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Kew Historical Society IncSlide - State Ballroom: Government House Victoria, John T Collins, 1979
... ...victorian interiors...The interiors including the ballroom were created soon after the building's opening. The Victorian Heritage Register citation notes that the extravagant single storey State Ballroom occupies the entire south wing. ...The slide is significant as it represents the decoration and furnishings of the State Ball Room in 1979. government house -- melbourne victorian interiors ballrooms -- melbourne (vic.) john t collins "South Yarra Government House Ballroom J Collins 17-10-79" One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. ...Government House, Melbourne was constructed between 1972 and 1876 to a design of William Wardell. The interiors including the ballroom were created soon after the building's opening. The Victorian Heritage Register citation notes that the extravagant single storey State Ballroom occupies the entire south wing. The slide is significant as it represents the decoration and furnishings of the State Ball Room in 1979.One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. This photograph (slide) is of the entrance to the State Ballroom."South Yarra Government House Ballroom J Collins 17-10-79"government house -- melbourne, victorian interiors, ballrooms -- melbourne (vic.), john t collins -
Kew Historical Society IncSlide - Coffered Ceiling of the State Ballroom: Government House Victoria, John T Collins, 1979
... ...victorian interiors...The interiors including the ballroom were created soon after the building's opening. The Victorian Heritage Register citation notes that the extravagant single storey State Ballroom occupies the entire south wing. ...The slide is significant as it represents the decoration of the State Ball Room in 1979. government house -- melbourne victorian interiors ballrooms -- melbourne (vic.) john t collins "South Yarra Government House Ballroom J Collins 17-10-79" One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. ...Government House, Melbourne was constructed between 1972 and 1876 to a design of William Wardell. The interiors including the ballroom were created soon after the building's opening. The Victorian Heritage Register citation notes that the extravagant single storey State Ballroom occupies the entire south wing. The slide is significant as it represents the decoration of the State Ball Room in 1979.One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. This photograph (slide) is of the coffered ceiling of the State Ballroom."South Yarra Government House Ballroom J Collins 17-10-79"government house -- melbourne, victorian interiors, ballrooms -- melbourne (vic.), john t collins -
Kew Historical Society IncSlide - State Ballroom: Government House Victoria, John T Collins, 1979
... ...victorian interiors...The interiors including the ballroom were created soon after the building's opening. The Victorian Heritage Register citation notes that the extravagant single storey State Ballroom occupies the entire south wing. ...The slide is significant as it represents the decoration of the State Ball Room in 1979. government house -- melbourne victorian interiors ballrooms -- melbourne (vic.) john t collins "South Yarra Government House Ballroom J Collins 17-10-79" One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. ...Government House, Melbourne was constructed between 1972 and 1876 to a design of William Wardell. The interiors including the ballroom were created soon after the building's opening. The Victorian Heritage Register citation notes that the extravagant single storey State Ballroom occupies the entire south wing. The slide is significant as it represents the decoration of the State Ball Room in 1979.One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. This photograph (slide) is of the State Ballroom."South Yarra Government House Ballroom J Collins 17-10-79"government house -- melbourne, victorian interiors, ballrooms -- melbourne (vic.), john t collins -
Kew Historical Society IncSlide - Ceiling of the State Drawing Room: Government House Victoria, John T Collins, 1979
... ...victorian interiors...The slide is significant as it represents the ceiling decoration of the State Drawing Room in 1979. government house -- melbourne victorian interiors john t collins state drawing room (melbourne) "South Yarra Government House Ceiling Drawing Room J Collins 17-10-79" One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. ...Government House, Melbourne was constructed between 1972 and 1876 to a design of William Wardell. The State Drawing Room is part of the 'State Apartments' which also includes the State Hall, State Ballroom, State Dining Room and the Billiard Room.The slide is significant as it represents the ceiling decoration of the State Drawing Room in 1979.One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. This photograph (slide) is of the ceiling of the Drawing Room."South Yarra Government House Ceiling Drawing Room J Collins 17-10-79"government house -- melbourne, victorian interiors, john t collins, state drawing room (melbourne) -
Kew Historical Society IncSlide - State Ballroom: Government House Victoria, John T Collins, 1979
