An auger is a device to drill wood or other materials, consisting of a rotating metal shaft with a blade at the end that scrapes or cuts the wood. Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900 were self sufficient making and repairing their own tools for farm and household equipment Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900 were self sufficient making and repairing their own tools for farm and household equipmentA large Augerearly settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, poultry farmers, orchardists, flower farms, dairy farmers, cheltenham, moorabbin, bentleigh, brighton, blacksmiths, tools, farm equipment, box william, box henry,

School children learned to write using a slate From 1880’s to mid 1950’s in most schools, very young children first learned to write their letters in sand trays using their fingers or a stick. When about 6, they progressed onto writing on slates . The board was made from a piece of quarry slate set in a wooden frame. A slate pencil (not chalk) was used to form the letters. This slate pencil was often sharpened on the school wall. The advantage of slates over paper was that they could be wiped clean and used again and again. Until the mid 20thC paper was expensive . After the pupil wrote on the Slate, the work was checked by the teacher and then erased for a new task Children had to bring a dampened cloth or sponge to school so that they could clean the slate and start again. The pioneer settlers in the Moorabbin Shire area valued education and established schools for their children in Cheltenham and East Brighton c1860's This writing slate is typical of the type used up to the mid 20th Century in preparatory classes.A writing slate in a wood frame used by school children from c1880s to c1950sschools, education, writing equipment, slate writing boards, victoria melbourne, market gardeners, pioneer, settlers, cheltenham state school no. 84., bentleigh east state school no. 2083, st stephens c of e school tucker road east brighton

A dip pen usually consists of a metal nib with capillary channels like those of fountain pen nibs, mounted in a handle or holder, often made of wood. Dip pens have no ink reservoir, so the user must recharge the ink from an ink bowl or bottle to continue drawing or writing. Dip pens emerged in the early 19th century, when they replaced quill pens and were generally used before the development of fountain pens in the later 19th centuryThe pioneer settlers in the Moorabbin Shire area valued education and established schools for their children in Cheltenham and East Brighton c1860's These wood shaft pens and steel nibs are typical of the type used up to the mid 20th Century in school classes.3 wood shaft writing dip pens with steel nibs schools, education, writing equipment, victoria melbourne, market gardeners, pioneer, settlers, cheltenham state school no. 84., bentleigh east state school no. 2083, st stephens c of e school tucker road east brighton, pen steel nibs

A mid 20th Century Atlas PTY Ltd Spray Painting kit This tool is typical of the type used by early settlers in Moorabbin mid 20th century Tools atlas spray painting gun Atlas Pty Ltd early settlers, market gardeners, blacksmiths, tools, building equipment, hammers, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, highett, cheltenham, mcewan james pty ltd, melbourne, bunnings pty ltd

St Matthew's celebrated it Silver Jubilee in September 1927 with Church Services and social gatherings, a concert, a social and a dance. St Matthew's Church of England was erected in Cheltenham beside the Nepean Highway near Charman Road. The early settlers established a tennis club, cricket team and social groups.St Matthew's Church of England Cheltenham was erected in 1867 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.Souvenir booklet of text and pictures produced for the Diamond Jubilee for the St Matthew's Church of England, Cheltenham - 18 pagesst. matthew's church of england cheltenham, anglican church, early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, were j.b., market gardeners, cheltenham, charman road, nepean highway

St Matthew's Church of England was erected in Cheltenham beside the Nepean Highway near Charman Road. The early settlers established a tennis club, cricket team and social groups.St Matthew's Church of England Cheltenham was erected in 1867 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.Booklet on the history of St Matthew's Church, Cheltenhamst. matthew's church of england cheltenham, anglican church, early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, were j.b., market gardeners, cheltenham, charman road, nepean highway

St Matthew's Church of England was erected in Cheltenham beside the Nepean Highway near Charman Road. The early settlers established a tennis club, cricket team and social groups.St Matthew's Church of England Cheltenham was erected in 1867 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.Book about the history of St Matthew's Church, Cheltenham from 1867 to 1992. The book contains photos.st. matthew's church of england cheltenham, anglican church, early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, cheltenham, charman road, nepean highway

St Paul's Church is in Jasper Road, Benlteigh. A foundation stone reads " This stone symbol of Christ, Chief corner stone of the church was blessed and set by His Grace Archbishop Simonds 13th November 1960, T O'Sullivan P.P. S. J. Morgan and Associates Architect H.P. Yunken Pty Ltd Builder". The stained glass windows were commissioned by Father Timothy O'Sullivan and the artist was Alan Sumner. The window were progressively installed from 1961, and took nearly 20 years to complete.St Paul's Catholic Church Bentleigh was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.A book about the stained glass windows in St Paul's Catholic Church in Jasper Road, Bentleigh - containing photos and diagram.city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, nepean highway, st paul's catholic church, bentleigh, jasper road, religion

St Finbar's Roman Catholic Church corner of Nepean Highway and Centre Road, East Brighton.St Finbar's Roman Catholic Church East Brighton was erected in 1871 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.Four page AO5 brochure inviting people to join in historic 150 year celebration. Contains brief history of the Parish of St Finger's East Brighton.early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, were j.b., market gardeners, nepean highway, east brighton, st finbar's parish, centre road, religion, roman catholic

Christ Church Ormond has been standing on the corner of North Road and Wheatley Road for over 100 years, but not always in its present form. Originally it was a weatherboard building built in 1901. Now called Ormond Anglican Church.Christ Church Ormond has served the community since 1900, was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.Typed document containing photos and diagrams - 74 pagesearly settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, christ church ormond, ormond, north road, wheatley road

Presbyterian Church East Bentleigh, built in 1957 in Cecil Street East Bentleigh. The site and building is now (2022) being used by Chabad, Bentleigh, which serves to cater to the needs of the Jewish Community.Presbyterian Church Bentleigh was formed to cater for the growing population of Bentleigh when the market gardens were subdivided into residential blocks.Document with blue cover, 18 pages. Contains text and pictures.parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, presbyterian church east bentleigh, cecil street, east bentleigh, subdivision of land, religion

Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and is still in use today. Built on Chesterville Road, Cheltenham.Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.Booklet 10 pages with typed textearly settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, cheltenham, nepean highway, church of christ cheltenham, religion, chesterville road

Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and is still in use today. Built on Chesterville Road, Cheltenham.Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.Booklet 19 pages with typed text and photosearly settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, cheltenham, nepean highway, church of christ cheltenham, religion, chesterville road

Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and is still in use today. Built on Chesterville Road, Cheltenham.Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.Booklet 12 pages with typed text and photosearly settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, cheltenham, nepean highway, church of christ cheltenham, religion, chesterville road

Methodist Sunday School, Centre Road was first held in 1854 and consisted of 52 scholars.The Methodist Sunday School in Centre Road, Bentleigh was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.Booklet of 25 pages with text and pictures.early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, centre road, methodist sunday school, bentleigh, religion

Cheltenham Methodist Church, history of the Methodist Congregation in Cheltenham and the building of their churches.Cheltenham Methodist Church was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.A booklet with 24 pages containing text and picturesearly settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, cheltenham, charman road, nepean highway, methodist church, religion