Irish-born John Murray and his wife Mary (daughter of Thomas Sweeney) married in 1849 and settled in Eltham North. John and Mary were amongst the earliest inhabitants of Eltham. John was a farmer and their block of about 80 acres, called ‘Laurel Hill’, was on the eastern side of the Diamond Creek, extending east to beyond Zig Zag Road. It was later extended southward by the purchase of a further 60 acres. He is recorded as a supporter on the petition for a school in Eltham and he served on the National School Board of the Eltham school. John died in 1867 and is buried in Eltham Cemetery with Mary and with two of their grandchildren. Their eldest son Johnnie inherited the property. Then in about 1902 his younger brother James purchased about 50 acres on the western side of the Diamond Creek immediately opposite Laurel Hill, extending west to slightly past Wattletree Road. Eltham North Reserve now lies just beyond the southern boundary. James built a family home on top of the hill on the northern boundary, together with a dairy and milking shed and a food cellar. It is thought that the barn with stables was already there. When Johnnie died in 1912, the two properties (though severed by both the creek and the railway line) effectively merged. The land was worked as an orchard with apples, pears, quinces, and possibly apricots and peaches. Later it became a dairy farm. By 1986, almost all the land had been sold off for residential subdivision and the house had been condemned as unfit for habitation. John's grandson Jim retained a small portion of the land and built a new house. He kept the old one as a storage shed, but it was demolished after he died in 1993. The very old barn is still standing. Located in the Roman Catholic section In Memory of John Murray Who died Dec. 1867 aged 50 years Also his wife Mary Murray Who died 7th Sep. 1909 aged 76 years And of their grandchildren Thomas and Mary Ellen DrainBorn Digitaleltham cemetery, gravestones, john murray, mary ellen drain, mary murray, thomas drain

Letters of Sympathy from Bendigo Locals to parents of " Mervyn Clive Townsend" , KIA on HMAS SYDNEY on 15/11/41. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsend service.Handwritten letters of Sympathy for M.C. Townsend. 1. Letter of Sympathy from A. Brazier, Eaglehawk - on small blank white note paper. 2. Letter of Sympathy from Jim Condon - on blue paper, lined, dated 6/12/41.hmas sydney', ww2, mervyn clive townsend, letters of sympathy.

11 of the 13 photos were taken by Tor Holth and used in his book "Cattlemen of the High Country" first published in 1980. Co writer was Jane Holth (Barnaby). Of the other two photos, one was taken by C. Roper (2 old gentlemen of the High Plains) and the other (Fred Roper, Tom Hollonds, Kyran Marum - early cattlemen) unknown photographer. The book tells the story of the lives of the mountain cattlemen of Victoria's high country, the harsh conditions and challenges they faced when they mustered their cattle before winter to bring them down to lower pastures. Huts were built of any materials available and were scattered about the high plains to provide shelter from the elements. Some are still standing despite the many bushfires that have ravaged the area.The photographs are of historic significance as they are of early pioneers in the cattle industry in the Kiewa Valley. The huts are of significant interest as they show different types of construction and materials as does the cattle yard at Bogong Jack's. All 13 photos are black and white and printed on photographic paper and are of varying size. 1.On the back, hand written in pencil - "Bogong Jacks hut on Fainter Spur". 2.15 in top right hand corner and 120% centre of photo and circled. 2.On the back a typewritten label cut out and fixed with sticky tape "45 b.&w. Cope Hut, known also as the Menzies of the high plains." Lower left corner is a handwritten label, written in red biro, COPE HUT (underlined) V circled and Journeys into History. 3. Top right hand corner '2.32(a) and across the back, written in pencil, 'Wallace's Hut 1976' and 'TOR HOLTH' in red biro on small sticker lower R corner. 4.2.32(c) in pencil top R corner. 'Wallaces Hut 1976' in pencil across back of photo. 5. '42.7a' in pencil top R corner. Written in pencil across back of photo 'Remains of the second Tawanga Hut.' 6. 'Jim Edmundson Mt. Beauty' handwritten in blue biro across back of photo. 7. '2.26' in pencil top R corner. 'Cattle yard at Bogong Jack's' handwritten in blue biro across back of photo. 8. 'Jim Edmondson of Edmondsons hut' written in pencil on back of photo. 9. 'Geoff Wallace Kergunyah' written in pencil on back of photo. 10.' Geoff Wallace Kergunyah' handwritten in pencil on back of photo. 11. 2.11 in pencil top R corner. 'Fred Roper & Jack Platt. Ph. C.Roper' handwritten in orange pen and under, in pencil, '2 old gentlemen of the High Plains.' 12. Written in black pen across back of photo 'Left to right Fred Roper, Tom Hollonds, Kyran Marum - early cattlemen' 13. Hand written on back of photo 'Sid Ryder' photos, cattlemen, high plains, huts

