Contains one item about 'Labassa', called 'Ontario' when owned by Alexander William Robertson: 1/One copy of a thirty-two page colour book, published by the Friends of Labassa and The National Trust in 2004. The book details the history of Labassa (and its owners) as a place for social gatherings and entertaining of Melbourne society of the late nineteenth century, and its letter use as flats and a boarding house. Extensively illustrated with colour photographs, architectural sketches and plans, the book LABASSA: A GRAND VICTORIAN MANSION details Labassa’s architectural significance Please refer to file 1113Y for the other copy of this book. For further information about Labrassa please refer to file 1113.labassa, ontario, sylliott hill, caulfield north, friends of labassa, manor grove, national trust of australia (victoria), balaclava road, orrong road, caulfield, mansions, cobb and co., amatil ltd. (limited), alcoa of australia ltd. (limited), lyall william, mickle john, billing richard annesley judge, robertson alexander william, watson john boyd ii, koch john augustus bernard, hammond victoria, palmer lee, davis kingsley, groenhout chris, worrall bronwyn, balderstone sue, biarujia ian, cassidy darien, davidson rodney ao obe, forge warwick, lewis miles dr., sagazio celestina dr., billing mary, billing williamina, billing richard junior, watson flora kate, robertson eva, robertson nina, robertson emily, robertson john, australian-german association, bicentennial gift to the nation, ferguson and urie, crouch and wilson, tangent design, midas printing (asia) limited (ltd), flats, architectural features, architectural styles, auctions, land sales, land subdivision, architects, lawyers, judges, coaches and carriages, businesspeople, german community, victorian style, grants, voluntary workers, property development, construction (events and activities), gold mining, theatrical productions, stairs, stained glass, settlements, graziers, verandas, cast iron work, marble, balconies, bell towers, towers, bay windows, panoramic views, bedrooms, servants quarters, billiards rooms, rooms, fireplaces, sculpture, servants, marvellous melbourne, land use, depression 1890s, photography, photographers, entrance hall, domestic life, cultural events and activities

Would have been located in servants' quarters of a houseWooden rectangular box, windowed in bevelled frame, black glass with 4 gold framed clear glass squares showing numbers 1-4, with push-knob on RH side. Manufactured of wood, glass window, metal knob, cardboard nos.

Ravenswood was intended to become a functioning town in the 19th century, with land subdivided into house lots, but this development never materialized. The area was originally part of the Alexander Number Two Run (later renamed Ravenswood Run), established in 1838 and covering 118,000 acres. Major Thomas Mitchell explored the area in 1837, naming its prominent features. The first discovery of gold in the Bendigo creek is credited to the wife of Ravenswood's overseer, Mr. Kennedy, in the early 1850s.This discovery contributed to the development of Bendigo and the surrounding region. The Ravenswood homestead was built in 1857 and is a significant Georgian-style building, more typical of Tasmania or eastern New South Wales.It features well-proportioned outbuildings, servants' quarters, and English-influenced gardens.The homestead currently sits on 400 acres of the original land, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of pastures, ancient gums, boulders, creeks, and gullies. For the past 20 years, the Beilharz family has owned and restored the homestead, transforming it into a serene and well-maintained property.The family's efforts have preserved both the building and its unique atmosphere.Community and ArchitectureUnlike other large homesteads in Victoria's Western District, Ravenswood Homestead was built for style and comfort, not as a working hub; work buildings like shearing sheds were located far from the main house. The homestead is physically and socially separated from the nearby township, lacking the close relationship often seen between English manor houses and their villages. Ravenswood Homestead stands as a historically significant site, notable for its architecture, landscape, and role in the early gold discoveries that shaped the Bendigo region. Ravenswood Pub (Junction Hotel) is located near the Calder Highway, the pub is a well-known spot for travellers and the motorcycle community. Recently rebuilt and managed by Stewart and Debbie Crowther, who previously worked in sales management in Bendigo. The Crowthers transformed the pub into a welcoming, family-oriented venue by removing restrictive rules for children and adding a play area and secure garden. Their approach was motivated by their own experience as parents and the needs of traveling families. The pub enjoys strong support from local residents, in addition to serving travellers. The nearest general store or milk bar is eight kilometers away, so the pub has tried to fill this gap by offering take-away food. The pub's freehold owner (an oil company) plans to build a petrol and convenience store next door, which would address the community's need for local services. There is no set timeline, but locals are optimistic about the positive impact. Ravenswood has lost several key amenities over the years, including its service station, railway station, school, and church. However, there is renewed growth, with new homes being built and anticipation that new businesses will help revitalize the area.Small Towns With Big Hearts Ravenswood. Series of photos and information about Ravenswood. Pictures by Peter Hyett. Written by Wayne Gregson. This item contains the following documents newspaper articles and black and white photos: 8091.605a Part of Page 30, the Bendigo Advertiser Weds Nov 03 1993 8091.605b Part of Page 30, the Bendigo Advertiser Wednesday Nov 03 1993 8091.605c Black and White Photo Man seated on the verandah of The Ravenswood homestead - Contact BHS for Details 8091.605d Black and White Photo of a house with the granite hill country behind - Contact BHS for Details 8091.605e Black and White Photo of the Ravenswood Homestead - Contact BHS for Details 8091.605f Black and White Photo of the Calder Highway at Ravenswood - Contact BHS for Details 8091.605g Black and White Photo of the Calder Highway sign at Ravenswood - Contact BHS for Details 8091.605h Black and White Photo of a Woman and a Man at the Junction Hotel at Ravenswood - Contact BHS for Detailsnewspaper, bendigo advertiser, ravenswood

Images of; Horse Trough & Wagon Residence 94 Bailey Street Former Presbytery St. Thomas Aquinas Former Clunes Free Library Residence 25 Camp Street Monument 100 years of gold Clunes in Melb Monument Former butcher's shop Fraser Street Residence & shops 41-43 Fraser Street Clunes School of Mines Clunes War Memorial Residence 32 Leslie St Clunes Former suspension bridge Former St Paul's Vicarage 42 Service Street Former Police Office Former Police residence Portable Lock Up Former Dow Residence 9 Hill St Former Hall & Fire Station 2 Hill St St Paul's timber Church hall St Paul's Church Masonic Lodge 23 Service St St Paul's Pulpit Masonic Lodge interior Everhard cordial bottles Scythes in Clunes Museum Ascot Blacksmith shop Former Ascot hotel MIA Hall Ascot The Coghill Monument Former Methodist Church Coghills Creek Clunes Cemetery Chapel Maiden Hill Homestead shearing shed Beckworth Court stables Beckworth Cour shearer's quarters Former School Evansford Glengower Outbuilding Amerst Former Mortuary 46-50 Fraser Street Wood fired heater Beckworth court farm shed Gold mine trolley Servant's bells Maiden Hill cow bail Former South Clunes school 29 George Street 70 Fraser Street Former Post Office "Allowah" Clunes Street Ascot "Homestead" Beackwith Court "The Meat House" Beckwith Court "Shearing Sheds" Beckwith Court Evansford Community Hall 54 watercolours remaining from the 2003 exhibition held at Clunes, all unframed, depicting Clunes and surrounds architecture and streetscapes.BY DAVID WILLIAMSwatercolour, 2003 exhibition