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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Horse Chestnuts, Notes by Sandy DeGroot, 2011. No references given
Information about the many Horse Chestnut trees to be found in Ballarat.These notes provide additional information about the Horse Chestnut and a little of the history of these trees.One page with typing (?) just over half a page.Printed in black biro, "Sandy De Groot 2011horse chestnuts, avenue of horse chestnuts, aesculus hippocastanum, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, sandy de groot, ballarat botanical gardens, gregory street, conkers, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Scarlet Oak, Ballarat Botanical Gardens 1863 and Ballarat Avenue of Honour (World War1), 5/6/1997 and 2015
By 1863, the Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea) was part of the primary exotic tree collection in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. The Scarlet oak was also found amongst the varieties of trees in the Avenue of Honour.The Scarlet Oak is part of the early planting of exotic trees in the development of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. A new scarlet oak sapling was planted in 2015 at the northern end of the Gardens.1 page printed on both sides with headings and pictures in colour.Nonescarlet oak, quercus coccinea, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, avenue of honour, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, donna thomas, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Interview with Mr Ian Smith, Ballarat City Council Town Clerk, Subject: Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Interviewer: Doctor John Garner, 6/3/2007, 6/3/2007
Doctor Garner interviewed Ian Smith on behalf of the Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens oral history programme.According to Doctor Garner, Ian Smith played a significant role in the history of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and as a member of the Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.8 pages with bold type for names all in font 12 and one page with a coloured photograph of Mr Ian Smith. 1 copy without photograph.Some underlining of text in blue biro, pp.2,4,5, &6.john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, oral history programme, mr ian smith, town clerk, ballarat city council, local government, frank rogers, tom beaumont, peter hetherington, bob whitehead, jessie scott, prime ministers' avenue, queen victoria statue, roy mosman, jack chisholm, fernery, lindsay gordon cottage, gardens, ballarat -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Book, Pioneer Women of Bacchus Marsh: An Introduction to the Women of Bacchus Marsh Pioneer Women's Avenue
This book explores the lives of 274 pioneer women of Bacchus Marsh and district. In this work the pioneer period is defined as women who were either born in the Bacchus Marsh area before 1869 or arrived there prior to 1869. The women's stories in the book are derived from the list of women pioneers of the district compiled in 1936 to commemorate the centenary of European settlement in Bacchus Marsh.Importantly this 2015 publication identifies a number of First Nations women known to have lived in the district prior to 1869 and acknowledges the fact that many thousands of women have lived in the district prior to the European colonial era. Citation: Pioneer Women of Bacchus Marsh: An Introduction to the Women of the Bacchus Marsh Pioneer Women's Avenue. [Written and compiled by the Country Women's Association Branch, Bacchus Marsh]. Published by Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc., Bacchus Marsh Branch, 2015.An A4 sized printed book published in paperback edition. 228 pages, with black white photographs and portraits and illustrations. Includes a\subject and name indexes. BMDHS Location: AR/SU4non-fictionThis book explores the lives of 274 pioneer women of Bacchus Marsh and district. In this work the pioneer period is defined as women who were either born in the Bacchus Marsh area before 1869 or arrived there prior to 1869. The women's stories in the book are derived from the list of women pioneers of the district compiled in 1936 to commemorate the centenary of European settlement in Bacchus Marsh.Importantly this 2015 publication identifies a number of First Nations women known to have lived in the district prior to 1869 and acknowledges the fact that many thousands of women have lived in the district prior to the European colonial era. Citation: Pioneer Women of Bacchus Marsh: An Introduction to the Women of the Bacchus Marsh Pioneer Women's Avenue. [Written and compiled by the Country Women's Association Branch, Bacchus Marsh]. Published by Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc., Bacchus Marsh Branch, 2015.bacchus marsh vic. history, pioneers biographies, women pioneers bacchus marsh -
