Letter from S.R. Birch, Administrator, National Trust of Australia (Victoria), to B.S. Jasper, re: Fairfield and Olive Hills, Rutherglen, dated 11th November 1969.fairfield, olive hills, mount ophir, mt ophir, gullifers, national trust, trust classifications

The original small, pioneer cottage was built in the late 1840s to early1850s, by an unknown pioneer. It was located on part of a 30 Acre allotment that was originally part of Dendy’s Special Survey granted in 1841. The doors and window sashes, (made of red deal joinery timber), as well as the brass locks and fittings, are from the original cottage, and were imported from England. The fire-place bricks are from the original cottage, and are sun-dried, (not kiln fired), and are hand-made. Convict marks can be seen on two bricks. There is a small display of external cladding shingles from the original pioneer cottage. These shingles were hand-split, and most likely made from locally collected timber The nails included in this display were used to fasten the shingles on the original cottage, and are also hand-made. The cottage was occupied by William Box and family from 1865 until 1914 when it was sold to William Reitman who resided there until 1950. The enamel nameplate, “Colonial”, on the wall of the cottage, was the name chosen for the original pioneer cottage by Mr William Reitman, when he purchased the property in around 1915, for 1200 Pounds approximately. In 1974 Mr Lewis, a timber specialist, found the dilapidated building on property he had recently purchased in Jasper Rd and suggested it be reconstructed and relocated. Moorabbin Council agreed and the cottage was rebuilt just about 250 metres from its original site. The cost of the rebuild was met by 'Victoria's 150th Committee, plus a small grant from the City of Moorabbin, and Mr Laurie Lewis donated much of the timber for the reconstruction. The re-constructed cottage plan has followed faithfully the original dimensions, and plan of the original pioneer cottage, and as many original items from that cottage’s long occupation have been incorporated. The photographs in Album 1 record the progress of the reconstruction from February 1984 to the First Public Open Day November 18th 1984The Moorabbin Standard was the local Newspaper for the City of Moorabbin during the 20th century until it was absorbed into the Leader Newspaper Group Pty Ltd. Mrs H. Deam and Mr Arthur Smith, CMHS members, kept this article to record the progress of the ‘Reconstruction’ from February 1984 to November 1984. This article 6/7/1977 notes that Mr Lewis jnr states "The National Trust is not interested in the house because it is built of wood". and that Cr Max Fox MCC states " It is too easy to knock things down and regret the loss of these pieces of history later on". Although 'Box Cottage' is a re-construction, it is an unique museum that, being located in the midst of a modern community in Ormond Victoria, can educate and demonstrate many aspects of the early settler’s way of life in Victoria. As such, it is an invaluable resource for students and all kinds of visitors. The Moorabbin Standard Newspaper article 6/7/1977 with 2 x black and white photographs of Box Cottage and apprentice Malcolm Proven holding a convict brick when the derelict building was discovered by Mr Laurie Lewis jnr. on the property of Lewis Timber Yard, Jasper Road, McKinnon Written on the article ; 6/7/1977 Moorabbin Standardbrighton, moorabbin, highett, ormond, mckinnon, cottages, pioneers, colonial, dendy henry, box william, box elizabeth, reitman william, convicts lewis timber co. ltd., deam h, smith arthur, museums, box alonzo, moody & smith builders highett, the moorabbin standard newspaper, the leader newspaper pty ltd., fox max , lewis laurie, moorabbin city council, national trust,

Small photograph of the High Street Bridge over the Railway line.On back: "With complements of NG Pearce. B Jasper" "High Street Bridge over Railway Line"high street, railway

B.S. Jasper, Brighton Grammar School. Signed B.S. Jasper on 17/2/1948. Date application granted 2/11/1948. Signed H. Webber, Capt.Printed document, Senior Cadet enrolment form. Black printing on white paper, writing in blue ink."Senior Cadet Corp / Enrolment Form / A.A.F. A.42 / Revised April 1943"australian military forces, amf, cadets, brian jasper, brighton grammar school

