'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 property illustration is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a range of real estate agents in Melbourne between c. 1983 and c. 2006. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020Pen and ink property illustration on drafting film of 1 Beaconsfield Road, Hawthorn by Margaret Picken.1 Beaconsfield Road, Hawthorn, Margaret Picken '94. Woodards - Hawthorn.artist - margaret picken 1950-

'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 property illustration is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a range of real estate agents in Melbourne between c. 1983 and c. 2006. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020Pen and ink property illustration on drafting film of 22 Beaconsfield Road, Hawthorn by Margaret Picken.22 Beaconsfield Road, Haw E, Margaret Picken '93. Woodards - Hawthorn.artist - margaret picken 1950-

copy of black and white photograph, unmounted, glossy, poor conditionlabel stuck on back: Copied by State Library of Victoria 11 May 1982 51002, Another label: Queens Mansions, Beaconsfield Parade

Mrs Ferrero's Queen's Mansions, Telephone 107 Windsorcopy of black and white photograph, unmountedMrs Ferrero's Queens Mansions, Beaconsfield Parade, St Kilda, Telephone 107 Windsor. Handwritten on back: Melbourne Suburbs St Kilda, St Kilda by the Sea Annual, season 1915-16 F600:65 P.78

non-fictionHistory of the Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre that began after the Ash Wednesday Bushfires in 1983.ash wednesday bushfires 1983, upper beaconsfield (vic.), the village bell

vi, 98 p.; 24 cmnon-fictionHistory of Beaconsfield Primary School 1890-1990beaconsfield (vic.), beaconsfield primary school

non-fictionSouvenir Booklet marking the centenary of the Upper Beaconsfield Assembly Hall and State School. 1884-1984.upper beaconsfield school, upper beaconsfield hall, upper beaconsfield assembly hall

240 p.; 31 cmnon-fictionA history of the early development of Upper Beaconsfield and surrounding places, including Dewhurst and Guys Hill. It contains information on properties and people.upper beaconsfield (vic.), dewhurst (vic.), guys hill (vic.)

non-fictionA booklet about the servicemen remembered at the Beaconsfield Avenue of Honourworld war 1914-1918, avenue of honour, beaconsfield (vic.)

114 p.; 21 cmnon-fictionA short history of the Upper Beaconsfield Rural Fire Brigade and Auxiliaryupper beaconsfield (vic.), upper beaconsfield rural fire brigade, ash wednesday bushfires 1983

Image of surveyors map outlining dimensions for new roundabout at the intersection of Belgrave-Gembrook Rd., and Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd. 1989non-fiction

Image of map indicating Municipality Road Classification - Beaconsfield - Emerald Rd., Shire of Berwick Alteration 1973Title Survey Division/Crown description/Crown allotment 47A and Part of Crown allotments1,46,47, 48A and former Government Rd., Parish of Gembrook, County of Mornington/Municipality Road Classification/Shire of Berwick, Beaconsfield-Emerald Road/Signed (Unreadable) Principal Title Survey Officer and Proper Officer 13.8.1973/SP13349

Covett family Christmas 1924 at Thompson's Orchard, Upper Beaconsfieldblack and white photographUpper Beaconsfield - Vic 1924. Action at Thompson's Orchard - Christmas.

72 p.; 28 cmnon-fictionExperiences of the Ash Wednesday bushfire in Upper Beaconsfield. Personal recollection of the day and the aftermathupper beaconsfield (vic.), bushfires

Front cover featuring a photograph of the new St John's Church 42 p.; 28 cmnon-fictionA history of St John's Anglican Church in Upper Beaconsfield from the early days when the land it stands on was reserved to the planning and building of the first church in the 1920s. It includes the tragedy of the Ash Wednesday bushfire in 1983 when the church was destroyed and the planning and building of the new church. Also included are indices of vicars, wardens, vestry men and women, secretaries, organists, and other people appearing in early minute books. Covering the years 1883 to 1986.st john's church, upper beaconsfield (vic.)

Reynello was a boarding housecopy of black and white photograph, , unmounted, poor conditionWritten on back: Melbourne Suburbs St Kilda, Reynello, St Kilda by the Sea Annual, p.92 Season 1915-16 F600:65, Stamped: National Library of Australia, Canberra

Image of Surveyors map indicating changes to Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd., near Summit Ave., EmeraldTitle Survey Division/Crown Description/Part of Crown Allotment and Former Government Rd., Parish of Gembrook, County of Mornington

Image of Map of Acquire & declare action for Belgrave-Gembrook Rd., Emerald 1988 near Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd. and Emerald Monbulk Rd.Land Information and Survey Group/Plan of Survey/Counties of Evelyn and Mornington, Parish of Gembrook, Township of Emerald, Part of a Frmer Govt. Road Section A, Part of Crown Allotment 18, Part of Recreation reserve (Crown Allotment 11C), Part of mechanics Institute & Free Library reserve (Crown Allotment 11B)/AMG Reference 7922/55/363 200/5800700/Municipality - Shire of Sherbrooke/Proposed Action/Belgrave -Gembrook Road acquire & Declare 1 & 4 to 6, revoke and declare 2 & 3.Albert McLaren Road Construction Authority, 60 Denmark Street, Kew/(signed) 5TH December 1988 a.m. LARSEN, licensed surveyor/Approved JD MURRAY, 9/12/88 - Manager - Land Information and Survey Group/SP17861

The main photograph of the battery, "Vivian" a 24 Head Stamper is now in Beaconsfield, Tasmania. The battery head stamper was made in 1862 for crushing gold ore for the "Newchum" mine at Pleasant Creek (now Stawell) Victoria. In 1933 the Chintock family used the Head Stamper to cruse tin ore in a mine at Blue Teir in north-eastern Tasmania. It is not know how or when "Vivian" the battery head stamper came to Tasmania. In 1993 the battery was restored as is a working exhibit in the museum at Beaconsfield Tasmania.Two colour photographs, one of the Battery and the other information about the Battery. The main photograph of the battery, "Vivian" a 24 Head Stamper now in Beaconsfield, Tasmania. The battery head stamper was made in 1862 for crushing gold ore for the "Newchum" mine at Pleasant Creek (now Stawell) Victoria. Beaconsfieldstawell, mining

Benjamin Disraeli (1801-1881) was a politician, who wrote novels, was the prime minister (twice) of the United Kingdom, and was the only Jewish-born Prime Minister. He became a close friend to Queen Victoria, who entitled him to 1st Earl of Beaconsfield. The book is part of Flagstaff Hill's Pattison Collection, a large group of books and records, some of which are rare and valuable. The collection was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute, which was founded in 1853 and is named after Warrnambool's Public Librarian, Ralph Pattison. The publisher firm Longmans, Green & Co. was founded in 1724 in London by Thomas Longman under the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC. This collection of papers and speeches of politician Benjamin Disraeli is significant as a window into the political background of the Victorian era. The book is important for its connection with the London publisher Longmans, Green & Co. The firm has been established for over two centuries and is renowned for publishing encyclopedias, dictionaries, books on English grammar, textbooks, poetry, reference books, novels, magazines and more. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.Wit and Wisdom of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield: collected from his writings and speeches Author: Benjamin Disraeli Publisher: Longmans Green and Co Date: 1886 (new edition, first printed in 1881) Brown cloth hardcover book with blue reinforcing on spine and corners. Inscriptions are on stickers, a label, a stamp, and handwritten on the fly page. The book is part of the Pattison Collection.Label on spine: "PAT 824 DIS" Sticker on pastedown front endpaper: "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library" covered by a sticker "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Stamp on front loose endpaper: "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Handwritten on fly: "N" "257 (crossed out)" "8" "G 328 (crossed out)" "4" "265"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, longmans green and co. london, wit and wisdom, benjamin disraeli, queen victoria's friend, longmans green & co, speeches, addresses, writings, papers, earl of beaconsfield, british politician, british prime minister

non-fictionRob Hansen tells the humble beginnings of the Upper Beaconsfield Cricket Club and the growth of Upper Beaconsfield community, by using among other resources a historic Minute Book, scorebooks, and in excess of twenty person accounts from past and present players. There is a clear 1893 photo showing Upper Beaconsfield's first cricket team including Tom a'Beckett, Hans Glismann, Dave Glismann, Alf Shorthouse, Carl Peterson, Bert Shorthouse, Richard Nobel, Mr Albert, and Mr Curl. Some of those who were influential in the growth of the club were Brian William Ford, Colin Mitchell, Robert (Bob), Waddell Taylor, Richard Edwards, Laurie Butcher, Grant Andrewartha, Trevor Hamilton, Terry Worrell, Bill Noblet, Keith Ferguson, George Nixon Holmes, Don Begg, Gladys Preston, Peter McArthur, John Goodchild, J H Ashley, W Johnson, Roy John Tyler, Rob Hansen. upper beaconsfield cricket club, shorthouse flats

