“The Willows” home of John Butler Maling on south side of Whitehorse Road in Shepreth Street, near Banool Road. He built 2-roomed mud brick cottage in about 1861 extending it in stages into a weatherboard Victorian villa as his family grew. John Butler Maling's uncle (also John Butler Maling lived nearby at 'Ancyra' at 26 Weybridge Street). 'The Willows' was situated on a small farm of c13 acres with a creek running through it, lined with willows. The house was demolished after J B Maling's death in 1931 when the land was subdivided, some of it having been previously bought by the Education Department for the site of Chatham Primary School. J B Maling trained his six sons as builders. Charles Henry and his family are pictured in this photo. Charles Henry Maling (1875-1953) married Katherine Mitchell (1875-1958) in 1901. They lived at 9 Benson Street, Surrey Hills but came to live at 'The Willows' for 5 years prior to 1931 to care for Charles' father. Charles and Katherine are the older man and woman centre back with daughter Ellen Grace, known as Nell (1882-1960) in the front of them. Right front seated on the pillar is daughter Jane Emma (1872-1980) with her baby. Her husband Robert Wilhelm (Bob) Sutherland is the younger man at the back. The occasion is thought to be the christening of their first child. The other people are Rev O Cordell, his wife Mary and their children who are friends visiting from Africa where the donor, Rev Charles Maling, son of Charles Henry Maling was working with the Church Mission Society. A black and white photograph of a group of people standing (one lady sitting) on the front steps of a house.the willows, house names, (mr) john butler maling, whitehorse road, banool road, balwyn, surrey hills, (mr) charles henry maling, (mrs) katherine maling, (miss) nell maling, (mrs) jane sutherland, (mr) bob sutherland, (rev) o cordell, (mrs) mary cordell

Proceeds of the postcard went to Melton Historical Society for the restoration of the WillowsPostcard of the Willowslocal architecture, pioneer families, local special interest groups

The Willows homestead is "a scarce example of a reasonably intact building from the original era of farming in the Shire, and for its long association with the Minns family who were prominent in the local community and local government over several generations". History of the Willows by Edna Barrielocal architecture, local identities

Currently the headquarters of the Melton Historical Society, the Willows was built in 1855 by a farmer called Ralph Parkinson. In 1867, it was purchased and extended by James Ebden Minns. His son, George Minns, was given the property by his father in 1903, George was a council member of Melton Shire for 37 years and after he eft the area in 1951, the property became derelict. Although due to the support of the community, Melton Shire Council purchased the property in 1972 and to assist with the restoration, a group was established called the Willows Restoration Committee. The members included Chairman Cr Ed Gillespie, Lorraine Gillespie, Mr & Mrs Alan Reed, Ken Young, Bill Amor, Edna Barrie, Max Watson, Cr Jeff Robinson and Wendy Barrie.Restoration was completed in 1982.The Willows before restoration in 1973. This is the view of the front of the house and part of side wire fencing.council, local special interest groups, pioneer families, local architecture, local identities

The Willows Restoration Committee members: Chairman Cr Ed Gillespie, Lorraine Gillespie, Mr & Mrs Alan Reed, Ken Young, Bill Amor, Edna Barrie, Max Watson, Cr Jeff Robinson and Wendy Barrie.Jeff Robinson, Bill Amor, Lorraine and Eddie Gillespie standing in front of the Willows, inspecting the house and surroundings from the front verandah. local identities, local architecture

Information about the Willows homesteadlocal architecture

Black and white photos of the Willowslocal architecture, local special interest groups, local identities

Mary, Bon, Tom, Jessie, Joyce and Jim and their familiesFamily reunion at Willows Park, Meltonlocal identities, local architecture, local special interest groups

Meeting at the Willows after the working beelocal architecture, local identities, local special interest groups, pioneer families, council

A group of people standing in front the Willows homesteadlocal architecture, local identities, local special interest groups, council

Machinery Shed Establishment. Involved with Jeff Robinson in the construction and collection of machinery display Restoration of the Willows shed article featured in the Express/Telegraph local identities, local special interest groups, local architecture

