Combination of three movie films. Movie One (1950s): 00:00 – 13:14 Black and white footage of Diamond Creek firemen practising in Diamond Street in the 1950s for forthcoming demonstrations of abilities. Mentions of Gordon Brandy and Joe Hislop Running out hoses from old hose reels along Diamond Street, Diamond Creek Displays from various brigades running out and connecting hoses. Also scenes from the 1950s of Diamond Creek Fire Brigade competing in various locations around Victoria and Tasmania. Mentions of Brigade members Dave Kidd, Bruce Hackett, Ron Kirkbride, Jack Marks, Graham Upton who are prominent in these events. Members of Kyneton Fire Brigade also present. Members competing in running out hose reels, connecting hoses togethers and to hydrants then climbing towers to direct water from hose or at a target hanging above the road. Diamond Creek members identified wearing a diamond on their chest and back. Includes scenes of Scottish pipe bands at the events and significant crowds of spectators. Footage of Mel Stone and Beryl Marks, Stan Redpath and Ron Kirkbride, then Ron Kirkbride and Eric Holt viewing flower displays. Film changes to colour at Diamond Creek oval for practice with fire engine entering oval. Members depicted include Bill May, Jack Sinclair, Jim Cox, Bob Beale, Dave Kidd, Bruce Hackett and Captain Clarrie Stone. Reverts to black and white in the 1950s where the Brigade joins forces with the Diamond Valley Community Hospital for a Gala Day on the Diamond Creek Oval. Changes to colour again, possibly same event and scenes of children on bikes and scooters or with prams and carts racing around the oval. Mention of young lad Brian Laurie who has his own fire truck. Dart throwing, pony rides. Scenes with Dr Don Cordner, Gus Lyons, Vic Cohn (?) and spinning wheel and Diamond Creek School children entertain a large crowd with Maypole dancing. Movie Two (1950s): 13:25 – 19:00 This black and white film was taken by a TV film crew in the 1950s depicts a typical call out for the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade. In this case the careless action of a member of the public throwing a lighted match from a car, which can cause extensive damage. Footage features the Shire of Eltham War Memorial tower at Kangaroo Ground before it was modified with a fire spotter’s cabin. Discusses fire spotting operations from the tower. Shows a fire spotter walking around the top of the tower. A fire is detected, and the information is relayed to the nearest fire station, in this case, Diamond Creek. The telephone call is received, and the alarm sounded. Captain Clarrie Stone and firemen May and Shaw leave their workplaces and prepare for action. Scenes of running across the Main Hurstbridge road showing the shops (Shell service station and Chemist prominent). Scenes entering the fire station which has a pictorial warning covering the entire door “Only you can prevent forest fires – If you’re careless – we’re homeless!” Eric Holt pinpoints the location of the fire while Captain Clarrie Stone and Fireman Shaw take note. The advance vehicle (an FE Holden ute, rego GTE-696) leaves to assess the extent of the fire. Having assessed the fire, Fireman Shaw communicates with base showing radio with call sign VL3JZ. Eric Holt takes the call. In the meantime, Captain Clarrie Stone and Fireman Shaw undertake some limited action to address the fire. Firemen Bill May, Jim Bates and Hugh Bar (?) man the tanker. A photo portrait of Queen Elizabeth is visible hanging on the wall. They are later joined by Firemen Jim Cox, Eric DeBuse (?) and Jack Marks. The tanker is seen departing the station and diverging off before the bridge. Captain Clarrie Stone and Fireman Shaw are seen pumping water on the flames with hand pumps when the tanker arrives. The hose is unreeled, and water turned on the flames. Jack Sinclair joins the action. Jim Cox directs water to the high stuff. The fire put out, Jack Marks and Eric DeBuse wind in the hoses and the team head back to town. It’s peaceful again at the memorial tower. Movie Three (1969-1987): 19:14 – 34:34 Colour film “Fired with Dedication”, Country Fire Authority Victoria, produced by I.L. Wadeson, Commentary by A.M. Hem. Credits with CFA Victoria emblem and then placed over a view of an old-style ladder engine. Opens with the scene of a fire engine outside the Diamond Creek Fire Station then various trophies reflecting the competition success of the brigade in various track and disciplined events. Two trophies shown of particular pride to the brigade were for first place in the Torchlight Procession at the State Championships in Mildura in 1986 and also at Swan Hill in 1981. Still photo scenes of ex Captain Clarrie Stone, Brigade Captain for 21 years; ex Captain Jack Marks, 10 years; ex Captain Ian Douglas, 10 years. Cuts to scene of radio control room, January 1969, and news of a fire on the northern side of the township of Diamond Creek. With scenes of flames in bush, the narration explains that until the early 1960s the area was an orchard district which protected the town against the savagery of bushfires. But due to competition from other areas more suitable for orcharding and easier transport to Melbourne the district could no longer remain competitive, and orchards were replaced by grassed areas, which together with the bush areas were a feeding ground for fire. On 8th January 1969, high temperatures and strong north winds, were, with the carelessness of some individual all that was necessary to produce the worst fire the district had seen. Cuts to scene of blackened fields and cattle - Hundreds of hectares of grass land were blackened, and cattle had to be transported to other areas for agistment. Scene of destroyed buildings in the township – 13 houses and the public hall in the town were destroyed as was the theatre equipment which was owned by the fire brigade. The Church of England Hall and bell tower were badly damaged. The whole town could have been burnt out but for the determination, skill, and courage of the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade. Scenes of all that was left of the home on the hill on the west side of the Church of England. Also, the remains of the old Pisy (?) home on the top of the same hill near Lambert Street, and the ruined Crocker home. Cuts to a scene in the mid-1970s to mid-1980s of a house fire in Haley Street attended by the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade. Although the house was severely damaged, it was saved. Mentions that whilst assistance is appreciated, in some circumstances, those doing so are not properly dressed for fighting fires. Breathing apparatus is a must in structure fire attack. Next scene (either on Mangarook or Coventry oval) showing off four Diamond Creek Fire Brigade efficient and very expensive firefighting units. Features a forward control vehicle Toyota 4WD used for conveying task force personnel to the required areas; a Hino Model 3.2 tanker, diesel powered and carries 3,000 litres of water and has a 16 HP petrol driven pump which delivers 900 litres of water per minute; an International tanker (registration TCM-418) which carries 3,000 litres of water with pumping capacity of 600 litres per minute. The Ford diesel powered pumper (registration MXE-754) is a well-equipped vehicle with a water capacity of 1,000 litres and capable of pumping 1,900 litres of water per minute from the main pump, has many lockers which hose equipment such as breathing apparatus and various types of hose nozzles and foam making equipment. The vehicle carries 360m of 64mm diameter hose which can be laid out from the rear lockers and a portable lighting plant, an Oxy Viva resuscitator to revive smoke inhalation victims and forcible entry tools to gain access to structure fires. Views of the main pump and control panel on the vehicle. As well as the main pump, the vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary pump which allows the facility to pump whilst moving. Fire fighters must undergo constant training and hone their skills, Scenes of a training exercise using the pumper to pump from static water. First, the short lengths of suction hose are coupled, a strainer fitted to ensure debris does not foul the pump. Gauges must be constantly monitored to ensure manageable water pressures are maintained. Pressures are normally controlled to allow two fire fighters to work at each nozzle outlet. Two nozzles are tested, one adjustable jet fog type which is used on flammable gasses or within a structure fire to absorb heat. A straight jet nozzle to project water long distances to protect exposed surfaces close to a fire radiated heat. The pumper is quite a versatile vehicle in handling structure fires, but it also carries specialist equipment needed in containing hazardous chemical incidents. Cuts to scene of parade – the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade has with other neighbouring brigades participated in most town fairs and earns the respect of the watching public. It can be seen why this brigade has been so successful at disciplined contests. Views of Plenty Fire Brigade Road Rescue unit which is equipped with the “Jaws of Life” Scenes of athletic competitions – many neighbouring brigades indulge in friendly but keen competition at the Diamond Creek Town Fair. The young are also encouraged to participate in all aspects of Junior Fire Brigade activities and become tomorrow’s generation of volunteer fire fighters. Scene of the 1986 Diamond Creek Town Fair which was the last time veteran Captain Clarrie Stone BEM marched with the brigade. Clarrie was awarded the British Empire Medal for his service to the Country Fire Authority. Also, scenes of vehicles in the parade. Cuts to scene of brigade members in drill formation for inspection by Acting Chief Harry Rothsay (?) on the occasion of the opening of the new fire station extensions on August 29, 1987. Rudy Libel (?) Captain at the time. Scenes of crowds including many dignitaries of neighbouring brigades present including Lieutenant Gordon Grandy (who came down from Queensland for the occasion) and ex-Secretary David Kidd and wife Betty, also ex Captain Clarrie Stone and Mrs Nel Stone, a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary, the Reverend Jock Ryan, son of J.L Ryan, founder of the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade, Foundation Captain of the fire brigade, Keith Bradbury and Mrs Bradbury. Pauline Dick accepts a community service award for services to the CFA. Recognising over 47 and a half years of service, a presentation is made by Mr Neil Marshall, Acting Chairman of the CFA to ex Captain Clarrie Stone with response by Clarrie. Other members of the official party include Cr. Martin Wright, Shire President Wayne Phillips and local Member of Parliament, Mrs Pauline Toner. Ex foreman John Bennett is presented with a life member’s awards by Captain Rudy Libel. The camera also catches Gwen Cox, Jean Ryan and Bessie Layton (?) Provides historic footage of people, places and equipment and a record of the worst fires expoerienced in Diamond Creek in 1969BASF Standard Quality SQ E-180 VHS dubbing (poor quality) of three films Converted to MP4 file format 0:34:38, 1.85GBOn label: "Donation - August 2000 Diamond Creek Unit Old films made up from Fire Brigade shows at competitions - also Kangaroo Ground Tower being used"video recording, diamond creek fire brigade, 1986 diamond creek town fair, a.m. hem, acting chief harry rothsay, athletic competitions, beryl marks, bessie layton, betty kidd, bill may, bob beale, brian laurie, bruce hackett, captain clarrie stone, chemist, church of england hall, clarrie stone, clarrie stone bem, country fire authority victoria, coventry oval, cr. martin wright, crocker home, dart throwing, dave kidd, david kidd, diamond creek, diamond creek fire station, diamond creek oval, diamond creek school, diamond creek town fair, diamond street, diamond valley community hospital, dr don cordner, eric debuse, eric holt, fe holden ute, fire damage – buildings, fire spotter, fire spotter’s cabin, fire station extension, fired with dedication (film), firefighting units, fireman shaw, firemen jim cox, ford pumper, foundation captain, gala day, gordon brandy, gordon grandy, graham upton, gus lyons, gwen cox, haley street, hino model 3.2 tanker, house fire, i.l. wadeson, ian douglas, international tanker, j.l ryan, jack marks, jack sinclair, january 1969, jaws of life, jean ryan, jim bates and hugh bar, jim cox, joe hislop, john bennett, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tower, keith bradbury, kyneton fire brigade, lambert street, main hurstbridge road, mangarook oval, maypole dancing, mel stone, mildura 1986, mrs bradbury, mxe754 vic registration, neil marshall, nel stone, orchard district, oxy viva resuscitator, pauline dick, pauline toner mp, pisy home, plenty fire brigade road rescue unit, pony rides, radio control room, reverend jock ryan, ron kirkbride, rudy libel, shell service station, shire of eltham war memorial, shire president wayne phillips, spinning wheel, stan redpath, state championships, swan hill 1981, tcm418 vic registration, torchlight procession, toyota 4wd, trophies, vic cohn, victorian bushfires - 1969, vl3jz

