Historical information
1. Watson's Hotel, cnr. Pitt Street and Main Road Eltham c. 1902. 2. Main Road Hurstbridge. 3. Railway workers celebrate the first steam train to Hurstbridge 1912
Physical description
Three black & white postcards
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1. Watson's Hotel, cnr. Pitt Street and Main Road Eltham c. 1902. 2. Main Road Hurstbridge. 3. Railway workers celebrate the first steam train to Hurstbridge 1912
Three black & white postcards
Victorian births, deaths and marriages (B.D.M.) Each disc contains records for Victoria: Disc 1 Victorian Edwardian index 1902-1913; Disc 2 Great War index, B.D.M. 1914-1920; Disc 3 Victorian deaths 1921-1985; Disc 4 Victorian marriage index 1921-1942 ; Disc 5 Victorian pioneers; Disc 6: Victorian Federation B.M.D. 1889-1901; Disc 7 Victorian pioneer index 1837-1888; Disc 8 Victorian archives. This set also known as the Digger Database.
A database of vital records (births, deaths, marriages) from South Australia.
9 x compact discs in plastic cases
Contents listed on each CD
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New South Wales births, deaths and marriages (B.D.M.) Each disc contains records for New South Wales: Disc 1 New South Wales B.D.M. 1788-1888; Disc 2 New South Wales B.D.M. 1919-1945 and B.W. Index 1919-1945; Disc 3 New South Wales B.D.M. 1889-1918 1842-1915.
A database of vital records (births, deaths, marriages) from New South Wales.
3 x compact discs in plastic cases
Contents listed on each CD
genealogy resources, family history, registers of births deaths marriages, new south wales
South Australian births, deaths and marriages (B.D.M.) Each disc contains records for South Australia: Disc 1 South Australia births 1907-1928; Disc 2 South Australia marriages 1917-1937; Disc 3 South Australia deaths 1842-1915; Disc 4 South Australia pre-reg deaths ; Disc 5 South Australia: pre-reg marriages; Disc 6: South Australia marriages 1842-1914; Disc 7 South Australia marriages 1842-1916; Disc 8 South Australia births 1907-1928.
A database of vital records (births, deaths, marriages) from South Australia.
8 x compact discs in plastic cases
Contents listed on each CD
genealogy resources, family history, registers of births deaths marriages, south australia
Australian births, deaths and marriages (B.D.M.) index for N.S.W. 1788-1888; Victoria 1837-1888; Tasmania 1803-1905; W.A. 1841-1905. Each disc contains records for the 4 States in alphabetical order of surnames: Disc 1 A-D; Disc 2 E-K; Disc 3 L-Q; Disc 4 R-Z; Disc 5 labelled as "Viewer".
A database of vital records (births, deaths, marriages) from several Australian states.
5 x compact discs in plastic cases
Contents listed on each CD
genealogy resources, family history, registers of births deaths marriages
The Banyule Banner is published by Banyule Council to advertise upcoming events in the City of Banyule and to report on past events. This edition contains reports on Banyule Carer Support Program, Spring in Banyule, Watsonia Town Square and community events.
A record of events within the City of Banyule.
24 pages, colour illustrations.
banyule banner, banyule council
The Banyule Banner is published by Banyule Council to advertise upcoming events in the City of Banyule and to report on past events. This edition contains reports on Banyule Community Fund, North East Link, Watsonia Town Square and community events.
A record of events within the City of Banyule.
24 pages, colour illustrations.
banyule banner, banyule council
The Central Road Board of Victoria was responsible for making and improving roads in the Colony of Victoria; this facsimile edition of reports by Road Board President Francis Murphy from 1853 and 1854 describe the works undertaken in these formative years of the colony of Victoria.
24 p text and tables - facsimile edition
roadworks, victoria - history, roads - victoria
Freeform poem protesting loss of amenity of river frontage land in Greensborough, for inclusion in Greenhills Progress Association newsletter, by June Roberts
1 p. typed letter, by June M. Roberts
poulter reserve greensborough, pope place greensborough, june roberts
Anzac Day ceremony held at War Memorial Park Greensborough in 2023 as recorded by Rosie Bray and Neil Lewis.
8 p. Booklet by Greensborough RSL Sub-Branch, with notes by Rosie Bray and two colour photographs by Neil Lewis
non-fiction
anzac day 2023
Brief history of the Heidelberg Town Hall (now called The Centre Ivanhoe), by Rosie Bray, with photographs of the building and Councillors for 2022-2023.
2 p. typescript with colour photographs, stapled. 2 copies.
heidelberg town hall, banyule councillors, the centre ivanhoe
Suggestions for improving distribution of the Greenhills Progress Association newsletter (known as Community News)
1 p. typewritten letter
Handwritten at top of page: "Submitted 9.10.69"
greenhills progress association, community news
In 2018, excavations in the vicinity of Flinders Street Railway Station uncovered about 300 aboriginal artefacts which indicated that the site was used for corroborees and other celebrations. Results of other archeological digs in the city area are also described by archaeologist Jeremy Smith.
2 p. Article from "The Age" 25/05/2023, text and colour images
non-fiction
aboriginal heritage sites, melbourne - history, jeremy smith
This edition of the News contains articles on garden construction by Paul Thompson; a message from the new Shire President Pauline Toner and other local news and commentary.
10 p typescript duplicated, stapled
non-fiction
Handwritten 'Cr O'Connor'
eltham north, pauline toner
Newsletter of the Eltham North Progress Association 1969 includes an article on the work of the Aboriginal Advancement League, an explanation of how (Diamond Valley) council deals with business and local news.
