Article about a World War 1 display by Box Hill RSL centering on Lieutenant John Boothroyd Monkhouse who served in Egypt, Gallipoli and France.Article with text and colour imagesworld war i, john boothroyd monkhouse

Describes the removal of the bluestone bridge abutment on the north side of the Plenty River in Greensborough, to make way for the Diamond Creek Road bridge duplication.Photocopy of news articleplenty river, diamond creek road

Article about the origins of what is thought to be the Batman Apple TreeBlack & white photocopy of newspaper articleFrom Diamond Valley News 29 September 1981 p. 4batman apple tree

Complete copy of The Valley Voice, 10 January 1979. Contains local news in the Shire of Diamond Valley.16 p. black & white & colour. shire of diamond valley

Owned by Ruby Wilson nee Mills (?), includes photographs of members of the Wilson, Godber, Partington and Whatmough families, most of which were taken in the late nineteenth century, and one newspaper cutting from 1936.Large collection of photographs of local Greensborough family members from the nineteenth centuryDigital copies of 42 p. photograph albumRuby Mills, 41 Pultney St. Dandenong 3175godber family, whatmough family, partington family

Dennis Ward talks about his Nillumbik and Banyule cemetery tours in 2013. Includes information on St Helena Cemetery at St Katherine's Church, the Pioneer Children's Cemetery on the Plenty River and the nearby Batman Apple Tree.2 p., text and colour images. 2 copies.dennis ward, st helena cemetery, batman apple tree, cemeteries, pioneer childrens cemetery

The story is about a brother and sister who have each been invested as Queen's Scouts.The Parr family were residents of Watsonia when this award was archived.A photocopy of a newspaper article on a scouting family.Biro writings above and below the article.scouting, watsonia venturers, queens scout, parr family

Watsonia Heights Primary school is a local education facility. Article written by Rosalie Bray.Features a photograph of two students wearing period clothing on horse back. The article also lists school activities from the period.A photocopy of a newspaper article on activities at Watsonia Heights Primary school.Some biro writing at bottom of page.watsonia heights primary school, rosalie bray

An article about the an exhibition at the Australian War Museum for the 70th Anniversary of the Tobruk campaign.The article records some anecdotes of the "Rats of Tobruk". A 2 page magazine article from the RSL's publication MUFTI.Niltobruk, rats of tobruk, 2/15 battalion, 2/13 field company rae

Shows Peter Fraser practising for shot put and mentions the Bundoora Little Athletics Club.Mentions coming formation of the Diamond Valley Little Athletics club.A photocopy of a black and white clipping published by the Whittlesea Post that features a photograph of Peter Fraser.Nillittle athletics, bundoora, diamond valley, dvlac

These articles detail the changes to planning regulations around the Loyola seminary site and its sale by the state government to the Maharishi organisation in 1994.These articles show the community interest in the Loyola site and its buildings and form part of the ongoing history of this site.2 newspaper articles. Text only.loyola college, loyola seminary watsonia, ignatian, maharishi

This supplement to the Diamond Valley Leader August 27 1997, lists details of the foundation and history of all schools in the Diamond Valley/Banyule area.Information regarding the foundation of primary and secondary schools in the area. includes state, catholic and private schools.5 pages copied from Diamond Valley Leader 1997.heidelberg, ivanhoe, schools, banyule, greensborough

The article is about the Briar Hill Primary school receiving a grant of $2,470 from the Leader Local Grants scheme.Briar Hill primary school has used the money to build a steel shade arbour to protect the students from the sun.A 2 page multi coloured newspaper article from Diamond Valley Leader.Nilbriar hill primary school, leader local grant, sun shelter

The Methodist Church in Greensborough held first services in a barn in 1850. These articles and booklet celebrate the centenary of the church and the laying of the foundation stone for the new church.The Methodist Church has a long association with Greensborough and its pioneer families and is still conducting services today.Booklet: 12 pages, brown cover, pink pages. Illus. 2 Newspaper clippings: 1965 includes photo of laying foundation stone at Greensborough Methodist Church; 1950 text only.Dates written on news clippings.methodist church greensborough

Did you know Watsonia? and What's in a suburb? Watsonia. Each article gives some background history of Watsonia. Mentions some landmarks in the area.Basic history of the Watsonia area.Newspaper clippings, one original, one a photocoopy.watsonia, simpson army barracks, grace park, watson

Interview with Greensborough Historical Society President Noel Withers.Newspaper clipping with text and coloured photograph.March 2 2012 DV Leadergreensborough historical society, noel withers

