Coloured photograph looking from Schwerkolt Cottage Reserve across Deep Creek Road as trees are cut down for construction of new Bridge.deep creek road, mitcham, vicroads

Coloured photograph looking from Schwerkolt Cottage Reserve across Deep Creek Road as work begins on construction of new Bridge.deep creek road, mitcham

Coloured photograph looking from Schwerkolt Cottage across Deep Creek Road to start of construction of new Bridge.deep creek road, mitcham

Coloured photograph looking from footpath East side of Deep Creek Road at start of construction of new Bridge.deep creek road, mitcham

Article announcing the opening of Schwerkolt Cottage by Sir Rohan Delacombe 17 Oct 1965.Article announcing the opening of Schwerkolt Cottage by Sir Rohan Delacombe 17 Oct 1965.schwerkolt cottage, delacombe, rohan sir, deep creek road, mitcham

Official opening of Schwerkolt Cottage by Sir Rohan Delacombe.Official opening of Schwerkolt Cottage by Sir Rohan Delacombedelacombe, rohan sir, schwerkolt cottage, deep creek road, mitcham

Series of coloured photos, commenced in 2005, of the EastLink project at the Deep Creek Road siteeastlink, thiess - john holland, deep creek road, mitcham, eastern freeway extension

Five coloured photos of the Eastlink project taken on (1 April 2004 )showing progress. NOTE Date on photo is not correct. Date on camera had not been set properly. It is thought that these photos were taken early in 2008.eastlink, thiess-john holland, deep creek road mitcham

James Hansen was adopted by Francesca and Louis Schwerkolt. When Francesca died she left him two blocks of land and a house in Deep Creek Road Mitcham.Black & white photograph of James Hansen, fostered son of Francesca Schwerkolt. He is standing on a chair, is dressed in a coat and short pants and is wearing a white collar.Jimmy Hansen c1916hansen james, schwerkolt francesca

Receipt (30 June 1946) issued to Mrs F Schwerkolt from G L Oliver. Real Estate Agent, 232 Como Parade, Parkdale, for 4 weeks rental by Knott for 25 Ti Tree Grove, Parkdale, which was the holiday home of Francesca Schwerkolt called " Mitcham". Record includes an envelope addressed to Mrs Hogan, Mrs Schwerkolt's daughter.Rental receipt for Mrs Schwerkolt's house at 25 Ti Tree Grove, Parkdaleschwerkolt. francesca, eriksson pearl eileen, hogan frances dora

Written on back of photograph, "21/4/82. No.14 Glenvale Road towards Mitcham. Deep Creek Road in background left."

Advertisement for sale of 150 residential allotments with terms of sale, summary of local features and services, and map showing location and layout of subdivision within the boundary of Mitcham to the west of Ringwood, Victoria. Copy of newspaper advertisement (The Herald, Melbourne, Wednesday 3 March, 1920) refers to public auction date for Range View Estate Ringwood - Saturday, 27th March, 1920.Subdivision includes Deep Creek Road, Range View Grove, Warnes Road, Tarrangower Avenue, Prince Edward Avenue, James Avenue, and White Horse Road, Mitcham. Agents - Phillips & Nicholson, 281 Collins Street, Melbourne, Telephone Central 10907.

Reader used in Grade 2 Blackburn East 4800 State School. Owned by Penelope Paterson - later the teacher Mrs Haggar.Brown cardboard cover, spine slightly damaged. Second book of the Victorian Readers. Illustration of girl sitting on chair, reading a book. Second Edition 1937 / 104 pages.Penelope Paterson Haggat (Written)school, equipment

Delisted from Blackburn East Library State School c 1970'sProgressive Phonic Primer. Book 2. Blue/red/brown/white cover with illustrations of various stories in book. 60 pages. Card cover, paper inserts with text.State School Blackburn East 4800 Stamp.school, equipment

Engageantes - washable half sleeve that could be tied to the arm inside a bell-shaped , or a 'pagoda' sleeve. They ended at the wrist in closed cuffs or open frill. Engageantes were worn from mid- to the late 19th Century.One pair cream lace undersleeves 33cm long. Frilled around wrist with two hook & eye fastenings. Lace insertion, plus nine narrow lace bands to top of sleeve. As worn in 1880'scostume, female

Barbara Gardiner . Used by her Aunt in Box Hill for many years. Could originally have been her Mother-in-law's, Mrs Bennett, as her Aunty Myrtle married in 1939.Cookery Book - '1500 New Economy Cookery and Household Recipes' 1932. Brown, thick paper book with many recipes ranging from Barley Broth to a way to clean window sash cords.'Success' 1500 New Economy Cookery and Household Recipes'.books, cookery

Cream cotton apron bound with blue bias binding. Two pockets and waist ties and also blue bias binding. Floral embroiderie on bodice has yellow flowers and green leaves. Below the waist is another floral display of hand embroiderie with purple,blue,yellow and red flowers and green leaves.costume accessories, female

