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Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Hengar, Glen Eira Road, 356, Elsternwick
A copy of two page typed report by Hilary Bullock and Rosalind Landells, dated 18/01/1990, on the history of Hengar, a dower house built for the Langdon family in 1887/1888. The report includes an explanation of the term dower house, outlines the land sale history since 1851 and gives a brief history of the occupancy of Hengar from 1888 to 1989. The file also includes one page of undated, unattributed handwritten working notes.landells rosalind, bullock hilary, hengar, glen eira road, elsternwick, holloway j m, langdon henry j, rosecraddock, beemery park estate, lirrewa, caulfield town hall, langdon family, deanmead a, griffith alfred, langdon e e, langdon h j, langdon laura, langdon henry, langdon bessie, sadler emily amy, brenton v c, herz s, beth riukan girls’ college, happy days kindergarten, florence herald herbert, happy days child minding, manners and customs, preschools -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Hengar, Glen Eira Road, 356, Elsternwick
One page of undated, unattributed, handwritten notes giving information about the custom of building a dower house, the history of Hengar’s occupancy and brief information about some of Hengar’s residents. The document also provides a description of a photograph of Hengar and information about social customs relating to the wearing of hats.hengar, happy days kindergarten, beemery park, glen eira road, langdon laura, langdon j k, langdon e ll, langdon emily amy, penleigh, sadler emily amy, rosecraddock, moxham mrs, parsons mrs, holmes mrs -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Hengar, Glen Eira Road, 356, Elsternwick
Two original copies and one photocopy of a one page article from The Age, 07/03/1990, by Rhonda Dredge, advertising the auction of Hengar. The article describes the architectural features of the Victorian style building, its original use as a dower house and gives a brief history of its occupancy. The article includes a black and white photograph of the exterior of Hengar.hengar, rosecraddock, happy days childminding centre, glen eira road, elsternwick, caulfield, architectural styles, federation style, victorian style, house auctions, preschools, langdon family, dredge rhonda, buxton j r -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Hengar, Glen Eira Road, 356, Elsternwick
A photocopy of a two page Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward, dated 01/1995, on Hengar at 356 Glen Eira Road, Elsternwick. The study gives a brief history of Hengar’s construction and occupancy, a description of its Gothic revival architectural features and a statement of its heritage significance. The study includes a black and white photograph of the exterior of Hengar.langdon henry, renwick mary, langdon elizabeth, langdon laura, blanche street, glen eira road, kooyong road, langdon estate, elsternwick, caulfield, hengar, beemery park, rosecraddock, tarqua, beemery, happy days kindergarten, architectural styles, architectural features, gothic revival, victorian style, preschools, the contemporary school of art -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Book - Hillcrest Estate Draft Heritage Guidelines July 2000
2 items about Hillcrest Estate and heritage: 1/A 20 page report giving draft heritage guidelines by the City of Glen Eira for properties within the Hillcrest Estate Heritage Area of Caulfield South, including Hillcrest Avenue numbers 1 and 3-12 and Marara Road numbers 27 and 28. The Heritage Area has been assessed as noteworthy as 'the first housing estate developed by the AV Jennings Construction Co., later known as Jennings Group Limited.' Developed during the Depression years of the early 1930s, it is considered an 'unusually intact example of an interwar garden estate' and is also considered noteworthy for its aesthetic values. The Report describes typical features for two house forms typical of the area: the single-storey villa with decorative porch and the single storey villa with decorative verandah. It gives guidelines on the types of changes which can be made to houses within the Heritage Area. Included are photographs of typical houses and design features, maps, and diagrams showing acceptable zones for additions, amongst other Sections (eg. Key design checklist). 2/A three page photocopy taken from Andrew Ward's Heritage Study for The Hillcrest Estate Historic Area.hillcrest estate, glen eira heritage management plan, glen eira planning scheme, glen eira city council, hillcrest estate heritage area, hillcrest avenue, merri street, marara road, eumerella street, av jennings construction co, jennings group limited, caulfield south, jennings albert, brick houses, architectural styles, architectural features, housing estates, garden estate, heritage studies, glen eira city council, city of glen eira, draft heritage guidelines july 2000, glen huntly, vines william, gurney edward, eumeralla street, 'karkill', house names, cropmpton court, booran road, estate agents -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Hoddle Street, 23, Elsternwick