Canterbury History Group
Ephemera - "Hopetoun: c1910, 1/02/2011 12:00:00 AM
Real estate advertisement from the Weekly Review for the auction of "Hopetoun"c1910, 5 Hopetoun Road Canterbury.Includes two pages of coloured interior and exterior photographscanterbury, hopetoun, hopetoun avenue, swimming pools, golden mile, edwardian style -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Legatee Savige to Legatee W Perrin, 1945
A letter from Legatee Savige to Legatee Bill Perrin dated 16 July 1945. Stan Savige was serving in World War 2 at the time. Bill Perrin was Legacy President that year. It discusses the importance of allowing admission of new legatees from the ranks of the servicemen from World War 2. He is concerned there might be conflict with other organisations if they are created to perform a similar role as Legacy. Part of the letter says: "When the opportunity presents itself I speak to men, who are the right type for membership, of the necessity to consider the Club as an avenue of service after the war. Quite recently I have met men who know about Legacy, but are more concerned about their own Unit Associations taking up our type of work in its application to the widows and orphans of the men killed within their units."A record of Stan Savige's concerns about the future of Legacy and including new members from World War 2.White letter with blue type x 4 pages dated 16 July 1945 from Stan Savige to Bill Perrin.stan savige, aaron beattie -
City of Kingston
Pamphlet - Colour, Ozone Hill Estate, Cheltenham, 1923
Sales plan for land in the suburb of Cheltenham, along both sides of Victori Avenue, off Weatherall Road.The developing urban area of Cheltenham within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed.Colour pamphlet advertising for sale the Ozone Hill Estate, Cheltenham. Incorporates a map of the estate on either side of Victor Avenue, off Weatherall Road. Handwritten in blue ink on the subdivision map: 'Sold' is written on subdivisions 1-4, 8, 11, 13, 16-26, 28, 29, 33, 39-41 Handwritten in blue ink on the subdivision map: 'House being erected' is written on subdivisions 22 and 33. Handwrittten in grey pencil adjacent to subdivisions 21 and 22: Tennis / Courts / being / constructed / here Handwritten in grey pencil at bottom of page: Revised to 30/1/24 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map: assumed land sale price is recorded on subdivisions 5-9, 9-10, 12, 14-15, 27, 30-32, 34-38. land sales, cheltenham, estate -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Robert Smith Collection
Artwork, other - [Title Page Plate for his Journal], John Hunter
Scotland/Australia 1737 - 1821Engraving -
Melbourne Legacy
Journal - Newsletter, Legacy Newsletter 1974-1977 (For the members of the Melbourne Legacy Widows' Club), 1974 to 1977
Early examples of Melbourne Legacy Club newsletters, covering the activities of Melbourne Legacy Widows' Club. Information includes a notice from the Chairman of the Widows' Committee, dates of meetings, possible day trips and theatre outings, and cruises. The ladies were welcome to attend monthly meetings, card afternoons, indoor bowls competitions, outings and tours, plus the annual fete and Christmas concert. The September 1975 edition mentions the 20 flats purchased by Legacy at 9 The Avenue, Windsor and they are being renovated for widows to live in. Two options were presented, an 'ingoing' amount of $5,000 then a week maintenance charge of $7 a week; or on a rental basis of approximately $20 a week. The newsletter was priced at 2c a copy. The price of theatre tickets was $3. Various pages of interest have been added to show different news items. Other editions haven't been scanned.Brings to life the activities provided for the widows and the work of Melbourne Legacy in the early years.Black typed newsletter x 28 editions from 1974 to 1977, No 83 to 106, each edition 4 foolscap pages. No 83, 26 January 1974 No 84, 20 March 1974 No 85, 20 May 1974, 6 pages No 86, 22 July 1974 No 87, 23 September 1974 No 88, 26 November 1974 No 89, 24 January 1975 No 90, 17 March 1975 No 91, 20 May 1975 No 92, 22 July 1975 No 93, 24 September 1975 No 94, 24 November 1975 No 95, 26 January 1976 No 96, 19 March 1976 No 97, 18 May 1976 No 98, 20 July 1976 No 99, 22 September 1976 No 100, 15 November 1976 No 101, 20 January 1977 No 102, 21 March 1977 No 103, 18 May 1977 No 104, 20 July 1977 No 105, 22 September 1977 No 106, 18 November 1977newsletter, activities -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Drawing - Sketch Plans of Avenue of Honour Trees at Bendigo East State School
