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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George Coop, Surrey Hills Railway Station, c.1951
... Surrey Hills Railway Station...Surrey Hills Railway Station... of Kopdak 620 black and white negative transparency Surrey Hills ...The photo possibly taken in a hurry (given the misalignment of aim, lack of focus and motion blur) is still significant as it records the style and placement of buildings and advertsing of the day.Digital TIFF file Scan of Kopdak 620 black and white negative transparencygeorge coop collection, red rattler, surrey hills railway station, tait train -
Box Hill Historical Society
Book, Ken James, Surrey Hills Progress Associations 1889-2015, 2015
... Surrey Hills Progress Associations 1889-2015...Surrey Hills Progress Association... 7 Town Hall Hub Box Hill melbourne Surrey Hills Progress ...A book about the Surrey Hills' Progress Association 1889 - 2015Includes b&W photographs and index of surnamesnon-fictionA book about the Surrey Hills' Progress Association 1889 - 2015surrey hills progress association, 1889 -
Box Hill Historical Society
Book, Ken James, Surrey Hills Friendly Societies, 2016
... Surrey Hills Friendly Societies...Surrey Hills' Friendly Societies... 7 Town Hall Hub Box Hill melbourne History Surrey Hills ...A book about Surrey Hills' Friendly SocietiesIncludes facsimiles, tables of office bearers, and committee members. Appendix notes from Minute Books and surname Indexnon-fictionA book about Surrey Hills' Friendly Societieshistory, surrey hills' friendly societies -
Box Hill Historical Society
Book, Ken James, Surrey Hills Literary Institute: a History, 2015
... Surrey Hills Literary Institute: a History...surrey Hills Literary Institute... 7 Town Hall Hub Box Hill melbourne History surrey Hills ...A history of the Surrey Hills Literary Institute - a historyIncludes facsimiles and b&w photographs. Index of surnames includednon-fictionA history of the Surrey Hills Literary Institute - a historyhistory, surrey hills literary institute -
Box Hill Historical Society
Book, Ken James, Surrey Hills Non-Goverment Schools, 2016
... Surrey Hills Non-Goverment Schools...Surrey Hills Non-Government Schools... 7 Town Hall Hub Box Hill melbourne Schools Surrey Hills Non ...A book about Surrey Hills' Non-Government SchoolsIncludes b&w photographs, table of schools and Surname Indexnon-fictionA book about Surrey Hills' Non-Government Schoolsschools, surrey hills non-government schools -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 'Monserrat' - 26A Wandsworth Road, Surrey Hills - side veranda
... 'Monserrat' - 26A Wandsworth Road, Surrey Hills - side...surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...The house was formerly known as formerly 'Guildford' and built in 1888 to the design of architect Mr George Jobbins. 1900-1902: Home of Mr William Holmes, later of 'Lugano' in Mont Albert Road. 1906-1923: Home of Mr Phillip Parer and family. Briefly the home of Mr Phillip Dicker and family. From 1988 to March 2019 it was the home of Mr Peter Nicholls and his wife Clare (nee Coney) and their sons Jack and Luke. Peter Douglas Nicholls (8 March 1939 – 6 March 2018) was was born in Melbourne and was an Australian literary scholar and critic. He was the creator and a co-editor of The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction with John Clute.A colour photograph of the front entrance to a brick house showing the lacework on the veranda. Grey and white tiles set in a diamond pattern are set on the veranda and remnants of a vine adorn the left post of the veranda.house names, mont albert road, wandsworth road, surrey hills, 1988, 'monserrat', 'guildford', (mr) peter nicholls, (ms) clare nicholls, (ms) clare coney, (mr) george jobbins, (mr) phillip dicker, (mr) phillip parer, (mr) william holmes -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Surrey Hills State School Grade 4 1935, 1935
... Surrey Hills State School Grade 4 1935...surrey hills state school...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...Front: 5th boy along may be Ronald Alfred Hannaford.A black and white photograph of 60 students taken against a brick wall.1935, clothing and dress, schools, primary schools, surrey hills state school, ronald alfred hannaford (mr) -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 'Casallenroc' 4-8 Lorne Pde, Surrey Hills
