'Grantully' was formerly 'Rosemount', South Yarra, home of Thoas Elder Boyd. Brought to Mt Evelyn by Fergus Scott c. 1917, guesthouse 1920's-30's, home of artist Ernest Buckmaster 1940-68.Part of wooden beam possibly cedar, from the house "Grantully", English, 1840's. The more recently sawn end has pinkish tinge. The rectangular cavity is a 'mortise' into which a projection ('tenon') on another piede fitted.Inscription on one side, possibly made by permanent marker. " "GRANTULLY" MT. EVELYN."grantully, rosemount, kit house, guesthouses, ernest buckmaster, thomas elder boyd.

Photo of Lady Brooks, Archbiship of Melbourne, Dr Simonds, and artist Ernest Buckmaster. Additional information provided "Charles Buckmaster had land in Ringwood years ago. Moved to Gruyere. He has now died. His son, Jack Buckmaster, has orchards at Gruyere now." "E Buckmaster, "Landfall" Warrandyte phone 84 3206".

Soft cover book profiling a selection of 76 artists local to the Ringwood area. Front cover "Rivergums" by Roger Webber. Back cover Ernest Buckmaster and Rober Webber painting en plein air.(Back cover) "Since the 1880s, Ringwood has quietly nurtured a vibrant artistic spirit. Drawn to its rolling landscapes, bushland reserves, and meandering streams, students from the National Gallery of Victoria once ventured here to capture its beauty on canvas. As the neighbouring suburbs of Warrandyte and Eltham forged reputations as artistic hubs, Ringwood developed a creative character of its own, shaped by art groups, schools and talented individuals. This book celebrates that legacy through the lives of seventy-six artists who have connections with the Ringwood area. More than a history, this is a portrait of a community alive with creativity." Acknowledgements: "Many artists provided material on their artistic career which was appreciated. In some profiles, it may have been possible to write a separate book on the artist's life, therefore condensing it down to a page or two was difficult. Specific credits are given after each chapter but a special thanks to Gareth Syvret and Mattie Young (Maroondah City Council), Liz Seaton, Linda Besser, Kay Scott and Les Baxter. Heathmont History Group provided documentation on their artists and must be thanked, especially Gerry Robinson." Author and Designer Russ Haines OAM, using Affinity Publisher software Published by Ringwood & District Historical Society in October 2025 Funded by Maroondah City Council Arts & Cultural Grant Program Copyright: RDHS. "Where possible, permission has been sought from both the artist and owner of each work. In some instances, an image has been used from public websites, yet the copyright was not provided nor readily available. In any case, this book is considered a non-commerical research study of artists in the Ringwood area and, therefore, comes under the fair dealing exceptions listed in the Copyright Act that allows copyright material to be used without permission." CONTENTS: Ringwood Art Society, Art Shows and Competitions, Heathmont Community Bollards, Ringwood Pottery, Ringwood's Public Art. ARTISTS: Chris Adnam, Theo Anderson, Brian Armstrong, Linda Besser, Janette Bird, Curt Bjerking, Pierce Boardman, Nan Bretel, Rosalie Briant, George Browning, Ernest Buckmaster, Nola Clark, Bertha Darbyshire, Robin Dawson, Michael Dillon, Sue Dodd, Julie Fenton, Leon Ferguson, Bruce Fletcher, David Freedman, Gavin Fry, Kelly Gellatly William Gleeson, Pauline Grayling, William "Weg" Green, Liz Gridley, Tracie Grimwood, George Haddon, Thomas Ham, Louise Hearman, Linda Hibbs, Ramon Horsfield, Harry Hudson, Patricia Hunt, Ruth Jackson, Ann James, David Jamieson, Norma Kett, Martin King, Robin Kittelty-Redman, Wim Kortland, Bela Kozak, Francis Little, Evan Mackley, Barbara McCallum, Ken McFadyen, Barbara McManus, Winifred Miles, David Miller, Sally Miller, Jack Montgomery, David Moore, Graham Moore, Simon Normand, Trevor Opray, John Ford Patterson, Peter Pavey, Barbara Peake, Herman Pekel, Diana Platt, Anne Randles, Wayne Rankin, Charles Robb, Margaret Robbie, Hal Rooney, Les Sands, Kay Scott, Gordon Speary, Simone Thomson, Jack Truscott, William Unsworth, Olive Walls, Deb Webb, Judy Webber, Roger Webber, Charles Wilton.

Daughter of Roger and Ruth Webber writing about Ernest Buckmaster, Norma Kett and Olive Walls. Refer to Artists in the Ringwood Area book (Russ Haines OAM) for further details

Map and history of some of the graves in Lilydale Cemetery, compiled By Sandy Ross, Lilydale and District Historical Society. +Additional Keywords: Mary Hussey / Daniel Cameron / Captain Alexander John Herbert Robertson / Ernest Buckmaster / Jimmy Ah Tak / David Mitchell / Dame Nellie Melba / Jessie Mary Vasey O.B.E., C.B.E. / William Blamire Young

A portrait of Stanley Savige, the founder of Legacy, by Ernest Buckmaster. It was presented to Melbourne Legacy in the late 1940s by the 24th Battalion. Ernest William Buckmaster was an Australian artist born in Victoria. He won the Archibald Prize in 1932 with a portrait of Sir William Irvine. He also served as an Australian war artist during World War II. A newspaper article at the time said it had been an entrant in the Archibald Prize (see item 00364).It indicates the high esteem in which Sir Stanley Savige was held by the Australian public for both his war service, and for founding Legacy, for him to be commemorated in a portrait at Legacy House by an accomplished artist.Colour oil painting of Sir Stanley Savige by Buckmaster.stan savige, portrait

Death of Ernest Buckmaster and his biography. Letter to The Age questioning "Why are so many Australians apparently the most natural vandals on earth?" Also small note that Ernest gave paintings to Ringwood State School many years ago; see Ringwood Mail dated 31 October 1960.

'Morning tea' was painted by Enid Philip in 1922 at the National Gallery School, Melbourne as an for entry for the ‘Travelling Scholarship’ an overseas scholarship. It came second to a painting by Jean Sutherland and ahead of Charlie Lord and Ernest Buckmaster. The young woman on the chair was Dorothy Philips, the girl on the floor was Mary Liley (later Ford). Enid Philip was the daughter of Capt. William Philip. She was taught at the National Gallery School between 1918-22. It was in her final year that Enid entered this painting into the Travelling Scholarship Award. The painting came a controvesial second place to the entry submitted by Jean Sutherland as many thought this painting should have won. Further ref:” see WHS Newsletter No. 76, page 3, 1 July 1983.This oli painting depicts an elderly woman, and two young women around at a table having morning tea, with a bright window behind them. A young girl is sitting on the floor playong with a childs teaset and a teddy bear. In a gilded wooden frame.Signature of artist Philip, Enid (1898-1984)morning tea, oil painting, enid philip, national gallerty school