The double-storey homestead with 1920s Arts and Crafts styling was built by A.K.T. (Albert Keaston Trenavin) Sambell, the the island’s first shire president. It sits just above the original site of the homestead of the pioneering McHaffie brothers, the Island’s first settlers.HistoricalLarge black and white photograph of a flat topped cart with no sides, pulled by 2 draught horses. Water tank on stand in rural background & people sitting on the cart. 3 women wearing hats and 4 boys, one holding a cricket bat.Off to the Nobbies for a day's picnic - 1917 from "Trenavin Park". Keaston Sambell driving. Sitting behind him - Betty Parker and on side of vehicle from left.-May Lambert, Jim Patterson, Jim Blake, Carmen Sambell, Bill Sambell.trenavin park phillip island, a.k. t. sampbell, betty parker, jim patterson, jim blake, carmen sambell, bill sambell, may lambert

Guests at the West Riding Hall, Henry Petrie Community Centre, Montmorency on the occasion of a buffet dinner as part of the Shire of Eltham centenary celebrations. Left: Mr Higgins, Methodist Minister, Eltham and Mrs Higgins and Brian & Irene Robertson, both Captains in the Salvation Army. Reverend William ‘Bill’ Leslie Higgins (b. 15/1/1925, Renmark, Victoria, d. 18/10/1998) and Mrs Ella May Higgins (née Leersen b. 3/11/1921, Avoca, Victoria, d. 24/5/2003). William was ordained to the Methodist Church of Australia on September 1, 1959. Bill and Ella were involved with many communities throughout Bill’s full-time service until 1989. These parishes included Underbool, Wycheproof, Drysdale, Wonthaggi, South Yarra, Eltham, Nathalia, Murchison and Seymour. Bill and Ella touched many thousands lives during their ministry. Bill passed away in 1998 while assisting with a Sunday evening service near Drysdale, and Ella continued to dedicate her time to others until her death in 2003. Information received via Brian and Irene Robertson's son, Mark (15 Dec 2023), noted that in 1969 they lived in Prahran and by 1971 they would have been appointed to Briar Hill (now Greensborough). Brian Robertson's parents and at least one set of his grandparents were also Salvation Army officers (primarily from Victoria), whilst Irene was originally from Perth and she had 2 other sisters that became Salvation Army Officers as well. Irene also had 3rd sister and younger brother who were linked to the Salvos (as was Brian’s brother). After several years in church work, Brian and Irene transferred over to the Social Services branch of the Salvos and worked with homeless men, broken families, drug & alcohol dependent clients (similar to what Brendan Nottle does in Burke St), family stores and eventually seniors (nursing homes). Brian, known as Robbie passed away in 2013, and Irene is currently living in a retirement unit. [Dedc 2023]This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, henry petrie community centre, centenary celebrations, buffet dinner, higgins, rev. william (bill) higgins, ella may higgins (nee leersen), salvation army, brian robertson, irene robertson

Bendigo Operatic Society ''Charlie Girl'' At the Capital Theatre, View Street Bendigo For an Eight night Season Commnecing Wednsday 8th december, 1976. Producere: Max Collis - Assistant Producer, Wardrobe and Ballet Mistress: Madge Welch - Stage Manager: Malcolm Cannon - Musical Director: Gwen Grose - Society Pianist: Diana Cohn. Cast in Order of Appearance: Bill May as Pete - Malcom O'Brien as Fred - Trevor Boyd as Jerry - Bruce Ashman as Sam - Michelle Hocking as Lady Fiona - Annette Beckwith as Lady Penelope - Carol McKenzie as Lady Hadwell - Dorothy Kennedy as Charlie - Michael Nolan as Nicholas Wainwright - Ken Deuthmann as Joe Studholme - Trevor Cartwright as John Sasaki - Larry Bequir as Jack Connor - Phyllis Downing as Mrs. Kay Connor.program, theatre, bendigo operatic society

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, April 5, 2004. On track: from left: Dave Grey, Charlie Apps, David Styles, Neville Kairns, Percy Mayer, Bill Scrivener and Lee Naughton at the goods sheds of the Bendigo railway station. The sheds are now home to Bendigo's Discovery Centre.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

A copy of the poem 'Toast for Anzac Day'. It was collected by Legatee Bill Rogers. It may have been printed in The Bulletin as it has a page number at the bottom. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A poem displaying the sentiment due to fallen soldiers.Print out x 1 page containing the poem 'The Toast for Anzac Day'poems, anzac day