The Ski-Horizon is the official journal of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs. Articles refer to Jim Curtis, Honorary Secretary of Bogong Ski Club - nightly fees are 8/6 for members and 10/6 for non members, the 6d being for the Ski-ing Improvements Fund. Tensing and Sir Edmund Hillary succeeded in climbing Mt Everest in that year. Advertisements include Accommodation at Falls Creek for Skiers only, Instruction , Day Tours and Coaching etc. contact Bob Hymans c/o Bogong P.O.Member Clubs of the Federation of Victorian Ski clubs included Bogong Ski Club which was located at Falls Creek. This journal includes articles and advertisements that give an insight into the history of the ski industry and resorts.Small journal with shiny white and reddish cover with 24 pages and writing on the back of the cover. It includes short and long articles a few photographs and advertisements.skiing. bogong ski club. bob hymans. jim curtis. victorian ski clubs. falls creek.

Graham Gardner has written many historical books and helped organise the 'Back To Beauty' in 1998 Graham was born in 1941 the first child of Jim and Ada Gardner. He lived and went to school at Bogong and moved to Mt Beauty H.E.S. in 1949 and remained there until 1954. He wrote 'Kiewa Kids' in 1998 ready for the 'Back To Beauty' 50th anniversary of public education in Mt Beauty.3 pages on two sheets with small photo of Graham on A4 paper. "Back To Beauty' Program with registration form and a "Back To Beauty" newspaper article1.Stamp on back of page 1 with Graham's address 2. In pencil "Mrs Beryl Hazel (formerly Smith)" written on registration form. 2. Newspaper dated October 10th 1998. page 71 of th The Border Mailgraham gardner, kiewa kids, back to beauty 50th anniversary

Owner and donor details (see Cat No. 5826P)Ticket - cardboard, black print on off white background with British Commonwealth Forces Coat of Arms, Crown over "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES" ON BACK OF TICKET - HANDWRITTEN MESSAGE.Back of ticket - handwritten, black ink. "I had/an enjoyable/ time with/ ...........rly & Colin East/ Jim Godwin, Dan Baldwin & ...........A/ lass/ Bldg small but floor passable.memorabilia, military history, japan, bcof

Th main context is remembrance of Leonard James (Jim) Kennedy Myers No 593 38th BN AIF who was KIA at Rosiel France in 1918. Refer Cat No 5062.2P for his service details.Two newspaper cuttings on small snippet one large, taken from the “In Memoriam” pages of a paper. in memoriam, 38th bn, b coy

The cards were sent from Leonard James Kennedy Myers No 593 B Coy 38th Bn. .2) Main text of letter is that he is alive and well and that they have been in and out of the Trenches. .3) Main text is that he is alive and well and that they will be going to France by the end of the month. Refer Cat No 5062.2P for his service details and death..1) Xmas card folding 4 pages joined by a brown ribbon in a bow, front has a raised gold Rising Sun with text and music bars, centre has a 4 line short poem followed by a Xmas greeting, hand written at the bottom in ink. .2) Silk Post card with card surround, centre has silk sewing with flags, flowers, writing in gold, an open section that allows for a small card insert with message on, rear has a hand written letter in pencil. .3) Post card B & W with drawing at top followed by a poem of 5 verses, signed in pencil, rear has a hand written letter in pencil..1) Inside, “From Jim to Father” .2) On silk, “I’m thinking on you”. On small card, “From your loving son”. On rear, “France 31.4.1917, Dear Mother, love from Jim xxx”. .3) On front, “To my truest of Pals, my Mother, from Jim”. On rear, “Nov 6th 1916, Dear Mum, goodbye from Jim”.postcards, xmas, 38th bn, b coy

