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Narre Warren and District Family History GroupBook, R Hamilton et al, Menzies Creek : a history, 1982
... Menzies Creek : a history...Menzies Creek (Vic.)... of cover. Bottom of cover: To celebrate the Menzies Creek Primary...Menzies Creek Primary School Centenary Committee...Menzies Creek (Vic.) Menzies Creek Primary School (Vic ...Published in 1982 to celebrate the centenary of Menzies Creek Primary School (1882–1982). The book provides a detailed account of the history of Menzies Creek with illustrations, maps, and photographs, capturing the development of the area, including its gold mining origins, timber industry, and community milestones.Ochre cover with sketches depicting a church, train, general store and post office with a man and boy. Title at top of cover. Bottom of cover: To celebrate the Menzies Creek Primary School Centenary 1882-1982 64 p. : ill., facsims., maps, ports. ; 27 cm.non-fictionPublished in 1982 to celebrate the centenary of Menzies Creek Primary School (1882–1982). The book provides a detailed account of the history of Menzies Creek with illustrations, maps, and photographs, capturing the development of the area, including its gold mining origins, timber industry, and community milestones.menzies creek (vic.), menzies creek primary school (vic.) -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Article - Menzies Creek State School fire article, Destroyed By Fire - Menzies Creek State School
... Menzies Creek State School fire article....Destroyed By Fire - Menzies Creek State School... a fire at the Menzies Creek State School. ... at the Menzies Creek State School. Destroyed By Fire - Menzies Creek ...An article from The Age dated 19th Nov 1935, reporting a fire at the Menzies Creek State School. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Article - Menzies Creek State School article, Menzies Creek
... Menzies Creek State School article...Menzies Creek... May 1916, reporting an afternoon gathering at the Menzies..., reporting an afternoon gathering at the Menzies Creek State School ...An article from the Berwick and Oakleigh Advocate dated 4th May 1916, reporting an afternoon gathering at the Menzies Creek State School held on 17th April 1916. Narre Warren East State School was also invited to join the afternoon. -
Puffing Billy RailwayLocomotive Head Board - 50th Anniversary of the reopening to Menzies Creek from Belgrave July 28th 1962 - 2012, 2012
... to Menzies Creek from Belgrave July 28th 1962 - 2012 ... of Puffing Billy between Belgrave & Menzies Creek held on Saturday... to Menzies Creek from Belgrave July 28th 1962 - 2012 Tin sign... Belgrave - Menzies Creek ... of the re-opening of Puffing Billy between Belgrave & Menzies Creek ...Historic - Puffing Billy Railway Locomotive Head Board - used in the Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the re-opening of Puffing Billy between Belgrave & Menzies Creek held on Saturday 28th July 2012Historic - Puffing Billy Railway Locomotive Head Board - used in the Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the re-opening of Puffing Billy between Belgrave & Menzies Creek held on Saturday 28th July 2012Locomotive Head Board - 50th Anniversary of the reopening to Menzies Creek from Belgrave July 28th 1962 - 2012 Tin sign with blue and burgundy vinyl.50th Anniversary of reopening July 28th 1962 - 2012 Belgrave - Menzies Creek puffing billy, head board -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Information folder - Menzies Creek Rural Fire Brigade
... Information folder - Menzies Creek Rural Fire Brigade...menzies creek rural fire brigade...Folder containing information pertaining to Menzies Creek... pertaining to Menzies Creek Rural Fire Brigade. Contents: -pamphlet ...Folder containing information pertaining to Menzies Creek Rural Fire Brigade. Contents: -pamphlet, Does the hat fit?, CFA recruitment material -insert to above, containing contact details for MCRFB -newsletter, "Menzies Creek Blazer", Vols. 1-4, 227 Oct 1997-23 Dec 1998 -newsletter, "Word Back", winter/spring 2002, summer 2003 -article, "The merry men (and women) of Menzies Creek", photocopy, no source shown, dated 1980 by handmenzies creek rural fire brigade -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Menzies Creek State School
... Information folder - Menzies Creek State School...menzies creek state school... Creek State School. Contents: -article, 'Menzies Creek history... pertaining to Menzies Creek State School. Contents: -article ...Information folder containing items pertaining to Menzies Creek State School. Contents: -article, 'Menzies Creek history book launched at school centenary celebrations', Trader, 6th May 1982 -Menzies Creek School Centenary Souvenir Program -article, 'On for young and old', Mail, 5th June 2012 -article, 'Teacher hits out', Mail, 19th June 2012 -article, "Teachers' last stand', Mail, 18th December, 2012 -article, "Centenary time at the Creek", 14th Apr 1982, photocopy, no source shown -newspaper photo showing students, staff & parents, The Trader, 18th June 1996 -article, "Double celebration for Rosebud couple", photocopy, n.d. -article, "Integrated education program for handicapped lodged", Trader, photocopy, n.d. -typescript, "Hermon family attendance at Menzies Creek State School", by Lyn McGillivray nee Hermon, dated 18th Sep 2007, 2 sheets -newsletters, Menzies Creek School, nos. 9-28, March 29-October 12th 2006, incompletemenzies creek state school -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Menzies Creek