... 'Casallenroc' 4-8 Lorne Pde, Surrey Hills...surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...‘Casallenroc’, 4-8 Lorne Parade Built in 1904 and occupied from that date by Mr Frank & Mrs Blanche Cornell. Photo is of Mr Cornell with 2 of his children on the veranda. He was a keen gardener, usually doing 2 hours’ work before going to work. He was a director of Buckley & Nunn, having worked up from a position as shipping clerk. He died in 1917 at the age of 47 years from a stroke. Mrs Cornell had a large orchard. Children were Frank (who accidentally drowned at Frankston beach), Lorna, Patience (Mrs Brewer) and Ruth (wife of dentist, Dr David Ellis). A lemon scented gum in the garden was planted by the Cornells having had its trunk bent by the baby. It grew with a bent trunk. A black and white photograph of a man standing on the verandah with two children sitting on the railing. The verandah has some decorative fretwork around the verandah and decorative posts.house names, lorne parade, surrey hills, (mr) frank cornell, (miss) ruth cornell, (miss) pat cornell, 'casallenroc' -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Steele family members at 'Dalriada' (formerly 'Clifton'), 77 Union Road, Surrey Hills
... '), 77 Union Road, Surrey Hills...surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...At ‘Dalriada’, previously ‘Clifton’, 77 Union Road, corner Bona Vista Avenue (dem.) Home of Charles and Sarah Steele pictured with Bertrand Steele and wife Amy, daughter of John Woodhead of ‘Kirklands’. ‘Dalriada’ was built on Woodhead’s land. In 1892 Bertrand purchased the pharmacy on S.W. corner Canterbury/Union Road and moved it to the ‘new’ Surrey Hall. By 1894 he had returned it to its former site where he remained in business until 1900 when he married Amy and went overseas. In 1910 Bertrand Steele became Professor of Chemistry in Brisbane. As his son-in-law, Bertrand was executor of the estate of John Woodhead of ‘Kirklands’. Charles Henri Dillon Steele (1869-1935) - Parents: Samuel Madden Steele and Harriet Sarah Acock. He married Sarah Margaret Russell. They had 2 daughters Margaret Dillon Steele who married William Brayshay Woodhouse, dentist, and Harriet Vevers Steele. From Dentistry Museum site: “Charles Henry Dillon Steele was one of the pioneers of Dentistry in Victoria. He was born in England in 1869 and came to Melbourne in 1889. He was registered by the Dental Board in 1890 and practiced in Collins Street until his death in 1935. His daughter Margaret Dillon (Nancy) Steele graduated BDSc Melbourne in 1929 and obtained the degree of DDS in Toronto in 1931. She returned to Melbourne and rejoined her father in practice at 90 Collins Street and later at 147 Collins Street. In 1935 she married William Brayshaw Woodhouse (BDSc, DSc Melbourne) who bought the practice of Mr. Steele in that year and continued in practice there until 1980. Their son Anthony Dillon Woodhouse graduated BDSc (Melb) 1958 and DDS (Toronto) in1966 and continued in the old family practice established by Mr. Steele." (Dr. Tony Woodhouse, May 1984) Sarah Steele - Born Sarah Margaret Russell, after her marriage to Charles Henry Dillon Steele was very active in community work, notably as President of the local Patriotic League. It was she who persuaded John Kendrick Blogg to carve the Honour Roll for The Shrine in the Surrey Gardens. A black and white photograph of a family group seated on the grass. (mr) bertrand steele, (mr) john woodhead, house names, pharmacists, dentists, clothing and dress, union road, surrey hills, (mr) charles henri dillon steele, 'kirkland', 'clifton', 'dalriada', (miss) amy woodhead, (miss) sarah margaret russell, (mrs) sarah margaret steele -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Richard Bate at his home 'Camelford', 7 Norris Street, Surrey Hills (demolished)
... , Surrey Hills (demolished)...surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...Richard Bate built ‘Avondale’ at 176 Union Road in 1883 as a display home for subdividers of the Windsor Park Estate auction in that year. Richard built many homes in the locality – probably including No.101 Guildford Road, almost identical to his home. Richard also built the Box Hill Shire Hall in the 1880s (replaced in 1934 by the Box Hill Town Hall). Richard junior and family retained this house until the 1950s. Occupied in 2000 by Julie Ellis. In May 2000 Richard's grandson Jack Bate and great-grandsons Alan and Geoff (all of whom are builders) visited 7 Norris Street and lent this photo for copying. Demolished after subsequent sale. A black and white photograph of a Federation/Edwardian style timber house with detailed lacework around the veranda. There is a man standing on the right side of the photo. He is wearing a hat and is sporting a long white beard.norris street, surrey hills, house names, avondale, camelford, windsor park estate, box hill shire hall, builders, federation style, edwardian style, richard bate -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 'Monserrat', 26A Wandsworth Road, Surrey Hills c 1888
