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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, lady’s petticoat, mid 20thC
... As the market gardeners and new settlers became more... As the market gardeners and new settlers became more prosperous ...As the market gardeners and new settlers became more prosperous they were able to purchase manufactured clothing. Hilton Hosiery Pty Ltd manufactured stockings and lingerie at its Fitzroy factory from 1936.Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the development of the textile factories in Melbourne as population and wealth increased. Hilton Hosiery Pty Ltd commenced business in 1936 A lady’s, silk slip with embroidery on bodice and hem mid 20th CLabel ' HILTON / Size 14/ 'melbourne, clothing, brighton, moorabbin, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, fitzroy, textiles, factories, hilton hosiery pty ltd -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Book - The Living Harvest - A history of St. Peter's Parish, East Bentleigh, by W. T. Dobson, 1974
... Peter's was a little wooden school house, built by local market... wooden school house, built by local market gardeners in February ...The first building that was erected in the Parish of St Peter's was a little wooden school house, built by local market gardeners in February 1865. The school was demolished and a brick school building was erected and opened in1903. St Peter's School, East Bentleigh was erected by the many Irish Market Gardeners of Moorrabin in 1865 and was integral to the education, spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.A book on the history of St Peter's Parish, Centre Road, East Bentleigh, with pictures. 57 pages. Contains local history, history of early pioneer families, St Peter's School and the church.early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, center road, irish settlers, east bentleigh, st peter's church east bentleigh, religion, catholic -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Functional object - Butter churn domestic, circa 1800s
... note states it was used by a Chinese market-gardener’s family... it was used by a Chinese market-gardener’s family. From the mid 1800s ...Circa late 1800s. Wooden domestic butter-churn. This is a paddle churn, a barrel that contains a paddle, which is operated by a handle. The paddle churned the butter inside the container when the handle was turned. Early settlers had to be self sufficient, growing their own vegetables, making tools and clothing and usually had a house cow to produce their milk supply. An unsigned note states it was used by a Chinese market-gardener’s family. From the mid 1800s into the1900s, there were numbers of Chinese market gardeners working in Bentleigh, Moorabbin, Mc Kinnon, and Cheltenham in the Shire of Moorabbin. After the sale of land following 'Dendy's Special Survey' 1841 many Chinese settlers rented allotments and established market gardens in the area and sold their produce to the increasing population of Melbourne at the markets in St Kilda and Melbourne.Circa late 1800s. Wooden domestic butter-churn consisting of a wooden barrel with a lid and a crank that manually turned a paddle inside to separate the butter fat from the butter milk 'BUTTER CHURN' written in chalk undated, unsignedchinese, melbourne, brighton, moorabbin, butter, cows, milk, pioneers, dairy, settlers, fruit, bentleigh, markets, mckinnon, cheltenham, vegetables, dendy henry -
City of KingstonPhotograph - Black and white, c. 1900
... Market Garden... at Lilydale. Groups of market gardeners travelled by train... at Lilydale. Groups of market gardeners travelled by train ...The first picnic was held in association with the Market Gardeners and Fruit Growers’ Association on April 3, 1884 at Lilydale. Groups of market gardeners travelled by train with their families from Cheltenham, and stations further north, to Lilydale at a cost of three shillings and six pence for adults and two shillings for children under 15 years. On arrival a band played music to accompany dancing ‘on the green’, and foot races were held as well as other sporting events. This pattern of activities was followed for more than fifty years although the location of the picnic changed and the mode of transportation varied.Black and white image of men and women sitting and standing together around a picnic laid out on the ground in front of them. Handwritten in pencil: A25 - CHAP 3 Handwritten in red ink on a white square sticker: A25 / 71%market garden, picnic, celebration, seaside, community -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing, child's brown shoes, c1900
