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Glen Eira Historical SocietyPhotograph - St. George’s Anglican Church, Mavho Street
... St. George’s Anglican Church, Mavho Street...St. George’s Anglican Church...Three coloured photographs of St. George’s Anglican Church Bentleigh, now apartments. ...Photos taken by Ross Coyle December 2011. St. George’s Anglican Church Mavho Street Booth J.J. Rev. ...Three coloured photographs of St. George’s Anglican Church Bentleigh, now apartments. The Church was operational from 1926 to 1984 from previous research. Photos taken by Ross Coyle December 2011.st. george’s anglican church, mavho street, booth j.j. rev., fleming w.h.j. rev, bentleigh, architect, foundation stone, brick, churches -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, St George's Church of England, Mont Albert working bee, early 1923 (1), 1923
... ...st george's anglican church...Black and white photo of 4 men at a working bee in the grounds of St George's Anglican Church in Mont Albert. Two men are on a scaffold working on the weatherboards of the church; the other two are working on fencing. ... church st george's anglican church working bees norman brodley carter Black and white photo of 4 men at a working bee in the grounds of St George's Anglican Church in Mont Albert. ...The foundation stone for St George's Church of England, Mont Albert was laid in 1886 on land donated by Edward Dyer and the first service was preached in January 1887. From 1904 until 1907 it was known as Holy Trinity, Surrey Hills. The original church was weatherboard and replaced by a brick one in the Gothic Revival style which was designed by local architect George J V Blackburne, who also designed the Wesleyan School at Surrey Hills. The building was partly funded by donations, profits from a bazaar and concert, and other people donated furnishings. The church had boundaries along Mont Albert Road and St Georges Road. In 1998 the Church was sold and converted into a complex of units. Its current address is 19 St Georges Avenue, Mont Albert. Norman Carter took many photos of Surrey Hills and Mont Albert from the 1920s, in particular of events and activities associated with the Church of England.Black and white photo of 4 men at a working bee in the grounds of St George's Anglican Church in Mont Albert. Two men are on a scaffold working on the weatherboards of the church; the other two are working on fencing. One boundary is marked with a paling fence; the other has a section of picket fencing and a large open section with no fencing. There is a mature eucalyptus tree in front of the church; others are beyond the paling boundary fence. The church itself is a simply constructed weatherboard building.churches, holy trinity church, anglican church, st george's anglican church, working bees, norman brodley carter -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionSouvenir - Souvenir glasses - St. George Anglican Church, Dartmoor, c. 1985
... Souvenir glasses - St. George Anglican Church, Dartmoor...... St George Anglican Church...The former St George Anglican Church, Dartmoor property is now privately owned. ...Set of 4 sherry or port glasses, celebrating the centenary of St. George Anglican Church, Dartmoor. 1885 - 1985. Gold rim and printing and image of church....In 1952 the new owner, Mr James McIntyre donated the land to the Diocese of Ballarat. church place of worship St George Anglican Church Dartmoor souvenir Set of 4 sherry or port glasses, celebrating the centenary of St. ...The former St George Anglican Church, Dartmoor property is now privately owned. The first church building was constructed in 1864. The present building was erected in 1885 on private land. In 1952 the new owner, Mr James McIntyre donated the land to the Diocese of Ballarat.Set of 4 sherry or port glasses, celebrating the centenary of St. George Anglican Church, Dartmoor. 1885 - 1985. Gold rim and printing and image of church.church, place of worship, st george anglican church, dartmoor, souvenir -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Black and white photograph, St Georges Anglican Church Blackburn
... Black and white photo of group outside St. Georges Anglican Church Middleborough Road, Blackburn...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Used by Robin Da Costa in 'Blackburn - a Picturesque History' st. georges anglican church blackburn Black and white photo of group outside St. ...Used by Robin Da Costa in 'Blackburn - a Picturesque History'Black and white photo of group outside St. Georges Anglican Church Middleborough Road, Blackburnst. georges anglican church, blackburn -
Box Hill Historical SocietyBook, History Nook Group, Surrey Hills: in celebration of the centennial 1883 - 1983, 1983
... George...Ainger family...Woodhead> John...Breeden> H....Lugano...Holmes> William...Surrey College...Mills> Albert...Premier Property Exchange...Kirkland...Colinruby...Goodwood...Elourera...St. Abbs...Medlow...Surrey Hills...Warrigal Road...St. George's Anglican Church...George Ainger family Woodhead> John Breeden> H. Lugano Holmes> William Surrey College Mills> Albert Premier Property Exchange Kirkland Colinruby Goodwood Elourera St. Abbs Medlow Surrey Hills Warrigal Road St. George's Anglican Church ...A history of Surrey Hills based on information collected and based at the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre. It includes early rural properties and dairies, the coming of the railway, land sub-division and early homes, schools, parks and recreation. Appendix of homes of the 1880s in Surrey Hills. Photossurrey hills - history, empire day celebrations, surrey hills progress association, spenceycroft, white> john, maling> james butler, rayment> james, klepper> george, ainger family, woodhead> john, breeden> h., lugano, holmes> william, surrey college, mills> albert, premier property exchange, kirkland, colinruby, goodwood, elourera, st. abbs, medlow, surrey hills, warrigal road, st. george's anglican church, mont albert road, blogg> j. k., darling> f. a. (rev.), klepper's orchard, sim> george, nethercourt private hospital, mosgiel private hospital, quamby, coy> guilia (signora), box hill cemetery, surrey dive, wattle park, st. jude's hospital -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, St George's Church of England, Mont Albert working bee, early 1923 (2), 1923
... ...st george's anglican church...Norman Carter took many photos of Surrey Hills and Mont Albert from the 1920s in particular of events and activities associated with the Church of England. churches holy trinity church anglican church st george's anglican church working bees lugano william holmes william wilson norman brodley carter Black and white photo of 6 men behind and in front of a picket fence, a section of which has posts and railings only. ...The foundation stone for St George's Church of England, Mont Albert was laid in 1886 on land donated by Edward Dyer and the first service was preached in January 1887. From 1904 until 1907 it was known as Holy Trinity, Surrey Hills. The original church was weatherboard and replaced by a brick one in the Gothic Revival style which was designed by local architect George J V Blackburne, who also designed the Wesleyan School at Surrey Hills. The building was partly funded by donations, profits from a bazaar and concert, and other people donated furnishings. The church had boundaries along Mont Albert Road and St Georges Road. In 1998 the Church was sold and converted into a complex of units. Its current address is 19 St Georges Avenue, Mont Albert. The purpose of this working bee in 1923 was to close up the double gateway, which in earlier times had been used for entry of by horse-drawn vehicles to the church grounds. 'Lugano' was built in 1893 for William Wilson, a prominent stonemason and importer of marble fireplaces. In 1903 it became the home of William Holmes who was Chief Electrical Engineer for the Victorian Railways. He designed the electrification of the Melbourne suburban network. 'Lugano' stayed in the Holmes family until the 1930s. Norman Carter took many photos of Surrey Hills and Mont Albert from the 1920s in particular of events and activities associated with the Church of England.Black and white photo of 6 men behind and in front of a picket fence, a section of which has posts and railings only. In front of the fence is a wide grassy verge on which a bench is set up for cutting lengths of wood. A large Victorian house ('Lugano') can be seen in the background and a lamp post with a street sign. Beyond the house are mature eucalyptus trees.churches, holy trinity church, anglican church, st george's anglican church, working bees, lugano, william holmes, william wilson, norman brodley carter -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, Boys from St Georges Sunday School, 1945, 1945
... ...st george's anglican church...George J V Blackburne, who also designed the Wesleyan School at Surrey Hills. The building was partly funded by donations, profits from a bazaar and concert, and other people donated furnishings. The church had boundaries along Mont Albert Road and St Georges Road. In 1998 the Church was sold and converted into a complex of units. Its current address is 19 St Georges Avenue, Mont Albert. Children Mary Clucas Clothing and dress 1945 St Georges Sunday School Holy Trinity Church Mont Albert Sunday schools Surrey Hills st george's anglican ...The foundation stone for St George's Church of England, Mont Albert was laid in 1886 on land donated by Edward Dyer and the first service was preached in January 1887. From 1904 until 1907 it was known as Holy Trinity, Surrey Hills. The original church was weatherboard and replaced by a brick one in the Gothic Revival style which was designed by local architect George J V Blackburne, who also designed the Wesleyan School at Surrey Hills. The building was partly funded by donations, profits from a bazaar and concert, and other people donated furnishings. The church had boundaries along Mont Albert Road and St Georges Road. In 1998 the Church was sold and converted into a complex of units. Its current address is 19 St Georges Avenue, Mont Albert.Black and white photo of 8 boys in suit jackets. 3 boys standing, 3 kneeling with one hanging his arm around shoulder of boy next to him and hand on shoulder of one of 2 boys sitting in front. Outdoor setting with tree and foliage behind. First names of boys identified as Barrie, Maurice, Robin, David, Arthur, Geoff, David and Ian.REAR: Barrie, Maurice, Robin/ David, Arthur/Geoff, David, Ian/March 1945/St Georges SS/1945/children, mary clucas, clothing and dress, 1945, st georges sunday school, holy trinity church, mont albert, sunday schools, surrey hills, st george's anglican church, 1940-1949 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Pamphlet, Auction, 1/10/1998 12:00:00 AM
... Pamphlet advertising auction of St Georges Anglican Church, Mont Albert and 6 town house sites. ...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne auctions mont albert road mont albert 368 - 370 st georges anglican church Auction St Georges Anglican Church, Mont Albert and 6 town house sites. ...Auction St Georges Anglican Church, Mont Albert and 6 town house sites.Pamphlet advertising auction of St Georges Anglican Church, Mont Albert and 6 town house sites. Church building to be retained. Auction St Georges Anglican Church, Mont Albert and 6 town house sites.auctions, mont albert road, mont albert, 368 - 370, st georges anglican church -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNegative - U206 outside Essendon Depot, Wal Jack collection, 1925
