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Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Maysbury, Maysbury Avenue, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. Page 132 of Photograph Album with two photographs (one landscape, one portrait) of "Maysbury".Handwritten: "Maysbury" Maysbury Street/Avenue [top right] / 1972 Neg 47 [under top photo] / 132 [bottom right]trevor hart, windows, victorian, 1880's, maysbury, maysbury mansions, flats, decorative brackets, double storey, italianate, cast iron stair balustrading, cast iron balustrading, bay window, protruding rooms, bluestone fence, elsternwick, maysbury avenue, mansion, victorian style, arches, entrances -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Legal record - Draft Bond, South Suburban Gas Company re supplying gas to Sandridge, 1885
Draft bond re supplying of gas to municipality, South Suburban Gas Company 1885utilities - gas, south suburban gas company -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Melbourne Wharf Labourers Union banner, c. 1885
Small photograph of Melbourne Wharf Labourers Union banner 'Established May 23rd 1885'societies clubs unions and other organisations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australian Tesselated Tile Company, 1885 - 1912
Extracts from early minutes of the Australian Tesselated Tile Company from 1885 - 1912.Extracts from early minutes of the Australian Tesselated Tile Company from 1885 - 1912.Extracts from early minutes of the Australian Tesselated Tile Company from 1885 - 1912.tile factories, australian tesselated tile co. pty ltd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - GERMAN HERITAGE SOCIETY COLLECTION: DRESDEN 1885 LOOSE PICTORIAL CARDS
Item 5. Dresden 1885: loose pictorial cards (numbered on back). Red Photo folder with red cover with black and gold decoration. Dresden printed in gold on the front. Has four fold out cards held by the red material to hold the cards in place. Photos are: 1. Palace of the Great Garden, Dresden, 2. German Annual Gymnasium Fete, Dresden, 3. The Zwinger, Dresden, 4. Avenue in the Great Garden, Dresden, 5. Military Barracks and Albert Bridge, 6. New Tower and Elbe on Augustus Bridge, Dresden. 7. Katholische Kirche und Terrasse.Verlag v. Rommler & Jonas, K.S. Hof-Phoogn. Dresden 1885books, collections, buildings of dresden, german heritage society collection - dresden 1885 loose pictorial cards, palace of the great garden, dresden, german annual gymnasium fete, dresden, the zwinger, dresden, avenue in the great garden dresden, military barracks and albert bridge, new tower and elbe on augustus bridge, dresden -
Tennis Australia
Page from Magazine, 05 Sep 1885
Page 584 from an issue of Harper's Weekly (Vol. 29, No. 1498, 5 September, 1885), featuring a lithograph, after a photograph by Alman, of a tennis match played during the 1885 U.S. Open, at Newport Casino. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Essendon Football Club
Essendon Football Club membership ticket, 1972
Essendon celebrated 1972 as its centenary year although the exact date of the club's founding is not certain. It played its first recorded game against a Carlton second twenty on 7 June 1873 (and won).Folded cardboard Essendon Football Club membership ticket; ticket has black and red border with Essendon logo at top with "100 years" in gold box between flags, "Essendon / Football Club / Centenary / 1972" in black and red print with "Essendon" and "Centenary" in a stylised scroll; "Suaviter in modo, fortitier in re" in small black print at bottom. Inside has details of Club and office bearers and Essendon's fixture for 1972. -
Clunes Museum
Document - RECEIPT
RECEIPT FOR RATE NOTICE FROM BOROUGH OF CLUNES RECEIVED FROM MR WILLIAM BROWN, THE WESLEYAN CHURCH CLUNES FOR GENERAL RATE OF 1/4d IN THE POUND ON THE LAND AND TENEMENT, SEC.4 ALLOT.12 IN SERVICE STREET ORDERED TO BE LEVIED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CLUNES, ON 28TH JANUARY 1885 L2.13.4. J.STEPHENS PRO. RATE COLLECTOR.BOROUGH OF CLUNES, GENERAL RATE 1885 - RECEIPT NO.14 ON RATE 33. RECEIVED FROM MR WILLIAM BROWN L2.13.4.RECEIPT SIGNED J.STEPHENS RATE COLLECTORlocal history, commerce, book keeping, churches - wesley -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Rosemont, 112 Kooyong Road, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages.From Victorian Heritage Database citation for Rosemont HO124 - 112 Kooyong Road Caulfield North https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/35588 Rosemont'' is situated at no.112A Kooyong Road, Caulfield North and was built in 1869 for Godfrey Howitt, physician, president and honorary physician of the Melbourne Benevolent Society, Council member of the