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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Gwen Orford with large fallen tree, c. Nov 1988
... Gwen Orford with large fallen tree, c. Nov 1988...gwen orford... melbourne Photograph Gwen Orford with large fallen tree, c. Nov 1988 ...Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 2 stripsFuji 100trees, gwen orford -
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Photograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, Bruce Ness, Joy Ness and Gwen Orford, 08/07/1987
... Peter Bassett-Smith, Bruce Ness, Joy Ness and Gwen Orford...gwen orford... and Gwen Orford Colour photograph Shire of Eltham Historical ...Shire of Eltham Historical Society 20th Anniversary dinner, St Margaret's Hall, 8 July 1987Colour photograph20th anniversary, shire of eltham historical society, st margaret's church hall, bruce ness, gwen orford, joy ness, peter bassett-smith, sue law, marie ebeli -
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Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, From left: Diana Bassett-Smith, founding member and Committee member, Gwen Orford, former Committe member and former Treasurer/Membership Secretary (1991-2005), Doug Orford, Committee Member and former Vice President (1989-2016) and Russell Yeoman, founding member and Secretary since 1969, 2710/2017
... Committee member, Gwen Orford, former Committe member and former... October, 2017 Gwen Orford was Treasuer at the time the LHC..., founding member and Committee member, Gwen Orford, former Committe ...Eltham District Historical Society's 50th Anniversary dinner held at St Margaret's Hall, Pitt Street, Eltham, 27 October, 2017 Gwen Orford was Treasuer at the time the LHC was established and she oibtained the furnitureBorn Digital50th anniversary, eltham district historical society, st margarets anglican church -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Christmas Day 1997 at Sugarloaf Reservoir; Margaret Taylor (on right) from the Eltham Society, England with Gwen and Doug Orford, 25/12/1997
... (on right) from the Eltham Society, England with Gwen and Doug...Gwen Orford... with Gwen and Doug Orford Colour photograph eltham society (london ...Colour photographeltham society (london), gwen orford, margaret taylor, sugarloaf reservoir, doug orford -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Opening Ceremony of Local History Centre, 728 Main Road, Eltham, Sunday, July 12th, 1998, 12/07/1998
... gwen orford..., Bruce Ness, Diana Bassett-Smith and Gwen Orford..., Bruce Ness, Diana Bassett-Smith and Gwen Orford Opening ceremony ...Including Gwen Baker, Liz Dimanski and mother, Joan Acland, Bruce Ness, Diana Bassett-Smith and Gwen OrfordOpening ceremony of the new home of Eltham District Historical Society Colour photographeltham, main road, police residence, local history centre, eltham district historical society, opening day, peter bassett-smith, diana bassett-smith, liz dimanski, gwen baker, joan acland, bruce ness, gwen orford -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, Visit by The Honourable Sir James Augustine Gobbo AC CVO QC, Governor of Victoria, to the Andrew Ross Museum, Kangaroo Ground, 2 March 2000
... Gwen Orford...Diana Bassett Smith centre, Gwen Orford far right... centre, Gwen Orford far right and guests in the grounds ...Diana Bassett Smith centre, Gwen Orford far right and guests in the grounds of the Andrew Ross Musum for the Governors visit.Colour photographandrew ross museum, sir james gobbo, governor of victoria, diana bassett-smith, gwen orford -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, EDHS Committee Members, 2001 Conference of the Association of Eastern Historical Societies hosted by Eltham District Historical Society, Eltham Senior Citizen's Hall, 28 April 2001, 28/04/2001
... gwen orford...: Diana Bassett-Smith, Sue Law, Gwen Orford... Front Row L-R: Diana Bassett-Smith, Sue Law, Gwen Orford senior ...EDHS Committee members; Back Row L-R:, Harry Gilham, Jo McCormick, Russell Yeoman, Doug Orford, Margaret Ball Front Row L-R: Diana Bassett-Smith, Sue Law, Gwen OrfordColour photographsenior citizen's hall, library place, eltham, association of eastern historical societies conference, activities, harry gilham, jo mccormick, russell yeoman, doug orford, margaret ball, diana bassett-smith, sue law, gwen orford -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Christmas break-up following dedication of new sign at front of Local History Centre, 728 Main Road, Eltham, 13 Dec 2000, 13/12/2000
