Path way with trees leading up to the base of the tower. Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, tour, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground memorial

As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finished at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. Shire of Eltham War Memorial with fire spotting tower at Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, kangaroo ground, shire of eltham war memorial

As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finished at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. Dennis Ward (right hand side) of "The Friends of Kangaroo Tower" gives a brief presentation about the site. Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground memorial, tour, dennis ward

As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finished at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park.Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, tour, kangaroo ground, shire of eltham war memorial

Display in glass cabinet at the base of the stairs at the tower at Kangaroo Ground. 7 windmill palms are growing around the tower. They represent 6 states and 1 for the Territories with map and photo. As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finished at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, heritage display, shire of eltham war memorial, kangaroo ground

Glass cabinet at the base of the stairs at the tower showing colour photographs depicitng the installation of the CFA tower in November/ December 2009. As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finished at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery.Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, kangaroo ground, heritage display, shire of eltham war memorial, cfa

Glass cabinet at the base of the stairs at the tower showing colour photographs depicitng the installation of the CFA tower in November/ December 2009. As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finished at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, kangaroo ground, heritage display, shire of eltham war memorial, cfa

Glass cabinet at the base of the stairs at the tower showing colour photographs depicitng the installation of the CFA tower in November/ December 2009. As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finished at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. Born Digitalwar memorials, shire of nillumbik, heritage display, kangaroo ground, shire of eltham war memorial, photos

Presented to Nillumbik Shire Council by the Victorian Vietnam Veterans Community in commemmoration of the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - 18th August 2006.Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, plaque, vietnam veterans community

Plaque on stone structure acknowledging the Moor-rul viewing platform at Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park, when it was offically opened on 17 April 2008 with details of names of men and their roles on the advisory committee 2008.Born DigitalNillumbik the Green Wedge Shire The Moor-rul Viewing Platform was opened on 17 April 2008 by Nillumbik Shire Mayor, Councillor Warwick Leeson Kangaroo Ground Memorial Park and Tower of Remembrance Advisory Committee 2008 Covenor: Harry Gilham Councillor: Cr. Warwick Leeson Members: Ken King, Neil Marshall, Alex Melichore Dean Stewart, Dennis Ward, Mick Woiwod John Haines (former member) Nicholas Pelling (former member) Architect: Dennis Ward RAIA ALIA Builder Malcorp Building Services world war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, plaque, moor-rul viewing platform, knagaroo ground, names

Plaque on stone structure acknowledging the Moor-rul viewing platform at Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park, when it was offically opened on 17 April 2008 with details of names of men and their roles on the advisory committee 2008.Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, plaque, moor-rul viewing platform

The Moor-Rul Viewing Platform, part of the Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park opened in April 2007. Eight double-sided interpretation panels on the Moor-rul viewing platform highlight the area's Aboriginal and European history of the area and also details of local geology, flora and fauna. These panels feature high quality graphic design and professionally written text. The subjects covered are: ''Womin Je Ka" Welcome The Kulin Nation Singing, Dancing, Ceremony, Celebration This Country, My Home The Highland Taken Auld Lang Syne "Same Land Different Views" Working the Land Food from the Earth or "Earth's Harvest" Lest We Forget, "And with the going down of the Sun .... (3 panels) This Black Earth Those other indigenous inhabitants - Kangaroo Ground's Wildlife Silent Witnesses - Kangaroo Ground's White Manna Gums Belonging A Place of Reverence and A Tower of Strength Souce: EDHS Newsletter No 173 March 2007. As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance: Shire of Nillumbik World War One Memorials tour, 10 August 2016. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills war memorial, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finshed at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery.Born Digitalshire of nillumbik, moor-rul viewing platform, kangaroo ground

As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finished at Eltham Library to view the "Writing the War" exhibition at Eltham Library Community Gallery. Shire of Eltham War memorial at Kangaroo Ground War Memorial ParkBorn Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, kangaroo ground, shire of eltham war memorial, tower, fire spotting cabin, park

