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Eltham District Historical Society IncFolder, George Eltham
... George Eltham...George Eltham...Folder of information on George Eltham, Helmsman, 'Young Australian'...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne George Eltham Marilynne Eltham Folder of information on George Eltham, Helmsman, 'Young Australian' George Eltham Folder ...Folder of information on George Eltham, Helmsman, 'Young Australian'george eltham, marilynne eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, Eltham Little Theatre, Eltham Little Theatre Inc.: Celebrating 50 years 1958-2008, 1998
... George Barker...Eltham...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne Details of performances by Eltham Little Theatre each year 1958 to 1998 eltham little theatre unnumbered, 30 cm Eltham Little Theatre Inc.: Celebrating 50 years 1958-2008 Book George Barker Eltham Little Theatre ...Details of performances by Eltham Little Theatre each year 1958 to 1998unnumbered, 30 cmeltham little theatre -
Eltham District Historical Society IncFolder, George Ewings, 1860s
... Folder of information on George Ewings, Eltham, 1860s...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne George Ewings Folder of information on George Ewings, Eltham, 1860s George Ewings Folder ...Folder of information on George Ewings, Eltham, 1860sgeorge ewings -
Eltham District Historical Society IncFolder, George Burley, 1858
... Folder of information on George Burley, Eltham 1858...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne George Burley Folder of information on George Burley, Eltham 1858 George Burley Folder ...Folder of information on George Burley, Eltham 1858george burley -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Peter Pidgeon, Grave of George and Mary Knapman. Eltham Cemetery, Victoria, 5 April 2021
... Grave of George and Mary Knapman. Eltham Cemetery, Victoria...eltham cemetery...gravestones...george...In 1907 he was elected president of the Eltham Progressive League, calling for public toilets to be erected at a local picnic spot. George...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne George Knapman was born c.1851 in Ashburton, Devon, England, the son of George Knapman and Elizabeth Grant nee Wyatt. ...George Knapman was born c.1851 in Ashburton, Devon, England, the son of George Knapman and Elizabeth Grant nee Wyatt. George, his mother and three sisters arrived in the Port of Melbourne, 28 Jul 1857 aboard the ship, Mindoro from Plymouth, his father having preceded them some eighteen months earlier. George married Mary Jane Williams in 1877 and they settled in Eltham where they had five children; Percival George (1878), Florence Maud (1880), Laura Blanche (1882), Alfred Edgar (1886) and Gladys Victoria (1897). In 1879 George was elected a vestryman for St Margaret’s Church, a position he would be re-elected to for many years. Both he and Mary were active members of the church and social activities. In 1884 George was also engaged in collecting funds for the renovation of the St Helena church George was also a member of the Eltham Cricket Club. In May 1884 following completion of the cricket season, several players banded together to form a group holding fortnightly meetings for the purpose of giving readings, recitations, etc to relieve the dullness of the long winter evenings. Charles Wingrove was elected President, Rev. J.B. Gason Treasurer and George along with Messrs Evans, Bourke, D. McColl, C. Jarrold, George Hill and William Brown, members of the Committee. In 1885, George advertised two horses had strayed from his premises (reward £2) and in 1891 he had a cultivator for sale (price £7/10/-). In 1902 he was treasurer of the Eltham Rifle Club. His children attended Eltham Primary School. In 1904 he was a member of the school's Board of Advice and addressed children at an Arbor Day planting activity. In 1907 he was elected president of the Eltham Progressive League, calling for public toilets to be erected at a local picnic spot. George along with William John Taylor and Isaac Hill was also appointed a Trustee of the Eltham Rechabite Hall in Henry Street on behalf of the Hope of Eltham Tent No. 195 Victoria District Independent Order of Rechabites from December 1901 until its sale to the community in December 1921 for use as a public hall. George ‘Snowy’ Knapman was a blacksmith by trade. He owned and operated a shoeing forge and wheelwright workshop, known as Snowy Knapman’s Forge, in Main Road Eltham, next door to the Eltham Court House. The location was well chosen. Mail coaches from Melbourne passed through Eltham enroute to Christmas Hills and Yarra Glen, with another heading to Kingstown (now Panton Hill). It was common practice for horses to be changed at Eltham. Two photos taken June 4, 1907, captioned ‘Election Day Eltham’, show a large crowd of men assembled in Main Road outside Knapman's premises. They are waiting to vote at the Court House. There are no women in the crowd; they were not empowered to vote. George's brothers William and John were also blacksmiths at Heidelberg, continuing the business established by their father George, who had died in 1900. After William died in 1909, George moved to Heidelberg to take over from him. George died at his residence, ‘Devon’, Yarra Street, Heidelberg on March 16, 1923, and is buried in Eltham Cemetery with his wife Mary who died July 16, 1935, at Kew. Their former house at Eltham was located near where the WW1 Monument was erected in 1919, after they had moved to Heidelberg, at the corner of Bridge Street and Main Road and occupied by Mr. R. Trevena at the time of Mary’s death. Mary was sister to E.J. Williams, W. Williams and Mrs Fawkner, all residents of Eltham. In Loving Memory of George Knapman Died 15th March 1923 Also his wife Mary Jane Died 16th July 1935 Sadly Missed Born Digitaleltham cemetery, gravestones, george knapman, mary jane knapman (nee williams) -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Peter Pidgeon, Grave of David George and Elizabeth Clark, Eltham Cemetery, Victoria, 5 April 2021