The wallet belonged to Henry Victor Evans No 418655 RAAF, refer Cat No 1760.4 for service details. On back of ID Card is written "To Dear VC, With all my love & best wishes from Bet , Jim & Valerie xxxxx".1) Wallet leather tan colour. .2) Pencil - Pink .3) Note Book , Victor II Evans 29/5/44 418655 contains RAAF information re family and mate's addresses etc,very small photo BTW Evans V.H .5) Ident card for 418655 Evans V.H of Kyabram Haslen St. .6) Ribbon Bn Lt Blue.personal effects - - honey contianers - notebooks - id, photography -photographs, handcrafts - leatherwork

Black hard cover book with dust jacket covered with plastic book covering. Picture on dust jacket of six columsn with horizon behind with sun rise/sun set. Superimposed on columns are photos of six solders. Rising sun badge on top lintel and two 1941 Austrralian pennies in front. Author JIM McALLESTER and SYD TRIGELLIS-SMITH. Pages 261 Errata sheet attached to first page with paper clip. Yellow envelope glued inside back cover containing small booklet "Military History Project 1995 Study Material"P. CHAPMAN" written on front pagebooks, military history

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. The document was sent by Robin Yardley who was in this Intake 5 of Occupational Hazard Management. He is with now WorkCover Corporation in South Australia. Reading his "Award" he obviously enjoyed drums hence called "BONGO". The author of these communique and Awards was Brian Short. The name of the Communique FIVE X FIVE is they were in the 5th Intake and graduate in 1985. At the time he was the OH&S Co-ordinator at Bundaburg Sugar Company - therefore the references to Bundy throughout his statements. The posters on the back of the pages have been designed by employees safety groups. Seven foolscap pages, coloured (pink, green, yellow) Some typed others handwritten Safety posters on reverse of 4 pages Small white note - Work Cover Corporation-hand written Heading on top of pages: "FIVE X FIVE" A Communique of the 5th Intake O.H.M. Logo for Ballarat College of Advanced Educationviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, ballarat college of advanced education, five x five, communique of the 5th intake, oh&s co-ordinator, bundaburg sugar company, 5th intake, jim aitken, bob arthur, norm casey, cip corva, john edwards, ted francome, glen mcphee, elizabeth miles, john read, don reid, doug reynolds, gary rowe, peter tunaley, don weimer, robin yardley, brian short

This book belonged to Roma Cameron. In the 1920's most of children's school work was done in copy books. Drawing as a subject generally began in Year 2. Each day's work was carefully dated and checked by the teacher, always ready for an inspector's visit. Roma Cameron was the daughter of Harry Purchase Cameron and Lilian Gladys (nee Harding). Roma married Ronald Richard Smith in 1944 and is the mother of Lorraine (Mrs Peter Coulton) and Margaret Smith. Harry's father, James Cameron, came to Bellagoogan on Majors Creek in 1882. Bellagoogan was on Majors Creek near Orbost and was the site of the first race course. Like many others at the time, the Camerons bred race horses.Harry died in 1964 aged 75. Roma was the youngest of three siblings: Jean (Mrs John Gavin (Jack) Ralston) and James (Jim) (m. Joan Hosack). This book is an example of school work in the early 20th century. The Cameron family are prominent members of the Orbost community. A small book with a grey cover. Inside are simple shapes to be copied.inside cover: Roma Cameron 1928education book-drawing cameron

