EDHS Newsletter No. 182, September 2008 In the late 1970s when our Society was the Shire of Eltham Historical Society, an offer was made to the Society regarding use of an old cottage at Christmas Hills. For various reasons the offer ultimately lapsed The cottage sat beside Watsons Creek just outside the then Shire of Eltham but following municipal restructuring it now lies within the Shire of Nillumbik. At that time some research on the cottage was carried out for the Society by Keith Chappel as part of a larger research project that he was doing. Keith's notes were taken from Lands Department records and showed that house is the subject of a permissive occupancy of Crown land comprising the creek reserve. In 1903 a Miners Right of one acre in area was granted to Edwin Samuel Birch. In 1907 Birch applied to purchase this land but was unable to because it was part of the creek reserve. The documents show that the house existed at that time. Birch died in 1932 and his daughter Honor Mary Birch was granted a permit to occupy the residence. The future of the cottage remains precarious because of its location on Crown land. In 2007 the Andrew Ross Museum began a campaign to ensure that it is preserved. It included a video presentation on the history of the cottage under the title of "This Old House- Birch Cottage". Black and white photographDetail Cottage Entrance Williams Cottage Yarra Glen Rd Panton Hill Aug 1969 Photo - G.W.Bhouses, cottage, early settlers, yarra glen road, smiths gully, williams cottage, watsons creek, christmas hills, birch cottage, edwin samuel birch, honor mary birch

EDHS Newsletter No. 182, September 2008 In the late 1970s when our Society was the Shire of Eltham Historical Society, an offer was made to the Society regarding use of an old cottage at Christmas Hills. For various reasons the offer ultimately lapsed The cottage sat beside Watsons Creek just outside the then Shire of Eltham but following municipal restructuring it now lies within the Shire of Nillumbik. At that time some research on the cottage was carried out for the Society by Keith Chappel as part of a larger research project that he was doing. Keith's notes were taken from Lands Department records and showed that house is the subject of a permissive occupancy of Crown land comprising the creek reserve. In 1903 a Miners Right of one acre in area was granted to Edwin Samuel Birch. In 1907 Birch applied to purchase this land but was unable to because it was part of the creek reserve. The documents show that the house existed at that time. Birch died in 1932 and his daughter Honor Mary Birch was granted a permit to occupy the residence. The future of the cottage remains precarious because of its location on Crown land. In 2007 the Andrew Ross Museum began a campaign to ensure that it is preserved. It included a video presentation on the history of the cottage under the title of "This Old House- Birch Cottage". Black and white photographDetail of Front Wall Williams Cottage Yarra Glen Rd Panton Hill Aug 1969 Photo - G.W.Bhouses, cottage, early settlers, yarra glen road, smiths gully, williams cottage, watsons creek, christmas hills, birch cottage, edwin samuel birch, honor mary birch

EDHS Newsletter No. 182, September 2008 In the late 1970s when our Society was the Shire of Eltham Historical Society, an offer was made to the Society regarding use of an old cottage at Christmas Hills. For various reasons the offer ultimately lapsed The cottage sat beside Watsons Creek just outside the then Shire of Eltham but following municipal restructuring it now lies within the Shire of Nillumbik. At that time some research on the cottage was carried out for the Society by Keith Chappel as part of a larger research project that he was doing. Keith's notes were taken from Lands Department records and showed that house is the subject of a permissive occupancy of Crown land comprising the creek reserve. In 1903 a Miners Right of one acre in area was granted to Edwin Samuel Birch. In 1907 Birch applied to purchase this land but was unable to because it was part of the creek reserve. The documents show that the house existed at that time. Birch died in 1932 and his daughter Honor Mary Birch was granted a permit to occupy the residence. The future of the cottage remains precarious because of its location on Crown land. In 2007 the Andrew Ross Museum began a campaign to ensure that it is preserved. It included a video presentation on the history of the cottage under the title of "This Old House- Birch Cottage". Black and white photographDetail of Shed Wall Williams Cottage Yarra Glen Rd Panton Hill Aug 1969 Photo - G.W.Bhouses, cottage, early settlers, yarra glen road, smiths gully, williams cottage, watsons creek, christmas hills, birch cottage, edwin samuel birch, honor mary birch

Memoir of living and working on the Maroondah Aqueduct by former Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Caretaker of Yarra Glen Lower length. The book is presented in three parts, firstly a brief explanation is given of the development of Melbourne's water supply system. Secondly the author tells in his own words his family connection with the Yarra Glen District and his work with the MBBW ca 1944-1979. The third part of the book is a tour from the Yarra Glen Lower length as it was in 2002 noting changes since Fred began working for the MMBW.iii, 34 leaves : col. ill., maps (some col.) ; 30 cm. Edited (with introduction and additional notes) by Leigh Ahern ; photographs by Gwen Sadlier and Leigh Ahern.maroondah aqueduct, water supply, yarra glen, reminscences, melbourne metropolitan board of works

Black and White photograph891 Flooding Yarra Glen November 1956 from top Grand Hotelyarra glen, floods, grand hotel, hokins service garage, yarra glen bakery

EDHS Newsletter No. 182, September 2008 In the late 1970s when our Society was the Shire of Eltham Historical Society, an offer was made to the Society regarding use of an old cottage at Christmas Hills. For various reasons the offer ultimately lapsed The cottage sat beside Watsons Creek just outside the then Shire of Eltham but following municipal restructuring it now lies within the Shire of Nillumbik. At that time some research on the cottage was carried out for the Society by Keith Chappel as part of a larger research project that he was doing. Keith's notes were taken from Lands Department records and showed that house is the subject of a permissive occupancy of Crown land comprising the creek reserve. In 1903 a Miners Right of one acre in area was granted to Edwin Samuel Birch. In 1907 Birch applied to purchase this land but was unable to because it was part of the creek reserve. The documents show that the house existed at that time. Birch died in 1932 and his daughter Honor Mary Birch was granted a permit to occupy the residence. The future of the cottage remains precarious because of its location on Crown land. In 2007 the Andrew Ross Museum began a campaign to ensure that it is preserved. It included a video presentation on the history of the cottage under the title of "This Old House- Birch Cottage". Black and white photographWilliams Cottage Panton Hill 1969 Not to be reproduced without permission G.W. Bell Photographer Elthamhouses, cottage, early settlers, yarra glen road, smiths gully, williams cottage, watsons creek, christmas hills, birch cottage, edwin samuel birch, honor mary birch

EDHS Newsletter No. 182, September 2008 In the late 1970s when our Society was the Shire of Eltham Historical Society, an offer was made to the Society regarding use of an old cottage at Christmas Hills. For various reasons the offer ultimately lapsed The cottage sat beside Watsons Creek just outside the then Shire of Eltham but following municipal restructuring it now lies within the Shire of Nillumbik. At that time some research on the cottage was carried out for the Society by Keith Chappel as part of a larger research project that he was doing. Keith's notes were taken from Lands Department records and showed that house is the subject of a permissive occupancy of Crown land comprising the creek reserve. In 1903 a Miners Right of one acre in area was granted to Edwin Samuel Birch. In 1907 Birch applied to purchase this land but was unable to because it was part of the creek reserve. The documents show that the house existed at that time. Birch died in 1932 and his daughter Honor Mary Birch was granted a permit to occupy the residence. The future of the cottage remains precarious because of its location on Crown land. In 2007 the Andrew Ross Museum began a campaign to ensure that it is preserved. It included a video presentation on the history of the cottage under the title of "This Old House- Birch Cottage". Black and white photograph Also digital scan file from original negativeWilliams Cottage Panton Hill 1969 Not to be reproduced without permission G.W. Bell Photographer Elthamhouses, cottage, early settlers, yarra glen road, smiths gully, williams cottage, watsons creek, christmas hills, birch cottage, edwin samuel birch, honor mary birch, bronny handfield collection

Black and white photograph of timber picket fence Yarra Glen Road Kangaroo Groundyarra glen road, kangaroo ground, fences, george w bell collection

A Yarra Glen Special in 1986 at Surrey HillsA coloured photograph of a steam train bellowing lots of smoke approaching Surrey Hills station. On the LHS is Stirling Crescent; on the RHS is Sunbury Crescent. There is graffiti on the buildings adjacent to the railway line on the LHS.On rear of photo : "A Yarra Glen Special / 1986/ at Surrey Hills"graffiti, surrey hills, steam train, trains, 1986, harris carriages

Identified figure in the photograph, also the location of the match and the teams competing.B/W photograph of three footballers contesting the ball in the centre of the oval. Other footballers visible in near background. Goal posts and cars parked around oval edge in the background.Rear (handwritten): Emerald Football Club Mul Moss in centre at Avonsleigh Oval Emerald v Yarra Glenemerald football club, avonsleigh oval, yarra glen football club, mul moss

Floods at Yarra Glen November, 1956 From top of Grand HotelRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, eltham-yarra glen road, 1956-11, floods, floodwater, ford service garage, grand hotel, new holland, yarra glen

eltham shire council, harry gilham collection, yarra flats, yarra glen, welcome home committee, batt's hotel, brock, charles wingrove, christmas hills, eltham-yarra glen road, kilpatrick, memorial, monument, progress league, victoria hall

