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Canterbury History Group
Article, Hutchinson, John, The story of Shrublands
A brief history of Shrublands from 1864 when it was built for Ernest Carter, to its eventual use as St John's Home for Boys from 1924.canterbury, balwyn road, carter> dr.ernest, hindson> alice, st john's home for boys, st martin's home for boys -
Canterbury History Group
Ephemera - Shrublands, [2003]
Real estate advertisement for the sale of "Shrublands" 16 Balwyn Road Canterbury on 3 May [2003] Includes coloured photographs of the exterior of the mansion and an interior photograph of the entrance hall showing some architectural features. A copy of the advertisement from an unnamed paper is includedcanterbury, balwyn road, shrublands, italianate style -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Shrublands, 22.5.1989
Notes from a talk by Ian Ellis on "Shrublands" 22.5.1989. corrections by Robin Adamscanterbury, balwyn road, shrublands, carter family, hindson family, st john's home for boys -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Pet Cemetery, "Shrublands", Kelly, Robin, 2001
Coloured photograph of the headstone of 'Dear Old Max', pet cemetery "Shrublands"canterbury, balwyn road, shrublands, gravestones -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Pet cemetery, "Shrublands", Kelly, Robin, 2001
Coloured photograph of the Headstones, pet cemetery, "Shrublands"canterbury, balwyn road, shrublands, gravestones -
Canterbury History Group
Ephemera - 16 Balwyn Road, Canterbury, 1/05/2003 12:00:00 AM
Real estate advertisement for the sale by auction on 3 May 2003 of "Shrublands" 16 Balwyn Road Canterbury, with the potential for developement. Includes coloured photographs of the exterior of the mansion and entrance hall, and floor and site plans.canterbury, balwyn road, shrublands, victorian and italianate style -
Canterbury History Group
Ephemera - Save Shrublands, Robin and Peter Adams
Information on the history of Shrublands distributed by Robin and Peter Adams during their successful campaign to save Shrublands from demolition. Includes some information on the gardencanterbury, balwyn road, shrublands, carter> ernest, mcarthur> sir william, vineyards, wines, hindson> alice & john, power> thomas, gardens -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Alice (Henty) Hindson (1852-1932), 1906-1930
The Henty family and their descendants were notable settlers in Australia, initially in Western Australia, then in Launceston and finally in Victoria. While most family members settled in Victoria from 1834, others remained in England and in Tasmania. The portrait was purchased by the Society as part of a small collection of Henty memorabilia and portraits from the owner of Moorabool Antiques, Geelong in 2021, which had in turn acquired the item from the estate of Dennis Alston of Alston's Antiques in Hamilton, Victoria.Members of the extended Henty family were notable British settlers of southeastern and southwestern Australia. The connection to Kew (Vic.) is that members of the Henty family owned important mansions in Kew in the 19th century. Stephen George Henty's family lived at 'Findon', and Francis Henty of 'Merino Downs' in the Western District lived in his final years at 'Field Place', Kew. Alice (Henty) Hindson, born in Portland in 1852, died at 'Field Place' in Kew in 1932. She was the daughter of Francis Henty. The portrait has added artistic and aesthetic significance as a signed photographic portrait by Lafayette Photographic Studios, Collins Street, Melbourne. The studio flourished from 1906-1930. Photographic portrait of Alice (Henty) Hindson (1852-1932), one of the daughters of Francis Henty and Mary Ann Lawrence, taken and signed by the internationally renowned London photographer 'Lafayette'. The oval photograph is encased in a brown calf skin case. The portrait represents the sitter in middle age, wearing a black dress and a white lace collar. Alice Henty had married John Hindson in 1875 at Trinity Church, East Melbourne. The couple were to live at 'Shrublands' in Canterbury from 1883. Her husband died in 1919 and it is likely that the portrait was taken after that date. She was to donate 'Shrublands' to the Anglican Church in 1923, after which it became St John's Home for Boys (and girls). Alice Henty's sister Louisa Henty died at her home 'Field Place in 1924. Alice was also to die at Field Place in 1932. Signed: "Lafayette / Melb."henty family, alice henty, alice hindson, shrublands, field place, john hindson, francis henty, louisa henty, mary ann lawrence, mary ann henty, lafayette photographic studio -- mebourne (vic.) -
Canterbury History Group
Ephemera - Shrublands, 16 Balwyn Road Canterbury, 1/10/2004 12:00:00 AM
Real estate advertisement for the sale by auction of the historic mansion "Shrublands" 16 Balwyn Road Canterbury on 5 October 2002. Includes coloured photographs of the exterior of the house and floor plans for both floors and site plans.canterbury, balwyn road, shrublands, victorian italianate style, verandahs -
