Double sided flyer as an invitation to attend the opening of an art exhibition in the QVWC building. Colour example of artwork on front of item, a biography of the artist on the back. art exhibitions, events and activities, invitations

freemasons, rituals, grand lodge

The rotunda was built in 1912 by Clarence Montgomery for the Surrey Hills Progress Association and the local community and dedicated to John Gray, "a highly respected and revered citizen". Surrey Hills Brass Band regularly gave concerts in the rotunda, provided music for regular 'loyal' celebrations and also for silent films held in the gardens. The rotunda was quite elevated off the ground due to the slope of the gardens and the bioscope was stored in the room underneath. This was later used as the infant welfare centre until the Progress Association built a dedicated facility for these purposes. The rotunda was demolished in 1972. Clarence Montgomery, carpenter, was living in Sunbury Crescent in 1914. By 1916 he had moved to 83 Croydon Road where he lived for the rest of his life. Clarence was born in 1869 in Taradale, son of John Montgomery and Jane Ford. He married Sarah Ann Ingram in Echuca in 1894. Their children were: 1. Annie (Mrs P Paynter) born Echuca in 1895 2. William Henry born Echuca in 1897 3. Christina Mary (Mrs F Meyers) born Echuca in 1898 4. Violet (Mrs G Ewing) born Echuca in 1902 5. Clarence George Ingram born Echuca in 1906 and died aged 7 months. Violet became a tailoress and Christina a dressmaker. William became a carpenter like his father. Sarah Ann Montgomery died at their home in June 1932 aged 62 years. Clarence died in August 1946 aged 77 years. They are buried in Box Hill Cemetery (P-EB-0020). John Gray was "actively associated with all movements for the benefit of neighbours and fellow citizens". [Quote from the official tribute on his death in 1909.] He was very active in the Surrey Hills Progress Association in the early 1900's. The rotunda built in the Surrey Gardens by the Progress Association in 1912 was dedicated to him. John Gray was born in 1861 in Eldorado. He died on 7 December 1909 in Surrey Hills and is buried in Box Hill Cemetery (M0472). He married Emma Beckett in 1888 at 'Guildford Villa' in Essex Road, the Beckett home. They are listed in both the 1903 and 1906 electoral rolls in Arundel Crescent; his occupation is given as bootmaker. The Alan Holt property register identifies this as 24 Arundel Crescent, known as 'Tumberumba'. John and Emma had a large family: (Gunner) John Robert Gray (1888, Surrey Hills - 21 June 1917, France) Benjamin Walter Gray (1890, Surrey Hills - 1949, Heidelberg) Herbert Harry Gray (1892, Surrey Hills - 1959, Queensland) William Beckett Gray (1897, Surrey Hills - 1899, Surrey Hills) Norman Douglas Gray (1901, Surrey Hills - 1947, Sydney) Evelyn Lizzie Gray (1906, Surrey Hills - 1983) Evelyn married Reginald Roberts and donated a number of photos to the collection. The donor Violet Ewing (nee Montgomery) was Clarence's daughter. She married George Isaac Henry Ewing (blacksmith) in 1934. They inherited the family home at 83 Croydon Road. Although constructed 5 years after their opening, this rotunda was a central feature of the Surrey Gardens which was planted to a design adapted from one suggested by the renowned landscape gardener and botanist William Robert Guilfoyle (1840-1912). Rotundas were a key feature of many late nineteenth and early twentieth century public parks. This particular rotunda was notable for the Chinoiserie influence reflected in its roof. Surrey Gardens are now regarded as one of the City of Boroondara's heritage gardens and this image is significant as evidence of the design of the rotunda which is no longer extant. It is also significant as evidence of the extent of the role of the Surrey Hills Progress Association in the provision of public facilities. A black and white photo of an octagonal rotunda situated within Surrey Gardens taken from the perspective of the main entrance. It is a largely wooden structure with a domed chinoiserie-style roof. The rotunda is enclosed by established gardens. There are 4 people in the photo, with 2 women standing on the steps at the rotunda's entrance. A man and a young person are seated within the rotunda. It has 8 support pillars, which are open with balustrades to 7 sides.rotundas, surrey gardens, union road, surrey hills progress association, surrey hills brass band, parks and reserves, 1925, john gray, clarence montgomery, box hill cemetery, cinema, john gray memorial rotunda, bandstands

