This is Vol. 6 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Valma Sharp April 2016 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. This issue of the Moorabbin Mirror is dedicated to all the young, and not so young, men and women from the former City of Moorabbin who served ‘King and Country’ during the Great War. Especially those who never came home including a photo of WW1 Mordialloc Memorial and the 2016 Local Commemorative Services. Valma Sharp CMHS President 'officially opened' the new WC and thanked GECC for this amenity. Members and Guests then shared light refreshments before welcoming visitors to the BCM Extra Open Day. Unfortunately Lorna Thatcher was unable to attend due to a sudden illness and Committee and members sent Get Well wishes via Frank. The Diary informs members of the Extra Open Days, upcoming publicity events , Meetings and Community Group visits to BCM, Local interest items include Lees Nursery, Market Gardening Heritage, Westall UFO, Joyce Park Playground Solar System., Moorabbin Ten Pin Bowl and the School Amateur Radio Special Event. The Committee is very grateful for the help provided by David Hardham GEHS to set up our new CMHS website. An informative article re the 2012 GESAC that replaced the 1964 Olympic Pool. Information is requested for the Roving Curator August Rietman display 2017.This is Vol. 6 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS April 2016A4 x 3 paper folded to A5 x 6pp with colour photographs. Moorabbin / Mirror / April 2016 Vol 6moorabbin mirror, bader fran, bader holger, sharp valma, hardham david, thatcher lorna, anzac memorial mordialloc, anzac, lees nursery thomas st brighton east, gesac, moorabbin ten pin bowling, joyce park playground ormond, bentleigh, moorabbin, mckinnon, roving curator program mav, westall ufo,

This is Issue 9 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Geoffrey Paterson in February 2017 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. Members are advised of the 2017 Open Day Dates, Membership Renewals, Committee Meeting Dates, and Pharmaceutical Bottle Display in February & March, the Charman Family Marigold Gardens. CMHS and GEHS coordinated a Display of Market Gardeners at Stanley's Menswear, East Bentleigh in January and February. Members attended the Re-opening of Bentleigh Station December 2016. Members attend City of Kingston Historical Network meetings. Scanning and preserving of the Original CMHS Newsletters compiled by Mr T.A.Sheehy, is proceeding with equipment purchased with the KCC Community Grant. Hedley Potts, Ceramist, exhibited at GECC Gallery November 2016. Update on the progress of the August Rietman Exhibition in October 2017 describes the 'Lone Digger' memorials in Victorian country towns. History of the establishment of Bentleigh Library. This is Issue 9 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS February 2017A4 x 3 paper folded to A5 x 6pp with colour photographsMoorabbin / Mirror / February 2017 Issue 9moorabbin mirror, bader fran, bader holger, paterson,geoffrey, stanley's menswear east bentleigh, kingston city council, glen eira city council, bentleigh railway station, pharmaceutical bottles, pharmacy, medications, charman stephen, gettens mary anne, marigold farm, rietman august, ww1 lone digger memorials, box william, box elizabeth, brighton cemetery, potts hedley, sheehy t a, cmhs original newsletters, bentleigh library,

This is Vol. 8 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Valma Sharp November 2016 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. Dr.Rosalie Triolo will give a talk for members on Nov. 27th about Local School Teachers in the 1st AIF CMHS AGM Oct 30th. Mrs Valma Sharp retired from Committee and CMHS The Committee proposed a vote of thanks in appreciation of Valma's long , loyal service to CMHS,Box Cottage Museum . Subscriptions for NEW members will be $15 from January 2017. Next AGM will be July 30th 2017 to coincide with the end of the financial year. Due to the cost of ink and postage the CMHS Newsletter Moorabbin Mirror will be available in pdf via email, CMHS website and Victorian Collections website . Local Libraries can assist members to read and or download a copy. GECC and KCC are respectively supporting CMHS/BCM with Community Grants 2016 for utilities and the purchase of laptop, scanner printer copier for the CMHS Original Newsletter Preservation project. The BCM / CMHS joined Glen Eira HS and Brighton Cemetorians for a Heritage Display at GECC Town Hall Gallery Annexe Nov 3rd - 20th. An article about Robert Haddon 1866-1929, architect. Article about Local Artists includes colour photos. The Adelphi Players 'Robinson Crusoe' Dec 3-11 2016, The BCM 'August Rietman Exhibition 2017' is proceeding with guidance from the MAV Roving Curator. Fran Bader, Project Manager, is seeking images, pressed concrete products,information,and recollections. Also any jewellery by Stefanie Rennick (nee Rietman) who was a teacher at Bentleigh Secondary College. CMHS members attended the Opening of the new Bentleigh Railway Station Nov 12th. CMHS now has a mobile phone for incoming enquiries.This is Vol. 8 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS November 2016A4 x 4 paper folded to A5 x 8pp with colour photographsMoorabbin / Mirror / November 2016 Vol 8 moorabbin mirror, bader fran, bader holger, sharp valma, haddon robert, bent tommy, robertson macpherson, reitman august,, brighton cemetery,, glen eira historical society, glen eira city council,

