Mt Calvin, the homestead of Jeanie and Willie Richardson can be clearly seen in the clearing above the men in the picture. The white roof of the Barber homestead is on the right of the picture. A landslide in 1934 destroyed the tree ferned area. John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the area working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas.Black and white photograph that is a copy of a Rose series postcard titled 'The Picturesque Road to Mt. Dandenong. Vic.' It shows two men (probably Rose Series employees), one sitting and one standing at the edge of an unmade road. Large tree ferns line the roadside. Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-Clarke1913 View east from Doughty’s Road showing Jeannie Richardson’s home through the gap in the trees. A little to the right of and below centre of picture can be seen George Barber’s home with Barbers Road turning around the wagon shed that was a little up the hill from the house. The tree ferns in the picture were destroyed in the landslide of 1934. In the distance at the right can be seen F.M. Childs Homestead complex with the Richardson paddocks beyond it.mt calvin, jeanie richardson, willie richardson, george barber, landslide, tree fern

John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the area working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas. This photograph would have been taken to show the changes in the area over the years. Kalorama Gap is now called Five Ways. 'Kia-Ora ' was a guest house built by George Barber. It is no longer standing.Black and white photograph showing a bush scene with a white car visible on the right. Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-Clarke1973 View up Valley towards Kalorama Gap from what was Crooks LOT 24. White car is on Barbers Road and site of “Kia Ora” is to right of it.kalorama, kalorama gap, five ways, barbers road, george barber, kia-ora

John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the area working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas. Taken c1913, this photograph gives a clear indication of where significant buildings were located in relation to one another. Barbers Road is running through the picture with the guest house 'Kia-Ora' , built by George Barber in the centre. High on the skyline on the left is the 'Mountjoy' guesthouse, indicating the location of The Gap, or FiveWays. The small 'boxy' house above 'Kia-Ora' is 'Iona' built by the Paynter family who also built 'Mountjoy'. The Jeeves property 'Kalorama' is to the right of 'Iona' and this is the area you now look to from the FiveWays Lookout. The man in the photo is wearing a trilby hat so is probably a Rose Series employee - a feature in many Rose Series postcards.Black and white photograph that is a copy of Rose Series Postcard # 156. A man can be seen walking down an unmade road with haystacks to his right. Buildings and crops can be seen on the hillsides. Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-ClarkeView from corner of Doughty’s and Barbers Road 1913. “Kia Ora” in centre Paynter’s “Iona” near center skyline above “Kia Ora” with “Kalorama” on its right and Peter’s hut of the time below it among orchard trees. “Mountjoy” is on left skyline. W. Haye’s home is centre left. Hay paddock is Barbers Lot 25 Village Settlement.kia-ora, iona, kalorama, mountjoy, guesthouse, guest house, barbers road, doughty's road, paynter, jeeves, george barber

The Olinda Creek in 1910. Most probably in the gully behind the house of George Barber.Black and white photograph with a creek running through the centre of ferns and tree ferns. A man sits beside the creek on the RHS.olinda creek

Taken in 1910, this section of the Olinda Creek is in the gully behind the home of George Barber.Black and white photograph with a creek running through the centre surrounded by ferns and tree ferns. A man is leaning on rocks beside the creek on the RHS.olinda creek, creek, george barber, tree fern

This photograph of 'Harmony Vale' homestead was taken by Daisy Rowse c1917. It is a copy of the original. 'Harmony Vale' was the home built c1860 by early settler Jabez Richardson and his wife Sarah Ann. Jabez Richardson arrived in 1855 with the Child and Jeeves families. The building and barn stood until 1933. The name Harmony Vale was given to the early settlement.Black and white photograph with the roof of a house in centre surrounded by trees. harmony vale, daisy rowse, jabez richardson, richardson, homestead

