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Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Bruce Ness driving truck, Eltham Festival Community Parade, 7 November 1987, 07/11/1987
... Bruce Ness driving truck, Eltham Festival Community Parade, 7 November 1987......bruce ness...[from a contemporary report:] Our float with its colonial washing day theme won the trophy for the best display. Bruce Ness arranged items from the Society's collection on his truck. ...[from a contemporary report:] Our float with its colonial washing day theme won the trophy for the best display. Bruce Ness arranged items from the Society's collection on his truck. ...[from a contemporary report:] Our float with its colonial washing day theme won the trophy for the best display. Bruce Ness arranged items from the Society's collection on his truck. Joh Ebeli and Russell Yeoman set up further items on the trailer loaned by Denis McKay. An important part of the event was the members who came along in their “old gear” to complete the picture. As usual musicians from the Victorian Folk Music Club helped us out with their lively music.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, 1987, main road, bruce ness -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Joh Ebeli, Jack Hodson, Opal Smith and Bruce Ness, Eltham Festival Community Parade, 11 November, 1989, 11/11/1989
... Jack Hodson, Opal Smith and Bruce Ness, Eltham Festival Community Parade, 11 November, 1989...1989, Bruce Ness, Central Park, Eltham Festival, Jack Hodson, Opal Smith, Shire of Eltham Historical Society...[from a contemporary report:] The Shire of Eltham District Society's Parade float theme for 1989 was gold mining which, of course, was a most important aspect of our early history. Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. ...The parade assembled in Youth Road and commenced at 10:30am. 1989, Bruce Ness, Central Park, Eltham Festival, Jack Hodson, Opal Smith, Shire of Eltham Historical Society Colour photograph Jack Hodson, Opal Smith and Bruce Ness, Eltham Festival Community Parade, 11 November, 1989 Photograph Joh Ebeli ...[from a contemporary report:] The Shire of Eltham District Society's Parade float theme for 1989 was gold mining which, of course, was a most important aspect of our early history. Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. Phyllis MacDonald also arranged for the Victorian Folk Music Club to provide us with appropriate musical accompaniment. To provide a level of authenticity, a present day prospector, Jack Hodson, was in charge of the equipment on the float. The parade assembled in Youth Road and commenced at 10:30am.Colour photograph1989, bruce ness, central park, eltham festival, jack hodson, opal smith, shire of eltham historical society -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, From left: Russell Yeoman, Peter Basset-Smith, Bruce Ness and Doug Orford. On truck, Jack Hodson and Opal Smith, Eltham Festival Community Parade, 11 November 1989, 11/11/1989
... From left: Russell Yeoman, Peter Basset-Smith, Bruce Ness and Doug Orford. On truck, Jack Hodson and Opal Smith, Eltham Festival Community Parade, 11 November 1989......bruce ness...[from a contemporary report:] The Shire of Eltham District Society's Parade float theme for 1989 was gold mining which, of course, was a most important aspect of our early history. Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. ...The parade assembled in Youth Road and commenced at 10:30am. eltham festival shire of eltham historical society 1989 bruce ness jack hodson opal smith peter bassett-smith youth road doug orford russell yeoman Colour photograph From left: Russell Yeoman, Peter Basset-Smith, Bruce Ness and Doug Orford. ...[from a contemporary report:] The Shire of Eltham District Society's Parade float theme for 1989 was gold mining which, of course, was a most important aspect of our early history. Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. Phyllis MacDonald also arranged for the Victorian Folk Music Club to provide us with appropriate musical accompaniment. To provide a level of authenticity, a present day prospector, Jack Hodson, was in charge of the equipment on the float. The parade assembled in Youth Road and commenced at 10:30am.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, 1989, bruce ness, jack hodson, opal smith, peter bassett-smith, youth road, doug orford, russell yeoman -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Joh Ebeli, Jack Hodson, Opal Smith and Bruce Ness, Eltham Festival Community Parade, 11 November 1989, 11/11/1989
