Showing 2841 items
matching diamond valley
-
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Marshall, Robert
... ", Diamond Valley News, no date, Robert Marshall plans to stand again...", Diamond Valley News, no date, Robert Marshall plans to stand again ...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 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, McKenna, William
... article: "Modesty masks great talent" Diamond Valley Leader, 5... article: "Modesty masks great talent" Diamond Valley Leader, 5 ...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 Inc
Document - Folder, Nichols, Alan
... to violence," Diamond Valley Leader, 21 March 2007. Outlines Rev Alan... to violence," Diamond Valley Leader, 21 March 2007. Outlines Rev Alan ...Montmorency resident, Rev Alan Nichols worked as a crime reporter then as a priest n Burma, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, South Africa and Kenya; he was deputy chairman of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre board and writing a book on the West Papuan refugees who came to Australia by canoe in January 2006. Contents Newspaper article: "A life close to violence," Diamond Valley Leader, 21 March 2007. Outlines Rev Alan Nichols past work and current activities.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcalan nichols, west papuan refugees 2006 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association.1st September, 1976. Edition No. 8/76, 01/09//1976
... Association, Parent Australia, This, that and the other, Diamond... Association, Parent Australia, This, that and the other, Diamond ...This edition includes a report on the The Apollo Parkways Progress Association, Mens issue, 4 wheel driving, All a smokescreen?, Value of freedom or freedom of values, One view of our new shopping centre, Odds & sods, Local man has international voice [John O'Connor], What is a councillor's role?, From the Council Chambers, Meet the natives, Cameo of Len Delacca, Scout news, School and Kinder news, Fathering, Nursing Mothers Association, Parent Australia, This, that and the other, Diamond Valley Repertory, Malcolm Blair reserve. Newsletter, 32 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Jorgensen, Sebastian
... 1. Newspaper Article: Sebastian set for 2 recitals, Diamond..., Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, July 12, 1983, p33 about ...1. Newspaper Article: Sebastian set for 2 recitals, Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, July 12, 1983, p33 about the commencement of his third extenmsive tour of the east coats commencing at the Eltham Commujnity Centre also "Drew was artist in residence" about Strathewan artist Drew Gregory's time as artist in residence at Eltham High School 2. Newsclipping: Sebastian Jorgensen at Montsalvat (Photo: Lawrence Pinder), publication unknown 3. Funeral Service Booklet: Sebastian Jorgensen, 10.07.1938 - 19.08.2019Folder of information on Sebastian Jorgensen, classiical guitarist, Christmas Hillssebastian jorgensen, artist, drew gregory, eltham community centre, eltham high school, musicians, funeral service, montsalvat -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Pelling, Charis
... life", Diamond Valley News, 19 June 1984. Charis Pelling's... life", Diamond Valley News, 19 June 1984. Charis Pelling's ...Charis Pelling, daughter of Professor William Osborne and Dr Ethel Osborne, was active in local activities, including being Eltham Shire's first female president and a councillor. Contents Newspaper articles: About Whittlesea Show 1964, Diamond Valley News, 1964 (photocopy). Magazine article: "A woman who gets things done", The Australian Women's Weekly, 26 October 1966. Charis Pelling's life and activities. Note card: Thanks for sympathy following destruction of "Woodlands" and "The Hall" in 8 January 1969 bushfire. Newspaper article: "Quietly proud of her life", Diamond Valley News, 19 June 1984. Charis Pelling's childhood and activities. Note card: Thanks for sympathy following death of Edwin Oswald Pelling. Newspaper notice: Death notice, Charis Meta Aleander Pelling. Order of Service: Celebration of life of Charis Meta Aleander Pelling, 2006. Letter: Eltham District Historical Society to Charis Pelling, 21 June 1995, Invitation to be presented with certificate to her as foundation President of the Society. Note card: Charis Pelling, Thanks for presentation. Newsletter: Eltham District Historical Society, number 172, January 2007. Obituary of Charis Meta Alexander Pelling.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etccharis pelling, whittlesea show, kangaroo ground victoria, michael pelling, margaret pelling, nicholas pelling, deborah pelling, warrandyte water works trust, eltham arts council, eltham old people's committee, eltham art show, shillinglaw cottage preservation committee, woodlands kangaroo ground victoria, gareth jones roberts, peter glass, alkis astrix, matcham skipper, mervyn horton, the flavor of eltham, bush fire january 1969, the hall kangaroo ground victoria, professor william osborne, dr ethel osborne, william pelling, alistair knox, harold bartlett, gerald yunken, edwin oswald pelling, charis meta alexander pelling -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Painting: Walter WITHERS (b.1854 Warwickshire, UK — d.1914 Eltham, Aus), Trestle Bridge, Eltham, c.1903-10
