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Friends of Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park
The Friends of Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park is a volunteer organization dedicated to the maintenance and preservation of the Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Tower…
He was very worried about Hitler taking over
This account details the life and career of James Chester Draper, a Victorian police officer and dedicated Scout leader whose service spanned the interwar period.…
Numurkah
This memoir provides a detailed account of life in the Numurkah district during the interwar years, focusing on the author's experiences as a police officer…
You’ll never ride it
James Chester Draper provides a detailed account of agricultural life and land management practices at the Barton Hill and Maranui properties in the Yan Yean…
Public Records Office Victoria
The Public Records Office Victoria serves as the primary repository for the state government, preserving an extensive collection of administrative and historical documentation spanning from…
Nillumbik Heritage Guide 2020 and 2015
The Nillumbik Heritage Guide project, initiated in 2015 with support from the Public Records Office Victoria, documents the diverse historical sites across the Nillumbik Shire.…
Pioneers and Painters: One hundred years of Eltham and Its Shire by Alan Marshall
Published in 1971, Alan Marshall’s seminal work chronicles the development of the Shire of Eltham from its colonial origins through the mid-twentieth century. The text…
Victorian Collections Eltham District Historical Society
The Eltham District Historical Society maintains an extensive repository of archival records documenting the social and administrative evolution of the Eltham district. This digital collection…
Shire of Nillumbik Local Historical Societies
The Shire of Nillumbik is supported by eleven dedicated local historical societies that serve to document and preserve the diverse heritage of the district’s various…
Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute at a Glance
Constructed in 1887, the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute has served as a focal point for community activity in the Arthurs Creek district since the late…