Diamond Creek Local History

Nillumbik Historical Society have been updating and re-publishing a number of publications that local historian Jock Ryan first compiled in the early 2000's. These titles include a chronology of the area's history, a history of the Hurstbridge railway line, especially related to the extension from Eltham to Diamond Creek, Wattle Glen and Hurstbridge, the story of early pioneers William and Nathaniel Ellis, a history of historical hotels in the Diamond Creek area and the history of the Diamond Creek Gold mine. These titles are now available in the Local history collection at Diamond Valley Library.  They are also available for purchase through the Society.  The five titles are $10 each or $12 posted. 

Email:   elliscottage@gmail.com

Mail: PO Box 310, Diamond Creek Vic 3089

Nillumbik Historical Society Open Day

Nillumbik Historical Society hold its May Open Day this Sunday, 1 May with special guest speaker Dr Jim Poulter.

2pm – 4pm at Ellis Cottage, Diamond Creek  (off street parking via Memory Lane from Hurstbridge-Main Road, Diamond Creek, opposite Nillumbik Nursery).

Dr Poulter is the author of many books including Little Bloody Jimmy: the ripples of my childhood, Sharing Heritage in Kulin Country, The Secret of Dreaming and more which will be on sale on the day.

Dr Poulter will speak about Australian grazier, entrepreneur and explorer John Batman.

Afternoon tea will be served.  Enquiries: Maggie Gordon 9717 6672

150 years of Ellis Cottage

Nillumbik Historical Society are celebrating 150 years of Ellis Cottage, Diamond Creek on Sunday 22 March 2015 1pm to 4pm

 

A Guest speaker at 2PM is Associate Professor Don Garden

President of the RHSV on “Melbourne 150 years”

 

Afternoon tea will be provided

 

Ellis Cottage is at 10 Nillumbik Square Diamond Creek

There is off street car parking by entering Memory Lane from Main-Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek opposite the Nillumbik Nursery.     Melways Ref:  12 F 5

All welcome.