University of Melbourne and founding vice president of the Royal Society of Victoria. It is historically significant (Criterion A) as an early and substantial villa residence demonstrating Caulfield's early attraction as a residential retreat for Melbourne's elite. This significance is enhanced by the associations of the place with Godfrey Howitt and later James Grice, National Bank chairman and owner of "Stonnington" in Glenferrie Road, Malvern and Thomas King, councillor and successful negotiator for the extension of the electric tramway system to the Municipality.Page 110 of photograph album with 4 photos (portraits) of varying views of Rosemont's exterior and garden.Handwritten: "Rosemont" 112 Kooyong Road [top right] / Neg 97 1972 / [under top right photo] / 110 [bottom right]trevor hart, caulfield, john bakewell, francis mcdonnell, gabled slate roofs, rosemont, caulfield north, kooyong road, 1860's, godfrey howitt, james grice, thomas king, villa residence, decorative brickwork, curved windows, bay window, garden, victorian style, mansions, polychrome bricks, porches, arches, parapets, verandahs, slate roofs -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Education kit - Teaching aid - Doll, Nursing Through the Ages
In 1972 Designed Noeline King designed a new uniform for the Northern District School of Nursing. Yellow and White dress with a yellow jacket. 1st worn by School 80 (31/07/1972) Students nurses wore this distinctive uniform in wards and were affectionately known as "Yellow Canaries"The Uniform was worn to the forced school closure in July 1989 as a result of transfer of nursing education into Colleges of Advanced Education. School 108 (4/8/1986) was the final school. 30cm Miniature Doll - Yellow and white dress with yellow jacket. Worn 1972 - 1986Name Tagnursing history, nursing uniforms, northern district school of nursing -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Rate Notice - Borough of Portland, 31/01/1885
Borough of Portland 'Rate Notice' Assessment, 31 January 1885. White paper, black print.rate notice, 1800s, borough of portland -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Borough of Port Melbourne, Collector's cash book, 1885 - 1886
Borough of Port Melbourne - Collectors Cash Book. March 31, 1885 to August 6, 1886local government - borough of port melbourne -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article - Photocopy, Richmond - Site for Gardens, 1885, 1916
Copies of 3 articles re land reservation for Gardens at Burnley (1885) and road proclamation (1916)land reservation, burnley gardens, richmond -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, The Melbourne Tramways Trust, "Notice Papers", 1885 - 1886
Collection of notice papers from meetings held 1885 of the Melbourne Tramways Trust - 22 sheets.trams, tramways, notice of meetings, minutes, melbourne tramways trust -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Neerim Road, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. "Edenkillie" was the home of Frederick Jowett, Caulfield's shire secretary and town clerk from 1887 to 1921. The Outer Circle Railway's Oakleigh section opened 1890 and closed 1895. Victorian Heritage database (as of 26/10/2021) HO45 Edenkillie https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/35545 "Edenkillie" at 37 Neerim Road, Glenhuntly, is a substantial two storeyed polychrome brick villa, built for Frederick Jowett, municipal secretary, in 1890. It has aesthetic, historical and social significance. "Edenkillie's" aesthetic value derives from its survival as a substantially intact example of a common villa form expressed in polychrome brickwork. Its historical significance lies in its association with Frederick Jowett, Shire of Caulfield secretary and town clerk for over three decades. Its social significance is derived from the building's ability to demonstrate the kind of lifestyle which a local government administrator could enjoy during the Land Boom.Page 145 of Photograph Album with four landscape photographs from Neerim Road: two photographs of No 37 and two of the Outer Circle Railway Reserve.Handwritten: Neerim Road [top left] / 37 NEERIM ROAD 1OCT 1972 [under top left photo] / 37 NEERIM RD 1 OCT 1972 [under top right photo] / OUTER CIRCLE RAILWAY RESERVE MURRUMBEENA [under bottom left photo] / 145 [bottom left]trevor hart, neerim road, murrumbeena, caulfield, edenkillie, glen huntly, polychrome brick, mansions, frederick jowett, town clerks, shire of caulfield, outer circle railway, railways, parks and reserves, outer circle railway reserve, cast iron work, verandahs, balconies -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper - Cutting - track removal Ballarat 1972, The Courier Ballarat
