Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white photo of Mr Hugh Brown.hugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, market gardener, farmer, pine vale

Mr Hugh Brown farm, collecting logs for fence and preparing the ground to grow fruit trees. Mr Brown planted 8 acres of fruit trees. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of Mr Hugh Brown's farm. Gum trees and cleared land.hugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, pine vale, farm, orchard, fruit trees, cattle, wagon track, fence

A cricket game in the paddocks of Mr Hugh Brown farm. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of a cricket game in the paddock Mr Hugh Brown's farm. Farm houses and sheds in the background. A biplane flying overhead.hugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, pine vale, farm, cricket, biplane, paddock, farm house

Letter from Hugh Brown dated July 13th, 1863, wishing to claim the sick allowance of the Court.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, hugh brown

Note from Austin? Certifying that Hugh Brown was able to follow his usual employment. Dated Sept 25th, 1877.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, hugh brown, austin?

Blue printed Doctor's Certificate dated July 13th, 1863, certifying that Hugh Brown was unable to follow his employment Signed by H. L. Atkinson.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, hugh brown, h l atkinson

Letter, written on blue paper, from Hugh Brown, dated Sept 25th, 1877, declaring himself off the Sick Fund of the Court as he considered himself able to follow his employment.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest no 3770, hugh brown

From Left to Right: Margaret Watson, Hugh Brown, Frank Anderson, Jean Brown, Mary Anderson, Bill Armstrong Zillah Jean Brown, known as Jean, was the granddaughter of a pioneer of the district, Mr Hugh Brown. Jean married Francis Anderson in October 1930. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of the wedding party of Miss Jean Brown and Mr Francis Anderson.hugh brown, mordialloc, jean brown, zillah brown, francis anderson, wedding, margaret watson, mary anderson, bill armstrong

Zillah Brown (nee Baxter), was the wife of a pioneer of the district, Mr Hugh Brown. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of Mrs Zillah Brown and her son.University Studios 306 Lygon St. Carltonhugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, zillah brown, zillah baxter, pine vale

Doris, Alex, George and Jean are the grandchildren of Mr Hugh Brown. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of the Brown children standing on a tee-tree in Attenbourgh Park, Mordialloc.Doris, Alex, Jean, Georgehugh brown, mordialloc, jean brown, zillah brown, doris brown, alex brown, attenbourgh park

Printed Doctor's Certificate, dated Apr 4th 1866, certifying that Hugh Brown was unable to follow his employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. Printed by Bro. Clarke, Printer, Moor Street, FitzRoy. Glued to the Certificate is a note to the Court from Hugh Brown, dated Apr 4th/66 claiming the Sick Allowance of the Court. The third piece of paper, dated Apr 10th 1866 declaring himself off the Sick Fund of the Court as he was able to follow his employment. The three pieces of paper are glued together.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, hugh brown, h l atkinson

Letter to the Chief Ranger Officers and Brothers of Court King of the Forest from Hugh Brown and John Charles. They made an application through the Court for a Donation for the Widow Gavin and her 8 children. Thomas Gavin was an old member of the Court.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, thomas gavin, hugh brown, john charles

Zillah Jean Brown, known as Jean, was the granddaughter of a pioneer of the district, Mr Hugh Brown. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white photo of Miss Jean Brown in highland dress with bagpipes.University Studios 306 Lygon St. Carltonhugh brown, mordialloc, jean brown, highland dress, costumes, bagpipes

Zillah Jean Brown, known as Jean, was the granddaughter of a pioneer of the district, Mr Hugh Brown. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of Miss Jean Brown with a doll.The Yeoman Studioshugh brown, mordialloc, jean brown, zillah brown, doll

Seated - Frederick Brown (known as Fred) (1860-1959) and Alexander Brown (known as Alex) (1863 - 1940), are the sons of Hugh Brown, a pioneer of the district. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Sepia studio photo of five men, three younger men standing behind two sitting.hugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, zillah brown, zillah baxter, pine vale, alex brown, alexander brown, fred brown, frederick brown

