Letter to neighbours inviting them to morning tea in the Local History Room at the Schwerkolt's Cottage and Museum Complex on Monday 9 Sept 2002 to meet the Governor, Mr John Landy.Letter to neighbours inviting them to morning tea in the Local History Room at the Schwerkolt's Cottage and Museum Complex on Monday 9 Sept 2002 to meet the Governor, Mr John Landy.schwerkolt cottage & museum complex, nunawading and district historical society, landy, john, invitations

Visit of Governor of Victoria John Landy to the Ballarat School of Mines Campus.john landy, governor, smb campus, visitors, martin westbrooke

Magazine contains articles on Girraween garden, Emerald, owned by John and Susanna Hazelden. The property was the site of Carl Axel Nobelius's gardener's cottage. The article includes a boxed section on Emerald Museum and the Nobelius Nursery based on interview with Gus Ryberg.154 p. : col. ill. magazine.emerald, victoria, australia, gardens, nurseries (plants), museums, giraween, carl axel nobelius, gus ryberg, country style

Copy of photo: 6 miners sitting down, underground. On back miners at No. 16 L (1270 ft.) plat Central Deborah Mines, Bendigo, 1952. From left Jackie Lewis, Bob Johnson, Bill Landy, Roger Yates, and Les Johnson. This is a digital only photograph.bendigo, mining, central deborah mine, bendigo, mining, central deborah, lewis, johnson, landy, yates, johnson.

Jacana Primary School was established in 1959 during a time of rapid suburban growth in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Situated in the suburb of Jacana, the school was part of a broader post-war initiative to expand public education and support families settling in newly developed housing estates. By 1988, the school had become a cornerstone of the local community, serving a diverse population that included many migrant families and reflecting the evolving cultural landscape of the area. The staff photograph from 1988 captures a dedicated team of educators who played a vital role in shaping the academic and social development of students during a dynamic period in Australian education. This era saw growing attention to inclusive teaching, community involvement, and the professionalisation of the teaching workforce. The image stands as a testament to the commitment and collaboration of Jacana Primary’s staff, whose efforts helped foster a supportive and enriching learning environment. As a historical artefact, the photograph offers insight into the educational values, workplace culture, and fashion of the late 1980s. It preserves the memory of a school that contributed significantly to the lives of children and families in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, and honours the legacy of those who worked within its classrooms and corridors.The 1988 staff photograph from Jacana Primary School is a historically significant record that highlights the people who shaped the educational experience of countless students during a formative period in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Taken nearly three decades after the school’s founding in 1959, the image reflects the dedication and professionalism of the teaching and support staff who worked within a rapidly evolving and culturally diverse community. This photograph offers insight into the educational values and workplace culture of the late 1980s, a time marked by growing emphasis on inclusive education and community engagement. It also serves as a visual snapshot of the era, capturing fashion, hairstyles, and the collegial spirit of the staff. As Jacana Primary School has since closed, this image stands as a lasting tribute to the educators who contributed to its legacy and to the broader story of public education in post-war suburban Melbourne.Colour Photograph, with blue border at bottom, with names, on Matte Photographic Paper. Back: Top right Corner: (Blue Label): PH-1701 Front; See Attachment jacana primary school, education, photograph, group photograph, 1988, staff