Historical information

Documents relating to a focus group brought together by the Shire of Nillumbik Chairman of Commissioners in 1996 to provide advice on the best long term use for the buildings and land situated between the former Eltham Shire Offices and Country Fire Authority buildings. These buildings are known as the Eltham War Memorial buildings located at 903-907 Main Road, Eltham.

In May 2020, the Heritage Council Victoria did not recommend the site for inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Register.

Investigating condition of and future use of the Eltham War Memorial Complex and redevelopment of the site

Contents:
• Letter: Alan Field to Harry Gilham. 8 Jan. 1997 advising date of 18 Jan. for next meeting of Eltham Town Focus Group
• Minutes of Meeting, Eltham Town Focus Group, 18 Jan. 1997 with handwritten notes by Harry Gilham
• Draft Report: A Community Vision for “The Eltham War Memorial Trust” Property, Main Road, Eltham, prepared at the request of Chief Commissioner, Don Cordell, 31 Jan. 1997, along with handwritten notes by Ross McDonald and accompanying note by Harry Gilham written in 2010 upon handover of EDHS presidency

Physical description

30 pages of various types, mainly A4, printed and with notes by hand or handwritten notes (drafts)