Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School No. 1189 Grade 6 Basketball Team 1996. Photograph taken at a wooden piece of playground equipment. Their names are: Back Row, L to R: Shaynie Hercus, Nataly Holahan, Danielle Kline. Front Row, L to R: Nerida Hyett, Megan Burchell, Rebekah Peters. Coach: Joanne Hyett. Oval sketch of the school on the right of the names.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - grade 6 basketball team 1996, shaynie hercus, nataly holahan, danielle kline, nerida hyett, megan burchell, rebekah peters, joanne hyett

There are a series of photographs in the collection which featured school improvements which were carried out on the building and the grounds in 1994 at the Bulla Primary School No. 46. The improvements included painting the school buildings, installing new playground equipment and laying our the school garden to include a vegetable garden. The first classroom to be built was a bluestone building, which opened in 1870. Two years after these improvements took place the Bulla Primary School was closed.A coloured photograph of one of the classrooms at the Bulla Primary School.bulla primary school, school improvements, school grounds

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School No. 1189 Staff 1996. They are standing in front of some timber playground equipment. Their names are:- L to R:- Julie Gibson, Lyndal McLure, Graeme Draaisma, Ron Payne, Tony Gundry, Jenny Levett, Dzintra Martin, Barbara Reidy, Shane Rodda, John Wakker, Merril harvey, Wendy Neve, Liz Black, Mandy Clayton. On the right of the names is an oval sketch of the school.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - golden square primary school no. 1189 staff 1996, julie gibson, lyndal mclure, graeme draaisma, ron payne, tony gundry, jenny levett, dzintra martin, barbara reidy, shane rodda, john wakker, merrill harvey, wendy neve, liz black, mandy clayton

This small park in Sunbury is bounded by Ligar, Miller, Pasley and Neill Streets on the west side of the railway line. There is limited playground equipment in the ground and a plaque acknowledging the work done by nearby resident Roger Free who took on the task as a volunteer caretaker of the park. The area was developed as a park because there is a natural underground spring running diagonally across the land from Ligar Street to Miller Street. This is one of many parks and recreational areas that have been established in Sunbury. A coloured photograph of an open parkland with gum trees growing across the area.roger free, ligar street, neill street, pasley street, miller street, sunbury, parkland

Colour slide of girls enjoying rocking playground equipment at Government House. Melbourne Legacy held an annual Christmas Party for Junior Legatees and Widows at Government House for many years. The year is unknown but likely to be during the 1950s. A group of slides in glass mounts with green tape are probably from a couple of consecutive years. They will be catalogued separately. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of a Legacy Christmas party held at Government House.Colour slide of two girls in a rocking seesaw at a Legacy Christmas Party at Government House, in a glass mount with green tape.christmas party, government house party

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School No. 1189 Grade P/1 M 1996. Children are standing in front of and on a piece of timber playground equipment. Their names are:- Back Row:- L to R:- James Penno, Hannah Eames, Teika Larkins, Bianca McPherson, Linda Iwaschtjeschin, Joshua Parsons, Adam Monti, Brock Lancaster, Alice Hazelton, Kyle Owen. Middle Row, L to R:- Monique Hardwick, Jessie Higgins, Natalie Carter, Julia Morris, Hannah Apps, Mrs. Lyndal McLure (Teacher), Dylan Willis, Ryley Flint, Emma Allen, James Logan, Samuel Needs. Front Row, L to R:- Dylan Holliday, Hayden Dixon, Alanna Noulton, Jessika Ruschmeyer, Roschelle Meehan, Christopher Hyett. On the right of the names is an oval sketch of the school.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - golden square primary school no. 1189 - grade p/1 m 1996, james penno, hannah eames, teika larkins, bianca mcpherson, linda iwaschtjeschin, joshua parsons, adam monti, brock lancaster, alice hazelton, kyle owen, monique hardwick, jessie higgins, natalie carter, julia morris, hannah apps, mrs lyndal mclure (teacher), dylan willis, ryley flint, emma allen, james logan, samuel needs, dylan holliday, hayden dixon, alanna noulton, jessika ruschmeyer, roschelle meehan, christopher hyett

