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Glen Eira Historical Society
Plan - Monkleigh, Gladstone Parade, 12, Elsternwick
This file contains three items, the first a typed evaluation of Monkleigh to J.C. Ellis, Esq. from A.E. Lillie dated 02/12/1907. Also included is an original memo to J.C. Ellis, Esq. from A.E.Lillie dated 14/05/1908 with description and condition of house. Also included is a plan with outline dimensions of Monkleigh Land Unattributed, undated, handwritten note that Colin Wimberley lived at Monkleigh according to Sands and McDougall directory 1911.glenhuntly road, elsternwick, ellis j. c., lillie a.e., caulfield, gladstone parade, architectural features, monkleigh, trevelyan street, mansions -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Craigellachie
Copies of two typed letters, dated 12/03/1973 and 15/03/1973, from the secretary of the Caulfield Historical Society T J Hart to Mrs N Francis regarding members of the Caulfield Historical Society vising and photographing Craigellachie. The file also includes a one page photocopied extract dated 04/1973 from the Caulfield Historical Society newsletter mentioning the Society’s visit to Craigellachie and the recent auction of the house.craigellachie, hart t j, francis n, orrong road, st kilda east, caulfield historical society -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Edward Street, 7, Elsternwick
A one page copy of Brighton Historical Society’s report on the house at 7 Edward Street Elsternwick, dated 17/10/1989. The report includes a list of residents and gives a brief history of the house. The file also includes one page of unattributed and undated handwritten research notes.beriman john, darby edwin c, ashton josiah, bannister george w, parker alfred, overend edward, overend darren, sinclair hamish w, warby n, maddison william, baker albert j g, riordan cath, hunt edward, kaussman k, jacobs l, burchepp g, smith n b, horton stanley, bullock hillary, landells rosalind, terrace houses, edwardian style, architectural style, elsternwick, edward street -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Elizabeth Street, 37, Elsternwick
A three page copy of a Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward, dated 09/1994, on the house at 37 Elizabeth Street, Elsternwick, formerly known as Conus, then Karimba and finally renamed Lucknow. The study includes a brief description of the architectural features of the house, history of the occupancy, a statement of significance and a black and white photograph (100mm x 154mm) of the exterior of the house. The file also includes a one page research report by the Brighton Historical Society, dated 18/11/1988, on the occupancy of the house at 37 Elizabeth Street, Elsternwick and its early history. Also included is one page of unattributed, undated, handwritten working notes.karimba, lucknow, conus, elsternwick, elizabeth street, ward andrew, architectural styles, architectural features, federation style, rippon lea estate, elsternwick urban conservation area, english domestic revival, bent thomas sir, sargood frederick sir, thomson winnie, thomson mrs, segrave william, muller fritz, griffiths mrs, goold james c, montgomery winifred, asmuss henry j, officer ellen, montgomery bert, brighton historical society, bullock h, landells rosalind, meyer leopold d, goold annie, gange leslie a, gange m, edwardian style, miller fritz, meyer e c, house names -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Elizabeth Street, 56, Elsternwick
A one page typed research report on 56 Elizabeth Street, Elsternwick, dated 01/01/1989 and produced by the Brighton Historical Society. The report includes a brief history of the owners and occupancy of the house and of the area. The file also includes one page of undated, unattributed, handwritten working notes.elizabeth street, elsternwick, davis peter, davis street, sargood mr, ripponlea, bent thomas sir, bent street, gordon street, barlow george f s, brown george h c, collis-brown george, collis-brown mr, weickhardt e c, collis-brown l g, collis-brown laurie, burke v j, bullock hilary, landells rosalind, brighton historical society -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Elsternwick Club, Sandham Street, 19, Elsternwick