The newspaper cutting shows the nature of the track removal in Lydiard St North, Ballarat following closure of the SEC operated tramway system. Cutting not dated. Date based on an Tender advert on the rear, July 1972.Demonstrates the method of track removal, most likely by the Country Roads Board July 1972 Cutting from The Courier, Ballarat.Newspaper cutting - Cutting - track removal Ballarat 1972, Lydiard St North. track removal, lydiard st north, ballarat, tramways -
Clunes Museum
Mixed media - DVD
Images of Clunes parade in 1972DVD Contains footage taken from an 8mm movie camera, of the Back to Clunes celebrations of 1972,copied onto disc by Kylie McLennanNilback to clunes { 1972 }, dvd -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, The Centenary of the Church of Holy Trinity Stawell, 1972
A Short History of the Church of the Holy Trinity Stawell. compiled for the Centenary 1972White Card cover with blue print, photo in lower half.The Centenary of the church of the Holy Trinity Stawell May 26, 1872 -May 28, 1972 "O how amiable are Thy dwellings. Thou Lord of Hosts" Psalm 84stawell religion -
Clunes Museum
Document - LICENCE / RECEIPT
SEE OVER - RECEIPT BOOK REGISTERING BUSINESS AND ADDRESSES 1885 - 1886. GOVY WM. GROCER SMEATON ROAD CLUNES 1886 LEAN WM. GROCER FRASER STREET CLUNES 1886 RICHARDS WM. GROCER FRASER STREET CLUNES 1886 WILSON JOHN F. GROCER TEMPLETON ST. CLUNES 1887 HAWKEY JNO K. GROCER TALBOT ROAD CLUNES 1887 SHERIDAN ARTHUR HAIRDRESSER FRASER STREET CLUNES 1887 .PORTION OF RECEIPT BOOK, BLUE CARDBOARD COVER. TOBACCO LICENCE 1885 - 1886 TO REGISTER OWNER, OCCUPATION, PREMISESlocal history, document, licence, licence - grocer, tobacconist, fancy goods, bookmaker, stationer, miner -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newsletter, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "Information for Members and Interested parties", 1972
Set of 9 documents printed for distribution to BTPS members as news. All printed by the Gestetner duplication process. Consolidated from other items or holdings from donations into a single year set of newsletters. All produced during 1972. .1 - Information Newssheet January 1972 .2 - Information for Members and Interested parties - February 1972 .3 - ditto March 1972 .4 - Disposal List for Ballarat Tramcars - April 1972 .5 - Information for Members and Interested parties - April - May 1972 .6 - ditto June - July 1972 .7 - ditto September 1972 .8 - ditto November 1972 .9 - ditto November 1972 All documents scanned as pdf images.museums btps, closure, tmsv, publicity -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History of Tally Ho Boys Home, 1972
Three papers on History of Boys Training Farm, Highbury Road, Tally Ho3 papers on History of Boys Training Farm, Highbury Road, Tally Ho, commenced in 1903 by Rev. and Mrs George Cole. The story covers the period from 1903-1930. The farm was built on land bought from Abel Hoadley for 1,000 Pounds near the corner of Springvale Road in Boundary Road (now Highbury Road). 2 letters (16/7/1972 & 28/5/1972) to Nancy Leach from E. Hinneberg, Assistant Superintendent, Tally Ho, about his association with Tally Ho.Three papers on History of Boys Training Farm, Highbury Road, Tally Hoyouth services, tally ho boys home, cole, george, rev., cole, mrs, hoadley, abel, boundary road burwood east, highbury road, burwood east, springvale road, burwood east, leach, nancy, hinneberg, ernest. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Plaque - Memorial Plaque, Florence Rule, 1885
Small rectangular brass plaque mounted on wooden board.In appreciation of the interest and generosity of Miss Florence Rule February [1885]plaque, memorial, florence rule -
Myrtleford and District Historical Society
School Bell, Circa 1885
The bell was installed in the late 1880s at Myrtleford State School 955, Elgin Street, Myrtleford and rang there until the school relocated to a new site in early 1939. The bell followed the pupils to O'Donnell Avenue, but was dismantled and placed in storage in the 1950s. This bell is tied to the early daily life of state schooling in Elgin Street, from the commencement of the decline of gold mining in the district until immediately before the outbreak of World War 2. It is also related to the daily lives of children who participated in the "consolidation" of state schooling at O'Donnell Avenue and the development of "higher elementary" education.Large complete brass school bell with steel tongue.Inscription: "C. Wilson & Co., Founders, Glasgow, A.D. 1885"school bell c. wilson & co., glasgow myrtleford state school 955 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Norman Penrose collection: Eaglehawk Dahlia and arts festival