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School No. 1189 Grade 4/5 F 1995. Children are standing in front of and on a piece of timber playground equipment. Their names are:- Back Row:- Cale Bryan, Mark Peters, Teagan Holt, Sara Anderton, Steven Cumming, Adam Walsh, Matthew Seeley, Mark Noulton. Middle Row:- Danielle Kline, Joshua Turner, Matthew Bateson, Andrew Rice, Shane Barker, Joseph Doolan, Laurne Mitchell, Faye Allchin, Mr. Andrew Flanagan (Teacher), Bowen Diss. Front Row:- Kylie Martin, Ellen Sproule, Jacklyn Owen, Susan Markis, Megan Burchell, Katie Scoble, Gemma Ruschmeyer. Absent:- Brett Smith, Matthew Peacock. On the right of the names is an oval sketch of the school.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - golden square primary school no. 1189 - grade 4/5 f 1995, cale bryan, mark peters, teagan holt, sara anderton, steven cumming, adam walsh, matthew seeley, mark noulton, danielle kline, joshua turner, matthew bateson, andrew rice, shane barker, joseph doolan, lauren mitchell, faye allchin, ar andrew flanagan (teacher), bowen diss, kylie martin, ellen sproule, jacklyn owen, susan markis, megan burchell, katie scoble, gemma ruschmeyer, brett smith, matthew peacock

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School No. 1189 Grade 4/5 1995. Children are standing in front of and on a piece of timber playground equipment. Their names are:- Back Row, L to R:- Nataly Holahan, Rosie Sutton, Rebekah Peters, Nerida Hyett, Aaron Holland, Ben Kolaitis, Nathan Scott, Kieran Dwyer, Stuart McCorkelle, Penny Gloster. Middle Row, L to R:- Bianca Braddy, Kent Cheng, Doug Lobley, Daniel Vella, Craing Lockwood, Shaynie Hercus Brett Neiwand, Rebecca Hosking, Beau Swanson, Mr. Tony Gundry (Teacher). Front Row:- Leigh Barker, Carrie Oakes, William Watson, Keith Simmonds, Sammi Wallis, Sarah Batters, Mathew Goodwin. Absent:- Cassie Decolling. On the right of the names is an oval sketch of the school.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - golden square primary school no. 1189 - grade 4/5 1995, nataly holahan, rosie sutton, rebekah peters, nerida hyett, aaron holland, ben kolaitis, nathan scott, kieran dwyer, stuart mccorkelle, penny gloster, bianca braddy, kent cheng, loug lobley, daniel vella, craig lockwood, shaynie hercus, brett neiwand, rebecca hosking, beau swanson, mr tony gundry, (teacher), leigh barker, carrie oakes, william watson, keith simmonds, sammi wallis, sarah batters, mathew goodwin, cassie decolling

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School No. 1189 Grade P/1 L 1996. Children are standing in front of and on a piece of timber playground equipment. Their names are:- Back Row, L to R: Phillip Martin, Kassandra Robins, Eleah Hardwick, Leah Morris, Amy Allchin, Daniel Curnow, Kirby Adams, Claire Hudson. Middle Row, L to R:- Kate Steele, Hannah Galik, Lisa Shea, Lisa Downes, Bree Walsh, Rhiannon Brown, Mrs. Jenny Levett (Teacher), Lisa Rosos, Thomas Ansell, Janson Cheng. Front Row, L to R:- Samuel Shaw, Joel Braddy, Luke Scoble, Zach Sawyer, Timothy Kalms. Absent:- Scott Owen. On the right of the names is an oval sketch of the school.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - golden square primary school no. 1189 - grade p/1 l 1996, phillip martin, kassandra robins, eleah hardwick, leah morris, amy allchin, daniel curnow, kirby adams, claire hudson, kate steele, hannah galik, lisa shea, lisa downes, bree walsh, rhiannon brown, mrs jenny levett, (teacher), lisa rosos, thomas ansell, janson cheng, samuel shaw, joel braddy, luke scoble, zach sawyer, timithy kalms, scott owen

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Laurel Street P.S. Collection - Golden Square Primary School No. 1189 - Grade Prep/1 M 1995 classes. Photo is taken at a piece of timber playground equipment. The names are:- Back Row:- Bianca McPherson, Toni Kenyon, Zach Sawyer, Jesse James, Emma Allen, Adam Monti, Melanie Donaldson, Linda Iwaschtjeschin, Michael Garner, Zac Kirby, hannah Eames. Middle Row:- Logan Buck, Heidi Galik, Christopher Holliday, Susan Seybold, Eleah hardwick, Ryan Needs, james Weeks, Zachary Aldous, Mrs. Lyndal McLure (Teacher). Front Row:- Daniel Curnow, Alexander McLean, Katie Owen, timothy Sproule, Arna Packham, Matthew McKenzie, Jeffrey Weeks, Tayla Flint. Oval sketch of the school on the right of the names.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - golden square primary school no. 1189 - grade prep/1 m 1995, bianca mcpherson, toni kenyon, zach sawyer, jesse james, emma allen, adam monti, melanie donaldson, linda iwaschtjeschin, michael garner, zac kirby, hannah eames, logan buck, heidi galik, christopher holliday, susan seybold, eleah hardwick, ryan needs, james weeks, zachary aldous, mrs. lyndal mclure (teacher), daniel curnow, alexander mclean, katie owen, timothy sproule, arna packham, matthew mckenzie, jeffrey weeks, tayla flint

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Laurel Street P.S. Collection - Golden Square Primary School No. 1189 - Grade 6 - 1995 class. The photo has been taken at the piece of wooden playground equipment. Their names are:- Back Row:- Tim Krause, Benita Southon, Leah Dunne, Dane Butler, Natasha Turner, Jade Reardon, Emma Tacken, Trevor Caldwell, Jesse Bryan, Ashley Hicks. Middle Row:- Rebbeca Tremain, Taneka Ruschmeyer, Nathan Swinnerton, Joshua Grant, Renee Seybold, Nicole Herbertson, Krystle Hanley, Kylie Kalms, Mr. Shane Rodda (Teacher), Kristy Harrington. Front Row:- Aaron Martin, Danielle Martin, Nicole Hercus, Jenae Treble, Noel Lobley, Bronwyn Bourke. Absent:- Andrew Lawson. Oval sketch of the school on the right of the names.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - golden square primary school no. 1189 - grade 6 - 1995, tim krause, benita southon, leah dunne, dane butler, natasha turner, jade reardon, emma tacken, trevor caldwell, jesse bryan, ashley hicks, rebbeca tremain, taneka ruschmeyer, nathan swinnerton, joshua grant, renee seybold, nicole herbertson, krystle hanley, kylie kalms, mr. shane rodda (teacher), kristy harrington, aaron martin, danielle martin, nicole hercus, jenae treble, noel lobley, bronwyn bourke, andrew lawson

non-fictionA new open space park has been established at 14 - 16 Scott Grove, Burwoodscott grove reserve, scott grove burwood no 14 -16, playgrounds

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School No. 1189 Grade 5/6 R 1996. Children are standing in front of and on a piece of timber playground equipment. Their names are:- Back Row, L to R:- Joseph Doolan, Ross Cutting, Nataly Holahan, Rebekah Peters, Ben Kolaitis, Denae Trickey, Keith Simmonds, Megan Burchell, Adam Walsh, Kieran Dwyer, Ben Kenyon, Steven Theobold, Hayley Burnett. Middle Row, L to R:- Dean Worthington, Matthew Seeley, Ellen Sproule, Sarah Batters, Stuart McCorkelle, Mr. Shane Roadda (Teacher), Kim Martin, Teagan Holt, Carrie Oakes, Ella Hudson, Bianca Braddy. Front Row, L to R:- Kent Cheng, Douglas Lobley, William Watson, Daniel Vella, Brett Neiwand. On the right of the names is an oval sketch of the school.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - golden square primary school no. 1189 - grade 5/6 r 1996, joseph doolan, ross cutting, nataly holahan, rebekah peters, ben kolaitis, denae trickey, keith simmonds, megan burchell, adam walsh, kieran dwyer, ben kenyon, steven theobold, hayley burnett, dean worthington, matthew seeley, ellen sproule, sarah batters, stuart mccorkelle, mr shane rodda (teacher), kim martin, teagan holt, carrie oakes, ella hudson, bianca braddy, kent cheng, douglas lobley, william watson, daniel vella, brett neiwand

