Correspondence between Mr Frank Maher and Felicitie Ampbell re information about a property at 173 Glen Eira Road, St Kilda East. Included is a copy of Frank Maher’s recollections of people and places around east St Kilda area. Also includes a copy of a photograph of his childhood home c. 1930 and a map of the area around the property where he lived.st kilda east, elsternwick, caulfield, myrtle street, bailey ave, atley grove, glen eira road, hotham street, glenhuntly road, elizabeth street, regent street, balaclava road, mcwhae ave, gordon street, ripponlea mansion, caulfield grammar school, caulfield race course, elsternwick police station, caulfield city hall, city of glen eira city hall, glen eira historical society, holy angels catholic church, st. josephs catholic church, a.r.p. wardens, drill hall, brighton rifles, grocers, sweet shops, terrace houses, tennis courts, saddlers, billiard rooms, horse drawn vehicles, market gardens, motor cycles, fuel merchants, maher frank, tracey martin brian, tracey john edmond, tracey margaret, maher mary eleanor, maher martin john, tracey kathleen, bent thomas, nathan benjamin

This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. From: Glen Eira Heritage Management Plan (1996) by Andrew Ward and Associates This Area is marked by the imposing brick and freestone gothic Revival church of the Holy Cross, built in 1937 to the design of O.H. Jorgensen. Church of the Holy Cross and Presbytery are contributory buildings to HO66.Page 65 of Photograph Album with one exterior photograph (landscape) of a brick church with a three storey tower.Hand written: Glenhuntly Rd [top left] / HOLY CROSS RC CHURCH / Dec 1972 [written underneath the photo] / 65 [bottom left] trevor hart, 1930's, gothic revival, brick, bell tower, spire, facade, catholic church, o h jorgensen, holy cross catholic church, caulfield, glenhuntly road, caulfield south, presbytery

Grey soft covered book with a photographic image of E.J. (Jack) Barker on the front. The contents include family history, teaching at the Ballarat School of Mines, Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines, inaugural Director of Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education, Committees hobbies and travel.e.j. barker, jack barker, winsome barker, ballarat school of mines, ballarat institute of advanced education, ballarat college of advanced education, higher education council, williamstown, edward john barker, footscrat technical school, engineering, joe barberis, baseball, tennis, john barker, queenscliff, david gordon, emine karakan, robby main, dick richards, r.w. richards, laboratory, thermodynamics laboratory, fluid mechanics laboratory, harry arblaster, warren perry, ballarat school of mines museum, derek wooley, ed phillips, ballarat gaol, gaol tunnels, mount helen campus, geoff harrison, lindsay pryor, tree planting at mt helen campus, ballarat technology park, 1870 founders hall, john beaumont, initiations, goon's gift, raft races, bath tub push, centenary appeal, prince charles visit, philip law, fourth university committee, ballarat teachers' college, ballarat school of mines motto, caro conference centre, creswick school of forestry, ballarat hospital nurse education, aquinas catholic teachers' college, family history, genealogy

The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts which are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum . Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest.Helen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS. Jasper Hale , transported for theft, earned his ‘Ticket of Leave, and purchased land in Dendy’s Special Survey of 1841 later known as East Bentleigh. 2 x A4 paper printed on 3 sides Issue 12 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in June 2009. Notices of the meeting June 28th , an article in ‘The Leader’ newspaper about the Robert Keys ‘Best Fruit Garden 1881 - 82’ Trophy Cup , a large vinyl banner purchased with Grant money, and while acknowledging the Cottage garden volunteer a request for more helpers at Open Days is made. Jan Rigby, CMHS member, has provided research information about Jasper Hale b 1805 in Gloucester, England, transported to NSW 1830, ‘freed man ‘ 1839, purchased land in Dendy’s Special Survey 1844, sold this land 1846 and died 1884 in Parkes NSW. On arrival as a convict in 1830 his occupation is bricklayer and he can ‘ read and write’. CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / JUNE 2009 NEWSLETTERcity of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, rigby jan, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin shire, box cottage museum, jasper road ormond, dendy’s special survey 1851, north road brighton, county of bourke, box h., box william, parish of moorabbin, were jonathan, hales jasper, port jackson penal colony, burgess s. william, kemble wiltshire england, stonemason, bricklayer, ‘york’ sailing ship, brummell mary, st. mary’s catholic church sydney, nelson mary ann, ‘george hibbert’ sailing ship, hale james, hale eliza, parkes new south wales gold rush, ballarat gold rush, clunes gold rush, forbes nsw gold rush, parkes historical society

The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts which are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum . Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest. Helen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS. 2 x A4 paper printed on 3 sides with attached A4 page of photocopied photographs of St Peter’s Schoolchildren at Box Cottage Issue 14 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in October 2009. Notices of the meeting October 25th , the purchase of a Sign directing visitors to Grace Lewis Room, the maintenance work on Box Cottage by Glen Eira Council and the construction by Dennis Maynard CMHS of bench for the wash-trough in Barn. A report on the visit by Grade 1 pupils from St Peter’s Primary School, East Bentleigh on October 12th and a page of photographs of the event. CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / October 2009 NEWSLETTER city of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin shire, box cottage museum, st peter’s catholic primary school east bentleigh, lewis grace, john keys, keys road

Black and white photograph: image shows three story building on LH side, two storey on right. White gravel drive leading to main building, lawns and garden on right. St. Aiden's orphanage, Kennington, Bendigo. Item donated by Heidelberg Historical Society ( see envelope with photo )organisation, union, st. aiden's orphanage, bendigo, st. aiden's orphanage, children, church, catholic church

Event, A delightful Entertainment will be given by the pupils of St. Mary's College, St. Killian's and St. Joseph's Schools in St. Killian's Hall Bendigo,, on Monday Evening September 26, 1921.Tickets 2/- and 1/-.J.B.Young & Co, Printers &c, Bendigoevent, entertainment, catholic schools

black and white photo: Saint Aiden's Orphage, Bendigo. Photo shows entrance gates, with orphanage building in middle ground. Palm trees in front of building, monument in centre of garden. Gravel road leading to gates, eucalypts either side of road. On bottom of photo: 'St. Aiden's Orphanage, Bendigo' No 15buildings, church, st. aiden's orphanage, st. aiden's orphanage, bendigo, catholic church, sisters of mercy.

Black and white photo: Sacred Heart Cathedral, photo taken from High Street looking towards Cathedral. Cathedral has two spires either side of entrance ( later additions to Cathedral not yet built ) On bottom of photo is written ' Sacred Heart Cathedral Bendigo' On back of photo is written ' Post Card, Valentine's, sending you greetings, for address only'Valentine's Post Cardchurch, sacred heart cathedral, bendigo, catholic church, stonemason

Sacred Heart Cathedral Consecration Bendigo 14th May 1977.Replica drawing on front cover. (Library No. 0087.1 SAC on bottom front left corner.) Note - this item not found on library shelf. This copy placed in Library box 18Diocese of Sandhurstchurch, celebration, catholic church

Solemn Opening of the Sacred Heart Cathedral Bendigo. 15th May 1977 Library file no. 0085.1 SAC, sticker at bottom front left corner. 16 pageschurch, celebration, catholic church

The Little Flower at work 1958 - 1983. A History of St. Therese's Parish Kennington. 128 pages with photographs, illustrations. Prepared for Monsignor Francis Owens, Parish Priest.Keith Housecottage, miners, bendigo, churches, st. therese's, catholic. keith house, monsignor f. owens. priest, parish.

'Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo. Commemorating the Solemn Opening of the Cathedral by His Eminence, James Cardinal Freeman on 15th May 1977. Photography: John Kelly. Design and editing: Frank Cusackchurch, celebration, catholic church

Seven pages booklet. In an ornate frame an oval drawing of Rev Dean Backhaus. Backhaus bicentenary commemoration. Rev. Dr. Henry Backhaus, dean of Sandhurst. Born 15 February 1812 - Died 7 September 1882. Bendigo 2012.church, celebration, catholic church

Photographs, St. Aidan's Orphanage Children and people. Mrs Esma Maxwell ( Mother of Donor)worked there in the 1940's and spoke fondly of the orphanage. The children and people in the photos unfortunately are nameless. Names on the back of some of the photos include Emma, John and George //Nurse Mclean (8952a) Bendigo , Joan //Rondy and Rene Allan //Dorothy //Bev. Jackie , Pauline , Win. ,David , Henry //photograph, person, male / female

Glossy stapled brochure A History of the Saint Killian;s Churches Bendigo detailing its history from 1852 to the present (April 1998).The front page has a colour photo of the 1888 Church after its restoration in 1998church, history, st. kilian's catholic church, bendi

Programme for Sacred Recital at St Kilian's Church 13th May 1977 to commemorate the consecration and solemn opening of Sandhurst Cathedral . Acknowledgements (preface page) to His Lordship, Most Rev B Stewart and Monsigneur De Campe; pages 2 & 3 - history and description of the organ for the evening's recital and details of the organist (Mr Towle - of St Paul's church).; pages 4 & 5 - programme details; page 6 - details re Dr Backhaus; page 7 - specifications of the organ in St Kilian's. [Two copies stamped with RHSV Bendigo Branch stamp on covers]church, history, st. kilian's catholic church, bendi, sandhurst cathedral, rev b stewart, monsigneur de campe, mr towle. rev dr henry backhaus.

A black and white post card photograph of Cardinal Rampolla. A message on the back says ' To Greet You.' Though life is always changing, It's pleasant still, to find, That absent friends are ever present, in our minds.' POST CARD. Rotary Photographic Series.Rotary Photographic Series.religions, christian, photograph, lydia chancellor, collection, photographs, post cards, roman catholic church, church, religion

Correspondence re the registration (Registration of Historic Buildings) of organ at St. Kilian's . A letter dated 29/1/1982 from Ministry for Planning, Victoria to the Secretary Bendigo Historical Society (request for any information held regarding importance); b copy of application from the Organ Historical Trust of Australia to ''Add a Building to the Register of Historic Buildings''. Details of the organ are within the application - builder: August Randebrock, Paderborn, Germany , 1871; statement of significance re the organ - 'It is the only large example of a large (sic) 19th C German organ in Australia, such instruments are rare even in Germany. It is of international importance''.Ministry for Planning Victoria. 500 Collins Street Melbourne.church, history, st. kilian's catholic church, bendi, august randerbrock, paderborn, germany. 19th c german organ.

Letter describing the old stone church of St. Kilian. From D H Hogan, 67 Chapel St to a Mr Harry (dated 19/9/1959). Writer of the letter was a junior pupil at the boy's School in 1887 and attended mass at the old stone church. Writer describes the position of the church in relation to present church and orientation of the sanctuary (and gallery at the opposite end). Letter is stamped with the RHSV Bendigo Branch stamp, 1959.D H Hoganchurch, history, st. kilian's catholic church, bendigo

Part of Ron Laing's collection of photographs recording Port Melbourne over a thirteen year period. Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer.A set of 37 colour photographs of Port Melbourne civic stuctures, 1990s, including the Town Hall, Liardet Community Centre, Freemasons' Hall, RSL Club (Excelsior Hall), old fire station, 1910 Post Office, 1860 Post Office and Naval Drill Hall, Metropolitan Fire Station, Police quarters, Police Station and Court House, Nott Street State School, Graham Street State School, St Joseph's Primary School and Rotunda in Beach Streetbuilt environment - civic, ron laing, nott street state school, graham street state school, port melbourne primary school, port melbourne town hall, liardet community centre, excelsior hall, freemasons hall, fire station, post office, naval drill hall, police station, st josephs catholic primary school, band rotunda