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Montmorency Timber Co. was a timber merchant and suppliers of home heaters based in Were Street Montmorency
Copy of advertisement for the Montmorency Timber Co. from the Diamond Valley Mirror 14 September 1960
This article explains how Briar Hill Primary School will spend its Leader Local Grants.
Double sided newspaper clipping, black/white and coloured
briar hill primary school, leader local grants
In 1932 an outbreak of diphtheria occurred in Briar Hill. 9 children from Briar Hill Primary were affected.
Newspaper clipping. Black Text
briar hill primary school, diphtheria
Opening of new school at Briar Hill in 1927.
2 p., illus.
briar hill primary school
Colour print of a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the "wattle" dress, by William Dargie, painted for the Royal Tour of Australia 1954, with explanatory leaflet.
Copy of colour portrait, with explanatory leaflet, in cardboard folder
royal tour of australia 1954, queen elizabeth ii, william dargie, royal family
Queen Elizabeth II welcomed by Governor General Sir William Slim during her visit to Australia in 1954.
Colour photograph
non-fiction
Supplement to the "Listener In"
royal tour of australia 1954, queen elizabeth ii, royal family
112 p., black and white photographs, with gold dust jacket
non-fiction
dyson's bus services pty ltd, public transport victoria
270 p., black and white photographs, colour dust jacket
non-fiction
box hill
82 p. text and colour and black and white photographs
queen elizabeth ii, royal family
48 p colour and black and white photographs
non-fiction
queen elizabeth ii, royal family
In 1977, Briar Hill Primary School celebrated its golden jubilee (50 years). This article appears in the Community Newsletter 04/05/1977. It tells the story of the early days of the school.
Newsletter, 24p., illus. (some col.).
briar hill primary school
Eric Rooks bequeathed his family property in Diamond Creek to the National Trust as a gift to the people of Nillumbik. The property is in Allendale Road.
93p., illus,. (some col.)
diamond creek, eric rooks, maureen jones, nillumbik
A set of photographs showing the Mayor of Banyule, Tom Melican, presenting copies of the GHS 2017 book "Do you recall?" to contributors.
12 colour photographs
greeensborough historical society, tom melican
Bereavement card for GHS member Brian Roberts 1927-2022, with personal note on reverse from his widow June.
Bereavement card, black text and image.
Personal note on reverse.
brian roberts, june roberts, roberts family
The Poulter Reserve precinct is bordered by the railway line, Main Street and the Plenty River. This booklet accompanies a guided walk around the area.
20 p., text and color and black and white images.
poulter reserve greensborough, main street greensborough, plenty river greensborough
Sugar hundreds and thousands are used to decorate cakes and biscuits. This small vial dates from the 1970s, today they are sold in larger jars.
Original item: small clear plastic vial with red lid, containing multi-coloured 100s and 1000s. Photograph only in archive.
cake decorating, sweets
This article is a preview of the 1952 preliminary final between Eltham and Heidelberg. It includes a review of the previous week's second semifinal in which Greensborough (8.8) defeated Eltham (3.6). In 1952, Greensborough (13.18) defeated Eltham (6.8) in the Diamond Valley Football grand final.
Photocopy of news clipping, 1 page, text only.
greensborough football club, 1952 premiers, dvfl, eltham football club, heidelberg football club
In 1952, Greensborough (13.18) defeated Eltham (6.8) in the Diamond Valley Football grand final.
Photocopy of news clipping, 1 page, text only.
greensborough football club, 1952 premiers, eltham football club
A report on the 2015 Northern Football League Division 1 grand final in which Macleod (13.9) defeated Greensborough (10.6). Greensborough won the Reserves and Under 19 premierships..
News clipping, text and colour images.
greensborough football club, macleod football club, northern football league
Queen Elizabeth II reigned for over 70 years (1952-2022). Following her death in September 2022, the Herald Sun produced this lift out "Tribute Magazine", reflecting on Her Majesty's life in pictures and articles.
A 'Tribute" magazine, 24 pages of reports and colour and black and white images.
queen elizabeth ii, royal family
Queen Elizabeth II reigned for over 70 years (1952-2022). Following her funeral in September 2022, the Herald Sun produced this lift out reporting on Her Majesty's funeral in pictures.
