Edna Barrie describes the Darlingsford property. C.E. Barrrie Land developers bought the property from my husband’s brother. It was one big farm and they were a big family. When the father died he left it to be cut up for the family. The youngest son had to reach age 21 before the property could be divided and portioned out to the mother and children, but it was deferred until Jim returned from the war. Eventually it was cut up into two parts, we were married by then and so was Edgar. Part of the land included the block on the other side of Ferris road, which became the quarry, Edgar’s section was on the Toolern Creek end, he was the last one married and lived in the old bluestone house until 1974. The developers bought this section but they could not get permits due to the state of the old bridge due to the cost. Barries had built the bridge across the creek [1926]. It took the big loads of hay and the family kept it maintained. Once the Barries had gone it did not get any upkeep. The developers found the cost of replacing the bridge and developing site with sewerage and drainage power before they sell. The rural land itself is not worth much as the developer has to complete the subdivision before any blocks can be sold. The developer from Sydney had a man living in the house, who let it go the rack and ruin. He managed to buy from the developer 25 acres with the bluestone house. Bernard Coburn had it for a while but is was well out of our hands by then. There were various people who have bought into and tried to develop and have given up. There was a project sometime ago to save the buildings from ruin but nothing has happened as yet, they are six or seven years to late. The buildings continue to deteriorate and were badly damaged vandals and fire. The Shire bought all the rest of it from the developer, where the tip is now, that was also part of Edgars land. Article about a fire at Darlingsford Estate featured in the Telegraphlocal architecture, local identities, emergency services

"The dry stone walls provide a tangible link to the area’s white settlement, and they remain a symbol of the profound change in land usage from the original Kulin custodians to the European arrivals of the nineteenth century. The bulk of dry stone wall construction in Victoria occurred between the 1850s and 1880s. The gold rush of the early 1850s in particular inspired a flurry of construction. At this time, labour previously available for shepherding livestock dried up, as men gravitated to the goldfields to seek their fortunes. This necessitated the building of fencing to contain the district’s growing number of sheep, cattle and horses. An explosion in surveying, subdivision and the sale of Crown lands also contributed to a boost in construction. Government regulations that punished pastoralists for allowing their livestock to stray provided further incentive to fence-off previously open expanses of land. The major benefit of this type of fencing was that it utilised the materials at hand; the plentiful grey basalt that scattered the landscape. In the case of the dry stone walls built around Melton, the characteristic round or oval shape of the volcanic fieldstones on the western plains inspired some distinctive designs.54 Another advantage of dry stone walls was their ability to withstand the ravages of flood, fire and drought often experienced in the district. This durability accounts for the fact that many of these fences still exist today". Dry Stone Wall trail brochure/pamphlet for visitors provided by Melton Visitor Information Centrecouncil, landscapes of significance

The Gordons were architects and were associated with many buildings still standing in Albury and Wodonga, St Patrick's Church and the de Kerilleau Homestead among them. They established Vermont Orchard on 74 acres to the south of the Wodonga settlement. Here they grew fruit and nuts for the domestic and export market. The enterprising family also set about transforming some of the land by clearing it, creating streets and making general improvements. It was the biggest subdivision in Wodonga at the time. The 234 allotments in the Wodonga Estate were put up for sale by auction in May 1890. A total of 200 people were said to have attended. Gordon, William, Charles and Vermont streets in Wodonga are named after the family. This bell was used at the Vermont orchard to signal the beginning and end of the working day, as well as lunch breaks.The Gordon Family orchard bell is made of cast iron. It includes the inscription "J. C. W../G./1858." This is thought to represent the initials of John Gordon and sons Walter Joseph and Charles Goodwin Sylvester Gordon. There is some conjecture about this due to the date "1858". John was born in London, England in 1823 and died in 1880. Walter is generally accepted to have been born in 1857 and died 1903. In one family tree Charles is recorded as being born on 28 January 1858 but his birth was registered in 1860. The mystery of the date is therefore not fully resolved.On one side of the bell "J. C. W../G./1858."gordon family wodonga, gordon and gordon architects, vermont wodonga

The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. A white poster with black and red text advertising a subdivision sale sale, subdivision, wodonga, land, building, development, hamilton-smith, hamilton-smith collection

Sales plan for land in the suburb of Highett, bounded by Wickham Road, Railway Parade, Highett Road and Point Nepean Street. The developing urban area of Highett 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. The extension of the railway line from the city to Mordialloc opened up the land for development.Black and white pamphlet advertising for private sale the Station Entrance Estate, Highett. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Wickham Road, Railway Parade, Highett Road and Point Nepean Road. Handwritten in black ink on reverse: Station Entrance / Estate / Late [indecipherable]highett, land sales, estate

