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Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyNewspaper Article - Thomas Briggs, 5th March 1988
Thomas Briggs was a pioneer of the Tawonga District. He worked on his parent's farm, selling goods, droving pigs and travelling to Yackandandah and Bright. He worked with pick and shovel on the Tawonga to Bright Road in 1902. He took up 320 acres of wild forest in Tawonga at 10 cents per acre per year for 20 years. He built a slab and shingle hut and a boundary fence. In 1886 he married Annie Maria Platt parenting 5 sons and 2 daughters until Annie died in 1953, aged 86 years.Thomas Briggs was a pioneer living in the Kiewa Valley with his parents and then with wife and family. This article is a history of his life from 1862 until 1887. See KVHS 0850 for information on the dray used to make the Tawonga Gap road - owned by John Briggs.Newspaper article Page 34 Border Morning Mail, Saturday, March 5, 1988 - Thomas Briggs Born 3rd Nov. 1862 who lived with his family at Upper Gundowring. His travels in the area including the Tawonga Gap and its construction in 1902 and his taking up of land in Tawonga in 1880. The article finishes in 1887 when he married Annie Maria Platt. The Thos Briggs story continues next week.thomas briggs; tawonga; kiewa valley; annie platt -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyLetters - Dorothy Anderson Collection
Dorothy Anderson collected these original poems about the local area - Mount Bogong and the Old Tawonga Hall and written by local people.These items were the property of Tawonga citizen, Mrs Dorothy Anderson, who passed away in 2014 aged 90 years. Michael Thwaites and Pricilla Johnson (nee Reid) were also local people who lived in the Kiewa Valley.1. Newspaper cutting titled "Address To Mount Bogong by Michael Thwaites" in the form of a poem. 2. Handwritten poem re "The Tawonga Hall Ghost" by Mary Pricilla Johnson (nee Reid) 3. A copy of each of the above.poems, dorothy anderson, mt bogong, tawonga hall -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietySpectacles Reading, circa early 1900s
These reading glasses plus the two additional replacement lenses were highly fashionable in the late 1800's and early 1900's due to their light frames ie. wire. They are of light material and are not as obtrusive, or heavy, as horn rimmed reading glasses.This minimisation of the eye wear was to allow the facial features to be presented without any obstructing eye wear, "au naturel". The "light weight" wire connections to nose and ears was to minimise weight upon those physical areas. It was an eye piece preferred by accountants and all forms of "book worms". This was a period when the "written word" was at its peak. This was well before the light enhanced computer screen and at an age where the "written word" was in the majority as compared to the typed word. These reading glasses are very significant to the Kiewa Valley as they provide additional material which supports the "isolational factors" which were prevalent in the 1800's and early 1900's. Poor lighting and lack of available optical technicians in rural areas, required those suffering with eye troubles in these rural areas to go to Melbourne. An advertisement placed by H B Bissel "eyesight specialist" in the "Independent" Newspaper in 1915 on page 3 " Every person's eyes are liable to be affected by some little weakness or other and these weaknesses, if not corrected at once, are apt to assume a most serious aspect as time goes on". This type of advertisement is putting "the fear of God" on those with slight eyesight problems. It also does not factor the poor lighting used by most in rural areas at this point in time. By the mid to late 1950's, electricity in the Kiewa Valley was available to all households and improved lighting helped nighttime readers. These reading glasses, made in Melbourne, highlight the fact that the Kiewa Valley and its region were still reliant on Melbourne based "specialists" and travel to and from these highly professional health practitioners not only involved a long, and time consuming journey, but also an expensive one.The frames of this oval wire reading glasses is made from gold plated copper wire. There are three nose bridges each with a slightly different angle and shape, each has a different magnification. This may suggest that they were in use at different developmental periods during the wearers ages. Each of the three lenses were fixed onto the frame by a screw and fastened directly onto the glass. Two of the glasses have nose "guides/rests" and one without.. The fine wire ear "loops" has a small "ball" feature at its end (to stop the glasses from slipping off the face).personal effects, spectacles, eye fashion, reading glasses -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Folder, Metzeling, Bertha
Bertha Metzeling, at 91, emigrated from Sri Lanka to Australia to join other family members. Contents Newspaper article: " 'Elder lady' enjoys new lifestyle", Diamond Valley News, 15 July 1986. Describes Bertha Metzeling's life in Sri Lanka until she emigrated to Australia, aged 91, and her life now.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcbertha metzeling, sir lanka -
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Document - Folder, Mitchell, Grace
Grace Mitchell (nee Whieldon) was born in Yarram Gippsland, second of nine children. After her father died, the family moved to Creswick. She left home at age 12 to earn a wage to help the family, including as a matron at the School of Mines in Creswick and, after moving to Melbourne, as dietitian at Royal Melbourne Hospital. After marrying Arthur Mitchell, they moved to Mount Pleasant Road, Eltham, in 1948. Because Arthur had an accident and was not able to work, she did various jobs before starting a cake shop in their house; she also cooked at Montsalvat,. She was also a tailor and dressmaker, studied psychology and journalism, her crochet.patterns were published in 'New Idea' as a girl when she also started carving wood.She knew many artists, writers, etc.As a widow, in her late 60s, she enrolled in a diploma of arts course, majoring in sculpture and print-making. Contents Newspaper article: "Amazing Grace!", Diamond Valley News, 7 July 1981. Newspaper article: "A way with wood", The Age, ?1999. Diamond Valley News, 30 April 1985. Describes life of Grace Mitchell, just turned 80, who began carving wood as a girl. Newspaper article: "Paging women to celebrate", Heidelberg and Diamond Valley Weekly, 12 February 2008. To promote nominations for 'Celebrating Nillumbik Women', designed to honour women, Grace and Jenni Mitchell are featured. Newspaper article: "Celebrate history and her story", Diamond Valley Leader, 20 February 2008. To promote nominations for 'Celebrating Nillumbik Women', designed to honour women, Grace and Jenni Mitchell are featured. Newspaper article: "Eltham artist's will to live", Diamond Valley Leader, 27 October 2010. Grace Mitchell recovering in Austin Hospital. Order of Service: A celebration and thanksgiving for the life of Grace Mitchell, Montsalvat Eltham, 19 April 2011. Newspaper article: "Death of an Eltham icon", Diamond Valley Leader, ?20 April 2011. Obituary of Grace Mitchell with tributes from Ona Henderson, Sigmund Jogensen, Jenni Mitchell. Newspaper article: "Amazing Grace remembered", Diamond Valley Leader, 27 April 2011. Report of Service for Grace Mitchell at Montsalvat. Newspaper article: "Thanks Eltham for your kind messages", Diamond Valley Leader 18 May 2011. Letter from Jenni Mitchell, thanks for messages. Newspaper article: "Eltham all-rounder a remarkable gem", The Age, 13 May 2011. Obituary for Grace Mitchell. Newspaper article:"Search for home for ark art", Diamond Valley Leader, 11 November 2011. Grace Mitchell's work 'The Ark" 1983, is on display at local MP's office, seeking a home in a public collection. Newsletter article: "Jenni Mitchell - 'May mother Grace'", Eltham District Historical Society newsletter No.207, November 2012. Notice that Jenni Mitchell will talk about her mother's work at the November meeting. Flier: Eltham South Fine Art Studios and Gallery, 7 October-18 November 2012"Grace Mitchell 1916-2011: The Artist's Work: A Selected Retrospective". Handout: Sheet to accompany Eltham South Fine Art Studios and Gallery, 7 October-18 November 2012"Grace Mitchell 1916-2011: The Artist's Work: A Selected Retrospective". Biography of Grace Mitchell.