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Folder containing a table of contents and various newspaper clippings and other information pertaining to the Pakenham area Volume 1. The date the articles were published, and title of articles are listed below. 10 Aug 2005 John McMillan honoured as Secretary of Pakenham Cemetery Trust 09 Feb 2005 Arch Munro – obituary 17 Nov 2004 St. James 120th Anniversary 17 Nov 2004 Gwen Crouch – people in profile 23 Mar 2005 Ranald & Rae Webster Diamond Anniversary 19 May 2004 Curnow Farm, Henry Road 23 Jun 2004 Lottie Schultz – obituary 17 Dec 2003 Doris Kirkland – obituary 13 Oct 1993 Main Street 1947 08 Jan 2004 Toomuc Ridge – sale of property 24 Nov 1998 Berwick-Pakenham Historical Society 02 Aug 2002 Joseph Purves – obituary 19 Jan 1999 Pakenham Stockyards 27 Oct 2004 Artefacts halt pool dig 12 Oct 1999 Pakenham Library 10 Nov 2004 Joyce Parker – widow wages war against injustice Unknown John Chapman celebrates six decades at Pakenham Sale Yards 12 Sep 2007 Noel Gardner – obituary 21 Jul 2004 Mick Manestar – RSL top honour for war veteran 31 Mar 2004 William Bruce Ronald Reserve 08 Sep 2004 Muriel Gladys Treloar – obituary 02 May 2007 Anzac Day at Pakenham 23 Sep 1998 Lorna Anderson – people in profile 21 Apr 2004 Max & Toni Myers – organic apple orchard 14 May 2008 Lorna Jackson – moving 14 May 2008 Norma Jackson – people in profile 14 May 2008 Bill Shelton – me and my car 31 Jun 2007 Vandals Raid RSL 05 Mar 2008 Vicki Mantel – nee McLeod 31 Jan 2007 Sisters follow family style – Green family 08 Jun 2005 Alice Bould – 81st birthday 12 Jan 2011 Church Robbers 03 Dec 2008 Una’s 102 not out – Una Cafra 14 Nov 2007 Dot Murphy & the Pakenham Pool 04 Feb 2009 Jack Buckland 20 May 2003 It was apples at the orchard school 18 Feb 2009 Aaron Stewart McCann 18 Feb 2009 Ray Caldwell 29 Nov 2006 Una Cafra – people in profile 05 Dec 2007 Apples to the core – Priest Bros. Orchards 14 Nov 2007 Pigeons take flight 25 Jul 2007 Oh how the town’s grown 26 Mar 2008 Historic hotel has new look – Pakenham Hotel 10 Dec 2008 Stock agent who called the shots – Roly Hewson 10 Dec 2008 Apple a day keeps orchardists aweigh – Hardings Orchard 06 Feb 2008 Service is in the can – Ray Coombs from Nestle Unknown It’s service with a smile – Charlie Rossetti 02 Apr 2008 The hell that was Gallipoli 05 Dec 2007 Una (Cafra) at 101 is unstoppable 05 Sep 2007 Neighbours for seven decades (Bill Shelton & Jack Buckland) 00 Dec 2008 Connectsus –newsletter of the Beaconhills College Alumni 19 Oct 2011 Historic Oak Journey Continues 19 Oct 2011 Beat is their guiding light 08 Sep 2010 Printz’s passion hits home 8 Apr 2015 Chuggs Tug at Heartstrings - Jean & Dennis Chugg 2 Sep 2015 Silence for a Good Man - John Goff 19 Oct 2016 Iconic Home is up for Sale 18 Jan 2017 A Great Blast from the Past - Pakenham East Cricket Club 23 Nov 2016 Her Caring Nature - Patricia Benyan 18 Jan 2017 Magical 100 Candles Lit - Mary Blundy 14 Oct 2015 Loyal Race Club Stalwarts Retire - Frances Knapp & Ron Carroll 17 Feb 2016 Pakenham Icon Passes - Gavan Bourke 17 Feb 2016 Pakenham Mourns a legend - Gavan Bourke 21 Sep 2016 Hughie Loved Community - Hughie Bourke 27 Jul 2016 It’s a Grant to Remember 1 Jun 2016 Principal Out of Trenches - St Patrick’s Primary School 150th 15 Jun 2016 Rotary was Charlie’s Life - Charlie Huyskens 31 Aug 2016 Man of Letters - John Murrell 20 Oct 2010 Hairdressing Win Career Highlight - Bronny Saunders 10 Feb 2016 Shut Down for Dore Milestone - John Dore 30 Apr 2008 Time for Reflection - Pakenham Cemetery Trust 5 Nov 2003 A Return to Glory Days for Former Shire Offices 23 Mar 1994 Ellie Ellett’s Memories of a Fortunate Life 23 Apr 2008 From Concrete to Soil - Roger & Chris McGill 21 Dec 2009 Joe is Fondly Remembered - Joe Russell 21 Dec 2009 Lorna’s Elegance Shone Through - Lorna Giles nee Ramage 16 Jan 2013 Johnny Appleseed - John Wiadrowski 13 Feb 2013 Treloar Makes Final Cut - Graham Treloar 13 Feb 2013 Pakenham as it was 17 Jun 2009 Learning Keeps Jean Young - Jean Ferguson 29 Oct 2014 Sweet Man with a Sweet Tooth - Keith Cook 22 May 2013 Machinery was Alan’s Game - Alan Porter 