... 'Monserrat', 26A Wandsworth Road, Surrey Hills c 1888...surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...This home was formerly known as ‘Guildford’ and was built in 1888. 'Guildford' / ‘Monserrat’ originally fronted Mont Albert Road. 1888-c1900 George Jobbins, architect 1900-04 William Holmes, designer of the electrification of Melbourne suburban railways 1906-22 Philip Parer family - Phillip Parer was one of 5 Parer sons & 3 daughters who came to Australia from Spain from the 1850s onwards. The family set up a catering business. 1922-23 George Dicker family, later of Mont Albert Road After the frontage was sold, the entrance to 'Monserrat' became Wandsworth Road. A black and white photograph of a Italian Boom style house, with a double row of iron lace, and pairs of verandah columns in place of the usual single ones. The roof structure is elaborate and with chimney pots on the substantial Victorian chimneys.wandsworth road, surrey hills, architects, catering business, chimneys, house names, italian boom style, mont albert road, (mr) george jobbins, 'guildford', 'monserrat', (mr) phillip parer, spanish families, (mr) william holmes, (mr) george dicker -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Kiora, 16 Albert Crescent, Surrey Hills (demolished)
... Kiora, 16 Albert Crescent, Surrey Hills (demolished)...surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...The house was known as Rothwell and later as Kiora. It was the home of Mr and Mrs Tom Bulmer for many years. It has been demolished.Black and white photo taken from the street of a timber Edwardian home with 2 double brick chimneys and a galvanised iron roof. It has a verandah on 2 sides with wooden fretwork and the pathway leading towards the house has an archway over it. There is a similar archway on the LHS of the photo. The backyard is divided off with lattice fencing and the property has a simple front picket fence with gate behind which is a privet hedge.edwardian style, houses, kiora, rothwell, bulmer family, (mr) tom bulmer, albany crescent, surrey hills -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 'Monserrat' - 26A Wandsworth Road, Surrey Hills
... 'Monserrat' - 26A Wandsworth Road, Surrey Hills...surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...The house was formerly known as formerly 'Guildford' and built in 1888 to the design of architect Mr George Jobbins. 1900-1902: Home of Mr William Holmes, later of 'Lugano' in Mont Albert Road. 1906-1923: Home of Mr Phillip Parer and family. Briefly the home of Mr Phillip Dicker and family. From 1988 to March 2019 it was the home of Mr Peter Nicholls and his wife Clare (nee Coney) and their sons Jack and Luke. Peter Douglas Nicholls (8 March 1939 – 6 March 2018) was was born in Melbourne and was an Australian literary scholar and critic. He was the creator and a co-editor of The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction with John Clute.A colour photograph of a house showing two large windows and a veranda to the left. There is decorative iron lacework along the veranda.house names, mont albert road, wandsworth road, surrey hills, 1988, 'monserrat', 'guildford', (mr) peter nicholls, (ms) clare nicholls, (ms) clare coney, (mr) george jobbins, (mr) phillip dicker, (mr) phillip parer, (mr) william holmes -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Miss Win Jacobs' Kindergarten at Wyclif Congregational Church, Surrey Hills in 1940s
... Church, Surrey Hills in 1940s....surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...There are other family photos related to the Jacobs family in the collection. Win married Rev Stephen Edwin Yarnold at the the Presbyterian manse, North Essendon in July 1946. Photo shows 16 girls and boys standing and sitting in the long grass on the grounds outside the building. In the background women and children are at the entrance doorway of the church. The ladies are wearing hats and gloves. A tree/bush is under the window of the brick building to the right hand side of the photo.2 Fife Boys Dark seated / first left / But one / Kinder at Wyclif / (Win Jacob) / Kinder Tchurches, children, norfolk road, surrey hills, females, pre-schools, structures and establishments, fife family, miss win jacobs, mrs win yarnold, miss winifred atwood jacobs, mrs winifred attwood yarnold, mrs winifred attwood yarnold, rev stephen edwin yarnold, wyclif congregational church -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Miss Win Jacobs kindergarten at Wyclif Church, Surrey Hills in the 1940's