Erith Lane would have been named after Eliza Erith, the wife of Thomas Hand of Mountain Grange. The house made of slabs and bark pictured (centre) is where the family lived before Mountain Grange was built. Mabel Hand, Thomas and Eliza's youngest daughter stated that she was born in the bark hut in 1881 and they moved into the new home the same year. Cherry Farm, the roof visible behind the centre building, was the home of William Hand, son of Thomas and Eliza. He lived here with hs wife, Harriet Toghill, before moving to live at Mountain Grange after 1905.Black and white photograph showing a scene under heavy snow. Two cottages and a rooftop visible. Snow laden vines forming the front fence. Taller trees visible in the background. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.Erith Lane under snow. House in passion fruit Ivory’s holiday home 1921. Building in centre was Hand’s 28’ by 22’ house of slabs and bark. The first house on top of the whole Dandenong Range built 1871. Large roof behind it was “Cherry Farm”.eliza erith, eliza hand, mabel hand, thomas hand, william hand, erith lane, kalorama, snow, mountain grange, cherry farm, harriet toghill

John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the district working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas. Alan Price was the son of Edward John Price and Myra (nee Wilson) Price. He had a brother Edward Joseph 2nd (Teddie). Alan and Teddie were the grandsons of early settlers Edward Joseph and Annie (nee Ross) Price. Alan Price worked at his brother's depot in Ringwood, in charge of mechanical equipment. He rode to and from work on his motorbike. Alan was killed in a motorbike accident on his way home from work in 1971. Alan married Patricia Guerin in 1960. They had five daughters and one son. The family had a house on part of Lot 5 facing Mt Dandenong Road.Black and white close up of man in suit and tie. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke. Alan Price 1969. Son of Edward John Price and Myra nee Wilson. alan price, patricia guerin, edward joseph (teddie) price, edward john price, myra price, myra wilson, edward joseph price, annie price, annie ross, kalorama, accident

French Louis Merci is shown as J.L. Merci on the settlement map, having selected Lot 26 in the Village Settlement in 1901.It was a 5 acre Lot bordering Barbers Road and the Dray Track (now Link Road). Louis shared his hut for some time with Peter the Swede. When Louis became ill with cancer and could no longer work he sold his property to George Barber in return for a weekly payment.Black and white photograph of hut in row of blossoming trees.french louis, louis merci, j l merci, peter the swede, george barber, link road, barbers road, hut, dray track

An old fashioned car can be seen pulling away from a bend on the new CRB Road at Wallaby Gully (now Mt Dandenong Tourist Road). Wallaby Gully is near the Mt Dandenong kindergarten. The year is c1926.Black and white photograph showing a car rounding a bend on a road surrounded by bush and fenced with a wooden rail fence.crb road, kindergarten, car, mt dandenong tourist road, wallaby gully

The Observatory on the high point of Mt Corrhanwarrabul was used to take trigonometrical readings from as early as 1850. The area became very popular with tourists as a place to walk and drive to. The SkyHigh restaurant is on the site of the Observatory.Black and white photograph showing a stone base topped with a wooden structure. Two women are posed below the wooden structure.observatory, trig point, skyhigh, mt corrhanwarrabul

Early settler William Farndon built 'Callum House' and it became a guest house. This photograph is taken in 1911 and shows guests and members of the Farndon family. The coach is a Campbell's Coach. Callum House later became 'Bonvenu' and then 'The Oaks'. The building is still standing today on Farndons Road.Black and white photograph showing a group of adults and children eithing standing or leaning on a fence in front of a wooden house. A white horse is hitched to a buggy with driver at the reins on the rhs. Tall, dead trees can be seen behind the building.william farndon, farndon, callum house, bonvenu, the oaks, campbell's coach

The first Mt Dandenong School was established in William Ferguson's shed in 1897. On 11th May 1897 Head Teacher Ethel Gruber opened State School #3284. The locals lined the building and the Education Department supplied the windows. An average of 31 pupils attended. In 1901 the school transferred to a State owned building across the road.Black and white photograph showing a group of about 17 men sitting and standing beside a simple wooden structure. Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-Clarke1897 Working Bee at the first school on Mt Dandenong which was in Ferguson's shed on Lot 19 Section 2 of the Village Settlement in Blythes Road. Ellis Jeeves is fourth man standing from the right. Ernest Badenhop is thought to be the young man standing side on in centre of picture.ferguson, william ferguson, ethel gruber, ellis jeeves, ernest badenhop, school, state school, mt dandenong school

