Eltham resident for more than 42 years, consultant in access and aged care issues, former Eltham Shire Councillor (1994), former member of Nillumbik Planning Special Committee (1996), community advocate, bike rider and President of Eltham District Historical Society from 2010 to present (2023) 1. How to Vote pamphlet: Lets make Eltham an even better place, Jim Connor for Eltham Council Central Riding - stood as an independent candidate against Nick McGowan 2. Newspaper article: Eltham's plans draw support; publication unknown (1994) - continuation of article about proposed realignment of Council boundaries and includes photo showing Cr Connor 3. Business Card: Jim Connor and associates, Consultant in Access and Aged Care Issues 4. Report: Meeting the challenge - we're well on the way! Nillumbik Budget 2005-2006 report card (8 page A4 report) featuring a photo of Nillumbik councillors and community members reviewing aerial photo of Eltham (includes Mayor Cr Greg Johnson, Cr Michael Young, Jim Connor, Russell Yeoman and two others) 5. Newspaper clipping, Local Knowledge, Diamond Valley Leader, November 2, 2011, p2 - interview with Jim Connor about living in the Diamond Valley 6. Consideration of an Honorary Life Membership for Jim Connor, Eltham District Historical Society 7. A Celebration of Community Historians at the RHSV's AGM, RHSV News, June 2019, p4 - presentation of RHSV Merit Award by RHSV President Richard Broome to Jim Connor 8. Newspaper article: Tree change a positive move, Why I love My Suburb, Diamond Valley Leader, July 24, 2019, p4 - interview with Jim Connor 9. Photo: B&W A4 print of Jim Connor with his e-bikeFolder of information on Jim Connoreltham district historical society, eltham shire council, jim connor, nillumbik shire council, royal historical society of victoria, council elections

William James Connor was a guard at Camp 3 during WW2.Colour photographic copy of a painting, in a brown frame, of a man in uniform, side on profile facing right.on back in pencil: William James Connor, painted by Jack Davies 1946 Rushworth Camp donated by Betty Taylor 2007william james connor

These photographs show the retirement celebration held for Tom Connor in 1981. Tom Connor was one of the founding directors of Connor Shea, and the event was held to mark his retirement and acknowledge his contribution to the company.These photographs are significant as they document the retirement celebration of Tom Connor, one of the founding directors of Connor Shea. The images provide evidence of workplace culture, staff recognition, and social activities within the company in 1981. They also reflect the contribution of a key figure in the development of the business and record an important milestone in the company's history.7308.01 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Connor Retirement 1981.jpg 7308.02 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Connor Retirement 1981.jpg 7308.03 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Connor Retirement 1981.jpg 7308.04 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Connor Retirement 1981.jpg 7308.05 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Connor Retirement 1981.jpg 7308.06 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Connor Retirement 1981.jpg 7308.07 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Connor Retirement 1981.jpg 7308.08 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Connor Retirement 1981.jpg 7308.09 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Connor Retirement 1981.jpg 7308.10 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Connor Retirement 1981.jpg 7308.11 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Connor Retirement 1981.jpg 7308.12 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Connor Retirement 1981.jpg 7308.13 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Connor Retirement 1981.jpg 7308.14 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Connor Retirement 1981.jpg 7308.15 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Connor Retirement 1981.jpg 7308.16 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Connor Retirement 1981.jpg 7308.17 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Connor Retirement 1981.jpg (L-R) Tom Connor, Les Shea 7308.18 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Connor Retirement 1981.jpg 7308.19 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Connor Retirement 1981.jpgconnor shea, fourth avenue, sunshine

Private Edward Connor (Service No: 2597) embarked 27/10/1915 from ??? He threw the bottle overboard (containing the message) from the Transport ship HMAT A38 enroute to ??? The bottle was found at ??? and returned to his mother, Mrs Martha Connor, Bromfield Street, Colac. Message reads ................?significant historical itemGlass bottle with metal screw top. This item forms part of the Connor Family Collection Schweppes brand bottle. Green in colourww1 service man sent a message to his mother in a glass bottle