12 p typescript, yellow cover with map of area.
eltham north, eltham north progress association
A selection of photographs of the Reid family of 16 Hart Avenue Greensborough, taken in the 1950s. Features a young Pam Reid playing in the yard.
6 copies of black and white photographs with captions
pam reid, reid family, hart avenue greensborough
A selection of photographs taken on a beach excursion c1967 by Watsonia High School students. Only photo 1 has a caption by donor: Larry Gard, John Briggs, Graeme Wilson.
Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.
8 black and white photographs.
Only photo 1 has a caption.
watssonia high school, school plays, glynne cousins pietzsch, glynne pietzsch
Watsonia High School student cast for the annual one act play competition c1967. This is Blue House's melodrama; student and staff names provided by donor. Staff: Mr Atkinson, Mrs Kanarev, Mr Johnson; Student cast:Dianne Macdonald, Judy Marsh, Paul Wallace, Glynne Pietzsch, Robert Loughman, Doug Jacquier, Wayne King.
Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.
2 black and white photographs mounted on grey card.
Staff and student names on mount.
watssonia high school, school plays, glynne cousins pietzsch, glynne pietzsch
A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1966 Form 4A. Student names provided by donor: Row 1 (top): Lyn Eyval, Ken Smith, Charles Lopatko, Brian Nestor, Paul O'Brian, Colin Wallace, Tony Costelloe, Larry Gard, Stephen Meadows, Gisela Begutter; Row 2: Colette Hion, Marg Litster, Wendy Auty, Sue Cope, Shirley Faulkner, Wendy Simpson, Barbara Porteous, Julia Buday, Lyn Guy, Lenore Barter, Glynne Pietzsch; Row 3: Rod O'Donnell, John Briggs, Gary Perrow, Shane Crowley, David White, Robert Stevens, Stephen Riley, Tony Chambers, Geoff Chambers, Graeme Wilson; Front Row: Andrea Winton. Christine MacDougall, Marion Wasley, Pam cox, Sue Day, Mrs Burch, Liz Craig, Lorraine Clay, Glenys Norman, Kathy Bell, Kerry Fitzmaurice.
Black and white school photo and names of students on grey card.
watsonia high school, glynne pietzsch, glynne cousins pietzsch
A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1967 Form 5A. Students are not named.
Black and white school photo.
Caption on back of photo: "Glynne 16 1/2 years, Watsonia High School, Form 5B, Year of Prefectship"
watsonia high school, glynne pietzsch, glynne cousins pietzsch
A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1965 Form 3A. Students are named by donor: Row 1: Lyn Eyval, Gisella Begutter, Glynne Pietzsch, Stephen Meadows, Larry Gard, Lyn Guy, Colette Hion, Leonore Barter; Row 2: Marg Litster, Andrea Winton, Shirley Faulkner, Julia Buday, Barb Porteous, Sue Cope, Kathy Ball, Wendy Auty, Kerry Fitzmaurice; Row 3: Charlie Lopatko, Neville Harris, John Briggs, Robert Stevens, Stephen Riley, Shane Crowley, Colin Wallace, Graeme Wilson; 4th row: Wendy Simpson, Marion Wasley, Loraine Clay, Sue Day, Mr Macraw, Pam Cox, Elisabeth Craig, Glenys Norman, Christine MacDougal.
This photograph is complete with names and class list.
Black and white school photo with names of students and class timetable on separate pages.
watsonia high school, glynne pietzsch, glynne cousins pietzsch
Watsonia High School students in Blue House play 1967
Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.
3 black and white photographs
watsonia high school, school plays
Watsonia High School students 1967 including Charles Lopako, Stephen Meadows, Margaret Lister.
Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.
3 black and white photographs
watsonia high school
Watsonia High School prefects 1967 including Glynne Pietzsch.
Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.
3 colour photographs
watsonia high school, prefects
Watsonia High School student Colin Campbell came first in the long jump and triple jump at the Victorian All Schools Championships.
Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.
Newspaper clipping, Black and white text and image.
watssonia high school, colin campbell
Pastor Doug Nicholls meets Watsonia High School students during a visit to the school in November 1966. Glynne Pietzsch and Pastor Nicholls in the newspaper clipping.
Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.
Newspaper clipping, Black and white image, and 3 photographs.
watssonia high school, doug nicholls
Watsonia High School students and parent association combined to raise money for an educational scholarship in October 1967.
Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.
Newspaper clippings, Black and white text, and letter to students and car rally tickets.
watssonia high school, fund raising
Watsonia High School students rehearse for the annual one act play competition c1967. This is Blue House's melodrama in which the villain is about to evict the widow and her child. Doug Jacquier on left, possibly Wendy Simpson and unknown male.
Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.
3 black and white photographs
watssonia high school, school plays
Watsonia High School students and staff member Mr David Kefford rehearse for the production of Bertolt Brecht's "The Caucasian chalk circle" in 1969. Students are Margret Murphy, Suzanna Cope, John Westfield, Doug Jacquier.
Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.
Newspaper clipping, Black and white text and image.
watssonia high school, school plays
The Watsonia High School fete in 1966 hoped to raise money to provide sports fields at the school.
Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.
Newspaper clipping, Black and white text and image.
watssonia high school, watsonia high school fair 1966
John Spragg, Watsonia High School receives a football from A. B. Watson (c1967).
Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.
Newspaper clipping, Black and white text and image.
watssonia high school, john spragg, a. b. watson
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