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# History Monash

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- [fallen leaves:](https://www.historymonash.org.au/fallen-leaves/) - fallen leaves: commemorating Oakleigh district men who served and died during World War 1 By Andrew J Kilsby, Peter Beckett, and Helen Gobbi. $25.00 Is your soldier in this book? View the list of names from the book. Postage if applicable: $16.40 (standard Australia Post charge for this size)
- [OAKLEIGH IS OUR LIFE: GREEK SETTLEMENT IN OAKLEIGH](https://www.historymonash.org.au/oakleigh-is-our-life-greek-settlement-in-oakleigh-2/) - Oakleigh is Our Life: Greek Settlement in Oakleigh explores why and when Oakleigh, in south-east Melbourne, was settled by migrants from Greece, and how they developed such a strong community, preserving their language, religion and culture. It highlights the courage of those who came to Australia for a new life and helps others to understand
- [EXHIBITION: OAKLEIGH – A CHANGING MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY](https://www.historymonash.org.au/exhibition-oakleigh-a-changing-multicultural-community-start-date-postponed/) - Discover the story of local immigration after World War II until the late 1970s through photographs, artefacts and personal accounts of those who settled in the Oakleigh area. This exhibition captures an era of transformation, celebrating the resilience and contributions of migrant communities which shaped modern Australia. Venue: Monash Federation Centre (enter via double glass
- [HISTORY MONASH INC OPENING HOURS FOR 2026](https://www.historymonash.org.au/history-monash-inc-opening-hours-for-2026/) - History Monash Inc will be open to the public at the Monash Federation Centre in Oakleigh on Tuesdays between 10 am and 2 pm. For research enquiries in 2026, please send an email to info@historymonash.org.au
- [NEW HISTORY MONASH PUBLICATION: OAKLEIGH IS OUR LIFE - GREEK SETTLEMENT IN OAKLEIGH](https://www.historymonash.org.au/new-history-monash-publication-oakleigh-is-our-life-greek-settlement-in-oakleigh/) - On Thursday 6 November 2025, the Hon. Steve Dimopoulos MLA (State Member for Oakleigh) launched a new History Monash Inc publication, Oakleigh is Our Life: Greek Settlement in Oakleigh, written by History Monash Secretary Ann Nield.Since World War II, Greek-Australians have helped to transform Oakleigh into a vibrant multicultural community and epicentre of the Hellenic
- [A CLAYTON'S BOROUGH - THE 1955-58 PROPOSAL](https://www.historymonash.org.au/a-claytons-borough-the-1955-58-proposal/) - As the post-WW.II immigration from predominantly central and southern Europe increased, so too did the expansion of urbanised greater metropolitan Melbourne. One such area was Clayton, along the south-east railway and highway corridor from Oakleigh to Dandenong. Due east of the more urbanised Oakleigh, Clayton, like its surrounding areas of Waverley to the north, Mulgrave
- [150th anniversary of Oakleigh Primary School](https://www.historymonash.org.au/150th-anniversary-of-oakleigh-primary-school/) - Oakleigh Primary School celebrated its 150th anniversary on Saturday 8 November 2025. Amongst many events and displays, the Heritage Hall featured historical artefacts and photos. Anne Brew, the OPOS librarian, who organised the event, is seen here with a part of the historical display. History Monash was pleased to be present at the event and
- [LAUNCH OF T.G. NEWTON COLLECTION EXHIBITION](https://www.historymonash.org.au/launch-of-t-g-newton-collection-exhibition/) - The latest exhibition curated by History Monash Inc features the collection of T.G. Newton & Co., a prominent real estate agency in the Oakleigh region. This company had its origins in an earlier real estate agency in Oakleigh offering land subdivisions in and around the area for sale from 1875. Once T.G. Newton was established
- [HEALING THE HEARTBREAK STREETS](https://www.historymonash.org.au/healing-the-heartbreak-streets/) - The “Heartbreak Streets” was the name popularly given to newly-opened sub-divisions in post-World War 2 Melbourne and at the time applied to areas of north and south Oakleigh and Clayton. They were called this because of the dearth of amenities in these areas, such as unmade roads and lack of footpaths, and the impact of
- [EATON MALL](https://www.historymonash.org.au/eaton-mall/) - Eaton Mall has undergone radical changes throughout its history, not without accompanying controversy, but today it is the street by which Oakleigh is best known across Melbourne. Eaton Mall has become the heart of Greek café culture in Oakleigh and it now resembles an Australian variant of the Greek village square, with its tavernas and
- [VISIT BY PROBUS CLUB TO "OUT OF THE ARCHIVES" EXHIBITION](https://www.historymonash.org.au/visit-by-probus-club-to-out-of-the-archives-exhibition/) - Mount Waverley Combined Probus Club visited History Monash Inc on 13 May 2025 to view the "Out of the Archives" exhibition. Visitors were particularly interested in the collection of old school readers and arithmetic books, many of which they had used as children. HM President Edda Williams spoke to the group about the collection, the
- [THANK YOU TO COMMUNITY BANK PINEWOOD](https://www.historymonash.org.au/thank-you-to-community-bank-pinewood/) - History Monash Inc recently received a donation of $750 from Community Bank Pinewood, following a contribution by History Monash of some historic photos of the Pinewood shopping centre. The bank plans to display these photos on its walls as an indication of how much Pinewood has changed since the 1950s. Community Bank Pinewood has been
- [IT'S IN THE POST:  OAKLEIGH POST OFFICE EXHIBITION](https://www.historymonash.org.au/its-in-the-post-oakleigh-post-office-exhibition/) - Please click on the Exhibitions heading under the "What's On" tab to see details of the History Monash new exhibition.
- [NAMATJIRA PARK](https://www.historymonash.org.au/namatjira-park-2/) - Namatjira Park in Springs Road, Clayton South, was named as it suggests for Albert Namatjira. It was named in the 1960s along with a rash of name changes for streets, mostly in the Clayton area, to indigenous names. None of the names in a fast-developing Clayton appear to be indigenous to the traditional First Nations’
- ['READ ALL ABOUT IT!":  NEWSAGENCIES IN THE 1950s TO 1970s.](https://www.historymonash.org.au/read-all-about-it-newsagencies-in-the-1950s-to-1970s/) - “Read all about it! He-r-ald!” The once-ubiquitous call of the newsboy at busy intersections is long gone, as is the sight of heavily-laden bikes bearing paperboys around the suburbs. Newsagencies, in the last fifty years in Australia, have undergone great changes. This article focusses upon newsagencies from the 1950s until the mid-1970s, drawing upon memories