12 pages of reports and colour and black and white images.
queen elizabeth ii, royal family
Queen Elizabeth II reigned for over 70 years (1952-2022). Following her death in September 2022, the Herald Sun produced this series, outlining her life in pictures and articles.
3 editions of a special lift out series, 16 pages each, text and colour and black and white images.
queen elizabeth ii, royal family
Queen Elizabeth II reigned for over 70 years (1952-2022). Following her death in September 2022, the Saturday Age produced this commemorative edition, outlining her life in pictures and articles.
Special lift out, 24 pages, text and colour and black and white images.
queen elizabeth ii, royal family
![Document - Leaflet, Australian Electoral Commission, [Electorate of Jagajaga. Federal elections 2022. Election material], 2022](https://victoriancollections.net.au/media/collectors/4f729f5697f83e03086015b8/items/642f97da5b24c91f3fbc5b0c/item-media/643913b0cf5c8fe9d333ffc8/item-fit-380x285.jpg)
Collection of leaflets comprising: Australian Electoral Commission 2022 "...official guide to the2022 federal election Saturday 21 May 2022"; individual leaflets for each of the Jagajaga candidates: Liz Chase, Zahra Mustaf, Maya Tesa, Kate Thwaites, Sahil Tomar, Allison Zelinks.
Collection of leaflets describing candidates for election to the federal seat of Jagajaga in 2022, Includes the official guide to the election.
elections, federal elections, jagajaga electorate
First published in 2022, the Bundoora Chronicle was distributed to Mill Park, Watsonia North, Greensborough, Yallambie, Watsonia, Macleod, Kingsbury. During the pandemic in 2020, most local papers ceased production. Unfortunately, although named the Bundoora Chronicle, this newspaper holds no local news and is more an advertising feature for greater Melbourne.
Newspaper, 20 pages. Black text, colour and black and white images. 2 copies
newspapers - melbourne, local newspapers
Parts 1 and 2 of an article about the rebulding of St Katherine's Church St Helena after a fire in 1956.
Photocopy of newspaper article, 2 pages, black and white images.
st helena, st katherines church st helena
![Document - Financial Record, List of contributors to the erection of a Church at St Helena [1870], 26/12/1870](https://victoriancollections.net.au/media/collectors/4f729f5697f83e03086015b8/items/642f7f7f5b24c91f3fba7060/item-media/64391738cf5c8fe9d334a315/item-fit-380x285.jpg)
A list of contributors to the erection of St Katherine's Church St Helena. Major contributor was Anthony Beale senior who originally built the Church in memory of his wife Katherine Beale; other contributors include Elizabeth James, Katherine Burl, Katharine Halliburton, C. S. Wingrove, Anthony Beale, Charles Maplestone, Hinkins (no further details).
Photocopy of document, 1 page.
st helena, st katherine's church st helena, anthony beale
In this article, Nillumbik Historical Society President Jock Ryan (1992) discusses why people might join an historical society, how his interest in Diamond Creek history evolved and information on the history of the area.
Photocopy of newspaper article, 1 page, black and white image.
jock ryan, nillumbik historical society, diamond creek
Photographs, minutes of meetings, activities of the Probus Club of Diamond Valley Inc.: 20th anniversary 1988-2008
A complete record of the first 20-plus years of this Probus Club; many local identities were among members. Importantly, most photographs have captions naming people, places, dates and events.
probus clubs, probus club of diamond valley inc, .
Photographs, minutes of meetings, activities of the Probus Club of Diamond Valley Inc.: Year 23, March 2010 - March 2011. President: Robin Smith
A complete record of the first 20-plus years of this Probus Club; many local identities were among members. Importantly, most photographs have captions naming people, places, dates and events.
probus clubs, probus club of diamond valley inc, .
Photographs, minutes of meetings, activities of the Probus Club of Diamond Valley Inc.: Year 22, March 2009 - March 2010. President: Phillip Somerville
A complete record of the first 20-plus years of this Probus Club; many local identities were among members. Importantly, most photographs have captions naming people, places, dates and events.
probus clubs, probus club of diamond valley inc, .
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