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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Oak Tree, 1947
Appears as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried p 79.Black and white photograph. Oak Tree with the edge of the Lily/Luffmann Ponds in the foreground.On reverse, "Late Sept. 1947 Oak viewed from end of lily ponds - new foliage."oak tree, lily ponds, foliage, green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, luffmann ponds, garden view -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co design, 'Oak Tree', 1920-1930
The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. The Museum's Decorative Arts & Design collection includes artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).‘Oak Tree’ pattern. Sample of original Morris & Co wallpaper, designed circa 1896 by John Henry Dearle (1859–1932). Oakleaf and acorns in pale blue on cream ground. Sample manufactured ca.1920–ca.1930. Printed border : OAK TREE / MORRIS & COdecorative arts & design, wallpapers -- morris & co, john henry dearle, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history -
Port of Echuca
A black and white photograph, The Bridge Hotel, in 1896, showing Silky Oak trees, 1970's
The Bridge Hotel was built by Henry Hopwood to house visitors to the town crossing the Murray River on his punt crossing, which was situated just below the Bridge Hotel on the Murray River. The accommodation was spacious and grand! In the right back corner of the photograph, the 'lantern' roof of the St Georges Hall can be seen. The street is level with the front entrance to the Hotel, which is very different to what it is today.The photograph shows hotel activities and accommodation in the late 19th Century.A black and white photograph of the Bridge Hotel taken from the Hopwood Gardens. The photograph shows four silky oak trees growing along the front of the building. There is an empty flag pole outside the front of the building. The right wing advertises billiards, whilst the left wing apparently was a bar.Written on the building can be seen the words; HOTEL and BILLIARDS. Written in pen on the back of the photograph are the words "Bridge Hotel. Probably 1896, showing Silky Oak trees.bridge hotel, henry hopwood, silky oak trees, lantern roof, st georges hotel -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Colour print, Cork Oak, 2005
The Cork Oak. "Burnley 05."cork oak, burnley -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Peter Esdale, The Oak Lawn and Main Building, 1990-1991
5 copies black and white photograph, one an enlargement taken by P. Esdale. View taken from Oak Lawn towards the Administration Building with a back view of 2 people walking along the path. All the same but with different descriptions on their reverses.On reverse of (a), "The Main Building VCAH Burnley 1990. Photo courtesy of P. Esdale," and on reverse of (b), "The oak lawn and Main Building. Peter Esdale 1990." (c) On reverse, "Main Building VCAH Burnley 1991 Eastern Aspect."1990., administration building, oak lawn, students, main building, trees, garden view -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 58. View of oak Tree
Labelled, "View of Oak Tree."oak tree, mrs. jessep, alexander william jessep, principal, a.w. jessep -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Sepia Print, 66. View of Oak Lawn
Garden view.Labelled, "View of Oak Lawn."garden view, oak lawns, mrs. jessep, alexander william jessep, principal, a.w. jessep -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Sepia Print, 67. Another View of Oak Lawn
Garden view.Labelled, "Another view of Oak Lawn."garden views, oak lawn, mrs. jessep, alexander william jessep, principal, a.w. jessep -
Lorne Historical Society
Photograph, Camp at She Oak River 1930's. G.O.R
Photograph of workers camp at She Oak River circa 1930's she oak river camp site: workers' campsite, sheoak river, workers camp -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Literary work - Poem 'The Oak', The Oak, 1922
Handwritten original transcript of poem 'The Oak' written in 1922 about the town of Llanelly. -
Hawthorn Historical Society
Drawing - Property Illustration, 4 Oak Street, Hawthorn, 1993
'After training as a Cartographic Draftsman within the mining industry, I worked as a property illustrator for real estate firms in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for 23 years from 1983. I initially photographed houses with a Polaroid camera and made a 'thumbnail' sketch while there. The photos were used to scale off a sketch in pencil and then that sketch was overlaid with drafting film and the 'pen and ink' completed. The pens I used were the Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens. The ink was also made by Rotring (German).The film was ‘Rapidraw’, polyester drafting film, double matte. It takes a very fine line and doesn’t bleed. As well as house sketches, there were often floor plans and site plans ordered. Aerial sketches were ordered when the property needed an overall view.' (Margaret Picken, 2020)This property illustration is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a range of real estate agents in Melbourne between c. 1983 and c. 2006. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020pen and ink architectural drawing on drafting film.4 OAK ST, HAWTHORN Margaret Picken ~90 WOODARDS -HAWTHORNartist - margaret picken 1950- -
Hawthorn Historical Society
Drawing - Property Illustration, 6 Oak Street, Hawthorn, 1993