- [FIRST NATIONS MURAL IN OAKLEIGH](https://www.historymonash.org.au/first-nations-mural-in-oakleigh/) - A mural commissioned by the City of Monash and painted by Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Wemba Wemba artist Tom Day, has been painted on a previously blank canvas ─ the southern wall of Monash Council’s Atkinson Street carpark in Oakleigh. Titled Nanyubak artist Tom Day explained his concept at a briefing in the old Council
- [THE GOSNEYS AND THE GREEN OAK LENDING LIBRARY](https://www.historymonash.org.au/the-gosneys-and-the-green-oak-lending-library/) - In the 1930s to 1960s many people in Melbourne relied upon private lending libraries (also known as “threepenny libraries”, “circulating libraries” or “rental libraries”) for their reading entertainment. Oakleigh had six such libraries in 1940 and eight in both 1945 and 1950, one of which was The Green Oak in Warrigal Road. This article looks
- [NAMATJIRA PARK](https://www.historymonash.org.au/namatjira-park/) - Namatjira Park in Springs Road, Clayton South was named, as it suggests, for Albert Namatjira. It was named in the 1960s along with a rash of name changes for streets, mostly in the Clayton area, to indigenous names. However, none of the names in a fast-developing Clayton appear to be indigenous to the traditional First
- [WILKE AND CO. PRINTERS IN CLAYTON](https://www.historymonash.org.au/wilke-and-co-printers-in-clayton/) - Wilke and Co. H. G. Gobbi 2021 © What became the largest printing company in Australia, Wilke and Co. Pty. Ltd., opened its factory in Brown’s Road, Clayton on 1 July 1953. Its start as a business, however, came in 1896 in Port Melbourne, led by an enterprising Herbert H. Wilke. As Wilke, Mitchell and
- [HISTORY MONASH AT COMMUNITY BANK PINEWOOD PITCH NIGHT](https://www.historymonash.org.au/history-monash-at-community-bank-pinewood-pitch-night/) - History Monash Inc is thrilled to have received $3200 at the Community Bank Pinewood Pitch Night on Thursday 10 November 2022. This money will enable HM to buy an A3 scanner and archival materials to preserve and catalogue the Looker-Newton real estate collection, which dates back to 1879. (See the website article under www.historymonash.org.au/Collection/Artefacts Business
- [HISTORY MONTH OCTOBER 2022](https://www.historymonash.org.au/history-month-october-2022/) - History Monash joined other historical societies and organisations at the Victorian Parliament House on 27 October 2022 to celebrate History Month. David Davis MLC hosted the event and led a tour through parts of Parliament House, including the beautiful members' library. Pictured below in the library is Professor Richard Broome AM, President of the Council
- [ROTARY COMMUNITY EXPO](https://www.historymonash.org.au/rotary-community-expo/) - On 16 October 2022 History Monash Inc joined other Oakleigh region community groups at the Rotary Club of Oakleigh Clayton Huntingdale market. Rotary’s Community Expo at the market gave History Monash an opportunity to showcase its work and some of its artefacts. We are grateful to OCH Rotary for their ongoing and generous financial support
- [NEW LIFE MEMBERS OF HISTORY MONASH INC](https://www.historymonash.org.au/new-life-members-of-history-monash-inc/) - At the 2022 Annual General Meeting for History Monash (HM) on 13 September, Carmel Barnewall and Bernie Barnewall were each presented with Life Membership. These awards recognise their long-standing membership of, and significant contributions, to this Society. Bernie is the current Treasurer and Carmel is the current Memberships Officer. Photo L-R: Ann Nield (Secretary), Bernie
- [DEATH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II](https://www.historymonash.org.au/death-of-queen-elizabeth-ii/) - As the Royal Historical Society of Victoria has done, History Monash Inc extends its deepest sympathies to the Royal Family and the members of the British nation and the Commonwealth on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. History Monash echoes the sentiment of the RHSV President, Richard Broome AM, in expressing our greatest thanks and
- [PINEWOOD COMMUNITY BANK 20TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS](https://www.historymonash.org.au/pinewood-community-bank-20th-birthday-celebrations/) - History Monash Inc enjoyed attending Pinewood Community Bank’s 20th Birthday celebration on 16 August 2022. We congratulate the Bank on twenty years of thriving and of contributing generously to community organisations, including History Monash Inc.
- [EXHIBITION TO CELEBRATE THE CENTENARY OF THE OAKLEIGH MEMORIAL HALL](https://www.historymonash.org.au/exhibition-to-celebrate-the-centenary-of-the-oakleigh-memorial-hall/) - An exhibition commemorating the centenary of the Oakleigh Memorial Hall was opened on Anzac Day, 25 April 2022, by the President of the Oakleigh-Carnegie Returned Services League (RSL), Doug Pendergast. The exhibition was curated by Helen Gobbi, the historian of History Monash Inc. It included a wide range of artefacts related to the Memorial Hall
- [NEW EXHIBITION: TO CELEBRATE THE CENTENARY OF THE OAKLEIGH CHAMBERS](https://www.historymonash.org.au/new-exhibition-to-celebrate-the-centenary-of-the-oakleigh-chambers/) - The Oakleigh Chambers, at 1A Atherton Road Oakleigh (next to the Police Station), was opened in 1921 and was used as the chambers for the Oakleigh Borough then Oakleigh Town Council. It was the main Council meeting place for the City of Oakleigh between 1927 and 1994. The building was named the Monash Seminar and
- [OPENING ARRANGEMENTS FOR  HISTORY MONASH INC AT MONASH FEDERATION CENTRE](https://www.historymonash.org.au/temporary-closure-of-monash-federation-centre-during-covid-19-lockdown/) - The Monash Federation Centre, headquarters of History Monash Inc (HM), is open to the public on Tuesdays between 10 am and 2 pm. For information about exhibitions which may be in place, please see other "News" articles on this website. The Monash Federation Centre is also open to researchers on Tuesdays between 10 am and
- [The Oakleigh Club 1971-1990](https://www.historymonash.org.au/the-oakleigh-club-1971-1990/) - In the 1960s there were few restaurants in Oakleigh and for some years prior to the opening of the Oakleigh Club sporting officials sought premises with a dining facility in which businessmen might meet. Ultimately, the Club held mixed membership. A meeting of five men: Peter Newton and Jack Edwards of Oakleigh Cricket Club, Ken