... transport era in the Diamond Creek Valley and has long formed... of an earlier steam locomotive transport era in the Diamond Creek Valley ...Walter Withers was a significant Australian landscape artist and a member of the Heidelberg School of Australian Impressionists. In 1903 Withers bought 'Southernwood', a house on 2½ acres (1 ha) at Eltham, to which he added a studio. Because of ill health, he lived during the week at his studio in Oxford Chambers, Melbourne, and on weekends and holidays with his family at Eltham until his death in 1914. The Eltham rail bridge is a unique and valuable historic relic of an earlier steam locomotive transport era in the Diamond Creek Valley and has long formed an important part of a magnificent Eltham landscape. When built in 1902 it was close to the terminus point of the Heidelberg-Eltham rail extension, on the route of the proposed Diamond Valley Railway that was then planned to continue much further up the valley towards Kinglake. This bridge is situated in attractive river-valley parkland amidst the tall and spreading manna gums and candlebarks of the Diamond Creek Valley. The Alistair Knox Park river-valley landscape, of which the timber trestle bridge is an important visual component, has been classified by the National Trust. Large manna gum and candlebark trees adorn the adjacent creek banks, and historic Shillinglaw Cottage is also part of this much-prized Eltham landscape. Eltham is home to a historic wooden railway trestle bridge. Mainly of timber-pier and timber-beam construction, but varied by a few longer steel-joists spans on timber piers at the main stream channel, this substantial bridge has almost two hundred metres of timber deck. Built in 1902, it is the only railway bridge of predominantly timber construction that is still in regular use as an integral part of Melbourne's metropolitan electric railway network and one of extremely few timber rail bridges in the State that still carry trains. Apart from its important continuing social function as a carrier of rail transport for the Hurstbridge line, this impressive bridge and its beautiful parkland environs contribute much to the character of Eltham township and that town's special reputation as an historic centre of environmental and conservation concerns. This section of the Diamond Creek Valley was the subject of a Walter Withers painting in the earliest years of the twentieth century and has strong historic links with our Heidelberg School of painters. Watercolour painting on paper of Eltham's Trestle Bridge in the middle of the day. A small section of the wooden bridge is located to the left of the painting. The focus is predominately on the wattle, manna gum and candlebark trees that is to the right of the bridge. The golden hues typically represent the australian sunlight and landscape. "W.W" in gothic script on the lower right side of the painting. Not dated. withers, eltham, trestle bridge, railway, watercolour -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Connor, Jim
... , Local Knowledge, Diamond Valley Leader, November 2, 2011, p2..., Local Knowledge, Diamond Valley Leader, November 2, 2011, p2 ...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 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Mahoney, Melissa
... a ringer at top wool awards", Diamond Valley Leader, 11 April 2007... a ringer at top wool awards", Diamond Valley Leader, 11 April 2007 ...Melissa Mahony of Montmorency designed an evening dress for Princess Mary of Denmark, winning first prize a the Australian Wool Fashion Awards; she also won top prize for bridal, race-wear and evening-wear designs and second place for sleepwear designs. The previous year she won prizes at the Australian Young Wool Designer of the Year and was named Australian Masters of Fashion Student Designer of the Year. Contents Newspaper article: "Designer a ringer at top wool awards", Diamond Valley Leader, 11 April 2007, details of Melissa Mahony's career and achievements.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcmelissa mahony, montmorency victoria, australian wool fashion awards, australian young wool designer of the year, australian masters of fashion student designer of the year -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Newbury, David
