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Monbulk Historical Society

Address: 21 Main Street 3793

Website: http://monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au

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25.01.2022 The Monbulk Swimming Pool at Baynes Park when it was opened on November 4 1967. Photos supplied courtesy of Bob and Marie Scott's children, Phil and Christine.

25.01.2022 Don't forget to call in and see our display from 10.30 today!

24.01.2022 The Spring 2019 issue of Roundabout, the Monbulk Historical Societys newsletter is now available online. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or drop in for a chat at The Hub, Main Street Monbulk (9:30am-12 Wednesdays except during school holidays). To automatically receive a copy of our quarterly newsletters just click on the link to our online subscriber lis...t: monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addresses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems.

24.01.2022 We are so excited ! Thanks to the Monbulk community groups, businesss and individuals who help make this book possible. Available from Monbulk Hub and Monbulk Bendigo Bank . $35.00 each.

24.01.2022 A working bee at the first Monbulk Tennis Club courts behind the Methodist Church (Open Door Church) corner of David Hill Road and Moxhams Road 1924. We are hoping to name as many as possible. Can you help? Back row- Phil Camm Jr., Jack Anderson, ?, George Sands, Middle row - ?, ? Bess Hopton & Marg Hopton, ... Front row - Charles Farrinton (arms crossed), ?, - Jack Wensley (far right kneeling) See more

24.01.2022 Dont forget to call in and see our display from 10.30 today!

24.01.2022 The Autumn 2019 issue of 'Roundabout', the Monbulk Historical Society's newsletter is now available online. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or drop in for a chat at The Hub, Main Street Monbulk (9:30am-12 Wednesdays except during school holidays). To automatically receive a copy of our quarterly newsletters just click on the link to our online subscriber lis...t: monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addresses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems.

24.01.2022 The Winter issue of our newsletter Roundabout is now available and has a story on Monbulk identity Ron Boden. You can read it at monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter and while you are there why not subscribe to receive an email whenever we have a new issue available.

23.01.2022 Main Street, Monbulk Looking towards Methodist Church from St George Church. Monbulk Historical Society Annual General Meeting. 1st November 10am at the Monbulk Hub. All welcome. Why not consider becoming a member? ... Monbulk Historical Society preserves many documents and photographs covering the townships of Monbulk, The Patch, Kallista and Sherbrooke and their families dating back to 1893. Members can decide their own level of involvement ranging from helping at our Wednesday working meetings, assisting with our public events, helping with tasks from their home or simply supporting the Society by being a financial member. MHS members are entitled to a discount on MHS photographs and publications, the opportunity to use ancestry.com through our organisation and access to our history library. All membership fees directly support the Society and its activities.

23.01.2022 This is when Fritz Maarten and Rags the kangaroo from the Monbulk Animal Kingdom appeared on the Early Bird Show.

23.01.2022 A Gift for the Monbulk Community! In appreciation of the Monbulk communitys support of our recent book When Roads Were Tracks, Monbulk Historical Society commissioned amazing artist Tim Bowtell, to paint two murals. Tim has captured the likeness to our photographs perfectly. The two murals of early Monbulk scenes can be seen in the Monbulk Community Hub. Here are some in progress photos and the finished paintings.

23.01.2022 A Community Spirit - The History of the Emerald Mechanics’ Institute 1905 2019 This 180 page book that tells the history of the Emerald Hall and many of its users from 1905-2019 until it was demolished to make way for the new modern building called the ‘Hills Hub’. Some may say Emerald Mechanics’ Institute was just a building but Emerald Hall became much more in many ways. From its beginnings as an idea in 1894 when land was allocated, it became not just Emerald Hall but... Emerald Community Hall. ‘The Hall’ was central to the community and the community in turn supported the Hall. What went on in the Hall over 113 years reflected changing times in society and changing technology but a constant throughout its history was that there were always individuals who were willing to put in the time and effort to serve their community, and this book is dedicated as much to them as it is to the memories of the all the activities that took place in and around Emerald Mechanics’ Institute. Available from Emerald Lions Club and Emerald & District Co-op Society for just $30.00 All proceeds from this book will go to the Emerald Lions Club to be disbursed to the community of Emerald and District as required. See more

23.01.2022 The Summer 2017 issue of 'Roundabout', the Monbulk Historical Society's newsletter is now available online. We have made it easy for everyone to receive a copy of the newsletter by implementing an online subscriber list. Anyone who wants to receive a copy of the newsletter can subscribe by clicking on the link here: monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm ...that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addresses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or drop in for a chat at The Hub, Main Street Monbulk (9:30am-12 Wednesdays except during school holidays).

22.01.2022 PHOTO EXHIBITION at the Monbulk RSL Saturday 15th October 10.30 - 1.30 Hope to see you all there.

22.01.2022 The Winter issue of our newsletter 'Roundabout' is now available and has a story on Monbulk identity Ron Boden. You can read it at monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter and while you are there why not subscribe to receive an email whenever we have a new issue available.