... Jack Hodson, Opal Smith and Bruce Ness, Eltham Festival Community Parade, 11 November 1989......bruce ness...[from a contemporary report:] The Shire of Eltham District Society's Parade float theme for 1989 was gold mining which, of course, was a most important aspect of our early history. Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. ...The parade assembled in Youth Road and commenced at 10:30am. eltham festival shire of eltham historical society 1989 central park jack hodson opal smith bruce ness Colour photograph Jack Hodson, Opal Smith and Bruce Ness, Eltham Festival Community Parade, 11 November 1989 Photograph Joh Ebeli ...[from a contemporary report:] The Shire of Eltham District Society's Parade float theme for 1989 was gold mining which, of course, was a most important aspect of our early history. Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. Phyllis MacDonald also arranged for the Victorian Folk Music Club to provide us with appropriate musical accompaniment. To provide a level of authenticity, a present day prospector, Jack Hodson, was in charge of the equipment on the float. The parade assembled in Youth Road and commenced at 10:30am.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, 1989, central park, jack hodson, opal smith, bruce ness -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, Bruce Ness, Joy Ness and Gwen Orford, 08/07/1987
... Peter Bassett-Smith, Bruce Ness, Joy Ness and Gwen Orford......bruce ness...Shire of Eltham Historical Society 20th Anniversary dinner, St Margaret's Hall, 8 July 1987 20th anniversary shire of eltham historical society st margaret's church hall bruce ness gwen orford joy ness peter bassett-smith sue law marie ebeli Colour photograph Peter Bassett-Smith, Bruce Ness, Joy Ness and Gwen Orford Photograph ...Shire of Eltham Historical Society 20th Anniversary dinner, St Margaret's Hall, 8 July 1987Colour photograph20th anniversary, shire of eltham historical society, st margaret's church hall, bruce ness, gwen orford, joy ness, peter bassett-smith, sue law, marie ebeli -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, Display of items from the Shire of Eltham Historical Society at the home of Bruce and Joy Ness, "View Hill", Kangaroo Ground, 19 July 1987, 19/07/1987
... Display of items from the Shire of Eltham Historical Society at the home of Bruce and Joy Ness, "View Hill", Kangaroo Ground, 19 July 1987......Bruce Ness...Andrew Ross Museum Bruce Ness Joy Ness Kangaroo Ground View Hill Blanche Shallard Jack Shallard Lu Robertson Marjorie North Phyllis Macdonald Twenty colour photographs Display of items from the Shire of Eltham Historical Society at the home of Bruce and Joy Ness, "View Hill", Kangaroo Ground, 19 July 1987 Photograph Peter Bassett-Smith ...These items provided the foundation for the establishment of the Andrew Ross Museum.Twenty colour photographsandrew ross museum, bruce ness, joy ness, kangaroo ground, view hill, blanche shallard, jack shallard, lu robertson, marjorie north, phyllis macdonald -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Eltham District Historical Society 30th Anniversary Dinner, 9 July 1997, 09/07/1997
... ...Bruce Ness...L-R: Harry Gilham, Hazel Fisher, Bruce Ness...L-R: Harry Gilham, Hazel Fisher, Bruce Ness activities 30th Anniversary Bruce Ness Eltham District Historical Society Harry Gilham Hazel Fisher Colour photograph Eltham District Historical Society 30th Anniversary Dinner, 9 July 1997 Photograph ...L-R: Harry Gilham, Hazel Fisher, Bruce NessColour photographactivities, 30th anniversary, bruce ness, eltham district historical society, harry gilham, hazel fisher -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Eltham District Historical Society 30th Anniversary Dinner, 9 July 1997, 09/07/1997
... ...bruce ness...L-R: Hazel Fisher, Blanche Shallard, Bruce Ness...L-R: Hazel Fisher, Blanche Shallard, Bruce Ness activities 30th anniversary bruce ness eltham district historical society hazel fisher Blanche Shallard Colour photograph Eltham District Historical Society 30th Anniversary Dinner, 9 July 1997 Photograph ...L-R: Hazel Fisher, Blanche Shallard, Bruce NessColour photographactivities, 30th anniversary, bruce ness, eltham district historical society, hazel fisher, blanche shallard -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Meeting of Shire of Eltham Historical Society Committee members at the Shire Offices, 895 Main Road, Eltham, c.1985, 1985c