... Grave of David George and Elizabeth Clark, Eltham Cemetery, Victoria...eltham cemetery...gravestones...david george...David George Clark was the first and longest-serving headmaster at Eltham State School No. 209 (Eltham Primary) in Dalton Street, Eltham. ...Clark eltham cemetery gravestones david george clark elizabeth clark Eltham Primary School Eltham Wesleyan Chapel State School No. 209 Born Digital Grave of David George and Elizabeth Clark, Eltham Cemetery, Victoria Photograph Photograph Peter Pidgeon ...David George Clark was the first and longest-serving headmaster at Eltham State School No. 209 (Eltham Primary) in Dalton Street, Eltham. David (then aged 26) and his sister Catherine first established their ‘private’ school which began in 1855 and was held in the Wesleyan Chapel in Henry Street, a slab built, shed-like building on land acquired by the Church in January 1855. Parents lobbied the Government to establish an official school, and a School Inspector came out to investigate. He found that the Clarks were of good moral and religious character (David taught Sunday School at St. Margaret's later on) and gave them his endorsement despite some perceived technical shortcomings. In 1856 a small stone building of 40 feet by 16 feet was erected on the school's present site at the corner of Main Road and Dalton Street. Half of the building was the school, the other half was the residence of David and Catherine and their mother, also Catherine. It appears that they were well respected by the local community: David constantly battled with the authorities to have facilities (such as toilets) at the school improved. As enrolment gradually increased, over-crowding became an issue. As well, David married Elizabeth in 1863. Needing to move out of the schoolhouse, in 1866 the Clarks bought a block of land in Metery Road next to the school and built the house "Shoestring" (which still exists albeit with significant modifications). Catherine retired in 1887 followed by David in 1889 after a period of ill health and was succeeded as Head Teacher by John Brown. David died in 1911 and is buried with his wife Elizabeth in Eltham Cemetery. In Loving Memory Of D. G. & E. ClarkBorn Digitaleltham cemetery, gravestones, david george clark, elizabeth clark, eltham primary school, eltham wesleyan chapel, state school no. 209 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Peter Pidgeon, Grave of George Charles Alfred Procter, Eltham Cemetery, Victoria, 5 April 2021
... Grave of George Charles Alfred Procter, Eltham Cemetery, Victoria...eltham cemetery...gravestones...George...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne In Loving Memory of George Charles Alfred Procter Born 11th Aug. 1865 Died 26th Oct. 1934 eltham cemetery gravestones George Charles Alfred Procter Procter Sarah Jane Procter Born Digital Grave of George Charles Alfred Procter, Eltham Cemetery, Victoria Photograph Photograph Peter Pidgeon ...In Loving Memory of George Charles Alfred Procter Born 11th Aug. 1865 Died 26th Oct. 1934Born Digitaleltham cemetery, gravestones, george charles alfred procter, procter, sarah jane procter -
Eltham District Historical Society IncFolder, George Cresp
... Folder of information on George Cresp, councillor, Eltham...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne George Cresp Folder of information on George Cresp, councillor, Eltham George Cresp Folder ...Folder of information on George Cresp, councillor, Elthamgeorge cresp -
Eltham District Historical Society IncFolder, Bird
... george bird...Alexander Bird...Alison Bird...Arthur Andrew Bird...Arthur Bird...Edwin John Bird...Eltham...Folder of information including Constable George Bird, Caledonia, 1880s George Bird, Eltham, 1850s - 1921...(Roger) Bird Janet Bird Janet Bird (nee Kilpatrick) Janet Bird (nee Kirkpatrick)* Russell Bird Shillinglaw Cottage William James Bird Folder of information including Constable George Bird, Caledonia, 1880s George Bird, Eltham, 1850s - 1921 Bird Folder ...Folder of information including Constable George Bird, Caledonia, 1880s George Bird, Eltham, 1850s - 1921constable george bird, alexander bird, alison bird, arthur andrew bird, arthur bird, edwin john bird, eltham cemetery, george bird, george hugh bird, george stebbings, harold bird, helen bird (nee lyon), j.r. (roger) bird, janet bird, janet bird (nee kilpatrick), janet bird (nee kirkpatrick)*, russell bird, shillinglaw cottage, william james bird -
Eltham District Historical Society IncFolder, George Darley Boursiquot, 1850s
... Folder of information on George Darley Boursiquot, Eltham, 1850s...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne George Darley Boursiquot Folder of information on George Darley Boursiquot, Eltham, 1850s George Darley Boursiquot Folder ...Folder of information on George Darley Boursiquot, Eltham, 1850sgeorge darley boursiquot -
Eltham District Historical Society IncFolder, George Frederick Belcher, 1850s
... Folder of information on George Frederick Belcher, Eltham North, 1850s...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne George Frederick Belcher Folder of information on George Frederick Belcher, Eltham North, 1850s George Frederick Belcher Folder ...Folder of information on George Frederick Belcher, Eltham North, 1850sgeorge frederick belcher -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, D. Carrighan, The Lightning Photographers, 1st and 2nd Class, Eltham State School No. 209, 1888