The Willows built by Ralph Parkinson on his farm c. 1855. local architecture, local special interest groups

Works being undertaken at the Willows Homestead article featured in the Express Telegraph local architecture, council, local special interest groups

Ernest W. Barrie supported the establishment of the Willows Historical park and contributed many volunteers hours in the construction and landscaping of the precinct.W.Kittle, Ernest .W Barrie and Jean Arnold at the working beelocal architecture, local identities, local special interest groups, council

This food safe is a mass-produced item made for domestic use by Willow Manufacturing in Australia fin the mid-20th century. Willow started a business in 1887 as a metalworking company based in Melbourne Australia, making tinned biscuit and tea canisters. In the First World War, the company began manufacturing armaments and essential packaging for the war effort. In the early 1920s, Willow produced domestic kitchen bakeware such as tin-plated canisters and baking pans labelled with the well-known Willow brand. Other items at this time include billies, boilers, basins and Coolgardie safes. In the late 1950s, the company ventured into plastics production. and in 1965, the name changed to Willow Ware Pty Ltd, to be more closely linked to its Willow brand. Willow Ware is still in business today.The Australian food safe is an example of domestic food storage and preservation in Australian homes from the mid-19th century and early 20th centuries. It is part of the evolution of food preservation methods leading up to our modern electric appliances. The maker, Willow, has a name associated with practical and reliable domestic products.Metal kitchen safe with two shelves, a hinged door and latch and a small swivel wire handle at the top. Painted light green. Airflow holes have been formed in each side panel. Made by Willow, Australia.Marked "Made in Australia" "Willow"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, food storage, food preservation, willow, willow manufacturing, willow australia, kitchen storage, food care, 19th century, 20th century, willow ware, domestic item, coolgardie meat safe, meat safe, food safe, coolgardie

Murray Views No. 6. Willow Walk Cato Park. Photograph of willows overhanging Cato Park lake. Two small photos of Murray View appear to be original photos both are the same size. Two small black & white photos of Willow Walk Cato Park Stawell and one enlargement. The photo is by Murray View No 6. The view shows the willows overhanging Cato Lake. Murray Views No 7Murray View No 6. Willow Walk The Lake Cato Park Stawell Vic. Murray Views No 7 stawell

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View of Victoria/Cato Lake showing just a short section of the walking track and willows around the lake. Houses can be seen in the distance. The lake is very still as the trees are reflected in the water.Black & White photo of Valentine Series No 1083 Victoria/Cato lake. The photo is of a post card of Victoria/Cato Lake. Willow trees line the right side of the photograph. Valentine Series No 1083. The willows Victoria Park, Stawell. stawell

The photo shows the Harrison family out the front of their home in Waubra, Victoria, called "Willow Vale".Photo of "Willow Vale" farm at Waubra, Victoria"Willow Vale", home of Christopher & Selina (nee Smith) Harrison family from Waubra, Victoria. This is a sepia photo with cardboard backing showing the Harrison family in front of the house. 21 & 1/2 cms wide x 16 & 1/2 cms high."Willow Vale" Waubra. Home of Christopher & Selina Harrison.

Taken in 2000

Newspaper clippings of the homesteadlocal architecture, local special interest groups

Corner view of front and east side showing telephone insulator connection, and small elevated water tank connected to windmill. This photo was taken before the restoration of the property. local identities, local special interest groups, council, local architecture

View of rear of house with water tank and windmill.local architecture, local special interest groups, council, local identities

View of the house with a corrugated storage shed on the left.local architecture, local special interest groups, local identities, pioneer families, council

Front of house looking through the front gate and wire fence local architecture, local special interest groups, local identities

Jeff Robinson, Alan Reed and Bill Amor standing in the interior of the barn.local architecture, local special interest groups, local identities, council

Angle view of front and side of the house local architecture, local special interest groups, pioneer families, council

The back view of the houselocal architecture, local special interest groups, pioneer families, council