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Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - The last train at Kew Station, August 1952
... the main (Box Hill–Lilydale) line about half-way between Hawthorn... (Box Hill–Lilydale) line about half-way between Hawthorn ...The Kew railway was opened in 1887, and diverged from the main (Box Hill–Lilydale) line about half-way between Hawthorn and Glenferrie. From the point of divergence the line was slightly less than one mile long, and it had only one intermediate station — Barker. There were four road over-bridges and two level crossings, including one over the busy Barkers Road. The line supported a passenger and goods service, and was electrified in December 1922, at the same time as the main line to Box Hill. There were a number of peak hour services which ran from Flinders Street station (Melbourne) to Kew, but in 1938 all but one of these were diverted to the Ashburton line, where traffic was growing. This had an adverse effect on Kew traffic, as passengers from Kew needed to cross over a footbridge at Hawthorn to change trains, and the main line trains were usually already crowded by the time they reached Hawthorn. At about the same time the off-peak trains were replaced by road buses. In 1952 all passenger trains were withdrawn, but the road bus service continued for many years. Goods trains were finally withdrawn in 1957, and the railway was dismantled in 1958-59. (Source: Frank Stamford, 'The Hawthorn - Kew Railway')Small black and white snapshot of the last passenger train at Kew Railway Station in 1952. The photograph, one of 12, is part of a larger album of newspaper clippings, timetables, tickets and photos relating to the Kew Railway Line, taken and compiled by Lachlan Richardson, while a resident of Kew. The album dates from the 1950s. The album is part of a larger subject file on the Kew Line, compiled over time by members of the Kew Historical Society."The last train at Kew Station, August 1952"kew railway line, transport -- railways -- kew (vic.), kew branch line, kew railway station -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Kew Branch Line: Weeds at Kew Station 14/51
... the main (Box Hill–Lilydale) line about half-way between Hawthorn... (Box Hill–Lilydale) line about half-way between Hawthorn ...The Kew railway was opened in 1887, and diverged from the main (Box Hill–Lilydale) line about half-way between Hawthorn and Glenferrie. From the point of divergence the line was slightly less than one mile long, and it had only one intermediate station — Barker. There were four road over-bridges and two level crossings, including one over the busy Barkers Road. The line supported a passenger and goods service, and was electrified in December 1922, at the same time as the main line to Box Hill. There were a number of peak hour services which ran from Flinders Street station (Melbourne) to Kew, but in 1938 all but one of these were diverted to the Ashburton line, where traffic was growing. This had an adverse effect on Kew traffic, as passengers from Kew needed to cross over a footbridge at Hawthorn to change trains, and the main line trains were usually already crowded by the time they reached Hawthorn. At about the same time the off-peak trains were replaced by road buses. In 1952 all passenger trains were withdrawn, but the road bus service continued for many years. Goods trains were finally withdrawn in 1957, and the railway was dismantled in 1958-59. (Source: Frank Stamford, 'The Hawthorn - Kew Railway')Small black and white snapshot of how the Kew Branch Line was allowed to run down. The photograph, one of 12, is part of a larger album of newspaper clippings, timetables, tickets and photos relating to the Kew Railway Line, taken and compiled by Lachlan Richardson, while a resident of Kew. The album dates from the 1950s. The album is part of a larger subject file on the Kew Line, compiled over time by members of the Kew Historical Society.kew railway line, transport -- railways -- kew (vic.), barker railway station, kew branch line -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Kew Railway Station, May 1950
... the main (Box Hill–Lilydale) line about half-way between Hawthorn... (Box Hill–Lilydale) line about half-way between Hawthorn ...The Kew railway was opened in 1887, and diverged from the main (Box Hill–Lilydale) line about half-way between Hawthorn and Glenferrie. From the point of divergence the line was slightly less than one mile long, and it had only one intermediate station — Barker. There were four road over-bridges and two level crossings, including one over the busy Barkers Road. The line supported a passenger and goods service, and was electrified in December 1922, at the same time as the main line to Box Hill. There were a number of peak hour services which ran from Flinders Street station (Melbourne) to Kew, but in 1938 all but one of these were diverted to the Ashburton line, where traffic was growing. This had an adverse effect on Kew traffic, as passengers from Kew needed to