22.01.2022 Do you have any information on this Basketball team? We are looking for any newspaper articles of the team. The team played for Monbulk during the 1930s. Team members include Jean McAllister, Vonnie Matheson, Dulcie Seamer, Olive Camm, Ella Dixon, Gladys Seamer, Norma Camm, Coral Seamer.

22.01.2022 The Winter 2019 issue of Roundabout, the Monbulk Historical Societys newsletter is now available online. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or drop in for a chat at The Hub, Main Street Monbulk (9:30am-12 Wednesdays except during school holidays). To automatically receive a copy of our quarterly newsletters just click on the link to our online subscriber lis...t: monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addresses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems.

21.01.2022 Monbulk Historical Society would like to thank Monbulk RSL, Rotary Club Of Monbulk & District, CWA Monbulk Ladies Nighthawks, Nobelius Heritage Park & Emerald Museum, the Trinkets and the Yarra Ranges Council for their invaluable support at our Exhibition Snapshots of Monbulk last Saturday 16th September. We had a wonderful day with many people coming to see our displays and our new publication, "Monbulks Hunger for History" was very popular. If you didnt get your copy, it is still available and can be purchased from the YRC counter at the Monbulk Hub for just $20.00. Here is a glimpse of what we had on display.

21.01.2022 Ossie Adams in the first Monbulk Chemist - 1950s

20.01.2022 A time lapse video of the mural of Nation's Coach outside the old Monbulk Post Office that can be seen in the Monbulk Community Hub.

19.01.2022 The Mountain Grand taken in the 1930s when the Skepper's owned it. This old landmark in Monbulk, its history represents a way of life no longer existing. An early owner was Bill Thompson, sometimes known to serve afternoon teas down by the creek. Mr and Mrs Hone followed by the 3 Dowling sisters also ran this shop opposite Medburys' Billiard Saloon for a time. Mr and Mrs George Russell from Wandin leased the business from Mr Thompson from 1932 to 1934 and in this time built u...p a good business serving afternoon teas to locals and day-trippers. In 1932 Lucia and Stephen Skepper moved into a small shop 2 doors from the Mountain Grande in Monbulk, this was owned by John and Phoebe Caroline. In 1934 Steve and Lucia Skepper bought the freehold of The Mountain Grande, this remained in the family until 1988. The Skepper’s built up and expanded a thriving establishment fondly recalled by many local people. See more

19.01.2022 Monbulk Football Team in the late 1970s and the Jennings brothers.

18.01.2022 The following family names are represented in the new publication "Monbulks Hunger for History". AVard, Anderson, Arnott, Bacchus, Ballantyne, Bennett, Bradshaw, Brockbank, Broekhof, Butterfield, Brooks, Camm, Cannata, Cavey, Clarkson, Coutts, Crerar, dArgaville, Davidson, Dawson, Dennis, Dennison, Dickinson, Duck, Eager, Engelke, English, Fincher, Fleming, Gannon, Gay, Gleeson, Gleghorn, Hall, Halvatzis, Hibgame, Hill, Hills, James, Jeffery, Kay, Koch, Koelewyn, Lane, Leach, Lee, LeJuge, Licciardi, Lloyd, Maarten, Marr, McAlister, McAllister, McArthur, McCarthy, McRae, Mitchell, Moore, Murray, ODowd, Perry, Provan, Rankin, Roberts, Robertson, Seamer, Severino, Shannon, Sherlock, Shingler, Simcox, Skepper, Smith, Stevens, Swallows, Taylor, Tesselaar, Thompson, Van Berkel, Visser, Weavers, Walker, Wellard, Wensley, Wyatt.

18.01.2022 To show our appreciation to the Monbulk Community for their support of our recent book 'When Roads Were Tracks', Monbulk Historical Society has commissioned acclaimed silo artist, Tim Bowtell to paint 2 murals of ‘Early Monbulk’ in the Monbulk Community Hub. Drop in at the Hub on Friday morning and watch Tim as he creates his masterpiece while you enjoy a Monbulk CWA Devonshire tea and a chat with Monbulk Historical Society members. Friday 7th February from 10am-11am, Monbulk Hub, 21 Main Rd. Monbulk

18.01.2022 To show our appreciation to the Monbulk Community for their support of our recent book When Roads Were Tracks, Monbulk Historical Society has commissioned acclaimed silo artist, Tim Bowtell to paint 2 murals of Early Monbulk in the Monbulk Community Hub. Drop in at the Hub on Friday morning and watch Tim as he creates his masterpiece while you enjoy a Monbulk CWA Devonshire tea and a chat with Monbulk Historical Society members. Friday 7th February from 10am-11am, Monbulk Hub, 21 Main Rd. Monbulk

18.01.2022 The Murray home was the last house in the Main Street to be demolished for a new block of shops. The Azaleas outside the Monbulk Newsagency were an original part of Murray's garden.

