In 1855 William and Elizabeth Box migrated from Sussex England to Melbourne and in 1868, 1869 purchased 2 x 10acre Lots in part of Henry Dendy's Special Survey Brighton 1841. A Cottage was already on the land and they established a flower garden and raised 13 children. In 1888 William sold one Lot and built a new Front House . William died 1902 and Elizabeth sold the land except 1 acre and retained both the Cottage and the Front House. After her death in 1914, her daughters Violet and Ada leased the Cottage and Front House to tenants until August Rietmann purchased the property in 1935. August Rietmann (1877-1951) of Lustdorf ,Switzerland, married Maria Frieda Oesschlager (2/2/1878- 22/7/1942) of Baden Baden, Germany on 6/8/1910. In August 8th 1915 August and his wife Frieda migrated to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia sailing on the Steam Ship ‘Osterley’ from Marseilles to Melbourne They leased Box Cottage, Ormond in 1917 and raised two children, Stefanie (1918 -2006) and William (1920- 1997). 1935 August purchased the property and the family used the Cottage during the day and slept in the Front House. August was a monumental mason, potter and sculptor, and was employed at Corbens Ltd Clifton Hill, to carve war memorials in Victoria post WW1 c 1915-1922. During the 1920's August set up his own business in pressed cement making pot plants, columns,paving slabs and lampstands. He continued to carve headstones and figures and took contract work for Artists eg Paul Mountford. He built a workshop in the Barn and used the Cottage for plaster moulding. His son William joined the business and and the family continued to use the site after August died in 1951. Rietmann Landscaping Ltd moved to Bay Road Highett in 1953 and later to Carrum. The land, containing the Box Cottage, was sold to Lewis Timber Pty Ltd in 1970 and Mr Lewis proposed that Moorabbin City Council should preserve the heritage Cottage. In 1984 the Cottage was dismantled and reconstructed in the adjacent Joyce Park. The Rietman family is an example of the diverse nationalities that lived and worked productively in Moorabbin Shire 1871–1933 , the City of Moorabbin 1934-1994 and continues today in the Cities of Glen Eira, Kingston, Bayside, and Monash. August, a sculptor and stone mason, was employed by Corben Pty Ltd Clifton Hill to carve WW1 Memorials before establishing his own successful masonry business in the Box Cottage during the latter 1920s. After becoming interested in pressed cement casting, he took on apprentices (1930s Depression) and among his products were garden furniture, pots and also street lamp standards, some of which were installed in St Kilda Road. After August’s death in 1951, his family continued the business ‘Rietman’s Landscaping Ltd.’, at Highett and Carrum.Photographs x 3 Black & White of the Front House with Pine Trees at Ormond and Frieda Rietmann in garden c1921 Photograph x 1 Colour Digital by Glen Lewis of these Pine Trees in situ Lewis Timber Pty Ltd Ormond 2020Handwritten a) path to Front House c 1921; b) Pine trees and Front House c) Frieda in garden c1921box william, box elizabeth, box cottage museum ormond, dendy henry, dendy's special survey brighton 1841, market gardeners, seedling nurseries, rietmann august, rietman august, rietmann frieda, rietman frieda, stonnington city town hall, war memorials, world war 1 1914-1918, rietman stefanie, rennick stefanie, francis stefanie, rietman william, rietman ray, mountford paul, malvern city town hall, joyce park ormond, rietman's landscaping pty ltd, bay road highett, macrobertson pty ltd, coleraine soldier memorial 1921

Shakespeare. This book was presented to R. D. Mackay Esq. by W. D. C. Denovan in Bendigo on 7th September, 1897. Also a notation to J. Glen Oliphant from Angus and Girlee Mackay. The works of William Shakspere, his plays and poems.cottage, miners, literary history, literary history

Coloured photo of south - west side of the Winchcombe family home on the corner of Doncaster East and Glen Roads, Mitcham in 2006 Mrs. Winchcombe, nee Ireland is related to the Ireland family who were orchardists and florist in Mitcham area in the early 1900s.winchcombe family, ireland family, doncaster east road, mitcham, no.35

Floodwaters over Glen Park Bridge 21 October 1953Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, 1953-10-21, bridge construction, eltham north, floods, floodwater, glen park bridge

Floodwaters over Glen Park Bridge 21 October 1953Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, 1953-10-21, bridge construction, eltham north, floods, floodwater, glen park bridge

Dixon's Creek Yarra Glen-Yea Road June 1958Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1958-06, bridge construction, dixons creek bridge, dixon's creek road, yarra glen-yea road