- [LAUNCH OF THE “HISTORIC OAKLEIGH EXHIBITION”](https://www.historymonash.org.au/launch-of-the-historic-oakleigh-exhibition-2/) - Above: Cr Brian Little opening the exhibition History Monash Inc (HM) launched its “Historic Oakleigh” exhibition on 18 May 2021. The exhibition was opened by City of Monash Mayor, Councillor Brian Little, and was well attended by HM members, sponsors and members of the community. In her welcome, President Helen Gobbi thanked the City of
- [Centenary of the Oakleigh District Poultry  1914-2014](https://www.historymonash.org.au/centenary-of-the-oakleigh-district-poultry-society-1914-2014/) - On Saturday 2 August 2014 I was privileged to attend the Oakleigh District Poultry Society’s Annual Show in the poultry pavilion of the Dandenong Showgrounds where rows of caged soft and hard feather birds and waterfowl were judged by a panel drawn from across Australia. It was also the 100th anniversary of the Poultry Society.
- [OPENING HOURS AT THE MONASH FEDERATION CENTRE](https://www.historymonash.org.au/opening-hours-at-the-monash-federation-centre/) - The Monash Federation Centre, headquarters of History Monash Inc (HM), will be open by appointment on Tuesdays between 10 am and 2 pm. If you wish to make an appointment, please email info@historymonash.org.au, explaining what assistance you are seeking. It will be necessary to show evidence of full vaccination before entering the Centre. Thank you
- [AWARD TO JOHN JARVIS, HISTORY MONASH COMMITTEE MEMBER](https://www.historymonash.org.au/award-to-john-jarvis-history-monash-committee-member/) - History Monash Inc is very pleased to announce that one of its Committee, John Jarvis, has won the inaugural Ericscon Community Service Award, established by the Community Bank Pinewood. This award honours Merv Ericson who was the first Branch Manager of Community Bank Pinewood and a highly active contributor to the community. Community Bank Pinewood
- [](https://www.historymonash.org.au/3823-2/) - NEW POSTAL ADDRESS FOR HISTORY MONASH INC. The postal address for History Monash Inc is now: PO Box 2254 OAKLEIGH VIC 3166
- [OPENING HOURS FOR HISTORY MONASH INC](https://www.historymonash.org.au/3508-2/) - If you would like to contact History Monash, please send a message to info@historymonash.org.au. History Monash will be open at the Monash Federation Centre from 9 February until 14 December 2021 on Tuesdays, between 10 am and 2 pm, except for Public Holidays. If you have a specific query about the history of Oakleigh and
- [Thank you to Bendigo Bank](https://www.historymonash.org.au/thank-you-to-bendigo-bank-2/) - Bendigo Bank - Pinewood Community Bank - recently presented History Monash Inc with a sponsorship grant for $800. In these times of heightened community need, History Monash recognises the generosity of Bendigo Bank - Pinewood Community Bank - to many community organisations in the City of Monash. History Monash is particularly grateful that it has
- [The Young Brothers:  A World War II Tribute](https://www.historymonash.org.au/the-young-brothers-a-world-war-ii-tribute/) - Cyril Frank Young and Ivan Charles Young Brothers Cyril and Ivan Young were both lost to World War II service in very different theatres of war and circumstances. Twenty-seven-year-old Cyril died at Kuching camp, as a prisoner of war of the Japanese; twenty-one-year-old Ivan died in the Middle East, shot down by German forces over
- [The Spanish Influenza: some local impacts of the 1919 pandemic](https://www.historymonash.org.au/the-spanish-influenza-some-local-impacts-of-the-1919-pandemic/) - The pandemic referred to as the ‘Spanish flu’ started out on its devastating path in 1918, the last year of the First World War. It was passed among soldiers in Western Europe and at war’s end the virus spread rapidly around the world as soldiers returned from active service. Remote from Europe, and with delays
- [Oakleigh Memorial Gates](https://www.historymonash.org.au/oakleigh-memorial-gates/) - Source: H.G. Gobbi: Taking Its Place: A History of Oakleigh 2004. The Memorial Gates outside Oakleigh Primary School were dedicated in March 1925. At that ceremony, the Lady Mayoress (the wife of the Oakleigh Mayor, Councillor Hughes, after whom Hughesdale is named) unlocked the gates for the first time. They were a tribute to those
- [HISTORY WALKS](https://www.historymonash.org.au/history-walks/) - History Monash Inc invites you to participate in five walks around the Oakleigh area: Walk One: Oakleigh’s heritage precinct Walk Two: Around Oakleigh railway station Walk Three: Oakleigh commercial buildings Walk Four: Atkinson Street/Dandenong Road Precinct Walk Five: Hughesdale (formerly South Oakleigh). Note: some of the buildings in these walks have been modified since their
- [Monash Community Podcast](https://www.historymonash.org.au/monash-community-podcast/) - The Monash Community Podcast is a weekly podcast for residents, businesses and organisations in the City of Monash. Hosted by Charles Kovess, the podcast shares information about people, organisations and events in our local area. Of 30-60 minutes length, the podcast is lively, topical and entertaining. History Monash Inc was pleased to be included in
- [NEW GRANTS TO HISTORY MONASH INC](https://www.historymonash.org.au/new-grants-to-history-monash-inc/) - History Monash Inc gratefully acknowledges new grants to assist with its work of preserving and showcasing local history: From the Public Record Office Victoria Local History Grants (Round 18), funding to purchase new archival storage shelves and archival preservation materials; and From the City of Monash Community Grants Program 2020/2021, funding to curate and mount
- [NEW HISTORY WALKS AROUND OAKLEIGH](https://www.historymonash.org.au/new-history-walks-around-oakleigh/) - As its contribution to History Month 2020, History Monash Inc has published five history walks around Oakleigh on this website. Please see Research and Services/Articles/History Walks. The walks feature landmarks, public areas and buildings of historical significance and interest around Oakleigh: Walk One: Oakleigh's heritage precinct Walk Two: Around Oakleigh railway station Walk Three: Oakleigh
- [THE OAKLEIGH MOTEL](https://www.historymonash.org.au/the-oakleigh-motel/) - THE OAKLEIGH MOTEL The Oakleigh motel enjoys the distinction of being the first motel built in Victoria. It was opened in 1957 at 1650 Dandenong Road, Oakleigh. The owner, Cyril Lewis, had stayed in motels in the United States of America and these inspired his own vision for the motel. It was designed and
- [BANKING ON OAKLEIGH](https://www.historymonash.org.au/banking-on-oakleigh/) - BANKING ON OAKLEIGH Banks are an integral part of local communities. Through supporting personal and business financial management they help communities to grow and prosper. This article looks at the development and past operations of banks in Oakleigh. Ian Westman shared his memories of being a teller in Oakleigh in the 1970s, in an interview
