The Kew Historical Society collection includes almost 100 subdivision plans pertaining to suburbs of the City of Melbourne. Most of these are of Kew, Kew East or Studley Park, although a smaller number are plans of Camberwell, Deepdene, Balwyn and Hawthorn. It is believed that the majority of the plans were gifted to the Society by persons connected with the real estate firm - J. R. Mathers and McMillan, 136 Cotham Road, Kew. The Plans in the collection are rarely in pristine form, being working plans on which the agent would write notes and record lots sold and the prices of these. The subdivision plans are historically significant examples of the growth of urban Melbourne from the beginning of the 20th Century up until the 1980s. A number of the plans are double-sided and often include a photograph on the reverse. A number of the latter are by noted photographers such as J.E. Barnes.The Jaques Estate was a small subdivision of eight residential allotments bordering Jaques Street and Barkers Road in what is now Hawthorn East. Advertised in The Argus as being in ‘Upper Hawthorn’ the subdivision was claimed to include: ‘charming villa sites in excellent situations, with every convenience available, and with superior homes surrounding’.subdivision plans - hawthorn, jaques estate

Kew Tapestry The eight panels depict the history of Kew. This was a 1988 Australian Bi-Centennial Project carried out under the auspices of City of Kew Council and the Kew Historical Society Incorporated. Nearly 600 citizens including many children participated in the production by adding a few or more stitches. A book records their names and the panels upon which they worked. Artist: Joy Stewart Co-ordinator: Dorothy BenyeiSydney Joy (Joy) Stewart was born in Melbourne 1925. She studied at Swinburne Technical College Art School from 1941-1945, then the National Gallery Art School 1946-1948. Her career included employment positions as a display artist, designer/painter, gallery assistant, and art teacher. Joy relocated to Cairns in 1981. Solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Cairns, including 'Done By Me' at Cairns Regional Gallery in 1999. Group exhibitions at Cairns Regional Gallery, 'The Fish John West Regrets, 1993' and 'Facets of Life' 1994. Joy Stewart died in Cairns in 2018.5. Kew Railway Station (1887-1958). A Handcoloured cartoon created by the artist Joy Stewart as a template for the fifth of a series of embroidered panels depicting the history of Kew. Wool colour codes at left. Inscription: "KEW RAILWAY STATION (1887-1958). Established to transport passengers and produce too and from the city ... Kew developed as a residential suburb which included cottages an dlarge homes such as Villa Alba". Signed by the artist "(c) JStewart, 1988"bicentennial project (kew), joy stewart

Photograph shows a residential area among trees with auction sign in foreground. This is Apollo Parkways in the 1990s.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.apollo parkways, residential development

St Helena Road Greensborough in the late 1960s before residential development on south side of road.Digital copy of black and white photograph.st helena road greensborough

Barclay Park in McKenzie Court Greensborough is still zoned residential with rezoning planned for 2018-19.News clipping, black text. barclay park, mckenzie court greensborough

Black and white print of former W2 330 repurposed for possibly residential purposes in Swan Hill. Yields information about the reuse of a former W2 class tramPhotograph - Repurposed tram W2 330 - Swan HillIn ink on the rear " 10-7-73 Tram 330 Boort Road Turnoff Swan Hill Vic"trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 330, swan hill, repurposed trams, scrapped trams

Bromley Cross is a residential area of South Turton in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England.bromley cross, bolton

The ‘Thornton Estate’ was the final subdivision of ‘Thornton’ in Studley Park Road. Thomas Cubitt Balmain originally owned Thornton, next to John Carson’s ‘Clutha’. Before its final subdivision, the Thomson family owned it. The Estate was a subdivision of 15 residential allotments running between Studley Park Road and Stevenson Street. The allotments faced these streets as well as Thornton Street, which the vendor undertook to make. Contemporary newspaper advertisements advised that ‘The estate possesses many advantages, notably its private and secluded, though convenient, position, splendid frontages and depths, and being close to the electric tram and Kew train, also within easy walking distance of the Victoria-street cable tram’. The terms offered purchasers were ten per cent deposit, with the balance to be paid in ten equal half-yearly payments at a rate of 5 per cent.The ‘Thornton Estate’ was the final subdivision of ‘Thornton’ in Studley Park Road. Thomas Cubitt Balmain originally owned Thornton, next to John Carson’s ‘Clutha’. Before its final subdivision, the Thomson family owned it. The Estate was a subdivision of 15 residential allotments running between Studley Park Road and Stevenson Street. The allotments faced these streets as well as Thornton Street, which the vendor undertook to make. Contemporary newspaper advertisements advised that ‘The estate possesses many advantages, notably its private and secluded, though convenient, position, splendid frontages and depths, and being close to the electric tram and Kew train, also within easy walking distance of the Victoria-street cable tram’. The terms offered purchasers were ten per cent deposit, with the balance to be paid in ten equal half-yearly payments at a rate of 5 per cent.subdivision plans - kew, thornton estate, studley park road -- kew (vic.), thornton avenue -- kew (vic.), stevenson street -- kew (vic.)

A 1989 planning document for the Plenty Valley growth area, as much of it moved from rural to residential zoning.8 p., text and col. illustrationsplenty valley, urban development, plenty river, shire of diamond valley, whittlesea

Changes to residential development zones in Montmorency would effect local homeowners, according to architect Michael Scalzo.News clipping, black text.montmorency, land development

A faded grey small booklet stapled on the left side with the title Shire of Lillydale printed at the top of the front cover. Under it are two small outlines of crossed ferns and at the bottom of the cover is printed By-Laws No.52 & 62... Building and By-Laws No.53 & 62 Residential Areas. Price 1/6. p.23non-fictionA slim booklet listing the Shire of Lillydale's By-Laws for Building and Residential Areas in pursuance of the powers conferred by the Local Government Acts.local council, by-laws, building by-laws, lillydale

Bi-fold land sale advertisements for stages 1 and 3 releases of residential allotments in Leflan Estate, Ringwood North, circa 1965-1967. Brochures include area map, layout of the estate, and summary of local facilities and services, with separate attachment listing lot number prices for 2nd and 3rd releases.Subdivision includes Melview Drive, Leslie Grove, Leflan Close, Warrandyte Road and Lockhart Street. Agent - A.W. Dickson, R.E.S.I., 136 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood. (Phone) 870-6007, 870-7016, After hours 870-6868.

Green card with cut-out map of residential allotments, some marked "sold". "Plan of Estate" includes Wonga Road, Loughnans Road, William Street, Andrew Street, Harrison Street, and Munro Street, Ringwood. (Surrounding area is part of Ringwood Park Estate featured in seperate 1922 auction flyer).Handwritten notations - (northern section) {£2-10/- per foot. £5 deposit bal £1 per month} All the rest £2 per foot, value same as above. Licensed Surveyors - W.J. & A.W. Kenhardt, 352 Collins Street, Melbourne.

Sepia photo, horse drawn Irish Jaunting Car. John (Jnr) and Thomas Barry are sitting back to back in the car. John and Thomas won a medal (3822.5) at the Bendigo Agricultural Show in 1892. Their address was given as Barry Bros., Coachbuilders, Lyttleton Terrace East, Bendigo. Their residential address was Lucan Street.Unknownperson, bendigo, john and thomas barry

This is one of eight embroidered panels, completed during the 1988 Australian Bi-Centennial, and carried out under the auspices of City of Kew Council and the Kew Historical Society. Nearly 600 residents, including many children, participated in their production by adding a few or more stitches. A book records their names and the panels upon which they worked. Artist: Joy Stewart / Co-ordinator: Dorothy Benyei.5. Kew Railway Station (1887-1958). A framed embroidery created by adults and children of the City of Kew as a Bicentennial project, based on a design by the artist Joy Stewart. Other completed embroideries created in the project are/were displayed in the Kew Library. Inscription: "KEW RAILWAY STATION (1887-1958). Established to transport passengers and produce too and from the city ... Kew developed as a residential suburb which included cottages and large homes such as Villa Alba". Embroidered signature of the artist "(c) JStewart, 1988"bicentennial project (kew), joy stewart, australian bicentennial, kew railway station

