Realignment Para Road December 1960 Taken from opposite Glenauburn RoadRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, road construction, 1960-12, glenauburn road, para road

Photographs taken at the opening of the Resource Centre 22 October 2011. Subjects include GHS President Noel Withers, Mayor of Banyule Peter McKenna and members Faye Fort, Helen Bryant, Marilyn Smith and Frank Evans.Official opening of Greensborough Historical Society's Resource Centre4 x photographs, colour. Tanken at the opening of the Resource Centre in Glenauburn Road.greensborough historical society, resource centre, noel withers, peter mckenna

Old community hall (long wall with row of windows) and Lower Plenty Kindergarten visible at corner of Glenauburn and Para Roads. Packaged in "Filmpro King Size prints Definitely Better EST. 1918" envelope. Pencil notes: 36 shots $2.87 Eltham Shire J. McD and 19/7/67. Alma Street and Kett Street Lower Plenty c.July 1967.Black and white photographalma street, glenauburn road, carisbrook crescent, lees road, lower plenty, lower plenty kindergarten, para road, houses, streets

J.A. McDonald produced this record in the course of his responsibilities as Shire Engineer for Eltham Shire Council.Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.a. gillies, alistair knox park, benchmark studies, bend of islands, blease road, box hill state school, box hill teachers college, box hill tip, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, bridge, brisbane street, brougham steet, bulldozer, cecil street, charis pelling, cherry tree road, city of preston, cr. a. brinkkotter, cr. charis pelling, cranes, cromwell street, diamond creek (creek), diamond street, dixons creek bridge, dixon's creek road, drott, eltham leisure centre, eltham north, eltham police station, eltham, eltham-yarra glen road, f. wood, fitzsimons lane bridge, flat rock road, flood damage, floods, floodwater, footpaths and gutters, ford service garage, g. blair, garden hill, glen park bridge, glenauburn road, grand hotel, haldane road, healesville, healesville-yarra glen road, heidelberg-kinglake road, henley road bridge, henley road, hill property, hurstbridge water scheme, hurstbridge, hurstbridge-arthurs creek road, infrastructure, j. jolly, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground-queenstown road, kangaroo ground-st andrews road, lilydale shire office, long gully bridge, long gully creek, long gully road, long gully, lower plenty bridge, lower plenty footbridge, lower plenty oval, lower plenty road, lower plenty, main road, methodist church, montmorency, mount pleasant road, new holland, old healesville road, opening ceremony, oxley bridge, para road, paul creek bridge, paul creek road, paul krafeznk, pinnacle lane, plaques, plenty river trail, plenty river, presbyterian church, prof donald thomson, pryor street, railway crossing, railway parade, rattray road, reconstruction works, reichelt avenue, research (vic.), research oval, road construction, rymers corner, shire of eltham, shire of whittlesea, silvan road bridge, silver street bridge, silver street, sir dallas brooks, smedley property, st andrews, steels creek, susan street, tarrawarra, tony carberry, uniting church, upper yarra dam, upper yarra reservoir, w.e. wolf, waterfall property, watsons creek, wattletree road bridge, wattletree road, wattletree road bridge, worlingworth, yarra glen, york street, yow yow creek

35mm colour positive transparency blue Agfacolour Service plastic mountC2, Grant of subdivision, Para and Glenauburn, 4 August 1969infrastructure, map, planning, subdivison lots, glenauburn road, para road

Advertisement for Laurel Kerosene from "Domestic Science Handbook: for use by the pupils of domestic science schools". An example of 1940s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. This Laurel Kerosene advertisement claims that Lauren Kerosene is good for cleaning, heating, cooking and lighting.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, nsw cookery teachers association, laurel kerosene, kerosene

Advertisement for Lea and Perrins Sauce from "Domestic Science Handbook: for use by the pupils of domestic science schools". An example of 1940s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce is still available today.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, nsw cookery teachers association, lea and perrins, worcestershire sauce

Advertisement for Lustre Lingerie and Slumberwear from "Domestic Science Handbook: for use by the pupils of domestic science schools". An example of 1940s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. This advertisement for Lustre Lingerie and Slumberwear claims it is suitable for all ages - 'big and little sisters'.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, nsw cookery teachers association, lustre lingerie

Advertisement for McCall's "Dressmaking made easy" in "Domestic Science Handbook: for use by the pupils of domestic science schools". An example of 1940s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. This advertisement for another book McCall's "Dressmaking made easy" was available from David Jones in Sydney.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, nsw cookery teachers association, mccalls, dressmaking, david jones

Advertisement for Metters Gas Cooker in "Domestic Science Handbook: for use by the pupils of domestic science schools". An example of 1940s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. This advertisement is for a Metters Gas Cooker or stove.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, nsw cookery teachers association, metters, gas stoves

Advertisement for Patons and Baldwins' Knitting Wool in "Domestic Science Handbook: for use by the pupils of domestic science schools". An example of 1940s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. This advertisement is for Patons and Baldwins' Knitting Wool and knitting books.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, nsw cookery teachers association, knitting patterns, patons and baldwins knitting wool

Advertisement for Steelo in "Domestic Science Handbook: for use by the pupils of domestic science schools". An example of 1940s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. This advertisement is for Steelo steel wool used for cleaning saucepans.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, nsw cookery teachers association, steelo, steel wool

Advertisement for Vincent's A.P.C. in "Domestic Science Handbook: for use by the pupils of domestic science schools". An example of 1940s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. This advertisement is for Vincent's A.P.C., a drug containing aspirin, phenacetin, and caffeine, used to 'relieve pain and nervous depression'. It was banned in Australia in 1979 due to possible kidney complications.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, nsw cookery teachers association, vincents apc, pain relief

Front cover of "AACC Handbook No.3: Recipes and general hints on preparation of Army rations in SWPA". An example of a war time handbook issued to Australian Military Forces, and has a 'restricted' warning printed on cover. An example of a war time 'how-to' book.Digital copy of front cover of a bookaustralian army, cooking, recipes, rations

Sample pages from "AACC Handbook No.3: Recipes and general hints on preparation of Army rations in SWPA". An example of a war time handbook issued to Australian Military Forces, and has a 'restricted' warning printed on cover. These sample pages include cuts of beef, mutton and pork, and a cross-section of a drum pug oven. An example of a war time 'how-to' book.Digital copy of sample pages from a bookaustralian army, rations, cooking, drum pug oven, meat cuts

Front cover of "Here's how for householders". An example of 1940s advertising through sewing and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of front cover of a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, shell company of australia, household hints

Sample pages from "Here's how for householders". An example of 1940s advertising through sewing and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. Inside front and back covers are advertisements for Shell products, the company publishing this book.. There is also an advertisement for Pennant Kerosine (kerosene)An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of sample pages of a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, shell company of australia, household hints, pennant kerosine, kerosene

Front cover and sample page from "Tip-top Transfers, Book 1: Sprays". An example of mid century sewing and homemaker books. In this booklet, iron-on transfers are provided to be applied to garments or other fabric. The design can then be embroidered over the transfer. This edition contains flower designs, or sprays.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of front cover and sample page of a booklethistoric advertisements, domestic science, tip top transfers, embroidery, sewing

Covers and sample page from "Recipes made with bread". An example of 1950s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for recipes using bread, interspersed with advertisements for bakeries, including Tip Top Bakeries throughout Melbourne's suburbs.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of front and back covers of a book with sample page.historic advertisements, recipes, bread, bakeries, tip top bakeries

Covers and sample page from "How to decorate a cake: by Anne Anson". An example of 1950s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for decorating cakes, including advertisements for decorating suppliest. The sample shows "Tala" brand decorating equipment.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of front cover of a book with sample pages.historic advertisements, recipes, cake decorating, tala

Covers from "Sunbeam Frypan instruction manual". An example of 1950s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions and recipes are given for using a Sunbeam controlled heat electric frypan. The back cover shows examples of other Sunbeam appliances.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of front and back covers of a book.historic advertisements, recipes, electric appliances, electric frypans, sunbeam appliances

Covers from "Sunbeam Removable Control Appliances instruction manual". An example of 1960s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions and recipes are given for using various Sunbeam Removable Control Appliances, such as frypans, and deep fryers. The back cover shows photographs of Sunbeam deep fryers.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of front and back covers of a book.historic advertisements, recipes, electric appliances, electric frypans, sunbeam appliances, deep fryers

In 1965, Briar Hill hairdresser Christopher O'Dempsey won a bronze award from the Apprenticeship Commission.News clipping, black and white text and imagechristopher o'dempsey, lionel dempsey mens hairdresser, apprenticeship awards

In 1965, the Diamond Valley Shire planning association recommended to Council that a large area of land north of Greensborough be acquired for Parkland. The idea of a Civic Centre was included with a map of the area from Grimshaw Street in the south to the MMBW pipeline reserve in the north. Includes a suggested new site for the local school, near Yando Street. This area is now part of the Plenty River Trail.An example of developments in the Greensborough area during the period of Shire of Diamond ValleyNews clipping, black and white text and map. Scanned in 3 parts.shire of diamond valley, civic drive greensborough, yando street greensborough, partingtons flat, plenty river trail

In 1965, the Board of Works advised Eltham Council that it had purchased 1 1/2 acres of land adjoining the Plenty River off Para Road zoned for public open space and offered the land to Council.An example of developments in the Greensborough area during the 1960sNews clipping, black and white text.shire of diamond valley, para road greensborough, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, plenty river, shire of eltham

In 1966, Cr A.K.Lines announced his retirement from public life after 25 years in local government, first as a Heidelberg councillor and later as first President of Diamond Valley Shire. A testimonial was planned to honour him.An article about a local politicianNews clipping, black and white text.shire of diamond valley, city of heidelberg, a k lines

A photograph and report on the construction of the new Lower Plenty Bridge, 1966.News clipping, black and white text and image, red masthead.lower plenty bridge, lower plenty

In 1966, approximately 25% of the Shire of Diamond Valley was zoned rural. There were up to 25 piggeries operating in the Shire. In this article, councillors are considering phasing out piggeries by proposing a change to by-laws.An article about changes of the area from rural to residential in the time of Shire of Diamond Valley.News clipping, black and white text.shire of diamond valley, piggeries, pig farms

In 1968, a large number of Britnells Road residents attended council expressing concerns over street construction, particularly over losing the rural atmosphere and preservation of trees.An example of concerns over road construction in the formerly 'bush' areas of Diamond ValleyNews clipping, black and white text, 2 scans.shire of diamond valley, mountainview road briar hill, britnells road briar hill, street construction

In 1968, the newly formed Greensborough Apex were taking part in their first community project.News clipping, black and white text and image.greensborough apex, community groups