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Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
South Beach Development Coloured photograph of Earthworks on hill with south beach estate in distance407/26 (since removed 2021)south beach, development -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c late 1980s
The series of photographs show a number of sites included in the Rupertswood Estate. By 1851 William Clarke had acquired 31,375 acres of land in the Sunbury district. The foundation stone for Rupertswood Mansion was laid on 29th August 1874 by Mrs. W. J. Clarke, daughter-in-law of 'Big Bull'. The Salesian Fathers bought the Rupertswood property in June 1927 and established Salesian College.A coloured photograph of the bluestone and iron rail bridge over the Jacksons Creek on the Rupertswood Estate. One stone pylon at the top of the embankment and an iron pylon are visible along with the stone wall at the base of the embankment and part of the iron span. A post and wire fence is in the foreground.rupertswood estate, clarke, william j. t. 'big bull', salesian brothers, george evans collection -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Alexander Gibson McPherson Letters of Administration 1884, 1884
Tait collection: item 35 of 62 This is a document giving details of the Letters of Administration following the death of Alexander Gibson McPherson, a farmer of Rochester, Victoria, in December 1883. He died intestate and left an estate worth £215. The beneficiary was his sister, Mary Wright of Somerton. No other details are available on Alexander McPherson. The lawyer in the case was Ernest Chambers who had legal offices in Port Fairy, Warrnambool and Koroit at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. This document was in his possession at his Warrnambool office and passed down to successive lawyers occupying legal premises in Kepler Street. The document was found in the same building, the former premises of the legal firm, Mackay Taylor, where it was located in 2014 and handed over to the Warrnambool and District Historical Society.This document is only of interest as being originally in the possession of Ernest Chambers, a lawyer who was in Warrnambool for several years at the end of the 19th century. No connection between Warrnambool and Alexander McPherson has been found. This is a cream-coloured sheet of parchment paper, folded twice. It contains hand written material in brown ink giving details of the Letters of Administration following the death of Alexander McPherson of Rochester in 1883. A seal of the Supreme Court of Victoria is attached with a green ribbon and it has ,a black stamp of the Master in Equity of the Supreme Court of Victoria. One page has been ruled at the edges with brown lines. The writing is somewhat faded but the document is legible. In the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria in its probate jurisdiction in the Estate of Alexander Gibson McPherson late of Rochester in the Colony of Victoria Farmer a bachelor deceasedalexander mcpherson, ernest chambers, warrnambool, tait collection -
City of Kingston
Pamphlet - Colour, H. R. Hill & Co, Walker's Estate, Cheltenham for sale by public auction, c. 1923
Sales plan for land in the suburb of Cheltenham, encompassing both sides of Walker Grove, a section of Centre Dandenong Rd and Axelton St. The developing urban area of Cheltenham within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed.Black and white pamphlet advertising for private sale the Station Entrance Estate, Highett. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Wickham Road, Railway Parade, Highett Road and Point Nepean Road.Handwritten in black pen on subdivision map: 'x' written on subdivisions 2, 3, 8-11, 15-17, 19. Potentially indicating that these properties did not sell at auction. Handwritten in black pen on subdivision map: assumed sale price on subdivisions 1, 4-7, 12-14, 18, 20-31. land sales, cheltenham, estate -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph - Metung, Gippsland Ports, 2006 c
Colour aerial photograph showing Shaving Point at Metung including Chinamans Creek at the right housing subdivisions of Kingscove Estate Tambo Bluff Estate and Lake King on Gippsland Lakes Victoriaaerial photograph, topography, waterways, metung -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Alexander F Cameron Letters of Administration 1887, 1887
