Shire of Eltham Centenary 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 '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, pioneers and painters, book launch, cr. g.c. dreverman, cr. a.f.c. glover, r.w. fell

The Hon. R.J. Hamer, Miss Jean Truebridge (librarian) and Cr. G.C. Dreverman with a copy of "Pioneers and Painters: one hundred years of Eltham" and its Shire by Alan Marshall (published 1971), on the ocassion of the opening of Eltham Library in 1971. 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, eltham library, opening day, the hon. r.j. hamer, jean truebridge, cr. g.c. dreverman, pioneers and painters, reading

Shire President Cr. G.C. Dreverman speaks at the Shire of Eltham centenary dinner. Governor Sir Rohan Delacombe is seated beside him. The event was held in the West Riding Hall, Petrie Park Community Centre, Montmorency. 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, official dinner, centenary celebrations, cr. g.c. dreverman, sir rohan delacombe, petrie park community centre montmorency

Cr. G.C. Dreverman with the Hon. R.J. Hamer, E.D., M.P. looking at a copy of the recently published "Pioneers and painters: One hundred years of Eltham and its Shireby Alan Marshall, at the openng of the new Eltham Library, 1971. 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, eltham library, opening day, cr. g.c. dreverman, the hon. r.j. hamer, pioneers and painters, reading, book

Launch of "Pioneers and Painters: One Hundred years of Eltham and its Shire" by Alan Marshall. The history was commissioned by the Shire of Eltham and published as part of the Shire of Eltham centenary celebrations. Cr. G.C. Dreverman, Cr. A.F.C. Glover and Mr Robert W. Fell, M.L.A. for the electorate of Greensborough. Fell was a founding councillor for the Shire of Diamond Valley in 1964. He served as M.L.A. 1970-1973. 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 imagebook launch, cr. a.f.c. glover, cr. g.c. dreverman, robert w. fell, painters and pioneers, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, sepp, member of parliament, councilors, shire of diamond valley, greeting, municipal officials

Shire of Eltham Centenary Dinner; Receiving Line. Left to Right: Mrs. J. White, Mr. E.O. Pelling, Cr. Mrs. Charis M. Pelling, Sir Rohan Delacombe, Cr. G.C. Dreverman. The event was held in the West Riding Hall, Petrie Park Community Centre, Montmorency. 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, official dinner, sir rohan delacombe, cr. g.c. dreverman, centenary celebrations, mrs. j. white, e.o. pelling, cr. mrs. c.m. pelling, charis pelling, petrie park community centre montmorency

Shire of Eltham Centenary Dinner; Official Guests - Left to Right: His Excellency Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., D.St.J., Governor of Victoria; Cr. G.C. Dreverman, Shire President; Mrs. Hamer; Lady Delacombe and Mrs. Dreverman. The event was held in the West Riding Hall, Petrie Park Community Centre, Montmorency. 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, the hon. r.j. hamer, official dinner, mrs. hamer, mrs. dreverman, m.b. watson, lady delacombe, sir rohan delacombe, cr. g.c. dreverman, centenary celebrations, formal wear, petrie park community centre montmorency

Shire of Eltham Centenary Dinner; Official Guests - Left to Right: His Excellency Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., D.St.J., Governor of Victoria; Cr. G.C. Dreverman, Shire President; Mrs. Hamer; Lady Delacombe and Mrs. Dreverman. The event was held in the West Riding Hall, Petrie Park Community Centre, Montmorency. 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, the hon. r.j. hamer, official dinner, mrs. hamer, mrs. dreverman, lady delacombe, sir rohan delacombe, cr. g.c. dreverman, centenary celebrations, formal wear, petrie park community centre montmorency

Shire of Eltham Council Members at time of Centenary Celebrations. Left to Right: Cr. J.V. McConnell (Central), Cr. P. Graham (West), Cr. A. Glover (West), Cr. Mrs. Chariw .M. Pelling (North), Cr. B. Taylor (Central), Cr. G.C. Dreverman (President) (Central), Cr. Les E. Clarke (West), Cr. E.A. Hale (North), Cr. J.O. White (North).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, council members, cr. a. glover, cr. b. taylor, cr. e.a. hale, cr. g.c. dreverman, cr. j.o. white, cr. j.v. mcconnell, cr. l.e. clarke, cr. mrs. c.m. pelling, cr. p. graham, councilors

