The Kew Historical Society's map collection includes a substantial number of real estate subdivision plans, mainly of Kew but also of surrounding suburbs in Melbourne. Most of the subdivision plans date from the 1920s and 1930s when the districts old homes and local farmland were being split up to accommodate residential growth in the postwar period. These early plans were assembled by a local firm, Jas R Mather & McMillan, which had an office in Cotham Road. Many of the plans, and sometimes photos, were annotated by the agents.Subdivision plans are historically important documents used as evidence for the growth of suburbs in Australia. They frequently provide information about when the land was sold as well as evidence relating to surveyors and real estate and financial agents. The numerous subdivision plans in the Kew Historical Society's collection represent working documents, ranging from the initial sketches made in planning a subdivision to printed plans on which auctioneers or agents listed the prices for which individual lots were sold. In a number of cases, the reverse of a subdivision plan in the collection includes a photograph of a house that was also for sale by the agent. These photographs provide significant heritage information relating house design and decoration, fencing and household gardens.The photograph may also be aesthetically significant depending on the importance of the photographic atelier.A professionally produced photograph for a local real estate agent, probably Jas. R. Mathers, Son & McMillan. The photograph is of a Federation-era bungalow, in Kew. The photo is on the reverse of a subdivision plan for the Normanby Heights Estate, Kew.The mount on which the photograph is placed includes: "Kew. 1 minute to tram. Good Position. / 7 roomed brick. Modern conveniences. / Land 60 x 135. 1100 pounds"real estate photographs, houses - kew, federation architecture

This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand.The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Small, black and white photo of Kew Post Office in 1967."1967 / Kew Post Office / Commissioned in 1887; completed 1888 at a cost of 10,000 [pounds]. Court House is seen at extreme left. (See other picture for Police Station & residence)."kew post office, public buildings -- kew (vic.)

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 22nd August, 1934 between A.E.A. Ogilvie (seller) and J.L. Samson (buyer) for land situate Maple Street, Golden Square, at present occupied by the vendor, being the land described in certificate of registration residence area No. 30186, together with building on the said land. Price 60 pounds. Also a letter signed by A. Ogilvie to Mr. H.A. Wilkinson to pay Mr. J.L.Samson the sum of 1 pound and 1 shilling from proceeds of sale of property in Maple Street, the letter is dated 5th September, 1934.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Yields information about costing by the SEC to upgrade the tram tracks and trams in both Ballarat and Bendigo and the basis.Copy of a report sent by the Melbourne office, Engineer and Manager SEC to the Manager Ballarat Branch, 12/2/1962, titled "Tramways - Ballarat / Bendigo Abandonment". Notes the 1934-37 rehabilitation was palliative in nature, and now must be "in to stay" or "eliminated". Melbourne costs given, the cheapest form adopted, Ballarat cost about 1million pounds and Bendigo 600,000. New cars imported about 20,000 each. Total cost based on 40 cars, about 2.5m pounds. Refers to Mr. Kirby of the MMTB, but would need official figures from Mr. Risson.trams, tramways, sale of trams, sec, closure, new trams, trackwork, reconstruction

Diggers & Mining. The Chinese on the Gold Fields. Slide: The practical failure of the Act of 1856, and the fresh outburst of anti-Chinese feeling in the Buckland riots of 1857, led to Victorian Government to take further action in the latter year. (1) A residence fee was imposed on all Chinese in the colony (one pound per month - ultimately reduced, after Chinese protests, to four pound per year). (2) The co-operation of South Australia was sought, and , in 1857, the government of that colony passed a restriction act similar to the Victorian Act of 1855. Markings: 21. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Samuel Carson was a local farmer who in the late 1800's acquired land to the West of Warrnambool in the Farnham park estate and towards Tower Hill near Gorman's lane. By the time of his death on May 23, 1920 he left an amount of 11666 pounds. Apart from amounts left to individuals, he bequeathed one hundred pounds each to ten different orphanages, and homes for neglected children and the blind and leaving the remainder to charitable organisations at the discretion of his trustees.The donation of 3500 pounds in August 1922 was in the latter category. This plaque commemorates Samuel Carson's generosity to the newly refurbished Warrnambool Base Hospital. He left a son William who farmed at Yangery at the time of his father's death. This item is significant in that it links a local identity through his generous donation to the local hospital. It therefore has strong social,historical and interpretative value. His generosity is a significant part of the history of Warrnambool Base Hospital.Heavy rectangular cast brass plate with raised edge and text in capitals. Corners have rounded cutouts and there is a hole in each corner for attachment. The Samuel Carson Childrens' Ward.warrnambool, warrnambool base hospital, samuel carson, samuel carson warrnambool, childrens' ward warrnambool 1928

