Group of Children on Stage (Sunday School Concert ??) c1910 on left is Irene May Bernot later Mrs N. Maloney.stawell entertainment

The Sutherland Homes for Children on Yan Yean Road, Diamond Creek cared for thousands of children from when it was opened in 1912. The site closed for this purpose in 1991 and was sold and later developed for commercial and office purposes. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then /​ Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p107 The Sutherland Homes for Children at 14 Yan Yean Road, Diamond Creek, cared for thousands of children since they opened in 1912, after beginning at La Trobe Street, Melbourne in 1908. In 1994 Sutherland Homes (then called Sutherland Child, Youth and Family Services) amalgamated with Berry Street Child and Family Welfare. Together as Berry Street Victoria, they formed Victoria’s largest independent provider of support and accommodation services for children, young people and families in crisis.1 However with the move from institutional to community care, the Diamond Creek site had not been used since 1991 and was sold to private purchasers in 1999. More than 2000 former residents, staff, neighbours and friends attended a farewell in February, 2000.2 The Sutherland Homes red-brick and stuccoed building in Diamond Creek (a rare design in the Eltham Shire), was opened in 1929 by Lord Somers, the Governor of Victoria. Destitute children lived in dormitories bathed in natural light through large windows. However in 1958 as the cottage–parent system replaced the dormitory system, the first of eight residential cottages accommodating ten to 12 children was built. The site also included Special School 3660 and a farm, and the children were able to form relationships with people outside Sutherland, by staying with holiday hosts. Children were originally placed at Sutherland because of extreme poverty, or because single parents could not cope. However later, most placements occurred due to family violence, abuse or neglect. The property was originally bought from the Crown in 1869 by Timothy Mahony. Later owner, Augusta Meglin, ran a 40-acre (16ha) farm there. In 1909 she bequeathed this, including the house, orchards, vegetable gardens, vineyards and the balance of her income to The Sutherland Homes for Neglected Children. Sutherland Homes’ founder, Selina Sutherland, was known as ‘New Zealand’s Florence Nightingale’. In 1888 she became Victoria’s first licensed ‘child rescuer’3 and was to rescue around 3000 waifs from Victoria’s streets and slums.4 Born in Scotland in 1839, Sutherland joined her sister, who had emigrated with her husband to New Zealand. Sutherland trained as a nurse and led the establishment of a public hospital at Masterton. In 1881, while holidaying in Melbourne, Sutherland was so touched by seeing young people living under Princes Bridge, that this determined her future work. Meanwhile Sutherland instigated the Melbourne District Nursing Society, (now Royal District Nursing Service). She also led the founding of The Victorian Neglected Children’s Aid Society (now Oz Child) and the Presbyterian Neglected Children’s Aid Society (now Kildonan). From 1894 Miss Sutherland was Melbourne’s best known woman and cut a distinctive figure, wearing an alpine hat with a prominent feather. In 1906 Prime Minister Alfred Deakin named her Melbourne’s most successful philanthropic worker. However she was to face some difficult times. That year she suffered severely from an injured shoulder and dizzy turns and was pressured to resign as Superintendent of The Victorian Neglected Children’s Aid Society. In 1908 the committee of management offered her 12 months leave with pay. Sutherland declined – but soon after, was dismissed. However she continued her work from Latrobe Street, Melbourne, with the help of Sister Ellen Sanderson and several committee members. Sutherland attempted to register her new organisation but the Victorian Neglected Children’s Aid Society objected to the government, alleging that Sutherland, because of increasing infirmity, was unable to satisfactorily carry out such duties. They accused her of cruelty and of intoxication. However the charges were not proven, so The Sutherland Homes for Neglected Children was registered.5 Sadly, in 1909 Sutherland died, the day she was to move the children to the ‘country property’ at Diamond Creek. At her death she owned less than £10. Today Berry Street recognises Sutherland’s enormous contribution to child welfare with a memorial and an annual Selina Sutherland Award, presented to an outstanding volunteer.This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, diamond creek, sutherland home for children

Children and staff at a Greensborough child care centre support White Balloon Day. The Abacus Child Care Centre was established in 1994.News clipping, black text, colour image.abacus child care centre, bravehearts, white balloon day

