Councillor Ryan articles
Diamond Creek’s Bridges and Crossings and One Built from Iron
The bridge that carries traffic across the creek west through Diamond Creek still stands strong after 126 years. We may take the bridge for granted today, but creek crossings built and used since the mid-1800’s have an interesting history that also reflects how the township and areas around it have developed. The first recorded mention […]
From Swimming Holes to a Swimming Pool
From Diamond Creek’s earliest days, hot summer weather often meant locals spent time swimming to get some relief. That usually meant finding a part of the creek with a deep pool that could be accessed easily. A pool downstream from the bridge was popular with boys and young men, but young women and girls had […]
Pioneer Families of Diamond Creek District HERBERT
Wedding of Martha Herbert to Nathaniel Ellis, December, 1912 at her brother John’s property in Nutfield. Seated from left Elizabeth, John, Martha, George, Annie, Andrew and Isabella. William is at the back behind Martha’s right shoulder The first member of the Herbert family to live in Diamond Creek was William Wandless Herbert who took up […]
Diamond Creek’s Hoodoo Level Crossing
This photo in the Nillumbik Historical Society collection of the level crossing at Diamond Creek was taken about 1920. It shows the road behind towards the ovals and bridges and it can clearly be seen that the road alignment is similar to today. The ‘dogleg’ in the road at the crossing has always been there […]