A copy of a two page valuation of 23 Hoddle Street, Elsternwick, dated 03/09/1976, from valuator W V Scott. The valuation provides a description of the land and house improvements. The file also includes one page of unattributed, undated, handwritten working notes for the purposes of the valuation. The file also includes a rate notice for the property from the City of Caulfield.negus vera m, elsternwick, hoddle street, baxter street, brick houses, flats, romeo f a, caulfield council, rents and renting, receipts, architectural features, scott w v, rates -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Hoddle Street, 31, Elsternwick
Item in PRW-Residential newspaper of 22/07/2011 featuring this address. It describes the architectural features of this 1930s residence, plus two exterior and two interior photographs. House name is 'Lyndene'.lyndene, elsternwick, hoddle street, glenhuntly road, hocking stuart, mansions, auctions, lead lights, architectural features, house names -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Holocaust Museum, Selwyn Street, Elsternwick
An article from The Age newspaper, dated 15/06/2004, by Barney Zwartz, about the work of the Holocaust Museum in Elsternwick, focussing on the reflections of Holocaust survivor and museum guide Willy Lermer. The article includes a colour photograph of Willy Lermer and volunteer guide Kim Richwol at the Holocaust Museum, taken by Cathryn Tremain.lermer willy, holocaust museum, elsternwick, richwol kim, marks stan, tremain cathryn, zwartz barney, selwyn street, young friends of the holocaust museum, museums, museum displays, 'refelections' -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Hopetoun, Hopetoun Street, 2, Elsternwick
Photocopy of Caulfield Conservation Study for this address, conducted in September 1994. It outlines a description of the Italianate villa architectural aspects of Hopetoun Private Hospital, the history of the owners of the property and the recommendations for inclusion on the National Estate Register and for the planning Scheme control. By Andrew Ward. Includes two photocopied photographs of the exterior of the exterior.italianate style, hopetoun, melrose, hospitals, verandahs, mansions, towers, architectural features, architectural styles, webb charles, architects, glenhuntly road, elsternwick, cutts joseph, korong street, king street, hopetoun street, geoghegan hanbury, webb alfred, kopat pty ltd, webb florence mabel, o’brien annie, reeve charles, haines edith, thomas albert, ward andrew, hopetoun private hospital -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Hopetoun, Hopetoun Street, 2, Elsternwick
A copy of a one page typed letter, from C J and T Ham of the Central Land Office to Florence M Cordner, dated 29/04/1904, providing a valuation of her property located at the corner of Glen Huntly Road and Hopetoun Street, Elsternwick. The valuation provides a description of the land, house improvements and architectural features and outlines possibilities for land subdivision. Noted on the document in pencil is 'From collection of Brighton Historical Society'.cordner florence mrs, glen huntly road, glenhuntly road, elsternwick, hopetoun street, moynsha, melrose, campbell a l, towers, verandahs, brick, stables, ham c j, ham t, c j & t ham, central land office, mansions -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Photograph - Hopetoun, Hopetoun Street, 2, Elsternwick
A coloured photograph of the exterior of Hopetoun Private Hospital, date of photograph and photographer unknown. The photograph shows the hospital tower and cast iron work of the verandah.hopetoun private hospital, hospitals, towers, mansions, architectural styles, elsternwick, hopetoun street, cast iron work -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Hopetoun, Hopetoun Street, 2, Elsternwick
Two items about the Hopetoun Private Hospital and the Reeve family, especially the sisters Winifred and Edith: 1/Two photocopies of the one page of undated typed research by the stepdaughter of Winifred Bulling (nee Reeve), providing information about Winifred’s nursing career and her life. The research includes an undated black and white photograph, presumably of Winifred, though the woman in the photograph is unidentified. 2/A photocopy of a short entry from the book Who’s Who in the World of Women, on Edith Haines, the Matron-in-Charge of the Hopetoun Private Hospital. The section provides brief biographical information and includes a black and white photograph of Edith.hopetoun private hospital, hopetoun hospital, hopetoun, hopetoun street, elsternwick, webb charles, reeve charles f, reeve winifred sister, world war 1914-18, bulling charles e j (master builder), haines edith faith mrs matron, reeve edith, haines percy, bulling winifred, nurses, judges, hospitals -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Photograph - Crosbie Road, 21, Murrumbeena
Digital photograph of timber house with tiled roof Photographer unknown, dated 19/10/2011crosbie road, murrumbeena, timber house -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Photograph - Hawthorn Road, 457, Caulfield South