... gwen orford...L-R: Diana Bassett-Smith, Doug Orford, Keith Banks, Gwen... Orford, Keith Banks, Gwen Orford Newsletter No. 136, January ...L-R: Diana Bassett-Smith, Doug Orford, Keith Banks, Gwen Orford Newsletter No. 136, January 2001 President's Report At our break-up barbecue local Nillumbik Councillor, Diane Bullen of Mt Pleasant Ward, unveiled the sign. She spoke briefly on the history of the building's use since 1860 and also reminded us that the National Trust has recognised the building as being one of two oldest known police residences in the metropolitan area (the other being at Heidelberg).Colour photographeltham, main road, police residence, local history centre, eltham district historical society, activities, stables, doug orford, diana bassett-smith, gwen orford, keith banks -
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Photograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, Visit by The Honourable Sir James Augustine Gobbo AC CVO QC, Governor of Victoria, to the Andrew Ross Museum, Kangaroo Ground, 2 March 2000, 02/03/2000
... gwen orford... nixon diana bassett-smith gwen orford kangaroo ground store ...Bruce Nixon (in black) patron of the Andrew Ross Museum Colour photographandrew ross museum, bruce nixon, diana bassett-smith, gwen orford, kangaroo ground store, governor of victoria, sir james gobbo -
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Photograph, Afternoon Tea in the Courthouse in celebration of the opening of the Local History Centre, 12 July 1998, 12/07/1998
... gwen orford... society opening day doug orford gwen orford jo mccormick john ...Opening Ceremony of Local History Centre, 728 Main Road, Eltham, Sunday, July 12th, 19982 colour photographseltham, main road, police residence, local history centre, eltham district historical society, opening day, doug orford, gwen orford, jo mccormick, john graves, mary ryan, opal smith, peter bassett-smith -
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Folder, Francis Percival Read (Jock) (1915-2010)
... gwen orford... diana bassett-smith doug orford funeral service gwen orford ...Franics Read known as Jock, was a life time resident of Eltham. He served in the Navy in WW2. He was well loved as a long time school crossing supervisor and member of EDHS with a remarkable memory of his life's experiences. Contents • In Memory of "Jock" Francis Percival Read 11.09.1915 - 22.12.2010; Funeral Service Booklet (3 copies), A4 card folded. Held at St Margaret's Anglican Church, Pitt Street, Eltham, Friday 7th January 2011 at 11:00 AM • News clippings - Clip Clop Lollipop!, Diamond Valley News, 14 Dec 1976, p1 - Jock Read with horse, Smokey, Diamond Valley News, 1978 - School Crossing Supervisor Jock Read with horse, Lofty, Diamond Valley News, 1982 - Families shed a tear for Tackey, Diamond Valley News, 23 Apr 1985 - For fallen friends, Diamond Valley News, 16 Nov 1992 - Lollipop man calls it a day, c.1996 - Local digger leads the march, Nillumbik Mail, 3 May 2000, p5 also “Our Anzacs remembered” - Rain holds off for people's march through memories, c.2001 - For Sale; 52-54 Henry Street, Eltham, Barry Plant Real Estate, The Weekly Review, 14 Mar 2002 - Wartime's memories of mates. Photo "Jock Read stands proud in front of the Australian flag in his front yard", Diamond Valley Leader, 19 Apr 2006, p1 - Keeping the Anzac spirit alive, Diamond Valley Leader, 19 Apr 2006, p10 - Meaningful life well lived by Jim Connor, Diamond Valley Leader, 16 Feb 2011, p25 • Draft of obituary by Jim Connor published in Diamond Valley Leader 16 Feb 2011 • Jock Read Memorial notes • Distinguished Life Member presentation to Jock Read by Eltham District Historical Society at Chatsworth House, 26 July 2010 • Photographs (qty 3) 10 x 15 cm of Jock Read at the Distinguished Life Member presentation by Eltham District Historical Society members at Chatsworth House, 26 July 2010 (Photographer possibly Jim Connor) • Photographs (qty 9) printed on 3 sheets of A4 photo paper of Jock Read at the Distinguished Life Member presentation by Eltham District Historical Society members at Chatsworth House, 26 July 2010 (Photographer unknown) • Transcript of audio tape recorded by Peter Bassett-Smith with Jock Read at the old Police Residence, 728 Main Road, Eltham during Heritage Week display, 28 Apr 1990 • Transcript of audio tape recorded by Denis Ward of Old characters and other folk around Eltham: a chat with Jock Read and Doug Orford at Eltham District Historical Society meeting held 10 May 2000 • Interpretative transcript of audio tape EDHS_01636 Jock Read Tape 1 – 2002 • Transcript of audio tape Main Road Eltham: a chat with Jock Read and Doug Orford at Eltham District Historical Society meeting held 10 Sep 2002 • Baker's Run - List of names and deliveries forming Jock Read's Baker's run and discussed at meeting held 10 Sep 2002harry gilham collection, jock read, frances percival read, 728 main road, alison delaney, bakers delivery run, blacksmith, building industry, david johns, diana bassett-smith, doug orford, funeral service, gwen orford, harry gilham, henry street, heritage week, i remember (poem), industry, jim connor, lofty (horse), matlock police (tv show), peter bassett-smith, russell yeoman, shamus (horse), smokey (horse), sue law, tackey (horse), wally, eulogy -
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Photograph, Rosemary Aitken, Christmas Break-up dinner, Eltham Courthouse Annex, 5 December 2007, 05/12/2007
... gwen orford... historical society christmas breakup gwen orford activiities Irene ...EDHS Members Gren Orford and Irene Gerrard discussing menu options at the 2007 Christmas break up 4 colour photographseltham, main road, eltham district historical society, christmas breakup, gwen orford, activiities, irene gerrard -
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Photograph, Russell Yeoman reading from his notes at the tower entrance, forecourt apron of War Memorial Tower, Heritage Excursion, 22 October 1996, 22/10/1996
... Also present Mick and Margaret Woiwod, Doug and Gwen Orford... and Margaret Woiwod, Doug and Gwen Orford, Keith and Betty Banks ...Also present Mick and Margaret Woiwod, Doug and Gwen Orford, Keith and Betty BanksColour photographactivities, heritage excursion, kangaroo ground, war memorial tower, russell yeoman -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Forecourt apron of War Memorial Tower, Heritage Excursion, 22 October 1996, 22/10/1996
... Also present Mick and Margaret Woiwod, Doug and Gwen Orford... and Margaret Woiwod, Doug and Gwen Orford, Keith and Betty Banks ...Also present Mick and Margaret Woiwod, Doug and Gwen Orford, Keith and Betty BanksColour photographactivities, heritage excursion, kangaroo ground, war memorial tower -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Card, Invitation to Buffet Dinner to celebrate the Centenary of the Proclamation of the Shire of Eltham at the West Riding Hall, Henry Petrie Community Centre, Mountain View Road, Montmorency, 7 April 1971, 1971
... and Gwen Orford of Historical Society trips.... in a photo album prepared by Doug and Gwen Orford of Historical ...Originally donated in a photo album prepared by Doug and Gwen Orford of Historical Society trips.Invitation cardinvitation, activities, buffet dinner, henry petrie community centre, shire of eltham centenary -
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Photograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, Unveiling ceremony of the Memorial Plaque at corner of Main Road and Pitt Street, Eltham commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Eltham District Historical Society, 10 October 1987, 10/10/1987
... L-R: Mr Bob McLellan, Mr Doug Orford, Mrs Gwen Orford, Mrs... Orford, Mrs Gwen Orford, Mrs McLellan. The commemorative plaque ...L-R: Mr Bob McLellan, Mr Doug Orford, Mrs Gwen Orford, Mrs McLellan. The commemorative plaque explains the functions of the various items used in the Victorian 150th Anniversary Monument and Time capsule.Colour photograph1987, activities, eltham community centre, time capsule -
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Photograph, Dedication of Everard Memorial, Mt Everard, Kinglake National Park, 22 April, 2004, 22/04/2004
