Back Row L-R: Garnet Burges, Keith Poulter, Jack McColl, Geoff Braithwaite, Pat Carrucan, Teddy (Alf) Harvey, Jack Carrucan, Jack Burgoyne Second Row L-R: Dorothy Butler, Dulcie Stone, Nell Leadbeater, Gwen Ryan, Gwen Butler, Maisie McColl, Mollie Russell, Phyllis West, Grace Braithwaite, Evie Bunker, Violet Fraser Front Row L-R: Jack Newton, Cyril Bowman, George Harrison, Fred Butterworth, Stan Ellis, Loftus Hancock, Harry Butherway, George Pitcher, Sid Castledine Cross Reference Photo No.(s): 641, 642, 672, 717This 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 and 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, dalton street, state school no. 209, cyril bowman, dorothy butler, dulcie stone, evie bunker, fred butterworth, garnet burges, geoff braithwaite, george harrison, george pitcher, grace braithwaite, gwen butler, gwen ryan, harry butherway, jack burgoyne, jack carrucan, jack mccoll, jack newton, keith poulter, loftus hancock, maisie mccoll, mollie russell, nell leadbeater, pat carrucan, phyllis west, sid castledine, stan ellis, teddy (alf) harvey, violet fraser

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). 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BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Wednesday, July 6, 2005. All dressed up: the debutante set at the Marist Brothers Band Ball in 1941. Back row: Franck Richards, Laurie Butler, Maurice Hobson, Tom Cairns, Max Dyet, Kevin Holland, Tony Byrne, Eric Polglaise, H. Fitzgerald, Leo Fitzgerald, Bill Gearon and Len Rainbow. Middle row: Len Conolan, Peg Hoff, Mary Kelly, Esrna Muir, Pat O'Shea, Eileen O'Halloran, Clare Tully, Nancy Flynn, Mary Gallagher and Dick Southby. Front row: Jim Lamers, Gwen Southcombe, DoreenReilly, Peg McLeish, Mrs J. Rowan, Mary Dunn, Julia Hunt, Irene Royal and K. Lalor. Front Cath Callaghan and Bernice Cavagnanewspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Operatic Society ''The Sound of Music'' At the Capital Theatre Bendigo For an Eight Night Season Commencing June 11th, 1975. Producer: mMax Collis - Assistant Producer, Wardrobe and Ballet Mistress: Madge Welch - Stage Manager and Director of Design: Malcom Cannon - Musical Director: Gwen Grose - Society Pianist: Dianna Cohn. Cast in Order of Appearance: Carol McKenzie as Maria Rainer 9A Postulant at Nonnberg Abbey) - Elaine Buckland as Sister Berthe (Mistress of Novice) - Suzanne Fraser as Sister Margaretta (Mistresss of Postulants) - Valerie McCracken as The Mother Abbess - Barbara Potter as Sister Sophia - Fred Trewarne as Captain Georg Von Trapp - Philip Johnston as Franz (The Butler) - Julie Hoebert as Frau Schmidt (The Housekeeper) - Julie Lyon as Liesl - Michael Frayne, Bruce Ashman as Friedrich - Leonie Perry, Carol Bourchier as Louisa - Russell Theodore, Tommy Potter as Kurt - Jacinta Hull, Ann Johnson as Brigitta - Cheryl Wottoon, Andrea Smith as Marta - Suzanne Favaloro, Kristin Bolding as Gretl - Ian Richardson as Rolf Gruber - Sandra Sessions as Elsa Schrader - Gwen Cox as Ursula - Glynn Sessions as Max Detweiler - John Higgs as Herr Zeller - Ray Harding as Baron Elberfeld - Bartina Daws as Baroness Elberfeld - David Castles as Admiral Von Schreiber.program, theatre, bendigo operatic society

Bendigo Operatic Society ''Annie Get Your Gun'' At the Capital Theatre View Street Bendigo for a Six Night Season Commencing Thursday 18th November,1971. Producer: Max Collis. Assistant Producer, Bellet and Wardrobe Mistress: Madge Welch. Society Pianist: Ruth Gorman. Musical Director: Gwen Grose. Cast: Kerry Lorenz as a Small Girl - Ferd Lorenz as Charlie Davenport - Shane Brennan as Mac (Property Manager) - Douglas Sayle as Foster Wilson - Ann Ball as Dolly Tate - Annette Beckwith as Winnie Tate - Terry Carr as Tommy Keeler - Len Carr as Frank Butler - Heather Lindhe as Annie Oakley - Mark Edebone, Peter Miller as Little Jake - Debbie Moyle, Rosemarie Favaloro as Nellie - Jennifer Carr, Cathy Johnson as Jessie - Judith Hall, Suzanne Hartley as Minnie - Brian Thomas as Col.Wm F. Cody - Valerie Griffith as Mrs. Little Horse - Wilma Baldwin as Mrs. Black Tooth - Kerry Hogan as Trainman - Bridgette Agnew as Waitress - John Tonkin as Conductor - Bernard Keogh as Major Gordon Lillie (Pawnee Bill) - Fred trewarn as Chief Sitting Bull - Ann Rundall as Wild Horse Ceremonial Dancer - Jan Lovett as Sylvia Potter Porter - Jill James as Mrs. Adamsprogram, theatre, bendigo operatic society

Bendigo Operatic Society ''The Countess Maritza'' for Five Nights Commencing Friday 25th November 1966 at the Capital Theatre, View Street. Producer: Mr. Cid Ellwood - Musical Director: Max O'Loghlen - Assistant Producer, Ballet Mistress and Wardrobe Mistress: Miss Madge Welch - Society Pianist and Chorus Mistress: Mrs. Gwen Grose. Cast in Order of Appearance: Bert Donovanas Cheko (Butler to Countess Maritza) - Brian Axford as Berko (Peasant in Love with Manya) - Terry Carr as Josef (Peasant at Maritza's Estate) - Nigel Wright as Akos (Peasant at Maritza's Estate) - Ruth Iredale as Manya (Gypsy Fortuneteller) - Leonard Carr as Belo Torok (Alias Count Tassilo) - Reginald Boromeo as Captain Karl Stephen (Tassilo's Friend) - Ferd Lorenz as Prince Koloman Zoupan - Valerie McCracken as Countess Maritza - Rhonda Osborne as Ilka Grasuvenko (Friend of Maritza) - Patricia McCracken as Countess Lisa Erody (Sister of Count Tassilo) - Fred Trewarne as Baron Moritz Dragomir Populescu (Mayor of Verasdin) - Joan Crane as Baroness Bozena Populescu (Aunt of Tassilo) - Nigel Wright as Penizek (Her Secretary) - Brian Axford as Raimund - Joan Mellis as Sari - Yvonne Hopkins as Mitzi.program, theatre, bendigo operatic society