18.01.2022 The Autumn 2018 issue of 'Roundabout', the Monbulk Historical Society's newsletter is now available online. To automatically receive a copy of our quarterly newsletters just click on the link to our online subscriber list: monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addr...esses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or drop in for a chat at The Hub, Main Street Monbulk (9:30am-12 Wednesdays except during school holidays).

18.01.2022 MAIN FAMILY LEGACY It is unclear when the Main family first came to what was to become Monbulk and only vague information is available. Monbulk Historical Society has been able to piece together snippets of information to build a better picture of this little know family. Arriving in Australia from Latvia in about 1840 the family changed their surname from Dekoorc to Main to better blend in. Travelling from Melbourne, the Main family sought their fortune following the miners... seeking gold at what was then the Emerald Diggings. The head of the family, Macs Main, dug a mine shaft that is still near what is now David Hill Road and proceeded to sell shares in his venture to passing miners. He used small pieces of gold to convince others that it was a productive mine. His wife Tekcar had her own scheme for making money, sneaking up near miners tents and making blood curdling howls that miners thought were strange unknown creatures lurking in the Monbulk forest. The next day Tekcar would go around to the miners selling potions and charms she claimed would ward off the strange creatures. Macs and Tekcars children Nelots, Emirc, Feiht, Koorc and Waltou would spend their days stealing items from miners tents while they worked and then sold them to other miners once it was safe to do so. There has been speculation that the family was involved in some way with the murder of Emerald Jack, the miner after whom Emerald was said to have been named. It is very surprising given the evidence that has come to light that despite being the first settlers of Monbulk that Main Street Monbulk should have been named after this scurrilous family. If you have any more information on the Main family, particularly if you are a descendant of the family, we would be keen to hear from you.

18.01.2022 The Winter 2020 issue of Roundabout, the Monbulk Historical Societys newsletter is now available online. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or drop in for a chat at The Hub, Main Street Monbulk (9:30am-12 Tuesdays except during school holidays). To automatically receive a copy of our quarterly newsletters just click on the link to our online subscriber list:... monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addresses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems.

17.01.2022 Todays ANZAC Day speech at Monbulk was based around the WWI war time experiences of Patrick OConnor from The Patch. The speech delivered today by Jill AVard and Pats full POW statement can be found on the MHS website at http://monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/peo/patrick-o-connor

17.01.2022 Making History - looking backwards and forwards at the same time. About today's presentation at the Belgrave Library. What a wonderful time we had at the Belg...rave Library earlier today. It was a little like a summit meeting of historians and researchers from all over the district , gathered to discuss history, why we get involved, how we get involved, the use of technology and progress transitioning to digital platforms, highlights and achievements in a field which is for some mostly an enjoyable full time hobby interrupted by a full time job :) Local historical society representatives including people from the Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society, Monbulk Historical Society, Mt Dandenong and District Historical Society, Sherbrooke and Foothills Historical Society, the Emerald Museum, and the Yarra Ranges Museum attended. Some new connections were made and old relationships renewed. Local history librarian, Judy Wolff , organiser of today's event, introduced the guest speakers. In her opening address Judy acknowledged the amazing hard work, community benefit and engagement achieved by the local societies. Jill A'Vard president, and Jenny secretary, of the Monbulk Historical Society, covered the life of some of the early settlers in the Monbulk Kallista Belgrave District including the A'Vard and Gleghorn families. The hardships and challenges of the pioneer, and the early days of Micawber Park from family home to cafe, reception centre and dance hall. Monbulk publishes a quarterly magazine, back issues are available on line. Monbulk recently published a cook book featuring recipes from the pioneers, Susan Heywood-Downard president and Marian Matta secretary, of the Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society entertained with descriptions of their unique motivations. One loves the detective work, the hunt for stories, finding clues, building an understanding of the individuals from the past. The other is driven by a deep seated responsibility to preserve everything , collecting information, preserving, conserving ( sounds like a cookery class :) ) Susan discussed her school visits as the " Olden Days Lady" demonstrating old household items to young audiences. Helping to bring history to schools, Susan has explored some of the older recipes , and related her experience with a bunch of kids and cooked ox tongue, a popular dish with some of the kids. Trove, the brilliant National Library of Australia research tool was mentioned. The meeting was informed that to date efforts to get local government to pay for the digitisation of important local newspapers have failed with councils refusing to finance the small amount needed for the project which when completed may deliver enormous benefits to historians, researchers and the broader population. The historic Millers Homestead, Boronia, was mentioned. A surprising number at today's meeting had not heard of the Knox Council's proposed sale, proving that in this high tech age, communications are pretty poor at the grass roots level or maybe not. Disgust with the council was universal. There was plenty of discussion around the Yarra Ranges council's decision made on 10 July 2018 to proceed with the sale of the former Belgrave Grammar School building, on the east side of the book barn at 1632 Burwood Hughway , Belgrave. The council's decision has appalled many in the local community and discussion revolved around the council showing scant regard for historic buildings and the tourism experience enhanced by old buildings. With the news of the pending loss of two regionally significant historic buildings, discussion was rather uninhibited. Councillors' ears must have been burning. When the formal meeting was concluded, people mingled, catching up with others, all interested in local history. It was a lot of fun and good networking helping to build stronger groups. Judy Wolff Monbulk Historical Society Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Sherbrooke Foothills Historical Society Emerald and District Museum Yarra Ranges Regional Museum Knox City Council Yarra Ranges Council

