Contract of sale of land dated 10th February, 1956 between Mr. T.J.K. Gilbert (seller) and Mr. L.F. Rule (buyer) for land being allotment 14p section L, containing 19 acres 3 roods and being land described in certificate of title volume 6375 folio 936 and situate Marong Road, Bendigo. Together with all buildings thereon, also piping and loose galvanized iron on ground, with State Rivers and Water Supply Authority to irrigate 1 acre land. Price 650 pounds. Also attached a letter in two copies signed by Mr. Rule agreeing to the purchase, the letter is dated 7th February, 1956 and is on H.A & S.R. Wilkinson letterhead.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 12th January, 1955n Mr. L. W. & Mrs. L. M. Dennis (vendor) and Mrs. A. M. Praetz (purchaser). Property: land delineated and coloured purple on the map in the margin being lot 11 on plan of subdivision 21180 lodged in the office of titles being part of Crown allotment 457 section H Parish of Sandhurst, City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 7793 folio 149 and situate 7 Margaret Crescent, Bendigo, together with 5 rooms weatherboard dwelling and all sundry buildings on said land, also all floor coverings, blinds and electric light fittings and shades. Price: 4,150 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conveyance document for sale of land from Dr. James Boyd to Richard Hartley Smith Abbott. Dated 21.6.1900. Sale of three blocks of land for the sum of six hundred and fifty pounds. a. Allotment 6 of Section 8C b. Allotment 14 of Section 8C c. Allotment 13 of Section 8C

B&W photo of the Puffing Billy line near The Tanks below Glen Park Farm. On the left is the house of the Dunham family, with shedding in the background. The land slopes down to the track then falls quite steeply away to a treed area. In the distance can be seen land which is now part of Cardinia Reservoir.

Documents concerning Legacy having a legal hold over land owned by Sir Stanley Savige in Balnarring in order to erect permanent camp buildings. 00253.1 and .2 Report of Meeting of sub committee considering the questions of title re permanent camp building at Balnarring. Meeting held at Hotel Austalia 2nd October 1929. Legatees Armstrong, Carleton, Tregent, Hall and Massey in attendence. 00253.3 Signed letter from Charles H. Peters to Brian Armstrong, Messers Plante and Henty Solicitors. 00253.4, .5, .6, .7, .8 Report on Balnarring Camp Property. Same as collection item 00250 but with different corrections and additional notes. 00253.9 Cover letter to L Armstrong signed from Dudley Tregent. 00253.10 Letter to Blatchford, Deputy Chairman Junior Legacy Club from unknown author. 00253.11, .12 Minutes of Meeting of Board of Management. Camp Premises Agreement and negotiations mentioned on page 3. Melbourne Legacy provides camps for junior legatees. The camps gave the children an opportunity of a summer beach holiday with other Legacy children. It started with camps on the property of Legacy founder, Legatee Stan Savige, who had a place in Balnarring, close to the beach. Permanent camp buildings were built in 1930. These documents relate to those buildings. Legacy Somers Camps continued intermittently at Stan's property until it was decided in 1951 to make other arrangements for holidays. Including two other camps in the Somers area: Lord Somers Camp and the Somers School Camp (owned by the Education Department). Camps provided for junior Legatees have been very important from early in Legacy's history. In the 1920s Legacy started camps at Stan Savige's property at Balnarring. By the 1930s a permanent camp kitchen and building had been built at Somers Camp. These documents relate to the official status of the property.White paper with black type x 12 pages relating to land ownership and lease questions around the Balnarring Camp. Six sets of documents kept together. Total of twelve pages, some double sided.land transfer, deed of trust, option to purchase, properties, savige property, legacy somers camp