The tender trap by Max Shulman and Robert Paul Smith directed by David Connor1963, 76, city of heidelberg repertory group, heidelberg theatre company inc, directed by david connor

These photographs show a Chinese delegation visiting the Connor Shea factory in Fourth Avenue, Sunshine. The visit highlights Connor Shea's role as a major Australian agricultural machinery manufacturer and reflects the company's engagement with international visitors and export markets. Connor Shea produced a range of farming equipment and exported machinery to overseas markets, including countries in Africa and Europe.These photographs are significant as evidence of international interest in Australian manufacturing and agricultural technology. They document the global reach of Connor Shea and its importance within Sunshine's industrial history. The images also illustrate business, trade, and cultural exchanges that contributed to the company's reputation within the agricultural machinery industry.7311.01 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Visit by Chinese Delegation.jpg 7311.02 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Visit by Chinese Delegation.jpg 7311.03 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Visit by Chinese Delegation.jpg 7311.04 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Visit by Chinese Delegation.jpgconnor shea, fourth avenue, sunshine

Colour photograph of EDHS President, Jim Connor giving a talk to students at Research Primary School about the Honour Board as part of the centenary of World War Oneresearch primary school, jim connor

Connor‑Shea was founded in Sunshine by four former McKay/Massey‑Ferguson employees who left to create a new agricultural‑machinery company. Their factory on Fourth Avenue, Sunshine became a major manufacturer of seeders, ploughs, drills, and cultivation equipment, exporting internationally.This film captures the history of the Connor Shea Sunshine Plant, from design, factory operations, delivery and plant operating in the field.Connor Shea Documentary 52 Mins 18th August 1988connor shea, fourth avenue, sunshine

Connor‑Shea was founded in Sunshine by four former McKay/Massey‑Ferguson employees who left to create a new agricultural‑machinery company. Their factory on Fourth Avenue, Sunshine became a major manufacturer of seeders, ploughs, drills, and cultivation equipment, exporting internationally.2802.01 - Connor Shea - Five Men.jpg Photograph of 5 men in shirts and ties by Edwin Warden 18 Ormond Road West Footscray Back Row (L-R) - Tom Conner, Jim Phillips, Jack Kent Front Row (L-R) - Names Unknown 2802.02 - Connor Shea - Two Men.jpg Photograph of 2 men in shirts and ties by Edwin Warden 18 Ormond Road West Footscray Jim Phillips (left), Les Shea (right) 2802.03 - Connor Shea - Trail Disc Drill "Super Seeder" In Field.jpg Photograph of Trail Disc Drill out in a field driven by a man on a tractor. Suitable for sod seeding as well as cereal seeding and a small seeds box can be fitted for oversowing. 2802.04 - Connor Shea - Machine in Field.jpg Photograph of machinery been towed by a tractor across a field 2802.05 - Connor Shea - Less Bounce Less Maintenance Sticker.jpg Advertising Less bounce less maintenance Connor Shea one way disc plows 2802.06 - Connor Shea - Presented to Brown And Fisher Farm Supplies.jpg Presentation to Brown and Fisher farm supplies Swan Hill Victoria Agricultural Machinery Connor Shea for Outstanding Performance in achieving highest Connor Shea Sales for Victoria 1976 to 1977 2802.07 - Connor Shea - I Think A Lot Of People Are Confused What Is Going On.jpg Newspaper Article I think a lot of people are confused They are wondering what the hell is going on 2802.08 - Connor Shea - Jim Phillips, Tom Dealy, Tom Connor, Len Howden, Ted Waters, Bill Cairns And Les Shea.jpg Photograph Connor Shea Management L to R Jim Phillips, Tom Dealy, Tom Connor, Len Howden, Ted Waters, Bill Cairns and Les Shea 2802.09 - Connor Shea - Memorial To Visonary's Venture Into Inventions.jpg Newspaper Article Memorial to visionary's venture into inventions The memorial in Marongs Malone Park to Tom Connor finished his first invention at 13 2802.10 - Connor Shea - 25 Years In The Field.jpg Photocopy of booklet 25 years in the field Connor Shea 2802.11 - Connor Shea - Connor Shea Fourth Avenue Factory.jpg Newspaper Article Sunshine Illustrated 21 May 1960 2802.12 - Connor Shea - Tom Connor Founder Of Connor Shea Dies.jpg Newspaper Article Connor Shea founder dies 2802.13 - Connor Shea - Connor Shea Sacks 60.jpg Newspaper Article Connor Shea sacks 60 2802.14 - Connor Shea - Most Pronged Sessions.jpg Newspaper Article Many pronged sessions 2802.15 - Connor Shea - Men Behind The Machines.jpg Newspaper Article Men behind the machines Tom Connor of Connor Shea 2802.16 - Connor Shea - Axe Bandit In 74,000 Dollar Haul.jpg Newspaper Article The Sun 20 February 1981 Axe Bandit in $74000 Haul Woman kicked in pay grab two gunmen axed wires attached to an SEC pole outside the Connor Shea and co agriculture engineering company about 2.45pm 2802.17 - Connor Shea - Ex Farmboy Recongnised.jpg Newspaper Article Ex farmboy recognised Mr Tom Connor won Advance Australia Award 2802.18 - Connor Shea - Advert Part 1.jpg Newspaper Article The Tasmanian Farmer 5 October 1961 Advertisement 2802.18 - Connor Shea - Advert Part 2.jpg Newspaper Article The Tasmanian Farmer 5 October 1961 Advertisementconnor shea, fourth avenue, sunshine

Connor‑Shea was founded in Sunshine by four former McKay/Massey‑Ferguson employees who left to create a new agricultural‑machinery company. Their factory on Fourth Avenue, Sunshine became a major manufacturer of seeders, ploughs, drills, and cultivation equipment, exporting internationally.3238.01 - Connor Shea - Spare parts list with illustrations and working instructions for the Connor Shea Sunshine Baby Giant Offset Disc 3238.02 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material One Way Plow 3238.03 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Baby Giant Offset 3238.04 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Little Ginat Offset 3238.05 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Giant Offset Disc 3238.06 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Wheeled Offset Disc 3238.07 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Lowline Offset 3238.08 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Linkage Offset 3238.09 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Linkage Seeder Tyne 3238.10 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Super Seeder Disc 3238.11 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material T. D. Combine 3238.12 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Super Harrows Stump Jump & Light Covering Harrows 3238.13 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Ripper Plow 3238.14 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Chisel Plow Stump Jump 3238.15 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Toolbar Coil Tyne Cultivatorconnor shea, fourth avenue, sunshine

Issued to Australian Service personnel who served at the beginning of the warSignificantBronze Star with Red, white and blue RibbonFront centre: Crossed Swords with 1914-15 banner surrounded by a wreath Rear: 2598. Pte. E. E. Connors. 22 Batt. A.I.Fmilitary awards

Connor‑Shea was founded in Sunshine by four former McKay/Massey‑Ferguson employees who left to create a new agricultural‑machinery company. Their factory on Fourth Avenue, Sunshine became a major manufacturer of seeders, ploughs, drills, and cultivation equipment, exporting internationally.751.01 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Connor.jpg Tom Connor Original Foundation Member - Company Director 751.02 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Les Shea.jpg Les Shea Original Foundation Member - Company Director 751.03 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Jim Phillips.jpg Jim Phillips Original Foundation Member - Company Director 751.04 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Len Howden.jpg Len Howden Company Director - General Manager 751.05 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Jack Kent.jpg Jack Ken Director - Sales and Marketing Manager 751.06 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tom Dealy.jpg Tom Dealy Original Foundation Member - Company Director 751.07 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - N. Hall.jpg N. Hall Manager - NSW Sales Branch 751.08 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Allan Boyd.jpg Allan Boyd Director - Product Design Manager 751.09 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Graham Taylor.jpg Manager - Company Financial Officer 751.10 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - M. Bunnett.jpg Associate 751.11 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Ron Todd.jpg Manager - Sales and Dealership 751.12 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Jim McKay.jpg Jim McKay Director - Product Design Officer 751.13 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Kerry Hewson.jpg Kerry Hewson General Office Secretary 751.14 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Don Bailey.jpg Don Bailey Product Design Officer - Main Design Office 751.15 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Ken Bannerman.jpg Factory Section Supervisor-Dra-Mac Racking Equipment 751.16 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Allan Prewett.jpg Manager - Design and Sales Dra-Mac Pallet Racking Equipment 751.17 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Allan Evans.jpg Company Accountant including Costing 751.18 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Earnie Patience.jpg Office Employee Paymaster 751.19 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Reg Perry.jpg Factory Employee Paymaster 751.20 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Vivian Cleary.jpg Administration Clerical Officer 751.21 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - E. Martens.jpg Administration Clerical Officer 751.22 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Marsh Mays.jpg Product Identification Officer 751.23 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Albert Southall.jpg Product User Handbook Illustrator 751.24 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Richard Buttimer.jpg Material and Components Purchasing Officer 751.25 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - P. Duncan.jpg Factory Maintenance Section Supervisor 751.26 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Mark Krezlewski.jpg Factory Manufacturing Manager 751.27 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Ron Saunders.jpg Production Planning and Scheduling Supervisor 751.28 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tim Auld.jpg Stationery and Printing of Equipment Manuals 751.29 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - John Hewson.jpg Section Foreman - Metal Machining 751.30 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Maurice Zammit.jpg Tool Design Officer - Jigs and Fixtures for production Items 751.31 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Steve Bahlen.jpg Supervisor - Tool Design Jigs, Fixtures and Press Tools 751.32 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Brian Jarman.jpg Occupation or Position Unknown 751.33 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - E. Urizio.jpg Section Foreman - Machinery Final Packing and Dispatch 751.34 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - K. Freeman.jpg Section Foreman - Machinery Final Packing and Dispatch 751.35 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - B. Stanton.jpg Section Foreman - Sub-Assembly of components 751.36 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Peter Cunningham.jpg Section Foreman - Supply and Dispatch of Spare Parts 751.37 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - V. McTaggart.jpg Health and Safety Officer and R&D co-worker 751.38 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - W. Alyford.jpg Packaging Operator - Wooden Crates for Packing Machine Components 751.39 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Neil Crowly.jpg Supervisor - Production Scheduling and Control 751.40 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Kevin DeAraugo.jpg Sales Officer - Machinery and Spare Parts 751.41 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - I. Skrypec.jpg Section Forman - Final Assembly Production Line 751.42 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - H. Whitehouse.jpg Supervisor - All Assembly lines and Shipping 751.43 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - T. Wallace.jpg Section Foreman - Metal Stamping of Components 751.44 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Doug Rowe.jpg Section Foreman - Production Assembly 751.45 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - N. Gentile.jpg Leading Hand - Production Process Assembly Line 751.46 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Tony Trueman.jpg Section Foreman - Component Mig Welding and Fabrication 751.47 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - D. Potiriadis.jpg D. Potiriadis Operator - Press-Brake and Bending of Metal Plates 751.48 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - C. Piscopo.jpg Operator - Final Spray Paint Application on Machinery 751.49 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - W. Harris.jpg Operator - Sub-Assembly of Components and Official Union Representative 751.50 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - M. Milanese.jpg Leading Hand - Production Process Assembly Line 751.51 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - E. Hemmerich.jpg Leading Hand - All Tooling Manufacturing Section 751.52 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - John Jaschenko.jpg Leading Hand - Specialist Welder and Boilermaker 751.53 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - J. Zahra.jpg Section Foreman - Metal Machining and Fitting and Turning 751.54 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - E. Bonnici.jpg Leading Hand - Assembly and Painting of Components 751.55 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - J. Simunec.jpg Section Foreman - Metal Forging and Heat Treatment of components 751.56 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - A. Duncan.jpg Section Foreman - Factory Maintenance Including Processing Equipment 751.57 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - J. Kirkham.jpg Supervisor - Assembly line and Shipping 751.58 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - D. Schultheiss.jpg Operator - Tool Maker Jigs and Fixtures 751.59 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - J. Campana.jpg Leading Hand - Assembly Line and Components 751.60 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Rose. Xuereb.jpg Leading Hand - Assembly Line and Components 751.61 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Mrs. Connor.jpg Wife of Mr. Tom Connor - Original Foundation Member and Company Director 751.62 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Mrs. Howden.jpg Wife of Mr. Len Howden - Company Director and General Manager 751.63 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Mrs. Dealy.jpg Wife of Mr. Tom Dealy - Original Foundation Member and Company Director 751.64 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Mrs. Shea.jpg Wife of Mr. Les Shea - Original Foundation Member and Company Director 751.65 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Mrs. Kent.jpg Wife of Mr. Jack Kent - Sales and Marketing Manager and Company Director 751.66 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Mrs. Taylor.jpg Wife of Mr. Graham Taylor - Manager and Company Financial Officer 751.67 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Mrs. Boyd.jpg Wife of Mr. Allan Boyd - Company Director and Product Design Manager 751.68 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Mrs. Phillips.jpg Wife of Mrs. Jim Phillips - Original Foundation Member and Company Director 751.69 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Board of Directors 1977.jpg L-R: Allan Boyd-Director, Les Shea-Director, Graham Taylor-Company Secretary, Centre: Jim Phillips-Director C-R: Tom Connor-Director, Len Howden-Director, N.Hall-Non Director, Jack Kent-Director 751.70 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Senator Wedgewood visits Factory 1957.jpg Front Row: Mr. W. Cairns-Director Cairns Industries, Miss. J. Rogers, Senator Ivy Wegewood, Mrs. F. Richardson. Back Row: Mr. E.G. (Ted) Waters- Director Connor Shea, Mr. Jack Kent, Mr. Allan Boyd, Mr. Tom Dealy-Director Connor Shea, Mr. O.L (Len) Howden 751.71 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Board of Directors 1967.jpg Original Company Foundation Members:- Mr. Tom Dealy, Mr. Les Shea, Mr. Tm Connor, Mr. Ted Waters. Mr. Len Howden Standing-Not Original Founding Member 751.72 - Connor Shea Scrap Book - Senator Wedgewood visits Factory 1957.jpg Visit By Senator Ivy Wedgewood on 15 August 1957 to Connor Shea Company and its Subsidiary Company Cairns Industries. connor shea, forth avenue, sunshine

