July Excursion July 6, 2019 - Exploring Lower Plenty The predominant feature of this walk in the Bonds Road area, Lower Plenty is the large number of magnificent old River Red Gums that line the route. These trees are of the spreading woodland form of this species indicating that they must have been originally growing in a reasonably open setting. The walk also includes parts of the historic Cleveland Estate and the homestead “Rosehill” established by pioneer farmer Henry Stooke. This area was the site of the first recorded European settlement in what was to become the Shire of Eltham when the Willis brothers arrived in the late 1830s. From the southern part of Cleveland Avenue there are extensive views across and along the Yarra Valley. An article on the history of this area was contained in Newsletter edition 201, November 2011. The walk will start at the at the corner of Bonds and Stawell Roads, Lower Plenty - EDHS Newsletter No. 246 June 2019fay bridge collection, 2019-07-06, blackburn bricks, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, rosehill homestead, lower plenty

Black and white photo of bridge over Lake Road, Blackburn. c1888. Made of Blackburn Bricks. Demolished in 1965 Photo shows the lake overflow area.lake road blackburn, lake road bridge blackburn

Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of original Bakehouse at rear of 97 Railway Road built in 1890, with handmade Blackburn bricks. See page 57 of Da Costa book.railway road blackburn, no. 97 rear

Colour photo of driveway leading to the house built by Sydney Geal in 1951, at 124 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. Bricks and ceramic tiles used in the house were made at Geal's Pottery, 266-272 Springvale Road, Nunawadinggeal, sydney, blackburn road blackburn, no. 124

Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of oldest business premises at 93 - 97 Railway Road Blackburn. Built in 1888 of Blackburn bricks. It is oldest business premises in the township.(1978) Later the Blackburn Eastern Office Supplies (see NA8) Page 31railway road blackburn, nos. 93-97, eastern office supplies

Black and white photo of one of the first houses in Cottage Street, Blackburn. Made from bricks from the brick kilns in Alfred street. Was Mrs. Hommerson's childhood home 1909 - 1910.cottage street, blackburn, alfred street, pioneer's house, hammerson, mrs.

Auction brochure 43 Main Street, Blackburn, 17th May, 1998 solid brick Californian BungalowAuction brochure 43 Main Street, Blackburnauctions, californian bungalows, blackburn road, blackburn, noel jones, main street, no 43

The pump was restored by Alan Mitchell who was an employee of Zerbe Engineering, Ashburn Place, Blackburn. The work was carried out by Alan in their workshop.The pump was patented by Joseph W. Douglas, Middletown Conn. and the patent was assigned to W & B Douglas.A reconstructed well of red bricks. Circular, dome shaped, it has a grill on the flat top of the dome on which the force pump is situated next to the grill. It circulates the water which is held in a tank beneath the brick structure. The force pump is hand operated with a replacement handle made c1965 by Alan Mitchell who restored and donated the pump. The well is located outside the kitchen door of Schwerkolt Cottage.Patented 1842 M--D Conn.civil engineering, water supply, machinery, pumps

Advertising brochure for brick veneer home at 14 Aberdeen Road, Blackburn South for auction on 7 November 1998.Brick veneer home at 14 Aberdeen Road, Blackburn South for auction on 7 November 1998.auctions, aberdeen road, blackburn south, no 14

Chimney from 33 Orient Ave. MitchamLocal Brickmaker|local usered clay brick. marked with 'Blackburn' approx 1915. Top indent (frog) has name 'Blackburn'Blackburnbuildings, materials, trades, bricklaying

The brick was used in the construction of a toilet block located behind the Blackburn Library and next to the railway line. it was donated by the City of Whitehorse after the toilet block was demolished in 1999.1956 Olympic Glen Iris cream brick'Glen 1956 Iris' with Olympic ringsbuildings, materials