Councillor Charis M.A. Pelling was a Councillor in excess of ten years and a former President of the Shire of Eltham. Cr Pelling was the founder of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society and the Society's first President.Public meeting for creation of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society, later Eltham District Historical Society subsequent to the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994. The society celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2017 and retains two founding members as current members.Letter typed on Shire of Eltham letterheadshire of eltham, shire of eltham historical society, society foundation, charis m.a. pelling

Shire of Eltham commemorative glass. The Shire of Eltham existed from 1856 until 1994.Stemmed wine glass. Clear glass with gold embellishment."Shire of Eltham" and shire crest in gold.shire of eltham, commemorative glasses

Road sign pre 1994 of St Faiths Road, Montmorency, formerly in the Shire of Eltham. Following the redistribution of local government areas in 1994, St Faiths Road was allocated to the City of Banyule.Double Sided Metal sign painted yellow with green writing and Shire of Eltham Logo and Nameshire of eltham, sign, st faiths road montmorency

This is a collection of clippings from local newspapers of events that occurred within the Shire of Eltham, during the period September 1959 to August 1969, as well as various clippings of advertisements by the Shire of Eltham during this period.This item is locally historically significant as it is an original collection of local newspaper cuttings relating to various public events and Council activities within the Shire of Eltham during the period September 1959 to August 1969. This is an in-house significance assessment.A loose leaf folder with 71 brown paper pages held together by one piece of string and containing a collection of newspaper cuttings from local Eltham papers.Typed label stating 'Nillumbik Shire Council-Shire of Eltham archives. Series 074 Newsclippings folder Vol1 Sept 1959-Aug 1969 (original)' shire president, advertisements, eltham, shire of eltham, newspaper clippings, local newspapers, councillors, eltham council, tenders, council elections

The Shire of Eltham was a Local Government Area located about 25 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 277.13 square kilometres and existed from 1856 until 1994.Guide to services provided by Shire of Eltham40 pages, illus. Front cover is a collage of Eltham sceneseltham, shire of eltham, handbooks

The Shire of Eltham was formed in 1871. As a result of the Kennett Government drive for Council amlagamation, the Shire of Eltham ceased to exist on 15 December 1994 and the new Shire of Nillumbik was established. At a function held in the Eltham Community Centre Walter Withers Room, Councillors and Council Officers were presented with a framed Acknowledgement of Service to the Shire and local community.celebrations, council amalgamation, eltham community centre, shire of eltham, 1994-10, batch 212, cr. john graves, eltham shire ceo, eltham shire president, rodney roschellor

L-R: Cr. John Graves (Shire president), Cr. Jim Connor, Cr. Bil Penrose, Cr. Mary Grant, Rodney Roschellor (CEO), Cr. Bob Manuell (hidden), Cr. Robert Marshall, Cr. David Essexz, Cr. Pamela Sladden, Cr. Peter Graham The Shire of Eltham was formed in 1871. As a result of the Kennett Government drive for Council amlagamation, the Shire of Eltham ceased to exist on 15 December 1994 and the new Shire of Nillumbik was established. At a function held in the Eltham Community Centre Walter Withers Room, Councillors and Council Officers were presented with a framed Acknowledgement of Service to the Shire and local community.celebrations, council amalgamation, eltham community centre, shire of eltham, 1994-10, batch 212, cr. john graves, cr. bob manuell, cr. david essex, cr. jim connor, cr. mary grant, cr. pamela sladden, cr. peter graham, cr. robert marshall, cr. bill penrose, rodney roschellor

L-R: Rodney Roschellor (CEO), Cr. John Graves (Shire president), Cr. Bil Penrose, Cr. Jim Connor, Cr. Mary Grant, Cr. Bob Manuell, Cr. David Essex. Not visible - Cr. Robert Marshall, Cr. Pamela Sladden, Cr. Peter Graham The Shire of Eltham was formed in 1871. As a result of the Kennett Government drive for Council amlagamation, the Shire of Eltham ceased to exist on 15 December 1994 and the new Shire of Nillumbik was established. At a function held in the Eltham Community Centre Walter Withers Room, Councillors and Council Officers were presented with a framed Acknowledgement of Service to the Shire and local community.celebrations, council amalgamation, eltham community centre, shire of eltham, 1994-10, cr. john graves, cr. bob manuell, cr. david essex, cr. jim connor, cr. mary grant, cr. pamela sladden, cr. peter graham, cr. robert marshall, cr. bill penrose, rodney roschellor