... Bruce Ness, Committee of Management, Eltham Shire Office, Graham Beyer, Joh Ebeli, Municipal Offices, russell yeoman, Shire of Eltham Historical Society, Shire Offices, Sue Law...L-R: Joh Ebeli, Russell Yeoman, Sue Law, Bruce Ness, Graham Beyer...L-R: Joh Ebeli, Russell Yeoman, Sue Law, Bruce Ness, Graham Beyer Bruce Ness, Committee of Management, Eltham Shire Office, Graham Beyer, Joh Ebeli, Municipal Offices, russell yeoman, Shire of Eltham Historical Society, Shire Offices, Sue Law Colour photo print Meeting of Shire of Eltham Historical Society Committee members at the Shire Offices, 895 Main Road, Eltham, c.1985 Photograph ...L-R: Joh Ebeli, Russell Yeoman, Sue Law, Bruce Ness, Graham BeyerColour photo printbruce ness, committee of management, eltham shire office, graham beyer, joh ebeli, municipal offices, russell yeoman, shire of eltham historical society, shire offices, sue law -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Eltham District Historical Society 30th Anniversary Dinner, 9 July 1997, 09/07/1997
... ...Bruce Ness...L-R: Harry Gilham, Bruce Ness, Diana Bassett-Smith, Peter Bassett-Smith, Russell Yeoman...L-R: Harry Gilham, Bruce Ness, Diana Bassett-Smith, Peter Bassett-Smith, Russell Yeoman activities 30th anniversary eltham district historical society peter bassett-smith Harry Gilham Bruce Ness Diana Bassett-Smith Russell Yeoman Colour photograph Eltham District Historical Society 30th Anniversary Dinner, 9 July 1997 Photograph ...L-R: Harry Gilham, Bruce Ness, Diana Bassett-Smith, Peter Bassett-Smith, Russell YeomanColour photographactivities, 30th anniversary, eltham district historical society, peter bassett-smith, harry gilham, bruce ness, diana bassett-smith, russell yeoman -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Opening Ceremony of Local History Centre, 728 Main Road, Eltham, Sunday, July 12th, 1998, 12/07/1998
... ...bruce ness...Including Gwen Baker, Liz Dimanski and mother, Joan Acland, Bruce Ness, Diana Bassett-Smith and Gwen Orford...Including Gwen Baker, Liz Dimanski and mother, Joan Acland, Bruce Ness, Diana Bassett-Smith and Gwen Orford Opening ceremony of the new home of Eltham District Historical Society eltham main road police residence local history centre eltham district historical society opening day peter bassett-smith diana bassett-smith liz dimanski gwen baker joan acland bruce ness gwen orford Colour photograph Opening Ceremony of Local History Centre, 728 Main Road, Eltham, Sunday, July 12th, 1998 Photograph Photograph ...Including Gwen Baker, Liz Dimanski and mother, Joan Acland, Bruce Ness, Diana Bassett-Smith and Gwen OrfordOpening ceremony of the new home of Eltham District Historical Society Colour photographeltham, main road, police residence, local history centre, eltham district historical society, opening day, peter bassett-smith, diana bassett-smith, liz dimanski, gwen baker, joan acland, bruce ness, gwen orford -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Eltham District Historical Society 30th Anniversary Dinner, 9 July 1997, 09/07/1997
... ...bruce ness...L-R: Bruce Ness, Diana Bassett-Smith, Peter Bassett-Smith, Russell Yeoman The Shire of Eltham sign came from the Living and Learning Centre...L-R: Bruce Ness, Diana Bassett-Smith, Peter Bassett-Smith, Russell Yeoman The Shire of Eltham sign came from the Living and Learning Centre activities 30th anniversary eltham district historical society peter bassett-smith bruce ness diana bassett-smith russell yeoman Eltham Living and Learning Centre Harry Gilham Colour photograph Eltham District Historical Society 30th Anniversary Dinner, 9 July 1997 Photograph Photograph ...L-R: Bruce Ness, Diana Bassett-Smith, Peter Bassett-Smith, Russell Yeoman The Shire of Eltham sign came from the Living and Learning CentreColour photographactivities, 30th anniversary, eltham district historical society, peter bassett-smith, bruce ness, diana bassett-smith, russell yeoman, eltham living and learning centre, harry gilham -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Folder, Ness family
