Old news (Trove, etc.)

DEATHS BY DROWNING

by Rob
October 5, 2016February 6, 2021

152 years ago, a terrible tragedy occurred on the road from Greensborough to Eltham. The following is an account of the inquest published in the Age newspaper, Monday 10 October 1864.Read More »DEATHS BY DROWNING

TAYLOR v THE PRESIDENT, COUNCILLORS, AND RATE-PAYERS OF THE SHIRE OF ELTHAM

by Rob-e
August 9, 2015December 13, 2021

“Malicious Prosecution Alleged.” Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate (Vic. : 1917 – 1922) 29 Apr 1921

THE ELTHAM PARK TREE STEALING CASE – COUNCILLOR COMMITTED FOR TRIAL

by Rob-e
August 9, 2015December 13, 2021

“THE ELTHAM PARK TREE STEALING CASE.” Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate (Vic. : 1917 – 1922) 30 Apr 1920

ELTHAM HORSE RACES

by Rob-e
June 21, 2015July 28, 2021

This post is a collection of information regarding the Eltham Racing Club and race meetings (horse & other) that were held at the Eltham Park… Read More »ELTHAM HORSE RACES

HAMMER USED IN MURDER – WOMAN SLAIN AFTER VOTING

by Rob-e
August 26, 2013March 5, 2021

A 50-year old Eltham carpenter, charged with murdering his wife and step-daughter after claiming they voted “Commo” at the last Federal elections, is now in… Read More »HAMMER USED IN MURDER – WOMAN SLAIN AFTER VOTING

BUSH ATTRACTIONS. (OCTOBER 11, 1929)

by Rob-e
October 11, 2012March 5, 2021

A ramble over the hills at the present time will amply compensate one for the fatigue thus earned. For the nature lover, the district around… Read More »BUSH ATTRACTIONS. (OCTOBER 11, 1929)