It was common for Soldiers to have this Note with an inset photo of themselves. Walter Forbes VX953 6th Div AIF. POW. Refer 1101 for service history also, 1102, 1103.44P. " Palestine Currency Board" One pound note, No F350017, Light green & white color. Inset B & W photo on one side re W. FORBES. These notes were pasted onto cardboard. Writing on rear in pencil is unclear."Jerusalem 30th September 1929"numismatics - notes, palestine, currency

Perfect Cheese Company was founded in 1930 by newly-arrived Italian migrant Natale Paquale Italiano. The company specialised in traditional Italian-style cheese but also produced Greek, Cypriot and Maltese origin cheeses. The cheeses were sold in Australia and Italy with all products being matured and non-processed. The company remained in operation until the early 2000s.This weighing machine is significant as it represents the machinery used by an early cheese production company.Large metal machine with cast iron with a cast iron frame and a stainless steel rectangular bowl in a cradle. The round weighing scale at the top shows a weight scale up to 1100 pounds. A mesh stainless steel baffle strains the milk.Made in England Birmingham - AVERY SOLE AGENTSallansford, perfect cheese company, avery, cheese manufacturing, dairy industry

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 12th May, 1930 between C.C.A. Phair (seller) and G. Rasmussen (buyer) for land situate in Long Gully, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 225 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 12th August, 1932 between A. Cameron (seller) and E.H. Reddick (buyer) for land being allotment 59 section 29A certificate of title volume 3357 folio 671265. Price 430 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 9th. August 1928 between A. Jacka and G Hogben for property at 31 Havelock Street, Bendigo described in certificate of registration No. 30696 together with 6-roomed weatherboard dwelling for the price of 525 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 11th. December, 1928 between Mary Devaney and Grace J. Wilkinson for property at 52 Nolan Street Bendigo, being Miners right No. 46167 certificate of registration No. 18002 for the price of 260 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Condition of sale by private contract dated 23rd. March, 1929 between W. H. Moyle and H. A. Wilkinson for land in Epsom Certificate of title Volume 4375, Folio 874926 together with 4-roomed dwelling for the price of 600 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Blue paper headed A.O.F, Bendigo United District. Sandhurst, July 11th 5 1871. Received from Ct. King of the Forest the Sum of Seventeen Pounds 6/3 for Levies & Goods. Signed by John Wallers, D. S.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, aof bendigo united district, court king of the forest, john wallers

Received from W. B. Evans the Sum of Six Pounds Sick Pay for B? Meckleman, R. Coath, A. Skeats, Leonhaidt and L. B. Wilcocks. Signed across the paper by William J. Davidson. Dated July 29/71.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, w b evans, meikleman, r coath, a skeats, leonhaidt, l b wilcocks, william j davidson

Blue coupon dated June 30 1875 asking the Treasurer, Mr. W. Philpot to pay ?ub Secretary the sum of One Pound for se? on account of theis Court. Signed C. Sloppellein?, C.R. and W. B. Evans?, Secretary.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, w philpot, c. sloppellein?, w b evans?

