John and Eliza McGlone ran one of the earliest hotels in Mitcham - the Harvest Home - in the front room of their house in Whitehorse Road. The hotel closed in 1889 and John McGlone died in 1892. Eliza McGlone continued as Mitcham's first official Post-mistressColoured photo of one side of tombstone on grave 95, Roman Catholic section, Box Hill Cemetery McGlone, John died 3 September 1892, aged 63 years McGlone, Eliza died 2 January 1921, aged 85 yearsmcglone, john, eliza, tombstones, harvest home hotel

Edgar Edwardes Walker was the founding manager of the Australian Brick, Tile and Tesselated Tile Company, which began operations in Mitcham in 1886. Changed to the Australian Tesselated Tile Company in 1895, Walker became owner in 1922. It became the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. He was a Nunawading Shire Councillor for 25 years and several times Shire President. Walker Park in Nunawading is a lasting monument to his record of service.Coloured photograph of the tombstone on grave 737, Presbyterian section, Box Hill Cemetery.|Walker, Edgar Edwardes: 29 January 1862 - 12 December 1936|Walker, Elizabeth Catherine: 6 May 1862 - 11 May 1936walker, edgar edwardes, elizabeth catherine, australian tesselated tile co. pty. ltd., tombstones, walker park

Dot Browne is a veteran athlete who was awarded an Order of Australia medal in 1992 for her contribution to Athletics and for 11 years as President of the Doncaster Women's Athletic Club. She has represented Australia in a number of international veteran events with great success.Black and white photograph of the Camberwell High School athletics champions of 1956. Dot Green (as she was then) is second from the left in the middlebrowne, dot, athletics

The Mitcham Tennis Club was established in 1929. John Lade joined the committee in 1929 and continued as a member for 40 years. He is a Life Member of the Mitcham Tennis ClubColoured photograph of John Lade, longest serving member of the Mitcham Tennis Club. See also Supplementary File No.3796.mitcham tennis club, lade, john

In 1872, pupils began the school year in the building. By 1958 a new site opened in Nurlendi Road, Vermont. After standing derelict for many years, the old Vermont Primary School was moved to the Nurlendi site in 1992Coloured photo of Vermont Primary School No.1022 on the original site on the north-west corner of the junction of Mitcham and Canterbury Roads.vermont primary school no.1022, primary schools

Edgar Edwardes Walker was the first manager of the Australia Tesselated Tile Factory. Then in 1922 he bought the company which he ran until he was 73 years old.Black and white photograph of Edgar Edwardes Walker in Pitt Street, Sydney in 1936 See also ND22walker, edgar edwardes, australian tesselated tile co. pty. ltd

Coloured photograph of the memorial stone in the Vermont South Primary School avenue of honour, placed in 1995 to commemorate 50 years of peace since the Second World Warvermont primary school no. 1022, avenue of honour, war memorials, world war 1939-1945

The Vermont Primary School No.1022 began operating in 1882. By 1958 a new school was built in Nurlendi Road, Vermont. After standing derelict for many years, the school was moved to the Nurlendi Road site in 1992Coloured photograph of a section of the original Vermont Primary School building, now on the Nurlendi Road sitevermont primary school no. 1022, schools

William Ireland was an orchardist in Mitcham. His cool store stood on the corner of Deakin Street and Ormond Avenue, Mitcham, behind the family's home in Gillies Street, MitchamBlack and white photograph of the Ireland family of Mitcham c1910 Back row: Henry, Albert, Alfred, Alice, Arthur Front row: Myrtle, Edward, Kezia d. 1914 aged 56, William Absent: Elijah d. 1908 aged 50, Amelia (Halliday), Emily d.1892 aged 4 years 7 months, John d. 1902 aged 27, and Rose d.1905 aged 12 years. There was also one still born child.ireland family, orchards

Dr Amanda Liebert was instrumental in the forming of the Mitcham Choral Society ( later the Melbourne Singers) in 1932. The choir is still entertaining (*2008) but in 1972 changed its name to the Melbourne Singers.Black & white photo of Dr. Amanda Liebert. Photo reproduced from '1932 - 1982 Fifty Years of Harmony'. See ND2718liebert amanda, mitcham choral and orchestral society, melbourne singers

Dot Browne was President of the Doncaster Womens Athletic Club for 11 years. She represented Australia in the 1982 World Veteran Ocean Games in Fiji, winning 4 Gold Medals and in the 1987 World Veterans Games in Melbourne winning 3 silver Medals.In 1952 Dot was presented with the Order of Australia for her contribution to athletics.Black & White photo of Dot Browne running on an athletics track.browne dot, doncaster women's athletic club