This book is an early reader which all Victorian students would have read during the 1930's. The book is made up of poems and stories. The Victorian Readers, one for each of the grades that then comprised the primary school, were first published by the Victorian Education Department between 1927 and 1930. Much of content of these readers was British in origin but there was an attempt to add the works of some Australian authors. This book was owned and used by Roma Cameron. Roma Cameron was the daughter of Harry Purchase Cameron and Lilian Gladys (nee Harding). Roma married Ronald Richard Smith in 1944 and is the mother of Lorraine (Mrs Peter Coulton) and Margaret Smith. Harry's father, James Cameron, came to Bellagoogan on Majors Creek in 1882. Bellagoogan was on Majors Creek near Orbost and was the site of the first race course. Like many others at the time, the Camerons bred race horses.Harry died in 1964 aged 75. Roma was the youngest of three siblings: Jean (Mrs John Gavin (Jack) Ralston) and James (Jim) (m. Joan Hosack). This is historically significant showing what young children were reading during the 1920's and 30's in schools across Victoria. It is vastly different to readers used in schools today. The Victorian Readers provide an insight into the teaching of reading in Victoria and offer an overview of the values and behaviours that were taught and reinforced in schools in the first half of the 20th century.A small grey covered book of 98pp. It is titled "First Book of The Victorian Readers". A picture has been pasted over the original b/w drawing of a young boy reading,on front cover: Roma Cameroneducation reader cameron

This book belonged to Roma Cameron. Roma Cameron was the daughter of Harry Purchase Cameron and Lilian Gladys (nee Harding). Roma married Ronald Richard Smithin 1944 and is the mother of Lorraine (Mrs Peter Coulton) and Margaret Smith. Harry's father, James Cameron, came to Bellagoogan on Majors Creek in 1882. Bellagoogan was on Majors Creek near Orbost and was the site of the first race course. Like many others at the time, the Camerons bred race horses.Harry died in 1964 aged 75. Roma was the youngest of three siblings: Jean (Mrs John Gavin (Jack) Ralston) and James (Jim) (m. Joan Hossack). This book as an example of school work in the early 20th century. It reflects the the way reading was taught, to young children in Victoria. The Cameron family is prominent in the Orbost district. A small book with a grey cover, titled Victoria The Primer Illustrated. Print is black with the price 3d in the bottom right corner.On front cover : Roma Cameron 1927education school reader text-book

This blazer was probably worn by trainer, Jim Trewin in the 1960's.Together with a trophy, a uniform, a chaperone's blazer and photos this blazer forms part of the history of the Orbost Marching Girls group.A navy wool blazer worn by the Orbost Marching Girls' Instructor. On the top left pocket is a badge which has a picture of a marching girl, wheat on either side. Orbost Marching Girls Instructor. It fastens with 3 silver buttons with 2 smaller silver buttons on the cuffs.orbost-marching-girls uniform recreation blazer

This garment was made by Edith (?) Cowell (Mrs Jim Richardson, nee Cowell) and has been donated by her daughter Esma Richardson.This item is an example of the needlework skills of women in the early 20th century.A full length white cotton night-dress with long sleeves. It has lace around the shoulders and across the chest, broderie anglais collar and cuffs. A ribbon is threaded through the lace at the neckline and cuffs. The bodice also has small pleats or pin-tucks at the front and clear buttons. Pinned to the left shoulder is a blue certificate indicating from the Bombala Exhibition Society of 1913.The certificate from the Bombala Exhibition Society indicates that Alice Cowell won first prize in the 1913 show for having made this night-dress.night-dress bombala-exhibition female-clothing