... Information folder - Menzies Creek...menzies creek... to the history of Menzies Creek. Contents: -document, "Menzies Creek, Now... creek gold-mining timber road transport early settlers menzies ...Information folder containing items pertaining to the history of Menzies Creek. Contents: -document, "Menzies Creek, Now...And Then", by Pam Dennis, written for Eastern Regional Libraries History Writing Competition, 11 pages -single page from 'Australian Places' (Monash University), extracted 21st May 2004 -article, 'Following Tradition...', about Bill Hermon's retirement, The Trader, 19th July 1984, 2 copies -article, 'Museum draws first shots', re. the possible removal of the Puffing Billy Museum, Free Press, 9th August 1989 -article, 'There's gold in the Dandenongs!', re. Hancock's Nursery, Retirement, Issue 64, September 1998 -article, 'To remember...', re. Bill and Jean Hermon, Hills Trader, 1st August 1990 -article, 'Family honoured for community service', Free Press, 8th August 1990 -article, '30 years and still going strong', re. Puffing Billy, Knox-Sherbrooke Post, 29th July 1992 -article, "Daffodil delights", Free Press, 2nd Sep 1998, inc. photo of Rex Breen -article, 'People of the century', re. Hermon family, Ranges Trader Mail, 14th December 1999 -article, 'Pages from the past', re. the opening of John's Hill Reservoir in 1981, Ranges Trader Mail, 18th April 2000 -article, 'Historic reunion for family', re. Johns family, Ranges leader, 30th January 2002 menzies creek, gold-mining, timber, road transport, early settlers, menzies creek state school, puffing billy railway, st cuthbert's church, menzies creek rural fire brigade, menzies creek hall -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Registered Letters Received, Menzies Creek Post Office 1887 to 1926, late 19th century
... Registered Letters Received, Menzies Creek Post Office 1887...menzies creek... Menzies Creek, spine repaired with brown packaging tape. Grandma... at the Menzies Creek Post office. Also gives some insight into the local ...The book is primarily historically and socially significant for understanding the local community as it lists all the registered letters received at the Menzies Creek Post office. Also gives some insight into the local families.Brown hard cover book with red leather binding on the spineRegistered Letters Received, Pat Ehenholm 6 Menzies Rd Menzies Creek, spine repaired with brown packaging tape. Grandma Wall had Post-Office 1907 to June 1926 (after last entry)post office, menzies creek, mail, registered letters -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Menzies Creek Hall records, 1955-2004
... Menzies Creek Hall records...menzies creek community...Records of the Menzies Creek Hall Committee. Contents... creek community Records of the Menzies Creek Hall Committee ...Records of the Menzies Creek Hall Committee. Contents: -outgoing correspondence 1955-1971 -outward correspondence 17 Nov 1977-2 Oct 1984 -outgoing correspondence 1991/92, incoming mail in same manila folder -inward correspondence 3 Jul 1978-21 Aug 1981 -minutes March 1972-August 1976 -minute book Nov 1977-22 May 1992 -folder containing minutes and correspondence 1991/2/3 and two passbooks -folder containing minutes, correspondence, etc. 1993-2004 -receipts 5 Dec 1974-13 Feb 1980 -plans, proposed extensions, undated -floor plan, undated but c.1979 (2 copies) -used booklet of raffle tickets -certificates of title (copies) acquired 1989menzies creek community -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Photo-black & white-Menzies Creek Railway Station
... Photo-black & white-Menzies Creek Railway Station...Photograph of a shelter at the Menzies Creek Railway... Photograph of a shelter at the Menzies Creek Railway Station ...Photograph of a shelter at the Menzies Creek Railway Station -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Menzies Creek Station
... Menzies Creek Station....Black and white photograph of the platform at Menzies Creek... and white photograph of the platform at Menzies Creek Railway ...Black and white photograph of the platform at Menzies Creek Railway Station. n.d. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - St Cuthbert's Church, Menzies Creek