16 Sep 2015 Lucy’s Long, Loving Life - Lucy Rouse 22 Jul 2015 French Decoration - Jack Kane 13 Jan 2016 Athlete Marches Off - Sheldon Ronald 10 Feb 2016 Friends for Life - 60 Years not out - Bob & Kath Florance 10 Feb 2016 Newborn is Across the Generations - Nate Delphine 25 Apr 2012 Exhausted but Excited by Milestone Birthday - Ellen McKenzie 25 Aug 2005 Newspaper Pioneer Dies - Florrie Thomas 2010 Loss of Former Scout Leader - Joe Zaal 15 Jul 2015 Senior Citizens Celebrate Birthday 15 Jul 2015 Congrats Joan on OAM - Joan Vogels 26 May 2010 Cath is our Centenarian - Cath Marson 15 Sep 2021 Together 50 Golden Years - Alwyn & Terry Williams 10 Jun 2021 They Made the Regal List - Donald Duffy 12 Jun 2013 Zach’s Footy Dream Comes True - Zach Stephens 10 Jun 2015 Stableford a Welcome Relief 15 May 2013 Jackie Loves Scouting Life - Jackie Connelly 5 Aug 2009 Sisters in Arms - Thelma Rhein & Joan Hayles 11 Feb 2009 Death of a Soldier - Aaran McCann 18 Feb 2015 Poppy Plaque for Service 28 Jun 2017 Sports Carnival was a Gift 23 Sep 2015 Hardware Icon Unhooks - Hardys 28 Jun 2017 Norm’s Dedication to RSL - Norm Joseph 25 Nov 2009 Pottering Around - Robert Gordon Pottery 1 Oct 2014 Hardy’s Toasts 60 Years 27 May 2015 Sod Turns New Page in Family’s History - Webster 4 Aug 2021 Siren Goes for “Stinger” - Ian Murphy 24 May 2017 50th Anniversary - Pakenham Secondary School 22 Sep 2021 Trusting in our Future - PB Ronald Memorial Trust 16 Dec 2009 Spotlight on the Hoof and Hook 15 May 2013 Sporting Legend who Rode High in the Saddle of Life 7 Jan 2009 Jubilee Team Nod is Jewel in Crown - Lionel Sexton 12 Aug 2015 Papers Together - Dandenong Journal 12 Aug 2015 Dickson - a Doyen of Jounal(ism) - Greg Dickson 12 Aug 2015 Quiet Man had Depth of Strength - Harold Tulloch 8 Sep 2021 100 and More Birthdays - Hautie Crick & Sybil Hickman 5 Aug 2015 St James Marks Ruby 6 Oct 2021 Young Spirit Worth Bottling - Daryl Young 12 Aug 2015 Gwen Followed the Paper Trail - Gwen Jarvis 12 Aug 2015 We Loved Our Youthful Adventures - Sue Jarvis 13 Oct 2021 Pizza Queen’s Farewell - Rosa Santo 4 Feb 2009 Gaynor Goes it Alone as Family Spreads Wide - Rotteveel 25 Feb 2009 Hooves of History - Pakenham Show 19 Sep 2018 Uncertain Future for Post-War Pat - St James Village 19 Sep 2018 Do You Recognise These Soldiers? 26 Jul 2016 Beatrice Breaks Through the Glass Ceiling - Beatrice Thomas 25 Apr 2018 Navy Veteran Finds God - Ken Walton 27 Apr 2016 Light in the Darkness 23 Aug 2017 Memory Lives on in Trust - P.B. Ronald 19 Jul 2017 Les Answered Call to Duty - Les Futcher 11 Oct 2017 A Fortunate Life - Liz Jeavons 11 Jun 2014 No Stone is Left Unturned - Stone family 20 Jun 2018 Telling War Stories - Patrick Ferry 27 Sep 2017 Sybil Makes 100 - Sybil Hickman 20 Jul 2016 Save Our Storenon-fictionpakenham (vic.), john mcmillan

SUMMARY - Edna (Myers) Barrie, 1918 – 2018, Profile Early Life Edna was born at Melton and delivered by Hannah Watts. Her mother Martha walked in the dark at night with her basket under her arm to the bridge over the Toolern Creek Bridge and into Sherwin Street to the corner of Yuille Street to Hannah’s house Lynch Cottage. Martha’s husband was away shearing and eventually heard the news of the birth of their blue eyed third child and second daughter. She was born into a family that was surrounded by music; her father played the “squeeze box” and mother the mouth organ. From an early age the family were aware of the great composers, a framed picture of Beethoven, Chopin, Schubert and Wagner hung above the door to the lounge room of their 4 roomed cottage, the room where the piano stood. Her life on stage started as a singer aged 6 years at the Melton Mechanics Institute Hall. Edna was born with a natural ear for music learning piano and singing from her older sister Marjorie who became an accomplished pianist and soloist and renowned music teacher in Melton and district. In the 1920s and 1930s concerts at the Melton Mechanics Institute were regular events were the local talent was fostered. The Myers children, like other children of Melton and Rockbank, studied singing, piano and elocution, sat