Sales plan for land in the suburb of Highett, bounded by Point Nepean Road and incorporating Sandford Street, Turner Road, Alfred Street, Peace Street and Tennyson Street. .The developing urban area of Highett 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 subdivisional auction sale of the Hill Estate Highett. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Point Nepean Road and encompassing Sandford Street, Turner Road, Alfred Street, Peace Street and Tennyson St. Handwritten in grey pencil on reverse: Hill Street / Jamieson Handwritten in blue pencil on reverse: The Hill Estate Handwritten in blue pencil on subdivision map: [tick] [on majority of properties marked on map]highett, land sales, estate

Sales plan for land in the suburb of Highett, bounded by Spring Road, Highett Road and Worthing Terrace.The developing urban area of Highett 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 Allan's Estate, Highett. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Spring Road, Highett Road and Worthing Terrace.Handwritten in grey pencil on reverse: Allan's Estate / Highett Crossed out in blue pencil on front: Name and address of what appears to be a solicitorhighett, land sales, estate

Sales plan for land in the suburb of Cheltenham, bounded by Chesterville Road and Bernard Street, and incorporating Clendon Court, Tintern Grove and Tintern MewsThis land sale pamphlet illustrates one of the last subdivisions of the century in Cheltenham, incorporating house and land packages. It shows that land sales and subdivision for the area had slowed considerably by the end of the 1900s and that the infrastructure was significantly developed. Colour pamphlet advertising last chance land sale of Heritage Estate Cheltenham. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Chesterville Road and Bernard Street, and including Clenton Court, Tintern Grove and Tintern Mews.cheltenham, land sales, estate

Sales plan for land in the suburb of Cheltenham, along Barker StreetThe developing urban area of Cheltenham 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 subdivisional land auction of Barker's estate, on Barker Street Cheltenham.Handwritten in grey pencil on the subdivision map: a series of numbers on each block possibly indicating the sale price. Handwritten in grey pencil on the subdivision map: Roy- joined to subdivision 6 Handwritten in grey pencil on the subdivision map: x on the border between subdivision 17 and 16, and again on the border between subdivision 12 and 11.cheltenham, land sales, estate

Black and white image of Chelsea Railway Station showing the impact of the railways on the development of the area. Shops and shoppers can be seen behind the station buildings.The extension of the railway line from Mordialloc to Frankston influenced the development of the villages along the train line. Shops and community buildings were built in proximity to the station, along with the subdivision of land for houses. Black and white image of Chelsea Railway Station showing platforms and local shopschelsea, railway station, railway, shopping strip, public transport

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

Sales plan for land in the suburb of Cheltenham, along both sides of Victori Avenue, off Weatherall Road.The developing urban area of Cheltenham 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 for sale the Ozone Hill Estate, Cheltenham. Incorporates a map of the estate on either side of Victor Avenue, off Weatherall Road. Handwritten in blue ink on the subdivision map: 'Sold' is written on subdivisions 1-4, 8, 11, 13, 16-26, 28, 29, 33, 39-41 Handwritten in blue ink on the subdivision map: 'House being erected' is written on subdivisions 22 and 33. Handwrittten in grey pencil adjacent to subdivisions 21 and 22: Tennis / Courts / being / constructed / here Handwritten in grey pencil at bottom of page: Revised to 30/1/24 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map: assumed land sale price is recorded on subdivisions 5-9, 9-10, 12, 14-15, 27, 30-32, 34-38. land sales, cheltenham, estate

Sales plan for land in the suburb of Cheltenham, encompassing both sides of Walker Grove, a section of Centre Dandenong Rd and Axelton St. The developing urban area of Cheltenham 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 Station Entrance Estate, Highett. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Wickham Road, Railway Parade, Highett Road and Point Nepean Road.Handwritten in black pen on subdivision map: 'x' written on subdivisions 2, 3, 8-11, 15-17, 19. Potentially indicating that these properties did not sell at auction. Handwritten in black pen on subdivision map: assumed sale price on subdivisions 1, 4-7, 12-14, 18, 20-31. land sales, cheltenham, estate

Sales plan for land in the suburb of Cheltenham, along Charman Road and Weatherall Street.The developing urban area of Cheltenham 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 realising auction of the Charman Estate, Cheltenham. Incorporates a map of the estate, showing subdivisions along Charman Road and Weatherall Street.land sales, cheltenham, estate

Sales plan for land in the suburb of Highett, titled Railway Reserve, incorporating properties along Wolseley Street, Livingston Street, Highett Road and Worthing Road. The developing urban area of Highett 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 and shops are constructed close to infrastructure.Colour pamphlet advertising thirty eight shop and villa sites for sale at the Railway Reserve, Highett. Incorporates a map of the reserve with properties available on Wolseley Street, Livingston Street, Highett Road and Worthing Road. Handwritten in grey pencil: assumed sale price recorded on subdivisions 1-7, 10, 22, 23 and 34 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision 4: C. Nevill / City of Melbourne bank Handwritten in grey pencil across subdivision 7: 49' Handwritten in grey pencil across subdivision 21 and 22: 134' Handwritten in grey pencil across subdivision 25 and 26: 200' Handwritten in grey pencil across subdivision 36 and 37 and both top and bottom: 120' Hand drawn in blue pencil: outline of subdivision 4 Hand drawn in blue pencil: outline of subdivisions 7, 23, 28, 37, 38 along left hand side, subdivisions 38, 37 and 36 on Wolseley Street, subdivisions 30 and 29 along Wolseley Street, subdivisions 29 and 24 along the middle of the plan, subdivisions 24 and half of 25 along Livingston Street, half of subdivision 20 along the middle of the plan, subdivisions 21 and 22 along the Right of Way between Livingston Street and Highett Road, and along the right hand border of subdivision 7. Handwritten in ink adjacent to the subdivision plan, updside down, in the bottom right hand corner: 276 / 54 / 280 / 45 / 320 / 202 / 200 / 134 / horizontal line / 11/14 Handwritten in ink adjacent to the subdivision plan, updside down, in the bottom right hand corner: 1714)2200(15 / 1714 / horizontal line / 486land sales, highett

