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Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, From Laggan to Arthur's Creek : the McDonald family history and connections with the Draper family, Charnwood / written and presented by Ross McDonald, 2010
... Paperback; 102 p. : ill. (some col.), maps, ports., facsims... Paperback; 102 p. : ill. (some col.), maps, ports., facsims., geneal ...Paperback; 102 p. : ill. (some col.), maps, ports., facsims., geneal. table ; 30 cm. Two copiesmcdonald family, draper family, charnwood, arthur's creek -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomPainting - Portrait, Marjorie Harvey, Lt-Col J P F Dixon ED, c.1979
... Lt-Col J P F Dixon ED ...Framed oil painting of Lt-Col J P F Dixon ED... portrait dixon Framed oil painting of Lt-Col J P F Dixon ED Lt-Col ...Lt-Col Dixon was Commanding Officer of 4/19 prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment from 1967 to 1970One of a collection of portraits of former Commanding Officers of the RegimentFramed oil painting of Lt-Col J P F Dixon EDportrait, dixon -
Kew Historical Society IncBook, Australian Council of National Trusts, Historic Houses, 1982
... , c1974 604 p. : ill. (some col.), plans ; 32 cm. ... Council of National Trusts, 1982, c1974 604 p. : ill. (some col ...Originally published in 2 separate v.: Historic public buildings of Australia; and, Historic houses of Australia. North Melbourne : Cassell Australia, 1971 and 1974.Canberra City : Australian Council of National Trusts, 1982, c1974 604 p. : ill. (some col.), plans ; 32 cm. non-fictionOriginally published in 2 separate v.: Historic public buildings of Australia; and, Historic houses of Australia. North Melbourne : Cassell Australia, 1971 and 1974.houses of historical importance --australia, historic buildings -- australia. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book, Olive Mellor, Complete Australian Gardener Illustrated, 1950
... 304 p., [1] leaf of col. plates : ill., map, plans ; 24 cm....) staff female students gardening australia 304 p., [1] leaf ...Olive Mellor was a past student and staff member at Burnley College.304 p., [1] leaf of col. plates : ill., map, plans ; 24 cm.olive mellor (nee holttum), staff, female students, gardening, australia -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Beauglehole, A. C, The distribution and conservation of vascular plants in the south west area, Victoria, 1984
... iv, 124 p. : ill., maps (some col.) ; 21 x 29 cm.... Southwestern. iv, 124 p. : ill., maps (some col.) ; 21 x 29 cm ...iv, 124 p. : ill., maps (some col.) ; 21 x 29 cm.botany -- victoria, southwestern. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Beauglehole, A. C, The distribution and conservation of vascular plants in the East Gippsland area, Victoria, 1981
... iv, 124 p. : ill., maps (some col.) ; 22 x 30 cm..... iv, 124 p. : ill., maps (some col.) ; 22 x 30 cm ...iv, 124 p. : ill., maps (some col.) ; 22 x 30 cm.indigenous vascular plants. distribution. victoria. gippsland. | botany -- victoria -- gippsland. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Book, Schaeche, Anne, Dingley : journey to the village
... vi, 120 p. : ill. (some col.), 1 col. map, ports... Dingley village vi, 120 p. : ill. (some col.), 1 col. map, ports ...vi, 120 p. : ill. (some col.), 1 col. map, ports. Includes bibliographical references (p. 115-117) and index.non-fictiondingley, dingley village -
Kew Historical Society IncBook, Cyril Pearl, Australia's Yesterdays: a look at our recent past, 1974
... Sydney : Readers Digest Services Pty Ltd, 1974 360 p... Services Pty Ltd, 1974 360 p. : ill.(some col.), facsims., maps ...Cyril Pearl provided historical guidance and contributed much of the textSydney : Readers Digest Services Pty Ltd, 1974 360 p. : ill.(some col.), facsims., maps, ports. ; 31 cm. non-fictionCyril Pearl provided historical guidance and contributed much of the textaustralia -- social conditions -- 20th century, australia -- social life and customs -- 20th century, australia -- biography., australia -- social conditions 1901-1970 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.book, Aboriginal people of Victoria, 1990