cross over a footbridge at Hawthorn to change trains, and the main line trains were usually already crowded by the time they reached Hawthorn. At about the same time the off-peak trains were replaced by road buses. In 1952 all passenger trains were withdrawn, but the road bus service continued for many years. Goods trains were finally withdrawn in 1957, and the railway was dismantled in 1958-59. (Source: Frank Stamford, 'The Hawthorn - Kew Railway')Small black and white snapshot of Kew Railway Station inMay 1950. The photograph, one of 12, is part of a larger album of newspaper clippings, timetables, tickets and photos relating to the Kew Railway Line, taken and compiled by Lachlan Richardson, while a resident of Kew. The album dates from the 1950s. The album is part of a larger subject file on the Kew Line, compiled over time by members of the Kew Historical Society."Kew Railway Station, May 1950"kew railway line, transport -- railways -- kew (vic.), kew branch line, kew railway station -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Kew Railway Station, 1951
... the main (Box Hill–Lilydale) line about half-way between Hawthorn... (Box Hill–Lilydale) line about half-way between Hawthorn ...The Kew railway was opened in 1887, and diverged from the main (Box Hill–Lilydale) line about half-way between Hawthorn and Glenferrie. From the point of divergence the line was slightly less than one mile long, and it had only one intermediate station — Barker. There were four road over-bridges and two level crossings, including one over the busy Barkers Road. The line supported a passenger and goods service, and was electrified in December 1922, at the same time as the main line to Box Hill. There were a number of peak hour services which ran from Flinders Street station (Melbourne) to Kew, but in 1938 all but one of these were diverted to the Ashburton line, where traffic was growing. This had an adverse effect on Kew traffic, as passengers from Kew needed to cross over a footbridge at Hawthorn to change trains, and the main line trains were usually already crowded by the time they reached Hawthorn. At about the same time the off-peak trains were replaced by road buses. In 1952 all passenger trains were withdrawn, but the road bus service continued for many years. Goods trains were finally withdrawn in 1957, and the railway was dismantled in 1958-59. (Source: Frank Stamford, 'The Hawthorn - Kew Railway')Small black and white snapshot of Kew Railway Station in 1950. The photograph, one of 12, is part of a larger album of newspaper clippings, timetables, tickets and photos relating to the Kew Railway Line, taken and compiled by Lachlan Richardson, while a resident of Kew. The album dates from the 1950s. The album is part of a larger subject file on the Kew Line, compiled over time by members of the Kew Historical Society."Kew Station / 14/51 / 22/4/51 F5"kew railway line, transport -- railways -- kew (vic.), kew branch line, kew railway station -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Report, Robert Bethel, 1/06/1997
... of Robert Bethel whose name appears on the Box Hill and Mitcham War... into the record of Robert Bethel whose name appears on the Box Hill ...Photocopy of school assignments. Includes description of several local war memorials and an investigation into the record of Robert Bethel whose name appears on the Box Hill and Mitcham War Memorials although he was a Tasmanian. Bethel was killed at Gallipoli, information includes copies of Bethel's military record and correspondence with his parents, his family background and details of his brother, Wilfred Michael Bethel also killed in action at the Somme. Maps show his travels. Illustrations. Approx 42 pagesbethel, robert, world war, 1914-1918. battle of gallipoli, wilfred michael, world war 1914-1918. battle of the somme, war memorials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Tombstone - Geal Family
... of England section, Box Hill Cemetery Geal, Albert died 1922 aged 63... section, Box Hill Cemetery Geal, Albert died 1922 aged 63 years ...Albert Geal, a builder found good quality clay at Tunstall. In 1903 Geal Brothers of Nunawading began making agricultural pipes for orchardists, then moved on to make bricks and tiles. The Geals pottery was on 11 acres at the corner of Springvale Road and Miton Street. It was sold in 1973Coloured photo of tombstone on grave 1390, Church of England section, Box Hill Cemetery Geal, Albert died 1922 aged 63 years Geal, Alice died 1937 aged 75 years Geal, Albert died in action on 12 July 1916, aged 28 years Geal, George died of wounds on 2 June 1917, aged 24 years Beecroft, Mabel died 12 April 1937 Beecroft, Harry died 14 November 1958tombstones, geal bros., geal, albert, alice, albert jnr., george, beecroft, mabel, harry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Council cricket match, 1968