L-R: Cr. John Graves (Shire president), Cr. Jim Connor, Cr. Bill Penrose, Cr. Mary Grant, Rodney Roschellor (CEO), Cr. Bob Manuell (hidden), Cr. Robert Marshall, Cr. David Essex, Cr. Pamela Sladden, Cr. Peter Graham The Shire of Eltham was formed in 1871. As a result of the Kennett Government drive for Council amlagamation, the Shire of Eltham ceased to exist on 15 December 1994 and the new Shire of Nillumbik was established. At a function held in the Eltham Community Centre Walter Withers Room, Councillors and Council Officers were presented with a framed Acknowledgement of Service to the Shire and local community.celebrations, council amalgamation, eltham community centre, shire of eltham, 1994-10, batch 212, cr. john graves, cr. bob manuell, cr. david essex, cr. jim connor, cr. mary grant, cr. pamela sladden, cr. peter graham, cr. robert marshall, cr. bill penrose, rodney roschellor

The medallion was issued to all ratepayers in celebration of the Shire of Eltham's Centenary in 1971Gold coloured medallion approx 2.5 cm diameter in a clear plastic sleeveshire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, medallion

Sounds from the Shire of Eltham sound tapes (4 copies) recorded and copyright held by Duncan King-Smith. Liner notes included with each cassette. These sounds were recorded within the Shire of Eltham, Victoria, Australia during 1988-1990. Side A - "Off Butterman's Track" was recorded during the course of 1988 and originally formed part of an Oral History/Soundscape project for the Shire of Eltham's Community Arts Programme (Listening to trhe Landscape (1988). Side B - The lyrebird was recoded during a single bout of singing, at first light on a still winter's morning in Jehosophat Gully, Kinglake. At this time of the year, when few other birds are calling, the lyrebird plays back his own memory of the sounds from the bush around him. Audio Compact Cassette Bird Songs And Night Calls Side A - "Off Butterman's Track" (1988); 22:00, 22.1 MB Side B - Jehosophat Gully Lyrebird (August 1990); 31:32, 29.9 MBaudio cassette, audio recording, duncan king-smith, eltham, shire of eltham archives, series 45, butterman, butterman's track, jehosaphat gully, kinglake, bird songs, sounds of the shire of eltham

The Shire of Eltham was formed in 1871. As a result of the Kennett Government drive for Council amlagamation, the Shire of Eltham ceased to exist on 15 December 1994 and the new Shire of Nillumbik was established. In recognition of the contribution of the efforts of volunteer workers for the Shire of Eltham, a celebration function was held at the Eltham Community Centre on Thursday, 6 October 1994. 1994-10, celebrations, council amalgamation, eltham community centre, shire of eltham, volunteers

Draft conservation and heritage strategy of the Shire of Eltham.43 p., illus.Draft policy for discussioneltham, shire of eltham, conservation

Collection of statistics and projections relating to the Shire of Eltham as at 1981123 p. typescriptnon-fictionshire of eltham, statistics, eltham

Road sign pre 1994 of St Faiths Road, Montmorency, formerly in the Shire of Eltham. This early sign does not have the Shire of Eltham 'branding' of later signs. Following the redistribution of local government areas in 1994, St Faiths Road was allocated to the City of Banyule.Double Sided Metal sign, white with black writing shire of eltham, road sign, st faiths road montmorency

The Shire of Eltham was formed in 1871. As a result of the Kennett Government drive for Council amlagamation, the Shire of Eltham ceased to exist on 15 December 1994 and the new Shire of Nillumbik was established. At a celebratory function was held in the Eltham Community Centre Walter Withers Room, for Councillors and Volunteers in acknowledgement of their service to the Shire and local community.celebrations, council amalgamation, eltham community centre, shire of eltham, 1994-10, batch 212, cr. robert marshall

The Shire of Eltham was formed in 1871. As a result of the Kennett Government drive for Council amlagamation, the Shire of Eltham ceased to exist on 15 December 1994 and the new Shire of Nillumbik was established. At a celebratory function was held in the Eltham Community Centre Walter Withers Room, for Councillors and Volunteers in acknowledgement of their service to the Shire and local community.celebrations, council amalgamation, eltham community centre, shire of eltham, 1994-10, batch 275

The Shire of Eltham was formed in 1871. As a result of the Kennett Government drive for Council amlagamation, the Shire of Eltham ceased to exist on 15 December 1994 and the new Shire of Nillumbik was established. At a celebratory function was held in the Eltham Community Centre Walter Withers Room, for Councillors and Volunteers in acknowledgement of their service to the Shire and local community.celebrations, council amalgamation, eltham community centre, shire of eltham, 1994-10, batch 275

The Shire of Eltham was formed in 1871. As a result of the Kennett Government drive for Council amlagamation, the Shire of Eltham ceased to exist on 15 December 1994 and the new Shire of Nillumbik was established. At a function held in the Eltham Community Centre Walter Withers Room, Councillors and Council Officers were presented with a framed Acknowledgement of Service to the Shire and local community.celebrations, council amalgamation, eltham community centre, shire of eltham, 1994-10, cr. john graves, eltham shire president, cr. robert marshall, batch 275