Exhumation of Glen Huntly Pioneers at Point Ormond. 3 coffinsblack and white photograph, copy (original poor conditions)

This file contains two items. 1/ An article from the CAULFIELD CONTACT on the history of Glen Huntly Park and its facilities, dated Jan/ Feb 1992. It includes 2 black and white photos: one of Cr Nicholas Gold and one of Mr Victor Townsend (Secretary/Treasurer for Glen Huntly Park Committee of Management) in front of the new pavilion. 2/ Two of the same original colour photographs of the pavilion at Glen Huntly Park, date unknown.glen huntly park, e. e. gunn park, city of caulfield, caulfield, glen huntly, football clubs, cricket clubs, caulfield north ward, caulfield racecourse, neerim road caulfield, booran road caulfield, parks, reserves, glen huntly sports ground, gold nicholas cr, townsend victor, clyde holding mp, pavilions, barbecues, picnic spots, playgrounds, tennis courts, north caulfield/ glen huntly cricket club, glen huntly amateur football club, the bloods football club, australian rules football, sports establishments, recreations establishments, sports grounds, sports, recreations, sporting clubs, clubs, associations, football clubs, tennis clubs, cricket clubs, leisure, cultural events, cultural activities, ovals, playing fields

Six colour photographs at the City of Port Phillip mayoral election of Janet Bolitho on December 8 2005 at St Kilda Town Hall. .01 - PMHPS group (from left) Norah Howard, Jack Bolt, Pat Grainger, Janet Bolitho, Anne Callaghan, Graham Bride, Glen Stuart, Margaret Bride (also scanned) .02 - Janet Bolitho and David Spooks CEO, City of Port Phillip .03 - Janet Bolitho and Liana Thompson (also scanned) .04 Janet Bolitho and Graham Bride .05 - Glen Stuart and Janet Bolitho .06 - Pat grainger and Janet Bolitholocal government - city of port phillip, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, politics, janet bolitho, pat grainger, liana thompson, graham bride, margaret bride, glen stuart, jack bolt, norah howard, anne callaghan

Rectangular cardboard. At the front in black fountain pen: Prize Ball presented by the M.C.C. (English XI) to Mr. John Glen for his fine fielding, 23rd April 1864. Underneath a typed report: 1863-64 five matches won and two lost, including Parr's English Eleven. England 85 and 178. The Twenty-two, 74 (W. Bruce 12, J. Glen 10) and 45. Bowling for Bendigo: Wills nine for 92, Shum five for 37. Bowling for England: Tinley 27 for 57, Jackson 13 for 22. "BUCC Jubilee Souvenir Report"clubs, cricket, bendigo united cricket club

Floods at Yarra Glen November, 1956 From top of Grand HotelRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, eltham-yarra glen road, 1956-11, floods, floodwater, ford service garage, grand hotel, new holland, yarra glen

Yarra Glen-Glenburn Road Jehosophat Creek 18th October 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, bridge construction, heidelberg-kinglake road, road construction, 1956-10-18, flood damage, floods, floodwater, jehosophat creek, yarra glen-glenburn road

Plan of Subdivision. Corner Douglas Court and Glen Katherine Drive Greensborough.An example of hard copy subdivision plans from the Greensborough area. Mainly from the Shire of Diamond Valley era (1964-1994).Plan (2 sheets) mounted on heavy card.Stamped and handwritten Council permissions, dates and other details.subdivision plans, douglas court, glen katherine drive

Exhumation of Glen Huntly Pioneers at Point Ormond on 27 August 1898black and white photograph accompanied by a copyGlenhuntly road, Point Ormond to St Kilda line. 3 coffin row, ready for removal. Apps Undertaker. Robe st St Kilda

Glen Iris Presbyterian Church on the corner of High Street and Allison Avenue. Floor plan of church hall in Allison Avenue show PFA Club Rm, Kitchen, Foyer, Entry, Stage, Hall and Class room."5"glen iris presbyterian church

Glen Iris Presbyterian Church on the corner of High Street and Allison Avenue. Exterior of unidentified church building."6" "SIX"glen iris presbyterian church

Glen Iris Presbyterian Church on the corner of High Street and Allison Avenue. Interior of church hall with women and children sitting on wooden benches. "7"glen iris presbyterian church

Glen Iris Presbyterian Church on the corner of High Street and Allison Avenue. Interior of hall with a group of teenage girls and boys.On back: "14"glen iris presbyterian church

non-fictionReport produced by the Shire of Eltham in August 1986 as a prelimary response to proposed municipal restructure in the state of Victoriacouncil amalgamation, annexation, rates