From a box of photographs in Nancy U'REN's papers used during research for her thesis, The Early Growth and Development of Sandridge (1976) and/or her book with Noel TURNBULL, A History of Port Melbourne (1983). Black and white photograph showing the demolition of Town Pier. A worker is standing on the roof of a partially demolished shed.piers and wharves - town pier, nancy u'ren nee morris

From a box of photographs in Nancy U'REN's papers used during research for her thesis, The Early Growth and Development of Sandridge (1976) and/or her book with Noel TURNBULL, A History of Port Melbourne (1983). Probably taken by Jack GOULD. This image is different from the one that appears on p55 of A History of Port Melbourne. The church was demolished in the 1970s.Black and white photograph of Methodist Church in Graham Street.graham street, religion - wesleyan methodist church, nancy u'ren nee morris

From a box of photographs in Nancy U'REN's papers used during research for her thesis, The Early Growth and Development of Sandridge (1976) and/or her book with Noel TURNBULL, A History of Port Melbourne (1983). Jack GOULD probably created this from an earlier photograph.Black and white aerial photograph showing the Port Melbourne foreshore and the piers from Princes Pier to Lagoon Pier and beyond. C. 1922-23.piers and wharves - princes pier, piers and wharves - town pier, piers and wharves - lagoon pier, foreshore, piers and wharves - railway pier, nancy u'ren nee morris

From a box of photographs in Nancy U'REN's papers used during research for her thesis, The Early Growth and Development of Sandridge (1976) and/or her book with Noel TURNBULL, A History of Port Melbourne (1983). Jack GOULD probably created this from an earlier photograph.Black and white photograph looking along Railway Pier with many sailing ships berthed on either side. C. 1880s.piers and wharves - railway pier, transport - shipping, nancy u'ren nee morris

From a box of photographs in Nancy U'REN's papers used during research for her thesis, The Early Growth and Development of Sandridge (1976) and/or her book with Noel TURNBULL, A History of Port Melbourne (1983). Black and white photograph looking toward the city from a rooftop in Bay Street in 1975.bay street, port melbourne town hall, nancy u'ren nee morris

From a box of photographs in Nancy U'REN's papers used during research for her thesis, The Early Growth and Development of Sandridge (1976) and/or her book with Noel TURNBULL, A History of Port Melbourne (1983). Jack GOULD probably created this from a version of the photograph held by the Australian War Museum. This version is cropped a bit tighter than the version held at the Australian War Museum (AWM 300060) and does not include the caption.Black and white photograph of the steam sloop, Victoria, at Sandridge, decorated to welcome Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, November 1867.transport - shipping, steam sloop victoria, royal visits and occasions, prince alfred, nancy u'ren nee morris

Photograph is a copy of one held in the PP Port Melbourne photo collection. It was donated and presented to the PMH&P Society by Joan WINTER of the City of Port Phillip at the August 1996 Annual General Meeting laser copy of photo of Sandridge Lagoon, viewed towards Bay: Western Jetty shown with several fishing vessels alongside. People on the Jetty (some with pushbikes); edge of Harper's building at right. sandridge lagoon, industry - fishing, sport - yachting

From the collection of Terry KEENAN'A green covered folder with photo copies and notes for Sandridge Cricket Club (1874) to Port Melbourne Cricket Club (1942).sport - cricket, port melbourne cricket club, pmcc, sandridge cricket club

Belonged to Charles Robert Hall , a member of the Sandridge Lodge.Part of the history of Freemasonry in Port MelbourneFreemason's visitors book. Small blue covered book from 17.08.1972 to 19.07.1973. Gold Freemasons symbol on front coverfreemasons, social activities, charles robert hall

Cup awarded to Charles Robert Hall as a member of the Sandridge Lodge. To commemorate the last night of the LodgePart of the history of Freemasonry in Port Melbournesmall metal cup"presented to Hon Br C R Hall Liardet Lodge No 621. Last Night 19.07.1973"freemasons, social activities, awards and presentations

Agreement of conditions relating to the supplying of gas, maintenance of supply , quality of gas and the times that the street lamps were to operate.Handwritten on pale grey paper, the 1879 four page unsigned 'Articles of Agreement' are between the Borough of Sandridge and the Metropolitan Gas Company.built environment - civic, built environment - commercial, borough of sandridge - engineering department, utilities - gas

This 18 page Liftout Souvenir from The Emerald Hill and Sandridge Times marks the 150 Anniversary of arrival of the first white settlers in Victoria. They were the Henty Brothers from Tasmania who settled around Portland. Although the first white settlers did not arrive in the area of Sandridge, Emerald Hill and St Kilda until 1835 these are the areas covered in this publication. 18 Page souvenir newspaper with large brown lithograph of 'Sandridge from Hobson's Bay on the front cover.sandridge, emerald hill, st kilda, emerald hill and sandridge times, kitchen, polly woodside, wilbraham liardet

The Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation made history on the 28 July 2020 when, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we hosted our first meeting via Zoom.Digital video recording of PMHPS meeting held via Zoom on 28 July 2020. Eight members spoke on the theme “I Wish I Had Been There …” Margaret BRIDE wishes she had there when Wilbraham LIARDET had ridden up and down Bay Street proclaiming the separation of Victoria from New South Wales. John MAY wishes he was there in 1937 when Port Melbourne and Williamstown Football Clubs swapped players. Sue LEONG wishes she was there in July, 1901 in front of the building where she now lives but previously was a stables and carrier’s business. David RADCLIFFE wishes he was there in March, 1924 when the HMS Hood and the HMS Repulse arrived in Port Melbourne. Beris CAMPBELL wishes she was there in 1974 at Arch TODD's Mayoral Ball at Port Melbourne Town Hall. Garry SMART wishes he was there for the Sandridge Council meeting held at the newly built court house on 23 August 1860. Helen BARRY wishes she was there at the Graham Street railway gates where her grandfather proposed to her grandmother. Lex JOHNSON wishes he was there on the last Saturday in August, 1946 when Port Melbourne took on Coburg at North Port Oval.margaret bride, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, wfe liardet, separation, john may, port melbourne football club, williamstown football club, sue leong, knight's transport, david radcliffe, hms hood, hms repulse, beris campbell, archibald (arch) todd, celebations - balls, gary smart, local government - municipal district of sandridge, court house, helen barry, lex johnston, coburg football club

Digital video recording of PMHPS meeting held on 25 October 2022. Greg ADES has been a practicing artist for over 40 years. For a number of years he was artist in residence at Port Melbourne Primary School. At one stage, with Artists in Schools funding, he created a large painting with the students of what they imagined Port Melbourne would look like today if the lagoon had been cared for and still existed today. The painting is used as an educational tool in teaching about Port Melbourne’s history.greg ades, natural environment - lagoon, sandridge lagoon, education - primary schools

Recollections of Jack CHUMBLEY of life in Port Melbourne include two-up games, training horses on Sandridge Beach and the introduction of buses to replace the cable trams. A4 copy of newspaper article from the Emerald Hill, Sandridge & St Kilda Times In pencil on top left - Jack knows where the trotting track & 2 up game would be on the map (Terry's dad)jack chumbley

Recollections of Bob WlLSON of life in Port Melbourne include two-up games, training horses on Sandridge Beach and when there were dairy farms still in the area.A4 copy of newspaper article from the Emerald Hill, Sandridge & St Kilda Times bob wilson

Proposals put forward by Sandridge City Development Co Pty Ltd were ultimately not continued. People interviewed were: BEAZLEY, Doug; BEAZLEY, David; MCKAY, Ian; WHITE, Perce; SZWARK, Jo (Mayor); BOCQUET, Harry; BEDFORD, Brenda; WEST, RonA successful campaign against over developmentDVD recorded by Richard Crawley recording resident's objections to the Sandridge City Development Co Pty Ltd proposal for Bayside development late 1987. Part of a project funded by CURA (Anglican Church) "Social Justice and the City" projectscdc, town planning - proposals shelved, richard crawley

Card belonging to Joan BULPIT for the Sandridge Development Company Ltd. Joan known as a local artist. White card with grey printing belonging to Joan BULPIT of the Sandridge City Development Company Pty Ltd. Their logo top is on the top left corner of the business card. Phone number on reverse in ballpointbuilt environment, sandridge city development company pty ltd, joan bulpit

Rosa Harden HARRIS' sister, Charlotte Elizabeth HARRIS, married John LOWE at the Trinity Church in Sandridge in 1861. The 23 year old bachelor was born in Bristol and is listed as a Sugar Refiner living in Sandridge. His bride was 21 and had been born in England. Pale grey Certificate of Marriage No. 18 celebrated at Trinity Church, Sandridge.john lowe, rosa harden quick, rosa harden harris, celebrations- weddings, charlotte elizabeth harris, jane rintoul, john mark harris, religion - anglican (holy trinity)

John William COOPER landed at Liardet's Beach in late 1852. A builder by trade, he settled in Sandridge and was active in creating Sandridge as an independent municipality. His was Elizabeth HARRIS. Two stapled A4 sheets with photocopy of tribute on retirement of William Robert COOPERjohn willian cooper, local government - borough of sandridge, elizabeth harris

Jan HARPER's document covers the history of the building from the Victorian Sugar Works to Harper's Starch Factory to Sandridge Bay Towers.White oblong 26 page publication with colour photograph of Sandridge Bay Towers on the cover.sandridge bay towers, harpers starch factory, victorian sugar works

Valuation Book, Borough of Sandridge 1874. 109 spreads (but additional figures on 110) listing name and occupation of tenant and owner of each property, description, number of rooms, size of property, rental etc. (also Rates; assessments) local government - borough of sandridge, built environment, frederick peterson, william cruikshank, edward clark, town clerks, frederick poolman