Shire of Eltham Archives Series 13, Photograph Album, 1985. Originally contained in a 2-ring PVC binder and document sleevesSeven colour photographsseries 13, shire of eltham archives, eltham childcare centre

Eltham Gateway, Goodstart Childcare Centre, 816 Main Rd, Eltham at corner of John StreetTomorrow's history documented todayeltham, jim connor collection, main road, eltham gateway, goodstart childcare centre, john street

Eltham Gateway, Goodstart Childcare Centre, 816 Main Rd, Eltham at corner of John StreetTomorrow's history documented todayeltham, jim connor collection, main road, eltham gateway, goodstart childcare centre

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham childcare centre, war memorial buidings

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham childcare centre, war memorial buidings

Date based on other similar display panels visible in images of the Shire of Eltham display at the Eltham Community Festival, 7 November 1987.Colour photographdisplay panel, eltham festival, infrastructure, shire of eltham, eltham childcare centre

Shire of Eltham Archives: Series 69, Item 5 Video opens with panning view of completed kinder from Frank Street followed by images of the centre under construction then opening day speeches. Introduction and welcome by Mandy Press (Executive Officer, Shire of Eltham) with speeches by the Hon. Pauline Toner, Member for Eltham and Shire president, Cr. Alan Baker. The Hon. Pauline Toner acknowledged Shire President Alan Baker and her parliamentary colleagues Vin Heffernan, Neil Brown and Bob Halderson and Councillors; three levels of Government which led to the achievement of the kinder, and gave special thanks to the Council and parents for the forward planning to accommodate children from babyhood to school with childcare, kinder and baby health facilities all combined in one facility in the middle of parkland in a residential area. Shire President Cr Alan Baker then followed to formally open the centre. The site had been identified in early 1985 at that stage only as a pre-school but with an opportunity to develop, the additional services were driven by Cr Baker. Though a very long name, its simple message is "Care for Kids." Designed by architect Neil Biggins of Clark, Hopkins and Clark. Cr Baker stated that the theme of "people living in the environment" was very much encapsulated by the facility. Cr Baker informed that the construction of the facility had led to some concerns with a reduction in open space and potential traffic generated to the facility and those users of the facility were asked to ensure their use is sensitive to the local residents. Cr Baker talked about the financial costs and how the Federal grant funding was no longer as plentiful as previous and that the Victorian Government had come to the assistance thanks to Pauline Toner covering some other costs as well as the ongoing running costs of around $40,000. The Federal Government contributed $233,000 out of a childcare component rather than preschool. Cr Baker thanked Mandy Press again as well as Shire Engineer, John Stanton. Cr Baker also acknowledged Ed Latanzio who was in charge of the project, along with his colleague Alan Lansdowne; Gary Bartlett and his team for the exterior surroundings to the facility. He mentioned that Neil Biggins the architect had said not many Shire Councils show the same commitment to the exterior surroundings as the interior which was a credit to the Council and Gary Bartlett. He also thanked Bev Vern, Council's preschool advisor who assisted in developing the programs; Grant Roberts from Federal Office of Childcare for assisting the Cooperative in setting up the funding program; the builders George Takola and George Apted; Michelle Matello who undertook the needs analysis that identified another preschool was required; Cathy King who assisted in the development of the childcare program; Pat Grundy and Susan Forbes, Council officers who assisted with the development of the services and the members of the preschool committee. In addition, local residents and in particular Helen, Peter and Chris who advised Council of their concerns and worked with Council to overcome these issues; members of the Interim Steering Committee and the Directors of the Childcare Co-op. Cr Baker stated that the Co-op nature of the facility and the location of the three services under one roof was unique and the task of the programs was to be led by Annie, Dianne and Lynn Afternoon tea and activities followed the unveiling of the plaque. The video shows some of the children's entertainment and their engagement as well as interior and exterior views.VHS Video cassette Converted to MP4 file format 00:26:02; 302MBshire of eltham, video recording, shire of eltham archives, eltham shire council, alan lansdowne, bev vern, bob halderson, cathy king, clark hopkins and clark, councillors, cr. alan baker, ed latanzio, eltham, eltham woods childcare co-operative, federal government, federal office of childcare, frank street, gary bartlett, george apted, george takola, grant roberts, john stanton, mandy press, michelle matello, neil biggins, neil brown, pat grundy, pauline toner, people living in the environment, susan forbes, victorian government, vin heffernan