... : "Artist with a claim to fame", Diamond Valley News, 7 December...: "Artist with a claim to fame", Diamond Valley News, 7 December ...David Newbury, artist of Eltham, son of artist Peter Newbury, is retiring from teaching at Melbourne State College. He remembered the Eltham of his childhood. A E (Peter) Newbury, artist of Eltham, influenced by Frederick McCubbin and Walter Withers, later by the work of Max Meldrum. Contents Newspaper article: "Artist with a claim to fame", Diamond Valley News, 7 December 1982. Describes David Newbury's life and career. Pages 116-117 from "Pioneers & Painters" by Alan Marshall: Life of A E (Peter) Newbury and son David Newbury.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcdavid newbury, peter newbury, frederik mccubbin, walter withers, max meldrum, percy leason, botlon street eltham, eltham primary school, swinburn technical school, national gallery school, melbourne state college, royal melbourne institute of technology, clare newbury, a e (peter) newbury, richard mccann, eltham hotel, bill withers, walter dobson -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Nillumbik Community Profile, 1998
... ". News clipping headed "New guide to area history" from Diamond...". News clipping headed "New guide to area history" from Diamond ...Based on 1996 Census - Snapshot of the Nillumbik community sourced from "Melbourne in Fact" Department of Infrastructure, 1998. Pages 66-67. File also includes un-connected information including part photocopy of unsourced newspaper article headed: Eltham special: Complete services availalbe in Eltham's modern business centre, Josiah Holloway (laid) the Foundations and copy of old photograph in the collection headed "Main Road, Eltham". News clipping headed "New guide to area history" from Diamond Valley News 5 May 1999.3 photocopied pages. I original news clippingHG Booklet 27chronology, harry gilham collection, shire of nillumbik -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association.10th May, 1976. Edition No. 4/76, 10/05/1976
... to "Community News". No. 4/76. Diamond Valley Shire: South-East... to "Community News". No. 4/76. Diamond Valley Shire: South-East ...This edition includes a report on the The Apollo Parkways Progress Association's April 1976 meeting, When did you last ask your daughter: "Have you thought about being a plumber", However do you cope?, Cameo of Kay Steventon, Nursing Mothers Association, The battle of the bulge, Scout and Guide news, School news, This and that, Sc New squash Club. Supplement to "Community News". No. 4/76. Diamond Valley Shire: South-East Councillors' report, From the Council Chamber, Protect yourself against rubella, Allan Goldsworthy. Newsletter, 24 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, St Mary's Catholic Church, cnr Main Road and Henry Street, Eltham, c.1912
... includes a photo print copy of image as illustrated in the 'Diamond... includes a photo print copy of image as illustrated in the 'Diamond ...St Mary's Catholic Church, cnr Main Road and Henry Street, Eltham was opened/blessed October 13, 1912. The wooden church was built to replace an earlier brick church also known as St Mary's (1865-1912), which had been situated on the main road near present day Wingrove Park. The church and land cost £1,400 (Evelyn Observer). The wooden church was destroyed by fire in 1961. Record includes a photo print copy of image as illustrated in the 'Diamond Valley News', 4 Feb 1998, p 31.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, church, catholic church, henry street, main road, st marys catholic church -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Property Binder, Eltham Town Square, Commercial Place, Eltham
... Cr Robert Marshall 2. Square plan on display, Diamond Valley... Cr Robert Marshall 2. Square plan on display, Diamond Valley ...1. Dreams to be reality, The Valley Voice, 15 August 1979, p2 - announcement of proposed town square of 1800 square metres of shop area and open courtyard to be sited in the carpark between Arthur Street and Pryor street. The plans also included tree-lined walkways from both Arthur Street and a pededstrian footbridge across Main Road leading to aregular open-air market and tavern. Shop owners facing Main Road were to be encouraged to turn their businesses towards the square. On reverse side - 'General' Marshall and his troops; Valley votes in five new faces, The Valley Voice, 15 August 1979, p1 - picture showing newly elected Cr Robert Marshall 2. Square plan on display, Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, June 23, 1981, p1 - Council's prefered proposal on display to the public. On same page a story about the son of Cr Bob Manuell being attacked on the train from the city. On reverse side - Helping people - here and abroad by Marguerite Marshall, Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, June 23, 1981, p2 - about Keith Ryall of Zig Zag Road, the Apex international councillor for Australia 3. Plan: Eltham Town Centre property Acquisition, Shire of Eltham March 1994businesses, arthur street, bible street, commercial place, dudley street, eltham, franklins supermarket, luck street, main road, map, mcewans, pryor street, safeway supermarket, apex club, bronwyn ryall, keith ryall, zig zag road, cr bob manuell, cr robert allen, det sgt noel murphy, eltham chamber of commerce, eltham police, eltham shire council, eltham town square, lorraine manuell, pauline toner mp, robert manuell, rodney roscholler, shire planner, vicrail, elections, h&j white general store, hurstbridge, leslie bowker, main street, mrs marshall, pam lawson, robert marshall, rosemary tovey, central park, comfort station, eltham little theatre, montmorency, public toilets, rotex cinema, were street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Pearce, Daisy