... ...Robert Bruce Ness...Order of Service: Thanksgiving service for the life of Robert Bruce Ness 22 January 1917 / 28 June 2004. Eltham District Historical Society newsletter no date: "Robert Bruce Ness 1917-2004", obituary and extract from Joy Ness's history of the family. ...Order of Service: Thanksgiving service for the life of Robert Bruce Ness 22 January 1917 / 28 June 2004. Eltham District Historical Society newsletter no date: "Robert Bruce Ness 1917-2004", obituary and extract from Joy Ness's history of the family. ...James Johnston settled at Kangaroo Ground in 1849. His nephew James Mess joined him and a descendant Robert James Mess changed his surname to Ness. The family became active in all aspects of Kangaroo Ground life. Contents Text (handwritten and transcribed): "The Ness Family, Kangaroo Ground", Joy Ness, 1989. Newspaper article: "True pioneer stock", Diamond Valley News, 2 March 1982. History of the Mess/Ness family Newspaper article: "Ness family are keepers of 140 years of historical knowledge", Diamond Valley News, 4 February 1986. History of Joseph Stephenson and descendants. Newspaper article: "Joy Ness paints native flowers for posterity". Diamond Valley News, 21 October 1986. Life and career of Joy Ness as painter. Newspaper article: "His Cup runneth of with Joy", ?Diamond Valley Leader, 6 December 2000. Bruce and Joy Ness celebrate 60th wedding anniversary. Pencil sketch by Joh Ebeli no date but pre 2004: Portrait of Joy Ness dressed for the Historical Society Parade. Order of Service: Thanksgiving service for the life of Robert Bruce Ness 22 January 1917 / 28 June 2004. Eltham District Historical Society newsletter no date: "Robert Bruce Ness 1917-2004", obituary and extract from Joy Ness's history of the family. Copy of letter from Joh Ebeli to Gwen Orford, no date but ~2004: Describes drawings he made of Robert Bruce Ness when taking part in Diamond Valley Arts Society float and enclosed 3 drawings and a photograph of drawing of the bakers (corner Main Road and York Street Eltham). Eltham District Historical Society newsletter September 2013: "Vale Joy Ness", obituary and extract from Diamond Valley News article of 6 December 2000.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcness family kangaroo ground, james johnston, kangaroo ground, pretty hill farm, wellers hotel, betsy sadler, ingleside kangaroo ground, james mess, jane stevenson, ness lane kangaroo ground, view hill kangaroo ground, stte savings bank agency, ruth lettice gosling nee mess, kangaroo ground state school, garden hills kangaroo ground, william mess, joseph mess, isabella mess, james johnson mess, ruth ettie mess, george mess, alexander mess, janes mess, robert david mess, heidelberg agricultural show, diamond creek agricultural show, rober james ness, pearl ness nee mills, william mills, sabina mills, robert bruce ness, beryl ness, vera ness, donald ness, kangaroo ground presbyterian church, kangaroo ground cemetery trust, kangaroo ground tennis club, professor osborne, doctor osborne, joseph stevenson, joy ness, kangaroo ground fire brigade, bruce ness, country fire authority, ship wellington 1837, diamond creek, david christmas, christmas hills, andres harkness, samuel furphy, andrew ross, caledonian gold fields, queenstown now st andrews, mother coleman of kangaroo ground, diamond valley arts society, winifred joy ness, andrew ross museum, eltham art show -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Joh Ebeli, Best Eltham Theme, Eltham Festival Community Parade, 11 November 1989, 11/11/1989
... ...bruce ness...Prize was a plate. Bruce Ness made the house on his truck. Joh Ebeli holding the sign. ...Prize was a plate. Bruce Ness made the house on his truck. Joh Ebeli holding the sign. ...Prize was a plate. Bruce Ness made the house on his truck. Joh Ebeli holding the sign. [from a contemporary report:] The Shire of Eltham District Society's Parade float theme for 1989 was gold mining which, of course, was a most important aspect of our early history. Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. Phyllis MacDonald also arranged for the Victorian Folk Music Club to provide us with appropriate musical accompaniment. To provide a level of authenticity, a present day prospector, Jack Hodson, was in charge of the equipment on the float. The parade assembled in Youth Road and commenced at 10:30am.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, 1989, central park, bruce ness, joh ebeli -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAward - Trophy, Eltham Festival 1987 Annual Parade Best Display (Shire of Eltham Historical Society), 1987