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School No. 1189 Grade 1/2 1996. Children are standing in front of and on a piece of timber playground equipment. Their names are:- Back Row, L to R: Alexander Fettling, Sam Woodman, Michael Lewis, Christopher Holliday, Tayla Flint, Samantha Wynne, Caitlin Skinner, Zachary Aldous. Middle Row, L to R:- Joseph Scoble, Jack Wallis, Mrs Dzintra Martin (Teacher), Susan Seybold, Meredith O'Neil, Ashlee Batters, Nikki Steele, Catrina Preece, Daniel Stirling, Logan Buck, Joel Clark, Matthew McKenzie. Front Row, L to R:- Kellyanne Moschetti, Jessica Theobold, Nicholas Smith, Joshua Boyd, Toni Kenyon, Sarah Harper, Jess James, Toby Apps, Melanie Donaldson, Ben Reidy. On the right of the names is an oval sketch of the school.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - golden square primary school no. 1189 - grade 1/2 1996, alexander fettling, sam woodman, michael lewis, christopher holliday, tayla flint, samantha wynne, caitlin skinner, zachary aldous, joseph scoble, jack wallis, mrs dzintra martin (teacher), susan seybold, meredith o'neil, ashlee batters, nikki steele, catrina preece, daniel stirling, logan buck, joel clark, matthew mckenzie, kellyanne moschetti, jessica theobold, nicholas smith, joshua boyd, toni kenyon, sarah harper, jess james, toby apps, melanie donaldson, ben reidy

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School No. 1189 Grade 3/4 G 1996. Children are standing in front of and on a piece of timber playground equipment. Their names are:- Back Row, L to R: Joshua Skinner, Thomas Catterall, Louise Kudell, Stacy Fiske, Mathew Wynne, Christopher Ohlson, Rose Worthington, Tara Walsh, Dearne Rice, Ryan Trickey. Middle Row, L to R: Danielle Blake, Anna Markis, Kristy Allen, Skye Pascoe, Rodney Weeks, Hayley Buvk, Luke Anderson, Jessica Gloster, Jessica Burton, Emma Hazelton, Mrs. Julie Gibson (Teacher), Stevie Blake. Front Row, L to R:- Sara Oakes, Thomas Townsend, Lachlan Carter, Seb Robins, Anna Oakes, Jeffrey Lewis, Jedd Fettling. On the right of the names is an oval sketch of the school.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - golden square primary school no. 1189 - grade 3/4 g 1996, joshua skinner, thomas catterall, louise kudell, stacy fiske, mathew wynne, christopher ohlson, rose worthington, tara walsh, dearne rice, ryan trickey, danielle blake, anna markis, kristy allen, skye pascoe, rodney weeks, hayley buck, luke anderson, jessica gloster, jessica burton, emma hazelton, mrs julie gibson (teacher), stevie blake, sara oakes, thomas townsend, lachlan carter, seb robins, anna oakes, jeffrey lewis, jedd fettling

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Laurel Street P.S. Collection - Golden Square Primary School No. 1189 - Grade Prep/1 W 1995 classes. Children are in front of and some are standing on a piece of wooden playground equipment. Their names are:- Back Row:- Kellyanne Moschetti, Lisa Rosos, Joshua Boyd, Nicholas Smith, Christopher Hyett, Jessica Theobold, Sarah Harper. Middle Row:- Jamey Mitchell, Luke Herrick, David Doolan, Samantha Wynne, Brian Smith, Brock Lancaster, Caitlin Skinner, Catrina Preece, Amy Allchin, Zoe McPherson, Mr. John Wakker (Teacher), Nikki Steele. Front Row:- Leah Morris, Teike Larkins, Kassandra Robins, Jack Wallis, Alexander Fettling, Michael Lewis, Joshua Parsons. Absent:- Courtney Rice. Oval sketch of the school on the right of the names.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - golden square primary school no. 1189 - grade prep/1 w 1995, kellyanne moschetti, lisa rosos, joshua boyd, nicholas smith, christopher hyett, jessica theobold, sarah harper, jamey mitchell, luke herrick, david doolan, samantha wynne, brian smith, brock lancaster, caitlin skinner, catrina preece, amy allchin, zoe mcpherson, mr. john wakker (teacher), nikki steele, leah morris, teike larkins, kassandra robins, jack wallis, alexander fettling, michael lewis, joshua parsons, courtney rice