Shire of Eltham Council Members at time of Centenary Celebrations. Left to Right: Cr. J.V. McConnell (Central), Cr. P. Graham (West), Cr. A. Glover (West), Cr. Mrs. Chariw .M. Pelling (North), Cr. B. Taylor (Central), Cr. G.C. Dreverman (President) (Central), Cr. Les E. Clarke (West), Cr. E.A. Hale (North), Cr. J.O. White (North). 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, a.j. roberts, c.j. gaudion, council chambers, cr. g.c. dreverman, g.e. newton, j.a. mcdonald, m.a. verhoeven, m.b. watson, councilors, officers, municipal

Shire of Eltham Centenary Dinner; Official Guests - Left to Right: His Excellency Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., D.St.J., Governor of Victoria; Cr. G.C. Dreverman, Shire President; The Hon. R.J. Hamer, E.D., M.P., Chief Secretary of Victoria; Mrs. Hamer; Lady Delacombe. The event was held in the West Riding Hall, Petrie Park Community Centre, Montmorency. 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, official dinner, mrs. hamer, mrs. dreverman, lady delacombe, sir rohan delacombe, cr. g.c. dreverman, centenary celebrations, the hon. r.j. hamer

Launch of "Pioneers and Painters: One Hundred years of Eltham and its Shire" by Alan Marshall. The history was commissioned by the Shire of Eltham and published as part of the Shire of Eltham centenary celebrations. Left to Right: Alan Marshall, Editor, Cr. G.C. Dreverman, Shire President, Cr. (Mrs.) Charis M. Pelling, Peter Stansfield, Ex Chief Librarian, Heidelberg Regional Library, Mr. Max B. Watson, Shire Secretary. 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, pioneers and painters, book launch, heidelberg regional library, cr. g.c. dreverman, m.b. watson, max b. watson, peter stansfield, alan marshall, charris pelling

Opening of Eltham Library by The Hon. R.J. Hamer, E.D., M.P. (right) and Cr. G.C. Dreverman. The Eltham Branch of the Heidelberg Regional Library Service was opened on 17 August 1971 by Victoria’s Chief Secretary R. J. Hamer. The library was designed by the firm Leith and Bartlett and was the southern wing of the Shire of Eltham Offices in Main Road Eltham. Visitors entered a “book plaza” which embodies the display techniques of a bookshop. Through this area was located a quieter area for reference and the more “purposeful” reader. The library was opened as part of the Shire of Eltham’s centenary celebrations. The library and Shire Offices were demolished exactly 25 years later in 1996. The current library was opened in 1994.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, eltham library, opening day, cr. g.c. dreverman, the hon. r.j. hamer, rupert hamer

Original Title: Visit to Upper Thomson's Quarters, Board of Works, 3-5 December, 1971 Shire of Eltham Councilors and an ex councilor visiting the early works leading up to the construction of the Thomson Dam, located in West Gippsland, Victoria. Standing Back (L-R): Ex. Cr. H. Bartlett, Cr. P. Graham Middle Row (L to R): Cr. D. Ingersole, Cr. A. Glover (Shire President), seated - Cr. E.A. Hale, Cr. C.J. Bock (Shire Secretary/ Chief Administrative Officer), standing - Cr. J. White, Cr. L.E. Clarke, Mr. H. Jackson (M.M.B.W.) Seated Front (L-R): Cr. G.C. Dreverman and Cr. A.S. Knox Source: Shire of ElthamThis 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 '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 imagealistair knox, cr. a. glover, cr. a.s. knox, cr. c.j. bock, cr. d. ingersole, cr. e.a. hale, cr. g.c. dreverman, cr. h. bartlett, cr. j. white, cr. l.e. clarke, cr. p. graham, melbourne metropolitan board of works, mmbw, mr. h. jackson, other areas, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, upper thomson's quarters

