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Document - Burreel
This file contains one item. 1. Auction leaflets for two periods of sale, 5 April and 30 April, years unknown, possibly 1990’s. Articles give same photograph of home, sketch of home and interior plan layout. Also includes history of Burreel to 1982/1983.burreel, biggin and scott, auctions, biggin kevin, lawson graeme, elsternwick, victorian style, mansions, stephen francis, glenhuntly road, buxton family, allen george, music, neate mary, nursing homes, alexander enid, cellars, bricks, bluestone, slate, verandas, fireplaces, plaster moulds, cool stores, gas lighting, cast iron works, architectural features, gardens -
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Article - Dorothy Avenue, 20, Glen Huntly
This file contains four items about this property: 1/6 pages on history of 20 Dorothy Avenue, 4 pages are photocopied photographs of home exterior and interior. 2/Printout from Museum Victoria website showing model of D C Gallager House Glenhuntly, designed by A V Jennings’ first architect Edgar Gurney. 3/Photocopied article from unknown source about proposals to add another story to their house in 1977/1978. 4/Photocopy of Certificate of Title for 20 Dorothy Avenue, Glenhuntly.d. c. gallager house, glenhuntly, a v jennings, gurney edgar, architects, barnard e. f., dorothy avenue, macgowan avenue, house styles, brick, gallagher dudley chas, glenhuntly road, newsagents, dargie william alexander, artists, martin ernest james, mechanics, marek christine, marek joseph, dargie kathleen, dargie roger, dargie faye, charlestworth ted, quin damien, rooms, architectural features, architectural styles -
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Article - Elster Avenue, 14, Elsternwick
This file contains four items 1. Handwritten research notes dated 17/08/2013, by Peta Darke, concerning the history of 14 Elster Avenue, names ‘Hinton’. 2. 4 page brochure produced by Biggin and Scott for the house’s auction on 18/05/2013. Includes colour exterior and interior photographs and house plan. 3. Advertisement in “Property Review Weekly’, dated 26/04/2013, for the auction of the property on 18/05/2013. Includes colour exterior photograph. 4. Flyer with four colour photographs advertising forth coming auction of the property.elster avenue, hinton, parnell street, college street, kooyong road, elsternwick, bowood, hartington street, griffiths lillian mary, griffits laura margaret, cartwright albert, costello greg, canning ed, canning rae, canning tom, canning sam, barrett jane, barrett peter, morrissey james, morrissey roxanne, clinch christine, st john’s uniting church elsternwick, connolly tim, connolly louisa, connolly scarlet, biggin and scott, lempriere john thompson, timber houses, architectural styles, edwardian style, real estate agents -
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Document - Elster Avenue, 10, Elsternwick
This file contains two items. 1. Handwritten research notes by Peta Darke, dated 17/08/2013, concerning the history of the property. 2. Two copies of advertising brochure for the auction of the property on 10/08/2013, including colour photographs of exterior and interior.elster avenue, elsternwick, parnell street, college street, kooyong road, lempriere john thompson, barbour william james, smith james, cooke henry, kean j. t., wilson gilbert, cooper d. e., harris l. w., witkowski jerzy, breedon jonathan, breedon fiona, breedon alexander, breedon william, breedon oliver, brick houses -
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Letter - G. J. Coles and Coy. Ltd
This file contains three items. 1. Typed letter, dated 10/06/1987, from the Coles Myer corporate archivist, Stella Barber, to Caulfield Historical Society accompanying photographs of Coles stores donated to the society. 2. Typed brief history of the Coles Myer company up to September 1986, author unknown. 3. Printed newsletter dated February 1986 of the city of Richmond and Burnley Historical Society containing a brief history of G. J. Coles and Co. Ltd by Stella Barber.g. j. coles and co. ltd., barber stella, caulfield historical society, elsternwick, caulfield, coles stores, ballantyne r., caulfield south, retail trade, shops, general stores, coles variety stores -
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Photograph - G. J. Coles and Coy. Ltd
This file contains two items. 1. Eight black and white photographs of interior and exterior of Elsternwick Coles store at various times, two dated 1947 and one dated 1958, others undated, photographer unknown. 2. One black and white photograph of interior, undated and photographer unknown, of Coles Elsternwick Supermarket, Probably 1970’s.elsternwick, g. j. coles and co. ltd., coles stores, retail trade, shops, merchandise, supermarkets -
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Photograph - G. J. Coles and Coy. Ltd
