Historical information
This book is a humorous look at the world of the police officer in Great Britain.
Physical description
296 p. Paperback.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the place now called Victoria, and all First Peoples living and working on this land. We celebrate the history and contemporary creativity of the world’s oldest living culture and pay respect to Elders — past, present and future.
Please be aware that this website may contain culturally sensitive material — images, voices and information provided by now deceased persons. Content also may include images and film of places that may cause sorrow.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain culturally sensitive material — images, voices and information provided by now deceased persons. Content also may include images and film of places that may cause sorrow.
Some material may contain terms that reflect authors’ views, or those of the period in which the item was written or recorded but may not be considered appropriate today. These views are not necessarily the views of Victorian Collections.
Users of this site should be aware that in many areas of Australia, reproduction of the names and photographs of deceased people is restricted during a period of mourning. The length of this time varies and is determined by the community.
Reuse of any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander material on this site may require cultural clearances. Users are advised to contact the source organisation to discuss appropriate reuse.
This book is a humorous look at the world of the police officer in Great Britain.
296 p. Paperback.
The Banyule Banner is published bi-monthly by Banyule City Council to advertise upcoming events in the City of Banyule and to report on past events. This edition contains reports on strategc planning, organics recycling and developments at Barrbunin Beek Aboriginal Gathering Place and Banyule Swamp.
A record of events within the City of Banyule.
28 pages, colour illustrations.
banyule banner, banyule council
Member's subscription receipt for D. Seddon to The Grocer's Association of Victoria in 1956.
Paper receipt, with stamp duty stamp affixed.
Handwritten details, stamped receipt number 1539
grocer's association of victoria, seddon family, grocers
The Banyule Banner is published bi-monthly by Banyule City Council to advertise upcoming events in the City of Banyule and to report on past events. This edition contains reports on inclusive employment, Reconciliation Banyule, and climate action.
A record of events within the City of Banyule.
28 pages, colour illustrations.
banyule banner, banyule council
The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994. This example of a Boundary Sign was one of many located on the edge of the Shire e.g. at Wattle Glen Station; at Yan Yean Road north of Bannons Lane; 2 on Plenty Road near Larundel and Bundoora Primary School; one on the Para Road bridge; on Wattletree Road Eltham and on Kurrak Road Yarrambat. According to a former Shire employee, the signs were often stolen as quickly as they were replaced. This sign was removed when the Shire of Diamond Valley was dissolved in 1994 and is signed by a Shire employee, giving it strong provenance.
Painted metal sign, cream background with green text and Shire of Diamond Valley crest.
Inscribed in felt tip pen on back of sign: SDV: from Nov 1964 to 1994. 30 years. Ron Middleton, By-laws Officer and Ranger, from 9/84 to Nov 94 [signed] R. Middleton
shire of diamond valley, boundary signs
A description of typical women's roles in 19th and 20th century families, and changes that have occurred since World War II.
5 p text and photographs
women in australia, women's roles, home duties, housework
An upgrade at Binnak Park Watsonia will improve facilities for the Plenty Valley Cricket Club and Watsonia Sporting Club , which have been displaced from A K Lines Reserve by construction of the North East Link, Binnak Park to continue their activities
5 p. comprising 4p. North East Link "Binnak Park Community Update" 2020, with Cover sheet by Rosie Bray and colour photograph of the park at opening
binnak park, banyule parks, binnak park watsonia, north east link
Good Start Early Learning childcare centre leased the former Uniting Church Watsonia and grounds (formerly Watsonia Methodist Church) in 2021. A new building is being constructed on the site, to open in September 2022. A brief history of the former churches by Rosie Bray is included
4 p. typescript and photographs; with 4 colour photographs
good start early learning, watsonia uniting church, watsonia methodist church
Account of Len Warren's war service, after enlisting in December 1941 at the age of 18. He served mainly in the 2/43rd Australian Infantry Battalion, in the Middle East against the German forces, and in Papua New Guinea and Borneo against the Japanese. He was wounded, and suffered several bouts of malaria before being discharged in July 1946. A more detailed version of this story is available at GHS.
9 p. typescript with photographs
world war ii, leonard william warren, australian army, len warren
Map includes Crown Portions V - XVII, showing Yan Yean Reservoir, Melbourne-Whittlesea Railway route, names of landowners, roads and various other features west of Greensborough Road. Redrawn by A. R. Blair in 1978.
1 p. black and white photocopy of map
yan yean reservoir, yan yean
The Caretaker's Residence, Yan Yean Reservoir. Sketch by Jenny Meldrum; from Yan Yean: a history by Dianne Edwards.
1 p. black and white copy of page from book
yan yean reservoir, yan yean
Yan Yean Reservoir in 1862, a drawing from the Illustrated Melbourne Post, August 30, 1862; from the LaTrobe Collection, State Library of Victoria.
1 p, black and white photocopy
yan yean reservoir
Account of Turner Brothers bakery, built in the 1880s on the Plenty Road at South Yan Yean (now Mernda)
1 p. text and photograph
yan yean, mernda, turners bakery, turner family
The Mechanics Institute, Yan Yean 9later Mernda) was built in 1888
1 p. black and white photocopy from book
yan yean, mernda, mechanics institutes victoria
Copy of map part Sec. 13, Parish of Yan Yean 1856, Map 3, Village site... Scale: 8 chains to 1 inch. Drawn by C. Hodgkinson, District Surveyor, redrawn by A. R. Blair 1978.