examinations, entered in competitions in South Street Ballarat, Footscray and Melbourne. In 1929 a Sacred Concert was broadcast by 3AR from the Hall as part of the Back to Melton Celebrations. Marjorie Myers performed two of the items on the piano. Edna attended Melton State School 430 from 1924 – 1933. Her father Fred had also attended the same school. In 1924 the School staged Cinderella at the Melton Mechanics Institute Hall with a cast of 33 students. After completing her education a Melton she boarded in South Melbourne and attending Melbourne Girls High School (MacRobertson Girls High School), a school which recognized her musical attributes. She travelled home on the train on the weekends, sometimes getting off at Rockbank to save a few pennies in fares. Working life The early 1930s the Depression was a difficult time for a young woman to find work. Jobs were often menial and given to the youngest and therefore cheapest applicant. She worked as sales assistant at Polonskis and Myer in the city, and Irvines Modes in Footscray. Working to 1pm on Saturday, and when held up by a customer meant missing the train home. While at Myer Department store she lived at home and rode her bike to the Melton railway station. On one occasion she had a nasty fall when a part of her bicycle came loose causing the bike to crash rendering her concussed and injuring her nose. During the 1930s she was given a camera “a little snap” by Mrs Kelly her landlady. This began her interest in photography documenting family life at their “Burnbank” home. Musically, while at Myers she participated in annual performances held at The Kings Hall and the Myer Mural Hall. Working in the basement at Myers she was often embarrassed when her name was called, customers assuming she belonged to the Myer Family. Ken Myer worked in the basement at the same time handling the ‘Wheeler’, a wicker basket used for moving goods around the store. The family philosophy was for the children to start at the bottom and work their way up. Social life Social life in her teenage years was connected also with Scots Presbyterian Church. She attended Sunday School classes and received book prizes for attendance. She loved to read and welcomed the times when she received new book. She took part in the Sunday School Anniversaries and was presented with a Bible from the Superintendent, Henry Robinson for her assistance with the music. Marriage and War years In 1941 Edna married Ernest “Bonnie” Barrie. War in the Pacific was soon to break out. While in Sydney on their honeymoon they met up with Jim Barrie who was on his way to Canada via Hawaii just missing Pearl Harbour by two days. Jim became a Spitfire Pilot and joined the RAF and was based in England. He returned to Australia later in RAAF to fight the Japanese off the coast of New Guinea. The three eldest Barrie brothers were farmers and food producers and were thus except from military service. Edna and Bon were members of the VAOC- Volunteer Air Observers Corp entailing being rostered on duty as plane spotters. The women took shifts during the day and the men at night which involved staying overnight in the Shire Offices. Later the spotting tower was built in the plantation opposite the Post Office. Edna and Bon carried on with this from their home in Ferris Rd when the threat of invasion had ceased Community life Community life in Melton revolved around fund raising events for the Melton Mechanics Institute for the War effort and keeping up with maintenance for the Hall. In 1944 the Minister for Health gave approval for the Shire of Melton to open and Infant Welfare Centre inviting Edna to form part of the Committee with seven other women. In 1948 she was President of Melton Branch of the Victorian Health Centres Association. She volunteered this use of her car driving the person in charge, Sister Smith to visit mothers and their babies. In 1963, along with Betty Jones and Isabel Snell, Edna was instrumental in forming the 1st Melton Cub Pack and later supported the formation of the 1st Melton Scouts. During 1963 – 1968 she completed the Australian Boy Scout Association Cub Pack Preliminary