... In the background is the St Georges Anglican church which was built during 1925. ...In the background is the St Georges Anglican church which was built during 1925. ...Photograph of U206 in Mount Alexander Road, with the NMETL brick powerhouse behind. The driver is hopping off the tram (to attend points) while the conductor is on the rear platform. Note the drop bars rather than folding gates as on other cars. The Cooling tower is not in the photo, indicating it has been demolished. The Power Station was demolished in 1925 (check). In the background is the St Georges Anglican church which was built during 1925. Sun angle - possibly winter.Yields information about Essendon depot and tram U 206, 1925.Black and White Copy Negative Photograph and print with details on the rear.In ink on the rear "MMTB U class 206 ex North Melbourne Electric Tramways (Essendon), outside depot in Mt Alexander Road, Ascot Vale, called Essendon, 1925. The brick building was pulled down a few years ago for a modern layout. See April Tram Tracks." Has both the Ken Magor stamp and Wal Jack stamp with "T70" written in.trams, tramways, u class, mount alexander road, essendon depot, nmetl, tram 206, mmtb -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, Holy Trinity Church, Surrey Hills in the 1920s
... This name had previously been used by the Anglican Church in Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert. This henceforth became known as St George's Anglican Church, Mont Albert. ...This name had previously been used by the Anglican Church in Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert. This henceforth became known as St George's Anglican Church, Mont Albert. ...This church was built in 1907 and became known as Holy Trinity Surrey Hills. This name had previously been used by the Anglican Church in Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert. This henceforth became known as St George's Anglican Church, Mont Albert. There are 2 copies: the original donated print and an enlargement. The original is mounted on card with photo mounts along with 890, 891 and 892. It measures 13 cm x 9 cm. Norman Carter took many photos of Surrey Hills and Mont Albert from the 1920s in particular of events and activities associated with the Church of England.Black and white photo of the original Holy Trinity Church building in Union Road. It is constructed of weatherboards, above which there is plasterboard and timber strapping. The roof is of terracotta tiles with a small steeple at the front and a larger one towards the rear of the building. There is a box bay window at the front and the entrance is from a porch on the southern side of the building. This is approached by stairs. Part of the vicarage can be seen on the northern high side of the church and to the south there is vacant land. The whole property sits behind a simple post and wire fence. There is a phaeton in the foreground beside a relatively newly planted street tree. The road has bluestone kerb and channelling.churches, holy trinity church, anglican church, horse-drawn vehicles, norman brodley carter, union road -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Badges, St George's Warrnambool
... st. george...anglican church of st. george...St. George, an English society dedicated to the promotion of all things English. The Warrnambool branch was an active one and sponsored many events. The badges may also have come from the Anglican Church...St. George in Warrnambool Pending - needing decision on who issued the badges. royal society of st. george anglican church of st. george warrnambool history St George's Warrnambool Two identical badges gold in colour with circle of enamel around the edge, the top half is red and the bottome section is white with gold coloured text. ...These two badges may have been issued by the Warrnambool branch of the Royal Society of St. George, an English society dedicated to the promotion of all things English. The Warrnambool branch was an active one and sponsored many events. The badges may also have come from the Anglican Church of St. George in WarrnamboolPending - needing decision on who issued the badges.Two identical badges gold in colour with circle of enamel around the edge, the top half is red and the bottome section is white with gold coloured text. The inner section has an image of a man on a horse. There is a ring through the top of both.St George's Warrnamboolroyal society of st. george, anglican church of st. george, warrnambool history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Document, Christ Church Sunday School Concert, Mid 20th century
... Anglican Church in Warrnambool. The Anglican Church held services in Warrnambool from 1847 on and a Sunday School operated from that time. The building of Christ Church was commenced in the early 1850s with the tower and spire added in the 1880s. The program under study here was for the annual concert of the Anglican Sunday Schools in Warrnambool. The concert featured items from Christ Church Sunday School and two other local Sunday Schools from St. George’s...St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road Christ Church is the main Anglican Church in Warrnambool. The Anglican Church held services in Warrnambool from 1847 on and a Sunday School operated from that time. The building of Christ Church was commenced in the early 1850s with the tower and spire added in the 1880s. The program under study here was for the annual concert of the Anglican Sunday Schools in Warrnambool. The concert featured items from Christ Church Sunday School and two other local Sunday Schools from St. George’s ...Christ Church is the main Anglican Church in Warrnambool. The Anglican Church held services in Warrnambool from 1847 on and a Sunday School operated from that time. The building of Christ Church was commenced in the early 1850s with the tower and spire added in the 1880s. The program under study here was for the annual concert of the Anglican Sunday Schools in Warrnambool. The concert featured items from Christ Church Sunday School and two other local Sunday Schools from St. George’s, East Warrnambool (established 1906 and now closed) and St. Peter’s, South Warrnambool (established 1911 and closed in 1974). This item, though ragged, is of interest as an example of the type of entertainment featured at Sunday School concerts in Warrnambool during the 20th century. At that time Sunday Schools would have been important as the children of the adherents of most Protestant religions in the city would have attended a Sunday School which provided religious instruction and some social activities. The program contains the names of those participating in the concert and these are useful to researchers. This is a piece of paper folded in two to make four pages, three with typed material. The pages are now completely detached and are a little torn and crumpled. It is a program of a mid 20th century Warrnambool Christ Church Sunday School concert. It has probably been produced by church officials as it is not a professional printing job. Front page: ‘Christ Church Annual Sunday School Concert’christ church warrnambool, warrnambool anglican sunday schools, history of warrnambool -
Christ Church Anglican Parish of WarrnamboolMosaic Memorial: Florence LAKE
... Church Anglican Parish of Warrnambool 230 Koroit Street Corner of Koroit Street and Henna Street Warrnambool great-ocean-road Florence Amanda Lake (1870-1946) was the daughter of John and Jane LAKE. Following her husband’s death, Jane married George ROLFE of ‘Lyndoch', Warrnambool. After his death Florence remained at 'Lyndoch' until moving to Melbourne in later life. Florence was noted for her charity and philanthropy. This memorial was presented by Mr George Webb of Camperdown. Florence Lake is buried in the St ...Florence Amanda Lake (1870-1946) was the daughter of John and Jane LAKE. Following her husband’s death, Jane married George ROLFE of ‘Lyndoch', Warrnambool. After his death Florence remained at 'Lyndoch' until moving to Melbourne in later life. Florence was noted for her charity and philanthropy. This memorial was presented by Mr George Webb of Camperdown. Florence Lake is buried in the St Kilda General Cemetery. Florence Lake was very loyal and generous parishioner of Christ Church and the Parish of Warrnambool and in the city generally. The association with George Rolfe and 'Lyndoch' is historically important.Mosaic set into blind window alcove, south wall, sanctuary, main nave. Plain white cross outlined with gold and set against a blue opus sectile mosaic on a biscuit coloured tile background bordered with stylised vine leaves and grapes.To the Glory of God, in Memory of Florence Lakelyndoch warrnambool -
Christ Church Anglican Parish of WarrnamboolMemorial tablet: John Salter
... Christ Church Anglican Parish of Warrnambool 230 Koroit Street Corner of Koroit Street and Henna Street Warrnambool great-ocean-road To the glory of God / In Loving Memory of / John Salter / for 45 years / Worshipper and Office Bearer / in this Church / Died Feby. 7th, 1933 Memorial tablet, south wall, main nave. Decorative opus sectile mosaic within a copper frame, depicting St George ...Memorial tablet, south wall, main nave. Decorative opus sectile mosaic within a copper frame, depicting St George slaying the dragon. The inscription is positioned on a stylised ribbon as part of the design.To the glory of God / In Loving Memory of / John Salter / for 45 years / Worshipper and Office Bearer / in this Church / Died Feby. 7th, 1933 -
Christ Church Anglican Parish of WarrnamboolMemorial Window: John FLETCHER, St. George, 1932 - 33
... Christ Church Anglican Parish of Warrnambool 230 Koroit Street Corner of Koroit Street and Henna Street Warrnambool great-ocean-road This stained glass lancet window was presented to Christ Church by John Fletcher's immediate relatives as a memento to his Life and influence. He was born in approx. 1856. He died on 24th January 1931, aged 75 years. St George ...This stained glass lancet window was presented to Christ Church by John Fletcher's immediate relatives as a memento to his Life and influence. He was born in approx. 1856. He died on 24th January 1931, aged 75 years.Stained glass, lancet window, west wall, north nave, left window in group of five lights, depicting St. George slaying the dragon.St George To the Glory of God/ in loving memory of/John Fletcher/ who departed into rest/on the 24th January 1931/ This window was erected by his/ immediate relatives as a loving/ memento to his Life and Influence -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyBook, Chrissy's Endeavour, C1899
