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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchWork on paper - A tribute from the Citizens of the Shire of Dandenong..."James Mathew McQuade"
... A tribute from the Citizens of the Shire of Dandenong..."James Mathew McQuade"....Tribute Certificate from the Citizens of the Shire Of Dandenong....A tribute from the Citizens of the Shire of Dandenong..."James Mathew McQuade".... No 7038 23 Reinforcements 7th Battalion....Australian Imperial Forces... ...THE CERTIFICATE IS ENCLOSED IN A WOODEN FRAME Tribute Certificate from the Citizens of the Shire Of Dandenong. Work on paper A tribute from the Citizens of the Shire of Dandenong..." ...Tribute Certificate from the Citizens of the Shire Of Dandenong.A tribute from the Citizens of the Shire of Dandenong..."James Mathew McQuade".... No 7038 23 Reinforcements 7th Battalion....Australian Imperial Forces... In appreciation of his Patriotism in Enlisted for the Service of the Empire in the Great War which began on 4th August 1914,..... Signed by President/Councillor/Shire Secretary,,,, Seal of The President Councillors & Ratepayers of the Shire of Dandenong. The certificate is surrounded by---Various flags including Union Jack and Australian Red ensign/ photographs of His Majesty the King, Right Hon.Sir Edward Grey Bt MD Lord Kitchener/ Actual Photograph of the beach where the Australian and New Zealanders landed landed at Gaba Gallipoli. Taken by Sergeant Robt.Carnie Inset is small view of the men landing from the boats. THE CERTIFICATE IS ENCLOSED IN A WOODEN FRAME -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchTribute Certificate
... A tribute from the citizens of the Shire of Dandenong to Herbert Wallace Griffiths....A tribute from the citizens of the Shire of Dandenong to Herbert Wallace Griffiths. Cardboard certificate with various flags and photographs of King George V, Sir Edward Grey and Lord Kitchener. ...Details of PTE Griffiths' service can be found in the attached service record.Cardboard certificate with various flags and photographs of King George V, Sir Edward Grey and Lord Kitchener.A tribute from the citizens of the Shire of Dandenong to Herbert Wallace Griffiths. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Correspondence, Roads, 01/06/-/10/1933
... ...Shire of Dandenong...Country Roads Board Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham Shire of Dandenong City of Chelsea Roads and Streets Correspondence between shires of Blackburn and Mitcham, and Dandenong and City of Chelsea to declare Springvale Road a main road, June- October 1933. ...Correspondence between shires of Blackburn and Mitcham, and Dandenong and City of Chelsea to declare Springvale Road a main road, June- October 1933.springvale road, nunawading, victoria. country roads board, shire of blackburn and mitcham, shire of dandenong, city of chelsea, roads and streets -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - City of Chelsea, Mayor Les and Phyllis Payne
... Chelsea was originally part of the Shire of Dandenong, and was severed and incorporated as the Borough of Carrum in May 1920. ...Chelsea was originally part of the Shire of Dandenong, and was severed and incorporated as the Borough of Carrum in May 1920. ...Les Payne (1908-1987) arrived in the area in 1924 and was a well known local identity who served on Chelsea Council from 1943 until his retirement in 1979. He was elected Mayor six times (in 1946/47, 53/54, 64/65, 67/68, 69/70, 75/76). Les owned the General Store in Point Nepean Rd (Nepean Hwy) near Kelvin Grove, Chelsea and was a volunteer with the Edithvale Fire Brigade and a prominent member of the Edithvale Methodist Church. In 1935 he married Phyllis (nee Baker). Chelsea was originally part of the Shire of Dandenong, and was severed and incorporated as the Borough of Carrum in May 1920. It was proclaimed the City of Chelsea on 8 May 1929. On 15 December 1994, the City of Chelsea was abolished, and along with the City of Mordialloc and parts of the Cities of Moorabbin, Oakleigh and Springvale, was merged into the newly created City of Kingston. Council meetings were held at Chelsea Town Hall at 316 Station Street, Chelsea. It presently serves as a council service centre and library for the City of Kingston.Black and white photo of Mayor Les Payne, dressed in Mayoral robes, standing beside his wife, Phyllis Payne who is seated on a velvet chair in full evening dress.chelsea council, mayor, les payne, phyllis payne, chelsea -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Local Government Amalgamations 1986, 1985 & 1986
