C. Web Gilbert, sculptor, pictured leaning against 'The Rock' at Sunnyside in South Sassafras, country home of John and Roberta Roberts. C. Web Gilbert G.G.M. Photosunnyside, c. web gilbert, south sassafras, the rock

J G Roberts (head on rock) with Sculptor C. Web Gilbert at The Rock in the grounds of Sunnyside - country home of J G Roberts. Note sculpting tools.j g roberts, c. web gilbert, the rock

J G Roberts sitting reading a book on top of one of his old, decommissioned omnibuses that he used at Sunnyside for extra accommodation & shedding. Sunnyside can be seen in the background. The omnibus has been placed on stilts.sunnyside, j g roberts, omnibus, tram, tram car, south sassafras

Mrs Aeneas (Jeannie Gunn), author of 'We Of The Never Never' riding side saddle near Monbulk.mrs aeneas gunn, jeannie gunn, horse riding

Group of people outside Sunnyside building at South Sassafras (now Kallista). L to R: Frank Roberts, R H Croll, C. Web Gilbert, J G Roberts, Roberta Roberts. Front is Bert Roberts with dog.To Mrs. Roberts, C. Web Gilbert 1.5.14 Sunnyside South Sassafras. G.G.M. Photoj g roberts, roberta roberts, bert roberts, r h croll, c. web gilbert, sunnyside, south sassafras

Author C.J. Dennis inside a converted omnibus at Sunnyside. Robert garibaldi Roberts accommodated his literary and artistic friends in obsolete omnibuses at his country retreat Sunnyside at South Sassafras. C.J. Dennis wrote The Sentimental Bloke at Sunnyside.sunnyside, south sassafras, c j dennis, omnibus, tram, tram car

Three men on The Rock at Sunnyside. Omnibus in the background. L to R: C.J. Dennis, Unknown, David Low (cartoonist).c j dennis, sunnyside, the rock, david low, south sassafras

John Shirlow (etcher) standing next to The Rock at Sunnyside, the country home in South Sassafras (now Kallista) of John and Roberta Roberts.sunnyside, south sassafras, john shirlow

Mr and Mrs William Thompson, owners of Sunnyside at South Sassafras from 1893 until 1910 when they sold the property to John and Roberta Roberts. Seated on the verandah.Mr and Mrs William Thompson. Memento of Sunnyside fromwilliam thompson, sunnyside, south sassafras

C. J. Dennis, in shirt sleeves, writing on paper using The Rock at Sunnyside as an outdoors desk.Sunnyside 15th February 1914 C J Dennis Author Of Backblock Ballads A Sentimental Blokec j dennis, sunnyside, the rock, south sassafras

Harold B. Herbert, painter, standing beside The Rock at Sunnyside, South Sassafras (now Kallista). His hat, on top of The Rock, has a sign on it that reads "Not In Use". There is a sign on the side of The Rock reading " Buy an AM and see life.the rock, sunnyside, harold b herbert

David Low (cartoonist) with pipe in hand leaning on The Rock at Sunnyside. Omnibus visible in the background.David Lowdavid low, the rock, sunnyside, omnibus, tram car

Studio photograph from Yeoman & Co. Royal Arcade, Melbourne. Portrait shows Emma Dorey (nee Biggin), grandmother of Iris Woolrich (nee Dorey) and mother to her father Edwin Charles Dorey. Emma is wearing a very intricate lace collar in the photograph. The photograph is framed in thick cardboard.Handwritten on back: Emma Biggin Pitts. Dad's Mother. Granma Dorey.emma dorey, emma biggins, iris dorey, iris woolrich, iris woolrich, edwin dorey

Studio photo taken of Jack Lees, brother of Lena Green (nee Lees). Photograph taken by W. Mason & Co. of 144 Bridge Road Richmond, Melbourne.Photograph framed in thick cardboard.Handwritten on back in black pen: Lena Green's Brother Jack Lees Older writing in pencil: My sisters son E.C. Doreyjack lees, lena green, e. c. dorey

Formal photograph of Mary Dorey with three friends seated on a bench in a bush setting. All are well dressed. L to R Anita Grosman, H Dunn, Mary Dorey, Fred Webb. c1909Handwritten on back: Anita Grosman, H Dunn, Mary Dorey, Fred Webb. Taken about 1909.mary dorey, anita grosman, h dunn, fred webb

Studio photograph of Mary Dorey (1883-1918). The photograph, mounted on thick cardboard was taken by Stewart & Co. 284 - 286 Bourke Street, Melbourne.Handwritten on back: Mary Dorey

Photograph of Frank Gill in WW1 uniform. Postcard from "Kitchener Studio" Broadmeadows Camp. "Ainar Studio" Auburn.Handwritten on back: Frank Gill Mary's Boyfriend?frank gill

Peter Johnston was the boyfriend of Iris Dorey, a daughter of the pioneering Dorey family. Iris ran the Quamby Cafe (now Cuckoo Restaurant) and later in life married Ted Woolrich from Woolrich Nursery. Peter was killed on active service during WW1 on May 15th 1918. Alice Dorey was the sister of Iris.Black and white studio photograph of Peter Johnston. Photograph is in postcard format made by R Yeoman 116 Bourke Street Melbourne.Handwritten on back: To Alice with love From Peter 18/3/14peter johnston, ww1, iris dorey, iris woolrich, woolrich nursery, alice dorey

Postcard format with old tree fern in foreground and Range View Nursery, Olinda on hill in background.Stamped on back of card in purple ink: E. Woolrich "Range View" Olinda Handwritten in pen: Olindarange view nursery, ted woolrich

