The photograph is from the album of Ivy Child. It shows Ivy's mother Ethel Child (LHS) standing on Childs Road with another couple and their two young sons. Ivy May Child (1910 – 1989) was the daughter of Arthur Edward (Ted) Child (1878 – 1964) and Ethel May Madden (1888 – 1970). Ted Child was the son of Matthew Francis Child (1839 – 1933) and Martha Jeeves (1857 – 1926). He was the grandson of one of the early pioneers Francis Child. Ivy grew up on the family property on Childs Road and took many photographs. Most of these are glued into her photo album. The album covered the years from c1927 – 1932. Ivy married Henry William Burgess (1906 – 1968) in 1944. The photographs remain in their original state in the album with individual copies made. Sepia coloured photograph showing two women and a man standing with two young boys in front of them on an unmade bush road. The man is wearing a hat.Handwritten below the photograph in album: TAKEN ON CHILDS RDivy child, ethel child, childs road

The photograph is from the album of Ivy Child. The woman standing LHS is Ethel Child, wife of Ted Child and mother of Ivy. The woman with her hands in her pockets would be the mother of the two boys as she has appeared with them in other photographs. The building is the Child Family Homestead in Childs Road, Kalorama. Ivy May Child (1910 – 1989) was the daughter of Arthur Edward (Ted) Child (1878 – 1964) and Ethel May Madden (1888 – 1970). Ted Child was the son of Matthew Francis Child (1839 – 1933) and Martha Jeeves (1857 – 1926). He was the grandson of one of the early pioneers Francis Child. Ivy grew up on the family property on Childs Road and took many photographs. Most of these are glued into her photo album. The album covered the years from c1927 – 1932. Ivy married Henry William Burgess (1906 – 1968) in 1944. The photographs remain in their original state in the album with individual copies made. Sepia coloured photograph showing two womwn and two young boys standing alongside a weatherboard wall and surrounding bushes. The boys are wearing shorts with long sleeved shirts and the women casual dresses.Handwritten below photograph in album: DOLLIEethel child, ted child, childs road, ivy child, kalorama

The photograph is from the album of Ivy Child. The homestead appears to be that of Ted and Ethel Child. The people in the photograph have not yet been identified but are most likely family members. Ivy May Child (1910 – 1989) was the daughter of Arthur Edward (Ted) Child (1878 – 1964) and Ethel May Madden (1888 – 1970). Ted Child was the son of Matthew Francis Child (1839 – 1933) and Martha Jeeves (1857 – 1926). He was the grandson of one of the early pioneers Francis Child. Ivy grew up on the family property on Childs Road and took many photographs. Most of these are glued into her photo album. The album covered the years from c1927 – 1932. Ivy married Henry William Burgess (1906 – 1968) in 1944. The photographs remain in their original state in the album with individual copies made. Sepia coloured photograph showing a group of people in the yard of a homestead. One young man on a motorbike is wearing a cap and smoking a cigarette.A woman nursing a child is in the sidecar of a motorbike while a young girl is on the pillion seat. A man wearing a hat and smoking a pipe is standing between the two motorbikes. A young man in a jacket is standing behind the motorbike with sidecar. In the distance a man and young girl are standing in the open doorway of a shed.Handwritten below the photograph in the album: SEEING THEM OFFivy child, chhild homestead, motorbike, side car

The photograph is from the album of Ivy Child. Everyone in the photograph is well dressed for a day of visiting. The woman without the hat standing to the LHS appears to be Ethel Child.The location is most likely the road outside the Child Family Homestead of Ted and Ethel Child - Childs Road. Ivy May Child (1910 – 1989) was the daughter of Arthur Edward (Ted) Child (1878 – 1964) and Ethel May Madden (1888 – 1970). Ted Child was the son of Matthew Francis Child (1839 – 1933) and Martha Jeeves (1857 – 1926). He was the grandson of one of the early pioneers Francis Child. Ivy grew up on the family property on Childs Road and took many photographs. Most of these are glued into her photo album. The album covered the years from c1927 – 1932. Ivy married Henry William Burgess (1906 – 1968) in 1944. The photographs remain in their original state in the album with individual copies made. Sepia coloured photograph showing a group of people on a dirt road. A motorbike with side car is in the foreground with a woman and baby in the side car and a young woman standing beside it. Another motorbike is behind this with a young man wearing a cap sitting on it. A man wearing a hat is at the rear of the motorbike with side car and a woman without a hat is standing to the LHS. ethel child, motorbike, side car, child family homestead, kalorama