Sales plan for land in the suburbs of Highett and Moorabbin, bordered by Point Nepean Road and Wickham Road East incorporating William StreetThe developing urban area of Highett and 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 close to infrastructure.Colour pamphlet advertising for private sale land in the Central Corner Estate in Moorabbin and Highett. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Point Nepean Road and Wickham Road East, with subdivisions also available on both sides of William Street. Handwritten in blue pencil on subdivision plan: a tick is drawn on subdivisions 2-18 Handwritten in blue pencil on subdivision 6: a box with an x inside Handwritten in blue pencil on subdivisions 10 and 12: S Handwritten in black ink on front page: [indecipherable] / McKittricks Handwritten in grey pencil on rear page: McKilhick / Nepean Rd Handwritten in grey pencil on rear page upside down: 160000 / 15 8300 [crossed out] land sales, estate, highett, moorabbin

Sales plan for land in the suburb of Highett, bounded by Worthing Road, and the Melbourne to Frankston Electric Railway Line, including LePage Street. The developing urban area of Highett 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 close to infrastructure.Colour pamphlet advertising a subdivisional auction of the Highett Station Estate. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Worthing Road and the Melbourne to Frankston Electric Railway, and including LePage Street. Handwritten in black ink on front cover: Late LePage / Wickham Rdland sales, estate, highett

Sales plan for land in the suburb of Bentleigh, bounded by Centre Road, and incorporating subdivisions on either side of Elizabeth Street (Wheatley Road), Oak Street and Beech Street.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 close to infrastructure.Colour pamphlet advertising a realising sub-divisional auction sale of the Bentleigh Park Estate, Bentleigh. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Centre Road, and including Elizabeth Street (Wheatley Road), Oak Street and Beech Street.Hand drawn in grey pencil: a small square on subdivision 33 Hand drawn in grey pencil: a small square incorporating a cross on subdivision 24 Hand written in black ink on reverse: Bentleigh Park / Estate / Ward late Andersonsland sales, estate, bentleigh

Sales plan for land in the suburb of Cheltenham, bounded by Johnston Street, Silver Street and Cavanagh Street, incorporating lots on either side of Sunray Avenue.The developing urban area of Cheltenham 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 close to infrastructure.Colour pamphlet advertising for sale lots in The Ridge Entrance Estate, Cheltenham. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Johnston Street, Silver Street and Cavanagh Street, including subdivision lots on either side of Sunray Avenueland sales, estate, cheltenham

Sales plan for land in the suburb of Moorabbin, bounded by South Road and Highbury Street, including Prince Street, Charming Street, Thomas Avenue and Keith 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 close to infrastructure.Colour pamphlet advertising for private sale the Moorabbin Shire Hall Estate, Moorabbin. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by South Road and Highbury Street, including Prince Street, Charming Street, Keith Road and Thomas Avenue.Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 63: £4 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 66: 4 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 80: 3. Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 81: 4 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 83: 2 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 96: £3 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 97: 3 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map to the left of subdivision 102: 3 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map on the corner of Thomas Avenue and Highbury Street: vertical line next to a square with a cross in it.land sales, estate, moorabbin

Sales plan for land in the suburb of Sandringham, bounded by Bluff Road, Bay Road and William Street, and incorporating Frances Street.The developing urban area of Highett (then called Sandringham) 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 close to infrastructure.Colour pamphlet advertising for sale 35 lots in Sandringham Rises, Sandringham. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Bluff Road, Bay Road and William Street, including Frances Street.Handwritten in grey pencil next to the words 'THREE O'CLOCK': 1888 Handwritten in blue ben next to the words '& BUSINESS SITES': 1888land sales, sandringham, highett

Sales plan for land in the suburb of South Brighton (Moorabbin), bounded by Point Nepean Road, South Road, Patterson Street and the Mordialloc Railway Line. Incorporates Wolsely Street and Gordon StreetThe 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 close to infrastructure.Colour pamphlet advertising for private sale the South Brighton Township Estate, South Brighton. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Point Nepean Road, South Road, Patterson Street, and the Mordialloc Railway Line. Includes Wolsley Street and Gordon Street. land sales, south brighton, estate, moorabbin