... George Watson (son of Mr. and Mrs. Watson of Warragul) James Cameron (1846-1922) was a prominent Orbost citizen - a justice of the peace, shire councillor, guardian of St James Anglican Church, Sunday school superintendent and president of the local agricultural society. ...George Watson (son of Mr. and Mrs. Watson of Warragul) James Cameron (1846-1922) was a prominent Orbost citizen - a justice of the peace, shire councillor, guardian of St James Anglican Church, Sunday school superintendent and president of the local agricultural society. ...This book was given to Ivy Scouller in 1899 as a Sunday School prize. Ivy Scouller married Harry Herbert George Watson (son of Mr. and Mrs. Watson of Warragul) James Cameron (1846-1922) was a prominent Orbost citizen - a justice of the peace, shire councillor, guardian of St James Anglican Church, Sunday school superintendent and president of the local agricultural society. James married 19-year-old Sarah Scouller, of Birregurra on 30 April 1879 at Colac, .This book, one of a series, was a popular example of children's literature with a religious theme in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.A hard cover book, titles "Chrissy's Endeavour". The cover is grey. The title is in black print on a gold background with a dotted border. The cover is decorated with green leaves and silver flowers. Below the title is "Pansy" and at the bottom left is "The Lily Series".Handwritten in ink " Ivy Scouller Mr Cameron's Prize for Repeating XX111 Psalm St James Sunday School Orbost 31st Dec 1899"cameron-james scouller-ivy pansy-books -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Folder, Orford family
... George Orford. On reverse Melways map makred with Orford and other land ownerships. Newspaper advertisement, 21 March 2011: "264 Reynolds Road, South Eltham", property for sale [land in ownership of Orford family]. Letter: St Margaret's Anglican Church...George Orford. On reverse Melways map makred with Orford and other land ownerships. Newspaper advertisement, 21 March 2011: "264 Reynolds Road, South Eltham", property for sale [land in ownership of Orford family]. Letter: St Margaret's Anglican Church ...The Orford family, a pioneer family remained continuously living and working in Eltham for 170 years from 1854 to 2024. James and Sarah Orford arrived in Sydney in 1839 aboard the ship “Orestes”; they had several children there before settling in Eltham in 1854. Three children, James Mathias, Sarah Amelia and Thomas Henry initially remained in the Eltham area. James eventually moved to Brunswick. Sarah married Arthur Butler Young and finally lived in Bunyip. Thomas who was six years old when the family arrived in 1854 remained in Eltham, married Helen Logan who died, leaving a large family. They lived in a slab hut by the Yarra at Laughing Waters and Thomas managed the Panton Park Estate, a selection owned by Magistrate Thomas Panton. Thomas’s son, Ernest Orford was born 1892 at Pitt Street, Eltham and also lived his entire life in Eltham working as a labourer, orchardist and later as a gardener and grounds keeper for Sir William Irvine, a former Chief Justice and Premier of Victoria. Ernest married Kate Thomas; their two sons Ron and Doug stayed in the area. Another of Thomas' sons, Arthur, also lived in Eltham. Four Orford generations attended Eltham schools. Doug Orford was born on the kitchen table (reference, son Ted Orford) of the family home at the corner of Reynolds Road and Mount Pleasant Road. Doug married Gwen and they established a family however Gwen died at a young age from cancer. Doug eventually remarried another Gwen and they lived for several decades in Napoleon Street, Eltham. Doug was actively involved in EDHS over many years, including serving as a committee member and vice president. Contributions by Doug and Gwen (Treasurer/Membership Secretary), his wife, assisted EDHS to continue to develop as a not-for-profit group intent on promoting and preserving our local history. Both Doug and Gwen were made Life Members of EDHS. They also acted as EDHS delegates to the Eastern Region of Historical Societies. His significant work with assisting to establish our valued Local History Centre helped develop our home base and supported the continued growth of our society. Doug’s local knowledge, suggestions and family connections were highly valued, Until recent times, he continued to regularly attend our Collections Team workshops providing his insights and historical information about photographs and society records. Doug died peacefully July 8, 2024, and represents the last link in the Orford Eltham chain which spanned 170 years. His funeral was held Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Le Pine Funerals, 848 Main Road, Eltham. Contents: Typed notes, no date: Memories of Ernest Orford [taped 1979] about his school days. Handwritten notes, no date: History of Ernie Orford Typed notes, no date: History of Thomas Henry Orford and family. Photocopy: Shire of Eltham General Rate Receipts. Received from D Orford 7 June 1923 and Received from E F Orford, 4 August 1924. Letter, no date: Nillumbik Shire to Russell Yeoman, Gwen Orford to receive Volunteer Recognition Award. Newsletter article: "The Orford Family, Eltham", Shire of Eltham Historical Society, No.80 September 1991. History of Orford family. Handwritten notes: 21 March 2011, genealogy of George Orford. On reverse Melways map makred with Orford and other land ownerships. Newspaper advertisement, 21 March 2011: "264 Reynolds Road, South Eltham", property for sale [land in ownership of Orford family]. Letter: St Margaret's Anglican Church Eltham to Doug Orford, 17 November 2011, Extracts from church records relative to Orford family. Newspaper article: "Timely facelift at war memorials', Diamond Valley Leader, 30 April 2024, Nillumbik war memorial will have some work and a bronze plaque will be installed at the Eltham Avenue of Honour, Wingrove Park; photograph of Doug Orford Newsletter item: "Welcome home medal", Eltham District Historical Society newsletter no.216 May 2014, World War I two 'Welcome Home Medals' in ownership of local men, being Harry Gilham and Doug Orford. Order of Service, Le Pine Funerals (Eltham), In Loving Memory of Douglas Frederick Orford 22nd August 1929 - 8th July 2024 Doug Orford Reminiscences (2002) in conjunction with Jock Read and Peter Bassett Smith; 4 pages - 3 typed, 1 handwritten possibly transcribed from an audio tape recording (location unknown). 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Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Folder, Spicer, Whatmough, Chapman, Pill, Moreland families
... St Andrews Primary School...Ladies Guild Panton Hill Anglican Church...Kangaroo Ground Presbyterian Ladies Guild...Senior Citizens Hurstbridge...Panton Hill Fire Station...Robert Whatmough...Robert Cook...Emmet Whatmough...Lamplighter in Melbourne...John Batman...Batman apple tree Greensborough...Diamond Hill Estate...Phoebe Chapman...Whatmough Park Greensborough...Jessie Whatmough...Edwin Pill...Ada Moreland...Martha Burgess...Mary McMurray...St James Church Melbourne...George...Florence Spicer Cottlesbridge Kangaroo Ground Panton Hill St Andrews Victoria Nillumbik Historical Society Eltham District Historical Society Allwood House Hurstbridge John Pill Jessie Pill nee Whatmough Ted Pill Florence Pill Cottlesbridge post office Charles Spicer St Andrews Primary School Ladies Guild Panton Hill Anglican Church Kangaroo Ground Presbyterian Ladies Guild Senior Citizens Hurstbridge Panton Hill Fire Station Robert Whatmough Robert Cook Emmet Whatmough Lamplighter in Melbourne John Batman Batman apple tree Greensborough Diamond Hill Estate Phoebe Chapman Whatmough Park Greensborough Jessie Whatmough Edwin Pill Ada Moreland Martha Burgess Mary McMurray St James Church Melbourne George Wright of Westernport William Spicer Margaret Spicer George Spicer Maryanne Spicer Sarah Spicer Mary Spicer John Spicer Alexander Humphrey Spicer Clara Spicer Samson Spicer Martha Spicer John Henry Spicer Arthurs Creek Cemetery David Clark school master Little Eltham School William McMurray Sarah McMurray Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etc Spicer, Whatmough, Chapman, Pill, Moreland families Document Folder ...Florence Spicer was born in Cottlesbridge and lived in the area all her life. Her ancestors included Robert Whatmough, Phoebe Chapman, John Pill, and Ada Moreland; she married Charles Spicer. Contents Transcribed and MS notes by Florence Spicer, undated: Spicer/Whatmough/Chapman/Pill/Moreland ancestry. MS notes, undated: Humphrey Spicer. MS notes, undated: Humphrey Spicer with list of children. Newspaper article: "Her 70 years in Cottlesbridge", Diamond Valley News, 4 April 1989. Florence Spicer's family history and current life. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcflorence spicer, cottlesbridge, kangaroo ground, panton hill, st andrews victoria, nillumbik historical society, eltham district historical society, allwood house hurstbridge, john pill, jessie pill nee whatmough, ted pill, florence pill, cottlesbridge post office, charles spicer, st andrews primary school, ladies guild panton hill anglican church, kangaroo ground presbyterian ladies guild, senior citizens hurstbridge, panton hill fire station, robert whatmough, robert cook, emmet whatmough, lamplighter in melbourne, john batman, batman apple tree greensborough, diamond hill estate, phoebe chapman, whatmough park greensborough, jessie whatmough, edwin pill, ada moreland, martha burgess, mary mcmurray, st james church melbourne, george wright of westernport, william spicer, margaret spicer, george spicer, maryanne spicer, sarah spicer, mary spicer, john spicer, alexander humphrey spicer, clara spicer, samson spicer, martha spicer, john henry spicer, arthurs creek cemetery, david clark school master, little eltham school, william mcmurray, sarah mcmurray -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - GLEN HUNTLY (HISTORY OF)
... St Kilda Cemetery... Bowman Mrs... Caulfield... Craig John... Cameron Miss... McGonagle Mrs... Elsternwick... Armstrong George... Mathers James... The Glen Huntly Pioneers Memorial... Jones Alfred Ramsey... St David’s Uniting Church (Grange Road)... Glen Huntly... Glen Huntly Road... Lake Street... Glen Huntly State School... Glen Huntly Presbyterian Church... South Caulfield... Mernda Avenue... Garden Avenue... Grange Road... Jenkin (Boss) William... Wattle Avenue... Chinese joss-house... Smith A.W... Glen Huntly Post Office... foundation stones... King F.L... Methodist Church... Trinity Congregational Church... Greek Orthodox Church... Salvation Army Temple... Wanalta Road... St Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church... St Agnes’ Anglican...‘Glen Huntly’ Buchanan Captain fever ship emigrants Cummins Ann St Kilda Cemetery Bowman Mrs Caulfield Craig John Cameron Miss McGonagle Mrs Elsternwick Armstrong George Mathers James The Glen Huntly Pioneers Memorial Jones Alfred Ramsey St David’s Uniting Church (Grange Road) Glen Huntly Glen Huntly Road Lake Street Glen Huntly State School Glen Huntly Presbyterian Church South Caulfield Mernda Avenue Garden Avenue Grange Road Jenkin (Boss) William Wattle Avenue Chinese joss-house Smith A.W Glen Huntly Post Office foundation stones King F.L Methodist Church Trinity Congregational Church Greek Orthodox Church Salvation Army Temple Wanalta Road St Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church St Agnes’ Anglican Church Booran Road St David’s Uniting Church El Nido Grove Manses Royal Avenue Munster Avenue James Street Rothschild Street Neerim Road organs Peace Memorial Organ railways Marara Road Curraweena Road Booran Road Bambra Road Rosstown railway Murray-Ross William Leila Road Murray-Ross Leila ‘The Grange’ North Road Wild Cherry Road ‘Rosstown’ picture theatres Manchester Grove aerodrome Lord Reserve Neville Street Lyons Street Morgan Street Rosedale Avenue rifle clubs Glen Huntly Infant Welfare Centre Watson Grove Rowlands Drapery drapers Bones Plant Nursery nurseries Elsternwick railway station railway stations Kooyong Road Glen Eira Road Truganini Road Rosstown Sugar Works Ross Murray street names typhoid diseases death and dying Article GLEN HUNTLY (HISTORY OF) ...This file contains 10 items about the history of Glen Huntly: 1/6 photocopied pages from ‘The History of St Kilda’ which relates to the place name Glen Huntly, and the Quarantine graves, date unknown. 