Postcard depicting Lyrebird's Nest and Young Lyrebird, Perrin's Creek, Olinda.lyre bird, perrin's creek, olinda

Studio portrait of well dressed young lady with parasol. Inscription on back indicates it is Netty Grossman. Photograph is in postcard format. Probably early 1900s.Written on back in pen: Netty Grossmannetty grossman

Information supplied by Stephen Trembath. Warwick Farm was established by my late grand parents Polly (nee Mary Ann Cole) and George Barratt and their 5 children George Jnr, William, James, John (my maternal Grand Father) and Teddy. Their story is told in a book "The wine of Courage" written in 1977 by N.M. Roberts ISBN 0 7223 1003. Their story started when their bank closed their doors on 13 April 1893 and they lost their cafe business in South Melbourne. Two days later, they were ready to head for a new start in Queensland when they saw in the morning paper that the Dandenong Ranges had been thrown open to land release to people. A few days later, having been granted land they headed to Ferntree Gully. From there they walked to the new holding in what would become Olinda. Then George with his sons help had to build a shelter for the family for the night. They chose to name the property "Warwick Farm". Work on the house started a few days later with help from neighbours Mr. Dodd, Mr Beattie, the O'Sheas and others. Come November, Ruby was born. Then bushfire burnt down the newly built house. Back to a bark hut until another house could be built. The new house became a guest house at the suggestion of a neighbour, when George couldn't sell timber and was waiting for crops. The first guests visited in 1898 and another baby, Percival, was born. ....................................................... It was George's son Jim, who was a skilled carpenter and axeman who extended the home to take from 12 to 30 guests. In 1950 Warwick Farm became the home of distinguished writer and journalist C.E.Sayers for a number of years.Photo Series Pictorial Postcard # 981 showing the property Warwick Farm on Olinda Road.Printed on back: PHOTO SERIES Pictorial Postcards. Published by S. Jamieson Bros. Alphington Vic. Phone Northcote 60warwick farm, olinda, postcard, photo series, olinda road, george barratt, barratt, guest house, guest house

Three adults and two children standing outside the front of Quamby Café Olinda c1940s.Advertising signs show café, Grills and Sennitts Icecream. This is the Quamby café at its largest size and the front is similar to the entry to the Cuckoo Restaurant today. Inscription on the back identifies Anne, Eric, Lindy & Irene.Written on back in pencil: Anne, Eric & Lindy & Irene outside Quamby.quamby cafe, quamby, olinda, cafe, sennitts icecream

Postcard made for E. Woorich "Range View" Olinda showing Chalet Road in Olinda under snow in 1921.Printed on back in purple ink: E. Woorich "Range View" Olinda Handwritten in pen: 1921 snowfall at Chalet Road.range view nursery, e. woolrich, chalet road, snow, olinda

Three people walking along snow covered road south of Quamby Café in Olinda. c1921. Snow laden bushes line the road.Written on back in pen: Snow scene Olinda 1921 or earlier. South of Quamby.snow, olinda, road, quamby

Close up photograph of 'The Rock', a popular tourist destination at Olinda since the late 1800s. The Rock is situated adjacent to the old Olinda Golf Course. The views from The Rock have now been overgrown. This postcard style photograph is c1921. Written on back in pen: The Rock Olinda.olinda, the rock, olinda

Rose Series Postcard depicting "The Chalet" guest house at Olinda. Built c1906, The Chalet was situated at the southern corner of Chalet and McCarthy Roads. The building was destroyed by fire in 1935 and Ted Woolrich acquired the land.On front: The Rose Series P. 397the chalet, rose series, olinda, guesthouse, guest house

Postcard print showing a Woolrich Service Car with a board attached reading Sassafras & Olinda. George Woolrich started a passenger car service in 1917 with his son Jim. George Woolrich is the driver and his wife Kate Woolrich nee Hand (daughter of early settler Thomas Hand of Kalorama) is seated in the back. The photo would have been taken between 1917 and 1921.service car, woolrich, george woolrich, kate woolrich, kate hand, car, olinda, sassafras

Postcard with title RAIL SPLITTERS printed on the front showing three men and a boy at a large, sawn tree. They all have implements used for cutting and sawing. There is a long gun leaning on the front of the felled tree. The postcard was written by Fred Dorey and sent to his sister Mary.in 1905.POSTCARD MT. DANDENONG SERIES Handwritten in black ink on back: Miss M Dorey 35 Smith Street Fitzroy Mt Dandenong 22.10.05 Dear Mary Write & let us know if you know this photo. Mrs Grant is getting a big boarding house up and Mrs Keys is going put up a new house hoping you are well I remain Your truly Fred fred dorey, mary dorey, tree, rail splitters, wood chop

Postcard showing "The Rock' at Olinda with a man standing at centre top. It appears to be #2 in a series and is titled The Rock, OLINDA. L.A. Bach PHOTO 2. The postcard has been sent from Mary Dorey to her sister Alice Dorey. "The Rock" is located adjacent to the old Olinda Golf Course.Handwritten on reverse in black ink. Miss A Dorey 10 Princes St Fitzroy This is the rock at Olinda I have told you about I think it is taken very well the first they have ever taken off it If you send up some money I will get you a set of the postcards they are all lovely love to Auntie May Fred and all the family they have not the snowflakes yet: of course this is only a miniature size of it Yours lovingly Mary. Handwritten at a later date in blue ink: The Rock Olindathe rock, olinda, fred dorey, alice dorey, mary dorey, postcard, l.a.bach