Alexander Brown (known as Alex) (1863 - 1940), is the fourth son of Hugh Brown, a pioneer of the district. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Sepia studio photo of Mr Alexander BrownYeoman Co. Bourke St. Melbournehugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, zillah brown, zillah baxter, pine vale, alex brown, alexander brown, fred brown, frederick brown

Zillah Jean Brown, known as Jean, was the daughter of Frederick Brown and the granddaughter of a pioneer of the district, Mr Hugh Brown. Jean married Francis Anderson in October 1930. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of the wedding of Miss Jean Brown and Mr Francis Anderson on the verandah of the house.The Yeoman Studioshugh brown, mordialloc, jean brown, zillah brown, francis anderson, wedding

Balance Sheet for Court King of the Forest, dated 31st December 1863. Double page Balance Sheet showing Receipts and Expenditure. Signed by the Auditors, Hugh Brown and john Charles Also dated after the Auditors signatures, 11th January 1864.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, court royal oak, savings bank, bro holl, bro kelynack, hugh brown, john charles

Blue coupon, dated Sept 5 1877 asking Mr. Lewis, Treasurer, to pay Hugh Brown the sum of 33/4 for 10 Days Sick Pay. Signed by James W. Long, C.R. and Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Signed at the end by A. Christensen.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, lewis, hugh brown, james w long, wm rowe, a christensen

Letter written on blue paper and dated 17 August 1863 declaring himself off the Sick Fund of the Court, as he considered himself able to follow his employment. Signed by Hugh Brown. Also signed Harry L. Atkinson MD across the paper.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, hugh brown, j t holl, harry l atkinson

Blue paper dated Oct 10th 1870. I hereby Certify that H. Brown of Long Gully is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. Also signed at the end by Hugh Brown declaring himself on the Sick Funds of the Court.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, hugh brown, h l atkinson, j brockley

Balance Sheet for Court King of the Forest, dated September 30th 1863. Double page Balance Sheet showing Receipts and Expenditure. Signed by the Auditors, G I M?, Hugh Brown and John Charles. Also dated near the Auditors signatures, Oct 5th 1863.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, savings bank, bendigo united district, bro nicholson, bro h brown, bro catlin, bro mason, g i m?, hugh brown, john charles

Letter from the Auditors Hugh Brown and John Charles, dated January 11th 1864. They had much pleasure in reporting the correct and satisfactory manner in which Secy Bro. Holl had kept the accounts and which they found correct in all particulars. Balance figures are mentioned also it might necessary to be careful of expenditure.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, herb shannon?, br holl, glennons hotel, hugh brown, john charles

The members of the Brown family in a rowing boat on Mordialloc Creek. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Sepia photo of a adults in a large rowing boat on Mordialloc Creek, Mordialloc.hugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, pine vale, mordialloc creek, row boat

Auditors report written on blue paper and dated June 29th 1863. Auditors were satisfied with the way the books were kept and found they were correct. They also report on the financial position and do not think it necessary to have a Special Levy yet. Signed by the Auditors Joseph King Smith, Hugh Brown and G I Murray.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, savings bank, bro holl, joseph king smith, hugh brown, g i murray, glennon's commercial hotel

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D.,dated October 3 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Hugh Brown or Bearer the sum of 13/4 for 4 Days Sick Pay on account of this Court. Signed by James W. Long, C.R. and Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by A. Christensen.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, mr lewis, hugh brown, james w long, wm rowe, a christensen

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D.,dated Sept 19 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Hugh Brown or Bearer the sum of 40/- for 12 Days Sick Pay on account of this Court. Signed by James W. Long, C.R. and Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by Thomas Exeter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, mr lewis, hugh brown, james w long, wm rowe, thomas exeter

Letter from the Auditors of the accounts of Court King of the Forest dated Oct 5th 1863. They were pleased with accounts and congratulated them on the number of initiations. The Balance sheets are mentioned. Also proposed a note of thanks to the Secretary for the efficient and neatness of his accounts. Signed by John Charles, Geo. Jas. Murray and Hugh Brown. Paper has an elaborate watermark.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, john charles, geo jas murray, hugh brown