'After training as a Cartographic Draftsman within the mining industry, I worked as a property illustrator for real estate firms in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for 23 years from 1983. I initially photographed houses with a Polaroid camera and made a 'thumbnail' sketch while there. The photos were used to scale off a sketch in pencil and then that sketch was overlaid with drafting film and the 'pen and ink' completed. The pens I used were the Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens. The ink was also made by Rotring (German).The film was ‘Rapidraw’, polyester drafting film, double matte. It takes a very fine line and doesn’t bleed. As well as house sketches, there were often floor plans and site plans ordered. Aerial sketches were ordered when the property needed an overall view.' (Margaret Picken, 2020)This property illustration is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a range of real estate agents in Melbourne between c. 1983 and c. 2006. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020pen and ink architectural drawing on drafting film.6 OAK ST, HAWTHORN Margaret Picken ~91 WOODARDS -HAWTHORNartist - margaret picken 1950- -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Poster presented to those who arrived in Australia prior to1866 Hearts of Oak in Oaken Ships.given to John and Anne Barker and 5 children in 1850
One of the Baker Granddaughter Amy Thelma married Stanley Wieland and this document is on page 84 of the book "Wiielands of Heathmont.Picture of Sailing ship Australia Bound . Hearts of oak in oaken ships. Founders of Australia.who arrived prior to 1866. In Commemoration of the Founders of Australian branch of this family. Recorded in the book "Founders of Australia".by Mrs. E.A. Butterworth (Granddaughter) added later in ink Name John and Anne Baker and 5 children Where from London Ship Omega Port of Arrival; Port Henry , Geelong Year 1850 -
Hawthorn Historical Society
Drawing - Property Illustration, 19 Oak Street, Hawthorn, 1993
'After training as a Cartographic Draftsman within the mining industry, I worked as a property illustrator for real estate firms in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for 23 years from 1983. I initially photographed houses with a Polaroid camera and made a 'thumbnail' sketch while there. The photos were used to scale off a sketch in pencil and then that sketch was overlaid with drafting film and the 'pen and ink' completed. The pens I used were the Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens. The ink was also made by Rotring (German).The film was ‘Rapidraw’, polyester drafting film, double matte. It takes a very fine line and doesn’t bleed. As well as house sketches, there were often floor plans and site plans ordered. Aerial sketches were ordered when the property needed an overall view.' (Margaret Picken, 2020)This property illustration is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a range of real estate agents in Melbourne between c. 1983 and c. 2006. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020pen and ink architectural drawing on drafting film.19 OAK ST, HAWTHORN Margaret Picken ©2000 WOODARDS -HAWTHORNartist - margaret picken 1950- -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Hearts of Oak
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century, there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 per cent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 per cent reference and 40 per cent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items have become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850s to the late 1950s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr R. Pattison. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Hearts of Oak Author: Gordon Stables Publisher: John F Shaw & Co Date: 1930 Further Information: A Story of Nelson and the NavyThe label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC STA Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public LibraryFront loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service Flyleaf has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Library flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, hearts of oak, gordon stables, nelson -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Royal Oak Hotel with Mr D Brett in Patrick Street 1874
Royal Oak Hotel. D Brett. Patrick Street 1874stawell -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Ballarat Druids, and Two Oak Trees in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 7/2009, 22/1/2010
The relevance of the oak trees is related to the ancient traditions of the Druids and the Druids Friendly Society in Ballarat.There were two active Lodges in Ballarat until the late 1980's involved in good works and community health.2 pages, 1and1/4 pages of print in note form.Nonejohn garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, druid oaks, the ballarat druids, quercus robur, druid friendly society, gardens, ballarat, john garner collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Donaldson's Oak, Donaldson Road, Kangaroo Ground, c.1993
Quercus Robur (English Oak) - Was planted by John Donaldson from seed collected from Windsor Great Park in 1878.35mm colour positive transparency Mount - Black and Whitedonaldson road, donaldson's oak, heritage tree, kangaroo ground, significant tree -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Photograph of the Druids Oak Plaque, December 27th, 1870, Tree planted by the Druids of Ballarat, 1/12/2009
The plaque in the photograph commemorates the planting of a Druids Oak in 1870.In 2009, doubt surrounds the planting of the Druids Oak tree. Was this the first Druids Oak to be planted in Ballarat? These trees make up an interesting aspect of Ballarat history.1 coloured gloss photograph of the Druids Oak plaque.Back lefthand corner of the photo written in blue biro on a white label, "Druid's Oak, 27Dec.1870, 1Dec. 2009."druids oak, druids friendly society, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, plaque, gardens, ballarat -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, 25 Allens Road Heathmont incl Oak Trees planted 1860 (Undated)
4 colour photographs of 25 Allens Rd, Heathmont. Weatherboard house since demolished.On back of photos: A: F Miller - 1860 Acorn from ?? B: Oak Trees planted (from) acorn from England by Frank Miller (1860) C. F. Miller 25 Allens Rd.D. ditto + "Heathmont" -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Old Oak Tree near cnr of Franklin Street and Main Road, Eltham
