In 1888, in the section of Park Hill Road between Belmont Avenue and Normanby Road there was only one street running between Park Hill Road and Cotham Road. This was Park Road, later to be named Adeney Avenue. Subsequent 20th century subdivisions created the ‘through roads’ of Cecil Street, Wimba Avenue, Florence Avenue, Marshall Avenue, Uvadale Road, and Barrington Avenue. This subdivision represents an attempt by auctioneers, rather than town planners to create an urban environment from larger residential allotments or in many cases farmland. Existing streets such as Parkhill and Normanby Roads provided a convenient starting point for the surveyors, but the Road named ‘Street Street’ indicates the role of the private surveyor in creating streets. Given that a number of allotments are listed as sold on the plan, the street is presumably Cecil Street. Even those lots that had been sold do not quite match the dimensions of the blocks in this parcel of land today, indicating that either further subdivisions or boundary alterations occurred.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.Hand-drawn subdivision plan of 19 lots facing Parkhill Road, Normanby Road, and an unnamed street [now Cecil Street] in Kew.Estate Agent notes in ink indicate those lots which had sold.subdivision plans - kew, parkhill road - kew, cecil street - kew, normanby road - kew, cecil street -kew, parkhill road - kew, normanby road - kew, crown portion 83 - kew

Three photographs/postcards donated by J Gliddon234-01. Black & White photograph of The Story Map of Phillip Island with allotments shown and extremely detailed information typed on it by Vernon McHaffie. 234-02. Sepia postcard of the penguin rookery on "Little Nobby", Phillip Island. Man sitting on hill looking down at the rookery showing tracks & entrances to burrows. 234-03. Sepia postcard of two people sitting on top of cliff, Headland Rookery, with moulting penguins on their laps. 234-02. "Tom Tregellas" Nature Series No. 1. (Penguins) Phillip Island. Rookery on Little Nobby, showing tracks and entrances to burrows amongst the "pig-face" weed. 234-03. "Tom Tregellas" Nature Series No. 1. (Penguins) Phillip Island. Moulting Burrow on top of Cliff, Headland Rookery, which contained four birds. Note feathers outside burrow.phillip island map, phillip island allotments, vernon mchaffie, wildlife - penguins, penguins phillip island, penguin rookeries phillip island, j gliddon

This book is a register of land holders with miners' rights. The correspondence is associated with applications for miners' rights on privately owned land and business sites. They include application fotrms and objections to registrations. The areas referred to are Combienbar, Goongerah, Club Terrace, Wombat Creek and Dundong. One of the privileges under the Mines Act, conferred by the holding of a miner's right until 1935 was that of residence on up to one acre on a gold-fields area. Those occupying a residence area were "deemed in law to be possessed ... of such ... parcels ... and the property therein".This is a useful research tool.A large, heavy book with a grey cloth cover and red spine. The end papers are marbled. The inside pages are ruled in grey with red ruled columns. Entries are hand-written. There are copies of correspondence inside. Details given are the registration number and date, the name of the person, the number of the miner's right and its date, a description of the allotment and any remarks or references to other volumes. Any changes of ownership are shown. The book is mostly unused.register-mining miners-rights

