Showing 33 items matching "mcdonalds greensborough"
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Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper - Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Diamond Valley News, McDonald's to the fore, 20/03/1990
... mcdonalds greensborough...The McDonalds store at Greensborough Plaza has been operating since 1980. ...The McDonalds store at Greensborough Plaza has been operating since 1980. ...The McDonalds store at Greensborough Plaza has been operating since 1980. This article from 1990 relates some stories from the first 10 years.Digital copy of newspaper articlemcdonalds greensborough, greensborough plaza, howard chant -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, The Age, Honour for mother who refused to take easy way out; and, A Complete human being, by Tony McDonald, December 2001,; and, 30/09/2004
... Experiences of Tony McDonald, a Greensborough mother of a Down Syndrome child, including accounts of her work in building support facilities for families of children with disabilities...Experiences of Tony McDonald, a Greensborough mother of a Down Syndrome child, including accounts of her work in building support facilities for families of children with disabilities Down syndrome Tony McDonald Two articles: 2 p. black and white reprint of newspaper article, text with photograph, printed both sides; and, 1 p. article, black and white reprint of journal article Honour for mother who refused to take easy way out; and, A Complete human being, by Tony McDonald Article Article The Age The Lancet: Supplement ...Experiences of Tony McDonald, a Greensborough mother of a Down Syndrome child, including accounts of her work in building support facilities for families of children with disabilitiesTwo articles: 2 p. black and white reprint of newspaper article, text with photograph, printed both sides; and, 1 p. article, black and white reprint of journal articledown syndrome, tony mcdonald -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Jean Partington, 1925c
... Greensborough Plaza. Her ashes were spread at the old oak tree, next to the railway line, opposite her old home site which in 2017 is the site of the McDonald's franchise in the Greensborough Plaza car park....Greensborough Plaza. Her ashes were spread at the old oak tree, next to the railway line, opposite her old home site which in 2017 is the site of the McDonald's franchise in the Greensborough Plaza car park. jean partington Digital copy of black and white studio photograph. ...Miss Jean Partington (1903-1992) was Headmistress at Preston Girls’ School. She lived in the family home at 25 Hailes Street until it was demolished for Greensborough Plaza. Her ashes were spread at the old oak tree, next to the railway line, opposite her old home site which in 2017 is the site of the McDonald's franchise in the Greensborough Plaza car park.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.jean partington -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Old Ely House in Greensborough 2010, 03/07/2010
... McDonald . Alan (John's son) and Maisie’s a Physiotherapy Centre. Later Drs Stephen Hanslow and Dr. Eastern operated the medical centre. The house at 47 Grimshaw Street was demolished in 2017. grimshaw street greensborough Digital copy of colour photograph. ...Recent photograph of one of the older houses in Greensborough. This house is in Grimshaw Street Photo taken at the very beginning of the construction of the Watermarc precinct. This house at 49 Grimshaw Street, along with the one next door at 47 Grimshaw Street were built by John Ely, son of Frederick Ely. John and his wife Melinda(Iredale), lived in Main Street (where is father Fred lived), then Grimshaw Street, John a labourer, later an assistant. John owned land in Grimshaw Street, where he built their home, he subdivided the land, this was when Eldale Avenue came to be, a combination of John’s and Melinda’s surnames. He sold a block of land, to Dr. E.R. Cordner, this is where the Cordner house, “Ashmead” was built. John and Melinda’s house later (mid 1970's) became a 'Ely House Medical Centre' owned by Drs. Myerscough and Hugh T McDonald . Alan (John's son) and Maisie’s a Physiotherapy Centre. Later Drs Stephen Hanslow and Dr. Eastern operated the medical centre. The house at 47 Grimshaw Street was demolished in 2017.Digital copy of colour photograph.grimshaw street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Alexander John McDonald, 1914-1918
... A second article is included, written by John Gibson and titled: "Alexander John McDonald's Great War"; it gives further detail about this soldier. world war 1 project alexander john mcdonald Article 1:One page, text and colour images; Article 2: 4 pages text and colour images Alexander John McDonald Article Article Greensborough Historical Society World War 1 Project ...A short article about Alexander John McDonald and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Violet Town and his father lived in Bundoora. A second article is included, written by John Gibson and titled: "Alexander John McDonald's Great War"; it gives further detail about this soldier.Article 1:One page, text and colour images; Article 2: 4 pages text and colour imagesworld war 1 project, alexander john mcdonald -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital Image, Greensborough from Jean Partington's house, 1930s, 1930s
