Although there is no caption on the back of the photo, the same people wearing the same clothing are identified being at Sorrento on 25 March 1923 on another photograph.Black and white photo of 3 men and 4 women sitting on a rock formation at Sorrento Beach in 1923.sorrento (vic.), sorrento beach

Shows the Sorrento Back Beach Hotel with a steam tram parked alongside a cutting. Has a number of people standing alongside the hotel. On the rear is a letter or message from a young girl to her father. Dated 20/2/1907 (a Wednesday) and has a 1d Victorian stamp. Yields information about the Sorrento back beach hotel.Postcard - coloured, titled The Back Beach Hotel Sorrento with a message on the rear.See 2nd image.sorrento, steam trams, postcards, hotels

"Dear Alice" Is a collection of 142 Postcards from Australia and around world, almost all of which are addressed to Miss Alice Evans, No. 2 Cox Gardens, Williamstown, dated between 1905 - 1909. These postcards form part of a collection found in the ceiling of No. 2 Cox Gardens by a local builder and carpenter Gordon Peterson. Peterson was contracted to demolish the house in the mid 1970's. The cards were held in the Estate of Gordon Peterson, along with a photo of the cottage, before demolition until donation to the historical society by his descendants in 2024. Alice Edith Evans was born in Williamstown in 1885 to parents Benjamin Samuel Evans (1833-1900), a bootmaker from Ruabon, Denbighshire, Wales and Catherine (nee Jones) (1850-1915) from Eaglehawk, near Castlemaine. Alice had three older step sisters, and two younger brothers, Benjamin and Samuel, who sadly died in infancy. Alice’s father, Benjamin, had been married previously, his wife dying during childbirth, leaving him with three daughters to care for. After leaving school, Alice was employed as a clerk with Trevor Jones & Co. (real estate agents), until her declining health prevented her from working. She was an active and well known member of the Welsh Church and Sunday School on Ferguson Street and enjoyed singing and playing in local concerts. Well known in the community, a Grand Benefit Concert was organised in her honour on 9th April, 1910, at the Mechanics Institute, Williamstown. Hosted by Mayor Cr. Wymark, the event featured a delightful program of musical performances, showcasing both individual talents and the Carlton Club Choir. Tragically, Alice passed away due to the effects of her illness on 3rd December 1910, at the age of just 25. She is buried in Williamstown Cemetery. The postcards, written between 1905 to 1909, illustrate the social history of residents and everyday life at the turn of the century, using postcards as a means of communication.Part of a collection of 142 Postcards. This colour image is of Sorrento from the back beachSorrento from back beachsorrento, victoria, alice evans postcards

Photograph Shows one of the Baldwin-built 0-4-0 saddle tank locomotives at the Sorrento beach terminus. The smokestack has been fitted with a diamond spark arrestor. Standing alongside the locomotive is a number of men including one with a long beard, wearing a top hatYields information about the Sorrento steam tram.Black and White photograph - with an "A crown M" logo and the words "Crown Copyright Reserved" printed on the rear of the paper.In ink "Front Beach Sorrento", with K J Magor and Peter Duckett stamps.sorrento, steam trams, postcards

Photograph shows a train of four carriages and one of the Baldwin-built locomotives at the front beach terminus that is provided with platforms. All the cars have a small advertising board on the rooves. Yields information about the Sorrento steam tram.Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper.Has pencil markings on rear.sorrento, steam trams, baldwin

August Rietmann (1877-1951) of Lustdorf ,Switzerland, married Maria Frieda Oesschlager (2/2/1878- 22/7/1942) of Baden Baden, Germany on 6/8/1910 In August 8th 1915 August and his wife Frieda migrated to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia sailing on the Steam Ship ‘Osterley’ from Marseilles to Melbourne They leased Box Cottage, Ormond in 1917 and raised two children, Stefanie (1918 -2006) and William (1920- 1997). 1935 August purchased the property and the family used the Cottage during the day and slept in the Front House. August was a monumental mason, potter and sculptor, and was employed at Corbens Ltd Clifton Hill, to carve war memorials in Victoria post WW1 c 1915-1922. During the 1920's August set up his own business in pressed cement making pot plants, columns,paving slabs and lampstands. He continued to carve headstones and figures and took contract work for Artists eg Paul Mountford. He built a workshop in the Barn and used the Cottage for plaster moulding. His son William joined the business and and the family continued to use the site after August died in 1951. Rietmann Landscaping Ltd moved to Bay Road Highett in 1953 and later to Carrum. The land, containing the Box Cottage, was sold to Lewis Timber Pty Ltd in 1970 and Mr Lewis proposed that Moorabbin City Council should preserve the heritage Cottage. In 1984 the Cottage was dismantled and reconstructed in the adjacent Joyce Park. The Rietman family is an example of the diverse nationalities that lived and worked productively in Moorabbin Shire 1871–1933 , the City of Moorabbin 1934-1994 and continues today in the Cities of Glen Eira, Kingston, Bayside, and Monash. August, a sculptor and stone mason, was employed by Corben Pty Ltd Clifton Hill to carve WW1 Memorials before establishing his own successful masonry business in the Box Cottage during the latter 1920s. After becoming interested in pressed cement casting, he took on apprentices (1930s Depression) and among his products were garden furniture, pots and also street lamp standards, some of which were installed in St Kilda Road. After August’s death in 1951, his family continued the business ‘Rietman’s Landscaping Ltd.’, at Highett and Carrum.Photographs x2 Black & White of August and Frieda Rietmann with children and friends at Ormond and Sorrento in 1920sHand written a) at Ormond 1921 ; b) at Sorrento c 1920'ssorrento beach victoria, box cottage museum, ormond, rietmann august, rietman august, rietmann frieda, rietman frieda, stonnington city town hall, war memorials, world war 1 1914-1918, rietman stefanie, rennick stefanie, francis stefanie, rietman william, rietman ray, mountford paul, malvern city town hall, box cottage museum ormond, box william, box elizabeth, joyce park ormond, rietman's landscaping pty ltd, bay road highett, macrobertson pty ltd, coleraine soldier memorial 1921