James (Jim) Smith, (died 03/08/1974, aged 93 years) established an orchard growing snow apples near in Happy Valley after returning from mining activities in South Africa. The orchard was called "Springdallah" and was beside the Linton/Happy Valley Road across from the old Happy Valley railway station. Jim was the son of George Henry Smith (18/12/1840 - 26/11/1903) and Emma Keys Smith born Keys (07/08/1842 - 28/08/1888). George and Emma left Liverpool with other unassisted immigrants on the "Bates Family" ship with baby Clara on 08/06/1863 arriving in Melbourne on 08/06/1863. George and Emma emigrated to Australia on the invitation of Emma's brother Edward Keys who owned a property near the school at Happy Valley on which there were two houses. Teddy offered George and Emma the smaller one to live in. When "Teddy" decided to go into hotel keeping George took over the 200 acres of his property and made it a pleasant orchard and garden called "Cress Green Gardens". George had various secretarial jobs - rate collector; paymaster at the mines; until he became Shire Secretary for the Shire of Grenville, whose centre was Linton and Government Auditor for Western Victoria (1894-1903), the means of transport being horse and buggy. Another son followed his father as Shire Secretary. George and Emma had 14 children, Emma dying giving birth to Emma Keys who lived for 16 months. George later married Annie Bolte with 2 more children being born. Annie later sold the property. The land was used for grazing and the two houses fell into disrepair. In 1995 George's grandson Ernest (Alf) Alfred Watson visited the site and reported a wrought iron gate at the site and a mulberry tree near the site of his grandmother's family home. Bluestone blocks can still be seen in the paddocks from the roadside. The child in the photograph is Phyllis Joy Smith, Jim's eldest daughter. Jim Smith was the brother of Clara Emma Yung nee Smith.Sepia photo of two men and a girl. One of them is Jim Smith who established on orchard at Happy Valley. He also went to South Africa - mining activities. The orchard is now part of Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary located at 360 Linton-Piggoreet Rd, Linton, Vic. 3360. Verso: Jim Smith South Africa (Mining) Established orchard halfway near Linton and Happy Valley. Clara Emma's brother. jim smith, james smith, clara emma smith, happy valley, yendon, piggoreet, south africa, mining, orchard, edward keys, george henry smith, emma keys smith, clara emma yung, annie bolte, shire of grenville, clarkesdale bird sanctury

Small 8 page booklet from the Ballarat Teachers' College Reunion 2004Gold and blue ribbon taped to front coveremerald, jubilee, reunion, ballarat teachers' college, programme, lois bilston waters, sherryn waters baile, ines bourke noone, kath bunworth drummond, jean clarke white, stan white, margaret collins mountford, frank mountford, mavis court blackie, margaret eveston peters, carmel fitzgerald ryan, mary gallagher edmonds, ruth gardy howard, mary gearing turner, margaret george freckleton, maureen godfrey fithall, rose harrison johnstone, norma heinrich boldiston, bill boldiston, margaret hives coughlan, john coughlan, pam hudson pentney, valda kelly spalding, kingsley spalding, nancy lee sedgewick, lesley latch frank, verna lees kaye, kathy lister kenna, isabel macmahon young, kitty o'shannessy mcgurrin, janet page sanders, george sanders, margaret panther leask, margaret reynolds bennett, shirley russell rae, pat ryan roberts, betty webb mcguane, ilysa witney robertson, wall baker, beryl baker, graham bartle, ruth bartle, max bridges, dorothy bridges, lindsay campbell, david collins, jan collins, jim dunn, ron edmonds, don evans, jean evans, george fordham, janice fordham, peter fryar, bev hill, john holloway, judy holloway, jim lannen, florence lannen, bill lister, betty lister, ian mcintyre, carol mcintyre, len mcrae, vans mcrae, keith richardson, vera richardson, ian ryan, neil tippett, wal wall, rosemary wall, valda ward

This is a photo of two brothers, Jim and Jack McIntyre.Sepia toned photograph that has been adhered to a piece of white paper along with two other photos. The image depicts two men wearing military uniforms - the one to the left is seated on a wooden chair and the one to the right is standing. A small piece of paper has been taped to the front of the photograph that has the names of two men typed on it.Jim & Jack McIntyreworld war i, world war one