From the Ballarat School of Mines.rocks, thunder egg, jasper, geology

Donated by Mrs Brian Jasper.Coloured post cards in folder with views of Rutherglen and District. This one is a view of Rutherglen Township.On message side of card: "Rutherglen Victoria. Rutherglen township which was first established in the 1880's in the boom years of gold mining, is now the heart of a wine industry. | NCV.1047 Nucolorvue Productions Pty Ltd."rutherglen township

Donated by Mrs Brian Jasper.Coloured post cards in folder with views of Rutherglen and District. This one is a view of Seppelt's WineryOn message side of card: "Rutherglen, Victoria. One of the Seppelt chain of wineries, with its distinctive date palms. | NCV.1048 Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd."seppelts winery

Donated by Mrs Brian Jasper.Coloured post cards in folder with views of Rutherglen and District. This one is of barrels at Morris WineryOn message side of card: "Rutherglen Victoria. Looking from the oak storage to the modern, air-conditioned tasting room at Morris Winery. | NCV.1049 Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd."morris winery, winemaking

Donated by Mrs Brian Jasper.Coloured post cards in folder with views of Rutherglen and District. This one is a view of Lake MoodemereOn message side of card: "Rutherglen, Victoria. A billabong of the Murray River. A wildlife reserve incorporating camping and water sport facilities. | NCV.1050 Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd."lake moodemere

Donated by Mrs Brian Jasper.Coloured post cards in folder with views of Rutherglen and District. This one is a view of All Saints WineryOn message side of card: "Rutherglen Victoria. Historic 'All Saints' Winery, of the 'Castle of Mey', Scotland has a 'B' Classification from the National Trust of Victoria. | NCV.1051 Nucolorvue Productions Ltd."all saints winery, winemaking

Donated by Mrs Brian Jasper.Coloured post cards in folder with views of Rutherglen and District. This one is a view of the Caravan Park taken from the far side of Lake King.On message side of card: "Rutherglen, Victoria. Looking across Lake King to the caravan park. | NCV.1052 Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd."caravan park, lake king

Donated by Mrs Brian Jasper.Coloured post cards in folder with views of Rutherglen and District. This one is the tasting room at Campbell's WineryOn message side of card: "Rutherglen, Victoria. Spacious contemporary tasting rooms forms part of the old established winery of Campbell's. | NCV.1053 Nucolorvue Productions Pty Ltd."campbells winery, winemaking

Research provided by Stuart Tompkins Studio, Box Hill, into alternatives for median strip street lighting to be used in Burke Road, Kew. The photographers identified variants in different suburbs appropriate to Kew's needs.The series from which the photograph is drawn provides a snapshot by a commercial photographic studio of each named vicinity in 1965 as well as providing examples of public works infrastructure being commissioned by local government in the 1960s. The photos originally formed part of the Engineering Department's files in the City of Kew before being donated to the kew Historical Society.Electricity Supply Poles, North Road, Ormond, 1965. Electricity supply poles photographed for the Kew City Council by Stuart Tompkins Studio. The photograph of North Road, Ormond west of Jasper Road, looking east depicts wooden poles carrying two lamps in a median strip and with two on each side alternately. It was noted that the supply wires were from one side only. The poles were described as 3′ above ground and 11.25″ in diameter. The plan was to use this approach for Burke Road, Kew. [There are three copies of this photograph in the Collection.] Typed inscription on reverse: "Electricity Supply Poles. Photographed for Kew City Council 8/2/65. No.1 North Road - Ormond, west of Jasper Road, looking east. Wooden poles carrying two lamps in median strip and two on each side alternately just as is proposed for Burke Road, Kew. Supply wires from one side only. Poles 3' above ground 11 1/4" dia." Studio stamp: "Stuart Tompkins Studio. 547 Station Street, Box Hill. WX1439."stuart tompkins studio, street lighting, south road (moorabin) 1965, public infrastructure -- city of kew, city of kew -- engineer's department

