Out of the Archives - 'From Paddocks to Suburbs'

Norman Carter was a Surrey Hills local with a passion for film and a good eye. Between 1937 and the 1950s he filmed both family and local events in and around Surrey Hills.

Through a collaborative project between Surrey Hills Historical Society, Box Hill Historical Society, the Carter family, and film historians Mike Trickett and Chris Long, Norman’s original film has been digitised. This has been augmented by historic stills, maps, aerial photos, contemporary footage and relevant commentary to produce a fascinating insight into how this part of Boroondara and Whitehorse changed over 3 decades from rural to urban.

Gems include air raid warden drills, visits to Wattle Park and the Greythorn Wildlife Sanctuary, swimming at the Surrey Dive and the opening of Camberwell High.

Explore our new Boroondara Heritage Collection or visit our Local and family history page for more information and resources.

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