- [BANK HOUSES](https://www.historymonash.org.au/bank-houses-2/) - If you live in a smallish (or once-small) Californian bungalow whose external features resemble those of others, then there is a good chance that your house was once a “bank house”. “Bank houses” were financed by the State Savings Bank of Victoria in the early twentieth century through the Credit Foncier scheme. A study of
- [Congratulations Helen Gobbi OAM](https://www.historymonash.org.au/congratulations-helen-gobbi-oam/) - It is a great pleasure to announce that Helen Gobbi, the History Monash Inc historian and Vice-President, was awarded a Medal (OAM) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List on 8 June 2020. Helen's award is for "service to community history". Her award is very well deserved, as Helen has contributed actively to History Monash Inc
- [DOROTHY GIBSON: GARDEN PARTIES IN OAKLEIGH FOR COMMUNISM](https://www.historymonash.org.au/dorothy-gibson-garden-parties-in-oakleigh-for-communism/) - Few people nowadays would recognise the name of Dorothy Gibson from Oakleigh, Victoria. Yet this woman was hailed by Australian historian Stephen Murray-Smith as a person whom history should not forget, and a “kind of latter-day saint”.[1] Dorothy Gibson had a remarkable life of political action dedicated to world peace via communism, despite her comfortable,
- [ANZAC DAY TRIBUTE 2020 - THE DIXON BROTHERS](https://www.historymonash.org.au/anzac-day-tribute-2020-the-dixon-brothers/) - The mood at the send-off for Oakleigh troops to War in 1914 was one of lightness mixed with bravado; it served to keep the ceremony upbeat. Enlistees were pinned with a medal naming the recipient as a soldier of the Empire, and inscribed ‘from Oakleigh residents, Sept. 4 1914’. Twenty-two were so honoured in 1914;
- [POLICING IN OAKLEIGH](https://www.historymonash.org.au/policing-in-oakleigh/) - This article is part of a series of articles based upon information found in “Taking Its Place: A History of Oakleigh” by H. G. Gobbi, 2004. Prior to 1856 there was no local policing of the area around Oakleigh, and local residents and travellers were constantly anxious about robbery. Theft of cattle and sheep from
- [ANZAC DAY TRIBUTE](https://www.historymonash.org.au/anzac-day-tribute/) - History Monash Inc pays tribute to all Australian service people. We thank them for their bravery and sacrifices. We respect the decision made by the Returned and Services League (RSL) to cancel local Anzac Day services on 25 April 2020 due to COVID-19. Instead of laying a wreath at the Oakleigh cenotaph, History Monash Inc
- ["The Old Hospital" in Palmer Street, Oakleigh](https://www.historymonash.org.au/the-old-hospital-in-palmer-street-oakleigh/) - This is one of a series of articles based on Taking Its Place: A History of Oakleigh 2004 and on additional information provided by its author, H.G. Gobbi. Many people in Oakleigh were born at the “old hospital”, as they call it; that is, the Palmer Street Hospital. Perhaps, like some of us, you have
- [WHY "ON BROADWAY"?](https://www.historymonash.org.au/why-on-broadway/) - Why is the History Monash Inc (HM) member journal entitled “On Broadway”? No, it is not because we aspire to having our own stage show. The Broadway was in fact an early name for part of what is now Dandenong Road, between Warrigal Road and Atkinson Street. In her book, Taking Its Place – A
- [BANK HOUSES](https://www.historymonash.org.au/bank-houses/) - (A more detailed article on this topic is contained in the Autumn 2020 issue of the History Monash Inc journal “On Broadway”, available to members.) What is a “bank house”? If you had lived in Oakleigh one hundred years ago, you would probably have known quite a few people who lived in bank houses. Some
- [AWARD TO HISTORY MONASH INC. HISTORIAN](https://www.historymonash.org.au/3424-2/) - In May 2019 Helen Gobbi, History Monash Inc's historian and Vice-President, was honoured by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria with an Award of Merit. This award recognised Helen's outstanding service in researching and promoting history in Oakleigh and surrounding suburbs for over twenty years. Helen has written many publications, including "Taking Its Place: A
- [Mericourt - A Story about a House](https://www.historymonash.org.au/mericourt-a-story-about-a-house/) - When I decided to research the history of my home, a Californian bungalow in Hughesdale, I had no idea that an outcome would be a pilgrimage to a little village in France. Nor did I foresee that the task would give the centenary of the World War One armistice a special significance for me. The
- [Battle of Oakleigh 1888 Part II](https://www.historymonash.org.au/battle-of-oakliegh-1888-part-ii/) - Logistics Exercises like this, small in scale and time by Easter camp standards though it was, still required considerable logistics – rations had to be arranged and issued to the soldiers to carry in their haversacks or ration carts pre-positioned in the exercise area, medical arrangements had to be made in case of exercise casualties,
- [The Battle for Oakleigh 1888 Part I](https://www.historymonash.org.au/the-battle-for-oakleigh-1888-part-i/) - Part I Introduction 1888 was a particularly busy year in the life of the nascent Militia forces in Victoria. Formed in 1885 to replace in large part Volunteer forces which had been in existence since the mid- 1850s, Militia involvement in the social, civil and military life of this wealthy colony was already comprehensive and
- [Clayton South State School](https://www.historymonash.org.au/clayton-south-state-school/) - Before 1929 Clayton South children’s options for schooling were Clayton (North), Heatherton and Clarinda, each quite a walk for the younger ones, morning and afternoon. The Morgan family moved from Keilor into Clayton South in 1907, settling on the now vacant area south of today’s Ryans Road. Daughters Violet and... In this February 2016 issue
- [Oakleigh's Golden Days: A pictorial history](https://www.historymonash.org.au/oakleighs-golden-days-a-pictorial-history/) - Oakleigh's Golden Days contains around 100 images of Oakleigh's early people, places and events. $15.00
- [Windows into History catalogue](https://www.historymonash.org.au/windows-into-history-catalogue/) - Windows into History was a project to apply digital print film of local historical images to the window glazing at the Monash Federation Centre. The Windows into History catalogue reproduces each panel and gives its description. Catalogue. $5.00 Postcards from the Windows into History Catalogue. 1. Oakleigh Hotel Corner of Broadway and Atkinson Street. Est from