... ...David George Clark...Eltham...Eltham melbourne Photo: D. Carrighan, The Lightning Photographers, Image No. 9 Note: Photo is a Class not Grade (examination level). PANEL 1875-1920 Panels began to be produced around 1875, and were particularly suited, because of their larger size, for capturing family, or even larger, groups. They measured 8.5 by 6.5 inches (22 cm x 16.5 cm). - Frost, Lenore; Dating Family Photos 1850-1920; Valiant Press Pty. Ltd., Berwick, Victoria 1991 Marg Ball Collection Shillinglaw Family Photo Album 3 1888 Catherine Clark Class Photo D. Carrighan The Lightning Photographers Dalton Street David Clark David George ...Photo: D. Carrighan, The Lightning Photographers, Image No. 9 Note: Photo is a Class not Grade (examination level). PANEL 1875-1920 Panels began to be produced around 1875, and were particularly suited, because of their larger size, for capturing family, or even larger, groups. They measured 8.5 by 6.5 inches (22 cm x 16.5 cm). - Frost, Lenore; Dating Family Photos 1850-1920; Valiant Press Pty. Ltd., Berwick, Victoria 1991marg ball collection, shillinglaw family photo album 3, 1888, catherine clark, class photo, d. carrighan the lightning photographers, dalton street, david clark, david george clark, eltham, eltham primary school, eltham state school, eltham state school no. 209, state school no. 209 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Folder, Stebbing, George
... George Stebbing...Eltham...George Stebbing arrived in Victoria in 1857 and finally settled in Eltham. He was at one time a member of the Eltham Shire Council. ...Manuscript extract from "Victoria and its Metropolis" : section on Stebbing, George. George Stebbing Eltham Shire Council Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etc Stebbing, George Document Folder ...George Stebbing arrived in Victoria in 1857 and finally settled in Eltham. He was at one time a member of the Eltham Shire Council. Contents Typed notes on George Stebbing, no date, no author. Manuscript extract from "Victoria and its Metropolis" : section on Stebbing, George. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcgeorge stebbing, eltham shire council -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Folder, Stooke, Henry
... Eltham...Arthur Young...George...Henry Stooke ship John Pirrie Rosehill homestead Eltham Eltham Court House Eltham Race Course Diamond Valley Miniature Railway St Margaret's Church of England Eltham William Williams Charles Butler R & J Staff Colin McComick 56 Bonds Road Lower Plenty Eliza Jane Stooke Norman Stooke Fountain Hotel Eltham Arthur Young George Stebbing Eltham District Road Board Mary Ann Williams Robert Hopper Woodcock Charles John McCormack Charles Felix Butler Belle Vue homstead Jane Janet Crow Eric Nichol Staff Raymond Charles Staff Janet Staff Josephine McCormick Belle Vue homestead 17 Livingstone Road Eltham Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etc Stooke, Henry Document Folder ...Henry Stooke came to Melbourne in 1842, and bought land in Eltham in 1852, building the Rosehill homestead. He was an eminent member of the community. The homestead was later called Belle Vue. Contents Newspaper article: "Pioneer who built Eltham". Diamond Valley News, 17 August 1992. Henry Stooke's life. List of land purchases. Pages 201-203, "A History of Saint Margaret's Church Eltham": Section on Henry Stooke. Pages 7, 9, 18, 19, 21, 25, Heritage Intelligence Pty Ltd, "Heritage Assessment of 'Bell Vue', 17 Livingstone Road Eltham", October 2009.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etchenry stooke, ship john pirrie, rosehill homestead eltham, eltham court house, eltham race course, diamond valley miniature railway, st margaret's church of england eltham, william williams, charles butler, r & j staff, colin mccomick, 56 bonds road lower plenty, eliza jane stooke, norman stooke, fountain hotel eltham, arthur young, george stebbing, eltham district road board, mary ann williams, robert hopper woodcock, charles john mccormack, charles felix butler, belle vue homstead, jane janet crow, eric nichol staff, raymond charles staff, janet staff, josephine mccormick, belle vue homestead 17 livingstone road eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNegative - Photograph, Eltham State School No. 209, Dalton Street, Eltham, c.1990 (1864)
... ...david george clark...eltham...Published in Nillumbik Maii; Edition 20, 13 Sep Harry Gilham notes: - Believed to be the National School at Eltham on the Dalton Street site 1857-1874 - £220 cost; £110 National Board and £110 local patrons - 40' (38'6") x 16' x 10' walls - David Clark Head Teacher and Catherine Clark, Sewing Mistress - Its building materials came from the western edge of the site where sandstone removed is still evident and children are protected from the site by the fences of 1994 of wire mesh and palings beside the residence - School had 7' verandah added in 1861 - Clarks used half the building as a residence from 1857-1866 when enrollments required use of the whole building - The Clarks moved to then Shoestring residence in Metery Road adjacent to the end of the school oval catherine clarke class photo dalton street david george clark eltham eltham state school no. 209 school group national school Film - Agfa Ortho 25 Roll of 35mm Black and White negative film, 3 strips, (2 of 14 frames) Eltham State School No. 209, Dalton Street, Eltham Negative Photograph ...Negative copy of copy by Yeoman and Co. of original c.1864 photograph. The first Eltham State School building with school group. David Clarke (Head Teacher) and his sister, Catherine are standing in the centre of the group. Built with stone walls and wooden shingles on the roof. This was the first State School building which was built in 1856 and replaced with a new building in 1875 after the stone walls collapsed outwards. Published in Nillumbik Maii; Edition 20, 13 Sep Harry Gilham notes: - Believed to be the National School at Eltham on the Dalton Street site 1857-1874 - £220 cost; £110 National Board and £110 local patrons - 40' (38'6") x 16' x 10' walls - David Clark Head Teacher and Catherine Clark, Sewing Mistress - Its building materials came from the western edge of the site where sandstone removed is still evident and children are protected from the site by the fences of 1994 of wire mesh and palings beside the residence - School had 7' verandah added in 1861 - Clarks used half the building as a residence from 1857-1866 when enrollments required use of the whole building - The Clarks moved to then Shoestring residence in Metery Road adjacent to the end of the school ovalRoll of 35mm Black and White negative film, 3 strips, (2 of 14 frames)Film - Agfa Ortho 25catherine clarke, class photo, dalton street, david george clark, eltham, eltham state school no. 209, school group, national school -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, 5th Class, Eltham State School, David Clark, Head Teacher, c.1886
... shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection...Dalton Street...David George...It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years. sepp shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection Dalton Street David George Clark Eltham Eltham Primary School Eltham State School Pioneers and Painters Schools State School No. 209 Head Teacher Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Neg 5th Class, Eltham State School, David Clark, Head Teacher Photograph Photograph ...Reproduced on pages 64-65 of 'Pioneers & Painters'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 image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, dalton street, david george clark, eltham, eltham primary school, eltham state school, pioneers and painters, schools, state school no. 209, head teacher -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, 3rd and 4th Class, Eltham State School No. 209, c.1886
... eltham primary school...may smart...victoria may kamm (nee smart)...Alfred Francis (Tommy) Smart...Catherine Clark...David George...Edward Alexander Smart was May Smart's father and Alfred Francis Smart her Uncle - Tommy the Milkman eltham state school no. 209 dalton street alex smart alfred (tommy) smart alfred francis (tommmy) smart david clark edward alexander (alex) smart eltham primary school may smart victoria may kamm (nee smart) Alfred Francis (Tommy) Smart Catherine Clark David George Clark Eltham State School Eltham State School No. 209 Details on reverse re donor and Smart children identified Sepia photographic print mounted on card 3rd and 4th Class, Eltham State School No. 209 Photograph Photograph ...Bottom seated row, right side end, Alex and Alfred (Tommy) Smart. Donated by May Smart, (c/o Pine Tree Village, 330 Springfield Road), student at Eltham State School 1915-1923, daughter of Alex Smart Alexander Wilson Smart, father of Edward Alexander and Alfred Francis abandoned his family and moved to Perth in Western Australia where he was convicted of bigamy and murder and sentenced to death by hanging. Photo used on the cover of "We did open a school in Little Eltham", Eltham Primary School (2006) David Clark Head Teacher 1855-1888 and Assistant, Catherine Clark, his sister. Note: Photo is a Class not Grade (examination level). Photo taken c. 1886. Edward Alexander Smart was May Smart's father and Alfred Francis Smart her Uncle - Tommy the MilkmanSepia photographic print mounted on card Details on reverse re donor and Smart children identifiedeltham, state school no. 209, dalton street, alex smart, alfred (tommy) smart, alfred francis (tommmy) smart, david clark, edward alexander (alex) smart, eltham primary school, may smart, victoria may kamm (nee smart), alfred francis (tommy) smart, catherine clark, david george clark, eltham state school, eltham state school no. 209 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Yeoman and Co, Eltham State School No. 209, Dalton Street, Eltham, 1864
... ...David George Clark...Eltham...Published in Nillumbik Maii; Edition 20, 13 Sep Harry Gilham notes: - Believed to be the National School at Eltham on the Dalton Street site 1857-1874 - £220 cost; £110 National Board and £110 local patrons - 40' (38'6") x 16' x 10' walls - David Clark Head Teacher and Catherine Clark, Sewing Mistress - Its building materials came from the western edge of the site where sandstone removed is still evident and children are protected from the site by the fences of 1994 of wire mesh and palings beside the residence - School had 7' verandah added in 1861 - Clarks used half the building as a residence from 1857-1866 when enrollments required use of the whole building - The Clarks moved to then Shoestring residence in Metery Road adjacent to the end of the school oval Catherine Clarke Class Photo Dalton Street David George Clark Eltham Eltham State School No. 209 School Group National School Yeoman and Co. ...Copy by Yeoman and Co. of original c.1864 photograph. The first Eltham State School building with school group. David Clarke (Head Teacher) and his sister, Catherine are standing in the centre of the group. Built with stone walls and wooden shingles on the roof. This was the first State School building which was built in 1856 and replaced with a new building in 1875 after the stone walls collapsed outwards. Published in Nillumbik Maii; Edition 20, 13 Sep Harry Gilham notes: - Believed to be the National School at Eltham on the Dalton Street site 1857-1874 - £220 cost; £110 National Board and £110 local patrons - 40' (38'6") x 16' x 10' walls - David Clark Head Teacher and Catherine Clark, Sewing Mistress - Its building materials came from the western edge of the site where sandstone removed is still evident and children are protected from the site by the fences of 1994 of wire mesh and palings beside the residence - School had 7' verandah added in 1861 - Clarks used half the building as a residence from 1857-1866 when enrollments required use of the whole building - The Clarks moved to then Shoestring residence in Metery Road adjacent to the end of the school ovalSepia photograph copy of original (c.1864) photograph mounted on cardYeoman and Co. Sydney Road Brunswick Nillumbik Mail publication details; Edition 20, 13 Sepcatherine clarke, class photo, dalton street, david george clark, eltham, eltham state school no. 209, school group, national school -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNewspaper - Supplement, Leader Associated Newspapers, Shire of Eltham Centenary; 100 Years of Progress, March 30, 1971