This is Issue 10 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Geoffrey Paterson, April 2017 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. Topics ; AGM July 30th 2017 ; GECC Joyce Park Landscape Concepts feedback forums close April 30th ; AIF memorabilia WW1 and WW2 Groundsheet / raincape; Volunteer Ellie - ACU History student - assisting Fran Bader with Rietman preparations and Social Media innovations; GECC Community Information; GECC Groove and Graze April 1st 2017 , BCM open for Visitors including lorikeets; Original Newsletter Digitisation proceeding; Rietman Exhibition preparations proceeding; Victorian ANZACS - Eric Ray Smith, Patterson Rd Bentleigh; AIF headgear; WW1 Monuments and Memorials; WW1 Peace Monuments and Memorials; Lone Digger Memorials ( August Rietman); AANS - Nurses- Sister Elsie Grace Dobson, Moorabbin,; Kingston Ceramic Artist - Wendy Reiss Sculptures 1974; Heritage Queries - 'Clee House' McKinnon; Orange Street East Bentleigh; Elster Creek Tributary; Origins of Local Street Names; Diary; membership details. This is Issue 10 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS April 2017A4 x 4 paper folded to A5 x 8pp with colour photographs. Moorabbin / Mirror / APRIL 2017 Issue 10moorabbin mirror, bader fran, bader holger, patterson geoffrey, smith eric ray; dobson elsie grace, reiss wendy, rietman august, elster creek, moorabbin, bentleigh, mckinnon, ormond , kingston, cheltenham,

This is Vol. 3 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Valma Sharp August 2015 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. Members are informed of the Heritage Display at Stanley's Menswear, Bentleigh East, in conjunction with Glen Eira HS, Market Garden Display at Bendigo Bank Ormond and the Sandbelt Milestones at Brighton Cemetery, Godfrey Street Community House, St Peter's Church & School, the ongoing Gallipoli Centenary and Moorabbin Saints AFL team at Linton Street. Dates for Committee Meeting, General Meeting and the upcoming AGM in October. Photos from The Booklet and Leaflet Launch on May 13th, a request for information about the Womens’ Farm Mordialloc c 1916 , advertisements for the Bayside Arts & Cultural Exhibition featuring Tommy Bent and the RHSV Exhibition re MacPherson Robertson featuring the bust made by August Reitman at Box Cottage . Open Days are listed with an invitation for new members showing the benefits and duties of CMHS membership. CMHS thanks The Office of the Hon. Andrew Robb AO MP Minister for Trade & Investment, Federal Member for Goldstein, who photocopied this newsletter under community printing entitlements. This is Vol. 3 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS August 2015 A4 x 3 paper folded to A5 x 6pp with colour photographs. Moorabbin / Mirror / August 2015 Issue 3 moorabbin mirror, bader fran, bader holger, sharp valma, bent tommy, mordialloc womens farm c1916, gallipoli landings 1915, robertson macpherson, reitman august, godrfrey street community hhouse bentleigh, st peter's church bentleigh east, brighton cemetery, bendigo bank ormond, stanley's menwear bentleigh, glen eira historical society, launch of box cottage museum publications 2015, glen eira city council,east

This is Vol.5 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Valma Sharp August 2015 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash This Issue contains photographs of the CMHS Christmas Lunch, new BCM Toilet, Life member Lorna Thatcher, local Heritage buildings, and William Highett. Members are given the Dates of Events and Committee Meetings ,in 2016, the trial of an extra Open day on the 2nd Sunday of the month and Membership Renewals are due. Sponsors of the successful Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings Moorabbin January 2nd 2016 have received Certificates of Appreciation designed by Fran Bader as did Nick Staikos MP Bentleigh for copying CMHS fliers. The story of the development of Highett, and requests for photos of the former City of Moorabbin and works by August Rietman as we prepare for the Centenary of his arrival at Box Cottage 2017 which will proceed following CMHS being chosen to join the MAV Roving Curator Program. Members are asked to submit suggestions for a ' Local History Walk'. CMHS is seeking volunteers to assist as BCM guides and with the varied tasks involved in preserving the rich heritage of the Moorabbin Area. CMHS thanks The Office of the Hon. Andrew Robb AO MP Minister for Trade & Investment, Federal Member for Goldstein, who photocopied this newsletter under community printing entitlementsThis is Vol. 5 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS February 2016A4 x 3 paper folded to A5 x 6pp with colour photographs. Moorabbin / Mirror / February 2016 Issue 5 Size moorabbin mirror, bader fran, bader holger, sharp valma, rietman august, highett william, thatcher lorna, roving curator program, moorabbin, bentleigh, highett, bunnings warehouse