Presented to Ballarat Shire President Councilor Reginald Kinnersley in appreciation of goodwill extended to the Municipality of Beaconsfield Tasmania on their visit on 29th November 1988A rectangular wooden plaque on which is mounted a plate,gold in colour with a black line border just inside the edge. the words Municipality of Beaconsfield are in an arc across the top of the Beaconsfield city coat of arms and below is the word Tasmania.At the base is inscribed Presented to the Shire Presented of Ballarat Cr R.Kinnersley. In appreciation of Goodwill Extended on our visit of the 29th Nov.1988 Municipality of Beaconsfield Tasmania. Presented to the Shire President of Ballarat Cr R. Kinnersley. In appreciation of Goodwill Extended on our visit of the 29th Nov.1988.plaque municipality of beaconsfield.1988.shire president councilor reginald kinnersley

Villa Maria, later known as Villa Mar has a close association with the Catholic Church, with identifiable and notable Catholic attributes such as the inner courtyard and chapel on the villa. It also is symbolic of a rural retreat which the Beaconsfield area was once noted for.This house is a symbolic representation of the Federation Bungalow architectural style, with influences of catholic attributes.Colour rectangular photograph developed on matte photographic paper. N/Avilla maria, villa mar, architecture, catholic church, beaconsfield, cardinia shire

This item is a short 45-page paperback book mostly containing colour images of a wide variety of arthropods local to and observed in Upper Beaconsfield, in order of their number of legs. On page 40, a printed and glued insert contains errata. The final numbered page is printed on the inside rear cover. There is a colour photograph of an Argiope keyserlingi spider on the cover, accompanied by miscellaneous detail insets of other creatures. The front inset cover has a black and white photograph of a Tenodera australasiae praying mantis.non-fictionThis book was published in 2007 by the Upper Beaconsfield Conservation Group, with support from Cardinia Shire. It contains colour photographs of dozens of arthropods identified "in grassy woodland on a steep hillside near Upper Beaconsfield." It sorts arthropods from 'no legs' - e.g. flatworms and slugs - to millipedes with 'how many legs'. Each image is accompanied by scientific, observed, and conmtextual information, such as the creature's scientific name and family, and its native or introduced status.upper beaconsfield, animals

