ELTHAM
Eltham is a pretty little township on the Yarra Flats road, about 14 miles east north- east of Melbourne, from which place there is communication by way of Heidelberg. It has a population of nearly 400 inhabitants, but in addition it is the centre of a large district extending over about 203 square miles, having a population of 2344. The land in the district is mostly used for grazing purposes, although as a rule the small farms grow a good deal of wheat, oats and other agricultural produce. A large quantity of fruit, especially raspberries and strawberries, is also produced, the rich alluvial flats along the creek upon which the township is situated being very well adapted for that purpose. Gold has also been found in the vicinity of the township, but not in remunerative quantities.
From the Illustrated Australian News 26 December 1884. Page 210. The corresponding image appears on Page 212.
Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph collection: Photo 601
