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Photograph, Two Men Outside Quamby Cafe Olinda, c1950s
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Close up photograph of the front of Quamby Café with two men standing, chatting. One man is holding a Gladstone bag. c1950squamby, quamby cafe, olinda -
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Photograph, Building the Methodist Church at Kalorama, 1909
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...The Methodist Church was built in 1909 by volunteer labour. Mainly through the efforts of the daughters of Eliza Hand and their families - the Jeeves, Walkers and Badenhops. (Lundy-Clarke manuscript)Local residents working to erect the frame of the Methodist Church on the Main Road (Ridge Road) at Kalorama. Eight workmen are on the frame with fifteen well dressed residents standing in front. 1909. Image received as a digital jpeg.Printed on front of photo: 1909 Building the Methodist Church at Kalorama church, kalorama methodist church, methodist church -
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Photograph, Matthew Child, late 1800s
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Matthew Child was considered to be the first of the settlers to set foot in the valley as he scouted it for the others (Isaac Jeeves & Jabez Richardson). He was not the first to settle in the valley - that was Isaac Jeeves.Copy of portrait photo of Matthew Child.matthew child, kalorama valley, valley, settler, settlers, kalorama -
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Photograph, Francis Matthew Child and Family, c1886
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Francis Matthew Child was 15 when he came to the Valley with his father, Matthew Child in 1855. He married Martha Jeeves (born 1857) in 1875. They had 6 children. Harry, May, Edward, Alice, Bert, Eva.Posed photograph of Francis Matthew Child, his wife Martha (nee Jeeves) and six children, all well dressed with background of bushes. Handwritten inscription on back by John Lundy-Clarke.F.M. Child and Family about 1886. Back Row Martha (nee Jeeves), Harry, May, Francis Mathew, Edward (Ted). Front Row Alice (Petty), (Bert), Eva.francis matthew child, martha child, martha jeeves, eva child, bert child, harry child, alice child, may child, ted child, edward child -
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Photograph, Hubert Child
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Bert Child son of Francis Matthew father of Jack, Bert and Len. Husband of Maria Madden. Died 1926.Black and white photograph of Bert Child as a young man. He is sitting in the grass near a wooden building. This photograph has a detailed inscription on the back handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke.Bert Child son of Francis Matthew father of Jack, Bert and Len. Husband of Maria Madden. Died 1926.bert child, hubert child, francis matthew child, maria madden, kalorama -
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Photograph, James Madden
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...James Madden was the father of Ethel (Mrs. Edward Child) and Maria (Mrs. Bert Child).Black and white photograph of James Madden. He is middle aged, bearded and wearing a suit. He has a walking stick in his right hand. This photograph has a detailed inscription on the back handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke.James Madden father of Maria and Ethel Madden.james madden, ethel madden -
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Photograph, Harmony Vale, c1913
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...View of Harmony Vale, the original Kalorama settlement taken from Barbers Road. Child's sawmill can be seen (centre) with the log yard to the right. Richardson's home "Harmony Vale' is in the orchard above the logs.Black and white photograph copied from a Rose Series postcard showing the area known as "Harmony Vale' - the original Kalorama settlement. Child's sawmill is in the centre.Rose Series Photo of Harmony Vale on the Olinda Creek taken from Logans Lot 28. Link Rd crossing centre Shiloah complex left centre. Richardsons (Jeannie’s) “Mt Calvin” between trees above tree fern. Isaac Jeeves house with the tree fern floor among trees against forest right centre. Mill yard with logs above cultivated flat. Mill to left. “Harmony Vale” homestead among orchard above logs. “Glenrivers” in gully at top of clearing. About 1913. Copied JLC 1973harmony vale, harmony vale, child's sawmill, sawmill, barbers road, richardson, shiloah -
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Photograph, Home Of Francis Matthew Child, c1910