... Digital copy of a photograph of Greensborough township from Miss Jean Partington's house in Greensborough (taken from near the present day entrance to Greensborough Plaza from the Circuit, near McDonalds). ...Digital copy of a photograph of Greensborough township from Miss Jean Partington's house in Greensborough (taken from near the present day entrance to Greensborough Plaza from the Circuit, near McDonalds). jean partington greensborough Digital copy of black and white photograph Greensborough from Jean Partington's house, 1930s Photograph - Digital Image ...Digital copy of a photograph of Greensborough township from Miss Jean Partington's house in Greensborough (taken from near the present day entrance to Greensborough Plaza from the Circuit, near McDonalds). Digital copy of black and white photographjean partington, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyLegal record - Letter, C. J. McDonald, C.J. McDonald to Trevor Partington 1958, 26/03/1958
... Part of many land deals made by the Partington family in the sale of the original Greensborough farmland. alan partington william alan partington partington family land deals greensborough Hand drawn plan of property. Solicitor's letter, black text on white paper C.J. McDonald ...A solicitor's letter to Trevor [and Gary] Partington in preparation for a land transaction from vendor "Martin". The location of the land is not clear. It is possible that this land was purchased by Alan Partington in his adult children's names.Part of many land deals made by the Partington family in the sale of the original Greensborough farmland. Solicitor's letter, black text on white paperHand drawn plan of property.alan partington, william alan partington, partington family, land deals greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyAdvertisement - Digital Image, McDonald Sand and Gravel Pits 1954, 1954
... greensborough primary school...mcdonald...Advertisement for McDonald Sand and Gravel Pits of William Street Greensborough. Copied from a booklet produced by Greensborough Primary School [Gr2062] in 1954, entries are sponsors of the publication....Advertisement for McDonald Sand and Gravel Pits of William Street Greensborough. Copied from a booklet produced by Greensborough Primary School [Gr2062] in 1954, entries are sponsors of the publication. greensborough primary school mcdonald sand and gravel pits william street greensborough Digital copy of advertisement from booklet. ...Advertisement for McDonald Sand and Gravel Pits of William Street Greensborough. Copied from a booklet produced by Greensborough Primary School [Gr2062] in 1954, entries are sponsors of the publication.Digital copy of advertisement from booklet.greensborough primary school, mcdonald sand and gravel pits, william street greensborough -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Folder, Sutherland, Selina M
... McDonald...Margaret Sutherland...Margaret Grand nee Sutherland...Robert Grant...Alfredton propert of Rutherfords...T W Hickson...Masterton hospital New Zealand...Wellington Public Hospital...Maria Lloyd Armour..."The Villa" cottage Little Collins Street...Alfred Hospital Melbourne...Women's Hospital Melbourne...Scot's Church Neglected Children's Society...Melbourne District Nursing Society...Presbyterian Church of Victoria...Rev Dr Bevan...Rev Alex Stewart...Alfred Deakin...Alex Peacock...George Maxwell...Samuel Leon QC...The Victorian Neglected Children's Aid Society...68 Latrobe Street Melbourne...Janet Lady Clarke...Ellen Sanderson...Melbourne Hospital...Sutherland Home for Neglected Children...Victorian Neglected Children's Aid Society...william Keogh...Miss Meglin of Greensborough...McDonald Sutherland was born in 1839 in Scotland, went to New Zealand, and became active in nursing. After an injury, she took a round tour by steamer, one stop being Melbourne where Sutherland stayed. She was involved in working in, or founding, various charities, importantly the Sutherland Homes for Neglected Children which, later, was donated land at Greensborough by Miss Meglin on which cottages were built. ...McDonald Sutherland was born in 1839 in Scotland, went to New Zealand, and became active in nursing. After an injury, she took a round tour by steamer, one stop being Melbourne where Sutherland stayed. She was involved in working in, or founding, various charities, importantly the Sutherland Homes for Neglected Children which, later, was donated land at Greensborough by Miss Meglin on which cottages were built. ...Selina Murray McDonald Sutherland was born in 1839 in Scotland, went to New Zealand, and became active in nursing. After an injury, she took a round tour by steamer, one stop being Melbourne where Sutherland stayed. She was involved in working in, or founding, various charities, importantly the Sutherland Homes for Neglected Children which, later, was donated land at Greensborough by Miss Meglin on which cottages were built. Contents Photocopy of booklet: "Selina M Sutherland: her life story and work" by J C Jessop, 3 June 1958.