Bob Manuell started with Briar Hill Timber in 1956. In this photograph, Bob is in the yard of the Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company in 1996.The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area with many houses being built by owner-builders who used the company for their needs. A group of 13 colour photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill, squire family

Three colour photographs of Blacksmith's Bellows, Handwater Pump and Steam Time Whistle used at Briar Hill Timber Mill, Heritage Week, 1990heritage week, eltham, courthouse, blacksmith bellows, hand water pump, steam whistle, briar hill, timber mill, activities

Three colour photographs of Blacksmith's Bellows, Handwater Pump and Steam Time Whistle used at Briar Hill Timber Mill, Heritage Week, 1990heritage week, eltham, courthouse, blacksmith bellows, hand water pump, steam whistle, briar hill, timber mill, activities

Three colour photographs of Blacksmith's Bellows, Handwater Pump and Steam Time Whistle used at Briar Hill Timber Mill, Heritage Week, 1990heritage week, eltham, courthouse, blacksmith bellows, hand water pump, steam whistle, briar hill, timber mill, activities

Bob Manuell started with Briar Hill Timber in 1956. In this photograph, Bob is inspecting equipment in the factory of the Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company in 1996.The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area with many houses being built by owner-builders who used the company for their needs. A group of 15 colour photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill, squire family

Bob Manuell started with Briar Hill Timber in 1956. In this photograph, Bob is standing in the doorway to the factory of the Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company in 1996.The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area with many houses being built by owner-builders who used the company for their needs. A group of 5 colour photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill, squire family

Bob Manuell started with Briar Hill Timber in 1956. In this photograph, Bob is leaning on the Briar Hill Timber ute. in 1996 he was a director of, and managing the company.The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area with many houses being built by owner-builders who used the company for their needs. A group of 6 black and white or colour photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill, squire family

Three colour photographs of Briar Hill Timber Trading Co. premises (established by F. Squire in 1934), Sherbourne Road, Briar Hill prior to closure.briar hill, shops, industries, briar hill timber, sherbourne road

Band saw at Briar Hill Timber 1996The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area with many houses being built by owner-builders who used the company for their needs. A group of 4 black and white photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill, squire family, saws

'Nylex' docking saw from the 1950s at Briar Hill Timber 1996The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area with many houses being built by owner-builders who used the company for their needs. A group of 10 black and white photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill, squire family, saws

Demolition of kIlns at Briar Hill Timber 1996. [Demolition photo 5]. The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area. By the mid 1990s, the business was winding down and demolition of buildings and sale of land took place around 1996.A group of 4 colour photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill

Demolition of kIlns at Briar Hill Timber 1996. [Demolition photo 6]. The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area. By the mid 1990s, the business was winding down and demolition of buildings and sale of land took place around 1996.A group of 3 colour photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill

Demolition of kIlns at Briar Hill Timber 1996. [Demolition photo 7]. The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area. By the mid 1990s, the business was winding down and demolition of buildings and sale of land took place around 1996.A group of 3 colour photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill

Demolition in progress at Briar Hill Timber 1996. [Demolition photo 9]. The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area. By the mid 1990s, the business was winding down and demolition of buildings and sale of land took place around 1996.A group of 3 colour photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill

Bob Manuell started with Briar Hill Timber in 1956. In this photograph, Bob is in the office of the Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company. The timber panelling was harvested in the Weeaproinah area of the Otway Ranges. It was sawn on site, trucked to Briar Hill for seasoning and machined to the finished article in the late 1940s.The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area with many houses being built by owner-builders who used the company for their needs. A group of 8 colour photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill, squire family

This doorway once led into the old machining area of the joinery shop at Briar Hill Timber.The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area with many houses being built by owner-builders who used the company for their needs. A group of 4 black and white photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill, squire family

Kilns in background at Briar Hill Timber, during demolition 1996. [Demolition photo 4]. The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area. By the mid 1990s, the business was winding down and demolition of buildings and sale of land took place around 1996.A group of 3 colour photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill

Framework of building during demolition at Briar Hill Timber 1996. [Demolition photo 8]. The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area. By the mid 1990s, the business was winding down and demolition of buildings and sale of land took place around 1996.A group of 2 colour photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill

Demolition with kilns still in background at Briar Hill Timber 1996 [Demolition photo 12]. The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area. By the mid 1990s, the business was winding down and demolition of buildings and sale of land took place around 1996.A group of 3 colour photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill

Greensborough Hire Service building at Briar Hill Timber 1996 [Demolition photo 13]. The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area. By the mid 1990s, the business was winding down and demolition of buildings and sale of land took place around 1996.A group of 3 colour photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill

Demolition with kilns still in background at Briar Hill Timber 1996 [Demolition photo 14]. The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area. By the mid 1990s, the business was winding down and demolition of buildings and sale of land took place around 1996.A group of 3 colour photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill

Demolition with kilns still in background at Briar Hill Timber 1996 [Demolition photo 15]. The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area. By the mid 1990s, the business was winding down and demolition of buildings and sale of land took place around 1996.A group of 5 colour photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill

“Dominion” single ended tenoner at Briar Hill Timber. Used for smaller runs of specialised work.The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area with many houses being built by owner-builders who used the company for their needs. A group of 6 black and white photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill, squire family, woodworking tools

“Lunch table in the joinery shop at Briar Hill Timber 1996, with Peter Baldwin relaxing at the table.The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area with many houses being built by owner-builders who used the company for their needs. A group of 8 black and white photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill, squire family, woodworking tools

The "Firewood" sign on the fence of Briar Hill Timber prior to demolition of the site. [Demolition photo 1]The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area. By the mid 1990s, the business was winding down and demolition of buildings and sale of land took place around 1996.A group of 2 colour photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill

The old sawmill site at Briar Hill Timber prior to demolition of the site. [Demolition photo 2]. The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area. By the mid 1990s, the business was winding down and demolition of buildings and sale of land took place around 1996.A group of 9 colour photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill

Peter Baldwin has been employed by Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company for 15 years (to 1996)The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area with many houses being built by owner-builders who used the company for their needs. A group of 11 black and white photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill, squire family, woodworking tools, peter baldwin

The double ended tenon saw at Briar Hill Timber was used to make doors, windows and stretchers for artists’ canvas.The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area with many houses being built by owner-builders who used the company for their needs. A group of 17 black and white or colour photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill, squire family, saws

The sawmill at Briar Hill Timber 1996. This site later used by Greensborough Hire Service [Demolition photo 11]. The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area. By the mid 1990s, the business was winding down and demolition of buildings and sale of land took place around 1996.A group of 4 colour photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill

Boiler house of Briar Hill Timber, viewed across Sherbourne Road during demolition 1996. [Demolition photo 3]. The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area. By the mid 1990s, the business was winding down and demolition of buildings and sale of land took place around 1996.A group of 5 colour photographsbriar hill timber and trading company, briar hill timber, alison lendoudis, bob manuell, sherbourne road briar hill