Appears as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried p121. He was well known for his Saturday morning programme on ABC Radio.Black and white photograph. Jack Plumridge examining the roots of a plant he has taken out of a pot.On reverse, "Aug 1964 Jack Plumridge," and, "Photograph by Publicity Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. D521D." jack plumridge, green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, staff, abc radio, roots, pot plant

Retirement of Mr. Jack PlumridgeArticle from Journal of Agriculture, Vic. May 1966 p246 with photograph, to mark the retirement of Mr Jack Plumridge, who held the position of Propagator at the College for many years.jack plumridge, retirement, jack plumridge retirement, burnley gardens staff, burnley gardens staff retirement, burnley gardens propagator, propagation, for the home gardener, abc radio

Colour photograph. Jack Plumridge demonstrating how to prune espaliers. Standing in front of espaliered pear with crowd of onlookers.jack plumridge, demonstration, pruning, espaliers, pruning day, 1966, espaliered pear

L-R - Bill Nicholls Eric Littlejohn Jack Plumridge Betty Williams Jim Newell Arnold Teese.staff, staff group 1947, bill nicholls, eric littlejohn, jack plumridge, betty williams, jim newell, arnold teese

Black and white photograph. Staff group standing in the Ornamental Garden identified by T.H. Kneen 10 June 1992 as L-R: Bill Nicholls (Field Superintendent), Eric Littlejohn, Jack Plumridge, Betty Williams, Jim Newell, Arnold Teese.On reverse,"3 236."staff, bill nicholls, field superintendent, e.b. littlejohn, jack plumridge, betty williams, jim newell, arnold teese

Black and white photograph of Staff group in 1947. Standing and crouching on the lawn in front of the Principa's Residence.Names listed on reverse, " L-R -Bill Nicholls, Cliff Newell, Frank Ellery, ?, Ted White, Jim Newell, Grace Fraser, Jack Plumridge, Jack Nowell, Bob Grant, Betty Williams, Bert Manners, Eric Littlejohn (absent), James Lesley, Jack Tarrant, Arnold Teese, Wm Ross, T. Kneen, Ray Harding."staff, bill nicholls, cliff newell, frank ellery, ted white, jim newell, grace fraser, jack plumridge, jack nowell, bob grant, betty williams, bert manners, eric littlejohn, james lesley, jack tarrant, arnold teese, wm ross, t. kneen, ray harding, e. m. gibson collection, staff groupm1947

bev hanson, marie wilson, greenhouse, cyclamen, tractor, ian mccure, barry dangerfield, cliff nowell, jack plumridge, george grumont, gwyneth edwards

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

Colour print number 017 of 500 - Port Melbourne Football Club - Team of the Century. Players and dates listed on side also administration staff. Brown moulded timber frame.sport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc, team of the century, gary brice, bill mcgee, bill swan, cyril letts, thomas griffin, jack macfarlane, jack reynolds, john julius sinn, norm goss snr, norm goss jnr, fred cook, peter bedford, tommy lahiff, bob bonnett, carl bowen, joe garbutt, bob kelsey, vic aanensen, reg murray, frank johnson, rob freyer, ted freyer, brian walsh, rob withers, graeme anderson, bill bedford, david holt, david king, stan plumridge, bill findlay

A portion of hand lettered cardboard with names of players was available though sometimes illegible; Terry Keenan with the help of Syd Ware determined as many names as possible.From the Woodruff family archives, Mayoral period, lasercopy of large damaged photo of Port footy team (2nd XVIII?) 1940s?families, sport, - table tennis, john william (jack) woodruff, henry h 'basher' barnes, j le clere, sydney ware, c batten, w smith, a denham, w jackson, claude plumridge, w wilson, j foden, a love, a lewis, h jacobson, a murphy, j callick, w mcguire, j collins, andrew bogdanoff, j metherall, stan plumridge, v williams, v hitchens, f davidson, e miller, p horner, m duggan, a ambler, jack irving, g menzies, e johnston

The Madge Simmons collection. A modern copy of a photograph of the Grade V class, Bendigo Central School 1976, 1929.This information is given on the blackboard in the front row. An accompanying sheet of paper gives the names of some of the pupils. It is handwritten and titled 'Bendigo Central (Camp Hill) School No. 1976 Grade V 1929'. Pupils named: Harold Chatfield / Alec Reed / Stuart McMillan / Jim Jordan /? Plumridge / Charlie Runnels / Wal Penman / Ken Roberts / Bob Howe or Doug Howe / Wilma ? / Phyllis Chatfield / Dorothy Wilby / Katie Doyle / Lavinia Wesphalen / Dorothy Rogers / Kevin Nelson / Myrna Brascher / Una Ebdon / Una Houston / Iris Gainby / Phyllis Date / ? Goughlan / Eva Rogers / Elvira Exell / Hazel Sheehan / Eunice Parker / Jean Elliott / Harry Elson / Cyril Sayers / Clyde Ruddy / Brian Balnaves / Vern Wright / George Braecher / Bob Buckell / Stuart Dowsey / Don Hargreaves / Reg Fawcett / Amerkan Bob Howe / Dough Richards / Jack Homer / Rupert Fawcett / Jim 'Dickie' Thom / Frank Hellier / Les Simmons / Stan Carlton / Ray Browning / Jack Pitt / Harry Cameron / Bill Casley. Signed M Simmons on behalf of Les Simmons (front row).bendigo, education, bendigo central (camp hill) school, bendigo central school. camp hill primary school.

Sporting trophies from various competitions staged at or between Illawarra, the AFB Geelong office, and others.3 digital images of three trophiesIllawarra Bowling Association, Mixed Pairs Championship, Runners Up - 1987/88 Jack Shearn & Anne Stewart Illawarra Bowls Club, R/Up Club Championship 89/90 Ann Stewart Illawarra Bowling Ass. 'Andy Ellis Aggregate' 1990/91 Anne Stewart Perpetual Trophy, Illawarra vs Newcomb S.C. Indoor Bowls Tournament, Nowell Plumridge Memorial Trophyassociation for the blind, awards

Photocopy of black and white photograph of the Port Melbourne Municipal Band, late 1940s or early 1950s. Names on the back include A JENKINS, bandmaster, and R.M. PAISLEY "Pop". Back Row L-R: Nick STEFAKIS, Ted MARLOW, Bob PEET (cornet), Noel McLEISH, Ray BAILEY (drum major), Percy BAINBRIDGE, Harold HINSON, ?, Les PLUMRIDGE 2nd Back Row L-R: Len McMRRICH, Jimmy MARTIN, Les TAYLOR, Ron DAY, Albert JENKINS Snr (bandmaster), Jack ;Tatts', ?, Kevin Dillon 2nd Row L-R: Stan WISBY, Jack GRIDLAND, Maurice KRONE, Jack KELLY, George WISBY, 'Orgy' BAILEY Front Row L-R: Bill SYKES, Jim ARNOTT, Ian WIDMARK, R M 'Pop' PAISLEY, Bill GOUDIE, Albert JENKINS Jnr (trombone), Alby GILLarts and entertainment - music, port melbourne municipal band, r m 'pop' paisley, nick stefakis, ted marlow, bob peet, noel mcleish, ray bailey, percy bainbridge, harold hinson, les plumridge, len mcmrrich, jimmy martin, les taylor, ron day, albert jenkins snr, kevin dillon, jack 'tatts', stan wisby, jack gridland, maurice krone, jack kelly, george wisby, 'orgy' bailey, bill sykes, jim arnott, ian widmark, bill goudie, albert jenkins jnr, alby gill