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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, History of the largest remaining orchard in the Nunawading District (Matheson's), 1989 - 1991
... matheson's orchard... of the largest remaining orchard in the Nunawading District, Matheson's... Mitcham melbourne orchards morton william matheson charles ...Senior school or university assignment being history of the largest remaining orchard in the Nunawading District, Matheson's Orchard.Senior school or university assignment being history of the largest remaining orchard in the Nunawading District, Matheson's Orchard. Researched by Martin, Brendan and Barry Dillon. Corrections and additions by Marjory B. Miller, nee Marny Matheson. Copies of land titles included.Senior school or university assignment being history of the largest remaining orchard in the Nunawading District, Matheson's Orchard. orchards, morton, william, matheson, charles, fankhauser, walter john, mary, matheson's orchard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Tree-mendous, 1992
... matheson orchard...Matheson's Orchard. The project's environmental living... working orchard in Nunawading, Matheson's Orchard. The project's... Mitcham melbourne Matheson's Orchard. The project's environmental ...Nunawading Council are preserving the only remaining working orchard in Nunawading,Nunawading Council are preserving the only remaining working orchard in Nunawading, Matheson's Orchard. The project's environmental living program will allow children to experience life on a working orchard.Nunawading Council are preserving the only remaining working orchard in Nunawading,orchards, matheson, charles, city of nunawading, matheson orchard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Farm Plan Under Way, 1992?
... Matheson Orchard... a management plan for the historic Matheson orchard.... Mitcham melbourne Matheson Orchard City of Nunawading Matheson ...Nunawading Council has appointed consultants to develop a management plan for the historic Matheson orchard.Nunawading Council has appointed consultants to develop a management plan for the historic Matheson orchard.Nunawading Council has appointed consultants to develop a management plan for the historic Matheson orchard.matheson orchard, city of nunawading, matheson family, strathdon homestead -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Souvenir bombs, 1993
... Fears that three bombs found in the old Matheson orchard... Orchard Fears that three bombs found in the old Matheson orchard ...Fears that three bombs found in the old Matheson orchard house were active have been put to rest.Fears that three bombs found in the old Matheson orchard house were active have been put to rest.Fears that three bombs found in the old Matheson orchard house were active have been put to rest.matheson, charles, brandenburg, john p, bicentennial orchard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Aerial View of Matheson Orchard, 1944
... Aerial View of Matheson Orchard.... of Matheson Orchard 'Strathdon', Springvale Road , Forest Hill.... Mitcham melbourne matheson strathdon orchard orchards Poor photo ...Poor photo copy of black and white photo of Aerial View of Matheson Orchard 'Strathdon', Springvale Road , Forest Hill.matheson, strathdon orchard, orchards -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nunawading historic orchard study, 1992
... Story of Nunawading Council's acquisition of the Matheson.... orchards matheson charles city of nunawading strathdon orchard ...Story of Nunawading Council's acquisition of the Matheson Orchard and the history of the orchard, to be prepared as a living history of orchard life in 1917 - 1930's.Story of Nunawading Council's acquisition of the Matheson Orchard and the history of the orchard, to be prepared as a living history of orchard life in 1917 - 1930's. Also included a plan of Strathdon Orchard.Story of Nunawading Council's acquisition of the Matheson Orchard and the history of the orchard, to be prepared as a living history of orchard life in 1917 - 1930's.orchards, matheson, charles, city of nunawading, strathdon orchard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Ensuring Link with History, 1991
... In 1988 Nunawading Council purchased the historic Matheson... for children. orchards charles matheson city of nunawading matheson ...In 1988 Nunawading Council purchased the historic Matheson orchard.In 1988 Nunawading Council purchased the historic Matheson orchard. Its history goes back to the 1880's when established by John Fankhauser. Council plan an enviromental program on the property providing an overnight experience on the property for children.In 1988 Nunawading Council purchased the historic Matheson orchard.orchards, charles matheson, city of nunawading, matheson mary, fankhauser john -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Plans costed, 1992
