Letter from Harold Bartlett of Leith Bartlett Pty Ltd to Cr. Charis Pelling Shire of Eltham Historical Society, April 9 1970 with attached notes from the Shire Secreatry of a meeting held to obtain community input for a new shire hall held at a meeting 23 February 1970, seeking any further input prior to discussions with Council about a design proposal.Background workings for the funding of a Public Hall at Eltham. The funding was provided by public subscription and the money loaned to Council to build the hall. The hall was part of the new Eltham Shire offices located at the corner of Main Road and Arthur Street. A similar funding approach was used a few years later to provide for the Eltham War Memorial located on the opposite side of Main Road.5 pages typed, one letter size 4 foolscapeltham public hall, cr. charis pelling, harold bartlett, leith & bartlett pty ltd, cr. dreverman, cr. mcconnell, eltham arts council, st john ambulance brigade, shire of eltham brass band, loyal eltham lodge, muioof, eltham country womens association, eltham district progress association, eltham little theatre, shire of eltham historical society, eltham film society, eltham art show, eltham muioof lodge, eltham arts festival, creative dance, community groups

Fundraising concert to be held 15 October 1926 in support of Bro. W.A. Sinclair who has lost his eyesight.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loanfundraising, hursbridge, lew howard collection, loyal caledonia lodge, w.a. sinclair

Hotels described include: Evelyn Arms Hotel or Tunnel Camp Hotel or Half-Way House, the Diamond Reef Hotel, the Loyal Diamond Lodge Hotel and the Royal Mail Hotel all located in Diamond Creek during a rapid population growth in Diamond Creek in the 1860s.This small publication discusses the history of local hotels in the Diamond Creek area during a significant period of development in the 1860s when mining took place in the local area. The history of hotels connects to the wider history and important social and civic link to the community at that time. [10] p. includes text and very poor photocopy reproductions of historical photographs. Perfect bound with plastic front cover only.EDHS Property stamp on front coverdiamond creek, hotels, pubs, bars, 1860s