Announcement by Premier Daniel Andrews, Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan and Member for Eltham, Vicki Ward mad alongside the Eltham Railway Trestle Bridge. MEDIA RELEASE "More Trains And Fewer Delays On The Hurstbridge Line" https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/180801-More-Trains-And-Fewer-Delays-On-The-Hurstbridge-Line-1.pdf Commuters on the Hurstbridge line will have more trains, more seats and fewer delays with a re-elected Andrews Labor Government to continue its massive upgrade of the Hurstbridge line. The Andrews Labor Government said it would deliver locals in Melbourne’s north-east more peak hour train services and less time stuck at boom gates, and we have. The first stage of the Hurstbridge Line Upgrade has been delivered – six months early and on budget. This includes the new Rosanna Station, duplicated track between Heidelberg and Rosanna and the removal of the dangerous level crossings at Alphington and Rosanna. There’s more to do and only Labor will deliver the next stage of the Hurstbridge Line Upgrade to give local commuters more train services and a more comfortable commute. The $530 million project will include a brand new train station at Greensborough and the duplication of three kilometres of track between Greensborough and Montmorency, and 1.5 kilometres of track between Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen to allow more train services during the morning peak. This will allow trains to run every six and a half minutes at Greensborough, every 10 minutes at Eltham and Montmorency, and every 20 minutes at Hurstbridge, Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen – as well as two extra Hurstbridge express services. Locals on the Labor Government’s new Mernda line will also get five extra train services during the morning peak, with a major upgrade of the Clifton Hill junction where the Mernda and Hurstbridge lines connect. Labor will also protect the Eltham Trestle Bridge – the last remaining timber bridge on Melbourne’s electric train network – which has local heritage protection and is an important part of the area’s character. The Liberals will leave this bridge to rot and demolish the nearby childcare centre and football club with their under-cooked and under-costed promise to upgrade the Hurstbridge line. Only Labor will protect this important piece of Melbourne’s history with planning work to be carried out for a long-term solution as part of the project. Stage two of the Hurstbridge Line Upgrade will create more than 950 jobs, with construction to start in 2020 and finish by 2022. Quotes attributable to Premier Daniel Andrews “We said we’d upgrade the Hurstbridge line and remove dangerous and congested level crossings at Rosanna and Alphington and we did – but there’s more to do.” “Only Labor will deliver the next stage of the Hurstbridge Line Upgrade with a new Greensborough Station and more trains, more often.” Quote attributable to Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan “The former Liberal Government promised new train lines but didn’t deliver a single kilometre of track – now they’re promising a half-baked upgrade of the Hurstbridge line with rubbery figures that don’t add up.” Quote attributable to Member for Eltham Vicki Ward “As a fifteen year old hopping on Red Rattlers at Eltham I wanted to do something to make the Hurstbridge line better. It’s taken me a few decades but finally our line will offer the frequency of services that are expected and needed in a 21st century city.”Born digital image (qty 27)jacinta allan, minister for public transport, panther place, premier daniel andrews, press announcement, railway line construction, trestle bridge, vicki ward mp for eltham, victorian parliament

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 24 shotsKodak Safety Film 5035bowling club, eltham, eltham childcare co-op, living and learning centre, state emergency service

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 24 shotsKodak Safety Film 5035bowling club, eltham, eltham childcare co-op, living and learning centre, state emergency service

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 24 shotsKodak Safety Film 5035bowling club, eltham, eltham childcare co-op, living and learning centre, state emergency service

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 24 shotsKodak Safety Film 5035bowling club, eltham, eltham childcare co-op, living and learning centre, state emergency service

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 24 shotsKodak Safety Film 5035bowling club, eltham, eltham childcare co-op, living and learning centre, state emergency service

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 24 shotsKodak Safety Film 5035bowling club, eltham, eltham childcare co-op, living and learning centre, state emergency service

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 24 shotsKodak Safety Film 5035bowling club, eltham, eltham childcare co-op, living and learning centre, state emergency service

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 24 shotsKodak Safety Film 5035bowling club, eltham, eltham childcare co-op, living and learning centre, state emergency service

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 24 shotsKodak Safety Film 5035bowling club, eltham, eltham childcare co-op, living and learning centre, state emergency service

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 24 shotsKodak Safety Film 5035bowling club, eltham, eltham childcare co-op, living and learning centre, state emergency service

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 24 shotsKodak Safety Film 5035bowling club, eltham, eltham childcare co-op, living and learning centre, state emergency service

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 24 shotsKodak Safety Film 5035bowling club, eltham, eltham childcare co-op, living and learning centre, state emergency service

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 24 shotsKodak Safety Film 5035bowling club, eltham, eltham childcare co-op, living and learning centre, state emergency service

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 24 shotsKodak Safety Film 5035bowling club, eltham, eltham childcare co-op, living and learning centre, state emergency service

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 24 shotsKodak Safety Film 5035bowling club, eltham, eltham childcare co-op, living and learning centre, state emergency service

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 24 shotsKodak Safety Film 5035bowling club, eltham, eltham childcare co-op, living and learning centre, state emergency service