Training and achieved her Wood Badge. Country Women’s Association In 1944-1996 she was a member of the Melton Branch Country Women’s Association (CWA), Melton Branch, Secretary of the Branch in 1945 – 1946 and Branch International Secretary 1970-1971. She worked with choir, music and drama interest groups within the branch attaining both first and second place in 1959, second place in 1952 Exhibition and second in Music in 1960 in the state. She was involved in their handicraft craft events, fund raising and musical events and singing competitions. During the 1950s she trained Trios and Quartets in part singing for the CWA competitions in Ballarat and Melbourne. It was at this time that she developed her skill as a conductor and trainer of choirs. She later auditioned for the Victorian Choir for alto parts believing she would stand a better chance of being chosen, because of her ability to sing in natural harmony. In 1962 she participated in the Tenth Australian Country Women of the World (ACWW) Triennial Conference “Australia Presents: CWA Massed Choir” in the Melbourne Town Hall. This event was recorded by Super Sound Spotlight on 45 extended play vinyl record. The songs were Australian music and words, for example The Silver Stars are in the Sky, The Graceful Swaying Wattle and Kookaburra. Edna continued with her interest in the Victorian Choir regularly meeting at the CWA Headquarters in Toorak for rehearsals. In 1974 she took part in the Australian Choir at the fourteenth Triennial conference of the ACWW Interfaith Service held at the Perth Concert Hall on the 13th of October. Arts and Culture Edna was also in the Choir of 3KZ Carols by Candlelight at the Myer Music Bowl in 1963 and 1964. Melton Choral Society. Edna was Director and Conductor in the 1970s performing at many community events such as Carols by Candle Light, Church Services, Easter and Palm Sunday services, Mothers Union and the 1976 Community Services Week Combined Church Service. The October – November 1978 Program covered the following: songs from the Musicals, Choral and Solo with Narratives, Guest Instrumental Item, Recitation Negro Spirituals and Australian Songs. Her involvement with church choirs included the Scots Presbyterian Church Choir Easter and Christmas performances and the 1967 Centenary Service. In 1980s the Melton Uniting Church Sacred Music Performances included The Crucifixion by Stainer, The Olivet to Calvary and other church Hymns. Edna was Musical Director of the Melton Amateur Theatrical Society and worked on performances in collaboration with Mabel Rogers on script and musical interpretation. Melton and District Historical Society Annual Art and Craft Show. First held in Melton Mechanics Institute Hall in 1973, it later took place in the in the Melton Community Hall. The Art Show was also run in conjunction with other community organizations such as Rotary and Girl Guides. Community history and research Melton streetscape and society Over 20 years commencing in the 1970s, Edna undertook extensive photographing of the changing streetscape of Melton’s High Street. She anticipated the impact of change on the community during the time of Melton’s rapid transition from a small farming district to a large urban community and this led to her extensively document and photograph many of the structures and landscape features of the township that have since been lost. She also meticulously recorded much of the contemporary life of the town and has left a significant legacy of archival material. Melton State School 100 Years Celebration, October 1970 Co-author with Mabel Rogers “The First 100 Years, 1870 – 1970” Assembled a collection of School Class Photograph and identified and compiled lists of names for future school history. She also assembled a photographic display for the 125th anniversary in 1995. Melton and District Historical Society (M&DHS) Foundation Member, 1968 Held President and Secretary positions from its inception Research associated with the classification of Heritage buildings Christ Church Classification C Scots’ Presbyterian Church Classification D Set up the storage and Catalogue system in the Office at the Willows Organised society visits to Heritage sites in and beyond the Shire of Melton, including Stathtulloh, Eynesbury, Deanside, ToolernVale sites including Merrywood (now demolished) Staughton Vale, Chirnside, Point Cook, Shwerkolts Cottage. 