This is a design drawing for a McCraith House (Larrakeyeah), Dromana, also known as 'The Butterfly House' , which was commissioned by Gerald and Ellen 'Nell' McCraith, and designed in 1955 by architect David Chancellor, Chancellor & Patrick. It is one of the few modernist houses on the Victorian Heritage Register. The house and an archive relating to its design, construction and use by the McCraith family was gifted to RMIT University by the descendants of the its original owners, the Dixon-Ward family, in 2013.Sketchesarchitecture, domestic architecture, mid-century modern, beachhouses

Built in 1898 by early settler George Barber the property is still in existence today. It was the home of George, wife Sarah Ann and daughter Ethel.Black and white photograph showing te side view of George Barber's home, later named Forest Edge. c1905. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.Barber's home on Olinda Creek. Lot 25 Sect 1 Village Settlement. Home of George Barber and wife Sarah Ann (nee Richardson). Daughter Ethel.Was bought by Munnerley later Sangster and Kinnear. Later known as Forest Edge. Buggy and wagon shed on right. Photo copied 1973 by JLC.

The tape has not been played but from the label it is presumed to be a recording of John Gorton to launch Legacy week. For many years the main time of year for fundraising is September when Legacy holds 'Legacy Week'. Often there is a celebrity who would launch the appeal so presumably John Gorton recorded a message. John Gorton flew for the RAAF in World War 11, and was Prime Minister of Australia.A record that celebrities were part of the Legacy Appeals in the 1970s.Black magnetic tape on a clear plastic spool in a red cardboard box.Box, RCA, Magnetic Tape, For your recorder, Extra strength, Professional standard, Splice free, 600Ft. 1.5 mil polyester 5" reel, type 15M-6, 1.5 mil polyester, RCA type 1.5m-6. Spool, made in USA, RCA, side 1legacy week, legacy promotion