Three sheets of paper which contain sketch plans of the Avenue of Honour at Bendigo East State School. The first page shows numbered location of trees and tree species. Page two is a coloured diagram showing where trees are on the site as compared to where the trees have been described by Heritage Victoria. Page three shows a plan of where actual trees and stumps are on site at Bendigo East State School.gemma starr collection, bendigo schools, bendigo east state school, school avenue of honour -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ABBOTT COLLECTION: CATALOGUE FOR FRANCIS CHAPMAN,SONS & DEEKES, 1918
Francis Chapman, sons and Deekes was initially a London company but also had an office in Castlereagh St., Sydney. They were makers of Locks, galvanised iron, Fencing wire and rabbit traps. The Australian Trade Mark was applied for in 1904.Paper catalogue for Francis Chapman, sons & Deekes, Hopetoun House, Lloyds Avenue, Fenchurch Street London. 18 pages with the cover torn and separate from the rest of catalogue.. Contains Illustrations, B&W hotographs and listing for metal related products It also has the shipping and freight costs from London, Liverpool,Bristol and Glasgow to various ports around Australia. There are two metal staples in the spine. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Folder, Reaghill Estate Subdivision, Ringwood, Victoria - circa 1958
Bifold land sale brochure glued to brown stationery folder with advertisement including map of original subdivision (circa 1958) and subsequent 1982 re-subdivision of Lot 7 Vista Avenue - LP41463 - Part of Crown Allotment 43, Parish of Ringwood, and 4-page brochure for sale of 4 luxury new homes built by Bovis Homes Aust. P/L as presented by Lyndsay Edmonds Homes. Subdivision includes Bedford Road, Homebush Court, Vista Avenue and Vista Court. Original protective covenant: "One dwelling house only on each of Lots 1-15 for a period of 15 years". Agent - Anderson & Hickling, 239 Collins Street, Melbourne. (Phone) Cent.25. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, F.C. Mc C. Crisp, Bacchus Marsh Centenary Celebrations, 10/1936
Bacchus Marsh celebrated 100 years of white settlement in 1936. The centenary celebrations committee comprised of L.M. Dugdale (President), A.W. Bond (Hon. Secretary), Charles Dickie, W. Grant Morton, W.R. Vigor, C.J. McFarlane, G.H. Anderson, T.J. Shea, F.C. McC Crisp, Dr E. McDonald, Robert Elliott (treasurer), R.H. Lambert (Decorations manager)Brown covered book of 28 pages. The book includes an historical essay, official centenary programme, Electric Light Plant, Patriotic Bacchus Marsh, milk industry, Pioneer Women's Memorial Avenue, Bacchus Marsh Gas Works . The book includes numerous advertisement, some illustrated. Images include: * Bacchus Marsh Flats from Anthony's Cutting; * Manor house; * Scene in Maddingley Park * Werribee Valley; * Werribee Gorge * Maddingley Park lake; * ANA Hall and Post Office * Shire Hall and Soldiers' Memorial Hall, * State School No 28 * At Werribee Gorge ** The Gas Supply Co, Bacchus Marsh * Bacchus Marsh Shire Council, 1935-6 (named) Images depicted in the book were supplied by H.J.M. Vallancebacchus marsh, merrimu guest house, anthony's cutting, captain bacchus, manor house, maddingley, maddingley park, werribee gorge, bacchus marsh shire, bacchus marsh shire council -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photo, Games Paddock Blackburn, 1920
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of Game's Paddock, cnr. Glen Ebor Avenue & Game Street Blackburn. Shows houses and tree. See page 33 of Da Costa book.|See reference to Miss Game in relation to Sunday School Teachers, Page 64.glen ebor avenue blackburn, game street blackburn, games paddock -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Book - Caulfield Institute of Technology