... ...victorian interiors...The slide is significant as it represents the ceiling decoration of the State Drawing Room in 1979. government house -- melbourne victorian interiors ballrooms -- melbourne (vic.) john t collins "South Yarra Government House Throne J Collins 17-10-79" One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. ...Government House, Melbourne was constructed between 1972 and 1876 to a design of William Wardell. The State Ballroom is part of the 'State Apartments' which also includes the State Hall, State Drawing Room, State Dining Room and the Billiard Room.The slide is significant as it represents the ceiling decoration of the State Drawing Room in 1979.One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. This photograph (slide) is of the throne in the State Ballroom."South Yarra Government House Throne J Collins 17-10-79"government house -- melbourne, victorian interiors, ballrooms -- melbourne (vic.), john t collins -
Kew Historical Society IncArchitectural Moulding, Fragment of plaster and cement cornice from Southesk [Ordsall], 1870-80
... ...Victorian interiors...Rare, and possible unique fragment of a plaster cornice from one of the most architecturally distinctive houses in Kew, demolished 1970. ordsall south esk cullis Hill plasterwork cornices Victorian interiors Nil Section of plaster cornice removed from Southesk on the corner of Charles Street and Cotham Road, Kew, when it was demolished in 1970 by the City of Kew. ...'Ordsall', renamed 'Southesk' in the 20th century was built for John Halfey in or before 1865. The house was rebuilt in the 1870s to designs by architect Michael Hennessy. In 1882 the house was redecorated by the firm of Cullis Hill & Co., who hired the artists 'Mr Vandenbrandt' and 'Signor Rizzi" to paint the ceilings of the ballroom and the drawingroom. The artistic triumph was described in detail in The Argus, 30 October, 1882. In 1947, Southesk was purchased by the Kew City Council. For 23 years it was used as a meeting place for community groups. The house was then demolished in 1970 to make way for a new Town Hall.Rare, and possible unique fragment of a plaster cornice from one of the most architecturally distinctive houses in Kew, demolished 1970.Section of plaster cornice removed from Southesk on the corner of Charles Street and Cotham Road, Kew, when it was demolished in 1970 by the City of Kew. The cornice has a narrow layer of previously coloured plaster which is now overlaid with a grey distemper. The foundation of the cornice is moulded cement. Remnant flowers moulded in the central band of the cornice include a rose and a sunflower. The plaster decoration was probably located in the entrance hall, dining room or ballroom, all of which were created in the 1870s by Michael Hennessy and decorated by the firm of art decorators, Cullis Hill & Co in 1882.Nilordsall, south esk, cullis hill, plasterwork, cornices, victorian interiors -
Kew Historical Society IncDecorative object - Velvet mantel hanging embroidered with chenille thread, c. 1890
... Variably described as mantel hangings, pelmets or valances, these became a common form of Victorian interior decoration in the second half of the 19th century. ...Kew Historical Society Inc Kew Court House 188 High Street Kew melbourne Variably described as mantel hangings, pelmets or valances, these became a common form of Victorian interior decoration in the second half of the 19th century. ...Variably described as mantel hangings, pelmets or valances, these became a common form of Victorian interior decoration in the second half of the 19th century. The hanging uses arrasene embroidery which was introduced for artistic embroidery c.1883. Arrasene embroidery was a variation of chenille embroidery and was mainly used for curtain borders, mantel hangings and screens. When used to embroider flowers on velvet or plush, it was sewn upon the surface without being ‘drawn through’. Madonna lilies, irises, daffodils and narcissi were commonly used in designs of mantel hangings.Velvet mantel hanging embroidered with chenille thread. The scalloped edge of the pelmet is bordered by multicoloured silk cording. This example was owned by Netty Cornish of 15 Peel Street, Kew, and donated by her daughter, Mrs F Plumridge in 1980. The embroidered flowers in this example include narcissi and roses.mantel pelmet, peel street, kew, nettie cornish, mary plumridge -
Federation University Historical CollectionEquipment - Equipment - Safety Glasses, VIOSH: Polarised Safety Glasses by UVEX of Germany
... Also have self tinting coating that darkens when exposed to UV. viosh victorian institute of occupational safety and health uvex germany polarised safety glasses coating on lens of glasses self tinting Silver metal case. Interior ...Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. UVEX is a German company with over 95 years experience. The produce safety equipment - polarised safety glasses. These have a combination of different coatings on the lens suitable for a wide range of workplaces. Also have self tinting coating that darkens when exposed to UV.Silver metal case. Interior has two removable trays, each divided into sections. Top tray has various lenses, bottom tray has various frames.viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, uvex, germany, polarised safety glasses, coating on lens of glasses, self tinting -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchBook, Royal Australian Air Force, Standard Notebook for Initial Training Schools: Air Navigation, August 1942