... Miss Win Jacobs kindergarten at Wyclif Church, Surrey Hills...surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...18 boys and girls sitting and standing in the long grass in the grounds outside the brick building building. Two trees are up against the brick building with the outside staircase leading to a doorway. A number of girls are wearing bows in their hair.Kinder at Wyclif / Win Jacobs / Kind Teachurches, buildings, structures and establishments, children, wyclif church, norfolk road, architectural features, trees, surrey hills, pre schools, stairs, jacobs, win (miss), yarnold, win (mrs) -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Miss Win Jacobs Kindergarten at Wyclif Church Surrey Hills in 1940s
... Miss Win Jacobs Kindergarten at Wyclif Church Surrey Hills...surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...8 boys and girls playing with rope on the grass outside a timber building with an outdoor chair with wooden slats and wrought iron arms and legs. Mature trees are hanging over the fence in the background. A boy is wearing a cotton reel necklace. There is a toy truck on the left hand side of the photo.children, furniture, norfolk road, surrey hills, pre schools, ropes, cast iron work, outdoor furniture, construction materials, wyclif church congregation, jacobs, win (miss), yarnold, win (mrs), craft and craft equipment -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Unidentified man possibly at "Terreglea" in Warrigal Road, Surrey Hills
... , Surrey Hills...surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...Thought to be taken at "Terreglea" in Warrigal Road circa 1900. Maybe related to the Dodgshun family.A black and white photograph of a man standing in bushland. He is wearing a coat that has toggle-like closures down the front (instead of buttons). He is also wearing a cap and has his hands in his pockets.clothing and dress, warrigal road, surrey hills, terreglea, house names -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 16 Zetland Road, Surrey Hills
... 16 Zetland Road, Surrey Hills ...surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...Built c1920 - Home of Mr and Mrs William James Donaldson. William James Donaldson married Kate Amelia Larard in 1901. He died in 1933 and the property passed to his wife and thereafter to their only son Allan Larard Donaldson, born 1917. The house was known as "Goodwood". Kate Amelia Donaldson was a music teacher. It is almost certain that it is William Donaldson and son Allan in the photo. Donor: Mrs Betty Margaret Donaldson, wife of Allan Larard Donaldson. William and Kate Donaldson are buried in Box Hill Cemetery.A black and white photograph of a Californian Bungalow attic style brick house with a man and a young boy sitting at the front steps. The garden is well established.califorian bungalow, house styles, zetland road, surrey hills, house names, "goodwood", mr william james donaldson, miss kate amelia larard, mrs kate amelia donaldson, mr allan larard donaldson, mrs betty margaret donaldson, box hill cemetery -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Faraday & Kent, 172 Union Road, Surrey Hills, 1983
... Faraday & Kent, 172 Union Road, Surrey Hills...surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...Prior to Faraday and Kent establishing a paint retail business of this site, there was a car hire business called Cobb & Co and prior to this the site was a Golden Fleece Service Station.A colour photograph of a two storey building with Faraday & Kent Pty Ltd on the front of the building. A small brick fence has an address on it identifying it as 168-172 Union Road. There are cars parked to the right of the photo and a number of trees.guildford road, surrey hills, faraday & kent, businesses, cars, 1983, paint shop, 1993, cobb & co, 1978, union road, mr norman henderson, car hire -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Stirling Crescent, Surrey Hills in 1930s, 1930s