Three items of Annual Reports: 1/ Caulfield Institute of Technology Annual Report 1973. Including attached page of Council members and staff. Includes introduction giving history of the Educational establishment. 2/ Caulfield Institute of Technology Annual Report 1974. Includes photocopied sheet of staff and board names. 3/ Caulfield Institute of Technology Annual Report 1977. Includes two photocopied lists of staff and board members.ward t., boykett kenneth, whitlam gough prime minister, abbot pam, horne donald, k.h. boykett building, railway avenue, dandenong road, queens road, princes avenue, phillip law building carnegie, caulfield east, school boards, library, school of industrial studies, counselling services, computer centre, financial statement, degrees, diploma and graduate diplomas, certificates, school of engineering, school of general studies, administration services, colleges, moderne style, student union, building construction, building sites, budget task force, partridge committee (post secondary education), williams committee (education and training), saxe committee (nurse education), school of business, education, tertiary education -
Canterbury History Group
Book, Carroll, Brian, Camberwell Sketchbook, 1978
A collection of drawings and notes on 26 historical places in the Camberwell and Canterbury area. The notes include history of Canterbury shops, Fairholme, Camberwell Station, Hartwell Station, Camberwell Tram Depot, Frognall, Camberwell Grammar, Fintona.56 pages; illustratedA collection of drawings and notes on 26 historical places in the Camberwell and Canterbury area. The notes include history of Canterbury shops, Fairholme, Camberwell Station, Hartwell Station, Camberwell Tram Depot, Frognall, Camberwell Grammar, Fintona.canterbury, camberwell, hartwell, maling road, canterbury mansions, kugelmann> ludwig, canterbury post office, railway stations, balwyn road, shrublands, frognall, cullymont, monomeath avenue, schools -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, Grasby, L. and C, Rodney's Recipes of Continental dishes and Handy Guide. From Your local Butcher (L & C Grasby, 78 Railway Avenue, East Ringwood, WU 6003) c1960, c1960
Given to customers of L. and C. Grasby, Your Family Butcher, 78, Railway Avenue, East Ringwood.Roney's Recipes of Continental Dishes and handy Guide of party drinks, calorie chart, dietetic charts, sporting facts, cooking measures and temperature guide.10 page booklet plus cream coloured covers with red and green printing on both sides. Contains recipes for various occasions, drinks, charts, cooking measures and temperature guide. Given to customers of the butcher. Covering letter from Mrs. Ives +Additional Keywords: Grasby / Ives, Mrs. Norma. All the Ives family lived at 2 Lois Street, East Ringwood until moved away, except for the eldest Ted and his daughter Lynda who lived at 4 Lois Street. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Folder, Subdivision Map - Loughnan Hill Estate, Ringwood, Victoria - circa 1960
Open centre page of land sale brochure glued to manilla folder. Map of residential and shop sites in Burlock Road (later Burlock Avenue), Adolphson Avenue and Felix Crescent, Ringwood, with summary of estate facilities and local services. Agent - T.G. Newton.(Page glued to manilla folder prevents access to front page for further sale information) -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Two articles of civic events in Warrnambool, Kaye & Son, Warrnambool Printers, mid 20th century
The card relates to the Official Centenary Ball held in the Warrnambool Town Hall in March 1947 to celebrate the city's Centenary in 1947. Warrnambool was founded as a port settlement to service the farming interests in the area, with the first land sales held in Melbourne in July 1847. The leaflet is a programme of the Civic Memorial Service held in the Botanic Gardens in Warrnambool in February1952 on the occasion of the death of King George VI of England. Both items came from memorabilia held by the Bamford family of 8 Monash Avenue Warrnambool and it is presumed that one or more members of that family attended the events.These items are of social significance as mementos of events in Warrnambool in the mid 20th century..1 A white card with black printing and a logo .2 A sheet of white paper folded to make four pages with black printing and a photograph of King George VI of Englandwarrnambool memorabilia, warrnambool centenary, warrnambool centenary 1947, official centenary ball. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: MEMOIRES OF A BENDIGO PIONEER- BOLDT DIARY
