ELTHAM. - Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record (Vic. : 1902 - 1917) - 19 Jan 1917

100 years ago - Last Saturday afternoon the "Bend" was an fete, the occasion being the visit of some eighty or ninety returned soldiers, who were entertained by the ladies of the Red Cross and their friends. The visitors arrived in 25 motor cars about 3 o'clock, anr were cordially welcomed on their arrival by sympathetic ladies who endeavoured to minister to their comfort in every way... #TroveTuesday

Nillumbik Historical Society Inc

Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service, Australia

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Bridge over the Diamond near Eltham, a watercolour on paper by D. R Long (Daniel Rutter) 1855. Daniel Long was born in England, after training as a pharmacist he, his wife and family emigrated to Port Phillip, Victoria in 1840. By 1843 he had his own chemist shop in Bourke Street, later erecting a well known pharmacy on the corner of Bourke and Exhibition streets. During the gold rush of the 1850s he purchased gold at the shop for shipment to a Quaker syndicate in London. Retiring from the business in 1857 Long took up painting, sometimes returning to his original profession. He painted hundreds of landscapes in other colonies as well as in Victoria. Long participated in local affairs and was one of the earliest members of the municipal council. Later he was elected mayor and instrumental in the in the erection of Prahran Town Hall. He was also a member of the Police Court Bench for many years. Daniel Long died at the age of eighty-three in 1886. Source: State Library Victoria #ThrowbackThursday

Lost Eltham

Nillumbik Shire council investigating removal of native trees from Eltham site

Nillumbik Shire Council are investigating the removal of native trees in Diamond Street, Eltham http://www.domain.com.au/news/nillumbik-shire-council-investigating-removal-of-native-trees-from-eltham-site-20161209-gt7mx3/

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Eltham Fire Station. Circa 1930. This building was later relocated to Research Park for use by the 1st Research Scout Group. This photo is from the Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph collection held in partnership with Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service, Australia #ThrowbackThursday #localhistory

Family History Fest - Heritage War Graves

Nillumbik Shire Council

This house and family is associated with Arthurs Creek. Can anyone shed any further light on the people and the house?

Melbourne Water

100 Years of Hurstbridge Primary School

Hurstbridge Primary School is celebrating 100 years! Happy Birthday.

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Does anyone remember the billycart races that were held in Eltham? Understood they ran from the ambulance station near Panorama Road down Main Road, finishing at Bolton Street. Any pictures or stories to share would be great.