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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph Tawonga Hospital, A ward at Tawonga Hospital, 1949/50
... A ward at Tawonga Hospital ...This photo is of a ward - probably the female ward, as there a many floral arrangements - of the original hospital at Tawonga. This was situated at the corner of Ryders Lane and Kiewa Valley Highway. The building was transported from Bonegilla where it was originally a part of the Bonegilla Military Hospital. The hospital was opened on 24th September, 1949 with a capacity of 12 beds, but was later increased to 35 beds by enclosing the verandahs on 3 sides of the building. 'Add ons' provided theatre, offices, stores and a nurses home. Construction was commenced by the Hospital and Charities Commission with considerable input from the S.E.C., providing the removal and re-erection of the building, the accommodation for nursing staff and carried all work necessary to make the building operational as a hospital. Up until this time the nearest hospital was at Yackandandah. The hospital remained on this site until 1961 when a larger, more suitable building was purchased in Mt. Beauty from the S.E.C.A photographic record of a typical open plan style ward in that era. There were no private rooms. There are portable screens stored at the end of the room to provide "privacy" at the bedside when needed. There is a fan on the wall for cooling. Depicts the rather primitive conditions of that era when compared with todays standards.Black and white photograph of a ward in the Tawonga District Hospitalhospital, ward, tawonga -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph Tawonga District Hospital, Theatre at Tawonga District Hospital, 1949/50
... Theatre at Tawonga District Hospital ...The original Tawonga District Hospital was situated at the corner of Ryder's Lane and Kiewa Valley Highway. The construction was initiated by the Hospital and Charities Commission with considerable assistance from the State Electricity Commission.The building was transported from Bonegilla where it was originally a part of the Bonegilla Military Hospital. It started with 12 beds and eventually increased to a total of 35 beds. "Add ons" provided theatre, offices, stores and Nurses Home. It was officially opened on 24th September, 1949. Up until this time, any person requiring hospitalisation had to travel to Yackandandah. This photograph is of the theatre and there was no anaesthetic or recovery rooms. While rather primitive by todays standard, it met the demands of the construction days as well as that of the Kiewa Valley community. Shows the rather spartan conditions and equipment of the theatre in the original Tawonga District Hospital compared to the present day hospital. Black and white photograph of the operating theatre in the original Tawonga District Hospitalhospital, operating theatre, tawonga -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph, logging at McKay Creek, c1950's
... Logging at McKay Creek ...This photograph was probably taken at the site of McKay Creek Power Station. Excavation of this site did not commence until 1951 but road access(a narrow track) was provided in 1948 and widened in 1954. The logs would have been milled for timber at the State Electricity Commission's mill at Howman's Gap and thus provided a much needed source of timber for construction of camps and houses as there was a general of shortage of this commodity. Because of trouble with landslides in this area, a decision was made to place the machine hall of the power station underground instead of on the surface. Restricted financial resources and the repositioning of the power station retarded construction activities and it was not completed until early 1961.. An excellent pictorial record of the general working conditions, type of machinery and vehicles in use in the 1950/s.Black and white photograph showing logging equipment, fallen logs.Handwritten on the back of the photograph "Logging at McKay Creek)logging, mckay creek, timber, machinery -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph, logging at McKay Creek, 1949/50
... Logging at McKay Creek ...This photo was most likely taken at the site of the proposed McKay Creek Power Station. Excavation of this site was commenced in 1951 but an access road (a rough, narrow track) was put it in 1948 and widened in 1954. The State Electricity Commission would have milled logs from this area at their mill at Howman's Gap. The timber was used for building of housing and camps and provided a much needed resource as there was a general shortage of this commodity. The power station was relocated underground owing to repeated problems with landslides in the area. Restricted financial resources and the repositioning of the power station retarded construction activities and it was not completed until early 1961. An historical pictorial record of the type of machinery used in the 1950's - logging truck with bogie attached, the bull dozer and winch for hauling logs to the truck and note the lack of protective clothing!Black and white photograph showing a logging truck, bogie and bull dozer with winch for hauling the logs to the truck. Two men are on the truck, a driver on the bull dozer and a large log on the bogie. Hand written on the back of photo "Logging at McKay Creek".logging, mckay creek, timber, machinery -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, School at the crossing place : Lower Plenty Primary School no. 1295, 1874-1974 / W.F. Henderson, 1974c