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...The homestead of Francis Matthew Child taken from the forest area downstream of Child Bros. Sawmill.Black and white photograph showing the homestead of Francis Matthew Child.This photograph has a detailed inscription on the back handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke.Francis Matthews home on Crown Allotment “E” taken from the forest edge of Harry Child miners lease on which he had his mill. Mill was upstream to the left. The trees in the background were on Hand’s selection “F” and beyond them was the summit of Mt Kalorama.homestead, francis matthew child, sawmill, child's sawmill -
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Photograph, Percy Child, c1910
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Percy Child was the son of Francis Matthew (Frank) Child whose father Mathew Child was one of the first three settlers in the area. Percy ran the Child Bros. Sawmill with his brother Harry.Black and white photograph showing Percy Child using a cant-hook at Child Bros. Sawmill. This photograph has a detailed inscription on the back handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke.Charles Percival Child (Sammy) about 1910percy child, harry child, sawmill, kalorama -
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Photograph, Jeannie Green
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Jeannie Green from Wandin married Willie Richardson (son of the original settler Jabez Richardson) in 1898. They built a home in the Kalorama Valley and named it "Mt Calvin". Jeanie had three children - Reuben born 1890, William born 1901 and Jean born 1910. Jeanie suffered ill health and required assistance with cooking and cleaning. The family left the area in search of a warmer climate for Jeanie.Black and white studio portrait of a young Jeannie Green wearing a high necked dress.Jeanie Green (Mrs J W Richardson) born 1871 died 1916. Mother of Reuben, William, Jean.jeannie green, jeanie green, willie richardson, john willie richardson, rueben richardson, william richardson, jean richardson, mt calvin -
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Photograph, Isaac Jeeves First Home, 1917
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Isaac Jeeves arrived in 1857 to take up land. The photograph taken in 1917 shows his first home, which he left c1872. The small building in the right foreground was his first dwelling. On the left is a barn. Behind them is the roof of the house with the tree fern floor. The glass house came much later.Black and white photograph showing the first home of early settler Isaac Jeeves. Photo taken in 1917.isaac jeeves, isaac jeeves, jeeves, kalorama, pioneer -
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Photograph, Fernhem, c1916
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Fernhem Guest House situated in The Crescent at Sassafras. It is now a private home. An advert in the 1910 'Hotel and Boarding House Guide' states that: FERNHEM - Is beautifully situated amongst fernery glades and gladsome nature's sights. The accommodation offered is exceptional and the Proprietress with the greatest pleasure strives to make her guests during their stay, whether brief or lengthy, as happy and comfortable as human skill will allow. TERMS 30 /- PER WEEK. Milk and cream from our own cows. Correspondence invited. Mrs. TUTT, "Fernhem" SASSAFRAS.B & W photograph from Rose Series postcard showing front view of Fernhem Guest House in sassafras. There are two men, a dog and a child in the foreground with a group of people on the verandah. A large tree is in the garden RHS.The Rose Series # 1475 "FERNHEM' SASSAFRAS VICTORIAsassafras, guest house, fernhem, tutt, the crescent -
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Photograph, Ellis and Eliza Jeeves and Family
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Photograph, Jeeves Brothers and Sisters at Marjorie's 70th Birthday
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Jeeves Brothers and Sisters at Marjorie's 70th Birthday 11th February 1980. -
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Book, Disaster In The Dandenongs. The Kyeema Airliner Tragedy, 2008
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...First edition has 64 pages and was published in Ferntree Gullykyeema, air crash, mount dandenong -
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Document, The Busy Corner
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Information about photograph #KAL0059 'The Busy Corner' c19009. (2 pages)barbers road, fiveways, frederick jeeves, post office, ridge road, theo hand, mountjoy -
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Carved Coconut Shell Figurines, clate 1800's to 1940s