The aircraft KYEEMA, a Douglas DC-2, crashed into the western face of Mt Dandenong in thick cloud on 25th October 1938. All 18 occupants on board were killed. The aircraft overshot Essendon Airport by 20 miles. The subsequent findings triggered the beginning of air traffic control and the establishment of the Department of Civil Aviation. This photograph was taken in 1938 by First Constable Carl Tepper of Russell Street Police Station. Carl Tepper was a cousin of Frank Child, grandson of Ted Child. They were related through the Dorey family.Sepia photograph showing the wreckage of an aeroplane spread in the forest amongst trees. Sunlight is streaming through a gap in the trees.On reverse: Wreckage of plane crash in Dandenongs flying daily from Adelaide to Melbourne 1930s. No survivors. Taken by late First Constable Carl Tepper Russell Street Police Station.kyeema, carl tepper, frank child, aircraft, aeroplane, crash site, crash, tepper

William Dower came with his family to the Mt Dandenong in 1898, taking up a 10 acre allotment. William and hs wife Elizabeth had seven boys (Will, Harry, Bert, Walter, Joe, Edgar, Robert) and four girls (Emmy, May, Ada, Ruby). The property secured by William Dower was known as ‘Cambridge Gardens’ and had a two room slab hut. William and his sons added another five rooms using trees from the property. The family established extensive crops and worked hard for their success. The acreage extended to 30 when the family bought up neighbouring properties.Black and white photograph showing rows of berry crops. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.LOT 10 section 2 of the Village Settlement owned as registered by Dobson, then Bert Dower, then Edgar Dower. Property was named "Bonnie View" and photo was taken from near where the Channel O tower stands looking south east towards corner of Ridge Road and Selwyn Lane taken 1920.bert dower, edgar dower, bonnie view, channel o, dobson, selwyn lane

Area shown is a slope of Mt Dandenong with a section cleared of tall trees. Black and white photograph showing a sloped area of trees, some cleared,trees, mt dandenong

This photograph was taken c1908 and shows the view from Mt Dandenong Road, Montrose about 275 metres north of Sheffield Road.Black and white photograph showing a man in a white hat walking up a dirt road wth bush a nd a house roof to his right.mt dandenong, montrose, sheffield road

Alf Dorey took up LOTs 6 and 7 in Section 2 . He lived in a house of split timbers on the slope west of where 'The Welkin' was built. Alf sold his LOTs in sections - a piece of LOT 6 going to Edwin L Bell who engaged Ern Badenhop to build a house known as The WelkinBlack and white photograph showing a driveway leading to an ornate house nestled in the trees. Another building can be seen on the rhs. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke."The Welkin" Built about 1919 for Bell of matchmaking fame, by Ern Badenhop on Lot 6 Sect 2 Vill. Set. A. DOREY's. Was run as a guest house by Peters family.alf dorey, edwin l bell, bell, ern badenhop, badenhop, the welkin, welkin, peters

William Dower came with his family to the Mt Dandenong in 1898, taking up a 10 acre allotment. William and his wife Elizabeth had seven boys (Will, Harry, Bert, Walter, Joe, Edgar, Robert) and four girls (Emmy, May, Ada, Ruby). The property secured by William Dower was known as ‘Cambridge Gardens’ and had a two room slab hut. William and his sons added another five rooms using trees from the property. The family established extensive crops and worked hard for their success. The acreage extended to 30 when the family bought up neighbouring properties. Standing on William Dower's land this mighty tree was 286 feet high to its broken top with a 66 feet girth. It took Wally and Bert Dower a week to grub out the tree and then another week for the wind to blow it down.Black and white photograph with a very tall dead tree in the centre. A group of people visible in the foregrounddower, william dower, tree, wally dower, bert dower

