The 2nd Eltham Sea Scout Group has been an important part of our community for 62 years. Our youth members are aged 6—25 and cover all sections: Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. The term “Sea Scouts” is somewhat misleading: we’re really just Scouts who love water and our boating activities can be on the […]
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Dr. Wilfred Kent Hughes of Eltham
Dr. Wilfred Kent Hughes and his second wife Constance came to Eltham around the end of 1925, ostensibly for a six-month break, but stayed for over ten years. He enlisted at 50 years of age while in Bruce-street, Toorak, shown as a medical practitioner and with a brother, Rev Canon Ernest Selwyn Hughes, St Peter’s […]
The Rutter Family of Eltham
The name of “H. Rutter” (Hubert) appears as one of 74 on the St. Margaret’s Church of England non-denominational World War One Roll of Honour in Eltham. Hubert Rutter returned safely from the conflict, but research into two names – “D. Rutter” and “D. H. Rutter” – honoured at the Eltham Memorial Hall as casualties […]
Dr. Mary Ethel Thornton : Radiologist of Warrandyte
After earlier connections to Preston shortly after what appears to have been an unsuccessful first marriage, Dr. Mary Ethel Josephine Thornton, nee Cantwell established a further connection to the north and north-eastern suburbs when in 1937 she married Dr. Wilfred Kent Hughes, a prominent Eltham resident for over a decade before moving to Warrandyte circa […]
Rozell’s Last Journey
by Lilian Kwiatkowski Australia December 1916 On the other side of the world, another name was added to the list of lost Australian sons who would not be coming home. Rozell Newton Stevens was one of those boys. Christmas lunch at 119 Melbourne Road, Williamstown was a sad affair. Around the table, someone was missing. […]
The Orford Brothers
by Doug Orford Frederick John Orford Frederick John Orford was born in Eltham 1889 and attended Dalton Street and Research Schools. Headmaster Cole cared for him after his mother died. He enlisted for active service on 9.7.1915 and left on 8.2.1916 and disembarked at Marseilles on 27.5.1916. He joined the 24th Battalion on 6.7.1916 and […]
The Anzac Story of William James Capewell
On 13 September 1915, local Eltham Butcher, William James Capewell, enlisted in the Australian Remount Unit 1, Squadron 2 which played an important and often overlooked role in the history of the Australian Light Horse Regiments. The following day, the local Eltham Blacksmith, Alfred Edgar Knapman followed in Mr Capewell’s footsteps, enlisting in the same […]
All My Fondest Love – Sam and Bessie O’Donnell
1917 Bessie tore down the path to the mail box. She flung open the latch. At last! Mail! Grabbing the contents from the box, Bessie gingerly opened the envelope addressed to her and greedily soaked in the content. “Bessie, you are my intended. Please wait for me.” Bessie closed her eyes and pressed the card […]
For Henry
It was a still night; cold and dark. From the distance, the orange glow of the fire barrels could be seen. Sparks shot up and danced as high as ten metres in the air. The crowds gathered round, absorbing the radiant heat to keep out the chill. A voice over the loudspeaker attracted attention. The masses […]
Mark Dellar
Biography Mark Anthony Dellar Born 5 April 1953 – Moreland, Victoria Married March 1978 Job title: Technical Officer in Telecommunications Retired 3 years ago Family Mark’s father was Walter Dellar born 1913 in Shepparton. (Sheet metal worker) Mother was Winifred Walsh born 1912 in St Kilda (housewife) Grandparents: Albert Dellar born 1879 Jamieson. Annie Shelley […]