17.01.2022 The Autumn issue of our newsletter 'Roundabout' is now available and has stories about the David Hill. You can read it at monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter and while you are there why not subscribe to receive an email whenever we have a new issue available.

17.01.2022 Staff at the Monbulk Welcome Mart. Thanks to all the participants below we now know much more about this photo. Tony and Debbie Van Der Zanden with their son Kym, Louise Bastin & Doreen Lister. Tony and Debbie owned and ran the Monbulk Welcome Mart for 5 years 1987-1992. They changed the name from Good Fellows to Welcome Mart during this time. The shop was previously owned by Mr Li Donni.

16.01.2022 Faces to Monbulk's beloved butcher shop and Cake shop. George Gray and Charlie Connell had at work in the 1970s

15.01.2022 Gathering for ANZAC Day at Monbulk RSL then known as RSSAILA Club Rooms in the 1960s

15.01.2022 Dave Lane's new Ford outside Swallows Store Main Street Monbulk. Opposite the now Monbulk Hub.1949

15.01.2022 Tribe would like to send a huge thank you to Monbulk Historical Society for their kind donation. Thank you for your generous support. Due to the kindness of the... Monbulk Historical Society this year we will finish up the year with a pool party at Monbulk Aquatic Centre to celebrate an incredible year. Details to come in the comming week. See more

15.01.2022 Who remembers Fritz Maarten and the Monbulk Animal Kingdom during the 1980s? You will enjoy the next post with a memorable segment on the Early Bird Show. Can anyone tell us when The Monbulk Animal Kingdom started and closed?

15.01.2022 Road from Monbulk to Kallista in 1919. Kay's property on left hand side of road. Opposite the now Kays Picnic Ground.

14.01.2022 Belgrave Library presents Making History Join us to learn how members of the Southern Sherbrooke and Monbulk Historical Societies engage their communities in surprising and fun ways.... Thursday 12 July 11:00am All welcome!

14.01.2022 The Spring 2018 issue of Roundabout, the Monbulk Historical Societys newsletter is now available online. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or drop in for a chat at The Hub, Main Street Monbulk (9:30am-12 Wednesdays except during school holidays). To automatically receive a copy of our quarterly newsletters just click on the link to our online subscriber lis...t: monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addresses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems.

14.01.2022 The Autumn issue of our newsletter Roundabout is now available and has stories about the David Hill. You can read it at monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter and while you are there why not subscribe to receive an email whenever we have a new issue available.

13.01.2022 The Autumn 2018 issue of Roundabout, the Monbulk Historical Societys newsletter is now available online. To automatically receive a copy of our quarterly newsletters just click on the link to our online subscriber list: monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addr...esses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or drop in for a chat at The Hub, Main Street Monbulk (9:30am-12 Wednesdays except during school holidays).

13.01.2022 The Spring 2020 issue of Roundabout, the Monbulk Historical Societys newsletter is now available online. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] To automatically receive a copy of our quarterly newsletters just click on the link to our online subscriber list: monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addresses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems.

13.01.2022 A time lapse video of the mural of Nations Coach outside the old Monbulk Post Office that can be seen in the Monbulk Community Hub.

13.01.2022 Monbulk Historical Society wishes everyone a merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. The Summer 2019 issue of Roundabout, the Monbulk Historical Societys newsletter is now available online. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or drop in for a chat at The Hub, Main Street Monbulk (9:30am-12 Tuesdays except during school holidays).... To automatically receive a copy of our quarterly newsletters just click on the link to our online subscriber list: monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addresses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems.

12.01.2022 Today’s ANZAC Day speech at Monbulk was based around the WWI war time experiences of Patrick O’Connor from The Patch. The speech delivered today by Jill A’Vard and Pat’s full POW statement can be found on the MHS website at http://monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/peo/patrick-o-connor

12.01.2022 The Winter 2019 issue of 'Roundabout', the Monbulk Historical Society's newsletter is now available online. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or drop in for a chat at The Hub, Main Street Monbulk (9:30am-12 Wednesdays except during school holidays). To automatically receive a copy of our quarterly newsletters just click on the link to our online subscriber lis...t: monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addresses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems.