BDM records: Birth: Harrison Walter Spare Buchanan b 1900, Surrey Hills, son of Amelia Jane Spare and William Tennant Buchanan; died 1977 at Box Hill. Electoral roll records: 1924: Harrison Walter Spare Buchanan (clerk), Amelia Jane Buchanan (HD) and William Tennant Buchanan are listed at 22 Albion Street, known as ‘Brenston’. This and No 24 ‘Thulecroft’ were built in 1907/08 by brothers-in-law Harrison Rotherham & William Buchanan. They used a process new to Melbourne at the time – making concrete bricks for which they used sand from Middlesex Road. Harrison Buchanan, son of William, is the small boy in the photo. Black and white photo of a brick house under construction. The walls are complete and also the roof trusses and chimneys but there is no tiling. A group of 6 men and a boy pose in front of the house, on scaffolding and on the roof.SH732 in pencil on the rear.brenston, thulecroft, house names, (mr) harrison rotherham, (mr) william tennant buchanan, (mr) harrison walter spare buchannan, (mr) amelia jane spare, kathleen martha mcfarland, kathleen martha harrison

Black and white photograph. Enlarged photograph of aerial view of Burnley College encompassed by the Yarra River and showing the surrounding suburban areas. Mounted on cardboard.aerial view, burnley college, yarra river

Colour photograph of black and white photograph. Aerial View of Burnley Campus. Enlargement. Shows position of Campus in bend of Yarra River after alterations to the position of the river due to building of Freeway, new ovals and Richmond Public Golf Course.burnley campus, aerial view, yarra river, richmond public golf course

Colour photograph of black and white photograph. Aerial View of Burnley Campus.Enlargement, showing layout of Burnley Campus. Same as B91.296burnley campus, aerial view, yarra river, freeway

TH Kneen and EB Littlejohn note that the Principal's House has been extended. This was done for J P McLennan, Principal 1917-1921. Note "Bird Cage" in Orchard, dwarf fruit trees, shed where tobacco was stored. Photo taken before Plant Research Institute was built in 1929. Photo shows there had been cultivation outside the College grounds, beyond the orchard area and hedge.Colour photograph of black and white photograph. Aerial view of Burnley Campus. Cultivation outside Burnley Campus burnley campus, principal's house, jp mclennan, bird cage, orchard, dwarf fruit trees, plant research institute, principal's residence, tobacco storage sheds, cultivation outside campus

Taken before the Boulevard was built, and probably before the flood of 1934. Therefore probably 1929-1934. Information provided by TH Kneen and EB LittlejohnColour photograph of black and white photograph. Photograph of Burnley Campus and large area of surrounding suburbs of Hawthorn and Toorak. It shows the Carter Oval, later modified, the Plant Research Institute (built 1929) and the Box Thorn Hedge (Lycium ferrocissimum).burnley campus, suburbs, hawthorn, toorak, carter oval, plant research institute, boxthorn hedge, lycium ferrocissimum

Architectural sketch of proposed new hospital drawn by R.J.O'Connor & Brophy, Architects Melbourne. This hospital was built in 1950-52 with modifications including rounded sun-rooms at the end of the wings, not squared as in the image. The building was demolished and a new hospital opened in 2009. Architectural rendering in monochrome, black, grey and white on art paper.Captioned St. John of God Hospital. Ballarat. R.J.O'Connor & Brophy, Architects Melbourne.st john of god, hospital, ballarat, architecture, rendering.

