Poduced as a supplement to the Diamond Valley News in celebration of the centenary of the Shire of Eltham in 1971. Contains stories of historical note about people and places of the shire as well as numerous advertisng by local businsesses. Also on page 1 lists the program of events commencing Friday, April 2 commencing with a dinner and previewing of paintings by Justus Jorgensen at Montsalvat attended by the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. W. H. McMahon running through to the publication of Pioneers & Painters edited by Alan Marshall. Contents: Page 1 Program of Events Page 2 Wingrove . . man of Eltham Page 3 Council people of 100 years Page 5 Capt. Sweeney, Eltham’s first Irish settler Page 6 Station a tribute to ex-concillor Page 7 Eltham 25 Years Ago just a street Page 9 Kangaroo Ground – once the hub of the shire Page 10 Festival of Arts and Crafts at Montsalvat Page 11 Obelisk honours their memory Page 11 Henry Dendy – an Eltham venture Page 12 Free by rail – if they worked Page 12 The long shadow of Ween Cameron Page 13 McMahon’s – a momentous era Page 14 50 Years Ago . . . Lyon Bros Ford Page 15 Beer at 3d. a pint Page 17 Oldest Home Built in 1850 Page 19 History in black and white . . . . Page 20 Historical Pigeon Bank Page 22 Bridge over log crossing Page 22 Pioneer shot by outlaw Page 23 Milestone for Smith Family Page 24 The Eltham Chamber of Commerce Mardi Gras Advertisers: F.J. & R. Favier (Butcher & Delicatessen Lower Plenty) Eltham Hotel Country Art Store (Eltham) A.R. Warren (Eltham) Heidelberg Travel Service Williams Butcher (Lower Plenty) Greensborough Bulk Store Mac’s Meats (Eltham) Buxton Garden Ornaments (Eltham) Hugh Fisher Photographer (Eltham) Para (Mach. Trading Co. (Greensborough) Westfield Shoppingtown (Doncaster) Clinton’s (Eltham) Gillespie & Lewis P/L (Soft Furnishings Greensborough) T. Hutchinson’s Engineers (Greensborough) Knox & Hellemons Pty Ltd (Builders) Angliss Butchers (Eltham) Rainbow Real Estate (Research) Research Licensed Supermarket Gibsons Research Meat Supply Owen Holmes Motors (Greensborough) Research Pharmacy R. & P. Humphries Delicatessen (Eltham) Montsalvat Eltham Apex Mowerama (Eltham) R.H. Dean & Son Real Estate (Greensborough) L.J. & J.D. Avery Butchers (Eltham) Deylen & Torikov (Motor Engineers Eltham) George Lovitt & Co. Pty Ltd Precision Engineers and Toolmakers Montmorency) Fred’s Mower Repairs (Lower Plenty) Gray’s Milk Bar (Montmorency) Maranne Beauty Salon (Montmorency) Evans Bros. & Newell Pty Ltd (Printing Greensborough) La Ronde Restaurant (Eltham) Terry & Margaret’s Garage (Caltex Lower Plenty) Kevin Dawson Building & Joinery Contractors (Eltham) Montmorency Authorised Newsagency Eltham Produce Store (W.J. Cameron) Consolidated Aluminium (Aust.) Pty Ltd (Eltham) Briar Hill Timber & Trading Co. Pty Ltd Diamond Valley Coaches (Eltham) Lyon Bros Ford (Eltham) The Natural Development Association (Eltham Shire) Alan Whitmore R.E.S.I. (Eltham) Keith Wilkie’s Mensland (Montmorency) Eltham Home Supplies (Eltham) Safeway (Greensborough) Lower Plenty Fish Supply Blue Gum Milk Bar (Eltham) W. Hutchinson Sand Soil & Gravel Suppliers (Greensborough) Keyzers Milk Bar (Greensborough) P.J. Timber & Trading Pty Ltd (Eltham) Diamond Valley Motocycles (Honda Macleod) Neville F. Emerson Real Estate (Lower Plenty) Edon Engineering (Eltham) Mobil Service Centre (Eltham) C.A. & J.M. Kohlman (Panton Hill General Store) C.A. & J.M. Kohlman (Smiths Gully General Store) ANZ (Eltham) Diamond Valley Demolition (Eltham) Volkswagen Specialists (D. Young Greensborough) N.F. Thorpe Pty Ltd Precision Engineers (Briar Hill) Ashley’s Milk Bar (Montmorency) J. Turnbull (General Blacksmith Greensborough) Airlook Service Station (Montmorency) A. & L. Mallios (Grocer Hurstbridge) United Refrigeration Pty Ltd (Greensborough) Peter McDougall & Associates Real Estate (Eltham) Hurstbridge Bus & Taxi Service Pty Ltd Browne Bros. Safeway (Eltham) St Andrews Hotel Eltham Real Estate Pty Ltd Eltham Chamber of Commerce B.P. Evergreen Service Station (Eltham) A.R. Warren Fuel Merchant (Eltham) W. Penna Chemist (Eltham) PPH Produce Paint Hardware (Eltham) Eltham Cake Kitchen (Eltham) Fred Ramak Continental Hairdresser (Eltham) Clinton’s (Eltham) Thompson’s Pharmacy (Eltham) Tillings Timber Supermarket (Eltham) Lyon Bros Ford (Eltham) Bob Clarke’s Men’s Wear (Eltham) Eltham Glen Service Station (Eltham) Miss V. Rampton Naturopath (Eltham) Eltham South Milk Bar (Eltham) Eltham