Reproduced here with permission of the author, Kevin. This article first appeared in two parts of the “Nillumbik Custodian” newsletter of the Nillumbik Historical Society Inc. August and November 2008. By the start of the 20th Century the big pastoral runs of first settlement in the Nillumbik area had become small holdings of farms and […]
Tag: Reminiscences
Earlier times spent at Apollo Bay
The following article was contributed following a reminiscences session held at Watsonia library June 2008, on the topic “Holidays”. In earlier days my parents purchased a block of land in Apollo Bay (quite a time before Apollo Bay became a well known tourist destination) and my father decided to have a tiny place built on […]
Memories of Growing up with Crafts
This article is based on an interview conducted by a Council staff member, with a resident of Glenroy who has given her personal experiences, stories and anecdotes on growing up in New South Wales, moving to the Moreland municipality and having a passion and talent for the arts and crafts. These are personal reminiscences. Growing […]
Contributing artists to the development of visual arts in Nillumbik
The following article with permission from its author Jenni Mitchell originally appeared on the Shire of Nillumbik website and her own website. It was originally titled: Acknowledging artists who have contributed to the development of visual arts in Nillumbik. The article followed the exhibition titled ‘Capture’ which was shown at the Eltham Library in 2002, […]
Diamond Creek Relief Centre following Black Saturday
The following is a copy of an email, with permission of the author sent to friends by a member of staff at Shire of Nillumbik following Black Saturday. From February 9 – 12 2009 she was able to act as the Relief Centre manager in the overnight shifts at the Diamond Creek Relief Centre. Thought […]
Recollections of a Scout Leader
Recollections of a Scout Leader at 1st Eaglemont Scout Group by Bob Phillips When I was a lad during and after World War 2 scouting became very strong and also my activity. Our Rover Section provided training and opportunity to hike and explore the Mountain Ranges of Victoria and follow the paths of the early […]