“The Squadron’s Most Prestigious Trophy” THE CACTUS STORY Years ago a story was told of a Donkey which lived in the desert. The standard of living was poor, and the main course on the menu when things were tough was cactus. The Donkey accepted the good with the bad, and in bad seasons it was always cactus. One day during his wanderings he came to a high fence. On the other side of the fence was lush grass and all sorts of vegetation and animals in prime condition. The Donkey said to a horse, “things look good in there, how does one get in”. The horse said “go down to the end of this fence, and you will come to a gate, there will be someone at the get, ask to get in”. The Donkey went to the end of the fence, found the gate and asked to get in. The horse at the gate said, “what do you want to come in for, all of us are geldings?”. The Donkey said “if that is the case, it is back to the cactus for me”. It was during the early stages of the great depression of 1929-1932, that this story was simulated to the conditions at the then Royal St. Kilda Yacht Club, when during the yachting season there were very few trophies due to the lack of money. A lot of members were out of work, and each Monday many would front up for the jobs that were offering or those who missed out went back to the dole or as many put it “Back to the Cactus”. The “Cactus Cup” race, to be free of entrance fees, was an idea conceived by H.A. (Toby) Armstrong, soon to be backed by Bert Bryant, Ivor Bowles and Jim Thorpe. It was First sailed March 25, 1922, when 9 yachts on sealed handicaps, raced over a 5 mile rectangular course for a small Trophy donated by Jim E. Thorpe and the winning crew of the yacht Helen, skippered by D.Dowse, entertained at a café after the race by the instigators of the race. The next contest was April 12, 1930, for another small trophy also donated by Jim Thorpe, and the crew of the winning yacht Petrel, skippered by Stan Gamble, later on having to arrange for a mussel supper to the extent of Trophy money at an informal musical evening held in the spar room. From then on races for the Cactus Cup became an annual event. In time the format was changed to result in the crew of the first winning yacht having to collect mussels from the pier on the first Saturday of July, cook and prepare them for a no charge informal supper and entertainment evening held in the spar room, towards which the Club provided a keg of Beer. Member Bob Ellis had a special song for the occasion, “Up at Tumba Bloody Rumba shooting Kanga Bloody Roos”. Jim Thorpe then agreed to purchase a Perpetual Cup to be named the Cactus Cup. As guest of honor at the Cactus Supper Evening, May 1940, a dinner suit function in the Spar room, he presented the Cup along with Replica to Barney Snider who won with Eun-Na-Mara. Soon entries became few, for reason nobody wanted to win because of the penalty of having to collect, cook and prepare the mussels. In the interest of the contest and its revival, it was decided that the crew of the last yacht to finish had to collect, cook and prepare the mussels. On the death of Jim E Thorpe in 1944, the trophy, along with its annual replicas, were then provided for by Ivor Bowles until his death in 1970. In time for reason of pollution, the collecting of mussels from the pier was discontinued, so Otto Meik the new provider decided that the format be changed and be replaced by a supper on the day of the race, consisting of bottle mussels, beer and frankfurts. Following the death of Otto Meik in 1979, with no provider for the trophy of replicas, the Squadron in the early 80’s broke tradition by introducing race entry fees. In 2006 the Cactus Cup Tradition was reinstituted by a donation from J.H. (Bert) Ferris – RMYS historian. The Cactus Cup is now free to enter once again for all. The race is run early and a late afternoon feast of mussels and frankfurts is eaten afterwards.Deep sectioned Silver Cup, 300mm high to lip, tapering to thick plain stem flaring out to stepped footing, has two shaped handles. Silver Lid with Donkey positioned on shaped dome. Overall height 110mm. Cup stands on 145mm high round black base with stepped footing, surrounded with Silver winner inscription band.ROYAL ST. KILDA YACHT CLUB PERPETUAL CACTUS CUP INAUGURATED 1922 INSTIGATED BY H.A. ARMSTRONG ESQ. ORIGINAL CUP PRESENTED BY J.E. THORPE ESQ.cactus cup, trophy

Eltham Town Square is centred along Commercial Place running between Arthur Street and Pryor Street. Its origins stretch back to the first design proposals developed in 1979 by then Shire Planner Rodney Roscholler who later went on to become Eltham Shire Council CEO, and Cr. Robert Allenjim connor collection, commercial place, eltham shopping centre, eltham town square, small plates