A typed copy of the speeches given on 4th November 1939 to farewell Stan Savige as he returned to the Army. It shows Sir John Gellibrand as patron of Legacy giving a toast to Stan Savige, as the Founder of Legacy. It includes Stan Savige's response which encompassed his views for the future of Legacy and the challenges coming during the war. Other copies in original documents are in the archive. Legatee Bill Rogers may have used parts of the speeches in his time as President. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).An important link to Legatee Stan Savige, the founder of Legacy as well as the famous soldier, at a watershed moment in his life.Print out x 4 pages of a speech to toast Stan Savige as he returned to the Army in 1939.stan savige, sir john gellibrand, toast, speeches

Stawell and District Football Club Premiers 1925, 1926, 1930, 1931 dated July 23rd 1932. Back row: Ray Maddocks, Morrie Robson, unknown, unknown, unknow, unknown, D. J. Hall, A. Blachford. Middle row: A. (Hank) Neil. unknown, J. Carr, C. Fowler, Alf Hunt, Jim May, Bill Earle. Front row: unknown, unknown, L. Hutton, Harold Carr.Stawell Football TeamStawell & District Football Club. Premiers 1925, 1926, 1930, 1931 Presented to R. Maddocks on the occasion of his 100th consecutive games with the club. July 23rd 1932 Discaciati & Co Warracknabeal.stawell sport

Note by T.H. Kneen 5 March 1992, "Student at right is Robert Weller (1956). Male figure at right facing both shelves may be Bill Nicholls (Field Superintendent)." Eric Littlejohn 26 February 1992 thought second from left is Lloyd Davies (1955).Black and white photograph. Students and staff working in the Old Library in the Administration Buildingstudents, robert weller, bill nicholls, field superintendent, lloyd davies, staff, old library, administration building

BACK TO CLUNES, 1981. SMALL GROUP OF SOME PAST PUPILS OF CLUNES HIGHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL..1 BLACK AND WHITE COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF PAST PUPILS OF CLUNES HIGHER EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL, WITH SCHOOL IN THE BACKGROUND, BACK TO CLUNES 1981. .2 .3 ENLARGED BLACK AND WHITE REPRODUCTIONS OF THE ABOVEOn reverse; Back to Clunes Easter (March 1981) Front Row; Gordon McLennan, Jean Harling (Campbell), Theo Harden Left to Right (sitting down), Mavis Williams (Talbot), Bess Dolan (Pickford), Mary Barry (Pickford), Hebe Morgan (Cottrell), Back Row: Betty McKenzie (Morgan), Harry Toole, Brenda Trembath, Joy Lins Torney (Harden), John Hill, Charlie Morgan, Dolly Torney (May), Bill Birch. local history, photography, photographs, schools, 1552

Colour Photograph of a group of 11 people (5 Seated, 6 Standing) in front of Deep Lead School. Past Students & Teachers of Deep Lead 720 Back Row L to R: Keith Boyd, Dorothy Hatley, Bruce Richard, Bill Cray, Rob Cray, May Chester Front Row L to R: Laurie Bennett, Laura Raeburn, Robert Freeland, Amy Cray(nee Rogers) Lesley Bennettdeep lead school, education

This collection of items belonged to Emma Eliza Jane Watson's (bPhillips) son and daughter-in-law, John Richard and Edith Emma Watson (b Yung). Emma married Thomas William Watson at St Paul's Anglican Church , 11/11/1865.They lived in Sebastapol, Ballarat North and lastly at "Gracedale" Yendon - a small farm. They had 10 children and also brought up three grandhildren. .7 Emma Eliza Jane Phillips was born on 25th April 1844 in Barrabool (Geelong), the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Anne Phillips (b Goodenough). Sometime in the 1850"s after the death of Richard and the breakup of her marriage to Anthony Beck, Elizabeth moves to Ballarat with her children. The eldest boy Richard William Phillips would have been in his late teens. Elizabeth died on 4th August 1858 (aged 42?) before any of her children married. Emma married Thomas Watson in Ballarat. .1 Black memorial card with gold ink for Henrietta Tierney who was the wife of Daniel Tierney of the Victorian Police. Henrietta died April 28, 1905, aged 25 years. .2 Black and white photographic post card of two girls (Florence and Esma) addressed to Mrs Watson from Maurice H. It was sent from Mascoffs, High Street, Rushworth. c 1910-1915. .3 Black and white photograph of two children (Alma and Ida Watson) sent as a 1920 Christmas Greeting to Auntie Edie and Uncle Jack (Watson) from Ted and Jean Watson. Sent from "Kia Ora", Olinda Court, Bendigo. .4 Embossed presentation folder containing a black and white photo of two women and a man who is in an air force uniform. Inscription - "With love to mother from Bill 6th May '42" (possibly Beatty family NSW - connection through Richard Henry Watson's wife Margaret Alison Pike. Richard (Harry) was the son of this collection's owner Edith Emma Watson) .5 Post Card addressed to Jack and Edith .6 Sepia photograph of Ethel, 1890 .7 Sepia photograph of a small child sitting on a cushion . G.L. Massingham. Geelong. Frank Lauder (Hand written in biro) Verso: Gran Emma Eliza Jane Watson b Phillips in Geelong (Barrabool) .8 Two army officers seated on rocks between large cactus plants, possibly overseas in WW1. .9 Black and white photograph of three sisters .10 Black and white photograph of Reverend Stubbings, Mrs Stubbings and their daughter Jackie Stubbings.watson, emma eliza jane phillips, elizabeth anne goodenough, richard phillips, g.l.massingham, geelong, barrabool, reg. g evans, post card