... to be a legend", Diamond Valley Leader, 13 June 2007. Daisy Pearce... article: "Not too young to be a legend", Diamond Valley Leader, 13 ...Daisy Pearce played for Australia in the 2006 international series in Ireland, after becoming captain of the Darebin women's football club, and in 2007 played in the E J Whitten Legends game at the Docklands stadium. She was named in the All-Australian team and played for her local Eltham club. She was the first Number 1 pick in the 2013 AFLW draft, and captained the Melbourne Football Club since the first season in 2017. Later she was a Channel Seven commentator on the men's game and, in 2024, she became AFLW head coach at West Coast. Contents Newspaper article: "Not too young to be a legend", Diamond Valley Leader, 13 June 2007. Daisy Pearce to play Australian Rules at the Docklands stadium. .Newspaper article: "Daisy is starting to bloom", Diamond Valley Leader, 25 July 2007. Daisy Pearce aiming to be her club's best and fairest. Newspaper article: "League of her own: Daisy Pearce can feel the change", The Weekend Australian Magazine, 13 February 2021. Daisy Pearce to play Australian Rules at the Docklands stadium. Newspaper article: "Pearce lands top job at the Eagles", The Age, 12 December 2023. Daisy Pearce to be AFLW head coach at West Coast in 2024 and continue as commentator for Channel Seven.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcdaisy pearce, aflw, e j whitten legends games, west coast aflw, darebin women's football club, eltham women's football club, melbourne club afwl -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Marshall, Anthony
... the thing to do", Diamond Valley News, 7 July 1987, outlines Anthony... the thing to do", Diamond Valley News, 7 July 1987, outlines Anthony ...Anthony Marshall had a shop, County Bookshop, selling antiquarian and second hand books in Rutland, England. For twelve months, he and wife Cecile had swapped homes and businesses with Lloyd Holyoak and wife Jill, of Roycroft Booksellers in Eltham. During the stay in Melbourne, he had followed his interests of cricket and choral singing; his children attended the Wattle Glen Primary School. Contents Newspaper article: "Shop swapping's the thing to do", Diamond Valley News, 7 July 1987, outlines Anthony Marshall's life and his swap with Lloyd Holyoak of Roycroft Booksellers in Eltham.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcanthony marshall, lloyd holyoak, roycroft antiquarian booksellers, roycroft booksellers, jill holyoak, wattle glen primary school -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Oyston, Peter
... ", Diamond Valley Leader, 19 October 2011, Obituary of Peter Oyston....", Diamond Valley Leader, 19 October 2011, Obituary of Peter Oyston ...Peter Oyston died in 2011. His career included being Founding Dean of drama at the Victorian College the Arts and director of Playbox Theatre. He was a champion of theatre companies including The Murray River Performing Group, The Flying Fruit Fly Circus, West Theatre and Theatreworks. He taught at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and directed more than 200 productions in Australia and other countries. He had one daughter. Contents Newspaper article: "Director takes his curtain call", Diamond Valley Leader, 19 October 2011, Obituary of Peter Oyston.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcpeter oyston, victorian college of the arts, bend of islands, playbox theatre, the fying fruit fly circus, theatreworks, royal academy of dramatic arts london, dominque oyston, ray mooney, west theatre, the murray river performing group -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association. 2nd November, 1976. Edition No. 10/76, 02/11/1976
... child's art, Hooking your own rug, Cameo of Ron Reynolds, Diamond... Reynolds, Diamond Valley Arts Society, From the Council Chamber ...This edition includes a report on the The Apollo Parkways Progress Association's October 1976 meeting, Arts & crafts issue, A local art/craft who's who, Keeping embroidery alive, Creation pangs, We're hooked!, Warp & weft, Road signs, symbols and your child's art, Hooking your own rug, Cameo of Ron Reynolds, Diamond Valley Arts Society, From the Council Chamber, Letter to the Editor, Nursing Mothers Association, Diamond Valle Repertory, Kinder news, Scout and Guide news. Supplement to "Community News" No. 10/76. Women's Recreational Program. Newsletter, 28 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground
... the Diamond Valley to Macedon and the You Yangs. It is built... the Diamond Valley to Macedon and the You Yangs. It is built on a peak ...View of Kangaroo Ground Tower from the entrance gate area beside the footpath (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) On November 11th 1926 the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground was opened. It is regarded as one of Melbourne’s most outstanding lookout towers. It commands a magnificent 360 degree panorama from Kinglake across the Diamond Valley to Macedon and the You Yangs. It is built on a peak which was once a volcano, 237 metres above sea level. After World War one a memorial cairn was erected on the site, and in 1925 a committee of public-minded citizens began to plan for a tower. Many generous donations of material and money were forthcoming so that in 1926 the Governor General Lord Stonehaven was able to unveil the plaque before a crowd of 500 people. There was some concern in the 1960s when the Forests Commission wanted to build a firespotters cabin on the top. At first R.S.L. branches opposed the idea, but it was realised that this use could combine with its use as a tourist attraction, and would ensure its maintenance for the future, Today the Kangaroo Ground tower provides one of the best views around Melbourne and is a fitting memorial to those who died in two world wars. From: Historic items for Diamond Valley Community Radio September 1990 (EDHS collection) Colour photographgarden hill, kangaroo ground, memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial, shire of eltham war memorial tower, war memorial tower -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Wellers of Kangaroo Ground, 1984-2017
... and E. Weller and a Diamond Valley News article from 10 April... and E. Weller and a Diamond Valley News article from 10 April ...Wellers of Kangaroo Ground Vertical File Contents: 1. Article: History of Wellers Restaurant by Sandra Cahir, revised 2017. 7 pages 2. Article: Weller’s Hotel of Kangaroo Ground (final draft) by Jim Allan, 1 June 2017, including feedback email from Sandra Cahir (7 May 2017). 3. Printout of online image - Kangaroo Ground landholders from 1841, Kangaroo Ground Presbyterian Church. (2022, June 29). Retrieved from https://kgpc.pcvic.org.au/images/history_images/Kangaroo-Ground-landholders.jpg 4. Folder of printouts of historical newspaper articles referencing the hotel 1866-1911 https://trove.nla.gov.au/list/163201 5. Printouts (various versions) from Victorian Heritage Database (National Trust and Nillumbik Shire) https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/ 6. Collection of research notes, copies of records from various publications including EDHS Chronology of Events and Kangaroo Ground: The Highland Taken by Mick Woiwod, pp90, 180-181 (EDHS_01618). 7. Report: Request for ministerial amendment to use the property as a restaurant, includes existing conditions and plan for development, 1 November 1984 8. Papers donated by Diana and Peter Bassett-Smith including: a. Photocopy of Weller’s Hotel, Licensee M. Weller b. Letter: Shire of Eltham to Office of the Secretary for Planning and Environment, 23 Feb 1984 - Information regarding inclusion of Wellers Hotel into the Historic Buildings Register c. Letter: Historic Buildings Council letter to Peter Bassett-Smith seeking historical information on Wellers Hotel, 10 Jan 1985 d. Memo: Peter Bassett-Smith to Robert N. Hendrey on history of Wellers Hotel, 28 Jan 1985 - Includes extract of information about Mary Weller, Dept. of Crown Lands and Survey Map NILLUMBIK showing properties of John Weller and E. Weller and a Diamond Valley News article from 10 April 1973, p11, "Eltham on old coach route" 9. Information about the Weller family including family trees from various sources a. Edward Weller, Pioneer Families in Victoria, http://mepnab.netau.net/w/w09.html, 1 Jan 2017 (link broken) b. The WELLER family tree. (2017, January 1), 2 pages. Retrieved from https://www.weller.org.uk/cgi-bin/FamilyTree/ShowFamily.pl? and 27 pages Retrieved from https://www.weller.org.uk/cgi-bin/FamilyTree/ShowFamily.pl?ListAllPeople=A c. Edward WELLER on the WELLER family tree. (2017, January 1), 1 page. Retrieved from https://www.weller.org.uk/cgi-bin/FamilyTree/ShowFamily.pl?PersonID=516 d. Photograph (print copy), believed to be Edward Weller, 1836-1883 e. Photograph (print copy), Gravestone of Weller family at Kangaroo Cemetery f. Wellers of Kangaroo Ground, 1 page, possibly from History, http://www.wellers.com.au (broken) c.2016 g. Edward and Mary Weller miscellaneous biographical research notes (by Jim Allen?) including from Ancestry.com, and extracts from Chappel file (EDHS_04448) with relevant names highlighted h. Information about the Vernon Pitman family from Ancestry.com 10. Newspaper articles: a. Cobb & Co called here by Marguerite Marshall; Diamond Valley News, May 4, 1982, p2 b. Rich is history, 30 August 1983 (very similar to previous article) c. Weller’s Pub - restaurant, craft store or art gallery? Diamond Valley News, October 22, 1985, p3 d. Despite years of neglect a magical charm lies waiting, Diamond Valley News, October 29, 1985 e. Old pub fate still in doubt, Diamond Valley News, (?) 