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjean sutherland, alexander sutherland, selina sutherland nee murray, john murray, george mcdonald, anne mcdonald, margaret sutherland, margaret grand nee sutherland, robert grant, alfredton propert of rutherfords, t w hickson, masterton hospital new zealand, wellington public hospital, maria lloyd armour, "the villa" cottage little collins street, alfred hospital melbourne, women's hospital melbourne, scot's church neglected children's society, melbourne district nursing society, presbyterian church of victoria, rev dr bevan, rev alex stewart, alfred deakin, alex peacock, george maxwell, samuel leon qc, the victorian neglected children's aid society, 68 latrobe street melbourne, janet lady clarke, ellen sanderson, melbourne hospital, sutherland home for neglected children, victorian neglected children's aid society, william keogh, miss meglin of greensborough, josiah thomas m h r, dr will maloney m h r, john leillillon m l a, john lemmon, ada wenborn, leslie m perrott and partners, l j owen and sons, lady angliss, lady warner, g rodd, j c jessop, d m finlay, j williamson, e l mead, e smythe -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNegative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, Sep. 1960
... Greensborough Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald ...Reconstruction September 1960 Looking south towards Ironbark Gully and showing deviation on right – opposite CA 37 Sec. C, Parish of GreensboroughRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, bridge construction, road construction, heidelberg-kinglake road, st andrews, 1960-09 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, June 1956
... Eltham-Greensborough Road Album Photograph J.A. McDonald ...Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) Deck being stripped June 1956 View looking southeast from the western bank of the Diamond Creek close to the present-day Eltham Skatepark. On the far centre left can be seen the Eltham Methodist Church on the cirner of John Street and Main Road, now the Eltham-Montmorency Uniting ChurchRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, 1956-06, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, methodist church, presbyterian church, uniting church -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, July 1956
... Eltham-Greensborough Road Album Photograph J.A. McDonald ...Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) General view looking to Main Road View looking east up Bridge Street to Main Road prior to widening. The Eltham Obelisk is located at the top of the hill on the left but was relocated to the Eltham RSL front garden as a result of road widening works and improvements to the intersection. Following the financial collapse of the Eltham RSL and sale of the property, the obelsik was again relocated in front of the Eltham War Memorial complex. On the immediate right is the present-day Eltham Rugby Union ovalRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-07 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, 25 July 1956
... Eltham-Greensborough Road Album Photograph J.A. McDonald ...Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) Chuting concrete for pier No. 1 25th July 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-07-25 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, 26 July 1956
... Eltham-Greensborough Road Album Photograph J.A. McDonald ...Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge), sometimes called Obelisk Bridge (given the location of the Eltham Obelisk on the northwest corner of Bridge Street and Main Road up until this time). This is the original old wooden bridge which was in the process of being demolished to be replaced with a new concrete bridge. Taken looking west towards Susan Street. The records note that it was taken from the northwest bank and that the handrails had been stripped. There are barriers placed across the road at Susan Street. The building on the left is the present-day home to the SES. Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) Old bridge from N.W. bank Handrails stripped – 26/7/56 View looking west along bridge to Susan Street intersection with barriers placed across the roadRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-07-26 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, 26 July 1956
... Eltham-Greensborough Road Album Photograph J.A. McDonald ...Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) Showing tremie used upstream cylinder pier No. 1 26th July 1956.Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-07-26 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, 27 July 1956
... Eltham-Greensborough Road Album Photograph J.A. McDonald ...Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) Downstream cylinder pier No. 1 showing concrete slurry and rock fault. Paul Krafeznk 27th July 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-07-26, paul krafeznk -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, 29 July 1956
... Eltham-Greensborough Road Album Photograph J.A. McDonald ...Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) Showing downstream cylinder pier No. 2 29th July 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-07-29 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, 29 July 1956
... Eltham-Greensborough Road Album Photograph J.A. McDonald ...Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) Pile grid – 29th July 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-07-29 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, 31 July 1956
