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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mr. F. Goulding's orchard. Looking across to Ringwood East from Wonga Rd. 1960
... Mr. F. Goulding's orchard. Looking across to Ringwood East...Typed below photograph, "Mr. F. Goulding's orchard.... 1960". Mr. F. Goulding's orchard. Looking across to Ringwood ...Typed below photograph, "Mr. F. Goulding's orchard. Looking across to Ringwood East from Wonga Rd. 1960". -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, View from Mr. Boyle's orchard, c1960
... View from Mr. Boyle's orchard.... - 6.30 am. View from Mr. Boyle's orchard. Photograph Photograph ...Photographs relate to the Poultry Farms that existed in Nunawading and Forest Hill in the1950s and 1960s. Photos taken in 1961-62. Poultry farmers included Messrs Boyce, Gallos, Foote,Grimsley, Greenwood and Dudley|Slides scanned as a 'tiff' at 300dpi to CD Rom and cleaned and adjusted by Ted Arrowsmith.Early morning sunrays on Boyle's gum trees - 6.30 am.eckermann's, eckermann frank, poultry farms, nunawading, greenwood, forest hill, canterbury road, mount pleasant road nunawading, boyles, white, bruer's -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, View of what was Heathmont township taken from about Royal Avenue looking at Mr. Herman Pump's orchard. Old bridge over Canterbury Road can be seen on left
... Avenue looking at Mr. Herman Pump's orchard. Old bridge over... township taken from about Royal Avenue looking at Mr. Herman Pump's... looking at Mr. Herman Pump's orchard. Old bridge over Canterbury ...Typed below photograph, "View of what was Heathmont township taken from about Royal Avenue looking at Mr. Herman Pump's orchard. Old bridge over Canterbury Road can be seen on left." -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Albert Cox's Orchard at Pomonal 1938
... Mr Albert Cox's Orchard at Pomonal 1938.... grampians View of Albert Cox's Orchard at Pomonal c 1938. stawell ...View of Albert Cox's Orchard at Pomonal c 1938.Black and white photograph of mountain in background and fruit trees in foreground.Albert Cox's orchard Pomonalstawell -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Painting, David Armfield, Mr Bird spraying his orchard, 1958
... Mr Bird spraying his orchard... Grove Mr Bird spraying his orchard Painting Painting David ...Presented to the Society by the artist Oil on canvasarthur bird, artwork, david armfield, eltham, pitt street, wattle grove -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, The Batman Tree; heirloom apple tree purchased by John Batman and planted by Mr Frederick Flintoff in 1838 in the orchard of Mr Bosch, near Greensborough, now a small river flat near the Maroondah aqueduct crossing, Plenty River Walk, Greensborough, c.1989, 1989c
... orchard of Mr Bosch, near Greensborough, now a small river flat... in the orchard of Mr Bosch, near Greensborough, now a small river flat ...Colour photograph originally located in a magnetic style album titled 'Greensborough Bypass 1990s 5' suffering significant degradation. No information contained in album or on reverse of photos except where noted. Relocated to archival photosafe storage.greensborough, plenty river walk, maroondah aqueduct, batman apple tree -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Albie Cox Ploughing Orchard with a tractor Helped by Miss Shirley Henderson at the Pomonal Orchard
... Mr Albie Cox Ploughing Orchard with a tractor Helped by... orchard with young woman seated on plough. Mr Albie Cox Ploughing ...Cox's Orchard, Pomonal. Albie Cox, driving tractor and seated on the plough is Shirley Henderson.Man on tractor pulling plough through orchard with young woman seated on plough.Alb Cox. Pomonal Shirley Henderson.stawell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: TIME TABLE FOR R.S.L. VICTORY BALL 1951, 21st August, 1951
... Mr Orchard... Mr Edgar Mr Orchard J.W. Swatton, Secretary. Typed time table ...Typed time table for the R.S.L. Victory Ball held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on Tuesday 21st August, 1951. Signed by J. W. Swatton, Hon. Secretary Ball Committee.J.W. Swatton, Secretary.event, social, victory ball, r.s.l. bendigo collection - time table for r.s.l. victory ball 1951, mr f e jackson, sir george lansell, lt general wells & mrs wells, mrs oliver, mrs j w swatton, mrs f e jackson, cr oliver, rsl ladies auxiliary, parma dance club, mr wright, mr little, mr w lamers, mr waters, mr green, mr barton, mr palmer, mr edgar, mr orchard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Poplars along the creek, c1960
... Poplars along the creek as seen from Mr. Boyle's orchard.... boyles white bruer's Poplars along the creek as seen from Mr ...Photographs relate to the Poultry Farms that existed in Nunawading and Forest Hill in the1950s and 1960s. Photos taken in 1961-62. Poultry farmers included Messrs Boyce, Gallos, Foote,Grimsley, Greenwood and Dudley|Slides scanned as a 'tiff' at 300dpi to CD Rom and cleaned and adjusted by Ted Arrowsmith.Poplars along the creek as seen from Mr. Boyle's orchard.eckermann's, eckermann frank, poultry farms, nunawading, greenwood, forest hill, canterbury road, mount pleasant road nunawading, boyles, white, bruer's -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Towards Mt Pleasant Road, c1960