Flooding of the Yarra Valley, including that section of the Yarra bordering Kew and Kew East in the north and west of the municipality, was a regular occurrence. Extreme flood events of the Yarra River are recorded to have occurred in 1891, 1901, 1916, 1923 and 1934. The Municipality of Kew's response to these floods was to enact planning decisions restricting residential development in flood prone areas following the floods of 1916, 1921 and 1934. While floods continued after the development of the Upper Yarra Reservoir (construction 1948-57), the regularity and extent of these inundations diminished. During the nineteenth century, the land abutting the south side of the Yarra in Kew was devoted to dairy farming. In the twentieth century, before and after the construction of the Eastern Freeway, much of this low-lying area was used as golf courses and public parks.Late example of the capacity of the Yarra Valley at Kew to flood, even though drainage works and the Upper Yarra Reservoir had reduced their regularity.Original black and white print photograph of the low-lying land at East Kew under floodwater on 16 May 1974. The vantage point of the photographer is Lister Street. In the photo, the fences of the Kilby Farm can be seen. Flooding was caused by overflowing water in Glass' Creek and the River Yarra. Annotation verso: "Hay's Paddock op No.30 Lister Street / 16 May 1974 11.50am / R.L. 46.04"hays paddock, floods, yarra river, glass' creek, lister street

Prue Sanderson, in her groundbreaking ‘City of Kew Urban Conservation Study : Volume 2 - Development History’ (1988), summarised the periods of urban development and subdivisions of land in Kew. The periods that she identified included 1845-1880, 1880-1893, 1893-1921, 1921-1933, 1933-1943, and Post-War Development. These periods were selected as they represented periods of rapid growth or decline in urban development. An obvious starting point for Sanderson’s groupings involved population growth and the associated economic cycles. These cycles also highlighted urban expansion onto land that was predominantly rural, although in other cases it represented the decline and breakup of large estates. A number of the plans in the Kew Historical Society’s collection can also be found in other collections, such as those of the State Library of Victoria and the Boroondara Library Service. A number are however unique to the collection.Subdivision plans are historically important documents used as evidence of the growth of suburbs in Australia. They frequently provide information about when the land was sold on which a built structure was subsequently constructed 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 ‘Oswinia Estate’ subdivision in East Kew was planned and auctioned in the first half of the 1920s. 169 allotments were created in the triangular section of land bordered by High Street, Burke Road and the Government Boulevard (later Kilby Road). The only piece of land excluded was that where the previous Kew Pound had been located at the east tip of the triangle. Allotments were created fronting Glass, High, Namur, Oswin Streets, Irymple Avenue, and the Government Boulevard. The name for the Estate was derived from Oswin’s farm, which had been one of the largest landholdings in East Kew. The selling agents annotated the plan in our collection with crosses indicating those lots that had been sold. The inset locality plan is particularly interesting as it shows the route and stations of the Outer Circle Railway. When the subdivision plan was created, it included the proposed bridge over the Yarra at Burke Road. The bridge was to be officially opened in 1926.subdivision plans - east kew, oswinia estate, high street, glass street, namur street, government boulevard - kilby road, irymple street, oswin street

The land occupied by the Hamilton Street shops was subdivided in the 1880s and the first purpose-built shop was 'Pope and Moran, Grocers'. This shop later became Tom Morris' Grocery. By 1930 shops stretched along both sides of Hamilton Street and part way along Churchill Street. The donor the late Norman Carter took many photos documenting Mont Albert and Surrey Hills from the 1920s. His subject matter often related to Church of England events and activities.Black and white photo taken from the centre of the road in Hamilton Street, Mont Albert. Three single storey shops can be seen with vacant blocks of land in between them. They have verandas extending over the pavement to the edge of the road which appears to have bluestone curb and channelling. One shop sells dairy produce and small goods.hamilton street, shops

This brief description of St. Stephen's Presbyterian church, Surrey Hills, on the corner of Canterbury and Warrigal Roads, Surrey Hills, dates back to 1887 when Surrey Hills was a settled emerging community. It documents the changes from then, including the land and buildings, their ministry, hymn books and bibles, church camps, mission work, PMWU, men's activities, outreach groups, multi-cultural groups until 2012.This brief description of St. Stephen's Presbyterian church, Surrey Hills, on the corner of Canterbury and Warrigal Roads, Surrey Hills, dates back to 1887 when Surrey Hills was a settled emerging community. It documents the changes from then, including the land and buildings, their ministry, hymn books and bibles, church camps, mission work, PMWU, men's activities, outreach groups, multi-cultural groups until 2012.(mr) j. k. blogg, 1887, surrey hills, (mr) (rev) john ewing, (mr) (rev) alexander mcdonald, (mr) (rev) frederick darling, surrey college, kleppers orchard, balmoral crescent, st. stephen's presbyterian church, uniting church, (mr) (rev.) david innes, (rev) w. howden, (mr) (rev) david bradshaw, churches, canterbury road, warrigal road

Contract of sale of land dated 11th May, 1957 between Mr. W.B. Nicholls (seller) and Misses D.M. & L.G. Smith. For land being lot 8 on vendor's plan of subdivision by Mr. Surveyor Pritchard, dated 2nd May, 1957 having a frontage of 59 feet to Alamein Court by a depth of 100 feet, being part allotment 7 section 31A land described in Crown grant volume 8113 folio 731. Subject to any registered appurtenant easements. Price 3,600 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 29th May, 1954 between Mrs. E.M. & Mr. H.A. Knight (sellers) and Mr. W.H. Randall (buyer) for land being lot 2 on plan of subdivision No. 19227 being parts of lots 27 and 28 on plan of subdivision No. 4134 being part of Crown allotment 97 and being the balance of the land comprised in certificate of titles volume 6441 folios 021 and 022 and situate Albion Street, Bendigo. Together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 2,200 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 7th March, 1939 between J.A. Robertson (seller) and A.E. Simms (buyer) for land situate Prowse Road, Bendigo, at present occupied by Mrs. Harbour as tenant, being the land described in right to occupy residence area No. 190. Also all the vendor's right, title and interest to the land as fenced adjoining the above mentioned property, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 250 pounds. Attached copy of application to register a Lienorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 4th April, 1933 between E.M. Dudley (seller) and C.J. Tyack for land situate No.161 honeysuckle street, Bendigo being land described in certificates of registration as residence area no. 32525 and residence area no. 32526, together with 6-roomed weatherboard dwelling, garage and all sundry outbuildings and erections on said land. Also all electric light fittings, duck blinds in sleep-out, all wire doors and windows, window blinds and name plate. Price 545 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 4th July, 1952 between Mr. D. R. McClure (seller) and Mr.. H. A. Pitson for land described in right to occupy residence area No. 9508, together with all buildings and erection thereon, also all sundries inside and outside the building. Price 60 pounds. Also attached various receipt from Department of lands and survey, copy of the right to occupy land issued in 1942, letter from the City of Bendigo dated in 1951 drawing attention to unpaid rates on the property.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 29th January 1954 between Mr. E.M. Hopper (seller) and Mr. G.J. O'Donnell (buyer) for land being Lot 2 on plan of subdivision No. 23332 registered in the office of titles, Melbourne and situate in Lindsay Street Kangaroo Flat part of Crown allotment 11 section 23, township of Kangaroo Falt described in Certificate of title volume 7446 folio 423, together with weatherboard dwelling, wood shed-lavatory also fencing on the said land. Price 2,700 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

[a] Manilla envelope with Cohn Victoria Brewery printed on reverse flap. Typed front caption 'Contract of Purchase Swan Hill Land. 28/12/22, Handwritten No 3 , and Sale Note. [b] Handwritten sale note on Allan Connell & Co Swan Hill Auctioneer printed paper dated Dec 28th 1922, specifying sale conditions and particulars of land. [c] Handwritten particulars of land owned by O G Burton and sold to Cohn's for proposed cordial factory site. £305 purchase amount.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Contract of sale of land dated 27th February, 1964 between Mr. Edward John Hynam (vendor) and Mr. M.F. Sexton (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: E.S. Cahill& Son, View Street, Bendigo. Property 51 King Street, Bendigo, land being part of Crown allotment 22 section 52C land comprised in certificate of title volume 4445 folio 974 including floor coverings, curtains and blinds. Price: 1,800 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land by public auction dated 29th August, 1956 between Farmers and Citizens Trustees Company Bendigo executor of the will of F. R. Schilling deceased (vendor) and Mr. A. C. & Mrs. A. Sprawson (purchaser). Property: land that lies above the depth of 100 feet below the surface of all that land containing 35 perches and 8/10 of a perch being allotment 20 section 49B comprised in Crown Grant volume 2193 folio 493 situate No. 120 Rowan Street, Bendigo. Price: 2,725 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 14th may, 1956 between Mr. H Nolan (vendor) and ? Property: land situate 55 Myrtle Street, Bendigo land described in Right to Occupy residence area no. 125, together with weatherboard and rough cast dwelling and all sundry outbuildings, also blinds, curtains, electric light fittings and shades, electric sink heater, electric stovette in kitchen, galvanised iron tank and all floor coverings with the exception of the lino in the middle bedroom. Price: 3,500 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 28th June, 1955 between Mrs. A Spence (vendor) and Mr. P. Sheedy (purchaser). Property: land being Crown allotment3A section 119C and having a frontage of 161 links to Anderson Street by a depth of 164.5 links to Valentine Street Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, being land described in certificate of title volume 6579 folio 775 and situate No. 44 Anderson Street, Bendigo, together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry outbuildings. Price: 2,200 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 13th December, 1951 between Mr. A. W. Bynon (vendor) and Mr. H. P. Schade Jnr. (purchaser). Property: land being allotment 286 section K, Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in Crown grant volume 575 folio 114996 and situate corner Slack & Buckley Streets, Bendigo, together with 4 roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry outbuildings, all window blinds, curtains and all linos on the floors. Price: 1,350 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale dated 26th July, 1952 between Mr. E. K. Meager (vendor) and Mr. S. M. Trewin & Mrs. G. C. Unthank (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Kiddle, Briggs & Willox, 15 Queen Street, Melbourne. Property: land being part of Crown allotment 18 section 28C City of Bendigo Parish of Sandhurst being land comprised in certificate of title volume 3897 folio 779322 and which said land is situate in Kennedy Street, Bendigo. Price: 1,320 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 4th January, 1938 between F. Peterson (seller) and Miss B.E.M. Tancock (buyer) for land situate No.84 lily Street, Bendigo, being land described in Crown grant volume 2650 folio 529876, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 29th March, 1940 between Mrs. G. Abbott (seller) and J.S. Trevean (buyer) for land situate Trotter Street, Bendigo, being land described in right to occupy residence area No. 5180, together with 4-roomed dwelling and all sundry. Price 100 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 1st April, 1933 between H.M.I. Prior (seller) and A.E. Ramsay (buyer) for land situate Brown Street, Eaglehawk, being land described in certificate of registration as residence area No. 3916, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 150 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 25th August, 1951 between Mrs. S.E. Greenman (seller) and Mr. J.H. Patten (buyer) for land situate No. 1 Bobs Street, Bendigo described in right to occupy residence area No. 266, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 1,050 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 24th March, 1954 between miss A.M. Houlihan (seller) and Mr. W.T. Priest (buyer) for land situate 12 Reserve Street Eaglehawk described in Right to Occupy Residence Area No. 5362, together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 1,000 pounds. Vendor's copyorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 26th June, 1941 between Mrs A. Zammitt (seller) and W. Reidy (buyer) for land situate in Barrell Street Eaglehawk being the land described in right to occupy residence area right No. 7903, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 150pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

This photograph shows Mac and May Stuart landing at Marlo in their small boat.A black / white photograph / postcard of two people sitting in the stern of a small sailboat pulling in to land on a beach. It appears to be late in the day.on front - "Evening at Marlo" on back - " Mac & May Stuart, 57 years ago" ; "Mrs????M Marshall Bairnsdale"marlo stuart-may-mac

Details the history of the current Greensborough township. It also mentions the early settlement of Kangaroo Point.Mentions early settlers such as William Poulter, James Chapman, James Mann and Edwin Willis Magger (Maygar).2 page printed document outlining the activities and motives of Edward Bernard Green, an early owner of the area of land that became Greensborough.Pencilled words on front page. greensborough, kangaroo point, edward green, poulter, mann, chapman, magger, mayger, melbourne to sydney mail contract