1200 2 pages of Notes, written by C French Senior to the Jessep Esq. Starting with Royal Horticultural Society 1855, in Survey Paddock. Purpose of establishment of this enterprise; Committee men: The planting by C French of Taxodium Sempervirens: a great flood and its destruction of the Burnley Gardens: this letter is handwritten. A note from C French, dated 23/5/1929, adds further information to the notes. States that Burnley Gardens were laid out by M Lynch and W Harbison as curator. 1201 Handwritten letter by C French to Charlie, thanking him for sending a copy of an article from The Sun. He comments on omissions from the article, provides names of men involved in the first years of the development of the B Gardens, says a good deal about G Neilson. 2 pages. 1202 Letter addressed to Director Botanical Gardens. Refers to a W. Ward, a horticulturalist and the willow tree Huntingdon Willow - Salix Alba (coerulea) Letter written by Charles French. States that willows were sent to Bot Gardens by Sir Joseph Hooker of Kew. The use of this for cricket bats. Willows being setn to Victorian nurseries in 1850s from England. CF States that he planted the first tree Taxodium sempervirens, in Burnley Gardens. Tree presented by JJ Rule of Richmond. 2 pages. 1203 Letter to Charlie from Charles French, signed also Dad This letter is said to be accompanying notes on the B Gardens (Burnley or Botanic?) 1204 Letter to Jessep from Charles French. Mention of "Sequoia" sempervirens Endlicher the red wood planted at Burnley. 1 page5 letters from Charles French about early history of Burnley gardens- Refer to paper cataloguecharles french, gardens, sequoia, redwood, willow tree, use of willow for cricket bats, willow cricket bats, cricket, huntingdon willow, flood burnley gardens

2 letters to Greg Moore from Linda Hipwell re her research on Burnley College historygreg moore, linda hipwell, burnley, history

Garden History tour of the Gardens of England, Also note from Helen Botham suggesting date of tourvcah, burnley, gardens, history, england

COPIES OF DISPLAY PANELS DONATED TO THE PEOPLE OF CLUNES BY THE HUGH WILLIAMSON FOUNDATION.INTERPRETIVE DISPLAY PANEL DEPICTING HISTORY OF SCHOOL DAYS IN CLUNES. WOODEN DISPLAY PANEL AND LAMINATED COPY.SCHOOL DAYS CHILDREN OF EARLY GOLDFIELD TOWNS WERE TAUGHT IN TENT SCHOOLS.THESE SCHOOLS WERE EASILY MOVED TO THE SITE OF THE LATEST GOLDRUSH. WITH GREATER COMMUNITY STABILITY PERMANENT SCHOOLS WERE ESTABLISHED. CLUNES STATE SCHOOL NO. 1552 WAS OPENED IN JULY 1875 ON LAND DONATED BY RIVETT H. BLAND, MANAGER OF THE PORT PHILIP GOLD MINING CO. SHORTLY BEFORE WORLD WAR ONE, THIS SCHOOL BECAME VICTORIA,S THIRD HIGHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. TODAY IT IS STILL USED TO EDUCATE THE CHILDREN OF CLUNES STATE SCHOOL NO. 136 WAS BUILT IN 1881 ON THE SITE OF AN EARLIER TEMPORARY SCHOOL THAT WAS BUILT IN 1857. THE DESIGN WAS FIRST USED AT HORSHAM. AND INCLUDES AN EARLY EXAMPLE OF A LARGE SCHOOL VERANDAH. IN 1892 THIS SCHOOL AMALGAMATED WITH STATE SCHOOL NO. 1552 AND WAS USED AS THE INFANT SCHOOL. IT CLOSED ITS DOORS IN 1922 AND WAS LATER USED AS A MILL FOR THE CLUNES KNITTING AND MAUFACTURING CO. LTD. IT NOW HOUSES THE CLUNES BOTTLE MUSEUM THE CLUNES CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPENED IN 1875 AND CLOSED IN 1926 THE LATEST EDUCATIONAL ASSET AT CLUNES IS A CAMPUS OF WESLEY COLLEGE. BLENDINGHISTORIC BUILDINGS AND MODERN ARCHITECTURE THE CAMPUS IS SITUATED IN SERVICE STREETlocal history, civic momentoes, presentations, williamson, hugh foundation