This file contains eleven items about these Gardens: 1/Handwritten note from Pam Harrison of Monash University dated 15/06/2005, stating that she is sending the Glen Eira Historical a collection of items from her aunt, whose husband worked for Caulfield Council. Stapled together with a typed acknowledgment from Hazel Ford, Hon. Secretary of the Society dated 15/07/2005. 2/Typed letter from Walter A. Coxen of Queenscliff to (unnamed) Mayor of Caulfield, dated 14/04/1910, stating that he encloses information about the two eighty pound rifled muzzle loading guns now at Hopetoun Gardens, with more recently typed shot description of “The Cannon of Hopetoun Gardens.” Also included is a typed page dated 14/04/1910, signed by Mr Coxen on “Particulars of the two eighty-PR guns presented to the Caulfield Town Council”. 3/Two undated black and white photographs showing garden beds at Hopetoun Gardens. 4/Typed letter from Lt.-Col M.P.J. O’Brien, President, Fort Queenscliff Museum, dated 05/09/1984, to R-Ballantine, Hon. Secretary of the Caulfield Historical Society, stating that he would be happy to assist in tracing the history of the cannons in Hopetoun Gardens. 5/Photographs of the cannon at Hopetoun Gardens. Four are recent colour photographs, one dated 06/1981. One is a black and white photograph, undated (mid-1930s?), with a man sitting on the cannon. One is a black and white photocopy of a photograph of the cannon, with three children, possibly from 1910. 6/Two colour photographs dated 15/05/2009, of the bandstand at Railway Reserve, which is to be moved to a new park in Glen Huntly Road. 7/Two colour photographs of the bandstand and playground equipment at Hopetoun Gardens, dated by hand on “c. 2000” 8/Printed four page booklet (two copies), no date (c. 2000?) of “Your Guide to Hopetoun Gardens – Interpretative Tree Walk”, printed by the Glen Eira City Council Recreation Services. 9/One colour negative (two copies of each) of swimming at Hopetoun Gardens, no date 10/Printed emails of correspondence dated from 26/08/2012 to 02/10/2012, to and from the Glen Eira historical Society, about the cannons at Hopetoun Gardens. 11/Article from Glen Eira News dated March/April 2013 about the history of the cannons with a coloured photograph.hopetoun gardens, harrison pam, ford hazel, coxen walter adam, cannons, parks, fort queenscliff, elsternwick, bandstands, glen eira recreation services, trees, triarico elizabeth, dunbar margaret, rogers john (fleet engineer)

Events that occurred during the year : further expansion of nursery with 3 children under the age of 3 admitted, first Aboriginal child (Alexander Marks) was admitted, children gained 23 swimming certificates, some Scouts met Lady Baden Powell, Board approved revised sketch plans for 42 acre site at Box Hill, doubling of Talking Book Library service with additional 60 machines purchased at a subsidised cost courtesy of the Nuffield Foundation, Alberta Tutton is taking a break from Auxiliary President duties with J. A. Duncan filling the temporary vacancy, thanks to Mabel Nelson for acting as accompaniste to concert artists, resignation of Alban Whitehead as a Country Concert Party manager and appointment of Denis Bandel in the position, outgoing Council member Cr. W.J. Wrens was recognised as Companion of the Order of the British Empire, and Captain Semmens and crew of 'Triaster' provided play equipment for playground. Dick Sutcliffe led the blind orchestra as it played 'There'll Always Be An England" as Queen Mother drove by the Institute and stopped when she saw the crowd of blind children and workers waiting for her, accepting a bouquet of gardenias from Margaret Oliphant.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual reports, royal victorian institute for the blind

This file contains five items: 1/Item one is a newspaper article describing the plans for the restoration and development of the new pavilion. It includes figures, benefits and potential uses of the pavilion. Dated August 2012. 2/ An article from the Caulfield/Port Phillip Leader describing the new pavilion. Dated 21/08/2012. 3/A report from the Caulfield Contact detailing the history of Duncan MacKinnon Reserve. It also includes funding and planning for the upgrade to a park status, with new facilities. Dated December 1991. 4/Report by Caulfield Historical Society, with the original typed copy, describing historical changes from 1874 to 1976, and its transformation from a swamp to sporting ground. Includes figures, grants, and its changing uses by the community. Undated. Three copies in file. 5/Two photographs, an original and a smaller copy of the original, of children playing at the reserve. Undated.duncan mackinnon reserve, glen eira, murrumbeena, caulfield, north road, crosbie road, murrumbeena road, caulfield historical society, caulfield council, caulfield contact, caulfield little athletics, judge mark, hyams jamie cr, glenhuntly athletics club, caulfield district netball association, stanish jane, biggs ed cr, dixon brian, taylor sam cr, crosbie thomas mahoney, mackinnon duncan cornelius, sports establishments, pavilion, sporting clubs, athletics, competitions, swamps, playgrounds, barbeques, warren reserve, councillors, paddy’s swamp, glen eira council, sports equipment, recreations equipment, victorian masters athletics, maccabi athletics club, washington park cricket club, sports grounds, ovals, playing fields, stadiums, duncan mackinnon park, caulfield’s east ward, victorian veterans cricket club, caulfield south, crosbie swamp, caulfield park, football clubs, cricket clubs, athletic clubs, caulfield/port phillip leader, mantric architecture, parks, reserves, martens veronika cr, caulfield historical society