This is Issue 12 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Geoffrey Paterson, October 2017 Topics; August Rietman Exhibition Roving Curator Program; OHM; Le Page family Travel Trunk; The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. This is Issue 12 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS October 2017A4 x 2 paper folded to A5 x 4pp with B/W photographs. Moorabbin / Mirror / Newsletter City of Moorabbin Historical Society Inc. A0020547E (CMHS) / operating Box Cottage Museum (BCM) / OCTOBER 2017 ISSUE 12moorabbin mirror, bader fran, bader holger, patterson geoffrey, rietman august, rennick stefanie, rietman william, le page everest; open house melbourne 2017, world war 1 memorials, lone digger memorials, resin jewellery,

Topic; Notices for AGM July 23rd and Open House Melbourne 2017 July 29th a& 30th ; RHSV History week in October, Elster Creek; Clee Hill;Leonard.A. LePage; Cheltenham Church of Christ 160th; Pennydale Post Office; Cheltenham; Ross St & Smith St Bentleigh; This is Issue 11 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Geoffrey Paterson, in July 2017 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash This is Issue 11 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS in July 2017A4 x 2 paper folded to A5 x 4pp printed on both sidesMoorabbin / Mirror / Newsletter City of Moorabbin Historical Society (CMHS) Inc . / operating Box Cottage Museum / July 2017 Issue 11moorabbin mirror, bader fran, bader holger, patterson geoffrey, cheltenham chhurch of christ, lepage a.l.; clee hill estate; elster creek, sir ross smith, aviators, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, brighton, market gardeners, early settlers

This is Issue 14 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Geoffrey Paterson, April 2018 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. Topics : ANZAC display, Alonzo Box, 1914 HMAT A20 HORORATA, B Company 6th Battalion 2nd Brigade; Box Cottage grounds flooded by leaking tank Bowls Club 26th Dec ; Barn repairs, Barn storage; Filing Cabinets Inventory; GECC International Women's Day Biographies of 3 local women; GECC Alnutt Park March 18th promotion BCM; Welcome new BCM Volunteer Guides; KCC Network HS meeting; KCC Award Dr G Whitehead; KCC farm machinery preservation; FAHS funding; CMHS meeting dates This is Issue 14 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS April 2018A4 x 1 paper folded to A5 x 4pp printed both sides Moorabbin / Mirror / Newsletter City of Moorabbin Historical Society Inc. A0020543 (CMHS) / operating Box Cottage Museum (BCM) / April 2018 Issue 14moorabbin mirror, bader fran, bader holger, patterson geoffrey, box alonzo, 1914 hmat a20 hororata; b company 6th battalion; gallipoli landings 1915; glen eira historical society, glen eira city council, kingston city council, whitehead dr g. farm machinery, international women's day;

This is Issue 13 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Geoffrey Paterson, February 2018 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. Topics: Vale Mr Laurie Lewis; Street Names Files; KCC Tribute for Dr G Whitehead 20years ; Local heritage 'What House is that?'; Sands & McDougal 1860-1974 digitized by State Library Vic.;Alan Clarke donated in 2016 handwritten S&M copies of residents ; 1818 1st Australia Day Gvnr. Lachlan Macquarie;1858 Foundation Stone St Patrick's Cathedral laid by Bishop J.A. Goold; 1882 Assassination attempt on A/Bishop Goold in Brighton; 1948 UN Declaration of Human Rights; Census Victoria 2016 results; Plateways by Phil Rickard Light Rail HS;Flooding at BCM Dec./Jan. ; August Rietman Exhibition Report & Photos; This is Issue 13 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS February 2018A4 x 3 paper folded to A5 x 6pp printed both sides with colour photographs. Moorabbin / Mirror / Newsletter City of Moorabbin Historical Society Inc. A0020543 (CMHS) / operating Box Cottage Museum (BCM) / ISSUE 13 FEBRUARY 2018moorabbin mirror, bader fran, bader holger, patterson geoffrey, lewis laurie;street name files; whitehead dr g.; sands and mcdougal; clark a; archbishop gool j.a.; st. patrick's cathedral melbourne; governor macquarie l.; plateways; rickard phil.; ohm 2017; reitman august, rietman stefanie; rietman william; lone digger memorials wwi;