The Shire of Eltham was formed in 1871. As a result of the Kennett Government drive for Council amlagamation, the Shire of Eltham ceased to exist on 15 December 1994 and the new Shire of Nillumbik was established. At a function held in the Eltham Community Centre Walter Withers Room, Councillors and Council Officers were presented with a framed Acknowledgement of Service to the Shire and local community.celebrations, council amalgamation, eltham community centre, shire of eltham, 1994-10, eltham shire president, cr. robert marshall, batch 275, cr. bill penrose

The Shire of Eltham was formed in 1871. As a result of the Kennett Government drive for Council amlagamation, the Shire of Eltham ceased to exist on 15 December 1994 and the new Shire of Nillumbik was established. At a function held in the Eltham Community Centre Walter Withers Room, Councillors and Council Officers were presented with a framed Acknowledgement of Service to the Shire and local community.celebrations, council amalgamation, eltham community centre, shire of eltham, 1994-10, batch 275

Programme card for Shire of Eltham Reception hosted by Mrs A. F. C. Glover on 27th June 1972.Bruce Morgan was the first Shire Secretary (1964-1983) of the Shire of Diamond Valley. This collection was compiled by his wife, Mavis Morgan, detailing the events they attended in their official capacityCream card with navy text and logo.Handwritten on cover: "Mrs. B. Morgan"bruce morgan, mavis morgan, shire of eltham

In 1971, the Shire of Eltham celebrated the centenary of its proclamation as a Shire in 1871. This brochure outlines events in the centenary year.Bruce Morgan was the first Shire Secretary (1964-1983) of the Shire of Diamond Valley. This collection was compiled by his wife, Mavis Morgan, detailing the events they attended in their official capacityTri-fold printed brochure, colour illustrations and black textbruce morgan, mavis morgan, shire of diamond valley, shire of eltham

The Shire of Eltham was a Local Government Area located about 25 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 277.13 square kilometres and existed from 1856 until 1994.Guide to services provided by Shire of Eltham in 1993.40 pages, illus. Front cover is a montage depicting various elements of the Eltham community. Handbook printed on recycled paper.eltham, shire of eltham, handbooks

The Shire of Eltham was a Local Government Area located about 25 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 277.13 square kilometres and existed from 1856 until 1994.Guide to services provided by Shire of Eltham52 pages, illus. Front cover is a copy of the painting "Panton Hill" by David Armfield.eltham, shire of eltham, handbooks

The Shire of Eltham was a Local Government Area located about 25 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 277.13 square kilometres and existed from 1856 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Eltham60 pages, Illus. Printed on beige paper. Front cover has a copy of the painting "Brougham Street Bridge" by Hilary Jackman.eltham, shire of eltham, handbooks

The Shire of Eltham was a Local Government Area located about 25 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 277.13 square kilometres and existed from 1856 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Eltham72 pages, illus. Front cover has a copy of a sketch "Frogmouths" by Margo Kroyer Pederson on dark green cover. Printed on recycled paper.eltham, shire of eltham, handbooks

Shire of Eltham centenary celebrations invitation and programme for the Official Dinner on 6th April 1971, held at the West Riding Hall, Henry Petrie Community Centre in Mountainview Road Montmorency.Bruce Morgan was the first Shire Secretary (1964-1983) of the Shire of Diamond Valley. This collection was compiled by his wife, Mavis Morgan, detailing the events they attended in their official capacityCream card with black text and gold logobruce morgan, mavis morgan, shire of eltham, petrie park montmorency

This pamphlet was issued for the information of ratepayers, with the compliments of the Eltham Shire Council. Subjects of information included: Shire statistics and history Members of Council 1962-63 Bushfires Dogs Rates Works Programme Shire Offices Town Planning Map of Shire of Eltham with Bushfire area outlined in redbushfires, charis pelling, charles m. a. pelling, councillors, dogs, eric dudley butler, eric percival harmer, franklin william nankervis, george l. cresp, leslie christopher docksey, m.b. watson, map, maxwell alexander spence, rates, raymond clive duncan, rodney d. quin, shire of eltham, shire offices, town planning, works programme

L-R: Cr. Robert Marshall, Cr. David Essexz, Cr. Jim Connor, Cr. Mary Grant, Cr. John Graves (Shire president), Cr. Bob Manuell, Cr. Pamela Sladden, Cr. Bil Penrose, Cr. Peter Graham The Shire of Eltham was formed in 1871. As a result of the Kennett Government drive for Council amlagamation, the Shire of Eltham ceased to exist on 15 December 1994 and the new Shire of Nillumbik was established. At a function held in the Eltham Community Centre Walter Withers Room, Councillors and Council Officers were presented with a framed Acknowledgement of Service to the Shire and local community.celebrations, council amalgamation, eltham community centre, shire of eltham, 1994-10, batch 212, cr. john graves, cr. bob manuell, cr. david essex, cr. jim connor, cr. mary grant, cr. pamela sladden, cr. peter graham, cr. robert marshall, cr. bill penrose