On rear; Sinai desert Asia Minor Feb 20th 1916. Dear Mother, your ever welcome letter to hand. Sorry to hear Dad is not well also yourself. Hope you are better err this. Things much the same as usual here. We are both well. I had a letter from Tom last week. We were inspected by the General after Church Parade this morning. Glad uncles crop turned out so well. I suppose Lot has gone to town by this. I wrote to her and sent her some things. You ought to have them by now. Roy has has had no letters from home for a long time. Don’t address them to Hospital. Use same address as myself. Too dusty here to write. Goodbye and love to all, from Bill. Collection re Mrs May Burns.Postcard photo, B & W with four pyramids at Cairo - camels and men in foreground. The rear has a black pencil written letter. On the front “Cairo - The four Pyramids” On rear above pencil letter is written in blue ink, “This boy lost his life in Service”.documents, postcards, views, pyramids, cairo, souvenirs

Folder containing a table of contents and various newspaper clippings and other information pertaining to the Tooradin area. The date the articles were published, and title of articles are listed below. 12 Oct 2005 School Returns to Community’s Centre 7 Apr 2005 Back to School Tour 6 Apr 2000 Tooradin Primary School Celebrating 125 Years 6 Apr 2000 Tooradin Looks Back on 125 Years 18 Jul 2007 I’ll Drink to That says Rex - Rex Genoni 13 Jan 2016 Passion for Life - Eric Hanegraaf 23 Nov 2016 Stardust and the Stars - Harewood House 23 Nov 2016 Stardust Offers Appeal at First Sight - Harewood House 28 Sep 2006 He Has Left Such a Mark - Ron Mantel 24 Sep 2015 Local Heroes Honoured - Tooradin CFA 6 Oct 2021 New Beginning for Old Hall - Dalmore Hall 29 Sep 2021 The Greatest of Them All - Bill Morrison 3 May 2017 New Future for Dalmore Hall 27 Apr 2016 Keeping the Spirit Alive 20 Oct 2021 Beau Leaves Indelible Mark - Beau Miller 9 Jun 2011 Loss of a Legend - Lewis Gendore 4 Mar 1999 Original Yallock Station UNKNOWN Warrook Cattle Farm 26 Oct 2022 Celebrating 100 Years - St Peter’s College Chapel 4 Sep 2019 The Fisherman who Caught our Hearts - Henry Kernot 27 Sep 2006 Icon to be Remembered - Ron Mantel 20 Sep 2006 Community’s Loss - Ron Mantel 31 May 2006 Plant Legacy Blooms 24 Aug 2010 Heritage Hounds History Lover 17 July 2024 Birthplace of RACV 9 Apr 2025 Heritage Returns to Treasured Harewood House non-fictiontooradin (vic.), tooradin primary school

