Built in 1864 by August Schwerkolt, the cottage was headed for demolition in 1963. Local residence rose up in protest, which led to the Nunawading Council purchasing the cottage and five acres of the surrounds in 1964. By 1965 the cottage had been restored and was opened on 17th October 1965 by Sir Rohan Delecombe, governor of Victoria.11 coloured photographs of Schwerkolt family members at the opening of Schwerkolt Cottage in 1965schwerkolt cottage opening 1965, schwerkolt cottage

Print of a coloured 35mm slide of the opening of Schwerkolt Cottage in 1965 by the Mayor Cr. George Terry before introducing the Governor, Sir Rohan Delecombe on 17th October 1965schwerkolt cottage opening, mayor, terry, w. george

Coloured print of 35mm slide of the opening of Schwerkolt Cottage on 17th October 1965 by Sir Rohan Delecombe, Governor of Victoriaschwerkolt cottage opening, delacombe, sir rohan

Black and white photo of Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria, addressing Visitors to Opening of Schwerkolt Cottage, 1965.delacombe, rohan, sir, rogalski, barbara

Black and white photo of Official Opening of Schwerkolt Cottage with Governor's car on Cottage lawn.schwerkolt cottage, opening, sir rohan delacombe, governor's car

Sir Rohan Delacombe officially opened Schwerkolt Cottage on 17/10/1965.Sir Rohan Delacombe officially opened Schwerkolt on 17 October 1965, the occasion attended by over 1,000 people.schwerkolt cottage opening

Official opening of Schwerkolt Cottage on 17th October 1965 by the governor Sir Rohan Delacombe pictured with the Mayor.schwerkolt cottage, official opening, mitcham

Four tradesmen construct a post and rail fence around Schwerkolt Cottage prior to Opening Day.allen, glen, schwerkolt cottage

Black and white photo of Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe, opening Schwerkolt Cottagedelacombe, rohan, sir, schwerkolt cottage

Black and white photo of Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria, opening Schwerkolt Cottage, November, 1965.delacombe, rohan, sir, schwerkolt cottage

3 copies of Black and white photo of Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria, opening Schwerkolt Cottage. 3 Copies.delacombe, rohan, sir, schwerkolt cottage

non-fictionA letter of thanks to George Cox from the Nunawading Mayorcox george, schwerkolt cottage, city of nunawading, terry w george

Obituary of Vivian Glyndwr (Glyn) Francis. He grew up in Daylesford and was an army cook in World War 2 and later ran a catering business. A note is attached stating that he was the father of Barbara Rogalski and that he catered for the opening of Schwerkolt Cottage. Classified death notices are included. Photograph . From Herald Sun Friday, January 24, 1997Obituary of Vivian Glyndwr (Glyn) Francis. francis, vivian glyndwr

This dispenser was used by personnel working in the Nunawading City Council Historical Cottage, now known as Schwerkolt Cottage. The public gained entrance by purchasing adult / child tickets until about 1992When the council was renamed Whitehorse City Council. since that time entrance has been free.Wooden Ticket Dispenser, the top is manufactured with handmade painted base. Tickets for Child and Adult Admission held in place on top by a metal bar. Handwritten 'Instructions showing pricing and number of children admitted for free'. Instructions that cash box and float are correct. Inside of box divided into three sections, two of which contain what are fed into corresponding openings in the lid.commerce, dispensers, containers, commercial, documents, tickets