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Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Giant Eucalypts, Olinda-Sassafras Road. Victoria
Rose Series post card # P.69 .The Sassafras - Olinda Road showing giant Eucalypts. The two men in the photograph most probably worked for The Rose Series Post card company. They often appear in photographs - probably to give perspective.Copy of Rose Series post card P. 69 showing two men standing alongside giant trees on the Olinda-Sassafras Road.On front: THE ROSE SERIES P. 69 GIANT EUCALYPTS, OLINDA-SASSAFRAS ROAD, VICTORIA.sassafras, olinda, sassafras-olinda road, olinda-sassafras road, rose series, post cards, eucalypts, road -
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Photograph, The Road to Sassafras. Victoria
Rose Series postcard # P. 1588 showing a view of the road to Sassafras pre WW1.Sepia Coloured Rose Series post card P.1588 showing a stretch of unmade road passing over a simple bridge on the road to sassafras.On Front: THE ROSE SERIES, P. 1588 THE ROAD TO SASSAFRAS, VICTORIArose series, postcard, sassafras, road -
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Photograph, View Up Valley At Kalorama
John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the area working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas. The building in the centre of the photograph is 'Kia-Ora' guest house. Situated on Barber’s Road, ‘Kia-Ora’ was built in 1912 by George Barber. It was later leased by a Mrs Pemberthy. “Kia-Ora’ was one of four places connected when the telephone was brought into the district in 1912. The other places were ‘Mountjoy’, ‘Cherry Farm’ and ‘Callum House’. ‘Kia-Ora’ was burnt down in 1924. Black and White copy of section of a Rose Series postcard. Shows view up the valley at Kalorama with a decorative building centre middle of photograph. Handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke on reverse.View up valley at Kalorama from near junction of Barbers and Doughty’s Rds. “Kia Ora” guest house in centre. Paynter’s “Iona” top left with “Kalorama” to its right. About 1912. Rose Series copied by JLC 1973.kalorama, kalorama valley, john lundy-clarke, barbers road, george barber, kia-ora, guest house, iona -
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Photograph, Tea Tables at "Shiloah"
Originally the home of Isaac Jeeves, brother of Ellis Jeeves, ‘Shiloah’ was enlarged to take guests in the early 1900s. It was situated close to a beautiful fern gully and Isaac and his family capitalised on this by setting out walking tracks through the ferns. They charged 1/- to walk through and this included afternoon tea in a garden setting. ‘Shiloah’ was a popular tourist attraction but the making of the Olinda Creek Road destroyed the fern gullies and, by the 1930s, it was all finished. This photograph shows the tea tables at 'Shiloah' where Selina Jeeves and her daughter Elsie served afternoon tea to visitors.Black and white photograph taken from a Rose Series postcard showing tables set up in an exterior courtyard with bench seating.On front - Rose Series P. 170 A SHADY BOWER "SHILOAH" MT DANDENONG. VIC.shiloah, isaac jeeves the younger, guest house, afternoon tea, ferns, selina jeeves, elsie jeeves -
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Photograph, Harmony Vale 1933
John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the area working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas. Harmony Vale was the name of the homestead built by early pioneer Jabez Richardson. The whole of the valley took on this name. The building lasted until 1933. The Silvan Dam was completed in 1932 and was full when this photograph was taken.Black and white photograph looking down over a forested area with a dam in the background. Copied from a Rose Series postcard c1933. Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-ClarkeRose Series photo of 1933 showing “Harmony Vale” still standing. Copied 1973 JLCharmony vale, silvan dam, jabez richardson -
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Photograph, View From Doughty's Road 1913
Mt Calvin, the homestead of Jeanie and Willie Richardson can be clearly seen in the clearing above the men in the picture. The white roof of the Barber homestead is on the right of the picture. A landslide in 1934 destroyed the tree ferned area. John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the area working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas.Black and white photograph that is a copy of a Rose series postcard titled 'The Picturesque Road to Mt. Dandenong. Vic.' It shows two men (probably Rose Series employees), one sitting and one standing at the edge of an unmade road. Large tree ferns line the roadside. Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-Clarke1913 View east from Doughty’s Road showing Jeannie Richardson’s home through the gap in the trees. A little to the right of and below centre of picture can be seen George Barber’s home with Barbers Road turning around the wagon shed that was a little up the hill from the house. The tree ferns in the picture were destroyed in the landslide of 1934. In the distance at the right can be seen F.M. Childs Homestead complex with the Richardson paddocks beyond it.mt calvin, jeanie richardson, willie richardson, george barber, landslide, tree fern -
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Photograph, View From Corner of Doughty's Road and Barbers Road 1913
John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the area working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas. Taken c1913, this photograph gives a clear indication of where significant buildings were located in relation to one another. Barbers Road is running through the picture with the guest house 'Kia-Ora' , built by George Barber in the centre. High on the skyline on the left is the 'Mountjoy' guesthouse, indicating the location of The Gap, or FiveWays. The small 'boxy' house above 'Kia-Ora' is 'Iona' built by the Paynter family who also built 'Mountjoy'. The Jeeves property 'Kalorama' is to the right of 'Iona' and this is the area you now look to from the FiveWays Lookout. The man in the photo is wearing a trilby hat so is probably a Rose Series employee - a feature in many Rose Series postcards.Black and white photograph that is a copy of Rose Series Postcard # 156. A man can be seen walking down an unmade road with haystacks to his right. Buildings and crops can be seen on the hillsides. Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-ClarkeView from corner of Doughty’s and Barbers Road 1913. “Kia Ora” in centre Paynter’s “Iona” near center skyline above “Kia Ora” with “Kalorama” on its right and Peter’s hut of the time below it among orchard trees. “Mountjoy” is on left skyline. W. Haye’s home is centre left. Hay paddock is Barbers Lot 25 Village Settlement.kia-ora, iona, kalorama, mountjoy, guesthouse, guest house, barbers road, doughty's road, paynter, jeeves, george barber -
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Photograph, Street View, Olinda, late 1930s
Number 1 in commercial series.Small photograph, number 1 in Olinda series, showing a view of the Main Street of Olinda late 1930s. V.J. Boulter's Olinda General Store with butcher and bakery in foreground. Road not yet made.boulter, v.j. boulter, general store, butcher, bakery, olinda -
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Photograph, The Olinda Road, Olinda, late 1930s
Number 8 in commercial series.Small photograph, number 8 in Olinda series, showing the road view looking towards sassafras. Note wooden picket tree guards and two ladies sitting on seat on RHS. Road not yet made. Late 1930s.olinda, road -
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Photograph, Olinda Falls, late 1930s
Number 6 in commercial series.Small photograph, number 6 in Olinda series, showing view of Olinda Falls with ferns in background. Late 1930s.olinda falls, olinda, ferns -
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Photograph, Footbridge On Olinda Creek, late 1930s
Number 3 in commercial series.Small photograph, number 3 in Olinda series, showing footbridge over Olinda Creek surrounded by tree ferns. Late 1930s.olinda creek, footbridge, bridge, olinda, creek, tree ferns, ferns, bush -
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Photograph, The Main Mountain Road, Olinda, c1940
Copy of Rose Series Postcard #4797Copy of Rose Series Postcard #4797. View down Main Road Olinda towards Sassafras c1940s showing Post Office to the left.Three people visible in picture.rose series, post office, postcard, olinda, main road -
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Photograph, The Lich Gate, Olinda, Vic, c1940s
Copy of Rose Series postcard #4481Copy of Rose Series postcard #4481. Mount Dandenong Road (Main Road) passing the picturesque Lich Gate on the left with Kenloch out of view on the right. c1940srose series, postcard, lich gate, olinda, kenloch, mt dandenong road, main road -
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Photograph, The Road To The Falls Mt. Dandenong. Vic, early 1900s
Postcard showing two men and two women standing on Falls Road and two girls sitting on the grassy bank. This section of Falls Road would be below the current Tourist Road. A long fence has been built on the LHS and a house with a verandah is clearly seen. Early 1900s. The postcard appears to have been sent to Jim Woolrich from Auntie Florrie.On front of postcard: THE ROSE SERIES #152 THE ROAD TO THE FALLS, MT. DANDENONG. VIC. On back of postcard: Mr J Woolrich 58 Mountfield St Brunswick Wishing you many happy returns of the day from Auntie Florrie. falls road, olinda falls, mt dandenong, rose series -
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Photograph, Warwick Farm On Olinda Road
Information supplied by Stephen Trembath. Warwick Farm was established by my late grand parents Polly (nee Mary Ann Cole) and George Barratt and their 5 children George Jnr, William, James, John (my maternal Grand Father) and Teddy. Their story is told in a book "The wine of Courage" written in 1977 by N.M. Roberts ISBN 0 7223 1003. Their story started when their bank closed their doors on 13 April 1893 and they lost their cafe business in South Melbourne. Two days later, they were ready to head for a new start in Queensland when they saw in the morning paper that the Dandenong Ranges had been thrown open to land release to people. A few days later, having been granted land they headed to Ferntree Gully. From there they walked to the new holding in what would become Olinda. Then George with his sons help had to build a shelter for the family for the night. They chose to name the property "Warwick Farm". Work on the house started a few days later with help from neighbours Mr. Dodd, Mr Beattie, the O'Sheas and others. Come November, Ruby was born. Then bushfire burnt down the newly built house. Back to a bark hut until another house could be built. The new house became a guest house at the suggestion of a neighbour, when George couldn't sell timber and was waiting for crops. The first guests visited in 1898 and another baby, Percival, was born. ....................................................... It was George's son Jim, who was a skilled carpenter and axeman who extended the home to take from 12 to 30 guests. In 1950 Warwick Farm became the home of distinguished writer and journalist C.E.Sayers for a number of years.Photo Series Pictorial Postcard # 981 showing the property Warwick Farm on Olinda Road.Printed on back: PHOTO SERIES Pictorial Postcards. Published by S. Jamieson Bros. Alphington Vic. Phone Northcote 60warwick farm, olinda, postcard, photo series, olinda road, george barratt, barratt, guest house, guest house -
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Photograph, The Chalet, Olinda, Victoria
Rose Series Postcard depicting "The Chalet" guest house at Olinda. Built c1906, The Chalet was situated at the southern corner of Chalet and McCarthy Roads. The building was destroyed by fire in 1935 and Ted Woolrich acquired the land.On front: The Rose Series P. 397the chalet, rose series, olinda, guesthouse, guest house -
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Photograph, Rail Splitters, early 1900s
Postcard with title RAIL SPLITTERS printed on the front showing three men and a boy at a large, sawn tree. They all have implements used for cutting and sawing. There is a long gun leaning on the front of the felled tree. The postcard was written by Fred Dorey and sent to his sister Mary.in 1905.POSTCARD MT. DANDENONG SERIES Handwritten in black ink on back: Miss M Dorey 35 Smith Street Fitzroy Mt Dandenong 22.10.05 Dear Mary Write & let us know if you know this photo. Mrs Grant is getting a big boarding house up and Mrs Keys is going put up a new house hoping you are well I remain Your truly Fred fred dorey, mary dorey, tree, rail splitters, wood chop -
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Photograph, The Rock, Olinda, early 1900s
Postcard showing "The Rock' at Olinda with a man standing at centre top. It appears to be #2 in a series and is titled The Rock, OLINDA. L.A. Bach PHOTO 2. The postcard has been sent from Mary Dorey to her sister Alice Dorey. "The Rock" is located adjacent to the old Olinda Golf Course.Handwritten on reverse in black ink. Miss A Dorey 10 Princes St Fitzroy This is the rock at Olinda I have told you about I think it is taken very well the first they have ever taken off it If you send up some money I will get you a set of the postcards they are all lovely love to Auntie May Fred and all the family they have not the snowflakes yet: of course this is only a miniature size of it Yours lovingly Mary. Handwritten at a later date in blue ink: The Rock Olindathe rock, olinda, fred dorey, alice dorey, mary dorey, postcard, l.a.bach -
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Photograph, Harmony Vale, c1913
View of Harmony Vale, the original Kalorama settlement taken from Barbers Road. Child's sawmill can be seen (centre) with the log yard to the right. Richardson's home "Harmony Vale' is in the orchard above the logs.Black and white photograph copied from a Rose Series postcard showing the area known as "Harmony Vale' - the original Kalorama settlement. Child's sawmill is in the centre.Rose Series Photo of Harmony Vale on the Olinda Creek taken from Logans Lot 28. Link Rd crossing centre Shiloah complex left centre. Richardsons (Jeannie’s) “Mt Calvin” between trees above tree fern. Isaac Jeeves house with the tree fern floor among trees against forest right centre. Mill yard with logs above cultivated flat. Mill to left. “Harmony Vale” homestead among orchard above logs. “Glenrivers” in gully at top of clearing. About 1913. Copied JLC 1973harmony vale, harmony vale, child's sawmill, sawmill, barbers road, richardson, shiloah -
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Photograph, Fernhem, c1916
Fernhem Guest House situated in The Crescent at Sassafras. It is now a private home. An advert in the 1910 'Hotel and Boarding House Guide' states that: FERNHEM - Is beautifully situated amongst fernery glades and gladsome nature's sights. The accommodation offered is exceptional and the Proprietress with the greatest pleasure strives to make her guests during their stay, whether brief or lengthy, as happy and comfortable as human skill will allow. TERMS 30 /- PER WEEK. Milk and cream from our own cows. Correspondence invited. Mrs. TUTT, "Fernhem" SASSAFRAS.B & W photograph from Rose Series postcard showing front view of Fernhem Guest House in sassafras. There are two men, a dog and a child in the foreground with a group of people on the verandah. A large tree is in the garden RHS.The Rose Series # 1475 "FERNHEM' SASSAFRAS VICTORIAsassafras, guest house, fernhem, tutt, the crescent -
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Photograph, Dewrang, c1913
Dewrang Guest House is situated at the corner of The Crescent and the Mt Dandenong Tourist Road at Sassafras. It belonged to the Green family who owned the garage and coach service which operated from the site of the current Sassafras Tavern. Dewrang burned down in 1931. The Argus July 27 1931 FIRE AT SASSAFRAS. Guest House Burnt. SASSAFRAS - Sunday ‘Dewrang’ one of the oldest guest houses in the town was, with its contents, burnt yesterday. The property was owned by Mr J Green, of Kallista, and was occupied by Mr R Gros. Mr Gros and family lost all their belongings. The building was insured for £3,500 and the contents for approximately £1,200 B & W Rose Series postcard showing a close up front view of Dewrang Guest House with a group of adults crowded together on the front verandah.The Rose Series P. 143 "DEWRANG" SASSAFRAS, VICTORIAdewrang, guest house, j green, r gros, sassafras -
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Photograph, Mountain Highway Near St. Michael's Church, Mt. Dandenong, Vic, c1950
Rose Series Postcard number 2415Copy of Rose Series post card taken c1950. St. Michael's Foundation Stone laid in 1940. Name 'Mountain Highway" is incorrect as the Mountain Highway was the Sassafras - Basin Road though it may not have received that name by 1950. The correct name is the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road at Mt. Dandenong / Kalorama as Falls Road is the boundary. Note: Heavy roadside vegetation, no white lines at side of road. White car probably pre war Vauxhall.kalorama, mount dandenong, rose series, st. michael's church, mt. dandenong tourist road -
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Photograph, The New Road to Mt. Dandenong Vic. c1935, c1935
Rose Series Postcard number 332c1935. Enlarged for display from Rose postcard 'New Road' (Mt. Dandenong Tourist Road). Completed by 1930 but no bitumen as yet. Road not wider and rail along outer edge.kalorama, rose series, mt. dandenong tourist road -
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Photograph, Mount Dandenong Hotel, Olinda, Vic, c1935
Rose Series Postcard number 3677Copy of Rose Series postcard #3677 showing Mount Dandenong Hotel c1935mount dandenong, rose series, mount dandenong hotel -
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Photograph, Mount Dandenong Hotel, Olinda, Vic, c1950
Rose Series Postcard number 4971Copy of Rose Series postcard #4971 showing the car park c1950. Pre war and early post war cars. Note the Service Car to the right. You booked a seat and travelled door to door to the city in comfort.mount dandenong hotel, mount dandenong, service car -
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Photograph, The Olinda-Mt Dandenong Rd., Vic
Rose Series Postcard number 2841Copy of Rose Series postcard #2841 showing a stretch of the Olinda-Mt Dandenong Road.mount dandenong, mt dandenong road, rose series -
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Photograph, View from Point Clear, Mt Dandenong, Vic
Rose Series Postcard number 2783Copy of Rose Series postcard #2783 showing view from Point Clear. This is taken from Ridge Road. The following indicators have been marked on the photograph L-R Dulce Domun Hotel, White's, Rev. Davies, Dr. Cox, Olinda Creek, Dickens Road, Church of England, Buggy Wheels Corner, Monash Ave. Corner.mount dandenong, ridge road, rose series, point clear -
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Photograph, Olinda, Victoria. Outlook to Ferntree Gully from Dulce Domun
Rose Series Postcard number 965Copy of Photo Series postcard #965 with view looking west to Mt Dandenong Road and Ridge Road. Looking across to where the Log Cabin (Kellys) would now be.mount dandenong, dulce domum, photo series -
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Photograph, Post Office and 'Mountjoy', Mt. Dandenong North, 1913
Rose Series post card #182Copy of Rose Series postcard #182 showing Kalorama Gap in 1913. Haystacks in foreground with Mountjoy Guest House and Beulah Tea Rooms/Mt Dandenong North Post Office in centre. This photograph has a detailed inscription on the back handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke in 1974.Kalorama Gap in 1913 The elm trees are in the centre of the picture. One of these is really two as two suckers of the further tree were twisted together by Fred Jeeves in 1898 and grew as one tree. The other was planted in 1880. The shop is the shop of Mrs Eliza Hand and daughter Florence. The closed in far end of the verandah was the Mount Dandenong North Post Office. The large house is “Mountjoy” owned and run by the Jeeves Family from 1908 till 1943. It was built in 1905 by the Paynters who sold to Ellis Jeeves in 1908.He moved his line of coaches from “Kalorama” his old homestead and housed the horses in a line of stables behind “Mountjoy”. Price’s house, which contained their shop, the first one on the mountain, opened 1906, can be seen faintly behind the pine tree opposite the bend in the road, which was the main road then and now is Ridge Road. The Price’s house just shows in two tiny pieces, one on each side of the pine tree half way up. The house to the right of and high up the pine tree is Walker’s cottage which exists today opposite Jack Kidd’s home at the far edge of Lt 2 Village Settlement and was between Main Road and Barbers Road which runs down the left behind the elms. Walker’s homestead can be seen near left edge of picture 2/3 way up. The roof of the Methodist Church shows among trees left of picture. This, like Mrs Hand’s shop was built on portions separated from Isaac Jeeves’ Selection “C” known as Jeeves Saddle. kalorama gap, five ways, mountjoy, john lundy-clarke, beulah tea rooms, post office, fred jeeves, paynter, jeeves, frederick jeeves, price, walker, jack kidd -
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Photograph, The New Mt Dandenong Road, Vic
Copy of Rose Series postcard #385 showing the new Mt Dandenong Tourist Road with wooden railing fence on low side of road. Surface not yet made. This photograph has a detailed inscription on the back handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke in 1974.View downhill from the Windy Bend showing the site of the 1972 landslide. In this picture the road is running along the top edge of the wall 900’ thick of Kalorama Docite that plunges thousands of feet deep down into the earth below the Ranges and extends to Fern Tree Gully. It was once a horizontal terrace nearly ten miles square and tipped over to the left when the mountain subsided into its volcanic cauldron.mt dandenong road, rose series, windy bend, landslide