Folder containing a table of contents and various newspaper clippings and other information pertaining to the Pakenham area Volume 1. The date the articles were published, and title of articles are listed below. 10 Aug 2005 John McMillan honoured as Secretary of Pakenham Cemetery Trust 09 Feb 2005 Arch Munro – obituary 17 Nov 2004 St. James 120th Anniversary 17 Nov 2004 Gwen Crouch – people in profile 23 Mar 2005 Ranald & Rae Webster Diamond Anniversary 19 May 2004 Curnow Farm, Henry Road 23 Jun 2004 Lottie Schultz – obituary 17 Dec 2003 Doris Kirkland – obituary 13 Oct 1993 Main Street 1947 08 Jan 2004 Toomuc Ridge – sale of property 24 Nov 1998 Berwick-Pakenham Historical Society 02 Aug 2002 Joseph Purves – obituary 19 Jan 1999 Pakenham Stockyards 27 Oct 2004 Artefacts halt pool dig 12 Oct 1999 Pakenham Library 10 Nov 2004 Joyce Parker – widow wages war against injustice Unknown John Chapman celebrates six decades at Pakenham Sale Yards 12 Sep 2007 Noel Gardner – obituary 21 Jul 2004 Mick Manestar – RSL top honour for war veteran 31 Mar 2004 William Bruce Ronald Reserve 08 Sep 2004 Muriel Gladys Treloar – obituary 02 May 2007 Anzac Day at Pakenham 23 Sep 1998 Lorna Anderson – people in profile 21 Apr 2004 Max & Toni Myers – organic apple orchard 14 May 2008 Lorna Jackson – moving 14 May 2008 Norma Jackson – people in profile 14 May 2008 Bill Shelton – me and my car 31 Jun 2007 Vandals Raid RSL 05 Mar 2008 Vicki Mantel – nee McLeod 31 Jan 2007 Sisters follow family style – Green family 08 Jun 2005 Alice Bould – 81st birthday 12 Jan 2011 Church Robbers 03 Dec 2008 Una’s 102 not out – Una Cafra 14 Nov 2007 Dot Murphy & the Pakenham Pool 04 Feb 2009 Jack Buckland 20 May 2003 It was apples at the orchard school 18 Feb 2009 Aaron Stewart McCann 18 Feb 2009 Ray Caldwell 29 Nov 2006 Una Cafra – people in profile 05 Dec 2007 Apples to the core – Priest Bros. Orchards 14 Nov 2007 Pigeons take flight 25 Jul 2007 Oh how the town’s grown 26 Mar 2008 Historic hotel has new look – Pakenham Hotel 10 Dec 2008 Stock agent who called the shots – Roly Hewson 10 Dec 2008 Apple a day keeps orchardists aweigh – Hardings Orchard 06 Feb 2008 Service is in the can – Ray Coombs from Nestle Unknown It’s service with a smile – Charlie Rossetti 02 Apr 2008 The hell that was Gallipoli 05 Dec 2007 Una (Cafra) at 101 is unstoppable 05 Sep 2007 Neighbours for seven decades (Bill Shelton & Jack Buckland) 00 Dec 2008 Connectsus –newsletter of the Beaconhills College Alumni 19 Oct 2011 Historic Oak Journey Continues 19 Oct 2011 Beat is their guiding light 08 Sep 2010 Printz’s passion hits home 8 Apr 2015 Chuggs Tug at Heartstrings - Jean & Dennis Chugg 2 Sep 2015 Silence for a Good Man - John Goff 19 Oct 2016 Iconic Home is up for Sale 18 Jan 2017 A Great Blast from the Past - Pakenham East Cricket Club 23 Nov 2016 Her Caring Nature - Patricia Benyan 18 Jan 2017 Magical 100 Candles Lit - Mary Blundy 14 Oct 2015 Loyal Race Club Stalwarts Retire - Frances Knapp & Ron Carroll 17 Feb 2016 Pakenham Icon Passes - Gavan Bourke 17 Feb 2016 Pakenham Mourns a legend - Gavan Bourke 21 Sep 2016 Hughie Loved Community - Hughie Bourke 27 Jul 2016 It’s a Grant to Remember 1 Jun 2016 Principal Out of Trenches - St Patrick’s Primary School 150th 15 Jun 2016 Rotary was Charlie’s Life - Charlie Huyskens 31 Aug 2016 Man of Letters - John Murrell 20 Oct 2010 Hairdressing Win Career Highlight - Bronny Saunders 10 Feb 2016 Shut Down for Dore Milestone - John Dore 30 Apr 2008 Time for Reflection - Pakenham Cemetery Trust 5 Nov 2003 A Return to Glory Days for Former Shire Offices 23 Mar 1994 Ellie Ellett’s Memories of a Fortunate Life 23 Apr 2008 From Concrete to Soil - Roger & Chris McGill 21 Dec 2009 Joe is Fondly Remembered - Joe Russell 21 Dec 2009 Lorna’s Elegance Shone Through - Lorna Giles nee Ramage 16 Jan 2013 Johnny Appleseed - John Wiadrowski 13 Feb 2013 Treloar Makes Final Cut - Graham Treloar 13 Feb 2013 Pakenham as it was 17 Jun 2009 Learning Keeps Jean Young - Jean Ferguson 29 Oct 2014 Sweet Man with a Sweet Tooth - Keith Cook 22 May 2013 Machinery was Alan’s Game - Alan Porter 16 Sep 2015 Lucy’s Long, Loving Life - Lucy Rouse 22 Jul 2015 French Decoration - Jack Kane 13 Jan 2016 Athlete Marches Off - Sheldon Ronald 10 Feb 2016 Friends for Life - 60 Years not out - Bob & Kath Florance 10 Feb 2016 Newborn is Across the Generations - Nate Delphine 25 Apr 2012 Exhausted but Excited by Milestone Birthday - Ellen McKenzie 25 Aug 2005 Newspaper Pioneer Dies - Florrie Thomas 2010 Loss of Former Scout Leader - Joe Zaal 15 Jul 2015 Senior Citizens Celebrate Birthday 15 Jul 2015 Congrats Joan on OAM - Joan Vogels 26 May 2010 Cath is our Centenarian - Cath Marson 15 Sep 2021 Together 50 Golden Years - Alwyn & Terry Williams 10 Jun 2021 They Made the Regal List - Donald Duffy 12 Jun 2013 Zach’s Footy Dream Comes True - Zach Stephens 10 Jun 2015 Stableford a Welcome Relief 15 May 2013 Jackie Loves Scouting Life - Jackie Connelly 5 Aug 2009 Sisters in Arms - Thelma Rhein & Joan Hayles 11 Feb 2009 Death of a Soldier - Aaran McCann 18 Feb 2015 Poppy Plaque for Service 28 Jun 2017 Sports Carnival was a Gift 23 Sep 2015 Hardware Icon Unhooks - Hardys 28 Jun 2017 Norm’s Dedication to RSL - Norm Joseph 25 Nov 2009 Pottering Around - Robert Gordon Pottery 1 Oct 2014 Hardy’s Toasts 60 Years 27 May 2015 Sod Turns New Page in Family’s History - Webster 4 Aug 2021 Siren Goes for “Stinger” - Ian Murphy 24 May 2017 50th Anniversary - Pakenham Secondary School 22 Sep 2021 Trusting in our Future - PB Ronald Memorial Trust 16 Dec 2009 Spotlight on the Hoof and Hook 15 May 2013 Sporting Legend who Rode High in the Saddle of Life 7 Jan 2009 Jubilee Team Nod is Jewel in Crown - Lionel Sexton 12 Aug 2015 Papers Together - Dandenong Journal 12 Aug 2015 Dickson - a Doyen of Jounal(ism) - Greg Dickson 12 Aug 2015 Quiet Man had Depth of Strength - Harold Tulloch 8 Sep 2021 100 and More Birthdays - Hautie Crick & Sybil Hickman 5 Aug 2015 St James Marks Ruby 6 Oct 2021 Young Spirit Worth Bottling - Daryl Young 12 Aug 2015 Gwen Followed the Paper Trail - Gwen Jarvis 12 Aug 2015 We Loved Our Youthful Adventures - Sue Jarvis 13 Oct 2021 Pizza Queen’s Farewell - Rosa Santo 4 Feb 2009 Gaynor Goes it Alone as Family Spreads Wide - Rotteveel 25 Feb 2009 Hooves of History - Pakenham Show 19 Sep 2018 Uncertain Future for Post-War Pat - St James Village 19 Sep 2018 Do You Recognise These Soldiers? 26 Jul 2016 Beatrice Breaks Through the Glass Ceiling - Beatrice Thomas 25 Apr 2018 Navy Veteran Finds God - Ken Walton 27 Apr 2016 Light in the Darkness 23 Aug 2017 Memory Lives on in Trust - P.B. Ronald 19 Jul 2017 Les Answered Call to Duty - Les Futcher 11 Oct 2017 A Fortunate Life - Liz Jeavons 11 Jun 2014 No Stone is Left Unturned - Stone family 20 Jun 2018 Telling War Stories - Patrick Ferry 27 Sep 2017 Sybil Makes 100 - Sybil Hickman 20 Jul 2016 Save Our Storenon-fictionpakenham (vic.), john mcmillan