Presentation by Jim Connor, President, Eltham District Historical Society, to interior design students from Gordon TAFE, Geelong on the work of Alistair Knox and Merchant Builders, as well Greg Burgess and the Eltham Library. The day included a tour around Eltham to look at Merchant Builder and Alistair Knox homes.activities, alistair knox, alistair knox design, eltham library, gordon tafe geelong, greg burgess, jim connor, merchant builders, presentation

This significant historical link in Melbourne’s water supply system is perhaps something we have taken for granted, or not even really noticed…it is just there! Built between 1886 and 1891 to transfer water from the Watts River near Healesville to the reservoir at Preston this aqueduct was 66 km in length and included open channels, tunnels and the use of inverted siphons to keep water flowing, to eventually service Melbourne and suburbs. At this meeting Jim Connor will talk about the challenges and achievements involved with this extraordinary project.1:09:10 duration Digital MP3 file; 23.7 MBaudio recording, eltham district historical society, meeting, society meeting, eltham, jim connor, maroondah aqueduct

This scrap book content spans the years 1952 to 1988, from the inception of the company to its closing of the Sunshine Plant in 1988 and moving the business to Queensland. Connor‑Shea was founded in Sunshine by four former McKay/Massey‑Ferguson employees who left to create a new agricultural‑machinery company. Their factory on Fourth Avenue, Sunshine became a major manufacturer of seeders, ploughs, drills, and cultivation equipment, exporting internationally. Many of the photographs have been scanned and catalogued under their own unique identification numbers.7788 - Connor Shea Scrap Book.jpgconnor shea, forth avenue, sunshine