... Sherbrooke-Lilydale boundary changes -article "Ranges future is still clouded", The Free Press 30 April 1986, re. proposal to form a shire covering Dandenong Ranges -article "Sherbrooke wins first battle in restructuring", by Peter Janky, Free Press, 30 April 1986, re. ceding of forest areas by Knox to Sherbrooke....Sherbrooke-Lilydale boundary changes -article "Ranges future is still clouded", The Free Press 30 April 1986, re. proposal to form a shire covering Dandenong Ranges -article "Sherbrooke wins first battle in restructuring", by Peter Janky, Free Press, 30 April 1986, re. ceding of forest areas by Knox to Sherbrooke. ...Folder containing information pertaining to the Local Government amalgamations in Victoria in 1986. Contents: -copy of "Local Government Act 1958, appointment of a division of the local government commission and referral of proposals to the division", 8 pages and 6 explanatory maps -memo, dated 21 November 1985 from K. E. Matson, General Manager, Shire of Sherbrooke, to all councillors, re. local government commission and municipal restructure, 12 pages including map -letter, Warwick Heine, CEO, Shire of Lilydale to K. E. Matson, General Manager, Shire of Sherbrooke, dated 16 April 1986, re. local government restructure (2 copies) -booklet, "The Restructure of Local Government in Victoria: Options Paper Eastern Melbourne Segment", Local Government Commission June 1986, 24 pages -article "Residents to fight land deal", Knox-Sherbrooke News, 17 June1986, re. proposed annexation of part of Lysterfield by Berwick Council -article "Knox and Sherbooke align for the future", The Trader, 30 April 1986, re. alignment of common boundary -article "Boundary changes 'just a joke'", by Cheryl Critchley, Knox-Sherbrooke News, 6 May 1986 , re. Knox-Sherbrooke boundary alignment -article "Border clash worsens", by Peter Janky, Mountain District Free Press, 7 May 1986, re. Sherbrooke-Lilydale boundary changes -article "Ranges future is still clouded", The Free Press 30 April 1986, re. proposal to form a shire covering Dandenong Ranges -article "Sherbrooke wins first battle in restructuring", by Peter Janky, Free Press, 30 April 1986, re. ceding of forest areas by Knox to Sherbrooke.shire of sherbrooke, shire of lilydale, knox city council, berwick shire council -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Mr Hugh Brown and descendants, Mr Hugh Brown, early 1900's
... Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter in 1857, they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white photo of Mr Hugh Brown.hugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, market gardener, farmer, pine vale -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Mr Hugh Brown and descendants, The Brown Children, 1910
... Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Doris, Alex, George and Jean are the grandchildren of Mr Hugh Brown. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of the Brown children standing on a tee-tree in Attenbourgh Park, Mordialloc.Doris, Alex, Jean, Georgehugh brown, mordialloc, jean brown, zillah brown, doris brown, alex brown, attenbourgh park -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Mr Hugh Brown and descendants, Family boat trip in Mordialloc Creek, 1882
... Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...The members of the Brown family in a rowing boat on Mordialloc Creek. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Sepia photo of a adults in a large rowing boat on Mordialloc Creek, Mordialloc.hugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, pine vale, mordialloc creek, row boat -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Brown's Paddock, A game of cricket at Mr Hugh Brown's Farm
... Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...A cricket game in the paddocks of Mr Hugh Brown farm. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of a cricket game in the paddock Mr Hugh Brown's farm. Farm houses and sheds in the background. A biplane flying overhead.hugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, pine vale, farm, cricket, biplane, paddock, farm house -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Mr Hugh Brown and descendants, Zillah Brown nursing her son Thomas, c 1860's
... Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Zillah Brown (nee Baxter), was the wife of a pioneer of the district, Mr Hugh Brown. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of Mrs Zillah Brown and her son, Thomas. Mrs Brown was the wife of Mr Hugh Brown.University Studios 306 Lygon St. Carltonhugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, zillah brown, zillah baxter, pine vale -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Mr Hugh Brown and descendants, Jean Brown in Highland Dress, 1924
... Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Zillah Jean Brown, known as Jean, was the granddaughter of a pioneer of the district, Mr Hugh Brown. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white photo of Miss Jean Brown in highland dress with bagpipes.University Studios 306 Lygon St. Carltonhugh brown, mordialloc, jean brown, highland dress, costumes, bagpipes -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Mr Hugh Brown and descendants, Jean Brown, 1918
... Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Zillah Jean Brown, known as Jean, was the granddaughter of a pioneer of the district, Mr Hugh Brown. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of Miss Jean Brown with a doll.The Yeoman Studioshugh brown, mordialloc, jean brown, zillah brown, doll -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Mr Hugh Brown and descendants, Alexander Brown
... Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Alexander Brown (known as Alex) (1863 - 1940), is the fourth son of Hugh Brown, a pioneer of the district. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Sepia studio photo of Mr Alexander BrownYeoman Co. Bourke St. Melbournehugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, zillah brown, zillah baxter, pine vale, alex brown, alexander brown, fred brown, frederick brown -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Mr Hugh Brown and descendants, Frederick and Alexander Brown
... Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Seated - Frederick Brown (known as Fred) (1860-1959) and Alexander Brown (known as Alex) (1863 - 1940), are the sons of Hugh Brown, a pioneer of the district. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Sepia studio photo of five men, three younger men standing behind two sitting.hugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, zillah brown, zillah baxter, pine vale, alex brown, alexander brown, fred brown, frederick brown -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Mr Hugh Brown and descendants, Wedding of Frank Anderson and Jean Brown, 1930
... Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Zillah Jean Brown, known as Jean, was the daughter of Frederick Brown and the granddaughter of a pioneer of the district, Mr Hugh Brown. Jean married Francis Anderson in October 1930. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of the wedding of Miss Jean Brown and Mr Francis Anderson on the verandah of the house.The Yeoman Studioshugh brown, mordialloc, jean brown, zillah brown, francis anderson, wedding -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Mr Hugh Brown and descendants, Mr Hugh Brown's Farm - "Pine Vale", c 1865
... Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Mr Hugh Brown farm, collecting logs for fence and preparing the ground to grow fruit trees. Mr Brown planted 8 acres of fruit trees. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of Mr Hugh Brown's farm. Gum trees and cleared land.hugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, pine vale, farm, orchard, fruit trees, cattle, wagon track, fence -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Jean Brown And Francis Anderson, Group Wedding Photo, 1930
... Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. ...From Left to Right: Margaret Watson, Hugh Brown, Frank Anderson, Jean Brown, Mary Anderson, Bill Armstrong Zillah Jean Brown, known as Jean, was the granddaughter of a pioneer of the district, Mr Hugh Brown. Jean married Francis Anderson in October 1930. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of the wedding party of Miss Jean Brown and Mr Francis Anderson.hugh brown, mordialloc, jean brown, zillah brown, francis anderson, wedding, margaret watson, mary anderson, bill armstrong -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Helen Gibson
... Matthews, ex-Sister-in-charge of [Infant Welfare] Centres in Dandenong Shire, "To whom it may concern", dated February 1952, 20.5 x 25.5 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, handwritten, from A. ...Matthews, ex-Sister-in-charge of [Infant Welfare] Centres in Dandenong Shire, "To whom it may concern", dated February 1952, 20.5 x 25.5 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, handwritten, from A. ...Material formed part of estate of Helen Gibson and was acquired by the society.A4 folder containing documents pertaining to Helen Gibson. Contents: -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, handwritten, from William L. McSpeddon, Vicar, Drouin, Victoria, "To whom it may concern", dated 16th March 1944, A4 sheet folded in half -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, typed, from Ethel O. Matthews, ex-Sister-in-charge of [Infant Welfare] Centres in Dandenong Shire, "To whom it may concern", dated February 1952, 20.5 x 25.5 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, handwritten, from A. Corcoran (?) Cleveland, Sister-in-charge, Port Melbourne Baby Health Centre, "To whom it may