A researcher is seeking information on the property, formerly known as Brae's Farm now known as 60 Cravens Road, Mernda. (It was also known as Black Braes Farm). The property was purchased by George Earle as Lots 456-60 of Separation in 1854. (He may have later bought additional lots.) He sold it to Henrietta Shanks in 1896, the property staying in the Shanks family after . . . more »

Newspapers are a wonderful source for information for local history researchers. They will often have an obscure piece of information not found anywhere else. Yarra Plenty Regional Library holds local newspapers in each of our local history collections. These include hard copies of Diamond Valley News/Diamond Valley Leader 1974 - 2010 at Eltham and Diamond Valley Libraries Heidelberg Leader at Ivanhoe Library and Whittlesea News . . . more »

The Nillumbik Women's Network are calling for nominations for its third and final editon of the "Celebrating Nillumbik women" publication. Nominations close on February 12. Further details and nomination forms are on the Nillumbik Shire Council website

Clarivue, which now houses the Ivanhoe RSL. was built for Fitzroy timber merchant Wallace Stone by builder John W. Brown in 1913-14. It was sold to Robert A. Tregowan of Ramsay & Tregowan (oil & grease merchants) in 1936. Any assistance in locating information/stories/photos of these individuals, the building or the Ivanhoe RSL would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Rachel Diamond, RMIT Post-Graduate Student at . . . more »

Among the new content on Wikinorthia this month are three articles hightlighting the origins of street names in our three municipalities. It is hoped that these articles will grow. Please include your source of information whereever possible. Banyule Street Names Nillumbik Street names Whittlesea Street Names These articles can also be navigated by browsing Places - Roads, lanes and pathways. Other new articles include: Growing . . . more »