This is the original Caretakers or Curators cottage which was built for the first Botanical Gardens curator, George Longley (1858 - 1899) and his family. George and his family, after being made Gardener, moved to the Surveyors Camp where they lived in a tent. Historic significance associated with original Gardens Curatorb/w view of the Caretakers cottage in the Botanical Gardens showing George Longley, Curator (1858 - 1899) with wife and child.b/w, victorian cottage exterior, young family, curator, george longley

This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages.From Glen Eira Heritage Management Plan (1996) by Andrew Ward and Associates: The house at 12 Avoca Grove, part of "Merton", now demolished, is understood to have been built for and occupied by James Wilberforce Stephens from c.1865. It has aesthetic and historical significance. The building's aesthetic value is derived from the manner in which it demonstrates aspects of the Cottage Orne style, popular among Melboume's gentry during the mid Victorian period. Its historical value is derived from its association with J. W. Stephens, MLA, for East St Kilda and a prominent Caulfield resident.Page 20 of Photograph Album - two black and white exterior photographs of a house with both photographs on the right hand side of the page, the top in landscape mode and the bottom portrait. Hand written: 12 Avoca Grove [top right of page] / 20 [bottom right]trevor hart, avoca grove, church, caulfield north, merton, james wilberforce stephens, cottage orne style, j w stephens (mla)

This item appears to be an antique cast iron wall-mounted flower holder or vase. These were commonly used in Victorian-era gardens or on exterior walls of houses. The cone shape would hold soil and flowers, with the top edge acting as a decorative border. Could have been used in public spaces, homes, or cemeteries for holding fresh or artificial flowers.A cone-shaped cast iron object with decorative engravings. The top edge features intricate relief designs, possibly of floral or foliage patterns. The body of the cone has a brickwork design with a small window motif, suggesting a cottage-style aesthetic. There is a small metal hook or attachment at the upper rim, likely for wall mounting.decoration, flowers, household item, vase