Coloured postcard of the Sorrento Pier looking towards the Beach. Has many people on the pier, waiting to board the ferry along with other people walking out. Has the buildings of Sorrento including the Hotel in the view. Postcard has been used and appears to have been taken from an album given the paper damage on the rear. No publisher details.Yields information about the Sorrento pier and its beaches.Coloured postcard, divided back type has been used.sorrento, piers, ferries

The Martin Family records include photographs and documents pertaining to three families - the Bissetts, Perrys, and Martins - connected across five generations by marriage. The collection records life events such as marriage, images of members of the families, as well as snapshots of daily life Original [broken] photograph mounted on card of a picnic at the beach, presumed to be Sorrento Back Beach."Hewill" / photographer / 93 Simpson St. East Melbourne / Weddings and Picnics Attendedmartin family collection

Shows one of the Baldwin built 0-4-0 saddle tank locomotives at the Sorrento beach terminus with driver and conductor wearing a black jacket standing alongside the locomotive. Yields information about the Sorrento steam tram.Black and white photograph printed on plain paperIn ink on rear "Sorrento Victoria"sorrento, steam trams, baldwin

Shows one of the Baldwin built 0-4-0 saddle tank locomotives at the Sorrento beach terminus with driver and conductor wearing a light summer jacket on the locomotive. There is a Mitchells Whiskey sign on the first carriage roof. See items 4243 and 1991 for further information on the tramway.Yields information about the Sorrento steam tram.Black and white photograph printed on plain paperIn ink on rear "Loco and car at Sorrento terminus"sorrento, steam trams, baldwin

This is a photo of a group of six men taken at Sorrento Back Beach February 1906.B/W photo of a group of six men in suits and hats.Printed on mounting: A. E. M'NICOL Written in biro across photo at bottom: TOP. Bill Eadie, Gus Ford, Tom Hamilton Bottom row Frank Millet, Jim Wilson, Terence O'Brieneadie, bill, ford, gus, hamilton, tom, millet, frank, wilson, jim, o'brien, terence, sorrento, m'nicol, a. e., photographers, clothing and dress, george evans collection

Image of Sorento, Port Phillip.sorrento, port phillip, beach, coast

Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.Postcard Album of Alice McGregor containing 86 postcards. See 1400 Colour photo of The Aquarium, Back Beach, Sorrento, Victoria Rock structure at the water's edge. Lone figure in white at the RHS Addressed to Miss A. Stapleton, Bendigo Arcade, Bendigo Sender - Sybil, Hotel Continental, Sorrento Stamp dated Feb 2 1906 postcard, collector, alice mcgregor

Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.Postcard Album of Alice McGregor containing 86 postcards. See 1400 Colour photo of London Bridge, Back Beach, Sorrento, Victoria Rock structure at the water's edge. Tunnel through the rock showing several people emerging. (Same as postcard 1400.65) Addressed to Mr.M.J. Stapleton, Arcade, Bendigo Sender - A.S. Stamp dated Feb 19 1906 postcard, collector, alice mcgregor

322 - Black and white Illustration, reproduction of a Victorian Railways Photograph of the Sorrento Steam Tram at the Sorrento Back beach. Printed on heavy card, with caption, source and by Stephen Watson as Card No. 104. Shows the steam locomotive and two cross bench trailers. Photo c1900? Note this photo is reproduced by a number of web sites - 2/9/13, and shows that the illustration has been cropped horizontally. .1- A4 size copy print - see inscriptions. .2 - Original from a Rose Series Postcard - P.298, copy added from the Keith Kings collection. Could be a reproduced Postcard.On rear of .1 in ink "Copy neg 20/10/82" and "Herald" in bottom right hand corner on rear.trams, tramways, steam trams, sorrento, rose series

