In 1932 an outbreak of diphtheria occurred in Briar Hill. 9 children from Briar Hill Primary were affected.

Newspaper clipping. Black Text

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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

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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"

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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.)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In 1952, Greensborough (13.18) defeated Eltham (6.8) in the Diamond Valley Football grand final.

Photocopy of news clipping, 1 page, text only.

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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.

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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

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Photographs, minutes of meetings, activities of the Probus Club of Diamond Valley Inc.: Year 21, March 2008 - March 2009. President: Pam Rix

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.

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