1970 – 1983 Melton and District Historical Society Letterhead. Staughton Memorial Light from early newspaper cutting in its location before restoration to present location. Sketch by Wendy Barrie. Designing and printing pamphlets, stationery, and other sale items with Willows title. M&DHS street naming research for new housing developments (1970 – 2000). Collaborated with Mary Tolhurst to research the names of early landowners and pioneer families connected to the first settlers. Researched Aboriginal names for inclusion on lists submitted to developers. An early example is the naming of Kuranjang and the street names associated with the McPherson family. Plains of Promise (Shire of Melton history) by Joan Starr (1985). Edna assisted with Historical Society materials and contributed her own research and photographs. Contacted and organised for Hubert Opperman to launch the book. (She was also present at his last bike ride at Rochester in 1995.) Western Metropolitan Groups of Historical Societies. Member attending meetings and representing Melton, also hosted the Group at Melton The Willows Member of the Committee of Management for the restoration of the “Willows” house the establishment of The Willows Park 1982 March - Official Opening of the Willows Park- Preparation and planning for the event. Involved in the collecting of items in the furnishing of the display rooms in the Willows house. Donated items and furniture from the Myers and Daley family houses. (19th century) Machinery Shed Establishment. Involved with Jeff Robinson in the construction and collection of machinery display Other significant sites Championed and participated in the restoration and preservation significant sites in Melton, including: restoration of the Staughton Memorial Light and its return to its present site restoration of the Pykes Grave (using EW Barrie earthmoving equipment) restoration and reconstruction of Dunvegan restoration and reconstruction of Macs Cottage, the management and Caretakers residence Melton State School War Memorial Gates removed from Unitt Street entrance and relocated to the Willows Park Donated the Barrie family single furrow plough which was standing at the Court House Plaza. It removed and to Council Depot and later missing. The plaque was taken to the Willows. Jimmy Melrose (aviator) cairn restoration at crash site in Melton South Donald Mackintosh (Olympic gold medallist marksman) grave site at the Melton Cemetery (Historical items held by the Myers family collection.) Houdini first flight at Diggers Rest. Edna’s father was shearing at Diggers Rest at the time and witnessed the flight. She attended the 90 year anniversary of the event at the site in 2000. Radio and electronics Edna’s husband Bon interest in wireless communication dates in the 1920s with the building of a crystal set in the early days of public broadcasting. At the Back to Melton Celebrations in 1929, 3AR broadcast a concert from the Melton Mechanics Institute on the 20th February at 8pm featuring Footscray City Band, James Hill baritone, Vera Carew Soprano, James Foran Tenor, Marjorie Myers Piano, and James Williamson Entertainer. Accompanists: Miss Agnes Ross and Mrs James Hill. The Myers children had recordings of their piano playing made onto the aluminium records, Martha Myers’ voice can be heard introducing an item. These were made in a studio in Melbourne. Marjorie was given a upright Gramophone by Donald Mackintosh in recognition of her talent and her contribution to the cultural life of Melton. The family were then able to listen to 78rpm recordings of the famous classical recordings. The turntable was hand wound metal stylus needles had to be regularly replaced. The aluminium disk needed a bamboo needle to prevent damage to the surface. Before electricity was introduced to Melton in 1939 the Mechanics Hall relied on generators to