'The Grange ' was a 2 storey home built 1857 by Mr Charles Tuck, originally named 'Baydon Hill' , at 1011 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin ( South Brighton). Mr Charles Tuck was Veterinary Surgeon from Baydon Hill, Wiltshire, England, who migrated to Australia c1850. He married his cousin Miss Jan Chaudler in Melbourne in1853. He was at the Ballarat gold-fields at the time of the riots and then they settled in South Brighton ( later Moorabbin) and built a large Georgian Styled home called 'Baydon Hill'. The Tucks had a large family - 9 children. Charles enjoyed a prosperous Veterinary Practice as his advice was needed for stock purchases by the farmers / settlers. Charles died in 1893 and Jane left the property c 1903 and died at Blackburn in 1928. The House had 5 owners, the last being the Healey family c1920 and at some stage the name was changed to 'The Grange' and the gates shown were installed. The Healey Family were also prosperous in developing vegetables and flower seeds and seedlings. 'The Grange' was sold to Moorabbin City Council 1972 and then used by the City of Moorabbin Historical Society for meetings and storage of historical material. It was demolished amidst considerable controversy 1983 and the District Police Offices were built on the site. ( S.T.Mulvany, Grand-daughter of Charles Tuck 26/7/1974)The Grange was a significant property 1853 -1983 in Moorabbin. It was built by Mr Charles Tuck 1857and in1900 extended from Point Nepean Road to South Road - 10acres. Mr Harold James Healey purchased the property in c1920 and leased a portion to a Chinese market gardener. Later with his sons he established a profitable Plant Nursery that they managed for 42years.. Keith Healey, a son, remodelled the house extensively mid 20thC .The Moorabbin City Council purchased it in 1972 for $255,000 and it was demolished amid controversy 1983. The District Police Offices are now on the site.3x black and white photographs of the property at 1011 Nepean Highway Moorabbin built by Mr Charles Tuck c1853 known as 'The Grange'. Originally it was named 'Baydon Hill' because he migrated from Baydon Hill, Wiltshire, England c1850. These photographs are c 1880, 1920 and 1950 showing the original and later additions made to the property by some of the 5 owners.Written in pencil on back a) " This Photo donated by Mr Neil Follett - at the time it came into his possession he had a photography studio in Cheltenham. Photographer unknown"; Folio 6 b) The Grange c 1950 Folio 6/10 c) 'Baydon Hill' ( alias "The Grange" ) / Donated by Mrs Elsa Jones, daughter of Leslie Stephen Tuck, youngest son of Charles Tuck Folio 6 /18tuck charles, tuck jane, veterinary surgeons, livestock, market gardeners, early settlers, dendy's special survey, brighton, moorabbin, ballarat, gold diggings, horses, chickens, cattle, bullocks, flower shows, fruit garden, mulvaney s. t., healey haold james, healey keith, moorabbin city council, chinese market gardeners, plant nursery, tuck leslie stephen, jones elsa

This gift box was made on behalf of the ANZAC Day Commemorative Committee of Queensland. There is no release date on the gift boxThis gift box is an original as presented by the ANZAC Day Commemorative Committee, Queensland.An oblong display case (folds into a square) with 6 badges from the Vietnam period. Photos on the front and rear covers.The Vietnam War Series. Badges honouring all who fought and died in the Vietrnam Was 1962-1972. We will remember them.anzac day commemorative committee, queensland, vietnam war series

Group photo of students at Greensborough State School 1921 in grades 5-8.Copy of early photograph from Greensborough Primary School. Significantly it has the names of all children recorded.Printed copy of black and white school photograph with typed caption naming students Jessie M Scholes (Partington)greensborough primary school, greensborough state school

Watkins created his sculpture for an exhibition in Melbourne 1866: "I dressed the pillar about 2 foot 6 inches high and 16 inches square and proceeded to carve in each panel representation characteristic of Victoria 1st Panel a Kangaroo in a small scrub thicket, 2nd an Emu amongst a clump of little flowering correa; 3rd the Wimmera Down and on the 4th side my name and the date AD 1866 On the top of the pillar was an urn of globular form to represent the seed pod of the Eucalypti with spreading leaves underneath" Extract taken from 'Victoria's Wonderland' a Grampians history Monument now in private handsHeatherlie Quarry; Obelisk : Photo shows stone monument created by Francis Watkins using materials from quarry Photo shows two sided view of monument with large stone on topquarrying, mt difficult quarry

Back Row: 1. ?, 2. Jack Watson, 3. Pop McKay, 4. Jim Scott, 5. William Bowtell, 6. Charlie Johnson, 7. ?, 8. Peter Young, 9. Charlie D'Alton. Front Row: 1. Pat McKay ?, 2. Fred Johnson, 3. Butts Waldron (driver), 4. Tommy Carr, 5. Bill McKeon, 6. Dudley Whelan.Photo shows road gang in front of Time Keeper's Hut, at back of school. Fifteen men - some standing, others kneeling in front of canvas tents.people, road gang

Back Row - Frank Emmett, Jim Knight, Les Knight, Arthur Knight, Ellen (nee Boyd) and Gus Knight Middle Row - Lil Emmet (Knight)? Ray Doig, Agnes (nee Mason) Knight, Celma (Knight) Doig, Jim Doig Front Row Agnes Knight's grandchildren, Len Knight and his wifePhoto shows extended Knight family - Parents - Gus and Ellen Knight 6 boys 1 girlpeople, knight

This display at the 1992 Wildflower Show in the Halls Gap Hall replicated the D'Alton home "Glenbower". The seated mannequin represents Henrietta D'Alton (artist) and the standing mannequin represents Ellen D'Alton. For further information about "Glenbower" and the Misses D'Alton see "Victoria's Wonderland", pp 79 & 123. ** the two copies are also originals, the third original is a slightly closer view of the display.The photo shows a stage display - a house has been set up to replicate "Glenbower". Two mannequins dressed in period costume are in front of the house, one standing and one seated at a table. A flower garden has been created around the scene and a mural showing rocky peaks can be seen in the background. The front of a stage with another display can be seen in the foreground."92 6 11" imprinted into bottom, right corner of photo.events, wildflower show

This display at the 1992 Wildflower Show in the Halls Gap Hall replicated the D'Alton home "Glenbower". The seated mannequin represents Henrietta D'Alton (artist) and the standing mannequin represents Ellen D'Alton. For further information about "Glenbower" and the Misses D'Alton see "Victoria's Wonderland", pp 79 & 123. ** copy is actually a second original from a slightly different angle.The photo shows a stage display - a house can be seen on the right - set up to replicate "Glenbower". Two mannequins dressed in period costume are in front of the house, one standing and one seated at a table. A flower garden has been created around the scene and a mural showing rocky peaks can be seen in the background. The front of a stage with another display and two grey chairs can be seen in the foreground."92 6 11" imprinted into bottom, right corner of photo.events, wildflower show

Photo has been taken from a postcard. The lookout is known as The Witch's Head, Grampians. (Numbered No. 6 this would be one of a series) c1930sThree man and a child (female?) standing on a rock ledge that just out over what appears to be a valley. Gum trees on both left and right of photo. First man has his hand on his hip. Third man is holding the hand of the child. Photo has writing bottom left and number at bottom right.scenery, wonderland range