Albert Wilhelm August Boldt (1829-25/8/1895) was born in Strasbourg, Prussia. HE came to Australia and Bendigo in 1854 where he undertook mining. In 1860 he married Elise Marie Streiff.The following pages contain what is evidently the diary of Albert Wilhelm August Boldt, but it is not known who made the introductory comments and was very likely also the person who translated it into the English language. The original is in the hands of Richard Slade of 9 Phillips avenue Carnegie Vic 3163 and several copies were made with his permission in mid 1992.person, individual, albert wilhelm august boldt -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Head of River Boat races, May. 1934
Head of River Boat races Newspaper clipping and table card for tram scheduling for Head of River Boat Races, Thursday 17 May & Friday 18 May 1934: 1 - Newspaper clipping: outlining daily program of races. 490H x 60W, poor condition, torn and folded 2 - Set of 3 pages of handwritten table cards for Head of River Boat Races. Loading Checks on all routes taken at St Kilda and City Rds, Elsternwick, St Kilda Beach, Toorak, South Melbourne & St Kilda Beaches, east Malvern, Glen Iris, Camberwell, east Malvern @ St Kilda Junction. Loading Checks of Batman Avenue Cars, Glenferrie Rd, Swan & Church Sts, Prahran Cars Swan & Church Ststrams, tramways, instructions, events -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer - Land Auction, Guest Estate, Ringwood East - 1974
Two copies of single page with green print advertising auction of ten home sites on Saturday 22nd June (1974). Details include subdivision map and vendor terms. Second copy of flyer includes handwritten notation of allotment sale prices.Subdivision layout includes Mount Dandenong Road, Braeside Avenue and Guest Close, Ringwood East. Agent: A.W. Dickson, 136 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, Phone 870-6000, after hours 870-6868. Printed by Whitehorse Press Pty. Ltd., 14 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, Phone 870-7855. -
Canterbury History Group
Letter - Vaughan Avenue and Flinders Street Reserve, Canterbury, Bennet, Mavis and Potts, Annette, 1/05/1989 12:00:00 AM
... Potts> Annette Bennett> Mavis A 4 3 pages Letter Vaughan Avenue ...Copy of correspondence to John Niemann Manager, Urban Design, City of Camberwell requesting the creek at the end of Vaughan Avenue and Flinders Street Canterbury be named Shrublands Creek Reserve, and the letter in reply from the City of Camberwell agreeing to the request.A 4 3 pagescanterbury, vaughan avenue, flinders street, city of camberwell, shrublands creek reserve, creeks, potts> annette, bennett> mavis -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Canterbury Tales, Demaine, Josephine, 1988
A series of reminiscences written by Miss Josephine Demaine for the Canterbury Senior Citizens Newsletter8 A4 pagescanterbury, monomeath, rennick family, demaine family, snowden family, wentworth avenue, tara hall, monomeath avenue, canterbury grammar school, latimer, whinbush, coghill> george, pioneer store, camm family, shenley> james, elgar's special survey, balwyn, recipes, reminiscences -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Book - Thomson Memorial Presbyterian Church Ormond, The Ormond Faith Story - The History of the Ormond Uniting Church - Centenary Edition 1903-2003
Two items relating to the Ormond Uniting Church (former Thomson Memorial Presbyterian Church): 1/ a book named "The Ormond Faith Story - The History Of The Ormond Uniting Church From 1903 – 2003 Centenary Edition". The front cover includes a colour photograph of the Church and the back cover includes a list of the Ministers during that time period. The Contents include several black and white photographs and an Appendices written by Rev Bill Morgan, Rev. Rod Horsfield, Rev. Robert Mcutchen and Rev. John Lamont, on what Ormond means to them. A black and white photograph of three ladies inscribed on the back as "Ormond Uniting Church Drop-in Centre, Cnr North & Booran Rds., Caulfield. Sept 84"A5-sized printed book of 64 pages plus colour back (photos of 9 men around Uniting Church insignia)and front (in red border is a colour photo of the Church) covers, with black and white images on the inside of these covers. It is mostly printed text with a number of black and white photos.ormond uniting church, anthony street, centenary edition, merton hall, anglican, maud street, presbyterian, wheatley road, methodist, ocean street, saint