Jewellers (Eltham) Baines Supa-Valu Supermarket (Eltham) Sibbel Builders P/L (Eltham) G. & E. Reivers Fly and Shower Screens (Eltham) Kenton Shoeland (Eltham) Eltham Newsagency (Eltham)One copy marked '1971' on fronta. & l. mallios (grocer hurstbridge), a.r. warren (eltham), a.r. warren fuel merchant (eltham), airlook service station (montmorency), alan whitmore r.e.s.i. (eltham), angliss butchers (eltham), anz (eltham), ashley’s milk bar (montmorency), b.p. evergreen service station (eltham), baines supa-valu supermarket (eltham), blue gum milk bar (eltham), bob clarke’s men’s wear (eltham), briar hill timber & trading co. pty ltd, browne bros. safeway (eltham), buxton garden ornaments (eltham), c.a. & j.m. kohlman (panton hill general store), c.a. & j.m. kohlman (smiths gully general store), clinton’s (eltham), consolidated aluminium (aust.) pty ltd (eltham), country art store (eltham), deylen & torikov (motor engineers eltham), diamond valley coaches (eltham), diamond valley demolition (eltham), diamond valley motocycles (honda macleod), edon engineering (eltham), eltham apex, eltham cake kitchen (eltham), eltham chamber of commerce, eltham glen service station (eltham), eltham home supplies (eltham), eltham hotel, eltham jewellers (eltham), eltham newsagency (eltham), eltham produce store (w.j. cameron), eltham real estate pty ltd, eltham south milk bar (eltham), evans bros. & newell pty ltd (printing greensborough), f.j. & r. favier (butcher & delicatessen lower plenty), fred ramak continental hairdresser (eltham), fred’s mower repairs (lower plenty), g. & e. reivers fly and shower screens (eltham), george lovitt & co. pty ltd precision engineers and toolmakers montmorency), gibsons research meat supply, gillespie & lewis p/l (soft furnishings greensborough), gray’s milk bar (montmorency), greensborough bulk store, heidelberg travel service, hugh fisher photographer (eltham), hurstbridge bus & taxi service pty ltd, j. turnbull (general blacksmith greensborough), keith wilkie’s mensland (montmorency), kenton shoeland (eltham), kevin dawson building & joinery contractors (eltham), keyzers milk bar (greensborough), knox & hellemons pty ltd (builders), l.j. & j.d. avery butchers (eltham), la ronde restaurant (eltham), lower plenty fish supply, lyon bros ford (eltham), mac’s meats (eltham), maranne beauty salon (montmorency), miss v. rampton naturopath (eltham), mobil service centre (eltham), montmorency authorised newsagency, montsalvat, mowerama (eltham), n.f. thorpe pty ltd precision engineers (briar hill), neville f. emerson real estate (lower plenty), owen holmes motors (greensborough), p.j. timber & trading pty ltd (eltham), para (mach. trading co. (greensborough), peter mcdougall & associates real estate (eltham), pph produce paint hardware (eltham), r. & p. humphries delicatessen (eltham), r.h. dean & son real estate (greensborough), rainbow real estate (research), research licensed supermarket, research pharmacy, safeway (greensborough), shire of eltham centenary, sibbel builders p/l (eltham), st andrews hotel, t. hutchinson’s engineers (greensborough), terry & margaret’s garage (caltex lower plenty), the natural development association (eltham shire), thompson’s pharmacy (eltham), tillings timber supermarket (eltham), united refrigeration pty ltd (greensborough), volkswagen specialists (d. young greensborough), w. hutchinson sand soil & gravel suppliers (greensborough), w. penna chemist (eltham), westfield shoppingtown (doncaster), williams butcher (lower plenty), a. roy ford, a.g. thomas, agnes bell, albert h. price, andrew ross, anton w. brinkkotter, arthur brindley, b. bessant, b.w. plant, bell family, charles wingrove, culla hill, dave lyon, david w. bell, e.j. andrew, edwin smith, eltham court house, eltham obelisk, ewen hugh cameron, f.e. griffith, f.v. squire, frank mcmahon, george green, george stebbing, h. eric rundle, harold e. bartlett, henry dendy, henry hurst, henry stooke, herbert a. davies, herbert hewitt, i.g. smedley, j.a. mcdonald, jack baker, jack williams, james k. brice, james rossiter, john lyon, john s. smedley, justus jorgensen, kangaroo ground, larry burke, martin mcmahon, menzies jackson, mott family, mrs andrew, mrs harper, p. harmer, p.j. lester, patrick joseph mcmahon, r.j. galbraith, robert burke, robert charles harris, rosehill, s. willey, shillinglaw cottage, shire of eltham war memorial tower, thomas sweeney, tiny carroll, tom orford, w.b. thomas, william morris