... for a match against Box Hill Council in March 1968 Back row, L-R... Council cricket team for a match against Box Hill Council in March ...Coloured photo of the Nunawading Council cricket team for a match against Box Hill Council in March 1968 Back row, L-R: Peate, Roger, Cr; Goldsborough, Owen, Cr; Jane, Ted, town clerk; McCall, C.R. Cr; Willis, Jim, Cr; Phillips, Ritchie, Cr Front row, L-R: Yates, Don; Bade, Stan; Sewart, Bill, city engineer; Deacon, Kevin, building surveyor; Nelson, Gerry, rate collector; Cartwright, Des.cricket, city of nunawading, peate, roger, goldsborough, owen, jane, ted, mccall, c.r., willis, jim, willis charles l, phillips, ritchie, yates, don, bade, stan, sewart, bill, deacon, kevin, nelson, gerry, cartwright, des -
Melbourne Legacy
Film, Our Children Remember, 1959
... , Station Street, Box Hill, Victoria. Our Children Remember. A film..., Station Street, Box Hill, Victoria. Our Children Remember. A film ...Colour film that is 10 min 29 sec in duration, 16 mm sound. 28th Melbourne Legacy Children's commemoration ceremony on the eve of Anzac Day at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne 1959, attended by the Governor, Sir Dallas Brooks, who gave an address. The President of Melbourne Legacy, Legatee McKeddie, conducted the wreath laying in the Inner Shrine. 2,500 children from 254 Melbourne Schools attended the ceremony, which was simultaneously broadcast by the ABC throughout Victoria, and over 200,000 children participated. Filmed by The Melbourne Repertory Film Unit, cameras Eric Aitken, David Corke, Ian Hanna and Jack Semmens, musical recording by Leo Fowler, music by Felix Werder, directed by Ian Hanna. This film has been digitised to preserve its content. Melbourne Legacy gratefully acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government and Public Record Office Victoria for making this possible.Film shows the public reverence and respect for those who died serving Australia in times of war. Displaying the Shrine environs and Melbourne skyline at that time adds further interest.Metal canister and spool with celluloid film labelled Our Children Remember.Circumference of spool MASPRO SYDNEY AUST. Spoke of spool calibrated in 50 feet units from 50 to 400 feet. Label x 2. Label 1 - Please note this film is the property of Melbourne Legacy. Label 2 - Victorian Film Laborities PTY. LTD., Cambridge Buildings, Station Street, Box Hill, Victoria. Our Children Remember. A film of the Anzac Eve ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance. Melbourne 1959. Magnetic Stripe.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Mrs Caroline de Graaf
... Hills. They had two blocks of land at 13 Charles Street... to live in Surrey Hills. They had two blocks of land at 13 Charles ...Mrs Caroline de Graaf photographed in 1929. Caroline and James de Graaf were married in 1885 and came to live in Surrey Hills. They had two blocks of land at 13 Charles Street. At first James rode his bicycle to his work in Richmond and each week Caroline would walk to Richmond carrying her baby to see her parents. They would put their shopping on the bike and walk home in the evening. Eventually train schedules suited them and they were relieved to be able to use the train for the trip. James later became employed in the timber trade in Box Hill. A black and white photograph of a lady seated on the sand. She is wearing a coat and hat and carrying a bag. There is another bag on the sand beside her. It is possibly a camera bag.(mrs) caroline de graaf, (mr) james de graaf, charles street, surrey hills, clothing and dress -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 316 Canterbury Road, corner of Essex Road
... , Essex; died 2 September 1940 and buried in Box Hill Cemetery (B...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...Mr Walter Sessford Cornhill was born in c1886 in Orsett, Essex; died 2 September 1940 and buried in Box Hill Cemetery (B-069-0028). He was a carpenter. He married Rhoda Fraser (1882-1947). A son John Edmund was a plumber. Daughter Lillian married Charles Frederick Barrow. Walter Cornhill moved from 3 Essex Road to 316 Canterbury Road some tome after 1937. The house passed to Charles Frederick Barrow and wife Lillian and subsequently to Leonard Clement Gangell and his wife Pamela Gangell, nee Barrow.A black and white photograph of an early modern style house built on a corner block. It is built of brick. The upper portion of the house is rendered with occasional brickwork patterning. A low brick fence borders both street frontages.canterbury road, essex road, 1940, early modern style, mr walter sessford cornhill, mrs rhoda cornhill, miss rhoda fraser, mr john edmund cornhill, miss lillian cornhill, mr charles frederick barrow, mrs lillian barrow -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, What's for dinner? The Chatham Primary School Cook book, Nov 1999