... Stirling Crescent, Surrey Hills in 1930s...surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...Paddy Slavin had a bakery at 118 Union Road, which had a rear exit onto Stirling Crescent. On the left is part of Paddy Slavin’s Bakery at 118 Union Road. The house with the hedge was that of Ada McBeath, organist for many years at the St Stephens Presbyterian and the Wyclif Churches, who lived at No.16 from 1900-1943. Phillip and Winifred Slavin are still listed in electoral roll in 1963 but by 1968 had moved to Gipps Street Collingwood, where he was still employed as a pastrycook. A black and white photograph of a street with some houses and cars on the left and electricity poles and the railway line on the right hand side.stirling crescent, surrey hills, bakery, streetscape, (ms) ada mcbeath, churches, organist, (mr) phillip slavin, (mrs) winifred slavin, streetscape, pastrycook, wyclif congregational church, (mr) paddy slavin, st stephens presbyterian church -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Harbert family home, 237 Union Road, Surrey Hills
... Harbert family home, 237 Union Road, Surrey Hills ...surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...Albert George Harbert was a local builder. His family home was built c1910. He married Phoebe Rebecca Georgina Colton in 1912. They had 2 daughters Norma Phoebe and Unice Ada (18 Jan 1918 - 6 Jan 2014). Norma was married to and divorced from Henry Jamieson. Albert died 31/8/1968; Phoebe died 15/6/1971; they are buried in Boroondara Cemetery. Photo probably taken in late 1980s-early 1990s.A black and white photograph of a Queen Anne style house. It has a steeply pitched iron roof, is weatherboard with a veranda and fretwork around it. A picket fence runs along the front.queen anne style, union road, surrey hills, builder, 1910, federation style, albert harbert, mrs norma phoebe jamieson, miss norma phoebe harbert, miss unice harbert, mrs phoebe rebecca georgina harbert, miss phoebe rebecca georgina colton, union road -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Merthyr - 64 Windsor Crescent, Surrey Hills, 1988
... Merthyr - 64 Windsor Crescent, Surrey Hills, 1988...Surrey Hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...Ref: Alan Holt records - This property was part of Lot 25 in the Windsor Park Estate which was subdivided in 1883. The house of 12 squares was built in 1888 for John Abernethy, an engineer. He also built 62 Windsor Crescent as a coachhouse and cottage. 1888-1891: Owners = John & Sarah Abernethy. John Abernethy died while on a trip to Hong Kong in 1891. 1891-1909: Owner = Mrs Sarah Abernethy 1910-1917: Owner = H Jenkinson The properties at 62 and 64 Windsor Crescent were separated during WW1 (by H Jenkinson). See Alan Holt records for other short term owners. 1970-1975 = Plymouth Bretheren Meeting Hall In 1976 it became a private home again.This is one of the earliest surviving houses in Surrey Hills.A colour photo taken from the street at the rear of a Victorian-style house with rendered walls and a slate roof. The house sits behind a timber fence.victorian style, windsor park estate, merthyr, plymouth bretheren meeting hall, mr john abernethy, mrs sarah abernethy, mr h jenkinson, surrey hills -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 62 Windsor Crescent, Surrey Hills, 1988
... 62 Windsor Crescent, Surrey Hills, 1988...surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...Ref: Alan Holt records - This property was part of Lot 25 in the Windsor Park Estate which was subdivided in 1883. A house of 12 squares was built in 1888 at 64 Windsor Crescent for John Abernethy, an engineer. The property at 62 Windsor Crescent was built as a cottage and coachhouse associated with the main house at 64 Windsor Crescent. 1888-1891: Owners = John & Sarah Abernethy. John Abernethy died while on a trip to Hong Kong in 1891. 1891-1895: Owner = James Gibbon 1896-1897: Owner = John Steele See Alan Holt records for other short term owners. The properties at 62 and 64 Windsor Crescent were separated during WW1(by H Jenkinson). 1914-1923: Owner = Miss Dulcie Burchett, music teacher 1930-1953: Owner = William Langley & family.A colour photo taken from the street of a simple timber cottage with a brick chimney and green corrugated iron on the roof and verandah. The house has no front fence and is partly obscured by garden shrubs.victorian style, windsor park estate, cottages, timber houses, mr john abernethy, mrs sarah abernethy, mr james gibbon, mr john steele, miss dulcie burchett, mr william langley, surrey hills -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, "Ancyra" 25 Weybridge Street, Surrey Hills