... Information folder - St Cuthbert's Church, Menzies Creek...menzies creek..., "group in bid to save Menzies Creek church" by Liz Tunnecliffe... cuthbert's church menzies creek Folder containing information ...Folder containing information pertaining to St Cuthbert's Church. Contents: -article, "Don't take our church away: plea", by Liz Tunnecliffe, Free Press, 7th December 1988 -article, "Church future is still not decided", Free Press, 14th Dember 1988 -opinion piece, "Church belongs to them", Free Press, 14th December 1988 -letters to the editor, The Trader, 8th February, 1989 (2 sheets) -letters to the editor, "Please don't shut doors on area's worship and history", Free Press, 15th February 1989 -article, "Easter approaches and still 'No decision' on St Cuthberts", The Trader, 1st March 1989 -article, "United bid to save church" by Liz Tunnecliffe, Free Press, 2nd March 1989 -article, "group in bid to save Menzies Creek church" by Liz Tunnecliffe, Free Press, 8th March 1989 -article, "Trust registers church", Free Press, 15th March 1989 -article, "St Cuthberts recorded by the National Trust", The Trader, 15th March 1989 -article, "Church's future hinges on planning authority listing", by Liz Tunnecliffe, Free Press, 22nd March 1989 -article, "Easter service is last for St Cuthbert's Church", Free Press, 29th March 1989 -article, "St Cuthberts – the final service", The Trader, 29th March 1989 -article, "Church popular", Free Press, 2nd August 1989 -article, "Roper refuses to protect church", Free Press, 23rd August 1989 -article, "St Cuthbert's to stay closed", Free Press, 6th September 1989 -articles, "Church worth under scrutiny" and "'Buy it plea', Free Press, 9th May 1990 -article, "St Cuthbert's reprieve", Free Press, 1st August 1990 -article, "St Cuthberts – of 'special significance'!", The Hills Trader, 1st August 1990 -article, "Battle to save St Cuthbert's flares", by Liz Tunnecliffe, Free Press, 17th July 1991 -article, "St Cuthberts – the final chapter", by Sara Byers, The Trader, 14th February 1995 -article, "St Cuthbert's owner to preserve past" (re. David Vickery) by Steve Theodore, Rangers Mail, 28th February 1995, 2 copies -article, "New wedding venue a hit", The Trader, 16th June 1998 st cuthbert's church, menzies creek -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
records, Menzies Creek Garden Club, 1972-1994
... records, Menzies Creek Garden Club... from Menzies Creek Hall Committee of Management, dated 2/7/1991... from Menzies Creek Hall Committee of Management, dated 2/7/1991 ...2 files of assorted documents. File 1 contains: -Letter from Menzies Creek Hall Committee of Management, dated 2/7/1991. -Handwritten Annual Account from 11/11/1988. -Financial Statement from Menzies Creek Garden Club, 1989. -Financial Statement from Menzies Creek Garden Club, 1990 -2x Handwritten list of financial members of Menzies Creek Garden Club, 1990-91. -Two pages of handwritten notes titled 'African Violets'. -Financial Statement from a flower show in 1991. -A syllabus for the Menzies Creek Garden Club, 1988. stapled to two handwritten notes, a 4 page flyer for an Autumn Flower Show -A syllabus for the Menzies Creek Garden Club 1986. File 2 is covered in handwritten text consisting of names and tasks (example: Dot Hunter is listed under 'Cuts and Shrubs'). It consists of: -Letter from the Menzies Creek Garden club, from president, dated 8/1/1982. -5 page flyer for a Autumn Garden show, dated 1994. -Large ring binder book of documents, correspondance, rules associated with the Menzies Creek garden Club, dated between 1972 and 1987.documents -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph - 12A Black Hill Rd, Menzies Creek, 2010
... 12A Black Hill Rd, Menzies Creek, 2010.... Hill Rd, Menzies Creek, taken by Chris Girvan, February 2010' ..., Menzies Creek, taken by Chris Girvan, February 2010' Photograph ...Colour photo showing exterior of the house at 12c Black Hill Rd, Menzies Creek, taken by Chris Girvan, February 2010' -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Women in gladiolus crop, Menzies Creek
... Women in gladiolus crop, Menzies Creek.... in a field of gladioli in Menzies Creek. In the background... of gladioli in Menzies Creek. In the background there is an open field ...Photograph shows about six women and a young boy standing in a field of gladioli in Menzies Creek. In the background there is an open field and trees. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Menzies Creek State School photo, 1966
... Menzies Creek State School photo, 1966.... Menzies Creek State School. ... A photograph of students, teacher and Head Teacher from Menzies Creek ...A photograph of students, teacher and Head Teacher from Menzies Creek State School. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Set of photos showing celebrations for Menzies Creek Primary School's 150th anniversary
... Set of photos showing celebrations for Menzies Creek...Six colour photos showing celebrations for Menzies Creek... colour photos showing celebrations for Menzies Creek Primary ...Six colour photos showing celebrations for Menzies Creek Primary School's 150th anniversary, held on 17th November 2007, taken by Marian Matta. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Photo of Menzies Creek Hall
... Photo of Menzies Creek Hall...Photo shows Menzies Creek Hall c. 2012. A fibro... shows Menzies Creek Hall c. 2012. A fibro and weatherboard hall ...Photo shows Menzies Creek Hall c. 2012. A fibro and weatherboard hall is set among tall trees. Photo is from Victorian Places. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Menzies Creek Station