... Looking towards Pleasant Road from Mr. Boyle's orchard.... boyles white bruer's Looking towards Pleasant Road from Mr ...Photographs relate to the Poultry Farms that existed in Nunawading and Forest Hill in the1950s and 1960s. Photos taken in 1961-62. Poultry farmers included Messrs Boyce, Gallos, Foote,Grimsley, Greenwood and Dudley|Slides scanned as a 'tiff' at 300dpi to CD Rom and cleaned and adjusted by Ted Arrowsmith.Looking towards Pleasant Road from Mr. Boyle's orchard.eckermann's, eckermann frank, poultry farm, nunawading, greenwood, forest hill, canterbury road, mount pleasant road nunawading, boyles, white, bruer's -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Weekly Times, Gardens of the Horticultural Society of Victoria, 1883
... the weekly times curator mr neilson orchard ornamental ...Copy of article in "The Weekly Times" 20 January, 1883 p3. Description of the entrance, ornamental garden and the Orchard. Another Orchard planted with peach trees. Mr. Neilson, curator, worked with one assistant.the weekly times, curator, mr neilson, orchard, ornamental garden, entrance, peach trees -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Eckermann's Poultry Farm, c1960
... and Mr. Boyle's Orchard from the Eckermann fence, 'Corabelle... towards trees and Mr. Boyle's Orchard from the Eckermann fence ...Photographs relate to the Poultry Farms that existed in Nunawading and Forest Hill in the1950s and 1960s. Photos taken in 1961-62. Poultry farmers included Messrs Boyce, Gallos, Foote,Grimsley, Greenwood and Dudley|Slides scanned as a 'tiff' at 300dpi to CD Rom and cleaned and adjusted by Ted Arrowsmith.View from Eckermann's Poultry Farm. Looking towards trees and Mr. Boyle's Orchard from the Eckermann fence, 'Corabelle' in the foregroundeckermann's, eckermann frank, poultry farms, nunawading, greenwood, forest hill, canterbury road, mount pleasant road nunawading, boyles, white, bruer's -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Houses in the big Orchard, c1960
... The houses in the big orchard from Mr. Boyle's.... boyles white bruer's The houses in the big orchard from Mr ...Photographs relate to the Poultry Farms that existed in Nunawading and Forest Hill in the1950s and 1960s. Photos taken in 1961-62. Poultry farmers included Messrs Boyce, Gallos, Foote,Grimsley, Greenwood and Dudley.|Slides scanned as a 'tiff' at 300dpi to CD Rom and cleaned and adjusted by Ted Arrowsmith.The houses in the big orchard from Mr. Boyle's.eckermann's, eckermann frank, poultry farms, nunawading, greenwood, forest hill, canterbury road, mount pleasant road nunawading, boyles, white, bruer's -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Weekly Times, Two Bays Nurseries Visit by Burnley Students, 1906
... , and students to Griffeth Bros Nurseries at Somerville and Mr. Webb's... mr webb orchards staff students Photocopy of article ...Photocopy of article in "The Weekly Times" 10.03.1906. Article describing an excursion by staff, including C.B. Luffmann, and students to Griffeth Bros Nurseries at Somerville and Mr. Webb's Orchard.weekly times, charles bogue luffmann, griffeth bros, nurseries, mr webb, orchards, staff, students -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FRUITFUL
... . Fruitful: gathering and packing fruit in Mr. H. Keck's orchard...Mr Herbert Keck began planting his orchard c. 1886 ...Mr Herbert Keck began planting his orchard c. 1886 and by 1902 had 33 acres under orchard and nursery stock. His endeavour was seen as a model orchard producing abundant crops. Herbert Keck was at one time, president of the Strathfieldsaye Shire and a MLC for Victoria. Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Fruitful: gathering and packing fruit in Mr. H. Keck's orchard and nursery at One Tree Hill. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Sepia print, C.J. Frazer, Pruning Demonstration, 1922-1923
... a demonstration of pruning in the Orchard by Mr. Farrell (see B91.105... in the Orchard by Mr. Farrell (see B91.105) Student back left appears ...Sepia photograph. A group of men and women watching a demonstration of pruning in the Orchard by Mr. Farrell (see B91.105) Student back left appears in Group photograph 1922-1923 B91.103.men, women, mr. farrell, students, pruning demonstration, orchard, student outside class -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Documents, Papers pertaining to agreement between J.G. Aird with Mr. Chung and Mr. Neal -1919-1925, 1919-1925
... an agreement in 1919. Mr. Aird was the owner of the orchard and Mr... was the owner of the orchard and Mr. Chung & Mr. Neal were to share ...Local orchardists, Messers Aird, Chung and Neal signed an agreement in 1919. Mr. Aird was the owner of the orchard and Mr. Chung & Mr. Neal were to share equally in the profits provided they continued to work.Papers pertaining to agreement between J.G. Aird with Mr. Chung and Mr. Neal - handwritten letters of agreement and accounts relating to the partnership. +Additional Keywords: Aird, J.G. / Chung, Herbert / Neal, William -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Agreements, Stillwell and Co, Contracts of sale of land in Ringwood 1911-1925 (Aird Orchard), 1911-1915
