A selection of pages from the Diamond Valley Local newspaper from 15 December 1954. News articles and advertisements from the Greensborough area.A snapshot of the local area in 1954.Scanned copies of local newspaper. 6 pages.diamond valley local

Newsprintdiamond valley local, eltham easter gymkhana 1955, eltham lower park, light horse show

Page 1 End Road Starvation – Cr Addison Report from Eltham High School – Assembly guest speaker – Thorold Merrett of Collingwood FC. Page 2 Garden Column 8 Ft snake attacks boy in Montmorency Page 3 Meeting of Ratepayers Association Page 4 Labor and National Projects Page 5 Eight-sided shop soon for Eltham – Corner of Main Road and Cecil Street designed by Alistair Knox (known as La Ronde restaurant- demolished in 1980s) (Eltham) Pony Club to start Page 6 Single Tree Furnished this office – Briar Hill TimberLocal newspaper (complete); 8 pagesnewspaper, local newspapers, diamond valley local

Greensborough Gymkhana, “Shake-up” needed for local shopkeepers, Compost makes the plants grow, Eltham Homecraft Exhibition and antique Show report, Diamond Valley Homing Club, Lower Plenty sub-division, 10th international motor show, Greensborough Play Centre, Cr. V. F. Squire, Gold Mine claim in Diamond Creek, Kangaroo Ground wants a bus, Greater Melbourne Plan (for parkland)Local newspaper (complete); 12 pagesnewspaper, local newspapers, diamond valley local

Page 1 Protest Meeting re Lack of Funds from Federal Government means that the Country Roads Board (CRB) cannot help municipalities Reference to newly formed Diamond Valley Chamber of Commerce Bridgeworks on unidentified bridge Diamond Creek wedding- LOTT – STEIN LOCAL newspaper new home in Greensborough Page 2 Mudbricks Eltham Gymkhana (and add page 3) – in aid of war memorial trust Memorial window at St Helena Church Page 3 Annual report for South and North Ridings, incl photo of Dr. Corder Bus Route in Research Hurstbridge Hall Rolls Royse hits out Labor Member At the films – Greensborough, Eltham, Diamond Theatre and Montmorency Theatre, RSL Hall, Page 4 Bus journey between Eltham and Warrandyte (inc photos) Page 5 Article on campaign inviting better local shopping conditions for the DV Public Properties for sale, some with photos in Croydon, Greensborough, Montmorency, Warrandyte including a 5 acre flower farm in Briar Hill with house. Page 6 Article with photo on Eltham butcher Don Dureau (no personal history however) Panton Hill Cricket Club annual dinner Page 7 CWA Diamond Creek branch 5th birthday – Letter to editor referring Cr. Alice Peake and re-subdivision of the City of Heidelberg two yrs ago. Panton Hill Red Cross Page 8 Electric light for Research, Eltham North, Hurstbridge, St Andrews Page 9 Hurstbridge Methodist Community Phone box for Wattle Glen. Page 11 Report on Heidelberg Council Page 12 Pigeon racing DV Tennis association Adds for the following local businesses The Blue Gum (deli meats and cakes) Cnr Pryor and Main Rds Eltham p, 2 Eltham Hotel (inc photo) Main Rd Eltham - p. 2 Eltham Meat Supply – Main Road – p. 2 A & S Davis, (Paint store_ Main Road Eltham – p 4 and 10 Presswells Garage, Main Street, Eltham East – page 4 (and article on page 9 reference to “newly named” Eltham East – Post Office and News Agent J N Burgoyne & Sons (groceries) Main Rd, Eltham – page 6 John Mclean & Son Eltham (Chook Breeder) Eltham – page 7 Eltham Hardware & Timber Co, Main Road Eltham – page 8 I J Thompson Chemist, Eltham – page 8 E L Owen Carrier Dudley St Eltham page 8 Arnetts (bakers) Main St Eltham p. 9 Jean Kimber Florist Hillcrest Ave. Eltham p. 9 J C Rains haberdashery , drapery, school wear – Main road Eltham P. 10 Alistair Knox (joinery) York Street Eltham – p 11 T. R.. Walker Plumber Main rd Eltham – pa 11 John McLean & Sons (supplies for poultry farmers_ Main rd Eltham – p 11 Briar Hill Iceworks Beaconsfield Rd, Briar Hill p. 9 Briar Hill Timber & Trading – page 4 D & E Middleton (Steelworkers) Sherbourne Rd Briar Hill – page 9 and 10 R W Fell Delicatessen Supplies (with photo) Montmorency Eltham Taxi service, Rattray Road (Montmorency) – page 6 Tozer & Whiteway (Grover) Were St Montmorency = p 4 W. Hutchinson (sand, screenings, soil, stone) Rattray Rd Montmorency 0. 7 L & W Stephenson (grocer) Were St Montmorency p.9 M Ricardo painter Elizabeth St (off Looker St) Montmorency back page. Ken Smith Fire Wood Main Road Lower Plenty Hillcrest Dry Cleaners Main road Research p. 11 C Jessop and Co, Greensborough – p. 2 The “Rose Bower” Floral Salon, Main St, Greensborough – p 2. J. D. Baines (Upholsterer) 140 Grimshaw St, Greensborough p. 4 Greensborough and DV Real Estate, Cnr Grimshaw and Main St Greensborough p. 5 Greensborough Hardware p. 6 P. B. Stubley & Son (Chook Breeder and fencing ) Greensborough – page 6 and 11 Vaness Motors Grimshaw St Greensborough page 6 Fred Shaw Motors Main Street Greensborough p. 6 Dennis Hogg electrical contractor McDowell St Greensborough p. 7 D.R Ross (electrician) Main Street Greensborough p. 8 S Page Fencing William St Greensborough p. 11 Greensborough District Bakery – p. 11 Moir and Lott Pty Ltd (Chook Breeder) Hurstbridge – page 7 Hurstbridge Motors Main Street Hurstbridge – page 8 W & U Freeman (Clothing, Footwear , knitting wool and patterns) Main Street Hurstbridge p. 9 Avonlea Diary / Scales Dairy Hurstbridge page 9 A R Saunders car truck farm plant Hurstbridge – page 9 W Saville poultry seller Hurstbirdge – p 11 John R Horton Hurstbridge bakery Hurstbridge p 11 W. F. Burrell Motors 238 Plenty Road Preston (agent for Ferguson mechanised farming) -p 6. Macleod Hardware Between Provlan’s Garage and Macleod railway station p. 7 W S Heard Electrician Macleod -page 8 Sew – Ezt Sewing Machine service – 227 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe – p 7 G. W. Middleton (dam and road construction) Diamond Creel -page 9 L R Bassett Pty Ltd (Hire of bulldozer) Diamond Creek p. 10 Warings General Store Diamond Creek p. 9 Davey Jones’ Locker Chinese and English cooking Panton Hill – page 9 The friendly pub – Panton Hill back page T H Fisher dairymen Yarra Glenn p. 10 Local newspaper (complete); 12 pagesnewspaper, local newspapers, diamond valley local

These advertisements were collected from the Diamond Valley Local newspaper. T. H. Davis was a Greensborough Chemist shop.This advertisement is for a Grimshaw Street [Greensborough] based shop which no longer operates.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.davis chemist greensborough

These advertisements were collected from the Diamond Valley Local newspaper. Bromley's was a Greensborough clothing store [in Main Street probably].This advertisement is for a Greensborough based shop which no longer operates.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.bromleys greensborough

These advertisements were collected from the Diamond Valley Local newspaper. McKay & Simmons was grocery store in Grimshaw Street Greensborough.This advertisement is for a Greensborough based shop which no longer operates.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.

