Typed notes on the beginnings and building of the Bendigo Hospital. Written by Mary Fry and dated Oct 1981. It also tells of the expansion and of vegetable growing in the grounds. Also included is a Report from the Australian Medical Journal (April, 1857) on Quacks, Board of Management 1853 and a bibliography.document, the bendigo gold district general hospital, mary fry, mrs clancy, james lawrence, dr wall, dr edward hunt, mr g f walter, first church of england, mr j h walker, dr childs, dr stuart, lands department, vahland and getzschmann, mr john o'shannassy, governor sir henry barkly, mr h trumble, policeman pat ryan, mrs a watson, benevolent asylum, easter fair society, mr j h abbott, lady bowen, george mackay, annals of bendigo, k m bowden, mr lazarus, f mcmahon, training school for nurses, nurses' home, bendigo and northern district base hospital, australian medical journal, rev dr backhaus, gregory, searle, raston, butler, drs mrcrea, tierney, e r jones, wall, roche, smith, barnett, messrs mclachlan, wilkinson, o'connor, emmett, fraser, wollaston, burrell, garsed, edhouse, snowdon, miss w stock, william howitt, w b kimberly, j n mackartney, frank cusack, william perry, geoffrey serle, james smith, the argus, bendigo advertiser, bendigo independent, mount alexander mail, the sandhurst bee, a lady's visit to the gold diggings of australia 1852 - 1853, hurst and blackett, land labour and gold, longman brown green and longmans, bendigo and vicinity, sandhurst as it was and as it is, barrows and co, mackay and co, a history of bendigo 1891, doctors and diggers on the mount alexander goldfields, hedges and bell pty ltd, bendigo, a history, william heinemann australia pty ltd, lister house the story of the northern district school of nursing, hawthorne press, tales of the whipstick, the golden age, melbourne university press, the cyclopedia of victoria, the cyclopedia company, c hurry, bendigo gold district general hospital 1853 - the bendigo and northern district base hospital 1953, cambridge press, w stock, health hazards and care relating to the central victorian goldfields particularly bendigo 1851 - 1871

A very damaged antique brown and black covered introduction to singing music book. The title page is missing. The spine has four double gold bands with the title printed in gold lettering. It has 319 songs or hymns included as well as Preliminary remarks addressed to learners, musical characters, intervals, time, diatonic scale, major and minor modes or keys and transposition.non-fictionAn introduction to singing prepared with a view to assist those who wish to acquire a sufficient knowledge of the science to sing the praises of God correctly; and also to encourage the cultivation of vocal music in schools. It is of use for beginners.music books, singing books, singing

Letter and certificate from radio station 3UZ to Mrs Watson, for her role at the RVIB Murtoa Auxiliary.1 letter and 1 cardboard certificateLetter: the greater 3UZ Telephone: 633511 Telegrams: 'Threeuz', Melbourne Nilsen's Broadcasting Service Pty Ltd Registered Office: 45-47 Bourke Street, Melbourne, C.1 22 May 1963 Mrs J.R. Watson, C/-Murtoa Victorian Institute for the Blind Auxiliary MURTOA VIC Dear Mrs Watson, We are happy to present a Nicest Listener Award for which you were nominated following your many years of assistance to the Murtoa Auxiliary of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. These Awards are made in recogition of extra-ordinary achievements, acts of kindness, heroism and service in the public interest. The announcement of your Award was broadcast on Wednesday, 22nd May, 1963, and we hope you will accept the enclosed certificate with our congratulations. Yours faithfully, Nilsen's Broadcasting Service Pty Ltd. Lewis Bennett General Manager. Certificate: Nicest Listener Award Citation Mrs J.R. Watson for over thirty years of enthusiastic work done to assist the Murtoa Auxiliary of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. 3UZ - the station with the nicest listeners Lewis Bennett, General Managerroyal victorian institute for the blind, edith emma watson, auxiliaries, lewis bennett, 3uz