... 15 p. : ill. (some col.), map, ports. ; 30 cm. Cover title... Society 15 p. : ill. (some col.), map, ports. ; 30 cm. Cover ...15 p. : ill. (some col.), map, ports. ; 30 cm. Cover title. Cat. no. 8907893. Bibliography: p. 15. ISBN 0644101547Stamped: Phillip Island & District Historical Societyrichard broome, aboriginal people of victoria, aboriginal australia. culture and society, aboriginal australians -- australia -- victoria., aboriginal and torres strait islander commission -
![In the Subbie Spirit: : One Hundred Years of the Victorian Su-district Cricket Association / [by] Mark Dunstan](/media/collectors/550653872162f11fb04854aa/items/5ecdfc27f36c2704c4efc67d/item-media/5ecdfd5df36c2704c4eff3ce/item-fit-380x285.jpg)
Kew Historical Society IncBook, Mark Dunstan, In the Subbie Spirit: : One Hundred Years of the Victorian Sub-district Cricket Association, 2008
... Association, 2008 iv, 124 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 30 cm. ...-District Cricket Association, 2008 iv, 124 p. : ill. (some col ...Mount Waverley, Vic. : Victortian Sub-District Cricket Association, 2008 iv, 124 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 30 cm. non-fictioncricket - kew - victoria, victorian sub-district cricket association -- anniversaries, victorian sub-district cricket association -- history., cricket -- victoria -- history. -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH 1960, 1960
... . Back Row: Lt Col P. Seymour, Col J Swatton, Front Row: Lt Col... June 1960. Back Row: Lt Col P. Seymour, Col J Swatton, Front ...Col J. Swatton, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details.Framed black and white photograph. Frame wood, brown.Commanding officers and Honorary Colonel of 38th Infantry Battalion at Final Regimental Dinner of the Battalion, 25 June 1960. Back Row: Lt Col P. Seymour, Col J Swatton, Front Row: Lt Col Robinson, Maj Gen Risson (Hon Col) Lt Col D. D. Scholespasschendaele barracks trust, photograph, 38th battalion, regimental dinner -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Book, Berwick-Pakenham Historical Society, In the wake of the pack tracks : a history of the Shire of Berwick, now the City of Berwick and the Shire of Pakenham, 1982
... xvi, 175 p. : ill., maps (some col.), ports. ; Includes... and the Shire of Pakenham. xvi, 175 p. : ill., maps (some col.), ports ...A history of the Shire of Berwick, now the City of Berwick and the Shire of Pakenham.xvi, 175 p. : ill., maps (some col.), ports. ; Includes index. eCol. maps on lining papers.non-fictionA history of the Shire of Berwick, now the City of Berwick and the Shire of Pakenham.berwick, pakenham -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionBook, The James Miller Story
... [32] p. : chiefly ill. (some col.), ports. ; 29 cm. A4... gray [32] p. : chiefly ill. (some col.), ports. ; 29 cm. A4 ...A brief history of the development of the rope making business of James Miller. It celebrated its centenary in 1962, being Australia's largest manufacture of rope, cordage and associated products.[32] p. : chiefly ill. (some col.), ports. ; 29 cm. A4 booklet with plastic comb bindingjames miller and co. -- history, rope makers -- history, rope trade, plant fibre industry, (mr) thomas hogg, (mr) james miller vine, (mr) f. s. vine, (mr) alexander gray -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle - Church History, Diamond Valley Leader, Watsonia Uniting Church, 18/06/2017
... 8 p. typescript and col. photographs, accompanied... of this Church. watsonia uniting church 8 p. typescript and col ...The Watsonia Methodist Church, also known as Watsonia Uniting Church, Gresswell Uniting Church and Watsonia Worship Centre, was established 30/01/1957, and closed 18/06/2017. The article is by GHS member Rosie Bray, also a member of the Church. She provides some background to the foundation of the Church in 1957 and photographs taken through the years. Rosie has included newspaper clipping of the closure and the booklet issued at the Service of Closure.A short history of this Church.8 p. typescript and col. photographs, accompanied by clippings from Diamond Valley Leader and Heidelberg Leader 14/06/2017, and an 8 p. leaflet of Service of Closure.watsonia uniting church -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, The Mick Evans Story, 1941_