Jim Brehaut and his children, Jimmy & June, stand in front of the 'Flower Basket' ornamental flower bed at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.jim brehaut, jimmy brehaut, june brehaut, ballarat, botanic gardens, garden, costume

Deep Lead – Portrait Griffith Family Mrs Ann Griffin nee (Beynon) standing at back. Her husband and two children. Mrs Ann Beynon Seated.stawell

Article about Sutherland Home for Children prepared for the Yarra Plenty Regional Library's "Diamond Valley History Tour 2019". Describes the history of Sutherland Homes and the work of Selina Sutherland.Article 2 pages, text and black and white illus.diamond valley, yarra plenty regional library, sutherland homes, selina sutherland

Amy Clayton (1874-1961) centre with her children. "My Great Grandmother Amy Clayton née Burkett who owned tearooms corner Henry Street Greensborough opposite school. Here with five of her children. Six more were to follow - eleven in all. Baby on knee is Olive who married Jack Poulter. Little girl is my Gran Ivy, the eldest girl who did many chores for her siblings. Love this photo.. all so beautifully clean and obviously dearly loved."Digital copy of black and white photographclayton family, amy ann clayton, amy ann burkett

These three badges were issued as fund raisers on Children's Day in 1918,1919 and 1941. The Children's Flower day arose out of the League of Young Gardeners established in 1916 to assist the war effort by encouraging children to cultivate garden plots at home and at school. The Children's Flower Day included lectures and lessons at school related to garden cultivation. Flower shows of produce grown at home and at school and street stalls were run by children to raise funds for the war effort.These badges are of interest as examples of the activities of children in Victoria to assist the War effort in World Wars.1 Cream coloured circular metal and enamel badge featuring Union flag, a wreath of red flowers and leaves around the edge on two sides and text . A clip is on the reverse. 2 Cream coloured oval plastic coated card badge featuring blue flowers and wattle blossom and text. A slot at the top for a pin so it may be attached to clothing. 3 Cream coloured circular badge featuring a six pointed gold star, a coloured image of a house and garden and text. A clip is on the reverse1 EVD CHILDREN'S FLOWER DAY 1941 on face. A.W. PATRICK. N. FITZROY. V. on rim 2 CHILDREN'S FLOWER DAY 1918 3 CHILDREN'S FLOWER DAY 1919 PEACE YEAR and symbol of an flattened semi circle with incomplete rectangle interlaced. children, flowers, war effort, warrnambool

Stock and Finn children (left to right) Rose Stock, John Finn, Jane Finn. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn.Digital copy of black and white photograph.peter blackbourn, rose stock, john finn, jane finn

This is an example of Melbourne Legacy promotional material that was issued to inform the public on the work of Legacy. It mentions that it was '55 years on' from the creation - which makes it 1978. The brochure lists Legacy's focus as the children, and sub headings used are: Care of families, Welfare, Education and training, Boys' and Girls' classes, Holidays and camps, Residences, and a Widows Club. It mentions two residences for children in Kew. See other items of marketing material from the 1990s to 2009 (items 01240 to 01258). The collection shows the types of marketing materials that were produced and the celebrities that were helping Legacy.An example of promotional material issued by Legacy.Colour brochure x 4 pages to promote Legacy 1978.legacy promotion, fundraising

Stories of Beowulf reinterpreted for children, told by H. E. Marshall & edited by Louey Chisholm. From the childhood collection of Monica Turner, nee Smith, descendant of early Kilmore business families, the Morrisseys and Hartnells.Brown cloth-bound hardcover book, worn at extremities, loss of colour. Missing dust jacket. Binding tight & square. Minor foxing and discolouration throughout. 10 colour plates all present in very good condition. 112 pp. Good condition.Front flyleaf, 'Pip Smith', pencil, cursive.children's literature, turner collection

Photograph of Mary Elizabeth ( Liz ) Chatham ( nee Holmes) with her and Philip Chatham's 5 children: Back L -R Andrew Philip, Genevieve Mary, John Henry. Front L- R Elizabeth Anne, Liz, Jane LouiseColoured photograph in cardboard folder. Two copiesOn card "Folklore Sydney Phone 437 6295"chatham-holmes collection, elizabeth chatham, jane chatham, mary chatham, john chatham, andrew chatham, elizabeth (liz) chatham

