Newspaper cutting from the Progress Leader 10 June 2002, re the operation of public toilets in Maling Road car parkcanterbury, maling road, toilets, town planning

Copy of article in "The Leader" 28 June, 1890 p15. Description of the Annual Meeting of the Society. Discussion regarding the proposed establishment of a horticultural college on the society's grounds. The Government to redeem their debts of £1000 and members to retain their privileges.the leader, rhsv, royal horticultural society of victoria, horticultural college, government funding, debts, meeting

Peter Roberts was president of the Strathallan Golf Club. Eltham woman Avis Scullin was recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia. Contents Newspaper article: "Course out of rough", Diamond Valley Leader, 13 June 2018. The Strathallan Golf Club secured a five-year lease. Newspaper article: "Honour in the basket", Diamond Valley Leader, 13 June 2018. Eltham woman Avis Scullin awarded Medal of the Order of Australia for services to basketball.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcpeter roberts, strathallan golf club, avis scullin, victorian basketball scortable association, south east australian basketball league, basketball australia hall of fame, vicrtorian basketball referees association, diamond valley basketball association, victorian spartans basketball

Scott Mackenzie, actor.. Contents Newspaper article: "Amateur acts with passion", Diamond Valley Leader, 21 June 2006, Scott Mackenzie to appear in "Rent" staged by Devanesen Productions.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcscott mackenzie

Potter Judy and sculptor Tony Trembath live and have theit studios at Cottlesbridge. Contents Newspaper article: "Dream home grows", Diamond Valley Leader, 1 June 2005. Judy and Tony's house, studios and property at Cottlesbridge.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etctony trembath, judy trembath, cottlesbridge victoria, robert mair

Petra Reece was one of more than 300 artists competing for the 2008 Nillumbik Prize, in an exhibition at Montsalvat. Contents Newspaper article: "Canvassing artistic talents", Diamond Valley Leader, 18 June 2008. Montsalvat exhibition of entries for 2008 Nillumbik Prize.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcpetra reece, montsalvat, sigmund jorgensen, rick amor, nillumbik prize, linda short, chris pittard, delsh rees, hilary jackman, isobel clament, daniel moyhihan, paul eolo bottar

Eltham residents John and Maureen Stubbings celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Contents Newspaper article: "Double reason to celebrate", Diamond Valley Leader, 6 June 2007. John and Maureen Stubbings celbrate their 60th wedding anniversary and Maureen's 80th birthday.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjohn stubbings, maureen stubbings

Lisa Grant, Greensborough artist, exhibited photographs at the Eltham Library Community Gallery in 2007. Contents Newspaper article: "Let's face it, faces can fascinate", Diamond Valley Leader, 27 June 2007. Lisa Grant's exhibition Photobooth at Eltham Library Community Gallery July 2007.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etclisa grant, eltham library community gallery, st andrews market

Sonya Skipper was a painter, sculptor, jeweller and writer. She lived at Montsalvat and later Renmark, South Australia. Contents Newspaper article: "Sonia Skipper", Network, April/May 1991. Biography of Sonia Skipper. Newspaper article: "A skipper's story", Diamond Valley Leader, 22 June 2005. Launch of Sonia Skipper's book "My Story: Tales from a pioneer of Montsalvat". Newspaper article: "Fine focus on everyday life", Diamond Valley Leader, 6 July 2005. Exhibition at Montsalvat of paintings by Sonia Skipper. Newspaper article: "A 'leading matriarch'", Diamond Valley Leader, 4 June 2008. Obituary of Sonia Skipper. Newspaper article: "Painter who left her mark at Montsalvat", The Age, ~June 2008. Obituary of Sonia Skipper. Newspaper article: " Vast vista by a Montsalvat pioneer", Diamond Valley Leader, 25 February 2009. Exhibition of works by Sonia Skipper held at Montsalvat. Newspaper article: "Sonia Skipper art for show", Diamond Valley Leader, 21 June 2009. Exhibition and sale at Montsalvat of paintings by Sonia Skipper. Newspaper article: "Life in the house that art built", The Age, 2009. Exhibition and sale at Montsalvat of paintings by Sonia Skipper. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcsonia skipper, frances skipper, john michael skipper, lena wiltshire, justus jorgenson, matcham skipper, church of mary immaculate ivanhoe victoria, school of pacific studies canberra, alistair knox, helen skipper, saskia munday, arthur munday, mervyn hannan, joe hannan, jenni mitchell, lena skipper, walter burley griffin, justus jorgensen, julian ashton, sebastian jorgensen, helen lempriere, saskia killingbeck nee munday

Con Proussallis, who lived in Research, was an Ansett pilot and secretary of the Ansett Pilot Association. Contents Newspaper article: "One final Ansett flutter". Diamond Valley Leader, 4 June 2008. Con Proussalis handed over residue of Ansett Pilot Association funds to the Royal Children's Hospital.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etccon proussalis, ansett airways, ansett pilot association, royal children's hospital

