Report submitted to Eltham Shire Council April 1987 by Dr. R. Bruce IV School of Environmental Planning, The University of Melbourne. "The aim of this report is to identify major factors which impact on neighbourhood amenity and hence contribute to residents' satisfactions with their living conditions" - Page 2 Contents include: Summary, Introduction, In the Residents' Own Words, Psychological constructs of neighbourhood amenity, physical characterisitics of impacting neighbourhood amenity, most and least liked places in Eltham, glossary, literature cited, data.Bound paper copy book. Printing on one side of page. 30 pagesplanning,neighbourhood,1987

Shire of Eltham Archives: Series 69, Item 5 Video opens with panning view of completed kinder from Frank Street followed by images of the centre under construction then opening day speeches. Introduction and welcome by Mandy Press (Executive Officer, Shire of Eltham) with speeches by the Hon. Pauline Toner, Member for Eltham and Shire president, Cr. Alan Baker. The Hon. Pauline Toner acknowledged Shire President Alan Baker and her parliamentary colleagues Vin Heffernan, Neil Brown and Bob Halderson and Councillors; three levels of Government which led to the achievement of the kinder, and gave special thanks to the Council and parents for the forward planning to accommodate children from babyhood to school with childcare, kinder and baby health facilities all combined in one facility in the middle of parkland in a residential area. Shire President Cr Alan Baker then followed to formally open the centre. The site had been identified in early 1985 at that stage only as a pre-school but with an opportunity to develop, the additional services were driven by Cr Baker. Though a very long name, its simple message is "Care for Kids." Designed by architect Neil Biggins of Clark, Hopkins and Clark. Cr Baker stated that the theme of "people living in the environment" was very much encapsulated by the facility. Cr Baker informed that the construction of the facility had led to some concerns with a reduction in open space and potential traffic generated to the facility and those users of the facility were asked to ensure their use is sensitive to the local residents. Cr Baker talked about the financial costs and how the Federal grant funding was no longer as plentiful as previous and that the Victorian Government had come to the assistance thanks to Pauline Toner covering some other costs as well as the ongoing running costs of around $40,000. The Federal Government contributed $233,000 out of a childcare component rather than preschool. Cr Baker thanked Mandy Press again as well as Shire Engineer, John Stanton. Cr Baker also acknowledged Ed Latanzio who was in charge of the project, along with his colleague Alan Lansdowne; Gary Bartlett and his team for the exterior surroundings to the facility. He mentioned that Neil Biggins the architect had said not many Shire Councils show the same commitment to the exterior surroundings as the interior which was a credit to the Council and Gary Bartlett. He also thanked Bev Vern, Council's preschool advisor who assisted in developing the programs; Grant Roberts from Federal Office of Childcare for assisting the Cooperative in setting up the funding program; the builders George Takola and George Apted; Michelle Matello who undertook the needs analysis that identified another preschool was required; Cathy King who assisted in the development of the childcare program; Pat Grundy and Susan Forbes, Council officers who assisted with the development of the services and the members of the preschool committee. In addition, local residents and in particular Helen, Peter and Chris who advised Council of their concerns and worked with Council to overcome these issues; members of the Interim Steering Committee and the Directors of the Childcare Co-op. Cr Baker stated that the Co-op nature of the facility and the location of the three services under one roof was unique and the task of the programs was to be led by Annie, Dianne and Lynn Afternoon tea and activities followed the unveiling of the plaque. The video shows some of the children's entertainment and their engagement as well as interior and exterior views.VHS Video cassette Converted to MP4 file format 00:26:02; 302MBshire of eltham, video recording, shire of eltham archives, eltham shire council, alan lansdowne, bev vern, bob halderson, cathy king, clark hopkins and clark, councillors, cr. alan baker, ed latanzio, eltham, eltham woods childcare co-operative, federal government, federal office of childcare, frank street, gary bartlett, george apted, george takola, grant roberts, john stanton, mandy press, michelle matello, neil biggins, neil brown, pat grundy, pauline toner, people living in the environment, susan forbes, victorian government, vin heffernan

