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Eric Collyer was a long-term resident of Doncaster. He was a founding member of the Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society, established in 1967, and played a pivotal role in its development over the years. Serving as President for seven years, as well as in various other capacities, Eric's leadership was instrumental in shaping the Society. Among his many contributions, he was an early champion of the relocation of Schramms Cottage from Doncaster Road and the rebuilding at the Schramms Cottage Museum Complex.
Eric also published several books on local history and dedicated his expertise to the Manningham City Council Heritage Advisory Committee, ensuring the preservation of the region’s rich heritage. His unwavering commitment to safeguarding the history of Doncaster and Templestowe has left a lasting impact on the community.
In addition to his significant historical contributions, Eric generously shared his grandmother’s apple cake recipe, which we published in the May/June 2023 issue (Issue 11). Written in his elegant handwriting, Eric mailed the recipe to us from Adelaide, where he had moved to be closer to his family. For those interested, we are pleased to share the recipe once more.