3 Digital photographs of shops with residences above them that are about to be demolished Photographer Claire Barton 30/07/2010hawthorn road, caulfield south, shops, houses, residential development -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Photograph - Hawthorn Road, 464, Caulfield South
9 digital photographs of a group of houses in Hawthorn Road Caulfield South that are about to be demolished for a new property development Photographer Claire Barton 30/07/2010hawthorn road, caulfield south, houses -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Hopetoun, Hopetoun Street, 2, Elsternwick
3 items related to this property: 1/One page of typed notes, undated and unattributed, from the Caulfield Rate Books 1891 suggesting that Charles Webb is likely to be the architect of Hopetoun. 2/One page of handwritten notes, undated and unattributed, detailing the architectural features of the Hopetoun Private Hospital. 3/One page of handwritten notes, undated, signed by R E Ballantyne providing a reference to a thesis 'Charles Webb Early Melbourne Architect' for the University of Melbourne's School of Architecture 1967, by John Denton and Barrie Marshall. Reference is for Photo 65 contained there which includes a may be a photograph of Hopetoun.hopetoun, webb charles, architects, hopetoun street, caulfield, architectural features, towers, verandahs, denton john, marshall barrie, private hospitals, elsternwick, hopetoun private hospital, hopetoun avenue, ballantyne r e, 'charles webb early melbourne architect', denton john, marshall barrie, school of architecture university of melbourne -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Hopetoun Street, 10, Elsternwick
Three items relating to valuations for this property: 1/One page typed letter from Weigall and Crowther Solicitors to S P Simmonds Estate Agency on behalf of Flora Lee, dated 03/10/1962, requesting valuation of 10 Hopetoun Street, Elsternwick re the Estate of G R Lee. 2/Four page typed valuation of 10 Hopetoun Street, Elsternwick, by Edward J K Callaghan, dated 10/10/1962. The valuation includes property measurements, title particulars, zoning, detailed information about the facilities in the surrounding area and also expansive details about the house on the property and other improvements. 3/Copy of a two page typed letter, from valuator WV Scott to George Lee, dated 22/12/1971, to Mr George Lee providing another later valuation of 10 Hopetoun Street, Elsternwick re the Estate late Flora Lee. Accompanying is a one page handwritten, undated and unattributed document of working notes.lee flora, lee george ralph, hopetoun street, elsternwick, weatherboard house, garages, korong road, king street, glenhuntly road, morton street, orong road, orrong road, kooyong road, lee george, callaghan edward j k, s p simmonds real estate agents auctioneer, scott w v, timber houses, murray street -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Hotham Street, 112, St Kilda East
One item about the occupancy history of this property: 1/A copy of one page of typed research notes on Palmyra also known as The Palms, by Hilary Bullock and Rosalind Landells of the Brighton Historical Society, dated 04/1989. The research provides a brief history from circa 1909 to 1974 of the property Palmyra and its occupancy. On other page of undated, unattributed, handwritten working notes accompany the report.palmyra, the palms, hotham street, st kilda east, east st kilda, the melby subdivision, peterson william, josephs harris, sholl justice, scholl reginald r, lawrence beatrice mrs, palmyra guesthouse, margolin m, baker mary. mrs, calvert leonard, lyons k c, mcarthur k w, macdonald r, freelander h, cormer r mrs, architectural styles, edwardian style, federation style, guest houses, depression 1929-1939, world war 1939-1945, house names, the palms guesthouse -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Howitt Road, 32, Caulfield North, Fooks House
A copy of a one page typed letter from Ian Pausacker of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) to the Manager of the Planning Section of the City of Glen Eira, dated 08/02/2002, informing the Manager that Fooks House at 32 Howitt Road, Caulfield north has been classified by the National Trust.city of glen eira, fooks house, howitt road, caulfield north, heritage studies, the national trust of australia (victoria), historic buildings -
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Document - Howitt Road, 32, Caulfield North, Fooks House
A copy of the National Trust of Australia’s (Victoria) twelve page Classification Report on Fooks House. The report gives a very detailed description and assessment of the property and includes photocopies of two photographs of the interior of the house, a copy of a photograph of the house exterior and a copy of a plan of the house and its garden.fooks house, howitt road, caulfield, city of glen eira, fooks ernest, krimper shulim, fooks noemi, kaldor erwin, kagan anatol, rosh robert, feldhagen michael a, holgar john, holgar helena, s and s susskind pty ltd, fuchs ernest, architectural styles, traditional japanese architecture, architects, caulfield modernists, historic buildings, australian house and garden, sievers wolfgang, architectural features -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Plan - Jasper Road, 236-246, McKinnon