The Heidelberg School Artists Trail was established in about 1999 with about 52 signs across four local governemnt areas including Nillumbik and Banyule. This one located in Wingrove Park Eltham pays tribute to Walter Withers and his painting "The Silent Guns" Transcription of sign: Walter Withers – The Silent Gums, 1909 Walter Withers painted this tranquil pastoral scene in the vicinity this park. Here he has captured the dairy cattle belonging to local Eltham farmer, Mr. Tom Orr, feeding and resting in the shade of the tall Manna gums. Wither’s daughter, Nan recalled how her father, for inspiration, often visited the property of their neighbour, Mr. Tom Orr, and in his later years, Withers painted many landscapes depicting Mr Orr’s sheep and dairy cattle. Heritage Excursion by EDHS Members - An Eltham South Ramble, 2 Sep 2017Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, eltham south, heritage excursion, local history centre, walter withers, heidelberg artists' trail, wingrove park trail, the silent gums

The Heidelberg School Artists Trail was established in about 1999 with about 52 signs across four local governemnt areas including Nillumbik and Banyule. This one acknowledges "Landscape with Sheep" by Walter Withers. The text on the board states: Walter Withers depicts in this work a number of sheep on Mr. Tom Orr’s property. Our view is from the rise above this park, from the Lower Plenty side of the nearby Diamond Creek, looking northwards towards the main Eltham township. The area that is now Wingrove Park, would have been to the right, in the valley below the sheep. The mood of this work is warm and vibrant, with the use of strong blues and pinks, and this stands in marked contrast to the softer, cooler greens used by Walter Withers in his work ‘The Silent Gums’. Heritage Excursion by EDHS members - An Eltham South Ramble, 2 Sep 2017Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, eltham south, heritage excursion, local history centre, eltham, heidelberg artists' trail, walter withers, landscape with sheep, wingrove park trail

Second school building on same site, which was put out for tender in April 1875. The stone building is prior to any additions. Note children playing in school yard. Published in Nillumbik Mail Edition 21, 20 Sep Harry Gilham's notes: Constructed 1875. Inspection finished 31 December 1875 - outer walls covering said to come from Quarry Park at the western end of cuyrrent Lavender Park Road, Eltham. Windows altered in the 1900s; ventilation and skylights 1920s - built to house 100 children.Sepia photograph mounted on cardNillumbik Mail publication details; Edition 21, 20 Sepdalton street, eltham, eltham state school no. 209, school group, eltham primary school

Not Just a Pretty Place acknowledges the cultural significance of this site for the residents of Nillumbik Shire and for the Wurrundjeri community. Historically the confluence of rivers have particular importance as these were sites where rituals and ceremonies took place. The carved bluestone form presents an oversize river pebble that echoes the spirit of the water and draws attention to this location as a meeting place an landmark. Awarded the 2000 Nillumbik Art in Public Places Award and situated behind Lennister Farm near Yarra ParkColour photograph printaleks danko, eltham, lennister farm, yarra park

Iron sculpture by Cliff Burtt welcomes visitors to the Gateway of Eltham. It was constructed of Corten Steel in 1994 and won the Eltham Public Art Award in 1996. “Award winning sculptor, Cliff Burtt, often references the geometry of architectural forms in his bold, minimalist public sculptures. In this corten steel work the repeated arches of the temples of antiquity are in dialogue with the nearby spans of the railway trestle bridge that cuts through the Eltham parkland. The formality of the architecture is offset by the organic sweeps of the top profile of the work, which playfully acknowledges the hilly topography of the region” – Highlights from the Nillumbik Art Collection Two colour photographs of iron sculptureclassical landscape, sculptures, art, parks, alistair knox park, eltham, cliff burtt, public art

Brand new Eltham-Templestowe footbridge over the Yarra River off Homestead Road, Eltham which was completed in July 2004. The Yarra River Footbridge was opened in August 2004 and links the Diamond Creek Trail between the Shire of Nillumbik and City of Manningham. It is a shared pathway and also links with the Main Yarra Trail. It affords lovely views over the Yarra River.One of three colour photographs.yarra river, eltham south, eltham lower park, lenister farm, homestead road, shared pathway, diamond creek trail, footbridge