... interior "449852/ELIASON. R./B/2". Series of pages bound via twine passed through four holes along left side. Front and back cover are card with orange vinyl/fabric strip and paper cover bearing title text. Orange pages throughout mark sections. Book printed throughout. Royal Australian Air Force, Standard Notebook for Initial Training Schools: Air Navigation Book Victorian ...This notebook contains information on air navigation and electrical science. It was issued to Roy Eliason (449852), a Shepparton local who enlisted in 1944 and served as a Leading Aircraftman with the 2nd Operational Training Unit Mildura. Contents include: Appendix I: Law, Discipline, Administration and Organisation, Hygiene and Sanitation, Notes on Meteorology, Definitions, The principles of flight, Airframes, Engine; Appendix II: Mathematics problems for revision.This notebook has significant research potential, as it bears the service number of the owner: Roy Eliason. Roy Eliason's service history is well documented in the National Archives of Australia and this book provides an insight into a period of his service. Notebooks such as this were presumably issued to new recruits in the early stages of their service. Though this copy is in fair condition with several signs of wear, these signs may in fact increase the significance of the item, demonstrating the frequent use of this item in the hands of a new recruit to the Royal Australian Air Force. Series of pages bound via twine passed through four holes along left side. Front and back cover are card with orange vinyl/fabric strip and paper cover bearing title text. Orange pages throughout mark sections. Book printed throughout.Inscribed on front cover: "449852/AC2 ELIASON R/B/2". Inscribed on interior "449852/ELIASON. R./B/2". air navigation, training, royal australian air force, raaf, eliason, world war ii, wwii, second world war -
J. Ward Museum ComplexFunctional object - Vaginal Insufflator for Silver Picrate, 1940's
... Victorian health institutions, insufflation has not been regarded as a dangerous procedure. The object is significant because it is representative of medical treatments used to cure sexually transmitted diseases in Aradale Mental Hospital in the 1940's. medical history silver pictrate trichomonas vaginitis ararat mental hospital Manufactured by John Wyeth & Bros Inc, Sydney, Australia Black leatherette covered wooden box with a metal latch on the front and 2 hinges at the rear. "Wyeth Vaginal insufflator for silver picrate" printed on inside of lid. Blue, painted wood, custom made interior ...The medical instrument is used for the treatment of Trichomonas Vaginitis. Insufflation has been a medical practice since the early nineteenth century, the earliest mention of it appearing in 1823. There are descriptions of its therapeutic and diagnostic purposes in connection with almost every cavity of the body. Despite being used widely across many Victorian health institutions, insufflation has not been regarded as a dangerous procedure.The object is significant because it is representative of medical treatments used to cure sexually transmitted diseases in Aradale Mental Hospital in the 1940's. Black leatherette covered wooden box with a metal latch on the front and 2 hinges at the rear. "Wyeth Vaginal insufflator for silver picrate" printed on inside of lid. Blue, painted wood, custom made interior. Contains: Four canisters of Silver Pictrate [Sealed] One canister of Silver Pictrate [attached to Insufflator] One canister of Silver Pictrate [Open but covered with a plastic top] One Vaginal Insufflator (Holmspray) Each bottle has a white paper label with blue banners at the top and bottom and blue text which reads in part reads "5 GMS Wyeth's compound silver picrate 1% powder" A receipt of sale dated 18 February 1944 is included in the box. Manufactured by John Wyeth & Bros Inc, Sydney, Australiamedical history, silver pictrate, trichomonas vaginitis, ararat mental hospital -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - Regent Street, 78, Elsternwick
... interior. Includes a colour photograph of the house exterior and a colour photograph of the Elsternwick Plaza area. 3/A research note by Claire Barton, dated 03/07/2012, referencing Sands and McDougall editions 1911, 1913, 1923, 1948, 1960 and 1970, giving names of previous occupants of 78 Regent Street. Regent Street Elsternwick Victorian ...Three items about 78 Regent Street, Elsternwick. 1/Newspaper advertisement from the Bayside Weekly, 03/2009 for the sale of 78 Regent Street. Gives brief description of the house’s interior and exterior features. Includes one colour photograph of the house exterior and two colour photographs of the house interior. 2/Newspaper advertisement dated 08/09/2001, source unknown, advertising the sale of 78 Regent Street. Gives brief details of the house interior. Includes a colour photograph of the house exterior and a colour photograph of the Elsternwick Plaza area. 3/A research note by Claire Barton, dated 03/07/2012, referencing Sands and McDougall editions 1911, 1913, 1923, 1948, 1960 and 1970, giving names of previous occupants of 78 Regent Street.regent street, elsternwick, victorian style, williams kharla, stavrakis bill, buxton real estate, real estate agents, altman romana, cheeseman a n, elliott w m c, cope chas, evans hy t, evans e, cast iron work, verandahs -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyAlbum - Album page, Labassa, 4 Manor Grove, Circa 1972