... matheson orchard...Estimated cost of developing historic Matheson's Orchard... and promotion of the property. orchards matheson charles city ...Estimated cost of developing historic Matheson's Orchard is $276,000.Estimated cost of developing historic Matheson's Orchard is $276,000. Consultants recommend a five year restoration plan. The Forward Planning Committee voted to form an advisory Committee to help Council program the works, conservation and promotion of the property.Estimated cost of developing historic Matheson's Orchard is $276,000.orchards, matheson, charles, city of nunawading, matheson orchard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Orchard to bring history to life, 1992
... matheson orchard... purchased Matheson's Orchard. Working with the National Trust... over-night. orchards matheson charles city of nunawading ...Nunawading Council, with bicentennial funding, have purchased Matheson's Orchard.Nunawading Council, with bicentennial funding, have purchased Matheson's Orchard. Working with the National Trust, Parks and Recreation staff have developed an outline for the orchard. to conserve and maintain the property and incorporate activities common to Nunawading of the 1930's including an environmental living programme. Children will be able to live on the property over-night. Nunawading Council, with bicentennial funding, have purchased Matheson's Orchard.orchards, matheson, charles, city of nunawading, kavanagh, brendan, matheson orchard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, A Living, working view of our heritage, 1992
... Matheson's Orchard, the last working orchard in Nunawading... for Council. Orchards Matheson Charles City of Nunawading Matheson's ...Matheson's Orchard, the last working orchard in NunawadingMatheson's Orchard, the last working orchard in Nunawading will soon be open to the public. Council purchased the orchard in 1988. The plan is to run the orchard as it would have operated in the 1930's providing a living and working view of Nunawading's heritage. The eldest child, Marjory, wife of Rev Rhys miller is writing a history of the orchard for Council.Matheson's Orchard, the last working orchard in Nunawading orchards, matheson, charles, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Article, Ensuring link with history, 12/06/1991
... Editorial praising the purchase of the Matheson family... Mitcham melbourne 30cm x 7cm bicentennial orchard matheson family ...Editorial praising the purchase of the Matheson family orchard as a bicenrennial project. Some history is given including its establishment by the Fankhausers in the 1880'sbicentennial orchard, matheson family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Office of Lands and Survey, 1861
... , early owner of land that included what is now Matheson's orchard... what is now Matheson's orchard (1988). Office of Lands ...Copy of letter written by W. Fletcher, Office of Lands and Survey, Melbourne, 2 Nov 1861.Copy of letter written by W. Fletcher, Office of Lands and Survey, Melbourne, 2 Nov 1861. Reporting that charcoal burners in the Parish of Nunawading are using wood for that purpose without a license and suggesting the policeman at Whitehorse by informed. Attached note suggests author is possibly Walter Thomas Fletcher, early owner of land that included what is now Matheson's orchard (1988).Copy of letter written by W. Fletcher, Office of Lands and Survey, Melbourne, 2 Nov 1861.charcoal burning, fletcher, w, forest hill, parish of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Council to draft plan for historic orchard, 1991
... The City of Nunawading has purchased the Matheson Family... of Nunawading has purchased the Matheson Family orchard and plans ...The City of Nunawading has purchased the Matheson Family orchard and plans to ensure the property remains as a tribute to life as it was in Nunawading's early years.The City of Nunawading has purchased the Matheson Family orchard and plans to ensure the property remains as a tribute to life as it was in Nunawading's early years. Includes correspondence including letter from Rhys Miller disputing some information in the article.The City of Nunawading has purchased the Matheson Family orchard and plans to ensure the property remains as a tribute to life as it was in Nunawading's early years. orchards, matheson, charles, mary, city of nunawading, atkinson, bruce, arrowsmith, valda -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Matheson's Home