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara HEGARTY at home before her wedding to Bob GARDINER.weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty

B&W photo of William and Alice HEGARTY and daughter Barbara at a ball in early 1940s, probably in the Town hallsocial activities, william (bill) hegarty, alice hegarty nee mott, barbara gardiner nee hegarty

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara HEGARTY at home before her wedding to Bob GARDINER.weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara HEGARTY with her bridesmaids at home before her wedding to Bob GARDINER. L-R Marlene HEGARTY (Barbara's sister), Barbara Hegarty, Joan Gardiner and Margaret Conn.weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, marlene mcpherson nee hegarty, joan gardiner, margaret conn

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara HEGARTY with her bridesmaid, and sister, Marlene HEGARTY at home before her wedding to Bob GARDINER. Marlene is 12 years younger than Barbara.weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, marlene mcpherson nee hegarty

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara HEGARTY with Margaret Coon, one of her bridesmaids, standing next to the wedding gift tableweddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, margaret conn

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara HEGARTY with her father Bill.weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, william (bill) hegarty

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara HEGARTY with her parents Alice and Bill.weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, william (bill) hegarty, alice hegarty nee mott

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara HEGARTY on her wedding day with her father Bill and her bridesmaids outside the house in Cruickshank Street. L-R Marlene HEGARTY, Joan GARDINER, Bill HEGARTY, Barbara HEGARTY and Margaret CONN.weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, william (bill) hegarty, marlene mcpherson nee hegarty, joan gardiner, margaret conn

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara HEGARTY on her wedding day with her father Bill and her bridesmaid, and sister, Marlene entering Holy Trinity Church through a crowd of onlookers. Barbara's veil is blowing in the wind. L-R Bill HEGARTY, Barbara HEGARTY and Marlene HEGARTY. weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, william (bill) hegarty, marlene mcpherson nee hegarty

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara HEGARTY bridesmaids on her wedding day outside Holy Trinity Church L-R Margaret Conn, Joan Gardiner and Marlene HEGARTY. weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, marlene mcpherson nee hegarty, joan gardiner, margaret conn

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY on her wedding day signing the wedding register at Holy Trinity Church while Bob GARDINER and the minister look on.weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY and Bob GARDINER on their wedding day at Holy Trinity Church with the minister.weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY and Bob GARDINER on their wedding day walking down the aisle at Holy Trinity Church.weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY and Bob GARDINER on their wedding day on the steps of Holy Trinity Church.weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY and Bob GARDINER on their wedding day on the steps of Holy Trinity Church.weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY and Bob GARDINER on their wedding day with the wedding party on the steps of Holy Trinity Church. L-R Roger WESTWOOD (Bob's cousin), Harry SUMMERS (athletics friend), Murray LANG (best man & athletics friend), Bob GARDINER, Barbara GARDINER, Margaret CONN, Joan GARDINER and Marlene HEGARTY (Barbara's sister).weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, joan gardiner, margaret conn, roger westwood, harry summers, murray lang

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY and Bob GARDINER on their wedding day with the wedding party on the steps of Holy Trinity Church. L-R Roger WESTWOOD (Bob's cousin), Marlene HEGARTY (Barbara's sister), Murray LANG (best man & athletics friend), Margaret CONN, Bob GARDINER, Barbara GARDINER, Harry SUMMERS (athletics friend) and Joan GARDINER.weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, joan gardiner, margaret conn, roger westwood, harry summers, murray lang

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY and Bob GARDINER on their wedding day in a car.weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY and Bob GARDINER on their wedding day with both sets of parents. L-R Bert & Mrs GARDINER, Bob GARDINER, Barbara GARDINER, Alice HEGARTY and Bill HEGARTY.weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, alice hegarty nee mott, william (bill) hegarty, bert gardiner

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY and Bob GARDINER on their wedding day sitting at the wedding table with the wedding party toasting them. L-R Joan GARDINER, Harry SUMMERS (athletics friend), Margaret CONN, Bob GARDINER, Barbara GARDINER, Murray LANG (best man & athletics friend), Marlene HEGARTY (Barbara's sister) and Roger WESTWOOD (Bob's cousin).weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, joan gardiner, margaret conn, roger westwood, harry summers, murray lang

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY and Bob GARDINER cutting their wedding cake.weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty