Photograph - Research Football Club float, Ersilac Parade, Easter Show, Eltham c.1959

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From the Collection of Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham Victoria

Description: Black and white photograph of Research Football Club float, ERSILAC Parade, Eltham Easter Fair c.1959.
Object Registration: 00509
Keywords: ersilac, fairs, festivals, floats, football, research, eltham, easter
When Made: 1959c
Last updated: 25 Sep 2018 at 10:17AM

Booklet - The Formative Years 1860-61 (A short history of the Origins of St Margaret's, Eltham)

Eltham District Historical Society Inc, Eltham

12 pages

Historical information

History of the Church includes sections on the denominational school, 1853, Naming of the district, church, Henry Dendy, a site, W.B. Andrew, building committee, laying of foundation stone, opening and dedication. This booklet / history was probably produced for the church's centenary celebration in 1961.

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Scrapbook - Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park Tower of Remembrance Collection 1996-2001

Eltham District Historical Society Inc, Eltham

Spirax Sketchbook 19 sheets. Spiral bound

Historical information

Includes typed transcriptions of historical newspaper articles, photocopies of historical newspaper articles, original newspaper articles, photocopies from books, some original contemporary photos relating to the Shire of Eltham War Memorial built at Kangaroo Ground.

Inscriptions & Markings

Front: Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park Tower of Remembrance Collection 1996-2001. Harry Gilham

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Newspaper articles - Yarra Dam

Eltham District Historical Society Inc, Eltham

2 pages

Historical information

Two newspaper articles discussing the proposed construction of the Yarra Dam at Warrandyte: Yarra Dam at Warrandyte not the only alternative - Mr Stokes, Diamond Valley Mirror, 14 October, 1964 Fears grow on Yarra Valley Dam Board orders air surey, Diamond Valley Mirror, 24 February 1965 The Sugarloaf Reservoir Project, including a major pumping station and water treatment plant was completed, increasing Melbourne's total storage capacity by 95,000 million litres in 1981.

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Discussion paper - Community use of site, 895 Main Road, Eltham

Eltham District Historical Society Inc, Eltham

8 Pages

Historical information

Includes background notes of events leading up and after the demolotion of the former Shire of Eltham Offices at 895 Main Road Eltham. Discussions of proposals considered and relevance to the Nillumbik Council Plan 2002-2005.

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Folder - Relocation of Eltham Cenotaph

Eltham District Historical Society Inc, Eltham

17 A4 pages printed

Historical information

Relocation of the Eltham Cenotaph following the collapse of the Eltham RSL Sub-Branch. Includes correspondence, historical notes relating to the Eltham War Memorial buildings and report to Nillumbik Shire Council meeting 23 Augut 2011 including discussion of various sites.

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Newsletter - Queenstown Cemetery: Grave Concerns

Eltham District Historical Society Inc, Eltham

Issue No 3. November 2010

Historical information

The Queenstown Cemetery (1861-1981) is a pioneer and miner’s cemetery, established during the gold rush of the 1850’s at the site of the first mining village of the Caledonia Diggings. A Cemetery Trust administers the cemetery with the support of The Friends and Relations of Queenstown Cemetery and endeavours to maintain and preserve it for future generations. The Friends Group publish a newsletter. Newsletter includes feature on memorial cairn and burial register unveiled 22 August 2010

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Newspaper article - Eltham buries present for the future

Eltham District Historical Society Inc, Eltham

Historical information

Article from "Diamond Valley News" with photos relating to the planting of a time capsule by Eltham District Historical Society as part of Victoria's 150th Anniversary celebrations in 1985.

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Folder - The Victorian Gazetteer of 1865. Entries for Eltham and Kangaroo Ground

Eltham District Historical Society Inc, Eltham

3 pages. Copies

Historical information

The Gazetteer is a geographical dictionary or directory for place names in Victoria. Entries for Eltham and Kangaroo Ground have been photocopied. These entries provide physical descriptions, some description of local industry and amenities and more at the time of publication in 1865.

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Folder - Francis Percival Read (Jock) 1915-2010

Eltham District Historical Society Inc, Eltham

Service booklet, notes based on transcripts of interviews, obituary (unsourced and undated,possibly written by H.G.prepared for Nillumbik Council meeting 25 January 2011), copy of email between EDHS committee members,copy of certificate of EDHS life membership certificate for Jock Read (no date)

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Folder - St Peter's Memorial Church, Kinglake

Eltham District Historical Society Inc, Eltham

Newspaper article, website printouts and handwritten notes

Historical information

The original St Peter’s was built in 1922 as a World War memorial church. It burned down on Black Saturday, February 7, 2009. This folder includes brief research on the local World War One Anzacs of Kinglake remembered at the church including the names Farlow, Ford, Ingham, Jarvis, Lawrey, Mains and North some of whom are remembered on the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground.

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Folder - Eltham Flour Mill

Eltham District Historical Society Inc, Eltham

8 Pages

Historical information

Photocopied pages probably from "Flour mills and millers of the Goulburn Valley, 1858-1980" by Myrtle L. Ford (1981) relating to Eltham Flour Mill Proprietor William Ford and his predecessor Henry Dendy and the operation of the Eltham Flour Mill. Also includes pages from an unknown source describing the operation of the mill and map with location of mill marked. The Eltham Flour Mill was situated on the Diamond Creek below the location of the Eltham Community and Reception Centre.