11.01.2022 Belgrave Library presents ‘Making History’ Join us to learn how members of the Southern Sherbrooke and Monbulk Historical Societies engage their communities in surprising and fun ways.... Thursday 12 July 11:00am All welcome!

11.01.2022 1930s Basketball Team D.___, Vonnie Matheson, Dulcie Seamer, O.___, Ella Dixon, Gladys Seamer, Norma Camm, Coral Seamer. Can anyone help with the missing names?

11.01.2022 Making History - looking backwards and forwards at the same time. About todays presentation at the Belgrave Library. What a wonderful time we had at the Belg...rave Library earlier today. It was a little like a summit meeting of historians and researchers from all over the district , gathered to discuss history, why we get involved, how we get involved, the use of technology and progress transitioning to digital platforms, highlights and achievements in a field which is for some mostly an enjoyable full time hobby interrupted by a full time job :) Local historical society representatives including people from the Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society, Monbulk Historical Society, Mt Dandenong and District Historical Society, Sherbrooke and Foothills Historical Society, the Emerald Museum, and the Yarra Ranges Museum attended. Some new connections were made and old relationships renewed. Local history librarian, Judy Wolff , organiser of todays event, introduced the guest speakers. In her opening address Judy acknowledged the amazing hard work, community benefit and engagement achieved by the local societies. Jill AVard president, and Jenny secretary, of the Monbulk Historical Society, covered the life of some of the early settlers in the Monbulk Kallista Belgrave District including the AVard and Gleghorn families. The hardships and challenges of the pioneer, and the early days of Micawber Park from family home to cafe, reception centre and dance hall. Monbulk publishes a quarterly magazine, back issues are available on line. Monbulk recently published a cook book featuring recipes from the pioneers, Susan Heywood-Downard president and Marian Matta secretary, of the Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society entertained with descriptions of their unique motivations. One loves the detective work, the hunt for stories, finding clues, building an understanding of the individuals from the past. The other is driven by a deep seated responsibility to preserve everything , collecting information, preserving, conserving ( sounds like a cookery class :) ) Susan discussed her school visits as the " Olden Days Lady" demonstrating old household items to young audiences. Helping to bring history to schools, Susan has explored some of the older recipes , and related her experience with a bunch of kids and cooked ox tongue, a popular dish with some of the kids. Trove, the brilliant National Library of Australia research tool was mentioned. The meeting was informed that to date efforts to get local government to pay for the digitisation of important local newspapers have failed with councils refusing to finance the small amount needed for the project which when completed may deliver enormous benefits to historians, researchers and the broader population. The historic Millers Homestead, Boronia, was mentioned. A surprising number at todays meeting had not heard of the Knox Councils proposed sale, proving that in this high tech age, communications are pretty poor at the grass roots level or maybe not. Disgust with the council was universal. There was plenty of discussion around the Yarra Ranges councils decision made on 10 July 2018 to proceed with the sale of the former Belgrave Grammar School building, on the east side of the book barn at 1632 Burwood Hughway , Belgrave. The councils decision has appalled many in the local community and discussion revolved around the council showing scant regard for historic buildings and the tourism experience enhanced by old buildings. With the news of the pending loss of two regionally significant historic buildings, discussion was rather uninhibited. Councillors ears must have been burning. When the formal meeting was concluded, people mingled, catching up with others, all interested in local history. It was a lot of fun and good networking helping to build stronger groups. Judy Wolff Monbulk Historical Society Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Sherbrooke Foothills Historical Society Emerald and District Museum Yarra Ranges Regional Museum Knox City Council Yarra Ranges Council

11.01.2022 The Winter 2018 issue of Roundabout, the Monbulk Historical Societys newsletter is now available online. To automatically receive a copy of our quarterly newsletters just click on the link to our online subscriber list: monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addr...esses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or drop in for a chat at The Hub, Main Street Monbulk (9:30am-12 Wednesdays except during school holidays).

11.01.2022 Our latest issue of our newsletter 'Roundabout' is now available and has a story all about Baynes Park. You can read it at monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter and while you are there why not subscribe to receive an email whenever we have a new issue available.

11.01.2022 The Autumn 2019 issue of Roundabout, the Monbulk Historical Societys newsletter is now available online. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or drop in for a chat at The Hub, Main Street Monbulk (9:30am-12 Wednesdays except during school holidays). To automatically receive a copy of our quarterly newsletters just click on the link to our online subscriber lis...t: monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addresses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems.

11.01.2022 Following on from last week's post about the Monbulk Swimming Pool opening in 1967, there were plans to redevelop the entire Baynes Park precinct in the early 1960s. Here are the drawings for the proposed damming of Sassafras Creek at Baynes Bridge to form a lake. There was a smaller dam planned near the Concrete Bridge, where the former picnic ground eventually stood in the 1970s and 1980s. The Old Patch Road name was changed to Baynes Park Road in December 1964.... The proposed caravan park, which was eventually constructed on the other side of Sassafras Creek and operated by the De Boers, was shown being located where the playground was added. These drawings were also supplied by Phil Scott from the archives that his father Bob had collected.