29 October 1985 f. Renovated Weller’s Pub to begin its new stage of life, DVN 26 January 1988 g. Wellers Restaurant, Lynne Hillier, Network, October 1988, p14 h. Revolution at Wellers, Nillumbik Mail, December 20, 2000 i. Wellers brings on good times, Valley Weekly, June 22, 2005 j. Dine in with ideal outlook, Valley News, 10 August 2005 k. Advertisement: Wellers of Kangaroo Ground, Enjoy lunch, afternoon tea and dinner at Wellers from Tuesday to Sunday, Valley Weekly, Wednesday, August 31, 2005 l. Advertisement: Wellers of Kangaroo Ground, Appearing live; Normie Rowe Fri 24 Feb, Diamond Valley Leader February 22, 2006, p11 m. Advertisement: Wellers of Kangaroo Ground, Lunch Special, Diamond Valley Leader March 27, 2010 n. Braithwaite abounds to Kangaroo Ground, Gig Guide, The Age, Friday, October 8, 2010, p14 o. History up for grabs, Diamond Valley Leader, March 28, 2012 p. Advertisement: Wellers Restaurant, Freehold only for sale, Morrison Kleeman, Diamond Valley Leader, March 28, 2012 q. Restaurant’s crash course, Megan Bailey, Diamond Valley Leader, January 1, 2014, p3. Also accessible online - Staff praised after car crashes through Kangaroo Ground eatery. (2022, June 29). Retrieved from https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/north/staff-praised-after-car-crashes-through-kangaroo-ground-eatery/news-story/021c896a1ab6d76bd6b73f2e57dc1854 r. Eatery set for revival, Brittany Shanahan, Diamond Valley Leader 15 February 2017; Also, online as Much-loved Wellers of Kangaroo Ground to be relaunched as Italian restaurant Fondata 1872. (2022, June 29). Retrieved from https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/north/muchloved-wellers-in-kangaroo-ground-to-be-relaunched-as-italian-restaurant-fondata-1872/news-story/665777fb347584ef483867ae2b536a8f s. Fondata 1872 proves a big hit with food, Diamond Valley Leader 3 May 2017, p3 11. Wellers of Kangaroo Restaurant Bar Entertainment Functions, tri-fold brochure promotional brochure 12. Website Printout: Wellers Restaurant, Live Guide, (2017, January 5). Retrieved from http://www.liveguide.com.au/Restaurants_Bars/VIC/Kangaroo_Ground/Food_Styles/3... 13. Website Printout: Wellers of Kangaroo Ground, Only Melbourne (2017, January 30). Retrieved from http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/wellers-of-kangaroo-ground 14. Printouts from Fondata 1872 website and Facebook page including colour photograph of sign in front and business card (2017). Related EDHS Collection items • Wellers Hotel of Kangaroo Ground by Jim Allen, Part 1, Newsletter No. 235, Eltham District Historical Society, August 2017. Retrieved from https://elthamhistory.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/edhs-nl-235-aug-2017.pdf • Wellers Hotel of Kangaroo Ground by Jim Allen, Part 2, Newsletter No. 236, Eltham District Historical Society, October 2017. Retrieved from https://elthamhistory.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/edhs-nl-236-oct-2017.pdf • EDHS_03997 - Slide, Wellers Hotel, Pitmans Corner, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground, c.1975 https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/5e59e36221ea671798ac40eb • EDHS_03998 - Slide, Wellers Hotel, Pitmans Corner, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground, c.1975 https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/5e59e39e21ea671798ac9c27 • EDHS_03999 - Slide, Wellers Hotel, Pitmans Corner, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground, c.1975 https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/5e59e3c721ea671798acd2ef • EDHS_04000 - Slide, Wellers Hotel, Pitmans Corner, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground, c.1975 https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/5e59e3e021ea671798acfd68 • EDHS_04066-18 - Photograph, Wellers Restaurant, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground, c.Mar. 1989 https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/610f4dafa346aadcee7ac79c • EDHS_04041-26 - Photograph, Wellers Restaurant, 150 Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground, c.May 1988 https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/610e2f4a7d65e7c945a35e69 • EDHS_04437 – Newsclipping, Renovated Weller's Pub to begin its new stage of life by Linley Hartley, Diamond Valley News, 26 January 1988 https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/5de4913921ea6710a46a85c7 • EDHS_04438 - Newsclipping, Wellers