Identical trowel S027 presented to Mrs John Watson.Black leather box with crimson velvet and satin lining containing an engraved silver trowel with a turned bone patterned handle."Presented to Mrs Job Smith by the trustees of the Kew Wesleyan Church on the occasion of her laying a memorial stone of the completion of the Edifice December 11th 1889"kew wesleyan church

B 1900 Fielding NZ, Educated Otago University, Dunedin NZ. Ordained assist 1925. 1st Church Dunedin, 1927 East Taieri NZ, 1932 Christchurch St Pauls NZ; 1942-1967 Toorak; 1953 Moderator Victoria; 1959-1962 Moderator General Australia; 1967 emeritus, Presbytery of Flinders. Died 15 January 1976. B & W photograph of the Very Rev. Dr Alan C. Watson dressed in the formal evening coat of the Moderator General with his daughter Margaret St. John in her wedding dress, his wife Mrs Eileen Watson and Mrs Bain. alan watson, margaret st. john, eileen watson, moderator, presbyterian, minister, mrs bain

Identical trowel S049 presented to Mrs Job Smith.Black leather box with crimson velvet and satin lining containing an engraved silver trowel with a turned bone patterned handle."Presented to Mrs John Watson by the trustees of the Kew Wesleyan Church on the occasion of her laying a memorial stone of the completion of the Edifice December 11th 1889"wesleyan church kew, smith, job

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Mrs Watson (Jessie McGregor) standing beside weatherboard building and her father's hand made tools.local history, photography, photographs, mrs watson, hand made tools, black & white photograph, mrs watson (jessie mcgregor), john jenner, bryant west

Letter from valuer re land owned by Mrs Watson - corner of Purches Street and Canterbury Roads, Vermont (Heatherdale Estate)Letter from valuer re land owned by Mrs Watsonland values, heatherdale estate, watson (mrs), purches street, vermont, canterbury road

COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM MISS E.W.WELLS - Black and white PHOTO OF Mrs D Watson - foot of photo and back Bartlett Bros. View Place Sandhurst, photographers, miniature Portrait Painters -this picture can be enlarged to any size as a plain photograph or as a painting in oil, crayon or water colour. Copies can always be had.'Bartlett Bros. , View Place Sandhurst , photographersphotograph, portrait, female, 'bartlett bros. , view place sandhurst , photographers

Thank you card from RVIB Murtoa Auxiliary members to Edith Watson on the 50th anniversary of the auxiliary in 1983.1 folded piece of cardboard with paper bi-fold insideFront cover: With Appreciation Inside: There is beauty in every day .... may you always find it. To Mrs E.E. Watson 50th Anniversary 1983 From "The President and Members of the Murtoa Blind Auxiliary."royal victorian institute for the blind, edith emma watson, auxiliaries, gwen gellatly, gwen blandthorn, sylvia smith, audrey hately, flo newell, alice summer, anne pianta, vira anders, stasia tooley, flo pollard, daria hamilton, anne bates, isobell dillus, lorraine uhe, mavis yole, neva juon, ivy gawith, mary pearcey, june degenhardt, theresa pickering, daphne timms, carolyn west, annie ellery, alice oulton