concern", dated 16th Aug 1946,16.5 x 19.5 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, handwritten, from A. M. Adams, Sub-head, Correspondence School, Blackfriars, Sydney, dated 14th July 1931, 20 x 25 cms -Certificate of Competency as a Pre-School Play Leader, Department of Health, Victoria, No. 20, for Helen Alice Gibson, examiners Madeleine [illegible] & Gillian Henriques, signed N. Narbara Meredith & Helen W. Paul & [illegible], 27 x 21.5 cms -certificate, St John Ambulance Association, certifying that Helen Gibson has attended a course of instruction in home nursing. signed Arthur Sherwin, James Paterson, [illegible] Loomis, Enid Paterson, dated 25th Sep 1939, 23.5 x 17 cms -certificate, St John Ambulance Association, certifying that Helen Gibson has attended a course of instruction in rendering First Aid to the Injured, signed Rupert M. Downes, James Paterson, Henry Smith, Enid Paterson, dated 1st May 1939, 23.5 x 17 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, typed, from Nobel Park Pre School Play Group, signed F. A. McGregor & F. B. Jenkins, undated but post-December 1951, 26.5 x 20.5 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, typed, from Correspondence School, Blackfriars, Sydney, signed W. Finigan, dated 9th Feb 1032, 26.5 x 20.5 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson (labelled 'Copy" at head), typed, from Harry S. Needham, Archdeacon & Rector of Orange, NSW, dated 24th Feb 1932, 26.5 x 20.5 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, typed, from G.W.S. Anderson, District Censor, Victoria Lines Of Communication Area, Melbourne, dated 26th July 1945, 21 x 18 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, handwritten, from Enid Paterson, President, Garfield Country Women's Association, undated, 20.5 x 26.5 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, typed, from W. Finigan, Headmaster, The Correspondence School, Blackfriars, Sydney, dated 16th Sep 1943, 20.5 x 26 cms (last three items held together with rusted pin) -also in back of folder is envelope containing the following items: -notebook, black, 16 x 10 cms, "Plots, Ideas, Bird Diary 1925" inside front cover, handwritten contents include story ideas and extracts copied from Joan Aiken's "The Way To Write For Children", extract from Wm. Temple's commentary on John's Gospel, a list of aboriginal names, and reminiscences by Miss Balmer -brown business-sized envelope with "References" written in pencil -brown A4 envelope with "Certificates P. L. St John Ambulance" written in ink and "Miss Helen A. Gibson" typed in blue ink, containing blue certificate stating that Helen Gibson has passed examinations and is entitled to receive the medallion, signed [illegible], General Secretary, dated 29th June 1942, 13 x 10 cms -cardboard certificate of baptism into the Church of God, for Ian Harold Gibson, born 13th May 1915, signed Edwin Dodd, St John, Nar-nar-goonhelen alice gibson, ian harold gibson, st john ambulance, pre-school centres, melbourne -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkBook, David Mitchell, A Forfar Man by Pamela Vestey, 2014
... Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park 5 Crichton Rd Emerald yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges David Mitchell was born near the town of Forfar, Scotland, became an apprentice to a stone mason and builder, then emigrated to Australia in 1853. In Melbourne, he set up a builder's yard in Burnley St, Richmond and later bought Cave Hill Limestone Quarries in Lilydale and manufactured the cement in Richmond. He became Shire ...David Mitchell was born near the town of Forfar, Scotland, became an apprentice to a stone mason and builder, then emigrated to Australia in 1853. In Melbourne, he set up a builder's yard in Burnley St, Richmond and later bought Cave Hill Limestone Quarries in Lilydale and manufactured the cement in Richmond. He became Shire President for Lillydale in 1883. Also he established a brickworks in Burnley St, Richmond. He was responsible for building PLC College in East Melbourne, Menzies Hotel, The Exhibition building and Scots Church. Although he was very wealthy in his own right, he is also known as the father of Dame Nellie Melba. White soft cover booklet with a large drawing of David Mitchell (1901) on the front. -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkMap - Surveyors Map of new roundabout to be installed at the intersection of Belgrave-Gembrook Rd. and Kilvington Drive, Emerald 1988, Shire of Sherbrook, Roundabout at intersection of Belgrave-Gembrook Rd., and Kilvington Dve., Emerald, drawn 1988 - surveyors map, c1988
... Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park 5 Crichton Rd Emerald yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Shire of Sherbrooke/Emerald Township roundabouts Belgrave-Gembrook Rd. ...Image of surveyors map outlining dimensions for new roundabout at the intersection of Belgrave-Gembrook Rd., and Kilvington Drive 1988non-fiction -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkMap - Surveyors Map of new roundabout to be installed at the intersection of Belgrave-Gembrook Rd. and Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd., Emerald 1989, Shire of Sherbrook, Roundabout at intersection of Belgrave-Gembrook Rd., and Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd., Emerald, drawn 1989 - surveyors map, c1989
... Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park 5 Crichton Rd Emerald yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Shire of Sherbrooke/Emerald Township roundabouts Belgrave-Gembrook Rd. ...Image of surveyors map outlining dimensions for new roundabout at the intersection of Belgrave-Gembrook Rd., and Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd. 1989non-fiction -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkMap - Surveyors Map of new roundabout to be installed at the intersection of Belgrave-Gembrook Rd. and Emerald-Monbulk Rd., Emerald 1989, Shire of Sherbrook, Roundabout at intersection of Belgrave-Gembrook Rd., and Emerald Monbulk Rd., Emerald, drawn 1989 - surveyors map, c1989
... Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park 5 Crichton Rd Emerald yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Shire of Sherbrooke/Emerald Township roundabouts Belgrave-Gembrook Rd. ...Image of surveyors map outlining dimensions for new roundabout at the intersection of Belgrave-Gembrook Rd., and Emerald-Monbulk Rd. 1989non-fiction -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkMap - Image of Nobelius Nursery - site of plants notated, Survey map of the Nobelius nursery, Unknown
... Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park 5 Crichton Rd Emerald yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Plant map of the Nobelius Nursery, Nobelius heritage Park Shire of Sherbrooke/Nobelius Nursery/R2-38/Legen (Plant type and location? ...Plant map of the Nobelius Nursery, Nobelius heritage ParkImage of a survey may showing Nobelius Nursery in Nobelius heritage parkShire of Sherbrooke/Nobelius Nursery/R2-38/Legen (Plant type and location? -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkMap - Selections Map of Emerald and surrounding district, Unknown
... Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park 5 Crichton Rd Emerald yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Selections/Shire Boundary/Riding Boundary/Parish Boundary Image of map of 'Selections' in Emerald and surrounding area Selections Map of Emerald and surrounding district Map Selections Map of Emerald and surrounding district ...Image of map of 'Selections' in Emerald and surrounding areaSelections/Shire Boundary/Riding Boundary/Parish Boundary -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkMap - Surveyors map of Wellington Rd. near Magpie Rd., Clematis, Part of Crown allotments 106E and 106G2, survey map of Wellington Rd., near Magpie Rd. 1972, c1972
... Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park 5 Crichton Rd Emerald yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Title Survey Division/Crown Description/Part of Crown Allotments 106E and 106G2/Parish of Narree Worran, County of Mornington/Cardinia/Shire of Sherbrooke, Wellington Road/Rossley Paul Gardiner of Kirkpatrick & Webber, 289 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood/Signed S.R. ...Image of Surveyors map outlining part of Wellington Rd., Near Magpie Rd., Clematis 1972Title Survey Division/Crown Description/Part of Crown Allotments 106E and 106G2/Parish of Narree Worran, County of Mornington/Cardinia/Shire of Sherbrooke, Wellington Road/Rossley Paul Gardiner of Kirkpatrick & Webber, 289 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood/Signed S.R. Clarke 21.6.72/B.A. Gibson C/T 8047/414 subtract 0.01 1/2 for Title -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkMap - Surveyors map of Wellington Rd. near Magpie Rd., and Paradise Rd., Clematis, Part of Crown allotments 106E and 106G2, survey map of Wellington Rd., near Magpie Rd. and Paradise Rd., Clematis 1972, c1972
... Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park 5 Crichton Rd Emerald yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Title Survey Division/Crown Description/Part of Crown Allotments 106F2 and 106G1/Parish of Narree Worran, County of Mornington/Cardinia/Shire of Sherbrooke, Wellington Road/Rossley Paul Gardiner of Kirkpatrick & Webber, 289 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood/Signed S.R. ...Image of Surveyors map outlining part of Wellington Rd., Near Magpie Rd. and Paradise Rd., Clematis 1972Title Survey Division/Crown Description/Part of Crown Allotments 106F2 and 106G1/Parish of Narree Worran, County of Mornington/Cardinia/Shire of Sherbrooke, Wellington Road/Rossley Paul Gardiner of Kirkpatrick & Webber, 289 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood/Signed S.R. Clarke 21.6.72 -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkMap - Surveyors map of Wellington Rd. near Magpie Rd., and Paradise Rd., Clematis, Part of Crown allotments 106F2 and 106G1, survey map of Wellington Rd., near Magpie Rd. and Paradise Rd., Clematis 1972, c1972
... Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park 5 Crichton Rd Emerald yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Title Survey Division/Crown Description/Part of Crown Allotments 106F2 and 106G1/Parish of Narree Worran, County of Mornington/Cardinia/Shire of Sherbrooke, Wellington Road/Rossley Paul Gardiner of Kirkpatrick & Webber, 289 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood/Signed S.R. ...Image of Surveyors map outlining part of Wellington Rd., Near Magpie Rd. and Paradise Rd., Clematis 1972Title Survey Division/Crown Description/Part of Crown Allotments 106F2 and 106G1/Parish of Narree Worran, County of Mornington/Cardinia/Shire of Sherbrooke, Wellington Road/Rossley Paul Gardiner of Kirkpatrick & Webber, 289 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood/Signed S.R. Clarke 21.6.72 -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkMap - Municipality Road Classification - Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd., Shire of Gembrook 1973, Title Survey Division, Crown Description - Part of Crown Allotment 44, Parish of Gembrook, County of Mornington, c1973
... Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park 5 Crichton Rd Emerald yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Title Survey Division/Crown Description/Part of Crown Allotment 44, Parish of Gembrook, County of Mornington/Municipality Road Classification, Shire of Berwick, Beaconsfeld-Emerald Rd. ...Image of Crown Survey Map for crown allotment 44 (Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd.) parish of Gembrook, County of MorningtonTitle Survey Division/Crown Description/Part of Crown Allotment 44, Parish of Gembrook, County of Mornington/Municipality Road Classification, Shire of Berwick, Beaconsfeld-Emerald Rd. (MR)/Francis J Webber of Kirkpatrick & Webber, 285 Maroondah Hwy., Ringwood/(Signed) - Principal Title Survey Office 16.1.73/SP13461 -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkMap - Land Capability Study of the Shire of Cardinia - Rural residential Emerald 1996, c1996
... Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park 5 Crichton Rd Emerald yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges A Land Capability Study of the Shire of Cardinia/Land Capability of Rural residential or Emerald/Centro for land protection research, Bendigo/Legen x 3/Land Capability Classes - 1 to 5 Image of a map indicating capability study of the Shire of Cardinia - Rural residential Emerald Land Capability Study of the Shire of Cardinia - Rural residential Emerald 1996 Map Land Capability Study of the Shire of Cardinia - Rural residential Emerald 1996 ...Image of a map indicating capability study of the Shire of Cardinia - Rural residential EmeraldA Land Capability Study of the Shire of Cardinia/Land Capability of Rural residential or Emerald/Centro for land protection research, Bendigo/Legen x 3/Land Capability Classes - 1 to 5 -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkMap - Survey Map - Municipality Road Classification - Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd. (near Downey Rd.) 1972, Title Survey Division, Crown Description - part of Crown Allotments 39A and 39D, Parish of Gembrook, County of Mornington, c1972
... Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park 5 Crichton Rd Emerald yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Title Survey Division/Crown Description/Part of Crown Allotments 39A and 39D, Parish of Gembrook,County of Mornington/Municipality Road Classification - Shire of Berwick, Beaconsfield - Emerald Rd, Upper Beaconsfield - Upper Pakenham Road/John L Dwyer of Fisher Cleeland Turner & Dwyer Pty. ...Image of Crown survey map - changes to allotments bordering Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd. near Downey Rd. in 1972Title Survey Division/Crown Description/Part of Crown Allotments 39A and 39D, Parish of Gembrook,County of Mornington/Municipality Road Classification - Shire of Berwick, Beaconsfield - Emerald Rd, Upper Beaconsfield - Upper Pakenham Road/John L Dwyer of Fisher Cleeland Turner & Dwyer Pty. Ltd., 213 King Street, Melbourne - 14 April, 1972/S.R. CLARKE - Principal Title Survey Officer 5.9.72/SP 13072