... is located at 156 Elgar Rd, Box Hill South, opposite Wattle Park. ... is located at 156 Elgar Rd, Box Hill South, opposite Wattle Park ...The book was edited by Clare Nicholls (Coney) and the photo on the front cover shows a view of her then home 'Monserrat' at 26A Wandsworth Road, Surrey Hills. Silky Swallow was a Chinese restaurant at 369/371 Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert. Wild Flower was located at 1 Theatre Place, Canterbury. It was established in c1993 and until 2004 was BYO. Chef's Tandoor is located at It was established in 1991 by Mr Virender Bist (Owner/Chef) who had been head chef with the Taj Group of Hotels. Bollywood on the park is located at 156 Elgar Rd, Box Hill South, opposite Wattle Park. A community cook book with recipes for every occasion. It includes recipes contributed by staff and families plus special recipes from local restaurants and celebrities.chatham primary school, cook book, chef's tandoor, bollywood on the park, wildflower restaurant, silky swallow restaurant, monserrat -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Surrey Hills performance, c.1912, 1912
... Original has been given to Box Hill Historical Society... Road Canterbury melbourne Original has been given to Box Hill ...Original has been given to Box Hill Historical Society. Celebration in about 1912 in the Surrey Hall. May have been a Festival of Nations or part of the Empire Day Celebration held each year on or about 24th May. Photograph by W.V.Hill (1854-1940) who was a leader in the 1st Surrey Hills Scout troop and who may be in this photo (compare SHP0991). William Valentine Hill, clerk, lived in (10) Pembroke Street, Surrey Hills in the early years of the 20th century. Post WW1 he moved to 27 Broughton Road, Surrey Hills and later to Spencer Street, Camberwell.William Valentine Hill was a keen photographer There are many copies of his photos in this collection, donated by his nephew, William (Bill) Dempsey. His work is significant in documenting the early history of the scouts in this area and the social life of the congregation of the Wyclif Congregational Church in Norfolk Road.A black and white photograph of a large group of people gathered in a hall decorated with flags and lanterns. Some people are wearing Scout hats and uniforms.scouts, 1st surrey hills scouts, festivals and celebrations, empire day, clothing and dress, 1912, uniforms, (mr) w v hill, (mr) william valentine hill, festival of all nations -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Theodor Black, Eltham State School No. 209, 1905
... severe illness at age 55 and is buried in Box Hill Cemetery... severe illness at age 55 and is buried in Box Hill Cemetery ...John Brown (Head Teacher 1889-1906), assistant Ellen Sweeney and 53 schoolgirls, Eltham State School No. 209, 1905 Ina Falkiner is top row 4th from left Gertrude Falkiner is bottom row seated 4th from left. John Brown died 23 Sept 1906 after a short severe illness at age 55 and is buried in Box Hill Cemetery (Evelyn Observer 28 Sep 1906 p2). The book "We did open a school in Little Eltham" incorrectly states his date of death as 16/12/1906. Title The Evelyn Observer. (1906, September 28). Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record (Vic. : 1902 - 1917), p. 2 (MORNING.) Url http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61129880 Description It is with sincere regret we record the death of Mr. John Brown, State school teacher, Eltham, which sad event took place at his residence, "Pine Brae," on Sunday night last, 23rd inst. after a severe illness of some few weeks' duration. The deceased gentleman was highly respected, and always took a lively and active interest in promoting the progress and prosperity of the district, and his loss will be much felt, He was only 55 years of age, and leaves a wife and large family to mourn their loss, and much sympathy is felt for them. The remains of the deceased were interred in the Box Hill cemetery on Wednesday afternoon last.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 strips Associated print from negative (Copy of original print)Fuji 100eltham primary school, state school no. 209, eltham state school, eltham state school no. 209, ellen sweeney, gretrude falkiner, ina falkiner, john brown -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document, The First Schoolmaster, Mr John Brown, Vermont State School, 1919
... a short severe illness at age 55 and is buried in Box Hill... a short severe illness at age 55 and is buried in Box Hill ...Photocopy from souvenir program for Vermont School Jubilee 1868-1919 featuring Mr John Broiwn, the first Schoolmaster. John Brown was the second Head Teacher at Eltham State School No. 209 (Eltham Primary) in Dalton Street having taken over from John Clarke in 1889. He died in office 23 Sept 1906 after a short severe illness at age 55 and is buried in Box Hill Cemetery (Evelyn Observer 28 Sep 1906 p2). The book "We did open a school in Little Eltham" incorrectly states his date of death as 16/12/1906.eltham state school no. 209, head teacher, john brown, vermont state school -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), tramcar fleets in Ballarat and Bendigo, 1967