Dot Browne was President of the Doncaster Womens Athletic Club for 11 years. She represented Australia in the 1982 World Veteran Ocean Games in Fiji, winning 4 Gold Medals and in the 1987 World Veterans Games in Melbourne winning 3 silver Medals.In 1952 Dot was presented with the Order of Australia for her contribution to athletics.Black & white photo of Dot Browne during an athletic event beside a public road.browne dot, athletics, doncaster women's athletic club

Athlete Dot Browne has taught at the Rangeview Primary School for many years, mainly in the Art Room.coloured photo of athlete, Dot Browne, in the Rangeview Primary School Shirt.browne dot, athletics, doncaster women's athletic club, rangeview primary school

Coloured Photograph of Colin McKirdy OAM, a resident of Blackburn. Involved with the Blackburn Deaf & Dumb Home. Was awarded the OAM for his work over many years with the community.mckirdy lindsay, blackburn deaf & dumb home, blackburn

Sepia Photo of Jean Abbott taken at a period ball arranged by the Nunawading Arts Council (date unknown). Jean was a well known local artist, a foundation member of the Nunawading Arts Society (now the Whitehorse Arts Society) and President of the Nunawading Arts Council for a number of years.abbott jean, nunawading arts council, whitehorse arts society, nunawading arts society

Dr L L Smith was a pioneer of the Vermont District. He owned 250 acres in the area bounded by Boronia, Canterbury and Heatherdale Roads and the creek. The property was known as L L Vale after which the road was named. Name was changed to Boronia Road in later years. He was a Doctor with rooms in the City, was a member of Parliament.Sepia Postcard of L L Road, Vermont (now Boronia Road) taken in the early 1900s (card is postmarked 27 Aug 1909). Shows the road going down it is presumed to the creek. It is possible that the house is that of Dr.L.L.Smith. See History.|Orchard in background is the Finger orchard. (from Mr. Shambrook - Tim's father)|Information on the back of the Postcard reveal it was sent to Miss Roberts of 61 Hoddle Street Richmond Victoria by Muriel at 37 Victoria Road Northcote and was posted at the Fairfield Post Office Victoria on 27 August 1909. Text is 'Dear Ethel Just a Post Card to let you know I will be out to see you on Monday if convenient. I came down with Mr Hutchinson and he asked me what were we laughing out on the Sunday when he came up. Muriel|See the following references -ND199, 313, 539. 1242, 2013, 3680 & 4295.l l road vermont, boronia road vermont, smith . l l dr

The donor, Mrs Margaret Smith, was the daughter of Harold Allen who was a trumpet player and member of the Maroondah Symphony Orchestra and played the cornet in the Nunawading City Band for 15 years.Coloured photo of Nunawading City Band (date unknown -established 1969-70)showing the 26 members in their red and black jackets and red tie with their band instruments. Harold Allen (donor) was a member of the band..nunawading city band, maroondah symphony orchestra, allan harold, trumpet, cornet

Amey Cook, infant daughter of William Cook and Jane nee Maggs.Sepia mounted photograph of very young dark haired child (2-3 years of age) sitting on a padded chair holding a basket. White dress and socks, dark boots.cook, amey

Generations of the Talbot family have called Malahide Castle home. They played significant roles in Irish political and social life. Set in 260 acres the castle is only 10 minutes from Dublin airport. https://www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie/ The estate began in 1185, when Richard Talbot, a knight who accompanied Henry II to Ireland in 1174, was granted the "lands and harbour of Malahide." The oldest parts of the castle date back to the 12th century and it was home to the Talbot family for 791 years, from 1185 until 1976, the only exception being the period from 1649–60, when Oliver Cromwell granted it to Miles Corbet after the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland; Corbet was hanged following the demise of Cromwell, and the castle was restored to the Talbots. The building was notably enlarged in the reign of Edward IV, and the towers added in 1765. The estate survived such losses as the Battle of the Boyne, when fourteen members of the owner's family sat down to breakfast in the Great Hall, and all were dead by evening, and the Penal Laws, even though the family remained Roman Catholic until 1774. In 1918 during the First World War a mooring-out base for airships was established in the grounds of the castle, used by airships from RNAS Anglesey in Wales which conducted anti-submarine operations in the Irish Sea. There were plans to base airships here from 1919, but these were abandoned at the end of the war.[1] In the 1920s the private papers of James Boswell were discovered in the castle, and sold to American collector Ralph H. Isham by Boswell's great-great-grandson Lord Talbot de Malahide. Malahide Castle and Demesne was eventually inherited by the 7th Baron Talbot and on his death in 1973, passed to his sister, Rose. In 1975, Rose sold the castle to the Irish State, partly to fund inheritance taxes. Many of the contents, notably furnishings, had been sold in advance, leading to considerable public controversy, but private and governmental parties were able to retrieve some. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malahide_CastleDigital photographsgravestones, malahide castle, ireland, cemetery, malahid castle; talbot; ireland; richard talbot; dublin