Folder containing various newspaper clippings and other informative articles about the Beaconsfield area. There is a table of contents at the start of the folder listing the publication dates and titles of each article. The dates the articles were published, and the titles of the articles are listed below: 2/02/2004 Dedicated to the job 17/08/2005 Memorial to shine again 29/08/2007 Obituary – Mona Treasure dies, aged 80 4/04/2007 Developer’s bid demolished – the old Coach House 23/08/2007 Kellbrae circa 1923 Undated Beaconsfield Roll of Honor 11/04/2007 Death shocks town – Tony Rushton 12/04/2006 Cenotaph History Revisited 10/06/2009 Hauntingly Beautiful and now Preserved - Nature Reserve 15/09/2021 Mr Methven’s Lasting Legacy - Gary Methven 8/09/2021 New Era at Beacy Primary - Heidi Ingis 8/09/2021 Drizabones and Beards - a Farewell to Mr Methven 16/06/2021 Scout Life Member on the Honour List - Margaret Turner 13/03/2013 Beaconsfield Avenue of Honour - Official Opening 17/06/2015 Modest, But Solid Foundation - Beaconsfield Primary School 9/07/2014 Kay’s at the Wheel - Kay Rankin 18/02/2009 Little Berwick Grows an Identity 13/02/2013 Beacy Loses a Favorite Son From the Field - Alex Robson 7/09/2016 Fine Innings Comes to an End - Len Maddocks 18/04/2007 Grief Takes Its Toll - Tony Rushton UNKNOWN Shipwatchers’ Memorial to be Unveiled Nov 18 23/11/2022 Locals Against Demolition - Railway House 14/02/2024 Fiery Passion to Protect - Mick Ott 1/03/2023 Battle on Over Rail House 24/10/2018 History on a Plate 24/10/2018 Golfing Milestone Marked 21/12/2022 Stories Behind the Names 10/07/2024 Beaconsfield’s Very Best - Beaconsfield Football Club 16/10/2024 Reservoir Issue Ignored - Beaconsfield Reservoir 31/10/2024 Roots Run Deep as Beaconsfield Mitre 10 Celebrates 40 Years 22/04/2020 The Battle of the Creek 11/06/2025 OAM Honour for Couple - Graeme and Ann Taylor 9/07/2025 Beaconsfield’s Best On Show 19/03/2025 Scouting Doyen Mourned - Margaret Turner UNKNOWN A Slice of Beaconsfield - Corner Post Cafe 1/12/2025 Gwen & Audrey - Two Precious Ladies 1/12/2025 Beaconsfield Hall Relevant names relating to the articles in the folder are: Gary Ablett, Jack Adamson, James Adamson, Jim Adamson, John Adamson, Robert Sym Adamson, John Airdrie, Kane Airdrie, Alex Robson Perpetual Shield, Peter Allen, Alma Treloar Reserve, Linda Amos, Tim Anderson, Vic Anderson, Ken Archer, Joan Armitage, John Bailey, Daniel Battaglin, Cr Tania Baxter, Lord Beaconsfield, Beaconsfield Home Timber & Hardware, Beaconsfield Mitre 10, Beaconsfield Timber & Hardware, Bears Lagoon, Paul Beck, Peter Benazic, Mr E Bennett-North, Thomas Bent, Cley Bertoncello, Ned Bertoncello, Katherine Lucy Beswick, Cr George Blenkhorn, Sue Blenkhorn, Bonette Reserve, Mick Boraston, Emily Brightwell, Kelly Brooks-MacMillan, Bob Bysouth, Darren Bysouth, Josie Bysouth, Gordon Cameron, Kerry Canning, Laura Canning, Lawrie Canning, Carson Simpson Pty Ltd, Eris Cashman, Rick Cashman, Troy Cashman, Eric Chaplin, Mavis Cleary, Frank (Rocky) Clifford, Leigh Clifford, Paul Cohen, Frank Conn, Cooinda Road, Corangamite Light Horse Association, Norman Crawley, Margaret Cromb, Rik Crook, Adrian Crowe, Beverley Crowe, Pat Darcy, Geoff Davidson, Stephanie Davies, Pat Dean, Todd Devine, Amirthalingam Dhileepan, Laura Dixon, Tony Dodemaide, Audrey Dodson, Cliff Donegan, Andrew Downey, Bunny Drake, Drouin Home Timber & Hardware, Drouin Mitre 10, Edwin Flack Reserve, Warren Ellam, Gary Elliott, Kim Ellis, Clint Evans, Peter Evans, Corey Everitt, Keith Ewensen, Max Excell, Marc Fahkry, Marcell Fahkry, Ray Field, Michael Fisher, PM Andrew Fisher, Bill Flight, Joan Florence, Glenn Gambetta, John Gardiner, Jayden Gee, Bill Gehling, Tim Gerbes, Ken Goodes, Wayne Goodes, Kerrie Graham, Peter (Bonga) Graham, George Thomas Grant, Gwen Neve Garden, H J Heinz Co, Bluey Hampshire, Alf Harbour, William Harbour, Claud Harris, Joseph Harris, John Harrison, Royce Hart, Neil Harvey, Lois Hateley, Haunted Gully Olives, Fran Healy, Ray Heathcote, Anthony Hester, Paul Higgott, Scotty Hilton, Lindsay Hobson, Brad Hollick, Holm