cuthberts, beattie james rev., jones hugh rev, chalinor john rev., hadley vincent rev., broughton david rev., morgan william rev., mcutchen robert rev., lamont john rev., horsfield rod rev., tregear george rev., kirkside independant living units, uniting church inaugurated, kids of the uniting church australia, kuca, after school program, saint kevins catholic church, father crimin, caulfield adult learning centre, daley daniel rev., green kevin rev, probin david rev, glen orme avenue, ormond, caulfield, plaza cinema, north road, manse, booran road, sunday school, glen orme, ladies church aid, ladies guild, dromana, playgroup, ucaf, booran road hall, fraser street hall, mordialloc, ormond park, new hall, reid christina rev., lamont john rev, cricket, tennis, glen orme avenue methodist church, ormond presbyterian church, st kevin’s catholic church, glen huntly presbyterian church, malane's corner, market gardens -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - DARTNELL FAMILY
This file contains five items pertaining to Lieutenant William Thomas Dartnell, also known as Wilbur Taylor Dartnell: 1/A page of handwritten research notes by Anne Kilpatrick, dated 17/06/2014, describing the resources available online pertaining to Dartnell. They note, among other things, that his name has sometimes mistakenly recorded as ‘Dardnall’ or ‘Dartuell’, and that although it is unclear whether he ever lived in Murrumbeena, his widow did. 2/A printout of a paragraph article from the Oakleigh and Caulfield Times Mulgrave and Ferntree Gully Guardian, dated 22/01/1916, accessed via Trove on 28/01/13, noting that Dartnell has posthumously been awarded the Victoria Cross. The circumstances of his death in Africa during WWI are described. 3/A printout of a page from the website of the Australian Dictionary of Biography on 17/06/2014, describing Dartnell’s life. His early life is described briefly, whereafter his service history and death in Africa during WWI are described in more detail. 4/A printout of 2 pages from the website of the Australian War Memorial on 17/06/2014, offering similar information about Dartnell as for the entry from the Australian Dictionary of Biography. Contains a black-and-white photograph of Dartnell in uniform. 5/A printout of 2 pages from WWICemeteries.com, accessed 17/06/2014, pertaining to Voi Cemetery in Kenya, where Dartnell is buried. It begins by describing the cemetery itself, before offering some brief information about Dartnell. Contains two black-and-white photographs; one of the cemetery, and one of Dartnell in uniform.dartnell william thomas, dartnall william thomas, dartuell william thomas, dartnell wilbur taylor, dartnall wilbur taylor, dartuell wilbur taylor, dartnell family, dartnall family, dartuell family, world war 1914-1918, soldiers, awards, victoria cross, tranmere avenue, murrumbeena, widows, dartnell henry, dartnell rose ann, dartnell elizabeth edith, smyth elizabeth edith, south africa medal, phillips avenue, ‘maktau’, house names -
Canterbury History Group
Book, Chris McConville and Associates, Camberwell Conservation Study: Environmental History, 12 December 1989
Draft report prepared for the City of Camberwell and submitted to the Advisory Committee on 12 December 1989. Volume 1.Spiral bound; 136 pages; includes B&w sketches, maps and photocopies of photosnon-fictionDraft report prepared for the City of Camberwell and submitted to the Advisory Committee on 12 December 1989. Volume 1.camberwell city of, monomeath avenue, victoria avenue, logan street, duncan & weller, canterbury, canterbury road, canterbury gardens, canterbury concert committee, fountains, rotundas, logans paddock, keats street, golding family, mellor> l a, chaucer crescent -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Work on paper - Vertical file on Back Creek, Surrey Hills
Back Creek is one of the tributaries of Gardiners Creek. It rises as a spring on the slopes of the hill at the corner of Canterbury Road and Elgar Road in Surrey Hills, the location of a Melbourne Water tower and reservoir. It has been channelled underground from this point in pipes as far as Union Road. South Surrey Park runs along both sides of Back Creek from where the creek crosses Union Rd near Rose Avenue to where it crosses Riversdale Road just west of Through Road. A vertical file containing information about Back Creek in Surrey Hills: 1. 4 colour photos taken in 1983 (1 page). 2. ‘Pipe dreams run their course’, (Boroondara Review ?) 17.4.2013 (1 page). 3. ‘Plan rainchecked for creek impact’, Boroondara Review, 13.3.2013 (2 pages). back creek -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Vertical file, Frederick WiIliam Mawson of Surrey Hills, his family and descendants