... their farms, market gardens and retail businesses, Bootmakers... their farms, market gardens and retail businesses, Bootmakers ...Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothes, tools and utensils as they established their farms, market gardens and retail businesses, Bootmakers, farriers and blacksmiths were very important in these communitiesA pair of child's brown leather shoes c1890 with button hole strapsboots, shoes, footwear, bootmakers, leatherworkers, early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltemham, -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Kerosene Can
... market garden... a market garden on the edge of the township of Donald for over 70... lamps. Kerosene can Georgie Ah Ling market garden Donald ...This Kerosene can was used by Georgie Ah Ling, who operated a market garden on the edge of the township of Donald for over 70 years. It was filled from a larger Kerosene tin, and was used to fuel Kerosene lamps.Cylindrical galvanised Kerosene can with oval shaped handle with a cap over the opening, chained to a smaller handle fixed to the body.kerosene can, georgie ah ling, market garden, donald, kerosene lamps, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Haberdashery, Serviettes Linen with Crochet and needlework x2 c1910, c1910
... , haberdashery and napery as the market gardens and dairy farms were... as the market gardens and dairy farms were established c1900. The square ...The women of the early settler families made the clothes, haberdashery and napery as the market gardens and dairy farms were established c1900. The square of linen is edged with hand crochet and a flower in one corner is sewn with coloured silk The women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1910 were skilled dressmakers and craft workers. 2 cream linen serviettes with crocheted edge and a coloured needlework flower clothing,haberdashery, napery, serviettes, linen, crochet, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, baby's nightgown, c1900
... The pioneer settlers and market gardeners who came... The pioneer settlers and market gardeners who came to the Brighton ...The pioneer settlers and market gardeners who came to the Brighton area after the 1841 Dendy Special Survey had to be self reliant. The women made most of the clothing for their families and many items on display exhibit their skill and craftsmanshipThis is a typical garment made by the women pioneer settlers in the Brighton area after the sale of land in the Dendy Special Survey 1841. By 1900 the area was known as Moorabbin Shire and the successful market gardeners were supplying the population of Melbourne with produce.This is a baby's long white cotton nightgown with a frilled collar and waist ties, typical of that made c 1900 an worn in Moorabbin Shiremelbourne, brighton, moorabbin, dendy henry, market gardeners, dressmakers -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, baby's shawl, 20th C
... The pioneer settlers and market gardeners who came... The pioneer settlers and market gardeners who came to the Brighton ...The pioneer settlers and market gardeners who came to the Brighton area after the 1841 Dendy Special Survey had to be self reliant. The women made most of the clothing for their families and many items on display exhibit their skill and craftsmanshipA cream ,wool, baby's shawl with decorative borderclothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dendy henry, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work, knitting -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.Photo, Unknown, Original O'Neil House, Learmonth, circa early 1900
... a market garden on the south side of the house.... Hazel.The family had a market garden on the south side of the house ...House was originally located near Medwells Chaff Mill.About 100 years ago it was relocated to its current location in Learmonth. The Lady is Mrs O'Neil holding baby Hazel.The family had a market garden on the south side of the house.Sepia photo of home with mother and baby outside door.noneearly homes.pioneers -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Lees Family
... Family, who were early pioneers, and pioneer market gardeners... Pioneers Market Gardens McKinnon Bentleigh Lees Jack Allan Briggs ...A seven page reprinted article by Jan Rigby, on the Lees Family, who were early pioneers, and pioneer market gardeners in McKinnon and Bentleigh 1850-2003. Includes footnotes and references author Jan Rigby used for her research.lees family, pioneers, market gardens, mckinnon, bentleigh, lees jack allan, briggs vera victoria, lees james henry, tobin linda doris, mcclelland vera auraria, lees leonard william, rigby jan, lees james, lees william, bentleigh, jasper road, centre road, harwood j., branbury thomas, mckinnon road, wheatley road, mckinnon railway, east bentleigh, convicts, crop production, farmers, vineyards, viticulture, bent james, mckinnon road, elster creek, hellins edward, inns, gardeners arms, brighton cemetery, cemeteries, guerin mary, quirk michael, quirk patrick, quirk catherine, quirk daniel, quirk edward, quirk daniel snr., lees mary, slab huts, lees joseph, lees joe, east bentleigh school, primary schools, ring catherine, ring kate, stables, lees bill, lees tom, lees james henry, lees jim, ormond state school, wagons, cruickshanks nursery, nurseries, church of christ, ormond, carlton street, lees street, ring charles, rout charlotte, horse racing, lees george, lees stan, crop production, nicholson street, lees street, cowie william, lees leonard william, lees len, lees vera, lees linda doris, lees jack allen, lees vera victoria, mckinnon cricket club, sporting clubs, bentleigh club, masonic lodge, thomas street, edwards george, nurserymen, chinese community, market gardeners, j.h. lee and sons, lee floss, lees iris, centre road, bent thomas -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Haberdashery, 2x white linen table runners wirh needlework c1900, c1900
... their haberdashery with fine needlework . While the market gardens and farms... needlework . While the market gardens and farms were established ...The women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 were skilled dressmakers, craft workers and decorated their haberdashery with fine needlework . While the market gardens and farms were established the women made the clothes, haberdashery and napery for their families. The women of the early settler families were skilled dressmakers and craft workers c1900One long and one short white Linen table runners with central hand needlework floral design clothing, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of KingstonPhotograph - Black and white, c. 1920
... Horse and wagon were used to haul produce from the market... Parkdale Horse and wagon were used to haul produce from the market ...Horse and wagon were used to haul produce from the market gardens of the area now known as Kingston into Melbourne city for sale, well into the 20th Century. From about 1910 onwards, motorised transport became increasingly popular.Black and white image featuring a woman standing in front of a fully loaded wagon, with a man sitting atop the load and holding the reins. There are three horses harnessed to the wagon. It appears to be a residential street with a picket fence in front of a hedge in the background, along with what appears to be an electricity pole.Handwritten in blue ink on reverse: 67 [inside a hand drawn circle] Handwritten in red ink: 80%horses, horse drawn wagon, transport, market -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, 5 January 1984
... gardening community. The market gardens, farms and paddocks have... gardening community. The market gardens, farms and paddocks have ...Cheltenham and Heatherton are suburbs in the City of Kingston that were originally established as a rural market gardening community. The market gardens, farms and paddocks have gradually been sub-divided into housing and industrial estates and associated infrastructure such as schools and shopping facilities. This aerial image covers a diverse section of the City of Kingston, taking in the suburbs of Cheltenham, Heatherton, Mentone and Parkdale. By 1984, the market gardens of the district have been replaced by housing and factories. The Nylex factory is visible and now closed. Mentone Bowl on the corner of Warrigal Road and Nepean Highway has now been replaced by high rise apartments, another feature of the changing landscape in the City of Kingston. The vacant land now occupied by the Moorabbin Airport Direct factory Outlet (DFO) is also depicted.Aerial photograph of Cheltenham, Heatherton, Mentone and Parkdale within the City of Kingston. The area depicted in the 1984 aerial view includes Centre Dandenong Road and Cheltenham East Primary School (top left), Kingston Heath Reserve (top right), intersection of Lower Dandenong Road, Warrigal Road, Balcombe Road and Nepean Highway (bottom left), Balmoral Drive/McSwain Street Parkdale (bottom right).White text: 3831-179 Lens information [indecipherable] RINGWOOD M/S 7922-3 RUN 16 [Clockface image] 5,300' ASL VIC DLS© 5-1-84cheltenham, heatherton, mentone, parkdale, market gardens, urbanisation -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Document - Reflections - Bentleigh Baptist Church Diary
... , in 1916 on land donated by Henry Box, a local market gardener... donated by Henry Box, a local market gardener. The wooden Church ...The Baptist Church was built in 1881 in Tucker Road, in 1916 on land donated by Henry Box, a local market gardener. The wooden Church was moved to the to Vickery Street Bentleigh, the current site of the Bentleigh Baptist Church . The removal was made on a horse drawn jinker.The Baptist Church was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.22 Page typed document which outlines the history of the Baptist Church, Bentleigh.early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, baptist church bentleigh, vickery street, religion, bentleigh -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Jimmy Lee Ching, Linton, circa 1900
... . The photograph shows Jimmy in his market garden on Snake Valley Road.... The photograph shows Jimmy in his market garden on Snake Valley Road ...Black and white image of a man with moustache, wearing working clothes and boots. Bundles of twigs propped against fence post and rail behind him. The clothing appears quite ragged in appearance. His trousers are held up by rope tied at his waist. Jimmy was said to be the last Chinese miner to live in the Linton area. The photograph shows Jimmy in his market garden on Snake Valley Road, Linton, circa1900.jimmy lee ching, chinese, miners, linton -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Photograph, Francis Box 1836 -1912 and Eliza Jane Box(Thompson) c1900, c1900
... Box in the Parish of Moorabbin . he established a market... in the Parish of Moorabbin . he established a market garden ...Francis Box 1836 1912 migrated, from Sussex England 1855, with his father George Box b1808, and joined his brother William Box in the Parish of Moorabbin . he established a market garden and with Eliza Jane Box raised his familyFrancis Box was a member of the pioneer family who migrated from Sussex England 1955 and established market gardens in the parish of Moorabbin, County of Bourke.Black & White photograph of Francis Box 1836-1912 who married Eliza Jane Box in 1871 box george b 1808, box francis 1836- 1912, box eliza jane , box william, box elizabeth, box cottage museum ormond, smith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, smith vic, early settlers, bentleigh, mckinnon, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Tools, Spokeshave, hand plane, c1880
... The pioneer farmers and market gardeners in Moorabbin Shire... The pioneer farmers and market gardeners in Moorabbin Shire had ...The pioneer farmers and market gardeners in Moorabbin Shire had to be self sufficient and made their own tools and clothing and grew their own food. Some had been farmers in England and brought with them tools that would help them establish homes in the new countryAn example of the typical tools used by pioneers in Moorabbin Shire as they built homes and established farms. c1880 This spokeshave, is a wooden hand - plane that has a very short flat metal sole, used for smoothing curved surfaces.moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, market gardeners, pioneers, farmers, tools, planes wood -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, girl's nightgown, c1900
... for the family. The pioneer settlers and market gardeners... for the family. The pioneer settlers and market gardeners ...A typical, white ,cotton, nightgown worn by girls c1900.. it was probably made by her mother who usually made all the clothes for the family. The pioneer settlers and market gardeners in the Moorabbin Shire had to be very self reliant and make their own clothes and utensils. Many early settlers came to rent and eventually buy land after the 1841 Dendy Special Survey in Brighton Victoria. These settlers developed market gardens and supplied the growing Melbourne population with produce . They had to make their own clothing and this is an example of their dressmaking craftsmanship.A white, cotton, girl's nightgown is typical of those worn c 1900clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dendy henry, box elizabeth, market gardeners -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Apron
... worker, & had 5 children. Had a Market Garden in Springvale... a Cornishman, a Sugarcane worker, & had 5 children. Had a Market Garden ...Belonged to Jean Cornell's Grandmother, Eliza Waite, born in Gippsland in 1867. Died in 1942. Married a Cornishman, a Sugarcane worker, & had 5 children. Had a Market Garden in Springvale. Grandfather died in 1945. Jean & husband lived in Mitcham from 1956.Cream coloured Bib apron, trimmed with brown bias tape. Halter neck. Three brown buttons down front, embroidered with sprays of yellow & brown flowers. Pocket at waist. unfinished band of flowers along hemline.costume, female working -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, lady's silk nightgown c1930, c1930
... After surviving the Depression Years many market gardeners... surviving the Depression Years many market gardeners changed ...After surviving the Depression Years many market gardeners changed to poultry farming and egg supply to build a multi million dollar industry . Women were able to follow the fashion trends even if they still made the clothes themselves. The City of Moorabbin was declared in 1934. A lady's beige silk nightgown with a lace bodice and long waist ties c1930. Bias cutsilk, machine lace, lingerie, clothing, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, early settlers, market gardeners, blackburn nance, city of moorabbin, poultry farmers, dairy farmers, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Craftwork, crochet silk and hooks, c1960
