Newsletter of the Nillumbik Historical Society (formed in 1973). Contains news items, oral histories and other material relevant to the Nillumbik area.A record of neighbouring historical societiesNewsletter copied on white A4 paper. Varying number of pages.nillumbik historical society, shire of nillumbik

Jock Ryan was a former President of Nillumbik Historical Society. He and wife Jean were actively engaged in promting the district's local historylewis tulk collection, jean ryan, jock ryan, nillumbik historical society

In 1974, Nillumbik Historical Society was in its second year. This article outlines the previous years' activities and lists Committee members, including Kevin Patterson, Alan Partington and Tom Vickers.News clipping, black and white text. nillumbik historical society inc., kevin patterson, alan partington, tom vickers

Article about Nillumbik Cemetery prepared by Nillumbik Historical Society for the Yarra Plenty Regional Library's "Diamond Valley History Tour 2019". Describes the cemetery gates and lists prominent locals who are buried in the cemetery.Pamphlet, 3 pages, text and colour illus.diamond valley, yarra plenty regional library, nillumbik cemetery, nillumbik historical society

Article about Ellis Cottage Historical Precinct, home of Nillumbik Historical Society prepared by the Society for the Yarra Plenty Regional Library's "Diamond Valley History Tour 2019". Describes Ellis Cottage and the Ellis family who lived there. Includes a leaflet on the historical society.Article and leaflet, text and colour illus.diamond valley, yarra plenty regional library, nillumbik historical society, ellis cottage, william ellis

Update of 1st editon by Jock Ryan published in March 2003. 2nd edition (Revised) Nillumbik Historical Society December 2017 Brief history of the agitation and eventual extension and opening of the Hurstbridge Railway line from Eltham to Diamond Creek, Wattle Glen to Hurstbridge, which was opened in June 1912. Includes details of events thereafter including Wattle Day and Railway accidents. Profusely illustrated with black and white photographs from the collection of the Nillumbik Historical Society (Diamond Creek). Agitation for a railway extension began in 1888 when a meeting was held at Arthurs Creek to press for the construction of a railway line from Heidelberg to Kinglake. The Chairman Mr Charles Draper said this was necessary because this was the best fruit growing district in Victoria. Mr Cameron M.P. pointed out that whatever route the line took it would have to follow the Diamond Valley from Eltham. At the same time another meeting was pressing for the line to be extended to Queenstown (St Andrews). However when detailed surveys were made it was discovered that the only possible route was to Hurstbridge because of the hills. In 1912 the railway was opened terminating at Hurstbridge. Bound with orange covers. Text with black and white illustrations. 30 pages.hurstbridge railway line,diamond creek,wattle glen,hurstbridge, nillumbik historical society

History of the Ellis family in Diamond Creek and Yarra Glen.William Ellis emigrated to Victoria in 1847 and bought most of the Wattle Glen area in 1850. He also had family connections to Kangaroo Ground.A black and white booklet, 12 pages, black and white illus.John Mackey in pencil inside front coverwattle glen, kangaroo ground, nillumbik historical society, william ellis, diamond creek, farming, walters family, ellis cottage

Letter of support to PROV for a grant to record the early settlement of Greensborough.The letter is for grant money to record the early settlement of Greensborough and preserve the Pioneer Cemetery.A one page letter featuring the letterhead and logo of Nillumbik Historical Society Inc.greensborough, nillumbik historical society inc., greensborough cemetery

A series of talks held October - December 2005 at the Eltham Living and Learning Centre which allowed Nillumbik Historical Societies to record the verbal history of the area with some of the well known residents of Nillumbik and surrounds Recorded and edited by Marie Ryan of Plenty Valley FM Speaker: Jock Ryan 8 November 2005video recording

In 2012 local community groups acknowledged the centenary of the extension of the Railway line from Eltham to Hurstbridge which took place in 1912. Newspaper article: Automatic system signals the end of the station's tradition, The Age 20 June 2012. Material produced by Nillumbik Historical Society advertising centenary celebrations and providing history with photographs of the Eltham to Hurstbridge extension. The Heidelberg Historian newsletter of the Heidelberg Historical Society No 279, December 2013 (14 pages) including an article by David Watson "Prince's Bridge to Hurst's Bridge".29 pages, newspaper articleharry gilham collection, hurstbridge railway line, centenary celebrations, eltham railway station

A branch line from the Outer Circle Line was built for the delivery of coal and paper pulp to the Australian Paper Mill at Fairfield. It operated as a branch from the Hurstbridge line until the 1970s, when the Australian Paper Mill plant changed to power by Bass Strait oil. 3 p., text , map and coloured photographs, pp. 4-6 of Nillumbik Custodian December (?) 2012husrstbridge railway line, outer circle railway line, australian paper mill

