One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Patons / KNITTING BOOK / NO. 263 / "THERESA" / See page 8 / 7d.handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting

Glenorchy School Pupils S.S. No 263stawell education

Glenorchy School Pupils c1940 S.S. No 263stawell education

Glenorchy School Pupils 1947 S.S. No 263stawell education

Contents: • Proposed Demolition of the Eltham Courthouse by Jim Connor • Heritage Excursion – Along the Aqueduct – Saturday 7th May 2022 • Municipal District – Eltham (Victoria Gazette No. 140 – March 26, 1957 • Eltham Courthouse Officially Reopened by Jim Connor • Murray’s Bridge by Jim Connor • Shire of Eltham • A 21st Celebration? By Jim Connor • Eltham Cemetery Stories by Liz Pidgeon o Elizabeth Agatha (Betty) Erickson, nee Carrucan 1915-1990 • Our History – Our Library • Annual General Meeting – 2.00pm, Saturday 23rd April 2022The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 newsletter distributed to members (Digital and A4 photocopy)newsletter, eltham district historical society

The construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, has begun with the laying of the concrete slab. In this photo, an unidentified man watches the work being done by construction workers after the concrete has been poured.COL photo of the crane of a truck hovering over one section of a large concrete slab on a construction site. A man in a suit observes while construction workers attend to various sections of the slab. In front of the truck, there is a brown car with the registration number plate ICE-169.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, h & l hecht trust, leadership gift, concrete slab, concrete floor, building foundations, crane, truck, building construction, c1993, c1994

In preparation for the construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, an event was held on the 8th of December, 1993, to commemorate the pegging of the site. In this photo, event guests gather for refreshments beneath a marquee, after the pegging of the site and official proceedings.B&W medium close up photo of a few people gathered under a marquee, outdoors. Three people are in a small group, chatting. A waitress, wearing a dark coloured apron, is holding a tray of refreshments. She has her back to the small group. Another two people are evident on the left side edge of the frame. On a table in the foreground are bottles of wine, flute champagne glasses, and a bowl of strawberries.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, pegging the site, guests, refreshments, wine, champagne, champagne flute, strawberries, marquee, 1993

In preparation for the construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, an event was held on the 8th of December, 1993, to commemorate the pegging of the site. In this photo, event guests gather for refreshments beneath a marquee, after the pegging of the site and official proceedings.B&W medium close up photo of a few people gathered under a marquee, outdoors. A man is drinking from a champagne flute. Behind him, someone (partially obscured) is raising one arm. In the foreground, a woman is leaning on the table while chatting to another woman wearing a straw hat. On the table, there is a bottle of wine, a flute champagne glass, a bowl of strawberries, stacks of paper napkins, and a few brochures. In the background, there is a house and some trees.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, pegging the site, guests, refreshments, wine, champagne, champagne flute, strawberries, marquee, 1993

In preparation for the construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, an event was held on the 8th of December, 1993, to commemorate the pegging of the site. In this photo, event guests gather for refreshments beneath a marquee, after the pegging of the site and official proceedings.B&W medium close up photo of a few people gathered under a marquee, outdoors. A waitress (partially obscured) presents a fruit and cheese platter to two people. A woman chooses something from the tray while a man looks on. He is holding a champagne flute and a small sandwich in one hand. A few other people (partially obscured) are evident in the foreground and background.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, pegging the site, guests, refreshments, fruit and cheese platter, sandwich, champagne, champagne flute, marquee, 1993

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was officially opened on the 19th of October, 1994, by the Governor of Victoria, Richard E McGarvie. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the new building is situated at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick. This photo depicts Joan McMeekin chatting to an unidentified man at the opening.COL close up photo of two people standing in a crowded room, chatting. One of them is holding a cup and saucer.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, official opening, joan mcmeekin, 1994

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was officially opened on the 19th of October, 1994, by the Governor of Victoria, Richard E McGarvie. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the new building is situated at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick. In this photo, AFV's Jenny Davidson is chatting to an unidentified medical professional at the opening.COL medium close up photo of a woman and a man chatting inside a crowded room. In the background, there are several other people standing and chatting.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, official opening, jenny davidson, doctor, 1994

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was officially opened on the 19th of October, 1994, by the Governor of Victoria, Richard E McGarvie. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the new building is situated at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick. In this photo, Leslie McGarvie presents Gertrude Semmler a framed illustration of the new building.B&W photo of a woman presenting a small framed item to another woman. The woman receiving the item is looking directly at the camera. Behind them is a display board with various posters, including an illustrated poster titled "Step out for strong bones". There is a small framed picture (partially obscured) beneath the display board.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, official opening, leslie mcgarvie, gertrude semmler, gift, presentation, illustration, 1994

