Volume 1, Issue 1. Early History of the Upper and Yarra Valley. "Welcome to the fist edition of the Yarra Valley historical, the aim of this newspaper is to remind us of the men and women who came here to mine, farm or harvest the plentiful and tall timbers, that built towns and cities..." Estimated date of publication 2010. The newspaper is full of potted histories of places with historical photographs, maps and timelines. Acknowledgment and citations for source material given. Advertisements for business's at the time of publicaion. Lilydale, De Castella family, p2. Mount Evelyn p6. Wandin [Anker family] p7. Seville [William Henry Smith; Mr and Mrs Thomas Payne; Duck family; Chandler family] p8. Woori Yallock p10. Yellingbo p11. Hoddles Creek p12. Launching Place p13. Yarra Junction p14. Reminiscences of Don 'Ripper' Reid p18. Wesburn p20. Warburton Village Settlement p22. Warburton p23. Big Pats Creek p26. McMahons Creek / Reefton [Brimbonga School] p27. Gladysdale / Gilderoy [Saxton family] p28. Powelltown p30.lilydale, mt evelyn, wandin, seville, woori yallock, yellingbo, hoddles creek, launching place, yarra junction, don reid, reminiscences, wesburn, warburton, big pats creek, mcmahons creek, reefton, gladysdale, gilderoy, powelltown, newspaper

See also "Ringwood, Place of Many Eagles - Hugh Anderson" for additional information on the separation of the Borough of Ringwood from Shire of Lilydale (p.154).Short history of the Shire of Lilydale including Ringwood, Croydon and surrounding districts prior to separation from Lilydale of Borough of Ringwood in 1924.Preface extract: This small Volume contains a short history of the Shire of Lilydale, and is designed as a record covering the period especially relating to the early settlement. ... The information herein recorded has been obtained from official sources, historical records, first hand knowledge, and from the Pioneers themselves ...

This booklet fits together the geologist's story of the origins of the Dandenong Ranges with the story of settlement on them, from the first tiny group at Harmony Vale, as told in the manuscript "Corrhanwarrabul the Great Forest" in the possession of the Lilydale and District Historical Society.

A white covered book with all details printed in green: the title, As it Happened: The History of Coldstream, Gruyere, Yering and Killara Volume One from settlement to 1900 and a photograph, Looking north to the township of Coldstream. The author is printed below along with Lilydale & District Historical Society at the bottom. The spine has the title, volume and author printed in green lettering. There is a Contents page and Index at the back. Inside are detailed facts, photographs, posters, Death Notices and more about the area's development to 1900. Reference is made to the Sebire family on pp. 105, 160, 45 and 157. Pp.184non-fictionVolume One of this history covers settlement to 1900 with a focus on local families and identities, social life, disasters and business. history - lilydale and district, settlement - lilydale and district, victoria - history

A white covered book with all information printed in red - the title, As it Happened: The History of Coldstream, Gruyere, Yering and Killara Volume Two from 1900 to 1920 and a photograph of William Reade with his sons Bill, Sam, Ern and George at Glenadara harvesting a crop sitting by the side of a truck. The author is printed below along with Lilydale & District Historical Society at the bottom. The spine has the title, volume and author printed in green lettering. There is a Contents page and Index at the back. Inside are detailed facts, photographs, posters, Death Notices, Sports, Schools and more about the area's development to 1920. Reference is made to the Sebire family on p.8. On the back cover in red print is a photograph of a bronze plaque presented after the death of James Edward Fraser. Inscription: HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR. Pp.216. Included is a local newspaper cutting from the Yarra Valley Leader June 23, 2003 p.14 titled: A Love of History about the Coldstream author and historian Val Sheehan.non-fictionVolume Two covers the history of the area from 1900 - 1920. The book is divided into sections covering family, sport, social life, disasters, transport, schools, business, Dame Nellie Melba and Lillydale Council. Includes extracts from newspapers, photographs and index. Included is a local newspaper cutting from the Yarra Valley Leader June 23, 2003 p.14 titled: A Love of History about the Coldstream author and historian Val Sheehan.history - lilydale and district, settlement - lilydale and district, victoria - history

An orange covered book with details printed in black: the title, As it Happened: The History of Coldstream, Gruyere, Yering and Killara Volume Four from 1941 to 1960 Part 1and a sepia photograph of mining at David Mitchell's property near Steele's Flats. David Mitchell is leaning against a tree in a suit, overcoat and hat, is watching the men at work. The author is printed below in black along with Lilydale & District Historical Society. There is a Contents page and Index at the back. Inside are detailed facts, photographs, posters and more. On the back cover printed in black is information about the this volume being split into two Parts - 1 and 2 with the index in Part 2.non-fictionVolume Four covers the final history of the area from 1941 - 1960, Parts 1 and 2. This Part 1 book is divided into sections covering family, sport, social life, disasters, transport, schools, business, Dame Nellie Melba and Lillydale Council. Includes extracts from newspapers, photographs and index. The development of agriculture and the wine industry is clearly described. Local murders, suicides, accidents and deaths are all reported. This volume in two parts is a wonderful resource for teachers, students and lovers of history. history - lilydale and district, settlement - lilydale and district, victoria - history

A white book with a large sepia coloured photograph on the front of The Lillydale Shire Offices opened on November 14,1889. The front cover lettering is brown. The title page has publishing details with further information on the back of it. There are Contents, Foreword and Introduction pages. The publication highlights the development of shire staff, selected historical issues through the years, and a complete listing of local councillors who steered the region’s growth. Pp. 48non-fictionThis book refers to the historical publication by Sue Thompson detailing the legacy and evolution of the former Shire of Lillydale Offices in Victoria, Australia. Published by the Lilydale & District Historical Society, the book covers a century of civic leadership, infrastructural growth, and local governance.lillydale - history, lillydale - shire offices, victoria - lillydale