The first Dahlia and Arts Festival was officially opened on 25th March 1972 by Sir Rohan Delacombe.A flyer advertising the Eaglehawk Dahlia and arts festival on the 23rd March - 4th April 1972. A small booklet (12 pages) describing the activities taken place, the booklet has a blue cover with a tram on it titled "Destination!! Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival March 25th to April 4th, 1972". eaglehawk, eaglehawk dahlia and arts festival -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, The Age newspaper, Linden, 14/04/1973
Built 1870, photograph taken 1972, image of carpeted entrance hallway leading to stairway when being used as an office.Unmounted black and white photograph in good conditionLinden, 14-4-1972. Age photo Y7058/9 ABC' -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Form/s, Letter/s, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), Form - BTPS Co-Op appeal, Feb. 1972
A letter or memo to members of the BTPS reminding them that the BTPS Co-Operative was seeking funds, refers to a previous application form sent out. Gives details of minimum share holdings, funding arrangements and where the application should be sent to. Printed on foolscap paper using a stencil, folded into four and has two punch holes on the left side. Has been dated with a green ink date hand stamp "18 Feb. 1972" in top right hand corner."18 FEB 1972" in top right hand corner - green ink from hand date stamp.trams, tramways, btps, btps co-operative, appeals, fund raising -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1970s
Rev. Dr Andrew Melville McMaster, B.A., B.D., was born in 1922 at Mataura, New Zealand, where his father was the Presbyterian minister. The McMaster family came to Victoria in 1924. Rev A. M. McMaster entered the University of Melbourne in 1941, and after graduating Bachelor of Arts, studied at Ormond College, obtaining his Bachelor of Divinity in 1947. In 1947 he married Jean Langdon Buller, and in 1948 he was ordained and inducted into the Presbyterian Charge of Newtown, Tasmania. In 1951 he was called to Oatlands, Tasmania, where he served until 1956. From 1950 - 1952 he was Moderator of the Tasmanian Assembly. He was called to Swann Hill in 1956 and Croydon in 1962. From 1970 - 1972 he undertook post graduate studies at the McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. He was awarded a Doctorate of the Ministry in 1972. In December 1972 he was called to Kew Presbyterian Church. He was called to Noble Park in 1979 and to Wesley Church Shepparton in 1981. Hi retired in 1988 and died on 5th September 2009. B & W head and shoulders photograph of the Rev. Andrew Melville McMaster dressed in an academic gown, mounted on cream card.Rev Dr A. Melville McMaster B.A., B.D. 1972 - andrew melvill mcmaster, presbyterian, minister, new zealand, ormond college, moderator, kew, mccormick theological seminary -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Vehicle - Vessel - Dinghy, Proudfoot's Boat, c. 1885
This boat or dinghy is one of a few remaining boats made for Proudfoot’s Boathouse, 2 Simpson Street Warrnambool, on the Hopkins River, in about 1885. It was one of many rowing, fishing, sailing and picnic boats that were available to hire. Proudfoot’s Boathouse, a beautiful Victorian Period building, was designed, built and established by Thomas Proudfoot. He applied to build a boat jetty in 1885. He died in 1900 and his wife Catherine took over, running it for many years. Later her son Bruce and after that her granddaughter Ena Hunt and her husband took over; it remained in the family until 1979. Proudfoot’s was a very popular tourist destination for visitors coming from Melbourne to fish and row and enjoy afternoon tea. The buildings, including the ‘U’ shaped jetty and tearooms, were restored and modified in the 1990s by the Warrnambool Sports Club, under the control of the Warrnambool City Council. The dinghy was brought to Flagstaff Hill in about 1992 and restored to its original condition and painted in traditional paint colours of orange with dark green gunnel and black and gold pinstripes. Since that time it has been painted by Flagstaff Hill's boatbuilder.This dinghy, Proudfoot’s Boat, is significant for its association with Proudfoot’s Boathouse, which is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register, VHR H0620. “Proudfoot's Boathouse on the Hopkins River near Warrnambool is an outstanding example of a late-19th century boathouse complex with associated residences and jetties. Thomas Proudfoot first applied for a jetty licence in 1885 with a view to establishing a boating business on the Hopkins River. The early single-storey sections are thought to date from this period. The two storey second stage