Contract of sale of land dated 24th October, 1956 between D.E. Thomas & G.L. Thomas (sellers) and K.P. Robertson (buyer) part of Crown allotment 228A and 228B section A being the whole land described in certificate of title volume 6230 folio 888 and situate at the corner of Creeth and Arms Streets, Long Gully, together with all improvements thereon and all lines, blinds and light fittings. Price 2,300 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 19th September, 1931 between E.G.S. Rasmussen (seller) and A.A.K. Smith (buyer) for land situate 213-215 Mundy Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 5 section 12C described in deed of conveyance, memorial No. 959 book No. 527, together with the right of carriage way described in the deed of conveyance, together with all buildings. Price 955 pounds. Office copyorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 19th September, 1931 between E.G.S. Rasmussen (seller) and A.A.K. Smith (buyer) for land situate 213-215 Mundy Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 5 section 12C described in deed of conveyance, memorial No. 959 book No. 527, together with the right of carriage way described in the deed of conveyance, together with all buildings. Price 955 pounds. Vendor copy.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 31st May, 1935 between Mr. E.T. Thomas (seller) and Mrs. A.M. Smyth for land, as fenced, situate corner Hargreaves and Wattle Streets, Bendigo, being Crown allotment 25 section 97C described in certificate of title volume 1662 folio 332318. Also land adjoining the above, together with 6-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 435 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 14th October, 1935 between W.G. Brooks (seller) and W.A. Swift the Younger (buyer) for land situate No. 293 King Street, Bendigo being Crown allotment 2 section 43A described in Crown grant volume 3020 folio 603887, together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Also electric light fittings, bath, copper and troughs. Price 255 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 5th June, 1936 between W.J. McMahon (seller) and N.L. Svanosio (buyer) for land situate No. 64 Neale Street, Bendigo being parts of Crown allotments 200 and 201A section H, being the whole of the land remaining untransferred in certificate of title volume 4300 folio 859955, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 400 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 23rd December, 1941 between L. Lazzari and Mrs. E. Lazzari (sellers) and Mrs. M.A. Smith (buyer) for land situate No. 18 Burn Street, Golden Square being Crown allotment 8a section 46B land described in Crown grant volume 2325 folio 464944, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 340 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 8th February, 1932 between C. N. Vane (seller) and W.C. Thomas (buyer) for land situate corner Cobden and Brougham Streets, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 6 section 64C described in certificate of title volume 2927 folio 585303 and at present occupied by tenant, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 375 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 23rd December, 1937 between Mrs. E.O. Hosking (seller) and R. Turner & Mrs. A. Turner (buyers) for land situate No.75 Neale Street, Bendigo being Crown allotment 104 section H at Back Creek, being land described in certificate of title volume 4808 folio 961579, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 750 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 23rd April, 1953 between Mrs. L.M. Manning (seller) and Mr. L.A. Pitson (buyer) for land situate 134 Bannister Street, Bendigo being north-east of and about 195 links from allotment 503 section K described in right to occupy residence area right No. 4612, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 1,350 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 23rd June, 1952 between Mr. J.L.C. Hunt (seller) and Miss D.A. Phillips for land being Lot 18 on plan of subdivision No. 14194, being part of Crown allotments 454A and 476 section H described in certificate of title volume 6110, folio 975 situate in Murray Street, Bendigo, together with 50roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 2,525 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land (cash) dated 9th June, 1954 between Mr. R.R. Nancarrow (seller) and Mrs M.R. Potter (buyer) for land above 50 feet below the surface and all that piece of land being part of allotment section K Parish of Sandhurst, City and County of Bendigo described in the plan at the end hereof and thereon coloured red with a frontage to Atkins Street, Bendigo. Price 1,700 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land issued by H.A. Wilkinson dated 25th August 1953 between Mr. G. A. Harris (seller) and Mr. D.R. Raggatt for land being allotment 15Bsection 51B Parish of Sandhurst City and County of Bendigo described in right to occupy residence area No. 285 and situate No. 88 Old Violet Street Corner Lilac Street Bendigo, with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 3,800 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 13th December, 1950 between Mrs. J. Cosh (vendor) and Mr. R. Spicer (purchaser). Property: land being part of Crown allotment 3A section 161C, Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 8174 folio 1034639, together with all buildings and erections thereon. Price: 1,700 pounds. Attached 2 hand written notes.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Five (5) documents relating to "Arthur James Rouget" (13th Light Horse Regiment). a) Pink Discharge Certificate 1919. b) White B. Coy - Menu (2.24th Inf Bn). c) Cream Invitation to 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment Association. d) White Purchase Lease of Farm Allotment - large certificate. e) White Christmas Card - 6th Infantry Brigade Australian Imperial Forces.documents

Letter to J.J. Stanistreet, Legal Manager, Monument Hill Gold Mining Co., Bendigo from Nell Gwynne Mines N.L., dated 26th September 1934. Letter in connection with our request for the allotment to us of a section of the Monument Hill battery site area for use in disposal of mullock from our Nell Gwynne shaft. Mentions raising wall of existing wall of dam. Plan of the locality attached. See 2205.846.bendigo, business, nell gwynne mines n.l.