This file contains one item. 1. Two black and white photographs, one exterior and one interior, of Coles store at Caulfield, taken in 1949, photographer unknown.g. j. coles and co. ltd., coles stores, caulfield, retail trade, shops -
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Article - Jennings, Albert Victor
This file contains two items. 1. Computer printout on position of monument to Sir Albert Victor Jennings in Willetton, Western Australia. Also includes brief history on his housing company. 2. Photocopied article from The Australian Financial Times, dated 07/08/1961, on the life and building career and ventures of A. V. Jennings.jannings albert victor, sub divisions, builder, dentist, carnegie, caulfield, murrumbeena, a. v. jennings (aust) ltd., jennings estates and finance ltd., jennings victor, jennings douglas, monuments, memorials -
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Letter - Kirkham, C. F
This file contains four items. 1. An original handwritten letter to Councillor Kirkham, congratulating him on his valuable services as Mayor of Caulfield for the year 1905, dated 31/08/1906. 2. Research by Claire Barton, on 22/02/2013 from Sands and McDougall’s directories showing that C. F. Kirkham lived from 1903 to 1923 in Gladstone Parade, Elsternwick in a house named ‘Hartington’. 3. Leather bound address book with C. Kirkham Elsternwick, 22/10/1999, name written inside with one short diary entry under ‘V’ only. 4. Admittance ticket to the Coronation of their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary, 22/06/2911, for C. F. Kirkham.kirkham c. f., councillors, majors, caulfield, jowett f. town clerk, lloyd c. mayor, gladstone parade, elsternwick, ‘hartington’, house names, kirkham charles f., diaries, journals, coronation celebrations, invitations -
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Book - Glenhuntly Women’s Amateur Athletic Club
This file contains two items. 1. A book, ‘History, Glenhuntly Women’s Amateur Athletic Club, 1929-1979’ by Dorothy Neal (1979) including a typed, one page, bibliography. 2. A booklet, ‘Glenhuntly Women’s Amateur Athletic Club 1929-1979, 50 years of Photos’.ryan bill, davis bob, ryan patsy, smith doris, mills l. c. miss., quinlan miss., wilkinson mrs., rae b. miss., nicholls miss., hughes beryl, westcott o. mr., glenhuntly, glenhuntly cricket ground, caulfield racecourse, athletic clubs, athletics, neal dorothy, women’s athletics, women athletics, duncan mackinnon reserve -
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Article - Motor Taxis Propy. Ltd
This file contains one item. 1. A black photocopy of an article taken from the Prahran Telegraph dated 15/11/1913. The article details the progress of Elsternwick business Motor Taxis Propriety Limited, including its being the first taxi company established, its gradual expansion as well as its services and charges.elsternwick, taxis, motor taxis propriety limited, motor vehicles, motor taxis propy. ltd. motor garages -
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Photograph - Greenmeadows Gardens, St. Kilda East
This file contains one item. 1. Four black and white photographs of Greenmeadows Gardens in St. Kilda East. Three of the Photographs have handwritten annotations and two are stamped identifying the printers as Hermes Studios on 356 Neerim Road, Carnegie. All Photographs are undated.greenmeadows gardens, greenmeadows park, st. kilda east, neerim road, hermes studios, carnegie, parks and reserves -
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Photograph - Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways, Buses
This file contains one item. 1. Three black and white photographs of four Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board buses, dates and photographer unknown. Photographs are of buses on the Melbourne – Brighton Road route, Melbourne – Elsternwick via High Street route, and Caulfield – Ripponlea – Spencer Street route. Depicted on the side of two buses is an emblem, possibly of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board.buses, motor vehicles, public transport, caulfield, elsternwick, vehicles, insignia, transport routes, thoroughfares, information an exchange objects, melbourne metropolitan tramways board, bus routes -
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Document - St. James Parade, 22, Elsternwick
Two items about this property: 1/Newspaper advertisement dated 16/03/2002, includes 2 photos and brief details of home for forthcoming auction. 2/Hand written research on former occupiers at property done by Claire Bardon on 15/03/2013 from Sands & McDougall.st. james parade, elsternwick, californian bungalow, architectural style, lead lights, brick, verandas, architectural features, spigler k, mckellor john f -
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Article - Moorabbin Saints Junior Football League
