Valuation book, Town of Port Melbourne 1897. Dark French blue cloth (?) cover stamped in gold with title. Tan suede spine and corners, red gold-stamped label on spine. Pages buff. Two page insert pasted into p. 70 being a handwritten letter from valuer detailling 128 houses removed, increase in population, extensions to buildings. (also Rates; assessments)Signed p. 70 by Mayor, Town Clerk and 2 councillors / p71: "Page 72 taken out for printers copy ECC 28/9/98" in purple pencil.local government, built environment, statistics, joseph turner, ad bacis, george samuel walter, n r tarrer, edward c crockford, town clerks

Valuation book, Borough of Port Melbourne 1881/82. 170 spreads completed listing name and occupation of tenant and owner of each property, description, number of rooms, size of property, rental etc. (Decorative) red cover, maroon spine with title gold-stamped. Spreads missing from the back include any signed and dated by valuer e.4e.119-129, 114-118 (also Rates; assessments)local government - borough of port melbourne, built environment, charles henry martin, joseph turner

Valuation book, Town of Port Melbourne 1901-02 Purple-black cloth cover, maroon binding and cover gold-stamped. 69 spreads completed, listing name and occupation of tenant and owner of each property, description, number of rooms, size of property, rental etc. Letter from valuer detailing demolition etc pasted p 69; 2 pieces correspondence to Council pasted p. 68 (also Rates; assessments)Figures in ink, back end paper.local government, built environment, joseph turner

Valuation book, Borough of Port Melbourne 1895. Bluegreen marbled cover, maroon spine gold-stamped front label. 74 of 89 spreads completed listing name and occupation of tenant and owner of each property, description, number of rooms, size of property, rental etc. Two page insert stitched into 74, being letter from valuer handwritten on lined paper, detailing new development as well as houses demolished. (also Rates; assessments)local government, built environment, joseph turner

Valuation book, Town of Port Melbourne 1900-01. Dark green cloth cover with maroon spine and label gold-stamped. 70 spreads completed, listing name and occupation of tenant and owner of each property, description, number of rooms, size of property, rental etc. Letter from valuer detailing demolition etc pasted p 70. Pages 73-77 removed but 72/74 and 76/77 placed in book. (also Rates; assessments)Markings in pencil. Cross streets added in red pen. Notes on lined paper pasted front end paper.local government, built environment, joseph turner

Capital Theatre Typed article from the Bendigo Advertiser 2/4/1890 re opening of the Masonic Theatre. Six photos, copies from the Australian Sketcher 1873 Article from the Benigo Advertiser 27/1/1978 re demolition. Article from the Bendigo Advertiser Sept 1983 Valuation Letters re original door of Masonic Hall. History of the Masonic hall by Mr A Stone. Letter re load of phographs from Downey Photographic Collection Newspaper from Bendigo Advertiser 19/7/1987 and 29/1/1988. Letter and articles concerning the Capital Theatre and council involvement. Typed copy of articles from the Bendigo Advertiser 7/6/1873 and 22/10/1874 re opening of the Masonic Hallbendigo, buildings, capital theatre

This file contains one item: 1/A copy of the 1999 edition of the Glen Eira guide. This magazine aims to provide readers with useful information for living and working within the City of Glen Eira. It is divided into five principal sections. The first section, titled Glen Eira City Council Information, provides information pertaining to the local government. It includes information about Council meetings, the names and contact details of the six members of the Council, information about services offered by the Glen Eira Service Centre, the contact details for particular services offered by the Glen Eira City Council, information about rates and valuations, information about the building permit application process, information about waste management, and federal and state electoral maps. The second section, titled Council and Community Resource Guide, consists of a list of the various local community facilities and organizations. The third section, titled City of Glen Eira Safe Food Guide, consists of a list of food venues nominated by the Glen Eira City Council Environmental Health Services Department for their commendable level of hygiene. The fourth section, titled City of Glen Eira Business Development Unit, provides information about the eponymous local government department, which is aimed at providing aid to local businesses. The fifth and final section, titled ‘Think Local, BUY LOCAL’ Guide, consists of a list of local businesses, grouped according to industry, to try and encourage the support thereof.glen eira, city of glen eira, glen eira city council, local government, local officials and employees, kennedy norman cr, mayors, public utilities, community services, local government departments, rates, local government, building permits, waste disposal, community groups, cultural structures and establishments, law and order, libraries, education, educational and research establishments, religious groups, clubs and associations, community centres, food, restaurants, businesses

File contains 3 items: 1/Original handwritten notes by Leo J Harrington (VR Melbourne) and T O’Callaghan titled ‘Victorian Railways to ‘62’. Notes include dates of electrification of lines, station openings, valuations, railway station names and their origins. Reference to council minutes regarding request to change the name of Elsternwick station to Caulfield in June 1871. 2/Original newspaper article from ‘The Age’ dated 10/06/1978 by Graeme Davidson titled ‘A case study of Railway politics’. Article refers to a publication called ‘Return to Rosstown, Railway, Land Sales and Sugar Beet ventures in Caulfield’ by D. F. ‘Return to Rosstown’ recounts the story of the Rosstown Junction railway and its creator, William Murray Ross. Tells of Ross’ life since coming to Australia from Liverpool and how he prospered as a land speculator owning large tracts of land in Caulfield, the sugar mill and his plans to operate a railway. 3/Original newspaper article (and image) from ‘Moorabbin Standard’ dated 25/11/1981, titled ‘Centenary train to carry mayors’. Article reports that a special train will run from Spencer Street Station to Mordialloc railway Station on Saturday 19/12/1981 to celebrate the centenary of the railway line to Mordialloc. Story mentions that in 1881, the Caulfield to Mordialloc line was a single track and that passengers can also board the special train at Caulfield Station. Image is of steam train with red ‘tait’ carriages (undated).victorian railways, caulfield, glenhuntly, glen huntly, elsternwick, carnegie, murrumbeena, ormond, steam train, glenhuntly road, glen huntly road, ripponlea, north road, rosstown, rosstown junction railway, ross william murray, railways, trains, south caulfield, grange road, railway stations, mirrambeena, caulfield city council, sugar mill, electrification.