Narre Warren North had a population of 200 in 1933. Just a month after World War 2 began in September 1939, a meeting was held in the Narre Warren Scout Hall to discuss the formation of a branch of the Red Cross Society. Mrs Harry Randle was elected president, Mrs Montague, vice president; Mrs Brundrett, secretary and Mrs Ewart, treasurer. All financial members were deemed to constitute the committee. By 1953, just 14 years after their formation they had raised over two thousand pounds, of which one thousand, eight hundred and eighty-two pounds had been sent to headquarters.The minutes bring together the ladies of all walks of life in a small rural community. The early minutes reflect the difficulties of the war years when many of the women may have had husbands, sons and daughters in the services. Despite rationing and shortages of materials these ladies always seemed to have most of what they needed to make goods to sell at stalls, provide suppers at concerts and social afternoons and hold an annual fair. In their spare time they knitted socks and helmets and sewed pyjamas that were sent to those serving overseas. The minutes highlight the work of our local women and give us an insight into the often unrecorded contributions women made within their communities in a time when local histories were dominated by male achievements.Six exercise books bound with hard cover binding. Navy blue debossed cover.narre warren north (vic.), narre warren north (vic.) -- red cross, red cross society

The inside and facing page bear a photo and tribute to Mrs M Randle. Mrs Randle is pictured planting the Red Cross Tree on 2 July 1959. Reference is made to purchasing a Rowan Tree for the centenary memorial in the park, and a plaque for the Red Cross Tree was to be arranged. Alice Randle was president of the branch from its inception in 1939 until her death in January 1964. A minutes' silence was held in remembrance of Mrs Randle at the February 1964 meeting. It was at this meeting that members decided to purchase the large minute book and include a tribute and photo in the opening pages. They also decided to have the 5 previous minute books bound.Reding Account Book Minute. Brown paperboard covers with red binding. Has been covered with plastic covering. Covers don't extend to the width of the pages inside.narre warren north (vic.), narre warren north (vic.) -- red cross, red cross society

Photo of Mrs J Hall, president from August 1970 to July 1978 and photo of Long Service Award winners 4 October 1979 [Mrs Margaret Robinson, Mrs Dora Bailey, Mrs Jo Hall, Mrs Isobell Fleming Regional Commander, Mrs Olive Ray and Mrs Jean Browne] together will a list of long service awards and new members before the minutes of the meetings.Blue Reding Minute Indexed book (cost $3.00) with alphabetical index tabs at front. Ruled, numbered pages from 1 to 136.narre warren north (vic.), narre warren north (vic.) -- red cross, red cross society

Green paperboard cover, lined pages with pink margins Minutes are written by hand in blue ink.narre warren north (vic.) -- red cross, narre warren north (vic.)

Red hardcover Universal Minute Book. Front two pages have been torn out, following pages are ruled and numbering starts at 3. Clippings amongst the pages of hand written minutes.narre warren north (vic.), narre warren north (vic.) -- red cross, red cross society

The ladies of the Narre Warren North Red Cross Unit celebrated their 60th Birthday with a musical afternoon by Natalie and Bill Irvine and friends on 7th October 1999. The minute book contains minutes of meetings, lists of members and office bearers and details of their fundraising and community activities during this time.Collins 3880 Account Minute Booknarre warren north (vic.), narre warren north (vic.) -- red cross, red cross society

This minute book is the last one. The Branch celebrated their 80th Birthday in October 2019. Throughout those years the unit raised money for the Red Cross by making flannelette pyjamas, knitting, holding dances and euchre nights and sent clothing and food parcels to England. In 1959 they raised 80 pounds with a bazaar. They collected medical equipment to loan to those who needed it and held craft displays, fashion parades and film nights. On the 25 November 2021 the meeting ratified the members' decision to become of Friends of the Red Cross Group owing to declining numbers.Hardcover Collins 3880 Account Book Minute, ruled, numbered pages with handwritten and typed minutes.narre warren north (vic.), narre warren north (vic.) -- red cross, red cross society