Vida Evelyn Holmes born 1903, Byaduk, second daughter of Joseph and Agnes Holmes, Byaduk. Worked as a nurse and died in Warrnambool hospital in 1928. 7358 Pte William Thomas Harper, born 1896, Byaduk, 8th Battalion-24th Reinforcements, embarked in Melbourne on HMAT A 70 Ballarat, and killed 3rd May 1918, aged 22 years, buried in Outtersteene Communnal Cemetery Extension, Bailleul, France, Grave HMAT A70 Ballarat, a transport ship sunk by a submarine in the English Channel1809.1-1R envelope 14.5 x 9.00cm, opened along upper side 1809.2-4R letter 22.5 x 15.00cm, 3 pages of buff writing paper, handwritten blue on both sides 1809.5-.5R military pass 19,00 x 10.00cm, commercial pull out sheet, slight pertains on left hand side 1809.6-.9R postcards 14.00 x 9.00cm, sepia photographs/views, green ink, red 1d penny stamp and handwriting. 1809.1-1R envelope: light sepia, ink postage stamp and black ink address and sender details, reverse has lead pencil calculations 1809.2-4R letter: buff writing paper, blue ink handwriting on both sides 1809.5-.5R military pass: printed, blue stamped and handwritten information, red signature Wm T Harper; reverse - black printed instruction and chart 1809.6-.9R postcards: Souvenir of Salisbury/Views Only, partial postmark.Miss Vida Holmes/Byaduk/Hamilton/Victoria/Australia Reverse inside note signed 'Yours Sincerely/Cousin Bill/ One of the "Ballarat' heroes/...s the King calls you/ Wednesday May 9th 1917Love to all the children/and Mother and Fathervida holmes, bill harper, hmat a70 ballarat, ww 1, byaduk, letter, postcard, military pass, 7358

As written in the note inserted in the front of the bible ,"This Welsh Bible was brought to Australia by John Morgan and his wife Sarah in 1865. With baby daughter Mary, they settled at Allansford, where John took up land "Acme" farm. Their other children Margaret, Jane, Evan, Lewis and Elizabeth were born there." The Memorial card provides the additional information that Sarah Morgan died July 30th 1906 at the age of 68. The date of the Bible 1864 fits with their arrival in Australia in 1865. The Morgan family have been connected to Allansford from that time. This bible has significance social and historical significance as the Bible was common in many family homes. This one written in Welsh shows the connection between the origins of the Morgan family and their new country. It is well provenanced and is well connected to the district.Dark brown leather cover over card.The pages are edged in gold and the front and and back covers have a rectangular scrolled design . The pages are not numbered.There is an envelope inside the front cover with a George Hose docket for threshing wheat, barley and oats and an In Memoriam card for Sarah Morgan who dies July 30th 1906. There is also a handwritten note with the owners details and a navy ribbon which may have been attached at one time.There are no inscriptions on the bible itself but the handwritten card reads, " This Welsh Bible was brought to Australia by John Morgan and his wife Sarah in 1865. With baby daughter Mary, they settled at Allansford, where John took up land"Acme" farm. Their other children Margaret, Jane, Evan, Lewis and Elizabeth were born there. There is also an envelope dated 2004 and addressed to Mr Bill Morgan 6 Vera St Iluka NSW 2466. Watkins Binder label inside the back cover.allansford, welsh bible, morgan family, sarah and john morgan

Items in the collection re: "William Anthony (Bill) THEODORE DSM". Refer Cat No. 7926P for his service record.Certificate - cream coloured paper with black and cream coloured print. Illustrated in colour with Navy, Army, Airforce and Nursing personnel above crossed flags - Union Jack and Australian above scroll work and City of Bendigo. Coat of Arms/crest bracketed by dates "1939 - 1945". Red coloured embossed "City of Bendigo" Seal lower right. Frame - clear varnished timber with cardboard backing, no glass.Inscription on certificate - "TO YOU WHO SERVED/ THE CITIZENS OF BENDIGO/ EXPRESS/ DEEP THANKFULLNESS/ TO "W. THEODORE"/ Long as the heart beats life/ with in the breast/ And Freedom, Love and Plenitude endure/ So may your sacrifice for these/ be Blessed/ And Honour, Pride, Integrity ensure/ "A. Truscott" Mayor/ ??? Town Clerk".framed accessories, certificate, ww2, ran, william anthony theodore dsm