Canterbury History Group
Drawing - Illustration, Early Canterbury, 1882
Drawing by William Tibbits of Early Canterbury including a steam train and four carriages, Canterbury Railway Station , Shrublands and the Station master's house. 1882. Published with an article, in the Camera Supplement of "The Argus", 6 August 1932.canterbury, shrublands, canterbury railway station, rochester road, canterbury road, balwyn road, trees, tibbits> william -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Statement of cultural heritage significance. Shrublands, 1/06/2003 12:00:00 AM
Statement of the cultural heritage significance of Shrublands in the Victorian Heritage Registercanterbury, balwyn road, shrublands, architectural features, wolf> william, italianate style, bunya bunya, himalayan cedar, carter> ernest -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Shrublands Auction 1885, 1885
Photocopy of the subdivision Shrublands auction sale 17 December 1885canterbury, shrublands, balwyn road, rochester road, canterbury road, faversham road, mont albert road, kent avenue, chatham road, carter> ernest -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Early Canterbury, 1882
Copy of the black and white drawing by William Tibbits of Canterbury, 1882.Includes Canterbury Railway Station, Stationmasters House and Shrublands, canterbury, canterbury road, rochester road, balwyn road, shrublands, canterbury railway station, stationmasters house, trees, steam trains, tibbits> william -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Plan fears, Progress Leader, February 18 2002
a letter to Editor on plan fears of development of "Shrublands". Includes a concise history and description of the early history of the property. The letter also signals intentio s to fight to save the property.Peter and Robin Adams of Balwyn Road, Canterbury, sparked a successful campaign to save Shrublands. See also #1071.shrublands, balwyn road, carter>ernest, vineyards, urban planning -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - "Shrublands" mansion from the front, 1989, Jan Pigot, 1989
Black and white photograph of the front of "Shrublands" on the occasion of the visit by the Canterbury History Group in 1989.canterbury, balwyn road, "shrublands", houses, canterbury history group, st. john's home for boys and girls -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - "Shrublands" mansion foyer, Jan Pigot, 1989
Black and white photograph of the columns in the foyer of "Shrublands" 1989canterbury, balwyn road, "shrublands", architectural features, st. john's home for boys and girls -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - "Shrublands" cellar, 1989
Black and white photograph. Members of the Canterbury History Group inspecting the cellar, converted to a chapel, in "Shrublands". Edie Prest is second from the right. canterbury, balwyn road, "shrublands", st john's home for boys and girls, canterbury history group, prest> edie, cellars, chapels -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - "Shrublands" mansion kitchen, Jan Pigot, 1989
Miss Appleby, matron of St. John's Home for Boys and Girls, demonstrating the meat and cheese slicer in the kitchen at "Shrublands" 1989. Black and white photograph.canterbury, balwyn road, "shrublands", st.john's home for boys and girls, kitchens, kitchen equipment, stoves, appleby> miss -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Northern Hawk Owl, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Northern Hawk-owl is a nomadic and generally solitary bird, although they can occasionally be seen in pairs. While these birds resemble owls, their behaviour is more similar to that of a hawk, hence their name. Normally active during the day (similar to the hunting habits of a hawk), they prefer to reside in boreal forest, grasslands, shrublands and temperate, cold and polar zones. Located in North America, Europe and Asia, these owls can also occasionally be found during migration, in the northern United States. There are three subspecies in North America, Central Asia and Siberia. At the present time (2021), its numbers are stable and so it is therefore considered of ‘least concern’ on the IUCN Red List, indicating it is not yet endangered. This particular specimen has been correctly mounted and presented as a relatively accurate representation of the actual bird. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.The Northern hawk-owl's face features white and brown soft feathery plumage and a dark brown border around its face/chin area, with a dark cream curving beak soft yellowy brown coloured eyes. Its front breast feathers are generally off white in colour with some flecks of brown. It has a long brown tail with off white banding, with creamy white claws. The owl has speckled brown and white plumage over the back of its body and wings and some areas of more solid brown are present around the back of its neck and top of wings. This specimen stands upon a wooden platform and two identifying tags hang from its right leg, while a metal numbered tag hangs from its left.Swing-tag: 38 / Rayed Swin Owl –/ See Catalogue, Page 53. Tag with faded script: No 33 Strix[?] / misarea[?] / Sweden[?] Metal tag - digits on metal tag appear to read, either ‘5028’ or ‘6028’taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, surnia ulula, strigidae, northern hawk-owl, hawk-owl, canadian owl, hudsonian hawk-owl, owl, canada, asia, europe, north america -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Reports, Martin Westbrooke, Nanya Station