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Mr JH Quinton of Olinda, Victoria had the unusual hobby of carving coconut shell. Over a 50 year period he carved thousands of curios and household articles. Supplies of coconuts were sent to him by his brother in Singapore. Known in the Dandenong Ranges as "The Coconut King", he carved many series, including Australian animals, likenesses of hundreds of men prominent in public life, tableaux of sporting activities, including a series depicting cricket strokes, a coconut tea set, butterflies, buttons and boxes. Mr Quinton was an engraver and his considerable can be seen in the fine detail and sense of movement he was able to capture in his carvings. A collection of figurines carved from coconut shell, brown in colour including animals, sporting activities, tableaux of everyday life and prominent people. Each figure is attached to a thin, wooden base to enable it to stand.jh quinton, coconut shell, carving -
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Lidded Box, c late 1800s to 1940s
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Mr JH Quinton of Olinda, Victoria had the unusual hobby of carving coconut shell. Over a 50 year period he carved thousands of curios and household articles. Supplies of coconuts were sent to him by his brother in Singapore. Known in the Dandenong Ranges as "The Coconut King", he carved many series, including Australian animals, likenesses of hundreds of men prominent in public life, tableaux of sporting activities, including a series depicting cricket strokes, a coconut tea set, butterflies, buttons and boxes. Mr Quinton was an engraver and his considerable can be seen in the fine detail and sense of movement he was able to capture in his carvings.Decorative cube shaped box made from small tiles made from coconut shell. Brown in colour with a hinged lid. Additional carved decoration comprising acorns, flower and butterfly. Inside lid lined with red velvet.jh quinton, coconut shell, carving -
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Photograph, Harry Booth, c1920s
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Studio photograph of Harry Booth. A young man wearing a dark, three piece suit, collar and tie. Included in the Dorey/Woolrich collection.Black and white photograph of young Harry Booth taken in a formal studio setting. Harry Booth was the son of Jack Booth, who owned Lots 37 and 38 in the Village Settlement and had access to creek water for successful berry crops. Harry was a local market agent and travelled to Victoria Market carrying produce from local settlers.Harry carried a variety of produce by horse and cart, apparently a twenty-four hour round trip, until the business was sold in the early 1920's. Harry Booth Eden Studios Post Cardharry booth -
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Photograph, Mrs Norman Jones, nee Lily Jeeves
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Mrs Norman Jones, nee Lily Jeeveslily jeeves -
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Photograph, A.I.F photograph of Frederick Jeeves and Hubert Jeeves
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Formal photograph of Frederick Jeeves (seated) and his younger brother Hubert Jeeves.frederick jeeves, hubert jeeves -
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Photograph, Frederick Jeeves and A.I.F. Mate
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Frederick Jeeves (LHS) and A.I.F. mate posed beside an Australian Army truck.frederick jeeves -
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Photograph, Wedding of Mr and Mrs Frederick Jeeves
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Wedding party outside church at the wedding of Frederick Jeeves and Violet Jeeves, nee Cazaly. (2 copies)frederick jeeves, wedding, violet cazaly -
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Photograph, Hubert Jeeves A.I.F. Group
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Large group photo of Hubert Jeeves' A.I.F. grouphubert jeeves, a.i.f. -
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Photograph, Hubert Jeeves A.I.F. Group
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Large photograph of Hubert Jeeves' A.I.F. group.a.i.f., hubert jeeves -
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Photograph, Eliza Jeeves nee Hand c1910, c1910
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Portrait of Eliza Jeeves, wife of Ellis Jeeves. Co-proprietor of Mountjoy. Managed the guesthouse.eliza hand, eliza jeeves, ellis jeeves, mountjoy -
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Photograph, Mountain Grange and Great Barn Kalorama c1890, c1890
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...Mountain Grange homestead with the great barn. Left are remains of tree clearance. Fruit tress at right angle to the house. Other cultivation evident. This is the earliest of the 3 views in the collection.mountain grange, kalorama -
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Photograph, Mountain Grange and Great Barn Kalorama c1910, c1910
... Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc. 42 Falls ...View of Mountain Grange Homestead with Great Barn. Tree stumps still visible. Fruit tress still present. Less cultivation near house. Fences more uniform and indication of a road.Woman in dress and bracken in foreground.kalorama, mountain grange