Issued to commemorate the centenary of the first issue of the "Heidelberg News and Greensborough and Diamond Creek Chronicle".This edition features many historical photographs and advertisements as well as some from 1997.A 40 page commemorative edition of the Diamond Valley news in black and sepia print.Nilgreensborough, diamond creek, heidelberg, local newspapers, leader group newspapers

The item was written about Margaret Woiwod who passed away on August 1 2012.Margaret Woiwod was a prominent community minded person who lived in Bend of Isles for 25 years and later in Eltham North.A multi coloured 1 page newspaper article.Nilbend of isles, kangaroo ground fire tower, nillumbik reconciliation group, woiwod

The article is about the opening of Watermarc in Greensborough.Watermarc is the latest swimming and water sports centre in Greensborough. The centre was opened by Matthew Guy, Victorian Planning Minister.A half page multi coloured article featuring a photograph of children on a flotation device.Nilwatermarc, greensborough, matthew guy, water sports

The article describes the memories of the author growing up in Diamond Creek.The article features 8 photographs of sites around Diamond Creek.A one page multi coloured article from the Weekly Review of 12/09/12.Nildiamond creek, cemetary gates, netball court, swimming pool, windmill residence, footbridge, challenger st, a.d. ryans, st johns, 3089

The Diamond Valley Mirror was a local newspaper in the 1960's. The article is about a large loan that the City of Heidelberg took out to fund civic improvements in the North Riding.The loan was for 50,000 pounds to fund among other things the Greensborough Swimming Pool and the second stage of Diamond Creek Water Supply scheme. It also includes on a second page, the proposed design of the future Greensborough Swimming Pool.A photocopy of a newspaper article from 1961. Nilcity of heidelberg, greensborough swimming pool, diamond creek water supply scheme, civic loans, invanhoe library

The article records the induction into the Hall of Fame of Mr Barry Thompson, the Chief Executive of Greensborough RSL.The Greensborough RSL is a strong supporter of returned service people and their families as well as many local community based organisations.A small newspaper clipping featuring a colour photograph of 3 men.Nilgreensborough rsl, major general david mclachan ao, barry thompson, rsl hall of fame, brigadier mike annett

The article is about the retirement of Les Hayes who ran the Primary Boys gymnastics club from the Greensborough Uniting Church for 59 years.This club has existed since 1953 and was founded by Les and the late Tom Vickers. Many thousands of boys have been members of the Primary Boys club.A newspaper clipping featuring a colour photograph. primary boys club, greensborough uniting church, les hayes, tom vickers, greensborough methodist church

The article is about a group of 4 people who regularly attend Banyule City Council meetings and ask questions of the Councillors. The four are Rosie Bray, Murray Newman, Roger Fyffe and Kevin Biaggini. All are residents of Banyule.A newspaper clipping featuring 5 coloured photographs. 2 copies.Nilrosie bray, murray newman, roger fyffe, kevin biaggini, banyule city council

A story about Dave Fuller the All Saints Anglican minister at Greensborough in 2012 who is a Life Member of the God's Squad Motorcycle Club.All Saints Anglican church has been in Greensborough since the mid 1800's.A newspaper clipping with a colour photograph.Biro written datedavid fuller, all saints anglican church, god's squad motorcycle club

This article was written in anticipation of the opening of the Watermarc aquatic centre in Greensborough.The Watermarc aquatic centre is on the site the former Greensborough Swimming Pool in the heart of Greensborough. This article highlights it's many features.A large article featuring 6 coloured photographs.Biro written datewatermarc, greensborough swimming pool, water sports

An article about two youths who saved a man after he had fallen onto the railway tracks and was hit by a train at Watsonia Railway Station. The youths were highly praised for their efforts which saved the man's life.Newspaper clipping with text and colour photo.Pencil written date and source.watsonia railway station, accidents

An article about a men's art group which won an award for creating murals.The group is from Nillumbik Living and Learning Centre and the murals were created for dementia patients at the Diamond Creek Rd Aged Care centre.A small article featuring a colour photograph.Nilnillumbik living and learning centre, diamond creek road aged care centre, mens art groups, murals, dementia

The article is about pedestrian safety near the new Watermarc aquatic centre.The photograph includes the parliamentary member for Bundoora Mr Colin Brooks and a group of local residents.A small article with a colour photograph of a group of people.Biro written date and source.watermarc, colin brooks, vicroads, banyule city council, pedestrian safety

This article is about the recovery of stolen vehicles from the Kalparrin Lake after it was drained as a part of the Stormwater harvesting project. Other items recovered included a safe, shopping trolleys, an engine block, five bicycles and hundreds of tennis balls.The Stormwater will be used to water parklands and create a wetland at Kalparrin.A small newspaper article featuring a colour photograph.kalparrin reserve, stormwater harvesting, stolen cars