Birthday Books are personal record books for names and birth dates of friends and relatives. This book includes a quote from Charles Dickens for each day of the year. The books were published in many editions, with different publishers, illustrators, covers and designs. This Dickens Birthday book was presented as a gift to fifteen-year-old Clara Skirrow on January 19th 1911, by Mr and Mrs B Watson, perhaps the 'Benji Watson' in the book, whose birthday was July 1st, 1887. The entries in the book include several with the surnames Watson and Skirrow. Interestingly, names are entered in various writing styles, perhaps because each entry was written by the person of that name, similar to an autograph book. Curiously, there are two entries for Connie Watson, one in brackets on March 16th, the other on March 23rd, without brackets. The artist, Pilford Fletcher Watson (1892-1907), was born in London. He moved to Sydney, where he became a prominent and well-established artist and a founding member of the Academy of Arts, Australia, established in 1891. His works included local scenery, architecture, and the interiors of historic buildings. Many of his pieces were bequeathed to the State Library of New South Wales. The firm, Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd, was a printer and publisher that operated in London from 1866 to 1960. Its logo was the artist's easel, palette and brush. The firm that specialised in greeting cards and produced puzzles. It also became the world’s largest postcard publisher. In 1960, the firm amalgamated with others to become the British Printing Corporation. The fly page states that Ralph Tuck & Sons, Ltd. was the publisher to Their Majesties, the King and Queen, and Their Royal Highnesses, the Prince and Princess of Wales. This would suggest that this book was published from 1901 to 1910, when King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and Prince George and his wife Princess Mary were permitted to use these titles. NAMES LISTED IN THE BIRTHDAY BOOK (the museum has photographs of every entry in the book, which are available on enquiry): - January 1 Mrs J (or S) Watson January 11 Wilfred Skirrow, 1904 January 16 Elsie Watson, 1897 January 17 Elsie Hartley, 23/06/2012 [error?] January 21 Frances Victoria Haieck January 29 Annie Skirrow, 1884 February 14 Willie Illingworth February 17 Bessie Watson February 19 Mrs Butterfield, 22 Apperley Rd, Idle [UK] February 27 William Ernest Futter ? March 13 Carrie Barker March 16 Connie Watson March 19 Hilda Graham March 20 Mrs W. Illingworth March 23 Connie Watson April 5 Mrs Ruth Ann Skirrow April 6 William Dickinson Goldsbrough April 11 Norman Goldsbrough April 16 May Jessen April 19 Mrs A Dixon April 20 Mrs S Watson April 23 John Fred Stansfield, 1912 April 24 Reginald Goldsbrough May 12 Bertha Ellis May 18 Gladys McInnes May 28 Mrs Arthur Watson June 3 Jack Watson, 1910 June 10 Mr James Watmough June 18 Miss Hilda Hodgson, 1895 June 26 Sarah Atkinson, 1894 June 30 Mary A Bannister, 1896 July 1 Benji Watson, 1887 July 1 Ester Watmough, 1896 July 2 Clara Skirrow, 1896 July 2 Aunt Jinni July 2 Aunt Hannah July 10 Ellen Gertrude Connolly July 11 Violet Mathieson July 23 Hady Rogers July 26 Sarah Atkinson August 2 Allan Watson August 3 George Skirrow August 6 Thomas Skirrow August 6 Gladys Patten August 8 John Waite, 1909 August 21 Lilian Pattison, 1909 August 25 Ethel Watson, 1889 August 25 Evellyn Goldsbrough September 4 Miss Frances Barker September 12 Ernest Hartley, 1888 September 14 Harry Stansfield, 1895 September 20 Harry Padgett September 25 Leslie Watson September 26 Florrie Wise, 1896 September 27 Dorothy Watson, 1909 October 1 Madge Ferrier October 3 Elizabeth Padgett, 1896 October 5 Violet Altridge, 1895 October 13 Elsie Hodgson, 1893 October 18 Arthur Watson October 21 Emily Bradshaw November 14 Mr A Dixon December 27 Laura Hartley, 1890 December 29 Arther Skirrow, 1894 December 29 Dolly GrahamThis early 20th-century Birthday Book is significant for containing quotes by the famous writer Charles Dickens. It is also connected to the popular and prolific publisher and printer, Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd, and the renowned illustrator and artist, Pilford Fletcher Watson. Ownership of a rare and beautifully presented book like this indicates the value placed on keeping records of family and friends, and remembering their birthdays, in the early 1900s. The book is highly significant for the entries of local family names, some with birth dates. Book: small book with padded maroon leather hard cover and embossed with gold text on cover and spine; cover also has a gold motif. The pages include coloured illustrations, sketches, and lines for personal entries. The first pages are about Charles Dickens. Title: The Dickens Birthday Book, with six illustrations in Colour by P. Fletcher-Watson Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd, Britain Printed in England 1901-1910 Artist: P. Fletcher-Watson This padded red leather hardcover book has embossed gold text on the front cover and spine. The six colour illustrations throughout the book were by artist P. Fletcher-Watson; one is a portrait of Dickens. Each day has a quote from Charles Dickens' works and blank lines below. The drawing on the fly page depicts a stone building with side pillars and a logo in the centre of the horizontal beam. It has a gift inscription for Clara Skirrow on January 19th, 1911. There are handwritten entries under many of the dates, some include years that range from 1884 to 1912, and one includes an address in the U.K.. Embossed on cover and spine: “The DICKENS Birthday Book” Handwritten in black ink: "From Mr & Mrs B. Watson / To Clara Skirrow / With Best wishes / January 19th 1911" Illustration on fly page: Logo [artist's palette, brush and easel] Publisher information: “Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd, London, Paris, Berlin, New York, Montreal,” “Publishers to their Majesties the King and Queen, and T.R.H. the Prince and Princess of Wales” “Printed in England” Handwritten entries with names, some dates, and one address. flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, birthday book, p. fletcher-watson, raphael tuck & sons ltd, 1901-1910, illustrated, 19-01-1911, mr & mrs b. watson, clara skirrow, red cover, british printing corporation, king and queen and trh prince and princess, king edward vii and queen alexandra, antique book, rare book, atkinson, bannister, barker, bradshaw, butterfield, connolly, dixon, ellis, ferrier, futter, goldsbrough, graham, hartley, hodgson, illingworth, jessen, mathieson, mcinnes, padgett, patten, pattison, rogers, stansfield, waite, watmough, watson, wise, dickens birthday book, charles dickens, dickens quotes, skirrow