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcgrace mitchell, jenni mitchell, alan marshall, clifton pugh, robert helpmann, katherine hepburn, phillip institute of technology, celebrating nillumbik women, austin hospital, mount pleasant road eltham, montsalvat eltham, sigmund jorgensen, ona henderson, helen coleman, gail pritchard, school of mines creswick, mitchell's homemade cakes and pies, susan toole, eltham cemetery, arthur mitchell, mervyn hannan, vicki ward -
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Document - Folder, Mitchell, Jenni
Jenni Mitchell, daughter of Grace and Arthur Mitchell, is a painter. Contents Newspaper article: "Back to the drawing board", Diamond Valley News, 19 May 1981. Jenni Mitchell's early life. Newspaper article: "Jenni captures the cast and rugged desert", Diamond Valley News, 13 March 1984. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition of Wimmera paintings, 16-25 March 1984. Exhibition list: Jenni Mitchell studio exhibition, ?1984 ?1986. Newspaper article: "Jenni mingles with greats of art world", Diamond Valle News, 29 July 1986. Jenni Mitchell exhibitor in Melbourne Spoleto Festival exhibition, Ross House Gallery, Kew. Newspaper article: "Poet, painter a formidable duo", Diamond Valley News, 28 October 1986. A poem from Cornelis Vieeskens's book and story of connection to Grace Mitchell's art works. Newspaper article: "Eltham artist to stage her 20th solo exhibition", Diamond Valley News, 31 May 1995. Jenni Mitchell's "Survey Exhibition 1975-1995", at Dempsters Fine Art Gallery, Canterbury, opened by poet Judith Rodriguez on 2 June 1995 . Election flier: Jenni Mitchell, candidate for Eltham Council, 1989. Newspaper article: "Aiming to keep history alive", Diamond Valley News, 22 August 1989. Newly elected Eltham Councillor Jenni Mitchell's objectives. Newspaper article: "Poetry in paint", Diamond Valley News, 23 November 1992. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition of Australian contemporary writers at the National Poetry Festival at Montsalvat, December 1992. Newspaper article: "Eltham artist to stage her 20th solo exhibition", Diamond Valley News, 31 May 1995. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition, "Survey Exhibition 1995-1985" at Dempsters Fine Art Gallery, Canterbury, opened 2 June 1995. Newspaper article :Keen to get focus on art again", Diamond Valley News, 6 November 1996. Jenni Mitchell exhibiting in Nillumbik Festival's Artists Open Studios program 1996. Newspaper article: "Rocky mountain high", ?1997. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition of Flinders Ranges work in Mains Restaurant, Eltham ?1997. Newspaper article: "Inspired works", ?1999. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition of works from artist-in-residence at Bundanon and Riversdale, Adam Galleries, Melbourne until 8 September ?1999. Newspaper article: "Gone bush, in search of the still place", The Age, 2 May 2000. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition Portraits of Extraordinary People, Queens Hall, Parliament House until 12 May 2000. Booklet: "Sharing a History, an essay by JHenni Mitchell", produced in association with exhibition Captured at the Eltham Library Community Gallery, 22 February to 3 March 2002 Flier: "Artists Open Studio 2001-2002. Exhibition of artists participating in the Nillumbik Artists Open Studio Program at Eltham Wiregrass Gallery, 21 February to 7 March 2002. Newspaper article: "Not just white in sight", Diamond Valley Leader 3 September 2003. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition "To the Ice, Images from the Antarctic at Montsalvat until 7 October 2003. Newspaper article: "Works are poetry on canvas", Diamond Valley News, 2003. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition 'Desert, Ice and Poetry, at Montsalvat until 12 December 2003. Newspaper article: "In love with a world of ice", Herald Sun, 25 October 2003. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition 'Desert, Ice and Poetry, at Montsalvat until 12 December 2003. Newspaper article: "Display honours artist, wife", Diamond Valley Leader 28 July 2004. Jenni Mitchell had been student of Alan Martin, retrospective exhibition of Martin's work at Eltham Community Centre 31 July to 1 August 2004. Newspaper article: "Portrait due get to the heart of the matter", Diamond Valley Leader, 13 April 2005. Jenni Mitchell painted double portrait of Colin Royse and Allstair Royse for Archibald Prize. Newspaper article: "Brothers impress artist", Diamond Valley Voice 13 April 2005. Jenni Mitchell painted double portrait of Colin Royse and Allstair Royse for Archibald Prize. Newspaper article: "Poles apart but online", Diamond Valley Leader 2005. Jenni Mitchell's journey to the North Pole will have a website set up by Hugh Stubley and Stephen Pearce, Tribity Digital Solutions. Newspaper article: "Going to extremes for ideas", Diamond Valley Leader, 1 June 2005. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition "Images of the Antarctic" at Dickerson Gallery 7 June to 3 July 2005. Newspaper article: "Works are poetry on canvas", Diamond Valley News, ~2005. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition "Desert, Ice and Poetry" at Montsalvat until 12 December 2005. Newspaper article: "Places for painting", Diamond Valley Leader, 2 November 2005. Jenni Mitchell organising plein air painting workshops around Eltham for students. Newspaper article: "Spirit of past inspires artist", Diamond Valley Leader, 1 November 2006. Jenni Mitchell and Mervyn Hannan have opened a studio at Montsalvat, appealing for more volunteers. Newspaper article: "Art in Action", Heidelberg and Valley Weekly, 31 October 2006. Jenni Mitchell and Mervyn Hannan's Working Studio Gallery at Montsalvat. Newspaper article: "Honey lures art taste to sport", Diamond Valley Leader 11 July 2007. Jenni Mitchell's portrait of Gary Honey entered for Basil Sellers Art Prize., on show at Gateway Galleries Eltham as part of her Extra-Ordinary People series. Newspaper article: "Celebrate history and her story", Diamond Valley Leader, 20 February 2008. Jenni Mitchell and Grace Mitchell already nominated for a Nillumbik Women's Network publication. Newspaper article: "Aura of northern lights draws Eltham artist", Diamond Valley Leader, 13 January 2010. NewspaperJenni Mitchel will travel o a Norwegian cruise ship for six weeks. Newspaper article: "Brush with fame", Banyule and Nillumbik Weekly, 28 September 2010. Jenni Mitchell's house and studio, and her exhibition "From the Edge" at Montsalvat until 30 September 2010. Talk flier: "A visual presentation and floor talk" by Jenni Mitchell for her exhibition "From the Edge" 16 September 2010. Exhibtion flier: "From the Edge" exhibition of painting and photography by Jenni Mitchell, Montsalvat 