2/2 photocopied pages from the ‘Sun Pictorial’ dated 13/4/1928 and 12/4/1928; relating to the state of the graves at Point Ormond and their re-internment to St Kilda Cemetery. 3/1 pen and ink sketch of graves at Point Ormond from the State Library Victoria. 4/3 pages taken from a website on the re-internment of graves and some social history as to the reason that the new emigrants were coming to Australia. The Article also has 7 photographs. 5/2 newspaper articles on the ‘Glen Huntly’ descendants forthcoming reunion being held on 21&22/4/1990. 6/1 article reprinted from newsletter no. 22 October 1983 on the barque ‘Glen Huntly’. Also details of passengers who died and the burial of 3 at Point Ormond. 7/1 handwritten document (unattributed) taken from ‘Migrant ships for South Australia 1836-1850’ by Ronald Parsons. 8/1 pamphlet commemorating the 150th anniversary of the ‘Glen Huntly’ arriving in Melbourne. It gives information about the ship, passengers, memorial in St Kilda Cemetery and upcoming descendants’ reunion. 9/1 program of commemoration events 21&22/4/1990. 10/1 piece of art work for a ‘Welcome to Glen Huntly’ sign, featuring a ship. Undated, unattributed and source unknown.‘glen huntly’, buchanan captain, fever ship, emigrants, cummins ann, st kilda cemetery, bowman mrs, caulfield, craig john, cameron miss, mcgonagle mrs, elsternwick, armstrong george, mathers james, the glen huntly pioneers memorial, jones alfred ramsey, st david’s uniting church (grange road), glen huntly, glen huntly road, lake street, glen huntly state school, glen huntly presbyterian church, south caulfield, mernda avenue, garden avenue, grange road, jenkin (boss) william, wattle avenue, chinese joss-house, smith a.w, glen huntly post office, foundation stones, king f.l, methodist church, trinity congregational church, greek orthodox church, salvation army temple, wanalta road, st anthony’s roman catholic church, st agnes’ anglican church, booran road, st david’s uniting church, el nido grove, manses, royal avenue, munster avenue, james street, rothschild street, neerim road, organs, peace memorial organ, railways, marara road, curraweena road, booran road, bambra road, rosstown railway, murray-ross william, leila road, murray-ross leila, ‘the grange’, north road, wild cherry road, ‘rosstown’, picture theatres, manchester grove, aerodrome, lord reserve, neville street, lyons street, morgan street, rosedale avenue, rifle clubs, glen huntly infant welfare centre, watson grove, rowlands drapery, drapers, bones plant nursery, nurseries, elsternwick railway station, railway stations, kooyong road, glen eira road, truganini road, rosstown sugar works, ross murray, street names, typhoid, diseases, death and dying -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - National Trust Register
... St. Georges Road Willow Street Grange Road Station Place Railway Parade Alexandra Street Wood Crescent Elizabeth Street Halstead Street Mavho Street Tucker Road McKinnon Road Nepean Highway Wheatly Road Uniting Church Carnegie Athole St Stephen's Uniting Church Caulfield St Aloysius' Catholic Church Halstead St Mary's Anglican Church Caulfield Caulfield Town Hall Anseln The Glen Woolamai Caulfield House Caulfield Hospital Lirrewa Labassa Fairfield Hall Bellecourt Bagatelle Myoora Rosecraddock Adam and Eve - Karl Duldig The Family - Karl Duldig Caulfield Primary School Septimus Miller Memorial Chapel Brighton Cemetery Hopetoun Gardens State Savings Bank Elsternwick Anderson Organ Hopetoun Private Hospital (Melrose) Rippon Lea Ripponlea Burreel O'Neill College Lisbon House Elsternwick Club Merkin-Schutze Organ Presentation Convent Duldig Mural - Kadimah Cultural Centre Glenmoore Craigellachie St James the Great Glenfern Grimwade House Dacre Trinity Congregational Uniting Church Glenhuntly Alnwick Holmwood New Alexandra Joscelyne Organ Smith Organ Fincham Organ St George's Bentleigh McKinnon Progress Hall Wurlitzer Organ Moorabbin Town Hall Christ Anglican Church St Mary's Jubilee School St Stephen's Presbyterian Church Elsternwick Congregational Church St Mary's Church of England Former Metropolitan Fire Brigade Station No. 31 St Mary's Jubilee Church Belle Court Trinity Congregational Church Heatherbrae Carnegie Caulfield Caulfield North Caulfield South Elsternwick Glen Huntly Glenhuntly Murrumbeena St Kilda East Bentleigh McKinnon Moorabbin Ormond National Trust of Australia National Trust Register Houses Churches Schools Organs Vallati Gladys Mansions Document National Trust Register ...This file contains two items relating to historic buildings in Glen Eira listed on the National Trust Registry: 1/A fax, sent to Gladys Vallati on 02/03/1995 from the National Trust of Australia listing buildings on the Trust’s registry in the Glen Eira area, as well as their addresses and status on the register (5 pages). (Additional photocopy taken for preservation purposes). 2/A typed list of buildings in the Glen Eira area (mainly Caulfield) which are on the National Trust list, including address, approximate date of construction and status on the register. Date of production of the list is unknown. (6 pages).neerim road, poplar grove, avoca grove, balaclava road, orrong road, bambra road, glen eira road, hood crescent, hawthorn road, glenferri street, glenhuntly road, glen huntly road, kambrook road, kooyong road, lirrewa grove, manor grove, north road, pearson avenue, seymour road, alma road, craddock avenue, dandenong road, lyndoch avenue, orrong crescent, hotham street, nagle avenue, inkerman street, iknerman road, sandham street, selwyn street, st. georges road, willow street, grange road, station place, railway parade, alexandra street, wood crescent, elizabeth street, halstead street, mavho street, tucker road, mckinnon road, nepean highway, wheatly road, uniting church carnegie, athole, st stephen's uniting church caulfield, st aloysius' catholic church, halstead, st mary's anglican church caulfield, caulfield town hall, anseln, the glen, woolamai, caulfield house, caulfield hospital, lirrewa, labassa, fairfield hall, bellecourt, bagatelle, myoora, rosecraddock, adam and eve - karl duldig, the family - karl duldig, caulfield primary school, septimus miller memorial chapel, brighton cemetery, hopetoun gardens, state savings bank elsternwick, anderson organ, hopetoun private hospital (melrose), rippon lea, ripponlea, burreel, o'neill college, lisbon house, elsternwick club, merkin-schutze organ, presentation convent, duldig mural - kadimah cultural centre, glenmoore, craigellachie, st james the great, glenfern, grimwade house, dacre, trinity congregational uniting church glenhuntly, alnwick, holmwood, new alexandra, joscelyne organ, smith organ, fincham organ, st george's bentleigh, mckinnon progress hall, wurlitzer organ, moorabbin town hall, christ anglican church, st mary's jubilee school, st stephen's presbyterian church, elsternwick congregational church, st mary's church of england, former metropolitan fire brigade station no. 31, st mary's jubilee church, belle court, trinity congregational church, heatherbrae, carnegie, caulfield, caulfield north, caulfield south, elsternwick, glen huntly, glenhuntly, murrumbeena, st kilda east, bentleigh, mckinnon, moorabbin, ormond, national trust of australia, national trust register, houses, churches, schools, organs, vallati gladys, mansions -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - TOURS
... Church... ‘Lambros the Cobbler’... Railways... Ballantyne R.... Snowball Betty... Kahlyn Private Hospital... ‘Kynaston’... St. Mary’s Jubilee School... Festivals and celebrations... St. Mary’s Anglican Church... Church of England... Bishop Moorhouse... Joynt Donoman... Elsternwick Post Office... Elsternwick... Elsternwick Bowling Club... Elsternwick RSL... Caulfield Grammar School... Davis Henry Rev.... Selwyn Street... Elsternwick Railway Station... Glen Eira Road... Barnett R. J. Rev.... Tudor Court... World War 1914-1918... ‘Fairhaven’... Hope George...Church ‘Lambros the Cobbler’ Railways Ballantyne R. Snowball Betty Kahlyn Private Hospital ‘Kynaston’ St. Mary’s Jubilee School Festivals and celebrations St. Mary’s Anglican Church Church of England Bishop Moorhouse Joynt Donoman Elsternwick Post Office Elsternwick Elsternwick Bowling Club Elsternwick RSL Caulfield Grammar School Davis Henry Rev. Selwyn Street Elsternwick Railway Station Glen Eira Road Barnett R. J. Rev. Tudor Court World War 1914-1918 ‘Fairhaven’ Hope George ...There are two copies of the Discover Caulfield guide produced by the Caulfield Historical Society. One from 1982 which contains twelve pages, seven of which are typed and the last five a continuation of the guide added later, hand-written. The other is a modern typed version of the same document, including information at the end that "Notes prepared by R. Ballantyne, 25th July, 1982, updated by Betty Snowball, 1992 and Gladys Vallati 4th August, 1995". They both detail a pictorial tours of the mansions and gardens in the City of Caulfield, similar but not identical.caulfield, mansions, gardens, homes, ‘lirrewa’, lirrewa grove, caulfield city hall, smith sydney, ‘halstead’, bambra road, halstead road, caulfield historical society, messrs. upton and smith, civic establishments, dickson james dr., houses, national trust, st. stephen’s church, balaclava road, gothic (revival) architecture, messrs. haddon and henderson, st. aloysius, archbishop of melbourne mannix dr., caulfield park, hawthorn road, inkerman road, kambrook road, paddy’s swamp, cannizzo philip, caulfield city council, trams, orrong road, grimwade house, ‘harleston’, grimwade frederick sheppard, primary schools, caulfield art centre, ‘stanmark’, art galleries, ‘craigellachie’, person william, pearson eliza, francis newton mr., greenmeadows gardens, milburn grove, greenmeadows house, lempriere john, mayors, ‘glenfern’, boyd john captain, boyd martin, ‘myoora’, alma road, ‘bagatelle’, christian thomas, henderson anketell, flats, building construction, ‘burreel’, kooyong road, burreel avenue, francis john, stephen sidney, allan george l., ‘royston’, renwick s. mrs., sargood frederick sir., ‘glen eira’, ricketson henry, caulfield hospital, royal southern memorial hospital, caulfield general medical centre, ‘ripponlea’, reed and barnes, architects, towers, rippon emma, rippon thomas, guilfoyle william, employees, ‘the village houses’, regent street, st. george’s road, cottages, bent thomas sir., jones louisa mrs., nathan benjamin, ‘anselm’, glenferrie street, queen anne style, haddon robert, historical buildings, princes’ park, ‘glenmore’, watts thomas, more hugh, glenhuntly road, gates, villas, ‘hopetoun’, hopetoun street, webb charles, hopetoun hospital, harleston park, allison street, langdon montague, langdon harry joseph, ‘tarqua’, ‘labassa’, manor grove, koch john, robertson a. w., wagner john, ‘ontario’, trinity congregational church, grange road, glen huntly, churches, greek orthodox church, ‘fairfield hall’, north road, younger james, glenhuntly post office, smith alfred, smith anne, methodist church, ‘lambros the cobbler’, railways, ballantyne r., snowball betty, kahlyn private hospital, ‘kynaston’, st. mary’s jubilee school, festivals and celebrations, st. mary’s anglican church, church of england, bishop moorhouse, joynt donoman, elsternwick post office, elsternwick, elsternwick bowling club, elsternwick rsl, caulfield grammar school, davis henry rev., selwyn street, elsternwick railway station, glen eira road, barnett r. j. rev., tudor court, world war 1914-1918, ‘fairhaven’, hope george, caulfield library, plaques, cannons, ‘janvec joinery’, parkside street, ‘parkside court’, clarence street, ‘streetscene’, grange road, greenhouses, vallati gladys -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - MCKINNON
... George... Bignell Road... Jasper Road... Tucker Road... McGuiness Family... Quinn Family... Halinan Family... Malane Family... Inns... The Gardeners Arms... McKinnon Hotel... Bent James... Bent Thomas... Tickets of Leave... Murray Road... Were Nicholas... Sargood Family... Ripponlea... Mansions... Elsternwick... St. Stephens’ Common School... Church of England... School Houses... Evelyn Street... St. John’s Anglican...McKinnon Cribben John Crop Production Markets Farmers Elster Creek McMillan Archibald Thomas Street Centre Road Wheatley Road Vineyards South Road Ormond Brighton Moorabbin Irish Immigrants Bentleigh Priests Hanrahan Pierce Hanrahan Johanna Caroll Michael Caroll Catherine Howes Eliza Howes John Howes Edward Shanahan Denis Shanahan Ellen Gould James Gould Catherine Howes George Bignell Road Jasper Road Tucker Road McGuiness Family Quinn Family Halinan Family Malane Family Inns The Gardeners Arms McKinnon Hotel Bent James Bent Thomas Tickets of Leave Murray Road Were Nicholas Sargood Family Ripponlea Mansions Elsternwick St. Stephens’ Common School Church of England School Houses Evelyn Street St. John’s Anglican ...Brief typed history of McKinnon settlement taken from Moorabbin A Pictorial History 1862-1994 by John Cribben. Includes photocopied pages of railway gates, five land estate flyers and an article from the McKinnon Progress, undated.mckinnon, cribben john, crop production, markets, farmers, elster creek, mcmillan archibald, thomas street, centre road, wheatley road, vineyards, south road, ormond, brighton, moorabbin, irish, immigrants, bentleigh, priests, hanrahan pierce, hanrahan johanna, caroll michael, caroll catherine, howes eliza, howes john, howes edward, shanahan denis, shanahan ellen, gould james, gould catherine, howes george, bignell road, jasper road, tucker road, mcguiness family, quinn family, halinan family, malane family, inns, the gardeners arms, mckinnon hotel, bent james, bent thomas, tickets of leave, murray road, were nicholas, sargood family, ripponlea, mansions, elsternwick, st. stephens’ common school, church of england, school houses, evelyn street, st. john’s anglican church, telegraph offices, post offices, state schools, manchester road, north road, nicholls buildings, rivers frank, rivers ray, shops, pridgeon mr., elm grove, sobrin mr., clark misses, greaves bakery, armitage mrs., rout mr., tunnicliffe mrs., lance’s milk bar, johnson’s hardware shop, stiringer mrs., white horrie, robinson’s, mcinnerney’s flower shop, jean darling’s cakes, wyles jim, mckinnon progress association, glen orme avenue, ormond theatre, theatres, lester harry, the plaza, railway crossing, railway gates, wright street, nichols l., builders, pine grove, halls, st. elmo estate, patterson station estate, patterson road, brewer road, purton road, clee hill estate, railway park, hawthorn grove, wattle grove, elm grove, learys estate, manchester road, selkirk avenue, masters estate, lancaster street, moylan street, moorabbin railway crossing -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - Organs
... Church of Christ... Bambra Road... Organs... Choirs... Religious Groups... Fincham George... Organists... Fullard Leonard... Depression 1929-1939... World War 1939-1945... Durance Ronald Rev.... Dunlop Julie... Larner John... Muston Ged. Bishop... Musical Events and Activities... Christ Church Anglican Church Ormond... Concerts... Balaclava... Holy Trinity Church Balaclava... Torrance G. W.... Parsons C. R.... Ure James... Bryant Mr.... Brentnall T.... Meedham S. P.... Inge H. J.... Stevens J. N.... Balaclava Methodist Church... Fentum G. B.... Eggleston J.... Bentleigh... St...Ring to the Caulfield Historical Society, dated 14/03/1986, describing the organ at ‘Crotonhurst’ (1 page). 5/A photocopy of notes (1 page), written by Trevor Hart, dated unknown, on the history and building of Elsternwick Congregational Church (Caulfield Union Church) containing a note about an organ built by George Fincham that was sold in 1962. 6/A photocopy of a small paragraph about the organ in St. Mary’s Anglican...St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Caulfield. 8/A photocopy of a draft resolution to gift the Merklin-Shutze pipe organ located in the Uniting Church, Orrong Road, Ormond to the Australian Catholic University. Author and date unknown (1 page). Bambra Road Church of Christ Bambra Road Organs Choirs Religious Groups Fincham George Organists Fullard Leonard Depression 1929-1939 World War 1939-1945 Durance Ronald Rev. Dunlop Julie Larner John Muston Ged. Bishop Musical Events and Activities Christ Church Anglican ...This file contains eight items about the history and construction of church organs in the Glen Eira area: 1/A photocopy of notes on the history of the church organ in the Bambra Road Church of Christ (1 page). 2/A photocopy of an extract from the book ‘The Christ Church Chronicles 1901-2001’ p20-24, by Vi Manson, giving a detailed description of the life of the organ in Christ Church Anglican Church, Ormond. It describes the building, relocation, restoration, rededication and role of the organ in church activities. 3/Extracts from ‘Colonial Organs and Organbuilders’, p121-122, 126, 131, 140, 182-183, by E. N. Matthews, 1969, about organ installations, repairs and sales. It contains entries about organs previously and currently located in Murrumbeena, Caulfield, Elsternwick, Balaclava and Bentleigh. 4/A photocopied extract from a letter from Mrs. M. Ring to the Caulfield Historical Society, dated 14/03/1986, describing the organ at ‘Crotonhurst’ (1 page). 5/A photocopy of notes (1 page), written by Trevor Hart, dated unknown, on the history and building of Elsternwick Congregational Church (Caulfield Union Church) containing a note about an organ built by George Fincham that was sold in 1962. 6/A photocopy of a small paragraph about the organ in St. Mary’s Anglican Church, paraphrased from E. N. Matthews ‘Colonial Organs and Organbuilders’, author and date unknown (1 page). 7/A photocopy of a page of a research project by Kate William, date unknown, giving a brief history of the organ and choirs at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Caulfield. 8/A photocopy of a draft resolution to gift the Merklin-Shutze pipe organ located in the Uniting Church, Orrong Road, Ormond to the Australian Catholic University. Author and date unknown (1 page).bambra road church of christ, bambra road, organs, choirs, religious groups, fincham george, organists, fullard leonard, depression 1929-1939, world war 1939-1945, durance ronald rev., dunlop julie, larner john, muston ged. bishop, musical events and activities, christ church anglican church ormond, concerts, balaclava, holy trinity church balaclava, torrance g. w., parsons c. r., ure james, bryant mr., brentnall t., meedham s. p., inge h. j., stevens j. n., balaclava methodist church, fentum g. b., eggleston j., bentleigh, st. george’s church bentleigh, caulfield, st. mary’s church caulfield, perry bishop, reed joseph, lee kaye, taylor hugh ms., stephen miss, hart mr., kaye s., dixon miss, hardeman j. j., dumergue charles, wright j. d., dixon f. miss, courcelle john, elsternwick, elsternwick baptist church, warner l., andrewartha c. w., elsternwick methodist church, rippon lea, ripponlea, sargood frederick t. hon. sir., croton hurst, crotonhurst, webb g. h. f., mclaughlin j., murrumbeena, murrumbeena methodist church, hill william, hart trevor, caulfield historical society, caulfield union church, elsternwick congregational church, st. mary’s anglican church caulfield, music, dixon h. mr., smithers mr., merklin-schutze, orrong road, elsternwick/caulfield south church council, ormond -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - BOORAN ROAD, 109, CAULFIELD SOUTH, ‘PONSONBY’
... St. Agnes Anglican Church Ormond... Boxshall John... Boxshall Jack... Boxshall Ormee... Scheibner Carl H... Scheibner Esmee... Scheibner Michelle... McLaren Andrew... Whitby George...St. Agnes Anglican Church Ormond Boxshall John Boxshall Jack Boxshall Ormee Scheibner Carl H Scheibner Esmee Scheibner Michelle McLaren Andrew Whitby George Booksellers Shelford Anglican Girls School Article BOORAN ROAD, 109, CAULFIELD SOUTH, ‘PONSONBY’ ...This file contains four items: 1/Two page description of the house with colour exterior and interior photographs downloaded from realestate.com.au website in May 2014, after its sale in March 2013. 2/Two pages of handwritten notes dated 27/06/2014 by Peta Darke containing information about the former occupants of the house. 3/Handwritten list of directory entries for ‘Ponsonby’ from 1923 to 1970. Also, a page downloaded from Kendall Want Associates on 21/03/2014 describing Michelle Scheibner’s position there. 4/Nine brief articles copied from ‘The Argus’ over the years from 1916 to 1940 concerning various events and activities in the life of Flora Ponsonby Thompson.‘ponsonby’, booran road, caulfield south, ormond, north road, moore street, frederick street, brick houses, architectural styles, californian bungalows, ‘ormese’, munday audrey, munday j.r, narrawong road, thompson flora louise ponsonby, grocers, agg janette, thompson daphne ponsonby, thompson catherine ponsonby, garratt j, garratt catherine (kate), garratt ormee, garratt esme, st. agnes anglican church ormond, boxshall john, boxshall jack, boxshall ormee, scheibner carl h, scheibner esmee, scheibner michelle, mclaren andrew, whitby george, booksellers, shelford anglican girls school -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, St Margaret's Anglican Church, Pitt Street, Eltham, 30 January 2008
