The original small, pioneer cottage was built in the late 1840s to early1850s, by an unknown pioneer. It was located on part of a 30 Acre allotment that was originally part of Dendy’s Special Survey granted in 1841. The doors and window sashes, (made of red deal joinery timber), as well as the brass locks and fittings, are from the original cottage, and were imported from England. The fire-place bricks are from the original cottage, and are sun-dried, (not kiln fired), and are hand-made. Convict marks can be seen on two bricks. There is a small display of external cladding shingles from the original pioneer cottage. These shingles were hand-split, and most likely made from locally collected timber The nails included in this display were used to fasten the shingles on the original cottage, and are also hand-made. The cottage was occupied by William Box and family from 1865 until 1914 when it was sold to William Reitman who resided there until 1950. The enamel nameplate, “Colonial”, on the wall of the cottage, was the name chosen for the original pioneer cottage by Mr William Reitman, when he purchased the property in around 1915, for 1200 Pounds approximately. In 1974 Mr Lewis, a timber specialist, found the dilapidated building on property he had recently purchased in Jasper Rd and suggested it be reconstructed and relocated. Moorabbin Council agreed and the cottage was rebuilt just about 250 metres from its original site. The cost of the rebuild was met by 'Victoria's 150th Committee, plus a small grant from the City of Moorabbin, and Mr Laurie Lewis donated much of the timber for the reconstruction. The re-constructed cottage plan has followed faithfully the original dimensions, and plan of the original pioneer cottage, and as many original items from that cottage’s long occupation have been incorporated. The photographs in Album 1 record the progress of the reconstruction from February 1984 to the First Public Open Day November 18th 1984 and this Celebration in October 1987This Newspaper photograph of Frank Thatche,r CMHS Vice President, riding a penny - farthing during a display by the Vintage Bicycle Club in 1987 is an example of the community events held at Box Cottage after the Reconstruction was completed. The Moorabbin Standard Newspaper was the local paper for the City of Moorabbin until it was absorbed by The Leader Newspaper Group Ltd. late 20thCentury. Mrs H. Deam and Mr A. Smith, CMHS members, took these photographs to record the progress of the ‘Reconstruction’ from February 1984 to November 1984. Although 'Box Cottage' is a re-construction, it is an unique museum that, being located in the midst of a modern community in Ormond Victoria, can educate and demonstrate many aspects of the early settler’s way of life in Victoria. As such, it is an invaluable resource for students and all kinds of visitors. 1 Black and white photograph in the Moorabbin Standard Newspaper October 1987 of Frank Thatcher , CMHS Vice-President, riding a 107 year old Penny- farthing bicycle at Box Cottage Joyce Park Ormond. He is assisted by Mr Harry Clarke, President of the Vintage Cycle Club of Victoria.brighton, moorabbin, highett, ormond, mckinnon, cottages, pioneers, colonial, dendy henry, box william, box elizabeth, reitman william, convicts lewis timber co. ltd., deam h, smith arthur, museums, box alonzo, moody & smith builders highett, the moorabbin standard newspaper, the leader newspaper pty ltd., thatcher frank, clarke harry, vintage bicycle club victoria, bicycles, penny-farthing bicycles

The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts which are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum . Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest. This Issue celebrates the 50th Anniversary of CMHS Helen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS and this month Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of CMHS.Issue 18 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in October 2010. . Notice of AGM October 30th and Celebration of 50th Anniversary of CMHS. The Founding Members of CMHS are thanked and praised for their foresight, generosity of time and energy and for organising the collection of historical artefacts that created ‘Box Cottage Museum” as it is today. Mrs Dorothy Booth, FoMRGS, has donated her mother’s wedding dress to Box Cottage Museum, and John O’Callaghan, Glen Eira Historical Society, will donate a rebuilt computer. We are now commencing a Catalogue of our Library Books. The Story of the Elster Creek is attached.CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / OCTOBER 2010 NEWSLETTERcity of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, booth dorothy, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, elster creek, moorabbin shire, box cottage museum, state library of victoria, vicnet, city of moorabbin, box william, clothing, wedding dress, friends of mentone railway gardens, glen eira historical society, o’callaghan john

The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin area residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts that are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum. Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interestHelen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS.4 x A4 paper printed on 1 side Issue 27 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in June 2012. Notice for the meeting June 24th , an interesting visit to Box Cottage Museum by members of The Brighton Antiques Club May 30th , and Jessica Bennett, Reporter for Moorabbin Glen Eira Leader Newspaper, will publish a photo and brief article about the Open Day June 17th for the Celebration of 150th Anniversary of The Moorabbin Roads Board. A new volunteer photographer has assisted our efforts to catalogue the artefacts in the museum for MAV website. A note explaining the timeline of the Moorabbin Roads Board. Helen also sends 3 x A4 pages of an interesting essay about the ‘Baptist Church Pioneers in East Brighton ( now known as Bentleigh)’, referring to the ‘Historical Reflection Notes’ of Dr. Robert Bell, that have been donated to CMHS, and the ‘Box Family History’ with 4 photocopied photos. CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / JUNE 2012 NEWSLETTERcity of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, the moorabbin roads board 1862, city of glen eira, city of kingston, moorabbin shire, parish of moorabbin, brighton east, south brighton, bent tommy, mair william, baptist church, vickery street bentleigh, bell dr. robert, box henry, box william, box martha, box rebecca, grewar, religion, vickers street