3-30 September 2010. Newspaper article: "Home is where the art is", Diamond Valley Leader, 16 November 2011. Jenni Mitchell's early life with Grace Mitchell, and exhibition as part of Artists Open Studios. Newspaper article: "Artists visit Mongolia", Diamond Valley Leader, 25 April 2012. Jenni Mitchell and Mervyn Hannan will spend seven weeks in Mongolia, exhibiting at the National Museum of Mongolia. Flier: Open Studio, Jenni Mitchell, Mervyn Hannan, Grace Mitchell, 5-6 May 2012. Newspaper article: "Shared love fires artists", Diamond Valley Leader, 4 July 2012. Exhibition of works by Mongolian artist Tugsoyun Sodnom, Jenni Mitchell and Mervyn Hannan at Montsalvat. Newspaper article: "Tribute to an art legend", Diamond Valley Leader, 26 September 2012. Exhibition "Grace Mitchell" A selected Retrospective" to open at South Fine Art Studios and Gallery on 7 October 2012. Newsletter article: "Jenni Mitchell - My mother Grace", Eltham District Historical Society No.207 November 2012. Exhibition notes: "The Retro Eltham Show", Eltham South Fine Art Studios and Gallery, 14 April to 9 June 2013. Newspaper article: "Jenni salutes Mongolia", Diamond Valley Leader, 12 November 2013. Jenni Mitchell's exhibition "Two Mongolian Journeys" at Eltham South Fine Art Gallery until 24 December 2013. Flier: Eltham South Fine Art Studios and Gallery, 6 Mount Pleasant Road, undated. Newspaper article: "Moving on is not without a shockwave", Diamond Valley Leader, 26 October 2016. Jenni Mitchell and Mervyn Hannan are moving to Hamilton, selling their Mt Pleasant Road property and gallery Newspaper article: "Great Grampians, It's Jenni Mitchell and Mervyn Hannan!", Jenni Mitchell and Mervyn Hannan's exhibtion at Streamline Publishing's Gallery, opened by Vicki Ward, 7-28 September 2022.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjenni mitchell, grace mitchell, cornelis vieeskens, dempsters fine art gallery, judith rodriguez, montsalvat eltham, professor a d hope, judith wright, geoffrey eggleston, shelton lea, montsalvat poetry festival, artists open studios, mervyn hannan, south fine art studios and gallery, jennifer mitchell, ken taylor, nic taylor, ross house gallery kew, melbourne spoleto festival, brian pearce, robert wilson, bundanon, adam galleries, eltham wiregrass gallery, alan martin, eltham community gallery, eltham cemetery, cemeteries and crematoria bill, isla heddle, st katherin's anglican church at st helena, nillumbik cemetery trust, michael dobson, tpmy raimoc, belinda clarkson, friends of nillumbik, catherine dale, allstair royse, archibald prize, dickerson galley, hugh stubley, stephen pearce, trinity digital solutions, gateway galleries eltham, gary honey, basil sellers art prize, nillumbik women's network, warwick leeson, national museum of mongolia, tugsoyun sodnom, michelle morgan, zanzy community choir, eltham south fine art gallery, streamline publishing's gallery, vicki ward, sonia skipper, joe hannan, robert marshall, hamilton regional gallery, petschel house hamilton, colin rouse -
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Document - Folder, Mann, John and Violet and family
John Mann arrived from Forfar, Scotland, on the clipper packet "Ellen Stuart" in 1857 and rented a farm "Overton" at Janefield. Soon after he met Melbourne-born Violet McKimmie, whose parents had a property near Darebin Creek. They married on 25 September 1862, John 26 and Violet 19. In 1874 John selected a block on Arthurs Creek and built a slab and bark hut (still standing in 1984) and called their farm "Carseburn" after John's parish in Scotland. They had seven children: John, Jane, Christine, David, Walter, James and Violet. John was drowned in the Yarra in May 1875 and Violet struggled to meet the lease commitment. She wrote to her brother-in-law David Mann in New Zealand who came to her aid, and on 10 September 1876, they married at the Victorian Free church, Smith Street, Collingwood. They improved the farm and built a three-room house. in July 1883 they bought neighbouring land from Ann Welsh. With David, Violet had four more children: Robert, William and twins Thomas and Henry. In 1883, David died and was buried in the same grave as his brother in Preston Cemetery. The twins also died, Thomas just before and Henry just after their father. the children assisted with the farm and orchard, the business including crops, a dairy herd, Carseburne sheep, and breeding horses. Violet died at Yan Yean in 1925, aged 83. A grandson of John Mann, James Mann, lived in Henry Street, Greensborough and had given a talk at the Whittlesea Historical Society in 1983 on his family. Descendant Lindsay Mann was part of a creative writing group that published a book including a short story "The Mountain Tramway" is loosely based on his childhood and stories he was told then but was planning to write his family story. Contents Newspaper article: "Tragedy couldn't stop this pioneer", Diamond Valley News, 31 January 1984, story of Mann family. Newspaper article: "Tracing the history of ordinary. people," Diamond Valley News, 29 July 1986, story of Mann family, researched by descendant Lindsay Mann who grew up at the Mann property She-Oak at Yan Yean and has numerous family records. Newspaper article: "A realist who captures light," Diamond Valley News, 29 July 1986, David Moore, a realist painter had been working from a studio at Montsalvat and his exhibition of work from that period was to open 1 August 1986 at the Victorian Artists Society Galleries.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjohn manan, violet mann nee mckimmie, clipper packet "ellen stuart", forfar scotland, darebin creek victoria, arthurs creek victoria, "overton" at janefield, "carseburn" at arthurs creek, jane mann, christine mann, david mann, walter mann, james mann, violet mann, victorian free church smith street collingwood, ann welsh, robert mann, william mann, thomas mann, henry mann, preston cemetery, carseburne sheep, yan yean cemetery, lindsay mann, david moore, montsalvat -
Eltham District Historical Society IncFolder, Connor, Jim
Eltham resident for more than 42 years, consultant in access and aged care issues, former Eltham Shire Councillor (1994), former member of Nillumbik Planning Special Committee (1996), community advocate, bike rider and President of Eltham District Historical Society from 2010 to present (2023) 1. How to Vote pamphlet: Lets make Eltham an even better place, Jim Connor for Eltham Council Central Riding - stood as an independent candidate against Nick McGowan 2. Newspaper article: Eltham's plans draw support; publication unknown (1994) - continuation of article about proposed realignment of Council boundaries and includes photo showing Cr Connor 3. Business Card: Jim Connor and associates, Consultant in Access and Aged Care Issues 4. Report: Meeting the challenge - we're well on the way! Nillumbik Budget 2005-2006 report card (8 page A4 report) featuring a photo of Nillumbik councillors and community members reviewing aerial photo of Eltham (includes Mayor Cr Greg Johnson, Cr Michael Young, Jim Connor, Russell Yeoman and two others) 5. Newspaper clipping, Local Knowledge, Diamond Valley Leader, November 2, 2011, p2 - interview with Jim Connor about living in the Diamond Valley 6. Consideration of an Honorary Life Membership for Jim Connor, Eltham District Historical Society 7. A Celebration of Community Historians at the RHSV's AGM, RHSV News, June 2019, p4 - presentation of RHSV Merit Award by RHSV President Richard Broome to Jim Connor 8. Newspaper article: Tree change a positive move, Why I love My Suburb, Diamond Valley Leader, July 24, 2019, p4 - interview with Jim Connor 9. Photo: B&W A4 print of Jim Connor with his e-bikeFolder of information on Jim Connoreltham district historical society, eltham shire council, jim connor, nillumbik shire council, royal historical society of victoria, council elections -