Generations of the Talbot family have called Malahide Castle home. They played significant roles in Irish political and social life. Set in 260 acres the castle is only 10 minutes from Dublin airport. https://www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie/ The estate began in 1185, when Richard Talbot, a knight who accompanied Henry II to Ireland in 1174, was granted the "lands and harbour of Malahide." The oldest parts of the castle date back to the 12th century and it was home to the Talbot family for 791 years, from 1185 until 1976, the only exception being the period from 1649–60, when Oliver Cromwell granted it to Miles Corbet after the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland; Corbet was hanged following the demise of Cromwell, and the castle was restored to the Talbots. The building was notably enlarged in the reign of Edward IV, and the towers added in 1765. The estate survived such losses as the Battle of the Boyne, when fourteen members of the owner's family sat down to breakfast in the Great Hall, and all were dead by evening, and the Penal Laws, even though the family remained Roman Catholic until 1774. In 1918 during the First World War a mooring-out base for airships was established in the grounds of the castle, used by airships from RNAS Anglesey in Wales which conducted anti-submarine operations in the Irish Sea. There were plans to base airships here from 1919, but these were abandoned at the end of the war.[1] In the 1920s the private papers of James Boswell were discovered in the castle, and sold to American collector Ralph H. Isham by Boswell's great-great-grandson Lord Talbot de Malahide. Malahide Castle and Demesne was eventually inherited by the 7th Baron Talbot and on his death in 1973, passed to his sister, Rose. In 1975, Rose sold the castle to the Irish State, partly to fund inheritance taxes. Many of the contents, notably furnishings, had been sold in advance, leading to considerable public controversy, but private and governmental parties were able to retrieve some. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malahide_Castle, TalbColour photograph of Malahide Castle, Ireland.malahide castle, ireland, talbot, richard talbot

Steele's Reef was opened in 1859 along with a number of other reefs in the Yandoit area. The reef was worked by small mining parties until the late 1880s. In 1887, the Steele's Reef Quartz Mining Company fixed steam pumping machinery and commenced sinking a shaft. The company were unable to find a profitable ore body and after two years work closed down. By this time their shaft had reached a depth of 150 feet. The mine was then taken over by the Pioneer Quartz Mining Company who appear not to have worked the mine. In 1906, the Steele's Pioneer Company commenced work, erecting a winding winch at the old shaft sunk by the Steele's Company. The next year the company erected a 10-head battery, set of poppet legs, a pumping engine. Sinking the shaft a further 100 feet, the company struggled to find payable ore and soon closed down.Colour photographs of the remnants of Steele's mine at Yandoit, Victoria. steele's mine, yandoit, mining, ruins

1950s approximately and used in Ringwood North for many years.Hand lawnmower with white handle and black hand grips."Qualcast" brand made in England and has green wheels with black rubber."Qualcast" made in England.lawnmower, 1950's, qualcast

non-fictionOn 17/03/2024 the St. Thomas the Apostle parish and primary school's 70th anniversary will be celebratedst. thomas the apostle catholic church blackburn, st. thomas the apostle primary school, cheung anna

This book describes the "Koorie" exhibition which is devoted to over 40,000 years of Aboriginal cultural heritage in south eastern Australia and displayed in the Kershaw Hall, Museum of Victoria.non-fictionThe "Koorie" exhibition which opened in 1988 is devoted to over 40,000 years of Aboriginal cultural heritage in south eastern Australia and displayed in the Kershaw Hall, Museum of Victoria. This book provides details and photographs of the exhibition.aborigines, museum victoria

The dress and accessories worn by Mrs Margaret Scully for her wedding. Following their engagement in 1956, her husband built their home of 67 years in Box Hill South.'Juliet' style stiffened headpiece and hatpin. Hair piece is covered in same material as used in the bridal gown. Hat pin has top covered in the same material.Lille Couturier Block Court 288 Collins Street, Melbourne.

The dress and accessories worn by Mrs Margaret Scully for her wedding. Following their engagement in 1956, her husband built their home of 67 years in Box Hill South.- Silk brocade (cream) - Rouleau loops, covered buttons from back neck to waist - hook & eye below waist - Rouleau loop, covered buttons wrist to elbow - Mandarin collar - Corded waistband and hem - Dress forms train at back - Shoulder padsNilwedding dress, c 1950's, marriage

The dress and accessories worn by Mrs Margaret Scully for her wedding. Following their engagement in 1956, her husband built their home of 67 years in Box Hill South.- Made from Vilene A65 interfacing - Organza (stiffened) - Bell shaped with added ruffleNilwedding, clothing, handmade, scully

non-fictionA newsletter called The Apostle outlining the history of St. Thomas The Apostle Parish, Blackburn.st. thomas the apostle catholic church blackburn, st. thomas the apostle primary school