The photograph is from the album of Ivy Child. The young woman standing on the bridge is Ivy Child probably aged 17 years. The location is the Olinda Falls. Ivy May Child (1910 – 1989) was the daughter of Arthur Edward (Ted) Child (1878 – 1964) and Ethel May Madden (1888 – 1970). Ted Child was the son of Matthew Francis Child (1839 – 1933) and Martha Jeeves (1857 – 1926). He was the grandson of one of the early pioneers Francis Child. Ivy grew up on the family property on Childs Road and took many photographs. Most of these are glued into her photo album. The album covered the years from c1927 – 1932. Ivy married Henry William Burgess (1906 – 1968) in 1944. The photographs remain in their original state in the album with individual copies made. Black and white photograph showing a young woman standing on a wooden bridge with a handrail above a creek. Rocks are in the foreground in the creek and bush surrounds the scene.Handwritten below the photograph in the album: The Fallsivy child, olinda falls, bridge

The photograph is from the album of Ivy Child. It shows a rare scene of the Mountain Grange Homestead. Mountain Grange was built by Thomas Hand on his 306 acres. By 1881 he had completed the homestead and a large barn. Thomas Hand died suddenly in 1888 and his family took over the property. His son William Hand lived in the homestead until 1931 until it was demolished due to white ants. The great barn was demolished in 1930. A new home was built and Will stayed until 1939 when the property was sold to the Shire of Lillydale. It is now the site of the Kalorama Oval. This photograph is c1927 Ivy May Child (1910 – 1989) was the daughter of Arthur Edward (Ted) Child (1878 – 1964) and Ethel May Madden (1888 – 1970). Ted Child was the son of Matthew Francis Child (1839 – 1933) and Martha Jeeves (1857 – 1926). He was the grandson of one of the early pioneers Francis Child. Ivy grew up on the family property on Childs Road and took many photographs. Most of these are glued into her photo album. The album covered the years from c1927 – 1932. Ivy married Henry William Burgess (1906 – 1968) in 1944. The photographs remain in their original state in the album with individual copies made. Black and white photograph showing a cleared area. There is a wire and posr fence in the foreground, a tall row of pine trees across the centre with two buildings visible. One in front of the trees RHS and he other in a gap in the centre. A crop has been planted in two long rows centre right of the photograph.Handwritten below the photograph in the album: MOUNTAIN GRANGEivy child, mountain grange, thomas hand, william hand, will hand, barn, great barn, homestead, shire of lillydale, kalorama oval

Rear view of Quamby Café at Olinda. Garden setting with clothesline visible bottom LHS. Quamby Tea Rooms built by the Dorey Family in 1914. Now the Cuckoo restaurant.On back of photograph - Quamby back viewquamby, quamby cafe, dorey, iris dorey, olinda, tea rooms

Quamby Cottage LHS and Quamby Café the larger building RHS. Cottage and café built by the Dorey family in 1914. Photograph taken from the hill opposite (possibly near Cloudehill on Olinda -Monbulk Road. Cottage was destroyed by fire. Quamby Café now Cuckoo Restaurant.On back of photograph - Quamby + cottage from opposite hill.quamby, quamby cafe, olinda, quamby cottage, iris woolrich, dorey

Quamby Café viewed from high side of Main Road looking towards Sassafras c1930. Power lines visible and road unmade. Quamby Café built by the Dorey family in 1914. Now the Cuckoo Restaurant.On front - Quamby now "Cuckoo"quamby, quamby cafe, cuckoo, olinda, iris dorey, dorey