... and Gwen Orford represented the Society at the unveiling... and Gwen Orford represented the Society at the unveiling ...The Everard Memorial was officially dedicated on 22 April 2004 by Betty Lynch OAM, daughter of William Everard and sister of Blanche Shallard. Newsletter No. 156 May 2004 THE MT. EVERARD CONNECTION Mt Everard in the Kinglake National Park commemorates William Hugh Everard, State Member for Evelyn and father of our member Blanche Shallard who died some eighteen months ago. Doug and Gwen Orford represented the Society at the unveiling of an interpretive sign at Mt Everard. Doug has written this account of the event on 22nd April. We all travelled to Kinglake and met near the Fire Station where we were picked up by two buses provided by Parks Victoria to take us to the top of Mt Everard. There we enjoyed morning tea (needed to as we from·the first bus had to walk the last hill when the bus broke down) while we waited for the official party to arrive. While waiting we had a look at the open four sided interpretive feature donated by Mrs Betty Lynch OAM (sister of Blanche) in memory of their father Bill Everard who was the State Member for the area for many years and in recognition of Kinglake National Park's 75th birthday. The information display describes the Blue Ant Butterfly, the Coconut Ant and the Swamp Pea, all of which are indigenous to the area. The Chief Executive of Parks Victoria welcomed everyone on this warm windy day after which Betty explained how the blue ant butterfly cohabited with the ants and survived. The swamp pea is described as a rare indigenous plant to the area. She also spoke of her father's interest in the area. The Governor, John Landy, then spoke before he and Betty moved up to the display board and cut the red ribbon from around it.10 colour photographsbetty lynch, everard memorial, mt everard, kinglake national park, dedication, blanche shallard -
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Document - Folder, Ness family
... history of the family. Copy of letter from Joh Ebeli to Gwen... Joh Ebeli to Gwen Orford, no date but ~2004: Describes ...James Johnston settled at Kangaroo Ground in 1849. His nephew James Mess joined him and a descendant Robert James Mess changed his surname to Ness. The family became active in all aspects of Kangaroo Ground life. Contents Text (handwritten and transcribed): "The Ness Family, Kangaroo Ground", Joy Ness, 1989. Newspaper article: "True pioneer stock", Diamond Valley News, 2 March 1982. History of the Mess/Ness family Newspaper article: "Ness family are keepers of 140 years of historical knowledge", Diamond Valley News, 4 February 1986. History of Joseph Stephenson and descendants. Newspaper article: "Joy Ness paints native flowers for posterity". Diamond Valley News, 21 October 1986. Life and career of Joy Ness as painter. Newspaper article: "His Cup runneth of with Joy", ?Diamond Valley Leader, 6 December 2000. Bruce and Joy Ness celebrate 60th wedding anniversary. Pencil sketch by Joh Ebeli no date but pre 2004: Portrait of Joy Ness dressed for the Historical Society Parade. Order of Service: Thanksgiving service for the life of Robert Bruce Ness 22 January 1917 / 28 June 2004. Eltham District Historical Society newsletter no date: "Robert Bruce Ness 1917-2004", obituary and extract from Joy Ness's history of the family. Copy of letter from Joh Ebeli to Gwen Orford, no date but ~2004: Describes drawings he made of Robert Bruce Ness when taking part in Diamond Valley Arts Society float and enclosed 3 drawings and a photograph of drawing of the bakers (corner Main Road and York Street Eltham). Eltham District Historical Society newsletter September 2013: "Vale Joy Ness", obituary and extract from Diamond Valley News article of 6 December 2000.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcness family kangaroo ground, james johnston, kangaroo ground, pretty hill farm, wellers hotel, betsy sadler, ingleside kangaroo ground, james mess, jane stevenson, ness lane kangaroo ground, view hill kangaroo ground, stte savings bank agency, ruth lettice gosling nee mess, kangaroo ground state school, garden hills kangaroo ground, william mess, joseph mess, isabella mess, james johnson mess, ruth ettie mess, george mess, alexander mess, janes mess, robert david mess, heidelberg agricultural show, diamond creek agricultural show, rober james ness, pearl ness nee mills, william mills, sabina mills, robert bruce ness, beryl ness, vera ness, donald ness, kangaroo ground presbyterian church, kangaroo ground cemetery trust, kangaroo ground tennis club, professor osborne, doctor osborne, joseph stevenson, joy ness, kangaroo ground fire brigade, bruce ness, country fire authority, ship wellington 1837, diamond creek, david christmas, christmas hills, andres harkness, samuel furphy, andrew ross, caledonian gold fields, queenstown now st andrews, mother coleman of kangaroo ground, diamond valley arts society, winifred joy ness, andrew ross museum, eltham art show -
