Idylls of the King,first published between 1859 and 1885, is a cycle of twelve narrative poems by the English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809–1892) who was the Poet Laureate from 1850. It retells the legend of King Arthur, his knights, his love for Guinevere and her tragic betrayal of him. The book was given by Emmie Gibbs as a Christmas gift to Hilda Wehner. Hilda Wehner was the daughter of Herman Wehner (1862-1937) one of Orbost's early blacksmiths.A small red cloth covered book with a black motif on the cover. There is gold print on the spine.Inside- To Hilda M. Wehner from her friend Emma Gibbs wishing her the complimenst of the season Xmas 1916tennyson literature idyls-of-the-king book

Held in conjunction with Christmas break-up BBQ Newsletter No. 136, January 2001 President's Report At our break-up barbecue local Nillumbik Councillor, Diane Bullen of Mt Pleasant Ward, unveiled the sign. She spoke briefly on the history of the building's use since 1860 and also reminded us that the National Trust has recognised the building as being one of two oldest known police residences in the metropolitan area (the other being at Heidelberg).7 colour photographseltham, main road, police residence, local history centre, eltham district historical society, activities, cr. diane bullen, dedication, harry gilham, russell yeoman, diana bassett-smith, peter bassett-smith, doug orford

Held in conjunction with Christmas break-up BBQ Newsletter No. 136, January 2001 President's Report At our break-up barbecue local Nillumbik Councillor, Diane Bullen of Mt Pleasant Ward, unveiled the sign. She spoke briefly on the history of the building's use since 1860 and also reminded us that the National Trust has recognised the building as being one of two oldest known police residences in the metropolitan area (the other being at Heidelberg).Colour photographeltham, main road, police residence, local history centre, eltham district historical society, activities, cr. diane bullen, dedication

Held in conjunction with Christmas break-up BBQ Newsletter No. 136, January 2001 President's Report At our break-up barbecue local Nillumbik Councillor, Diane Bullen of Mt Pleasant Ward, unveiled the sign. She spoke briefly on the history of the building's use since 1860 and also reminded us that the National Trust has recognised the building as being one of two oldest known police residences in the metropolitan area (the other being at Heidelberg).Colour photographeltham, main road, police residence, local history centre, eltham district historical society, activities, cr. diane bullen, dedication

Held in conjunction with Christmas break-up BBQ Newsletter No. 136, January 2001 President's Report At our break-up barbecue local Nillumbik Councillor, Diane Bullen of Mt Pleasant Ward, unveiled the sign. She spoke briefly on the history of the building's use since 1860 and also reminded us that the National Trust has recognised the building as being one of two oldest known police residences in the metropolitan area (the other being at Heidelberg).Colour photographeltham, main road, police residence, local history centre, eltham district historical society, activities, cr. diane bullen, dedication

Held in conjunction with Christmas break-up BBQ Newsletter No. 136, January 2001 President's Report At our break-up barbecue local Nillumbik Councillor, Diane Bullen of Mt Pleasant Ward, unveiled the sign. She spoke briefly on the history of the building's use since 1860 and also reminded us that the National Trust has recognised the building as being one of two oldest known police residences in the metropolitan area (the other being at Heidelberg).2 colour photographseltham, main road, police residence, local history centre, eltham district historical society, activities, cr. diane bullen, dedication

Held in conjunction with Christmas break-up BBQ Newsletter No. 136, January 2001 President's Report At our break-up barbecue local Nillumbik Councillor, Diane Bullen of Mt Pleasant Ward, unveiled the sign. She spoke briefly on the history of the building's use since 1860 and also reminded us that the National Trust has recognised the building as being one of two oldest known police residences in the metropolitan area (the other being at Heidelberg).2 colour photographseltham, main road, police residence, local history centre, eltham district historical society, activities, cr. diane bullen, dedication