## Pages

- [Welcome to History Monash](https://www.historymonash.org.au/) - Welcome to History Monash Welcome to the website of History Monash Inc., incorporating the former Oakleigh & District Historical Society Inc. This website will progressively build content to showcase the best of the Society’s 60+ year old collection of images, documents and artefacts as well as the community exhibitions held at the Society’s home in
- [Exhibitions](https://www.historymonash.org.au/news-and-events/exhibitions-2/) - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM New Exhibition: OAKLEIGH -A CHANGING MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY March 3, 2026 - November 17, 2026 Oakleigh: A Changing Multicultural Community explores the story of Australian migration and its local impacts. It describes the journey of immigrants from many countries to… Read more
- [Who We Are](https://www.historymonash.org.au/who-we-are/) - About Us Who we are History Monash Inc is the former Oakleigh & District Historical Society Inc., established in 1961. Our volunteers are dedicated to studying, collecting, preserving, exhibiting and publishing local history within the City of Monash, especially that of Oakleigh and surrounding districts such as Hughesdale, Huntingdale and Clayton.* Our home is the
- [Membership](https://www.historymonash.org.au/volunteering/membership/) - History Monash Inc. collects and promotes local history through exhibitions, research, local history publications and participation in community events. Help us to preserve our local district's unique history via your membership. Join Us New members are welcome. Membership includes the following benefits: Invitations to History Monash Inc events, such as exhibition openings; The History Monash
- [Contact Us](https://www.historymonash.org.au/contact-us/) - For Enquiries Our Locations Address Monash Federation Centre, 3 Atherton Road, OAKLEIGH VIC 3166 Postal Address c/o Oakleigh Customer Service Centre 3 Atherton Road, OAKLEIGH VIC 3166 Email: info@historymonash.org.au If you would like to contact History Monash, you may use the form above or send an email to info@historymonash.org.au. History Monash Inc will be open
- [Office Bearers](https://www.historymonash.org.au/who-we-are/office-bearers/) - Office Bearers Committee 2025-2026 President: Edda Williams Vice-President: Helen Gobbi OAM Treasurer: Stuart Stait Secretary: Ann Nield Committee Members: Carmel Barnewall
- [Publications](https://www.historymonash.org.au/at-the-centre/publications/) - OAKLEIGH IS OUR LIFE: GREEK SETTLEMENT IN OAKLEIGH November 11, 2025 Publications Oakleigh is Our Life: Greek Settlement in Oakleigh explores why and when Oakleigh, in south-east Melbourne, was settled by migrants from Greece, and how they Read more Windows into History catalogue March 21, 2018 Publications Windows into History was a project to apply
- [HISTORY WALKS](https://www.historymonash.org.au/at-the-centre/publications/history-walks-2/) - History Monash Inc invites you to participate in five walks around the Oakleigh area which it prepared in September 2020: Walk One: Oakleigh’s heritage precinct Walk Two: Around Oakleigh railway station Walk Three: Oakleigh commercial buildings Walk Four: Atkinson Street/Dandenong Road Precinct Walk Five: Hughesdale (formerly South Oakleigh). Note: some of the buildings in these
- [History](https://www.historymonash.org.au/history/) - HistoryOakleigh Pioneer Memorial Park - history https://youtu.be/bDoJCmguU3oThe former Oakleigh General Cemetery, now known as Oakleigh Pioneer Memorial Park, is located in the heart of a residential and shopping centre. But when first formed from a township reserve, it was bushland. An Order-in-Council in 1859 set aside ten acres for a cemetery, bounded by what are now
- [Oakleigh Cemetery](https://www.historymonash.org.au/pioneer-cemetery/) - Oakleigh Pioneer Memorial Park - history The former Oakleigh General Cemetery, now known as Oakleigh Pioneer Memorial Park, is located in the heart of a residential and shopping centre. But when first formed from a township reserve, it was bushland. An Order-in-Council in 1859 set aside ten acres for a cemetery, bounded by what are now
- [THE DEATH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II](https://www.historymonash.org.au/the-death-of-queen-elizabeth-ii/) - As the Royal Historical Society of Victoria has done, History Monash Inc extends its deepest sympathies to the Royal Family and the members of the British nation and the Commonwealth on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. History Monash echoes the sentiment of the RHSV President, Richard Broome AM, in expressing our greatest thanks and
- [Closure of History Monash Inc on Tuesday 28 June 2022](https://www.historymonash.org.au/closure-of-history-monash-inc-on-tuesday-28-june-2022/) - History Monash Inc at the Monash Federation Centre will be closed on Tuesday 28 June 2022, owing to volunteer illness. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
- [CLOSURE OF THE MONASH FEDERATION CENTRE ON TUESDAY 21 JUNE 2022](https://www.historymonash.org.au/closure-of-the-monash-federation-centre-on-tuesday-21-june-2022/) - History Monash Inc will be closed to the public on Tuesday 21 June 2022. This is due to the transfer of the Centenary of the Oakleigh Chambers exhibition, held on 18/19 June, back to HM's headquarters, the Monash Federation Centre (MFC). This exhibition will remain at the MFC for the rest of 2022. We apologise
- [CLOSURE OF MONASH FEDERATION CENTRE ON TUESDAY 21 JUNE 2022](https://www.historymonash.org.au/closure-of-monash-federation-centre-on-tuesday-21-june-2022/) - History Monash Inc will be closed to the public at the Monash Federation Centre (MFC) on Tuesday 21 June 2022. This is due to the transfer of the Oakleigh Chambers Centenary exhibition (held on 18/19 June) back to the MFC where it will remain for the rest of 2022. We will be open on Tuesday
- [Oakleigh General Cemetery Database](https://www.historymonash.org.au/oakleigh-general-cemetery-database/) - Oakleigh General Cemetery Database Please use the search box to search the Oakleigh General Cemetery Database. You can use the drop down arrow, if you wish, to filter your search category The database in this website was compiled from records of the former Oakleigh General Cemetery, now known as Oakleigh Pioneer Memorial Park. The major
- [Views of the Cemetery](https://www.historymonash.org.au/views-of-the-cemetery/) - Views of Oakleigh Pioneer Memorial Park These images show representative memorials across Oakleigh Pioneer Memorial Park or former Oakleigh General Cemetery. History Monash Inc gratefully acknowledges the photography of Holloway Productions for these photographs. History Monash Inc also gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the City of Monash for this project, via a Strengthening Community Partnerships grant.
- [Award to History Monash Inc Historian](https://www.historymonash.org.au/award-to-history-monash-inc-historian-2/) - In May 2019, Helen Gobbi, History Monash's historian and Vice-President, was honoured by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria with an Award of Merit. This award recognised Helen's outstanding service in researching and promoting history in Oakleigh and surrounding suburbs for over twenty years. Helen has written many publications, including "Taking its Place: A History
- [Collection](https://www.historymonash.org.au/collection/) - GRADE VI ARITHMETIC BOOK FOR VICTORIAN SCHOOLS Artefacts-Personal Read more THE LOOKER-NEWTON REAL ESTATE COLLECTION Artefacts-Business-and-Industrial Read more REUNION BOOK FOR OAKLEIGH VFA FIRST DIVISION PREMIERS 1972 Artefacts-Personal, Collection Read more MEAT RATION CARD – WORLD WAR II Artefacts-Personal Read more RED CROSS VOLUNTEER’S OVERCOAT Artefacts-Personal Read more LOCAL MEDICAL PRACTICE ARTEFACTS Artefacts-Business-and-Industrial Read more
- [LOCAL MEDICAL PRACTICE ARTEFACTS](https://www.historymonash.org.au/artefacts-business-and-industrial/local-medical-practice-artefacts/) - This brass box is part of a collection of medical items donated by the family of Dr Victor Wallace who practised general medicine from the surgery in his home in Neerim Road, Hughesdale. The box is approximately 34 cm long and was used for boiling surgical instruments on a stove top, before the advent of
- [Our Logo](https://www.historymonash.org.au/who-we-are/our-logo/) - Our Logo Our logo was designed with certain features in mind: a logo that was simple and easily remembered; retention in some way of our Oakleigh & District Historical Society heritage, represented by the purple and gold; something that was common to the various districts in the City of Monash (the wavy line representing Scotchman's