Park Reserve, Bob Hook, Loorain Hope, Pauline Hopkins, Jim Hower, Heidi Inglis, Iris Lewis Writing Competition, Craig Jackson, Ross Jackson, Harry Jensen, Damien Johnston, Tom Jok, Craig Jolliffe, Josie Bysouth Reserve, Kalora Park Cricket Club, Kellbrae, Kenilworth Villa Estate, Matt Kenny, Ben Kerrigan, Miss Joan Keys, Mrs George Keys, Kia Ora Nurseries, Graham Kneen, Afraa Kori, Graeme Legge, Cr Kate Lempriere, Light Horse & Field Artillery Museum, Little Berwick, Tammy Lobato, Di Lockwood, Patrick Lohan, Neil Lucas, Edmund Thomas Luke, Monty Luke, Una Luke, Sarah Maclagan, Len Maddocks, Ron Malhotra, Mick Malthouse, Elizabeth Markham, Alec Leslie May, Aleck May, Albert Maye, Bridgette McCallum, Anne McCormick, Troy McDermott, Neil McDonald, Maria McEwan, Fraser McGill, Ben McGowan, Don McKenzie, Jim McNamara, Cynthia Merrill, Gary Methven, Jann Methven, Scott Meyer, Frank Monyitte, Joseph Morgan, Cr Mick Morland, Kay Morland, Rebecca Mouy, MP Daniel Mulino, Ken Murphy, David Nagel, Gwen Neve, Ken Newitt, June Nicholas, Darryl Nisbet, Harry Nixon, Henry Nixon, Archie Nobelius, Carl Axel Nobelius, Carl Oscar Nobelius, Clifford Nobelius, Emily Nobelius, Florence Nobelius, Hilda Nobelius, Jack Nobelius, Percy Nobelius, Ron Nobelius, Ruby Nobelius, Rupert Nobelius, Stella Nobelius, Sylvia Nobelius, Charles Nott, Catherine Oldenburger, Paul Olsson, Jim Osborne, Oscar Nobelius Honey, Mick Ott, Cr Brett Owen, Ian Owen, Graeme Pateman, Bill Pearson, Perc Allison Oval, Thomas John Pettit, Arthur Pollard, Shaun Pollard, Samantha-Jane Potter, Scott Poulton, Yvonne Ramp, James Randle, Anne Read, Jamie Read, Jim Read, Les Reader, Jack Reid, Jason Reynolds, Rik Crook Cup, Rodney Robbie, Herman (Mac) Roberts, Katherine Lucy (Kath) Roberts, Les Roberts, Mary Roberts, Patricia Roberts, Haydn Robins, Troy Robinson, Alex Robson, Meagan Rogers, Gary Runge, Dulcie Rushton, Simone Rushton, Tony Rushton, Lou Russell, Miss Ryland, Margaret Sansom, Stuart Saw, Carolyn Schroen, Evelyn Seath, Darryl (Shags) Sheehan, Matthew Sims, Gary Sissons, L L Harold Smith, Noel Smith, St John of God Hospital, Stan Henwood Award, Cr Amanda Stapledon, Alan Stephenson, Lyn Studham, Hans Sumberg, Joan Szalman, Ann Taylor, Graeme Taylor, Taylor & Sangster Nursery, Casey Thomsen, Dick Tonks, Tooradin-Dalmore Football Club, Russell Trait, Gaylene June Treasure, Gerald Treasure, Merrilyn Joy Treasure, Mona Treasure, Rohan James Treasure, Rosalie Dawn Treasure, Alma Treloar, Betty Treloar, Margaret Treloar, Trevor Treloar, Trethowan, J H Tucker, Jessie Turner, Margaret Turner, Ted Turner, David Van Lambaart, Michael Vandenberghe, Russell Vincent, Phil Walton, Tom Watson, William Alexander Watt, Graham Watts, Charlie West, Thomas Clair Whiteside, Ted Whitten, Christine Wickes, Frederick John Williams, Rupert Ernest Williams, Bill Williamson, Cr Leticia Wilmot, Kerry Wilson, Windrush, MP Jason Wood, Rod Woodfine, Bill Zeldenryk, Dean Ziesler.non-fictionupper beaconsfield (vic.), beaconsfield (vic.)

The donor was a former captain of the Emerald Golf Club. Archibald & W. Moffat's grocery store was a significant business in early Emerald, selling groceries to the local community.This photograph captures the townscape of Emerald during the town's early growth phase, featuring a significant local institution.Black and white photograph depicting an unpaved road with buildings on either side; the building in the foreground on the right has a porch and people standing in front of it. On the left, buildings are in the distant background. Tall trees rise in the background on the right, with more distant trees visible further behind on the left. An individual appears to be walking down the road in the distance.Annotation: "Moffats Store 1900 / Cr Beaconsfield Road & Main Rd / Then Paternoster Rd"1900s, emerald, commerce, w. moffatt

xviii, 160 p.; 21 cmnon-fictionA history of Berwick and surrounding districts written in 1948.berwick (vic.), beaconsfield (vic.), upper beaconsfield (vic.), harkaway (vic.), narre warren north (vic.), berwick railway station, berwick shire hall