Nanya Station, owned and managed by the University of Ballarat (now Federation University Australia), was purchased with assistance from the Department of Environment and Heritage Government Caring for our Country program. Nanya Station is located in the Scotia country, west of the Darling Ana-Branch in far western New South Wales and consists of the Nanya Western Lands Pastoral Lease 3281 – Perpetual Leasehold Lot 1244 in Deposited Plan 762778, Parish of Winnebaga, County of Tara and part of Lot 1242 County of Windeyer. Nanya is within the tribal area of the Danggali Aboriginal people, a sub-group of the Barkindji. Many Aboriginal sites have been recorded adjacent to major rivers in the region providing evidence that these areas supported a large population. The Scotia region has one of the shortest stock grazing histories of western NSW. Along with five other Scotia properties, Nanya was created as a pastoral lease in 1927. The first European settlement on the land followed exploration of the area by Sturt and Eyre. In 1854, the Lake Victoria lease which encompassed this area comprised 465,000ha.included Scotia blocks 1, 2, 3 and 4, Amoskeag and Winnebaga which formed the area known as the Scotia. It was described as a region of thick mallee scrub, interspersed with bluebush flats and Belah woodland. In the 1920s artesian water was found and the dry Scotia country was surveyed and divided into six Homestead leases allocated by ballot (Withers 1989). All properties were approximately 30,000ha, with a recommended stocking level of 3,000 sheep. Winnebaga (renamed Nanya) was taken up by Gordon Cumming. He initially dug a dam near the southeast corner of the property. A larger ground tank and rudimentary dwelling at the site of the present complex was later established. An adjacent area was cleared and cropped to provide feed for the horses used in digging the earth tanks. The ruins of the original building are located between the shearing shed and Homestead Tank. A cottage was built in the 1930s and a more substantial Red Gum framed homestead in the early 1950s. The lease was held by Mr Gordon Cumming until 1984 when it was purchased by Mr Norm Scadding as an extension to the adjacent lease, Belvedere. It was sold in 1995 to Mr Rob Taylor of Waikerie then in 1999 to BeMax Pty. Ltd., a sand mining company. These last three owners all permitted use of the property by the University for teaching and research. The Centre for Environmental Management at the University of Ballarat had been involved in studies of flora and fauna in western New South Wales since 1988. Studies became concentrated on the Scotia region with its variety of intact ecosystems due to a short pastoral history. Of particular significance is a system of natural salt lakes of which the most extensive is the Scotia Discharge Complex located on Nanya Station. An extensive vegetation survey of the Scotia region Westbrooke et al. 1998) highlighted the significance of the area both in terms of the range of communities in relatively intact condition and the occurrence of species and communities of restricted distribution. Nearly 400 species were recorded of which nine had either not previously been recorded or have restricted distribution in western NSW. Twenty-two plant communities occur on Nanya Station of which two, Halosarcia lylei low open shrubland and Hemichroa diandra/Halosarcia/Frankenia low open shrubland, are dominated by species not previously recorded from NSW. H. lylei and Acacia loderi shrublands are listed as endangered under the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act. As noted, the area has a relatively short grazing history and, due to the presence of large areas of mallee with a Triodia understorey and restricted water supplies, stocking rates have been low. The diversity of ecosystems in relatively intact condition and extensive areas of old growth mallee made Nanya a highly significant refuge for biological diversity. This factors led to the purchase of Nanya Station by the University of Ballarat in 2004 with the assistance of the Department of Environment and Heritage for the purposes of conservation, research and education. In 2010 the southern paddocks of Nagaella Station (10,000ha.) which lie along the northern boundary, were purchased with the assistance of Lower Murray Darling Catchment Management Authority and added to the Nanya lease to provide complete protection for the communities of the Nanya Discharge Complex and further high quality Malleefowl habitat. Four digital reports documents relating to Federation University's Nanya Station, Western New South Walesnanya station, scotia country, pastoral lease, winnebaga county, darling ana-branch, martin westbrooke, environmental education, nagaella station, lower murray darling catchment management authority, conservation research education, ian gribble, pat prevett, ian henderson, danggali -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 3 Beatty Street, Mont Albert