Blue coupon, dated August 9th 1876. Received from Bro. Lewis, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of Two Pound 4/ being 12 day's sick pay for Bro. Chr. Nafs? . Signed Wm. H. Nicholus.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - receipt, court king of the forest, lewis, chr nafs?, woodward, wm h nicholus

Blue coupon, dated August 9th 1876. Received from Bro. Lewis, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of Two Pound 4/ being 12 day's sick pay for Bro. Sal Richards. Signed Wm. H. Nicholus.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - receipt, court king of the forest, lewis, sal richards, woodward, wm h nicholus

Blue coupon, dated August 9th 1876. Received from Bro. Lewis, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of Two Pound 4/ being 12 day's sick pay for Bro. Alfred Skeats. Signed Wm. H. Nicholus.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - receipt, court king of the forest, lewis, alfred skeats, woodward, wm h nicholus

Blue coupon, dated July 12th 1876. Received from Bro. Lewis, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of One Pound Ten Shillings being 9 Days sick pay for Bro. Alfred ?eals. Signed Wm. Rowe.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - receipt, court king of the forest, bro lewis, alfred ?eals, wm rowe, woodward

Two city of Bendigo Rate Notices. The first is for 1960-1961 and the second for 1961-1962. Land and house at 24 Quick Street in the name of Lilian M. Prout. The amount due on both is 7 pounds, 4 shillings and 6 pence.organization, government, city of bendigo

Plan showing portion of the Bendigo goldfield. Area of main goldfield: 140 square miles. Deepest mine working: 4593' (Victoria quartz). Gold output of field to 1935: 20,775,000 ounces. Dividends paid 1870-1935: 10,740,000 pounds.map, goldfield, bendigo

Handwritten extract from the Bendigo Advertiser 11/1/1911. ''The Victoria Quartz is taking the imitative. The Victoria Consols is willing to contribute 300 pound annually if the scheme is carried out on lines suggested.'' Albert Richardson Mining History Collection.gold, drainage problems, drainage problems, victoria quartz drainage problems, bendigo advertiser 11/1/1911, victoria consols, albert richardson

The final payment statement amount is 406 pounds 14 schillings & 5 pence for Henry Holmberg, refer Cat No 54P for his service details.Final payment statement, yellowed paper & taped onto a white sheet of paper, document in black print, all entries in purple type.“Form No. 11D. (P.R.17” , “26673, Dvr HOLMBERG H, 1st AUS. D.A.C”documents, payments,

In the 1980s milk was collected by the North Eastern Dairy Company who graded the milk by temperature, weight in pounds and class A.B or C.The Farm was no. 355.Farm no. 355 was in Dederang where F. M. Hynes milked the cows. The Kiewa Valley was mostly a dairy farming district. The receipts also give insight into the methods of testing the quality of milk.A collection of receipts and notices from the dairy of F.M. Hynes at Dederang. The receipts are a mixture of cardboard and paper of various colours. They are collected (by stabbing) on a hanging wire hook.Various handwritten reports re milk quality. Circa 1980s.dairy farming, kiewa valley dairy farms, milk records

Two copies of the No. 6341 Pounds Act 1958, one reprinted 1 August 1966 and the other 15 March 1979. 1966 copy printed by A C Brooks, Government Printer, Melbourne and the 1979 copy printed by F D Atkinson, Government Printer, Melbourne. The 1979 copy has a grey cover, the other copy has no cover. Both copies contain the regulations on the impounding of animals. No. 6341 Pounds Act 1958 Reprint (No. 2) incorporating all amendments up to and including Act No 82/1986.Act No. 9168. Book has a light grey cover with Pound Act printed in black on the front. Book is held together with a metal fastener. F. D. Atkinson, Government Printer, Melbourne. First page has Penryn Printing Service Pty. Ltd. And mentions the amendments. Photocopy of a letter headed Municipal Association of Victoria to the Municipal Clerk proposing to increase the trespass rates, set out in Clause 12 of the Pounds Act 1958. Letter dated 1st November, 1978. Signed I. R. Pawsey, Secretary. Written in blue pen is: Norm - will you obtain copy of new act. Unreadable signature, 10/11.bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - pounds act - no 6341, a c brooks, f d atkinson