... 1911 and 1915 executed by Mr Aird - subdivision of orchard... of land in Ringwood between 1911 and 1915 executed by Mr Aird ...Details of contracts of sale of land in Ringwood between 1911 and 1915 executed by Mr Aird - subdivision of orchard between Adelaide Street and Andersons Creek Road (Warrandyte Road). In 1975, the house was the Presbyterian Manse. Orchard owned by J.G. Aird.12 contracts of sale of land in Ringwood between 1911-1915 executed by Mr Aird - buff coloured foolscap bifold documents with black printing and some handwritten. +Additional Keywords: Aird, J.G. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Herald, Burnley Horticultural College, c. 1932
... was demonstrated by Mr. J. Farrell, orchard superintendent... newspapers. (1) "How to prune fruit trees was demonstrated by Mr. J ...Photographs from newspapers. (1) "How to prune fruit trees was demonstrated by Mr. J. Farrell, orchard superintendent of the Agricultural Department, to students from the Teachers' Training College, who visited the the Horticultural College at Burnley yesterday." (2) "The Harvester Girl cutting the oats at Burnley Horticultural School today." (3) "7 foot delphinium." (4) "Bringing in the Sheaves." (5) "Twin Cucumbers," from the "Herald" 16/2/32.pruning, j. farrell, students, teachers, burnley horticultural college, teacher's training college, harvesting oats, students working outside, cucumbers, delphiniums, fruit trees -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Vehicle - Spring Cart, C1930
... on the Livermore Orchard in Vermont and was donated by Mr. Livermore when... on the Livermore Orchard in Vermont and was donated by Mr. Livermore when ...This item was used as a general purpose cart on the Livermore Orchard in Vermont and was donated by Mr. Livermore when the orchard was sold for housing development.|In the 1840's a vehicle known as a springcart, chaise cart, and family cart was the choice of colonist who needed to travel from town to town. It was light, well sprung, capacious and adaptable. It was used by all stratas of society. See ref.Two wheeled general purpose spring cart, used on an orchard. Also known as a 'Jingle'. It is painted green and terracotta. It was pulled by one horse and has internal measurements of 0.46M x 1.5M x 2.46M.The wheels are 1.1M in diameter.rural industry, livestock, transport, horse -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Mr Hugh Brown, early 1900's
... Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown... Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr 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 Mr Hugh Brown.hugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, market gardener, farmer, pine vale -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Zillah Brown, c 1860's
... Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown... Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown ...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 -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - The Brown Children, 1910
... Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown... Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown ...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 -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Mr Hugh Brown's Farm, A game of cricket
... garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest... garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest ...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 -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - The Brown Family, Boat Trip, 1882
... Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown... Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown ...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 -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Jean Brown, Highland Dress, 1924
... garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest... garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest ...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 -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Jean Brown, 1918
... garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest... garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest ...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 -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - The Brown Family, Alexander Brown
... garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest... garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest ...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 -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - The Brown Family, Frederick and Alexander
... garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest... garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest ...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 -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Mr Hugh Brown's Farm, "Pine Vale", c 1865
... Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown... Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown ...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