... "Ancyra" 25 Weybridge Street, Surrey Hills...surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...John Butler Maling, retired farmer, built his home on the corner of his property which extended from Weybridge Street to Whitehorse Road and from James to Ross Street. From 1853 he lived in a simple farmhouse located near the present Ross Street until he had 'Ancyra' built in c.1889 from bricks made from clay dug from a quarry on the property. This was located in the now-park in James Street. John Butler Maling Snr was born in Shepreth, Cambridgeshire. He married Kate Conlan in 1882 and they had 3 children - Silas, Alick and Zillah. He died in 1912 and is buried in Box Hill Cemetery. Often referred to as John Butler Maling Senior as he had a nephew by the same name. He also lived on a similar sized property known as 'The Willows', located to the west. He became the first Mayor of Camberwell. From c1936 til c1960 the property was used as a rest home (Ancyra Rest Home) and then a nursery (Pied Piper Nursery).This property is important as one of few remaining extant links to pre-urban Surrey Hills, and built from local material.A black and white photograph of a brick house with a slate roof and corrugated iron over the verandah and portico. A picket fence painted a dark colour features decorative finals on the tops of the posts.ancyra, house names, weybridge street, surrey hills, whitehorse road, james street, ross street, john butler maling (snr), mrs kate maling, silas maling, alick maling, zillah maling, miss kate conlan, box hill cemetery, ancyra rest home, pied piper nursery -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 90 Windsor Crescent, Surrey Hills
... 90 Windsor Crescent, Surrey Hills...surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...Black & white photo of a weatherboard house viewed from the front and right side. Brick chimney on right side. Medium sized bush in front of house. Three steps leading to front door with a wrought iron handrail.surrey hills, dwelling, weatherboard, windsor crescent, mr robert reaburn -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, "Ancyra", 25 Weybridge Street, Surrey Hills
... "Ancyra", 25 Weybridge Street, Surrey Hills...surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...John Butler Maling, retired farmer, built his home on the corner of his property which extended from Weybridge Street to Whitehorse Road and from James to Ross Street. From 1853 he lived in a simple farmhouse located near the present Ross Street until he had 'Ancyra' built in c.1889 from bricks made from clay dug from a quarry on the property. This was located in the now-park in James Street. John Butler Maling Snr was born in Shepreth, Cambridgeshire. He married Kate Conlan in 1882 and they had 3 children - Silas, Alick and Zillah. He died in 1912 and is buried in Box Hill Cemetery. Often referred to as John Butler Maling Senior as he had a nephew by the same name. He also lived on a similar sized property known as 'The Willows', located to the west. He became the first Mayor of Camberwell. From c1936 til c1960 the property was used as a rest home (Ancyra Rest Home) and then a nursery (Pied Piper Nursery). This is one of relatively few surviving houses that provides links to pre0urban Surrey Hills. It is also built from locally quarried material.A black and white photograph of a house viewed through the front garden.ancyra, house names, weybridge street, surrey hills, james street, bricks, john butler maling senior, miss kate conlan, mrs kate maling, alick maling, silas maling, zillah maling, ancyra rest home, pied piper nursery, box hill cemetery -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Ceremonial object - Clothing and apparel - sash, Surrey Hills Tent No 309 Past Chief Ruler's sash
... Surrey Hills Tent No 309 Past Chief Ruler's sash...surrey hills tent no 309...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...The Independent Order of Rechabites (IOR), also known as the Sons and Daughters of Rechab is a friendly society founded in England in 1835 as part of the wider British temperance movement to promote total abstinence from alcoholic beverages. This type of sash was worn by a Past District Chief Ruler. This particular sash belonged to Lieutenant Colonel William McGregor Cairncross. He lived at the property now known as 'Medlow', although during his occupancy it was known as 'Willcyrus', named after two of his sons - Sergeant William McGregor Cairncross and Trooper Cyrus Hay Cairncross, who served with the 2nd Scottish Horse during the Boer War and in British units in the First World War. Lt Col Cairncross served at the Victoria Barracks in Melbourne for 25 years and designed a water bottle used by Australian colonial troops. During the Boer War he was controller of stores at Victoria Barracks. He died 24 May 1903 at his home.Pointed collar / sash; white silk / satin front