Preston Football Club were fortunate that Brunswick de-listed Ted Henrys early in 1951 after he had struggled to win a regular spot in the side in 1950 despite having played 70 games over five seasons up until then. After trying out with Richmond prior to the Second World War, Henrys had been used as a […]
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South Preston State School : Memories
Updated : 1 July, 2015 The old school building, parts of which possibly dating back to 1878 was sadly almost totally destroyed by fire in 2008, but like the proverbial Phoenix from the Ashes has risen again. Regardless of the survival of bricks and mortar, one thing that cannot be erased except by a final […]
Working at the Skyline Drive-In
As per the original article, the formatting with a number of images is difficult within the restrictions of WikiNorthia’s presentation tools, so we have also included the follow-up as a PDF document downloadable from the link below or the Related Media section … now read on …
World War 1 : Matron Jessie McHardy White (M.B.E., R.R.C)
Jessie McHardy White (M.B.E., R.R.C) (nee Williamson) Address : Crathie House Private Hospital, Gipps Street, East Melbourne Next of Kin : Sister, Margaret Woodhead, “Glenarra”, Queen’s Parade, North Fitzroy Parents : John and Mary Williamson (nee McHardy) (“McHardie” is the spelling in most of the first World War documentation and many other references; it was […]
The Preston Skyline Drive-In Theatre
The first was on the corner of Toorak and Elgar roads in Burwood. Because of WikiNorthia formatting restrictions, the bulk of the history of the Skyline is held in PDF format via the Relate Media link … … or just read on …
World War 1 : Nurse Harriet Mary Hazel Bain
Harriet Mary Hazel Bain Address : 13 Darebin Street, Northcote Next of kin : father, Mr John Bain (mother, Winifred Louisa,nee Jones) Although Hazel Bain was the last of the nurses connected to Darebin to be uncovered, hers was a significant tale to tell in that she was the only one of the Darebin group that was forced to resign due to her […]
helen street school in 1912
My father went to Helen Street school. This is a photo of him in 1912 – fourth from the right bottom row. His name was Harold Louis Gravenall, born 1906 died 1970. He was the ninth of ten children born to Albert Gravenall and Louisa nee Bishop.
Preston Soccer Club
Obviously a well-meaning amateur “happy-snap”, this photo is believed to be the Preston Soccer Club circa 1954-55s, the goal-keeper in the distinctive uniform possibly one George Peak or Peake. Other than the club playing in the “B” Division of the Victorian Soccer Association and appearing in the Dockerty Cup (a knockout competition for clubs in all […]
Preston and Northcote School Sports
The Preston and Northcote School Sports While recently researching the history of Preston and Gowerville Park (aka Preston City Oval), I came across a long forgotten phenomenon of the 1950s and early 60s that I’m sure will strike a chord with many readers of “a Certain Age”. With a drop-off in interest and attendances in Association football in those years, […]
Diamond Creek Country Fire Authority
“Seeing the old Diamond Creek fire trucks made me smile. My late father Albert Cole, while at Diamond Creek Police Station was often called on to be Santa’s helper – a big burly bloke with a loud laugh, he was an ideal candidate. One Christmas, as planned, a fire truck came and Santa knocked. My […]