This file contains 1 item, an article from the Caulfield/Port Phillip Leader on the success in athletics and football of Malcom Neiwand, dated 19/07/2011neiwand malcom, athletics, football, australian rules football, moorabbin saints junior football league, leader sports star, tac cup, sandringham dragons, victorian athletics championships, all schools athletics championships, sports, recreations, competitions, wesley college, entertainment, clubs, associations, sporting clubs, football clubs, leisure, cultural events, cultural activities, sports establishments, recreation establishments, sports people -
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Document - Murrumbeena Park Bowls Club
This file contains documents pertaining to the history (1958-83) of Murrumbeena Park Bowling [sic] Club, viz. Notes on the formation of the Club, 1957-59 (two handwritten sheets) History of the Club, on its twenty-fifth anniversary (1983), compiled by J.W. Brown and J.A. Forrest (title page MURRUMBEENA PARK BOWLING CLUB, twenty-fifth ANNIVERSARY, 1958-1983, plus eight sheets, typescript. All documents stapled to comprise a single item.lawn bowls, murrumbeena park bowls club, murrumbeena park bowling club, murrumbeena gerald street 26-28, sporting clubs, caulfield historical society, brown j.w., machin alan, machin arthur, machin e., horne sam, cugley a.c., harvey a.c., harvey e., trumble c.c., walker f.w., forresst j.a., prior p.l., watson a.j., kirk tom e., beatty hunter s., gamble h.a., ferres ossie, chisholm l.a., francis s., peterson h., schrape f.m., miller i., smith n., bentley e., keeling les., taylor bob., mcleod p.w., dunstan w., mccann tom j., hall a., bunny councillor and mrs. -
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Article - Ormond Baseball Club
This file contains seven items. A stencilled letter from the Ormond Baseball club addressed to a member extending an invitation to a Reunion Smoke Night at the pavilion at Ormond Park, dated 28/07/2961 An article from the Caulfield/Port Phillip Leader on the division two standings where Ormond Glenhuntly Baseball Club was ranked twelve out of fourteen teams, 21/12/2010 An article from the Caulfield/Port Phillip Leader stating that Ormond Glenhuntly Baseball Club are one of three teams who are battling not to finish in last place, dated 11/01/2011 An article from the Caulfield/Port Phillip Leader in which Ormond Glenhuntly Baseball Club are ranked thirteen out of fourteen teams on the ladder, dated 11/01/2011 An article from the Caulfield/Port Phillip Leader in which Ormond Glenhuntly Baseball Club are said to be performing poorly, dated 15/02/2011 An article from the Caulfield/Port Phillip Leader in which Ormond Glenhuntly Baseball Club are ranked twelve out of fourteen teams on the ladder, dated 06/03/2012 A two-page extract from the pamphlet Community Snapshot produced by the Bendigo Bank on the records set by Ormond Glenhuntly Baseball Club in the 2012-13 season, dated May 2013ormond baseball club, baseball clubs, ormond, clubs, associations, sports, recreations, competitions, sporting clubs, leisure, cultural events, cultural associations, sports grounds, ovals, ormond glenhuntly baseball club, parks, reserves, sports people, summer league, armstrong ian, entertainment, oakleigh crescent, glenhuntly, caulfield/port phillip leader, bendigo bank, ogbc, hoenig jeff, ormond-mckinnon community bank, glen eira council, ee gunn reserve, lygris manny -
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Document - Petrov, Vladimir and Evdokia
Three items concerning Vladimir and Evdokia Petrov, Russian spies who defected to Australia in 1954 and who lived in East Bentleigh as Sven Gustav Allyson and Maria Anna Allyson. Two copies of an article in The Melbourne Weekly Bayside, May 12-18, 2004. Includes a photo of the couple and their East Bentleigh house. A print out from a real estate website showing a photo of the house at 96 Parkmore Road Bentleigh East with handwritten notes Handwritten note regarding Sands and McDougall, Directory of Victoria 1960 which lists S.G. Allyson living at 96 Parkmore Road, Bentleigh Eastbentleigh east, petrov vladimir, petrov evdokia, allyson sven gustav, allyson maria anna, russia, asio, kgb, political parties, parkmore road -
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Document - Robertson, Alexander William
Two items. Photocopied typed pages from the National Trust of Australia, includes forty-two poor copies of family photographs and a summary of information about Alexander William Robertson and LABASSA. 2 Manor Grove, Caulfield, by C. Kelloway, dated 03/02/1981. One handwritten page of references relating to Alexander William Robertson, life and business connections, undated, author unknownrobertson a.w., ontario, labassa, billing richard annersley, orrong road, cobb and co., coaches, house names, judge, carriers, robertson emily davidson, pastoralists, robertson hannah elizabeth goldsburgh, caulfield, mansion houses, goldsbrough and co., wool industry, koch j.a.b., architects -