Photographs of the Narre Warren North Red Cross Unit members at meetings and functions from 1970s to c2010.Brown ring bound imitation leather album with gold embossed pattern on front cover and spine. 3 slip-in picture pockets to a page.narre warren north (vic.), narre warren north (vic.) -- red cross, red cross society

Narre Warren North had a population of 200 in 1933. Just a month after World War 2 began in September 1939, a meeting was held in the Narre Warren Scout Hall to discuss the formation of a branch of the Red Cross Society. Mrs Harry Randle was elected president, Mrs Montague, vice president; Mrs Brundrett, secretary and Mrs Ewart, treasurer. All financial members were deemed to constitute the committee. By 1953, just 14 years after their formation they had raised over two thousand pounds, of which one thousand, eight hundred and eighty-two pounds had been sent to headquarters. 3 ring dark grey foolscap binder with newspaper clippings featuring the Unit, meeting and agenda notes, Red Cross pattern books. Small black dymo label with white text reads Narre Warren North Red Cross on spine.narre warren north (vic.), narre warren north (vic.) -- red cross, red cross society

Ledger has black hardboard cover with red cloth spine. Lists receipts and expenditure from October 1939 to May 1979. Pages are ruled and numbered. narre warren north (vic.), narre warren north (vic.) -- red cross, red cross society

Foolscap original copies of Narre Warren News.non-fictionARC 026-1: these files contain few whole issues, most are bits and pieces saved for their local history interest. Issue 1 Vol 1 (part), Issue 1 Vol 2 and Issue 1 Vol 3 (part) contains a brief history of the early settlement of Narre Warren, history of Harkaway and the Narre Warren Rural Fire Brigade among general items of news and interest. Issue 2 Vols 1 and 2 contain articles on Berwick Shire Severance and history of Berwick. Issue 3 Vol 1 contains a short history of Berwick compiled by Norman Beaumont and new of the Progress Association's Car Rally. Issue 4 Vol 2 contains reminiscences from Rita Wood, news of the first public meeting of the Berwick Shire Council, and Progress Association news. Issue 6 Vol 2 contains an article on Herman Wanke, news from the Narre Warren Primary School Committee, and the Apex, Rotary and Lions Clubs. Issue 7 Vol 2 contains an article on the Sweeney family and news of the overcrowding at Narre Warren primary school. Issue 8 Vol 2 (part) contains an article on the Webb family compiled by Ralph Moran. Issue 9 Vol 3 (part) has an article on Wethersdane Park by George Keys. Issue 12 Vol 3 carries a lot of information on Narre Warren Railway Primary School. narre warren (vic.), harkaway (vic.), fountain gate (vic.), narre warren north (vic.), berwick (vic.)

non-fictionA comprehensive environmental history of the City of Casey, covering its heritage, development, and key historical aspects. ​ Some of the themes explored are: 1. Explorers and First Contact ​ 2. Peopling the Continent ​ 3. Promoting Settlement 4. Developing Primary Production ​ 5. Exploiting Natural Resources ​ 6. Building Settlements 7. Governing and Administrative Structures ​ 8. Altering the Environment ​ 9. Communication and Transport ​ 10. Education 11. Recreation 12. Manufacturing The study highlights the rich history and development of the City of Casey, showcasing its transformation from a region of Aboriginal occupation and pastoral runs to a modern city with diverse industries, residential estates, and cultural heritage. ​ This publication can be downloaded from the City of Casey website.lysterfield reservoir, koo wee rup swamp, berwick (vic.), endeavour hills (vic.), cranbourne (vic.), narre warren north (vic.), tooradin (vic.), hampton park (vic.), doveton (vic.)

xviii, 160 p.; 21 cmnon-fictionA history of Berwick and surrounding districts written in 1948.berwick (vic.), beaconsfield (vic.), upper beaconsfield (vic.), harkaway (vic.), narre warren north (vic.), berwick railway station, berwick shire hall

non-fictionA pictorial history of Narre Warren, Narre Warren North and Harkaway.pictorial history, narre warren (vic.), narre warren north (vic.), harkaway (vic.)

64 p.; 21 cmnon-fictionA history of the Narre Warren North State School as it prepared for its centenary in 1977. Topics include early history, some pioneers, one hundred years ago, roads and services, entertainment, churches, schools. Photographs. (Trove)narre warren north state school, narre warren north (vic.)