- [Launch of Exhibition:  Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL 1919-2019: A century honouring and supporting veterans](https://www.historymonash.org.au/launch-of-exhibition-oakleigh-carnegie-rsl-1919-2019-a-century-honouring-and-supporting-veterans/) - History Monash Inc held a launch of this exhibition on 24 October 2019. Guests included Steve Dimopoulos, MLA for Oakleigh; Monash City Council Deputy Mayor, Cr Brian Little and Councillor Josh Fergeus; Doug Pendergast, the President of the Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL, and the executives of several local RSLs. It was a special thrill to have in
- [Oakleigh Pioneer Memorial Park](https://www.historymonash.org.au/oakleigh-pioneer-memorial-park/) - Please use the search form below to search the Oakleigh Pioneer Memorial Park Database
- [In Our Collection](https://www.historymonash.org.au/collection/new-this-month/) - Australian flag from Colonial Gas Association works at Oakleigh In Our Collection Read more
- [At the Centre](https://www.historymonash.org.au/at-the-centre/) - At the Centre Researching the Collection of History Monash Inc., formerly Oakleigh & District Historical Society Inc. The collection of History Monash Inc. is held at the Monash Federation Centre (MFC). The collection includes records, books, journal articles, photographs, maps, rate records, newspapers, research notes, artefacts, Oakleigh General Cemetery lists and local history information. Not
- [Volunteering](https://www.historymonash.org.au/volunteering/) - Volunteering Volunteers are always welcome to help out at the Centre, principally with archiving the collection, conducting basic research tasks and supporting the development and arranging of exhibitions. If you have an interest in local history, in historical artefacts, images, documents and ephemera – and have a bit of time to spare on Tuesdays, please
- [Donating to the Society](https://www.historymonash.org.au/volunteering/donating-to-the-society/) - Donating to the Society Cash donations are very welcome, whether small or large. Even not-for-profit societies like ours need funds – and with our extensive and growing Collection, archival materials alone are several hundred dollars a year. To arrange and develop community exhibitions can take many hours, but we also need funds to print boards,
- [What We Offer](https://www.historymonash.org.au/who-we-are/what-we-offer/) - What We Offer History Monash Inc. (formerly the Oakleigh & District Historical Society) has been building a local history collection relevant to districts in the City of Monash since 1961. Our archive contains photographs, cemetery records, some civic, club and school records, newspapers, manuscripts, maps, ephemera and artefacts, family histories and reference works. Our collection
- [AWARD TO HISTORY MONASH INC HISTORIAN](https://www.historymonash.org.au/award-to-history-monash-inc-historian/) - In May 2019 Helen Gobbi, History Monash's historian and Vice-President, was honoured by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria with an Award of Merit. This award recognised Helen's outstanding service in researching and promoting history in Oakleigh and surrounding suburbs for over twenty years. Helen has written many publications including "Taking its Place: A History
- [testing](https://www.historymonash.org.au/who-we-are/testing/) - gsdagasg
- [Patrons](https://www.historymonash.org.au/who-we-are/patrons/) - Patrons Anna Burke - Patron Anna will need little introduction to many of you as she acted as MP for electorate of Chisholm in the Federal Parliament between 1998 and 2016. During that time from late 2012 to late 2013 she was also Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives. Since retiring from politics Anna
- [Research And Fees](https://www.historymonash.org.au/at-the-centre/research-fees/) - Research and Fees Research at MFC The collection of History Monash Inc. is held at the Monash Federation Centre (MFC). The collection includes records, books, journal articles, photographs, maps, rate records, newspapers, research notes, artefacts, Oakleigh General Cemetery lists and local history information. Not all records or photographs are originals and some are under restricted
- [Support Our Collection](https://www.historymonash.org.au/volunteering/support-our-collection/) - Support The Collection History Monash Inc. collects and promotes local history through cemetery tours, exhibitions, research and local history publications and by participation in community events. Donated items of relevant papers, books, photographs and historical objects large and small are always welcome. Collection can sometimes be arranged.
- [Maps & Advertising](https://www.historymonash.org.au/collection/maps-advertising/) - Auctioneer’s Poster By 1961 Maps And Advertising Read more Real Estate Advertising By 1984 Maps And Advertising Read more Architecture Drawings By 1994 Maps And Advertising Read more
- [Images](https://www.historymonash.org.au/collection/images/) - Metropolitan Fire Brigade Images Read more Section of Dandenong Road Images Read more Proclamation Ceremony Images Read more Tobacconist and Hair salon Images Read more Oakleigh Court House Images Read more Oakleigh Post And Telegraph Office Images Read more Shire Hall Images Read more
- [Documents](https://www.historymonash.org.au/collection/documents/) - Newsletter By 2008 Documents Read more Letter By 2017 Documents Read more Swimming Certificates By 2018 Collection, Documents Read more Register Book By 2007 Documents Read more
- [Artefacts – Personal](https://www.historymonash.org.au/collection/artefacts-personal/) - GRADE VI ARITHMETIC BOOK FOR VICTORIAN SCHOOLS Artefacts-Personal Read more REUNION BOOK FOR OAKLEIGH VFA FIRST DIVISION PREMIERS 1972 Artefacts-Personal, Collection Read more MEAT RATION CARD – WORLD WAR II Artefacts-Personal Read more RED CROSS VOLUNTEER’S OVERCOAT Artefacts-Personal Read more Tom Freestone’s relay baton Artefacts-Personal Read more Bridal Dress By 2007 Artefacts-Personal Read more Cake
- [Articles](https://www.historymonash.org.au/at-the-centre/articles/) - EATON MALL May 13, 2025 Articles Eaton Mall has undergone radical changes throughout its history, not without accompanying controversy, but today it is the street by which Oakleigh is best known Read more NAMATJIRA PARK April 23, 2024 Articles Namatjira Park in Springs Road, Clayton South, was named as it suggests for Albert Namatjira. It
- [News And Events](https://www.historymonash.org.au/news-and-events/)
- [Artefacts – Business And Industrial](https://www.historymonash.org.au/artefacts-business-and-industrial/) - THE LOOKER-NEWTON REAL ESTATE COLLECTION Artefacts-Business-and-Industrial Read more LOCAL MEDICAL PRACTICE ARTEFACTS Artefacts-Business-and-Industrial Read more WAR SAVINGS STREET SIGN Artefacts-Business-and-Industrial Read more HOME BREWING Artefacts-Business-and-Industrial Read more Apron By 2008 Artefacts-Business-and-Industrial Read more Car Pennant By 2001 Artefacts-Business-and-Industrial Read more Glass By 2008 Artefacts-Business-and-Industrial Read more Instrument By 1990 Artefacts-Business-and-Industrial Read more
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.historymonash.org.au/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Statement 2017 The History Monash Inc. site is hosted by Monash Public Library Service and adheres to its privacy policy. The Library and the Society will only collect what personal information it requires from you in order to carry out its statutory and legal responsibilities and to deliver its services. We have implemented procedures
- [Disclaimer](https://www.historymonash.org.au/disclaimer/) - Disclaimer History Monash Inc. has taken every care in the preparation of this web site and the pages that are included in it, it takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided. The information in this web site is of a general nature. While the information contained herein is believed to be correct,
- [Walking Tours](https://www.historymonash.org.au/walking-tours/) - EXHIBITION: OAKLEIGH – A CHANGING MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY February 24, 2026 Exhibitions, News Discover the story of local immigration after World War II until the late 1970s through photographs, artefacts and personal accounts of those who settled in Read more HISTORY MONASH INC OPENING HOURS FOR 2026 November 25, 2025 News History Monash Inc will be
- [About OPMP](https://www.historymonash.org.au/pioneer-cemetery/about-opmp/) - About OPMP
- [History Week](https://www.historymonash.org.au/history-week/)
- [Speakers](https://www.historymonash.org.au/speakers/)
- [Projects](https://www.historymonash.org.au/projects/)
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## Testimonials

- [Hannah Hunter](https://www.historymonash.org.au/testimonial/hannah-hunter/) - My kids want to visit every museum now ! Tour guide Mehar was funny, engaging, and full of fun quirky facts about the Vestige.
- [Ruth Lawson](https://www.historymonash.org.au/testimonial/ruth-lawson/) - Cannot say enough about the Vestige Museum experience: fun, informative, never dull, fast paced and just give an amazing perspective on the Met
- [Teresa Barrett](https://www.historymonash.org.au/testimonial/teresa-barrett/) - Loved the small tour size (5 people) ! This was one of the main reasons I chose a Museum Pleu Tour.

## Gallery

- [HOME BREWING](https://www.historymonash.org.au/gallery/home-brewing/) - Many older readers will remember the time when home brewing of beer was very popular. Local associations were formed to share brewing skills and, of course, to sample the products. History Monash Inc has recently acquired a catalogue of the Australian Home Brewing Association which operated from 103 Poath Road, near the Hughesdale railway station.
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- [Slider/Gallery Format](https://www.historymonash.org.au/gallery/slidergallery-format/)
- [Video Format](https://www.historymonash.org.au/gallery/video-format/)
- [Link Format](https://www.historymonash.org.au/gallery/audio-format/)
- [Link Format](https://www.historymonash.org.au/gallery/link-format-2/)
- [Link Format](https://www.historymonash.org.au/gallery/link-format/)
- [Image Format](https://www.historymonash.org.au/gallery/image-format/)

## Exhibitions

- [New Exhibition: OAKLEIGH -A CHANGING MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?exhibition=4991) - Oakleigh: A Changing Multicultural Community explores the story of Australian migration and its local impacts. It describes the journey of immigrants from many countries to the Oakleigh area from early years to the peak of a major post-World War 2 government-sponsored immigration program. Featured themes in the peak post-World War 2 era are people from
- [T. G. NEWTON REAL ESTATE COLLECTION EXHIBITION](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?exhibition=t-g-newton-real-estate-collection-exhibition) - From July until December 2025 the T.G. Newton & Co. collection will be exhibited at the Monash Federation Centre, the headquarters of History Monash Inc. T.G. Newton & Co. had its origins in an earlier real estate agency in Oakleigh selling land subdivisions in and around the area from 1875. Once T.G. Newton & Co.
- [OUT OF THE ARCHIVES](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?exhibition=out-of-the-archives) - History Monash Inc presents a new exhibition: Out of the Archives, featuring items from its collection. The exhibition includes old school items and uniforms from Oakleigh Technical School and Oakleigh High School. This free exhibition is available for viewings on Tuesdays between 10 and 2 pm until 24 June 2025. The location is the Monash
- [IT'S IN THE POST](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?exhibition=its-in-the-post) - Please click on the file below to see details of the exhibition: Oakleigh Post Offices exhibition This free exhibition is open to the public on Tuesdays between 10 am and 2 pm at the Monash Federation Centre, 3 Atherton Road Oakleigh. (Enter via the glass doors facing the car park.)
- [HISTORIC OAKLEIGH](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?exhibition=historic-oakleigh) - History Monash Inc is pleased to present the “Historic Oakleigh” exhibition at its headquarters, the Monash Federation Centre. This exhibition depicts a broad sweep of the history of the Oakleigh region, from pre-European settlement until post World War II. Special focus is given to topics such as: • the long occupation by Indigenous people of
- [Current exhibition](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?exhibition=current-exhibition) - OAKLEIGH-CARNEGIE RSL 1919-2019 A CENTURY HONOURING AND SUPPORTING VETERANS This exhibition is open from 10 am to 5 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Monash Federation Centre, 3 Atherton Road Oakleigh. (Enter from the back - carpark - side of the building.) Tel (03) 9563 2823 Download the exhibition flyer here:
- [Motoring in Oakleigh - Over a century on the road](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?exhibition=motoring-in-oakleigh-over-a-century-on-the-road) - Tuesdays & Thursdays until the end of May.
- [Eric Keast Burke Australian soldier and photographer in Mesopotamia, Persia and Kurdistan 1918-1919](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?exhibition=eric-keast-burke-australian-soldier-and-photographer-in-mesopotamia-persia-and-kurdistan-1918-1919) - Eric Keast Burke Australian soldier and photographer in Mesopotamia, Persia and Kurdistan 1918-1919 Tuesdays & Thursdays till 20th December 2018
- [Exhibition 2](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?exhibition=swedish-photography-from-chris-until-today) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla convallis egestas rhoncus. Donec facilisis fermentum sem, ac viverra ante luctus vel. Donec vel mauris quam. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla convallis egestas rhoncus. Donec facilisis fermentum sem, ac viverra ante luctus vel. Donec vel mauris quam. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet,
- [60 Years of Service](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?exhibition=abstract-expressionist-new-york) - The Rotary Club of Oakleigh

## Events

- [EXHIBITION: CENTENARY OF THE OAKLEIGH CHAMBERS](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?event=exhibition-centenary-of-the-oakleigh-chambers) - The Oakleigh Chambers, at 1A Atherton Road Oakleigh (next to the Police Station), was opened in 1921 and was used as the chambers for the Oakleigh Borough then Oakleigh Town Council. It was the main Council meeting place for the City of Oakleigh between 1927 and 1994. The building was named the Monash Seminar and
- [MEMBERS' EVENING](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?event=members-evening) - The History Monash Inc Committee cordially invites members to join us for a viewing of, and talk about, our current exhibition: OAKLEIGH-CARNEGIE RSL 1919-2019 A century honouring and supporting veterans. Tuesday 19 November 2019 from 6 - 8 pm at the Monash Federation Centre, 3 Atherton Road Oakleigh. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to
- [Annual General Meeting](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?event=annual-general-meeting) - Come and join us for our AGM and a short talk on our past year. The event will be held at our Federation Centre, Atherton Rd, Oakleigh.

## Team

- [Ralph Burton](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?team=ralph-burton)
- [Beverly Barnett](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?team=beverly-barnett)
- [Judith Bailey](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?team=judith-bailey)
- [Tyler Wong](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?team=tyler-wong)

