A history of Strathdon Community, Caring for the aged, commenced on land donated by Mrs Mary Matheson. Captain Matheson named the house originally on the estate 'Strathdon' in memory of the barque on which he served his apprenticeship. In 1968 the first section of the building opened. In 1977 Strathdon became part of the Uniting Church. In 1978 the nursing home was completed.A history of Strathdon Community, Caring for the aged, commenced on land donated by Mrs Mary Matheson. community services, strathdon community, miller, marjorie, matheson, mary, matheson estate, forest hill, uniting church, strathdon missionary group, strathdon foothills auxiliary, strathdon (ship)

Copy of contract and covering typewritten summary. Property - 1 acre, 1 rood and 12 perches, Part of Crown Allotment 13A, Parish of Warrandyte, Crown Grant Volume 3376 Folio 675042.18681 Matheson - Foster AI Summary: The document is a completed Contract of Sale dated 29 February 1944 between Kenneth Murray Matheson of Ringwood Road, Warrandyte (Vendor) and Lilian Odell Foster of Johansons Road, Warrandyte (Purchaser). The property sold comprises 1 acre, 1 rood and 12 perches, being Crown Allotment 13A, Parish of Warrandyte, County of Evelyn, and described in Crown Grant Volume 3376 Folio 675042. The land includes all buildings and erections thereon, and is not part of any registered subdivision. C.E. Carter of Ringwood acts as agent for the vendor. The agreed purchase price is £450, with a deposit of £238—£50 payable on signing and the balance of £188 due within fourteen days of receiving Commonwealth Treasurer consent for the sale. The purchaser also agrees to take over the existing mortgage of £212 at 5% interest. The contract incorporates the 1936 Copyright Conditions of Sale and contains wartime regulatory requirements, including compliance with the National Security (Land Transfer) Regulations, the National Security (Economic Organisation) Regulations, and execution of acknowledgements under the Farmers’ Debts Adjustment Act 1935. A special condition requires the purchaser to pay the valuer’s fee. The contract is fully signed by both parties and confirmed by the vendor.