Photo taken at time of ownership by Eric Staff. Originally purchased by pioneer Eltham farmer Henry Stooke, Belle Vue farm comprised about 56 ha (140 acres) extending northerly from the northern boundary of Holloway’s 1851 Little Eltham subdivision. On the present day map the southern boundary was just north of Elsa Court and Grove Street. The western boundary was the Diamond Creek and extended northerly to Main Road where it turns easterly towards Research. It was traversed by the main road to Kangaroo Ground and beyond and from 1912 by the railway to Hurstbridge. From 1895 the farm was owned by William Williams and his wife Mary Ann. In 1914-1915 they built a new house now known as “Belle Vue”. They sold the land in 1920 and residential subdivision began soon after that. “Belle Vue” remains today on a large residential lot in Livingstone Road. The house and many old trees on the site have been subject to a heritage overlay under the Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Despite that overlay, most of the heritage trees were removed during sub-division and development of the property.Digital file only from scan of copy on loan to EDHSbelle vue, eltham, eric staff, houses, livingstone road, staff family

“Kinloch Gardens at Eltham, Victoria is planned as a comprehensively designed and cohesive residential environment.” “Only twelve innovatively designed houses ,will be situated within the established gardens and grounds of this historic Eltham estate. Building design and development will be under the control of the Kinloch Gardens design and construction team.” “Kinloch Gardens is situated on one of the highest points in Eltham and enjoys panoramic views in all directions.” “Kinloch Gardens lies hidden from the outside world behind high stone retaining walls, terraced embankments and extensive landscaping. The existing buildings, amongst the most significant of the Eltham / Montsalvat domestic building tradition are set in park like surrounds and enjoy panoramic views of the ranges to the north east and the city sky line to the west. New houses combined with sensitive landscaping will blend immediately into the established garden environment and will share the amenity and ambience of a very private and unique estate. The central theme of the landscape master plan is a garden reserve and a planted avenue terminating in a -small square.” “Houses vary in size from 120m2 (12.9 squares) to 210m2 (22.6 squares) (or larger) and include an extensive range of planning options. House types include: The Studio House The Tower House The Pergola House The Gallery House 'The Barn' is one of the existing buildings of Kinloch Gardens and is situated on the premium Lot 11.” Developer: Kinloch Pty Ltd. Project Managers: Creative Block Design Pty Ltd. Architects: Graeme Gunn and Ian Jelbart. Landscape Architect: Suzy Boyd. Builder: Vizarje Homes Pty Ltd. Surveyors and Engineers: Miller Merrigan.Digital file only; created from scan undertaken by EDHSarthur street, creative block design pty ltd., eltham, graeme gunn, houses, ian jelbart, kinloch gardens, kinloch pty ltd, miller merrigan, real estate, suzy boyd, vizarje homes pty ltd.

“Kinloch Gardens at Eltham, Victoria is planned as a comprehensively designed and cohesive residential environment.” “Only twelve innovatively designed houses ,will be situated within the established gardens and grounds of this historic Eltham estate. Building design and development will be under the control of the Kinloch Gardens design and construction team.” “Kinloch Gardens is situated on one of the highest points in Eltham and enjoys panoramic views in all directions.” “Kinloch Gardens lies hidden from the outside world behind high stone retaining walls, terraced embankments and extensive landscaping. The existing buildings, amongst the most significant of the Eltham / Montsalvat domestic building tradition are set in park like surrounds and enjoy panoramic views of the ranges to the north east and the city sky line to the west. New houses combined with sensitive landscaping will blend immediately into the established garden environment and will share the amenity and ambience of a very private and unique estate. The central theme of the landscape master plan is a garden reserve and a planted avenue terminating in a -small square.” “Houses vary in size from 120m2 (12.9 squares) to 210m2 (22.6 squares) (or larger) and include an extensive range of planning options. House types include: The Studio House The Tower House The Pergola House The Gallery House 'The Barn' is one of the existing buildings of Kinloch Gardens and is situated on the premium Lot 11.” Developer: Kinloch Pty Ltd. Project Managers: Creative Block Design Pty Ltd. Architects: Graeme Gunn and Ian Jelbart. Landscape Architect: Suzy Boyd. Builder: Vizarje Homes Pty Ltd. Surveyors and Engineers: Miller Merrigan.Digital file only; created from scan undertaken by EDHSarthur street, elders real estate, eltham, kinloch gardens, real estate agent, the barn

