Prue 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.Subdivision plans are historically important documents used as evidence of the growth of suburbs in Australia. They frequently provide information about when the land was sold on which a built structure was subsequently constructed as well as evidence relating to surveyors and real estate and financial agents. The numerous subdivision plans in the Kew Historical Society's collection represent working documents, ranging from the initial sketches made in planning a subdivision to printed plans on which auctioneers or agents listed the prices for which individual lots were sold. In a number of cases, the reverse of a subdivision plan in the collection includes a photograph of a house that was also for sale by the agent. These photographs provide significant heritage information relating house design and decoration, fencing and household gardens.The mansion Woodlands in Harp Road, East Kew suffered the death of a thousand cuts. In its case, the cuts were subdivisions. Previous subdivisions of the mansion and its grounds were given titles such as ‘The Eastlawn Estate’ (MAP.0055), whereas at the end, the subdivision called it as it was, naming itself the ‘final section of the Woodlands Estate’ when it was put up for auction in 1932. The emphasis in the promotion of the subdivision was that it provided purchasers with splendid opportunities ‘to build modern homes in select, well established modern surroundings’. As with other subdivisions in the interwar period, transport links were emphasised. The six residential lots cut Woodlands off from Harp Road. When the vendor, Louisa Rachel Preston Hill, was to die at Woodlands in 1937 aged 86 her address was given as Normanby Road.subdivision plans - kew, woodlands estate

Donor information is that the man is Timothy Leigh and the boys are his sons. The building was on the corner of Union Road and Sunbury Crescent. This site was later occupied by New Litho P/L (printers).B&W photo of a 2 storey Victorian building with ornate lacework trim and veranda panels to the upper storey. Signage on the veranda includes "South British Insurance Fire Company" and "T Leigh Land & Estate Agency". The block next door is vacant with some coverage with small trees. A man and 3 boys are standing in front of the building on the roadside.Diagonally across the top LH corner in black ink: "JB & H Leigh" Top centre: "C/O Sunbury Cres and / Union Rd / c1893 / Timothy LEIGH and sons" in blue biro in Alan holt's handwriting, the in the same handwriting on a rectangular white sticker: "SURREY HILLS PROPERTY EXCHANGE BUILDINGS / (N.W. corner of Sunbury Cres and Union Rd SH) / c1893 / Timothy Leight - Estate Agent / with sons Henry and Herbert / (From Mrs Esler HENSHAW of C'bury - Granddaughter / of Timothy and daughter of Henry LEIGH)" Then centre in the same handwriting "3129" Then on a white sticky label in Jocelyn Hall's handwriting: "Given by Mrs Henshaw / to Alan Holt / who gave them to / N. C. Collection" leigh, timothy, real estate agents, insurance agents, t leigh life & estate agency

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 Altyre Estate was advertised for sale by auction in 1920. A colour lithograph in the State Library of Victoria, in contrast to this monochrome version, notes the proximity of the subdivision to the Auburn Heights Bowling Club and to a range of transport options. The subdivision included fifty-one allotments as well as the original house ‘Altyre’ in Barkers Road. This version includes the amounts paid as deposit on a number of lots.subdivision plans - kew, altyre estate – kew (vic), barkers road – kew (vic), walsh street – kew (vic), ross street – kew (vic), loxton street – kew (vic), mount street – kew (vic), auburn heights bowling club, altyre

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 ‘Escol Estate’ was a subdivision, which created Bramley Court, which runs south from Sackville Street between Evans Road and Orford Avenue. The subdivision was comprised of 12 lots. At the auction of the lots in May 1940, eight of the 12 allotments were sold. The land was sold subject to a restriction of only one private residence being erected on each lot.subdivision plans - kew, sackville street – kew (vic.), bramley court – kew (vic.)

Further development of 9 shop sites took place along Whitehorse Road (later street numbers 58 to 64 Whitehorse Road) between New Street and Olive Grove around 1950 - See Victorian Collections reference 5227.Single sided page with red and blue print advertising Olive Grove Estate business and residential allotments, including subdivision plan and summary of local services.Subdivision includes Whitehorse Road, New Street, and Olive Grove. Agent - F.V. Parker, Telephone 131, Ringwood.

Colour photograph of view southeast from Porter Street, Eltham c.1994 showing new housing development on Riverview Estate formerly Fabbro farm.porter street, eltham, riverview estate, m fabbro

Gordon Sayer's Estate Agency invoice. At 109 Hargreaves St Bendigo. A list of household items for Ms King. Paid is written in ink. Box 625gordon sayers' estate agency. hargreaves street bendigo. mrs king.

Three pages of handwritten records relating to the estate of Annie Elizabeth Jones. The records are from the financial year 1949/50 and are list of assets and receipts of income.person, individual, g.alice jones

Printed Cohn Bros memorandum dated 24th 6 1895 with handwritten note to The Secretary re: G J Williams estate signed Cohn Managerbendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Handwritten note from Braham & Pirani of Trusteese Chambers Collins St Melbourne dated 2nd February 1894 re: creditors of R Neaves estate.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Letter dated 19th March, 1935 on Sandhurst Trustee Company letterhead addressed to the Secratary Hanro Knitting Mills re: estate Edith Lansell deceased.hanro, clothing, share register

Advertisement for sale of land at Best Estate, Blackburn North. Part of the original land holdings of R. de Stoop and R. Best of British Fur Co.sale of land at Best Estate, Blackburn North. Part of the original land holdings of R. de Stoop and R. Best of British Fur Co.land subdivision, best estate, blackburn north, chapman street, middleborough road, joseph street, nestor grove, vivian street, de stoop, roger, best, richard, british fur company

Newspaper advertisement for house and land packages and land sale of Koonung Park Estate on the site of the old Blackburn Technical School, Koonung Road, Blackburn North.Newspaper advertisement for house and land packagesland subdivision, koonung road, blackburn north, blackburn technical school, stockdale & leggo (estate agents), camellia street, lantana street, rigani court, polydor place

Plan of subdivision of part of W.B. Wickings Estate, 1952. Reticulation area 1457, Sewer through private property. Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works document.land subdivision, holland road, blackburn south, constance street, gissing street, rosen street, wicking court, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, sewerage and sanitation, wicking, walter benjamin

Auction brochure for 'Lake Heights Estate' Blackburn. 97 blocks, 3 December 1949. Agents in conjunction, Duncan & Weller Pty Ltd and Weston & Heath.land subdivision, lake road, blackburn, lake heights estate, florence street, nunawading, clifton street, gerald street, milton street

Brochure advertising auction of Vermont P.O. Estate, 38 lots, 1 May 1920. Auctioneers: Sydney T. Haynes, L. Wheeler, C. Jack.Brochure advertising auction of Vermont P.O. Estateauctions, vermont post office estate, canterbury road, vermont, boronia road, frances avenue

Brochure for auction of 9 allotments bounded by The Avenue, Laurel Grove and Laburnum Street, Blackburn on 18 November 1950. Ellingworth's Estate Agency and Armstrong & Hoath.Brochure for auction of 9 allotments bounded by The Avenue, Laurel Grove and Laburnum Street, Blackburn on 18 November 1950auctions, the avenue, blackburn, laurel grove, laburnum street

Brochure for auction of 'Heatherdale Estate' Mitcham, 27 September ?1928, 31 home sites. Agents: Sydney T. Haynes & CO, Fred C. Drake.Auction of 'Heatherdale Estate' Mitcham, 27 September ?1928, auctions, heatherdale road, mitcham, buxton road, longland road, heatherdale estate, whitehorse road

Copy of brochure advertising Nunawading Estate Nunawading, consisting of 36 central villa sites situated in Springfield Road, Esdale and Sandy streets for private sale.Copy of brochure advertising Nunawading Estate land sales, nunawading estate, springfield road, nunawading, esdale street, sandy street, partridge, a.j.s., edward haughton pty. ltd., abbott, stillman, & wilson

Plan of Premier Estate Mitcham. Subdivision including lots in Mitcham road, Premier Avenue, Halls Parade, Walker Avenue. Auction 6/12/1919Plan of Premier Estate Mitcham. mitcham road, mitcham, premier avenue, walker avenue, halls parade, premier estate

Photocopy of letter from T.R.B. Morton & Son to Messrs McLean & Gall, Mitcham re valuation of shop and dwelling in McGlone's estate. March 1924 Mitcham.land values, mcglone estate, mitcham, t. r. b. morton & son

Letter dated 21 May 1926 from G. Morton to M. L. Davey re valuation of the estate of James Tainton in Springvale Road, Tunstall.Letter dated 21 May 1926 from G. Morton to M. L. Davey re valuation of the estate of James Tainton land values, tainton, james, springvale road, nunawading, morton, g, orchards

Map of Mitcham, Nunawading and Blackburn with compliments of G.C.Karnaghan, Estate and Insurance Agent of 15 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. Phone WX 1661 (4copies) Possibly 1947.g. c. karnaghan estate agent, perpetual general insurance and guarantee co. ltd., mitcham, nunawading, blackburn