A report on the history of the Yarra Track by John Waghorn, a local amateur historian.A report on the history of the Yarra Track by John Waghorn, a local amateur historian. John Waghorn was an amateur historian, an authority on the history of Victoria's postal services. He could tell you how mail was delivered in the high country in the 1880s, where the town of Gobur was, or when the overland Melbourne-Sydney mail service began. He admitted that his hobby has got a little out of hand. He had 30 filing cabinets, and indexes of more than 70,000 postal workers over the past 160 years crammed into three rooms at his home. If an ancestor was a postmaster in a Victorian town, he may have been able to reveal the person's occupation, income and working conditions.yarra track, john waghorn, victoria's postal services, wood's point, sydney road, longwood, merton, mansfield, postmasters, bonnie doon, melville merton mansfield, eltham, healesville, marysville, walhalla, melbourne-warburton-wood's point line, loose bags, heidelberg post office, eltham post office, kangaroo ground post office, yarra glen post office, marysville post office, healesville post office, mansfield post office, jamieson post office, gaffney's creek post office, wood's point post office, postal department, george rieck, stockman, jones, beecher, stockman's reward, big river, mary mcdonald, upper yarra river, donovan's creek, cornelius donovan, bridget buggy, matlock, alexandra, william farrell, jordan diggings, new chum, watts river, black spur, narbethong, granton, acheron river, mount strickland, paradise plains, mount grant, mount arnold, jordan goldfields, william robley, robley's spur, big river crossing, great dividing range, cumberland valley, james mcguigan, w elliot, christopher harrison, james marsh, cobb and co, box hill, lilydale, fehrings, koehlers, shaws, bear creek, cairnsville, cumberland creek, walkers, golden bower mine, collins' mountain home hotel, walsh's creek post office, rosa mcveigh, frank barton, hitchins, matthew kennedy, william morris, e r nichols, t woods, tom burchell, peter kerr, henry kuyper, william podlech, george koehler, henry brockmann, henry petty, thomas smith, jacob butchart, john perry, slingsby davis, royal mail hotel, walter gray, john summers, travellers rest hotel, lockington, the oaks, the springs, st clair, thomas crawford, springvale hotel, john sinclair, saint clair hotel, gould, mathews, willie we have missed you hotel, germany, johan fehring, adelaide, linton, ballarat, gunbower, murray river, anna katerina fehring, 1890s depression, land boom, fehring place, fred baker, alf sparke, fehring's hotel, mcveigh's hotel, wood's point mountaineer, l cox, victorian country directories, letson cox, coburg, maria hayes, setson, fitzroy, richmond, john cox, jordan river, jericho, e. norris, le poidevin, newell, o'brien, alhambra, sinclair, parker, ellis, tripp, quin, vernon, thompson, charsley, james fahie, george locke, william chester, chesterville, kirwan, cumberland reserve, blue spruce, e.s. and a bank, selby joyce, selby charles joy, selby joseph joyce

This file contains seven items about the significance of this building and how this was established : 1/ Photocopies of a handwritten application (in duplicate) by Walter Kay of Elsternwick dated 13/10/1985 and Rodney H Bush’s dated 16/10/1985 to the Historic Buildings Council to register the former Elsternwick Post Office building, and an original typewritten letter dated 17/10/1985 from the Historic Buildings Council to Caulfield and Historic Society advising them of an application and inviting them to submit relevant information about the building with a copy of application attached. 2/ Six pieces of correspondence between various interested parties (Caulfield Council , Caulfield Historical Society, National Trust, of Australia and Ministry for Planning and Environment on behalf of Historic Buildings Council, Victoria) about the significance of the former Elsternwick Post Office building and the progress of efforts to include it on the Register of Historic buildings. Dated between November 1985 and May 1986. 3/ Two pieces of correspondence between the Caulfield Progress Association and the Caulfield Historical Society dated April and May 1986, regarding the efforts of the Historical Society to save the former Elsternwick Post Office building. 4/ Two pieces of ephemera by the Caulfield Progress Association, one original undated and one photocopy undated in 1986. Both appealing to the public for support to help the former Elsternwick Post Office building and to protest a proposal to demolish it, by Caulfield Council. 5/Original newspaper article dated 07/06/1989 from the Malvern-Caulfield Progress newspaper written by Robert Carmody. The article talks about the approval by the Historic Buildings Council of Caulfield Council’s restoration program of the former Elsternwick Post Office building worth approximately $850,000. The refurbishment would consist of a shop and office space which would then be rented out. Mayor Emil Braun outlines the progress to implement the plans. 6/ Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward dated September 1994 of former Elsternwick Post Office Building. The building plans for the Elizabethan Style building were approved in 1891. The original timber verandahs were replaced by the present brickworks in circa 1918 rear extensions in 1941-42. Similar Post Offices were built at Kew, Queenscliff and Portarlington. 7/ Computer printout dated 19/03/2010 of Statement of Significance held by the Victorian Heritage database of the former Elsternwick Post Office Building. It was built in 1891 in the ‘Queen Anne’ style. The substantial two story red brick building was set on a bluestone plinth with an ornate façade incorporating cement dressings. There is a brief summary of the settlement and development of the Elsternwick area with mention of how important the building is to the Elsternwick Community. Original date and author is unknown.elsternwick post office, glenhuntly road, elsternwick, riddell parade, office buildings, postal services, caulfield city council, kay walter, regent street, caulfield, bush rodney h, gisborne street, city of caulfield, braun emil councillor, mayors, aylen doug, aylen douglas r, historic buildings council, caulfield historical society, ministry for planning and environment, head stephen, historic buildings act 1981, anderson p, national trust of australia (victoria), public works department, architectural styles, calder g.k. councillor, wills cathie, lyall kerry, marsden john hudson, town clerk, hill douglas, caulfield progress association, caulfield south, glen eira road, hawthorn road, mac neil j.r., neville street, glenhuntly, marten veronika, ballantyne richard, royal historical society of victoria, dunstan don, alfada street south, hardy joan, baird rob, snowball betty, ward andrew, hoddle robert, foot henry, ebden charles hodson, elster, oldham mary kate, english ‘queen anne’ revival style, rifle club, coulson herbert h., fick p.g., railway, city manager, austin g.b. h., architects, builders, architectural features, australia post, register of historical buildings, grey karen, planning appeal board, heritage overlay no h029, victorian government gazette no. 60 dated 16/07/1986, historic building no640, certificate of title volume 5817, kennan james harley, nelson ivor, blake alison, neale anne, telegraph offices, wardell, ward andrew

