Eltham historian and veteran Terry Phillips wore his grandfather's World War I uniform on Remembrance Day while acting as school crossing supervisor outside Eltham Primary.Links: 02419.02764 News clipping, black text, colour image.terry phillips, remembrance day 2015, eltham primary school

Letters to the Editor, Diamond Valley Leader, 18/11/2015 discussing environmental issues in Nillumbik and the truck ban on Rosanna Road.News clipping, black text, colour image.truck curfew, nillumbik

This article from the Advertiser (Hurstbridge, Vic. 24 June 1931), discusses concerns of the residents of Grace Park (Watsonia) estate near Greensborough.This article voices some of the concerns of residents of this area of the Greensborough district in the 1930s.Copy of article from the Advertiser (Hurstbridge, Victoria 24 June 1931), with corrected OCR transcription sourced from Trove, NLA19/05/2016grace park, william santon, cecil jessop, watsonia

Diamond Valley Toy Library added an array of extra items to its inventory following a Telstra Kids Fund Grant. Three new party packs and dozens of toys were purchased.News clipping, black text.diamond valley toy library, telstra kids fund

Banyule Council and Hoyts Greensborough developed a sensory-friendly screening of Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens, for children on the Autism Spectrum.News clipping, black text.hoyts greensborough, banyule city council, autism

Montmorency student Liam Doherty won gold in shot put at a School Sports Australia event in Canberra in December 2015. Pickett plans to pursue a career as a professional basketballer in the future.News clipping, black text, colour image.school sports australia, diamond valley basketball association, liam doherty

Watsonia artist Marcello D'Amico's volunteer work was recognised with an award from the Victorian Multiculturalism Commission. D'Amico has been a volunteer for the Italian Pensioners Federation of Victoria, and affiliated social clubs for the last 30 years.News clipping, black text, colour image.watsonia artist, marcello damico, victorian multiculturalism commission award

Retired Melbourne Fire Brigade Superintendent John Berry from Lower Plenty, received a Medal of the Order of Australia for his work. Nillumbik Council Australia Day Citizen of the Year was awarded to Eltham local Beth Pender for contributions to the community and various causes.News clipping, black text, colour image.australia day awards, john berry, beth pender

Beverley Brock received a Medal of the Order of Australia for 25+ years of contributions to the community. Ms Brock received the award for helping young people and families overcome emotional, health, educational, financial and family hurdles. Jennifer Loughman received a Medal of the Order of Australia for her contributions to people with cystic fibrosis and their families.News clipping, black text, colour image.australia day awards, beverley brock, jennifer loughman

A thief broke into Montmorency Eltham RSL and stole $3000 in cash. The RSL will now improve security measures.News clipping, black text, colour image.montmorency eltham rsl, bill mckenna

Fallen Vietnam War Veterans to be honoured in vigils to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the battle of Long Tan in August.News clipping, black text, colour image.vietnam war, battle of long tan

Greensborough triplets Peter, Christina and Zoe Zougras to start school at Apollo Parkways Primary School in Greensborough.News clipping, black text, colour image.apollo parkways primary school, diamond valley multiple birth association, zougras family

Banyule Council faces a $12.5 million black hole in its budget due to rates capping and says it is too early to know what services will be slashed.News clipping, black text.banyule city council, council rates

Banyule Council and Hoyts Greensborough developed a sensory-friendly screening of Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens, for children on the Autism Spectrum.News clipping, black text, colour image.autism, hoyts greensborough, banyule city council

Originally from Montmorency, artist and performer Dean Schulz was cast in a musical theatre production titled Saturday Night Fever at Chapel off Chapel in Prahran.News clipping, black text, colour image.dean schulz, montmorency

Greensborough’s Cat Protection Society, established in 1947, called on local animal lovers to house stray cats while the Society prepares for a much needed renovation. News clipping, black text, colour image.cat protection society of victoria

Outstanding form of Diamond Valley Athletic Club throwers was the highlight of the club’s successful campaign at the Victorian Junior Athletic Championship. Chelsea Owen-Smith won state championship gold.News clipping, black text, colour image.diamond valley athletics club, chelsea owen smith

Key life skills to be taught in a practical setting when independent living centre opens at Diamond Valley Special Development School. The school community partnered with Greensborough Bunnings Warehouse staff to help deliver the project.News clipping, black text, colour image.diamond valley special development school, bunnings

This article advertises the public meeting in March 2010 to gauge interest in forming the Greensborough Historical Society. First media coverage for Greensborough Historical SocietyBlack text on newsprint, colour photograph of Steve Whatmough, Faye Fort and Noel Withers outside the DVLCgreensborough historical society

The article was written by Linley Hartley on the reminiscences of Lorraine Coates (nee Poulter) of her life in Greensborough. There are a lot of references to her ancestral families, particularly the Poulters and also the Roys and Hewitts. The article also refers to Lorraine's family activities during World War 2 in Richmond.Poulters, Roys and Hewitts were all local pioneer families.An A3 sized photocopy of a Diamond Valley News story. Includes photograph of Lorraine Coates and two scenes of 'old' Greensborough. Copy 2 of Item 177.Some minor biro marks

Article from the Hurstbridge Advertiser (13/12/1935) reporting on the proposed construction of Grimshaw Street and who was responsible for paying for it. Includes reference to many Greensborough streets.2 page article downloaded from the National Library of Australia.

The Principal of Watsonia High, Mr Miller, and Parent's Association Secretary, Mrs Solum, discuss th problems of unmade roads in the Watsonia High area.Written in 1962, this article shows the problems associated with new housing developments and lack of amenities.1 page photocopy of news clipping.In pen under title:"Zosky 1962"watsonia high school, nepean street, henry street

Leading up to the opening of Greensborough Plaza, traffic along Main Street was affected by the part closure due to the construction of a road bridge over the railway line.Significant infrastructure changes in Greensborough at the time of the opening of Greensborough Plaza in 1978.Photocopy of news clipping (Item 958). Text and black and white images.

Street Watch is published weekly in the Diamond Valley Leader and contains police reports including local crimes and missing persons. There is an incomplete run of this column.Half page newspaper clipping with map and text.street watch, diamond valley leader

Two students from Montmorency South Primary School, Lucas and Zeke, both had open heart surgery soon after birth. Their parents were supported by HeartKids Australia.News clipping, black text, colour imagemontmorency south primary school, heartkids australia

Watermarc members are again involved in the 'Let's move for a better world' challenge.News clipping, black text, colour image.watermarc, let's move for a better world challenge

Michael Collins, senior tennis player and coach at Greensborough Tennis Club played in the successful Australian team in the Von Cramm Cup in June 2015.News clipping, black text, colour image.michael collins, greensborough tennis club

Steven Wells of Montmorency is a registered nurse and horticulturalist. He has developed a horticulture therapy program at Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre in Kew. He was awarded a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship to further his studies overseas.News clipping, black text, colour image.steven wells, winston churchill memorial fellowship, royal talbot, rehabilitation

St Thomas the Apostle Primary School reached the finals of the Leader Grants. The school hopes to re-establish its reflective memorial garden.News clipping. Front page image plus article: black text, colour image.st thomas the apostle primary school, leader local grants

St Helena Secondary College production of West Side Story ran from July 30 to August 8 2015.News clipping, black text, colour image.st helena secondary college, west side story