Folded double-sided advertisement for auction of 24 home sites and existing residence on Saturday, 24th May, 1958, including locality map, subdivision layout, terms of sale, and summary of local facilities and services. Additional plan of lots 28-33 dated 26/10/60 by Licensed Surveyor for Kirkpatrick & Webber, 225 Maroondah Highway Ringwood headed Plan of Subdivision of part of Crown Allotment 26A Parish of Ringwood.Subdivision includes Mount Dandenong Road, Ware Crescent, Davey Drive, and Grey Road (later Grey Street). Timber residence included in the subdivision was formerly Ware Kindergarten Holiday Home. (Agent) Ellingworth's Estate Agency, 580 Station Street, Box Hill - (Phone) WX1228.

The Victorian Parliament passed Land Acts in 1860, 1862 and 1869, which offered settlers land within defined agricultural areas. Settlers paid for half of an allotment on selection at a uniform price of £1 per acre and paid rent on the other half for usually 7 years. By the end of the period, to obtain title to the land, settlers would have had to pay the balance of the purchase price and make certain improvements. (from Wikipedia)Blue book missing front cover, some loose pages. The book contains amendments to the land act 1869. throughout the book there are handwritten notes with names and localitiesRed pen mark at the front Land(?) 869. some of the nameswriten are: Sanderson, O'Brien, H. Jackson, R. Wharton, W. Porter, J. Stewart, Foley and Mortonland act, victorian legislation

Contract of sale of land dated 21st June, 1954 between Mr. T.J. McCarthy (seller) and Mr. J.R. Rose (buyer) for land part of Crown allotment 13 section 97C being the land delineated and coloured red and blue on the map in the margin of certificate of title volume 6325 folio 837 and situate No.450 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Together with 7-roomed brick dwelling and all sundry. Price 2.500 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 7th April, 1955 between Miss G.M. Lee (seller) and Mr. R.A. Rae for land being part of Crown allotment 240 section E, land described in certificate of title volume 2708 folio 415 and situate 83 Arnold Street corner Uley Street, Bendigo. Together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry, including all furniture, curtains and blinds. Price 850 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 28th September, 1956 between G.A. Cox (seller) and Mr. R.L. & Mrs. E. Roche (buyer) for land being lot 1 on plan of subdivision No. 18242 part of Crown allotment 337 section E described in certificate of title volume 7132 folio 389 and situate no. 150 White Hills Road, Bendigo, together with 5-roomed brick dwelling and all sundry. Price 4,750 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 20th May, 1935 between Mrs. E.A. Adams (seller) and Miss M. Shearer (buyer) for land situate 43 Jackson Street, Long Gully being Crown allotment 181 section A and described in certificate of title volume 5564 folio 1112609, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 190 pounds. Also 2 receipts from City of Bendigo for rates.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 7th May, 1935 between Mrs E. D'Arcy (seller) and W.C. Thomas (buyer) for land situate no.55 Wattle Street, Bendigo being Crown allotments 5 & 5A section 129C described in Crown grant volume 563 folio 112554 and Crown grant volume 2079 folio 415637 together with 6-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 500 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 24th April 1930 between H.A. Wilkinson (seller) and R. Rigby (buyer) for land situate Vinton Street, California Gully being such parts as lie above the depth of fifty feet below the surface and being Crown allotment 589 section M borough of Eaglehawk described in Crown grant volume 3293 folio 658581, together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 85 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 24th April 1930 between H.A. Wilkinson (seller) and R. Rigby (buyer) for land situate Vinton Street, California Gully being such parts as lie above the depth of fifty feet below the surface and being Crown allotment 589 section M borough of Eaglehawk described in Crown grant volume 3293 folio 658581, together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 85 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate