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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Fred & Sylvia Hudson
Black and white copy of Fred and Sylvia Hudson in back yard of 10 Edward Street, Mitcham.hudson, fred, sylvia, chris -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Journal, National Service Training Battalion, 1953
Compulsory National Service existed for all males between 1951 and 1959. This journal relates to the 3rd Intake in 1953.This is an original journal of the National Service Training Battalion, 3rd Intake 1953.A paper journal of 44 pages relating to the 3rd Intake of National Servicemen 1953.On the back page are the signatures of Members of this Intake. Printed by Ramsay, Ware Publishing Pty Ltd, 129 King Street, Melbourne.national service, 1951-1953, 3rd intake, 1953 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Album - Photograph Album, Probus Club of Diamond Valley, Probus Club of Diamond Valley Inc.: Year 10, March 1997 - March 1998, 1997-1998
Photographs, minutes of meetings, activities of the Probus Club of Diamond Valley Inc.: Year 10, March 1997 - March 1998. President: Bob Fernon.A complete record of the first 20-plus years of this Probus Club; many local identities were among members. Importantly, most photographs have captions naming people, places, dates and events.probus clubs, probus club of diamond valley inc, . -
Bialik College
Newspaper article, 'Beatlemania at Bialik?', Jewish Herald, 21 August 1964, 1964
Newspaper article 'Beatlemania at Bialik?', published in The Jewish Herald, 21 August 1964. "Well no!!! as Parents who had readily accepted the Principal of Schools Mr. A. Chowers' invitation to attend Open Day to see their off-spring at work and at play using the nearest modern equipment and teaching facilities. The President of the College Mr. Julian Mercer who joined parents to hear a lurit lesson for the Preparatory class noted with satisfaction the interest shown in the College by its enthusiastic parents and voiced approval of the progress made in all subjects on the curriculum. An illustrated talk by...M. Polack on dental hygiene and a film showing rounded off Open Day at Bialik College. Kindergarteners seen in picture will take part in a Children Mannequin Parade on Wednesday August 26 at 10.30 a.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pratt 1 Eamon Court Kew. The children are Danny Gelb David Gelb Grant Ashkanasy and Michael Berman."shakespeare grove, kindergarten, hebrew school, celebration -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Newspaper Clipping, 10-14 Poulter Avenue Greensborough, 29/11/2014
Advertisement for auction on 29/11/2014 of property at 10-14 Poulter Avenue Greensborough. Not sold at auction, for private sale January 2015. No further details.News clipping, black text, colour image.poulter avenue greensborough -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Town of Port Melbourne, Rough Minute Book . Town of Port Melbourne 18/12/1894 to 17/10/1896, 1894
Rough Minute Book . Town of Port Melbourne 18/12/1894 to 17/10/1896. Written and printed. Red/blue marbled cover Other rough minute books from period catalogued in series 3685 to 3693, also 1107local government - town of port melbourne, built environment, edward c crockford, town clerks -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Lee A Ratten, 21/02/1927 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of Geelong (Pengelly) 21 at the Geelong Railway Station, 21/2/1927; Tram has the destination of West. Has the funnel of a steam locomotive in the rear. The station canopy has not been built at this time. Two copies held. Photo Lee A Ratten - see related document and Reg Item 7185.On rear in pencil (very faint) - "Geelong, Car 21, Railway Station, 21/2/1927"trams, tramways, geelong, railway station, pengelly, west, tram 21 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Church Council now 10 [Greensborough Interchurch Council], 20/06/1999
The Greensborough Interchurch Council celebrated 10 years in 1999. The council was formed by 9 local churches representing a range of denominations including Catholic. Anglican, Lutheran and Uniting.Newspaper clipping, black text.greensborough interchurch council -
Yendon History Group
Book, railway, The Geelong & Ballarat Railway, Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Opening of the Railway between Geelong and Ballarat - 10 April 2012, 2012
Part of the contents of a souvenir gift bag given to those who rode on the re-enactment train for the 150th anniversary of the Geelong to Ballarat railway on 10 April 2012.A4 sized cardboard covered book, 50 pages. Cover orange with a white 5mm border. The bottom half of the front cover is an early photo of the Moorabool Viaduct.geelong ballarat railway, railway 150th anniversary, michael guiney -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Laminated Photograph - Colour, VIOSH: Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety; Intake 21, July 2001
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders in the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Photograph of thirteen students enrolled in Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety: Intake 21, July 2001Colour photograph laminated. Names of students under photographNames of studentsviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, occupational health and safety, certificate iv, intake 21, july 2001, ronald adema, heather cochrane, julian colebrook, simon crutchfield, damian eley, charles halloran, steven hunn, gary mccurdy, cameron montgomery, bill niederle, trevor paxton, john philips, brad smith, zoran talevski, robert taylor, diana tenhove-smith, mark underwood, phillip wilson -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, International Library of Famous Literature Vol 10
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities, are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. International Library of Famous Literature Vol 10 Edited by Richard Garnett Publisher: The Standard Date: 1900 Further Information: Selections from the World's Great Writers Ancient, Mediæval, and Modern, with Biographical and Explanatory Notes and Critical Essays by Many Eminent Writers The label on the spine cover with typed text H808.8 GAR Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service.flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, international library of famous literature vol 10, richard garnett -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Thomas McPherson & Son, McPherson T & Son: Woodworkers' Tools, Catalogue No. 10 T, 1909
Reprint of 1909 hand tool catalogueFacsimile of Thomas McPherson & Son - Catalogue No. 10 T., Woodworkers' Tools: Woodworkers tools for Joiners, Splitters, Sawyers, Carpenters, Cabinetmakers, Pattern makers also Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers. Spiral bound reprint, soft cover, 90p plus original index. non-fictionReprint of 1909 hand tool cataloguetools, woodworkers' tools, thomas mcpherson, hand tool preservation association of australia inc. -
Cornish College
Course Guide, Cornish College, Years 9 and 10 Breadth Studies 2013, Term 3 2012
The first Years 9 and 10 Breadth Studies Course Guide. It lists the subjects offered in 2013 and details the subject content. It also includes a Preference Form for the students to fill in.2013 was the first year that Year 10 was offered at Cornish College.An A5 booklet with a navy and red watermarked design including the school logo in bottom right hand corner. Twenty-two pages in length.2013, year 9, year 10, course guide -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph - Jurgens' Couta boat KARA, KARA, Jurgens' Couta boat, 1953
KARA Couta boatKARA Couta boat in a gale.KARA, Jurgens' Couta boat in SE gale in 1953Reverse - " late Arnold Jurgens fishing boat KARA / She was deliberately beached between the piers to save her from being wrecked like the P & H survey launch FLINDERS [refer 1985-146] / South East gale February 1953 "historical references, kara, couta boat -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, 10 Hodge Street, Beechworth, 1976
George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Schuss Vol. 21. No. 2 March - April 1955
Schuss was advertised as Victoria’s Official Ski Journal It was issued monthly from 1935 to 1961 except during the war when summer issues covered two months. This continued after the war, but it averaged 10 issues annually over its 25 year life. Schuss was published by the Ski Club of Victoria which had a membership of 38 Ski Clubs and demanded to be recognised as the prime authority on skiing in the state. The other 30 ski clubs with 85% of the members disagreed and the politics of skiing became heated. These clubs formed the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs with their own journal, Ski Horizon. With the establishment of the Victorian Ski Association, Ski-Horizon published its last issue in Nov - Dec. 1955 and the role of the official journal was fully taken over by “Schuss”. This item is significant because it contains stories, images and information documenting the development of the ski industry in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. Items related to the Falls Creek Area in this issue include:- Page 39 - An apology from Harold and Jean Cuming over to belief that they would have a transport tow based at Mt. Buller in the coming season. The Forestry Commission of Victoria had not approved their application. They later established a business at Falls Creek. Page 49 - Photo by S. Flattley "Spring snow conditions on the Frying Pan Spur, Fails Creek, in October, 1954."schuss journal, harold cuming, jean cuming, s. flattley -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Schuss Vol. 21. No. 3 May 1955
Schuss was advertised as Victoria’s Official Ski Journal It was issued monthly from 1935 to 1961 except during the war when summer issues covered two months. This continued after the war, but it averaged 10 issues annually over its 25 year life. Schuss was published by the Ski Club of Victoria which had a membership of 38 Ski Clubs and demanded to be recognised as the prime authority on skiing in the state. The other 30 ski clubs with 85% of the members disagreed and the politics of skiing became heated. These clubs formed the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs with their own journal, Ski Horizon. With the establishment of the Victorian Ski Association, Ski-Horizon published its last issue in Nov - Dec. 1955 and the role of the official journal was fully taken over by “Schuss”. This item is significant because it contains stories, images and information documenting the development of the ski industry in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. Items related to the Falls Creek Area in this issue include:- Page 83 - Skyline Lodge is ready for the winter after extensive work has been carried out during the summer. Improvements have been made to the lounge, bathroom and kitchen and the porch floor has been resurfaced. Potential visitors were reminded of the care and attention which were necessary to ensure comfort at the Lodge is maintained. Page 87 - Photo by S. Flattely of Easter work party of S.C.V. members enjoying a meal in the newly renovated lounge room of the Skyline Lodge, Falls Creek.schuss journal, the ski club of victoria, skyline lodge -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Schuss Vol. 21. No. 6 August 1955
Schuss was advertised as Victoria’s Official Ski Journal It was issued monthly from 1935 to 1961 except during the war when summer issues covered two months. This continued after the war, but it averaged 10 issues annually over its 25 year life. Schuss was published by the Ski Club of Victoria which had a membership of 38 Ski Clubs and demanded to be recognised as the prime authority on skiing in the state. The other 30 ski clubs with 85% of the members disagreed and the politics of skiing became heated. These clubs formed the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs with their own journal, Ski Horizon. With the establishment of the Victorian Ski Association, Ski-Horizon published its last issue in Nov - Dec. 1955 and the role of the official journal was fully taken over by “Schuss”. This item is significant because it contains stories, images and information documenting the development of the ski industry in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. Items related to the Falls Creek Area in this issue include:- Page 196 - A report on the Victorian Championships held at Falls Creek on 14 August 1955. Page 201 - SKYLINE Lodge of Falls Creek carried about eight feet of snow on its roof after the big August fall. As this consolidated more was added, till there was some 15 to 20 tons of packed snow on the roof. It also caused some damage which will require repairs in the spring; assistance from members is required in this work. This unusual depth of snow ensures skiing on the slopes above Skyline till well into the summer months. schuss journal, victorian championships 1955, skyline lodge -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Schuss Vol. 21. No. 7 September - October 1955
Schuss was advertised as Victoria’s Official Ski Journal It was issued monthly from 1935 to 1961 except during the war when summer issues covered two months. This continued after the war, but it averaged 10 issues annually over its 25 year life. Schuss was published by the Ski Club of Victoria which had a membership of 38 Ski Clubs and demanded to be recognised as the prime authority on skiing in the state. The other 30 ski clubs with 85% of the members disagreed and the politics of skiing became heated. These clubs formed the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs with their own journal, Ski Horizon. With the establishment of the Victorian Ski Association, Ski-Horizon published its last issue in Nov - Dec. 1955 and the role of the official journal was fully taken over by “Schuss”. This item is significant because it contains stories, images and information documenting the development of the ski industry in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. Page 234 - 235 featured an extensive report on developments at Falls Creek, Victoria. FALLS CREEK SKI CENTRE CONTINUES ITS STEADY ADVANCE Falls Creek skiing has continued to show markedly improved standards over this past season. Better facilities in and around the ski village itself have been accompanied by better skiing on the abundant snow covering all adjacent slopes. Just to mention a few of those facilities in the village: There have been extensions and big improvements at the Hymans Ski School, a number of excellent new club lodges have come into being, Nissen Lodge is in operation at the foot of the tow and adjacent slopes all setting new standards of ski-living that must make other resorts watch their step. While the advent of Cecil Dobson's General Store and Ski Centre, added to the service already available at the Nissen tow house, has removed all the old problems of food supply. Nissen ski-tow, the enticing face of the Frying Pan has given good service for a number of seasons now. To it has been added this year Bob Hyman's small portable tow which has worked for most of the season on the slope just in front of Skyline Lodge. The racing programme carried out at Falls Creek through this season has maintained the high standard shown in all other affairs. The main events started with the N.E.D.S.A. Championships early in August, then followed the Victorian and S.C.V. Nordic titles, and the Intermediate events.schuss journal, the ski club of victoria, developments in falls creek -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association. 22nd Dec., 1971. Edition No. 10/71, 22/12/1971
This edition includes Happy birthday, Community News, Diamond Valley Repertory, School and Kinder news, Callistemons, Summer peril, Death in 7/10 of a second, Pool... not for gambling, Local news.Newsletter, 16 p., illus. greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Hobbs Family House at 10 Seaby Street Stawell 1997
Private Home - 10 Seaby Street (Hobbs) 1997. Built by Mary Ellen Hobbs widow of William Hobbs Paid for by proceeds of Mine Investments Later purchased by Frank & Lorraine Stokes.Brick House with brick front fence in Seaby Street Stawell.stawell -
National Wool Museum
Journal, Sheep Liaison Notes no. 10, Feb. 1960
"Sheep Liaison Notes" no. 10, Feb. 1960. 'Sheep Reproduction' issue. Produced by the Agricultural Research Liaison Section of CSIRO. Limited circulation publication produced for extension officers in State Departments.W.R. MONTGOMERYsheep breeding, csiro agricultural research liaison section -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: February 10, 2004
Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. February 10: Orientation and mobility programs – Malcolm Fraser, Library update – Jennie D’Ambra. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Card - Recipe Card, Department of Public Instruction, Cookery Instruction Card No. 10, 1910s
This card is one of four in our Collection. The original set of cards was a series of 33 cards published by the Victorian Government to give recipes and instructions for basic meals. This card has recipes for (1) Rissoles of Cold Meat (2) Grilled Chop or Steak The Cookery instruction cards show that in the early 20th century the Victorian Government was concerned about domestic education and produced the set of cards to help meet that need.Cookery Instruction Card No. 10 Author: Department of Public Instruction, Victoria Publisher: Department of Public Instruction, Victoria Printed – By Authority: Albert J. Moffett, Government Printer, Melbourne. Cream coloured card with printed ingredients and instructions for recipes. A number is printed in the top right corner.Overprinted: “(Set of 33 cards, 1s.; 1 card 1/2d.)” “Copyright)”warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, maritime museum, maritime village, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, cooking instructions, department of public instruction, food, domestic, cookery, kitchen, recipe, education, training, domestic life, cooking, recipes, food & beverages, domestic work, education and training, card no. 10 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Gippsland Heritage Journal No 10, 1991
Issue 10 of a series show casing Gippsland history contains articles on Ferdomamd Mueller. Eva West. Louise Morris. Parry Okeden Family. Bungelene John Flynn. Martha Harris. Stout photographers. N J Caire and John Young Westencroft the Gippsland Road 1836settlers, photography, cemeteries -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, Barry Plant Greensborough, 10 Delfin Crescent Greensborough, 28/09/2018
Real estate advertisement for 10 Delfin Crescent Greensborough, a 3 bedroom house. Sold 26/11/2018 for $640,000. Previous sales: June 1991 for $193,500; August 1985 $110,000 and February 1980 for $59,000.Real estate advertisement black text and colour photographdelfin crescent greensborough -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: May 10, 2005
Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. May 10: History of the organisation – Anna Fairclough and Jamie Kelly, Central Pass Office – Steve Vosti. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Register of Lands, 1953
List of names of farmers in Rodney Irrigation & Water Supply District and their apportioned Water Rights 1952-1953Blue cover, black writing on front. Beige cloth spine. Irrigation season 1952-1953irrigation, books, rural, industry -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newspaper - Newspaper articles, The Herald, 3 Die as Bushfires Sweep the Hill: 10 homes burn at Nth. Eltham, The Herald, Wednesday, March 3, p1, 1965
Various news articles pertaining to the January 1965 Victorian bushfires specifically with a focus on fires at Eltham North. Specific Eltham Shire districts mentioned include Eltham North and veteran Herald staff photographer Bert Rodda on page 1 • 3 Die as Bushfires Sweep the Hill: 10 homes burn at Nth. Eltham, p1 (Illust.) • 100 dogs die, p1 • Taken on the run, p1 (Illust.) • Fire runs wild at Eltham, p3 (Illust.) • 10-mile front out of control; Gippsland area ablaze, p3 • Trapped, but saved by wind, p3 tom fielding collection, victorian bushfires - 1965, victorian bushfires – 1965, eltham north, bert rodda, glen park road, short road, research (vic.), wattle glen, diamond creek, warrandyte, eltham, gippsland, mrs g. maher, bill dancy, eltham north store, bushfire damage - buildings -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plan - Subdivision Plan, 10 Fine Villa Sites: Ermington Estate, Kew Heights, ca. 1917
Pru 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.The Kew Historical Society collection includes almost 100 subdivision plans pertaining to suburbs of the City of Melbourne. Most of these are of Kew, Kew East or Studley Park, although a smaller number are plans of Camberwell, Deepdene, Balwyn and Hawthorn. It is believed that the majority of the plans were gifted to the Society by persons connected with the real estate firm - J. R. Mathers and McMillan, 136 Cotham Road, Kew. The Plans in the collection are rarely in pristine form, being working plans on which the agent would write notes and record lots sold and the prices of these. The subdivision plans are historically significant examples of the growth of urban Melbourne from the beginning of the 20th Century up until the 1980s. A number of the plans are double-sided and often include a photograph on the reverse. A number of the latter are by noted photographers such as J.E. Barnes.In November 1917, the Ermington Estate was advertised as an ‘Executor’s Sale’. It included the 10-roomed villa residence, ‘Ermington’, home of the late Mrs. Lorimer, and 10 ‘magnificent allotments’. The plan in the Kew Historical Society Collection is a little more specific. Ermington is described as having 9 Rooms &c. and there are 11 lots shown on the west side of Hillcrest Avenue. In the plan, the latter is named as ‘Hill Crest Avenue’. The plan indicates that the subdivision was based on the surveying work of Johnson & Tait. Opposite Ermington, the existing house ‘Parkhill’ is identified. A faded stamp on two parts of the plan indicates that it was in the possession of Jas. [R.] Mathers, Financial Agent, [136] Cotham Road, Kew.subdivision plans - kew, ermington heights estate - kew heights