This document concerns the estate of Alexander Florida Cameron, a seedsman from Melbourne in the firm of Grant and Cameron of 41 Bourke Street West, Melbourne. He died intestate in 1887 and left real estate to the value of £263 and personal estate to the value of £4744. This estate was to be administered by his son, Richard Ross Cameron. Tait collection: item 8 of 62This document has no apparent local significance and is of interest only as an example of the Letters of Administration issued in the 1880s. This is a piece of cream parchment with ruled black lines and the lower edge folded back with a seal of the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria attached to the document by a black ribbon. The document contains handwritten material in black ink and a blue stamp from the Revenue and Pay Office and a red stamp from the Master in Equity of the Supreme Court. The document is somewhat stained but is otherwise in good condition.‘In the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria in its probate jurisdiction in the Estate of Alexander Florida Cameron, late of Bourke Street West in the City of Melbourne, Seed Merchant, deceased intestate, Letters of Administration, I certify that the sum of £40-7-0 duty of the within Letters of Administration has been paid, Drake and Gair, 3 St. James Buildings, 59 William Street Melbourne, Proctors. W. Ravent Stephen, Office under Section 6, Act 388, 10/6/87’alexander florida cameron, drake & gair, solicitors, warrnambool -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, View from Warrandyte Road opposite Ringwood Estate looking west, showing Pine Mont. (no date)
Printed onto photograph, "View right opposite estate looking west, showing Pine Mont". Roadway identified as "Warrandyte Road" and "Ringwood Estate" printed at bottom of picture. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Walker Estate, 22/11/1997 12:00:00 AM
Luther College Year 10 History assignment Residents in Mitcham are fighting to save one of their suburb's historic homes.Residents in Mitcham are fighting to save one of their suburb's historic homes. More than 60 objections have been received by the City of Whitehorse Planning Office to an application by Metrospan Developments to build 16 double storey units at 456 - 460 Mitcham Road, Mitcham. The proposed development is on part of the historic Walker Estate.Luther College Year 10 History assignment Residents in Mitcham are fighting to save one of their suburb's historic homes. walker estate, hogg, tony, australian tesselated tile co. pty ltd, allan, peter, buckingham, helen, rigo, anthony, metrospan developments -
Canterbury History Group
Ephemera - Maling's Tramway Estate, 1924
Brochure for the auction on Saturday 13 December 1924 of 40 home sites comprising Maling's Tramway Estate, Balwyn. Includes photographs of Whitehorse and Balwyn Roads corner, and two houses on the border of the estate.balwyn, malings tramway estate, land sales, land subdivision, whitehorse road, arthur tuckett & son, geo. m hume -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Jennifer O'Donnell, Caragulac, 2021
... the hill estate ...Soft covered book with a photographuc image of the building known as Caragulac on the cover. Contents include the Gulidjan, Robertson family, Cargulac house, Cororooke, Andrew Spence Chirnside, William Prenzel, polo, Colac Caledonian Society, Colac Mounted Cadets, Thomas Baker, Leonard Samuel Ralton, Len Talton, Matthews family, Monash Cottage, Disappearing lakes.gulidjan, robertson family, cargulac house, cororooke, andrew spence chirnside, william prenzel, polo, colac caledonian society, colac mounted cadets, thomas baker, leonard samuel ralton, len talton, matthews family, monash cottage, disappearing lakes., tuff quarries, red rock, hugh murray, murdering gully massacre, william robertson, margaret robertson, william buckley, the hill estate, colac estate, colac polo club, guyon purchas, caragulac land sale, garry gibson, sharyn gibson -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Strathdon Community, 1982
A history of Strathdon Community, Caring for the aged, commenced on land donated by Mrs Mary Matheson.A history of Strathdon Community, Caring for the aged, commenced on land donated by Mrs Mary Matheson. Captain Matheson named the house originally on the estate 'Strathdon' in memory of the barque on which he served his apprenticeship. In 1968 the first section of the building opened. In 1977 Strathdon became part of the Uniting Church. In 1978 the nursing home was completed.A history of Strathdon Community, Caring for the aged, commenced on land donated by Mrs Mary Matheson. community services, strathdon community, miller, marjorie, matheson, mary, matheson estate, forest hill, uniting church, strathdon missionary group, strathdon foothills auxiliary, strathdon (ship) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Souvenir - Complimentary A.W.Dickson Real Estate Agents calendars, Complimentary A.W.Dickson Real Estate Agents calendars - 1987 and 1988.1987 calendar with photographic images of local Ringwood features and 1988 calendar featuring local Ringwood land sale promotional images from early 20th Century