Account rendered by Connelly, Tatchell & dunlop to the trustees of the Estate of John Watson deceased and Mrs. Watson & others. For services given in 1901, account for 63.0.0.business, legal, john watson, john watson, connelly, tatchell & dunlop

COLLECTION OF colour PHOTOGRAPHS re Mrs Watson ( Honoured in Australia Day Awards, Australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at Dudley House .photograph, person, male / female, mrs watson ( honoured in australia day awards , australia day 26.1.1988

COLLECTION OF colour PHOTOGRAPHS re Mrs Watson ( Honoured in Australia Day Awards, Australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at Dudley House.photograph, person, male / female, mrs watson ( honoured in australia day awards , australia day 26.1.1988

COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS re Mrs Watson ( Honoured in Australia Day Awards, Australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at Dudley House. Commemorating bicentannial.photograph, building, mrs watson ( honoured in australia day awards , australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at d house /

Official party at the formal Shire of Eltham centenary dinner celebrations. Guests from left to Left to Right: Unknown, Mrs. Hamer, Mr. M.B. Watson, Shire Secretary, Mrs. Dreverman, Major Gen. Sir Rohan Delacombe, Mr. G.C. Dreverman, Lady Delacombe, Mr. R.J. Hamer, Mrs. M.B. Watson and unknown waiter. The formal table is set at the top of the room with potted greenery at the rear. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, official dinner, centenary celebrations, the hon. r.j. hamer, cr. g.c. dreverman, sir rohan delacombe, lady delacombe, m.b. watson, mrs. m.b. watson, mrs. hamer

Official party at the formal Shire of Eltham centenary dinner celebrations. Guests from left to Left to Right: Unknown, Mrs. Hamer, Mr. M.B. Watson, Shire Secretary, Mrs. Dreverman, Major Gen. Sir Rohan Delacombe, Mr. G.C. Dreverman, Lady Delacombe, Mr. R.J. Hamer, Mrs. M.B. Watson and unknown waiter. The formal table is set at the top of the room with potted greenery at the rear. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, official dinner, centenary celebrations, the hon. r.j. hamer, cr. g.c. dreverman, sir rohan delacombe, lady delacombe, m.b. watson, mrs. m.b. watson, mrs. hamer