Murray Comrie Collection.Monochrome photograph of a group of children assembled in rows for a school photograph. Accompanied by two sets of handwritten notes (catalogued separately as a Research Notes) with children's names. Names of children combined from both set of notes are believed to be: Left to Right Back/4th row: Maurice Chambers, Alf Gedling, Bill Riordan, Les Williams, Wally Harwood, Len Smith, Les Caldwell, (at rear, Headmaster/teacher W.Carroll), Angus Comrie, Keith Comrie, Ken McKenzie, Bert Caldwell, Maurice Power. 3rd row: George Banks, Bruce Calder, J. Austin, Les Hutchins, Bill Gedling, Gilbert Ramm, Sydney Goltz, Murray Comrie, Tom Comrie, Bill Whimpey, Jim Duggan, Reuben Ampfer. 2nd row: Theo Riordan, N. Carroll, Andy Heraud, K.Calder, Keith Chambers, Harry James, Ron Heraud, Mal Ampfer, Stan McNamee, Bert Stevens (or Stephens). Front/1st row: _______ Calder, Rob Banks, L. Carroll, George Riordan, Bill Stevens (or Stephens), Len McKenna, A. Whimpey.tarnagulla, school, education, children, ampfer, banks, calder, caldwell, carroll, chambers, comrie, duggan, gedling, harwood, heraud, james, mckenna, mcnamee, riordan, smith, stephens, stevens, whimpey, williams

Shops at the west end and on the south side of High St. Eddie Harris Mensland, and three small shops; Charles McKinley's Land Sales Agency, Hillier's Dr Cleaners and Manchester Unity. The three small shops were damaged by fire and demolished in the 1990s. Series of photos taken for use by the Charlton Shire.Colour photo of shops at the west end and on the south side of High St.Eddie Harris Mensland, Mickinley's Land Sales Agency, Hillier's Dr Cleaners and Manchester Unity. Sign on median strip pointing to Rotary Park, Public Conveniences, Electric Barbeque. Also a Give Way sign.eddie harris mensland, charles mckinley, hilliers, charlton, business, industry

B/W Portrait of a couple. Man Standing 3 Piece Suit with fob watch and Coursage. Hair Parted, short moustache. Arm Resting on Stand other arm behind Woman. woman Seated. Short curly hair. Formal Dress, holding a folded object. Potted Plant front Left Studio Portrait. john mason & annie campbell

High St Charlton showing west end shops. SEC office on LH side, on the RH side is Paterson's Fibre Glass Factory, Charlton Cinema. Colour photo of High St Charlton showing west end shops. SEC office on LH side, on the RH side is Paterson's Fibre Glass Factory, Charlton Cinema. Yellow panel van parked in front of cinema. Part of War Memorial in bottom right corner.sec, paterson's fibre glass factory, charlton cinema, charlton, business, industry

Built as the Rex Theatre in 1938 by the Keith family. Renamed the Roxy Theatre, then Cinema Charlton and later renamed the Rex Theatre. Taken over by the Charlton community in 2007.Colour photo showing the white Cinema Charlton. building White car parked in front of building. Dress shop on the left and hairdressers on the right. Roadwork happening in front of hairdressers.rex theatre, keith family, roxy theatre, cinema charlton, business

Paterson's Fibreglass Factory on the site of former garage and Golden Fleece Hotel (1874 - 1914). Two storey building built for Peter Johnson as the Bridge Store in 1872. Photo is part of a series taken for the Charlton Shire.Colour photograph showing Paterson's Fibre Glass factory. Green two storeu building with verandah over the footpath and part of Eddie Harris Mensland to the right. Red car parked in front of two storey building.paterson, fibreglass factory, golden fleece hotel, peter johnson, the bridge store

Derelict rear of building built as Bridge Store in 1872 for Peter Johnson, later Wylie's Building and a furniture store. Photo taken for the Museum.Colour photograph of the rear of an old, brick two storey building. Building appears derelict and disused. Not all the building is in the photo. Old rainwater tank on RH side, part of the roof is missing and the beams are exposed. Gas tank/hot water service in corner in the centre of the photo. Single door to the right of the gas tank and double doors to the left.bridge store, peter johnson, wylie's building, business