File contains two items. 1. Twelve typed and photocopied pages of correspondence between Tom Bevan Fielding of Cringleford Norwich, England and D Keep from the Royal Historical society of Victoria between 12/05/1975 and 13/09/1975. 2. Typed correspondence relating to James Bevan dated 26/07/1975 and 02/10/1975.bevan james, horses, caulfield, grosmont, hewitt mr, bevan mary, drowning, horse racing, house names, hart family, fielding tom bevan, caulfield race course, bambra road, fly elizabeth, fly mary, carriages and coaches, fly eric, fly c, bevan conrad, bevan james alfred jnr, bewan mary jnr, slaneys paddock, hunting, tasman ships, ss london, postal services, road construction and maintenance, wheelwrights, swanton james

postal service, victoria, mornington peninsula, history, general stores, buildings, structures

"History of Postal Services in Victoria" Book with pale yellow cover with dark green edging. Title in dark green & sepia. Drawing of stagecoach in sepia.utilities, communication - postal, piers and wharves - railway pier, wibraham frederick evelyn liardet, wfe liardet

The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria was active by the 1930s, engaging in industry management and lobbying.The Commercial Egg Producer's Association (CEPA) had branches in Bendigo, South Bendigo, Eaglehawk, Wedderburn, Murrabit and Euroa.CEPA Commercial Egg Producer's Association (Bendigo Region) correspondence, for the year 1977. This item includes the following documents: 8504.33a The document outlines agenda items for a poultry industry conference, focusing on operational, regulatory, and industry improvement topics. 8504.33b A letter discussing delays, objectives, and formation of the District Liaison Committee for agricultural community engagement. 8504.33c This notice provides essential logistical details for branch representatives to prepare for the upcoming conference. 8504.33d Branch secretaries are asked to convene a special meeting within the week to discuss information regarding proposed amendments to the Egg Industry Stabilization Act 1973 8504.33e The letter from the Secretary of the Federal Council of Poultry Farmers Associations of Australia outlines three key agenda items for the upcoming council meeting. These points focus on pricing, board membership requirements, and oversight of research activities relevant to poultry farmers. 8504.33f The Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria formally thanks the Victorian Egg Marketing Board for inviting them to an industry meeting scheduled for August 18, 1977 8504.33g The document is a letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria to the Liberal Party's Rural Committee, August 1977 8504.33h The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria (C.E.P.A.), August 1977 8504.33i The Central Council of Poultry Farmers Association of Australia is organizing a conference in Melbourne on April 4th and 5th, 1977. The Council suggests inviting Mr. Smith, the Minister of Agriculture, to officially open the conference. 8504.33j The newspaper article highlights the effectiveness and necessity of egg production licensing in Victoria. It shows that licensing has benefited both producers and consumers, stabilized the industry, and is recommended for ongoing implementation. 8504.33ka A letter from the egg producers' association in Victoria, expressing concern about the future of egg production licensing. The letter urges the Rural Committee of thew Liberal Party to ensure the continuation of licensing for the benefit of the industry. 8504.33l From the Association requesting Mr. F. Grimwade, M.L.A., to distribute copies of a document to relevant commercial Members of Parliament who are not part of the Association. 8504.33m The document is a formal letter advocating for reforms in rural land valuation. The association firmly recommends that land valuation for all purposes should be based on productive capacity, not market subdivision value. 8504.33n This document is a formal letter from the Central Council of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria. These points highlight the Council's efforts to keep Parliament informed and coordinate communication among its branches. 8504.33o A formal letter from K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary, addressed to Mr. Ben McConchie at the Diagnostic Centre in Epsom. The document serves as an official request to initiate discussions about the Advisory Council's future. 8504.33p This document is a formal protest letter from a poultry farmers' association addressed to the State Electricity Commission. The letter is signed by the association's secretary, K. Fitzgibbon, and aims to prompt the State Electricity Commission to improve its support infrastructure for rural customers. 