10.01.2022 We are so excited ! Thanks to the Monbulk community groups, business's and individuals who help make this book possible. Available from Monbulk Hub and Monbulk Bendigo Bank . $35.00 each.

09.01.2022 The Concrete Bridge is on the Monbulk Road, near the intersection of Masches Hill and Baynes Park Roads. These photos are all taken looking towards Belgrave. The bridge crosses the Sassafras Creek. The first one is taken in June of 1918, the second 1964 and and a more recent one taken in 2018

09.01.2022 A Community Spirit - The History of the Emerald Mechanics Institute 1905 2019 This 180 page book that tells the history of the Emerald Hall and many of its users from 1905-2019 until it was demolished to make way for the new modern building called the Hills Hub. Some may say Emerald Mechanics Institute was just a building but Emerald Hall became much more in many ways. From its beginnings as an idea in 1894 when land was allocated, it became not just Emerald Hall but... Emerald Community Hall. The Hall was central to the community and the community in turn supported the Hall. What went on in the Hall over 113 years reflected changing times in society and changing technology but a constant throughout its history was that there were always individuals who were willing to put in the time and effort to serve their community, and this book is dedicated as much to them as it is to the memories of the all the activities that took place in and around Emerald Mechanics Institute. Available from Emerald Lions Club and Emerald & District Co-op Society for just $30.00 All proceeds from this book will go to the Emerald Lions Club to be disbursed to the community of Emerald and District as required. See more

09.01.2022 Ron Boden of Ulster Motors. This garage was built in the late 1940s, owned by Hefford's who sold the Garage to Ron Boden September 1963. Hefford's kept shop running it as a milk bar until about 1970. He then sold it to Ron. His successful business ran for 15 years, when his leased ran out.

09.01.2022 Some past and present well known Monbulk Bridges. The Concrete Bridge on Monbulk Road, Moxhams Bridge on the lower part of Moxhams Road and Baynes Bridge on Baynes Park Road all cross the Sassafras Creek. George Seamer Bridge and the former McAllister Bridge both cross Emerald Creek at the bottom of McAllister Road.

09.01.2022 The following family names are represented in the new publication "Monbulk's Hunger for History". A’Vard, Anderson, Arnott, Bacchus, Ballantyne, Bennett, Bradshaw, Brockbank, Broekhof, Butterfield, Brooks, Camm, Cannata, Cavey, Clarkson, Coutts, Crerar, d’Argaville, Davidson, Dawson, Dennis, Dennison, Dickinson, Duck, Eager, Engelke, English, Fincher, Fleming, Gannon, Gay, Gleeson, Gleghorn, Hall, Halvatzis, Hibgame, Hill, Hills, James, Jeffery, Kay, Koch, Koelewyn, Lane, Leach, Lee, LeJuge, Licciardi, Lloyd, Maarten, Marr, McAlister, McAllister, McArthur, McCarthy, McRae, Mitchell, Moore, Murray, O’Dowd, Perry, Provan, Rankin, Roberts, Robertson, Seamer, Severino, Shannon, Sherlock, Shingler, Simcox, Skepper, Smith, Stevens, Swallows, Taylor, Tesselaar, Thompson, Van Berkel, Visser, Weavers, Walker, Wellard, Wensley, Wyatt.

08.01.2022 Pop in and see our display, catch up with others over tea/coffee, scones with jam & cream or a sausage in bread. Enjoy listening to our entertainment by "The Trinkets". Make sure you check out our latest book, "Monbulks Hunger for history".

08.01.2022 The Summer 2017 issue of Roundabout, the Monbulk Historical Societys newsletter is now available online. We have made it easy for everyone to receive a copy of the newsletter by implementing an online subscriber list. Anyone who wants to receive a copy of the newsletter can subscribe by clicking on the link here: monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm ...that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addresses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or drop in for a chat at The Hub, Main Street Monbulk (9:30am-12 Wednesdays except during school holidays).

08.01.2022 Monbulk Historical Society is proud to announce our new book 'Bitter and Sweet - The fight for survival by those with everything to lose'. This book gives insights into the circumstances faced by members of the Monbulk Progress and Fruitgrowers Association (MPFGA) during the 1918-1923 period. Many hours went into its production. Peter Hayne's initial draft was transformed and extended to by Ian Oxenbould. Several MHS members did extensive research, developed the family profi...les, endless proof reading, undertook the tedious task of creating the index and graphic design. A great team effort by all involved. The book was launched at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum in Lilydale last week coinciding with the ‘No Jam without Sugar’ exhibition which is still on at the Museum. Photos and articles corresponding to our book are on display. Monbulk Historical Society thanks the Yarra Ranges Council for its 2016 Arts & Heritage Grant making this book possible.