Research provided by Stuart Tompkins Studio, Box Hill, into alternatives for median strip street lighting to be used in Burke Road, Kew. The photographers identified variants in different suburbs appropriate to Kew's needs.The series from which the photograph is drawn provides a snapshot by a commercial photographic studio of each named vicinity in 1965 as well as providing examples of public works infrastructure being commissioned by local government in the 1960s. The photos originally formed part of the Engineering Department's files in the City of Kew before being donated to the kew Historical Society.Electricity Supply Poles, North Road, Ormond, 1965. Electricity supply poles photographed for the Kew City Council by Stuart Tompkins Studio. The photograph of North Road, Ormond west of Jasper Road, looking east depicts wooden poles carrying two lamps in a median strip and with two on each side alternately. It was noted that the supply wires were from one side only. The poles were described as 3′ above ground and 11.25″ in diameter. The plan was to use this approach for Burke Road, Kew. [There are three copies of this photograph in the Collection.] Typed inscription on reverse: "Electricity Supply Poles. Photographed for Kew City Council 8/2/65. No.1 North Road - Ormond, west of Jasper Road, looking east. Wooden poles carrying two lamps in median strip and two on each side alternately just as is proposed for Burke Road, Kew. Supply wires from one side only. Poles 3' above ground 11 1/4" dia." Studio stamp: "Stuart Tompkins Studio. 547 Station Street, Box Hill. WX1439."stuart tompkins studio, street lighting, south road (moorabin) 1965

Research provided by Stuart Tompkins Studio, Box Hill, into alternatives for median strip street lighting to be used in Burke Road, Kew. The photographers identified variants in different suburbs appropriate to Kew's needs.The series from which the photograph is drawn provides a snapshot by a commercial photographic studio of each named vicinity in 1965 as well as providing examples of public works infrastructure being commissioned by local government in the 1960s. The photos originally formed part of the Engineering Department's files in the City of Kew before being donated to the kew Historical Society.Electricity Supply Poles, North Road, Ormond, 1965. Electricity supply poles photographed for the Kew City Council by Stuart Tompkins Studio. The photograph of North Road, Ormond west of Jasper Road, looking east depicts wooden poles carrying two lamps in a median strip and with two on each side alternately. It was noted that the supply wires were from one side only. The poles were described as 3′ above ground and 11.25″ in diameter. The plan was to use this approach for Burke Road, Kew. [There are three copies of this photograph in the Collection.] Typed inscription on reverse: "Electricity Supply Poles. Photographed for Kew City Council 8/2/65. No.1 North Road - Ormond, west of Jasper Road, looking east. Wooden poles carrying two lamps in median strip and two on each side alternately just as is proposed for Burke Road, Kew. Supply wires from one side only. Poles 3' above ground 11 1/4" dia." Studio stamp: "Stuart Tompkins Studio. 547 Station Street, Box Hill. WX1439."stuart tompkins studio, street lighting, south road (moorabin) 1965

The Queen's relationship with the Armed Forces began when, as Princess Elizabeth, she joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) in 1945, becoming the first female member of the Royal Family to join the Armed Services as a full-time active member. During her time in the ATS, the Princess learnt to drive and to maintain vehicles The Queen has a long and close relationship with the Armed Forces, both in the United Kingdom and in the Commonwealth. As Sovereign, The Queen is Head of the Armed Forces, and is also the wife, mother and grandmother of individuals having served in the Forces.Light brown timber and gold gilt inner edge frame containing print of lady wearing evening dress with diamond and ruby tiaraHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Plaque - Present to Wangaratta RSL by Ken S Jasper MLA 31-8-79queen elizabeth ii, auxiliary territorial service, ww2

One of a series of photographs taken during the Victoria 150 celebrations. The Common School No. 522 is now the Common School Museum of the Rutherglen Historical Society.Colour photograph of two men standing on the front steps of Rutherglen Common School No. 522On back of photo: "Rutherglen 1985 | Bryan Jasper & Jack Stanton on steps of old 'Common School'. Jack the oldest pupil (92)"common school, rutherglen common school, jack stanton, bryan jasper, school buildings

Supplied to B.S. Jasper when he joined Australian Cadet Corps.Small, light brown, 12 page booklet. Record of service or Australian Cadet Corps. Name and Unit in red printing. Printed in black. Light cardboard cover.Australian Coat of Arms "Australian Cadet Corps / Record of Service / A.A.B. 85 / Introduced 1947"australian military forces, amf, cadets, brian jasper