Both of the architects involved in the 2.4-hectare Kinloch Gardens parkland development in Arthur Street, Eltham, are now living on the estate. The project was conceived by Eltham architect Ian Jelbart, whose family has owned the land for more than 100 years, and fellow architect Graeme Gunn, who in the 1960s was one of the creators of the Merchants Builders concept that set new trends in Melbourne housing. The $5 million project is based around two of the original buildings, on what was once a 100-hectare farm owned by the Jelbart family. Ian Jelbart always intended to continue living in the original homestead building, and now Graeme Gunn has moved into the big residence that once was the barn. Kinloch Gardens is designed to combine the more manageable land sizes increasingly demanded by buyers with ample "internal space, flexible floorplans, privacy and individuality of designs. Individual houses are placed on small separate allotments around an area of private parkland. The aim is to ensure total privacy, offer virtually unlimited views and parkland vistas, and remain aesthetically compatible with the local environment. Homes in four basic designs over either two or three levels are being sold off the plan, with prices ranging from the high $200,000s to the high $300,000s. Two have already been sold. Indication of land-only values The prices being asked for some vacant blocks offered for private sale provides an enlightening comparison of the relative "land only" values for homes sites in various areas. A 751 sq metre block on a new residential estate in Bentleigh/Carnegie is offered at $235,000, equivalent to $312/square metre; while in Merrett Drive, Williamstown, a 561 sq metre allotment offered for $169,000 carries a rate of $301/sq metre. In Barnsbury Road, Balwyn, the $450,000 price tag on a 584 sq metre allotment equates to $770 sq metre; and in York Street, Richmond, a 198 sq metre postage stamp is priced at $230,000 or $1162/sq metre. - Rex BookerDigital file only; created from scan undertaken by EDHS of item on loanarthur street, eltham, graeme gunn, houses, ian jelbart, jelbart property, kinloch gardens, rob maclellan, robert marshall, woodridge estate

In 1927 Mr A. K. T. Sambell built a pier, planned and subdivided a residential estate, designed and built Summerland House, where ardent golfers after an enjoyable day on the course, could relax. Summerland House was built by local builder Mr Vic McRae. It attracted large numbers of professional people from Melbourne.Three photographs of Summerland Guesthouse, one of the first Guesthouses on the Island, situated above the site of the Penguin Parade. 81-87 Note sign: Open - overnight accommodation and holiday flats. 81-88 View of Summerland Guesthouse. Probably back view. Note elevated water tank. Car parked behind. 81-89 Another view of Summerland Guesthouse.coloured photograph, summerland guesthouse phillip island, akt sambell

In 1973, the planning for the Dunvegan Estate in North Macleod was well under way, with some residential blocks owned and developed by the Housing Commission of Victoria (later the Ministry of Housing).News clipping, black and white text.dunvegan estate macleod, north macleod, housing commission of victoria, ministry of housing victoria

A 1989 planning document for the Plenty Valley growth area, as much of it moved from rural to residential zoning.8 p., text and col. illustrationsplenty valley, urban development, plenty river, shire of diamond valley, whittlesea

This document proposes the change of land use from farming and quarrying to residential. This also includes the proposal for a Civic Centre in the (then) Shire of Diamond Valley. The plans listed in the 'Schedule of Plans' on last page are missing.Includes proposal for the Aqueduct to be converted to an underground system. Includes statistics relating to population increase. Dark brown plastic folder. 23 foolscap-size pages. Maps, Application for Permits to subdivide land in the Greensborough area.partington family, mitchell family, whittingham family, albion reid, diamond valley civic centre, shire of diamond valley

Banyule Council is hoping to sandwich a massive development between two schools and a sports oval in Watsonia.News article 1 page, black text.watsonia, knight street watsonia, concord school, watsonia primary school, residential development, banyule city council

"Saxam" was the home of the Kaye family (1886-1888) then William Santon, a former councillor and Mayor of Heidelberg. Saxam Homestead is a distinctive and substantial timber homestead built in the late 1880s as one of the notable rural properties in the St Helena area. In 2014 the house still stands but is in poor condition with most interior features removed. The site had a heritage overlay as shown. The overlay was reduced in 2014 to protect the house while allowing residential development on the site.Saxam is one of the only remaining farmhouses in the Greensborough area.Copy of map and planning scheme.saxam