... Menzies Creek Station... Matta, Carl Matta and Morgan Matta on the platform of Menzies... and Morgan Matta on the platform of Menzies Creek Station, c. 1982 ...Colour photograph of Konrad Matta, Rhiannon Matta, Marian Matta, Carl Matta and Morgan Matta on the platform of Menzies Creek Station, c. 1982. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Sunset from Menzies Creek
... Sunset from Menzies Creek...Colour photo. Sun sets over hills of Menzies Creek. Two... photo. Sun sets over hills of Menzies Creek. Two bare trees ...Colour photo. Sun sets over hills of Menzies Creek. Two bare trees on the hill on the right hand side. Taken by Bruce Watson. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Puffing Billy at Menzies Creek Station
... Puffing Billy at Menzies Creek Station... at Menzies Creek. Station is in background. c. 1962. 2. The re... of the Puffing Billy train, as it arrives at Menzies Creek, 28th July ...Two colour photographs from book, Saving Puffing Billy. 1, Several redgum sleepers piled near Puffing Billy crossing at Menzies Creek. Station is in background. c. 1962. 2. The re-opening of the Puffing Billy train, as it arrives at Menzies Creek, 28th July, 1962. Engine 7A is running around for the return journey to Belgrave. Both photos by John Thompson. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Menzies Creek State School photo
... Menzies Creek State School photo....A photograph of sixteen students from Menzies Creek State... A photograph of sixteen students from Menzies Creek State School ...A photograph of sixteen students from Menzies Creek State School standing and sitting for a group photo. 1950s. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Menzies Creek State School, 13th November 1969
... Menzies Creek State School, 13th November 1969....A photograph shows students and two teachers from Menzies... A photograph shows students and two teachers from Menzies Creek State ...A photograph shows students and two teachers from Menzies Creek State School, 13th November 1969. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Hermon home, Menzies Creek
... Hermon home, Menzies Creek.... and corrugated iron house with two brick chimneys, built in Menzies Creek... with two brick chimneys, built in Menzies Creek. Joy and Lyn ...Black and white photograph of three young children, Joy and Lyn Hermon and a friend, standing beside a timber and corrugated iron house with two brick chimneys, built in Menzies Creek. Joy and Lyn are the great grandchildren of James Hermon who built the house in 1874-1878. In 1885 the house became the Aura/Menzies Creek post office. Copy given to Sherbrooke Centenary Committee in 1989 by Hermon family. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Article, Protests at Menzies Creek
... Protests at Menzies Creek...Article titled “Protests at Menzies Creek” about pensioners... titled “Protests at Menzies Creek” about pensioners protesting ...Article titled “Protests at Menzies Creek” about pensioners protesting cuts in pensions. Age 6th September 1932. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Children at Menzies Creek State School
... Children at Menzies Creek State School... in front of the Menzies Creek State School building. Includes... of the Menzies Creek State School building. Includes Ernest Dunham, who ...Photograph of about a dozen children standing and sitting in front of the Menzies Creek State School building. Includes Ernest Dunham, who attended the school from July 1920 to October 1928. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Main Road, Menzies Creek and church
... Main Road, Menzies Creek and church....Photo taken from vicinity of Menzies Creek railway station... taken from vicinity of Menzies Creek railway station. A car can ...Photo taken from vicinity of Menzies Creek railway station. A car can be seen coming down the hill in front of St. Cuthberts Church. Houses are visible on the hillside behind the church. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Menzies Creek State School, 1971
... Menzies Creek State School, 1971....A photo of two teachers and students of Menzies Creek State... of two teachers and students of Menzies Creek State School ...A photo of two teachers and students of Menzies Creek State School in 1971. The Head Teacher on the right is Donald H. Jewell. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Menzies Creek State School, 22nd November 1973
... Menzies Creek State School, 22nd November 1973....Photo of Students and two teachers at Menzies Creek State... of Students and two teachers at Menzies Creek State School, 22nd ...Photo of Students and two teachers at Menzies Creek State School, 22nd November 1973. Head Teacher is Barbara Kewish. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Aura, Menzies Creek
... Aura, Menzies Creek...Photo taken from the Menzies Creek railway station. St... taken from the Menzies Creek railway station. St. Cuthberts ...Photo taken from the Menzies Creek railway station. St. Cuthberts Church is seen in the distance with a dirt road winding past and up hills with trees. In the foreground there are flower bushes and other shrubs.