... Reivers Fly and Shower Screens (Eltham)...George...Avery Butchers (Eltham) Deylen & Torikov (Motor Engineers Eltham) George Lovitt & Co. Pty Ltd Precision Engineers and Toolmakers Montmorency) Fred’s Mower Repairs (Lower Plenty) Gray’s Milk Bar (Montmorency) Maranne Beauty Salon (Montmorency) Evans Bros. & Newell Pty Ltd (Printing Greensborough) La Ronde Restaurant (Eltham) Terry & Margaret’s Garage (Caltex Lower Plenty) Kevin Dawson Building & Joinery Contractors (Eltham) Montmorency Authorised Newsagency Eltham Produce Store (W.J. ...Reivers Fly and Shower Screens (Eltham) George Lovitt & Co. Pty Ltd Precision Engineers and Toolmakers Montmorency) Gibsons Research Meat Supply Gillespie & Lewis P/L (Soft Furnishings Greensborough) Gray’s Milk Bar (Montmorency) Greensborough Bulk Store Heidelberg Travel Service Hugh Fisher Photographer (Eltham) Hurstbridge Bus & Taxi Service Pty Ltd J. ...Poduced as a supplement to the Diamond Valley News in celebration of the centenary of the Shire of Eltham in 1971. Contains stories of historical note about people and places of the shire as well as numerous advertisng by local businsesses. Also on page 1 lists the program of events commencing Friday, April 2 commencing with a dinner and previewing of paintings by Justus Jorgensen at Montsalvat attended by the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. W. H. McMahon running through to the publication of Pioneers & Painters edited by Alan Marshall. Contents: Page 1 Program of Events Page 2 Wingrove . . man of Eltham Page 3 Council people of 100 years Page 5 Capt. Sweeney, Eltham’s first Irish settler Page 6 Station a tribute to ex-concillor Page 7 Eltham 25 Years Ago just a street Page 9 Kangaroo Ground – once the hub of the shire Page 10 Festival of Arts and Crafts at Montsalvat Page 11 Obelisk honours their memory Page 11 Henry Dendy – an Eltham venture Page 12 Free by rail – if they worked Page 12 The long shadow of Ween Cameron Page 13 McMahon’s – a momentous era Page 14 50 Years Ago . . . Lyon Bros Ford Page 15 Beer at 3d. a pint Page 17 Oldest Home Built in 1850 Page 19 History in black and white . . . . Page 20 Historical Pigeon Bank Page 22 Bridge over log crossing Page 22 Pioneer shot by outlaw Page 23 Milestone for Smith Family Page 24 The Eltham Chamber of Commerce Mardi Gras Advertisers: F.J. & R. Favier (Butcher & Delicatessen Lower Plenty) Eltham Hotel Country Art Store (Eltham) A.R. Warren (Eltham) Heidelberg Travel Service Williams Butcher (Lower Plenty) Greensborough Bulk Store Mac’s Meats (Eltham) Buxton Garden Ornaments (Eltham) Hugh Fisher Photographer (Eltham) Para (Mach. Trading Co. (Greensborough) Westfield Shoppingtown (Doncaster) Clinton’s (Eltham) Gillespie & Lewis P/L (Soft Furnishings Greensborough) T. Hutchinson’s Engineers (Greensborough) Knox & Hellemons Pty Ltd (Builders) Angliss Butchers (Eltham) Rainbow Real Estate (Research) Research Licensed Supermarket Gibsons Research Meat Supply Owen Holmes Motors (Greensborough) Research Pharmacy R. & P. Humphries Delicatessen (Eltham) Montsalvat Eltham Apex Mowerama (Eltham) R.H. Dean & Son Real Estate (Greensborough) L.J. & J.D. Avery Butchers (Eltham) Deylen & Torikov (Motor Engineers Eltham) George Lovitt & Co. Pty Ltd Precision Engineers and Toolmakers Montmorency) Fred’s Mower Repairs (Lower Plenty) Gray’s Milk Bar (Montmorency) Maranne Beauty Salon (Montmorency) Evans Bros. & Newell Pty Ltd (Printing Greensborough) La Ronde Restaurant (Eltham) Terry & Margaret’s Garage (Caltex Lower Plenty) Kevin Dawson Building & Joinery Contractors (Eltham) Montmorency Authorised Newsagency Eltham Produce Store (W.J. Cameron) Consolidated Aluminium (Aust.) Pty Ltd (Eltham) Briar Hill Timber & Trading Co. Pty Ltd Diamond Valley Coaches (Eltham) Lyon Bros Ford (Eltham) The Natural Development Association (Eltham Shire) Alan Whitmore R.E.S.I. (Eltham) Keith Wilkie’s Mensland (Montmorency) Eltham Home Supplies (Eltham) Safeway (Greensborough) Lower Plenty Fish Supply Blue Gum Milk Bar (Eltham) W. Hutchinson Sand Soil & Gravel Suppliers (Greensborough) Keyzers Milk Bar (Greensborough) P.J. Timber & Trading Pty Ltd (Eltham) Diamond Valley Motocycles (Honda Macleod) Neville F. Emerson Real Estate (Lower Plenty) Edon Engineering (Eltham) Mobil Service Centre (Eltham) C.A. & J.M. Kohlman (Panton Hill General Store) C.A. & J.M. Kohlman (Smiths Gully General Store) ANZ (Eltham) Diamond Valley Demolition (Eltham) Volkswagen Specialists (D. Young Greensborough) N.F. Thorpe Pty Ltd Precision Engineers (Briar Hill) Ashley’s Milk Bar (Montmorency) J. Turnbull (General Blacksmith Greensborough) Airlook Service Station (Montmorency) A. & L. Mallios (Grocer Hurstbridge) United Refrigeration Pty Ltd (Greensborough) Peter McDougall & Associates Real Estate (Eltham) Hurstbridge Bus & Taxi Service Pty Ltd Browne Bros. Safeway (Eltham) St Andrews Hotel Eltham Real Estate Pty Ltd Eltham Chamber of Commerce B.P. Evergreen Service Station (Eltham) A.R. Warren Fuel Merchant (Eltham) W. Penna Chemist (Eltham) PPH Produce Paint Hardware (Eltham) Eltham Cake Kitchen (Eltham) Fred Ramak Continental Hairdresser (Eltham) Clinton’s (Eltham) Thompson’s Pharmacy (Eltham) Tillings Timber Supermarket (Eltham) Lyon Bros Ford (Eltham) Bob Clarke’s Men’s Wear (Eltham) Eltham Glen Service Station (Eltham) Miss V. Rampton Naturopath (Eltham) Eltham South Milk Bar (Eltham) Eltham Jewellers (Eltham) Baines Supa-Valu Supermarket (Eltham) Sibbel Builders P/L (Eltham) G. & E. Reivers Fly and Shower Screens (Eltham) Kenton Shoeland (Eltham) Eltham Newsagency (Eltham)One copy marked '1971' on fronta. & l. mallios (grocer hurstbridge), a.r. warren (eltham), a.r. warren fuel merchant (eltham), airlook service station (montmorency), alan whitmore r.e.s.i. (eltham), angliss butchers (eltham), anz (eltham), ashley’s milk bar (montmorency), b.p. evergreen service station (eltham), baines supa-valu supermarket (eltham), blue gum milk bar (eltham), bob clarke’s men’s wear (eltham), briar hill timber & trading co. pty