Inscriptions & Markings

HG Folders 113

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Folder - The Erection of a reinforced bridge at Hurstbridge

Eltham District Historical Society Inc, Eltham

9 Pages

Historical information

Photocopied contract for construction of reinforced concrete bridge by the Shire of Eltham at Hurstbridge dated 5th February 1917, including general conditions of contract. This bridge is known as the Monash bridge.

Inscriptions & Markings

HG Folders 115

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Folder - Shire of Eltham War Memorial

Eltham District Historical Society Inc, Eltham

4 Folders: 4 Pages, 10 pages, 13 pages

Historical information

Proper Officer's report on an addition to the Kangaroo Ground Memorial Tower for Fire Spotting purposes: "This report covers the history of the tower, its uses, and reasons why it should be put to greater use, benefiting the Shire Council and ratepayers" Includes detailed commentary around the proposal to use the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground for fire spotting. From Shire of Eltham archives. H. J. Masefield Property Officer. Eltham Shire Council meetings 14 and 24 September 1973 references to fire watching facilities. Summary of end of season reports from spotters 1965-1973. Supplementary notes (not related to fire spotting) from friends group or advisory group of Kangaroo Ground War Memorial park including design of seating, proposed budget for works, hand written notes from meeting by H.G. about 1999. Newspaper clipping; Memorial a fire watch by Marguerite Marshall Diamond Valley News 16 March 1982. Program for re-dedication of the Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Tower 8th November 2001 with Speaking notes from the day from Nillumbik Shire Mayor, Cr. Sigmund Jorgensen and Harry Gilham and Speech by John Landy, Governor of Victoria Documents relating to the proposal to upgrade the fire spotting cabin, 2007 including a cost and concept plan dated 7 February 2009

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Folder - Centenary of the Heidelberg to Eltham Railway 1902-2002

Eltham District Historical Society Inc, Eltham

8 Pages

Historical information

Meeting agenda to form Eltham Historical Society sub commttee for an event to acknowledge the centenary of the Heidelberg Eltham railway line in 2002. Includes copies of letters to various potential stakeholders and partners. A3 folded information leaftlet with historical information and photographs

Inscriptions & Markings

HG Folders 110

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Folder - Eltham District Historical Society history

Eltham District Historical Society Inc, Eltham

booklet, 3 pages

Historical information

Includes "Shire of Eltham Historical Society, draft statement of purposes and rules for incorporation", [1967] Chronology of office bearers 1967-2010

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Folder - Hurstbridge Line Upgrade

Eltham District Historical Society Inc, Eltham

3 pages, I photo

Historical information

Correspondence and information from the State Government about the Hurstbridge Line upgrade 2010. Also includes newspaper articles, Nillumbik Shire Council minutes report, map and contextual information regarding the Eltham Major Activity Centre structure Plan 2009. The main area of concern was the plan to reconfigue the Eltham stabling yard.

Inscriptions & Markings

HG Folders 108 and 115

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Folder - Eltham War Memorial

Eltham District Historical Society Inc, Eltham

17 pages (copies)

Historical information

Documents relating to the Eltham War Memorial buildings located at 903-907 Main Road, Eltham. Abbreviated notes (timeline) of the Eltham War Memorial Trust 1943-1967 compiled by H.G. in 1997 Copies of various minutes of meetings of the Women's Auxilary and Eltham War Memorial Trust Council 1950 - 1955 Details re the manufacture and purchase and photos of the Honour Board Undated newspaper article: Eltham's War Memorial (A journey in time) and newspaper article "Diamond Valley Leader" August 18, 2004. In May 2020, the Heritage Council Victoria did not recommend the site for inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Register.

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Folder - Eltham Fire Brigade

Eltham District Historical Society Inc, Eltham

8 pages

Historical information

Copies of historical newspaper articles 1928-1929 in regards to the Eltham Fire Brigade Fire Station's new home, Reel House and Bell Tower

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Folder - Avenue of Honour, Eltham

Eltham District Historical Society Inc, Eltham

26 pages

Historical information

The idea, development and maintenance of an Avenue of Honour followed the suggestion in 1918 to "memoralise the brave deeds of our soldiers" in World War One. It was planted in Main Road, formerly Maria Street, Eltham. Folder contains photocopies of transcribed newspaper articles 1918-1925, photocopy from Eltham Shire Council correspondence, 1921, copy of list of residents from the Shire of Eltham who enlisted in World War One, minutes of "Welcome Home Committee", 1919. Photocopies of photos of Avenue over time.

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Folder - Christmas Hills

Eltham District Historical Society Inc, Eltham

Christmas Hills Past and present brochure produced by Yara Glen & District Historical Society, 2004 Photocopy: Christmas Hills Centenary, 1965, 8p Photocopy: Christmas Hills Centenary 1865-1965 Index by P.B.S

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Photograph - Research Football Club float, Ersilac Parade, Easter Show, Eltham c.1959

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