... their homes on the previous market garden estates. Gladys Reed... on the previous market garden estates. Gladys Reed was and accomplished ...Craftwork, Crochet, Knitting and Sewing were all popular in post World War 11 Moorabbin as the new settlers established their homes on the previous market garden estates. Gladys Reed was and accomplished dressmaker and was involved in local community activities like the Ormond Choral Society Craftwork, Crochet, Knitting and Sewing were all popular in post World War 11 Moorabbin as the new settlers established their homes on the previous market garden estates.A ball of silk thread and 2 steel crochet hooks, 1 completed cotton handkerchief, 2 squares of fine cotton and a small length of lacework 2 Crochet Hooks ; a) Made in England / 4 / CROSS FOX b) ARGOBY / 6 / ; packet MILWARD Silk Cotton ; J & P COATES / MERCER CROCHET / 80 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing,Lady's white long cotton nightdress with lace inserts c1900, c1900
... as they developed the market gardens , dairy farms and fruit orchards ..., market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework ...A Lady's white, long, cotton nightdress, with lace inserts and small mother of pearl buttons, was made by an early settler woman in Moorabbin Shire c1900. The women of the pioneer families made and repaired their families clothing as they developed the market gardens , dairy farms and fruit orchards This Lady's white long cotton nightdress with lace inserts is an example of the needlework and dressmaking skills of the early settler women in Moorabbin Shire ,Lady's white, long, cotton nightdress with lace inserts, short sleeves and small mother of pearl buttons clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire blackburn nance, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Haberdashery, pillow shams white voile,lace,needlework x 2 c1900, c1900
... and drapery for their families as the market gardens and farms were... for their families as the market gardens and farms were established ...These 2 pillow shams in white voile,lace and with needlework were made by a woman of an early settler family in Moorabbin Shire c1900. Women made and mended clothes, haberdashery and drapery for their families as the market gardens and farms were established in Moorabbin, East Brighton, Cheltenham.These 2 pillow shams in white voile, lace and with needlework are examples of the dressmaking and needlework skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 2 Haberdashery, pillow shams in white voile,with lace edging , a) Is an envelope type with bone buttons and has a central needlework floral and butterfly design . b) is single layer with a central needlework ribbon design c1900clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Furniture - Iron Cot, Belonging to the Box family, 19thC
... ' They established a market garden and raised 12 children while living... a market garden and raised 12 children while living in Box Cottage ...This Cot was used by the family of William 1834-1902 and Elizabeth Box 1835- 1912 who in 1868 purchased 2 Lots of 10acres of the land that was part of the 'Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841' They established a market garden and raised 12 children while living in Box Cottage. William and Elizabeth Box established a flower garden on 2 lots of the 'Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841' and raised their family living in Box Cottage . A wrought iron cot with spaced vertical bars and with clamps on one side to secure when lowering and raising. The steel mesh base can be removed and wheels are attached to the base of the 4 postswilliam box, box cottage, moorabbin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE CHINESE ON THE GOLD FIELDS
... market gardeners, fishermen, laundrymen, cooks, and sellers... occupations; some became successful market gardeners, fishermen ...Diggers & Mining. The Chinese on the Gold Fields. Slide: Many Chinese took up other occupations; some became successful market gardeners, fishermen, laundrymen, cooks, and sellers of tea and sugar (till near the end of the 19th century, both these commodities came from China). In Melbourne, they made fine cabinet makers; the first successful tobacco growers in Victoria were Chinese in the Ovens Valley. Markings: 12. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Haberdashery, Baby's cotton and lace pillow case c1910, c1910