Three items relating to the valuation of this property: 1/A typed copy of a three page valuation of 236-246 Jasper Road, McKinnon, by valuator W V Scott for Atlantic Union Oil Co Pty Ltd, dated 11/08/1961. Accompanying this are a hand-drawn plan of the property and handwritten working notes for the valuation. 2/One additional page of correspondence from W V Scott to Atlantic Union Oil, dated 11/08/1961, informing them that the occupier of the property, L A Atkinson’s Garage and Panel Beating Works, was aware of the valuation taking place. 3/Field Purchase Order for the valuation of the property from Atlantic Union Oil Company Pty. Limited dated 19/07/1961.jasper road, mckinnon road, mckinnon, atkinson l.a, webb d mr, l.a atkinson’s garage and panel beating works, moorabbin council, atkinson mr, atlantic oil co pty ltd, morris g h, scott w v, motor vehicle repair shops, garages, petrol stations, factories, land use, land values, anderson's garage & panel beating works -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Photograph - Kooyong Road, 314, Caulfield South
Black and white photograph of house located at 314 Kooyong Road.kooyong road, caulfield south, architectural feature, houses, cast iron work -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Joyous Gard
A photocopy of a four page article in Table Talk, dated 01/01/1925, describing Joyous Gard, the Murrumbeena home of Dr J W Springthorpe. The article includes nine photographs of the house exterior and garden, the house interior and Dr and Mrs Springthorpe. It mentions that Mrs Arthur Tuckett laid out the garden, helped out by Mr Guilfoyle in the planning of it. The file also includes a photocopy of the obituary of Dr Springthorpe, published in The Argus newspaper on 24/04/1933. The obituary includes a photograph of Dr Springthorpe. Also included in the file is a list of references relevant to Dr John Springthorpe compiled by Maureen Jones on 09/11/2011. The file also includes a photocopy of a two page article by Maureen Jones, published in The Ancestor magazine in 06/2003, about Dr Springthorpe and his second wife Daisie. The article includes a photograph of the Springthorpe Memorial. The file also includes a printout of an email, dated 14/11/2001, from Maureen Jones to the Glen Eira Historical Society, providing the details of the Exhibition Inner Worlds – Portraits and Psychology, at the University of Melbourne from 18/04/2012 to 22/07/2012, which includes Dr Springthorpe.joyous gard, springthorpe john william, springthorpe annie constance, inglis annie constance, springthorpe dorothy, springthorpe enid, springthorpe lancelot john, springthorpe daisie, johnstone daisie evelyn, murrumbeena, gilbert web, tuckett arthur mrs, guilfoyle mr, springthorpe memorial, omama road, neerim road, caulfield city council, tyers s, johnstone jessie louise, boyd merric, springthorpe guy, gardens, garden plants, furnishings, brick houses, edwardian style, doctors, dentists, architectural styles, architectural features, house names -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Joyous Gard
Two copies of a one page photocopy from the book Australian Sculptors (1980) by Ken Scarlett, describing the Springthorpe Memorial at Boroondara Cemetery, Kew. The file also includes a photocopy of an article by Chrys Spicer, date and source unknown, about the Springthorpe Memorial. The article includes seven photographs of the memorial. A research note by Chloe Stapleton, dated 31/08/12, suggests a possible source for this article. The file also includes a copy of a typed letter from Allan M Doble to Melbourne University Art Curator Heather Lowe, dated 24/03/1995, concerning the history of the Wheel of Life Sculpture originally located at Joyous Gard. The file also includes a copy of a typed letter, dated 19/05/1995, from Allan Doble to the Melbourne University Gallery with information about the Wheel of Life sculpture Also included in the file are photocopies of two Melway maps showing the location of Joyous Gard and Springthorpe Reserve with notes by Allan Doble, dated 24/03/1995. The file also includes eight coloured photographs (100mm x 150mm) of the Wheel of Life sculpture now located in the Medical School of the University of Melbourne, date and photographer unknown, probably 1990s. Negatives are also included.springthorpe memorial, boroondara cemetery, gilbert web c, gilbert webb, the wheel of life, springthorpe john william, inglis annie constance, springthorpe dorothy, springthorpe annie constance, springthorpe enid, springthorpe lancelot, springthorpe guy, joyous gard, doble allan m, doble mrs allan, murrumbeena primary school, springthorpe reserve, joyous gard court, tyers s w, outer circle railway, boyd park, wahroonga crescent, murrumbeena, caulfield city council, boyd’s pottery, linear park -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Kadimah Cultural Centre, Selwyn Street, Elsternwick