Petrie Park Montmorency in the 1960s. The long drive can be seen with some children's play equipment. Today the park has a sports oval for cricket and football, a tennis court and lawn bowls as well as a children's playground. It is also the home of the Montmorency – Eltham RSL. The park is situated on Mountainview Road.Digital copy of black and white photo.petrie park montmorency, mountainview road montmorency

The plaque was removed from an old dilapidated playground roundabout or merry-go-round on the grounds of the Fairfield Hospital.Elliptical shaped Metal plaque which was removed from old play equipment at the Fairfield Hospital c2003.'A GIFT TO CHILDREN / presented to the / FAIRFIELD HOSPITAL / by the / FAIRFIELD LIONS CLUB / MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROSITY OF THE PEOPLE OF FAIRFIELD'. There is also a Lions International stamp imprinted on the plaque.fairfield hospital, plaque, fairfield lions club, nmit

Miss Bell (1900 – 1984) The ‘Miss Bell Playground’ was named after Miss Rebecca Adelaide Bell, a retired teacher who regularly helped out at Mt Dandenong Primary school for 8 years. Born in NSW, Miss Bell had taught in several states and had fond memories of holidays spent at ‘Mountjoy’ in the Dandenong Ranges. When she retired Miss Bell built a home in Jeeves Avenue where she lived out the rest of her life with her Siamese cats. Miss Bell helped the children with reading, grammar spelling and history. She really cared about the children and her school visits brought her a lot of happiness. Student standing on section of play equipment in Miss Bell Playground 1997.mount dandenong, mt dandenong school, miss bell, rebecca adelaide bell, school, playground

Joseph Bailey built an elaborate playground for his children, as illustrated by this high slide and long see-saw. They were not allowed to play on this equipment on a Sunday. The name 'Graceburn' came from the area in Healesville where the Bailey family came from. The Bailey family were members of the Wyclif Congregational Church. (Ref: Letter from donor dated 26/4/2002.A black and white photograph of two people on a seesaw in a garden setting. There is a long slide in the background.surrey hills, victoria crescent, mr joseph bailey, seesaws, slides, playgrounds, graceburn, house names

South Beach - bathing boxes and play equipmentBlack and white Photograph of South Beach - bathing boxes and play equipmentWalker & Palmer Series M.4261 The Bathing Beach Port Fairybeach, swings, playground, south beach, pea soup, bathing boxes

Stan and Mary Parker commenced the Plant Farm in Smythe Street Wodonga in February 1949. The nursery consisted of two blocks, on one of which their house was built. They started off with approximately £70 and a 1939 Singer mini-Ute. In the early days most customers came from the farming community. In late 1951 the Parkers purchased to a new site on the corner of High and Osburne Streets. Business went well and in 1957 they purchased the adjoining block. They later demolished the old house on the corner of High Street and Osburne Street, building a new home lower on the same block. As the nursery prospered Stan and Mary built a shop and showrooms with glassed-in portion for the indoor plants and a large shaded area for the display of shrubs. In 1978 they sold the nursery to Mr. & Mrs. John Gale. In 1981 the Wodonga Plant farm was purchased Geoff and Kay Pollard and they moved to its current location at the corner of Beechworth Road and Huon Creek Road. Initially they brought it as an investment but it soon got into their blood and chose to not only continue but expand the nursery and its offerings. This included a large showroom, a water shop which specialises in pool equipment, chemicals and water testing, a children's playground and an outdoor blind centre. Further expansions led to the addition of a Tuscan-style cafe on the site which has become a meeting place. The business was nominated the Yates Victorian Best Garden Centre in Australia for many years and won the award in 1997. In 2024, the Wodonga Plant Farm is still a vibrant and popular business being operated by the Pollard Family.These items are significant because they document the story of respected Wodonga Business which has served the community for over 60 years.A selection of photographs and article documenting the story of the Wodonga Plant Farmearly wodonga businesses, wodonga plant farm, pollard family, geoff and kay pollard