Jukes & Walters McKinnon Service Station was situated at 257 Jasper Road, McKinnon.Circular 84 year Calendar - made of resin. Two circular disks that are joined in the centre and can be rotated to give the date of a particular day with in a 84 year period from 1943 to 2026.Jukes & Walters McKinnon Service Station Your Caltex Dealer. With Compliments of the Seasonmckinnon, service station, jasper road, moorabbin, calendar

From the Ballarat School of Mines.Geological Specimenrocks, geology, jaspar, jasper, ballarat school of mines

The original small, pioneer cottage was built in the late 1840s to early1850s, by an unknown pioneer. It was located on part of a 30 Acre allotment that was originally part of Dendy’s Special Survey granted in 1841. The doors and window sashes, (made of red deal joinery timber), as well as the brass locks and fittings, are from the original cottage, and were imported from England. The fire-place bricks are from the original cottage, and are sun-dried, (not kiln fired), and are hand-made. Convict marks can be seen on two bricks. There is a small display of external cladding shingles from the original pioneer cottage. These shingles were hand-split, and most likely made from locally collected timber The nails included in this display were used to fasten the shingles on the original cottage, and are also hand-made. The cottage was occupied by William Box and family from 1865 until 1914 when it was sold to William Reitman who resided there until 1950. The enamel nameplate, “Colonial”, on the wall of the cottage, was the name chosen for the original pioneer cottage by Mr William Reitman, when he purchased the property in around 1915, for 1200 Pounds approximately. In 1974 Mr Lewis, a timber specialist, found the dilapidated building on property he had recently purchased in Jasper Rd and suggested it be reconstructed and relocated. Moorabbin Council agreed and the cottage was rebuilt just about 250 metres from its original site. The cost of the rebuild was met by 'Victoria's 150th Committee, plus a small grant from the City of Moorabbin, and Mr Laurie Lewis donated much of the timber for the reconstruction. The re-constructed cottage plan has followed faithfully the original dimensions, and plan of the original pioneer cottage, and as many original items from that cottage’s long occupation have been incorporated. The photographs in Album 1 record the progress of the reconstruction from February 1984 to the First Public Open Day November 18th 1984 and this Flag Raising Ceremony February 24th 1985. See MAV 01017 for photographs of this event.These 3 Newspaper clippings refer to the Flag Raising Ceremony to be held on February 24th 1985 at the 'Reconstructed Box Cottage' in McKinnon. The Moorabbin Standard Newspaper was the local paper for the City of Moorabbin during the 20th Century until it was absorbed into The Leader Newspaper Group Ltd. Mrs H. Deam and Mr A. Smith, CMHS members, took kept these reports to record the progress of the ‘Reconstruction’ from February 1984 to November 1984 and this event in 1985. Although 'Box Cottage' is a re-construction, it is an unique museum that, being located in the midst of a modern community in Ormond Victoria, can educate and demonstrate many aspects of the early settler’s way of life in Victoria. As such, it is an invaluable resource for students and all kinds of visitors. 3 x clippings from The Moorabbin Standard Newspaper, Wednesday 20th February 1985, reporting the Flag Raising Ceremony to be held on Sunday 24th February 1985 at Box Cottage Joyce Park, Jasper Road, McKinnon ( now Ormond). a) Paragraph in Mayor's Column by Cr Frank Le Page, Mayor City of Moorabbin, CMHS member ; b) Letters to the Editor Section " Historical Show " by Mrs H Deam, CMHS Secretary ; c) 'What's On Section' paragraph ' Box Cottage '.Written on clippings a) , b) ; Moorabbin Standard / Wed. 20th Feb. 1985brighton, moorabbin, highett, ormond, mckinnon, cottages, pioneers, colonial, dendy henry, box william, box elizabeth, reitman william, convicts lewis timber co. ltd., deam h, smith arthur, museums, box alonzo, moody & smith builders highett, the moorabbin standard newspaper, the leader newspaper pty ltd., fox max , lewis laurie, moorabbin city council, national trust, connard geoff mlc, lawson geoff mlc,, le page frank mayor city of moorabbin, australian flag, victorian state flag, goldworthy mr;

