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Mont De LanceyJournal, La Socie'te' Guernesiaise, December 1993
... ...Mont De Lancey house...The Opening of Mont De Lancey (1867 - 1917) House and Museum on March 14th 1993, features in this edition on a double page spread with two black and white photographs accompanying the text written by Alvan Sebire, one of the remaining four generations of the Sebire family. ...Documents Journals Family history Sebire family Mont De Lancey house Mont De Lancey museum The family history section of this association lists - 1. ...The family history section of this association lists - 1. The Objects of the Section are to - 1.1. Promote, foster and encourage research into family history and 1.2. Collate, preserve and catalogue resource material and make it available to members and 1.3. Liaise with such persons or bodies as may be conducive to these objects. The Mont De Lancey features in this editionA pale green thin 'Journal of the Family History Section: La Socie'te' Guernesiaise' in booklet format. The front cover has the title printed in black lettering at the top with an oval shape depicting a man and woman sitting for a portrait inside it. The volume and date of publication is also printed. The round emblem of La Socie'te' Guernesiaise 1882 is printed on the front top right corner. 24p.non-fictionThe family history section of this association lists - 1. The Objects of the Section are to - 1.1. Promote, foster and encourage research into family history and 1.2. Collate, preserve and catalogue resource material and make it available to members and 1.3. Liaise with such persons or bodies as may be conducive to these objects. The Mont De Lancey features in this editiondocuments, journals, family history, sebire family, mont de lancey house, mont de lancey museum -
Mont De LanceyContainer - Tins, c1920Tin
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges tins containers hair oils hair toiletries Yardley's Old English Lavender - Solidified Brilliantine - Picture of lady with two children and dog on top of the tin. The Devon - Concrete Brilliantine - Two horses and riders with a dog and houses ...Two oval tins one is a Yardley's Old English Lavender Solidified Brilliantine with a picture of a lady with two children and dog on top of the tin. The second one is named, The Devon - Concrete Brilliantine, with a picture of two horses and riders with a dog and houses in the background. It has solidified brilliantine inside.Yardley's Old English Lavender - Solidified Brilliantine - Picture of lady with two children and dog on top of the tin. The Devon - Concrete Brilliantine - Two horses and riders with a dog and houses in the background.tins, containers, hair oils, hair toiletries -
Mont De LanceyCard - Birthday card
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges 'A birthday card to Dolly from Victor and Olive - 26.8.1915. Greeting cards Cards To 'Dolly' From 'Victor and Olive 26.8.1915' A cream coloured "Best wishes" card with a celluloid overlay with a picture of a house and violets on the front. ...'A birthday card to Dolly from Victor and Olive - 26.8.1915.A cream coloured "Best wishes" card with a celluloid overlay with a picture of a house and violets on the front. It has a decorated scalloped edge and a cream coloured cotton tie on the side.To 'Dolly' From 'Victor and Olive 26.8.1915' greeting cards, cards -
Mont De LanceyLeisure object - Dolls High Chair, Unknown
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges These wooden toys were handmade for children to play 'House'. ...These wooden toys were handmade for children to play 'House'.A white and lilac painted wooden homemade dolls high chair with a lift up tray, four legs, two arms and a back support.toys, children's toys, dolls accessories, dolls chairs, dolls furniture -
Mont De LanceyLeisure object - Dolls Cot, Unknown
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges These wooden handmade toys were used by young children to play 'House' with their dolls. ...These wooden handmade toys were used by young children to play 'House' with their dolls.A lilac and white painted wooden dolls cot with an eight railed drop side, a wooden base with four white slats. The drop railed side has thick wire rungs to slide it up and down with metal clips to engage it up or down. There is bedding in the cot.toys, children's toys, toy accessories, dolls bed, dolls furniture -
Mont De LanceyCertificate, Independent Order of Rechabites, 1914
... This certificate was presented to Reginald Sebire in 1914 and displayed at Mont De Lancey until his death. It is displayed in the House Dining Room above the fireplace. ...Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges This certificate was presented to Reginald Sebire in 1914 and displayed at Mont De Lancey until his death. It is displayed in the House ...This certificate was presented to Reginald Sebire in 1914 and displayed at Mont De Lancey until his death. It is displayed in the House Dining Room above the fireplace. Reginald was the eldest son of Thomas and Linda Sebire, the grandson of William and Martha. He and his wife Gwen (Quale) lived in the home of Mont De Lancey with their children until his death in 1962. The certificate is on Loan from Graeme or Alvan Sebire (sons of Reginald)A scalloped shaped framed certificate presented to Reginald J. Sebire in July 1914. The frame is thin brown wood with a light blue trim and a glass front. A coloured coat of arms appears above the inscription with two female figures standing above and beside the coat of arms. The inscription certificate has a white border and buff coloured background.'Independent Order of Rechabites: Salford Unity Established Aug 25th 1835. Registered March 27 1854 Junior Section. This is to Certify that Reginald J. Sebire was enrolled as a member of the Star of Wandin Tent No. 379 on the 3rd Day of July 1914'certificates, documents, objects, membership certificates -
Mont De LanceyFunctional object - Fireplace Crane, Unknown
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges In the late 1800's and early 1900's kitchens were built separate from the main house for safety, as the open fire was used daily for all cooking, washing and heating of water. ...In the late 1800's and early 1900's kitchens were built separate from the main house for safety, as the open fire was used daily for all cooking, washing and heating of water. This very heavy strong fireplace crane could support several items such as cast iron kettles, pans and boilers which were hung on the hinged swing-arm, known as a “crane”. The metal arm was swung out from the fireplace to access the hot water in a kettle relatively safely. A black cast iron fireplace crane with a supporting pole bolted to the wall in the side of the brick open fireplace. It has a swinging handle with a rectangular hand grip at the end to move it over or away from the fire. The metal arm was swung out from the fireplace to access the hot water in a kettle relatively safely. There are holes in the bar for hanging hooks which kitchen cooking pots may be hung. Two small hooks are welded to the bar and there are two small removable hooks and two long ones. architectural elements, fireplaces, fireplace accessories, heating equipment, fireplace crane -
Mont De LanceyContainer - Pottery Bottles, Unknown
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges One of the jobs of the housewife was to keep her stove-top looking clean and new, and a rich black colour. This was a source of pride amongst house ...One of the jobs of the housewife was to keep her stove-top looking clean and new, and a rich black colour. This was a source of pride amongst house-proud women, and also ensured a more efficient distribution of heat on their stove-tops for cooking. It was however one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen, requiring a lot of elbow-grease as well as a good polish paste or blacking ink.Two brown pottery blacking bottles, one with a light brown glaze and other is dark brown. Both have shaped wide necks with a lip at the edge for pouring. The contents were used to blacken a stove. blacking bottles, bottles, cooking equipment, cooking stoves, fuel cooking stoves, domestic ovens -
Mont De LanceyBook, A. H. Massina & Co. Pty. Ltd, The First Ninety Years, 1949
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Mr A.W. Messina expressed a wish that the history of his family and its business organisation should be recorded. The business was founded by his grandfather almost eighty years previously and to which he with his brother had devoted the most active years of his life. History History of printing Printing in Australia This is a fine first edition (signed on the free front end paper) copy of a scarce and important title in the history of Australian printing and publishing: The First Ninety years: The Printing House ...This is a fine first edition (signed on the free front end paper) copy of a scarce and important title in the history of Australian printing and publishing: The First Ninety years: The Printing House of Massina Melbourne 1859 - 1949 by Ronald G. Campbell and published by A.H Massina Melbourne 1949.A navy blue hardcover book with the title The First Ninety Years, the author's surname and publisher printed in gold lettering on the spine only. This is a first edition copy of a scarce and important title in the history of Australian printing and publishing. Pp. 165non-fictionThis is a fine first edition (signed on the free front end paper) copy of a scarce and important title in the history of Australian printing and publishing: The First Ninety years: The Printing House of Massina Melbourne 1859 - 1949 by Ronald G. Campbell and published by A.H Massina Melbourne 1949.history, history of printing, printing in australia -
Mont De LanceyBook, P.W.M.U, The New P.W.M.U. Cookery Book, 1948
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Cookbooks Cookery books Domestic objects P.W.M.U. Reference books A vintage P.W.M.U.1948, 6th edition cookery book arranged by Miss A. M. Campbell and issued by the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union of Victoria of which all profits are devoted to its works. It was obtainable from the Scottish Tea House ...A vintage P.W.M.U.1948, 6th edition cookery book arranged by Miss A. M. Campbell and issued by the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union of Victoria of which all profits are devoted to its works. It was obtainable from the Scottish Tea House, 156 Collins Street Melbourne, C.1, Vic. There is a Help for Beginners section at the front with general hints and some simple recipes.A small vintage dark blue paperback The New P.W.M.U. Cookery Book complied and published by the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union of Victoria in 1948. Price 2/-. The front cover has the title and publishing details as listed printed in faded white lettering. The spine has the title and price printed in white lettering. There is a Table of Weights and Measures at the front, an Index of recipes and general information about The Presbyterian Church in Victoria. There are black and white advertisements hroughout. 188p. Included are newspaper recipes cut from old newspapers.non-fictionA vintage P.W.M.U.1948, 6th edition cookery book arranged by Miss A. M. Campbell and issued by the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union of Victoria of which all profits are devoted to its works. It was obtainable from the Scottish Tea House, 156 Collins Street Melbourne, C.1, Vic. There is a Help for Beginners section at the front with general hints and some simple recipes.cookbooks, cookery books, domestic objects, p.w.m.u., reference books -
Mont De LanceyFunctional object, Lamp - Kerosene
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Used in the early 20th Century Lantens Kerosene Lamps Lighting Equipment lamps An early 20th Century glass and rusted tin "hurricane" lamp with three wire curved horizontal bands protecting the clear chimney glass. This is a portable lantern with an oil tank at the bottom that forms the base of the lamp. The tank is filled through a metal tube with a screw top lid and it also houses ...Used in the early 20th CenturyAn early 20th Century glass and rusted tin "hurricane" lamp with three wire curved horizontal bands protecting the clear chimney glass. This is a portable lantern with an oil tank at the bottom that forms the base of the lamp. The tank is filled through a metal tube with a screw top lid and it also houses a wick and knob that increases or decreases the length of the wick.lantens, kerosene lamps, lighting equipment, lamps -
Mont De LanceyFunctional object - Lamp - Kerosene, Early 20th century
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Used in the early 20th Century Lamps Kerosene Lamps Lighting Equipment Lanterns An early 20th Century glass and rusted tin "hurricane" lamp with curved wire protecting the clear chimney glass. This is a portable lantern with an oil tank at the bottom that forms the base of the lamp. The tank is filled through a metal tube with a screw top lid and it also houses ...Used in the early 20th CenturyAn early 20th Century glass and rusted tin "hurricane" lamp with curved wire protecting the clear chimney glass. This is a portable lantern with an oil tank at the bottom that forms the base of the lamp. The tank is filled through a metal tube with a screw top lid and it also houses a wick and knob that increases or decreases the length of the wick.lamps, kerosene lamps, lighting equipment, lanterns -
Mont De LanceyPainting
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Hand painted by Margaret Quayle. Paintings artworks Original painting of Heidelberg, Victoria by Margaret Quayle. River scene with house ...Hand painted by Margaret Quayle.Original painting of Heidelberg, Victoria by Margaret Quayle. River scene with house and bridge, in a wooden frame.paintings, artworks -
Mont De LanceyFunctional object - Lamp
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges It was used as a bedroom lamp by Valmae (Colling) Gaudion in various railway houses lived in around Victoria in the days before electricity. lamps oil lamps A bedroom oil lamp with a light amber coloured glass bowl with a ring holder and blue oil inside. ...It was used as a bedroom lamp by Valmae (Colling) Gaudion in various railway houses lived in around Victoria in the days before electricity.A bedroom oil lamp with a light amber coloured glass bowl with a ring holder and blue oil inside. It has a green glass handle, a metal burner, cotton wick and a knob to adjust the flame. The chimney is clear glass with a decorated edge on the top.lamps, oil lamps -
Mont De LanceyBook, Gordon & Gotch (Australasia), Ltd, The New Nature Book for Boys and Girls, Unknown
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Issued from the Fleetway House, Farringdon Street, London. ...The book contains many facts about a range of animals and nature by various authors. It has coloured plates.A large hardcover children's non fiction book with an illustration on the front cover of a giraffe eating grass. The title is written in red and black lettering at the top. It has coloured plates inside.non-fictionThe book contains many facts about a range of animals and nature by various authors. It has coloured plates.children's books, non-fiction books, animals, nature -
