After training as a Cartographic Draftsman within the mining industry, I worked as a property illustrator for real estate firms in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for 23 years from 1983. I initially photographed houses with a Polaroid camera and made a 'thumbnail' sketch while there. The photos were used to scale off a sketch in pencil and then that sketch was overlaid with drafting film and the 'pen and ink' completed. The pens I used were the Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens. The ink was also made by Rotring (German).The film was ‘Rapidraw’, polyester drafting film, double matte. It takes a very fine line and doesn’t bleed. As well as house sketches, there were often floor plans and site plans ordered. Aerial sketches were ordered when the property needed an overall view. (Margaret Picken, 2020)This drawing is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a range of real estate agents in Melbourne between c.1983 and c.2003. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020Pen and ink drawing on drafting film of 19 Atkins Street, Kew by Margaret Picken.19 ATKINS ST., KEW / MARGARET PICKEN ~93 / WOODARDS ~ KEWartist -- margaret picken 1950-, architectural drawings -- houses -- kew (vic.), 19 atkins street -- kew (vic.)

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 19 Ronald St., Mitcham. This property is listed as having sold for $92,500 in 1992 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 19 Ronald St., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house, with a driveway leading to a carport in the background. In front of the house is front lawn with a gumtree in the centre. There are two holepunch holes on just under the upper edge 19 Ronald St., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 92 Woodards - Boxhillwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 19 Ronald St., Mitcham. This property is listed as having sold for $230,000 in 1997 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 19 Ronald St., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house with a bay window and porch with decorative facia. To the right is a driveway leading to a carport running alongside the house. In the foreground is a picket fence enclosing a front yard. There are two holepunch holes on just under the upper edge 19 Ronald St., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 97 Woodards - Boxhillwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

14cm x 9cm black and white photograph of 19 Sydney Street. Small, light coloured, rendered, single story building between and private resident and another commercial building. There is a sign on the building advertising Kilmore Garden Nursery inside the building. Written on the back: 19 Sydney 601shopfronts, nurseries, retail stores

For rhe council year 1911-12, Mr.H.T.Hughes was the Rate Collector.Original HIstoric Photo.Sepia photo,rectangular with curved top, of Mr.H.T.Hughes (Rate Collector).Set in pinkish/tan mount with decorative features of flowers ind tan,blue and white around top. It is second from right, bottom row of collection of photos of councilors and staff for 1911-12.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council.J.Dickie Esq.J.P. President, 1911-12.ballarat shire council, hughes h t rate collector 1911 12

William Evans, being born in Anglesea, Wales, in 1829, migrated to Australia in 1857. He was appointed Assistant Lighthouse Keeper at Cape Otway Lighthouse in 1858, and married Catherine Carmody on the 14 May,1860. William and Catherine spent 22 years at Cape Otway. From this union, until August 1998, eight generations of children were recorded. The book explores the lives of these children.William Evans (1829-19 Jun 1885) and Catherine Carmody (1833- 14 Jan 1909), Doris Robbins. Self published; Colac (Vic); c.1998. 238 p.; illus, maps. Soft cover.william evans, catherine carmody, cape otway, lighthouse

Group of Councilor's -- Group photograph taken at Grampians during ministerial visit c 1911. An additional name not written on the photo is J.C. Sinclair setting in the front row.Original photograph of a group taken in the Grampians during a Ministerial visit in c 1911 On the front, 1-21 - Front row 1-6. On the back, Aug 4 1911 - (Attached) Back row 1. Allen T.J.E., 2. Dalziel John, 3. White Marshall, 4. Henderson Harry, 5. Payne Isaac, stawell government

Judges Box Stawell Racecourse 1911Small B/W photograph of Wooden Judges Box, Dog at front and ladder at left. Wooden picket fence and trees in background. Judge's Box Stawell Racecourse 1911stawell sport

Miss Stewart in large, shady hat posed on a log bridge at Nathania Springs in 1911. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.Miss Stewart at “Nathania Springs” 1911 Photo from Mrs A Dodd’s collection. Copied 1974 by J.L.C. nathania springs, olinda, miss stewart

30cm x 21cm black and white photograph of the building at 19 Sydney Street which was occupied by The Advertiser Office. Purchased from the State Library of Victoria. There is two men standing outside of the office which is a light coloured single story building with advertising in the windows and a smal ramp out the front of the building connecting the footpath and the road.Written on the back: Photo purchased from SLV July 2006 1894 19 Sydney Streetnewspapers

Photograph showing Sim Kent's bullocks at Coonara Springs in 1911. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke. 1911 Sim Kent’s bullock team turning into their home paddock in Mernda Road at Coonara Springs after which the road is now named. sim kent, bullocks, coonara springs, mernda road, coonara road, olinda

Medals to commemorate the coronation of King George V & Queen Mary in 1911.Commemoration of historical event. The coronation of King George V & Queen Mary on the 6th July 1911.Round medals with eyelet at the top, the first medal is made of gilt bronze and the second one, a gold coloured metal featuring King George V & Queen Mary in 1911 for their Coronation.Front of the medals, King George V & Queen Mary, engraving of the King & Queen. Back of the medallions states, "To Commemorate Their Majesties Coronation". June 22. 1911. Also the Victoria Coat of Arms with the word, "Victoria" above and under them the words, "Peace & Prosperity".medal, queen mary, 1911, king george v, coronation