... the clothes, drapery, and haberdashery while the market gardens..., drapery, and haberdashery while the market gardens and farms were ...A small white cotton pillow case for a baby's cot with a border of machined lace and 2 white bone buttons to secure the envelope. The women of the early settler families made and mended the clothes, drapery, and haberdashery while the market gardens and farms were established in Moorabbin Shire c1900 The women of the early settler families made and mended the clothes, drapery, and haberdashery while the market gardens and farms were established in Moorabbin Shire c1900 Baby's white cotton pillow case with lace border and 2 bone buttons haberdashery, cotton, lace, pillow cases, sheets, clothing, dressmaking, needlework, market gardens, dairy farms, lacework, craftwork, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, moorabbin, cheltenham, -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, 5 January 1984
... of Kingston with a diverse mix of development and zoning. The market... of Kingston with a diverse mix of development and zoning. The market ...Moorabbin, Cheltenham and Highett are suburbs in the City of Kingston with a diverse mix of development and zoning. The market gardens, farms and paddocks have gradually been sub-divided into housing and industrial estates and associated infrastructure such as schools and shopping facilities. The area includes many parks, reserves and golf courses.This aerial image covers a diverse section of the City of Kingston, taking in the suburbs of Cheltenham, Moorabbin, Beaumaris and Highett. By 1984, the market gardens of the district have been replaced by housing and factories. The Gas and Fuel state-of-the-art Scientific Services Department is visible on Nepean Highway Highett. The CSIRO Highett site can also be seen. Both sites have now been demolished and have undergone remediation. The Southland site is visible and yet to be redeveloped by Westfield. This image portrays the diversity of development in the City of Kingston with a mixture of green spaces, housing and commercial and industrial features.Aerial photograph of Cheltenham, Beaumaris, Moorabbin and Highett within the City of Kingston. The area depicted in the 1984 aerial view includes Eden Street and Edward Street, Cheltenham (top left), Weatherall Road and Reserve Road, Cheltenham/Beaumaris (top right), Turner Road and Chesterville Road, Moorabbin (bottom left), Nepean Highway (left section), Graham Road and Middleton Street, Highett (bottom right). A large section of this image includes Cheltenham Park and Victoria Golf Club.White text: 3831-219 Lens information [indecipherable] RINGWOOD M/S 7922-3 RUN 15 Clockface image 5,300' ASL VIC DLS© 5-1-84cheltenham, highett, industrialisation, urbanisation, moorabbin, beaumaris -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, 17 January 1951
... image shows the market gardens, farms and paddocks... image shows the market gardens, farms and paddocks ...Moorabbin, Cheltenham and Highett are suburbs in the City of Kingston with a diverse mix of development and zoning. This 1954 image shows the market gardens, farms and paddocks of the Moorabbin and Cheltenham area. which have gradually been sub-divided into The Highett Gas Works is visible and Cheltenham Park and Victoria Golf Club.The suburbs of Cheltenham and Moorabbin were originally developed with extensive market gardens. Over time the district has been transformed with the farms and paddocks replaced by housing, factories and shopping centres. The Highett Gas Works on the Nepean Highway was a significant feature of the landscape and has now been demolished. and the site has undergone remediation.Aerial photograph of Cheltenham, Moorabbin and Highett within the City of Kingston. The area depicted in this 1951 aerial view includes Wickham Road, Highett (bottom right), Keys Road, Moorabbin (bottom left), Centre Dandenong Road Cheltenham (top left), Park Road, Cheltenham (top right), Nepean Highway (left section), Graham Road and Middleton Street, Highett (bottom right). Cheltenham Park and Victoria Golf Club are visible. Nepean Highway and the Frankston railway line run centrally through the image.White type: 1416-37 538 RUN239 LENS 5312" MELBOURNE METROPOLITAN 12150 17-1-51 ↆ M539 Black pencil: N [arrow]cheltenham, highett, highett gas works, market gardens -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Chinese Community in Glen Eira
... inhabited by local market gardeners.... of two houses inhabited by local market gardeners. Elsternwick ...Five pages of research by Carol Stals for her U3A Caulfield History program 2013. Includes article from THE ARGUS of 07/03/1905, excerpts from SAND, SWAMP AND HEALTH by Murray and Wells 1980 and three colour photocopies of photographs of two houses inhabited by local market gardeners.elsternwick, market gardeners’ association, elsternwick leader, ruby street, malva street, reeves william, murton hall, halls, ocean street, gould mrs. s., belmont, house names, munn harry, ormond hall, taylor herbert, church of england, raymond rev. h., north road, grange road, wattle road, glen huntly road, joss house, smith a. w., glen huntly post office, king f. i., vickery street, bentleigh east, thomson memorial church, north road, booran road, brady road