Pierre Patrick Gorman, CBE (1 October 1924 – 1 October 2006) was an Australian librarian and academic who specialised in education for children with disabilities. Born profoundly deaf, Gorman was the first deaf person to receive a doctorate at Cambridge University. Documents the changing nature of education of deaf children and the attitudes of the society at large and the current research. A loose-leaf printed pamphlet (A5 - 4 pages) of an address given by Dr. Pierre Gorman to the Parents Group of the Princess Elizabeth Kindergarten for the deaf, Elgar Rd, Burwood, Victoria on 25th November, 1960. deaf children australia, dca, princess elizabeth kindergarten for the deaf, pekd, dr. pierre gorman, deaf community, parenting

The Children of Mary is a Catholic organization for young people between the ages of 7 and 18. The confraternity was founded in France in the 1830s and was largely a spiritual lay confraternity for young women, this certificate of membership was issued to Irene Taffe at Loreto Convent Ballarat in 1925. irene taffe, ballarat, catholic, children of mary, ibvm, loreto convent

In November and December 1964 the All Negro Folk Singers began a run of ‘Go Tell It On The Mountain’ at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne. School children from the RVIB School attended a meet and greet with some of the cast and a special presentation of some of the songs from the show. 8 digital images of RVIB school visit to 'Go Tell It On A Mountain'rvib burwood school, esther rolle, frank turley, joetta cherry, princess stewart

The Lobb children sitting on the base of the Fallen Soldier's Memorial Greensborough. The Memorial was moved from its original site in Main Street to Lower Park near Mrs Lobb's Kiosk (now Diamond Valley Learning Centre) before a final move to War Memorial Park.This photograph shows the Memorial at its Lower Park site.Digital copy of black and white photograph.Circa 1950fallen soldiers memorial greensborough, lobbs kiosk, lobbs tea rooms, lower park greensborough

Holy Spirit Church of England Sunday School Watsonia c1968 Back row: Ian Hatfield, Front row: Julie Mullinger? Mark Miller, Mark Ballard, Ken Willimott & Ann Hogan. Behind the children are the Watsonia Road shops, corner Watsonia Road and Morwell Avenue.Black and white photograph"Holy Spirit C of E Sunday School Watsonia 1968? Back row Ian Hatfield Front row Julie Mullinger? Mark Miller, Mark Ballard, Ken Willimott & Ann Hogan"holy spirit church of england watsonia, willimott family, morwell avenue watsonia, watsonia road watsonia

Children playing outside Greensborough and District Poultry Co-op. Photograph from the collection of Elaine Drakeford (nee Roberts). [Refer to Frye Family for more Co-Op details]. This building was sited in the Watsonia Army Camp (hence the building looks like an old army hut).Digital copy of black and white photograph.elaine drakeford, greensborough poultry co op, poultry farm

The Victorian gold rush came to Eltham in the early 1850s and with it came a crime wave. Local traders called for police protection. This led to the appointment in 1857 of Irish-born Peter Lawlor as Senior Constable at Eltham. In 1859 Peter and his wife Kate were able to move into an official police residence at the corner of Maria Street (now Main Road) and Brougham Street, with stables out the back and a large paddock for grazing across the road. Some of their children went to Eltham Primary School. That 1859 police residence is now the home of the Eltham District Historical Society. The small wooden building on the very corner is a modern replica of the separate police station/office built around 1885-1900. Cases investigated by Constable Lawlor included murders, stealing (horses, cattle, fowls, watches, linen, clothing), a search for a missing person, and two separate instances of abandoned children seeking help. He was officially commended in 1866 for bringing to justice a man who had indecently assaulted an 11-year old girl. Sadly, there was a similar but unconnected case only a few months later. But events had a lighter side; in 1871 Kate lent her piano to the Snowflakes Christy Minstrels for a Catholic Church fund-raising concert. Peter was transferred to Prahran in 1872. He died in 1876 and is buried in Eltham Cemetery with four of his children. His headstone was stolen some time after May 1990 but was returned anonymously (broken into three pieces) in August 2013. It is resting on his grave but has not been re-erected. The Inscription reads: Peter Lawlor Who died February 12th 1876 Aged 55 years Also his children Michael Margaret Maud and EdithBorn Digitaleltham cemetery, gravestones, edith lawlor, margaret lawlor, maud lawlor, michael lawlor, peter lawlor