ltd, browne bros. safeway (eltham), buxton garden ornaments (eltham), c.a. & j.m. kohlman (panton hill general store), c.a. & j.m. kohlman (smiths gully general store), clinton’s (eltham), consolidated aluminium (aust.) pty ltd (eltham), country art store (eltham), deylen & torikov (motor engineers eltham), diamond valley coaches (eltham), diamond valley demolition (eltham), diamond valley motocycles (honda macleod), edon engineering (eltham), eltham apex, eltham cake kitchen (eltham), eltham chamber of commerce, eltham glen service station (eltham), eltham home supplies (eltham), eltham hotel, eltham jewellers (eltham), eltham newsagency (eltham), eltham produce store (w.j. cameron), eltham real estate pty ltd, eltham south milk bar (eltham), evans bros. & newell pty ltd (printing greensborough), f.j. & r. favier (butcher & delicatessen lower plenty), fred ramak continental hairdresser (eltham), fred’s mower repairs (lower plenty), g. & e. reivers fly and shower screens (eltham), george lovitt & co. pty ltd precision engineers and toolmakers montmorency), gibsons research meat supply, gillespie & lewis p/l (soft furnishings greensborough), gray’s milk bar (montmorency), greensborough bulk store, heidelberg travel service, hugh fisher photographer (eltham), hurstbridge bus & taxi service pty ltd, j. turnbull (general blacksmith greensborough), keith wilkie’s mensland (montmorency), kenton shoeland (eltham), kevin dawson building & joinery contractors (eltham), keyzers milk bar (greensborough), knox & hellemons pty ltd (builders), l.j. & j.d. avery butchers (eltham), la ronde restaurant (eltham), lower plenty fish supply, lyon bros ford (eltham), mac’s meats (eltham), maranne beauty salon (montmorency), miss v. rampton naturopath (eltham), mobil service centre (eltham), montmorency authorised newsagency, montsalvat, mowerama (eltham), n.f. thorpe pty ltd precision engineers (briar hill), neville f. emerson real estate (lower plenty), owen holmes motors (greensborough), p.j. timber & trading pty ltd (eltham), para (mach. trading co. (greensborough), peter mcdougall & associates real estate (eltham), pph produce paint hardware (eltham), r. & p. humphries delicatessen (eltham), r.h. dean & son real estate (greensborough), rainbow real estate (research), research licensed supermarket, research pharmacy, safeway (greensborough), shire of eltham centenary, sibbel builders p/l (eltham), st andrews hotel, t. hutchinson’s engineers (greensborough), terry & margaret’s garage (caltex lower plenty), the natural development association (eltham shire), thompson’s pharmacy (eltham), tillings timber supermarket (eltham), united refrigeration pty ltd (greensborough), volkswagen specialists (d. young greensborough), w. hutchinson sand soil & gravel suppliers (greensborough), w. penna chemist (eltham), westfield shoppingtown (doncaster), williams butcher (lower plenty), a. roy ford, a.g. thomas, agnes bell, albert h. price, andrew ross, anton w. brinkkotter, arthur brindley, b. bessant, b.w. plant, bell family, charles wingrove, culla hill, dave lyon, david w. bell, e.j. andrew, edwin smith, eltham court house, eltham obelisk, ewen hugh cameron, f.e. griffith, f.v. squire, frank mcmahon, george green, george stebbing, h. eric rundle, harold e. bartlett, henry dendy, henry hurst, henry stooke, herbert a. davies, herbert hewitt, i.g. smedley, j.a. mcdonald, jack baker, jack williams, james k. brice, james rossiter, john lyon, john s. smedley, justus jorgensen, kangaroo ground, larry burke, martin mcmahon, menzies jackson, mott family, mrs andrew, mrs harper, p. harmer, p.j. lester, patrick joseph mcmahon, r.j. galbraith, robert burke, robert charles harris, rosehill, s. willey, shillinglaw cottage, shire of eltham war memorial tower, thomas sweeney, tiny carroll, tom orford, w.b. thomas, william morris -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Folder, Orford family
... 264 Reynolds Road South Eltham...George...Newsletter article: "The Orford Family, Eltham", Shire of Eltham Historical Society, No.80 September 1991. History of Orford family. Handwritten notes: 21 March 2011, genealogy of George Orford. ...Newsletter article: "The Orford Family, Eltham", Shire of Eltham Historical Society, No.80 September 1991. History of Orford family. Handwritten notes: 21 March 2011, genealogy of George Orford. ...The Orford family, a pioneer family remained continuously living and working in Eltham for 170 years from 1854 to 2024. James and Sarah Orford arrived in Sydney in 1839 aboard the ship “Orestes”; they had several children there before settling in Eltham in 1854. Three children, James Mathias, Sarah Amelia and Thomas Henry initially remained in the Eltham area. James eventually moved to Brunswick. Sarah married Arthur Butler Young and finally lived in Bunyip. Thomas who was six years old when the family arrived in 1854 remained in Eltham, married Helen Logan who died, leaving a large family. They lived in a slab hut by the Yarra at Laughing Waters and Thomas managed the Panton Park Estate, a selection owned by Magistrate Thomas Panton. Thomas’s son, Ernest Orford was born 1892 at Pitt Street, Eltham and also lived his entire life in Eltham working as a labourer, orchardist and later as a gardener and grounds keeper for Sir William Irvine, a former Chief Justice and Premier of Victoria. Ernest married Kate Thomas; their two sons Ron and Doug stayed in the area. Another of Thomas' sons, Arthur, also lived in Eltham. Four Orford generations attended Eltham schools. Doug Orford was born on the kitchen table (reference, son Ted Orford) of the family home at the corner of Reynolds Road and Mount Pleasant Road. Doug married Gwen and they established a family however Gwen died at a young age from cancer. Doug eventually remarried another Gwen and they lived for several decades in Napoleon Street, Eltham. Doug was actively involved in EDHS over many years, including serving as a committee member and vice president. Contributions by Doug and Gwen (Treasurer/Membership