Folder containing a table of contents and various newspaper clippings and other information pertaining to the Narre Warren North area. The date the articles were published, and title of articles are listed below. 14 Oct 1993 Brother’s tribute to orchardist (Montague) 12 Feb 2003 Future’s rosy for growers (Brundrett) 14 May 1992 Edwards family part of Narre North’s history 13 Jul 2005 Push to honour pioneers 27 May 2004 Herald the opening of the new chapel 12 Apr 2000 Suburb’s friendship comes to the fore 22 Sep 1967 District shocked by the death of Mr. W. Johnson 13 Oct 2004 Red Cross ladies a tight unit 15 Jun 2006 She’s apples for OAM (Montague) 15 May 2000 Keeping spirit of the harvest alive (Baxter) 21 Mar 2001 Reprieve for house – Main Street 29 Jul 1991 Jack Rae receives achievement award 15 Mar 2001 House hangs in balance (Webb home Main Street) 21 Jan 1993 Narre Warren North a connecting link between hills towns…… 13 Mar 1999 Oaks Taps into History 15 Oct 1992 Kangaroo & emu served for dinner (Hillsley) 24 Sep 1992 Narre North Post Office 100 years old 27 Jan 1994 Narre Warren North – one of the earliest settlements 01 Mar 2008 Soldier Settlement Memorial Garden 26 Jan 1999 Stamp honors a ‘local’ art legend (Arthur Boyd) 08 Feb 2006 In Tune for a long life – Hilda Harris 06 Mar 2008 Memorial Gardens a tribute to soldiers 19 May 2004 A life changing adventure – Kooloos family 22 Jun 2006 War memorial set for repairs 11 Feb 1972 Early Days of Narre Warren North - Beaumont 12 Mar 2008 Settlement Gardens Opened 28 Jan 2009 OAM is King - Noelene King 28 Jan 2009 Pioneer Farming Families Beef it Up - King 30 Jun 2021 Nobelius Life on the Land 13 Feb 2013 Coming up Roses - Brad Alden-Brown 10 Nov 2016 Jack Says Show’s in the Blood - Jack Rae UNKNOWN Taderrwen Lodge 22 Sep 2021 Home Still Standing After 140 Years 8 Sep 2021 Growing Hope Lured Fox - Fox family 9 Oct 2014 Red Cross Marks Milestone 28 Jan 2009 Keel Cast Historic Shadow - Bob Street 19 Jul 2017 She’s Apples Mate - Montague 8 Jul 2020 Big Apple to a Palace - Lowry 5 Feb 2018 An Ageless passion - Berwick Show 5 Feb 2018 Berwick’s Nod to Show Jumping History - Berwick Show 3 Nov 2021 Robinsons of Aranmore 21 Nov 2001 Oaks Avenue Saved 4 Jun 1997 Opened in a Weslyan Church 120 Years Ago 4 Jun 1997 Bob Looks Back to Happy Times at School 9 Jun 1993 A Day of Reminiscing at Narre Warren North Uniting Church 28 Mar 1990 Narre North Hall Celebrates 19 Dec 1989 Former Premier at Narre North 3 Mar 1988 They Remembered the Good Old Days 3 Mar 1988 Harry was one of the “Giants” 10 Jun 1981 Couple Return to Plant a Tree at Kurll Park Narre Warren North 12 Oct 1983 50 Years of Scouting Celebrated at Narre Warren Nth 15 Mar ? Life Skills at Narre Warren North UNKNOWN Open Air Chapel for Narre Warren North Guides UNKNOWN The “Cardigan Castle” 22 Aug 1902 Welcome Home - David & William Bailey 2 Jul 1977 Ton up for Town - 100 Years Old 21 Feb 2018 Jack’s an Endless Rae of Sunshine 9 Sep 2020 Jack’s Royal Commitment 30 Nov 2022 In the Name of Roses 16 Nov 2022 Land Donation Led to Park 30 May 2018 Winters Left Their Mark 6 Sep 2020 Hillside Turns Into Quarry 5 Feb 2020 They Are the Rose People UNKNOWN Brigade’s Big Birthday Bash 28 Apr 2004 In Honour of Lost Heroes 22 Apr 2004 Personal Tribute to Fallen Soldiers 29 Apr 2004 Modern Conflicts Add Relevance 21 Feb 2024 Tributes Flow for Montague Orchard Legend 6 Dec 2018 Kevin Ridd’s Outstanding Service to the CFA 7 Feb 2019 Fire Captain Recalls Heat - Shaun Trotter 7 Feb 2019 Remembering the Tragedy of 2009 at Ceremony 6 Feb 2019 Volunteers Gave Their All 19 Oct 2023 Stronger Protection Calls - Casey’s Heritage Strategy 4 Jun 2025 Creating More History 20 Feb 2025 Lifting the Lid on OLd Relicsnon-fictionnarre warren north (vic.)