In 1962 the City of Moorabbin celebrated one hundred years of self local-government. The celebrations commemorated those who helped form the City of Moorabbin and to recognise their achievements. In May 1862 the Moorabbin district, which included Sandringham, Mentone and Mordialloc was made a Road Board District, on 27 January 1871 it was made a shire and then on 29 November 1934 Moorabbin was proclaimed a City. On 15 December 1994, the City of Moorabbin was abolished, and was split three ways; Bentleigh was transferred into the newly created City of Glen Eira along with the City of Caulfield; Cheltenham was transferred to the newly created City of Bayside, along with the Cities of Brighton and Sandringham; while the bulk of the city merged with the Cities of Mordialloc, Chelsea and parts of Springvale, to become the newly created City of Kingston.A souvenir of the celebration of 100 years of self government by theearly settlers from Moorabbin Roads Board 1862 until City of Moorabbin 1934-62 A tri-fold pamphlet colour print on outside and black and white inside. List of Councillors of City of Moorabbin 1961-1962 - Programme of all the events held to celebrate the Centenary of the City of Moorabbin from April 28 - May 16, 1962Centenary /of the / City of Moorabbin / 1862 -1962city of moorabbin, centenary, celebrations, floats, parade

Music band plus various people at some event presentationFujievent, entertainment, celebrations

A faded white programme with the following on the front cover, ' Commonwealth of Australia. Peace Celebrations Order of Thanksgiving to almighty God for the blessing of Peace after the War of 1914-18. To be used at Civic or other United Services throughout the Commonwealth of Australia, on Sunday, the first day of Peace Celebrations, 1919, commencing at 3 p.m. By Authority: Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer, Melbourne.' The next seven pages are devoted to the order of service.Royal Historical Society of Victoria stamp, also white label D1711 in blackevent, official, war, lydia chancellor, collection, world war 1, peace, programme, program, event, war

A white document with red and black print. On the front are the words, 'Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division Welcome to Hon. Lieut. Colonel Stanley Woodburn, C.B.E. Chief Commissioner Australian Comforts Fund Town Hall Melbourne 9th. January, 1920..event, official, war, lydia chancellor, collection, australian comforts fund, programme, program w.w. ii, event, celebration, official, war

Brown leaflet with black print. On the front cover are the words ' City of Bendigo Peace Celebration Programme. Sports Ground, Rosalind Park, 19th July, 1919. Speakers: His Worship the Mayor (Cr. A. Dunstan) Sir John Quick Lieut. Col. Adams, V.D., Chap. Col. Crookston. W. Honeybone, Town Clerk A. Dunstan' Inside the leaflet is the actual programme and on the back cover are the Procession Instructions. Cambridge Press.event, official, war, lydia chancellor, collection, w.w.ii, programme, event , celebration, program, peace, war

White paper with blue printing. The title is, 'By Royal Proclamation. Sunday. 6th January, 1918 A Day of Prayer & Thanksgiving throughout the British Empire.' 'The above Proclamation is reprinted from the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, No. 219 dated Thursday, 20th December, 1917.event, official, celebration, lydia chancellor, collection, war, w.w.ii, programme, program, peace

A cream programme with red and green print. Titled 'Carols by Candlelight. Rosalind Park, Bendigo Christmas Eve, Nineteen Fifty Two. Souvenir Program 2'. Cambridge Press, Bendigo.1952.event, music, singing, lydia chancellor, collection, event, christmas, celebrations, music, singing, carols, rosalind park

Australia Day documents, 1983; 1984. a. Two pages from Bendigo Advertiser Wed 26th January 1983; b. page showing program for 'Australia Day Ceremony' 1984 (location of ceremony not specified; Council sponsored event? Bendigo Municipal Band/CEO Mr R Burton/Mayor - Cr. P D Mansell. Includes Naturalization Ceremony.Advertiserevent, official, celebration, australia day, bendigo municipal band.

