The building is the stables at 'Harpsdale', at Mickleham. The land was used for grazing by European settlers from as early as 1836. The Brodie family purchased the property along with others in the area in 1864 and remained there until 1906. The homestead was built on the property in 1875 and the stables were built in 1883. Since the Brodie family left the property it has had various uses over the years.Many properties like 'Harpsdale' were established in the Bulla Bulla, Sunbury area by Europeans and were used for grazing cattle and sheep.A non-digital black and white photograph of a double storey brick building with a wooden post and rail fence at the rear of the building.harpsdale homestead, yuroke, farming, mickleham, stables, brodie family

The Brodie family were early European settlers who acquired land at Mickleham and settled on their Harpsdale property. David Brodie was the Shire of Bulla President from 1883 - 84.A non-digital b/w photo of a portrait of a gentleman wearing a stiff collar and large tie. Unmounted.Written on back in biro: Photo of a portrait of / David Brodie of / "Harpsdale" / Yuroke. / Portrait probably painted around 1860.brodie, david, harpsdale, yuroke, clothing and dress, 1860s, george evans collection

Frederick Steele Ferguson (1861-1938) married Beatrice O'Brien in 1898. Originally they lived at 19 Brodie Street, Quarry Hill, but by 1925 they were registered as living on the corner of Rodney and Reginald Street with their son Frederick Steele McNair Ferguson and his wife Amelia, and later with their daughter Maude. It appears the family continued to live at this address following Frederick snrs death. Frederick and his son Frederick jnr were wool merchants.Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular brown board. House, weatherboard and rough cast, verandah with brick balustrade and rough cast pillars, corrugated iron roof, 1 chimney with 2 pots, double front door, small bay window at RH side, bay window under verandah, sleepout/sunroom attached at back right, established garden, concrete path, hedge at front, woven crinkled wire fence. On back of photo' F. Ferguson, £1800 corner Rodney and Reginald Streets, 15.4.30 corner Rodney and Reginald Streets. 2012 photo of house attached to record.Frank A. Jeffree Bendigobendigo, business, t c watts & son

