John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the area working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas. It was in the clearing on the left that John William (Willie) Richardson built a home for his wife Jeanie Green. It was called Mount Calvin. Jeanie was often ill and the family left the area seeking a warmer climate. They eventually settled in Brisbane. Willie sold the home and 60 acres around it to W. Rowse. Jeanie died in 1916. The remainder of the land was sold by solicitors to cover debts. Black and white photograph showing a treed hillside with a cleared area to the left hand side. Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-ClarkeLooking towards the site of Jeannie's home from near Doughty’s Road Nov 1973. Her house was in the centre of the clearing on the left. Photo Jan 1974 JLC.mount calvin, jeannie richardson, jeanie green, john william richardson, willie richardson, jeanie richardson, rowse

Mt Calvin, the homestead of Jeanie and Willie Richardson can be clearly seen in the clearing above the men in the picture. The white roof of the Barber homestead is on the right of the picture. A landslide in 1934 destroyed the tree ferned area. John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the area working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas.Black and white photograph that is a copy of a Rose series postcard titled 'The Picturesque Road to Mt. Dandenong. Vic.' It shows two men (probably Rose Series employees), one sitting and one standing at the edge of an unmade road. Large tree ferns line the roadside. Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-Clarke1913 View east from Doughty’s Road showing Jeannie Richardson’s home through the gap in the trees. A little to the right of and below centre of picture can be seen George Barber’s home with Barbers Road turning around the wagon shed that was a little up the hill from the house. The tree ferns in the picture were destroyed in the landslide of 1934. In the distance at the right can be seen F.M. Childs Homestead complex with the Richardson paddocks beyond it.mt calvin, jeanie richardson, willie richardson, george barber, landslide, tree fern

View of Harmony Vale, the original Kalorama settlement taken from Barbers Road. Child's sawmill can be seen (centre) with the log yard to the right. Richardson's home "Harmony Vale' is in the orchard above the logs.Black and white photograph copied from a Rose Series postcard showing the area known as "Harmony Vale' - the original Kalorama settlement. Child's sawmill is in the centre.Rose Series Photo of Harmony Vale on the Olinda Creek taken from Logans Lot 28. Link Rd crossing centre Shiloah complex left centre. Richardsons (Jeannie’s) “Mt Calvin” between trees above tree fern. Isaac Jeeves house with the tree fern floor among trees against forest right centre. Mill yard with logs above cultivated flat. Mill to left. “Harmony Vale” homestead among orchard above logs. “Glenrivers” in gully at top of clearing. About 1913. Copied JLC 1973harmony vale, harmony vale, child's sawmill, sawmill, barbers road, richardson, shiloah

Jeannie Green from Wandin married Willie Richardson (son of the original settler Jabez Richardson) in 1898. They built a home in the Kalorama Valley and named it "Mt Calvin". Jeanie had three children - Reuben born 1890, William born 1901 and Jean born 1910. Jeanie suffered ill health and required assistance with cooking and cleaning. The family left the area in search of a warmer climate for Jeanie.Black and white studio portrait of a young Jeannie Green wearing a high necked dress.Jeanie Green (Mrs J W Richardson) born 1871 died 1916. Mother of Reuben, William, Jean.jeannie green, jeanie green, willie richardson, john willie richardson, rueben richardson, william richardson, jean richardson, mt calvin