Two copies of a seven page pamphlet titled the Elsternwick Club 1898-1984, written by E E Hackett, on the history, development and founding of the Elsternwick Club. The file also includes a five page typed manuscript of the pamphlet. Also included in the file are the Honorary Membership certificates of F Campbell and A J E Campbell, awarded for the 1986-1987 season of the Elsternwick Club. The file also includes one page of typed notes on the history of the Elsternwick Club with accompanying handwritten notes, dated 1981 and signed by Betty Snowball and C Pullman. The file also includes a one page printout of an email from Jan Brooks to the Glen Eira Historical Society, dated 19/10/2009, regarding the history of the Elsternwick Club, her family’s connection to the original club owners and general information about her family. The file also includes a one page typed letter from J J Hart of Caulfield Historical Society to the Elsternwick Club, dated 15/10/1973, informing the Club about the National Trust’s classification of the Club building.elsternwick club, sandham street, elsternwick, tatchell joseph, glenhuntly road, phebe theatre, renown theatre, sharp t c, akhust a g, kirkham c f, little a e, tatchell j t, brace f, clements g, dunbar a, johnston f w, masters g, spiers j, bent thomas sir, gentlemans club, st georges road, s m allen auctioneers, wilson e w, edny j, stanmere, allison road, gooley hec, lawn bowls, returned servicemens league, ellis a, monahan thomas, ripponlea, sargood f j, short w h, melvin j c, lillie a e, akhurst a c, hall john st, pullman cedric, morris thomas, bunny donald, city of caulfield, borough town, peppard michael, hackett e e, campbell f, campbell a j e, caulfield, returned soldiers league, royal victorian bowls association, victorian ladies bowls association, snowball betty, pullman c, campbell felicitie, stanmere, short william henry junior, short elizabeth, short william henry senior, glen eira historical society, brooks jan, brooks w r, normanby road, caulfield, brooks family, brooks gladys, hart t j -
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Document - Shoobra Road, 19, Elsternwick, 'Ettrick'
Two copies of a one page chronological report prepared by the Brighton Historical Society, dated 29/02/1988, about the occupiers of the property 'Ettrick', located at 19 Shoobra Road, Elsternwick. The report also includes a brief history of the property, a description of the property’s roof and information on the origins of the property’s name. The file also includes one page of handwritten undated and unattributed working notes.ettrick', carlingford street, brown robert s, turnbull james a, peters j, slate tiles, ross william a, ross elizabeth a, pollard a k, shoobra road, elsternwick -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Fairfield Hall, North Road, 225, Caulfield South
A Melbourne Weekly newspaper cutting by Kathryn Kernohan, advertising the forthcoming auction of Fairfield Hall at 225 North Road, Caulfield South, to be held 09/10 circa 2007. The article provides a description of the house’s architectural features and includes two colour photographs (83mm x 155mm; 69mm x 102mm) of the exterior of the house and one colour photograph (67mm x 102mm) of the house interior. The file also includes a four page pamphlet of Real Estate agents J P Dixon, advertising the auction of Fairfield Hall. The pamphlet provides a description of the house’s architectural features and includes four colour photographs (296mm x 210mm; 78mm x 103mm; 134mm x 200mm; 84mm x 55mm) of the house exterior, four colour photographs (49mm x 72mm; 49mm x 72mm; 66mm x 44mm; 84mm x 126mm) of the house interior, and a plan (225mm x 140mm) of the house and gardens.north road, kernohan kathryn, caulfield south, architectural features, jp dixon real estate, fairfield hall, mansions, victorian style, caulfield, younger avenue -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Anselm, Glenferrie Street, 4, Caulfield North
Various detailed descriptions of the architectural features of Anselm. Includes a photocopy of the Caulfield Conservation Study report on Anselm by Andrew Ward, dated 02/1994, with a photo (152mm x 97mm). Also includes 3 pages of unattributed, undated, typed and handwritten research notes with detailed descriptions of the architectural features of Anselm. Also includes a photocopy of two hand-drawn room plans (100mm x 82mm; 81mm x 75mm), detailed hand-written descriptions of the rooms (3 pages) and a hand-drawn crest (41mm x 29mm), compiled by Mrs J O’Donnell in 1972. The file also includes a copy of the tile and inscription located at the base of the tower (41 mm x 56 mm). Also included is a copy of the letter, dated 31/10/2011, from the National Trust of Australia, regarding the classification upgrading of Anselm. Includes references.cohen samuel, haddon robert joseph, graham c. g., o’donnell j., ward andrew, anselm, caulfield north, glenferrie street, balaclava road, st. stephen’s presbyterian church caulfield, architectural features, architectural styles, attics, towers -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - REGENT STREET, 73, ELSTERNWICK