Report on an appeal against two conditions on the development of land in Grimshaw Street Watsonia for a secondary school [Loyola College].This document demonstrates some of the problems associated with setting up a school in a residential area.3 pages, torn and yellowed.loyola college

N. J. Tillings Timber Factory was part of the Brougham Street, Light industrial area, Eltham. Brick bulidings includes signage: Wakefield Pr... (printer?) No 17 Building C. This is one of 7 B/W 8x10 inch photos with notes on obverse by Dick Crichton. Accompanying letter from Florence Chrichton 2013 : "Originally sent to Shire of Eltham Engineer, Mr. McDonald. [These photographs were part of their campaign to the Shire of Eltham in 1975] claiming that the zoning regulations were being breached by the occupants of various factories in the nearby light industrial zone [Brougham Street, Eltham] - to the detriment of those living in adjoining residential zones, and that, despite .. earlier objections and complaints, nothing was done about it."1 black and white photograph printed with white borderInscribed on back: "Weekend photograph of factories in Brougham Street surrounded by by residential zone. On weekdays cars surround premises - these have been built approx. two years - where is the landscaping? * Undeveloped light industrial land. Careful planning needed for future. Being on high elevations backs of future buildings will be seen from Main Road Eltham and future Art Centre complex. Also Bolton Street becoming heavily used arterial road. Off street parking facilities most important." . The front of the photo has pen marks indicating points of interest.industrial estate, brougham street, eltham

This report was produced by the Shire of Eltham (Planning Department) following a population study of the Shire. It also includes other areas of general interest. The Document contents includes Present and Future - Population - Housing - Residential Lands - Social Characteristics - Development and History. Includes maps, tables and diagrams. Part 1: The Existing situation - introduction, the Shire of Eltham, physical characteristics, historical development, population growth. Characteristics of the population - size and distribution, age / sex, natural increase, migration. Socio-Economic Factors: socio-economic status, employment/workforce, education, other social factors. Housing/ building statistics: characteristics of Housing stock, current residential trends, other types of building activity. Residential Land: existing vacant lots, estimated additional lots. Part 2: The Future. Land availability, the future population.The Shire of Eltham Council resolved on publication of this report "to commend it to the ratepayers as a most valuable resource document". It provides a comprehensive statistical review of the Shire of Eltham, Victoria in 1981 with some population and development predictions for the future.Spiral bound, soft cover, includes indexBarcode and identification markings including stamped "WITHDRAWN" from Heidelberg Regional Library Serviceshire of eltham, planning, population

796.1 - Crown Land Sale by auction in the township of Mallacoota on Wednesday January 1920 at 2pm. 796.2 - Snowy River farms , 630 acres of river flat land at Orbost on Wednesday April 28, 1909 at 2.30pm. 796.3 - Famous Orbost Flats - "Important Sale of Snowy River Land" , 900 acres subdivided into 13 choice farms on Wednesday 1st December 1920 at 2.30pm. 796.4 - "Second Great Sale in James' Subdivision", adjoining town of Orbost on 16th May, 1919 at 2pm. 796.5 - "Subdivisional Sale Brooklands Estate", 5 rich Snowy River farms on Wednesday 23rd February at 2.30 at Orbost on account of James Hossack Esq. 796.6 - "Subdivisional sale of Splendid Residence Sites and Handy Small Paddocks" adjoining the progressive town of Orbost on 5th March 1915 at 11am at the rooms of H.James & Co. 796.7 - This is a contract drawing on waxed paper. Crossing near Harbecks Cunninghame Signed and traced N. Anderson 17/11/00. 796.8 - A plan and specification on waxed paper. Shire of Orbost Cunninghame Road - signed by the shire engineer. 796.9 - This is a hand drawn map of Orbost Cunninghame Road, November 1896. 796.10 - This is a hand drawn cross-section of a culvert on the Orbost Cunninghame Road. 796.11 - This is a plan of a culvert on Tabbara Road, 13th January 1899 796.12 - This is a poster for an "Important Subdivisional Sale' for land near Orbost Bridge, on Wednesday 16th March 1921 at the rooms of H. James & Co. These documents are an important part of Orbost history in that they show how the town and surrounding areas were subdivided for farming and residential settlement.A set of twelve maps, plans and land sale posters .orbost-land-1900s maps posters h.james