81 p.; 30 cmnon-fictionStories and history of veterans cricket at Endeavour Hills and Narre North cricket clubsendeavour hills (vic.), narre warren north (vic.), cricket

...non-fictionIndex of Baptisms for the Narre Warren North Methodist Churchnarre warren north (vic.), narre warren north methodist church

12 pagesnon-fictionWritten for the 130th anniversary the book chronicles the church's history and the people who have been associated with it.narre warren north (vic.), narre warren north uniting church

non-fictionThe life of Henry Augustus Smartt (1829-1913).smartt family, harkaway (vic.), narre warren north (vic.)

232 p.; 29 cmnon-fictionHistory of Warner's nurseries in Narre Warren Northwarner's nurseries, narre warren north (vic.)

non-fictionThe story of the Moysey family from Beaumaris to Narre Warren Northnarre warren north (vic.), moysey family

Photos from the Narre Warren, Narre Warren North and Harkaway areas covering the undated years to 1908A4 folder with photos in sleevesnarre warren (vic.) -- history, harkaway (vic.), harkaway state school, harkaway tennis club

Photos from the Narre Warren, Narre Warren North and Harkaway areas covering the year 1908A4 folder with photos in sleevesnarre warren (vic.) -- history, harkaway (vic.), harkaway state school, kalora park cricket club, sawmill at glenogil

Photos from the Narre Warren, Narre Warren North and Harkaway areas covering the years 1908 to 1920A4 folder with photos in sleevesnarre warren (vic.) -- history, harkaway (vic.), kalora park cricket club, harkaway mechanics institute, beaconsfield state school, hillsley, hillcroft, araluen, tandeyern

Photos from the Narre Warren, Narre Warren North and Harkaway areas covering the years 1920 to 1939A4 folder with photos in sleevesnarre warren (vic.) -- history, harkaway (vic.), narre warren north wesleyan methodist church, narre warren state school, the grange, narre warren north state school, narre warren north war memorial, brudrett's rose farm, narre warren north scouts, young farmers club, narre warren north school football team, kalora park tennis club, kalora park cricket club, narre warren methodist sunday school

Photos from the Narre Warren, Narre Warren North and Harkaway areas covering the years 1940 to 1954A4 folder with photos in sleevesnarre warren (vic.) -- history, harkaway (vic.), hillsley, narre warren north state school, kalora park tennis club, kalora park-south belgrave football club, shrewton, hillcroft, kalora park cricket club, narre warren methodist sunday school, narre warren north scouts, hallam valley state school, kurlls own campsite, bayview

Photos from the Narre Warren, Narre Warren North and Harkaway areas covering the years 1954 to 1960A4 folder with photos in sleevesnarre warren (vic.) -- history, harkaway (vic.), narre warren north scouts, narren warren north state school, kalora park cricket club, kurlls own campsite, narre warren north girl guides, brechin, toomuc district cub rally

Photos from the Narre Warren, Narre Warren North and Harkaway areas covering the years 1960 to1992A4 folder with photos in sleevesnarre warren (vic.) -- history, harkaway (vic.), shrewton, kurlls own campsite, narre warren north scouts, kalora park cricket club, bayview, narre warren north state school, narre warren north war memorial, toomuc district cub rally, harkaway state school, red cross auxiliary