... School at the crossing place : Lower Plenty Primary School ...23 pages including information on inside covers. Text with black and white illustrations and photographs and map. Contents: Crossing Place Need for a school Residence for the teacher Closure A View of Lower Plenty 1918 Moving day at the Village The Golf Club Depression 1931 Vandals Electricity Grass Fires Cows at School Mothers' Club Women's liberation 1950's Lower Plenty after 1945 Swimming Pool - drowned dreams Long Grass - snakes - meadow hay - Fire Brigade The Royal Visit 1954 School Band Community Centre Our School Hall Trees and Gardens The Library Education 1874-1974 A Teacher's View The Second generation - children of ex-pupils (photo with names) The Third generation - Grandchildren of ex-pupils (photo with names) Head Teachers (list with dates) The Staff 1974 (photo with names) The sketch on the cover shows the Lower Plenty Bridge, toll house and the Plenty Bridge hotel, both no longer there. The bridge is listed in the Banyule Heritage Study and has recently been restored by Banyule Council as a pedestrian bridge - NL 137 March 2001 Paperback; [24] p. : ill. ; 25 cm.lower plenty, state school no. 1295, lower plenty primary school -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Local band rehearsing at Youth Centre
... Local band rehearsing at Youth Centre ...One of a set of display images thought to be produced by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987. Youth band performing on stage at the Youth Centre, Youth Road, Eltham. The Hall is now home to the 1st Eltham Scout Group. It also hosts the annual Paddy's Market organised by the Eltham Rural Group.Illustrative of services provided by former Shire of ElthamColour photograph 20 x 29 cm mounted on green-painted chipboard 28 x 35.5 cm (string on back for hanging)Title printed on label adhered to board below photograph (replaced June 2017)youth band, youth centre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Meals on wheels are also provided at lunchtime in senior citizens clubs in order that older people may eat lunch together
... Meals on wheels are also provided at lunchtime in senior ...One of a set of display images thought to be produced by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987Illustrative of services provided by former Shire of ElthamColour photograph 20 x 29 cm mounted on green-painted chipboard 28 x 35.5 cm (string on back for hanging)Title printed on label adhered to board below photograph (replaced June 2017) -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Looking east along Main Rd towards Research at intersection to entrance for Eltham Barrel (now Kalbar Rd) C.1980
... Looking east along Main Rd towards Research at intersection ...One of a set of display images thought to be produced by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987Illustrative of services provided by former Shire of ElthamColour photograph 20 x 29 cm mounted on green-painted chipboard 28 x 35.5 cm (string on back for hanging)Title printed on label adhered to board below photograph (replaced June 2017)eltham, main road, eltham, road, eltham barrel -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Nankervis Bridge at Arthurs Creek
... Nankervis Bridge at Arthurs Creek ...One of a set of display images thought to be produced by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987Illustrative of services provided by former Shire of ElthamColour photograph 20 x 29 cm mounted on green-painted chipboard 28 x 35.5 cm (string on back for hanging)Title printed on label adhered to board below photograph (replaced June 2017)nankervis bridge, bridge, arthurs creek -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cooking class held at the North Riding Living & Learning Centre in Panton Hill
... Cooking class held at the North Riding Living & Learning ...One of a set of display images thought to be produced by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987 The woman on the left is Pam Deylen (nee Stephens), the tutor of the group (a very accomplished cook)Illustrative of services provided by former Shire of ElthamColour photograph 20 x 29 cm mounted on green-painted chipboard 28 x 35.5 cm (string on back for hanging)Title printed on label adhered to board below photograph (replaced June 2017)living and learning centre, panton hill, cooking class -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Alan Marshall with his Sunliner caravan at Research, Vic, c.1962
... Alan Marshall with his Sunliner caravan at Research, Vic. ...Author Alan Marshall lived at Eltham from 1955 to about 1981. Alan owned land at Research and often lived there in his caravan while he was writing. A story about this land is told by John Morrison in "The Writer and the Swagman", which appears in his book "Australian by Choice." Local people also remember Alan living in his caravan beside an old house occupied by his friend, artist Neil Douglas, which was situated on the site of the present-day Eltham College oval and owned by the Pelling family at that time. It is understood that the land owned by Alan Marshall was nearby in Cassells Road. Vivienne Turner of Eltham recalled that her family had a photo of Alan and his caravan at Research and a copy was provided to EDHS in 2003. The caravan was a Sunliner model. See EDHS Newsletter No 151 July 2003Black and white photograph, injet print on paper alan marshall, caravan, research (vic.), eltham college, neil douglas, pelling family, turner family, sunliner caravan, ek holden special station sedan, cars, 1962 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Photo postcard, J.H. Clark, Yarra at Eltham, c.1910