Double sided folded page advertising shop sites in Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, with locality plan, price list, terms of sale, summary of local facilities and services, and diagram showing layout of 9 retail allotments for sale. These sites were originally zoned as residential as part of the 1926 "Olive Grove Estate" subdivision. (See Vicorian Collections Reference 5169). The 9 new shops were later allocated street numbers 58 to 64 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood.Locality plan showing shop sites for sale on Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, between New Street and Olive Grove. Sole Agents: Ringwood Real Estate Co., Station Entrance, Ringwood, (Telephone) WU6661, WU6662.

Folded double-sided brochure advertising 86 residential lots for sale by Public Auction at 3pm, Saturday, November 24th, 1923, with town photographs, map of subdivision and summary of local features and services. Subdivision plan includes Whitehorse Road, Oliver Street, Georges Road, Junction Street, and six room weatherboard villa for sale. Local Agent - F.V. Parker, Ringwood.

Advertisement for eight township shop sites and five residential allotments for sale by Public Auction on the land in Ringwood on Saturday, 29th May, 1926, with location map, and summary of local features and services. Locality plan highlights sites for auction in Nelson Street, Seymour Street and Whitehorse Road. (Agents) Knight & Harwood, 315 Collins Street, Melbourne, Phones 10615, 10616 Central, in conjunction with J.B. McAlpin, Estate Agent, Opposite Railway Station, Ringwood, Phone Ringwood 7.

The date of the flyer as circa 1920 can be estimated from the references to the (decision on) "electrification of the Croydon Railway Line" which eventually occurred in 1923, letting of tenders for the state school building which opened in 1924, and the "proposed new railway station" (East Ringwood) which opened in 1925, Advertisement for State School Estate, Ringwood - 26 residential allotments for sale near East Ringwood State School development site and 7 minutes walk from proposed new railway station (East Ringwood). Includes location map and terms of sale.Locality plan includes King Street and Government Roads (Later Everard Road, Holland Road, Purser Avenue, and Charles Street). (Agents) J.B. McAlpin, Estate Agent and Subdivisional Manager, Ringwood (Opposite Station), and F.V. Parker, Estate Agent, Main Street, Ringwood.

The date of the flyer as circa 1920 can be estimated from the references to the (decision on) "electrification of the Croydon Railway Line" which eventually occurred in 1923, letting of tenders for the state school building which opened in 1924, and the "proposed new railway station" (East Ringwood) which opened in 1925, Advertisement for three retail and residential allotment land sales in East Ringwood Township including maps showing layout of subdivisions. Township Estate, State School Estate, and East Ringwood Station Estate.Subdivision plans include Mount Dandenong Road, Grey Street, Eastfield Road, King Street, Everard Road, Holland Road, Purser Avenue, and Charles Street. (Agents) Spencer Jackson, Subdivider & Homebuilder, 341 Collins Street, Melbourne, Phones: M2327 (3 lines), also at Dromana, Phone 65.

Folded double-sided page advertising private sale of 48 residential allotments, with location map, terms of sale, and details of local features and services. Locality plan includes Holland Road, Everard Road, Sunbeam Avenue, Mount Dandenong Road, and Lilydale Road (later Old Lilydale Road). (Agents) Phillips & Nicholson, 59 Swanston Street, Melbourne, (Phone) Central 10907, in conjunction with C.E. Carter, Bank Chambers, Main Street, Ringwood, Telephone Ringwood 24.

Certificate of Title - Georgina Elizabeth Wingfield Knox, wife of William Robert Knox, part of allotments 14A and 40A, 27th November, 1895, and subsequent transfers up to 1959. Plan of Subdivision includes Allens Road, The Greenway, Dickasons Road, and Canterbury Road, Ringwood. (With further residential and commercial developments taking place since the 1920s, this area became part of the suburb of Heathmont.)