Photo mounted on backing card with clear protective film over image and card. Black and white image is of a rocky coastline protruding into the sea. The number 33 is printed in white in the lower left hand corner of the image. There is a 4mm white border around the photograph. The words Back Beach Sorrento are printed in black along the lower left hand edge of the backing card. On reverse card is addressed to Miss Gladys Dean Esmond Mckenzie St Golden Square with the remains of a stamp affixed. Writing covers the left hand side.postcard

Eight postcards, all but one are depicting Theatre Actresses of the early 1900's. All are addressed to Mrs. Hands, 164 Lygon Street Carlton and Mrs. A. Stephens of the same address. (a) Maud Jeffreys , (b) Unknown Actress , (c) Hand Tinted Photo, unknown , (d) unknown , (e) unknown lady , (f) ' Her sunny locks hang on her temples like a golden fleece , (g) The Back Beach Hotel Sorrento , (h) unknown lady.postcard, actresses, theatre actresses

Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.Postcard Album of Alice McGregor containing 86 post cards. See 1400 Colour photo of beach and promenade at Sorrento, Victoria Addressed to Miss Stapleton, Arcade, Bendigo Sender - May, Hotel Continental Stamp date Feb 5, 1906 postcard, collector, alice mcgregor

Book - titled "Tram to Sorrento", written by Arthur Winzenried, published by APW Productions Melbourne 1984. Covers the history of the steam tram operation from Sorrento township to the back beach. Including the operator G. S. Coppin, the locomotives, rolling stock, staff, stories and closure. Gives lists of shareholders as well.Yields information about a steam tram that operated between the two beaches in Sorrento - 1890 to 1920.Book - 56 pages including card cover printed on off white paper, centre stapled,trams, tramways, sorrento, steam trams, horse trams, tourism

Book - titled "Tram to Sorrento", written by Arthur Winzenried, published by APW Productions Melbourne 1984. Covers the history of the steam tram operation from Sorrento township to the back beach. Including the operator G. S. Coppin, the locomotives, rolling stock, staff, stories and closure. Gives lists of shareholders as well.Yields information about a steam tram that operated between the two beaches in Sorrento - 1890 to 1920.Book - 56 pages including card cover printed on off white paper, centre stapled, Has a $4.95 sticker in the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, sorrento, steam trams, horse trams, tourism

The postcard was sent to Miss Reita Austin by D. Campbell in January 1907, while Miss Austin was holidaying at Sorrento. The postcard is postmarked "LINTON /VICTORIA" and is dated "JA 8 / 07".Black and white postcard photo showing young lady with hair loose over her shoulders, with grapes and leaves decorating hair, wearing strapless dress with flowers on bodice.Addressed to: "Miss Reita Austin, Ellerslie, Back Beach Rd, Sorrento. Postmarked: "Linton / JA 8 / 07 / Victoria". Message: "Dear Miss Austin, you ought to be enjoying your trip at the sea-side it is enough to melt anyone up. Am just sending silly P.C. with this mail. P.C's are very scarse in Linton and there are not many nice ones. With love D Campbell".d. campbell, reita austin

Photograph shows the Sorrento steam tram locomotive at the Back Beach station, date and photographer unknown.Yields information about Sorrento tramway and its locomotives.Small black and white print with note on rear.in part "Sorrento steam" in ink.tramcars, tramways, steam engines, sorrento

Image from The Australasian newspaper - 27/2/1909, titled "Farmers Picnic" - see http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139689211 - page 35. Two of the Sorrento steam tram trailers are fully loaded with passengers after arriving by steamer from Melbourne. They would have then proceeded to the Back Beach by tram. The photo shows the two types of trams used, one with a clerestory roof and the other with an arch-style roof. It also shows the dress of the patrons, which includes a number of families.Yields information about the Sorrento steam trams and their vehicles.Digital image from a newspapertramways, sorrento, trailers, steam trams

Image of page 33 of the 17 Dec 1910 issue of The Weekly Times with a photo page titled "Sorrento: A favourite holiday resort", featuring: 1 - Arrival of the Excursionists - photo shows the pier and a steamer with people walking to the tram 2 - Rocks on the coast 3 - The back beach from Point Coppin 4 - A glimpse of the business portion of Sorrento 5 - Tram terminus back beach 6 - A study (yacht) outward bound 7 - Point Coppin from the back beach 8 - View looking toward front beach from Amphitheatre road. see http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222543442Yields information about the Sorrento steam trams and Sorrento itself.Digital image from a newspapertramways, sorrento, steam trams, tourist trips

Photograph shows a train of three carriages and one of the Baldwin-built locomotives with the Sorrento Continental Hotel in the background. All the cars have advertising boards on the roof's advertising Rowland's water and Evans English Ales. Two conductors with caps can be seen with one collecting fares from the footboard. The tram is well loaded as it enters Ocean Beach Road bound for the back beach. Yields information about the Sorrento steam tram.Black and White postcard, divided back type unused, Rose Series P.1812.sorrento, steam trams, baldwin, tramways, ocean beach road, rose series