Invitation to Mr & Mrs J B Young to a reception at Exhibition Building Melbourne in celebration of the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia 1901 to meet their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall & York. Paper mounted on card under glass in an ornate gold frame. Printers mark Julian & Howard Ashton Del.1 & framers label on back reads, D.G.Coope. New Lead, Mitchell St Bendigo.event, official, civic

Sepia photograph of Mafeking celebration Eaglehawk showing a crowd of people listening to a speaker on the steps of the Eaglehawk Town Hall, with a banner reading God save our Queen. Framed with a black wooden frame with decorative metal corner pieces.Marked on mount under photo 'Mafeking Celebration Eaglehawk' May 24 1900, unreadable writing on back.event, official, civic

Foldout program for centenary year activities in Bendigo, 1951. Activities described in each month, January to December. Emerald A. Goetze, Organising Secretary, Bendigo Centenary Festival. Front page features a miner, with pick, and woman in long dress ( stylised drawing ) 'Bendigo Centenary Festival Year, 1951'event, official, celebration

Two pages of sketches (joined) relating to the 1952 centenary of the Beehive, Bendigo. Each page comprised of eight sketches showing local scenes and people relating to ''Our FIRST 100 years - Thanks to You''. Includes portrait sketches of three Directors - Mr T H Henderson (1886); Mr J R Goodisson (1886); Mr E W Conn (1952)event, official, celebration, the beehive bendigo centenary, the fountain pall mall, post office, mr e. w. conn, mr j. r. goodisson, mr. t.h. henderson

Souvenir of the Back to Eaglehawk celebrations, October 20 - 28th 1928. Includes a description of the district with photographs of important locations and people from the district, eg. Council. The book has a light blue cover with dark blue and gold printing, the pages are in black and white.event, back to, eaglehawk, souvenir, eaglehawk, back to eaglehawk

Dean Henry Backhaus Centenary. Host of celebrations The most Rev. N.D. Daly D.D. Bishop of Sandhurst. The Chairman - Very rev Father F.J. Owens and Celebrations Committee Invite with pleasure to the book launching by The Most Rev F.X. Thomas D.D. B.A. formmer Bishop of Geraldton of ''Henry Backhaus D.D.'' A Biography by Rev monsignor J. Hussey at Dudley House, 60 view Street, Bendigo Tuesday, 7th September 1982 - 11am. Refreshments.event, social, book launch

A cream programme in the form of one sheet with coloured printing. On the front are the words, ' Parliamentary Patriotic Concert. Thursday 22nd February. 1900, Town Hall, commencing 8 o'clock. Repeated at the Royal Princess' Theatre, Bendigo, on Friday, 2nd March, 1900.' There is also extra information provided, regarding officials. Inside the programme the words to, 'The Bushman's Question,' by 'Oriel.' On the third page is the actual programme. On the back of the programme is a photo of ' Departure of 'Medic' with first contingent.' The photo is provided by Talma. Dated 1900.program, theatre, parliamentary patriotic concert, lydia chancellor, concert, entertainment, patriotism, celebration, program, programme, event, collection, war, event

A white 4 page order of service with the words, ' Easter Sunday Celebrations. Procession of Witness and United Service of Thanksgiving in The Upper Reserve. Thank offering for Hospital and Benevolent Asylum.' Bolton's Print Bendigo. Date unknown.event, official, religion, lydia chancellor, collection, religion, event, community, church

a/ Royal Historical Society Of Victoria Bendigo Branch The President and Committee Invite With Pleasure to a Costume Ball in conjunction with Dean Henry Backhaus Centenary Celebrations, City Hall Saturday 4th September, 1982 7.30pm-1am. Dress: 1882-1982, with masks (optional) Music: 'Whipstick' Country Band Sherries: 7.30pm - Dinner 9pm. Double: $36.00 Single: $18.00 R.S.V.P 20 August, 1982. Organising Secretary, Felicity Kingerlee, Dudley House, 60 View Street, Bendigo 3550. We will/will not be able . . . . b/ Poster: Dean Henry Backhaus Centenary Celebrations German Masked Costume Ball 4th September, 1982 City Hall - Bendigo. Picture by Dorothy Carroll. The Mass Tent Used by Dean Backhaus on the Bendigo Goldfield. Royal Historical Society Of Victoria Bendigo Branch. c/ Royal Historical Society Of Victoria Bendigo Branch Dean Henry Backhaus Centenary Celebrations German Masked Costume Ball. Picture: Chair used by Dean Backhaus. Hewn from a tree stump. Programme. City Hall, Bendigo, Saturday 4th September,1982. Dance Programme.event, official, historical/educational, royal historical society of victoria bendigo branch dean henry backhaus centenary celebrations a/ the president and committee invite costume ball 4th september, 1982 7.30pm-1am. dress: 1882-1982, with masks music: 'whipstick' country band sherries: 7.30pm - dinner 9pm. double: $36.00 single: $18.00 r.s.v.p 20 august, 1982. organising secretary, felicity kingerlee, dudley house, 60 view street, bendigo 3550. we will/will not be able . . . . b/ poster: german masked costume ball 4th september, 1982 city hall - bendigo. picture by dorothy carroll. the mass tent used by dean backhaus on the bendigo goldfield. c/ german masked costume ball. picture: chair used by dean backhaus. hewn from a tree stump. programme. city hall, bendigo, saturday 4th september, 1982. dance programme.