Restaurant by Lynne Hillier, Network, October 1988, p14 https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/5de4916f21ea6710a46aea0f • ArtStreams magazine (from Volume 9, 2004) ‘partnered' with Wellers in promoting and supporting the arts and culture. Various advertisements throughout, particular with live performance acts. Numerous references throughout to art and music performances on site. • Stephen Cummings and Joe Camilleri at Wellers Kangaroo Ground, ArtStreams, Vol. 9, No. 4, Sep/Oct 2004, p17 EDHS_04406 - Journal, ArtStreams: Whittlesea, Banyule, Darebin, Manningham, Nillumbik, Yarra; Vol. 9, No. 4, Sep-Oct 2004 https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/5bcc086021ea6804a82a92a9 • Daryl Braithwaite rocks up at Wellers, Fiona Sievers, ArtStreams, Vol.10 No.2, 2005, pp6-7 EDHS_04409 - Journal, ArtStreams: Vol. 10, No. 2, 2005 https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/60f5416ab06f0c13a9419541 • Ephemeral Sculpture by Peter Dougherty, ArtStreams, Vol.10 No.3, 2005, pp7-9. About sculptures created in or on the grounds of culinary establishments throughout the Shire. - Denise Keele-Bedford constructed ‘Ou Well’ at Wellers Restaurant and Vicky Shukuroglou, also at Wellers set up cotton banners printed and painted with natural dyes from onion skins, spinach, radish beetroot, turmeric and charcoal. EDHS_04410 - Journal, ArtStreams: Vol. 10, No. 3, 2005 https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/60f5436db06f0c13a941ae19 • Music at Wellers Restaurant, ArtStreams, Vol.10 No.4, 2005, p23 EDHS_04411 - Journal, ArtStreams: Vol. 10, No. 4, 2005 https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/60f543e4b06f0c13a941b059 • Weller’s Pub, Diamond Valley sketchbook / text by Brian McKinlay ; drawings by Graham Hawley, 1973, pp42-43 EDHS_00856 - https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/590852edd0ce7b14e8177da3 • Gold Field Coaches Stopped Here, Nillumbik now and then / Marguerite Marshall; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall, 2008, pp86-87 EDHS_00977 - https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/5935f315d0cdd42c80f9cc52 External Links: • Historic Kangaroo Ground venue comes up for rare sale. (2022, June 29). Retrieved from https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/historic-kangaroo-ground-venue-comes-up-for-rare-sale-20120325-1vshw.html • Wellers, Kangaroo Ground property sold with leaseback. (2022, June 29). Retrieved from https://www.urban.com.au/expert-insights/investing/37735-wellers-kangaroo-ground-property-sold-with-leaseback • Wellers, Kangaroo Ground | With Mark Seymour, at one of his …. (2022, June 29). Retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/photos/robertmilesdesign/4564390893/ • 2016 Notice of proposed deregistration - WELLERS OF KANGAROO GROUND PTY LTD 124 435 409. (2022, June 29). Retrieved from https://publishednotices.asic.gov.au/browsesearch-notices/notice-details/WELLERS-OF-KANGAROO-GROUND-PTY-LTD-124435409/35d43b89-159a-4435-963f-daec688a61ca • Search results for: Websites (archived). (2022, June 29). Retrieved from https://trove.nla.gov.au/search/category/websites?keyword=%22wellers%20restaurant%22 29 June 2022 edward weller, wellers of kangaroo ground, wellers hotel, wellers restaurant, mary weller, pittmans corner, fondata 1812 at wellers, historic buildings register, hotels, john weller, kangaroo ground, pitman's corner, bassett-smith collection -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Heidelberg Leader, Mixed views on merger call, 30/07/2019
... Diamond valley Leader... Heidelberg Leader Diamond valley Leader ...Banyule Council says it does not support a strong push by neighbouring Nillumbik to merge, but the community is divided on the proposal.News article 1 page, black text.nillumbik council, council merger, peter clarke, banyule city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Herald/Sun Newspaper, Nillumbik rejects merge plan, 31/07/2019
... Diamond valley Leader... Clipping Herald/Sun Newspaper Diamond valley Leader ...Nillumbik council will not merge with Banyule, with the shock proposal labelled "damaging" and "embarrassing" at the fiery council meeting last night.News article 1 page, black text.nillumbik council, council merger, peter clarke, banyule city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Heidelberg Leader, The road made of plastic, 29/10/2019
... Diamond valley Leader... Leader Diamond valley Leader ...Used toner cartridges have been used to seal a 160m long stretch of road in Watsonia. The Banyule first saw the council repair a section on Mundy Street with recycled road materials.News article 1 page, black text.banyule city council, watsonia, recycled road materials, mundy street watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Match Container - Digital Image, Oriental Jade, Oriental Jade, 1990s, 1990s
