Coloured photo taken in October 2007 of the palm tree planted by August Schwerkolt on land now owned by Council.schwerkolt, palm trees

Coloured photograph of the fruit trees in blossom. These were part of the original orchard on the Schwerkolt Land.orchard, schwerkolt land

A photocopy of certificate of Title issued to Carl Benno Schwerkolt for land in Edgerton Road, Mitcham dated 20 Mar 1893 and successive transfers.Certificate of Title issued to Carl Benno Schwerkolt for land in Edgerton Road, Mitcham dated 20 Mar 1893 schwerkolt, carl benno, land titles

Coloured photo of Palm Tree on original Schwerkolt Homestead land, abutting Schwerkolt Cottage Reserve.schwerkolt cottage, palm trees

Schwerkolt Cottage Land Ownership from 1858 to 1964.land titles, riley patrick, schwerkolt johann audust, schwerkolt louis, kruse john, jackschowsky mary, schwerkolt cottage, public trustee

Original Orchard Trees planted on Schwerkolt Homestead on land abutting Schwerkolt Cottage Reserve.schwerkolt cottage, orchards

Letter from Public Trustee about inspection of land at Schwerkolt Cottage which had fallen into disrepair. Value of property was 430 pounds.land values, schwerkolt cottage, burns, a.r., public trustee, deep creek road, mitcham

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by the real estate agency Fletchers Real Estate for the purpose of advertising 26 Highview Gve., Burwood in 1994 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. This property is listed as having sold for $160,250 in 1994 Since being sold the land has been redeveloped, with nothing remaining of the house depicted in this drawing. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 26 Highview Gve., Burwood East. An angled birds eye view from the street of a weatherboard house and carport. Extending to the backyards with pool, pagoda, and shed in the background. There are two hole punch holes on near the left edge. There are some crinkles in the paper near the top centre of the work. There is a two centimetre long mark along the centre top edge.26 Highview Gve., Burwood E Margaret Picken -94 Woodards B/Burnwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, burwood, house, garden

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 518 Mitcham Rd., Mitcham in 1995. This property demolished has since been subdivided. Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Maragret Picken, of An angled elevated view of a single story house situated on a long block of land. A driveway leading off of the street curves to the left of the house and under a connected carport and double garage, as well as through to the backyard to a stand along garage/shed. There are two hole punch holes along the left edge518 Mitcham Rd., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 95 Woodards - C'Wellwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

A3 Cadastral Map of 125 Separation Street, Northcote August Schwerkolt purchased this property on 01/08/1853 where he lived and farmed the land, eventually purchasing the Mitcham property as well in 1861An A3 cadastral mapschwerkolt august

James Hansen was adopted by Francesca and Louis Schwerkolt. When Francesca died she left him two blocks of land and a house in Deep Creek Road Mitcham.Black & white photograph of James Hansen, fostered son of Francesca Schwerkolt. He is standing on a chair, is dressed in a coat and short pants and is wearing a white collar.Jimmy Hansen c1916hansen james, schwerkolt francesca

Summary of land acquisition and disposal associated with Antonio Park, 1953 - 1975: plans and text.Summary of land acquisition and disposal associated with Antonio Park, 1953 - 1975: antonio park, mitcham, antonio park primary school, deep creek road, edgerton road, antonio, john thomas, ernest, schwerkolt, charles lionel

Photocopy of Certificate of Title Vol 5525 Fol. 1104883, land fronting on Deep Creek Road, Mitcham being lot 136 on Plan of Subdivision No 8022, part of Crown Portion 128A, Parish of Nunawading, County of Bourke, in the name of Francisco Schwerkolt, 13 April 1929, on her death in 1946, probate granted to Charles Victor Schwerkolt.Passed to Frances Dora Hogan in 1947, Alice Maud Everitt in 1950, Charles Edward Everitt and Muriel Eileen Priscilla Edwards in 1953, Stanley Ernest Edward Dawson and Iris Rae Dawson in 1973, Glenn Joseph Benham and Judith Rae Benham in 1975 and Ernest Victor Copling and Barbara Ruth Copling in 1980.deep creek road, mitcham, schwerkolt, francesca, charles clarence victor, schwerkolt cottage, hogan, frances dora, everitt, alice maud, charles edward, edwards, muriel eileen priscilla, dawson, stanley ernest edward, iris rae, benham, glenn joseph, judith rae, copling, ernest victor, barbara ruth

A carefully documented essay on the history of Antonio Park and Yarran Dheran as examples of changes in public attitude to conservation. References are made to the Aboriginal uses of the land, the roles of the Schwerkolt and Antonio families, the Nunawading City Council and the establishment of Antonio Park Primary School. The importance of appropriate botanic species is stressed. 14 pages. Includes bibliography.A carefully documented essay on the history of Antonio Park and Yarran Dheran as examples of changes in public attitude to conservation. antonio park, mitcham, yarran dheran, antonio family, mullum mullum creek, environment