... matheson orchard...8 coloured photographs (a-h) of the Matheson house... and it was removed. matheson mary matheson orchard orchards Early Burwood ...The Nunawading orchard was purchased in 1920 by Mary Lilian Matheson from Florence Rebecca Course for a sum of 1050 Sterling Pound. In 1988 the Federal & State government allocated $125,000 to the Nunawading Council towards the purchase of the house, outbuildings and the orchard facing Springvale Road, as it was representative of one of the last working orchards in the Nunawading district. The property has now been vacant for many years (2011) and is secured with window bars and security services. Lately a large cyprus tree crashed onto the largest outbuilding and it was removed.8 coloured photographs (a-h) of the Matheson house and orchard on Springvale Road, East Burwood. House, shed, windmill, old orchard and pine and cyprus in the photographs.matheson, mary, matheson orchard, orchards, early burwood, strathdon -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Paying tribute to Dad, 1992
... Marjory Miller (nee Matheson) completed 'Original orchard... Charles Matheson, established in Forest Hill in 1914. orchards ...Marjory Miller (nee Matheson) completed 'Original orchard, Old Strathdon'Marjory Miller (nee Matheson) completed 'Original orchard, Old Strathdon' - a history of the orchard her father, Captain Charles Matheson, established in Forest Hill in 1914.Marjory Miller (nee Matheson) completed 'Original orchard, Old Strathdon'orchards, miller, marjorie, matheson, charles, strathdon orchard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mary Matheson, 1992
... Matheson Orchard...In 1914, Captain Charles and Mary Matheson purchased... Community. Matheson Mary Matheson Charles Matheson Orchard ...In 1914, Captain Charles and Mary Matheson purchased an orchard in Springvale Road, Forest Hill.In 1914, Captain Charles and Mary Matheson purchased an orchard in Springvale Road, Forest Hill. Her husband served with the Navy leaving Mary responsible for the orchard for 40 years. She supported the Presbyterian Church and donated land to establish the Strathdon Community.In 1914, Captain Charles and Mary Matheson purchased an orchard in Springvale Road, Forest Hill. matheson, mary, matheson, charles, matheson orchard, presbyterian church, strathdon community -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, City of Nunawading Bicentennial orchard, 1/04/1993 12:00:00 AM
Copy of a leaflet accompanying an apple from the bicentennial orchard.Copy of a leaflet accompanying an apple from the bicentennial orchard. A brief history of the orchard is supplied.Copy of a leaflet accompanying an apple from the bicentennial orchard. city of nunawading, bicentennial orchard, brandenburg, john p, morton, william, mcnees, james, mcewan, john, course, charles, fankhauser, walter j, matheson family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Original orchard 'Old Strathdon', 1992
... Mitcham melbourne matheson family orchards strathdon orchard ...The story of the Matheson Family and its links with the 'Old Strathdon' orchard in Forest Hill.The story of the Matheson Family and its links with the 'Old Strathdon' orchard in Forest Hill.The story of the Matheson Family and its links with the 'Old Strathdon' orchard in Forest Hill.matheson family, orchards, strathdon orchard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Nunawading Historic Orchard Study, 1/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
Prepared by Francine Gilfedder, Chris McConville And Graeme Butler (Francine Gilfedder & Associates). Detailed history of Strathdon orchard and recommendations for its future use.Prepared by Francine Gilfedder, Chris McConville And Graeme Butler (Francine Gilfedder & Associates). Detailed history of Strathdon orchard and recommendations for its future use.Prepared by Francine Gilfedder, Chris McConville And Graeme Butler (Francine Gilfedder & Associates). Detailed history of Strathdon orchard and recommendations for its future use.strathdon orchard, orchards, forest hill, fankhauser, walter john, matheson, john, mary, charles -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Creating a New Strathdon Community, 2001