Held in conjunction with Christmas break-up BBQ Newsletter No. 136, January 2001 President's Report At our break-up barbecue local Nillumbik Councillor, Diane Bullen of Mt Pleasant Ward, unveiled the sign. She spoke briefly on the history of the building's use since 1860 and also reminded us that the National Trust has recognised the building as being one of two oldest known police residences in the metropolitan area (the other being at Heidelberg).Colour photographeltham, main road, police residence, local history centre, eltham district historical society, activities, stables

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

This collection of papers relating to the Warrnambool Theatre Group chorale contains AGM minutes, performance programs, publicity and Warrnambool Standard information and membership lists. Some of the programs relate to performances which were done by the Warrnambool Theatre company of which this group was an off shoot. There are some Christmas programs and shows involved with the Warrnambool Symphony Orchestra. This folder relates to the years 1991-1995 and is one of 3 folders which relates to the Warrnambool Theatre Group Chorale. Chorale shows a number of connections between local groups some musical others are community groups. The programs show the variety of songs which were popular at the timeGrey folder with items relating to the Warrnambool theatre chorale from 1991-1995. The entries include concert programs, advertising material and financial statements.warrnambool theatre group chorale, warrnambool, warrnambool theatre company,

No 1 Wireless Air Gunners School RAAF Ballarat Christmas Card From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany also in 1944. See also 237 and 240. Bi fold booklet with blue ribbon bindingpilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force

A brochure explaining Legacy's work and the facilities they provide. It is aimed at the widows to inform them of what is available to them and it outlines the times for classes for the children. 'Melbourne Legacy offers friendship and help to the dependants of our departed comrades.' Headings included: Help and advice to mothers or guardians; Mothers' Club; Senior Widows' Club; Housing and repairs; Legal advice; Medical, dental and optical care; Education, Employment, Camps and holidays, Christmas party, Residences, Junior Legacy groups. A record of how Legacy portrayed itself to the widows and children in 1961 and 1962.Black and white brochure x 6 pages made of white paper, folded into a 6 page booklet from June 1961 and another from October 1962. Black printed text. legacy promotion, fundraising

Newspaper article including a photo of Legatee Vance Dore (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1965) and Mrs A E McCutchen MBE who was the President of Melbourne Legacy's Senior Widow's Club in 1965. She was presenting a cheque for $2,100 to President Dore at the Legacy Christmas Concert. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee Vance Dore a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Photocopied newsletter article with a photo of Legatee Vance Dore - President 1965past presidents, vance dore

Widow club secretary Vera Lang and another lady at a trading table. The items include Christmas puddings. The Widow clubs often ran trading stalls of goods and handcrafts. Keesing Photographers took a series of photos on the same day of various ladies. It is assumed that the date was 1991 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 911030C-15 could mean 30 October 1991, along with 00645, 00646, 00647, 00648, 00649, 00651, 00661 to 00666.Photos of the committee members of Widows clubs were taken by a professional photographer.Black and white photo of 2 Legacy widows at a trading table and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911030C-30A and 6 in pencil.widows, widows club

The newsletter from December 1959. The cover featured a Christmas etching of angels and shepherds by Rembrandt. Articles included a critique of the annual demonstration, the judo classes run, and happenings at the residences. A newsletter published by Legacy in a similar format for many years from 1942 though this is a shorter format compared to some years. It may have been the last in this format as from 1960 the Widows Newsletter was produced. Many articles on the work of Legacy. Some very interesting photos.Newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white printed newsletter x 4 pages from December 1959. Volume 12 Number 4.boys classes, activities

Group of ladies of the Guild during a picnic in Brighton, Xmas Day 1917. Ethel Godfrey is standing left. Her hands on the shoulder of a young girl. see item 1649/1650/1652/1653Black and white photograph depicting a group of sailors and ladies standing and seating in a park.ethel augusta godfrey 1861-1935, picnic, lhlg, brighton, xmas, 1917, christmas, wwi, first world war, great war, goldsmith album