Original address was No. 1 Victoria Street; became 3 Beatty Street in 1969. Occupants: 1891-1905 Leopold Augustus Carter, Collins Street dentist (see Alan Holt cards for details of tenants); son of Ernest Carter, dentist, of 'Shrublands' in Balwyn Road, Canterbury. 1905-1909 James Johnston Hemphill, Esquire 1909-1919 G. E. Jeans, Gentleman 1919-1920 Colin Friend, medical practitioner 1920-1964 Augustin Lodewyckx 1964-1967 Mina Lodewyckx 1967- Lodewyckx family A black and white photo of a house surrounded by trees, possibly fruit trees.beatty street, mont albert, victoria street, leopold augustus carter, james johnston hemphill, augustin lodewyckx, mina lodewyckx, lodewyckx family -
Canterbury History Group
Letter - Vaughan Avenue and Flinders Street Reserve, Canterbury, Bennet, Mavis and Potts, Annette, 1/05/1989 12:00:00 AM
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
Book, Gwen McWilliam, Early Canterbury, 1994
Early history of Canterbury with a focus on the "Shrublands" property of Balwyn Road.22, [2 leaves] pages : illustrations, maps, facsimilesnon-fictionEarly history of Canterbury with a focus on the "Shrublands" property of Balwyn Road.canterbury, canterbury history, residential development, shrublands -
Canterbury History Group
Pamphlet - Introducing St. John's Children's Foundation, unknown
Pamphlet describing the history and services provided by the St.John's Homes for Boys and Girlscanterbury, balwyn road, shrublands, st john's home for boys and girls, childrens services -
Canterbury History Group
Article, The Australian, The Year Ahead : Prestige listings kickstart 2020
article discusses forthcoming sale of iconic mansions including Canterbury's "Shrublands". The sale in 2002 and demolition threat and subsequent sale and renovation in 2003. Basic history also included.3 pages; includes colour photosarticle discusses forthcoming sale of iconic mansions including Canterbury's "Shrublands". The sale in 2002 and demolition threat and subsequent sale and renovation in 2003. Basic history also included.canterbury, balwyn road, shrublands, italianate style, carter>ernest -
Canterbury History Group
Ephemera - St John's Home for Boys and Girls, not known
These bags were distributed to houses to be filled with clothing etc. and collected some days later.Heavy duty brown paper collection bag for the St John's Home for Boys and Girlscanterbury, balwyn road, st john's home for boys and girls, shrublands, children's services, charitable organisations -
Canterbury History Group
Article, Graeme Davison, What makes a building historic?
Article from the Camberwell City News by Professor Graeme Davison provides an insight into the classification of buildings as historic.Double page newspaper spreadnon-fictionArticle from the Camberwell City News by Professor Graeme Davison provides an insight into the classification of buildings as historic.canterbury, shrublands, historic buildings council, davison> graeme, town planning, historic buildings -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Camberwell Sketchbook, 1978
History of Camberwell, including origin of name, history of Canterbury; Camberwell and Canterbury shops, Fairholme, Camberwell Station, Hartwell Station, Camberwell Tram Depot, Frognall, Camberwell Grammar, Fintona.History of Camberwell, including origin of name, history of Canterbury; Camberwell and Canterbury shops, Fairholme, Camberwell Station, Hartwell Station, Camberwell Tram Depot, Frognall, Camberwell Grammar, Fintona. |56p|ill.camberwell, historic buildings, maranoa gardens, st. barnabas church, shrublands, fintona, frognall, fairholme -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Canterbury 1932, 1932
Black and white newspaper photograph from "the Argus" Camera Supplement, 6 August 1932canterbury, canterbury railway line, canterbury road, rochester road, emulation hall, shops, gardens, shrublands -
Canterbury History Group
Letter - 4 Balwyn Road, Canterbury, Fisher, Eileen, 18/11/1985 12:00:00 AM
Letter from Dr. Eileen Fisher to Mrs Mary Doery with information about "Rosslyn" 4 Balwyn Road Canterburycanterbury, balwyn road, gunson family, mercy family, canterbury buildings, hazeldene, rosslyn, shrublands, fisher> eileen(dr.)