Blueprint copy of Survey Map detailing original Selectors' names and property locations. List of Parish map references including property bearings, distances in Links, and markings on trees. Descriptive remarks include areas marked "Farmer's Common", "Poor soil thickly/moderately timbered with stringy bark", and location of water and firewood reserves."Surveyed and plotted by N.M. Bickford, Superintendant of Mr. Hodgkinson's Field Party". "The land comprised in this survey is of inferior quality, moderately undulating, and thickly wooded. It is watered by Dandenong Creek and Deep Creek." Inset map showing location of (*proposed) cemetery on southern corner of Lillydale Road from Melbourne and Sawmill Road, later Mount Dandenong Road. (*Cemetery did not eventuate.)

Map of Ringwood North and parts of Mitcham, Donvale, Park Orchards and Ringwood East compiled by Dept of Lands and Survey, July 1956, from aerial photographs and Cadastral Survey information. Sheet 1, Ringwood A2D or 849 A2D Zone 7. Scale: 4 chains to 1 inch. Contour interval 20 feet.

Scanned on 30th January, 2008 from Ida Oke's albums. Ida lives in East Ringwood and also contributed to the East Ringwood Recollections book. Wife of Bob (Robert William) Oke. Both Ida and Bob were heavily involved in the Scout movement, as were Bob's parents - Corrie and Ruby (Guides) Oke, who both lived in Old Lilydale Road, East Ringwood.

Scanned on 30th January, 2008 from Ida Oke's albums. Ida lives in East Ringwood and also contributed to the East Ringwood Recollections book. Wife of Bob (Robert William) Oke. Both Ida and Bob were heavily involved in the Scout movement, as were Bob's parents - Corrie and Ruby (Guides) Oke, who both lived in Old Lilydale Road, East Ringwood.

The Anglican Cheltenham parish was created in 1865 by excising a portion of the parish of St Andrews Brighton. A small brick church was completed in 1867 to serve a rural community stretching from Brighton South (Moorabbin) to Mordialloc. 1867 St Matthew's Church of England was erected in Cheltenham beside the Nepean Highway near Charman Road. The early settlers established a tennis club, cricket team and social groups. A typical social event was the annual Sunday School Picnic held in 1907 at Dandenong Creek.Young members are mentioned Curly Owen,C,Burnett,A Manett St Matthew's Church of England Cheltenham was erected in 1867 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.Black & White photograph of the St Matthew's Church of England Sunday School Picnic 1907Handwritten Curly Owen, C, Burnett, A Manett st. matthew's church of england cheltenham, sunday school picnics, anglican church, st andrew's church brighton, owen curly, burnett c . manett a, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, 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

Sandringham and Ellindale (now McKinnon Football Club) played off for the district premiership on the Friendly Societies Ground, Melbourne on 26 September 1908. Ellindale won the game but had to wait to see if they won a protest against Dandenong before they could claim that they had won the premiership. In the local paper, the Brighton Southern Cross on Saturday 10 October 190, it was reported that Ellindale were the premiers of the season. This medal was awarded to W. Kennedy, who was a forward for Ellindale.A Premiership Medal presented in 1908 to W.Kennedy an early settler in Moorabbin Shire The Medal is made from 9ct gold and engraved with a sheath on the edges and a picture of men playing football in the centre,Side one - S.D.F.A. Premiers - 1908 Side two - Ellindale F.C. W. Kennedy Forwardsandringham football club, ellindale football club, football final 1908, w. kennedy, mckinnon football club, sandrigham district football association, moorabbin shire, early settlers, market gardeners

In 1873 James Griffiths migrated to Melbourne in order to start a tea Business. James lived in the Dandenongs at The Basin where he experimented with growing tea. Griffiths made tin canisters in the 2lbs size for their tea with common kitchen consumables listed on the front . The tins, when emptied, became useful kitchen canisters and helped promote the brand. Example of the names include Flour, Rice, Sugar, Sago, Candied Peel, Tapioca, Spices, Starch, Biscuits, Currants, Barley, String and of course Tea .Food storage rectangular tin, with a hinged lid. The outside is printed in cream and red with the name 'Griffith's Teas' and the word 'SAGO'. The text is set against a cream panel which is bordered with a decorative border of Australian native flora. The whole is set against a dark green background.On each other side of the tin is a different native Australian flower. The lid is impressed with a flannel flower.Printed on the front 'SAGO', also printed on the front and repeated on the top 'USE / GRIFFITHS' Teas / SYDNEY / MELBOURNE. ADELAIDE. BRISBANE'. On the front is the image of a train signal with the words 'SIGNAL / TRADE MARK'tea, james griffiths, canisters, city of moorabbin, cheltenham, melbourne, moorabbin, grocery stores, kitchen equipment

The story and stories of Noble Park Public Hall.non-fictionThe story and stories of Noble Park Public Hall.noble park, dandenong, public hall

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Wednesday, March 24, 2004. Heroes: Golden Square volunteer fire brigade in February 1962, after fighting blazes in the Dandenongs in which nine people died. From left: Captain Harley Brown, Ted Hocking, Bendigo mayor Dick Turner, Neill Tarr, Rupert Brown, Len Doye and Albert Naughdort. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 12 page booklet on the habits, life etc of the lyrebird as witnessed by the author at Sherbrooke Forest, Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, between 1932 and 1935. List of contents on front cover. Printed in 1936 by W. D. Vaughan, Kew, Victoria. Catalogue sticker ''2202 MOR'' on front cover. Handwritten in ink on front cover ''With the author's compliments''.D. J. Morganbooks, collections, ornithology, alec h chisholm collection, d.j.morgan, lyrebirds, sherbrooke forest, ornithology

Four folios by Lillie Bush entitled 'The Voice'. A: Soprano Mezzo Contralto; b: Book 2 (pencil corrected copy); c: Book One - How to get notes (corrected copy, both 1&2 Book; d: A Voice Tonic for Speakers and Singers. Inscribed L. B. Lilly Bush, Royston, 64 Dandenong Rd., Caulfield, Vic.Lillie Bushperson, individual, bush collection - personal

A leaflet about the history and location of the William Ricketts Sanctuary at Mt. Dandenong. Is administered by The Forests Commission Victoria. C 1964 mapplace, public gardens, willilam ricketts sanctuary, mt. da, lydia chancellor, collection, tourism, geography, travel, map, the william ricketts sanctuary, dandenong, recreation, victoria, exploration, history, place

Cast iron flat iron, with handle.Markings on top of iron - the number 6, Silversters patent and Salter and scroll work.irons, flat irons

History of Koo Wee Rup Primary School. Includes information about other schools (past and present) in Koo Wee Rup Swamp area : Bayles, Caldermeade, Cardinia, Catani, Cora Lynn, Dalmore East, Iona, Island Road, Koo Wee Rup North, Koo Wee Rup South, Heath Hill, Lang Lang, Protectors Plains, Modella, Tooradin, Tooradin North, Yannathan, Yannathan South. School Centenary History updated and expanded for 125 anniversary of Koo Wee Rup Primary School (1884-2009) Includes brief account of geography of Koo Wee Rup Swamp, and local indigenous people.A history of Primary School No. 2629, Koo Wee Rup : 1884 - 2009 (Revised for school 125th. anniversary - November 2009) compiled by Don Jewell. 62 pages, A4, plastic spring binding.koo wee rup primary school, centenary history

Invoice issued 13th. July, 1891 from Ullathorne & Co., Lonsdale Street, Melbourne to Messrs J.H Abbott & Co., Bendigo. Items on invoice: rivets, but bills, blue tingles, nails, truss and butt hooks. Donor: Norma Stokie, 52 Centre Dandenong Road, Dingley Village, 3172.bendigo, business, abbott & co

ill., facsims., maps, ports. p.126.non-fictionA history of military activities at and relating to the Point Nepean area from the firing of the first shot in this area in 1802 by Lt. Murray from the 'Lady Nelson' up until 1997. fortifications - victoria - nepean peninsula - history, coast defences - victoria - historia

Bibliography, ill, p.233.non-fictionAn exhibition catalogue. A history of Keilor's contribution to the 1914-18 war effort. Included are sections dealing with the local effort as well as details of the campaigns fought in. A roll of honour concludes the work. Includes illustrations, maps and photographs and bibliography. world war 1914-1918 - australian participation, soldiers - victoria - keilor

Ill, bibliography, maps, p.40.non-fictionThe personal letters and correspondence of Alwyn Tillworld war 1939 – 1945 – personal narratives – australia, oral history

Bib, ill, maps, p.80.non-fictionContents : Introduction. The defence build up, Darwin 1920's to 1942. 19 February 1942, the first raids. Initial defence, American and Australian Kittyhawks. Striking back with Hudsons & Beaufighters. Colour plates the 49 FighterGroup USAAD. The Spitfires arrive No 1 fighter wing RAAF. The heavy bombers USAAF and RAAF strikes. Staging the offensive, the war moves North. Pilot profiles. Conclusion, Darwin's present defences. Air forces. World War 2. Warfare. world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - northern territory, darwin - bombardment - 1942-1945

A three page document entitled 'Testimonial s of Richard Jones', consisting of a list of references for Dr. Richard Jones and a list of his achievements. Printed by Sword Bros. Walker St. Dandenongperson, receipts, professional, richard jones

Textiles.Calico flour bag with the following printed on one side; ''Mammy'' oven puff, creamed self raising flour large bags, 25 lb net weight. When packed. Contains Vita-phos. The only creamed flour. Prepared with phosphate aerator. Manufactured by WATSON Milling Co. Pty. Ltd. 1097 Dandenong Road, East Malvern, Se5 Phone UL3131''. Centre front is a picture of an African-American lady holding a cake. Picture has a border of wheat sheaves. The boy has remnants of stitching used to close the top of the bag. Collection holds two other uncatalogued samples. 7lb bag has picture of three scones on one side.textiles, domestic, watson milling flour bag