... Stanes of 17 Acacia St Box Hill, regarding the tramcar fleets... St Box Hill, regarding the tramcar fleets in Ballarat ...Yields information about the tram car fleets in both Ballarat and Bendigo following a query by letter.Photocopy of two letters from the SEC to K. (Kevin) D Stanes of 17 Acacia St Box Hill, regarding the tramcar fleets in Ballarat and Bendigo. .1 - Letter from F. K. White Manager of Mid Western Branch dated 30/5/1967 listing the single truck and double bogie cars. .2 - ditto from A. C. Sandow, Manager of Northern Branch, dated 1/6/1967 listing bogies, single truck and Birney and note the cleaner scrubber tram.trams, tramways, sec, ballarat, bendigo, tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Annual Report/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Metropolitan Transit Authority of Victoria Annual Report - 1984/85", 1985
... , control systems including the AVM for trams, opening of Box Hill... for trams, opening of Box Hill station and the Transport Borrowing ...Annual Report - 52 pages, A4, gloss card cover, with two sections - first section printed on gloss paper centre stapled and the second section printed on fawn paper. Has a table of contents. First sections details letter to Minister of Transport Tom Roper from Chairman L.A. Strouse, completion of Flagstaff station, control systems including the AVM for trams, opening of Box Hill station and the Transport Borrowing Agency. Second section provides detailed financial statement and balance sheet and other statutory information.trams, tramways, annual reports, the met, uniforms, public transport, mta, personnel, avm, funding -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tender Document, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Engineering Department - Planning Branch - Modal Interchange Investigations 1974 - 1975", 1975
... modal interchanges: 1. - Box Hill Railway Station 2. - High... interchanges: 1. - Box Hill Railway Station 2. - High St / Harp ...Comb bound (brown plastic) report, manila card covers, approx. 10 pages, plus yellow sheets plus four folded drawings titled "Engineering Department - Planning Branch - Modal Interchange Investigations 1974 - 1975". Study looks at five possible modal interchanges: 1. - Box Hill Railway Station 2. - High St / Harp Road, Kew 3. - St Kilda Road / Park St / Domain Road 4 - Swanston St and Flinders St station 5 - Blackburn Railway station.In red felt pen on top right hand corner "(118)". Has stamp "Discarded from PTC Library 22 Oct. 1989" on front cover and the first sheet.trams, tramways, mmtb, tram stops, railways, domain junction, swanston st, flinders st station, blackburn -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), Set of 18 The Met travel cards, 1989
... - 3049 12. Inner plus one Travelcard - 184454 13. Box Hill plus... Travelcard - 184454 13. Box Hill plus one Travelcard - 019059 14 ...Set of 18 The Met travel cards, student cards and annual tickets for the 1989 to 1990 era. Availability dates printed on ticket. Conditions of use printed on rear. 1. Outer Travelcard - 17649 2. Inner Travelcard – Concession - 7022 3. Inner Travelcard - 70939 4. 6 Monthly 2 Section Student pass – no number 5. Anywhere Travelcard - 241481 6. Ditto concession - 436975 7. Inner Travelcard concession - 732778 8. Family Travelcard - 10692 9. Inner Travelcard - 419983 10. St Albans Plus Inner Travelcard - 029895 11. 6 monthly 2 section Student pass - 3049 12. Inner plus one Travelcard - 184454 13. Box Hill plus one Travelcard - 019059 14. Sixty saver concession card – 2 No – 17116 and 17117 15. 6 Monthly student concession card – 2 No. – 16791 and 16792 16. Primary Secondary student concession card – 2 No. 187911 and 187 942 17. 2nd term 1986 Box Hill plus student pass – S McDonald - 11584 18. Ditto for Sally McDonald - 11585trams, tramways, tickets, the met, ptc -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mayor Cr. E.T. Purser, J.P. receiving his guests at Ringwood Mayoral Ball 1952
... , Mayor of Nunawading, Councillor Kemp, Mayor of Box Hill..., Councillor Paice, Mayor of Nunawading, Councillor Kemp, Mayor of Box ...Written on back of photograph and catalogue card, 'Mayor Cr. E.T. Purser, J.P. receiving his guests at Mayoral Ball 1952. Left to right - Councillor Anderson, Mayor of Rochester, England, Councillor H. Petty, Mayor of Prahran, Councillor Paice, Mayor of Nunawading, Councillor Kemp, Mayor of Box Hill, Councillor E.T. Purser, Mayor of Ringwood on the occasion of the first Mayoral Ball held on July 31st, 1952. Mayoral chain (gift of anonymous donor) worn for the first time'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - Women in Local Politics - Helen Harris MA OAM
... of study. Helen is also current Secretary of Box Hill Historical... and women’s fields of study. Helen is also current Secretary of Box ...Digitised video (1.97GB). Duration: 46 minutes. Recorded August, 2019 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Helen Doxford Harris is a professional genealogist and historian of more than thirty years standing. Her interest in history was first developed when she commenced researching her family history. She has written many texts on various subjects relating to Victoria Police, the Indigenous and women’s fields of study. Helen is also current Secretary of Box Hill Historical Society. In this presentation, Helen presents a great talk on Women in Politics, highlighting the difficulty in achieving equality in representation on the political stage. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Card - 25 years Bush Trefoil Guild