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Document - Folder, Marshall, Robert
Robert Marshall grew up on a small farm in Panton Hills in the 1950s and became an architect, designing in an Australian style, sometimes working with Alistair Knox. Marshall first stood for local council in 1974, having to overcome a childhood stutter by relaxation techniques. He was active in the formation of Nillumbik shire; after 20 years as councillor, he was elected president for 1978 and 1979. In February 1997, his adopted son Stewart Anthony Marshall died as the result of a drug mix-up. He lived in St Andrews and his business was in Hurstbridge. Contents Newspaper article: "Rob Marshall: fist of steel in a glove of green", The Valley Voice, 24 January 1979, describing Robert Marshall's childhood and his thoughts about house design and conservation. Newspaper article: "Councillor marshals energy for next round", Diamond Valley News, no date, Robert Marshall plans to stand again for council after the amalgamation of council, describing. his vision for the district citing Alistair Knox and Don Maling as pioneers. Newspaper article: "...and your new shire president", Diamond Valley News, March 1997, Former Eltham councillor Robert Marshall elected Nillumbik Shire president. Newspaper article: "Drug mix-up led to death: court told", unknown newspaper, 28 May 1997, Report of Coroners Court hearing into death of Stewart Anthony Marshall, Robert Marshall's son. Newspaper article: "Shire chief set to pay outstanding rate bill", Diamond Valley News, 30 July 1997, Robert Marshall had not paid rates in protest during government-appointed commissioners were in power but was paying off the debt. Newspaper article: "An architect for a better way of life", Diamond Valley News, 11 August 1981, Describing Robert Marshall's travels after qualifying as an architect, his early life and his philosophy on conservation. Newspaper article: "He presides over the city's last green belt. But was does Robert Marshall make the State Government see red?" The Age, 10 January 1998, Describing dispute between Nillumbik Shire president Robert Marshall and CEO Barry Rochford, and Rochford's termination package and Marshall's environmental campaigns including the old Eltham Shire Office site. Newspaper letter: "For good governance", letter from Robert Marshall, following his defeat at recent council election after 25 years in local government, comments on his actions as president and wishes new councillors well. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcrobert marshall, panton hills victoria, alistair knox, stewart anthony marshall, ross ray qc, vauclause hospital, benny monheit, adam bernhaut, geoff pittaway, metropolitan ambulance service, ambulance service victoria, eltham gateway action group, barry rochford, eltham shire offices site, frank lynch, eltham chamber of commerce, barry miller, rob maclellan planning minister, green wedge, don maling -
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Document - Folder, Martin, Alan
Alan Martin is a realist painter who started painting seriously aged 11 and studied under Max Meldrum for more than six years, supporting himself as a dental technician for 20 years while painting. About 1965 he started teaching painting, by 1980 having more than 120 students. He was married and had 6 children. Contents Newspaper article: "Swaggie artist's yen for outback," Diamond Valley News 21 October 1980, outlines Alan Martin's life with photograph of Alan Martin and some of his work in the background. Newspaper article: "Green thumb Judy alive in her garden of herbs," Diamond Valley News 21 October 1980, outlines Judy Wadham's life, her Garden of Eden herbs in Research, with photograph of Judy Wadham. Newspaper article: "Alan absent, but he'll be star," Diamond Valley News 21 October 1980, clips of the ABC television series on Alan Marshall's book "I can jump puddles" was to be shown at the were Street theatre, Montmorency, but Alan Marshall was in a nursing home in Black Rock, preventing his attendance. Catalogue: "Paintings from the Martin Collection", Shire of Eltham 1985, in the Eltham Community Centre, lent by Alan and Lesly Martin.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcalan martin, max meldrum, lesly martin, eltham community centre, judy wadham, garden of eden herbs research, alan marshall, victorian herb society, were street cinema montmorency, "i can jump puddles" book -
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Document - Folder, Mathews, Mary
Mary Mathews, aged 86, lived in Panton Hills for 80 years. She remembers her childhood and the 1914 and 1962 bushfires. Contents Newspaper article: "The world's her oyster, and at 86 she says 'safe home,' not 'goodbye'," Diamond Valley News, 24 June 1986, outlines Mary Mathews' life.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcmary mathews, panton hill, jack mathews, panton hill primary school, bushfires -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNewspaper - News Clipping, Stephen Crafti, A touch of Portofino in Port Melbourne, The Age, Commercial Real Estate, 4 Dec 2021
... Newspaper News Clipping Stephen Crafti The Age ...Courthouse built in Port Melbourne of similar vintage to Eltham's courthouse (1860). 1865 Couthouse in Port Melbourne converted into a restaurant. The courthouse was originally designed by architect John J. Clark. Since its days as a courthouse and adjacent holding cells, it's been occupied as government offices, an Anglican church, a plant nursery and a restaurant. The building had become fairly run-down with some inappropraite changes according to David Wagner of Atelier Wagner, who in conjunction with partner Jacqui Wagner worked with present owners toi breathe new life intoi the building. In a further synergy with Eltham, Atelier Wagner were the architects who designed the extension to St Margaret's Anglican Church in Pitt Street, Eltham. atelier wagner, st margarets anglican church, pitt street, eltham courthouse, port melbourne courthouse, restaurant, john j. clark -
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Document - Folder, McCubbin, Frederick
Andrew MacKenzie had researched some of the at least 200 paintings by Frederick McCubbin that were apparently lost. One called "An Old Politician" had been retitled by his purchaser "An Old Coach Builder" as the model was coach builder George Elliott, of the business Stevenson and Elliott. MacKenzie was assisted by Kathleen Mangan, McCubbin's last child. Contents Newspaper article: The lost McCubbins", The Age, 13 October 1999, describes Andrew MacKenzie's research into lost paintings by Frederick McCubbin and describes some works, including well-known paintings by McCubbin.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcfrederick mccubbin, andrew mackenzie, an old politician painting by frederick mccubbin, george elliott, stevenson and elliot coachbuilders, "sheila" painting by frederick mccubbin, "feeding time" painting by frederick mccubbin, "mary" paindint by frederick mccubbin, mary mccubbin, annie mccubbin, louis abrahams, michael moriarty, sydney moriarty, paddy watson, jimmy watson, james mccubbin, hugh mccubbin, hope bradford (nee doreen ham), elizabeth (bessie) colquhoun -
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Document - Folder, McKenna, William
