Researched and written to mark the centenary of the settlement of Kallista. Alec Reid spent his childhood in Kallista; Betty Hotchin was a local historian; and Yvonne De Lacy was a local resident involved in community affairs.Two copies. Soft cover, 164p.: ill; includes bibliography. Limited edition. Copy 1 is No. 448.Copy 2 is No. 859. ISBN 0646 130943kallista victoria australia, pioneers, local history, alex reid, betty hotchin, yvonne de lacy, kallista centenary committee

Written to celebrate South Sassafras - Kallista CentenarySoft cover, 39p., ill.; ISBN 0 0461 3475 2kallista victoria australia, schools and colleges, kallista primary school, heather marshall, jan howarth

Burnley Horticultural College 1st year excursion to Kallista by G.M. Moore, 2 copies, 19pp.kallista, excursion, burnley horticultural college, g.m. moore

Beryl Collett (1925-2018) made a range of beautiful needlework, lacework, beaded bags, enamel work, metal engravings, soft dolls and other forms of craft. Some of these won first prizes in state-wide Country Women's Association competitions. Beryl was a single woman who was an accountant in her working life. She had a close engagement with her church and with the natural beauty of the Dandenong Ranges. Her artwork is evocative of that beauty.The Dandenongs have been the chosen home of many creative people who, like Beryl, have found inspiration in the natural beauty of the area. Her work also epitomises the potential of the retirement phase of people's lives.Four small, decorated saucers - enamel on copper and three enamel buckles. One of the saucers is shaped and decorated like the wing of a butterfly. The other three are round. The buckles are square and have the same flower design but in different colours. Designed and made by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett.Noneberyl collett, saucer, buckles, country womens association, kallista victoria australia, enamelled

This saucer was made by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018) and forms part of a large and varied body of work by Beryl which are held by the Museum.The Dandenongs have been the chosen home of many creative people who, like Beryl, have found inspiration in the natural beauty of the area. Much of this work was created by Beryl following her retirement from her accountancy job in 1980 and so epitomises the potential of the retirement phase of people's lives.Small decorative saucer embossed with the head of a Native American in profile in the centre. Possibly made of pewter. Made by Beryl Collett.Noneberyl collett, kallista victoria australia, decorative saucer, native american, artist, country womens association

This eulogy is dedicated to Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018) and forms part of a large and varied range of objects relating to Beryl which is held by the Museum.The Dandenongs have been the chosen home of many creative people who, like Beryl, have found inspiration in the natural beauty of the area. Much of Beryl's work was created by her following her retirement from her accountancy job in 1980 and so epitomises the potential of the retirement phase of people's lives.PhotographEulogy is attached to this record In photo, Beryl is wearing a badge: 'THE COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF MONBULK / BERYL / COLLETT' On back of photo hand-written: 'Beryl Collett / abt 2010 [that date is crossed out] / 2007 (see / side of photo)'beryl collett, kallista victoria australia, eulogy, karleen osborne, 2018, photographs

This decorative tassel was made by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018) and forms part of a large and varied body of work by Beryl which is held by the Museum.The Dandenongs have been the chosen home of many creative people who, like Beryl, have found inspiration in the natural beauty of the area. Much of this work was created by Beryl following her retirement from her accountancy job in 1980 and so epitomises the potential of the retirement phase of people's lives.Decorative tassel. Round wooden top which is painted with pink flowers on gold background. Two tiers of mercecised cotton in pink and yellow shades of colour.Noneberyl collett, kallista victoria australia, ornament, tassel, artist, country womens association

This Christmas angel ornament was made by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018) and forms part of a large and varied body of work by Beryl which is held by the Museum.The Dandenongs have been the chosen home of many creative people who, like Beryl, have found inspiration in the natural beauty of the area. Much of this work was created by Beryl following her retirement from her accountancy job in 1980 and so epitomises the potential of the retirement phase of people's lives.An angel ornament which is a Christmas decoration probably to hang from a tree. The angel has a soft body, is dressed in a white cotton dress which is hand-embroidered at the sleeves and the hem with gold thread. Satin wings. Hand embroidered eyebrows using a wool. Cotton lace at the neck. The angel is accompanied by printed notes labelled 'Instruction Workshop' which provides a step-by-step process for making the angel. Made by Beryl Collett.Noneberyl collett, kallista victoria australia, christmas ornament, angel, artist, country womens association