... Spiral bound book, 95 p., illus. (some col.). Clear plastic... p., illus. (some col.). Clear plastic outer cover. Printed ...Mick Evans (E.H.) Evans, VX10125, 9th Division, 2nd/1st Field Workshop. This story was transcribed from 9 x 90 minute audio tapes recorded by Mick Evans several years before his death. The book was completed in 2000 just before Mick's death.One man's story of life during World War II, in particular as a "Rat of Tobruk".Spiral bound book, 95 p., illus. (some col.). Clear plastic outer cover. Printed cover has title, Rats of Tobruk Association logo and Australian flag.Inside front cover: "From Betty, Shirley, June and Mary Evans"mick evans, june hall, tobruk, australian army, world war ii. -
Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, Robert Wuchatsch 1950- et al, Historic views of the City of Whittlesea / Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, 1988
... Paperback; ix, 119 p. : chiefly ill. (some col.), 1 map.... 13/12/89. Paperback; ix, 119 p. : chiefly ill. (some col.), 1 ...Paperback; ix, 119 p. : chiefly ill. (some col.), 1 map, ports. ; 19 x 25 cm.ISBN 0958866333 [written on title page] To Eltham Historical Society, with our compliments and best regards - Whittlesea Historical Society - [signed] Robert Wuchatsch, G. Hawke. 13/12/89.whittlesea shire -
![Encylopedia of Australian Art, Volume 1 A-K / [by] Alan McCulloch](/media/collectors/550653872162f11fb04854aa/items/5ece102ef36c2704c4f170a7/item-media/5ece10ccf36c2704c4f17f99/item-fit-380x285.jpg)
Kew Historical Society IncBook, Alan McCulloch, Encylopedia of Australian Art, Volume One, A-K, 1984
... , 1327 p., [264] p. of plates (some col.) ; 24 cm.... (xxxv, 1327 p., [264] p. of plates (some col.) ; 24 cm ...2 volume 1984 edition of Alan McCulloch's History of Australian ArtHawthorn, Vic. : Hutchinson of Australia, 1984 2 v. (xxxv, 1327 p., [264] p. of plates (some col.) ; 24 cmnon-fiction2 volume 1984 edition of Alan McCulloch's History of Australian Artart -- australian -- dictionaries, artists -- australia -- biography -- dictionaries. -
![Encyclopedia of Australian Art, Volume Two, L-Z / [by] Alan McCulloch](/media/collectors/550653872162f11fb04854aa/items/5ece129ef36c2704c4f1a067/item-media/5ece1321f36c2704c4f1a461/item-fit-380x285.jpg)
Kew Historical Society IncBook, Alan McCulloch, Encyclopedia of Australian Art, Volume Two, L-Z, 1984
... , 1327 p., [264] p. of plates (some col.) ; 24 cm. .... (xxxv, 1327 p., [264] p. of plates (some col.) ; 24 cm ...Volume 2 of Alan McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art.Hawthorn, Vic. : Hutchinson of Australia, 1984 2 v. (xxxv, 1327 p., [264] p. of plates (some col.) ; 24 cm. non-fictionVolume 2 of Alan McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art.artists -- australia -- biography -- dictionaries., encyclopedias - australian art -
Kew Historical Society IncBook, Civvy Symphony, December, 1946 : the world since V.P. day / cartooned by Armstrong of the Argus, 1946, 1946
... and Australasian Ltd., 1946 48 p. : chiefly ill. (some col.) ; 31 cm. "... and Australasian Ltd., 1946 48 p. : chiefly ill. (some col.) ; 31 cm ...Kew Historical Society, founded in 1958, has an extensive reference library, of which this book is a part. Volumes in the library are used by members for research into aspects of local history and/or to support the Society's collections of pictures, maps, fashion and artefacts. Reference books have entered the collection through donation, presentation, collection and purchase.Important social document illustrating Australian views of the world in the immediate postwar periodMont Albert [Vic.] : Edgar J.K. Thompson for the Argus and Australasian Ltd., 1946 48 p. : chiefly ill. (some col.) ; 31 cm. "australian wit and humour -- pictorial, australia -- social life and customs -- 1945-1965 -- caricatures and cartoons. -
Kew Historical Society IncBooklet, Melbourne ... The City of Beauty, 1930s
... and Manchester Unity building. [24] p. : all ill. (some col.) ; 22 x 27... with tram, Town Hall and Manchester Unity building. [24] p. : all ...Pictorial tourist folio of the City of Melbourne including black and white and colour photographsCover shows Collins Street with tram, Town Hall and Manchester Unity building. [24] p. : all ill. (some col.) ; 22 x 27 cmnon-fictionPictorial tourist folio of the City of Melbourne including black and white and colour photographsmelbourne (vic.) -- pictorial works, christian-washfold collection -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook and CD, Australia. Department of Veterans Affairs, Investigating Gallipoli : a resource for secondary schools, 2010