William McKenna played Scorpius in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" and later in Melbourne Theatre Company's production of "Admissions"; he was a finalist in the Newcomer category of 2022 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.. Contents Newspaper article: "Modesty masks great talent" Diamond Valley Leader, 5 February 2020, William McKenna plays Scorpius in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child". Newspaper article: "Michelle McKenna on William" The Age, Spectrum section, 7 May 2022, Comments on William McKenna as a child by his mother Michelle McKenna.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcwilliam mckenna, michelle mckenna, harry potter and the cursed child, melbourne theatre company "admissions" -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Property Binder, 806 Main Road, Eltham
Photocopies newspaper articles re pistol stolen from National Bank, Greensborough by Kay Arthur Morgan: The Argus 10 December 1949, The Age 16 December 1949, The Age 17 December 1949, The Canberra Times 14 February 1950, The Argus 23 February 1950, The Argus 23 February 1950. Newspaper article: Community's colorful shop, Diamond Valley News, 8 December 1951, agency of Heidelberg branch of Commercial Bank of Australia, built by Mr Stebbins, line drawing from pre-1900 photograph of building and streetscape. Photocopy newspaper article: Long golden history, Diamond Valley Leader, 1 August 1997, built by George Stebbing, currently an opportunity shop.main road, eltham, businesses, pistol theft, commercial bank of australia, kay arthur morgan, george stebbing builder, senior constable n forbes, senior detective m mcennamin, h d pettie, detective sergeant k hubbard, inspector f hobley, senior detective r newton, detective p pedersen, senior detective l dent, senior detective j oakes, l a spear -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNewspaper - Newsclipping, Arts officer in a creative environment by Carolyn Rance, The Age, 15 Sep. 1986
... Rance, The Age Newspaper Newsclipping ...Appointment of Tracey Naughton as the community arts officer for Eltham Shire Council. Tracey had previously been the community artist associated with the "As we are" Community Banner project.arts officer, as we are, community banner project, eltham community artist, eltham shire counci, tracey naughton -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Property Binder, 559 Main Road, Eltham
... and entertainment Newspaper advertisement: The Age ,17 June 1989, Exhibition... and entertainment Newspaper advertisement: The Age ,17 June 1989, Exhibition ...Newspaper advertisement: Diamond Valley News, 27 May 1980, Exhibition, Peter Accadia, pottery, and Helen Webber, tapestries. Newspaper article: Five for the price of one, Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, July 8, 1986, p27; exhibition of five artists at Eltham Gallery. On reverse, numerous advertisements for food and entertainment Newspaper advertisement: The Age ,17 June 1989, Exhibition, Donald Ramsay "Watching the river flow". Newspaper article: Landmark gallery says goodbye, Diamond Valley Leader, 24 November 2004, Gallery site sold to Sentinel Equities, present tenant Julie Skate, quotes from former part-owner Val Murray. Newspaper article: Rift over gallery plans, Diamond Valley Leader, 21 February 2007, purchasers Jethro Tull and Suzanne Still plan to build offices, gallery and cafe; Eltham Gateway Action Group objected while supporting need for a gallery elsewhere. Newspaper article: New try for gallery-cafe ready soon, Diamond Valley Leader, 18 April 2007, purchaser Jethro Tull to have a new plan ready in two weeks for gallery and cafe. Newspaper article: Gateway for artists, Diamond Valley Leader, 25 May 2007, Jenni Mitchell opened a new gallery pending decision by Nillumbik Council. Newspaper article: Art gallery proposal rejected, Diamond Valley Leader, 30 May 2007, Nillumbik Council against planned new building. Newspaper article: Artful win for gallery, Diamond Valley Leader, 30 January 2008, VCAT approved mudbrick art gallery. Newspaper article: Rocky road to create a landmark, Diamond Valley Leader, 13 February 2008, VCAT approved Robert Marshall's design, artists's impression, Eltham Gateway Action Group opposed.main road, property, businesses, eltham gallery, wiregrass gallery, eltham gateway action group, robert marshall, mud brick building, eltham (vic), 559 main road eltham, artists, bernhard rust, bob smith, jan neil, john adams, marian sussex, michael wilson, tony dopheide, 47-55 main street diamond creek, 50 were street montmorency, 55 rattray road montmorency, 410 main road lower plenty, abbey of diamond creek, adams north riding restaurant, advertising, eltham barrel, montmorency, mustard seed restaurant, peking house restaurant, st andrews, tamara's -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Property Binder, 976 Main Road, Eltham
... . Newspaper advertising feature: The Age, 22 December 2020.... Newspaper advertising feature: The Age, 22 December 2020 ...Newspaper advertisement: Diamond Valley Leader, 2 April 2008, Midway Arcade complex. Newspaper advertisement: Weekly Review, 6-12 June 2018, Miles real estate, 6/976 Main Road Eltham. Newspaper advertising feature: The Age, 22 December 2020, Traditional Italian goodness to cool off in summer, When gelato 'gluttony' comes in 36 flavours.main road, eltham, property, houses, shops, businesses, midway arcade eltham, eltham optical, miles real estate, augustus gelatery, paul vernuccio, joe molinaro -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Folder, Watts
Family research queries John and Sarah Watts William and Mary Watts Both families were shoemakers. John and Sarah Watts arrived in Eltham circa 1850. John Watts was recorded in the initial 1858 Eltham Roads District Board rates book living in Little Eltham, also 1859 and 1860. The property then appears to be in the name of Thomas Watts from 1861 to 1863 at least. Thomas was married to Ann. According to a Facebook contact from family researcher Rosie Watts in Queensland, the children of John and Sara were Betsy aka Elizabeth, Ann, Maria, Robert and Sarah (later Jones). Sarah was born 1850, the only child born in Australia. Sarah Watts remained in Eltham and married a man by the name Meadows. On 24 January 1860 John Watts was asaulted by a beligerant drunk (John Castle) whilst sitting at the bar of the Fountain Hotel that evening. Castle without warning grabbed Watts by the throat, pushed him over and kicked him in the head with his heavy boots. Constable Lalor was called and Castle attempted to assault him as well. Watts was helped up, was sick and was taken home by his son and a Mr Wallace. He went to bed. Watts died April 11 and his wfe Sarah advised the Coroner's inquest held April 11 that he had never left his bed from that time. Castle was charged with manslaughter. He was found guilty by jury and sentenced to 18 months hard labour on the roads. John Watts is buried in Eltham Cemetery in an unmarked grave before records were kept. His wife, Sarah later Sarah Meadows (previously Watts, nee Tew) is buried there also along with her daughter Ann Southerly Head (nee Meadows). john watts, william watts, mary watts, john castle, manslaughter, fountain hotel, constable peter lalor, shoemaker, sarah meadows, sarah watts (nee tew) -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNewspaper - Supplement, Leader Associated Newspapers, Shire of Eltham Centenary; 100 Years of Progress, March 30, 1971