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Document - Folder, Orford family
... , no date: Nillumbik Shire to Russell Yeoman, Gwen Orford to receive..., no date: Nillumbik Shire to Russell Yeoman, Gwen Orford to receive ...James and Sarah Orford arrived in Sydney in 1839; they had several children there before settling in Eltham. Three children, James Mathias, Sarah Amelia and Thomas Henry initally stayed in the Eltham area. James eventually moved to Brunswick. Sarah married Arthur Butler Young and finally lived in Bunyip. Thomas remained in Eltham, married Helen Logan who died, leaving a large family. Son Ernest worked most of his life in Eltham area; he 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. 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.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 -
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Audio Compact Cassette Tape, Audio Recording; Jock Read with Diana Bassett-Smith, 1990s
... Society. Peter Bassett-Smith and possibly Gwen Orford also... and possibly Gwen Orford also in attendance. The interview includes ...Oral history interview with Jock Read (1915- 2010) conducted by Diana Bassett-Smith of Eltham District Historical Society. Peter Bassett-Smith and possibly Gwen Orford also in attendance. The interview includes discussion of Jock's family history and connection to Eltham, including his attendance at Eltham State School starting 1921, childhood memories including games he played, memories of Eltham High School, recreational activities, milking, money earned, local transport, neighbours, effect of the Depression, local shops, involvement with the Church of England and more. Recording contains significant amount of noise. 0:00 Introduction including the clarification of Jock's name as Frances and backstory of his parents being from England 3:15- 5:00 Commences talking about home life and childhood 3:38 Talking about family immigrating to Australia His father immigrated to Australia when he was 6 4:05 Jock was born in and lived with his parents in Brunswick before moving to Eltham during the 1920s 4:55-7:44 Permanently moved to Eltham and started at Eltham Primary School in 1921 Talking about books used at school, and games played at school such as marbles, cricket and football 8:45 Moved into Eltham High School after finishing at Eltham Primary 9:50 Week and weekend activities including: Milking cows and doing milk runs on horseback before school 13:15 Most common mode of transport was using horse drawn vehicles and walking 14:50 Discusses impact of depression on family: Father had previously started a business but the depression had a large impact on that 16:10-18:00 Facilities that Jock had • Used hurricane lamps and candles- no electricity • Woodfire • Milk and bread were delivered • Greengrocer- George Bird? 25:22 Left Eltham high school in 1930 26:00 Begins discussing involvement with the church of England 31:46 Electricity did not come to Eltham until 1926 Jock described it as an exciting event 33:00-34:00 Describing the rented house, he was living in- small wooden cottage 35:00 Discussion around starting a mail run round areas of Eltham 38:40-42:35 Enlisted in the navy during WW2 • Navel cadets in 1934 • HMAS Vampire • Served as a seaman gunner Audio Compact Cassette Tape ACME C90 XHG Converted to MP3 file; 55.1MB, 0:42:35audio cassette, audio recording, diana bassett-smith, eltham, jock read, oral history, read family, elham primary school, eltham high school, eltham primary school, 1920s, brunswick, depression, church, st margaret's church, housing, ww2, second world war -
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Photograph, Opening Ceremony of Local History Centre, 728 Main Road, Eltham, Sunday, July 12th, 1998, 12/07/1998
Back Row L-R: Marion Yeoman, Lois Loftus-Hills, Doug Orford, Jo McCormick, Peter Bassett-Smith, Helen Harbeck, John Graves Front Row L-R: Blanche Shallard, Leslie Martin, Opal Smith, Mary Ryan, Joy Ness, Gwen BakerOpening ceremony of the new home of Eltham District Historical Society Colour photographeltham, main road, police residence, local history centre, eltham district historical society, opening day, peter bassett-smith, marion yeoman, lois loftus hills, doug orford, jo mccormick, helen harbeck, john graves, blanche shallard, leslie martin, opal smith, mary ryan, joy ness, gwen baker