... church was at Heidelberg, which was a tedious and time-consuming journey. St Margaret’s builder was a local, George Stebbing, who also constructed the former Methodist, later Uniting, Church at John Street and the Shillinglaw Cottage near Eltham’s Central Park. It is believed the first Anglican...church was at Heidelberg, which was a tedious and time-consuming journey. St Margaret’s builder was a local, George Stebbing, who also constructed the former Methodist, later Uniting, Church at John Street and the Shillinglaw Cottage near Eltham’s Central Park. It is believed the first Anglican ...St Margaret’s Church of England was officially opened on December 12, 1861. It is the oldest intact church building in Eltham. At the time it was known as Christ Church until its consecration in 1871, when it was completely free of debt (£1,700 for the church and parsonage) despite the district’s poverty. This was largely due to the free labour and materials, including locally made bricks donated by local artisans and others. The church is historically significant because it is the oldest church in the former Shire of Eltham and has associations with the philanthropist and founder of Brighton, Henry Dendy (who donated the land on which the church is built), the architect Nathaniel Billing and the prominent local builder, George Stebbing. The church is architecturally and aesthetically significant because it is constructed in the Gothic Revival style with several stained-glass windows of various dates and is also a very early use of polychromatic brickwork in Victoria. Billing was one of the first Melbourne architects to employ polychromatic brickwork and an important early architect. The rear wall was intended to be temporary. A major feature of the design is the large buttresses with long, steeply graded upper faces. The overall design is well proportioned with the surface brick patterns relieving an otherwise austere design. The church is spiritually and socially significant because it has been an important place of worship for the people of Eltham for almost 150 years. The land on which the buildings stand was donated by Henry Dendy. Dendy arrived in Melbourne in 1841 after purchasing in England eight square miles at Brighton under the system of "special surveys". After this land passed out of his hands, Dendy moved about Victoria, visited England, then returned to settle in Eltham where he purchased a flour mill. Dendy chaired the meeting held in 1860 “for the purpose of devising such means as may be expedient for the establishment of a Church of England in the township of Eltham”. He became chairman and treasurer of the church committee. Unlike the establishment of many early churches in Victoria where a vicar was appointed to a parish and later a permanent church was constructed, the population at Eltham initiated action to build a church. The nearest church at that time was at Heidelberg and the Eltham settlement was part of the parish of St Johns Heidelberg. Isolation and the tedious, time consuming journey between Heidelberg and Eltham resulted in the Eltham community taking its own action. The original vicarage (Dendy House) at the rear of the church is also an important part of the cultural significance of this place because it is connected to the church and the development of the Eltham area. Together, the church and the vicarage are aesthetically significant because they form a significant streetscape feature. The mud-brick community hall designed by Robert Marshall was added in 1978. In 2014 the original temporary rear wall was removed as part of a modern extension designed by Architects Atelier Wagner and constructed by Conrad Construction and Management. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. National Trust of Australia (Victoria) State significance Victorian Heritage Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p67 St Margaret’s Anglican Church in Pitt Street, Eltham, which officially opened on December 12, 1861, is the oldest intact church building in Eltham.1 With the nearby courthouse and police station, it was one of the first permanent community buildings in the district. The church and vicarage are on the Register of the Heritage Council of Victoria and the National Trust of Australia – Victoria. The church is important as an early example of polychrome brickwork by the notable architect Nathaniel Billings. It is also notable for its historic associations with the early settlement of the Shire of Eltham and its connection with Henry Dendy, Brighton’s founder.2 Henry Dendy, who lived in Eltham much longer than at Brighton, chaired the original meeting which planned the church, and he donated the half-acre (0.2ha) site. Dendy had arrived in Melbourne in 1841 after buying eight square miles (20.7sq km) at Brighton while in England. After this land passed out of his hands, he eventually settled in Eltham where he bought a flour mill, west from the corner of Main Road and Pitt Street (then called Brewery Lane). The vicarage was named Dendy House after him. The Eltham settlers were unusual in initiating the establishment of a church. Usually in Victoria a vicar was appointed to a parish and then a permanent church was constructed. But then, the nearest church was at Heidelberg, which was a tedious and time-consuming journey. St Margaret’s builder was a local, George Stebbing, who also constructed the former Methodist, later Uniting, Church at John Street and the Shillinglaw Cottage near Eltham’s Central Park. It is believed the first Anglican Bishop of Melbourne, Bishop Perry, dedicated the church. After the ceremony he joined in the festivities at the nearby pub and a bill was sent to the parish for teas taken there by the bishop with other participants. The first vicar was the Reverend Robert Mackie from 1864 to1866. St Margaret’s Church was originally called Christ Church until its consecration in 1871, when it was completely free of debt (£1700 pounds for the church and parsonage) despite the district’s poverty. This was largely due to the free labour and materials, including local bricks, donated by local artisans and others. St Margaret’s Church is in the Gothic Revival tradition with a buttressed nave, paired lancet windows, porch and bell-cote. It was the first polychromatic brick church in Australia, using softly contrasting coloured brickwork.3 Billing was one of the first architects to introduce polychrome brickwork into Melbourne. His original drawings for St Margaret’s survive in a folio of his architectural work. However the church’s brickwork is more subdued than in his drawings. About half the windows – those in clear glass with gold borders – are original. The stained glass windows were made much later, but the one behind the altar is thought to be the oldest in the Diamond Valley. It was to be temporary until the congregation could afford to extend the church. In the early 1960s the original cedar pews were replaced by blonde timber pews and the originals were sold to restaurants and to private individuals. Eminent local sculptor Matcham Skipper created a crucifix for the church. A major addition was made in 1978, when the weatherboard hall was replaced by a mud-brick hall. Made of local material, it was designed by local architect and a former shire president Robert Marshall. The mud-brick hall reflects the style of building in Eltham of the late 1970s and for which Eltham is well-known. Perhaps because its earthy tones blend with the surrounding environment, the hall sits well with the church building. St Margaret’s membership has included economist and ABC chairman, Richard Downing; political commentator, diplomat and academic, William Macmahon Ball; Eltham civic leader, Charles Wingrove; artist, Peter Glass; and Eltham’s first postmaster, Frederick Falkiner.This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, eltham, st margaret's anglican church, st margaret's church, st margarets church hall, christ church -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Digital Photograph, Marguerite Marshall, Stations of the Cross, Clifton Pugh (1961); Our Lady Help of Christian's Church, Henry Street, Eltham, 11 October 2006
... The organ, built in 1868 by George Fincham and Sons, was first installed in the All Saints’ Anglican Church, East St Kilda, then in the St Andrews Church, Clifton Hill. ...The organ, built in 1868 by George Fincham and Sons, was first installed in the All Saints’ Anglican Church, East St Kilda, then in the St Andrews Church, Clifton Hill. ...Stations of the Cross by Clifton Pugh is a contempooray art piece in four sections making up 11 stations of the cross. It was commissioned by the Catholic parish in Eltham (Our Lady Help of Christians) in 1961 Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p81 Art is an important means of nurturing faith at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Henry Street, Eltham. The Stations of the Cross by Clifton Pugh and The Crucifix with the Ascending Jesus by sculptor Charles Rocco are two of the fine works that enhance the parishioners’ worship. These two inspiring works of art were added in 2001 – long after Roman Catholics began worshipping in Eltham around 1864. This beautiful worship centre was built following hardship and change – for parishioners have endured their church being destroyed by fire and have built four churches since they first worshipped together. Before 1864, according to local legend, a visiting priest administered sacraments in the parlour of former convict-turned-respected citizen Thomas Sweeney at Sweeneys Lane, Eltham.1 The first church was blessed in September, 1865, by the Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr Goold. It stood on an acre (0.4ha) of land in Little Eltham as that area was known then, near the present Fordhams and Main Roads and was part of the Heidelberg Church Parish. In 1912 the church was relocated to a new building on the present primary school site at 1 Henry Street. This was closer to the town centre, which had moved from Little Eltham after the railway line was extended to Eltham in 1902.2 In 1958 the church split from the Sacred Heart parish, Diamond Creek, to become a parish in its own right, with Father Tom Curran as inaugural priest. Not long after in 1961, a fire destroyed the church and huge working bees under the prominent Catholic builders, the Sibbel brothers, rebuilt and extended it, using the original altar from the first church. It was then that builder and parishioner Herman Sibbel asked his friend, artist Clifton Pugh, to paint the Stations of the Cross for the church. But the priest, Father Curran, neither approved of Pugh’s bohemian reputation nor liked the paintings, so they were hung in the corridor of Our Lady’s Primary School instead. The parishioners almost sold the paintings in 1989 to pay for major school renovations. However the paintings remained there for about 40 years, until 2001, when the church was extensively renovated by Father Barry Caldwell. Another change awaited the church, as it outgrew its building, later to be used as the school hall. So, in 1976, the present church was built across the road. Three beautiful stained-glass windows depicting the Passion, Death, Resurrection and the presence of Christ’s Spirit, link these with the church’s experiences. The first depicts a bushfire in Eltham, referring to their church damaged by fire. Another represents the Resurrection of Christ with new growth on a blackened stump and the Holy Spirit is represented by the Southern Cross. A window depicting Our Lady Help of Christians by parishioner Bill Peperkamp, was donated by parishioners to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Father Desmond G Jenkins’ ordination to the priesthood on July 27, 1977. This, with the statue of Mary, creates a Marian shrine. In the 14 Stations of the Cross painted on four masonite panels Pugh captures the pathos of the suffering Christ and his disciples.3 The figures are stylised, except intriguingly, that of Pontias Pilate, who looks like Clifton Pugh. Charles Rocco’s sculpture is an extraordinary Jesus figure being raised from the Cross. The delicate stainless steel mesh of the figure creates a sense of the power of God over death. The organ, built in 1868 by George Fincham and Sons, was first installed in the All Saints’ Anglican Church, East St Kilda, then in the St Andrews Church, Clifton Hill. It was rebuilt into a modern instrument with a donation from parishioner Jim Murray, in memory of his wife Gwendolene Mary.4 Church members created their own work of art in front of the entrance, by painting designs and messages on 700 tiles. This work indicates the strong church family and faith expressed in art, that awaits the worshipper inside.This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, art, clifton pugh, stations of the cross, our lady help of christans, installation -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, Memorial Arch Gateway, Nillumbik Cemetery, Diamond Creek, 23 January 2008