Mont De LanceyBook, H.E. Waterhouse, Robin of Pliny House : A school story, 1939
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges children's books fiction A children's fiction book about a boy named Robin whose special needs force him into some tough decisions. It has black and white colour plates throughout. It has a bookplate which reads " Awarded to Lance Sebire for first prize of class". J.H. Lord Supt. H. Blanksby Sec. March 1941. A blue cloth covered book with the title Robin of Pliny House ...A children's fiction book about a boy named Robin whose special needs force him into some tough decisions. It has black and white colour plates throughout.A blue cloth covered book with the title Robin of Pliny House: A School Story and the author H.E. Waterhouse printed in black lettering at the front top. There are black and white illustrations throughout.fictionA children's fiction book about a boy named Robin whose special needs force him into some tough decisions. It has black and white colour plates throughout.children's books, fiction -
Mont De LanceyBook, Meredith Fletcher, Every Inch a Briton: A School Story, c 1937
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges school stories adventure stories A fiction book about schoolboys and their adventures. The Briton in the title refers to Briton House ...A fiction book about schoolboys and their adventures. The Briton in the title refers to Briton House.Red hardcover fiction book with a black line around the edge of the front cover, no title or author shown. Spine has title, author and publisher: Every Inch a Briton by M. Fletcher, Blackie. Has a black and white illustrated plate opposite the title page. 288p.fictionA fiction book about schoolboys and their adventures. The Briton in the title refers to Briton House.school stories, adventure stories -
Mont De LanceyBook, Hylton Cleaver, The Secret Service at Greyminster, early 1900's
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Book read by Lance Sebire school life stories for boys mystery stories A mystery schoolboy story set in an English Boys' boarding school - Greyminster, depicting typical House competition, Rugby and general altercations between the pupils. ...A mystery schoolboy story set in an English Boys' boarding school - Greyminster, depicting typical House competition, Rugby and general altercations between the pupils.Yellow hardcover children's book with the title printed in brown - The Secret Service at Greyminster by Hilton Cleaver and a brown emblem of a galleon ship underneath. The spine has the title, author and Collins publisher listed. A coloured frontispiece opposite the title page shows two boys in a locker room - one in school uniform and the other draped in a towel after a sporting event. Hylton Cleaver is the author of "Captain Harley" " The Old Order" etc.127p.fictionA mystery schoolboy story set in an English Boys' boarding school - Greyminster, depicting typical House competition, Rugby and general altercations between the pupils.school life, stories for boys, mystery stories -
Mont De LanceyBook, R.T. Glazebrook, Electricity and Magnetism, 1920
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges It was used by T Mitchell of Perry House, for a Leaving Pass physics subject. ...Electricity and Magnetism is an influential textbook by Sir Richard Tetley Glazebrook, first published in 1903, which provides a detailed introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject. It is designed as a classroom aid for both students and teachers, combining theoretical principles with practical experiments, diagrams, and examples from early university physics courses.A light green cloth covered hardcover book titled, Electricity and Magnetism. The front cover has the title, and Cambridge Physical Series printed in black lettering at the top. The spine has the title, author R.T. Glazebrook, M.A., F.R.S. and publisher crest and name. Inside there is a Preface, Answers to Examples and an Index. After page134 is a fold out page of seven handwritten magnetism examples. Pp.440.Electricity and Magnetism is an influential textbook by Sir Richard Tetley Glazebrook, first published in 1903, which provides a detailed introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject. It is designed as a classroom aid for both students and teachers, combining theoretical principles with practical experiments, diagrams, and examples from early university physics courses. electricity, magnetism, textbook -
Mont De LanceyBook, Shirley Tunaley, Upper Yarra Dam: A 1950's Construction Town, 2007
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Construction began in 1949 and was completed in 1957. Following the project's completion, the town was dismantled, though the mess hall remained for visitors. Upper Yarra Dam - history Melbourne Water Dams - Victoria This book documents the 10-year, purpose-built community created for workers and families constructing the Upper Yarra Reservoir, a vital, post-WWII water project completed in 1957. The site near Warburton, Victoria, housed ...This book documents the 10-year, purpose-built community created for workers and families constructing the Upper Yarra Reservoir, a vital, post-WWII water project completed in 1957. The site near Warburton, Victoria, housed over 800 residents, featuring schools, shops, and recreational facilities before being decommissioned.A green covered paperback book with the title printed in white and a black and white aerial photograph of the town and dam. The author's name is below. There is a green price sticker on the top right of the front cover. On the back of the front cover is a dedication to the author's father. There is an Introduction, a message from Melbourne Water, Contents, List of residents, a poem by Ken Dawson, Bibliography and Tribute inside the back cover. there re There are photographs, maps diagrams and information about the lives of the people. Pp.64. non-fictionThis book documents the 10-year, purpose-built community created for workers and families constructing the Upper Yarra Reservoir, a vital, post-WWII water project completed in 1957. The site near Warburton, Victoria, housed over 800 residents, featuring schools, shops, and recreational facilities before being decommissioned. upper yarra dam - history, melbourne water, dams - victoria -
Mont De LanceyBook, Hill of Content Publishing Company Pty Ltd, Outdoors in the Dandenongs, 1981
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Highlights the growth of the region as a tourist destination, featuring attractions like the Puffing Billy steam train and local guest houses. ...This book by Tyrone T. Thomas, published in 1981 by Hill of Content, is a 90-page guide covering the history and natural attractions of the Dandenong Ranges. It features 32 maps and explores the region's development, including timber felling, the Puffing Billy railway, and walking trails.This book has a colourful front and back full cover photograph of the tourist train, Puffing Billy. The title, Outdoors in the Dandenongs is printed in red with the author's name in blue underneath. The spine has the title, author and publisher printed in red. The title page has the title, author and publisher with a black outlined illustration of a lyrebird. On the back of the front end paper is a list of four more books by the same author. There is a Contents page, a List of Maps and Charts, an Introduction, Background Information, photographs of the area and more. 32 detailed maps are included with an Index to Places and features at the back. non-fictionThis book by Tyrone T. Thomas, published in 1981 by Hill of Content, is a 90-page guide covering the history and natural attractions of the Dandenong Ranges. It features 32 maps and explores the region's development, including timber felling, the Puffing Billy railway, and walking trails. the dandenong ranges - victoria, dandenongs, tourism victoria -
Mont De LanceyFurniture - Table, 1880's
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Table top from Wandin Sebire's house. ...Table top from Wandin Sebire's house. Legs and support made by John Adeney in1992Oval centre table with floral and lined inlay in gold. It has some scratches on the top and sides are marked.tables, furniture, side tables -
Mont De LanceyPhotograph - Framed Photograph, Taken around 1921
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Sebire family photograph taken c 1921. Portrait photographs Pictures Frames Photograph frames Photograph accessories Family life Written on back: "Lily Martha Sebire, 6th child of Henry & Martha. B. 28.10.1870 D. 23.2.1928." "Mervyn Arthur Wesley Sebire. B 25.6.1914 D. 1992." "Edna Linda Mavis Sebire. B. 19.8.1908 D. 26.4.1971" "Taken about 1921" A group family photograph of a mother, Lily and her two children, Mervyn and Edna Sebire taken c. 1921 stanging outside a house ...Sebire family photograph taken c 1921.A group family photograph of a mother, Lily and her two children, Mervyn and Edna Sebire taken c. 1921 stanging outside a house with a large fern behind them. It has a metal frame with a gold and brown mount.Written on back: "Lily Martha Sebire, 6th child of Henry & Martha. B. 28.10.1870 D. 23.2.1928." "Mervyn Arthur Wesley Sebire. B 25.6.1914 D. 1992." "Edna Linda Mavis Sebire. B. 19.8.1908 D. 26.4.1971" "Taken about 1921" portrait photographs, pictures, frames, photograph frames, photograph accessories, family life -
Mont De LanceyFurniture - Bed, Circa 1880
... Transferred from his house to Mont De Lancey in 1993....Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Belonged to Wandin Sebire, 1867-1960. Transferred from his house ...Belonged to Wandin Sebire, 1867-1960. Transferred from his house to Mont De Lancey in 1993.Iron framed single bed with wooden side frames and a steel mesh base. Metalwork painted cream.beds, furniture -
Mont De LanceyAccessory - Spectacles