354 p., illus., maps.non-fictionA history of the inner Melbourne suburb of Fitzroyfitzroy (vic.) - history, melbourne history

Photograph shows a residential area in foreground and a new development in background. This is Apollo Parkways with Greensborough Bypass in background in 1990s.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.apollo parkways, greensborough bypass

At the end of World War One, there was a renewed interest in residential land and a number of estates opened up in the Municipality of Moorabbin.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinAdvertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleHawthorn Road Tramway Estate, Auction 6 March 1920, 82 building allotmentshawthorn road, jupiter street, raynes street, saturn street, ludbrook avenue, wawn street, lucas street, garden vale, real estate, acution, moorabbin

At the end of World War One, there was a renewed interest in residential land and a number of estates opened up in the Municipality of Moorabbin.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinAdvertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleThe O'Neill College Estate, Elsternwick - Auction Saturday 8 April 1922denver street, brentani avenue, railway cresent (now riddell parade), elsternwick, real estate, auction

At the end of World War One, there was a renewed interest in residential land and a number of estates opened up in the Municipality of Moorabbin.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinAdvertising flyer for private sale of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleStation Estate, Bentleigh, for private sale 20 blocks unsold.atkinson street, ardwick street, ethel street, jasper road, bentleigh, real estate, auction

At the end of World War One, there was a renewed interest in residential land and a number of estates opened up in the Municipality of Moorabbin.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinAdvertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleMcKinnon Station Estate - 100 Villa lots & 17 business lots - Auction Saturday 27 March 1920mckinnon station estate, graham ave, prince edward ave, station street, mckinnon road, real estate, mckinnon, auction, moorabbin

At the end of World War One, there was a renewed interest in residential land and a number of estates opened up in the Municipality of Moorabbin.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinAdvertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleWard's Estate Bentleigh Auction Saturday 14 February 1920centre road, smith street, ross street, jasper road, bentleigh, real estate, auction

At the end of World War One, there was a renewed interest in residential land and a number of estates opened up in the Municipality of Moorabbin.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinPhotocopy of Advertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleArnott Estate, North Road, Ormond. Auction Satire 10 April 1926 - 42 home sites & 20 shop sitesnorth road, ormond, real estate, auctions, garfield avenue

At the end of World War One, there was a renewed interest in residential land and a number of estates opened up in the Municipality of Moorabbin.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinPhotocopy of the plan of the Garfield Estate, OrmondPart f Dendy's Crown Special Survey - parish of Moorabbin - County of Bourke - Garfield Estatedraper street, lord street, hudson street, blackshaw street, tucker road, ormond, mckinnon, real estate

At the end of World War One, there was a renewed interest in residential land and a number of estates opened up in the Municipality of Moorabbin.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinAdvertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleGeorge's Estate Highett - 137 building blocksgeorge street, haynes street, dorothea street, barnett street, rose street, highett road, highett, real estate, auctions

At the end of World War One, there was a renewed interest in residential land and a number of estates opened up in the Municipality of Moorabbin.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinPhotocopy of advertising flyer for sale of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleGlen Ormond Estate - For Private Sale - Home Sitesoakleigh road, ormond parade, kooringa road, leila road, huntly avenue, ormond, real estate

At the end of World War One, there was a renewed interest in residential land and a number of estates opened up in the Municipality of Moorabbin.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinAdvertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleNorth Road Estate, Ormond - plan of subdivision.36north road, wicklow st, leinster st, ormond, real estate

At the end of World War One, there was a renewed interest in residential land and a number of estates opened up in the Municipality of Moorabbin.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinAdvertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleO'Donovan's Estate Highett - 180 blocksjames ave, clonmult ave, desmond av, mary av, bay road, cloyne street, middleton st, real estate, highett

At the end of World War One, there was a renewed interest in residential land and a number of estates opened up in the Municipality of Moorabbin.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinPhoto copy of advertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleOrmond Grange Estateholloway street, wild cherry road, parker street, ormond, land sales, real estate