Derelict rear of building built as Bridge Store in 1872 for Peter Johnson, later Wylie's Building and a furniture store. Photo taken for the Museum by R. Brownjohn.Colour photograph of the rear of an old, brick two storey building. Building appears derelict and disused. Part of the roof is missing on the lower section and the beams are exposed. Verandah is sagging. Gas tank/hot water service in corner in the centre of the photo. Single door to the right of the gas tank and double doors to the left. One large and one small window in the upstairs section. Chimney on LH side of upper storey.bridge store, peter johnson, wylie's building, charlton, business

Charlton's third Post Office. The first was built in 1878 in Camp St, the second was an ornate brick building built in 1879 on the present site in High St. The third Post Office was built in 1941 as an upgrade to the earlier building.Postcard showing the brick Post Office building on High Street. Three windows on each side of the central entrance. Clock above the entrance. Signage above entrance Charlton Post Office. Telegraph pole and open gate on LH side of picture. Text at the bottom of the postcard says POST OFFICE, CHARLTON. No. 4.POST OFFICE, CHARLTON No. 4.charlton post office, charlton, business

Ross's Gifts formerly Ike Richards Gents Hairdresser and Gift Shop. Building built in 1880 as Procter's butcher's shop with upstairs residence. Extended to triple frontage in 1884.Colour photograph showing High St looking west. Two storey building with verandah over footpath and cast iron balcony on 2nd storey. Cars parked along the street. Yellow panel van in front of panel beaters. White car just pulling out. Fire Station at the end of the street. Large tree in centre of photo.ross's gifts, ike richards hairdresser, procter, business, charlton

Cricket Club Hotel established 1875, rebuilt as a two storey building 1935. Photograph part of the Shire of Charlton streetscape 1987Colour photograph looking west along High St. Cricket Club Hotel on the other side of the road with a large tree in front of the building. Blue and white signage for Steve Hill Ford further along with two palm trees at the front. Cars parked along both sides of the street. A person riding a bike toward the photographer.cricket club hotel, high st charlton, charlton, business, industry

Globe Hotel, High St Charlton, established 1874 by John Walsh. This is the third building on the site. The first was destroyed by fire and rebuilt. It was then rebuilt as a two-storey hotel in 1940. It closed as a hotel in the early 1970's and became offices and flats. The Charlton Gentlemen's Club on the RH side was established in 1900. Photo is part of a series of streetscapes taken in 1987 for the Charlton Shire. Globe Hotel third (building) established 1874 as single storeyed and Charlton Gentlemen's Club est. 1900. Globe destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1940. In 1970's to became offices and flats.Colour photograph of two storey red brick building. Signage on the windows reads SOIL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (not all words fully visible). A man on a cherry picker in front of building trimming a tree. Signage on the side of the white truck says North Central TRAVEL TOWER Hire. Two orange safety cones on the road. RH side is the single storey, glass-fronted building with a white-framed door. charlton, globe hotel, soil conservation authority, business, industry, agriculture

The Charlton Pharmacy established by Russell English 1974 (?) Dillon Building built in 1889 for Mr Sharman, proprietor of the Globe Hotel. Three, 2-storey shops; Dillon's Clothing Store, Bilton's Chemist Shop (later a dentist J. Knight upstairs) and a Cafe. Part of the Charlton Shire streetscape series 1987Colour photograph of two story, triple fronted red brick building. Signage reads THE CHARLTON PHARMACY and RUSSELL ENGLISH M.P.S. on verandah frontage. CHEMIST in red on front of white building on LH side, and advertising for Palcolor on both building and verandah. Signage on upper storeys reads T.DILLON, LADIES & GENTS TAILOR and A.E. BILTON. Signage in window on RH side reads CHARLTON RESTAURANT. Cars parked on both sides of the road. Three people in front of the chemist.charlton pharmacy, russell english, dillon building, sharman, bilton's chemist, business, industry, charlton