These advertisements were collected from the Diamond Valley Local newspaper. The Stubley group of companies operated several businesses in Greensborough.This advertisement is for a Greensborough based shop which no longer operates.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.stubleys hardware, stubley

These advertisements were collected from the Diamond Valley Local newspaper. Briar Hill Timber operated in Sherbourne Road Briar Hill.This advertisement is for a Greensborough based shop which no longer operates.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.briar hill timber, briar hill timber and hardware

These advertisements were collected from the Diamond Valley Local newspaper. Hutchinson's Greensborough Hardware was a hardware and general goods store in Main Street.This advertisement is for a Greensborough based shop which no longer operates.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.hutchinson's greensborough hardware

These advertisements were collected from the Diamond Valley Local newspaper. A.J and N. Gee operated a sports shop in Main Street Greensborough.This advertisement is for a Greensborough based shop which no longer operates.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.aj and n gee, gee

These advertisements were collected from the Diamond Valley Local newspaper. Budget Home Builders Montmorency operated Old Greensborough Road Watsonia.This advertisement is for a Greensborough based business which no longer operates.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.budget home builders montmorency

These advertisements were collected from the Diamond Valley Local newspaper. Foard's Store was a Greensborough general store at 119 Grimshaw Street and Henry Street corner.This advertisement is for a Greensborough based shop which no longer operates.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.foards store

These advertisements were collected from the Diamond Valley Local newspaper. Greensborough & Diamond Valley Estate Agent was a Main Street Greensborough estate agency. Advertisements for this agency occur in TROVE only in the year 1954.This advertisement is for a Greensborough based shop which no longer operates.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.greensborough and diamond valley estate agent

Cover article written by Rosie Bray. In addition to YPRL booklets which have a brief history of each site visited, there are leaflets on Anglican parish of Diamond Creek; Nillumbik Cemetery; Ellis Cottage; Greensborough Cemetery and Sutherland Homes for ChildrenBooklet (2 copies) containing a brief history of sites visited on the Library's Diamond Valley Tour 2019, with 21 p. of supplementary information by various writers and 6 photographs taken on the tour.diamond valley, yarra plenty regional library, sutherland homes, st katherines church st helena, andrew yandell reserve, greensborough rsl, greensborough war memorial park, greensborough cemetery