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Book - Robertson, Alexander William
Contains one item about 'Labassa', called 'Ontario' when owned by Alexander William Robertson: 1/One copy of a thirty-two page colour book, published by the Friends of Labassa and The National Trust in 2004. The book details the history of Labassa (and its owners) as a place for social gatherings and entertaining of Melbourne society of the late nineteenth century, and its letter use as flats and a boarding house. Extensively illustrated with colour photographs, architectural sketches and plans, the book LABASSA: A GRAND VICTORIAN MANSION details Labassa’s architectural significance Please refer to file 1113Y for the other copy of this book. For further information about Labrassa please refer to file 1113.labassa, ontario, sylliott hill, caulfield north, friends of labassa, manor grove, national trust of australia (victoria), balaclava road, orrong road, caulfield, mansions, cobb and co., amatil ltd. (limited), alcoa of australia ltd. (limited), lyall william, mickle john, billing richard annesley judge, robertson alexander william, watson john boyd ii, koch john augustus bernard, hammond victoria, palmer lee, davis kingsley, groenhout chris, worrall bronwyn, balderstone sue, biarujia ian, cassidy darien, davidson rodney ao obe, forge warwick, lewis miles dr., sagazio celestina dr., billing mary, billing williamina, billing richard junior, watson flora kate, robertson eva, robertson nina, robertson emily, robertson john, australian-german association, bicentennial gift to the nation, ferguson and urie, crouch and wilson, tangent design, midas printing (asia) limited (ltd), flats, architectural features, architectural styles, auctions, land sales, land subdivision, architects, lawyers, judges, coaches and carriages, businesspeople, german community, victorian style, grants, voluntary workers, property development, construction (events and activities), gold mining, theatrical productions, stairs, stained glass, settlements, graziers, verandas, cast iron work, marble, balconies, bell towers, towers, bay windows, panoramic views, bedrooms, servants quarters, billiards rooms, rooms, fireplaces, sculpture, servants, marvellous melbourne, land use, depression 1890s, photography, photographers, entrance hall, domestic life, cultural events and activities -
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Newsletter - Southwick, David
This file contains one item A newsletter on the activities of David Southwick MP for Caulfield dated Autumn 2011southwick david, caulfield, parliamentary representative, members of parliament politicians, government offices medical sciences, political roles, health, medical sciences, public transport, transport, violence, parks and reserves, crime, social problems, youth, glover jesse, caulfield park bowls club, pizze vini spuntini, molino’s, schools, educational institutions, ride2school day, st josephs primary school, caulfield junior college, clean up australia day, mcdonalds elsternwick, paice kelly, voluntary workers, world’s greatest shave, leukaemia foundation, caulfield primary school, bowls clubs, elsternwick, carre street elsternwick, glen huntly road caulfield south, parliament, recreation, government, environment, coalition -
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Document - Bill O’Gorman’s Mowing Service
This file contains: A blank invoice for BILL O’GORMAN’S MOWING SERVICE, undated. The invoice includes the address and contact details of the business, including the ABN number, as well as a list of services offered.business and finance, businesses, commerce, commercial equipment, gardening services, bill o’gormans mowing service, occupations, lawn care, garbage collection, pruning, tree removal, receipts, financial documents, o’gorman bill, people associated with recreation, east bentleigh moylan street 51 -
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Photograph - ANZAC DAY/REMEMBRANCE DAY
This file contains original photographs of Anzac Day and Remembrance Day Memorial Civic Services from years 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986. Some of the photos identify location as Caulfield Park. Other photos include persons of interest i.e. Mayor and Mayoress of Caulfield, Members of Parliament and also RSL Presidents.caulfield park, caulfield rsl, mayor, mayoress, town clerk, ford dorothy, patience geoffrey, rudzki brian, campbell jack, campbell a. j., shipton roger, tanner ted, moore hedley, calder graeme, peters austin, walters ron, walters ronald, booth john, rudzki judith, patience jean, loftus elizabeth, hawson robert, conard geoffrey, anzac day, remembrance day, flagpole, wreaths -
