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,

Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.Postcard Album of Alice McGregor containing 86 postcards. See 1400 B & W photo of the Catholic Cathedral, Dunedin, New Zealand Showing the front entrance and bell towers. Another building next to it. Addressed to Miss A. Stapleton, Arcade, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Sender - A. McKinnon, 36 Dublin St., Wanganui, New Zealand Stamp dated 5 August 1906 postcard, collector, alice mcgregor

Albert Edward Corrie VX47191, 6th Div Postal Unit.1. Black & White Photograph - Cemetery, Memorial, Headstones. 2. Black & White Photograph - Truck on Road 3. Black & White Photograph - Sand Hils, vehicles and 3 men on road, 4. Black & White Photograph - 3 uniformed soldiers.1. War Cemetery Jerusalem. 2. On the road to the Dead Sea. 3. Some of the hills on the road to the Dead Sea. 4. Hec McKinnon, CAPRT Cohen, Kirk White.photographs, ww2, postal unit

Mara Gluyas was secretary of this organisation for 11 continuous years (1983-1994), and President Ian McKinnon was President for 9 years from 1983-1992). The inaugural 1983 committee was Ian McKinnon, Mara Gluyas, N. Strange, A. Graham, M. Davidson, M. Adams, Peter Hiscock, Ian Blomeley. The Association was concerned with the advancement of the Ballarat area in general and to promote Golden Point - Mt Pleasant area in particular. Small box with purple lid filled with the constitution, minutes associated with the Golden Point - Mt Pleasant Progress Association, and lists of members.mara glouyas, ian mckinnon, sovereign hill, pearce's park rotunda, elms, tree planting, sovereign hill lookout reserve, christmas carols, mine collapse, former golden point direction indicator, signage, norm strange, golden mount historical mines direction indicator, yarrowee creek tree planting committee, peady street, pearce street, barry davis, nerrina tip, ballarat observatory, carols by candlelight, yarrowee park project, magpie street bbq park, neighbourhood watch, magpie street park, cobden street, pryor street bus shelter, hill street, urban wildlife corridor, south street bluestone gutter, eastern baths site, grant street, street lighting, magpie street, letterhead, aboriginal advancement league, golden point primary school, sunnyside woollen mill, ballarat west goldfields, fred hunt, kerry daniell, craig ford, jack colin greville, jack colin greville plaque at mt pleasant lookout, golden point school oval

Joan O'Shea Collection. Goldfield Maps Dunolly 3 Sheets 1980. Page 1: Mines in Dunolly, Whistling Flat, Painswick and Surrounds. Page 2: Mines in Goldsborough, McKinnons Gap, Bealiba Range, Stewarts Flat and Surrounds. Page 3: Mines in Dunolly, Emu Creek, Bet Bet, Bromley & Surrounds. Scale in Chains and Kilometres.GoldField Maps 1980 based on Dunolly 7624 by Division of National Mappinggold, goldfields, goldfield maps dunolly & surrounds

Letter from W. McKean & Co. to Mrs. Wilson with reference to some furniture sold on behalf of the Estate of Mrs. McKinnon. Envelope addressed to Mrs. Wilson, Flat 2, 95 Grey St., St. Kilda. Return address on the front corner W. McKean & Co, Stock and Station Agents, 53 Bull Street, Bendigo.document, foster & wilson collection, mrs wilson, w. mckean & co., mrs mckinnon

Timboon school class photo.

TimboonSepia photograph of students and teacher. Names of students included in folder. Surnames include - Martin, McVilly, Wilkinson, Lia, Couch, Maynard, Barlow, Walters, Howard, McKenzie, Karlinski, Delany, Hickey, Smit, Roslin, Anderson, Hall, Baxter, McKinnon, Finch, O'Keffe, Tregea, Riordan, Hunter, Russell, Joiner, McMeel, Hovendon, Deppeler, Duynhoven, Savage. education, schools

From the very beginnings of the Ballarat Junior Technical School a senior students have been Prefects. The photograph was taken on the occasion of the investiture of those to act as Prefects for 1961. Eight students in Ballarat Junior Technical School uniform on the entrance steps to the school - Prefects for 1961 Back row L to R: Barry PENHALL, Gerard O'KEEFE, Bruce McKINNON Middle row L to R: Ray BILNEY, Ian WEYBURY, Stewart RIDDIFORD Front row L to R: John DELLACA, Robert TITHERIDGE - Head PrefectIn pencil on back - "7th.4.61; See SMB cuttings book".ballarat junior technical school, prefects, 1961

Certificate printed in gold with 3 blue lines (2 thin, 1 thicker) down part of the left side then along the bottom 1 cm from the edge. Certificate given to Mr S McKinnon. Signed by Wm, Hy Evely, President and Jno M Campbell, Hon. Secretary and dated 5th April 1950. Certificate mounted on cream cardboard.document, certificate, personal, foster & wilson collection, bendigo miners' phthisis association, mr. s. mckinnon, wm. hy. evely, jno. m. campbell