8504.33q A letter from the Secretary of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board. This letter advocates for a more efficient approach to supplying egg trolleys to improve labor efficiency in egg grading operations. 8504.33r A formal letter to the Agriculture Department Melbourne, addressing the classification of non-commercial poultry entries in random sample tests. 8504.33s The letter is addressed to the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Ian Smith, and dated June 1st.The main purpose is to high light that the egg industry complied with a price freeze, unlike the meat-meal industry and some others, which increased their prices by 35 to 15 per tonne during the freeze period. 8504.33t A letter requesting comments from the Prices Justification Tribunal regarding this disparity in industry responses to the price freeze. 8504.33u This letter addresses the Victorian government Premier, Rupert Hamer, urging a revision of land valuation methods for agricultural properties. 8504.33v The document is a formal letter from the Strathfieldsaye Association to the Municipal Association of Victoria, requesting a revision of land valuation methods for farms. 8504.33w Key points document and evidence for continuation of egg production licensing in Victoria. 8504.33x The document is a formal letter from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board addressed to Mr. Ian Smith, Minister of Agriculture. This letter serves as an official submission of candidates for board appointment, fulfilling the request from the Minister of Agriculture. 8504.33y This document is a formal letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria, dated May 13, 1977. The letter serves as an official thank you and confirmation to Mr. F. Grimwade for agreeing to open the Association's Annual Conference. 8504.33z Notice regarding the Annual Conference of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria. 8504.33aa This document is a formal invitation from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria. To invite local members of Parliament to the Association's Annual Conference. 8504.33ab The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria formally invites Mr. I. Smith, the Minister of Agriculture, to open their Annual Conference. 8504.33ac Agenda for the Annual Meeting of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria, May 1977. 8504.33ad Formal notice regarding branch nominations for the Victorian Egg Producers Board in 1977 8504.33ae Annual Meeting Announcement:The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria's Central Council will hold its annual meeting at City Hall at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, 20th May, 1977. 8504.33af This document is a meeting agenda from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria, highlighting three main issues for discussion: Meatmeal Price and Supply, Feather Picking Problems, and Telecom Profits. 8504.33ag This document is a letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria expressing gratitude to Ted Drake for his service as Secretary. 8504.33ah This document is a letter from the Central Council of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria to the Egg & Egg Pulp Marketing Board. The key points is an objection to the practice of washing all eggs, particularly clean eggs processed on approved inline washers. 8504.33ai The Central Council of Poultry Farmers Association of Australia is organizing a conference in Melbourne on April 4th and 5th, 1977. The Council suggests inviting Mr. Smith, the Minister of Agriculture, to officially open the conference. 8504.33aj he document lists individual members and their contact details, including names, postal addresses, and telephone numbers. Examples include Lindsay Bartel (MSSTIC PARK), Harold Wilson (YARRABERB), Larsen (EAGLEHAWK), Epic Walker (FENTONS CREEK), and others across various locations. 8504.33ak The letter from the Secretary outlines several objections and suggestions regarding the Cost of Production document prepared by Price Waterhouse for the Victorian Egg Board 8504.33al Executive meeting minutes of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria held on September 5, 1977 8504.33am Department of Agriculture and Fisheries south Australia Fact Sheet Dec 1977 - Achieving a satisfactory yolk colour 8504.33an Two References, one from Van Der Graaf Bodies Pty Ltd General Engineers, one typed, one handwrittenegg producer's information, correspondence, cepa, commercial egg producers' association

SMALL BOOK WITH AN IMAGE OF A CARRIAGE AND FOUR HORSEDS FRAMED ON THE FRONT COVER DETAILS THE HISTORY OF THE POSTAL SERVICE IN VICTORIA FROM 1837, 125 PAGESnon-fictionMELBURNE'S EARLY POSTMASTERS DID NOT STAY LONG. POOR REMUNERATION AND WORKING CONDITIONS PERHAPS HAD A LOT TO DO WITH THEIR HASTY RESIGNATIONSlocal history, book, history, australia post