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Document - ANZAC DAY/REMEMBRANCE DAY
This file contains 3 items: 1/1 photocopy of Order of Service for City of Caulfield ‘Civic Memorial Service’ held on 25th April (Anzac Day) year unknown, at Caulfield Park with mayor of Caulfield presiding. 2/1 file note by Peta Darke on 15/04/2014 noting that the date for item 1 was 25/04/1920. 3/1 original Order of Service program for ‘ANZAC Memorial Civic Service’ Sunday 16/04/2000.city of caulfield, caulfield park, caulfield town hall, balaclava road, hawthorn road, mayor, wharington w.a. cr, phillips w.a. rev, hanson captain, illingworth a.e. rev, reeves duncan rev, langley canon rev, butcher t.w. rev, robertson j.k. rev, thompson a.r. rev, religious establishments, churches, choirs, clergy, rites and ceremonies, city of glen eira, anzac, councillors, guards, ceremony, hymns, prayers, martens veronika cr, mclean tom, mclean thomas, murphy pat, murphy patrick, caulfield rsl sub-branch, carnegie rsl sub-branch -
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Album, Caulfield Historical Society Photograph Album 1972, 1972
This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated.Photo album of buildings in Caulfield circa 1972 compiled alongside a project to assist National Trust Australia (Victoria) in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. All photos are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. Label on front is longstanding but not original or confirmed.caulfield, photographs, photo album, trevor hart, jenny o'donnell, jenny odonnell, caulfield historical society, glen eira historical society, carnegie, caulfield east, caulfield north, caulfield south, elsternwick, murrumbeena, st kilda east, houses, mansions, churches, schools, halls, shops, post offices, cinemas, town halls, hotels, banks, vicarages, bridges, gates, convents, bowling clubs, fire stations, roads and streets, caulfield historical album, 1970's, national trust of australia, city of caulfield, glen eira city council, national trust of australia (victoria) -
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Album - Album page, Adelaide Street, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. Page 2 of Photograph Album including one black and white photograph of Woodbine, 18 Adelaide Street in bottom right hand corner. hand written "Adelaide Street [top right of page] / "Woodbine" 18 Woodbine St [above photograph] / 2 [bottom right]murrumbeena, woodbine, houses, trevor hart, polychrome brickwork, bi-chromatic brickwork, decorative brackets, cast iron pillars, verandah, porch, brick, adelaide street, victorian style, cast iron work -
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Album - Album page, Alma Road, circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. Church of Christ, 514 Dandenong Rd, Caulfield https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/43594 The Dandenong Road Church of Christ has regional importance as a landmark building along the Dandenong Road. It successfully addresses its triangular site by placing the belltower at the apex, deploying Romanesque and Gothic elements freely and to dramatic effect, heightened by the symbolism of the Cross (compare Robert Haddon's St Stephens in Balaclava Road of 1926).Page 4 of Photograph Album including three black and white photographs of properties on Alma Road. Two photographs are in the top half of the page and the third is in the bottom left hand side.Handwritten in black pen: Alma Road [top right of page] / 325 Alma Road [above top left photograph] / Church of Christ Caulfield North 14 Dec 1972 [above top right photograph] / 323-325 Alma Road [above bottom left photograph] / 4 [bottom right]caulfield north, trevor hart, alma road, houses, churches, church of christ caulfield north, dandenong road, bell towers, romanesque architectural style, gothic architectural style, bi-chromatic brickwork, cast iron work, verandahs, victorian architectural style -
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Album - Album page, Myoora, 405 Alma Road, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. Myoora - Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H0490 https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/275 Myoora, 405 Alma Road, North Caulfield, was designed by Reed, Henderson & Smart and can be attributed to Anketell Henderson. It was built in 1886 and 1887 for Thomas Christian, who had founded the fabled gold mine, the Day Dawn at Charters Towers. He never occupied the house although his widow lived there for some time. The house was subdivided into three and later six flats. Myoora was one of many large mansions on broad acres with gardens in Caulfield. Perhaps the grandest was Labassa. The mansions date from the 1850s through to the late 1890s. The siting of Myoora on a ridge influenced its planning