Poduced as a supplement to the Diamond Valley News in celebration of the centenary of the Shire of Eltham in 1971. Contains stories of historical note about people and places of the shire as well as numerous advertisng by local businsesses. Also on page 1 lists the program of events commencing Friday, April 2 commencing with a dinner and previewing of paintings by Justus Jorgensen at Montsalvat attended by the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. W. H. McMahon running through to the publication of Pioneers & Painters edited by Alan Marshall. Contents: Page 1 Program of Events Page 2 Wingrove . . man of Eltham Page 3 Council people of 100 years Page 5 Capt. Sweeney, Eltham’s first Irish settler Page 6 Station a tribute to ex-concillor Page 7 Eltham 25 Years Ago just a street Page 9 Kangaroo Ground – once the hub of the shire Page 10 Festival of Arts and Crafts at Montsalvat Page 11 Obelisk honours their memory Page 11 Henry Dendy – an Eltham venture Page 12 Free by rail – if they worked Page 12 The long shadow of Ween Cameron Page 13 McMahon’s – a momentous era Page 14 50 Years Ago . . . Lyon Bros Ford Page 15 Beer at 3d. a pint Page 17 Oldest Home Built in 1850 Page 19 History in black and white . . . . Page 20 Historical Pigeon Bank Page 22 Bridge over log crossing Page 22 Pioneer shot by outlaw Page 23 Milestone for Smith Family Page 24 The Eltham Chamber of Commerce Mardi Gras Advertisers: F.J. & R. Favier (Butcher & Delicatessen Lower Plenty) Eltham Hotel Country Art Store (Eltham) A.R. Warren (Eltham) Heidelberg Travel Service Williams Butcher (Lower Plenty) Greensborough Bulk Store Mac’s Meats (Eltham) Buxton Garden Ornaments (Eltham) Hugh Fisher Photographer (Eltham) Para (Mach. Trading Co. (Greensborough) Westfield Shoppingtown (Doncaster) Clinton’s (Eltham) Gillespie & Lewis P/L (Soft Furnishings Greensborough) T. Hutchinson’s Engineers (Greensborough) Knox & Hellemons Pty Ltd (Builders) Angliss Butchers (Eltham) Rainbow Real Estate (Research) Research Licensed Supermarket Gibsons Research Meat Supply Owen Holmes Motors (Greensborough) Research Pharmacy R. & P. Humphries Delicatessen (Eltham) Montsalvat Eltham Apex Mowerama (Eltham) R.H. Dean & Son Real Estate (Greensborough) L.J. & J.D. Avery Butchers (Eltham) Deylen & Torikov (Motor Engineers Eltham) George Lovitt & Co. Pty Ltd Precision Engineers and Toolmakers Montmorency) Fred’s Mower Repairs (Lower Plenty) Gray’s Milk Bar (Montmorency) Maranne Beauty Salon (Montmorency) Evans Bros. & Newell Pty Ltd (Printing Greensborough) La Ronde Restaurant (Eltham) Terry & Margaret’s Garage (Caltex Lower Plenty) Kevin Dawson Building & Joinery Contractors (Eltham) Montmorency Authorised Newsagency Eltham Produce Store (W.J. Cameron) Consolidated Aluminium (Aust.) Pty Ltd (Eltham) Briar Hill Timber & Trading Co. Pty Ltd Diamond Valley Coaches (Eltham) Lyon Bros Ford (Eltham) The Natural Development Association (Eltham Shire) Alan Whitmore R.E.S.I. (Eltham) Keith Wilkie’s Mensland (Montmorency) Eltham Home Supplies (Eltham) Safeway (Greensborough) Lower Plenty Fish Supply Blue Gum Milk Bar (Eltham) W. Hutchinson Sand Soil & Gravel Suppliers (Greensborough) Keyzers Milk Bar (Greensborough) P.J. Timber & Trading Pty Ltd (Eltham) Diamond Valley Motocycles (Honda Macleod) Neville F. Emerson Real Estate (Lower Plenty) Edon Engineering (Eltham) Mobil Service Centre (Eltham) C.A. & J.M. Kohlman (Panton Hill General Store) C.A. & J.M. Kohlman (Smiths Gully General Store) ANZ (Eltham) Diamond Valley Demolition (Eltham) Volkswagen Specialists (D. Young Greensborough) N.F. Thorpe Pty Ltd Precision Engineers (Briar Hill) Ashley’s Milk Bar (Montmorency) J. Turnbull (General Blacksmith Greensborough) Airlook Service Station (Montmorency) A. & L. Mallios (Grocer Hurstbridge) United Refrigeration Pty Ltd (Greensborough) Peter McDougall & Associates Real Estate (Eltham) Hurstbridge Bus & Taxi Service Pty Ltd Browne Bros. Safeway (Eltham) St Andrews Hotel Eltham Real Estate Pty Ltd Eltham Chamber of Commerce B.P. Evergreen Service Station (Eltham) A.R. Warren Fuel Merchant (Eltham) W. Penna Chemist (Eltham) PPH Produce Paint Hardware (Eltham) Eltham Cake Kitchen (Eltham) Fred Ramak Continental Hairdresser (Eltham) Clinton’s (Eltham) Thompson’s Pharmacy (Eltham) Tillings Timber Supermarket (Eltham) Lyon Bros Ford (Eltham) Bob Clarke’s Men’s Wear (Eltham) Eltham Glen Service Station (Eltham) Miss V. Rampton Naturopath (Eltham) Eltham South Milk Bar (Eltham) Eltham Jewellers (Eltham) Baines Supa-Valu Supermarket (Eltham) Sibbel Builders P/L (Eltham) G. & E. Reivers Fly and Shower Screens (Eltham) Kenton Shoeland (Eltham) Eltham Newsagency (Eltham)One copy marked '1971' on fronta. & l. mallios (grocer hurstbridge), a.r. warren (eltham), a.r. warren fuel merchant (eltham), airlook service station (montmorency), alan whitmore r.e.s.i. (eltham), angliss butchers (eltham), anz (eltham), ashley’s milk bar (montmorency), b.p. evergreen service station (eltham), baines supa-valu supermarket (eltham), blue gum milk bar (eltham), bob clarke’s men’s wear (eltham), briar hill timber & trading co. pty ltd, browne bros. safeway (eltham), buxton garden ornaments (eltham), c.a. & j.m. kohlman (panton hill general store), c.a. & j.m. kohlman (smiths gully general store), clinton’s (eltham), consolidated aluminium (aust.) pty ltd (eltham), country art store (eltham), deylen & torikov (motor engineers eltham), diamond valley coaches (eltham), diamond valley demolition (eltham), diamond valley motocycles (honda macleod), edon engineering (eltham), eltham apex, eltham cake kitchen (eltham), eltham chamber of commerce, eltham glen service station (eltham), eltham home supplies (eltham), eltham hotel, eltham jewellers (eltham), eltham newsagency (eltham), eltham produce store (w.j. cameron), eltham real estate pty ltd, eltham south milk bar (eltham), evans bros. & newell pty ltd (printing greensborough), f.j. & r. favier (butcher & delicatessen lower plenty), fred ramak continental hairdresser (eltham), fred’s mower repairs (lower plenty), g. & e. reivers fly and shower screens (eltham), george lovitt & co. pty ltd precision engineers and toolmakers montmorency), gibsons research meat supply, gillespie & lewis p/l (soft furnishings greensborough), gray’s milk bar (montmorency), greensborough bulk store, heidelberg travel service, hugh fisher photographer (eltham), hurstbridge bus & taxi service pty ltd, j. turnbull (general blacksmith greensborough), keith wilkie’s mensland (montmorency), kenton shoeland (eltham), kevin dawson building & joinery contractors (eltham), keyzers milk bar (greensborough), knox & hellemons pty ltd (builders), l.j. & j.d. avery butchers (eltham), la ronde restaurant (eltham), lower plenty fish supply, lyon bros ford (eltham), mac’s meats (eltham), maranne beauty salon (montmorency), miss v. rampton naturopath (eltham), mobil service centre (eltham), montmorency authorised newsagency, montsalvat, mowerama (eltham), n.f. thorpe pty ltd precision engineers (briar hill), neville f. emerson real estate (lower plenty), owen holmes motors (greensborough), p.j. timber & trading pty ltd (eltham), para (mach. trading co. (greensborough), peter mcdougall & associates real estate (eltham), pph produce paint hardware (eltham), r. & p. humphries delicatessen (eltham), r.h. dean & son real estate (greensborough), rainbow real estate (research), research licensed supermarket, research pharmacy, safeway (greensborough), shire of eltham centenary, sibbel builders p/l (eltham), st andrews hotel, t. hutchinson’s engineers (greensborough), terry & margaret’s garage (caltex lower plenty), the natural development association (eltham shire), thompson’s pharmacy (eltham), tillings timber supermarket (eltham), united refrigeration pty ltd (greensborough), volkswagen specialists (d. young greensborough), w. hutchinson sand soil & gravel suppliers (greensborough), w. penna chemist (eltham), westfield shoppingtown (doncaster), williams butcher (lower plenty), a. roy ford, a.g. thomas, agnes bell, albert h. price, andrew ross, anton w. brinkkotter, arthur brindley, b. bessant, b.w. plant, bell family, charles wingrove, culla hill, dave lyon, david w. bell, e.j. andrew, edwin smith, eltham court house, eltham obelisk, ewen hugh cameron, f.e. griffith, f.v. squire, frank mcmahon, george green, george stebbing, h. eric rundle, harold e. bartlett, henry dendy, henry hurst, henry stooke, herbert a. davies, herbert hewitt, i.g. smedley, j.a. mcdonald, jack baker, jack williams, james k. brice, james rossiter, john lyon, john s. smedley, justus jorgensen, kangaroo ground, larry burke, martin mcmahon, menzies jackson, mott family, mrs andrew, mrs harper, p. harmer, p.j. lester, patrick joseph mcmahon, r.j. galbraith, robert burke, robert charles harris, rosehill, s. willey, shillinglaw cottage, shire of eltham war memorial tower, thomas sweeney, tiny carroll, tom orford, w.b. thomas, william morris -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Cromarty School For Girls
... Newspaper article from The Age dated 26/04/1972... VIC 3162 melbourne Newspaper article from The Age dated 26/04 ...Newspaper article from The Age dated 26/04/1972 on the publishing of book Cromarty School For Girls 1897-1923 by B. Milne and D. McKellar. Article includes brief details about Misses Day’s personalities and school location.cromarty, schools, cromarty school for girls, cromarty old girls association, orrong road, elsternwick, day annie, day louisa, day jane, sterel elisabeth, day edwin rev., milne barbara, mckellar doris, day christina -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Bechervaise, John Mayston
... Four items about John Mayston Bechevaise Newspaper article... Newspaper article from the Age, dated 30/07/1998. Describes the life ...Four items about John Mayston Bechevaise Newspaper article from the Age, dated 30/07/1998. Describes the life of John Berchervaise (11/05/1910 to 13/07/1998), as a teacher, author, explorer and his contribution to Antartic exploration. Includes a photograph of him. A handwritten article, dated 31/07/1998 by Allan Doble giving brief details and dates of John Berchervaise’s student and early teaching life in Murrumbeena Photocopy of Register of the MurrumbeenaSchool No. 3449 showing enrolment and alternative details for Johnand his brother Herbert, plus family details – 22 students in total shown over period 1918 to 1927. Photocopy of p.18 Murrumbeena Primary School 3449 75th Anniversary showing stafting List 1929. Included in the 22 teachers listed is Art Mr J Bechervaise(JT) who may or may not be John Mayston Bechervaise.bechervaise john mayston, awards, author, law phillip bechervaise lorna murrumbeena primary school 3449 75th teacher melbourne street, explorer, periodicals, anniversary, walkabout, exploration murrumbeena school no. 3449 murrumbeena, teachers, bechervaise herbert doble allan, clerks, lists, registers, students -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Newspaper - Falconbridge, Mrs
Two items. 1) Photocopy of cutting from The Age, dated 20/06/1931, memories by A Vincent, recalling events in c 1860’s around Ormond and Glen Huntly area. Includes photo of James Bevan and photo of Mrs Falconbridge in the first house in Caulfield. 2) Two enlarged photocopies from The Age cutting, dated 20/06/1931point ormond, red bluff, huntly, glen huntly, shipwreck, elsternwick, st kilda, falconbridge mr, sailors, caulfield, huntly road, glen huntly road, bevan mr, east caulfield, bambra road, grosemont, native plants, house names, cobb and co, coach transport, falconbridge mrs -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Morrison: Sir William Irvine, Beatrice Wanliss Morrison
... October 1985: acknowledging letter. Newspaper death notice... October 1985: acknowledging letter. Newspaper death notice ...William Hill Irvine came from Northern Ireland around 1879 and lived in Heidelberg. He became a barrister and Member for Flinders Electorate, serving at various times as Attorney-General, Chief Justice, Premier and Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria. His daughter Beatrice married James Morrison and lived in Eltham. Irvine's other children were William and Agnes. William became Crown Prosecutor. Agnes married Ian Hayward and moved to Adelaide. Beatrice worked with the War Service Committee, raising money for the Red Cross and became chairman of the War Memorial Committee which built the Baby Health Centre, the Children's Library and the Pre-School Centre in Eltham. The family were interlinked with other local people. Contents Document by Beatrice W Morrison, 8 May no year given but pre 1989: life of Sir William Hill Irvine, his daughter Beatrice Wanliss Morrison and her husband James Morrison, and memories of Eltham and residents. Document summarising life of Beatrice Wanliss Morrison, undated but post 1989. Letter from Beatrice Williams to Eltham Shire, 29 September 1985: endorsing the idea of a nature corridor through Eltham Shire to the Great Dividing Range, noting she nursed the Morrison family before WWII. Letter from Health Shire to Beatrice Williams, 9 October 1985: acknowledging letter. Newspaper death notice, The Age, 19 March 2008: William Irvine Askin Morrison. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcwilliam hill irvine, james morrison, agnes hayward nee morrison, war service committee eltham, red cross, baby health centre eltham, children's library eltham, pre-school centre eltham, somerville morrison, archie morrison, virginia morison, michael irvine, ian hayward, bill hayward, killeavy eltham, mccoll family eltham, logan family eltham, dry creek eltham, jack mccoll, burke and wills, orford family, andersons family, mount pleasant road eltham, reynolds road eltham, eddy anderson, reynolds family, sweeney family, sweeney's lane eltham, burston family, carrucan family, beatrice wanliss morrison nee irvine, beatrice williams, thomas watson haymes, william irvine askin morrison -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Metzeling, Bertha
Bertha Metzeling, at 91, emigrated from Sri Lanka to Australia to join other family members. Contents Newspaper article: " 'Elder lady' enjoys new lifestyle", Diamond Valley News, 15 July 1986. Describes Bertha Metzeling's life in Sri Lanka until she emigrated to Australia, aged 91, and her life now.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcbertha metzeling, sir lanka -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Nixon, Bruce
Walter Bruce Nixon (20.11.1934-8.9.2012) lived at Yarra Glen and was a bus line owner. He also ran a company, Tarcoola Press, which published books on the history of the Nillumbik and Yarra Valley area, and generously supported organisations such as the Andrew Ross Museum and the C J La Trobe Society. Contents Newspaper article: "Revealed: the stark beauty of an early settlement", The Age, 19 November 1999, Bruce Nixon underwrote publication of a book of C J La Trobe's drawings and paintings of Melbourne. Newsletter extract: "Bruce Nixon: a boyhood in Ivanhoe", Heidelberg Historian No.270 June 2012, Bruce Nixon's memories of growing up in Ivanhoe from the 1930s and on Mick Woiwod's books. Order of Service: Walter Bruce Nixon, 14 September 2012. Flier: "Recent works by Mick Woiwod", notes the support provided by Bruce Nixon.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcbruce nixon, charles joseph la trobe, tarcoola press, waterdale road ivanhoe, ivanhoe state school, knox church ivanhoe, ivanhoe swimming club, donaldson family of kangaroo ground, thomson family of kangaroo ground, james bruce donaldson, james thomas donaldson, john donaldson, wallace thomson, george donaldson, james williams bushranger, andrew ross, andrew ross museum, mick woiwod, wurundjeri people of kangaroo ground, coranderrk healesville, walter bruce nixon -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, North, Edley
