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Includes Newspaper article on page three "Living Memorial Is Trust's Gift To A Shire" a second clipping of which is also attached to cardboard for display purposes. Article includes text and photographs. Living Memorial is Trust's Gift To A Shire Bathed in bright sunshine and now at its best, the Memorial Garden of the Eltham War Memorial provided a perfect setting for the handing over of the Memorial to the people of Eltham last Saturday afternoon. Speaking for the War Memorial Trust, Mr E. P. Harmer, chairman paid tribute to the unselfishh service given by its members , some for more than 20 years. Special tribute was paid to the late Mrs Ada Lyon, a foundation member who, Mr Harmer said, made the Trust her life. A memorial plaque to Mrs Lyon was unveiled by foundation members Mr N. Kerr. Facilities. An infant welfare centre, a pre-school cente and a children's library are built within the memorial. Funds for the buildings were raised by the Trust and theh women's auxiliary. Accepting the Memorial on behalf of the people of the Shire, the Shire President, Cr. L. C. Docksey, assessed the value at beyond £50,000. To make the transaction legal, Cr. Docksey paid the sum of £1 to the Trust. Many foundation members of the Trust and councillors of the Shire were among the official guests. The Shire of Eltham Brass Band provided suitable background music for the ceremony and at. (remaining part of article is missing) Photo: Mrs C RAINS signs the agreement on behalf of the Eltham War Memorial Trust, transferring the Memorial to the Shire of Eltham, as Mr L. Virgo, secretary of the Trust, affixes the seal and Mr. E. P. Harmer, chairman, accepts payment of £1 from Cr. L. C. Docksey, Shire President. In the background are Mrs Harmer, Cr. T. Collins and Mr S. Addison. Accepting the Memorial on behalf of the people of the Shire was Cr. Docksey's last official duty as President. Separate article on the clipping includes the heading: President Rests in Comfort with a photograph and text: A Tribute to Cr. A. K.Lines, first President of the Shire of Diamond Valley, was paid by fellow councilors last Tuesday night. Acting on behalf of all members of the council, Cr. George Upton, in presenting Cr Lines with an armchair, expressed gratitude for his guidance and assistance to the new shire. Newspaper, 12 pages with four holes punched through near centre margin.eltham war memorial building,eltham war memorial trust,eltham pre-school,e. p. harmer,mrs ada lyon,mrs n. kerr,cr. l. c. docksey,shire of eltham brass band,cr. a. k. lines,diamond valley mirror,1965,cr t. collins,mr. s. addison

Small public halls were essential to the local community and served as the central community venue for any small township. Over the years this hall hosted: - Church congregations - Concerts, dances, picture shows - Public meetings and fundraisers - Birthday and wedding functions - WW2 training activities - Citizenship ceremonies - The St Albans Infant Welfare Centre - The Public Library In 1956, the original timber hall built in 1906 was replaced with this brick building. The Victorian Heritage Database describes the new hall as: - A cream‑brick, shop‑front style building - With glazed tiles and a frosted glass entry - A long, narrow hall seating around 100 people - Cavity brick walls, steel truss roof, corrugated iron cladding - Interior lined with fibrous plaster and timber composite panels This modest scale reflects the small population and the low priority St Albans received from the Keilor‑focused council at the time. At one point, a local councillor pushed to demolish the hall and convert the land into car parking. Community resistance helped preserve it. The St. Albans Public Hall is one of the few public buildings in the area that have a direct connection to the early residents of the district and their desire in making public facilities available to the district's residents.5662 - East Esplanade - St. Albans Public Hall Photo 01.jpgeast esplanade, st. albans, st. albans public hall

The Maidstone Public Hall was a central community venue built in the 1910s, serving as a social, civic, and welfare hub for over a century. Key functions of the hall include: - Social life hub for Maidstone for more than 100 years - Infant Welfare Centre for the district - Meals on Wheels distribution point - Community events, meetings, and local gatherings The hall was demolished in 2014. This photograph records the former Maidstone Public that is now demolished.5675 - Thomson St Maidstone - Maidstone Public Hall Photograph.jpgthomson street, maidstone, maidstone public hall

In 1966, at the time of the opening and inspection of the new Municipal Offices in Alexandra Avenue Sunshine, the Council produced these interesting statistics depicting the growth of the Municipality in the Post World War 2 period.City of Sunshine Staff Private Street Construction Development of Playing Fields Infant Welfare Centres and Pre-School Centres Rate Revenue Building Permits Income Population Loan Liabilitiescity of sunshine

Playgroups in Sunshine June 1986 - Devonshire Playgroup, Salvation Army Playgroup, Central Sunshine Playgroup, North Sunshine Fun Playgroup, Alexandra Ave Playgroup, Christ The King Playgroup, Maidstone Infant Welfare Centre (IWC) Playgroup, Maidstone Yooralla Special Needs Playgroup, Deer Park Toddlers Playgroup, Westerngate Playgroup, Kids Chaos Playgroup, St. Albans Community Yorth Club, Playtime Playgroup, Kings Park Playgroup, St. Albans Special School Playgroup, St. Albans South Playgroup, Wee Care Playgroup, Westvale Community Centre Playgroup, St. Albans North Playgroup, Ressurrection Playgroup, Alexina Street Playgroup. East Sunshine Playgroup, West Sunshine Playgroup, Fairbairn Road Playgroup, Glengala Road Playgroup, St. Paul's Playgroup, Albion Playgroup, Ardeer Infant Welfare Centre (IWC) Playgroupplaygroup

Part of the Gwen Goedecke CollectionCity of Sunshine Map June 1971city of sunshine

Reports on the Department of Health, Infant Welfare Centre, and Off Street Parking Account. city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon

Ridgeway Parade & Epsalock Crescent Pre-School & Infant Welfare Centres return of tender deposits city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, ridgeway parade, epalock crescent, infant welfare centre, preschool centre