From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Postcard with a vase of wattle flowers in the centre"Merry Xmas"album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, wattle flower, wattle, australia, flowers, merry xmas, christmas

From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Mini postcard - two separate black and white images both featuring the moonPrinted on front " The same old moon" Hand written on rear.. To Enid From Dad I just got a letter from you 22 July Best Love xxxalbum, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, wattle flower, wattle, australia, flowers, merry xmas, christmas

These are two tickets issued by the Warrnambool Boomerang Club. This club was formed some time in 1934 and continued on until at least 1956. By the late 1930s there were nearly 200 members who took part in activities that included picnics, Christmas parties, balls, dances and dinners. Profits from the Boomerang Club functions were donated to local charitable organizations. No information is available on Messrs Gallacher or Abernethy. Mr Abernethy received a complimentary ticket as he was the President of the club at the time (1948)These items are significant items as examples of the activities of the Boomerang Club, an important social club in Warrnambool in the mid 20th century. These are two Boomerang Club tickets. One is a buff-coloured card for the Members’ Ball on November 4th (no year) with black printing and the other is a pink card with blue printing, a Complimentary ticket for membership for 1948-49. Both cards have a sketch of a boomerang. Card one: Club, Members’ Ball, November 4th, Name…. Mr R. Gallacher, Admittance only by this ticket. (Written list of dances on back) Card two: Boomerang Club, 1948-1949, Complimentary, S. Abernethy, President, W. L. Grant, N. B. Grant, Hon Secs. (on back – Mr S. Abernethy) warrnambool boomerang club, warrnambool

This wooden boomerang has been made to promote the Boomerang Club in Warrnambool and to use as a decoration at the Boomerang Club functions. The Warrnambool Boomerang Club was a social club formed in 1934 and it continued until at least 1953. The club had over 200 members enrolled by the late 1930s. The club organized regular activities, including monthly dances, an Annual Ball, Christmas parties, picnics and dinners. Profits from the activities were donated to local charities with over £600 being donated in 1946. This boomerang is of interest as a memento of the Boomerang Club, a social club in Warrnambool in the 1930s, 40s and 50s. This is a wooden boomerang painted brown with white and red lettering on the boomerang face and a white border along the edges. The red paint is fading. There is a small hole at the top for attaching the boomerang to a wall or other object. ‘Boomerang Club.’ history of warrnambool, boomerang club, warrnambool

Flood damage resulting from a late afternoon storm on Christmas Day 2011. A flash flood occurred from significant rain fall and hail, which accumulated along an old waterway with floodwater submerging cars along Valonia Drive then down Grove Street flooding houses, through the Bible Street Reserve where it then submerged Main Road washing away the small railway trestle bridge opposite the reserve then flooding the Judge Book Village before finally entering the Diamond Creek..fay bridge collection, 2011-12-26, bible street reserve, flood damage, floods, floodwater, main road, nillumbik medical centre

The Greensborough Inter Church Council was formed in 1989 at a meeting of the Greensborough Ministers Fraternal, with 8 churches initially involved. The Council organised ecumenical activities and services at Christmas and Easter and co-operatively organised many other activities in the area including the annual Family Carol Service. This folder contains agenda and minutes from some meetings, correspondence, advertising flyers and newspaper clippings on various activities. The collection is from Rosalie Bray, a past president and secretary of the group; it covers the years 1990-2003.Folder of documents, etc., housed in plastic pockets and arranged by year.greensborough inter church council, rosie bray

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 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

Contents: • The Carnival is Over….well just about! By Jim Connor • Society Christmas Function • 50 Years ago…..1967 by Liz Pidgeon • Our 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner • Eltham 1950 s– Childhood Reminiscences – Part 1 by Ann Constable • A Squatter’s Life on the Plenty River at ‘Wanstead’: The 1837 Diary of James Louis Willis by Anne Paul • 80th Anniversary of Rob Roy Hill Climb • Montsalvat • Our Sponsors • Contacts for the Eltham District Historical SocietyThe 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