Letter from the Secretary of the Murtoa Auxiliary to Edith Watson on her departure from the auxiliary. In the letter Mavis Yole expresses her appreciation for the leadership and support Mrs Watson gave the group during her time as President and general member.1 piece of blue lined notepaper with drawing32 Breen St Murtoa 3390 27/5/81 Dear Mrs Watson, On behalf of the Murtoa Blind Auxiliary, I write to sincerely thank you for your many years of support to the Auxiliary. Thank your for your loyal leadership as President, and your kindness and generosity over many years. The Auxiliary wish you good health and happiness in your new home. My own personal good wishes to you and Alice. Sorry I was on holidays when you left, and didn't have the chance to see you. Mavis Yole Secretary Murtoa Aux. R.V.I.B.royal victorian institute for the blind, edith emma watson, mavis yole, auxiliaries

COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS re Mrs Watson ( Honoured in Australia Day Awards, Australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at Dudley House. Inside dining room.photograph, house, mrs watson ( honoured in australia day awards, australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at dudley house.

COLLECTION OF colour PHOTOGRAPHS re Mrs Watson ( Honoured in Australia Day Awards, Australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at Dudley House. Sitting at a table in the garden.photograph, person, male / female, mrs watson ( honoured in australia day awards, australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at dudley house.

COLLECTION OF colour PHOTOGRAPHS re Mrs Watson ( Honoured in Australia Day Awards, Australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at Dudley House. Guests sitting at dinner tables.photograph, person, female, mrs watson ( honoured in australia day awards, australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at dudley house.

Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Written on back of small photograph: "June 27th 1925. To Mother from Vera." and "Committee ladies that helped at opening of East Ringwood Railway Station." There is a copy of photo on paper where those in picture are named. They are back row from left to right - 'Bertha Hodges, Mrs. Lord, ?, Mrs. Hann, Mrs. Watson, ?, Mrs. Maggs, ?' Second row, 'Linda Pump, Vera Watson, Alma Dickson, Marj Blood, ?, Mrs. Howship, Poss Howship'.

Photo of the flower covered grave of Jean Watson who died as a result of an accident in 1920 at age 14 years; daughter of Christopher Watson and Carrie Watson (nee Shillinglaw. Inscribed on reverse in pen on deteriorating brown paper: "To dear Mrs Watson as a small tribute of our love to that memory of Jean from E. Sweeney & school mates Eltham School"marg ball collection, caroline (carrie) watson (nee shillinglaw 1876-1956), ellen sweeney, eltham cemetery, eltham state school no. 209, graves, jean watson (1906-1920)

Envelope containing a COLLECTION OF NEGATIVES re Mrs Watson ( Honoured in Australia Day Awards. Written on outside of envelope, Australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at Dudley House. 4 strips of negatives, first strip numbers: 2-3-4-5 second strip: 10-11-12-13 third strip: 18-19-20-21 fourth strip:22.negative, bendigo, dudley house

The first cricket club in Kew in was formed in 1863, and played its matches in Wellington Street, and then later in O’Shaughnessy’s Paddock. In the early 1870s, a second club was formed and played at Victoria Park. The Kew Cricket Club gained its permanent name in 1888-89. One of the named players in the photograph - Albert Watson - was the son of the local Methodist Minister. The photograph entered the collection within a donation of items by Mrs Joy Ivory, a descendant of the Watson family, and a member of the Society.The photograph, dating from 1911 has local significance as an image of participation in sport and recreation.A monochrome photograph, mounted on card of the Kew Cricket Club's first XI cricket team in 1911. Annotations on the reverse identify three of the players: Standing left with bat: George Twycross; standing right: Albert Clements; Seated third on right: Albert Watson.Presented to Kew Historical by Mrs Ivory (nee Watson) Kew Cricket Club / Standing left with the bat Mr George Twycross / Standing right Mr Bert Clements / Seated third on right Mr Albert Watson / Year 1913kew cricket club (vic), sport - kew - victoria, albert watson, albert clements, george twycross

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of 28 representatives of notable island families taken at a gathering at Erehwon in May 1942 Back row: L to R - G Smith, W E Thompson, S J McFee, R McIlwraith, W Evans, D Justice, Mrs P McFee, P McFee, Mrs J Bell, W Walton, Mrs A Churchill. Centre - Mrs J Spavin, W J Kennon, G Lock, F Piggott, A D Hardy, Mrs W Findlay, J Jansson, H West. Front row: Mrs H Bennall, Mrs E Matthews, Mrs Blamey, Mrs C West, Mrs Watson nee McGregor, Mrs Hardy, Miss M Evans, Mrs D Justice, C McGregor.local history, photography, photographs, centenary gathering at erehwon, black & white photograph, centenary celebrations, notable families, john jenner, bryant west