A.W.Dickson was a Real Estate Agent in Ringwood for many years. These calendars show the local buildings of the day. For example the original Eastland 's building of 1967, Maroondah Hospital 1976 and the Civic Centre now the Karralyka Centre.1 1987 calendar with six black and white photos of buildings and vistas around Ringwood with monthly dates in lower quarter of page. 2 1988 calendar with six posters advertising early 20th century land sales in Ringwood, Heathmont and Ringwood East with dates in lower quarter of page Compiled by A.W.Dickson Pty. Ltd. Real Estate Agent. Photographed by C.M.S. Photographers - 725 9441 (January February 1987) RINGWOOD LAKE - Ideal picnic spot for Ringwood Model power boats frequently on display. Barbecue area, playground, resting place for old steam engine. Yabbie netting is a favourite pastime here. (March April 1987) CLOCK TOWER - Moved from its former site on Warrandyte Road corner in 1967 and re-built in its present location, brick by brick. A wreath laying ceremony is held here on Anzac day each year. (May June 1987) RINGWOOD AQUATIC CENTRE - A world class swimming facility opened in 1986 at a cost of $3 million. Featuring the latest ozone water treatment techniques. In summer folding doors can be opened to give access to existing outdoor pools and sunbathing area. (July August 1987) MAROONDAH HOSPITAL - Opened in 1976 after many years of fund raising efforts by local people. The opening of casualty facilities was welcomed by locals as previously Box Hill Hospital catered for the entre area. (September October 1987) EASTLAND - Opened October 1967. Built on a former football oval. Now about to undergo major extensions to cater for Ringwood's population growth into the 21st Century. November December 1987 CIVIC CENTRE - Built on the site of a former antimony mine behind the council offices. Now the venue for many activities and a local point for Ringwood's Cultural Life. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, Buckingham and Company Estate Agents, 2/53 Kelvin Avenue Montmorency; and, 3/72 Airlie Road Montmorency, 2018_08
Advertising for 2/53 Kelvin Avenue Montmorency, 2 bedroom house, sold September 2018 for $679,000; previous sale: May 2011 $500,000; and, 3/72 Airlie Road Montmorency, 3 bedroom house, sold 10/01/2019 for $1,140,000; previous sales: February 2014 $775,000 and February 2012 $210,000.Colour page from real estate magazine, printed both sides.kelvin avenue montmorency, airlie road montmorency -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, Buckingham and Company Estate Agents, 2A Rattray Road Montmorency; and, 16 Looker Road Montmorency, 2018_08
Advertising for 2A Rattray Road Montmorency, 3 bedroom house, sold October 2018 for $670,000; and, 16 Looker Road Montmorency 3 bedroom house, sold October 2018 for $840,000; previous sales: February 1999 $145,000 and July 1998 $203,000. Colour page from real estate magazine, printed both sides.rattray road montmorency, looker road montmorency -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, Buckingham and Company Estate Agents, 7 Tallaroon Court Greensborough; and, 15 Yando Street Greensborough, 2018_08
Advertising for 7 Tallaroon Court Greensborough, 4 bedroom house, sold July 2018 for $878,000; previous sales: August 1999 $236,000 and July 1987 $118,000; and, 15 Yando Street Greensborough 3 bedroom house, for sale October 2018 and on market March 2019 for $890,000 plus; previous sales: July 2005 $272,500, March 1981 $43,500 and January 1979 $37,200. Colour page from real estate magazine, printed both sides.tallaroon court greensborough, yando street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, Buckingham and Company Estate Agents, 3 Karee Court Greensborough; and, 14 Natimuk Street Greensborough, 2018_08
Advertising for 3 Karee Court Greensborough, 3 bedroom house, sold October 2018 for $759,000; previous sale: July 2018 $541,000; and, 14 Natimuk Street Greensborough 3 bedroom house, sold 10/11/2018 for $803,000. Colour page from real estate magazine, printed both sides.karee court greensborough, natimuk street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, Buckingham and Company Estate Agents, 2 Paton Court Greensborough; and, 8/73 Nell Street Greensborough, 2018_08
Advertising for 2 Paton Court Greensborough, 3 bedroom house, on market March 2019 for $879,000; previous sales: March 2017 $800,000, March 2004 $261,000 and February 1983 $48,000; and, 8/73 Nell Street Greensborough, 2 bedroom house, sold 19/01/2019 for $585,000; previous sales: December 2012 $407,000 and November 2006 $261,000. Colour page from real estate magazine, printed both sides.paton court greensborough, nell street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, Buckingham and Company Estate Agents, 1/198 St Helena Road Greensborough; and, 1 & 2/60 St Helena Road Greensborough, 2018_08