08.01.2022 The Spring 2018 issue of 'Roundabout', the Monbulk Historical Society's newsletter is now available online. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or drop in for a chat at The Hub, Main Street Monbulk (9:30am-12 Wednesdays except during school holidays). To automatically receive a copy of our quarterly newsletters just click on the link to our online subscriber lis...t: monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addresses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems.

07.01.2022 Connell's Bakery and Gray's Butcher shops were well known in the Main Street of Monbulk. During the 1962 fires, when evacuation was ordered, Charlie and Jess Connell's shop was left wide open for firefighters to obtain food supplies if needed, with no fear of theft or disturbance. George and Jim Gray Butcher closed down on 20th May 1978. Both shops were pulled down to make way for the Woolworths shopping complex.

07.01.2022 Monbulk Florist. Can anyone help with Date of operation and names of these ladies who ran the Florist?

07.01.2022 The second Monbulk Post Office, on the corner of Emerald and Main Roads 1913. Then built for and run by Miss Siddle. The first Monbulk Post Office was run from Mr Moores Home in Moores Road. Monbulk Post Office on the same site after some facelifts in 1968.

07.01.2022 A few memories to ponder... - Mr and Mrs Connell’s Bakery and all those yummy pies and eclairs more affectionately known as dog bones, vanilla slices, just to name a few. 15 cents for a pie and sauce, and a cake, free! - Mr Gray’s Butcher shop with the sawdust on the floor. - The old Catholic Church with its little rickety wire fence. - The sounds of the sawmill at Anderson's. ... - Mr and Mrs Howell’s Haberdashery where you would get school shoes. - Mr Rich’s Supermarket. - The stables behind Micky Seamer's shop, you could get bags of lettuce leaves and carrots for our bunnies, all free from Mr Seamers shop. - Stripping the leaves of the willow branches and using them as whips, helicopters from the plane trees and racing sticks in the drain, after the rain, to pass the time on our walk home. No car rides for us. - Money left in the letterbox for the milk delivery. Time spent during school holidays playing in the bush, and with local kids, building cubbies with not a thought of snakes. Riding the scooter up the back road, no helmets needed, no rego either. Do you have memories of Monbulk, Kallista or The Patch that you would like to share? Monbulk Historical Society would love to hear them. Please post some on our facebook or pop in to the Monbulk Hub on a Wednesday morning for a chat.

07.01.2022 Merry Christmas Everyone! The Summer 2020 issue of 'Roundabout', the Monbulk Historical Society's newsletter is now available online. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] To automatically receive a copy of our quarterly newsletters just click on the link to our online subscriber list: monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address... and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addresses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems. See more

07.01.2022 Monbulk Historical Society together with Monbulk RSL have released a new book - Monbulk's World War I Diggers. A collection of profiles of the Monbulk and District WWI Diggers. Each profile includes information of their military records, family histories and photos where possible. Just $15.00 for this 124 page book. Copies can be purchased from The Hub in Monbulk.

06.01.2022 We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or drop in for a chat at The Hub, Main Street Monbulk (9:30am-12 Wednesdays except during school holidays). Make sure you keep Saturday 16th September free to visit "Snapshots of Monbulk", our exciting new event hosted by Monbulk RSL and supported by Rotary Club of Monbulk & District, CWA Monbulk Nighthawks and Yarra Ranges Co...uncil. We will be launching our latest book "Monbulks Hunger for History" and have lots to entertain you. See the newsletter for details. The Spring 2017 edition of Roundabout, Monbulk Historical Societys newsletter, is now available online. You can view it and past issues of the Monbulk Historical Society newsletter by clicking on the link here: monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter See more

06.01.2022 The Winter 2020 issue of 'Roundabout', the Monbulk Historical Society's newsletter is now available online. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or drop in for a chat at The Hub, Main Street Monbulk (9:30am-12 Tuesdays except during school holidays). To automatically receive a copy of our quarterly newsletters just click on the link to our online subscriber list:... monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addresses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems.

06.01.2022 Monbulk Senior Citizens. Back. Mrs Barry, Mrs Simpson, Mr Coulson, Mrs Willis, Mrs Stubbs. Front. Mrs Simpson, Mrs Wooley, Mrs Pagram, Mrs Coulson, Mrs Sterzacker, Mrs Smith. Can anyone put a year to this photo?

06.01.2022 The Summer issue of our newsletter 'Roundabout' is now available and has stories about the Monbulk Mechanics' Institute Halls (yes there was more than one) and official recognition for our member Jean d'Argaville. You can read it at monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter and while you are there why not subscribe to receive an email whenever we have a new issue available.

06.01.2022 The Winter 2018 issue of 'Roundabout', the Monbulk Historical Society's newsletter is now available online. To automatically receive a copy of our quarterly newsletters just click on the link to our online subscriber list: monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addr...esses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or drop in for a chat at The Hub, Main Street Monbulk (9:30am-12 Wednesdays except during school holidays).