... ...Bruce Ness...“Washing Day in the 1800s” Our float with its colonial washing day theme won the trophy for the best display. Bruce Ness arranged items from the Society's collection on his truck. ...“Washing Day in the 1800s” Our float with its colonial washing day theme won the trophy for the best display. Bruce Ness arranged items from the Society's collection on his truck. ...1987: 7 November. “Washing Day in the 1800s” Our float with its colonial washing day theme won the trophy for the best display. Bruce Ness arranged items from the Society's collection on his truck. Joh Ebeli and Russell Yeoman set up further items on the trailer loaned by Denis McKay. An important part of the event was the members who came along in their “old gear” to complete the picture. As usual musicians from the Victorian Folk Music Club helped us out with their lively music.Gold coloured plastic cup with two handles on brown wooden base with inscription on metal plaqueEltham Festival 1987 Annual Parade Best Display Proudly sponsored by Billabong Family Bistro Lower Plentyaward, billabong family bistro, eltham community festival, eltham festival, lower plenty, trophy, shire of eltham historical society, eltham district historical society, victorian folk music club, 1987, joh ebeli, russell yeoman, bruce ness, denis mckay -
Eltham District Historical Society IncSlide - Photograph, Kangaroo Ground Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Kangaroo Ground, 27 May 1990
... ...Bruce Ness...At Eltham, Frank Burgoyne gave us the benefit of his knowledge as a member of the cemetery trust and at Kangaroo Ground, Bruce Ness spoke in a similar capacity. The lunch stop was at Hurstbridge where we visited the Hurst family graves. ...At Eltham, Frank Burgoyne gave us the benefit of his knowledge as a member of the cemetery trust and at Kangaroo Ground, Bruce Ness spoke in a similar capacity. The lunch stop was at Hurstbridge where we visited the Hurst family graves. ...Local Cemetery Excursion Sunday 27 May 1990 departed Eltham Shire Office at 9.30am and finish mid afternoon. Visits to Eltham , Kangaroo Ground, Queenstown (Smiths Gully), Nillumbik (Diamond Creek), St Katherines (St Helena) Hurst family graves at Hurstbridge and a little known early cemetery at Grteensborough. Attended by 20 members. In each case we were introduced to the cemetery with a brief talk. At Eltham, Frank Burgoyne gave us the benefit of his knowledge as a member of the cemetery trust and at Kangaroo Ground, Bruce Ness spoke in a similar capacity. The lunch stop was at Hurstbridge where we visited the Hurst family graves. The President of Nillumbik Historical Society, Jock Ryan, joined us at the Nillumbik (Diamond Creek) cemetery. He travelled on to St Katherines, St Helena, where he talked on the history of the church and cemetery.35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsshire of eltham historical society, cemetery excursion, graves, activities, kangaroo ground cemetery, bruce ness, george mess, james mess, jane mess, janet mess, joseph mess -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNewspaper clipping, "color and sunshine," Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, November 14, 1989, p15, 14/11/1989
... ...bruce ness...Record of the Society's activities and involvement with the Eltham Festival activities shire of eltham historical society eltham festival bruce ness peter bassett smith bassett-smith collection Newsprint "color and sunshine," Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, November 14, 1989, p15 Newspaper clipping ...Record of the Society's activities and involvement with the Eltham FestivalNewsprintactivities, shire of eltham historical society, eltham festival, bruce ness, peter bassett smith, bassett-smith collection -
Eltham District Historical Society IncSlide, Grand Parade, Eltham Community Festival, 17 Oct. 1981
