Pru Sanderson, in her groundbreaking ‘City of Kew Urban Conservation Study : Volume 2 - Development History’ (1988), summarised the periods of urban development and subdivisions of land in Kew. The periods that she identified included 1845-1880, 1880-1893, 1893-1921, 1921-1933, 1933-1943, and Post-War Development. These periods were selected as they represented periods of rapid growth or decline in urban development. An obvious starting point for Sanderson’s groupings involved population growth and the associated economic cycles. These cycles also highlighted urban expansion onto land that was predominantly rural, although in other cases it represented the decline and breakup of large estates. A number of the plans in the Kew Historical Society’s collection can also be found in other collections, such as those of the State Library of Victoria and the Boroondara Library Service. A number are however unique to the collection.The Kew Historical Society collection includes almost 100 subdivision plans pertaining to suburbs of the City of Melbourne. Most of these are of Kew, Kew East or Studley Park, although a smaller number are plans of Camberwell, Deepdene, Balwyn and Hawthorn. It is believed that the majority of the plans were gifted to the Society by persons connected with the real estate firm - J. R. Mathers and McMillan, 136 Cotham Road, Kew. The Plans in the collection are rarely in pristine form, being working plans on which the agent would write notes and record lots sold and the prices of these. The subdivision plans are historically significant examples of the growth of urban Melbourne from the beginning of the 20th Century up until the 1980s. A number of the plans are double-sided and often include a photograph on the reverse. A number of the latter are by noted photographers such as J.E. Barnes.The Clifton Estate was an ambitious subdivision. It included 61 allotments bordering Cotham and Park Hill Roads, and Florence and Adeney Avenues. It is difficult to ascertain the exact year when the ‘Clifton Estate’ was surveyed, subdivided and first auctioned. The uncertainty may be due to allotments being released during the First World War. The subdivision took its name from the house ‘Clifton’ (lot 5) on the corner of Adeney Avenue and Cotham Road. The outline of Clifton (since demolished) and the extent of its land following the subdivision are represented on the plan. The auctioneers have also shown ‘Maryfield’ and ‘Wimba’, the neighbouring properties in Cotham Road, on the plan."B"subdivision plans - kew, clifton estate, cotham road, adeney avenue, florence avenue, park hill road

This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand.The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A photographic reproduction of a plan in the Vale Collection of the State Library of Victoria showing William Derricks land in the area bordered by Bulleen Road (High Street); Cotham Road and Union Street. The plan dates from 1872.william derrick, subdivision plans -- kew (vic.)

This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A photographic reproduction of a plan in the Vale Collection of the State Library of Victoria. The numbered lots represent the first land sales in Kew in the area north of Studley Park Road.maps (kew), plan of section 79 parish of boroondara

This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A photographic reproduction of a plan in the Vale Collection of the State Library of Victoria. The plan shows the Rosebank Estate in Kew which was offered for sale in 1881. The subdivision was located in Studley Park and included lots in Redmond Street; Fellows Street; Wills Street; Molesworth Street; Barry Street and Princess Street. The surveyor of the subdivision was the local architect George Wharton.rosebank estate (kew), subdivisions -- studley park -- kew (vic.), thomas wills, wills family

This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A photographic reproduction of a plan in the Vale Collection of the State Library of Victoria. The plan shows lots in a subdivision bordered by Cotham Road; Edward Street; Sackville Street and Thomas Street. The undated plan does not include the land occupied by Bella Vista and Charleville.subdivision plans -- kew (vic), st helliers estate

Despite the plans claims that it is a subdivision near the Richmond Bridge, Section 115 was located at what is now Camberwell Junction. While the plan only lists government roads rather than named streets, the section was located on the east side of Burke Road, stretching up the hill from the current Junction. Research on Trove, conducted by Kerry Fairbank, discovered an advertisement for unsold lots in Section 115 which clarifies the extent and location of subsequent land sales in the original section. The original article can be viewed through the link in the catalogue record. The interesting link to Kew is the reference to James Beavan as the purchaser of lots 14 and 15. The historian Gwen McWilliam has notes that a Mr Beavan changed his name from Bevan. The Bevans were descendants of the Derricks family of Kew. This subdivision plan is the earliest original map or plan in the collection which shows parts of what is now the City of Boroondara, dating from circa 1853. It provides important information for researchers on subsequent subdivisions following the original land sales in [Camberwell] Boroondara. The site, on the east side of Burke Road is a highly-significant and historic site. This is believed to be the only extant copy of the subdivision in public collections.A small plan on parchment listing 28 lots, between one and two acres each, for sale in Section 115 in the Parish of Boroondara, dating from 1853 when the portion was subdivided.Obverse: Lot 16 "Joseph Duval", Lots 14 & 15 "James Beavan". Other annotations (measurements) are unreadable. Reverse: "KH-981 / Section 115 in the Parish of Boroondara / Near Richmond Bridge / 1640T. / J Duval / 14-15 J. Beavanparish of boroondara, subdivision plans - camberwell, section 115 - boroondara, subdivision plans -- camberwell (vic), riverscape road, burke road, camberwell junction

After training as a Cartographic Draftsman within the mining industry, I worked as a property illustrator for real estate firms in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for 22 years from 1983. I initially photographed houses with a Polaroid camera and made a 'thumbnail' sketch while there. The photos were used to scale off a sketch in pencil and then that sketch was overlaid with drafting film and the 'pen and ink' completed. The pens I used were the Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens. The ink was also made by Rotring (German).The film was ‘Rapidraw’, polyester drafting film, double matte. It takes a very fine line and doesn’t bleed. As well as house sketches, there were often floor plans and site plans ordered. Aerial sketches were ordered when the property needed an overall view. (Margaret Picken, 2020)This drawing is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a number of real estate agents in Melbourne between 1983 and 2005. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020Pen and ink architectural drawing on drafting film of 5/60 Peel Street, Kew by Margaret Picken.5/60 PEEL ST., KEW / MARGARET PICKEN ~94 / WOODARDS ~ KEWartist -- margaret picken 1950-, architectural drawings -- houses -- kew (vic.), 5/60 peel street - kew (vic)

LANDATA Land Victoria 2-sheet plan printout dated 9/11/1953.Sheet 1 includes Lynwood Avenue, Isabel Avenue, Braewood Avenue, Maple Court, and Heathwood Street, Ringwood East, Vic. Sheet 2 includes Braewood Avenue, Rotherwood Avenue, and Heathwood Street, Ringwood East, Vic. Additional markings include LP46598, CP173330, LP86847, LP213448, LP217511, LP207217, LP56241.

LANDATA Land Victoria 2-sheet plan printout dated 6/9/2011.Sheet 1 includes Warrandyte Road, Aird Street, and Pratt Street, Ringwood, Vic. Additional markings include LP19568 Sheet 2 includes Warrandyte Road, Aird Street, Pratt Street, and White Horse Road, Ringwood, Vic. Additional markings include SP25671H, CP100154, LP10519, LP28996 and P51182.

LANDATA Land Victoria 2-sheet plan printout dated 3/12/1985.Sheet 1 includes Sandhurst Grove and Chittingstone Drive (later Braden Brae Drive) Warranwood, Vic. Sheet 2 includes Standen Court and Chittingstone Drive (later Braden Brae Drive) Warranwood, Vic.

LANDATA Land Victoria 4-sheet plan printout dated 2009.Sheet 1 includes Canterbury Road, Heathmont Road, Dickasons Road and Bennett Avenue, Heathmont. Additional markings include PC353066. Sheet 2 includes Heathmont Road, Bennett Avenue and Orchid Street, Heathmont. Additional markings include PS326369 and SP24567. Sheet 3 includes Dickasons Road and Bennett Avenue, Heathmont. Additional markings include LP46776, SP28005 and PS335189. Sheet 4 includes Dickasons Road, Bennett Avenue and Orchid Street, Heathmont. Additional markings include SP25998, SP31080, SP31780, SP25968, SP25969 and LP46475.

LANDATA Land Victoria 2-sheet plan printout dated 2009Sheet 1 includes Mount Dandenong Road, Valda Avenue and Velma Grove, Ringwood East. Additional markings include SP35514, SP22189, SP34206, SP35514, SP26794, PS319109, PS319010 and PS304868. Sheet 2 includes Mount Dandenong Road, Valda Avenue, Mirabel Avenue and Velma Grove, Ringwood East. Additional markings include SP26430, SP25320, PS341575, PS319110, PS319010, LP48415, SP22732, SP25844, PS304936 and PS304937.

Double sided LANDATA Land Victoria 2-sheet plan printout dated 2009Sheet 1 map and Sheet 2 enlargement including Wonga Road, Holyrood Crescent, Harwick Close, Berkley Road, Frederic Drive, Kenwood Crescent, Adele Court and Marilyn Street, Ringwood. Markings also include LP83722 .

LANDATA Land Victoria 2-sheet plan printout dated 2009Sheet 1 includes Kalinda Road, Ringwood. Additional markings include LP113117. Sheet 2 includes Kalinda Road and Maroondah Highway, Ringwood. Additional markings include LP86253. Both sheets include location of Drainage and Sewerage Reserve along Mullum Mullum Creek.

LANDATA Land Victoria 3-sheet plan printout dated 2007Sheet 1 includes Wonga Road, Mundara Drive, Gilston Way and Oakleaf Court, Ringwood. Additional markings include SP25252. Sheet 2 includes Wonga Road and Oakleaf Court, Ringwood. Sheet 3 includes Wonga Road, Wyndarra Court and Gem Close, Ringwood.

LANDATA Land Victoria 2-sheet plan printout dated 2010.Sheet 1 includes Dickasons Road, Barnic Road, Muller Road and Kenbry Road, Heathmont. Sheet 2 includes Barnic Road and Possum Lane, Heathmont. Additional markings include LP83779.

LANDATA Land Victoria 4-sheet plan printout dated 2009Sheet 1 includes Alvena Crescent, Bedford Road and Canterbury Road, Heathmont. Additional markings include RP16869. Sheet 2 includes Alvena Crescent and Bedford Road, Heathmont. Additional markings include PS318390 and CP161633. Sheet 3 includes Bedford Road, Alvena Crescent and Royal Avenue, Heathmont. Additional markings include RP454. Street name amended from Leonard Street to Royal Avenue Vide Gaz 1962 P.427. Sheet 4 includes Alvena Crescent, Royal Avenue, Coleman Street and Canterbury Road, Heathmont. Additional markings include SP27861, PS305057, RP10566, SP34722 and LP116573.

LANDATA Land Victoria 2-sheet plan printout dated 2009Sheet 1 includes Wonga Road, Holyrood Crescent and Georgian Court, Ringwood. Sheet 2 includes Wonga Road, Holyrood Crescent and Stonington Place, Ringwood.

LANDATA Land Victoria plan printout dated 2008Map includes Wonga Road, Berea Avenue, Fyfe Avenue and Collett Avenue, Ringwood. Markings also include PS309215, LP143952, LP210020, LP24182, LP70960, SP29097, RP9235, SP19956 and LP113437.

LANDATA Land Victoria plan printout dated 2008Map includes Heathmont Road, Heathmont, with allotments adjoining Railway Reserve. Other markings include LP95632NS.

LANDATA Land Victoria plan printout dated 2010Part of Crown Allotments 1, 1A, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 55, 56, 57. Section C Crown Allotments 3, 12 & part of 2. Section B Map includes Bedford Road, Government Road (later Bedford Park Road then Hill Street), Marwarra Street and Tooronga Road, Ringwood. (Sheet 1 of 2 - Sheet 2 not included with collection).

LANDATA Land Victoria plan printout circa 2010Part of Crown Allotment 30. Map includes Warrandyte Road, Kennedy Avenue and Wonga Road, Ringwood. Street name amended from Wonga Road to Loughnan Road 1940. Other markings include CP102182, CP171386, LP127934, PS349846, RP7582, PS309312,RP8679 and CP106336.

LANDATA Land Victoria plan printout dated 2010Map includes Rupert Street and Prospect Court, Ringwood.

LANDATA Land Victoria plan printout circa 2008Map includes Cuthbert Street, Orchard Grove, and Lowen Avenue (formerly part of Balfour Avenue), Heathmont. Other markings include SP25736, LP98835 and LP40209.

A4 LANDATA Land Victoria plan printout dated 2010Map includes Derwent Street and Warrandyte Road, Ringwood. Although marked See Sheet 2, no other page included with collection.

LANDATA Land Victoria 2-sheet plan printout dated 16/6/1919.Sheet 1 includes Warrandyte Road, Hobart Street, Paxton Street, and Mullum Mullum Road, Ringwood, Vic. Additional markings include PS327701, LP215189, RP7936, LP110103, LP36735, LP31149, SP24012, PS310739, PS326740, PS336885, LP41558. Sheet 2 includes Warrandyte Road, Paxton Street, Arnold Street, and Mullum Mullum Road, Ringwood, Vic. Additional markings include RO270, SP26622, LP50242, RP19467, SP27005, SP31440, PS312181.

Plan of Strata Subdivision at 6 Wattle Drive Watsonia for 6 units.An example of hard copy subdivision plans from the Greensborough area. Mainly from the Shire of Diamond Valley era (1964-1994).Plan (3 sheets) mounted on heavy card.Stamped and handwritten Council permissions, dates and other details.subdivision plans, wattle drive watsonia

Plan of Strata Subdivision at 8 Ulmara Place Greensborough for 2 houses.An example of hard copy subdivision plans from the Greensborough area. Mainly from the Shire of Diamond Valley era (1964-1994).Plan (3 sheets) mounted on heavy card.Stamped and handwritten Council permissions, dates and other details.subdivision plans, ulmara place

Plan of Strata Subdivision for units at corner of Mountainview Road and Hume Street Briar Hill.An example of hard copy subdivision plans from the Greensborough area. Mainly from the Shire of Diamond Valley era (1964-1994).Plan (2 sheets) mounted on heavy card.Stamped and handwritten Council permissions, dates and other details.subdivision plans, mountainview road, hume street

Single page plan printed showing allotments included in un-named subdivision layout surrounding Adam Court, Ringwood North. Subdivision includes Adam Court, Burlock Avenue, and Felix Crescent. Sold allotmenets marked in red, with price notations.Page heading - Part of Crown Allotment 27B Parish of Warrandyte County of Evelyn Scale 60'-1". Rubber stamp imprint and handwritten address at bottom of page - "Binburra Estates Pty. Ltd. 23 Pitt St., Ringwood, 870-1184".