## Artworks

- [GRADE VI ARITHMETIC BOOK FOR VICTORIAN SCHOOLS](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=grade-iv-arithmetic-book-for-victorian-schools) - Some of us remember the sets of arithmetic text books used through the years at primary schools in Victoria. This Grade VI textbook contains chapter topics such as Whole Numbers, Compound Rules (Money), Arithmetic of Daily Life, Vulgar Fractions, Decimal Fractions, Percentage and Length & Area. The text books were compiled by experienced teachers and
- [HOME BREWING](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=home-brewing) - Many older readers will remember the time when home brewing of beer was very popular. Local associations were formed to share brewing skills and, of course, to sample the products. History Monash Inc has recently acquired a catalogue of the Australian Home Brewing Association which operated from 103 Poath Road, near the Hughesdale railway station.
- [THE LOOKER-NEWTON REAL ESTATE COLLECTION](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=the-looker-newton-real-estate-collection) - HM has commenced a substantial project in cataloguing the Looker Newton collection of real estate records dating back to 1879 from once prominent local real estate agents. Until recently T. G. Newton & Co. was this area’s oldest (1879) continuous business. The collection comprises real estate agency subdivision plans and posters that locate and advertise
- [REUNION BOOK FOR OAKLEIGH VFA FIRST DIVISION PREMIERS 1972](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=reunion-book-for-oakleigh-vfa-first-division-premiers-1972) - OAKLEIGH FOOTBALL CLUB: VFA FIRST DIVISION PREMIERS 1972 This new book was published for the 25 September 2022 reunion of the Oakleigh Football Club past players. It celebrates the Oakleigh Football Club (OFC) winning the 1972 premiership of the Victorian Football Association , Ist Division, which was a major achievement. The book draws upon articles
- [MEAT RATION CARD - WORLD WAR II](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=meat-ration-card-world-war-ii) - This meat ration card is dated 1943* and was owned by a former resident of Oakleigh. If lost, it was to be returned to the Deputy Director of Rationing, Melbourne. Each tiny coupon is numbered and those numbered up to 46 have been cut off as used. Meat rationing was introduced in Australia relatively late
- [RED CROSS VOLUNTEER'S OVERCOAT](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=red-cross-volunteers-overcoat) - This overcoat was worn by a voluntary Red Cross worker during World War II. The coat is a light khaki colour, made of a cotton drill type fabric. On the left shoulder is a woven badge saying “AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY VICTORIAN DIVISION”. The large brown buttons are embossed with the words AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS
- [LOCAL MEDICAL PRACTICE ARTEFACTS](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=local-medical-practice-artefacts) - This brass box is part of a collection of medical items donated by the family of Dr Victor Wallace who practised general medicine from the surgery in his home in Neerim Road, Hughesdale. The box is approximately 34 cm long and was used for boiling surgical instruments on a stove top, before the advent of
- [Australian flag from Colonial Gas Association works at Oakleigh](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=testing-flag) - Donated: 2019 A large Australian flag from Colonial Gas Association works at Oakleigh. The flag is the donation of Peter Hoey. In 1914 the Colonial Gas Association Ltd. acquired the works of Oakleigh Gas Company Ltd. The latter had been established in 1889 by Hutchison & Co. between Downing and Regent Streets. In 1926
- [FORMER CITY OF OAKLEIGH PLAQUE](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=former-city-of-oakleigh-plaque) - This plaque was donated to History Monash Inc by the family of Margaret Nicholls, the last mayor of the City of Oakleigh. It recognises Cr Nicholls' service from 1989 to 1994. In 1994 the City of Oakleigh was incorporated into the City of Monash. For a very interesting insight into the history of the former
- [WAR SAVINGS STREET SIGN](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=3557) - This now-rusted metal plate, approximately 35 cm x 18 cm, is a relic of war time in Oakleigh in the early 1940s. It is curved and has holes for attaching to an electricity pole, and it was used to promote participation in the War Savings scheme. In 1940 the Australian Government launched this scheme to
- [Tom Freestone's relay baton](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=tom-freestones-relay-baton) - Tom Freestone was a member of the Oakleigh Amateur Athletic Club (OAAC). Like many young men in the club, in 1942 he enlisted to serve in World War II. Appointed to the 39th Battalion, Tom was killed in action only a month later at Kokoda, Papua New Guinea. He had been sent as runner by
- [Car Pennant](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=car-pennant) - Title: Car Pennant Collection Category: Artefacts – Business & Industrial Donated: 2001 Description: A rigid metal car pennant used for the mayoral car, City of Oakleigh.
- [Instrument](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=mallet-of-luck-on-the-red-japanese-cushion) - Title: Instrument, volt metre Collection Category: Artefacts – Business & Industrial Donated: 1990 Description: Manufactured by scientific instrument makers A. J. G. William and J. L. William, who worked together for 50 years. J. L. William was awarded an honorary MSc from Monash University for his work in the design and manufacture of scientific equipment. c.
- [Shire Hall](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=ceramic-box) - Title: Shire Hall Collection Category: Images Catalogue Number: Donated by: Description: Mulgrave Shire Hall Atkinson Street
- [Cake Prizes](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=cake-prizes) - Title: Award Certificates for Cake baking Collection Category: Artefacts - Personal Donated: 1998 Description: Cake prizes awarded at the Oakleigh Fair 1954-1955
- [Architecture Drawings](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=architecture-drawings) - Title: Architecture Drawings Collection Category: Maps & Advertising Donated: 1994 Description: Oakleigh Mechanics Institute, Drummond Street
- [Glass](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=glass) - Title: Glass tumbler Collection Category: Artefacts – Business & Industrial Donated: 2008 Description: The Oakleigh Club, 10th Anniversary commemorative etched glass, 1981.
- [Bridal Dress](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=bridal-outfit) - Title: Bridal Dress Collection Category: Artefacts - Personal Donated: 2007 Description: Bridal dress and accessories worn by the bride at her wedding at St Paul’s Methodist Church, Oakleigh, 1931
- [Real Estate Advertising](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=real-estate-advertising) - Title: Real Estate Advertising Collection Category: Maps & Advertising Donated: 1984 Description: For the sale of new lots in the Municipality of Oakleigh, 1919
- [Auctioneer's Poster](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=auctioneer-poster) - Title: Auctioneer’s Poster Collection Category: Maps & Advertising Donated: 1961 Description: For sales in the New Oakleigh Estate
- [Letter](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=letter) - Title: Letter Collection Category: Documents Donated: 2017 Description: Letter from the Chief Clerk, HM Queen Elizabeth II to V. Phillips, President of the War Widows’ and Widowed Mothers’ Association, 2013
- [Oakleigh Post And Telegraph Office](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=oakleigh-post-and-telegraph-office) - Title: Oakleigh Post & Telegraph Office, Collection Category: Images Catalogue Number: Donated by: Description: Dandenong Road erected 1886
- [Oakleigh Court House](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=oakleigh-court-house) - Title: Oakleigh Court House Collection Category: Images Catalogue Number: Donated by: Description: Dandenong Road operated 1934 to 1994
- [Tobacconist and Hair salon](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=tobacconist-and-hair-salon) - Title: Tobacconist and Hair salon Collection Category: Images Catalogue Number: Donated by: Description: Corner Eaton and Atherton Streets, 19th century
- [Proclamation Ceremony](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=proclamation-ceremony) - Title: Proclamation Ceremony, 1927 Collection Category: Images Catalogue Number: Donated by: Description: City of Oakleigh Proclamation Ceremony, 1927
- [Section of Dandenong Road](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=section-of-dandenong-road) - Title: Section of Dandenong Road Collection Category: Images Catalogue Number: Donated by: Description: Dandenong Road known as Broadway, early 20th century
- [Metropolitan Fire Brigade](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=metropolitan-fire-brigade) - Title: Metropolitan Fire Brigade Collection Category: Images Catalogue Number: Donated by: Description: Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Oakleigh 1920s
- [Apron](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=apron) - Title: Apron Collection Category: Artefacts – Business & Industrial Donated: 2008 Description: A leather apron used in wood and ice businesses, c. 1950
- [Register Book](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=birch-bark-container) - Title: Register book Collection Category: Documents Purchased: 2007 Description: Huntingdale Railway Station, Remarks book by Stationmaster, from 1920s
- [Newsletter](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=newsletter) - Title: Newsletter Collection Category: Documents Donated: 2008 Description: The Oakleigh Splash No 1 detailing fundraising efforts for Oakleigh’s public pool, 1957
- [Swimming Certificates](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork=swimming-certificates) - Title: Swimming Certificates Collection Category: Artefacts - Personal Donated: 2018 Description: Swimming proficiency certificates, 1966-1968 obtained at Oakleigh Swimming Pool

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- [In Our Collection](https://www.historymonash.org.au/?artwork-category=in-our-collection) - Australian Flag flown at Colonial Gas Association works. Donated: 2019 A large Australian flag from Colonial Gas Association works at Oakleigh. The flag is the donation of Peter Hoey. Donated: 2019 A large Australian flag from Colonial Gas Association works at Oakleigh. The flag is the donation of Peter Hoey. In 1914 the Colonial Gas Association Ltd. acquired the works of Oakleigh Gas Company Ltd. The latter had been established in 1889 by Hutchison & Co. between Downing and Regent Streets. In 1926 the Colonial Gas Association acquired the Dandenong Shire Gas & Coke Company. Within a few years Colonial laid a high pressure main from the Oakleigh works to Dandenong after which the Dandenong works closed. The Gas and Fuel Corporation purchased the Oakleigh supply area in 1956 although the Oakleigh works ceased production in 1949. Sources G. Gobbi, Taking its Place: a history of Oakleigh marking its sesquicentenary, 1853-2004: p. 79 Ray Proudly, Circle of Influence: a history of the gas industry in Victoria, pp. 353, 338

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