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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
Whilst the land has been burned by wildfire and logged in the past, it has regenerated. A program of weed control and other land management strategies has contributed the to health of this patch
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
One of the many work parties paving the tracks of the Co-op
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
Most of the original houses applied energy conservation principles and were constructed of recycled materials. As research reveals more efficient building technologies, Co-op residents have applied these to new house construction
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
The Co-operative's aim of living in harmony with the bush provides a sanctuary for both flora and fauna in its box ironbark forest and grassy dry forest, 1980's
Colour photographround the bend co-op, environmental living zone elz -
Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
The first building built was fondly known as the Gingerbread House
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
The early members were hard workers helping each other build and even digging footings by hand
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
Mud bricks are air dried
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
From early days the Co-op has exhibited a strong sense of community and many gathered to enjoy each others company
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
Timber formwork for footings in preparation for the concrete pour
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
Another early Co-op building was referred to as the Humpy. It was used as a pottery studio
Another early Co-op building was referred to as the Humpy. It was used as a pottery studio. Originally a weatherboard building built by Chris Mueller in 1973-74, it eventually started to deteriorate and was clad in mud brick. Band White Photo -
Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
Pottery reflecting the bush around us emerged from the hands of early Co-op members
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
A member building a transpiration bed to recycle the household water. This is a way of concentrating absorption trenches in a confined area, managing waste water and containing the soil disturbance to the site
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
In a transpiration bed realn drains, screenings, sand and soil filter the water which is then expired by the plants
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
Some transpiration beds are used as Kitchen Gardens and are enclosed to keep animals out
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
Joining with the Bend of Islands Conservation Association (BICA) members shared knowledge and learned about local flora and fauna
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
Work parties (members coming together to do the conservation work) are an integral part of members' responsibilities. The boneseed eradication program has been very successful
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
Land management involves careful planning in all activities carried out on the land. Careful raking before burning can protect significant trees, bushes or orchids as well as providing a fire break
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
Some Co-op members belong to the local fire brigade and are qualified to oversee burns. The Co-op undertakes thorough planning before conducting burns for biodiversity on one tenth of the land each year
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
Briefings are an important part of the burn program implementation
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
A well-controlled burn - the planning was good and the weather conditions were right
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
Patrolling the rake hoe trail around the perimeter of the burn ensures the burn is contained
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
25 year celebration. Great food and an opportunity to chat are regular occurrences
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
Dr Tim Ealey, one of the founding members, speaking at the 30th Celebration
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
The passion and knowledge that members share on the Co op has made it so successful
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
Powerful Owl, The Co-op provides habitat for rare and endangered species such as the Powerful Owl. Sightings of local fauna and birds are recorded regularly
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
The endangered brushtailed phascogale (tuan), is regularly sighted
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
Owlet nightjar chicks nesting in the flue of a Co-op house
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Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
Most of the original houses applied energy conservation principles and were constructed of recycled materials. As research reveals more efficient building technologies, Co-op residents have applied these to new house construction
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Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Holy Redeemer Queen Carnival, 1938
Donor identifies the following: Parish priest - Dr W M Collins Queen - Molly Baker Attendants - Marg Wise, Lola Sans, Gertie Baker Flower girls - Madge Wise, Molly Brown, Rita O'Sullivan Probably taken in Our Holy Redeemer Hall, Mont Albert Road, Surrey Hills.This is one of only a few photos in our collection which are evidence of Queen Carnivals which originated as fundraising events. They were particularly popular in both Australian and New Zealand during the early 20th century. They were particularly common during and after World War I when they were used to raise funds for returned soldiers. It is currently the only photo in the collection of a social event connected to Our Holy Redeemer Church and the only one which includes Dr William M Collins who was the parish priest from 1933-1941. Dr Collins was a significant figure in the Catholic Church in Melbourne in the first half of the 20th century. REF: The Advocate: The first priest-editor by Fiona Power; Kairos Catholic Journal Volume 22, Issue 16. - 2 September 2011": Summary: Born in Kilmore in 1884, William Collins attended South Melbourne College and then the University of Melbourne, where he assisted in the formation of the Newman Society of Victoria. After graduating in arts in 1911, he worked at the Melbourne Public Library and the Education Department. In 1912, at the age of 28, he went to Rome, where he studied for the priesthood at Urban College. He obtained doctorates in philosophy and theology and was ordained on 3 June 1917. He returned to Melbourne and was appointed curate at St Mary’s, West Melbourne, and St Francis’, Lonsdale Street. In 1918, Dr Collins became editor of The Advocate. He remained in the role for seven years. Dr Collins was parish priest of Dandenong, Daylesford, East Malvern, Surrey Hills and Kew, and administrator at St Francis’. He died in 1959 and a Requiem Mass was held at Sacred Heart, Kew. Black and white photo of the participants in the Queen Carnival arranged on a stage in a tableaux of the coronation of the Queen. To the right are the parish priest and the archbishop and there is a man at the bottom of the stairs centre front of the stage. Guests are seated at a table to the right of the stairs and to the left of the stairs is a table with floral arrangements and other objects. "1938" hand-written on the original photo in upper LH corner.festivals and celebrations, queen carnivals, our holy redeemer church, dr w m collins, rev william m collins, (miss) molly baker, (miss) marg wise, (miss) lola sans, (miss) gertie baker, (miss) madge wise, (miss) molly brown, (miss) rita o'sullivan -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Nethercote Letter, 2010 & 2012
Transcript of letter from Viv Nethercote 2010.Transcript of letter from Viv Nethercote 2010 in reference to an old photograph of L.L. Vale Road C 1920 and his obituary 26.3.2012.Transcript of letter from Viv Nethercote 2010.dandenong creek, vermont, nethercote, viv, l.l. vale road, vermont