... interior decoration, which remain remarkably intact. These include a trompe l'oeil ceiling, painted ceilings, embossed imitation leather and other papers, chimney pieces, ceramic tilework, oak parquetry and stained glass, including a tripartite window by Ferguson and Urie, probably dating from the 1873 period. Labassa is of historical significance as an illustrative example of the wealth acquired by a number of prominent Victorian ...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. HISTORY:-- From Victorian Heritage Database citation for Labassa https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/278 as at (26/10/2020) Labassa, Caulfield is one of Melbourne's most lavishly decorated nineteenth century mansions. It resulted from the extensive remodelling in 1890, of an earlier house, known as Sylliott Hill, which was begun in 1862-3 for lawyer, Richard A. Billing. The land at the corner of Balaclava and Orrong Roads was first acquired in 1854 by William Lyall, transferred to his partner, John Mickle, in 1859, who also acquired the adjoining allotment in Balaclava Road, and the three allotments were conveyed to Billing. His first eight-roomed house was extended significantly in 1873 into a twenty-roomed house by architects Crouch and Wilson, who were possibly also responsible for the first house. This reflected Billing's success as a barrister, and he resided at this property until his death in 1882. In 1883 prominent Melbourne businessman, Alexander William Robertson, leased the Sylliott Hill property from Billing's widow, and in 1885 he purchased the adjoining allotment in Balaclava Road. He purchased the Billing's property in 1887 and renamed the 6.31 hectare property, Ontario. In 1889-90, Robertson commissioned the German born architect, John A. B. Koch, to extensively remodel the house into a thirty-five roomed mansion. The existing house was extended and altered, largely resulting in the nineteenth century mansion as it now appears. After Robertson's death in 1896, the house was tenanted until it was eventually sold to the mining millionaire, John Boyd Watson, in 1904. He renamed the property Labassa and carried out repair and re-decoration work to the house. In the early twentieth century, many large estates were subdivided into smaller allotments as the demand for land grew and it became difficult to maintain such large estates. After Watson's death in 1911, portions of the Labassa estate were offered for sale, with Mrs Watson retaining a 1.73 hectare portion containing the house. In 1913 forty-six allotments were auctioned at Labassa Estate, with the formation of Labassa Grove and Ontario Street to the east of the property. Labassa was first recorded as containing flats in 1923 and in the late 1920s, the owner, Robert Hannon, built a red brick block of flats adjacent to the house. Subdivision continued, until the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) purchased the house in 1980 and subsequently purchased adjoining sites, one to the south-east in 1984 (house demolished in 1988) and to the west in 1988. Labassa as it now stands is substantially as it appeared when Koch completed the work in 1890. The original two storey house was transformed into a French Renaissance style mansion, with the addition of a two level L-shaped arcaded verandah and two prominent terminating bays to the south and the east. The building is of unpainted cement render with dressed bluestone plinths, balustraded parapet and steep, slate covered, flat topped mansard roofs behind. A truncated conical roof is a feature of the south bay and a helmeted head is incorporated in the parapet over the east bay. The main south and east facades incorporate many cast cement details, including sculptures, elaborate cornices, swagged Corinthian columns and caryatid consoles flanking the entrance porch, as well as pink marble panels and imitation marble, or scagliola, on curved surfaces. At the rear of the building is a two storey wing and a single storey cottage, the former being connected to the main house by a tower. This section of the house was constructed in 1873. The estate at its peak included stables (1873), conservatory (probably 1890) and a tennis pavilion (probably 1890). All of these outbuildings survive, with the stables and conservatory being converted for residential use after 1922. Internally a range of decorative treatments remain from the late nineteenth century and the early twentieth century, both from the Robertson and Watson periods of occupancy. These include wallpapers, ceiling decoration, chimney pieces, mouldings, joinery and decorative glass. From Victorian Heritage Database citation for H0135 Labassa 2/2A Manor Grove Caulfield North https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/278 as at (26/10/2020) HOW IS IT SIGNIFICANT? Labassa, Caulfield is of architectural, aesthetic and historical significance to the State of Victoria. WHY IS IT SIGNIFICANT? Labassa, Caulfield