05.01.2022 The Spring issue of our newsletter 'Roundabout' is now available and has a story all about the Bakery at Kallista (or South Sassafrass as it was known at the time). You can read it at monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter and while you are there why not subscribe to receive an email whenever we have a new issue available.

04.01.2022 Anderson's Timber & Service Station taken in 1932.

04.01.2022 The Spring 2020 issue of 'Roundabout', the Monbulk Historical Society's newsletter is now available online. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] To automatically receive a copy of our quarterly newsletters just click on the link to our online subscriber list: monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addresses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems.

03.01.2022 The Spring 2019 issue of 'Roundabout', the Monbulk Historical Society's newsletter is now available online. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or drop in for a chat at The Hub, Main Street Monbulk (9:30am-12 Wednesdays except during school holidays). To automatically receive a copy of our quarterly newsletters just click on the link to our online subscriber lis...t: monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addresses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems.

03.01.2022 A 2002 Bent TV interview with Fritz Maaten who owned Monbulk Animal Kingdom between the mid 1970s until the mid 1990s. https://www.youtube.com/watch

03.01.2022 A Gift for the Monbulk Community! In appreciation of the Monbulk community’s support of our recent book 'When Roads Were Tracks', Monbulk Historical Society commissioned amazing artist Tim Bowtell, to paint two murals. Tim has captured the likeness to our photographs perfectly. The two murals of early Monbulk scenes can be seen in the Monbulk Community Hub. Here are some ‘in progress’ photos and the finished paintings.

02.01.2022 Anderson's Hardware and roundabout taken in 1985.

02.01.2022 1951 Monbulk Cricket Team. Back Row: M. Fleming, K. Fleming J. Moss, L Nickers, R. Adamson, L. Fleming. Front Row: D. Fleming, F. Anderson (president). G Russell (caption), R. Camm (vice-captain), K Johnstone

01.01.2022 1986 Monbulk Netball Team "All But One" team won every game this season, inc. the grand final, in the Dandenong Ranges night netball league. All descendants of the Seamer family except Juanita Fox. Bernadette Proctor, Tracey Seamer, Chiloe Seamer, Megan Hill, (Juanita Fox), Sharyn Marr, Raquel Proctor, Natalie Hill. Mothers (cousins) Maureen Hill and Trish Proctor coached.

01.01.2022 The views around the Dandenongs attracted photographers and painters. One view that was popular for both was looking from the Gleghorn Road area on A'Vards Hill in Kallista towards Monbulk. The view appeared on a Rose Series Postcard around 1935 and was also painted by the renowned Australian Impressionist painter from the Heidelberg School art movement, Tom Roberts. Tom Roberts lived in Kallista between 1923 and 1931, at the top of what is now Tom Roberts Road in a house he ...named Talisman at the corner of Royle Avenue. During his time there he painted many scenes of the surrounding area. The Tom Roberts painting shown here is titled "The Two Roads To Monbulk 1924". The two roads to Monbulk were The Graded Road, which can be seen on the side of Coonara Hill on the left, and the Monbulk Road which was in the valley alongside the Sassafras Creek. The Graded Road was later known as Lower Coonara Road and is today known as Holden Road. On the postcard, the house on the left (just below Holden Road), was that of James O'Donohue. Further along that hill and further down is another building, likely to be the house of John 'Blackwood' Smith who metalled these roads from his quarry at the junction of Upper Coonara and Holden Roads. The grassed hill in the near middle with a house (possibly belonging to the Simpsons) on it is Mashes Hill and the road seen along the right side of it is now known as Camms Road. The Monbulk township is just out of view on the left as we look over Macclesfield and Woori Yallock towards the ranges around Healesville and Warburton.

01.01.2022 Inside Hefford's Milk bar in the 1950s

01.01.2022 The Autumn 2016 issue of 'Roundabout', Monbulk Historical Society's quarterly Newsletter, is now available. It has a feature story on Cook's Corner Store. To subscribe to the newsletter online go to http://monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au and fill in your details.

01.01.2022 Some of the photos that appear in MHS book 'Bitter and Sweet - The fight for survival by those with everything to lose'.

01.01.2022 The Autumn 2021 issue of 'Roundabout', the Monbulk Historical Society's newsletter is now available online. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and welcome your feedback on the newsletter. You can contact us via email at [email protected] To automatically receive a copy of our quarterly newsletters just click on the link to our online subscriber list: monbulkhistoricalsociety.org.au/newsletter After you enter your email address and click on submit, you will receive an email containing a link for you to confirm that the email address is valid. This ensures the newsletter is only sent to genuine email addresses. If you cannot find the email, check your junk mail folder just in case it has been mis-directed. If you add [email protected] into your email address book you should avoid any problems.