... ...Bruce Ness...Jock and his horse were a feature of Eltham parades for many years and he also established a local tradition in leading Anzac Day parades. eltham festival parade parade floats pioneers of eltham shire of eltham historical society cecil street Russell Yeoman Bruce Ness 35 mm colour positive transparency (1 of 5) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dots Grand Parade, Eltham Community Festival Slide Slide ...The 1981 Eltham Community Festival was held from 16th to 18th October, with the festival parade being held on Saturday 17th. In recent years the Society had participated in the parade and a display for the festival, winning prizes for the Society’s float in 1979, 1980 and again in 1981 with a prize for the best effort by a local group, donated by Bob Clarke's Menswear. Peter Quirke provided the use of his truck as a float. Peter had formerly operated his fruiterer's business at Research and Diamond Creek and in 1981 opened a shop in the Eltham Village Arcade. Joh Ebeli, with assistance from other members decorated the float. Members of the Victorian Folk Music Club accompanied the Society on the float and their music helped create the appropriate mood. A new feature of the Society’s 1981 parade entry was the inclusion of horse drawn vehicles owned and driven by the Hennel family of Hurstbridge, which added to a highly successful day. Society member and long-time Eltham resident, Jock Read also won an award for the “Best Eltham Theme.” Jock and his horse were a feature of Eltham parades for many years and he also established a local tradition in leading Anzac Day parades. 35 mm colour positive transparency (1 of 5) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotseltham festival, parade, parade floats, pioneers of eltham, shire of eltham historical society, cecil street, russell yeoman, bruce ness -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Meeting of Shire of Eltham Historical Society Committee members at the Shire Offices, 895 Main Road, Eltham, c.1985, 1985c
... L-R: Joh Ebeli, Russell Yeoman, Sue Law, Bruce Ness, Graham Beyer...L-R: Joh Ebeli, Russell Yeoman, Sue Law, Bruce Ness, Graham Beyer Colour photo print 100 x 150mm Meeting of Shire of Eltham Historical Society Committee members at the Shire Offices, 895 Main Road, Eltham, c.1985 Photograph ...L-R: Joh Ebeli, Russell Yeoman, Sue Law, Bruce Ness, Graham BeyerColour photo print 100 x 150mm -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, 20th Anniversary of Eltham District Historical Society, afternoon tea in Senior Citizens' Centre, 10 October 1987, 10/10/1987
... Bruce and Joy Ness were foundation members of EDHS. ...Bruce and Joy Ness were foundation members of EDHS. ...Robert Bruce Ness (1917-2004) came from a pioneer Kangaroo ground family and was heavily involved in the community. Bruce and Joy Ness were foundation members of EDHS. Bruce was a former Vice-President and committee member. He was a driving force for the establishment of the Andrew Ross Museum in Kangaroo Ground. His other involvements in the community included the Presbyterian Church, Cemetery Trust and Captain of the Kangaroo Ground Fire Brigade. (Newsletter No 157)Colour photograph1987, activities, senior citizens' centre -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNewsletter, Newsletter, No. 157 July 2004
... Contents: • Next meeting, Speaker Panel: On the Heritage Trail • Eltham Major Activity Centre • Maroondah Aqueduct Across the Plenty River • Eltham East Choir • President’s Notes • Alan Marshall’s Bungalow • Robert Bruce Ness 1917-2004 incl Ness Family History by Joy Ness • More News ...Contents: • Next meeting, Speaker Panel: On the Heritage Trail • Eltham Major Activity Centre • Maroondah Aqueduct Across the Plenty River • Eltham East Choir • President’s Notes • Alan Marshall’s Bungalow • Robert Bruce Ness 1917-2004 incl Ness Family History by Joy Ness • More News The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. ...Contents: • Next meeting, Speaker Panel: On the Heritage Trail • Eltham Major Activity Centre • Maroondah Aqueduct Across the Plenty River • Eltham East Choir • President’s Notes • Alan Marshall’s Bungalow • Robert Bruce Ness 1917-2004 incl Ness Family History by Joy Ness • More News The 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 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Eltham Festival, 11 November 1989, 11/11/1989
... Society members preparing for the parade in Youth Road behind Eltham Railway Station, Eltham Festival, 11 November 1989. Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. ...Society members preparing for the parade in Youth Road behind Eltham Railway Station, Eltham Festival, 11 November 1989. Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. ...Society members preparing for the parade in Youth Road behind Eltham Railway Station, Eltham Festival, 11 November 1989. Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. Phyllis Macdonald arranged for some of her friends from the Victorian Folk Music Club to provide appropriate musical accompaniment. To provide a level of authenticity, a present day prospector, Jack Hodson was placed in charge of the equipment on the float.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsFuji 100 Neltham, main road, eltham central park, eltham festival, parade, shire of eltham historical society, parade float -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Eltham Festival, 11 November 1989, 11/11/1989