Secretary), his wife, assisted EDHS to continue to develop as a not-for-profit group intent on promoting and preserving our local history. Both Doug and Gwen were made Life Members of EDHS. They also acted as EDHS delegates to the Eastern Region of Historical Societies. His significant work with assisting to establish our valued Local History Centre helped develop our home base and supported the continued growth of our society. Doug’s local knowledge, suggestions and family connections were highly valued, Until recent times, he continued to regularly attend our Collections Team workshops providing his insights and historical information about photographs and society records. Doug died peacefully July 8, 2024, and represents the last link in the Orford Eltham chain which spanned 170 years. His funeral was held Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Le Pine Funerals, 848 Main Road, Eltham. Contents: Typed notes, no date: Memories of Ernest Orford [taped 1979] about his school days. Handwritten notes, no date: History of Ernie Orford Typed notes, no date: History of Thomas Henry Orford and family. Photocopy: Shire of Eltham General Rate Receipts. Received from D Orford 7 June 1923 and Received from E F Orford, 4 August 1924. Letter, no date: Nillumbik Shire to Russell Yeoman, Gwen Orford to receive Volunteer Recognition Award. Newsletter article: "The Orford Family, Eltham", Shire of Eltham Historical Society, No.80 September 1991. History of Orford family. Handwritten notes: 21 March 2011, genealogy of George Orford. On reverse Melways map makred with Orford and other land ownerships. Newspaper advertisement, 21 March 2011: "264 Reynolds Road, South Eltham", property for sale [land in ownership of Orford family]. Letter: St Margaret's Anglican Church Eltham to Doug Orford, 17 November 2011, Extracts from church records relative to Orford family. Newspaper article: "Timely facelift at war memorials', Diamond Valley Leader, 30 April 2024, Nillumbik war memorial will have some work and a bronze plaque will be installed at the Eltham Avenue of Honour, Wingrove Park; photograph of Doug Orford Newsletter item: "Welcome home medal", Eltham District Historical Society newsletter no.216 May 2014, World War I two 'Welcome Home Medals' in ownership of local men, being Harry Gilham and Doug Orford. Order of Service, Le Pine Funerals (Eltham), In Loving Memory of Douglas Frederick Orford 22nd August 1929 - 8th July 2024 Doug Orford Reminiscences (2002) in conjunction with Jock Read and Peter Bassett Smith; 4 pages - 3 typed, 1 handwritten possibly transcribed from an audio tape recording (location unknown). New word file and associated pdf created [\Dropbox\EDHS DATA\DOCUMENTS\COLLECTION CATALOGUE DOCUMENTS AND PDFs\2-2 Family Folders\EDHS_06110-2 Doug Orford reminiscences 2002.docx - 1 April 2025] Doug Orford Eulogy by daughter Kathryn Whiteside 2024 and associated PDF [D:\Dropbox\EDHS DATA\DOCUMENTS\COLLECTION CATALOGUE DOCUMENTS AND PDFs\EDHS_06110 Doug Orford Obituary 2024.docx] Gwen Orford (nee Best) Eulogy 2025 and associated PDF [D:\Dropbox\EDHS DATA\DOCUMENTS\COLLECTION CATALOGUE DOCUMENTS AND PDFs\EDHS_06110 Gwen Orford (nee Best) Eulogy 2025.PDF]Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcdoug orford, harry gilham, welcome home medal, eltham avenue of honour, nillumbik war memorial, wingrove park, henry dendy, alfred armstrong, james orford, 264 reynolds road south eltham, george orford, george joseph orford, maryanne george joseph, thomas henry orford, ernest orford, e f orford, eltham cemetery, helen orford, joseph panton, panton park, gordon lyon, banyule estate heidelberg, james matthias orford, wurundjeri, constable peter lawlor, george hill, franklin street eltham, ronald orford, eltham primary school, john brown, robert gamble school inspector, sarah orford, mary ann orford, james mathias orford, sarah amelia orford, james peet, arthur butler young, watsons creek victoria, kangaroo ground victoria, helen logan, william orford, jane orford, arthur orford, frederick orford, florrie orford, victor orford, chem orford, sunnymede eltham, panton hill estate, sir william irvine, gordon lyons, kate thomas, north eltham gospel church, harold clapp, eltham cricket club, research primary school, dalton street school eltham, keith banks, betty banks, benjamine boyd, laughing waters road eltham, freddie gilsinen, douglas frederick orford, eltham district historical society, funeral service, le pine funeral home, life member, order of service, 1934 flood, 1939 bushfires, alcock & pierce, ansell, associated schools sports, blacksmith shop, boakes, bridge street, bryce family, bullock track, butcher, catholic church, cliff lester, cliffy green, daisy smith, dave lyon, diamond creek, diana bassett smith, dick tooth, dr. frank may, eltham higher elementary school, ernie andrew, fire station, flower stall, fodder business, fruit shop, furniture store, gahan family, garni burges, greensborough, harold norman, harry hawker, hat factory, hawker & owen, hay and com store, henry hawker, henry street, j .harry butherway, jack burgoyne, jack ryan, jock read, john lyon, junk yard, kevin gahan, kilpatricks, len parsons, lyon family, machine factory, mc leans, memorial, metery road, miss reynolds, monteith 's bus, mr. gadd, mrs. bird, mrs. morrison, napoleon street, peter bassett smith, peter's gahan, plenty river, plumridge, produce store, public hall, rechabite hall, reynolds road, roger bird, rutter family, ryan family, shoe factory., staffs produce store, studley cairn gahan, sweeneys lane, swimming pool, taylor street, tennis court, warren family, wooden bridge, yarra brae road -
Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, Bronny Handfield, The Other George Bell, 2023
... ...Eltham...George...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne artist Eltham George Bell george w bell Photographer Paperback; v. : 182p The Other George Bell Book Book Bronny Handfield ...artist, eltham, george bell, george w bell, photographer -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George W. Bell, Eltham High School, 1960c