John Watson, and his son Albert John Watson, were butchers in High Street, Kew.They were the grandfather and father of the donor, Mrs Joy Ivory. John Watson Snr was a Steward of the Kew Methodist Church for 22 years.Small sepia photographic positive showing John Watson Snr standing at the gate of his house. In front of his house, an unidentified man is sitting in a horse and buggy. John Watson was a local butcher and a longstanding steward of the Highbury Grove Methodist Church."John Watson senior at gate. Butchers High Street Kew. Albert John Watson January 10th 1898 / John Bee, Avonville, Albert Street, Kew"john watson, butchers -- kew (vic.)

This book was given to Ivy Scouller in 1899 as a Sunday School prize. Ivy Scouller married Harry Herbert George Watson (son of Mr. and Mrs. Watson of Warragul) James Cameron (1846-1922) was a prominent Orbost citizen - a justice of the peace, shire councillor, guardian of St James Anglican Church, Sunday school superintendent and president of the local agricultural society. James married 19-year-old Sarah Scouller, of Birregurra on 30 April 1879 at Colac, .This book, one of a series, was a popular example of children's literature with a religious theme in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.A hard cover book, titles "Chrissy's Endeavour". The cover is grey. The title is in black print on a gold background with a dotted border. The cover is decorated with green leaves and silver flowers. Below the title is "Pansy" and at the bottom left is "The Lily Series".Handwritten in ink " Ivy Scouller Mr Cameron's Prize for Repeating XX111 Psalm St James Sunday School Orbost 31st Dec 1899"cameron-james scouller-ivy pansy-books

Note by T.H. Kneen 18 December 1991, "Students in photos are of the 1944 graduating year."Black and white photograph. Students seated on an upturned ladder watching an instructor pruning tree in the Orchard. Garden Staff member standing behind.On reverse," Burnley Horticultural College 1936 L to R Tom Trahair-Garden Labourer, Dennis Greiger-Student. Students: Bob Grant, Ian Ball, Grace Douglas (Mrs Tom Walker), Beth Nutting (Mrs Coutts), Gwen Watson (Mrs McCarthy). Lecturer Perc Trevaskis-F.A.I.P.R."burnley horticultural college, 1936, tom trahair, garden labourer, dennis greiger, students, bob grant, ian ball, grace douglas, mrs tom walker, beth nutting (mrs coutts), gwen watson (mrs mccarthy), lecturer, perc trevaskis, f.a.i.p.r., 1944, student outside class, pruning demonstration

Kept by A H Barnes, 1922-1924 name changed to Grampians House kept by Miss Allison and Miss Porter 1924-1925 kept by Mrs Anderson Grampians House - The earliest record of Grampians House was recorded in 1918 when the property was known as "Killarney" listed in the Country, Hotel and Boarding House Guide and Tourists handbook. The listing notes it as being kept my Mr A H Barnes The property consisted of 29 acres, the house of 8 rooms, kitchen, bathroom, vestibule, front and side passages, with verandah on front and side of building, also 3 roomed cottage with bathroom, 5 chalets containing 7 bedrooms, storeroom,wash house, water and gas laid on throughout. 4 stall stables and feed house, buggy shed for three buggies, motor shed for 4 cars, cow shed, and yards and pens. Local resident Mrs E Watson who attended school in the nearby public hall remembers going to a side window of the house and being able to purchase biscuits, sweets and drinks. The 1922-24 Handbook the listing was changed to "Grampians House" kept by Misses Allison and Porter. The 1924-25 Handbook listed "Grampians House" being kept by Mrs Anderson.Photo of original building of 8 rooms Proprietor A H BarnesFuji Film Pictor Paperaccommodation, guesthouses, killarney, grampian hosue