Eltham Courthouse Officially Reopened (Jim Connor, EDHS Newsletter No. 263 April 2022) In the Conservation Management Plan prepared in 2006 for the Eltham Justice Precinct there is mention that more than 350 court houses have been built by the Public Works Department since 1856, when the Department was established. It also states Eltham was in an early group of 'Victorian Free Classical' structures, featuring a projecting entry porch and gabled roof. Characteristically, this group shares a simple, rectangular shape, central placement of the court room with smaller-scale offices set back at the sides or rear of the court room, arched openings, and decorative string courses. The Statement of Significance listed in the Victorian Heritage Register states: ‘The Eltham Court House dates from the time when the town was largely self-contained. It was initiated in response to itinerant gold prospectors who turned to crime when their quest was unsuccessful. This type of localised solution is characteristic of the self reliance preserved in Eltham today. The court house is an important symbol of the spirit which makes Eltham distinctive as a community.’ It also states: ‘The Eltham Court House, built in 1860, is one of only two intact examples in the state of this simple design with projecting entry.’ So with this background it is most appropriate this valued historic building has recently been the subject of a total restoration, as detailed in previous newsletters. This was a major project undertaken by Nillumbik Shire Council. At a small function in the Eltham Courthouse, on 23rd March 2022, Nillumbik Shire Council Mayor Fran Eyre declared the fully restored building officially reopened. In doing so the Mayor spoke about the earlier law and order function of the court and the importance of this building to the Eltham community. Wingrove Ward Councillor Geoff Paine then highlighted the importance of historical societies and groups within the shire and their valued activities in recording and preserving their local history. EDHS president Jim Connor thanked everyone involved with the project and provided an overview of the history of the courthouse. Michael Ioannides, Council’s project manager, spoke about how the restoration process proceeded and those involved in undertaking the works required. Cr. Natalie Duffy, various council officers, EDHS executive committee members, as well as representatives of the head contractor Ducon Building Services and the heritage advisors, RBA architects and Conservation Consultants, were also in attendance, as was a representative of Nillumbik U3A. After the formal part there was some light hearted interpretation of how past legal proceedings may, or may not have, occurred within this courthouse, before some refreshments were shared in the former second courthouse at the rear, which is now utilised by Nillumbik U3A. This was a successful celebration of a very worthwhile project.Born digital image (38)conservation consultants, cr. geoff paine, cr. natalie duffy, ducon building services, eltham courthouse, eltham district historical society, eltham justice precinct, jim connor, mayor cr. fran eyre, michael ioannides, nillumbik shire council, nillumbik u3a, opening ceremony, rba architects, restoration project

OUTER CIRCLE LINEAR PARK, joint submission by cities of Kew, Camberwell, Malvern and Caulfield. A bound fifteen page submission, dated 08/07/1985, by four councils urging the creation of the Outer Circle Linear Park. Includes map and photographs. OUTER CIRCLE RAILWAY: A PLAN FOR A LINEAR PARK, report of the Outer Circle Study Group. Bound booklet of one hundred and thirty five typewritten and photocopied pages about the creation of this park. The Introduction was signed by Tom Roper, Minister for Planning and Environment, and by Joan Kirner, Minister for Conservation, Forests and Lands. Undated but the Introduction states that public submissions must be received by 31/05/1988. Includes maps, sketches of proposed facilities, a history of the former Outer Circle Railway Line, and a description of notable plants and trees. A double sided, one page leaflet, published by the Murrumbeena Outer Circle Parkland Retention Group, MOCPRG, with timeline of the park and map. Undated but the last date on the timeline is 1985. Includes small sheet headed WHAT CAN YOU DO? Cutting from the CAULFIELD CONTACT titled A NEW PARK IT’S OFFICIAL, dated 26/02/1988, on official announcement of the new park. Two copies of OUTER CIRCLE LINEAR PARK, a four paged pamphlet published by Outer Circle Linear Park Implementation Committee on the new park. Includes detailed map. Letter between Felicitie E. Campbell of the Caulfield Historical Society, dated 14/09/1988 supporting the naming of a section of the Linear Park as Boyd Park. Two pages typed and a hand written copy. Also a type written letter from Jim Badger, Manager, Cultural Services, City of Caulfield, supporting the naming as Boyd Park, dated 16/08/1988. An album of thirty five colour photographs by Peter Foeden and Associates, of the official opening of the Outer Circle Linear Park by Premier John Cain, 1988. Photographs are numbered and the album includes handwritten descriptions of each photograph. Two mounted photographs of the Caulfield section of Linear Park, undated. One black and white and one colour.outer circle linear park, outer circle railway, parks, saunders r. e., briggs a. g., quinn m., rudski b., outer circle study group, roper tom, kirner joan, dunstan david, railways, trees, murrumbeena, campbell felicitie e., badger jim, peter foeden and associates, campbell adack, lang robert, gallney cr., cain john, cain nancy, boyd john, boyd arthur, boyd merric, boyd penleigh, boyd robyn, boyd james, boyd guy, ballantyne mr.