Joseph Benjamin North was a well-known professional musician in Melbourne in late 1800 to mid 1900s, teaching music and playing in what became the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. He married Lucinda Matilda and their children were Tralford E and Camille D. With friend Leon Lambert, North purchased 60 acres of land around Karingal Drive and Sherbourne Road and built two houses; they paid for a wooden bridge for access. North eventually sold his house to a family named Green but later the land was sold to the Shire of Eltham, and it is now known as Meruka Park, and the house, Meruka House; Alan Gardner named the park. After Lambert's death, his property was bought by Fred Warne. Edley North was born in 1835, and died 26 March 1923; he married Caroline North, born 1835, died 23 July 1922. Edley's family migrated from England in 1859, settling in Adelaide. He was granted an allotment of 221 acres on Phillip Island 1868-1870. on 7 April 1874 he travelled to Pine Lodge and later moved his wife and five children. He and Caroline later moved to a small farm, Willow Grove in Eltham, purchased between 1905 and 1910 (first mentioned in the rate book in 1908 as being a house and 10 acres on Susan Street, and would also have had frontage on Brougham Street); Their daughter Violet Alice inherited it; she married Walter J Dobson around 1921; he died on 25 March 1948 aged 77 and Violet on 4 January 1947. Willow Grove was later purchased by A George and P Audrey Hester April/May 1947. Edley, Caroline and Violet are all buried in Eltham Cemetery. Marjorie Mary North was born in 1909 ; the family travelled in a horse-drawn waggon from Fitzroy to spend weekends in their little holiday house in Sherbourne Road on 10 acres of land. In 1933, she married Tralford Norman whose parents owned 62 acres of land including Meruka Park. Marjorie and Tralford lived in Looker Road, Montmorency; she died 7 February 2003. Contents Newspaper article: "When life centred on a weekender", Diamond Valley News, 25 September 1984, memories of Montmorency of Marjorie North. Newspaper article: "Worse floods seem likely", Diamond Valley News, 25 September 1984, floods in Eltham Handwritten notes: Information by Marjorie North's about her grandmother, September 1989. Handwritten and typed transcript: "J. B. North", by Marjorie North, history of Joseph Benjamin North. Letter: From Monash University to Marjorie North, 15 November 1989, being unable to assist with her enquiry about the meaning of name [unspecified in the letter but possibly Meruka] Letter: June Stanton (nee Hester) to Eltham District Historical Society, 17 February 1993, seeking information on her great grandfather Edley North and wife Caroline. Christmas card [attached to letter from June Stanton]: Line drawing Eltham Primary School 1856, text history of school Letter: Eltham Historical Society to June Hester, 11 June 1993, providing information held by the Society. Letter: Nancy Chandler (nee Williamson) to Jo McCormick 18 March 2001, providing information about Edley and Carline North, her great grandparents. Email: Patsy Moppett to Eltham District Historical Society October 2010: A photograph of Edley and Caroline North found, wish to return it to family. Family tree: North/Dobson family. Death notice: Marjorie May North, died 7 February 2003.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcmarjorie north, tralford norman, sherbourne road montmorency, looker road montmorency, briar hill, montmorency, catholic ladies college, merton hall, melbourne girls grammar school, ivanhoe girls grammar school, wesley college, meruka park, st helena road, st faith's anglican church montmorency, william sapsford, floods in eltham, joseph benjamin north, leon lambert, melbourne symphony orchestra, karingal drive, meruka house, alan gardner, lucinda matilda north, tralford e north, camille d north, montmorency cricket club, diamond creek, eltham railway station, judge book village, fred warne, edley north, caroline north, eltham cemetery., violet alice dobson (nee north), willow farm eltham, edley north family tree, walter john dobson family tree, nancy chandler (nee williamson), pine lodge, elijah north -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, O'Connell, Patrick
Patrick O'Connell died during the night after a fight at Eltham Hotel. He had been a student of Eltham High School; he was nephew of Bernie Geary. Contents Newspaper article: "Police proe pub brawl link in Eltham tragedy", The Age, 31 October 2015, describing incident and Patrick O'Connell's family connections.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcpatrick o'connell, eltham hotel, eltham high school, bernie geary -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNewspaper - News Clipping, Adam Carey, They were promised a new hospital, but locals prefer derelict farmhouse, The Age, December 4, p11, 2023
... prefer derelict farmhouse, The Age, December 4, p11 Newspaper ...The Age, Monday, December 4, 2023, p11 Article about local protest at Victorian Government decision to build a community hospital on the site of an old derleict farmhouse owned by the Department of Transport at 405 Ryans Road, Diamond Creek. The site was until 2017 part of a potential route fior the North East Link.community hospital, cr. ben ramcharan, cr. natalie duffy, department of ttransport, diamond creek, eltham community hospital, james bant, james merrett, martin penrose, north east link, petition, protest, ryans road -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Panton, Joseph Anderson
Joseph Anderson Panton (1831-1913) came from Scotland to Australia in 1851. In Bendigo, he was appointed assistant gold commissioner 1852 and senior commissioner 1854. Over the years, he served as magistrate at Jamieson-Wood's Point, Anderson's Creek, Heidelberg, Geelong and Melbourne. He owned land on the Yarra River and Panton Hill is named for him. Contents Map: J A Panton's landholding with surrounding landholders. Printout and photocopy: Panton, Joseph Anderson, Australian Dictionary of Biography entry. Notes: Joseph Anderson Panton, brief biographical notes. Research Enquiry Form: Vivienne Worthington, seeking sources of information regarding Joseph Anderson Panton, 14 June 2017. Email and associated documents: Michael Kennedy seeking assistance of Eltham Gateway Action Group regarding proposed felling of manna gum tree near bridge across Diamond Creek, on land once held by Joseph Anderson Panton. Newspaper article: "Historic painting might be lost to Victoria," The Age, 22 October 1985. Painting by Joseph Anderson Panton of Captain William Lonsdale's house, Victoria's first Government House, to be in forthcoming auction. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjoseph anderson panton, william b burnley, w walsh, r hall, r a davidson, j orford, b speers, a speers, william bell, t baillie, d mcloughlin, t prior, g e hodgkins, n rodda, w r belcher, g d boursiquot, j p imley, t b darling, h g jones, t sweny, r lane, w gordon, a e morris, d w thring, j carfrae, thomas sweeney, michael kennedy, vivienne worthington, william crozier, j frank, p carrucan, panton hill