This is Vol. 7 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Valma Sharp in August 2016 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. In this Issue This is Vol. 7 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS August 2016A4 x 3 paper folded to A5 x 6pp with colour photographs. Moorabbin / Mirror / August 2016 Vol 7moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, open house melbourne 2016, wattle trees, robb andrew hon. mhr., goldstein vida, mckinnon kindergarten, kingston historical societies network, southern metro historical societies network, moorabbin aviation museum,

This is Vol. 1 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader November 2014 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. CMHS members are informed of the Local Government Mayors , CMHS Committee of Management Members, CMHS Operations & Projects and General Members Meeting Dates. Articles about the K.G Putt Memorial Centre Bentleigh Elderly Citizens Club 60th Anniversary Celebration and the induction of locally born Aviator Harry Hawker 1889-1921 into the Australian Aviation Hall of Fame at Wagga Wagga, on 8 Nov 2014. Following our success in obtaining the PROV Grant in May 2014 Lindie Ward, Museums Mannequins Ltd, brought the new mannequin for the Mary Box Wedding Dress to Box Cottage in August and showed members how to present the dress. In September the new Museum Display Cabinet from TASHCO Pty Ltd, Corio was delivered.The unveiling of the Dress in the Cabinet was celebrated on September 10th by CMHS members with special guests Elizabeth Miller MP Bentleigh and Elizabeth Triarico , History and Heritage Co-ordinator GECC. Also notes of local interest regarding McKinnon Secondary College 60th Anniversary and the success of the Bentleigh Greens Soccer Club .This is Vol. 1 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS November 2014 A4 x 4 pages in pdf and printed form of Vol. 1 Moorabbin Mirror, November 2014MOORABBIN MIRROR / NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (CMHS)moorabin, ormond, public records office victoria, ward lindie, miller elizabeth mp, triarico elizabeth, box mary, box alonzo, early settlers, pioneers, putt k. g., hawker harry, tashco pty ltd, australian aviation hall of fame, bentleigh greens soccer club, mckinnon secondary college, cheltenham, moorabbin airport, museum mannequins ltd

This is Vol. 2 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran Bader and Valma Sharp in April 2015. The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. CMHS members are informed of the retirement of our esteemed member Dennis Maynard, the delivery of the new Box Cottage Booklet and Leaflet and the purchase of promotional materials. This Issue focuses on the involvement of Moorabbin Shire residents in the ANZAC story with photographs of Alonzo Box, Herbert and Harry Hawker, Pte Albert Ogden, J.W.Allnutt, This is Vol. 2 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS April 2015A4 x 3 paper folded to A5 x 6pp with colour photographs. Moorabbin / Mirror / April 2015 Issue 2 / LEST we FORGETmoorabbin mirror, anzac, box alonzo, harry hawker, pte. ogden, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, newsletters, allnutt john william, world war 1 1914 -1918

This is Vol. 4 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Valma Sharp November 2015 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin - derived from Mooroobin, ' a resting place' in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994 the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. Members are asked to assist GECC Arts & Culture Dept. with information about the Caulfield Repatriation Hospital. Fran compiled a brief history of the 'Garden Suburb of Ormond, Henry Lawson and ANA Society with a contribution from Rosemary Kelleher describing her father Brian's love of poetry. All members are invited to attend the final Open day on November 29th to join with the Henry Lawson Society and ANA for their Annual Brian Kelleher Memorial Picnic . Photographs of the CMHS at Bunnings, Stanley's Menswear and the 'Unmentionables' display at Box Cottage are included in this issue. The CMHS thanks the retiring President Frank Thatcher and Treasurer Bill Richardson for their work for the Society and welcomes the incoming Committee lead by Mrs Valma Sharp President. Mrs Lorna Thatcher was recognised for her long service to CMHS with Life Membership accepted by members. Open Days are listed with an invitation for new members showing the benefits and duties of CMHS membership. CMHS thanks The Office of the Hon. Andrew Robb AO MP Minister for Trade & Investment, Federal Member for Goldstein, who photocopied this newsletter under community printing entitlements.A4 x 3 paper folded to A5 x 4 pages with colour photographsMoorabbin / Mirror / November 2015 Issue 4moorabbin mirror, bader fran, bader holger, sharp valma,gallipoli landings 1915, robertson macpherson, reitman august, brighton cemetery, bendigo bank ormond, stanley's menwear bentleigh, glen eira historical society, glen eira city council,, thatcher lorna, thatcher frank, richardson bill, henry lawson society, ana society, kelleher brian, sharp valma, monash, kingston, bayside,

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