Romantic, charming . . . ''SUNNYBROOK'' ON the slope of a hill on the East side of Bolton street and overlooking willows that trail gracefully in a creeklet which shows no great haste to blend with Diamond Creek and so to the Yarra, there stands a great old-fashioned home. Outwardly it speaks of past opulence rather than beauty of design, but the velvet green lawns and the formal neatly weeded rose gardens, the well established trees, tennis courts, wisteria covered pergolas and the great curved fronds of old palms produce an atmosphere that cannot be built-up in less than decades. Here is irresistible old-world charm. The jangle of today cannot penetrate ... it is a place to remember ... a place where events to be remembered have a perfect setting ... it is "Sunnybrook." From the neighbouring ‘Beranto Lodge’ Mrs. Lenne can catch glimpses of ‘Sunnybrook,’ but the old home is well hidden from all quarters and only the faultlessly kept lawn can be seen by the curious. Like many other people, Mrs. Lenne was curious. Who can blame her. ‘Sunnybrook’ is a name to conjure with in Eltham. When the elderly men of the township were young bucks ‘Sunnybrook’ stood alone, a proud home that was known and established. Amongst the simple homes of the valley of the Diamond Creek, ‘Sunnybrook’ was Queen. In the roistering days of the Diamond Valley, when Kangaroo Ground was the seat of the Shire and when five pubs dotted the road from Lower Plenty to the civic centre, ‘Sunnybrook’ was off the track of the boisterous and tipsy. ‘Sunnybrook’ is still off the beaten track . . . but only slightly so; it no longer looks over cow pastures, but the neat, newly built houses which dot the length of the Main Road. They are still no closer than half a mile and while these houses have sprung up the fine trees and shrubs have quietly closed in around the boundaries of ‘Sunnybrook' as if to keep the old place to itself. That is how it has become something to whet the curiosity. When the course of events put the place on the market Mrs. Lenne bought it. When a modern house is bought it is pliable in the sense that the owner moulds it according to personality. It can remain severe, utilitarian and with a little neglect soon run to an ugly shabbiness. But with old 'Sunnybrook' it is different. There is in existence a character indelibly written into every line of the place . . . it is a LOVE OF ENGLAND. Upon ‘Sunnybrook’ has been lavished the devoted love of England to such a degree that it must be seen. The gardens and lawns are formal, and though lovely and speaking of the leisure of past years they are not English . . . they are just lovely, with the beauty that only the long established seem to possess. It is inside ‘Sunnybrook’ that the intense love of England is seen. Years ago the home was bought by a Mr. Martin, who was getting on in years, as a home for his much younger wife. The couple spent thousands of pounds as well as endless care and imagination in the complete redecorating of their home. Oak panelling imported from England was built in. Huge fireplaces shed their Colonial appearance to be become the fireplaces of England . . . and they were so in every sense because they were also imported from England. One lovely specimen whose gracious lines are remarked upon by all who see it, is a certified antique of finest English Oak. Care was taken to see what hand made wrought iron light fittings were in keeping. The old place has three lounge, dining or living rooms according to taste and requirements, and all are bigger than the biggest attempted in a “big” modern home. This does not include an outside living space of ample proportions, all fine flywired in and enclosing a fernery. A turn of a tap and spray as fine as mist is released over the rockery. On a scorching summer day when no relief short of a swim could help ordinary people, the resident of ‘Sunnybrook’ found the coolness of a dell in which to sit and enjoy their evening meal. What is more, the temperature of the whole house could be reduced by merely turning on this extensive spray water system. Yes, comfort to luxury standard is built in. And what happens to 'Sunnybrook' now? Mrs Lenne is famous to thousands for her quite fabulous catering. Her home and her "Wanda Inn" at Hepburn Springs have long been a Mecca for those who want the different in catering . . . different in the sense that every client is treated as a friend, not a customer and the hospitality and attention one would give to an honoured friend is accorded. And the food! – ask anyone who has enjoyed the privilege. Ask those who attended the reception given to Mr. Menzies by Eltham Shire Council; ask those members of the Diamond Valley Chamber of Commerce who enjoyed it! [See EDHS_04736-1/2 https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/5d4c2fb521ea6727d892df72] There is only one word anyone ever uses . . . “unbelievable!” it must be seen and eaten to be believed. And ‘Sunnybrook’ will ring to the laughter, and offer its spaciousness for the fun of all who join in the happiest occasion in the life of those just married, whose wedding reception is intended to be “remembered.” Mrs. Lenne is a dynamic ball of energy whose enthusiasm is not to be brooked. She has acquired the home of her dreams. 13 March 2020 Note: Historian Stella M. Barber via the GSV members Forum cites that Clair Samwell and Doris Good ran a nursing home in Balwyn called Penquite (1946-1952). Prior to that the women had run a rest home called Beranto in Eltham. Single newsprint page separated rest of paperberanto lodge, bolton street, houses, mrs. lenne, prime minister, properties, robert gordon menzies, sunnybrook

This article publicises a suggestion to raise money for Diamond Valley Community Hospital by asking the parents of children born at the hospital to make a donation each year on the child's birthday.An example of the community involvement in the local hospital.Copy of page from newspaper.diamond valley community hospital, dvch, fundraising

Watsonia Timber Supply is a long-established timber merchant and general hardware supplier. The earliest advertisement here dates from 1956. The colour photograph was taken in 2015.2 p., copies of advertisements 1955, 1956 and 1973, and colour photograph 2015watsonia timber supply

Article about an old painting of Greensborough by Arthur Elliott in the possession of the Greensborough State School.Copy of Newspaper Clipping with Black textgreensborough, greensborough state school, greensborough primary school, arthur elliott