... Society members preparing for the parade in Youth Road behind Eltham Railway Station, Eltham Festival, 11 November 1989. Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. ...Society members preparing for the parade in Youth Road behind Eltham Railway Station, Eltham Festival, 11 November 1989. Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. ...Society members preparing for the parade in Youth Road behind Eltham Railway Station, Eltham Festival, 11 November 1989. Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. Phyllis Macdonald arranged for some of her friends from the Victorian Folk Music Club to provide appropriate musical accompaniment. To provide a level of authenticity, a present day prospector, Jack Hodson was placed in charge of the equipment on the float.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsFuji 100 Neltham, main road, eltham central park, eltham festival, parade, shire of eltham historical society, parade float -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Eltham Festival, 11 November 1989, 11/11/1989
... Society members preparing for the parade in Youth Road behind Eltham Railway Station, Eltham Festival, 11 November 1989. Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. ...Society members preparing for the parade in Youth Road behind Eltham Railway Station, Eltham Festival, 11 November 1989. Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. ...Society members preparing for the parade in Youth Road behind Eltham Railway Station, Eltham Festival, 11 November 1989. Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. Phyllis Macdonald arranged for some of her friends from the Victorian Folk Music Club to provide appropriate musical accompaniment. To provide a level of authenticity, a present day prospector, Jack Hodson was placed in charge of the equipment on the float.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsFuji 100 Neltham, main road, eltham central park, eltham festival, parade, shire of eltham historical society, parade float -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Eltham Festival, 11 November 1989, 11/11/1989
... Society members preparing for the parade in Youth Road behind Eltham Railway Station, Eltham Festival, 11 November 1989. Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. ...Society members preparing for the parade in Youth Road behind Eltham Railway Station, Eltham Festival, 11 November 1989. Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. ...Society members preparing for the parade in Youth Road behind Eltham Railway Station, Eltham Festival, 11 November 1989. Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. Phyllis Macdonald arranged for some of her friends from the Victorian Folk Music Club to provide appropriate musical accompaniment. To provide a level of authenticity, a present day prospector, Jack Hodson was placed in charge of the equipment on the float.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsFuji 100 Neltham, main road, eltham central park, eltham festival, parade, shire of eltham historical society, parade float -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, At Central Park, Eltham Festival, 11 November 1989, 11/11/1989
... The Shire of Eltham Historical Society's parade float featured a gold mining theme - "The Eltham Goldrush" Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. ...The Shire of Eltham Historical Society's parade float featured a gold mining theme - "The Eltham Goldrush" Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. ...This was the finishing point for the parade. The Shire of Eltham Historical Society's parade float featured a gold mining theme - "The Eltham Goldrush" Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. Phyllis Macdonald arranged for some of her friends from the Victorian Folk Music Club to provide appropriate musical accompaniment. To provide a level of authenticity, a present day prospector, Jack Hodson was placed in charge of the equipment on the float.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsFuji 100 Neltham, main road, eltham central park, eltham festival, parade, shire of eltham historical society, parade float -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, At Central Park, Eltham Festival, 11 November 1989, 11/11/1989
... The Shire of Eltham Historical Society's parade float featured a gold mining theme - "The Eltham Goldrush" Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. ...The Shire of Eltham Historical Society's parade float featured a gold mining theme - "The Eltham Goldrush" Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. ...This was the finishing point for the parade. The Shire of Eltham Historical Society's parade float featured a gold mining theme - "The Eltham Goldrush" Bruce Ness assembled the float with items loaned by Warrandyte Historical Society and quite a bit of his own ingenuity. Phyllis Macdonald arranged for some of her friends from the Victorian Folk Music Club to provide appropriate musical accompaniment. To provide a level of authenticity, a present day prospector, Jack Hodson was placed in charge of the equipment on the float.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsFuji 100 Neltham, main road, eltham central park, eltham festival, parade, shire of eltham historical society, parade float -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Joh Ebeli, Setting up in Cecil Street, Eltham Festival Community Parade, 7 November 1987, 07/11/1987
... [from a contemporary report:] Our float with its colonial washing day theme won the trophy for the best display. Bruce Ness arranged items from the Society's collection on his truck. ...[from a contemporary report:] Our float with its colonial washing day theme won the trophy for the best display. Bruce Ness arranged items from the Society's collection on his truck. ...[from a contemporary report:] Our float with its colonial washing day theme won the trophy for the best display. Bruce Ness arranged items from the Society's collection on his truck. Joh Ebeli and Russell Yeoman set up further items on the trailer loaned by Denis McKay. An important part of the event was the members who came along in their “old gear” to complete the picture. As usual musicians from the Victorian Folk Music Club helped us out with their lively music.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, 1987, cecil street -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Joh Ebeli, Setting up in Cecil Street, Eltham Festival Community Parade, 7 November 1987, 07/11/1987
... [from a contemporary report:] Our float with its colonial washing day theme won the trophy for the best display. Bruce Ness arranged items from the Society's collection on his truck. ...[from a contemporary report:] Our float with its colonial washing day theme won the trophy for the best display. Bruce Ness arranged items from the Society's collection on his truck. ...[from a contemporary report:] Our float with its colonial washing day theme won the trophy for the best display. Bruce Ness arranged items from the Society's collection on his truck. Joh Ebeli and Russell Yeoman set up further items on the trailer loaned by Denis McKay. An important part of the event was the members who came along in their “old gear” to complete the picture. As usual musicians from the Victorian Folk Music Club helped us out with their lively music.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, 1987, cecil street -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Joh Ebeli, Flo Spicer, Eltham Festival Community Parade, 7 November 1987, 07/11/1987
... [from a contemporary report:] Our float with its colonial washing day theme won the trophy for the best display. Bruce Ness arranged items from the Society's collection on his truck. ...[from a contemporary report:] Our float with its colonial washing day theme won the trophy for the best display. Bruce Ness arranged items from the Society's collection on his truck. ...[from a contemporary report:] Our float with its colonial washing day theme won the trophy for the best display. Bruce Ness arranged items from the Society's collection on his truck. Joh Ebeli and Russell Yeoman set up further items on the trailer loaned by Denis McKay. An important part of the event was the members who came along in their “old gear” to complete the picture. As usual musicians from the Victorian Folk Music Club helped us out with their lively music.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, 1987, cecil street, flo spicer