... Eltham-Greensborough Road Album Photograph J.A. McDonald ...Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) Beam Pier No. 1 Showing formwork 31st July 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-07-31 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, Oct. 1956
... Eltham-Greensborough Road Album Photograph J.A. McDonald ...Bridge over Diamond Creek (Bridge Street Bridge) Falsework – Greensborough pier, October, 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-10 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, Oct. 1956
... Eltham-Greensborough Road Album Photograph J.A. McDonald ...Bridge over Diamond Creek (Bridge Street Bridge) Greensborough pier, October, 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-10 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, Oct. 1956
... Eltham-Greensborough Road Album Photograph J.A. McDonald ...Bridge over Diamond Creek (Bridge Street Bridge) Eltham pier, October, 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-10 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, 18 Oct. 1956
... Eltham-Greensborough Road Album Photograph J.A. McDonald ...Bridge Street Bridge Flooding on Hill’s property 18th October 1956 This view is looking west north west from the Bridge Street Bridge across the present day Eltham Skatepark. The shed visibile in the distance is directly opposite Brisbane Street where it used to run into Susan Street but now turns the corner. To the right of the shes is the site for present-dayHarris Plumbing which was formerly occupied by Sibbel Builders; to the left the site now occupied by Bunnings. At the skyline to the right of centreeline is a gap in the trees where the railway line runs. The Silver Street bridge over the railway is visible. Beware!.. our rivers are rising (1956, October 19). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 1. Retrieved August 24, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84392304Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-10-18, diamond creek (creek), floods, floodwater, hill property, silver street bridge -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, 18 Oct. 1956
... Eltham-Greensborough Road Album Photograph J.A. McDonald ...Bridge Street Bridge Flood level on Greensborough pier 18th October 1956 View looking west across the Diamond Creek and tempoary walking access bridge towards intersection of Susan Street. The building visible on centreeline is the present-day SES facility. Beware!.. our rivers are rising (1956, October 19). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 1. Retrieved August 24, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84392304Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-10-18, diamond creek (creek), floods, floodwater, silver street bridge -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, 18 Oct. 1956
... Eltham-Greensborough Road Album Photograph J.A. McDonald ...Bridge Street Bridge Flooding on Waterfall’s Estate 18th October 1956 Looking east up to Main Road over what is now present-day Alistair Knox Park Beware!.. our rivers are rising (1956, October 19). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 1. Retrieved August 24, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84392304Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-10-18, diamond creek (creek), floods, floodwater, silver street bridge, alistair knox park, waterfall property -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, 18 Oct. 1956
... Eltham-Greensborough Road Album Photograph J.A. McDonald ...Bridge Street Bridge Flood level on Eltham pier 18th October 1956 Looking west across the Diamond Creek to Susan Street intersection Beware!.. our rivers are rising (1956, October 19). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 1. Retrieved August 24, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84392304Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1956-10-18, diamond creek (creek), floods, floodwater, silver street bridge -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, 1957
... Eltham-Greensborough Road Album Photograph J.A. McDonald ...Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) The pile after three hits, the initial crackRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1957 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, 1957
... Eltham-Greensborough Road Album Photograph J.A. McDonald ...Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) Inner Vertical pile downstream side Eltham abutment This pile appalled at head after this blow. 1957Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1957 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, 1957
... Eltham-Greensborough Road Album Photograph J.A. McDonald ...Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) Inner Vertical pile downstream side Eltham abutment This pile appalled at head after this blow. 1957Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1957 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAlbum - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, 1957
... Eltham-Greensborough Road Album Photograph J.A. McDonald ...Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) Greensborough abutment – Piles broken back and false floor poured for columns 1957Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1957