Frederick William Mawson and his wife Mary (nee Mullard) and baby daughter, Beatrice Mary migrated to Victoria as steerage passengers, arriving in Melbourne on 1 July 1882 on the sailing ship the ‘Holmsdale’. They settled in Bona Vista Avenue, Surrey Hills (house demolished) and he established a jam factory in Boundary (Warrigal) Road. Further children of the family were Harriett, Muriel, Ethel, Winifred, John and Frederick William (Jnr). The later died in WW1 and there is a transcript of his diary in this collection. Four of the daughters became nurses, three serving in WW1. The other son John became a local builder, who after the war built 'Holmsdale' in Union Road as a convalescent home to be run by his sisters. After the death of his first wife Frederick (Snr) married Catherine Small, a widow with children of her own.The family were early settlers in Surrey Hills and their story in relation to the service of local men and women during WW1 is well documented.Vertical file of information related to the Mawson family which includes: 1. Notes and documents that came from John Howden via G Randy Johnston, his tenant at 257 Union Road, Surrey Hills. (6 pages in total): a. The Misses Mawson family history, written by John Howden (2 pages), b Note from G Randy Johnston, c. Passengers’ contract ticket for Fred, Mary & Beatrice Mawson on the ‘Holmsdale’, 1882, d. Photocopies of 2 photos of the ‘Holmsdale’, e. Invitation (blank photocopy) to the opening of ‘Holmsdale’ Convalescent Home, 257 Union Road, Surrey Hills, 14.3.1936. 2. Advertising brochure for ‘Holmsdale’ Convalescent Home (undated) (3 pages: original and photocopy x 2). 3. English family documents (8 pages): a. John Spensley Barnsdall bapt Mar 1818, b. John Spensley Barnsdall marriage registration, c. Census 1861 for John Mawson, Betsy Bradbury Mawson, Frederick William Mawson and George Barnesdale Mawson, d. Census 1871 for John Mawson, Betsy B. Mawson, Frederick W. Mawson and George B. Mawson and Arthur Mawson, e. Census 1881 for John Mawson, Betsy B. Mawson, Arthur Mawson and George Mawson, f. Census 1881 for Fredk W Mawson and Mary Mawson. 4. PROV Unassisted passenger list information for Mary Mawson 1882 (1 page). 5. Mawson family members notes compiled by Sue Barnett (2 pages). 6. Harriet Godden Mawson details including WW1 service details, Royal Military College of Australia certificate of service certificate, references from Duntroon and Gresswell Sanatorium (11 pages). 7. Beatrice Mawson details including WW1 service on the ‘Mongolia’ – Argus article 28 June 1917 and her account of the sinking of the ‘Mongolia’ published in Castlemaine newspaper, 18 August 1917 (4 pages). 8. Muriel Mawson details including WW1 service and evidence of her training at Castlemaine Hospital (5 pages). 9. F.W. Mawson Jr details including WW1 service including Red Cross Wounded and Missing Enquiry Bureau file and Dasey (misnamed photo of him) (8 pages, incl photo). 10. F.W. Mawson Snr details incl birth registration, 1871, marriage to Catherine Small, death registration, cemetery index (5 pages). 11. Betsy Bradbury Mawson death & burial details (2 pages). 12. John Mawson family: John Mawson probate notice, 24 Sept 1941; marriage of son Ivan to Joan Manning, 29/9/1945 (2 pages). 13. Arthur David Mawson details - extract from Ancestry.com family tree notated by Sue Barnett; death notice from The Argus, 24 oct 1939 (2 pages). 14. Holmsdale and the Mawson family - Presentation to Surrey Hills Historical Society: 21 March 2012 by Sue Barnett, 25 pages including photos. 15. Letter from John Howden to Sue Barnett, 1 April 2012. 16. Information re Dr James Moore Andrew of Yallourn.(mr) frederick william mawson, (mr) john howden, (mr) frederick william mawson jnr, aif, (miss) beatrice mary mawson, (miss) harriet godden mawson, (miss) muriel mawson, (mr) john mawson, (miss) ethel mawson, (miss) winifred sarah mawson, (mr) lyell mcalister howden, (miss) olive mabel garrett, (mrs) olive mabel mawson, garrett and mawson, 'holmsdale', holmsdale convalesent and rest home, 257 union road, 'erskine', 5a barloa road, 'carbethon', 50 churchill street, (mrs) mary mawson, box hill cemetery, (mrs) catherine small, (mrs) catherine mawson, 14 bona vista avenue, (mr) arthur david mawson, (mrs) betsy bradbury mawson, world war one, nurses, builders -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Orford family