... 1 Halsey Street Box Hill South. Dear Wynne Please accept my... Halsey Street Box Hill South. Dear Wynne Please accept my apology ...The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922.Card with Honeysuckle and Dog Rose drawings of fruit and flowers in red and pink on the front1 Halsey Street Box Hill South. Dear Wynne Please accept my apology for the 25th Birthday celebration of Merle Bush Trefoil Guild. I hope you have a wonderful day and I shall be thinking of you. As I grow older I find I prefer to restrict my activities to the things that are close to home. I am still driving but only locally and to places that I know. Best wishes to all Marie Stubbsgirl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, the australian womens register -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Journal - Women's Journal, Curtis Publication Company, Young Ladies Journal 1884 - 1885, ca. 1884
... Advertiser in 1922 stating that Edith Susan Fox of Box Hill had... Fox of Box Hill had an interest in land in Gheringhap ...This is one of two books donated together and believed to have belonged to the Purvis family. The books were rescued from recycling. It has the name of C A. Purvis on the front endpaper. The other book from the same donor has the inscription "C. Purvis". The inscription on the back endpaper of this book is of interest, 'Edith Fox, Gheringhap, 1879' as it is earlier than the earliest journal in the book. Perhaps it is the birth date of Edith. It is also interesting that an notice was printed in the Geelong Advertiser in 1922 stating that Edith Susan Fox of Box Hill had an interest in land in Gheringhap. Gheringhap is a town on the Midland Highway, Victoria, 15 km northwest of Geelong, and 6.7 km southeast of Bannockburn. This is one of two journals of ladies fashion, fancy work and stories that reflect the interests of women the late 1800s. They are a useful source of historical information and include advertising and thought provoking articles .Young Ladies Journal 1884 - 1885; a collection of journals in a burgundy leather-bound spine and hardcovers with a black, blue, burgundy and cram pattern. The Journal contains illustrations and articles of a wide variety including fashion, fancy work and family reading. Inscriptions are on the spine and the front and back end pages. Inserted between pages is a loose Christmas Magazine from The Sun, dated 24th Dec 1954. Published by the Curtis Publication Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Inside the front cover on the first page, handwritten in pen; "C.A. Purvis 1955" Inscription, script in black ink; "Edith Fox / Gheringhap / 1879"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, young ladies journal 1884 - 1885, young ladies journal, 1884-1885, ladies journal, women's journal, fashion, fancy work, family reading, illustrated magazine, purvis, c a purvis, edith fox, gheringhap, 1879, edith fox gheringhap 1879 -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Surrey Hills Golf Club eighth hole, 1902
... Road and down Victoria Crescent to where Box Hill TAFE is now... Crescent to where Box Hill TAFE is now located in Elgar Road ...Reproduced by permission of Mr John Arnold from his book: "The Riversdale Golf Club - a history, 1892-1977." Copyright to book: Riversdale Golf Club. Surrey Hills Golf Club operated from 1892-1908 then moved and became Riversdale Golf Club. The game was played across paddocks from Trafalgar Street, Mont Albert to Whitehorse Road and down Victoria Crescent to where Box Hill TAFE is now located in Elgar Road. There were problems with cows eating the tee flags! The clubhouse still exists as 30 Trafalgar Street. No 3 Beatty Street is in the background. The players are probably standing on what is now Zetland Road.This image is important not only for documentation of early sporting activities in the area but also for evidence of the pre-urban appearance of the landscape.Black and white photo with 2 ladies with golf clubs in the foreground and a lad (? caddy) with a golf bag under his arm. He is wearing a cap and 'plus fours'. The ladies are wearing long skirts, blouses and hats. Behind is a post-and-rail fence with a house and trees in the background.Caption: " Bottom: Putting out on the eighth hole, 1902."sports grounds, surrey hills golf club, riversdale golf club, clothing and dress, zetland road, surrey hills, john arnold -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 'Brenston', 22 Albion Street, Surrey Hills under construction, c 1907
... Buchanan; died 1977 at Box Hill. Electoral roll records: 1924... and William Tennant Buchanan; died 1977 at Box Hill. Electoral roll ...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 -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Work on paper - Photograph, Mont Albert Central School Senior Team, December 1927, 1927
... tournaments, particularly in the Box Hill Reporter.... or results of sporting tournaments, particularly in the Box Hill ...Mont Albert was one of a number of local government schools which provided both primary and some secondary education. The term Central School was quite common in Melbourne from at least the 1920's and was used to refer to a school that went up to year 8 or form 2. The reference to the C.S.A. Sports probably refers to the Central Schools Association, or perhaps a shortening of C.S.S.A. (Central Schools Sports Association). A later over-arching association was known as the V.P.S.S.A. (Victorian Primary School Sports Association - now School Sport Victoria.) Mont Albert was frequently mentioned in articles about or results of sporting tournaments, particularly in the Box Hill Reporter.Black and white head and shoulders photo of 10 girls in a uniform of white blouses and a dark tunic. Some are wearing ties. All are wearing head bands. Caption below the photo: "OUR SENIOR TEAM AT THE C.S.A. SPORTS (By courtesy of the "Leader")mont albert central school, sports, central school association, victorian central schools sports association -
Orbost & District Historical Society
books, Robt. S. Bain, Key to the System of Victorian Plants 2, 1885
... [Carl] Grove died on 17/4/1938 at Box Hill at the age of 88... [Carl] Grove died on 17/4/1938 at Box Hill at the age of 88 ...Ferdinand von Mueller was born at Rostock, Germany, on 30 June 1825 , died at Melbourne, Australia, on 10 October 1896. He studied pharmacy and took his Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Kiel in 1847. He came to Australia in 1848 for health reasons and became a great botanical collector and writer. He was Victorian Government Botanist from 1853, and for a time Director of the Botanic Gardens. He travelled widely in Victoria and was on the A.C.Gregory expedition to northern Australia in 1855-57. He supported botanical exploration and collecting throughout the colonies. 681.3 was presented to Carl Grove from G. Tadgell of Flemington. Charles Henry [Carl] Grove died on 17/4/1938 at Box Hill at the age of 88 and was buried in Orbost. Prior to coming to the Snowy River district, Carl worked as overseer on Buchan Station. In 1880, he selected land at Newmerella after first coming here in 1874 with early selector James A Robertson.He was one of the first selectors at Orbost - in 1880 he selected 320 acres at Newmerella, which he called „Ulinda‟ He married Annie Robertson in 1876. Carl was a farmer, hop and seed grower and nurseryman. He was an elected Councillor of the newly formed Tambo Shire in 1882, and then in 1892 to the Orbost Shire where he served for many years filling varioius public roles. In 1911, he shifted to Queensland, but later returned to Victoria and died at Box Hill. (Ref. Nov 2014 Newsletter) Mueller was one of the first people to take a scientific interest in Victorian forests, and argued against indiscriminate clearing of land. This item is a useful research tool. It is associated with Carl Grove, a prominent early resident of Orbost.Three copies of fabric bound book with a deep blue cover and the title, "Key To The System Of Victorian plants" in gold print. It has an ornate border around the edge.inside cover of 681.1 - To H. Grove, March 1891 Ulinda, Newmerella, Victoriaferdinand-von-mueller grove-carl botany plants-victoria -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Parade in celebration of King Edward VII's birthday, 1902
... enlisted in AIF in WW1. He later lived at 233 Elgar Road, Box Hill... Elgar Road, Box Hill. William Percival Reginald (Perc) Venman ...The parade was held in celebration of King Edward VII's birthday on 4 July 1902. This was the first public appearance of the German Band formed on 30 May 1902. The leading horseman is Mr Rowland Coe. He is followed by Mr George Robinson, a butcher of Canterbury Road. The man in the white hat is Mr Sam Kellett, businessman of Erasmus Street. Behind him on foot and partly obscured is Mr Alexander McNeill of the Surrey Family Hotel. Band master is Harry Pollard, painter and paper-hanger, and next to him is Constable Hill. The small boy in the sailor suit is Perc Venman of Essex Road and in the buggy near the footpath is Mr and Mrs William Maling. Information came from David Staig senior. Further research: William Saunders Maling, a son of John Butler Maling, was a builder who lived at 17 Balwyn Road, Canterbury. Rowland Coe, a butcher and son of James and Elizabeth Coe of Sunbury Crescent enlisted in AIF in WW1. He later lived at 233 Elgar Road, Box Hill. William Percival Reginald (Perc) Venman was born in Surrey Hills in 1894; he died in Surrey Hills in 1951 and lived at 27 Essex Street for much of his life. He and his wife are buried in Box Hill Cemetery. The identity of Sam Kellett of Erasmus Street is questioned. Edward Kellett built 'Yielma' in Erasmus Street but was deceased by 1902. He had 3 sons: Edward Allan (1854-1932); George Henry (1858-1921) and William John (1865-1945).Black and white photo of a number of men on horses leading a parade down Station Street (Windsor Crescent) to Union Road. Street trees on the RHS are mature whilst the ones on the LHS look to be newly planted. They have wooden guards around them. The area to the left is blurry but would be the railway line and station surrounds. Roads are well formed with bluestone channels.parades and processions, bands, german band, windsor crescent, william saunders maling, mrs hannah maling, miss hannah miller, constable hill, perc venman, george robinson, sam kellett, alexander mcneill, rowland coe, harry pollard, william percival reginald venman -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Department of Infrastructure (DOI), "Linking Victoria - issue 1 February 2002", Feb. 2002
... trams, notes Yarra and M>Tram rollingstock, route 109 to Box... trams, notes Yarra and M>Tram rollingstock, route 109 to Box ...Book - 20 A4 pages, centre stapled printed on gloss paper titled "Linking Victoria - issue 1 February 2002", published by the Victorian Department of Infrastructure. Includes a message from Steve Bracks Premier and Peter Batchelor Minister for Transport. Looks at Transport Planning, Spencer St Station redevelopment, Fast rail regional links, passenger services, new low floor trams, notes Yarra and M>Tram rollingstock, route 109 to Box Hill, buses and other transport projects underway or planned. Not known if there were further publications with this title.trams, tramways, planning, doi, m>tram, spencer st, public transport, railways -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Journal - Women's Journal, Curtis Publication Company, The Ladies' Home Journal 1891-95, ca. 1891
... Fox of Box Hill had an interest in land in Gheringhap... Fox of Box Hill had an interest in land in Gheringhap ...This is one of two books donated together and believed to have belonged to the Purvis family. The books were rescued from recycling. It has the name of C Purvis on the front endpaper. The other book from the same donor has the inscription "C. A. Purvis". The inscription on the back endpaper of the other book belonging to C. Purvis is of interest, '"Edith Fox, Gheringhap, 1879"' as it is earlier than the earliest journal in that book. Perhaps it is the birth date of Edith. It is also interesting that an notice was printed in the Geelong Advertiser in 1922 stating that Edith Susan Fox of Box Hill had an interest in land in Gheringhap. Gheringhap is a town on the Midland Highway, Victoria, 15 km northwest of Geelong, and 6.7 km southeast of Bannockburn.This is one of two journals of ladies' fashion, fancy work and stories that reflect the interests of the late 1800s. They are a useful source of historical information and the articles available for sale.The Ladies' Home Journal 1891- 95; a collection of women's journals in a burgundy hardcover book with a leather-bound spine and leather-reinforced corners. The journals are illustrated magazines and include fashion, fancy work and family reading, Published in Philadelphia, America by the Curtis Publishing Company. The binder was made by G Mercer, Geelong. A printed blue label is on the inside front cover. An inscription is on the corner of the front fly page.On spine: "THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL" Within two concentric oval outlines "G. MERCER / GEELONG" and it nthe centre "BINDER" Handwritten in black pen and crossed out "E. F." Handwritten in blue pen "C. Purvis"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, young ladies journal, ladies journal, women's journal, edith fox, gheringhap, fashion, fancy work, family reading, illustrated magazine, curtis publishing company, philadelphia, young ladies journal 1891-95, 1891-1895, purvis, g. mercer of geelong, stationery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Blackburn Railway Station, 2012
... a second line was added between Box Hill and Ringwood stations... a second line was added between Box Hill and Ringwood stations ...In 1882 the railway from Melbourne to Camberwell was extended to Lilydale, Blackburn Station was then known as Blackburn Greek Station and was opened on 2 December 1882. At this time the Lilydale line had only a single track. On 12 August 1889 Blackburn was designated as a 'crossing station' as it had 2 platforms. In 1891 a second line was added between Box Hill and Ringwood stations. Service termination at Blackburn began in the late 1890's due to the large number of passengers visiting the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. The Lilydale line was electrified to Ringwood in January 1923. Automatic signalling reached Blackburn in 19568. Boom gates replaced hand gates in 1970. in 1980, the goods siding was removed and the old station was demolished.Coloured photograph of the south side of the Blackburn Station. People using this platform are headed towards the city - 2012blackburn railway station