Secondary children, Eltham Christian School, 1982 From a series of photographs (some cropped) from a magnetic photo album relating to the staff, students and activities of the Eltham Christian School which operated as part of the Eltham Christian Church at Nyora Road, Eltham. See also entries for each photograph.Colour photographeltham christian school, nyora road, students

The teacher is named as Dawn KABOR & the children identified by their first names only. In the background is shown two Nott Street cottages. Colour photograph with four rows of children & their teacher. The sign in front reads Nott Street Primary School Grade 2 - 34, 1977.On reverse; Teacher Dawn Kabor and the first names of the children.education - primary schools, nott street primary school, dawn kabor

Memorandum - three typed sheets (8"x10.5") - titled "Physical Culture Display by State School Children at Melbourne C. Ground - Friday 19 October, 1934" from DJ Davidson, District Traffic Superintendent S.S. to Mr Davis, Hawthorn, Mr Bradley, Glenhuntly and Mr Jones, Malvern. Memo dated 16 October and specifies trams required for event at MCG. Also paper pinned to front with inscription: "Physical Culture Display MCG, Friday 19/10/34" written in red pencil and "Repeat for Mon 22/10/34" written in black pencil."Physical Culture Display MCG, Friday 19/10/34" written in red pencil and "Repeat for Mon 22/10/34" written in black pencil on attached note, "Copy to Haw & Hanna Insp" written in black pencil on Hawthorn memo, "Copy to Ghtly Insp" written in black pencil on Glenhuntly memo, "Copy to Malv Insp" written in black pencil on Malvern memotrams, tramways, instructions, events

Memorandum - four typed sheets (8"x10.5") - titled "Physical Culture Display by State School Children at Melbourne C. Ground - Tuesday 16 October, 1934" from DJ Davidson, District Traffic Superintendent S.S. to Mr Davis, Hawthorn, Mr Bradley, Glenhuntly and Mr Jones, Malvern. Memo dated 13 October and specifies trams required for event at MCG. Also paper pinned to front with inscription: "Physical Culture Display MCG, Tuesday 16/10/34" written in red pencil and "Repeat for Fri 19th Oct? Hanna" written in black pencil."Physical Culture Display MCG, Friday 19/10/34" written in red pencil and "Repeat for Mon 22/10/34" written in black pencil on attached note, "Copy to Haw & Hanna Insps" written in black pencil on Hawthorn memo. "Cancelled on ??" written in red pencil., "Copy to Senior Insp Riddell" written in black pencil on 2nd Hawthorn memo., "Copy to Insp Rhodes" written in black pencil on Glenhuntly memo, "Copy to Senior Insp Downie" written in black pencil on Malvern memotrams, tramways, instructions, events

Children playing in schoolyard, April 1982. Photos also show the outside of the building. From a series of photographs (some cropped) from a magnetic photo album relating to the staff, students and activities of the Eltham Christian School which operated as part of the Eltham Christian Church at Nyora Road, Eltham. See also entries for each photograph.3 colour photographseltham christian school, nyora road, students

Six photographs set into a white, wooden frame, each with their own description at the base of the picture. Image 1 is of two girls, one with a doll in a pram and the other holding a doll. Image 2 has four children with a large doll dressed as a sailor. The caption runs under both pictures: "They love their dolls." Image 3 is of a girl in a pinafore washing doll's clothes in a bucket on a table which also contains a miniature clothesline, iron and washing basket, the caption reads "Washing day for the dolls". Image 4 shows children touching the tactile picture of Prince Charming and Snow White on a horse, with the caption "They follow by touch the story of the seven dwarves." Image 5 is of a baby in a chair with a cushion and a blanket "The Institute's youngest blind boy". Image 6 shows Matron holding two babies, with the caption "The Institute offers them it's care from 'the cradle to the grave".6 black and white photographs ; in white frame Descriptions below each photographroyal victorian institute for the blind, rvib nursery

Children listening to Gavin Phillips, Eltham Christian School, 1981, when the school first operated out of the Eltham North Soccer clubrooms. From series of photographs from a magnetic photo album relating to the staff, students and activities of the Eltham Christian School which operated as part of the Eltham Christian Church at Nyora Road, Eltham. See also entries for each photograph.eltham christian school, gavin phillips