Folder containing a table of contents and various newspaper clippings and other information pertaining to the Narre Warren area. The date the articles were published, and title of articles are listed below. Unknown Copy of photo of Princes Highway 16 Nov 2006 Casey Council honours John Byron 08 Oct 1992 Bay View House 02 Jun 1998 Allen family (vegetable growers) ?? Aug 1987 Brechin – The Heart of a Village that Grew 02 Aug 1990 Brechin Demolished 23 Jul 1992 The Lawless Days of Captain Dana 1972 Early History of Narre Warren, Narre Warren Nth and Harkaway 18 Aug 1994 Narre Warren – many theories of name origins 16 Jul 1992 Walton family of Narre Warren 11 Jan 1999 Webb Street Bakery Unknown Sketch of Princes Highway, Narre Warren 22 Jun 2000 Webb Street Bakery 06 Jul 2000 Webb Street Bakery & Murdoch family 22 Jun 2000 Webb Street Bakery 29 Oct 1998 Vale Sir Ian McLennan 1973 The Kent Family 26 Jan 1993 Narre Warren Mechanics Institute 02 Sep 1992 Legacy of S.J. Webb 25 Nov 2004 Isador Magid – Tributes for Fountain Gate Visionary 17 Nov 2004 Isador’s lasing vision 14 Jul 2004 Tony Purcell – profile 03 Feb 2005 Jack and Merle Tinkham’s 60th Anniversary 14 Feb 2005 Jack and Merle Tinkham 21 Nov 1996 Webb Street – that was then…. 11 Nov 1993 Rose Trewin remembers 13 Oct 1993 Hans Roland – a profile 25 Nov 1993 Stan Peters – a profile 23 Oct 1984 Webb Street School 11 Nov 2000 The Elms 09 Nov 2000 The Elms 17 Sep 2007 Araluen – The Bailey Home 07 Oct 1999 Narre Warren Produce Store 06 Oct 1998 Narre Warren Produce Store & Webb Street Bakery 03 Dec 1992 Native Police Corps 24 Apr 2003 Memorial Gates 22 Apr 2003 Memorial Gates 16 Apr 1997 Narre Warren Gates Unknown Narre Warren War Memorial (donated by Sylvia Nobelius) 18 Nov 1992 Mechanics Hall 31 Oct 1991 Centenary Celebrations for Mechanics Hall 16 Sep 1993 Fountain Gate Primary School overcrowding Unknown Map of Sec E Narre Warren Unknown Map of Narre Warren Unknown Narre Warren parish plans ?? Jun 1997 Narre’s Newsletter 29 Jun 2000 Narre Warren Bakery 2020 Max Pawsey Left his Mark 04 Feb 2009 Ian Pickering – People in Profile ?? Nov 1992 Narre Warren Houses and Occupants 1943 ?? Mar 2005 Narre Warren Rural Fire Brigade 1966 Narre Warren East Story 3 Dec 2008 A Message of Life and Death - Marion Mason 5 Dec 2007 A Cut Above the Rest - Les Egan 16 Jun 2021 Ploughing a Family Legacy - Thomas Walton 21 Apr 2021 Family Road to Success - Dorning family 14 Jan 2016 Spirit of Service 30 Jan 2014 Quite an Honour - Casey Australia Day Awards 30 Jan 2014 Hands-on Helper - Bert Rae 2 Jul 2008 Jeff Reflects on a Time Gone by - Jeff Spencer 5 May 2010 Wet, Homesick and Frightened - Sidney Fraser 5 Mar 2003 The Teacher who Changed Society by Personal Example 13 Sep 2012 Narre’s Ready for Grand Day Out - Narre Warren Football Club 13 Apr 2000 Council Records on Microfilm 25 May2000 See the Romans at Narre Warren Library - Library Week 30 Nov 2016 Hall Hits 125 Years - Narre Warren Mechanics Hall 28 Sep 2006 It’s for Wendy - Wendy Boyle 15 Nov 2006 Plaque for Former Mayor - John Byron 30 Jan 2014 Opportunity for Service - Dorothy Gunn 4 Jan 2001 Library’s Local History Archive Proves Popular 10 Dec 2007 Garden Tribute for Glenys - Glenys Varty 6 Sep 2006 Happy for 60 Years - Jack & Leah Pratt 24 Jan 1968 Family of Six Shot in Farmhouse - Nimmo 22 Nov 2017 A Home on The Grange - William A’Beckett 10 Nov 2016 Respect for the Fallen 19 Apr 2007 City Mourns a “Treasure” - Bill Toon 21 Sep 2017 Sparkle of Love - Joyce & Bruce Masters 28 Jul 2021 Marking the Lloyd Legacy 30 Apr 2015 Respect in a Quiet Gesture 30 Apr 2015 Nothing Stops Anzac Mission - George Nicholson 26 May2018 John Says Tanks for the Memories - John Belfield UNKNOWN For Founder Frank, it was all About Location - Frank Facey 17 Nov 2021 Settlers Leave Their Mark 16 Aug 1990 Rich History Where Narre Houses Are Now 1 Dec 2021 Sporting Pioneer’s Legacy 16 Mar 2010 Fireys Pay Tribute to Mentor - Terry Beardon 7 Sep 2006 Collection Tracks Back 150 Years 13 Feb 2008 Day to Honour Heroes Unknown 60 Years of Mighty Magpies 26 Jul 2000 Harold Upholds Family Tradition 30 Aug 2000 Dedicated Community Servant 11 Nov 2000 Elms, a Living History 6 Jul 2000 Oh, How Times Have Changed UNKNOWN Pat Sweeney One of a Kind 4 Oct 2001 Community Marks the Passing of a Local Hero 10 Dec 1992 Home of its Own for History Group UNKNOWN Narre Warren Those Early Days 26 Oct 2022 Farleys Celebrate 50 Years 16 May 2018 Estate Just Springs Up 16 Oct 2020 Ray’s Drive to Succeed - Ray Bastin 11 Nov 2020 Memorial’s Many Moves 24 Jun 2020 Hillbrich Foundations 5 Aug 2020 Family Devastated by War - Kent Family 30 Sep 2020 Elms Still Stand Today 23 Mar 2022 Grocery Family Honoured 28 Oct 2020 The Sweeney Dynasty 30 Nov 2022 From Rotary to the Berwick Show, Harry Made His Mark 17 Nov 2005 Couple Keeps Religion out of their Marriage - Alan & Gladys Trotter 2 Oct 2008 Saluting an Officer and Son - Dean Brodie 10 Aug 2023 Spiritual Stalwart Bows Out - Keith Vethaak 22 Feb 2023 Farrier’s Love for the Breed 21 Nov 2019 Old Friends Share Tales 14 Nov 2018 A Twist to the Magid Tale - Magid Drive 2 Feb 2023 Tennis Mum’s OAM Honour 27 Mar 2019 Sister City Leaves a Mark Oct 1967 Home Beautiful - It’s Our Most Ambitious 10 July 2024 Narre Toasts 60 Years 29 Aug 2024 A Life of Service Honoured - Ian Pickering 26 Apr 2018 VC Family’s Bravery Bond - Keith Payne 27 Nov 2024 A Life of Perseverance - Luis Brito 19 Nov 2025 Native Oasis to Make First Public Openingnon-fictionnarre warren (vic.)