L - R Ted Woolrich, Auntie Alice, Iris Woolrich, Stan's daughter,Alice Hamilton, Stan's wife, Stan O'Connor.iris woolrich, ted woolrich, woolrich

Studio portrait of sisters Blanch and Jessie Gill, friends of the Dorey family.To dear Mrs Dorey with fond love Blanche & Jessie 1924. Gill's Very Dear friends of ours.blanche gill, jessie gill, dorey

Hazy photograph of log cabin built and lived in by Jack Dodd and family 1923 -jack dodd, log cabin, olinda

Staged photograph of 'Olinda School Party' at Kenloch. Used as a Christmas card by the Kenloch owners Mr & Mrs T. Kennon in 1923. The Kennon family were strong supporters of Olinda State School.olinda school, kenloch, t kennon, kennon family, xmas card, olinda, xmas

Jack Dodd, son of George Dodd with his wife and children Alan (eldest), Fred and Guy. c1904. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.Jack Dodd and wife nee Thomas with children Alan the eldest, Fred and Guy.jack dodd, george dodd, alan dodd, guy dodd, fred dodd, olinda

Front view of 'Hillcrest' the Devine family home on Mernda Road, Olinda taken in 1911. The road deviation passed to the right of where the photographer was standing. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.“Hillcrest” the home of the Devine family 1911 in Mernda Road now Coonara Road. The road was deviated here to regrade it and the deviation past to the right of the camera. The house fronted down over the valley of the Sassafras Creek towards Kallista. It was close to the spot where the camera stood that the girls practiced the maypole dance in 1911. Vera Devine trained 11 of her mates in the dance here.hillcrest, mernda road, olinda, vera devine, devine family

Dr Leonard Bell Cox (1894-1976) was a noted neurologist and collector. He had a family cottage 'Folly Farm' at Olinda, the garden of which had input from Edna Walling. He moved permanently to 'Folly Farm' in 1962. In his glasshouse, he propagated and cultivated rhododendrons and camellias, and gathered rare species. He helped to form the National Rhododendron Garden at Olinda, providing many specimens from his beautiful garden. This photograph showing a group of people on the balcony of 'Folly Farm' was taken in 1914 and the cottage looks to have been newly built. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke. Dr Cox’s “Folly Farm” Falls Road Olinda. Lot 19 Section 3 Village Settlement. Taken 1914 copied 1974 by J.L.C. folly farm, olinda, dr leonard bell cox, dr cox, edna walling, rhododendron garden

Formal photograph of the Park family who took up Lot 16, Section 3 of the Mooroolbark Village Settlement. L - R are George, Jack, Mrs Park (Elspeth), Will, Mr Park, Mary (Mrs McGowan). The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.The Park Family of Olinda L to R George Jack Mrs Park (Elspeth) Will Mr Park Mary (Mrs McGowan) george park, will park, jack park, park family, elspeth park, mary park, mary mcgowan, olinda

Posed group photo of the Curry family. 10 people in the photo.curry, olinda, curry family

Mr Devine, Mrs Devine (nee Stewart) with children Vera and Stewart at their home 'Hillcrest' on Mernda Road (now Coonara road), Olinda 1911. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.Devine, Mrs Devine (nee Stewart) Vera Stewart 1911 on verandah of “Hillcrest” Mernda Road now Coonara Road. Mrs Dodd’s collection. Copied by J.L.C. 1974. vera devine, stewart devine, hillcrest, mernda road, coonara road, olinda, devine

Photograph taken in LyreBird Gully of Miss Stewart (top) and her sister Mrs Devine with the Devine children Vera and Stewart. 19111911 From top Miss Stewart and her sister Mrs Devine Vera (Mrs Alan Dodd) Stewart. In Lyrebird Gully Mrs Dodd’s collection. Copied by J.L.C. 1974. miss stewart, mrs devine, vera devine, stewart devine, olinda, lyrebird gully

"Hillcrest" on Mernda Road, Olinda. The home of the Devine Family. c1911 The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.“Hillcrest” Mernda Road Olinda 1911. The home of the Devine family. The early settlement road passed to the left of the camera. House faced down over the valley of the Sassafras + Perrin Creek towards Kallista. The deviation to regrade the road passed to the right of the house. It was in front of the house on the left hand side of the picture that Vera Devine and her school mates practiced the maypole dance under her tuition. hillcrest, devine, devine family, mernda road

Front of school house that was the residence for the Headmaster of Mt Dandenong State School and his family. Taken in 1939 when M. F. Morris was Headmaster.On back of photo: School House Mt Dandenong 1939mt dandenong school, mr m f morris, school house, mt dandenong

The sketch of the Pig & Whistle would be pre1968 as the gate was remodeled with two white half gates at this time and the ivy removed. The building was purchased in 1968 by the Benash family and renovated inside and out with a white, Tudor style outer facade. It was renamed Tatra Hut. The restaurant was sold again c1975 and became a Reception Centre. This information was provided by Victor Grotaers who was the resident solo-accordionist in 1968 when the new Tatra Hut opened. He recalls the opening night as being a large affair reported by Channel 9 at the time.Copy of a pencil sketch of 'The Pig & Whistle' restaurant at Mt Dandenong. The building still stands but became the Tatra Hut c1968. The sketch is signed H.R. Ham. The sketch shows the front of the restaurant with gate and stone pillars.On front of card: The Pig & Whistle, Mount Dandenongpig & whistle, tatra hut, restaurant, mt dandenong, mount dandenong, sketch, h.r.ham

Peter Johnston was the boyfriend of Iris Dorey, a daughter of the pioneering Dorey family. Iris ran the Quamby Cafe (now Cuckoo Restaurant) and later in life married Ted Woolrich from Woolrich Nursery. Peter was killed on active service during WW1 on May 15th 1918. Alice Dorey was the sister of Iris.Black and white studio photograph of Peter Johnston. Photograph is in postcard format made by R Yeoman 116 Bourke Street Melbourne.Handwritten on back: To Alice with love From Peter 18/3/14peter johnston, ww1, iris dorey, iris woolrich, woolrich nursery, alice dorey

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

Three women and two men standing on a bridge, location unknown. Clothes are 1920s.Members of Dorey or Woolrich families.bridge

Postcard photograph of The Hospice Guest House at Olinda. The Hospice was built by Joseph Gutmann in 1904 and run by the Dorey family from 1908 - 1911. The Hospice catered for up to 60 guests.The Hospice was in the Main Street of Olinda. It burned down in 1924. This photograph would be early 1900s.the hospice, guest house, guesthouse, joseph gutmann, dorey, olinda

Image shows the Mt Dandenong Store and Post Office that replaced the former Post office and Store that was located on the corner of Old Coach and Farndons Roads. The store relocated following the opening of the new Main Road in 1926. The store pictured was on the corner of Helen Street and the Main Road. The image was taken in 1930. The photograph was taken by a member of the Dower family.Donated as a jpeg digital image that shows the Mt Dandenong Store on the corner of Helen Street and the Main Road in 1930. Two women and a man are standing at the front. Signs advertising the Store & Post Office, Age and Argus are clearly visible on top of the verandah.Front of image: 1930 Second Mt Dandenong Store replacing original store (Blyths Road)mt dandenong, post office, store, mt dandenong store, main road

Image donated by the Dower Family and probably shows the berry crops under snow at Cambridge Gardens, the Dower property.Black & white image showing snow covered crops in the foreground with houses in the background. Received as a jpeg digital file 377KBOn front of image: Mt Dandenong in Winterdower, cambridge gardens, raspberry crop, berry crop, mt dandenong, snow, winter

Photograph from the Dower family collection taken of the Upper Olinda Falls in the early 1900s. The two men, two women and young boy are all well dressed and posing for a photograph.Black and white photograph received as a jpeg digital image 576KB showing two womwn, two men and a boy at the Olinda Falls early 1900s.On front of image: Early 1900s Olinda Falls at Mt Dandenongolinda falls, mt dandenong, mount dandenong, falls, upper olinda falls