Advertising for 1/98 St Helena Road Greensborough, 4 bedroom house, on market March 2019 for $850,000; and, 1 & 2/60 St Helena Road Greensborough, new development, 3 or 4 bedroom homes; previous sales of 60 St Helena Road, sold June 2015 for $520,000, and December 2014 $400,000. Colour page from real estate magazine, printed both sides.st helena road greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, Buckingham and Company Estate Agents et al, 14 Natimuk Street Greensborough, 2018_08
Advertising for 14 Natimuk Street Greensborough, 3 bedroom house, sold 10/10/2018 for $803,000. Previously the Barnes family home in the early 1950s, this is one of the original homes in Natimuk Street.Colour page from real estate magazine. Link 5863 : 5875natimuk street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping and Photograph, Diamond Valley News, 129 Henry Street Greensborough, 21/06/1993
Historical advertising for 129 Henry Street Greensborough, 4 bedroom house, sold 21/06/1993 for $123,000. Other sales: November 1986 for $83,000; August 1999 $200,000 and August 2004 for $325,000. Photograph of house, taken 19/10/2018 by Marilyn SmithHistorical newspaper real estate advertisement (black and white) and colour photographhenry street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping and Photograph, Diamond Valley News, 188 Henry Street Greensborough, 21/06/1993
Historical advertising for 188 Henry Street Greensborough, 2 bedroom house, sold June 1993 for $93,750. Other sales: February 2003 for $205,000. Photograph of house, taken 19/10/2018 by Marilyn SmithHistorical newspaper real estate advertisement (black and white) and colour photographhenry street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping and Photograph, Diamond Valley News, 29 Alexandra Street Greensborough, 20/10/1987
Historical advertising for 29 Alexandra Street Greensborough, 2 bedroom house, sold January 1988 for $70,500. Photograph of house, taken 2018 by Marilyn Smith.Historical newspaper real estate advertisement (black and white) and colour photographalexandra street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping and Photograph, Diamond Valley News, 166 Nell Street Greensborough, 20/10/1987
Historical advertising for 166 Nell Street Greensborough, 3 bedroom house, sold February 1988 for $81,000. Photograph of house, taken 2018 by Marilyn Smith.Historical newspaper real estate advertisement (black and white) and colour photographnell street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping and Photograph, 4 Monty Street Greensborough, 1993_12
Historical advertising for 4 Monty Street Greensborough, 3 bedroom house, sold December 1978 for $39,000. Photograph of house, taken 2018 by Marilyn Smith.Historical newspaper real estate advertisement (black and white) and colour photographmonty street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, 18 Glengala Court Greensborough, 02/11/2012
18 Glengala Court Greensborough, 4 bedroom brick veneer home, listed for sale 2/12/2012, not sold. Also known as 111 Warralong Avenue, sold 1/02/2012 for $433,000.Real estate leaflet, 1 sheet, printed in colour both sidesglengala court greensborough, warralong avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, 1/23 Jessop Street Greensborough, 26/09/2014
1/23 Jessop Street Greensborough, 3 bedroom home, sold 06/05/2012 for $435, 000; sold May 2013 for $435,000; sold 26/09/2014 for $465,000 Real estate leaflet, 1 sheet, printed in colour both sidesjessop street greensborough -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stanhope Estate Brochure, 1924
Photographs of extracts from Stanhope Estate land sales brochure, 1924.stanhope, land sales, estate agents, coghill, haughton, eltham -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, At side of Ringwood State School looking along Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, 1925
Taken from (or used in) Bestpart Estates Land Sales Brochure, 1925Written on back of photograph, "At side of Ringwood State School looking along Greenwood Avenue". -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Lawaluk Estate No. 1 Gold Mining Company Prospectus, 1934, 26/06/1934
Prospectus for the Lawaluk Estate No. 1 Gold Mining Company Prospectus, 1934 squire, r.b. squire, lawalul estate no. 1 gold mining company, mining, shares, william collard smith, g.b. hogg, j.b. regan, s. maddison, r.t> moore, kames clements, h.a. o'connor, w.e. watts, d. fitzpatrick, lawaluk estate, mt lawaluk, robert allan, surveyor, leigh river -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RAVENSWOOD CROWN LANDS
Colour Photograph, Ravenswood Crown Lands, Part of the Shearing shed on the Estate.photograph, building, ravenswood estate