... George Martin Pizzey gave a hall, for what was to become The St John’s Anglican Church in Diamond Creek. ...George Martin Pizzey gave a hall, for what was to become The St John’s Anglican Church in Diamond Creek. ...The Nillumbik Cemetery is of historical, architectural, aesthetic and social significance at a Regional level (North-east Melbourne). The memorial arch is of State significance. Nillumbik Cemetery, which was established in 1867, is of historical and social significance for its association with the early history of Diamond Creek and as a record of the pioneering families of the district. Significant graves include those of the famous writer Alan Marshall, author of 'I Can Jump Puddles', footballer Gordon Coventry, and William Ellis, notable early settler and benefactor. The 1897 Tudor/Gothic revival memorial arch, bequeathed by William Ellis, is a rare design in ornamental gateways and is relatively large for the size of the cemetery. It is unique in Victoria as a cemetery gateway arch. The burial ground has associated structures, such as the hexagonal timber sexton's office, post and wire fence and picket hand gate along Main Street, all probably built in the early twentieth century. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. National Trust of Australia (Victoria) - Regional significance Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p83 Entering Nillumbik Cemetery through an ornamental gateway and shaded by the Monterey Cypress hedge helps one leave the busy world outside and contemplate yesterday’s Diamond Creek. The gateway, classified by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), and inscribed with ‘JANVA VITAE’ (gate of life), was a gift from a distinguished pioneer, William Ellis. Ellis, who was an original trustee of the Nillumbik Cemetery representing the Primitive Methodists and a successful farmer, bequeathed £100 to build the red-brick and carved stone gateway in 1887. In 1867 surveyor Edward Bage had set aside two acres (0.8ha) now 35 Main Street, for this cemetery, in what was then called the village of Nillumbik. Several earlier burials on private lands in the district might have been exhumed and re-interred in the new cemetery. The first burials in the cemetery are thought to be of ‘a Chinaman who hanged himself from a tree behind the Church of England’ and ‘another man who was drowned in a water-hole behind the same church’.1 The 1000 or so graves in the cemetery are grouped into five denominational sections: two Anglican and one each for the Methodist (the largest), Catholic and Presbyterian Churches. It is believed that several unmarked graves are of Aborigines and Chinese miners.2 Perhaps the most famous person buried in the cemetery was author Alan Marshall, who died in 1984 and wrote, among other books, I Can Jump Puddles. Surprisingly his grave is particularly modest consisting of only a grassed plot with a tiny boulder and a simple bronze plaque. It lies about halfway down the main path, at the west and third row back. The first European, interred at the cemetery on July 9, 1869, was Hannah, aged 13 years eight months, daughter of local orchardist John Lawrey and wife Honor.3 Each grave has a story which reflects a rich history. Phillip Cummings, who died in 1884, provided the barn for Diamond Creek’s first school, run by the Primitive Methodist Church. The barn stood at the corner of Phipps Crescent and the main road.4 Former Eltham Shire councillor George Stebbings, who died in 1896, built several prominent buildings in the district, including Shillinglaw Cottage in Eltham.5 The grave of miner James Joseph Whyte, who died in 1908, is a reminder of Diamond Creek’s gold mining history. At age 51, Whyte died from a rock fall in the Diamond Mine, Diamond Creek. Diamond Creek’s first butcher, Patrick Ryan, became President of the Shire of Heidelberg and Chairman of the Eltham Hurstbridge Railway Trust. A former gold miner, he was grandfather of local historian Reverend Jock Ryan. He was buried in an unmarked grave halfway down the central path. His son John Lawrence, who is buried elsewhere, had been a Mayor of the City of Heidelberg. George Martin Pizzey gave a hall, for what was to become The St John’s Anglican Church in Diamond Creek. He was a Crimean War veteran, mason and leather goods manufacturer in Melbourne, who died in 1915. The two world wars took a heavy toll of locals with 54 personnel buried here, two thirds of whom served in World War One. A sporting pioneer was Greensborough District Cricket Club founder, Andrew Webb, who was buried in 1971. Politician Roy Mountford Vale (Monte), who died in 1977, was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Greensborough, and a founding councillor and president of the Diamond Valley Shire. Modern-day residents are also remembered in this cemetery. The tragic Ash Wednesday bushfires took their toll on the district: William Marsden of Panton Hill CFA died, aged 39, fighting bushfires at Upper Beaconsfield in 1983.6 Several graves tell of those who held distinguished positions overseas, including William Constable, who died in 1989. Constable was artistic director of a ballet company, art director of more than 30 films for London-based film productions, and was awarded best Film Art Director at the Moscow Film Festival in 1960.This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, diamond creek, memorial arch, gateway, nillumbik cemetery, william ellis -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Digital Photograph, Marguerite Marshall, St John's Anglican Church, Diamond Creek, 7 September 2008
... church architects, North & Williams. It is historically significant because it is connected with local parishioner and Melbourne industrialist, George Pizzey, who bequeathed funds for its construction. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. National Estate Ntionl Trust of Australia (Victoria) Local significance Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p85 St John’s Anglican Church stands like a beacon on the hill on Main Street, Diamond Creek. ...church architects, North & Williams. It is historically significant because it is connected with local parishioner and Melbourne industrialist, George Pizzey, who bequeathed funds for its construction. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. National Estate Ntionl Trust of Australia (Victoria) Local significance Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p85 St John’s Anglican Church stands like a beacon on the hill on Main Street, Diamond Creek. ...The building was designed by Charles Maplestone of Heidelberg, son-in-law to Anthony Beale of St Helena. Maplestone was a prominent architect who came out to Australia with his family in 1852. The foundation stone was laid by Mrs Isabella Maplestone on 11th November 1867. The bricklayers for the church were George Stebbing, H Limmer, H Spicer and a Mr Timm while Thomas Day was the stonemason. Another three years were to pass before sufficient money could be raised for its completion. It was opened by Bishop Perry on 1st November, 1870. The church bell which hung under a tree for 50 years until it was incorporated in the parish hall was brought out from England and presented by Charles Orme. In 1916, the estate of George Martin Pizzey left sufficient money to build the red brick hall, which still stands today (2023) though in January 1969 the hall and bell tower were badly damaged by bushfire. Coincidentally the former home of benefactor, George Pizzey was destroyed in the same fire. Of particular significance are the interior and exterior of the church, the Sunday school and hall with emphasis on pre-World War I fabric (excluding the 1990s additions) and the three coloured glass windows currently suspended in the 1990s entry foyer. In 2011 further alterations were made to the front of the Church. The church is historically significant because it was the oldest public building in the former Diamond Valley Shire, is amongst the oldest buildings in the Shire of Nillumbik and is associated with the early settlement of the Diamond Creek district. The church is historically, socially and spiritually significant because it has been a place of worship for over 150 years and continues to be, an important meeting place in the Shire. The church is aesthetically significant for the three stained glass windows executed by the noted stained glass manufacturers, Ferguson & Urie, as well as the supporting coloured glass windows in the church. The Sunday school & parish hall is architecturally significant because the hall is a well executed and preserved example of the work of noted church architects, North & Williams. It is historically significant because it is connected with local parishioner and Melbourne industrialist, George Pizzey, who bequeathed funds for its construction. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. National Estate Ntionl Trust of Australia (Victoria) Local significance Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p85 St John’s Anglican Church stands like a beacon on the hill on Main Street, Diamond Creek. Today the church has a large congregation, but its early years were marked by a small congregation struggling to find enough money to survive. It was gold in Diamond Creek that resulted in the building of this National Trust registered property.1 This church is far removed from William Wilson’s humble barn (later the Bowling Green) where the first Anglican church services were conducted – probably the first in the district.2 In the mid 19th century services were infrequent as the Rev Francis Hales, travelling on horseback, also conducted services elsewhere, including at Heidelberg, Coburg, Kinglake, Arthurs Creek, St Andrews and Kangaroo Ground. In 1860 Diamond Creek came under the jurisdiction of the Eltham Parish. Until the mid 1860s the Diamond Creek settlement included only about 20 families who were struggling farmers. But this changed when gold was found in 1862. Then the township grew to 200 families, including miners, civil administration workers and shopkeepers. The resulting growth of Church of England adherents prompted them to petition the Government in 1866 for land to build a church. The area chosen, on which the original building still stands, was at the centre of the proposed township. Today church leaders believe that this conspicuous location is one of the reasons for its exceptional growth. Prominent architect Charles Maplestone designed the building as he did the Presbyterian Church at Kangaroo Ground. St John’s, which is still intact, was built in the Gothic Revival