Two items about this property 1/typed copy of a list of occupiers at 73 Regent Street, Elsternwick, with some history of the street name; possibly was Ebden Street. Accompanying are handwritten working notes listing residents 1888 – 1974 2/handwritten file note of research from 1903 Sands and McDougall Directory indicating that Regent Street was previously Ebden Street; by GEHS volunteer Anne Kilpatrick.regent street, elsternwick, wigley arthur l., elston emma, o’brien william, mcconchie robert w., arnott john, davis george, payne charles, arnott arthur j., stewart peter, hart herbert d., clark george, martel kath, mcdevitt charles, mcmurrich r.t., wollaston m.f. mrs, mcinerney d.o., breen g.p. mrs, brown w.l., cox w.h., bullock hilary, landells rosalind, ebden street, ebden charles hotson -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Bertram Street, 37, Elsternwick
A one page copy of correspondence dated 22/04/1988 concerning Bertram Street, 37, Elsternwick, the Gardenvale Railway Station and land sales in the area. Researched by the Brighton Historical Society. The file also includes a one page handwritten excerpt from the publication Sand, Swamp and Heath by Murray and Wells, about the subdivision named Gardenvale and the occupiers of Bertram Street, 37, Elsternwick.bertram street, elsternwick, prowse reginald, watson george j, gardenvale, parnell street, muntz street, muntz edwin parnell, muntz thomas b, surveyors, engineers, gardenvale station, market gardens, small and edwards, land developers, gardenvale on the hill, bullock h, landells rosalind -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Booran Road, 126, Glen Huntly, Devon Private Hospital
One page copy of correspondence dated 14/11/1955 from W V Scott to Mr J J Peebles concerning the forwarding of a cheque for the valuation of Devon Private Hospital. The file also contains a receipt for the payment of a cheque, dated 11/11/1955, from solicitor Dudley A Trengent to S P Simmonds on behalf of Mrs E Calvert, Devon Private Hospital. The file also includes a receipt dated 16/11/1955 from John J Peebles to S P Simmonds for valuation of furniture and other goods at Devon Private Hospital.peebles j j, peebles john j, calvert e mrs, devon private hospital, booran road, glen huntly, hospitals -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Plan - Brady Road, 10, Bentleigh East
A two page letter, dated 20/03/1973, from J M Smith and Emmerton Solicitors on behalf of Mrs J V Maxted to S P Simmons Estate Agent, requesting a sworn valuation of property at 10 Brady Road, Bentleigh East. The file also includes a photocopy of the certificate of title of the property, dated 28/02/1973. The certificate of title includes a plan (57mm x 65mm) of the property. The file also includes a two page letter, dated 30/03/1973, from S P Simmons responding to the request for valuation. Also included is a copy of these two pages. The file also includes one page of handwritten working notes for the property valuation including measurements and sales history of the property. The file also includes a hand drawn plan (114mm x 163mm) of the property with measurements.maxed j v, bentleigh east, brady road, wingate street -
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Document - Brady Road, 10, Bentleigh East
A one page copy of a typed letter, dated 18/04/1979, from S P Simmonds to tenant J H W Sims requesting access to the property at Brady Road, 10, Bentleigh East for the purposes of conducting a valuation. The file also includes a two page copy of a typed letter, dated 27/04/1979, from valuator W V Scott to Smith and Emmerton Solicitors, providing the valuation of the property. The file also includes one page of handwritten working notes for the purposes of the valuation, dated 25/04/1979.sims j h w, moorabbin heights state school, moorleigh high school, bignell road, maxted mrs, maxted judy -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Cantala
Various documents and correspondence detailing the history of the house and land on the corner of Dandenong and Waiora Roads, Caulfield, known as Cantala before being demolished and the land subdivided. The first document is a typed 3 page history from Caulfield Historical Society dated 02/1974, describing the owner of the property, Septimus Miller, as well as architectural features of the house Cantala. The second document is one page of typed correspondence from T J Hart to the editor of Southern Cross, dated 01/11/1973, describing the architectural features and history of Cantala. The file also includes a copy of a typed letter from Brighton Historical Society concerning research conducted about Cantala and the subdivision and detailing the owners and occupiers of flats erected where Cantala stood. Accompanying this document is a one page handwritten note providing the same details. Finally, the file includes a one page photocopy, undated, of an entry in Who’s