Depicted is James Ashton (also known as Jim Ashton), a circus proprietor, crouched beside a seated small girl (or a lady with dwarfism). The two are dressed in formal attire, James is wearing a wide-brimmed hat, and together with the girl holding a small bouquet of flowers.James Ashton was the son of James Henry Ashton. James Henry Ashton founded Ashton Circus in the early 1800s, well before Federation. For over 160 years Ashton Circus has travelled to both regional towns and big cities, bringing joy to the people of Australia. Generations of the Ashtons crossed desserts and flooded rivers, drove over snow-covered mountains, fended off bushrangers, and even ventured where there were no roads to reach the communities that have loved and inspired our family of performers for over a century. People came from all around to enjoy Ashton Circus. In the 1800s, Ned Kelly watched our show on a number of occasions and even enjoyed tea with the performers after the show. The Ashton Family has grown and changed over eight generations since James Henry Ashton started his circus. Our family continues this great tradition, proud that we still bring affordable family entertainment to our fellow Australians. Today, the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th generations of the Ashton family are still on tour, operating three individual circuses throughout Australia- each of having grown from the same roots.Black and white oval reproduced photograph printed on rectangular paper mounted on cardboardObverse: Jim Ashton was the first generation in Aus-/ tralia. His father came out in the 1840's and/ established a circus that toured the country. (printed)/ Reverse: 1997.2560 (in pencil)/ about 1860 (in blue pen)/ A02560 (in pencil)/entertainment album, burke museum, beechworth, circus, ashton circus, james ashton, jim ashton

This postcard of Main 'Road' Greensborough looking north shows the Methodist Church to the left and small houses on the dirt road. Today Main Street Greensborough is a busy commercial area. The postcard was addressed to Miss A Medhurst. Amy Medhurst married Jim Knapsey.The Methodist Church was sited near the present entrance to Greensborough Plaza and was demolished during the Plaza's development.Digital copy of sepia postcard [damaged]Caption on back of card.methodist church greensborough, main street greensborough, medhurst family

Board owned and used by Norma and Jim Petts, long standing residents of Greenhill Road, Greensborough 1951-2000.Small wooden rectangular board. Worn (concave in centre)chopping board, petts family, kitchen equipment

Arthur Woodley who donated the photographs, was a friend of Jimmy Clarke, who was Captain of the Killarra Ferry and lived at Narabeen Guesthouse in Cowes, Phillip Island. The family lived at San Remo - father was George Clarke. 325-01 - Sepia photo/postcard of 7 WWI soldiers - Jimmy Clarke on right at back and Jack Clarke on left at back. 325-02 - Sepia portrait of Jimmy Clarke in Army uniform. 325-03. Sepia photo/postcard of 3 WWI soldiers in uniform. 325-04. Sepia photograph of 4 WWI soldiers. Jimmy Clarke 3rd from left and Jack on the right. 325-05. Small sepia photograph on black cardboard of 8 WWI soldiers in France. Jimmy & Jack Clarke in the front. 325-06. Sepia photograph of a large group of WWI soldiers in France. Jack & Jimmy Clarke standing at left.325-01 - Letter on postcard: "Dear Dick, This is our gun team with Corporal, Lance Corporal M. Medal, Jim on your right and your humble on your left. Kind love to all. From Jack. Rec'd your letter dated Feb 24th. France 15/5/1918." 325-03. "Either Jimmy or Jack Clarke standing" 325-04. "Taken at Tannery, St. Aubin, Floreunes. A. R. Joyce, R. R. Godden, Jim & I. French Mortar Crew. First World War 1914-18. 325-05. "Jimmy" & Jack Clarke front in France WWI. 325-06. "Balance of Battery "Apre le Geurre" France 1919. wwi soldiers, jimmy clarke, jack clarke, arthur woodley