produce electricity. Bon Barrie, being mechanically minded, built a public address system for be used a community functions at the Hall and Recreational Park. By 1939 this was up and running and used for over three decades. A large Collection of 78rpm records provided music for dances, marching, parades and any public event needing music and microphones. The early system was portable and worked on batteries. CFA Radio Communication In the 1950s with the introduction two-way HF and later VHF very high frequency radio sets. Melton Rural Fire Brigade was part of the Bacchus Marsh Group. Radio sets where located in the Melton Fire Truck, and in the house of the Barrie family at Ferris Road. This was an ideal location to observe a 360 degree view in all directions when smoke appeared on the horizon. An antenna was erected beside the house. The set OX 7 was located in the kitchen and monitored 24 hours by the family. When an electrical fire occurred at the junction of the electricity to the house there was time to radio the fire station and summons the men working in the paddocks, thus saving the house from possible destruction. With the introduction of UHF – ultra high frequency Vinten Radios the signal was clearer and static and interference lessened and radio traffic became easier to read, and reduced noise levels in the household. VL3 LY Radio Base became the Group Headquarters was established in 1967. By 1970 the Brigades were: Melton, Rockbank, Sydenham, Toolern Vale, Diggers Rest, Truganina, and Werribee. In 1974 when the family moved to First Avenue, another antenna and a small building were erected adjacent to the residence and used to house the equipment, maps. Radio traffic consisted of regular schedule times and communication with adjoining groups of brigades such as Bacchus Marsh, Mt Macedon and Little River Groups. Many of the brigade and group base radios were situated in private residences and operated primarily by fire fighters wives who held the position of Communications Officer, either registered as a brigade member or informally. Edna was never registered as an operational brigade member but operated informally as an assistant to her husband Bon. She was however a member of the Melton Fire Brigade Ladies Auxiliary from its inception in 1968, a non-operational position. Edna kept up to date with radio procedure following the 1967 handbook; preparing maps, plotting compass points and taking notes on weather forecasts from the SA Border and Western District. Daily notes were taken in anticipation of fire warnings. These log books and daily radio traffic were incidental to the regular radio schedules. Emergency turnouts noted, burning off times and predicted location of smoke. In the summer fire season all TBF (total fire ban days were recorded.) In times of emergency the Barrie family assisted Bon the base radio operator to plot the position and location of fire trucks and to help clarify garbled radio traffic, keep notes and make telephone calls. These log books are held in the EE and EW Family Archive. Melton Uniting Church Edna founded the Church Opportunity with Maisie Robinson in 1975 in the Melton South Methodist Church building. Methodist and Presbyterian Churches of Melton had combined severing their long held connection with Bacchus Marsh. A Manse had been recently built for the Melton Minister. At a Parish Committee meeting at the Melton South Church it was suggested to use the building as an Opportunity Shop. It opened in July 1975, and it raised $1,600 contribution to the church budget in 1976. In 1977 The Uniting Church in Australia was formed and the Melton South Uniting Church Opportunity shop continued to go from strength to strength expanding the buildings providing the welfare needs of the community. Archive Set up by Edna Catalogued items dating from 1857 Minute Book and set ongoing system and storage of items of heritage. Melton Un Awards and recognition of service to the Melton community Rotary Award for Community Service, 1980 Victoria 150th Anniversary Celebrations contributions, 1985 Life Membership of the Melton and District Historical Society (M&DHS), 