Dress belonged to the donor's mother or grandmotherFull length black crepe afternoon dress flared skirt. Basque. Front cut under the bust. Cream bib front,pointed collar,frilled edge,fastening with eight pearl buttons and loops and short puff sleeves. Complete with black rayon slip. 1930s.costume accessories, female

Bought at Target Ringwood in 1989Long black pants, cut to resemble a skirt. Front shaped, to elastic back waist band. Gold chain and two gold buttons decorating front band.Targetcostume, female

Attached George Gross Biography. Vogue Australia|With more than 40 years in the industry,- George Gross is one of Australia's best known fashion designers. Designing his own. label for the last 35 years, Gross is renowned for his glamorous evening wear, corporate and race wear ranges. Embodying style and sophistication, Gross has dressed celebrities the world over in his eponymous label.|With his first creation - a sequined shift, at the tender age of 16 George still believes 'every collection starts with the fabric and is all about the cut and proper finishing. The looks and silhouettes change every season but not dramatically, it is more that they evolve from season to season.'|The George Gross label was first conceived in Adelaide by Gross and his business partner Harry Watt. As designer, both were working for other fashion houses and saw a gap In the market for elegant evening wear, suiting and separates. Joining with his twin sister Kathy, the three began with a small Adelaide store and expanded to include more than 500 retailers worldwide at the height of their business.|Inspired by real women, Gross showcases his love of colour, cut and quality with each collection. His aim is to create sensuous clothing that women of any age, shape or taste look fabulous wearing. Attributing his longevity to a desire for experimentation while also listening to his customers' needs, Gross designs the fabric prints and only uses the best quality natural fibres from Europe.|Gross and Watt have won 13 Australian fashion design awards between them and both work closely with charities throughout Australia. Working primarily with Breast and Prostate Cancer Research, George organises parades around Australia, especially in their home town of Adelaide.|Gross now has seven stand alone stores, nine concession areas in David Jones department stores and numerous wholesale clients Australia wide. Having finished summer 2009, George is now working on winter 2010, his 73rd collection with many more to come.Three piece Grey - brown pin stripe pants suit. Fully lined pants, shaped waist band. Zip front & turned up cuffs. Jacket fully lined, wide reveres, single breasted, one button. Two pockets. Tailored waistcoat, 5 buttons. Two imitation pockets. Stretched lace backGeorge Grosscostume, female

Titled - Enid Gilchrist's 70's Styles. More than 70 basic designs for mature figures. Picture of two women on front cover - one dresses in yellow and the other in a brown & white floral. Paper magazines of 55 pages featuring how to cut out patterns. Costing 75c. Special Reprint.books, magazines

Enid Gilchrist Pattern Book showing seventy styles, from a basic pattern.Enid Gilchristbooks, magazines

The brooch belonged to the donor's grandmother Lucy Stafford, who was born in 1878Gilt metal brooch, has two flowers, a bud and two leaves. The flowers are pale pink with a mauve glass centre. The leaves are green and the bud is pink. A pin with safety catch is on the back of the gilt bar.costume accessories, jewellery

The badge belonged to Lucy Stafford born 1878, the grandmother of the donor, Dorothy Wiliams.Small oval badge. Blue enamel on gilt metal base with pin on the underneath. Weekly Times .WEEKLY TIMES WOMEN'S BUREAUnumismatics, badges

Belonged to Jean's grandmother, Eliza Waite of Gippsland, married John Tredilock, and died in 1942. Jean and John have lived in Mitcham since 1956.14cm Silk doyley crocheted to a 9.3cm square, in Maltese Hairpin crochet.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work

Glasses belonged to donor's father's catering business - Glyn Frances of Ford Catering Company. This company catered for the opening of the cottage, when Governor Delacombe attended.Two glasses each has an etched plain glass bowl with amber base and stems. One is slightly chipped on lip of bowl.glass technology, glassware, domestic items, food & drink consumption

These were worn by the donor in the 1990s.Two Headbands - one white satin and one navy satin which were used by the donor in the 1990s.costume accessories, hair accessories

Camera was used by the donor from 1980 to 1990Black bakelite oval camera with black carry cord attached. Camera has a flash button, a zoom button, shutter button, exposure sensor, autofocus windows, finder window and landscape button. The front has a zoom lens, lens and a lens cap. Back has panorama switch, film window and battery chamber cover. On and off button. As per manual 1150.photography, cameras

Two piece suit consisting of a skirt and jacket. Aqua wool fabric. Both pieces lined in aqua rayon silk material. Skirt is straight with zip in centre back. Elastic at waist. Jacket is long sleeved with a stand up collar and three aqua and gold buttons down front. False pockets on each side of waist with a smaller button on each.0ZIBIZ AUSTRALIAcostume, female

City of Nunawading - The Blazon. Motto is that used by the City of Blackburncivic mementoes, plaques