In 1994 the state government of Victoria proposed local government amalgamations. This letter to residents of the Shire of Diamond Valley outlines proposals for this area.Letter to residents of Shire of Diamond Valley. 2 pages.shire of diamond valley, local government amalgamation 1994, greensborough, diamond valley

Various articles relevant to the people of Diamond Valley in 1979as published in The Valley Voice20 page Newspaper with black text and black and white photosshire of diamond valley, local government, local newspapers, the valley voice

Initially the Eltham War Memorial Trust had invited the Lieutenant Governor of Victoria, Lieut-General Sir Edmund Herring to perform the opening ceremony however he was not available. In his place, the third and final stage of the building of Eltham's war memorial, the children's library, was opened on Remembrance Day 1961 by Mr. W.R. Garrett, M.H.R.Contents: Letter (Carbon copy): Invitation from Eltham War Memorial Trust to the Governor, Lieut-General Sir Edmund Herring to open the Children's Library on Remembrance Day, 23 Aug 1961 Newspaper article (photocopy): Third unit of Eltham's memorial opened, Diamond Valley Local (poss),14 November 1961c. seear, children's library, cr. d.c. o'beirne, cr. docksey, cr. e.p. harmer, eltham war memorial, eltham war memorial trust, mrs. ada lyon, mrs. cairns officer, mrs. j.j. morrison, opening ceremony, remembrance day, shire president, w.r. garrett (mhr), cr e.p. harmer, governor of victoria, lieut-general sir edmund herring, w. neal

Final edition of The Valley Voice, local newspaper of the Diamond Valley which ran for 71 issues from Thursday, June 22, 1978 to Wednesday, November 7, 1979. It was replaced by the Diamond Valley News.diamond valley news, local newspapers, the valley voice, diamond valley cricket association

Guide to services provided by Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994. . Cover illustration of Bike Education program sponsored by Shire of Diamond Valley in local schools.Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley32 pages, col illus., maps. (3 copies)shire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks

Records local award winners in the Jagajaga Community Australia Day awards, presented by local federal MP Jenny Macklin, January 2002.Recognises achievement by local people.Photocopy of Diamond Valley Leader article on local people who had received Jagajaga Community Australia Day awards 2002.jagajaga, jenny macklin, colin adams, angela bearzatto, betty bowen, elaine braby, toni buckley, jenny burdett, louise coon, ronald coon, jim cresp, graham henry, tony mcdonald, melda mcmahon, margaret parker, walter phillips, val strantzen, alec treacher, karen van donkelaar, elizabeth webb, noel withers, brad wyatt, cameron wyatt

Programme for the Diamond Valley Art Awards held 16th - 24th September 1977 listing the Artists and paintings hosted by the Shire Of Diamond Valley and Local Art and Craft GroupsBruce Morgan was the first Shire Secretary (1964-1983) of the Shire of Diamond Valley. This collection was compiled by his wife, Mavis Morgan, detailing the events they attended in their official capacity4 page booklet with list of artists and paintingsbruce morgan, mavis morgan, shire of diamond valley, diamond valley art awards

Contents: • War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground by Jim Connor • Next meeting – 7.30pm Wednesday 8th October 2025 • Heritage Excursion - Saturday 1st November - Eltham Cemetery Tour • Fred looks back; article by Linley Hartley, Diamond Valley News c.1985 • Was woman found from well put in it? Diamond Valley Local, Tuesday February 16th, 1954 • Meanjin by Jim Connor • Rail Tales – “The Beginning of Our Line” Part Two by Terry Beaton • Eltham Living and Learning Centre - 50th Anniversary 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 newsletter distributed to members (Digital and A4 photocopy)newsletter, eltham district historical society

The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley54 pages, illus (some colour), maps. Front cover photograph:Kalparrin Gardens Greensboroughshire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks

The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley18pages, illus (some colour), maps. Front cover photograph "Plenty Gorge".shire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks