Minutes of meetings and correspondence of Sherbrooke Historical Society 1977-1979. The Society was at one time based at Belgrave but included Emerald and other districts in the Shire. The Society was disbanded in the late 1980s and documents passed into the care of Emerald Museum.Sherbrooke Historical Society Minutes - Collection of typewritten minutes and notes.PaperSherbrooke Historical Society: minutes of meetings - starting 1977 AGMclubs, associations, societies, emerald, victoria, australia, shire of sherbrooke victoria australia, religious structures and establishments, parks, sherbrooke historical society, emerald lake park, emerald church of christ

Poster promoting the first exhibition of the Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society, handmade by Susan Heywood-Downard in 1990s.

This is the first of a quarterly publication of a local historical society. Emerald was part of the then Shire of Sherbrooke. The Sherbrooke Historical Society was at one time based at Belgrave but included Emerald and other districts in the Shire. The Society was disbanded in the late 1980s and documents passed into the care of Emerald Museum.Vol 1., No. 1., 1974. Quarterly publication containing articles of historical interest.shire of sherbrooke victoria australia, periodicals, sherbrooke historical society

Information folder containing items pertaining to Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society. Contents: -typescript, "A short history of the Original St Martins church & church hall buildings & their development to become the home of the Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society", A4 sheet printed on both sides -article, "School glory days", The Mail, 27th March 2012, 3 copies -3 colour photos showing the creation of the replacement stained glass window for the Original St Martins Church and a visit to the glassmaker by members of the society -typescript, "Sites of historical significance", 2 A4 sheets, stapled, containing short descriptions and Melways locations of 32 places to be placed on Shire of Yarra Ranges Heritage listing -minutes of meeting held 30 August 2010 -newsletter No. 7, May 2010, 2 A4 sheets stapled together with minutes of AGM held 28 May 2009original st martins church, publication glory days, stained glass window for original st martins church, helen gibson, elaine cordell, sites of historical interest in south riding of sherbrooke

Extract of an address by Mrs. Violet Barry Lambert, OBE, to the 1973 AGM of the Sherbrooke Historical Society, on her experiences as a councillor of the Shire of Ferntree Gully from 1936 on. In 1946 she became the first woman president of the Shire. Includes two newspaper clippings (undated) on her death.Extract of an address by Mrs. Violet Barry Lambert, OBE, to the 1973 AGM of the Sherbrooke Historical Society - Three typed pages of notes and 2 newspaper cuttings.dandenong ranges, victoria, australia, shire of ferntree gully victoria australia, sherbrooke historical society, violet barry lambert

Books containing historical photographs of the Dandenongs foothills area.Collection of historical photographs of the foothills area (some coloured). ISBN 1875475214emerald, victoria, australia, upwey victoria australia, tecoma victoria australia, upper ferntree gully australia, photography, sherbrooke foothills historical society inc., john waterhouse, sherbrooke foothillls historical society

Research carried out to ascertain history of sampler donated to Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society by Helen Gibson.Folder containing information pertaining to Grace Vosper, creator of the sampler now hanging in the original St Martins Anglican Church, Belgrave Heights, Victoria. Contents: -marriage certificate, Dennis Rock and Grace Vosper, 1st September 1855, Melbourne, Victoria -family tree, showing descendants of Grace & Dennis Rock, hand-written -printed Register chart, William Vosper, showing descendants -printed Descendancy chart, William Vosper, showing descendants -printout, 1881 British Census, Vosper family members (2 sheets)vosper, grace, vosper family, rock family, gibson, helen, original st martins church, southern sherbrooke historical society

Folder containing items pertaining to the 2001 Australian History Week. Contents: -letters written by pupils at Belgrave Sth SS to society members, thanking them for coming to talk -booklet, hand-made, containing reports re. visit (incorrectly named "Sherbrooke Historical Society") -letter of thanks, dated 20 October 2001, by Deborah St Leger, Bel. Sth SS, to society -certificate of recognition, dated 10 Oct 2001, signed by R. P. Bartley -bulletin, Belgrave Sth SS, dated 18 October 2001, containing items re. History Weekbelgrave south state school, southern sherbrooke historical society, australian history week

Many of he pictures in the book were taken by George G Murray in the 1900 – 1920 era, showing the extent extent of clearing undertaken by selectors in the 1890s. There is also a large number of “Rose” Postcard images and Howard Ham's extensive collection of photos from the 1890s.The book is historically, socially and scientifically significant as it gives insight into changes to the environment and social structures of the local and wider areas from the 1890s to 2014White cardboard covers book, with copy of colour postcard view of Olinda Township in circa 1900.J Waterhousedandenongs, book, reflections, past, photographs, john, waterhouse, george, murray, landscape

A set of six small photos donated to the Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society by Pam Harris (nee Smith), Shire of Sherbooke councillor 1979-1988. They show the Smith holiday home in Belgrave and surrounding areas in the 1940s.

