An Oral History Project - An Australia Remembers New Work Project funded by the Department of Employment, Education and Training. Sponsored by Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE. The Australia Remembers 1945-1995 campaign was a pageant of events commemorating the end of World War II. 34 chapters include reminiscences from 34 men and women mainly from the Watsonia Returned Servicemen's League recording their memories of the war years for the benefit of the [Shire of] Diamond Valley community. This copy is signed by Eleanor Sumner who is also a contributor.This book comprises a collection of unique and individual personal narratives of World War 2, written 50 years after the war and preserved for future generations. The collection is linked through the association of the participants living in the Diamond Valley area in Melbourne's north in 1995.roy hillard, eleanor sumner, bob campbell, dulcie cox, lancelot riky, charles nelson, reg johnson, frank collings, george armstrong, stan ware, lorna mill, ann hewett, reg angwin, ruby talbot, dion hogan, elean dansey, mary keppel, charles baker, elaine grigg, len grigg, kathleen kennedy, arthur dykes, eric wood, frances jensen, mary edwards, frank wilson, harry hewett, mick marks, audrey wass, ian wall, joyce anderson, john grant, jean gee, noel mcintyre, allan dunn, reminscences, oral history, world war 1939-1945, world war 2, ww2, australia remembers, northern metropolitan college of tafe, watsonia, personal narrative, watsonia barracks

Greensborough Football Club, First Eighteen, Premiers 1961, Diamond Valley League. Names supplied by Gary Partington. Back row, Left to right: Rob Wickes, not known, John Crellin, Don Bell, Ian Bryant; 2nd row from back: Jim Kill, Dick Ward, Arthur Cattach, Ern Bishop, Frank Londrigan, Trevor Partington, Graham Geer, Brian Eltham, Jack Maurer, Tom Tobin, John Ely, Ron Hall; 3rd row from back: Joh Nolan, Rob Wasley, David Wickes, Joe Murphy (Captain/Coach), Len Mullenger, Don Williams; Front row: Fred Anderson, Brian Weidlich, Peter Londrigan (mascot), Trevor Browning, Ron Reynolds. Team photograph of Greensborough Football Club. Not mounted. .greensborough football club, diamond valley league

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Thursday, May 12, 2005. School days: the Goornong State School No. 1598 about 1936 to 1938. Pictured in the back are: Ray Winzar, John Williams, Ellis Tuddenham, George Ford, Norman Winzar, Arthur Firebrace, Norman McNeil, Edward Firebrace, Doug Oberin, Keven Worthington, Kelvin Sayle, John Firebrace. Third row: Ken O'Donnell, Norma Nelson, Dorothy Winzar, Dorothy Williams, Eadie Faull, Amy McKinstry, Margaret Gee, Jean McKinstry, Ina Faull, Doris Leaman, Doris McKinstry, Gertie Sexton, Bobby Waugh. Second row: Irene McNeil, Daphne McKenzie, Shirley Baker, Dot Hall, Lexie McKinstry, Doris Sayle, Heather McKenzie, Eileen Reid, Ethel Madden, Norma O'Donnell, Betty McKinstry,Marcie Shackelton, Nancy Sayle, Gwen Oberin. Front row: B. Blackall, Laurie Baker, John Waugh, ? Blackall, Gordon Winzar, Alex McKenzie,Les Turner, Ron Faull, Frank Tuddenham, Pat Comer, Peter Neil, Don Winzar, Don Oberin, Frank Tuddenham.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Nobby Smith's bag used when out riding his horse fixing fences. Made by Arthur Smales. Nobby Smith worked for almost 30 years at the SCM as a Stable Manager. "Come here! Gee off" Joe & Lyn Chambers December 1991Leather bag / satchel with flap and buckle, long shoulder strap. Side panel stiched with white stitching.