DOCUMENT / LEAFLET EXPLAINING"WHO WAS JAMES ESMOND",HIS PLACE IN THE HISTORY OF CLUNES AND GOLD DISCOVERY (7xCopies)local history, document, history, mining, james esmond

Outline history of the 21st Melbourne Boys Brigade Company, Mitcham Baptist Church, Mitcham Road, MitchamOutline history of the 21st Melbourne Boys Brigade Company, Mitcham Baptist Church, Mitcham Road, Mitchammolesworth, lee h, melbourne boys brigade company, 21st, mitcham baptist church

Documents relating to the family history of the Brain family of Blackburn. Includes register reports, photos, certificates and articles.Documents relating to the family history of the Brain family of Blackburn. brain family, brain, reginald n, brain, george, brain, donald nielson, moore family, foster family, harrison family

Pages from the Nunawading Gazette showing articles and photos about the history of Blackburn for the 'Back to Blackburn' celebrations.Pages from the Nunawading Gazette showing articles and photos about the history of Blackburn for the 'Back to Blackburn' celebrations.railway road, blackburn, blackburn, blackburn lake estate, blackburn railway station, blackburn primary school, no. 2923

A precis of the official history which Mrs Denice Moorhouse, official historian for the City of Nunawading, has compiled.A precis of the official history which Mrs Denice Moorhouse, official historian for the City of Nunawading, has compiled.local history, moorhouse, denice, city of nunawading

The Nunawading Historical Society and the City of Nunawading archives both hold material pertaining to the area and its history.The Nunawading Historical Society and the City of Nunawading archives both hold material pertaining to the area and its history.jamieson, norma, nunawading historical society, city of nunawading

History of McCracken Street, Blackburn South by Beryl Gray, Nunawading Historical Society [actually McCracken Avenue]History of McCracken Street, Blackburn South by Beryl Gray, Nunawading Historical Society [actually McCracken Avenue]street names, mccracken avenue, blackburn south, orchard grove, blackburn south, lawrence street, blackburn south, gray, beryl

Outline of history of Nunawading Methodist Women's Fellowship from 1962 - 1970. First office bearers are noted.nunawading methodist church, stephenson, pat, tozer, linda, morgan, nancy

A History of the Melbourne Singers (formerly The Mitcham Choral Society) 1932 - 1982 - First Conductor - Graham Burgin.A History of the Melbourne Singers (formerly The Mitcham Choral Society) 1932 - 1982choirs, the melbourne singers, burgin, graham, mitcham choral and orchestral society

80 years serving God and the community, 1907 - 1987. A history of St Luke's Anglican Church, Vermont.st lukes anglican church, vermont

Book written by Lynne Dickson on the history of Blackburn Primary School on its Centenary celebration 1889-1989.primary schools, blackburn primary school no. 2923

Ian Armstrong talks about the history of Drake's Real Estate, Mitcham and Norman Armstrong. Tape at NP1719Ian Armstrong talks about the history of Drake's Real Estate, Mitcham and Norman Armstrong. drake real estate, armstrong, norman, whitehorse road, mitcham, no 534, willis bus service, shire of nunawading, colombo street, mitcham

History of community gardens in the area from October 1977-October 2002. 25 years souvenir bookletHistory of community gardens in the area from October 1977-October 2002. community gardens, nunawading community gardens, oakley, gavan, horticultural centre forest hill, rackham, margaret

For 50 years the Whitehorse Historical Society has been collecting, storing and displaying items of the history of the area.For 50 years the Whitehorse Historical Society has been collecting, storing and displaying items of the history of the area.whitehorse historical society inc, nunawading historical society, schwerkolt cottage & museum complex, jones-evans, vicki

Margaret Eklund talks about her 70 year history with Girl Guides across Victoria (photo).Margaret Eklund talks about her 70 year history with Girl Guides across Victoria (photo).eklund, margaret, girl guides mitcham

History of Vermont and families who first settled the area up until the present day. 2nd ed.History of Vermont and families who first settled the area up until the present day.vermont, history

History of Winlaton Youth Training Centre for female offenders, which was located at 186 Springvale Road NunawadingHistory of Winlaton Youth Training Centre for female offenders.springvale road nunawading, no. 186, winlaton youth training centre

Chapter from the Wombat Community Forest Management Resource Disk relating to oral histories with forestry workerswombat forest, saw mills