Information folder containing items pertaining to the history of St. Martin's Church, Belgrave South & Heights. Contents:- -photocopy of photo of St. Martin's Church at Belgrave South, with woman and pram outside. -information sheet - A Short History Of The Original St Martins Church & Church Hall Buildings and their Development To Become The Home Of The Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society -Invitation to opening of Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society's home, 4th March 2001 -article, "Church in heritage area", Free Press, 12 July 1995 (2 copies) -article, "St Martins moves from South to Heights", The Yarra Ranges Trader, 11 July 1995st. martins church

Articles donated to Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society by Jack Weir.Yellow, plastic folder containing items relating to the Belgrave South and Heights Youth Club. Contents: -photos of Youth Club activities and building extension. -An unattributed article from 1986 "Service awards for top citizens". -Budget from Belgrave South and Heights Youth Club, December 1997. -Cheque split up from 1998. -Minute book of Belgrave South and Heights Youth Club, 2-5-1972 to 1-7-1980. -2 page extract draft of "History of Belgrave South and Heights Youth Centre". -3 copies of a 3 page letter to secretary of Youth Advisory Council, 7-4-1972. -Handwritten letter from Rob Quincey to Shire of yarra Ranges, 18-8-2002. -Typed letter from Alison Cran to R.C.Quincey, 17-9-2002. -4 typed copies of a 2 page extract "The Formation of the Belgrave Heights and South Youth Centre". -2 page handwritten note on Youth club activities 20-11-1973. -Drawing of plans, "Proposed Toilet Block Addition to Belgrave South Youth Club Hall, September 1978.belgrave south and heights youth club, rc quiney, kenneth weir

Items copied by Elizabeth Schneider and given to Southern Sherbrooke Historical SocietyFolder containing information pertaining to the property, Mt Heatherley, in Belgrave. Contents: -Certificate of Title, Vol.3701, Folio 740173, dated 26 June 1913. -Certificate of Title, Vol.5209, Folio 1041792, dated 11 November 1926. -Certificate of Title, Vol.5542, Folio 1108283, dated 26 January 1929. -Photo, McAlpine family, taken 1920, copy. -Photo, Eric Roy McAlpine on his horse Topsy, with the "Belgrave Push", taken c.1921, 2 copies. -Photo, Mt Heatherley, c.1950s, copy. -Photo, Mt Heatherley, later than 1960, copy. -Hand-written note, Liz Schneider to Susan Heywood-Downard, undated. -Information sheet, "The history of Mount Heatherly", featuring sketch of house, prepared by SSHS -photos, five, taken during a driving tour of the local area.mt heatherley, mcalpine family, ormond c. smith, hatherly farm house, mount heatherlea, mt heatherly

This copy of Helen Uhe's work was donated to Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society by Helen in 2008.A blue spiral-bound plastic folder with sheet protectors, containing a history of the Moors family of Narre Warren. Contains birth, death and marriage certificates, photos, ephemera, etc. and correspondence between the author, Helen Uhe, and members of the Moors family, as well as other individuals.moors family, robert moors, humphrey moors, frances sophia moors, james moors, hall family, ww1 servicemen

Concept of proposed Emerald Pioneer Village in early 1970's. Contributors were David Moyle, Sherbrooke Historical Society, Swinburne Technical School. A Sherbrooke Shire sub-committee was formed with Sherbrooke Historical Society and consultants was formed. The project was shelved when funding was withdrawn after the federal double dissolution was initiated by Governor General Kerr.B&W photograph of Emerald Park Village Community & Transport Museum concept drawing.Emerald Park Village Concept, David Moyle Collection – ex Emerald policeman, per Kevin Teasdaleemerald, village, park, concept, david moyle collection

A set of four black and white photos of the official opening of works at Cardinia Reservoir, Narre Warren East, May 1970. The photos were taken by Edna or Mick Boothroyd of Wellington Rd, Narre Warren East and were brought by Edna to the first display of the Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society on 20th June 1993.