probably dates from 1893 when additions were constructed. The entire complex was designed and built by Proudfoot himself. The business remained in the Proudfoot family until 1979. The buildings were modified in the 1990s in the process of creating a sporting club on the site. Proudfoot's Boathouse is of architectural, historical and social significance to the State of Victoria. Proudfoot's Boathouse is of architectural significance as perhaps the finest example of a 19th-century boathouse in Victoria. Although recent modifications have reduced the intactness of the buildings, many original features remain. The beautifully ornamented buildings still provide an attractive instance of 19th-century leisure facility architecture. Proudfoot's Boathouse is of historical significance as an example of late-Victorian recreational and tourist facilities. Boathouses were popular 19th-century tourist and recreational attractions, providing refined and healthy activity. This boathouse shows the early realisation of the tourism and leisure potential of seaside towns such as Warrnambool, a potential that has become increasingly important as port uses have ceased and other industries have been subjected to financial pressure. Proudfoot's Boathouse is of social significance because it illustrates the continuity of the attraction of this kind of leisure facility. Although the glory days of the boathouse were in the 19th century, those that survive continue to be well patronised. Proudfoot's Boathouse has been an important recreational facility and attraction for tourists flocking to the Hopkins River, one of the State's most popular boating and fishing resorts, since 1885.” (Statement of Significance is from the Victorian Heritage Register)Wooden vessel or boat, called a dinghy, known as Proudfoot’s Boat. Paint work is orange with dark green gunnel and black stripe. The rowboat is propelled by oars and has two pair of thole set into the gunnel (gunwale) to hold the oars in place and to serve as a fulcrum when rowing. The boat is dated around 1885. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, small marine vessel, dinghy, proudfoot's boat, proudfoot's boathouse, picnic boat, orange and black boat -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Myoora, 405 Alma Road, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages.Myoora - Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H0490 Citation for Myoora https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/275 (as at 6/10/2020) Myoora, 405 Alma Road, North Caulfield, was designed by Reed, Henderson & Smart and can be attributed to Anketell Henderson. It was built in 1886 and 1887 for Thomas Christian, who had founded the fabled gold mine, the Day Dawn at Charters Towers. He never occupied the house although his widow lived there for some time. The house was subdivided into three and later six flats. Myoora was one of many large mansions on broad acres with gardens in Caulfield. Perhaps the grandest was Labassa. The mansions date from the 1850s through to the late 1890s. The siting of Myoora on a ridge influenced its planning and composition. A central hall and corridor along the ridge is entered from the centre of the more formal north facade. The entrance is marked by an elaborately detailed tower. A stair turret provides a second accent. The western end of the building is completed by a massively detailed chimney as the service wing. The south facade enjoyed an outlook to port phillip from a two-storey cast iron verandah. Bay windows, chimneys, the tower and the turret and minor details are brought together in a sophisticated asymmetrical composition. This is reflected in the planning. The asymmetry of Myoora pivoting on the tower is the most notable feature of the building. The walls are built of cement rendered brick. The cement render has not been painted. The roof is slate. The balconies and verandah are cast iron. The footings and cellar are bluestone. The architectural firm Reed, Henderson & Smart was very prominent in Victoria in the nineteenth century. Anketell Henderson was an eminent and well respected member of the profession. He worked successfully in London and interstate as well as in Victoria. They were better known for commercial and public buildings. Myoora is an important private commission. The style of Myoora is a combination of details from the Continental and English Renaissance through the boom style and the Queen Anne style. There is also an early influence from the American Romanesque style especially in the stair turret. The latter style was important at the turn of the century and Myoora is a significant precursor. Other buildings of a similar scale survive in Caulfield and