Presentation of a certificate of Distinguished Life Member to Jock Read at his aged care home, Chatsworth Terrace, 430 Main Road, Lower Plenty, July 2010. Jock had previously been appointed a Life Member at the Annual General Meeting in 2003. He and fellow Life Member, Peter Bassett-Smith were made Distinguished Life Members in July 2010. Present were Jim Connor, Harry Gilham, Russell Yeoman, Peter and Diana Bassett-Smith, Doug Orford and Jock Read.One of four images from an A4 inkjet printactivities, eltham district historical society, jim connor

Presentation of a certificate of Distinguished Life Member to Jock Read at his aged care home, Chatsworth Terrace, 430 Main Road, Lower Plenty, July 2010. Jock had previously been appointed a Life Member at the Annual General Meeting in 2003. He and fellow Life Member, Peter Bassett-Smith were made Distinguished Life Members in July 2010. Present were Jim Connor, Harry Gilham, Russell Yeoman, Peter and Diana Bassett-Smith, Doug Orford and Jock Read.One of four images from an A4 inkjet printactivities, eltham district historical society, jim connor, doug orford

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Rural City of Wangaratta Collection, Wangaratta Art Prize 1982.A watercolour landscape painting of a pastoral scene in shades of brown, green, and blue.Obverse: NEVILLE CONNOR/ (bottom left corner)wangaratta art gallery, neville connor, landscape, watercolour painting, gapsted, pastoral

Guest speaker at Eltham Community Action Group (ECAG) Annual General Meeting The Shire of Eltham was established in 1871 and ceased to exist, due to a municipal restructure, when all councillors were sacked on 15 December 1994. Jim Connor, a past Councillor of the former Shire of Eltham and current President of the Eltham District Historical Society gave a very interesting presentation about the machinations of how and why Eltham became Nillumbik. He also displayed and discussed images of the various plans that have been suggested for the former Shire Office Site since the building was demolished by the decision of the commissioners in July 1996, the commissioners having replaced the elected council when the Kennett government amalgamated all Victorian councils.1:08:28 duration Digital MP3 file; 23.5MBaudio recording, meeting, eltham, guest speaker, commissioners, community engagement, community protest, council amalgamation, demolition, eltham gateway action group, eltham shire offices, jim connor, planning application, shire of eltham, shire of nillumbik, agm, eltham community action group (ecag), eltham district historical society

EDHS Newsletter No. 266 October 2022 It is 150 years since the Colony of Victoria introduced the Education Act in 1872. At our next society meeting at 7.30pm on Wednesday 12th October we will look at the early history of some of the schools in the Eltham district. What were the driving forces behind the establishment of some of these schools and what challenges were encountered along the way? At this meeting Dr Geoffrey Sandy will speak about the Church of England Denominational School at Little Eltham, Dr Andrew Lemon will talk about the history of Research State School, Jim Connor will speak about the Eltham Primary School and Irene Kearsey will comment on some of the findings from her recent project digitising the early class records of Eltham Primary School.1:21:48 duration Digital MP3 file; 28.0MBaudio recording, eltham district historical society, meeting, society meeting, eltham, 150th anniversary, dr andrew lemon, dr geoffrey sandy, irene kearsey, jim connor, public education victoria

EDHS Newsletter No. 275 April 2024 The Shire of Eltham was established in 1871 and ceased to exist, due to a municipal restructure, when all councillors were sacked on 15 December 1994, which is 30 years ago this December. At this meeting, Jim Connor will provide a presentation about From Eltham to Nillumbik Shires - a personal perspective. Jim has been active in the local community for over 40 years and was the last councillor elected to the Shire of Eltham. Following the restructure he became a member of the Nillumbik Shire Council Planning Special Committee, which included three commissioners and three community members, and was also chair of the Nillumbik Disability Advisory Committee. In both roles he obtained insights into the early operation of the new council. Jim has also been a member of the Eltham District Historical Society since 1990 and president from 2009.1:35:44 duration Digital MP3 file; 32.8MBaudio recording, eltham district historical society, meeting, society meeting, eltham, guest speaker, commissioners, community engagement, community protest, council amalgamation, demolition, eltham gateway action group, eltham shire offices, jim connor, planning application, shire of eltham, shire of nillumbik