This evening bag was made by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018) and forms part of a large and varied range of objects relating to Beryl which is held by the Museum.The Dandenongs have been the chosen home of many creative people who, like Beryl, have found inspiration in the natural beauty of the area. Much of Beryl's work was created by her following her retirement from her accountancy job in 1980 and so epitomises the potential of the retirement phase of people's lives.Evening bag. Medium size. Patterned closely with black iridescent beading and small precious stones. Mustard coloured butterfly motif on front and back. Beaded loops around edge of bag. Handle consists of plaited navy and brown cords. Inside is patterned fabric. Inside join with the clasp is a flower and leaf embroidery. Clasp is made of Bakelite.No markingsberyl collett, kallista victoria australia, evening bag, handbag, butterfly

This evening bag was made by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018) and forms part of a large and varied range of objects relating to Beryl which is held by the Museum.This evening bag was made by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018) and forms part of a large and varied range of objects relating to Beryl which is held by the Museum. The Dandenongs have been the chosen home of many creative people who, like Beryl, have found inspiration in the natural beauty of the area. Much of Beryl's work was created by her following her retirement from her accountancy job in 1980 and so epitomises the potential of the retirement phase of people's lives.Evening bag. Small. Bakelite clasp and chain. Jet-like beading on exterior. Satin interior with small pocket. Made by Beryl CollettNo markingsberyl collett, kallista victoria australia, evening bag, handbag, butterfly

This 'Bridal Heart' was made by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018) and form part of a large and varied body of work by or about Beryl which is held by the Museum.The Dandenongs have been the chosen home of many creative people who, like Beryl, have found inspiration in the natural beauty of the area. Much of this work was created by Beryl following her retirement from her accountancy job in 1980 and so epitomises the potential of the retirement phase of people's lives.Bridal keepsake - white fabric heart shape with embroidery on the front and zipped pocket on the back and a loop of white ribbon.No inscriptionberyl collett, kallista victoria australia, bridal heart, bridal keepsake

This evening bag was made by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018) and forms part of a large and varied range of objects relating to Beryl which is held by the Museum.The Dandenongs have been the chosen home of many creative people who, like Beryl, have found inspiration in the natural beauty of the area. Much of Beryl's work was created by her following her retirement from her accountancy job in 1980 and so epitomises the potential of the retirement phase of people's lives.Evening bag. Small. Black fabric patterned with pink roses and green foliage. Black satin interior. Bakelite clasp decorated with diamantes. Black plastic chain. Velcro closure inside.No markingsberyl collett, kallista victoria australia, evening bag, handbag

This patchworked hanging heart was made by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018) and form part of a large and varied range of objects relating to Beryl which is held by the Museum.The Dandenongs have been the chosen home of many creative people who, like Beryl, have found inspiration in the natural beauty of the area. Much of Beryl's work was created by her following her retirement from her accountancy job in 1980 and so epitomises the potential of the retirement phase of people's lives.One small 'hanging heart' with patchwork front and leather back and a loop of thin maroon ribbon for hanging. Patchworked with green, pink and floral fabrics with gold-stitched star pattern on purple background in the centre. Hand-made by Beryl Collett.No markingsberyl collett, kallista victoria australia, hanging heart, patchwork

These baby bonnets, which were made by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018) for premature and still born babies, forms part of a large and varied range of objects relating to Beryl which is held by the Museum.The Dandenongs have been the chosen home of many creative people who, like Beryl, have found inspiration in the natural beauty of the area. Much of Beryl's work was created by her following her retirement from her accountancy job in 1980 and so epitomises the potential of the retirement phase of people's lives.Two lace baby bonnets made by Beryl Collett. These are for a small baby and are nearly identical except one is trimmed with ribbon and the other with lace. Both have a ribbon for tying the bonnet. The ribbon is attached to the bonnet by a small, ribboned flower with a button in its centre.beryl collett, kallista victoria australia, baby bonnets, lace

This tea cosy was mde by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018) and forms part of a large and varied range of objects relating to Beryl which is held by the Museum. Beryl initially learnt her needlework skills from her milliner mother.The Dandenongs have been the chosen home of many creative people who, like Beryl, have found inspiration in the natural beauty of the area. Much of Beryl's work was created by her following her retirement from her accountancy job in 1980 and so epitomises the potential of the retirement phase of people's lives. The widespread use of tea bags together with the pace of modern life have reduced the use of tea pots to make tea and therefore the need for tea cosies to keep the tea hot.Tea cosy made by Beryl Collett. Cream, open-weave material with three flowers embroidered in dark blue chain stitch. Foliage below is embroidered in black stitch.No markingsberyl collett, kallista victoria australia, tea cosy

Relates the development of the village settlement at Kallista (known as South Sassafras until 1925), including various buildings and services.A Walk Around Kallista|Round Monbulk Series 10 - Six page soft cover bound booklet, ill., ISBN 187 5301 [sic]kallista victoria australia, dandenong ranges, victoria, australia, land settlement, betty hotchin, dorothy williams, monbulk historical society, south sassafras