Who in the World of Women of Mrs Septimus Miller (Muriel), the second wife and widow of Septimus Miller.miller septimus, miller henry money, mattinson elizabeth, bell clara johnstone, stewart gwendoline, henderson helen muriel, miller ronald nevil damian, salway william, hart t j, miller helen, pirera m t, fetter a, bullock hilary, landells rosalind, redleap, cantala, caulfield, caulfiled north, dandenong road, wiora, waiora road, alma road, brighton cemetery, caulfield racecourse, findon avenue, cantala avenue, olgita, rivoli, caulfield historical society, victoria racing club, horse racing, italianate style, art deco, architectural styles, architectural features, balconies, towers, stairs, bay windows, mansions, stables, land subdivisions, monuments and memorials, gothic (revival) architecture, drawing rooms, walking trails, parks and reserves, gardens, flats -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Carre Street, 6, Elsterwick
One page copy of typed notes on the history of nine past owners of 6 Carre Street, Elsternwick by H Bullock and Rosalind Landells of the Brighton Historical Society, dated 19/01/1989. The file also includes one page of undated and unattributed handwritten notes providing a briefer version of the information included in the typed notes.carre street, elsternwick, riddell estate, riddell john carre, cavers carre, hopton edward t, fosberry john, cock alfred h, fricker john g, russell edward, russell elizabeth mrs, caircross alfred b, cairncross alfred b, walker alice, walker n, cavenagh r g, sheather n w, richardson glynn, bolte c v, butterworth j f, watt w, rattray m, houses, fosbery john -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Caulfield Fire Station, No 26, Tree Reserve, Dandenong Road
A two page photocopy of a handwritten list of property owners and property widths in Dandenong Road between Tooronga Road and Burke Road, dated 23/08/1894 prepared by E Yeatman for F G Wood. The file also includes a one page photocopy of a handwritten letter dated 04/09/1894 from F G Wood to the Fire Brigade Board, Melbourne consenting to the erection of a fire station on Tree Reserve. The file also includes a two page photocopy of handwritten, undated, unattributed illegible notes.wood fred geo, fire brigade board melbourne, dandenong road, derby road, heywood john g, federal building society, tree reserve, caulfield east, catani charles, delves mrs h, giles john, newing w j, cadden robert, forster e, masters j, jenkins j, fire stations, yeatman e -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Steam locomotives J-516, and N-464 in the locomotive workshop at Seymour Railway Station, c.May 1963
Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencygeorge coop collection, j-516, j-class steam locomotive (vulcan foundry), railway turntable, railway workshop, seymour, seymour railway station, n-464, n-class steam locomotive -
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Photograph, Steam locomotives K-185, J-508 and R-727 outside the locomotive workshop, Echuca Railway Station, c.Aug. 1963
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Photograph, Steam locomotives K-185 and J-508 outside the locomotive workshop, Echuca Railway Station, c.Aug. 1963
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Photograph, George Coop, Steam locomotive J-502 hauling a specialist plant track repair and goods recovery train departing Echuca, Aug. 1963
A special plant track repair and goods recovery train proceeding to a cattle train derailment on the Balranald (NSW) line from which sheep had also escaped. The train composition was made up of J-Class steam locomtive J-502, a water gin carrying extra water for the train given doubtful supplies en-route, a wagon to reload the surviving sheep, a wagon containing track tools and equipment, a carriage for the work crew, a bogie wagon containing all the specialist tools for re-railing the train, followed lastly by the Guard's van. The specialist wagons and their equipment were based at the Bendigo Depot (see painted markings on van side) in a state of readiness for immediate use as the need arose The train is viewed approaching the Iron Bridge grade out of the Echuca rail yard. The Gatekeepers hut is visible on the right. The gatekeeper would be notified of the approaching train at which time he would open the gate to allow the train to pass through the Packenham Street level crossing.Digital TIFF file Scan of black and white print Enlargement prints on textured paper (15.5 x 20.5 cm)george coop collection, echuca, j-502, j-class steam locomotive (vulcan foundry) -
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Photograph, George Coop, Steam locomotive J-502 hauling a specialist plant track repair and goods recovery train departing Echuca, Aug. 1963