Greetings card from Bill with WW1 theme with pictures of two WW1 Battles. Part of V.E. Giudice, No. 53730. Collection part of Cat No. 10031P. Overall part of Bill Thomason Collection, Cat No. 4136P.Fold over greeting card. Cream colour. Page 1 has a picture of a painting of Australians advancing at Villers-Bretonneux on Aug 8th 1918. Page two has a description of the battle. Page 3 is a painting of the capture of Hamel Village and page 4 was description of that battle. On back also Greetings from "Bill, with Lots of Love" 24 May 1919 and a message on side.Inscribed greetings from "Bill, with Lots of Love" 24 May 1919. Written message on side "I hope you are well Mother Dear as this leaves me, Bill".william (bill) thomason collection, greeting card, ww1

German Military Magazine published from 1936-1944 for German Riech Propaganda purposes. Part of the William (Bill) Thomason Collection.Series of 10 issues for Die Wehrmacht. Term used to describe consolidating Armed Forces of Germany. Magazine has title on top with German Armed Forces Symbol. Magazines are Black & White, contains news, ads and pictures. Volumes included are 10310.1: Jun 1940, 2. Sept 1940, 3. Oct 40, 4. Feb '41, 5. May 41., 6. Jun '41, 7. Jun '41, 8, Jul '41, 9. May '42, 10. Nov '43. Language is in German.collection of william (bill) thomason, magazines, german

Pertains to the service of "Robert Bruce Brock" No. 598. Enlisted 23 Mar 1915 in C.Coy, 24th Battn, age 25. Embarking 10th May 1915 to Egypt and served in Gallipoli and France. Discharged 29/6/19 with the rank of Corporal. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat 4136P.Cream coloured card and one side has details and description of the person discharged. Other side has his name, Rank, Unit and Home Address. Also reason for discharge and it is signed off by the Commanding Officer of his unit. It also has where the discharge took place.Stamp dated "24/5/19".collection of william (bill) thomason, robert bruce brock, certificate of discharge., ww1

Postcard from soldier at sea presumably in transit to the Middle East. Signed VX15554 HQ Coy 2/6th Battn, 2 A.I.F. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, Refer Cat No. 4136P.Black and white photo of a boy riding an elephant, clearing the jungle. Has No VX15554 and unit at top then a detailed letter addressed to "Norm", outlining his life on the transport ship. Detailed letter on back. "Dated 13 May 1940". A signature faintly scribbled in pencil on top corner.collection of william (bill) thomason, postcard, ww2

George James Ottoway, refer Cat No 10936 for his service details. Part of the William (Bill) Thomason collection, refer Cat No 4136P.1. Certificate of Service and Discharge: Enlisted Mar 42 as Airman and discharged May 1st 42 as granted a Commission. Shown are some personal details, reason for discharge, Date of Enlistment and Discharge. Related to Ottoway George James. Heading with RAAF stamp on yellow cardboard. 2. Date commissioned was 2nd May 1942. Showing Date of demobilization as 16th May 1946. His area of service/ Honours/ Awards and Remarks. On white cardboard with RAAF Header.1. Dated "19/6/46". 2. Dated "22/6/46"collection of william (bill) thomason, certificate of service, raaf, ww2

Collection could be WW1 but only one is dated 19th Jul '05. May be a mixed collection. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Various Tourist photos of; 1. Colour Portrait photo at Port Said - Monument to Lesseps. No writing on back. 2. Landscape painting in colour, Palm Avenue Botanical Gardens, Calcutta. Address on back crossed out and re done. 3. Landscape picture of Statue of De Lesseps and The Lighthouse. Nothing on back. 4. Portrait picture of Egyptian woman standing with a pot balanced on her head, No message. 5. Picture of KASR-D-NILE Barracks - LL Cairo. 6. Picture of Column of Pompei, Alexandra. No Message. 7. Image of Sphinx De Pithon, Ismalia, Egypt. No message,2. Is stamped and date is "19 Ju 05". Address crossed out and replaced. 5. Stamp on back saying "Sydney Davies".postcard, photographic, collection of william (bill) thomason

This image is of Sgt. Richard Oliver TAYLOR. 1st A.I.F. Born Castlemaine, in 1894. Previous service was as a Colour Sergeant in 'A' Coy, with the 66th (Mt Alexander) Infantry - Militia. Enlisted AIF 25 AUG 1915. WIA twice. RTA 3 APR 1919. Discharged from AIF 18 MAY 1919.Portrait black and white picture of an Australian soldier in a pose position at a studio. Picture stuck onto a grey edged piece of cardboard. Soldier has Sergeant's stripes and photo taken in Castlemaine.Photographer: “A Verey & Co. Castlemaine”photograph, collection of william (bill) thomason, refer to cat 4136p.

Certificate for "George William Anderson". Information suggests never served overseas. Was part of the 1st Depot Battalion, Broadmeadows. Part of collection of William (Bill) Thomason, Ref No. 4136P.Yellow/Pink cardboard certificate of discharge. One side has physical description including scars and birthmarks with his intended address and signatory. Main side has name of soldier being discharged. Some descriptions of origin and his current regiment. Itemises length of service and signed by Commanding Officer of Regiment and dated 24 Dec 1918.Noted at bottom "Paid in full on discharge". Stamp at top saying "Issued with badge and other details" and dated 12 May 1919.collection of william (bill) thomason, certificate of discharge, george william anderson, ww1