Black and white photograph looking south down Main Road at a fog-shrouded view of an old large oak tree which still stands at the entrance to the Eltham Hotel car park. Antiques store in centre now Cafe Zen Den (2017) and across the road is the Mobil Service Station, now a commercial business centrepioneers and painters, main road, franklin street, eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Oak Trees and Eltham Rugby Football Club oval, Diamond Creek Trail, 21 June 2017, 21 June 2017
A walk around Little Eltham, 21 June 2017. Eltham’s first industrial area at the end of present day Pitt Street near the Diamond Creek. Just upstream a bit, near these oak trees was the flour mill. The most significant owner of that was Henry Dendy. Better known for founding Brighton but he lived in Eltham longer than he lived in Brighton, during the 1860s. There was also the brewery and slightly downsteam from here was the tannery. The brewery needed fresh clean water so it was upstream from the tannery. The Oak trees were most likely planted during Henry Dendy's time. (Source: Local historian commentary, Eltham Hidden Creek heritage excursion 7 March 2020) Born Digitaleltham community centre, diamond creek trail, eltham rugby football club, oak trees, henry dendy -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Donaldson's Oak, Donaldsons Road, Kangaroo Ground, c.1967
Quercus Robur (English Oak) - Was planted by John Donaldson from seed collected from Windsor Great Park in 1878. Used for the Society's Banner project Joy Ness "View Hill" Kangaroo Ground June 11th 1986 In 1878 while on a trip to Scotland and England, John Donaldson visited Windsor Castle Park, where he collected some acorns which he brought back to Australia, to his property, "Kangaroo Hall" at Kangaroo Ground. He and his son John Anstruther Davidson Donaldson, who was then 10 years old, planted one near the present Donaldsons Lane, in 1878. This is now a very fine tree, 108 years old. This information comes from Miss Victoria Donaldson, daughter of John Anstruther Davidson Donaldson. Miss Donaldson suggests that "Wippell's Oak" at Kangaroo Ground may also have been grown from one of the same Windsor Park acorns.Colour Polaroid photographtrees, donaldsons oak, donaldson, donaldson road, kangaroo ground -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Slide - Glass slide, 1891-1905
Line drawings of parts of the oak 'Chêne.' (Oak.)trees, oaks -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Oak Avenue, 7, Elsternwick, 'Leongatha/ Corpach'
A typed copy of correspondence from Brighton Historical Society, dated 29/11/1988, detailing the history of residents from construction of 7 Oak Ave, Elsternwick in 1888 through to 1974. The letter also details the names Leongatha and Corpach, giving a brief history on the name Corpach. The second document is handwritten working notes with the same details as the correspondence.oak avenue, wimble h (mrs), hazard f.a., elsternwick, cuthbert kingston, weymuss charles, leongatha, cuthbert e (mrs), cameron william c., corpach, teague maggie, gardener hugh (rev), mcnaughton james, teague j.h. (mrs), sabelberg thomas, crawford edward, cameron margaret, platt james w, platt ellis. r, anderson a. m. (mrs), bullock h. (miss), landells rosalind., postal workers, depression 1890s, anglican church -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Donaldson Oak, Donaldson Road, Kangaroo Ground, 1986, 1986
Used for the Society's Banner project. [note written by Joy Ness, "View Hill", Kangaroo Ground, 11 June 1986:] In 1878 while on a trip to Scotland and England, John Donaldson visited Windsor Castle Park, where he collected some acorns which he brought back to Australia, to his property, "Kangaroo Hall" at Kangaroo Ground. He and his son John Anstruther Davidson Donaldson, who was then 10 years old, planted one near the present Donaldson's Lane, in 1878. This is now a very fine tree, 108 years old. This information comes from Miss Victoria Donaldson, daughter of John Anstruther Davidson Donaldson. Miss Donaldson suggests that Wippell's Oak at Kangaroo Ground may also have been grown from one of the same Windsor Park acorns.Colour photographactivities, banner project, donaldsons oak, john anstruther davidson donaldson, kangaroo ground, significant trees, william donaldson -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph, James Leslie Provan, Burnley 1942 Album Page 1, 1942
Oak oak, trees, burnley, 1942, j.l. provan -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph, James Leslie Provan, Burnley 1942 Album Page 2, 1942-1943
Oak tree.oak, trees, burnley, 1942, j.l. provan -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, The Mullum Mullum Creek track, the oak tree at back of library on 10th September 1989, 1989
Digital photograph -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fay Bridge, New Zealand Oak at former Morrison property, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham, n.d
Beatrice Wanliss Irvine was the daughter of former Victorian Premier Sir William Irvine. From age 13 she lived at “Killeavey” off Laughing Waters Road (later accessed from Reynolds Road). In 1923 she married James Morrison and the couple received Killeavey as a wedding gift. The property supported fruit and vegetable growing as well as an impressive botanical garden. But James died in 1936 after a period of ill health, leaving Beatrice to support their six children. The Killeavey house was built atop a cliff, 40 metres above the Yarra River. The garden was designed in 1910 by William Guilfoyle who was the second director of the Royal Botanical Gardens. The house was totally destroyed in the Black Friday bushfires in 1939, but was rebuilt. Beatrice continued to live at Killeavey and became well regarded as a botanist and naturalist. She died in 1989 and is buried in Eltham Cemetery with her husband and one of their sons. The (rebuilt) house was demolished by Parks Victoria. It contains significant garden remnants. The surrounding bushland is valued for its significant plant communities.fay bridge collection, beatrice wanliss morrison (nee irvine), eltham, james morrison, killeavey, laughing waters road, william irvine, new zealand oak