1989 Extra-Ordinary Contribution for years of service to M&DHS, 1992 Long Service for Exceptional Service MD&HS, 1993 Royal Historical Society of Victoria Award of Merit, 1997 Shire of Melton Certificate of Appreciation for continued support and dedication as a member of MD&HS to the preservation of Melton’s History, 1998 Centenary of Federation Peoplescape (Canberra) Melton Shire nomination, 2001 Uniting Church Melton Life Membership of the Opportunity Shop Uniting Church in Australia Commission for Mission for 30 years of hard work and dedications to the Uniting Church, 2007 Uniting Church Adult Fellowship Certificate appreciation in recognition of valuable support through the “Sammy” Stamp Fund Neighbourhood Watch 5 year award Photographs of Edna at different ageslocal identities

From 1944-1996, Edna Barrie was a member of the Melton Branch Country Women’s Association (CWA), Melton Branch, Secretary of the Branch in 1945 – 1946 and Branch International Secretary 1970-1971. She worked with choir, music and drama interest groups within the branch attaining both first and second place in 1959, second place in 1952 Exhibition and second in Music in 1960 in the state. She was involved in their handicraft craft events, fund raising and musical events and singing competitions. During the 1950s she trained Trios and Quartets in part singing for the CWA competitions in Ballarat and Melbourne. It was at this time that she developed her skill as a conductor and trainer of choirs. She later auditioned for the Victorian Choir for alto parts believing she would stand a better chance of being chosen, because of her ability to sing in natural harmony. In 1962 she participated in the Tenth Australian Country Women of the World (ACWW) Triennial Conference “Australia Presents: CWA Massed Choir” in the Melbourne Town Hall. This event was recorded by Super Sound Spotlight on 45 extended play vinyl record. The songs were Australian music and words, for example The Silver Stars are in the Sky, The Graceful Swaying Wattle and Kookaburra. Edna continued with her interest in the Victorian Choir regularly meeting at the CWA Headquarters in Toorak for rehearsals. In 1974 she took part in the Australian Choir at the fourteenth Triennial conference of the ACWW Interfaith Service held at the Perth Concert Hall on the 13th of October. Recipes from the members of the Bradvale Branchlocal significant events, local identities

In 1944-1996 Edna Barrie was a member of the Melton Branch Country Women’s Association (CWA), Melton Branch, Secretary of the Branch in 1945 – 1946 and Branch International Secretary 1970-1971. She worked with choir, music and drama interest groups within the branch attaining both first and second place in 1959, second place in 1952 Exhibition and second in Music in 1960 in the state. She was involved in their handicraft craft events, fund raising and musical events and singing competitions. During the 1950s she trained Trios and Quartets in part singing for the CWA competitions in Ballarat and Melbourne. It was at this time that she developed her skill as a conductor and trainer of choirs. She later auditioned for the Victorian Choir for alto parts believing she would stand a better chance of being chosen, because of her ability to sing in natural harmony. In 1962 she participated in the Tenth Australian Country Women of the World (ACWW) Triennial Conference “Australia Presents: CWA Massed Choir” in the Melbourne Town Hall. This event was recorded by Super Sound Spotlight on 45 extended play vinyl record. The songs were Australian music and words, for example The Silver Stars are in the Sky, The Graceful Swaying Wattle and Kookaburra. Edna continued with her interest in the Victorian Choir regularly meeting at the CWA Headquarters in Toorak for rehearsals. In 1974 she took part in the Australian Choir at the fourteenth Triennial conference of the ACWW Interfaith Service held at the Perth Concert Hall on the 13th of October. Items celebrating 80 years of Country Women's Association and the closure of the Melton branchlocal significant groups, local identities, local special interest groups