Sales plan for land in the suburb of Bentleigh, along Collins and Ross Streets, bounded by Jasper Road.The developing urban area of Bentleigh 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 Highland Estate, Bentleigh. Incorporates a map of the estate between Collins St and Ross St, bordered by Japser Road. Handwritten in grey pencil on map: additional subdivisions numbered 15-19 drawn along Ross St Handwritten in grey pencil on map: indecipherable annotations to subdivisions 1, 3 and 14land sales, bentleigh, estate

John Logan Smith 1860-1932 , the son of Irish immigrants James and Marianne Smith was born at their home near the 'Toll Gates' on Point Nepean Road and Dendy Street. East Brighton. At that time the area had many orchards that were later replaced by market gardens. J.L.Smith at first rented a cottage 'Law Muir Den' & Shed from Mr Box and commenced business as a wood merchant - sawing logs into shorter pieces using one horse to power the saw. He purchased the property, added to the buildings , began trading in fuel and fodder as well and installed a chaff cutting mill powered by 10hp steam engine. The business prospered 1909 following the death of Tommy Bent, J/L Smith was nominated for Councillor of the Shire of Moorabbin. WW1 1914 - 18 both John and Mary Ann supported local War Relief Auxiliaries and their son Vic served as a Signaler in AIF. As Motor transport was increasing 1926 J L Smith built a small Garage on the opposite corner (Woolworths Supermarket 2005) , employed a good mechanic ( Reg Hunt ) and developed another successful business. The Grain Store was managed by family until 1930. In 1932 JL Smith assisted a man whose car had broken down, pushing it to the garage and sadly suffered a heart attack and died. He is buried in Cheltenham Cemetery. J.L.Smith was an early settler in East Brighton now Bentleigh and established successful Wood cutting, Grain & Chaff cutting and Motor garage businesses in Centre Road . He was elected Councillor of the Shire of Moorabbin and, with Mary Ann, his family were involved with local Church, Red Cross, and other community organizations.Black & white photograph of the Hay & Grain Store of John Logan Smith 1860-1932 on the corner of Jasper Rd and Centre Rd Bentleigh ( East Brighton) c1910. A Horse drawn cart loaded with hay and another outside the first building used by J L Smith

Small photographs pasted on both sides of a piece of grey cardboard. Additional photos of the "Back to Rutherglen 1939" celebrations. One of them appears to be the no. 1. Jaspers Corner Group photograph that is missing from the collection on record 358.001. The other is a closer view of those marching in the parade. back to rutherglen, main street, jaspers corner

Message to Mrs Evelyn Hicks, Aunt of Jasper, Brian of Rutherglen. Consols mine on Rutherglen / Springhurst RoadPhoto of Northern Extended Consols Mine 1908 with group of workers. Made into postcard. Message from "Edie" on backOn back of postcard "Waiting to go down Northern Extended Consols Mine" "J.H. Kilgour, Rutherglen"on back of postcard "waiting to go down northern extended consols mine" "j.h. kilgour, rutherglen", northern extended consols mine, j h kilgour, evelyn hicks

Donated by Mrs Jeanette Jasper, a member of the Rutherglen Historical Society, who has visited Rutherglen in ScotlandSmall postcard size, sepia, unframed photograph, stapled to a piece of white paper. Subject is a school in Rutherglen Scotland with pupils assembled around a flagpole which is flying the Union JackOn piece of paper: "The Union Jack flying from the flagpole at Spittal Public School, Rutherglen, Scotland. The school is assembled around the flagpole. 1911"rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, spittal public school, union jack, school buildings

Sales plan for land in the suburb of Moorabbin, bounded by Railway Crescent, South Road, Jasper Road and Pattersons Road.The developing urban area of Moorabbin 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.Colour pamphlet advertising an auction of the Station Estate Moorabbin. Incorporates details of the shopping facilities, proximity to the railway line, variety of schools and churches in the area, and a sales plan for home sites and shop fronts. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Pattersons Road, Japer Road, South Road and Railway Crescent. Handwritten in grey pencil top right front page: Station Estate / late [indecipherable] Handwritten in red pencil on subdivision map: x [on majority of properties marked on the map] Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map: additional subdivisions drawn in and large lines drawn across the mapmoorabbin, land sales, estate