... Diamond Valley News... Container - Digital Image Oriental Jade Diamond Valley News ...Matchbook from Oriental Jade, Main Street Greensborough (1990s)Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers and other sources, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of matchbook.main street greensborough, oriental jade -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Weekend accidents, 1923_
... Diamond valley Leader.... Weekend accidents Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image Diamond ...Digital copy of an article about and accident in Janefield where a motor car and jinker collided in 1923. Digital copy of news article, black text.road accidents -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Hockey players discuss match, 1970s
... Diamond valley Leader... match Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image Diamond valley Leader ...Digital copy of an article about hockey player and Greensborough local Jim Irvine who went on to play for Australia in the 1976 Olympics where Australia won a silver medal. Digital copy of news article, black text and image.jim irvine, greensborough hockey, hockey -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Graduation day brings smiles to nurses, 1960s
... Diamond valley Leader... smiles to nurses Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image Diamond ...Digital copy of an article about nurses graduating from their course at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital.Digital copy of news article, black text and image.nurses, heidelberg repatriation hospital -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Audio Recording, Audio Recording; 2017-08-09 Prof Margaret Deighton and the Shallards of Montmorency, 9 Aug 2017
... . Jack was a local solicitor and on the Board of the Diamond.... Jack was a local solicitor and on the Board of the Diamond ...August Meeting (Newsletter No. 235, Aug. 2017) Blanche and Jack Shallard were involved in many activities in the Montmorency community throughout their lives. They observed Were Street grow from a one shop street to a bustling shopping village. Jack was a local solicitor and on the Board of the Diamond Valley Community Hospital, while Blanche was a member of the Hospital Auxiliary and both were involved with our Society. They were also connected with Montmorency State School and St Faith’s Church in Montmorency. At this meeting we are pleased to have their daughter, Professor Margaret Deighton, speak about her family and her recollections of growing up in Montmorency.0:47:43 duration Digital MP3 File 67 MB audio recording, eltham district historical society, margaret deighton, meeting, montmorency, shallard, society meeting -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Dennis Ward, Bridge Plaque - Pioneer Park Greensborough, 27/03/2010
... Plaque at Pioneer Reserve Greensborough: "Shire of Diamond... Greensborough: "Shire of Diamond Valley. The bluestones used ...Plaque at Pioneer Reserve Greensborough: "Shire of Diamond Valley. The bluestones used in the construction of this viewing platform and in the carpark entry structure and retaining wall are from the northern arch of Greensborough's first Plenty River Bridge built in the 1860s adjacent to this site. The centre span of the original bridge was removed in 1865 when the western half of the existing bridge was constructed leaving the northern and southern stone arches. The southern arch was retained until floods in 1874 necessitated its removal. The picnic shelter in this reserve was constructed using stone from this abutment. The northern arch was removed in 1983 when widening of the existing bridge commenced."Digital copy of colour photograph.plenty river, pioneer reserve greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Robert Whatmough and family slaughtering pig at Willis Vale Greensborough. 1870, 1870_
... and article also appeared in The Diamond Valley News 9/10/1984 page 26.... and article also appeared in The Diamond Valley News 9/10/1984 page 26 ...Robert Whatmough and family lived at Willis Vale from approx 1863 to 1878. Willis Vale was later owned by the Partington family. In this photograph the family is involved in butchering a pig. The people have been identified as: Mary (Hill) Whatmough b1813; and her daughter Rosalie b1856; Grandpa John Wilson; Joseph Wilson b1835; Emmett Whatmough b1842; John Thomas Fielding b1860; James Fielding b1861; Robert Whatmough b1815; [Sarah Whatmough b1845 m1866 Joe Wilson b1835 8 children]. Photo and article also appeared in The Diamond Valley News 9/10/1984 page 26.Early evidence of farming and animal husbandry in the Greensborough area.Black and white photograph, enlarged and mounted on timber backing.Typed caption pasted on front of photograph: 'Robert Watmaug [sic Whatmough] and family slaughtering pig at Willis Vale Greensborough.' Identification of those in photo by Faye Fort 2015.robert whatmough, whatmough, willis vale, greensborough, wilson