Correspondence from the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) to Moshe Ajzenbud, President of the Kadimah Cultural Centre, dated 05/05/1992, advising that the Karl Duldig artworks of the Kadimah Cultural Centre have been added to the National Trust Register. The file also includes a copy of the four page classification report. The report includes a statement of significance, a brief history of the artist and describes each artwork in detail.ajzenbud moshe, kadimah cultural centre, selwin street, selwyn street, elsternwick, duldig karl, karl duldig artworks, national trust of australia, kadimah war memorial, the great awakening, kadimah, fine art, sculpture, stained glass, the candle of hope, the menorah, youth and a new dreamland, the flowers and the star of david, bird of peace, rosh robert, melbourne holocaust museum, the martyrs, the sun appearing through dark clouds, the muse, the poet, kadimah emblem, boyd arthur, progress of man, adam and eve, the family, city of caulfield, national trust register, classification report for public art -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Kahlyn, 70 Bambra Road, Caulfield North
A three page black and white photocopy of a Caulfield Conservation Study of Kahyln House, formerly Kynaston, 70 Bambra Road, Caulfield North, by Andrew Ward in August 1994. The report describes key architectural features of Kahlyn House and gives a brief history of the property’s ownership. The study includes a photograph of the exterior of Kahlyn. The file also includes an undated, unattributed colour photograph (100mm x 150mm) of the exterior of Kahlyn. An undated, unattributed black & white photograph digital version only.danphy catherine, anderson grace, beauchamp horatio, murray reginald, murray kynaston l, holst frederick, ward andrew, hudson street, caulfield, caulfield north, bambra road, kahlyn private hospital, mansions, hospitals, houses, architectural styles, towers, victorian style, verandahs, kahyln, kynaston -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - KAMBROOK ROAD, 46, CAULFIELD NORTH
A copy of a one page typed report by Hilary Bullock and Rosalind Landells of the Brighton Historical Society, dated 14/10/1995, with handwritten notes about this property. It covers the owners of this address from 1918 to 1994 and a short history of the origins of Caulfield Racecourse and land development by 1917. It also mentions the first meeting of the Caulfield Amateur Turf Club in 1859.caulfield north, kambrook road, caulfield cup, caulfield racecourse, racecourses, caulfield amateur turf club, 'kambrook', payne john, balaclava road, swan william h, urquhard john, wenn john, reddon george, may phillip g, griffin g mrs, newton g t (horse trainer), bullock hilary, landells rosalind, bick david, foote henry (surveyor), caulfield roads board, glen eira road, land subdivision -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Kangaroo Road, 48, Murrumbeena
One black and white photograph (152mm x 210mm), undated and unattributed, of the exterior of the house at 48 Kangaroo Road, Murrumbeena with the Park View Dairy at the rear. Two unidentified persons are pictured. On the back of the photograph there is a faded, undecipherable handwritten name and address. The file also includes a copy of the same photograph. Also included is a one page typed letter, undated, from Kim Allen (nee Vickers) to the Glen Eira Historical Society, requesting a copy of the photograph of 48 Kangaroo Road, Murrumbeena. The file also includes a print-out of a one page email sent 03/06/2008, printed 06/06/2008, from John O’Callaghan to Kim Allen, providing a copy of the requested photograph. A copy of the printed email is also included.allen kim, vickers kim, vickers walter leonard, vickers olive emily sarah, o’callaghan john, park view dairy, murrumbeena, glen eira historical society, kangaroo road, timber houses, dairies -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Photograph - Kilwinning, Balaclava Road
A colour photograph (101mm x 149mm) of the exterior of the house Kilwinning at Balaclava Road circa 1960. The file also includes two colour photocopies of a photograph (190mm x 239mm) of the exterior of Kilwinning showing the driveway and the garden in full bloom. A handwritten note on one of the copies provides that the house was demolished in 1965.kilwinning, balaclava road, davies j, house names, houses, architectural features, gardens, caulfield, st kilda east -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Kilwinning, Balaclava Road
A two page print out of a Wikipedia article about the history of James Service, the 12th Premier of Victoria who resided at Kilwinning. The article includes a photograph (83mm x 63mm) of James Service. The file also includes two photocopies of a black and white photograph (185mm x 234mm) of James Service with four daughters out the front of Kilwinning. Handwritten notes, undated and unattributed, identify the individuals in the photograph and provide a date of circa 1870.kilwinning, service james, balaclava road, service margaret, service lillian, service claire, service roberta, gardens, architectural features, house names, st kilda east, caulfield, premiers, parliamentary representatives, james service and company, businesspeople