... development. Strathdon Community Strathdon Orchard Matheson Charles ...Creating a New Strathdon Community.Creating a New Strathdon Community: A vision for the redevelopment of Strathdon's Jolimont Road site, contains Plans of Proposals for site development.Creating a New Strathdon Community.strathdon community, strathdon orchard, matheson, charles, matheson mary, aged people -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Consultants appointed for historic orchard project, 1992
... matheson orchard... Mitcham melbourne orchards matheson charles gilfedder francine ...Francine Gilfedder & Associates have been appointed to develop a conservation and management plan for the City of Nunawading's historic orchard project.Francine Gilfedder & Associates have been appointed to develop a conservation and management plan for the City of Nunawading's historic orchard project.Francine Gilfedder & Associates have been appointed to develop a conservation and management plan for the City of Nunawading's historic orchard project.orchards, matheson, charles, gilfedder, francine, city of nunawading, brandenburg, john p, matheson orchard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, March decision on old orchard, 1996
... matheson orchard... Mitcham melbourne orchards city of whitehorse matheson orchard ...The future of Whitehorse Council's Bicentennial Orchard in Forest Hill will not be decided before March next year.The future of Whitehorse Council's Bicentennial Orchard in Forest Hill will not be decided before March next year.The future of Whitehorse Council's Bicentennial Orchard in Forest Hill will not be decided before March next year.orchards, city of whitehorse, matheson orchard, bicentennial orchard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Article, Bicentenial Orchard, 4/05/1988
... Mitcham melbourne matheson charles fankhauser john orchards ...Advising that the Nunawading Council is in the final stages of aquiring the historic and last remaining orchard in the municipality as a bicentenial project. The Mathesons, early district pioneers, bought the property in 1914 and have worked and lived there ever since. The orchard off the eastside of Springvale Road between Jolimont Road and Hawthorn Road was orinally cleared and planted by John Fankhauser in the 1880'smatheson, charles, fankhauser, john, orchards, strathdon, nunawading gazette -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Death notice of John Allan Matheson, 2/02/1995
Notice of death and memorial service for John Allan Matheson, younger son of Captain Charles and Mary Matheson. Matheson land bought by City of Nunawading for the bi-centennial orchard.matheson, john allan -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - Report, Report of the Bicentennial Orchard Advisory Committee, 1/04/1966 12:00:00 AM
... Mitcham melbourne bicentennial orchard strathdon orchard matheson ...Report of the Bicentennial Orchard Advisory Committee, Springvale Road, Forest Hill. 61 pages.Report of the Bicentennial Orchard Advisory Committee, Springvale Road, Forest Hill. The report briefly describes the history of the site and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of possible uses, 61 pages.Report of the Bicentennial Orchard Advisory Committee, Springvale Road, Forest Hill. 61 pages.bicentennial orchard, strathdon orchard, matheson family, nunawading historic orchard, gilfedder & associates, healesville freeway reservation, box hill college of tafe, palliative care association -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Postcard, Historic Postcard - Set 1 no 2 -Strathdon Homestead, 1931
... Mitcham melbourne strathdon homestead orchards matheson charles ...Black and white historic postcard (Set 1 No 7) Strathdon Homestead, Springvale Road, Nunawading. Historic orchard 1931. Photo taken by Captain Charles Matheson. Original supplied by Marny Miller, his daughter.strathdon homestead, orchards, matheson, charles, miller, marny, nunawading library & information service -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Magazine - Article, Nunawading's Historic Orchard Study, 1/12/1992
... Mitcham melbourne Orchards Matheson Charles Gilfedder Francine ...Article in Trust News. In 1988 Nunawading City Council purchased 2.5 hectares of an historic property which has been owned and occupied by the Matheson Family since 1914. It is one of the last working orchards in Nunawading. A Management Plan includes an environmental living program which aims at providing an overnight experience for children, giving both an experience how the property was operated as an orchard in the 1920s and 1930s. There will also be a public information display from oral histories taken from orchardists.orchards, matheson, charles, gilfedder, francine, mcconville, chris (dr), butler, graeme, bicentennial orchard, strathdon community
