In his early adult life, Richard Kaylock worked as a whaler (visiting California and New Zealand) and later as a drover on a large cattle station in New South Wales. In 1848 he came to Melbourne, working as a slaughterman, then settled in Eltham in 1854, his occupation thereafter being variously recorded as butcher or orchardist. He also had some experiences at Ballarat during the Eureka Rebellion. He died in 1910 at the age of 84. His obituary described him as a "striking personality" who was "brusque to a fault" and "strictly upright, expecting others to be the same". It seems from his will that he was illiterate. He is buried in Eltham Cemetery with his wife Emily. His property was in Wellington Street (now Brougham Street) and apparently extended across the Diamond Creek. The land on the western side of the creek was farmed, the house being on the eastern side. For many years the Brougham Street bridge was generally known as "Kaylock's Bridge". It formed part of the original coach road to Eltham and in 1922 was described as an "old rustic bridge". Its low level and insubstantial construction made it susceptible to flood damage, necessitating frequent closures until repairs could be carried out. The original bridge was demolished in 1923 and replaced by a "new up-to-date" one. When a lack of finances delayed repairs to the Bridge Street bridge in 1931, traffic had to detour via Brougham Street for some time. Local residents feared that the Bridge Street bridge might never reopen. In Loving Memory Of Our Dear Father & Mother R.G. and E.A. Kaylock Also E.J. Kaylock Died 21st Jan. 1927 The Eternal God Is My PledgeRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak GC 400-9eltham cemetery, gravestones, edith jane kaylock, emily ann kaylock (nee davis), richard george kaylock, brougham street bridge, kaylocks bridge

In his early adult life, Richard Kaylock worked as a whaler (visiting California and New Zealand) and later as a drover on a large cattle station in New South Wales. In 1848 he came to Melbourne, working as a slaughterman, then settled in Eltham in 1854, his occupation thereafter being variously recorded as butcher or orchardist. He also had some experiences at Ballarat during the Eureka Rebellion. He died in 1910 at the age of 84. His obituary described him as a "striking personality" who was "brusque to a fault" and "strictly upright, expecting others to be the same". It seems from his will that he was illiterate. He is buried in Eltham Cemetery with his wife Emily. His property was in Wellington Street (now Brougham Street) and apparently extended across the Diamond Creek. The land on the western side of the creek was farmed, the house being on the eastern side. For many years the Brougham Street bridge was generally known as "Kaylock's Bridge". It formed part of the original coach road to Eltham and in 1922 was described as an "old rustic bridge". Its low level and insubstantial construction made it susceptible to flood damage, necessitating frequent closures until repairs could be carried out. The original bridge was demolished in 1923 and replaced by a "new up-to-date" one. When a lack of finances delayed repairs to the Bridge Street bridge in 1931, traffic had to detour via Brougham Street for some time. Local residents feared that the Bridge Street bridge might never reopen. In Loving Memory Of Our Dear Father & Mother R.G. and E.A. Kaylock Also E.J. Kaylock Died 21st Jan. 1927 The Eternal God Is My PledgeBorn Digitaleltham cemetery, gravestones, brougham street bridge, edith jane kaylock, emily ann kaylock (nee davis), kaylocks bridge, richard george kaylock

Contents: 1. Brief biography of Richard George Kaylock 2. Record of correspondence between Janet Keylock and her aunt Val Leggett with the Socoiety 3. Photocopy of photo of Old Bridge, Eltham and Brougham Street Bridge c.1960s and notes of burials at Eltham Cemetery of Charles (1867), Elizabeth Ann (1870), Roy (1905), Richard George (1910), Emily (1912), Amy (1933) 4. Photocopy of Baptism; 15 Jan 1834, Emily Ann (born 30 Nov 1833), daughter of William and Ann Davies (different spelling); Launceston, Tasmania; also Death Certificate; Emily Ann Kaylock, 3 Dec 1912, Brougham Street, Eltham, Vic. daughter of William and Ann Davis 5. Photocopy Certificate of Marriage; 18 Sep 1848, Richard George Keylock and Emily Ann Davis 6. Photocopy Birth Certificate; 21 Aug 1862, Elizabeth Jane, Eltham, Vic., daughter of Richard George Kaylock and Emily Ann Kalock (nee Davis) 7. Photocopy Birth Certificate; 10 Dec 1880, Ada, Eltham, Vic., daughter of Edith Jane Kaylock 8. Photocopy Certificate of Marriage; 17 Oct 1906, Frederick Samuel Webb and Ada Kaylock, Eltham, Vic. 9. Photocopy of Death Certificate; 7 May 1910, Richard George Kaylock, Eltham, Vic. 10. Photocopy of Death Certificate; 21 Jan 1927, Edith Jane Kaylock, Alphington, Vic. Grave of Richard George, Emily Ann (nee Davis) and Edith Jane Kaylock In his early adult life, Richard Kaylock worked as a whaler (visiting California and New Zealand) and later as a drover on a large cattle station in New South Wales. In 1848 he came to Melbourne, working as a slaughterman, then settled in Eltham in 1854, his occupation thereafter being variously recorded as butcher or orchardist. He also had some experiences at Ballarat during the Eureka Rebellion. He died in 1910 at the age of 84. His obituary described him as a "striking personality" who was "brusque to a fault" and "strictly upright, expecting others to be the same". It seems from his will that he was illiterate. He is buried in Eltham Cemetery with his wife Emily. His property was in Wellington Street (now Brougham Street) and apparently extended across the Diamond Creek. The land on the western side of the creek was farmed, the house being on the eastern side. For many years the Brougham Street bridge was generally known as "Kaylock's Bridge". It formed part of the original coach road to Eltham and in 1922 was described as an "old rustic bridge". Its low level and insubstantial construction made it susceptible to flood damage, necessitating frequent closures until repairs could be carried out. The original bridge was demolished in 1923 and replaced by a "new up-to-date" one. When a lack of finances delayed repairs to the Bridge Street bridge in 1931, traffic had to detour via Brougham Street for some time. Local residents feared that the Bridge Street bridge might never reopen. Buried in Eltham Cemetery In Loving Memory Of Our Dear Father & Mother R.G. and E.A. Kaylock Also E.J. Kaylock Died 21st Jan. 1927 The Eternal God Is My Pledge Folder of information on Kaylock family Eltham 1860skaylock family

These photographs, taken by The Advocate newspaper in 2000, show the Sunshine Swimming Pool during an extended closure while the building was undergoing repairs. Many local residents expressed concern about the length of the works, noting that the delay left them without access to their usual leisure activities.Sunshine Pool & Council Sunshine 464sunshine swimming pool, kennedy street, sunshine