... Book: 80 p., illus. (some col.), maps, worksheets. Includes... gallipoli world war i educational aids Book: 80 p., illus. (some col ...Educational worksheets and activities used to teach children about Australia's role in the Gallipoli Campaign.Book: 80 p., illus. (some col.), maps, worksheets. Includes 2 discs: Disc 1 (video) Australians at War Episode 2; Disc 2 (DVD-ROM) Interactive activities and ABCs Gallipoli: the First Day website.australia department of veterans affairs, gallipoli, world war i, educational aids -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook - Book and CD, Australia. Department of Veterans Affairs, Gallipoli and the ANZACS : a resource for secondary schools, 2010_
... Book: 120 p., illus. (some col.), maps, worksheets... gallipoli world war i educational aids Book: 120 p., illus. (some ...Educational worksheets and activities used to teach children about Australia's role in the Gallipoli Campaign.Book: 120 p., illus. (some col.), maps, worksheets. Includes 2 discs: Disc 1 (video) Australians at War Episode 2 and, Revealing Gallipoli; Disc 2 (DVD-ROM) Interactive activities and ABCs Gallipoli: the First Day website.australia department of veterans affairs, gallipoli, world war i, educational aids -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Geoffrey W Leeper, Introducing Victoria, 1955
... , 1955 x, 306 p., 32 p. of plates (some col.) : ill., col. maps..., 1955 x, 306 p., 32 p. of plates (some col.) : ill., col. maps ...Melbourne : Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science ; Carlton, Vic. : Melbourne University Press, 1955 x, 306 p., 32 p. of plates (some col.) : ill., col. maps ; 22 cm. non-fictionvictoria -- history, victoria -- description and travel, victoria -- natural resources -
Greensborough Historical SocietyApplication, Squatters, speculators and settlers: Plenty River Cultural heritage trail, 20/12/2011
... 3 copies. 60 p., ill. (some col.). Copy 1 is in an A4 3... copies. 60 p., ill. (some col.). Copy 1 is in an A4 3 ring binder ...This application is for the restoration and preservation of listed heritage sites along the Plenty River in Greensborough and surrounding area. Although the 2011 application was not successful there is much information about the Plenty River trail in this document.This document contains relevant information regarding the various sites along the Plenty River. 3 copies. 60 p., ill. (some col.). Copy 1 is in an A4 3 ring binder and plastic pockets (Location Greensborough Historical Society publications shelf), copy 2 is spiral bound (Location Plenty River Cultural heritage Trail file), copy 3 has loose pages (Location GHS file)Heritage Victoria application reference: 53149plenty river cultural heritage trail, dennis ward, anne paul, rotary club of greensborough, plenty historical society, plenty river -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaBook, Melbourne Books, Wharves To The World: The Development Of Melbourne's World Trade Centre, 2011
... photos, three coloured and three black and white. 128 p. : ill... and three black and white. 128 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 22 x ...Wharves to the World: The Development of Melbourne's World Trade Centre is a photographic chronicle of the history of the World Trade Centre and its surrounds. The book traces the journey of land and the buildings that occupied it - from its beginnings with the Wurundjeri people to its role as a trading hub in early Melbourne, then as the site of the modern-day World Trade Centre, and now as part of a flourishing residential and commercial Precinct. As with any major project The World Trade Centre has face its share of fêlures, but despite thèse it has become an integral part of the City. So it goes that was once home to swampland and the City morgue has been transformer into a Diamond of the Yarra River.A 128-page book of printed matter, photographs, engravings and drawings. The hard cover is white with the title in gold lettering on the front. The dust-cover is also white with black lettering. Along the lower half of the cover, front and back, is a strip of six photos, three coloured and three black and white. 128 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 22 x 25 cm.non-fictionWharves to the World: The Development of Melbourne's World Trade Centre is a photographic chronicle of the history of the World Trade Centre and its surrounds. The book traces the journey of land and the buildings that occupied it - from its beginnings with the Wurundjeri people to its role as a trading hub in early Melbourne, then as the site of the modern-day World Trade Centre, and now as part of a flourishing residential and commercial Precinct. As with any major project The World Trade Centre has face its share of fêlures, but despite thèse it has become an integral part of the City. So it goes that was once home to swampland and the City morgue has been transformer into a Diamond of the Yarra River.yarra yarra tribe, early melbourne, world trade centre, melbourne, southbank, northbank, australian wharf, siddeley street, waterfront, amy zurrer, wurundjeri, spencer street bridge, north wharf, riverlee, wtc, wharf, harbor trust, sir john coode, harbour trust, little dock, polly woodside, wharfies, divers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: SUMMER CAR TRAM - ORIGINAL, 1935
... Bendigo' Handwriten on back in black ink ' P.8 T.R 3/Col..., 'Printed by Olivers Bendigo' Handwriten on back in black ink ' P.8 ...Sepia tone photo of 'Brush Summer Car' No 8(?) Electric Supply Company livery. On back handwritten, 'Bendigo Electric Tramway 1935 ''Brush''' Summer Car - Electric Supply Company Colours', stamped in purple ink on back, 'Printed by Olivers Bendigo' Handwriten on back in black ink ' P.8 T.R 3/Colbasil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: LAYING TRACKS AT LONG GULLY
... '' 15/7/02'. In black ink, 'P. 5 middle 3/Col.' Stamped in right.... Copied from ''The Bendigonian'' 15/7/02'. In black ink, 'P. 5 ...BHS CollectionBlack and white photograph. Laying tram track in Mt Korong Road, Long Gully in c.1902. Captioned on front 'Making the track in Long Gully'. Written in faded blue ink on back - 'Bendigo- Laying track in Long Gully. Copied from ''The Bendigonian'' 15/7/02'. In black ink, 'P. 5 middle 3/Col.' Stamped in right top corner 'K.S. Kings Collection No. S-A 792.cottage, miners -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Dixons Creek Road, June 1957
... ). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 33 (Col. 9). Retrieved...). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 33 (Col. 9). Retrieved ...Bridge over Dixons Creek Job 56FD330 June 1957 Formwork for Dixons Creek pier completed Advertising (1957, January 19). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 33 (Col. 9). Retrieved August 24, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71777065 SHIRE OF ELTHAM. Loan No. 27.-Notice of Intention to Borrow Sum of £ 15,000 for Permanent Works and Undertakings. - Notice is hereby given, that the Council of the Shire of Eltham proposes to borrow the sum of £15,000 on the credit of the municipal revenues of the president, councillors, and ratepayers for the said shire, such sum to be raised by the Issue of debentures in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Acts. 1. Maximum rate of interest that may be paid is £5/10/ per cent, per annum. 2. The purposes for which the loan is to be applied are: Construction of Sanitary Conveniences at Shire Office, Council's contribution towards costs of Dixons Creek Bridge, Construction of Mt. Pleasant rd., Construction of Cherry Tree rd. 3. The period of the loan shall be 10 years. 4. Moneys borrowed will be repayable by providing out of the Municipal Fund twenty half-yearly instalments of approximately £985/1/6 each, including principal and interest on the first day of October and the first day of April during the currency of the loan. The first Instalment shall be payable on the first day of October 1957. 5. Such moneys shall be repayable at the Commercial Bank of Australia Limited, Melbourne, or at the Council's bankers for the time being in Melbourne. The plans and specifications and the estimates of the costs of the proposed works and a statement showing the proposed expenditure of the moneys to be borrowed are open for inspection at the Shire Office, Eltham. R. J. HAM. Shire Secretary.Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, dixons creek bridge, dixon's creek road, 1957-06 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Dixons Creek Road, June 1957
... Piles being cast 1957 P. Morris on vibrator Advertising... melbourne Piles being cast 1957 P. Morris on vibrator Advertising ...Piles being cast 1957 P. Morris on vibrator Advertising (1957, January 19). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 33 (Col. 9). Retrieved August 24, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71777065 SHIRE OF ELTHAM. Loan No. 27.-Notice of Intention to Borrow Sum of £ 15,000 for Permanent Works and Undertakings. - Notice is hereby given, that the Council of the Shire of Eltham proposes to borrow the sum of £15,000 on the credit of the municipal revenues of the president, councillors, and ratepayers for the said shire, such sum to be raised by the Issue of debentures in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Acts. 1. Maximum rate of interest that may be paid is £5/10/ per cent, per annum. 2. The purposes for which the loan is to be applied are: Construction of Sanitary Conveniences at Shire Office, Council's contribution towards costs of Dixons Creek Bridge, Construction of Mt. Pleasant rd., Construction of Cherry Tree rd. 3. The period of the loan shall be 10 years. 4. Moneys borrowed will be repayable by providing out of the Municipal Fund twenty half-yearly instalments of approximately £985/1/6 each, including principal and interest on the first day of October and the first day of April during the currency of the loan. The first Instalment shall be payable on the first day of October 1957. 5. Such moneys shall be repayable at the Commercial Bank of Australia Limited, Melbourne, or at the Council's bankers for the time being in Melbourne. The plans and specifications and the estimates of the costs of the proposed works and a statement showing the proposed expenditure of the moneys to be borrowed are open for inspection at the Shire Office, Eltham. R. J. HAM. Shire Secretary.Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, dixons creek bridge, dixon's creek road, 1957-06, p. morris -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Dixons Creek Road, June 1957
... (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 33 (Col. 9). Retrieved August 24... (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 33 (Col. 9). Retrieved August 24 ...Dixons Creek Road P. Morris – Contractor Dixons Creek (North) abutment 1957 Advertising (1957, January 19). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 33 (Col. 9). Retrieved August 24, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71777065 SHIRE OF ELTHAM. Loan No. 27.-Notice of Intention to Borrow Sum of £ 15,000 for Permanent Works and Undertakings. - Notice is hereby given, that the Council of the Shire of Eltham proposes to borrow the sum of £15,000 on the credit of the municipal revenues of the president, councillors, and ratepayers for the said shire, such sum to be raised by the Issue of debentures in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Acts. 1. Maximum rate of interest that may be paid is £5/10/ per cent, per annum. 2. The purposes for which the loan is to be applied are: Construction of Sanitary Conveniences at Shire Office, Council's contribution towards costs of Dixons Creek Bridge, Construction of Mt. Pleasant rd., Construction of Cherry Tree rd. 3. The period of the loan shall be 10 years. 4. Moneys borrowed will be repayable by providing out of the Municipal Fund twenty half-yearly instalments of approximately £985/1/6 each, including principal and interest on the first day of October and the first day of April during the currency of the loan. The first Instalment shall be payable on the first day of October 1957. 5. Such moneys shall be repayable at the Commercial Bank of Australia Limited, Melbourne, or at the Council's bankers for the time being in Melbourne. The plans and specifications and the estimates of the costs of the proposed works and a statement showing the proposed expenditure of the moneys to be borrowed are open for inspection at the Shire Office, Eltham. R. J. HAM. Shire Secretary.Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, dixons creek bridge, dixon's creek road, 1957-06