A special plant track repair and goods recovery train proceeding to a cattle train derailment on the Balranald (NSW) line from which sheep had also escaped. The train composition was made up of J-Class steam locomtive J-502, a water gin carrying extra water for the train given doubtful supplies en-route, a wagon to reload the surviving sheep, a wagon containing track tools and equipment, a carriage for the work crew, a bogie wagon containing all the specialist tools for re-railing the train, followed lastly by the Guard's van. The specialist wagons and their equipment were based at the Bendigo Depot (see painted markings on van side) in a state of readiness for immediate use as the need arose The train is viewed approaching the Iron Bridge grade out of the Echuca rail yard. The Gatekeepers hut is visible on the right. The gatekeeper would be notified of the approaching train at which time he would open the gate to allow the train to pass through the Packenham Street level crossing.Digital TIFF file Scan of black and white print Enlargement prints on textured paper (15.5 x 20.5 cm)george coop collection, echuca, j-502, j-class steam locomotive (vulcan foundry) -
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Photograph, George Coop, Steam locomotive J-507 hauling a goods train from Echuca (Vic.), Aug. 1963, Aug. 1963
Steam locomotive J-507 hauling a goods train from Echuca (Vic.) crosses the Iron Bridge over the Murray River bound for Moama (NSW), August 1963Digital TIFF file Scan of black and white print Enlargement prints on textured paper (15.5 x 20.5 cm)george coop collection, echuca, echuca-moama road rail bridge, j-507, j-class steam locomotive (vulcan foundry) -
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Photograph, George Coop, Steam locomotive J-507 hauling a goods train arrives at Barnes Railway Station (N.S.W.), Aug. 1963
Steam locomotive J-507 hauling a goods train arrives at Barnes Railway Station on the Victorian Railways line to Deniliquin, NSW, August 1963. Barnes is also the junction for a similar line to Balranald, NSW.Digital TIFF file Scan of black and white print Enlargement prints on textured paper (15.5 x 20.5 cm)george coop collection, j-507, j-class steam locomotive (vulcan foundry), barnes railway station -
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Photograph, George Coop, Steam locomotive J-507 shunting at Barnes Railway Station, NSW, Aug. 1963
Shunting at Barnes Railway Station (second stop from Echuca) on the Victorian Railways line to Deniliquin, NSW. Once a private line owned by the Deniliquin-Moama Railway Company. Barnes is the junction for a similar line to Balranald, NSW. George Coop's Holden Station Sedan can be seen parked in the railway station driveway.Digital TIFF file Scan of black and white print Enlargement prints on textured paper (15.5 x 20.5 cm)george coop collection, j-507, j-class steam locomotive (vulcan foundry), barnes railway station -
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Photograph, George Coop, Steam locomotive J-507 shunting at Barnes Railway Station, NSW, Aug. 1963
Shunting at Barnes Railway Station (second stop from Echuca) on the Victorian Railways line to Deniliquin, NSW. Once a private line owned by the Deniliquin-Moama Railway Company. Barnes is the junction for a similar line to Balranald, NSW.Digital TIFF file Scan of black and white print Enlargement prints on textured paper (15.5 x 15.5 cm)george coop collection, j-507, j-class steam locomotive (vulcan foundry), barnes railway station -
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Photograph, George Coop, Steam locomotive J-508 in the Ararat Locomotive Shed, c.1971
In the background beside J-508 is a B-class diesel-electric locomotive Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencygeorge coop collection, ararat locomotive shed, b class diesel-electric locomotive, j-508, j-class steam locomotive (vulcan foundry) -
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Photograph, George Coop, Railway turntable, Ararat Locomotive Shed, c.1971
Steam locomotives J-549 and K-163 in distance.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencygeorge coop collection, ararat locomotive shed, j-549, j-class steam locomotive (vulcan foundry), k-163, k-class steam locomotive (vr newport workshops) -
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Photograph, George Coop, Valve gear, J-class steam locomotive, Ararat Locomotive Shed, c.1971
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Photograph, George Coop, Valve gear, J-class steam locomotive, Ararat Locomotive Shed, c.1971
Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencygeorge coop collection, ararat locomotive shed, j-class steam locomotive (vulcan foundry), valve gear