Steam Rail Victoria is a Preservation Society which runs tour specials throughout Victoria. This particular train is being pulled by an R Class loco on a Yarra Glen Special. The carriages behind are Blue Harris carriages which were normally used on the electrified system. the train is approaching Surrey Hills from Chatham station.A coloured photograph of a Steam train blowing steam as it plows along pulling a number of blue carriages. There is some graffiti on the back of a building that backs onto the railway line.On back of photo: "A Yarra Glen Special / 1986 / At Surrey Hills"graffiti, surrey hills, steam trains, trains, 1986, harris carriages

Looking towards the Shire of Eltham Memorial Park on top of Garden Hill,, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground, c.May 1988. Viewed from near intersection of Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Road and Eltham-Yarra Glen Road35mm colour positive transparency (2 of 36) Mount - Kodak KodachromeProcess Date MAY 88Meltham-yarra glen road, kangaroo ground, shire of eltham memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial

Looking towards the Shire of Eltham Memorial Park on top of Garden Hill,, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground, c.May 1988. Viewed from near intersection of Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Road and Eltham-Yarra Glen Road35mm colour positive transparency (2 of 36) Mount - Kodak KodachromeProcess Date MAY 88Meltham-yarra glen road, kangaroo ground, shire of eltham memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial

Dixon's Creek Yarra Glen-Yea Road June 1958Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1958-06, bridge construction, dixons creek bridge, dixon's creek road, yarra glen-yea road

Colour photograph of a Eucalyptus Viminalis (White Gum or Ribbony Gum or Manna Gum) on Main Road, Eltham-Yarra Glen (Melways Directory Map 23 D1) looking west approximately 1 mile from Kangaroo Ground approx. opposite Andy Avard's gate.eltham yarra glen road, kangaroo ground

Eltham-Yarra Glen Road Lower Plenty Footbridge October 1955 (Jolly)Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, 1955-10, bridge construction, eltham-yarra glen road, lower plenty footbridge

December 1952 Being towed out backwards on Irvine Crescent, Yarra GlenRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, bridge construction, road construction, 1952-12, irvine crescent, yarra glen

View looking west across Old Eltham Road to the Eltham-Yarra Glen RoadRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.1962-07, eltham-yarra glen road, infrastructure, lower plenty, lower plenty road, road construction, shire of eltham, old eltham road

Eltham-Yarra Glen Road Cecil Street Bridge Looking upstream Oct. 1962Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.H941 stamped on reverse (film processing #)infrastructure, shire of eltham, bridge construction, road construction, 1962-10, bible street reserve, cecil street bridge, eltham, eltham-yarra glen road, main road

Eltham-Yarra Glen Road Cecil Street Bridge Looking upstream Oct. 1962Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.H941 stamped on reverse (film processing #)infrastructure, shire of eltham, bridge construction, road construction, 1962-10, cecil street bridge, eltham, eltham-yarra glen road, main road

Looking east along Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground, c.May 198835mm colour positive transparency (1 of 36) Mount - Kodak KodachromeProcess Date MAY 88Minfrastructure, roads, eltham-yarra glen road, kangaroo ground

Looking east along Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground, c.May 198835mm colour positive transparency (1 of 36) Mount - Kodak KodachromeProcess Date MAY 88Minfrastructure, roads, eltham-yarra glen road, kangaroo ground

Viewed from Eltham-Yarra Glen Road looking west from near Garden Hill Ct.35 mm colour positive transparency x 6 Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)kangaroo ground, shire of eltham, war memorial tower, eltham-yarra glen road, shire of eltham war memorial

Eltham-Yarra Glen Road Proposed crossing of Plenty River at Lower Plenty. Floods 18th October 1956.Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, eltham-yarra glen road, 1956-10-18, floods, floodwater, lower plenty, plenty river

View looking north along Eltham-Yarra Glen Road towards intersection with Research-Warrandyte Road and Research shops, c.2013eltham-yarra glen road, main road, research (vic.), research shops, research-warrandyte road

Looking south along Eltham-Yarra Glen Road towards intersection with Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Road, Kangaroo Ground, May 198835mm colour positive transparency (1 of 36) Mount - Kodak KodachromeProcess Date MAY 88Minfrastructure, roads, eltham-yarra glen road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground-warrandyte road

Looking south along Eltham-Yarra Glen Road towards intersection with Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Road, Kangaroo Ground, May 198835mm colour positive transparency (1 of 36) Mount - Kodak KodachromeProcess Date MAY 88Minfrastructure, roads, eltham-yarra glen road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground-warrandyte road

Looking south along Eltham-Yarra Glen Road towards intersection with Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Road, Kangaroo Ground, May 198835mm colour positive transparency (1 of 36) Mount - Kodak KodachromeProcess Date MAY 88Minfrastructure, roads, eltham-yarra glen road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground-warrandyte road