The buildings are probably rare remnant examples of their type in the local area and as such are significant to the settlement of Menzies Creek. The dwelling is significant as a longstanding marker of the Madigan family who were original settlers in the area. Its retention in its site close to the road boundary expresses and maintains a connection with early settlement and rural lifestyles in Menzies Creek over the last century. The old shed is of interest as a local example of bush construction, particularly in context with the cottage and farm environs. Without the life of the farm and other elements presumed now gone, its value is lessened.Folder containing information pertaining to the history of Madigan Cottage, Menzies Creek. NB: the shed was demolished in November 2001 and the cottage burned down sometime later. Contents:- Letter, Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society to Shire of Yarra Ranges, dated 9th March 2001, re. sale of property and need for it to be included in shire's Heritage Study. -Letter, shire to society, dated 20th March 2001, reply to above. -Letter, shire to society, dated 15th May 2001, follow-up to above, requesting more information. -Letter, society to shire, dated 30th May 2001, responding to above and including a copy of information previously sent to Chris Johnston, Heritage Study consultant. -Letter, society to shire, undated, noting intention to lodge an objection to proposed application for development on site. -Letter, shire to society, dated 22nd October 2001, advising of consultation meeting. -Yarra Ranges Shire Heritage Study Place Nomination form for Madigan Cottage, prepared by Marian Matta, includes nine colour photos and diagram showing where photos were taken from. -Black and white copies of photos. -A3 copy of real estate advertisement, "Mount Evergreen Estate" dated 21st April 1924. -A3 map showing proposed resubdivision boundary variation, drawn up for Mr. P. Melville, undated but 1990s. -Copy of application for a planning permit, dated 6th August 2001, including letter by Nick Jonkers describing proposed new buildings, site map showing current vegetation, letter re. proposed removal of vegetation, subdivision plan dated March 1998, and larger scale map printed from shire website on 10th August 2001. -5 A3 sheets showing site and house plans drawn up for Mr & Mrs N. Jonkers, dated July 2001.madigan cottage, menzies creek, madigan family, mount evergreen, patrick madigan

Two scout scarves, light blue, red edging, belonging to Jack Marshall. See VSSH 100

Contains 20 bags, 4 oatmeal and 16 flour, held in a bag for Tartan Flaked Oatmeal from 'Robert Harper and Co Ltd'.

Belonged to Jan Prenpaze and donated by her.Winter coat made of grey figured fabric, with black fur collar. Has satin lining and material-covered buttons.Tag says "designed by Wein Fashions of Melbourne" and "Pinguino Italian Fashion fabric".

Round bread board. Middle is raised compared to outer rim.

Metal can with flip lid. Has small handle and latch.

Metal can with hinged lid, handle and latch. Has image of flowers on the side.

Small goffering iron, used for small items and details on a garment.

Used at Eliot's Bakery in Ena Rd around the 1950's, where the Police Station is now located. Was found when Police Station was constructed. Later donated to Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society by Phil Garland.Two rectangular tins joined together, used to bake 2 sandwich loaves at once. Used at Elliot's bakery in Ena Rd, Belgrave.bakrery, belgrave

A hand tool used with a bit to drill holes, usually in wood. Pressure is applied to the top and the tool is rotated with a U-shaped grip. This example has two wooden handles.On the metal pipe says "Stanley". On other side is No,144 10in.carpentry, tool

Rectangular Tin of Material Stiffener.Label says "MATERIAL STIFFENER" from Stanfords brand. "Stiffener for all types of silk...etc (Not velvet) for hand-made...making. If a softer finish is desired, thin the stiffener with "Thinning liquid" only."

Large, metal three-pronged pitchfork, used for shifting hay, etc. Is missing its handle.

Belonged to Elizabeth Cox. Her daughter believes that it was used in England to make chips in a large frying pan. It formed part of the household items package brought to Australia in 1958 she believes. It was used until around 1990s.Chip basket (shallow), made to be used in a frying pan. Made of plated steel. Belonged to Elizabeth Cox who emigrated from England in 1958 with her entire household equipment. It was donated by her daughter, Susan Heywood-Downard after her death.

Peters Ice Cream tub. Inside is an icing set consisting of a metal icing gun, a metal plunger, and 5 metal nozzles.Use by Date sticker says "Best before 19 SEP 92"

In a box of leftover items from when Shire Of Sherbrooke was dissolved in 1995.Scarf given as presentation gift by Shire Of Sherbrooke. Cream background with green and dark brown leaf pattern repeating, and edged with dark brown lyrebird motifs (Shire logo) surrounded by dark brown and green stripes.shire of sherbrooke

Woven raffia basket with oval wooden base. Basket has handle arching from one side to the other.

Diary was owned by Evelyn White and was found in the estate of Neil Russell. It was donated to Museum Victoria in 2006 by Neil's son, Barry. MV passed on the diary to Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society who kept it after ascertaining that Healesville Historical Society didn't want it.A leatherbound diary with closing flap and press stud closure, and an expanding pocket at the front. There is a pencil holder. The first 254 pages have been torn out. Pages 255 to 318 have printed information of benefit to GPs. The remaining pages, 1-150, are a diary plus engagements list. There are pencil scribble marks on some pages. Handwritten lists of women patients and dates, presumably when women gave birth. Also lists of patients and death dates. 'Healesville' is mentioned alongside some names.

Sepia-toned postcard featuring bend coming into Belgrave Township from the west. Later known as Swans Corner. Dr Shirley Francis's house in centre of photo. Photo shows a hillside with three houses above the road. A man walks along the lower side of the road. c. 1920s.

Sepia-toned postcard featuring Beauty Bend just outside Belgrave Township on Monbulk Road. There is heavy bush to either side. A house is in the distance.

Sepia-toned postcard featuring distant view of Silvan Dam. The middle ground shows cleared land all set out for agriculture, houses also visible. c. early 1930s