elsewhere. Labassa, the most fabulous, is quite different stylistically as are most of the other comparable mansions. Stonnington is perhaps closer but relies on different details from the Queen Anne style and lacks any American influence. For its historical associations through its owners and architects, for its style and composition and for its intactness, Myoora is significant at a State level. The craftmanship of Myoora is what could be expected of a building of the time and type. It is relatively intact and in fair condition. The main staircase has been removed, minor alterations to decorative features have occurred and additions have been made to the exterior.Page 10 of Photograph Album including four black and white photographs. Three photos are in a portrait orientation with the fourth on the right in a landscape orientation.Handwritten: "Myoora" 405 Alma Rd [top right of page] / Neg 176 DEC 1972 [underneath bottom right photograph] / 10 [bottom right]caulfield north, trevor hart, alma road, mansion, myoora, tower, thomas christian, 1880's, queen anne, cement rendered brick, unpainted, balconies, verandahs, anketell henderson, continental and english renaissance, american romanesque, cast iron work, reed henderson & smart, flats, gardens, asymmetrical style, slate roofs, chimneys -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Ripponlea, Hotham Street, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages.From Victorian Heritage Database citation for Rippon Lea H0614 https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/427(as at 23/10/2020) Rippon Lea was commenced in 1868 by Frederick Sargood, a most successful politician and merchant. He was born in England in 1834 and arrived in Melbourne in 1850. He soon joined his father's wholesale soft goods firm, spending some time as its manager on the goldfields. Sargood entered the Legislative Council in 1874. He was Victoria?s first Minister for Defence in 1883. Sir Frederick Sargood was created CMG. In 1885 and KCMG in 1890 as a reward for his contribution to public life. He died suddenly in 1903. Rippon Lea was designed by the leading firm of architects, Reed and Barnes. Joseph Reed had travelled in Europe in 1863, including northern Italy. When he returned he introduced the use of polychromy. While not the first examples, Rippon Lea and the Independent Church in Collins Street were the best and set a fashion which became a distinctly Melbourne style, particularly used for houses and churches. Its popularity was possible because of the new availability of different coloured bricks. Reed's fine Lombardic Romanesque details soon became debased by others. As Sargood's family grew and his fortunes prospered, Rippon Lea was extended to include 33 rooms - a complete mansion. The cast iron porte cochere and the northern conservatory were added in 1897. The architects were Taylor and Fitts. The ballroom was added in 1882 and remodelled in 1889. Many alterations have changed the interior and exterior during the ownerships of Benjamin Nathan and later his daughter Mrs Louisa Jones in the 1930s and are in their own right of significance. Sir Thomas Bent owned the property from 1903 until 1911 but never lived there. He subdivided much of the land. The original garden dates from about 1868, and it seems that William Guilfoyle of the Botanic Gardens was involved. It was redesigned in a more natural style in the 1880s by Sargood and his head gardener, Adam Anderson. The lake, waterfalls, fernery, hill and grotto are balanced by mighty deciduous trees and conifers. These are interspersed with, but never dominated by Australian species such as eucalyptus and other exotics. The sinuous drive with its carefully prepared approach to the house is notable. The original vegetable gardens, orchard and outer paddocks no longer survive. The shade house is important as the largest known in Australia and possibly the world. Its curved plan and form of construction are particularly notable. It was built about 1884.Page 93 of Photograph Album with four photographs (two landscape and two portrait) of Ripponlea - lake and gardens.Handwritten: Neg 239 Dec 1973 LAKE [under top left photo] / Neg 242 Dec 1973 FERN HOUSE [under top right photo] / Neg 243 Dec 1972 FERN HOUSE [under bottom left photo] / Neg 241 Dec 1972 LAKE [under bottom right photo] / 93 [bottom left]trevor hart, elsternwick, mansion, hotham street, frederick sargood, sargood, reed and barnes, 1860's, 1890's, 1880's, benjamin nathan, nathan, louisa jones, thomas bent, sir thomas bent, william guilfoyle, adam anderson, lake, grotto, shade house, portico, ripponlea, victorian, sir frederick sargood, architects, taylor and fitts, rippon lea, gardens, ferns, bridges, walking trails