with 3 x red stripes down each side; yellow stripes along edges; red satin backing; metallic gold tassels on the outer edge; colourful woven text and design on white segments on each side; one side "Independent Order of Rechabites SALFORD UNITY" around shield emblem; sheild with - beehive, sword and flame and wheat sheaf above, inside shield lamb, all-seeing eye, sun, moon with seven stars, snake, two birds, three white arrow heads, rose, clover and thistle symbols, "PEACE & PLENTY THE REWARD OF TEMPERANCE" in banner below; other side "PAST CHIEF RULER", crossed flags of Royal Standard of Great Britain, USA and Scotland above with triangle in centre of flags, text "TRUTH, FORTITUDE, JUSTICE" "IOR" in centre of triangle, 3 x overlapping shields below main text: one with flag of USA, one with symbols of Rechabites, one with the Royal Standard of Great Britain.independent order of rechabites, surrey hills tent no 309, regalia, william cairncross, william mcgregor cairncross, sash -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, 107 Union Road, Surrey Hills, 1991
... Commonwealth Bank of Australia, 107 Union Road, Surrey...surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...This was originally built as a State Savings Bank of Victoria branch in 1916. The first manager was Mr Campbell Cameron. On 26 August 1990, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) entered into an agreement with the Treasurer of Victoria for a merger with the State Bank of Victoria (SBV). All former State banks were given new signage in November 1992. The CBA operated the branch for a relatively short period of time with the branch closing in 2000. Community pressure for a local bank resulted in the Bendigo Bank opening a branch on the site in 2002. (See Bendigo Bank file)A colour photograph of a two storey building with a red terracotta tiled roof. signage indicates it is occupied by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The upper storey is rendered; the lower part of the building is red brick. The lower storey windows have been 'modernised'; the upper storey ones are in keeping with a build of the early 20th century. Adjacent to the door there appears to be an automatic teller machine.commonwealth bank, state savings bank of victoria, commercial establishment, union road, surrey hills -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Surrey Hills Station and car park
... Surrey Hills Station and car park...surrey hills station...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...There are 3 tracks; the third track was built in 1971, which gives an approximate date for the photo. At this time the original station buildings were demolished and replaced by buildings constructed from concrete bricks and a second subway replaced the overhead footbridge. According to Roderick Smith, a local railway enthusiast, originally there had been 3 railway houses at the Mont Albert end of the northern car park. These were demolished to extend the car park. Certainly 8 Bedford Avenue, built as the station master's house was demolished at this time. The palm tree had been planted in the station master's front garden and was retained in a small garden bed within the car park. A black and white photograph of a station with cars parked on both sides of the 3 tracks. A Harris train is departing the station heading towards Mont Albert. A palm tree is prominent in the station car park to the north.1971, surrey hills station, railway stations, car parks, public transport, trains, railway lines, palm tree -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Exterior of Henry Jamieson Radio Business, 145 Union Road, Surrey Hills
... , Surrey Hills...surrey hills...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...Henry was born in View Street and then Newton Street. He went to Box Hill Grammar School. Before his marriage he lived in Mont Albert Road. Adrian Knowles had started a radio shop at 145 Union Road in the 1940s and Henry joined him later continuing the business in his own name. Henry always had an interest in music and became involved in getting the radio station 3MBS established in Kew. For some years Henry and a co-producer presented a prime time Saturday evening programme and also an early morning one.A black and white photograph of a man with dark hair, wearing dark rimmed glasses and a suit coat, is standing beside a white board someone has decorated for Henry Jamieson's 60th birthday.(mr) henry jamieson, view street, newton street, box hill grammar school, mont albert road, union road, surrey hills, 3mbs, adrian knowles