and composition. A central hall and corridor along the ridge is entered from the centre of the more formal north facade. The entrance is marked by an elaborately detailed tower. A stair turret provides a second accent. The western end of the building is completed by a massively detailed chimney as the service wing. The south facade enjoyed an outlook to port phillip from a two-storey cast iron verandah. Bay windows, chimneys, the tower and the turret and minor details are brought together in a sophisticated asymmetrical composition. This is reflected in the planning. The asymmetry of Myoora pivoting on the tower is the most notable feature of the building. The walls are built of cement rendered brick. The cement render has not been painted. The roof is slate. The balconies and verandah are cast iron. The footings and cellar are bluestone. The architectural firm Reed, Henderson & Smart was very prominent in Victoria in the nineteenth century. Anketell Henderson was an eminent and well respected member of the profession. He worked successfully in London and interstate as well as in Victoria. They were better known for commercial and public buildings. Myoora is an important private commission. The style of Myoora is a combination of details from the Continental and English Renaissance through the boom style and the Queen Anne style. There is also an early influence from the American Romanesque style especially in the stair turret. The latter style was important at the turn of the century and Myoora is a significant precursor. Other buildings of a similar scale survive in Caulfield and elsewhere. Labassa, the most fabulous, is quite different stylistically as are most of the other comparable mansions.Page 6 of Photograph Album including four black and white photographs of the mansion Myoora. Two photographs in the top half of the page are in portrait orientation while the two photographs in the bottom half of the page are in landscape orientation.Handwritten: "Myoora" 405 Alma Rd [top right hand corner] / 8 Oct 1966 Neg 229 [underneath top left photograph] / 8 Oct 1966 Neg 230 [underneath bottom left photograph] / 6 [bottom right]caulfield north, trevor hart, alma road, mansion, myoora, tower, lacework, arched windows, anketell henderson, thomas christian, 1880's, cement rendered brick, slate roof, cast iron verandah, cast iron balconies, bluestone footings, queen anne, american romanesque, bay windows, boom style, continental and english renaissance, cast iron work, reed henderson & smart, flats, gardens, asymmetrical style -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Myoora, 405 Alma Road, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. Myoora - Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H0490 https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/275 Myoora, 405 Alma Road, North Caulfield, was designed by Reed, Henderson & Smart and can be attributed to Anketell Henderson. It was built in 1886 and 1887 for Thomas Christian, who had founded the fabled gold mine, the Day Dawn at Charters Towers. He never occupied the house although his widow lived there for some time. The house was subdivided into three and later six flats. Myoora was one of many large mansions on broad acres with gardens in Caulfield. Perhaps the grandest was Labassa. The mansions date from the 1850s through to the late 1890s. The siting of Myoora on a ridge influenced its planning and composition. A central hall and corridor along the ridge is entered from the centre of the more formal north facade. The entrance is marked by an elaborately detailed tower. A stair turret provides a second accent. The western end of the building is completed by a massively detailed chimney as the service wing. The south facade enjoyed an outlook to port phillip from a two-storey cast iron verandah. Bay windows, chimneys, the tower and the turret and minor details are brought together in a sophisticated asymmetrical composition. This is reflected in the planning. The asymmetry of Myoora pivoting on the tower is the most notable feature of the building. The walls are built of cement rendered brick. The cement render has not been painted. The roof is slate. The balconies and verandah are cast iron. The footings and cellar are bluestone. The architectural firm Reed, Henderson & Smart was very prominent in Victoria in the nineteenth century. Anketell Henderson was an eminent and well respected member of the profession. He worked successfully in London and interstate as well as in Victoria. They were better known for commercial and public buildings. Myoora is an important private commission. The style of Myoora is a combination of details from the Continental and English Renaissance through the boom style and the Queen Anne style. There is also an early influence from the American Romanesque style especially in the stair turret. The latter style was