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was officially opened on the 19th of October, 1994, by the Governor of Victoria, Richard E McGarvie. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the new building is situated at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick. In this photo, Roger Edwards and two unidentified men are chatting to one another at the opening.COL medium close up photo of three men chatting inside a crowded room. In the background, there are several other people standing and chatting.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, official opening, roger edwards, 1994

In preparation for the construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, an event was held on the 8th of December, 1993, to commemorate the pegging of the site. In this photo, Dr Leslie Koadlow (Foundation founder) and Marion Webster (ANZ Trustees) pose for a photo with a mallet above a peg that has been hammered into the ground.COL photo of two people posing for a photo on a grassy area. The woman is holding a wooden mallet above a large wooden peg that has been hammered into the ground. A man is standing next to her, bending forward with his hands on his knees. In the background, a bright orange plastic barrier mesh safety fence, which has been erected along the street boundary of the property, is evident. There is also a building evident across the road, behind some shrubs.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, pegging the site, vacant land, vacant block, wooden mallet, wooden peg, dr leslie koadldow, rheumatologist, president, founder, marion webster, anz trustees, 1993

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was officially opened on the 19th of October, 1994, by the Governor of Victoria, Richard E McGarvie. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the new building is situated at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick. This photo depicts Leslie McGarvie shaking hands with Doug Provis from Perpetual Trustees.B&W photo of a woman and a man shaking hands. Behind them is a display board with various posters, including an illustrated poster titled, "Step out for strong bones". On a small table beneath the display board, there are several small framed illustrations of a building leaning against the wall. The woman appears to have two framed items in her other hand.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, official opening, leslie mcgarvie, doug provis, perpetual trustees, gift, presentation, illustration, 1994

In preparation for the construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, an event was held on the 8th of December, 1993, to commemorate the pegging of the site. In this photo, Alan Sime (Chairman of the Fundraising Committee) and Bill Dix (Chairman of the Appeal Committee) pose for a photo with a mallet above a peg that has been hammered into the ground.COL photo of two men posing for a photo on a grassy area. One of the men is holding a wooden mallet aloft above a large wooden peg that has been hammered into the ground. The other man has his hand on the peg. In the background, there is a wooden fence, behind which there is a large tree.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, pegging the site, vacant land, vacant block, wooden mallet, wooden peg, alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, bill dix, chairman, appeal committee, 1993

On the 27th of May, 1994, the foundation plaque of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was unveiled. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the official unveilling was conducted by the Premier of Victoria, the Honourable Jeff Kennett (1948-). Located at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, the construction of the new building was nearing completion. This photo depicts guests gathered in front of the building at the event.COL photo of a group of people gathered outside a brick building. Three elderly women are seated on three chairs, while the rest of the crowd are standing behind and beside them. The ground below consists of bare earth and gravel. In the foreground, to the right of the frame, there is a television or video camera on a tripod. In the background, to the right of the frame, there are three portable construction site offices. There is a red brick house on the property next door, behind a wooden fence.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, foundation plaque, unveiling, guests, construction, site offices, portable offices, 1994

On the 27th of May, 1994, the foundation plaque of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was unveiled. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the official unveilling was conducted by the Premier of Victoria, the Honourable Jeff Kennett (1948-). Located at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, the construction of the new building was nearing completion. In this photo, some of the guests are chatting following the official proceedings.COL photo of a small group of women standing in front of two portable construction site offices, chatting. One woman is holding a wooden walking stick with a curved handle. The ground below consists of bare earth and gravel.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, foundation plaque, unveiling, guests, 1994

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was officially opened on the 19th of October, 1994, by the Governor of Victoria, Richard E McGarvie. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the new building is situated at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick. This photo depicts Govenor Richard E McGarvie and Dr Les Koadlow and a third unidentified man, chatting at the opening.COL close up photo of three men standing in a crowded room, chatting.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, official opening, richard e mcgarvie, governor of victoria, dr leslie koadlow, rheumatologist, founder, 1994

On the 27th of May, 1994, the foundation plaque of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was unveiled. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the official unveilling was conducted by the Premier of Victoria, the Honourable Jeff Kennett (1948-). Located at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, the construction of the new building was nearing completion. This photo depicts guests mingling inside the unfinished new building.COL photo of a group of people standing close to one another, chatting. In the background, a round table covered with a tablecloth is evident in a gap amongst the crowd. There are platters of food on the table. The photo has been taken from a high angle, highlighting a small group of people in the foreground.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, foundation plaque, unveiling, guests, refreshments, finger food, celebration, 1994

