Heidelberg Town Hall 70th anniversary

City of Heidelberg (Ivanhoe Town Hall)
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2007 marks the 70th Anniversary of the opening of the Heidelberg Town Hall (currently known as The Centre Ivanhoe). This local landmark has been the centre for many community celebrations since its opening in 1937.
To celebrate this momentous occasion, the Centre will be open to the public on Sunday, 29th April 2007.
Learn more about the history of this iconic building and the people who have danced, played and worked within its walls over the past 70 years. View a display commemorating the building’s history or go on a tour behind the scenes at the Centre.
If you would like to attend a free tour of The Centre Ivanhoe and find out more about this Heritage Listed building with superb Art Deco features please call Customer Service on 9490 4222 to book your place. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
WE WANT YOUR MEMORIES OF THE HEIDELBERG TOWN HALL
Banyule City Council is seeking photographs or other material that relates to community attendance at events at the Heidelberg Town Hall over the years. We are especially interested in images or memorabilia of debutante balls, dances, birthdays and other functions from 1937 - 1970 for possible use in a display on the Centre’s open day on Sunday 29th April 2007. Please contact Customer Service on 9490 4222 for more information.

Horseshoe Bend Management Plan

In 2001 a Draft manaagement plan was prepared for Horsehoe Bend, land on the Yarra River at Ivanhoe. This plan was for the development of an alternative roosting site for the grey-headed flying-fox at Ivanhoe as the Botanical Gardens in Melbourne were being inundated by the animal.

The DSE publication is now in the local history collection at Ivanhoe library. Efforts to locate a final plan have been unsatisfactory.

Archival Support Program 2007

The Archival Support Program offers advice and instruction to the many local custodians of collections of historical documents. It is a joint initiative of Public Record Office Victoria and the Australian Society of Archivists, supported by the National Archives of Australia.

Details and to register can be found at

Public Record Office Victoria