The following was written in 1994 when Eltham Library opened. People who use the current library in the Shire Office building may think that the new Eltham Library is the first replacement library in Eltham. However this is not the case. The records show that children’s and adult’s books have been available in various forms of private […]
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World War 1 Casualty : Rozell Taylor Stevens (Eltham)
One of the more difficult casualties to trace – at one point he is shown as “Roslyn Stevens”, in another reporting the unveiling of the Eltham War Memorial as “Private Rozell Stevens“. At least the latter got the name right, but in fact he never enlisted in the armed forces and hence the rank of […]
World War 1 Casualty : Charles Frederick Bromfield (Eltham)
Charles Edward Bromfield is included on the fairly convincing evidence of his name appearing on the Eltham War Memorial, the Shire of Eltham Memorial Tower, the Eltham State School Honour Board (as Bloomfield) and the Eltham Methodist Church Honour Board. Despite all those references, there was only one Victorian casualty of this family name and […]
World War One Casualties : The Shire of Eltham
World War One : The Shire of Eltham Update: April 2021 The website mentioned is no longer active,. [admin] Update: January, 2017 The related links below now include an index to Shire of Eltham casualties (currently 126 listed), plus an optional download of the full In Memoriam Roll (significantly larger file size) The original scope […]
World War 1 Casualty – Robert Meadows (aka Allan Cassell) (Eltham)
A somewhat bizarre case of a serviceman enlisting under his nephew’s name, the deception seemingly unknown to the A.I.F. until a letter from his father clarified the situation after his death. His sacrifice was commemorated on both the Eltham and Research War Memorials under the name of Meadows, but confusing the issue further is the […]
Eltham Bookshop
The Eltham Bookshop has been at the forefront of cultural and literary life in Eltham for many years. Meera Govil’s shop is packed with books on all topics and Meera and her staff have the knowledge to help customers find exactly what they need. Her commitment to all things literary extends beyond the shop, as […]
Alan Marshall’s bungalow
Alan Marshall (1902-1984) is one of Eltham’s favourite sons. A well known Australian author, his association with Eltham began in 1918 when his family moved to Diamond Creek. In 1920 he got his first job as junior clerk at the Shire of Eltham Offices in Kangaroo Ground. He lived in the fibro-cement bungalow behind the […]
Living and Learning Nillumbik
The brick cottage at the heart of Living & Learning Nillumbik was built in 1858 by tanner John Pearson. It passed through the hands of several owners before Claire and Alfred Fitzpatrick bought the property in the late 1950’s and created a working hobby farm, with pens for goats and poultry, stables, fruit trees and […]
Eltham Courthouse
The Courthouse and police residence next door were built in 1859/60 after concerns were raised that with a population of 1000, 2 pubs and many passing through to the goldmines, the fledgling township was in need of a lawful presence. After many years of helping uphold the law, it ceased operation in 1984 and has […]
John St Mud Brick Precinct
No. 70 Famous local landscape designer Gordon Ford’s philosophy could be described in 3 words – “keep it simple”. Eltham Garden Retreat is a stunning example of this; 2 mud brick cottages set amidst a hectare of native gardens with natural paths, ponds and waterfalls. Gordon Ford (1918-1999) worked with Alistair Knox and Ellis Stones […]