1 p. photocopy of map.
yan yean reservoir, yan yean
Student admission ticket to Shire of Diamond Valley Swimming Pool Greensborough. It admits the holder to swimming classes when accompanied by a teacher during school hours.
Ticket, printed in black on green cardboard
Shire of Diamond Valley Swimming Pool, Greensborough: School Pass - 5/- [stamped] 301
shire of diamond valley, swimming pools, greensborough pool
Part of the single track railway extension of 1902 from Heidelberg to Eltham, the Plenty River railway bridge Greensborough, was nominated for the Banyule Heritage Study 2020. This nomination was prepared by Norm Colvin & Anne Paul on behalf of the Greensborough Historical Society
1 p. Text and photographs
hurstbridge rail line, plenty river, banyule heritage study 2020
Memoir by Rosie Bray (nee Thrupp) of life in Melbourne and Garden City (Port Melbourne) and friendship with Margaret Halfpenny (nee Jobson) in 1942/43
1 p. printed both sides. Printed text with photographs
rosie bray, melbourne, port melbourne, garden city, thrupp family
Classic post-war guide for organisers of parties for young children, this book includes planning for everything from invitations to entertainment and food and a variety of games. The accompanying small envelopes appear to be clues to a treasure hunt.
63 p., paperback, includes handwritten rhymes on 6 small air mail envelopes
games, children's parties, parties, joyce nicholson
Annual class photograph, Montmorency High School, Form 10F 1977
Colour photograph mounted in protective yellow cardboard folder
School year 1977; Martin Joyce Colour Studios
montmorency high school, school photographs
Annual class photograph, Montmorency High School Form 3F 1976
Colour school photograph mounted in yellow cardboard protective folder
School Year1976; Martin Joyce Colour Studios
montmorency high school, school photographs
Located in Level 1 Food Court, Greensborough Plaza, Jesters the Jaffle Pie Co. opened in June 2004. The franchise is now permanently closed.
Colour leaflet, printed both sides
jesters the jaffle pie co, greensborough plaza
Occupied by the Heidelberg Golf Club in 1928, the homestead, Bryn Teg, was built by R. T. Brown about 1849. This article, written in 1929, describes the building and its history in detail.
4 p. black and white photocopy of article from Australian Home Beautiful, June 1, 1929, stapled
heidelberg golf club, bryn teg, lower plenty
Annual school fete held at Watsonia Heights Primary School, 61 Henry Street Greensborough, on Saturday 19/03/2022.
2 p. leaflet, printed in colour one side, in black on reverse . 2 copies
watsonia heights primary school
Order of Service, dedication of Greensborough War Memorial, War Memorial Park, Henry Street Greensborough on 28/08/1994.
8 p. booklet, printed in black on white paper
war memorials greensborough, greensborough war memorial park, greensborough rsl, shire of diamond valley
Account of the indexing project providing an index to the names and addresses of the women who signed the Women's Petition in 1891, which is available online on the Parliament of Victoria's website. The Women's Petition sought equal voting rights for women.
1 p. article from Ancestor, Vol. 29, No. 4, December 2008
womens suffrage petition, monster petition, womens suffrage, women's petition 1891
Brief account of the slow progress of Australian women towards equality with men to 1960s.
2 p. from Ancestor, Winter and Spring 1991, p. 12-13
women in australia, gender equality, ancestor (magazine)
Account of the digital transcription of the 30,000 signature Victorian Women's Suffrage Petition 1891, tabled in Parliament in September 1891 it sought that "Women should vote on equal terms with Men."
1 p. photocopy of article published in Ancestor, Vol.28, No. 1, March 2006
women's suffrage petition, women's petition 1891, women's suffrage, monster petition
The Shrine of Remembrance was built between July 1928 and November 1934 on St Kilda Road Melbourne, in memory of those who served and those who died in the World War of 1914-1918. It now also commemorates those who served in subsequent conflicts.
4 p. pamphlet, text and colour photograph
shrine of remembrance melbourne, world war 1, war memorials
Descriptions and photographs of seven early building of historical interest in Greensborough, nominated for the Banyule Heritage Study 2020 by Norm Colvin and Anne Paul on behalf of the Greensborough Historical Society. Buildings include: Stubley building, Genista house, Diamond Valley Community Hospital, Lobb's Cottage, Old Baptist church, railway electrical buildings, swimming pool in Plenty River at Greensborough.
8 p., text and colour photographs.
historic buildings, banyule heritage study 2020, greensborough
Submissions made by Norm Colvin and Anne Paul on behalf of the Greensborough Historical Society to the Banyule Heritage Study 2020, citing significant remnant early European vegetation, particularly from orchards developed by Greensborough pioneer families.
5 p. typescript with four colour photographs
Handwritten description on back of photographs
banyule heritage study 2020, orchards greensborough, vegetation
Victorian Collections acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.