... Yarra at Eltham ...This card depicts the Yarra River at Eltham circa 1910. It was addressed to "Mr J. L. Brown, "Elthamville", Tinning Street, Brunswick" most probably from an extended family member. From the same collection as accession no 00779, (Pond near Eltham Park) and no. 00780 (Eltham, J.H. Clark Photo - dated 20 May 1911). Sending postcards to family and friends including short messages was a common form of communication in the early 20th century. Photographer: J.H. Clark John Henry Clark was the youngest of three boys born to William Henry Clark (1823-1877) and Maria White (1843-1914). He and his brothers, William Charles Clark (1872-1945), Clement Kent Clark (1874-1912) operated a photography business (Clark Bros.) from 25 Thomas Street, Windsor near Prahran during the period c.1894 to 1914. Following death of Clement in September 1912 and their mother in 1914, the Clark Bros business appears to have dissolved, the premises demolished, and a new house was under construction in 1915. John set up business independently in 1914 operating out of 29 Moor Street, Fitzroy where he is registered in the 1914 and 1915 Electoral Rolls. By 1916 John had relocated to Eltham where he continued his practice as a photographer and took many of the early images around the district of Little Eltham. Around 1930 John changed professions and opened a small cobbler's shop in 1931 near the pond opposite Dalton Street adjacent to the Jarrold family cottage. He never married and continued his profession as a bootmaker from this little shop, maintaining a close relationship with Mrs Jarrold for the rest of their lives. His bootmaker shop remains today beside the Whitecloud cottage and is one of only three remaining shops in the area from the early 20th century. There are a couple of images of Eltham taken by Clark Bros. in the Eltham District Historical Society collection, one such example being Hunniford’s Post Office with Miss Anne Hunniford out front (EDHS_00140 - marked on the back of the print, Clark Bros., 25 Thomas St. Windsor), which would date this image between c.1894 and 1914. Other early images of Eltham taken by John Henry Clark are marked on the face “J. H. Clark Photo” and it is assumed these are dated between 1914 and 1930. It is noted that the Grant of Probate for John H Clark of Eltham South dated 5 April !957 (513/387) records his occupation as "X Photographer".Sending postcards to family and friends including short messages was a common form of communication in the early 20th century.Postcard in very poor condition which has been removed from an album. Glue residue and album page adhering preventing information being readFront: Yarra at Elthameltham, yarra river, brown family, j.h. clark photo -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Grave of Walter Withers at St Helena Cemetery, c.1989
... Grave of Walter Withers at St Helena Cemetery ...Grave of Walter Withers at St Katherine's Churchyard, St. Helena, Victoria. In Memory of Walter Withers Artist Born October, 22, 1884 Died October, 13, 1914 Walter Herbert Withers (22 October 1854 — 13 October 1914) was an Australian landscape artist and a member of the Heidelberg School of Australian impressionists. He lived the later stages of his life in Eltham and died there.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 of 7 stripsFuji HR100walter withers, artist, cemeteries, st helena, st katherines, st katherine's church -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Main Road, Lower Plenty at intersection of Old Eltham Road
... Main Road, Lower Plenty at intersection of Old Eltham Road ...View looking north across the main road towards the Lower Plenty shops showing the Lower Plenty Garage and store which was later developed into a Caltex service station, since demolished and replaced by a new Aldi supermarket.Black and white print Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 7 strips Kodak CP100 5094 and associated print Roll of 35mm black and white negative film, 3 strips Ilford FP4 and associated print Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 2 strips Kodak CP100 5094 and associated printaldi, caltex service station, lower plenty, lower plenty garage, lower plenty shops, main road, old eltham road, shops -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Belot smokes his pipe whilst resting at Cottle's Bridge, c.1890
... Mr Belot smokes his pipe whilst resting at Cottle's Bridge ...The area, previously known as Back Creek, was named after Thomas Cottle, who settled in the district in the 1870s, and the original bridge over the Diamond Creek on the road to Strathewen. The original bridge (seen in the photo) was replaced with a new timber bridge at a cost of £1,500, the tender being awarded to a contractor named Birch who commenced work in June 1927. The gentleman in the photo who is resting whilst having a smoke of his pipe is a member of the Belot family.Original sepia photograph mounted on card broken lower left corner and cracked upper rightbelot, bridge, cottles bridge, cottles bridge-strathewan road, diamond creek (creek), heidelberg-kinglake road -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Pryor Street at Commercial Place, Eltham
... Pryor Street at Commercial Place, Eltham ...Colour photograph of Pryor Street, Eltham at Commercial Placepryor street, commercial place, eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Old railway bridge at Silver Street, Eltham
... Old railway bridge at Silver Street, Eltham ...Colour photograph of demolition of old railway bridge at Silver Street, Elthamrailways, bridges, silver street, eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, Wild Koala in tree at 22 York Street, Eltham, c.1933, 1933c
... Wild Koala in tree at 22 York Street, Eltham, c.1933 ...Wild koala, 22 (re-numbered 28) York Street, Eltham c.1933koala, wild life, york street, eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Australia Day 1968; Members Macedonian Society hold get-together at Lower Eltham Park, 1968_01_26
... -together at Lower Eltham Park ...Black and white photograph of Macedonian Society get together, Eltham Lower Park, Australia Day 1968.australia day, eltham lower park, macedonian, celebrations, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, Display of Society collection at 'Ness' House, 1987
... Display of Society collection at 'Ness' House, 1987 ...Colour photograph of a photograph of Burke and Wills tree, part of display at Ness house Kangaroo Ground 1987r.b ness, historical displays, burke and wills, view hill -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Braidwood Press, Wild wood days at Panton Hill / by Majorie Smith Motschall, 1984
... Wild wood days at Panton Hill / by Majorie Smith Motschall. ...Paperback; 141 p. : ill., ports. ; 22 cm.ISBN 0959342818 [three copies: written on title page of one copy] To Opal With Best Wishes - Marjorie Smith Motschall 18-3-84 [written on title page of a second copy] With Best Wishes to Eltham Historical Society - Marjorie Smith Motschall 18-3-84majorie smith motschall, panton hill -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Souvenir Programme: The Opening of Eltham Lodge at Melbourne Citymission's Judge Book Village; Sunday 25 November 2001, 2001
... Souvenir Programme: The Opening of Eltham Lodge at ...Paperback 21 x 15 cm 16 pages plus coverjudge book village, melbourne citymission, eltham lodge -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Leon Saper (Potter) and Russell Yeoman outside his house at Cottles Bridge, 1991
... Leon Saper (Potter) and Russell Yeoman outside his house at ...Colour photograph of Leon Saper and Russell Yeoman near Dunmoochin, 1991leon saper, russell yeoman, dunmoochin, cottles bridge -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, Heritage Week at 728 Main Road, Eltham, 1990
... Heritage Week at 728 Main Road, Eltham, 1990 ...Three colour photographs of Heritage Week featuring the brickwork of the former Police Residence and current home of Eltham District Historical Society at 728 Main Road, Eltham. Highlights the use of 'English Bond' on headers and stretchers alternatively and 'Colonial Bond' on one course of headers and three courses of stretchers.heritage week, eltham, courthouse, brick laying, wall, sign, activities -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Chaff Cutter, Heritage Week at 728 Main Road, Eltham, 1990
... Chaff Cutter, Heritage Week at 728 Main Road, Eltham, 1990 ...Three colour photographs of a Chaff Cutter. Registered on May 19th 1852heritage week, eltham, courthouse, chaff cutter, activities -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Blacksmith's Bellows, Hand water Pump and Steam Time Whistle used at Briar Hill Timber Mill, Heritage Week, 1990
... Whistle used at Briar Hill Timber Mill, Heritage Week, 1990 ...Three colour photographs of Blacksmith's Bellows, Handwater Pump and Steam Time Whistle used at Briar Hill Timber Mill, Heritage Week, 1990heritage week, eltham, courthouse, blacksmith bellows, hand water pump, steam whistle, briar hill, timber mill, activities -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Hat making equipment, Heritage Week at 728 Main Road, Eltham, 1990
... Hat making equipment, Heritage Week at 728 Main Road ...Colour photograph of hat making equipment,for Heritage Week display at the Local History Centre (former Courthouse), 728 Main Rod Eltham. (Home of Eltham District Historical Society) The equipment was used at the Hat Factory in Eltham which started in the 1940s. The equipment shown includes a mould for making felt hats, stud press, looping machine for berets and hand sewing machine for straw hats. Sign accompanying the display is hand written and reads: "Eltham has not generally been known for manufacturing industry. One factory which started in the 1940s was "the hat factory" in Sherbourne Rd. The equipment displayed here includes moulds for making felt hats, stud press, looping machines for berets, hand sewing machine for straw hats."heritage week, eltham, courthouse, hat factory, hat mould, activities -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Heritage Display, Heritage Week at 728 Main Road, Eltham, 1990
... Heritage Display, Heritage Week at 728 Main Road, Eltham ...Two colour photographs of the Heritage Photographic Displays during Heritage Week in the former Police Residence and current home of Eltham District Historical Society at 728 Main Road, Eltham. One display was titled: Public Works- Construction of roads, bridges, railways etc.heritage week, eltham, courthouse, heritage display, exhibition, photographs, activities -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Steam Train at Eltham Station, 1992
... Steam Train at Eltham Station, 1992 ...Colour photograph of a steam train (Steamrail) at Eltham Station featuring a sign mounted on the front 'Shire of Eltham 1992 18th Community Festival'steamrail, steam train, eltham station, shire of eltham, festivals -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Steam and electric trains on the the Trestle Bridge at Eltham, Nov 1992, 1992
... Steam and electric trains on the the Trestle Bridge at ...Three colour photographs; one featuring an Hitachi electric commuter train and two of the Steamrail steam train which participated in the Shire of Eltham 1992 18th Community Festival as they crossed the Eltham Trestle Bridge. See also Photo 564.shire of eltham, festivals, trestle bridge, eltham, bridges, steamrail, steam train, hitachi electric train