Eltham resident Trish Taylor is a retired school teacher but lives an active life in retirement. Contents Newspaper article: "Senior named for adventure award", Diamond Valley Leader, 22 June 2005. Trish Taylor an outstanding entrant in 2005 Get Up and Go award for most adventurous senior Australian.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etctrish taylor

Jamie McKellar was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community through the development of a construction-waste recycling industry and his commitment to environmentally sustainable industrial practices. He was managing director of the Alex Fraser Group. Contents Newspaper article: "Talent in waste turnover" Diamond Valley Leader, 21 June 2006.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjamie mckellar, james mckellar

Stuart Machin, Eltham philanthropist and businessman, supports Eltham Community Bank, owner of Sushi Wushi Restaurant in Eltham, raised funds for Challenge Supporting Kids with Cancer and Make A Wish Foundation, working on local environmental projects. Contents Newspaper article: "Expo showcases community bank," Diamond Valley Leader, 16 June 2010, outlines Stuart Machin's activities.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcstuart machin, eltham community bank, sushi wushi restaurant eltham, challenge supporting kids with cancer, make a wish foundation

Penelope Mayes, Monash PhD student, will attend 56th annual Lindau meeting of students and Nobel Laureates in Germany June 2006. Contents Newspaper article: "Off on a Nobel mission," Diamond Valley Leader, 21 June 2006, Penelope Mayes has been selected to attend the 56th annual Lindau meeting where Nobel Laureates mix with top students from around the world.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcpenelope mayes, nobel laureates, barry sharpless, ryoji noyori, patrick perlmutter, lindau conference

The Van Eeden family came from the Netherlands and eventually settled in Eltham. Contents Newspaper article: "The united Van Eeedens-Happy to do things together", Diamond Valley News, 29 July 1980. About the creative Van Eeden family. Newspaper article: "Focua on young futures", Diamond Valley Leader, 18 June 2008. Photography exhibition at Montsalvat including Amelia Van Eeden. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcpaul tutin, mirjam tutin, paul van eeden, sandra van eeden, charlie stamp, joan van eeden, john van eeden, jo van eeden, amelia van eeden, montsalvat, bridges restaurant hurstbridge, holly teagle, eltham high school

Shaaron Smith collected fine bone china tea cups and saucers as a child, later turning them into mosaics. Contents Newspaper article: "Smashing success for artist", Diamond Valley Leader, 16 November 2005. Shaaron Smith to display her moaics during Open Studios program. Newspaper article: "Fragmentary fascination", Diamond alley Leader, 21 June 2006. Shaaron Smith to exhibit mosaics at Bulleen Art and Gardens. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcshaaron smith, bulleen art and gardens, open studios program, mosaics

Michael Peck taught art to migrant children in London before returning to Australia; his work then explored the idea being a refugee. By 2011, his work explored his relationship with his two grandfathers who both served in World War II. Contents Newspaper article: "On venturing to find a fit", Diamond Valley Leader, 4 June 2008. Painter Michael Peck describes his technique and objectives. Newspaper article: "Grandfather's legacy", Diamond Valley Leader, 23 November 2011. Michael Peck's latest artistic work explores his relationship with his two grandfathers.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcmichael peck

Sibbel Builders was a partnership of brothers Herman and Martin Sibbel; they lived in Eltham. Their daughters Wilhelmina McCarroll and Fleur Sibbel founded the furniture design company Zuster. Contents Manningham Heritage Study report, 68-70 Olympus Drive, Lower Templestowe, 8 July 2005, pp260-261: Background of Sibbel Builders Printout: Research information, Sibbel Builders Pty Ltd. Details of Wilhelmina McCarroll and Fleur Sibbel and furniture design company Zuster. Newspaper advertisement: Diamond Valley Leader, 25 June 2008. 19 Spring Street, Greensborough, a Sibbel Classic house [reverse: 43 Para Road, Montmorency].Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcwilhelmina mccarroll, fleur sibbel, zuster furniture design, martin sibbel, herman sibbel, sibbel builders pty ltd, 19 spring street greensborough, 43 para road montmorency

Mary McLure, Roger Green, Arthur Wilson, and Kevin Spiller were awarded Order of Australia Medals in the Queen's Birthday honours list. Mary McLure, Brian Hill, was honoured for her service to the community through volunteer rolls including The Old Colonists' Association of Victoria in St Helena, Rosanna Primary School, and Diamond Creek Craft Group. Roger Green, Lower Plenty, was honoured for his support of war veterans. Arthur Wilson, Greensborough, was honoured for his service to Australian Rules football. Kevin Spiller, Montmorency, was honoured for services to local government. Contents Newspaper article: "Our best get just rewards" Diamond Valley Leader, 19 June 2019, Lists local people who received an OAM in Queen's Birthday honours list. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcmary mclure, roger green, arthur wilson, kevin spiller, the old colonists' association of victoria st helena, rosanna primary school, diamond creek craft group