Official opening of Eltham Library; The Hon. Rupert. J. Hamer, E.D., M.P. (left) and Cr. G.C. Dreverman (right), 17 August 1971, in front of a plaque reading "Eltham Library opened by the Honourable R. J. Hamer E.D., M.P. Chief Secretary of Victoria, 17 August 1971" on the exterior bluestone wall. The Eltham Branch of the Heidelberg Regional Library Service was opened on 17 August 1971 by Victoria’s Chief Secretary R. J. Hamer. The library was designed by the firm Leith and Bartlett and was the southern wing of the Shire of Eltham Offices in Main Road Eltham. Visitors entered a “book plaza” which embodies the display techniques of a bookshop. Through this area was located a quieter area for reference and the more “purposeful” reader. The library was opened as part of the Shire of Eltham’s centenary celebrations. The library and Shire Offices were demolished exactly 25 years later in 1996. The current library was opened in 1994. 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, eltham library, opening day, cr. g.c. dreverman, the hon. r.j. hamer

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Gary Stranks won the prize for boy, 4 years and under with a fancy dress costume of a rubbish bin.Digital file only scanned by EDHS from item on loanaileen jackson, cathie law, cr. g.c. dreverman, dale baxter, david stewart, eltham east primary school, eltham high school, gary stranks, glenn teagle, karen vicars, kelly teagle, mark baxter, martin kluster, mick blake, mrs. dreverman, natalie law, paul anderson, sonia law, tania warwick, vicki jackson, wendy cripps

Cr. G. C. Dreverman J.P. and President of Eltham Shire Council gives a speech at the opening of the Eltham Library in August 1971. Cr Dreverman was a Councillor for the Central Riding of the Shire of Eltham since 1966. The Eltham Branch of the Heidelberg Regional Library Service was opened on 17 August 1971 by Victoria’s Chief Secretary R. J. Hamer. The library was designed by the firm Leith and Bartlett and was the southern wing of the Shire of Eltham Offices in Main Road Eltham. Visitors entered a “book plaza” which embodies the display techniques of a bookshop. Through this area was located a quieter area for reference and the more “purposeful” reader. The library was opened as part of the Shire of Eltham’s centenary celebrations. The library and Shire Offices were demolished exactly 25 years later in 1996. The current library was opened in 1994.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, eltham library, opening day, cr. g.c. dreverman

Cr G. C. Dreveman J.P. and President of Eltham Shire Council gives a speech at the opening of the Eltham Library in August 1971. He is being filmed. Standing nearby are Mr M.B. Watson (Shire Secretary) and Mr M.V. Houghton. 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, eltham library, opening day, cr. g.c. dreverman, w.v. houghton, m.b. watson, speech, filming

Official party at the formal Shire of Eltham centenary dinner celebrations. Guests from left to Left to Right: Unknown, Mrs. Hamer, Mr. M.B. Watson, Shire Secretary, Mrs. Dreverman, Major Gen. Sir Rohan Delacombe, Mr. G.C. Dreverman, Lady Delacombe, Mr. R.J. Hamer, Mrs. M.B. Watson and unknown waiter. The formal table is set at the top of the room with potted greenery at the rear. 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, official dinner, centenary celebrations, the hon. r.j. hamer, cr. g.c. dreverman, sir rohan delacombe, lady delacombe, m.b. watson, mrs. m.b. watson, mrs. hamer

Official party at the formal Shire of Eltham centenary dinner celebrations. Guests from left to Left to Right: Unknown, Mrs. Hamer, Mr. M.B. Watson, Shire Secretary, Mrs. Dreverman, Major Gen. Sir Rohan Delacombe, Mr. G.C. Dreverman, Lady Delacombe, Mr. R.J. Hamer, Mrs. M.B. Watson and unknown waiter. The formal table is set at the top of the room with potted greenery at the rear. 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, official dinner, centenary celebrations, the hon. r.j. hamer, cr. g.c. dreverman, sir rohan delacombe, lady delacombe, m.b. watson, mrs. m.b. watson, mrs. hamer