... ...eltham...george...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne schools eltham george w bell collection Black and white photograph of main entrance Eltham High School c.1960 Eltham High School Photograph Photograph George W. ...Black and white photograph of main entrance Eltham High School c.1960schools, eltham, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George W. Bell, Courthouse, Main Road Eltham, 1960c
... ...eltham...george...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne courthouses main road eltham george w bell collection Black and white photograph of front of Eltham Courthouse c.1960. ...Black and white photograph of front of Eltham Courthouse c.1960.courthouses, main road, eltham, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George W. Bell, Flood Eltham early 1950's, 1950c
... ...eltham...george...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne floods diamond creek eltham george w bell collection Black and white photograph of Diamond Creek in flood at Eltham early 1950s Flood Eltham early 1950's. ...Black and white photograph of Diamond Creek in flood at Eltham early 1950sfloods, diamond creek, eltham, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George W. Bell, Tree Eltham, 1960s
... ...eltham...george...Tree Eltham Photograph George W. Bell ...Black and white photograph of dead tree stump, Eltham c.1960s.trees, eltham, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George W. Bell, Diamond Creek Eltham
... ...eltham...george...Diamond Creek Eltham Photograph George W. Bell ...Black and white photograph of Diamond Creek and creekside vegetation.diamond creek, eltham, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society IncCertificate, Shire of Eltham: Presented to Pte. George Melville Balfour, VX6104, 1 August 1942
... Shire of Eltham: Presented to Pte. George Melville Balfour, VX6104, 1 August 1942....Brinkkotter, Cr. Price, Eltham, George Melville Balfour, Lavender Park, Prisoner of War, Second Word War, shire of eltham, VX6104...Prior to the war, George Balfour lived at Wangakeirra(?), Kangaroo Ground. Post war, he lived at Lavender Park, Eltham. ...Brinkkotter, Cr. Price, Eltham, George Melville Balfour, Lavender Park, Prisoner of War, Second Word War, shire of eltham, VX6104 Colour photocopy 33 x 24 cm of a certificate Shire of Eltham: Presented to Pte. ...Certificate of appreciation presented to Private George Melville Balfour, VX6104, for voluntary enlistment for active service overseas. Prior to the war, George Balfour lived at Wangakeirra(?), Kangaroo Ground. Post war, he lived at Lavender Park, Eltham. He served in the 2/8 Batallion, AIF, in North Africa and taken prisoner of war in Greece. In the UK post May 1945 and in Australia December 1949. Never married.Colour photocopy 33 x 24 cm of a certificate 2/8 battallion, aif, certiificate, cr. a. brinkkotter, cr. price, eltham, george melville balfour, lavender park, prisoner of war, second word war, shire of eltham, vx6104 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George Coop, A Princes Bridge bound Tait (Red Rattler) train viewed from Silver Street railway overpass, Eltham, c. March 1981, c. March 1981
... eltham, george coop collection, hurstbridge railway line, overpass, red rattler, silver street, tait train...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne eltham, george coop collection, hurstbridge railway line, overpass, red rattler, silver street, tait train Kodak Safety 5035 March 1981 process date of print Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodak Safety 5035 colour transparency A Princes Bridge bound Tait (Red Rattler) train viewed from Silver Street railway overpass, Eltham, c. ...Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodak Safety 5035 colour transparencyKodak Safety 5035 March 1981 process date of printeltham, george coop collection, hurstbridge railway line, overpass, red rattler, silver street, tait train -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George Coop, An Eltham bound Tait (Red Rattler) train passes under the Silver Street railway overpass, Eltham, c. March 1981, c. March 1981
... eltham, george coop collection, hurstbridge railway line, overpass, red rattler, silver street, tait train...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne eltham, george coop collection, hurstbridge railway line, overpass, red rattler, silver street, tait train Kodak Safety 5035 March 1981 process date of print Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodak Safety 5035 colour transparency An Eltham bound Tait (Red Rattler) train passes under the Silver Street railway overpass, Eltham, c. ...Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodak Safety 5035 colour transparencyKodak Safety 5035 March 1981 process date of printeltham, george coop collection, hurstbridge railway line, overpass, red rattler, silver street, tait train -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNewsclipping, Shillinglaw Cottage, a vision of the past by Linley Hartley, Diamond Valley News, 27 September 1988, p75, 1988
... Beryl Bradbury (nee Stokes) Collection, Eltham Town Park, Flavour of Eltham, George Stebbing, Kaye Kupsch, Maree Hingston, Phillip Shillinglaw, Shillinglaw Cottage, shire of eltham...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne Beryl Bradbury (nee Stokes) Collection, Eltham Town Park, Flavour of Eltham, George Stebbing, Kaye Kupsch, Maree Hingston, Phillip Shillinglaw, Shillinglaw Cottage, shire of eltham Digital file only - Digitised by EDHS from a scrapbook on loan from Beryl Bradbury (nee Stokes), daughter of Frank Stokes. ...Digital file only - Digitised by EDHS from a scrapbook on loan from Beryl Bradbury (nee Stokes), daughter of Frank Stokes.beryl bradbury (nee stokes) collection, eltham town park, flavour of eltham, george stebbing, kaye kupsch, maree hingston, phillip shillinglaw, shillinglaw cottage, shire of eltham