The people pictured are all members of the CHILD family and related to Francis Matthew Child, one of the earliest settlers. L-R back: L - R back – Bert (Hubert Child b. Lilydale 1913), Len (Leonard Child b. Lilydale 1915,), Ethel (Ethel May Child nee Madden married Ted Child), Marie (Marie Child nee Madden married Bert Child), Bert (Hubert Matthew Child b. 1882 Lilydale), John (Jack) (John Arthur Child b. Lilydale 1911). L - R front - Bernard (Bernie son of Ethel Madden before she married Ted Child), Percy (Charles Percival Child b. 1889 Lilydale he married Dorothea Lucas in 1917). The house pictured in the background belonged to Eva and Bert Court. Eva (May Eva Child b, 1880) married Bert (Bertram Court) in 1917. Black and white photograph showing six males and two females posed on a fence in front of a small, wooden house.On back: Taken Court's Eva and Bert. House in background. Child's Road Kalorama. Between 1925 - 1935.john child, percy child, bert child, len child, ethel child, marie madden, marie child, hubert matthew child, hubert child, bernie child, bernard child, charles percival child, eva court, bert court, bertram court, eva child, may eva child, ethel madden

The photograph is most likely taken on Child's Road in Kalorama in the early 1900s.Black and white photograph mounted on dark green cardboard showing a woman on a road with a cart loaded with gathered wood htiched to a white goat. A dog is sitting at the roadside.childs road, kalorama, goat, wood collection, wood, cart

Photograph likely taken on Childs Road in Kalorama in the early 1900s.Black and white photograph showing a woman with a long dress, apron and headscarf leading a got that is hitched to a small cart loaded with collected firewood. They are on a dirt road with bush above them. The photograph has been produced in postcard format with the picture in an oval in the centre of white frame.goat, wood collection, cart, wood, kalorama, childs road

Photograph of Ivy May Child aged 19 years sitting in a garden playing a banjo mandolin. 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. Ivy married Henry William Burgess (1906 – 1968) in 1944. Sepia coloured photograph of a young woman sitting in a garden sitting with a banjo mandolin.On reverse: IVY CHILDivy may child, ivy child, banjo mandolin, banjo, child family, child, burgess, william henry burgess, ted child, ethel madden

Photograph shows Ivy May Child aged about 19 years holding a goat. 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. Black and white photograph that has been colorised with green and yellow that shows a young woman , standing in a garden, holding a goativy child, ivy may child, goat, child family

Francis Matthew (Frank) Child (1928 – 2020) was the son of Bernard Child (1907 – 1995). Bernard was the son of Ethel May Madden and an unknown father. When Ethel married Ted Child in 1908 Bernard was raised by Ted’s parents Francis and Martha Child. Bernard married Dulcie Paice (1904 – 1990) and they had one son, Frank Child, before they divorced in 1943. Ivy Child was the daughter of Ted Child and Ethel Madden so Frank Child was her nephew.Black and white photograph of a well dressed man kneeling in a garden holding a cat.On reverse; FRANK CHILD + IVY'S CAT DORLAM. CHILD'S ROAD.frank child, ivy child, cat, child family, child's road, childs road

Ivy May Child is standing 3rd from the right. The other people are unidentified as yet. 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. Ivy married Henry William Burgess (1906 – 1968) in 1944.Black and white photograph of a group of two men and seven women posed in front of a pavilion like structure.On reverse: Ivy M Childivy child, ivy may child

Ivy May Madden is seated at the front, possibly aged around 8 years, with her mother Ethel Child (nee Madden) standing behind her. The other two girls are unknown at this stage. 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. Ivy married Henry William Burgess (1906 – 1968) in 1944.Sepia coloured photograph showing a woman and three young girls posed in a bush setting.ivy may child, ivy child, ethel madden, ethel child

Photograph shows a young Ivy Child, possibly 5 or 6 years old posing for a photograph in the bush. Ivy is very well dressed and groomed. 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. Ivy married Henry William Burgess (1906 – 1968) in 1944.Black and white photograph of a young girl with long hair posed beside a tree in a bush setting. The girl is wearing a long sleeved velvet dress with a white collar and cuffs.ivy child, ivy may child, bush