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by the real estate agency Woodards Blackburn for the purpose of advertising 19 Cresswell Cres., Mitcham. This property has be listed as having sold for $96,000 in 1996. Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 49 Churinga Ave., Mitcham depicting a black line drawing of a weatherboard house with chimney. In the foreground on the right is a front yard with 3 threes, and bushes behind a low brick fence. On the left is a driveway leading to a garage in the background. There are two hole punch holes just center of the upper edge.19 Cresswell Cres., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 96 Woodards - B/Burnwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

J.Dickie Esq.J.P. was elected to council in 1896 until1899,and 1908 until 1914.He served one term as Shire President in1911-12.Original Historic Photo for 1911-12.Sepia photo, of President J.Dickie Esq.J.P.Oval,set in pinkish tan mount with shaped border around photo and decorative flowers in white,blue and brown in centre of mount.It is situated in the centre of all Photos of councilors for 1911-12.J.Dickie Esq.J.P. -President 1911-12.ballarat shire council, 1911 12, president dickie j esq j p

Front view of 'Hillcrest' the Devine family home on Mernda Road, Olinda taken in 1911. The road deviation passed to the right of where the photographer was standing. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.“Hillcrest” the home of the Devine family 1911 in Mernda Road now Coonara Road. The road was deviated here to regrade it and the deviation past to the right of the camera. The house fronted down over the valley of the Sassafras Creek towards Kallista. It was close to the spot where the camera stood that the girls practiced the maypole dance in 1911. Vera Devine trained 11 of her mates in the dance here.hillcrest, mernda road, olinda, vera devine, devine family

Councilor Matthew John Ryan was first elected to council in1897-1915 and 1918-53.He was appointed Shire President in 1902-08-14-23-32-38-44-50Original Historic PhotoSepia photo,oval in shape,of Councilor Matthew John Ryan J.P.Set in pinkish/tan mount with some decorative features surounding photo.It is on left side of middle row of collection of photos of all councilors for 1911-12.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council.J.Dickie Esq.J.P.President, 1911-12.ballarat shire council, ryan matthew john j p, 1897 1915, 1918 1953

Councilor R.L.Medwell was elected to council in 1910 serving until 1919.He was appointed Shire President in 1917-18. He died in 1919.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,(oval), of Councilor R.L.Medwell.It is set in a pinkish/tan mount with decorative features of flowers in tan,blue and white, and forms part of a collection of photos of all councilors and staff for the year 1911-12.It is on right hand side of bottom row. Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council.J.Dickie Esq.J.P.President 1911-12.ballarat shire council, medwell r l 1910 1919

High St Charlton showing W. Wylie General Store, 1911 floodSepia photo of High St Charlton showing W. Wylie General Store and Golden Fleece Hotel after the 1911 flood. Two children standing on footpath with water on the road in front of them.charlton, wylie's building, high street, floods

Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of mayors and town clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series.Framed portrait of Cr. Walter G. Hiscock, Mayor of Kew 1909-10; 1911-12. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.Walter G. Hiscock, Mayor [of Kew] 1909-10; 1911-12australian photographers - josiah earl barnes, mayors of kew, cr. walter g. hiscock, kew (vic.) — municipal collection

Note the Summer House has not yet been built. E.E. Pescott is probably one of the tall men. Photograph used as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried p 34.2 copies black and white photograph. 3 men standing on the lawn near the Luffmann/Lily ponds.On reverse of 1 copy, "1911."e.e. pescott, green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, ponds, garden view, luffmann ponds, lily ponds

Two Salvation Army Sunday School Picnic photographs showing groups of people in bushland setting. 1911-1912.Two sepia photographs of large groups of people in a bush setting. Also two enlarged copies.Picnic at Stawell 1911 or 12. When Jack & Emma were the Officers at Stawell.stawell religion

These medals were mass produced for the coronation of King George V & Queen Mary which took place on the 6th July 1911. George was the son of King Edward V11 & Princess Alexandra.Commemoration of the coronation of King George V & Queen Mary in 1911A round silver plated medal with KING GEORGE V & QUEEN MARY on the front, on the back is the British Monarchy "Coat of Arms", attached is also a red, white & blue, small ribbon. On the front is the heads of KING GEORGE V & QUEEN MARY along with their names, on the back is the British Monarchy "Coat of Arms", with a crown above it, surrounded by the words "TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION. JUNE 22. 1911".medal, queen mary, 1911, king george v

This Manual is issued by command of the Army Council for the guidance of all concerned.Issued to Australian service personal in 1911. Rectangular in shape, Burgundy in colour.MANUAL OF FIELD ENGINEERING 1911, Written on the spine..m[litary books, manual of field engineerjng. lara r.s.l.

This photo depicts Shire President J.Dickie Esq.J.P.1911-12,and councilors J.Baird,(J.P),J.Feery (J.P),D.Walton,(J.P),J.Mitchell,(J.P.)M.Ryan,(J.P.).H.W.Symons (J.P.),J.Troup,T.Jones,(Secretary and Engineer)H.T.Hughes,(Rate Collector) and R.L.Medwell.It was presented to the Ballarat Shire Council by President J.Dickie.Esq.J.P. Original Historic Photo or 1911-12.Photo depicting President J.Dickie and councilors.Set in light brown frame with decorative sculpture on inner edge, mount is a light pinkish tan and decorated with white/blue/brown decorative features. Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council.J.Dickie Esq. J.P. President, 1911-12.ballarat shire council, medwell r l, ryan m, mitchell j, symons h w, dickie j esq j p, 1911 12, feery j, walton d, troup j, jones t secretary engineer, hughes h t rate collector, baird j