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges spectacles spectacle cases Case: "Ophthalmic Optician Percy Bingemann London House (2nd Floor) 97, Elizabeth St, Melbourne" A pair of frameless spectacles with a tiny gold chain holding one gold earpiece. ...A pair of frameless spectacles with a tiny gold chain holding one gold earpiece. It has a metal snap case covered in black leather with black velvet lining.Case: "Ophthalmic Optician Percy Bingemann London House (2nd Floor) 97, Elizabeth St, Melbourne"spectacles, spectacle cases -
Mont De LanceyCard - Dance Cards, Circa 1913
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Belonged to Eileen Otter, who was 18 or 19 at the time of the Dances, this may have been when she first 'came out' into Society. Dancing Leisure 1, "Government House ...Belonged to Eileen Otter, who was 18 or 19 at the time of the Dances, this may have been when she first 'came out' into Society.4 cardboard Dance Cards, one with a pencil attached by string.1, "Government House" 2. "St Kilda Town Hall 12 Sept 1913" 3. "City of Melbourne Regiment, Town Hall Prahran Fri 19 Sept 1913" 4. Victorian Naval & Military Club. St Kilda Town Hall 31 Oct 1913" dancing, leisure -
Mont De LanceyFunctional object - Spirit Level
... Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges spirit levels tools "Standardised. Warranted Correct. Patent No. 22017" Trademark, depicted as a House ...A wooden spirit level with two levels on a 30cm base. It has a spirit level at one end, and one spirit level on the top. They are both screwed into a brass surround."Standardised. Warranted Correct. Patent No. 22017" Trademark, depicted as a House shaped logo spirit levels, tools -
Mont De LanceyBook, Sandy Ross, Bricks by the Million: a Brief History of Lilydale's Brick Making Industry, 1996
... Architectural elements Bricks House bricks Building bricks The book documents the peak of the brick making industry in Lilydale, Victoria, during the 1880s when the town was surrounded by seven major brickworks. Two black stamps are on the front and back covers: 'Mont De Lancey ...The book documents the peak of the brick making industry in Lilydale, Victoria, during the 1880s when the town was surrounded by seven major brickworks.Bricks by the Million: a Brief History of Lilydale's Brick Making Industry stapled at the spine. It has the title, author and publisher in black print on the front along with a black and white photograph of a drawing by the artist G. Mustaers of Hyne's Brick Kilns in 1972. There is a Contents, Preface, Introduction followed by general information about early brick making from the 1870's. Two Appendixes and a Bibliography at the end are included. The back cover has a small drawing of a two storey brick building. This is a historical publication which details the evolution of the brick-making industry in Lilydale, Victoria during the 1880s when the town was surrounded by seven major brickworks. Pp.27 non-fictionThe book documents the peak of the brick making industry in Lilydale, Victoria, during the 1880s when the town was surrounded by seven major brickworks. architectural elements, bricks, house bricks, building bricks -
Mont De LanceyBook, Geoff Scott et al, Bert Nation: The Pioneer Coachman, 1989
... There is a faded black ink stamp on the top right of the front cover and on the back cover 'Mont De Lancey Historical Homestead Chapel, Kitchen and Museum Wandin Vic. 3139' A cream rectangular paperback history book bound at the spine with spiral black plastic. The front cover has an illustration of a coach with three horses standing on a dirt road outside a weatherboard house. ...Robert 'Bert' Nation (R.S. Nation) was a pioneer coachman and mail contractor in the Dandenong Ranges of Victoria. He established a vital horse-drawn coach and mail service connecting the Belgrave Railway Station to the newly settled village of Monbulk. The coach journey was challenging, traversing the steep and heavily timbered dirt tracks of the Dandenong Ranges before the road network was well-developed.A cream rectangular paperback history book bound at the spine with spiral black plastic. The front cover has an illustration of a coach with three horses standing on a dirt road outside a weatherboard house. The title page has the details of the author and compiler who researcehd the book. Inside there is a poem by Jean Nation Sept 1989, Special Acknowledgements, a Foreword and Introduction. The book contains information about the early settlement of the Nation family in the Goldrush days. There are photographs, family trees and full details about their lives and those around them. Pp. 102.non-fictionRobert 'Bert' Nation (R.S. Nation) was a pioneer coachman and mail contractor in the Dandenong Ranges of Victoria. He established a vital horse-drawn coach and mail service connecting the Belgrave Railway Station to the newly settled village of Monbulk. The coach journey was challenging, traversing the steep and heavily timbered dirt tracks of the Dandenong Ranges before the road network was well-developed.coaches, horsedrawn coaches, horsedrawn vehicles, vehicles, dandenong ranges - history