style with the traditional rectangular plan of a central nave and sanctuary at the end. It is typical of small churches built in Victoria at that time, with polychromatic hand-made bricks, a porch, diagonal buttresses and a slate roof.3 The church was officially opened by Lord Bishop Perry on November 1, 1870. But during the next 40 years, due to the varying fortunes of gold mining, the church struggled to remain viable. In 1909 it separated from the Eltham Parish to form a parish with Greensborough. Life became more difficult with the privations of World War One. Then disaster struck in 1915 when fire destroyed the Diamond Creek Gold Mine, wiping out the major livelihood of most parishioners. However the church’s morale was lifted in 1916, when it received a bequest to build the red brick hall, from late parishioner and prominent leather manufacturer, George Pizzey. As prosperity grew, in 1924 the congregation separated from Greensborough, but they rejoined in the 1930s Depression. In the 1950s the wider population soared, impacting on St John’s, and it became a separate parish, becoming responsible for six churches at St Andrews, Hazel Glen, Hurstbridge, St Helena and Yarrambat. As parishioner numbers outgrew the building, extensions were added in 1989 and then in 1993, blending in well with the original building. Church members have made a huge contribution to the local community. John Ryan was a Heidelberg Shire Councillor for 25 years from 1931, Mayor in 1939 and headed several local sporting and other organisations. His son Jock became a clergyman and a local historian heading the Nillumbik Historical Society. Another parishioner, Dr Ted Cordner, came to Diamond Creek in 1920. One of his sons Donald, who was a local doctor, won the Brownlow Medal, was President of the Melbourne Cricket Club and President of the Melbourne Grammar School Council. Roy ‘Monty’ Vale was a state Liberal MP and was related to May Vale, a member of the Heidelberg School of Artists.4 In the early 21st century St John’s Anglican Church is one of the fastest growing congregations in Melbourne. References: St Johns Anglican Church complex, Sunday School and Parish Hall 61 Main Street DIAMOND CREEK, NILLUMBIK SHIRE. (2023, June 7). Retrieved from https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/64023 Diamond Creek, VIC. – St John’s Anglican (2023, June 7). Retrieved from https://www.churchhistories.net.au/church-catalog/diamond-creek-vic-st-johns-anglican This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, st john's anglican church, diamond creek -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Digital Photograph, Marguerite Marshall, Parish Hall, St John's Anglican Church, Diamond Creek, 7 September 2008
... church architects, North & Williams. It is historically significant because it is connected with local parishioner and Melbourne industrialist, George Pizzey, who bequeathed funds for its construction. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. National Estate Ntionl Trust of Australia (Victoria) Local significance Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p85 References: St Johns Anglican Church complex, Sunday School and Parish Hall 61 Main Street DIAMOND CREEK, NILLUMBIK SHIRE. (2023, June 7). ...church architects, North & Williams. It is historically significant because it is connected with local parishioner and Melbourne industrialist, George Pizzey, who bequeathed funds for its construction. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. National Estate Ntionl Trust of Australia (Victoria) Local significance Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p85 References: St Johns Anglican Church complex, Sunday School and Parish Hall 61 Main Street DIAMOND CREEK, NILLUMBIK SHIRE. (2023, June 7). ...The building was designed by Charles Maplestone of Heidelberg, son-in-law to Anthony Beale of St Helena. Maplestone was a prominent architect who came out to Australia with his family in 1852. The foundation stone was laid by Mrs Isabella Maplestone on 11th November 1867. The bricklayers for the church were George Stebbing, H Limmer, H Spicer and a Mr Timm while Thomas Day was the stonemason. Another three years were to pass before sufficient money could be raised for its completion. It was opened by Bishop Perry on 1st November, 1870. The church bell which hung under a tree for 50 years until it was incorporated in the parish hall was brought out from England and presented by Charles Orme. In 1916, the estate of George Martin Pizzey left sufficient money to build the red brick hall, which still stands today (2023) though in January 1969 the hall and bell tower were badly damaged by bushfire. Coincidentally the former home of benefactor, George Pizzey was destroyed in the same fire. Of particular significance are the interior and exterior of the church, the Sunday school and hall with emphasis on pre-World War I fabric (excluding the 1990s additions) and the three coloured glass windows currently suspended in the 1990s entry foyer. In 2011 further alterations were made to the front of the Church. The church is historically significant because it was the oldest public building in the former Diamond Valley Shire, is amongst the oldest buildings in the Shire of Nillumbik and is associated with the early settlement of the Diamond Creek district. The church is historically, socially and spiritually significant because it has been a place of worship for over 150 years and continues to be, an important meeting place in the Shire. The church is aesthetically significant for the three stained glass windows executed by the noted stained glass manufacturers, Ferguson & Urie, as well as the supporting coloured glass windows in the church. The Sunday school & parish hall is architecturally significant because the hall is a well executed and preserved example of the work of noted church architects, North & Williams. It is historically significant because it is connected with local parishioner and Melbourne industrialist, George Pizzey, who bequeathed funds for its construction. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. National Estate Ntionl Trust of Australia (Victoria) Local significance Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p85 References: St Johns Anglican Church complex, Sunday School and Parish Hall 61 Main Street DIAMOND CREEK, NILLUMBIK SHIRE. (2023, June 7). Retrieved from https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/64023 Diamond Creek, VIC. – St John’s Anglican (2023, June 7). Retrieved from https://www.churchhistories.net.au/church-catalog/diamond-creek-vic-st-johns-anglican This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, st john's anglican church, diamond creek, parish hall -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Digital Photograph, Marguerite Marshall, Uniting Church, Main Road, Eltham, 19 August 2008
... Church member George Stebbing built the church as he did Eltham’s St Margaret’s Anglican Church and Shillinglaw Cottage. ...Church member George Stebbing built the church as he did Eltham’s St Margaret’s Anglican Church and Shillinglaw Cottage. ...Eltham's original Wesleyan Methodist Church Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p97 The pretty Uniting Church building at the corner of John and Main Roads Eltham has served the community since 1881.1 Originally called the Eltham Wesleyan Church, the church became the Eltham Methodist Church in 1902, the year it united with the Primitive Methodists.2 As the church community developed, influencing and being influenced by the wider community, its buildings changed accordingly. Eltham Wesleyans first worshiped together in 1850 at the home of William and Mary Crozier on 24 acres (9.7ha) bounded by Mount Pleasant Road and Pitt Street. From 1855 the Wesleyans worshipped in a slab-and-bark hut; then in 1858 in a chapel on Henry Street close to Maria Street (now Main Road). Meanwhile, in 1860, the Primitive Methodists opened a brick chapel at the corner of Susan and Bridge Streets. The John Street building – in the Early English Gothic style with biochrome brick window frames, buttress heads and pinnacle – was designed by architects Crouch and Wilson. Church member George Stebbing built the church as he did Eltham’s St Margaret’s Anglican Church and Shillinglaw Cottage. The Church Honour Roll is a poignant reminder of how church members have served the wider community: 27 members enlisted and 11 died in World War One. Despite the Great Depression, 1931 was a time of expansion for the church. Its red-brick hall was opened by prominent Methodist and philanthropist F J Cato of the Moran and Cato Grocery chain. The hall enabled the church to attract people from outside through activities like its gymnasium – with 40 boys and youth participating – and the girls’ callisthenics club, which competed at the Ballarat South Street Competitions. The church also held concerts, bazaars, picnics and sports, with badminton and tennis played on the church court at 23 John Street. Two stained-glass windows commemorate tragic events. A dove representing the Holy Spirit and Comforter marked the death in 1936 of member Effie Lowerson from scarlet fever at 14 years. The other depicting the Biblical story A sower went forth to sow, commemorates Ross Gangell, who died in 1961 at 23 years of a rare blood condition. Eltham’s population expanson resulted in the growth of the church and an extension in 1971, designed by member and architect Colin Jones. The church was linked to the hall and additions included a foyer, vestry, meeting room and toilets. The design reflected the Eltham style of the time, with its simplicity, extensive clear glass, reused baked clay-bricks from the 1881 church, heavy ceiling beams and solomite (compressed straw) ceiling. On June 26, 1977 the church became part of the new Uniting Church in Australia consisting of the former Methodist and Congregational and most of the Presbyterian Churches. In 1981 membership peaked at 159 – about 20 years after most Protestant churches – and continued to reach out to the wider community.3 In 1987, 147 children attended Selihoo, the weekly after-school program organised with St Margaret’s Anglican Church. From 1993, the church with other local churches, participated in LINC (Love in the Name of Christ), helping the wider community in various ways including babysitting, transport, gardening and visiting. Despite such initiatives, church numbers declined, and on June 23, 1996, the church merged with the Montmorency Uniting Church.4 However, the church continued to proclaim its message of love in community service and strong social justice action, such as in Jubilee 2000, supporting debt relief to the world’s 45 poorest countries. Some of the many church members who have had an outstanding impact on the wider community include Philip Shillinglaw, farmer and poet, and Arthur Bird (after whom the Arthur Bird Reserve is named), a pioneer orchardist and the Sunday School Superintendent for 33 years. Others were: the Rev Dr Cliff Wright, who established the Methodist Youth Fellowship and was prominent in the World Council of Churches, the Rev Brian Howe, who became Deputy Prime Minister and Tim Marshall, awarded the Order of Australia in 2000 for his work on salinity.This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, eltham uniting church, eltham methodist church