The Orford family, a pioneer family remained continuously living and working in Eltham for 170 years from 1854 to 2024. James and Sarah Orford arrived in Sydney in 1839 aboard the ship “Orestes”; they had several children there before settling in Eltham in 1854. Three children, James Mathias, Sarah Amelia and Thomas Henry initially remained in the Eltham area. James eventually moved to Brunswick. Sarah married Arthur Butler Young and finally lived in Bunyip. Thomas who was six years old when the family arrived in 1854 remained in Eltham, married Helen Logan who died, leaving a large family. They lived in a slab hut by the Yarra at Laughing Waters and Thomas managed the Panton Park Estate, a selection owned by Magistrate Thomas Panton. Thomas’s son, Ernest Orford was born 1892 at Pitt Street, Eltham and also lived his entire life in Eltham working as a labourer, orchardist and later as a gardener and grounds keeper for Sir William Irvine, a former Chief Justice and Premier of Victoria. Ernest married Kate Thomas; their two sons Ron and Doug stayed in the area. Another of Thomas' sons, Arthur, also lived in Eltham. Four Orford generations attended Eltham schools. Doug Orford was born on the kitchen table (reference, son Ted Orford) of the family home at the corner of Reynolds Road and Mount Pleasant Road. Doug married Gwen and they established a family however Gwen died at a young age from cancer. Doug eventually remarried another Gwen and they lived for several decades in Napoleon Street, Eltham. Doug was actively involved in EDHS over many years, including serving as a committee member and vice president. Contributions by Doug and Gwen (Treasurer/Membership Secretary), his wife, assisted EDHS to continue to develop as a not-for-profit group intent on promoting and preserving our local history. Both Doug and Gwen were made Life Members of EDHS. They also acted as EDHS delegates to the Eastern Region of Historical Societies. His significant work with assisting to establish our valued Local History Centre helped develop our home base and supported the continued growth of our society. Doug’s local knowledge, suggestions and family connections were highly valued, Until recent times, he continued to regularly attend our Collections Team workshops providing his insights and historical information about photographs and society records. Doug died peacefully July 8, 2024, and represents the last link in the Orford Eltham chain which spanned 170 years. His funeral was held Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Le Pine Funerals, 848 Main Road, Eltham. Contents: Typed notes, no date: Memories of Ernest Orford [taped 1979] about his school days. Handwritten notes, no date: History of Ernie Orford Typed notes, no date: History of Thomas Henry Orford and family. Photocopy: Shire of Eltham General Rate Receipts. Received from D Orford 7 June 1923 and Received from E F Orford, 4 August 1924. Letter, no date: Nillumbik Shire to Russell Yeoman, Gwen Orford to receive Volunteer Recognition Award. Newsletter article: "The Orford Family, Eltham", Shire of Eltham Historical Society, No.80 September 1991. History of Orford family. Handwritten notes: 21 March 2011, genealogy of George Orford. On reverse Melways map makred with Orford and other land ownerships. Newspaper advertisement, 21 March 2011: "264 Reynolds Road, South Eltham", property for sale [land in ownership of Orford family]. Letter: St Margaret's Anglican Church Eltham to Doug Orford, 17 November 2011, Extracts from church records relative to Orford family. Newspaper article: "Timely facelift at war memorials', Diamond Valley Leader, 30 April 2024, Nillumbik war memorial will have some work and a bronze plaque will be installed at the Eltham Avenue of Honour, Wingrove Park; photograph of Doug Orford Newsletter item: "Welcome home medal", Eltham District Historical Society newsletter no.216 May 2014, World War I two 'Welcome Home Medals' in ownership of local men, being Harry Gilham and Doug Orford. Order of Service, Le Pine Funerals (Eltham), In Loving Memory of Douglas Frederick Orford 22nd August 1929 - 8th July 2024 Doug Orford Reminiscences (2002) in conjunction with Jock Read and Peter Bassett Smith; 4 pages - 3 typed, 1 handwritten possibly transcribed from an audio tape recording (location unknown). 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