Teacher: Mr Griffith Back Row (L-R): Mr Griffith, - , - , John Hopkins , Ronny Morris, Michael Oldfield, Rex Jobling , -, - , - , Geoffrey Jones, Barry Moar, David Stokes Middle Row (L-R): - , Avis Barnes , Pam Geer , Prue Kimber , Dirkie Herholdt, - , Bronwyn Conibear , Joy Chapman , - , - , Alan Pittman Front Row (L-R): Neil Twyford , - , Beverley Bradbury (nee Stokes), Susan Gill , Helen Taylor , Thelma Baxter , - . Students in grade either not present or unidentified include Faye Helmers, David Knight, Robin Hayes, Bruce Treganan Photography by Rural Photographic Service of Australia, 8a Bankly Avenue, Malvern, Vic. 5303/5 Digital copies scanned by EDHS from originals held by Barry Moar, of Greensborough, Vic, 17 Jul 2017 and Margaret Harding (nee Joy Chapman.) 15 Nov 2024. Keith and brother Barry Moar moved to Eltham in March 1944 where they attended the State School (elder brother Keith from 1949) in Dalton Street. They lived at 11 York Street in a house rented from Ernie Andrew at a cost of £2/week. Other items of note advised by Barry and Keith Moar: Michael Oldfield was killed in a car accident in South David Stokes, son of Frank Stokes who operated Stokes Orchard was killed in the Black Saturday fire of 7 Feb 2009. It snowed in Eltham in 1952 or 1953 Andy Matthews was on HMAS Voyager when it was sunk by HMAS Melbourne. Carleen Golgeth's mother used to drive her to school in a c.1928 Rolls Royce taxi (phaeton?)Digital copy of black and white photograph x 21953, eltham state school, state school no. 209, grade iii, alan pittman, barry moar, david stokes, geoffrey jones, michael oldfield, mr griffith, neil twyford, ronny morris, margaret harding (joy chapman) collection, barry moar collection, arthur roberts, avis barnes, barry (andy) matthews, ben rutley, beverley bradbury (nee stokes), bronwyn conibear, bruce treganan, carleen golgeth, class photo, david knight, dirkie herholdt, dorothy uren, eltham primary school, eltham state school no. 209, faye helmers, grade v, helen taylor, ian newlands, john hopkins, john squires, johnny morris, joy chapman, keith moar, margaret butterway, margie? reed, marjory bredle, maureen davis, max goldsworthy, michael sinclair, mr jobling, mr phillips, nina macbeth, pam geer, pat davison, peter brown, peter mccann, prue kimber, rex jobling, robert eisma, robin hayes, stafford davison, susan gill, teddie mynott, thelma baxter, yvonne box

Posters are copies of a framed collection from the Eaglehawk Heritage Society Inc. Refer Cat No. 5155 for first item in that collection.1. to 30 Posters. 31. & 32. Newspapers. 1. to 30. Posters - white colour paper. Printed in colour using memorabilia of WW1 soldiers and their lives. 1. Bellesini Brothers. 2. Bice Brothers. 3. John James Bray. 4. Cairns Brothers. 5. Roy E.G. Calvery. 6. David M. Davies. 7. Arthur E. Dower. 8. George Eddy. 9. Elliott Brothers. 10. Fletcher Family. 11. Harry Fletcher. 12. Flett Brothers. 13. Gee Brothers. 14. Howe Brothers. 15. David J.V. Jamieson. 16. Norman V. Long. 17. William J. May. 18. McClelland Brothers. 19. Robert R. Metcalf. 20. Moyle Family. 21. Francis N. Moyle. 22. Frederick Sheldon. 23. George T. Speedy, Charles E. Speedy. 24. William J. Symons V.C. 25. John E. Wood. 26. Leslie W. Miller. 27. William N. Ruddick, Frederick W.L. Knuckey. 28. John T. Taylor, Alfred A. Priest. 29. Frederick D. Trewarne, Edward J. Siler, 30. The Nurses. 31. & 32. Newspapers - off white paper. Black and colour print. 31. The Herald Victory Edition Souvenir, 50 Years of Freedom 1995. 32. Victory. A Bendigo Advertiser Special Supplement, Tuesday, August 15, 1995. Items stored in "20 pocket A.3 Clear Display Book". Black colour folder cover with clear plastic pockets.memorabilia, posters, newspapers, anzacs

Tile used by Martha and Arthur Edwards 42 Husband Road Forest Hill. House built in 1910. Stanley, Alfred and Theodore (Uncles of donor) worked at Geal Bros in the 1920's. Probably acquired tiles from Geal Bros.Geal Bros Pottery established by Albert Geal in 1903 - 1973. The pottery was sold to Jennings Homes, who established the Forest Hills Retirement Village on the land.Square tile decal design in yellow daffodilsceramics, earthenware

Relations of donor worked at Geal Bros, Stanley, Alfred, and Theodore Edwards (uncle of donor) worked at Geal Bros in the 1920's and 1930's. Probably acquired tiles from Geal Bros. Tile used by Martha and Arthur Edwards of 42 Husband Road Forest Hill. House built in 1910.A square tile with decal design of red poppy style flowers and centre cream poppy flower with green leaves and blue forget me notsceramics, earthenware

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Gee-up, horsey: Marian (standing), Agnes Perret, Bill, Arthur Packham and Albert Wicker in a gig harnessed up to 'Fairy'. Date unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Tile used by Martha and Arthur Edwards, 42 Husband Road Forest Hill. House built in 1910. Relations of donor worked at Geal Bros: Stanley, Alfred, and Theodore Edwards (Uncles of donor) worked at Geal Bros circa 1920's. Probably acquired tiles from Geal Bros.Square tile, white background with large full blown blue rosesceramics, earthenware

Tile used by Martha and Arthur Edwards, 42 Husband Road, Forest Hill. House built in 1910. Relations of donor worked at Geal Bros: Stanley, Alfred, and Theodore Edwards (Uncles of donor) worked at Geal Bros in the 1920's and 1930's. Probably acquired tiles from Geal Bros.Square tile, blue background with round centrepiece of windmill and tree. Gold decorative border.ceramics, earthenware