Account of the extension and electrification of the Eltham to Hurstbridge railway line. Article is in two parts: Part 1: Steam days 1912-1925, published in Diamond Creek News, Autumn 2012; Part 2: Electrification 1926-2012, published in Nillumbik Custodian, v. 8, Issue 2, June 20123 pages, printed both sides. Text and illus. (some col.).eltham, hurstbridge, railways, hurstbridge rail line

The Diamond Creek Gold Mine was active from the 1860s and by 1912 had 12 known shafts. This book outlines ownership and contains anecdotes about the mine.A short history of the Diamond Creek Gold MineBook, 9 pages. Black and white illustrations and maps. Yellow front page with clear plastic cover.John Mackey in pencil inside front cover.diamond creek, john l ryan, jock ryan, diamond creek gold mine, gold discoveries victoria

Brief history of Eltham Diamond Creek Hurstbridge railway line10p, 30 cm

7 pages, mapsdiamond creek, bridge

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

A short history of the Diamond Creek gold mine including: It really started in 1862, Dr. A. E. Phipps the first owner, Charles Horatio Orme, Progress of the Main Shaft, A Struggle for survival, fire, the union mine, other mines in the district and another serious to open the mine.Paperback; 9 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.diamond creek gold mine, gold mining, gold miners

A history of the Anglican Parish of Diamond Creek, prepared for the Yarra Plenty Regional Library's "Diamond Valley History Tour 2019". The Diamond Creek parish includes St John's Diamond Creek, St Michael's Yarrambat and St Katherine's St Helena.Booklet, 8 pages, text and colour illus.diamond valley, yarra plenty regional library, anglican parish of diamond creek, st john's diamond creek, st katherine's st helena, st michael's yarrambat

Colour positive photograph taken c. Nov. 1974 of an original black and white print (Nillumbik Historical Society)35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Kodak Kodachrome CardProcessed Nov 1974fish, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground hotel, nillumbik historical society

Colour positive photograph taken c. Nov. 1974 of an original black and white print (Nillumbik Historical Society)35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Kodak Kodachrome CardProcessed Nov 1974d. wraight, indian scout, kangaroo ground, motorcycles, nillumbik historical society, side-car, vic registration 22506

Undated black and white photograph of Main Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek in flood looking west. Nillumbik Historical Society collectionflood, diamond creek, nillumbik historical society

Memorial plaque erected by Rotary Club of Greensborough at the request of the Diamond Valley Shire Council and the Nillumbik Historical Society. A new plaque, with updated details, replaced it in 2015.Commemorates the deceased children of some early pioneering families (Whatmough and Partington) in the Greensborough district.Bronze plaque with Rotary logo, inscription and names of children buried engraved in blackpioneer childrens cemetery, rotary club of greensborough, nillumbik historical society inc., whatmough family, robert partington

Undated black and white photograph of the Diamond Creek in flood, Nillumbik Park, Diamond Creek. Cattle take refuge on a high point. Nillumbik Historical Society collectionflood, diamond creek, nillumbik historical society

On 27/11/2021, Greensborough Historical Society members visited Nillumbik Historical Society at Ellis Cottage Diamond Creek. A delicious Devonshire tea was enjoyed by those present.Digital colour photograph of sconesgreensborough historical society, nillumbik historical society

Colour photograph. Note debris on the rail fencing around the oval. The Diamond Creek in flood at Diamond Creek township, 8 April 1977 Nillumbik Historical Society collectionflood, diamond creek, flooding, oval, nillumbik historical society, rail

Colour positive photograph taken c. Nov. 1974 of an original black and white print Indian Motor Bike owned by D. Wraight of Kangaroo Ground (Nillumbik Historical Society)35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Kodak Kodachrome CardProcessed Nov 1974d. wraight, indian scout, motorcycles, nillumbik historical society, vic registration 22506, kangaroo ground

Colour positive photograph taken c. Nov. 1974 of an original black and white print Indian Motor Bike, Dodge Car owned by Wraights of Kangaroo Ground (Nillumbik Historical Society)35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Kodak Kodachrome CardProcessed Nov 1974kangaroo ground, motor picnic, motor vehicles, motorcycles, nillumbik historical society, picnic, vic registration 22115, wraight family

On 27/11/2021, Greensborough Historical Society members visited Nillumbik Historical Society at Ellis Cottage Diamond Creek. Some of the members present are shown here: Bryan. Lewis, Timmo and Gary.Colour digital photographgreensborough historical society, nillumbik historical society

Colour photograph. Sawpit Creek at the junction of Campbell and Watkins Street, Diamond Creek Township. The Diamond Creek in flood at Diamond Creek township, 8 April 1977 Nillumbik Historical Society collectionflood, diamond creek, flooding, nillumbik historical society, give way, sawpit creek, campbell street, watkins street

In this article, Nillumbik Historical Society President Jock Ryan (1992) discusses why people might join an historical society, how his interest in Diamond Creek history evolved and information on the history of the area. Photocopy of newspaper article, 1 page, black and white image.jock ryan, nillumbik historical society, diamond creek