important at the turn of the century and Myoora is a significant precursor. Other buildings of a similar scale survive in Caulfield and elsewhere. Labassa, the most fabulous, is quite different stylistically as are most of the other comparable mansions.Page 7 of Photograph Album including four black and white photographs. Three photos are in a portrait orientation and placed diagonally across the page from the top left hand side to the bottom right hand side. One photograph in a landscape orientation is on the top right hand side of the page. Handwritten: 007 (bottom left hand corner)caulfield north, trevor hart, alma road, mansion, myoora, tower, thomas christian, 1880's, queen anne, cement rendered brick, unpainted, balconies, verandahs, anketell henderson, continental and english renaissance, american romanesque, views, cast iron work, reed henderson & smart, flats, gardens, asymmetrical style, slate roofs -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Myoora, 405 Alma Road, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages.Myoora - Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H0490 https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/275 (as at 6/10/2020) Myoora, 405 Alma Road, North Caulfield, was designed by Reed, Henderson & Smart and can be attributed to Anketell Henderson. It was built in 1886 and 1887 for Thomas Christian, who had founded the fabled gold mine, the Day Dawn at Charters Towers. He never occupied the house although his widow lived there for some time. The house was subdivided into three and later six flats. Myoora was one of many large mansions on broad acres with gardens in Caulfield. Perhaps the grandest was Labassa. The mansions date from the 1850s through to the late 1890s. The siting of Myoora on a ridge influenced its planning and composition. A central hall and corridor along the ridge is entered from the centre of the more formal north facade. The entrance is marked by an elaborately detailed tower. A stair turret provides a second accent. The western end of the building is completed by a massively detailed chimney as the service wing. The south facade enjoyed an outlook to port phillip from a two-storey cast iron verandah. Bay windows, chimneys, the tower and the turret and minor details are brought together in a sophisticated asymmetrical composition. This is reflected in the planning. The asymmetry of Myoora pivoting on the tower is the most notable feature of the building. The walls are built of cement rendered brick. The cement render has not been painted. The roof is slate. The balconies and verandah are cast iron. The footings and cellar are bluestone. The architectural firm Reed, Henderson & Smart was very prominent in Victoria in the nineteenth century. Anketell Henderson was an eminent and well respected member of the profession. He worked successfully in London and interstate as well as in Victoria. They were better known for commercial and public buildings. Myoora is an important private commission. The style of Myoora is a combination of details from the Continental and English Renaissance through the boom style and the Queen Anne style. There is also an early influence from the American Romanesque style especially in the stair turret. The latter style was important at the turn of the century and Myoora is a significant precursor. Other buildings of a similar scale survive in Caulfield and elsewhere. Labassa, the most fabulous, is quite different stylistically as are most of the other comparable mansions. Stonnington is perhaps closer but relies on different details from the Queen Anne style and lacks any American influence. For its historical associations through its owners and architects, for its style and composition and for its intactness, Myoora is significant at a State level. The craftmanship of Myoora is what could be expected of a building of the time and type. It is relatively intact and in fair condition. The main staircase has been removed, minor alterations to decorative features have occurred and additions have been made to the exterior.Page 8 of Photograph Album including four black and white photographs. Three photos are in a portrait orientation, one on the left hand side of the page with the other two in the bottom part of the page. One photograph in a landscape orientation is on the top right hand side of the page. Handwritten: "Myoora" 405 Alma Rd [top right hand corner] / Neg 179 DEC 1972 [underneath bottom left photograph] / Neg 180 DEC 1972 [underneath bottom right photograph] / 8 [bottom right]caulfield north, trevor hart, alma road, mansion, myoora, tower, thomas christian, 1880's, queen anne, cement rendered brick, unpainted, balconies, verandahs, anketell henderson, continental and english renaissance, american romanesque, views, cast iron work, reed henderson & smart, flats, gardens, asymmetrical style, slate roofs, entrances