Cr. G. C. Dreverman presenting a silver centenary medal to His Excellency Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria at the Shire of Eltham Centenary Dinner in 1971. The event was held in the West Riding Hall, Petrie Park Community Centre, Montmorency. 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, official dinner, centenary celebrations, cr. g.c. dreverman, sir rohan delacombe

His Excellency Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria at the Shire of Eltham Centenary Dinner in 1971 with Cr. G. C. Dreverman, Cr Glover and Mrs Glover. The Premier, Mr Hamer can be seen in the background. The event was held in the West Riding Hall, Petrie Park Community Centre, Montmorency. 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, official dinner, centenary celebrations, cr. g.c. dreverman, sir rohan delacombe, cr. glover, mrs. glover

Launch of "Pioneers and Painters: One Hundred years of Eltham and its Shire" by Alan Marshall. The history was commissioned by the Shire of Eltham and published as part of the Shire of Eltham centenary celebrations. Left to Right: Cr. (Mrs.) Charis M. Pelling, Mrs Dreverman, Cr. G. C. Dreverman, Mrs Nina Christesen, Mr Clem Christesen, Editor of the literary journal "Meanjin". "Russian-born Nina Christesen (nee Maximoff) is regarded as the pioneer of Russian academic studies in Australia. In 1946 she became a lecturer in Russian at Melbourne University, and in 1947 established the Department of Russian Language and Literature, remaining its head until her retirement in 1977. In 1987 she was made a Member of the Order of Australia. Nina was married to Clem Christesen, founder and editor of the respected (if left-leaning) literary magazine "Meanjin". They lived at "Stanhope" in Peter Street, Eltham. Visitors included writers Patrick White and Xavier Herbert, painters Arthur Boyd and Clifton Pugh, and historians Manning Clark and Geoffrey Blainey. In 1955, both Nina and Clem were interrogated by the Petrov Royal Commission on suspicion of being Communist sympathisers, which they reputedly rebutted wittily. Nina died in 2001 and Clem in 2003. They are buried together at Eltham Cemetery. There is also a memorial to Nina at the Eltham Living and Learning Centre, in the form of a bluestone amphitheatre with a floor of hand-painted tiles. Main sources: Wikipedia, obituaries in The Age and The Sunday Age. " - Eltham District Historical Society newsletter No. 247, August 2019.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, pioneers and painters, book launch, cr. g.c. dreverman, mrs. dreverman, nina christesen, charris pelling

Launch of "Pioneers and Painters: One Hundred years of Eltham and its Shire" by Alan Marshall. The history was commissioned by the Shire of Eltham and published as part of the Shire of Eltham centenary celebrations. Cr, G. C. Dreverman shakes Alan Marshall's hand. Cr. Charis Pelling looks on. A display of historical photographs gathered for the book are on view behind them. 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, pioneers and painters, book launch, cr. g.c. dreverman, alan marshall, charris pelling, municipal officials

Launch of "Pioneers and Painters: One Hundred years of Eltham and its Shire" by Alan Marshall. The history was commissioned by the Shire of Eltham and published as part of the Shire of Eltham centenary celebrations. Cr. G. C. Dreverman speaks. Alan Marshall is seated beside him. A display of historical photographs gathered for the book are on view behind them. 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, pioneers and painters, book launch, cr. g.c. dreverman, alan marshall, speech, public speaking

Cr. Geoff and Mrs. Dreverman greeting a guest at the door of the West Riding Hall, Henry Petrie Community Centre, Montmorency on occasion of a buffet dinner as part of the Shire of Eltham centenary celebrations. 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, cr. g.c. dreverman, mrs. dreverman

Cr. Geoff Dreverman greeting Mr Jack Wright at the door of the West Riding Hall, Henry Petrie Community Centre, Montmorency on occasion of a buffet dinner as part of the Shire of Eltham centenary celebrations. Shire Office staff Miss Dini Vreulink can be seen inside the door. 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, cr. g.c. dreverman, jack wright, dini vreulink

Author Alan Marshall greeted by Cr. Geoff Dreverman 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. 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, cr. g.c. dreverman, alan marshall