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was officially opened on the 19th of October, 1994, by the Governor of Victoria, Richard E McGarvie. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the new building is situated at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick. This photo depicts Dot Mortensen chatting to Mrs Leslie McGarvie (the Governor's wife) and one unidentified person (partially obscured) at the opening.COL photo of three women (one partially obscured) standing in a room, chatting.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, official opening, leslie mcgarvie, dot mortensen, 1994

In preparation for the construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, an event was held on the 8th of December, 1993, to commemorate the pegging of the site. This photo depicts a close up of the wooden mallet and a wooden peg. On the mallet, there is a small plaque engraved with the text " "Pegging the site" 8th December '93 New Headquarters Arthritis Foundation of Victoria H & L Hecht Trust".COL close up photo of a wooden mallet, with a wooden peg lying on its side beneath it. There is a small metal plaque on the mallet, engraved with the text, " "Pegging the site" 8th December '93 New Headquarters Arthritis Foundation of Victoria H & L Hecht Trust".arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, pegging the site, new headquarters, wooden mallet, wooden peg, engraved plaque, h & l hecht trust, leadership gift, 1993

On the 27th of May, 1994, the foundation plaque of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was unveiled. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the official unveilling was conducted by the Premier of Victoria, the Honourable Jeff Kennett (1948-). Located at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, the construction of the new building was nearing completion. This photo is a close up of the foundation plaque hanging on a board between two gold curtains.COL close up photo of a bronze plaque hanging from a chain on a board. The board has two gold curtains which have been drawn open to reveal the plaque. The text on the plaque is: "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA IN... [partially obscured] THIS PLAQUE COMMEMORATES THE FOUNDATION OF TH... [partially obscured] PERCY BAXTER ARTHRITIS CENTRE AND WAS UNVEILED ON THIS DAY THE 27TH MAY, 1994 BY THE HONOURABLE JEFF KENNETT, MLA PREMIER OF VICTORIA FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT DR LES KOADLOW CHAIRMAN BUILDING APPE... [partially obscured] WILLIAM L DIX, AO".[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] May, 1994 Opening Percy Baxter Centrearthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, foundation plaque, unveiling, bronze plaque, easel, gold curtains, 1994

On the 27th of May, 1994, the foundation plaque of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was unveiled. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the official unveilling was conducted by the Premier of Victoria, the Honourable Jeff Kennett (1948-). Located at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, the construction of the new building was nearing completion. This photo depicts the guests enjoying some refreshments after the official proceedings have ended.COL photo of a small group of people standing close to one another in a circle. They are each holding a champagne flute, filled with champagne and/or orange juice. In the background, there are several other people also standing close together.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, foundation plaque, unveiling, guests, refreshments, champagne, flute, celebration, 1994

On the 27th of May, 1994, the foundation plaque of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was unveiled. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the official unveilling was conducted by the Premier of Victoria, the Honourable Jeff Kennett (1948-). Located at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, the construction of the new building was nearing completion. This photo depicts several platters of finger food on a table, with guests eating and mingling in the background.COL photo of a group of people standing close to one another at the end of a table. Some of them are eating or have some food in their hands. On the table in front of them, there are several platters of finger food and two stacks of paper napkins. In the foreground, one person's hand is reaching for some paper napkins in a clear plastic napkin holder. There are several other people standing in the background, and some chairs near a large window.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, foundation plaque, unveiling, guests, refreshments, finger food, paper napkins, celebration, 1994

On the 27th of May, 1994, the foundation plaque of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was unveiled. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the official unveilling was conducted by the Premier of Victoria, the Honourable Jeff Kennett (1948-). Located at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, the construction of the new building was nearing completion. This photo depicts guests mingling while enjoying some refreshments inside the unfinished building.COL photo of a big group of people standing inside a large room in an unfinished building. Several people are holding glasses of wine or champagne in one hand. In the foreground, there is a table containing several large platters of finger food. Above them, the roof trusses and electrical wiring are evident as a ceiling has not yet been installed. The walls have not yet been painted. Large windows reveal views of an unlandscaped garden and a portable construction site office on the outside.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, foundation plaque, unveiling, guests, refreshments, finger food, wine glass, champagne, flute, celebration, roof trusses, electrical wiring, 1994