Corner of High St and Williams St (now Curtin Dve). Formerly the site of Wingfield's Hides and Wool agent and Frank O'Grady's solicitors office. In 1971 Jim Bannon moved his butcher business from the eastern end of High St to this newly built shop. He sold to Weirs in 1986 who sold to Frank Bourke in 1987. Part of a streetscape series taken for the Shire of Charlton in 1987. Bourke's butchers shop built 1971 for J Bannon. Shows area now occupied by the Travellers Rest complex.Colour photograph of single storey brick building with large glass window and door. Tree in front of building and a man walking past. Two storey white building to the right and a street and old single storey building on the left. Car parked in street on the LH side of the photo. Signage on the old building on the left reads STATES. jim bannon, frank bourke, wingfield's hides, frank o'grady, business, industry, charlton, butcher

Charlton Motel built in the 1960s.Colour photograph of Charlton Motel taken from across the Calder Hwy looking south east. The motel is a white brick single storey building with red-brown trim on the eaves. The verandah and windows are arched. There is a large tree in the centre of the photo and a white driving toward the photographer. There is a yellow sign in front of the motel and an orange sign on the roof.charlton, motel, business

The Charlton Fire Station was built in 1931.Colour photograph of the Charlton Fire Station. A single storey red brick building with a white frontage. A large entrance and three high high windows down the side. There is a plaque on the LH side of the main entrance that can't be clearly read.. The signage above the main entrance reads C.F.B.B. FIRE STATION 1931 There is a light above this sign. The fire tower is at the rear of the building. There is a low railing fence on the right side.charlton fire station, charlton fire brigade, public services

Framed photograph showing a band and large group of people processing along Warrenheip Street, Buninyong around 1900. The procession may have been part of the ceremony surrounding the opening of the Rotunda in the Buninyong Botanical Gardens in 1901. Framed photograph showing a band and large group of people processing along Warrenheip Street, Buninyong around 1900. The procession may have been part of the ceremony surrounding the opening of the Rotunda in the Buninyong Botanical Gardens in 1901. buninyong, buninyong botanical gardens, bands, streetscapes

Rennie Ellis (1940–2003) was as a pivotal figure in Australian visual culture. He was both a documentary photographer and a prominent presence in advertising, television and photography. Ellis was known for his candid documentary images of contemporary Australian life. His photographs of social events, such as music festivals, fashion parades or nightclubs are iconic, but his practice also encompassed the grittier side of life. In his AFL series, Ellis skilfully portrays the nation’s passion for the game, extending his lens beyond the boundary line to showcase the spirited fans alongside the on-field action.Donated by the Rennie Ellis Photographic Archive

Watercolour of the Principal's residence, donated by Julianne Webster, great-niece of Mrs. Dorothy Jessep, widow of Mr A. W Jessep Principal 1926-41, who may have painted it when she resided there 1926-1941. Otherwise artist unknown. The building was demolished July 1980.Framed and glazed watercolour painting of the Burnley College Principal's Residence set in the gardens.julianne webster, mrs jessep, painting, principal's residence, burnley college buildings, decorative arts

The Charlton Roadhouse was established in the 1960s (TBC)Colour photograph of the Charlton Roadhouse taken from the other side of the highway looking south east. The highway is visible in the lower part of the photo. The roadhouse is a single storey building with large windows at the front. There is a large roof extending over the petrol pumps. There is a large sign on the roof which reads RESTAURANT. A brown coloured car with a white roof, dark bonnet and towing a trailer is facing toward the photographer. A man is getting the driver's side. A lighter coloured car is facing away from the photographer and a man is beside this car. There is a white Toyota utility parked on the right hand side of the roadhouse in front of the ice storage. There is a small sign for ESSO on the roof edge and a freestanding sign for ESSO close to the entrance to the roadhouse. There is a sign on wheels near the road reading NOW OPEN and another that reads L.P. GAS AUTO GAScharlton roadhouse, business, industry, charlton