is of architectural significance as the most prominent example of a small number of houses built in Australia in the French Renaissance style. It is of further note due to the German interpretation of the style and the use of Hellenistic sources, via Germany. It is exceptional for its lavish treatment externally, including marble, scagliola, caryatids, swagged columns, mansard roofs and ornamental cresting. Labassa is of architectural significance as the most important surviving example of German architect, John Koch's domestic work. He undertook a large variety of work in Melbourne, including a number of houses, however Labassa is the most lavish example of his work. Labassa is of aesthetic significance for its outstanding assemblage of late nineteenth and early twentieth century European style interior decoration, which remain remarkably intact. These include a trompe l'oeil ceiling, painted ceilings, embossed imitation leather and other papers, chimney pieces, ceramic tilework, oak parquetry and stained glass, including a tripartite window by Ferguson and Urie, probably dating from the 1873 period. Labassa is of historical significance as an illustrative example of the wealth acquired by a number of prominent Victorian families in the second half of the 19th century. The early development of the property, Sylliott Hill, was due to the wealth acquired by Richard Billing, barrister and fifth Victorian to be appointed Queen's Counsel in 1878. The significant development in 1890 of Ontario, is illustrative of the wealth of Alexander Robertson, a partner in Cobb and Co., a director of Goldsborough Mort & Co., and a pastoral speculator. John B. Watson, whose father had acquired great wealth from the goldfields of Bendigo and subsequently invested in city and country properties, was the third resident to impact on the house, particularly the interiors. The Labassa estate is of historical significance as an illustrative example of the development that occurred in such suburbs as Caulfield in the 1880s due to the land boom, its proximity to Melbourne and the establishment of the Melbourne to Gippsland railway in 1879. It is also illustrative of an estate which succumbed to the pressures of subdividing in the early twentieth century, as properties became difficult to maintain and demand for land close to the city grew. It was typically divided into flats in the 1920s and was used as such for about sixty years. It is of historical significance for its associations with the remnants of the earlier estate which remain extant. These include the stables, conservatory (H2005) and tennis pavilion which all remain on separate sites. Also significant are the remains of early electrical wiring and fittings. Labassa was one of the first houses in Caulfield to be electrified and some of the original wires remain. [Online Data Upgrade Project 2004]Page 128 of Photograph Album with four photographs (two portrait and two landscape) of Labassa.Handwritten: "Labassa" 4 Manor Grove [top right] / Neg 232 8 Oct 1966 [under bottom right photo] / 128 [bottom right]trevor hart, bracketed eaves, slate roof, bay windows, decorative brackets, caulfield north, labassa, richard a. billing, balaclava road, orrong road, sylliott hill, william lyall, crouch and wilson, alexander william robertson, ontario, 1880's, john a. b. koch, mansion, john boyd watson, labassa grove, french renaissance style, l-shaped arcaded verandah, bluestone plinths, balustraded parapet, flat topped mansard roofs, conical roof, elaborate cornices, corinthian columns, caryatid consoles, marble panels, imitation marble, scagliola, tower, conservatory, stables, tennis pavilion, mouldings, decorative glass, caryatids, swagged columns, ornamental cresting, trompe l'oeil ceiling, embossed imitation leather, oak parquetry, stained glass, tripartite window, triple window, ferguson and urie, 1870's, flats, 1920's, electric wiring, 1860's, verandahs, curved windows, arched windows, italianate, terraces, gargoyles, ornamentation, ornate entrance, la bassa, manor grove, st kilda east, victorian, cast iron work, john koch, richard billing, architects, electrification, john mickle, land subdivision, mrs watson, labassa estate, robert hannon, national trust of australia (victoria), sculpture -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyAlbum - Album page, Labassa, 4 Manor Grove, Circa 1972
... interior decoration, which remain remarkably intact. These include a trompe l'oeil ceiling, painted ceilings, embossed imitation leather and other papers, chimney pieces, ceramic tilework, oak parquetry and stained glass, including a tripartite window by Ferguson and Urie, probably dating from the 1873 period. Labassa is of historical significance as an illustrative example of the wealth acquired by a number of prominent Victorian ...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. HISTORY:-- From Victorian Heritage Database citation for Labassa https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/278 as at (26/10/2020) Labassa, Caulfield is one of Melbourne's most lavishly decorated nineteenth century mansions. It resulted from the extensive remodelling in 1890, of an earlier house, known as Sylliott Hill, which was begun in 1862-3 for lawyer, Richard A. Billing. The land at the corner of Balaclava and Orrong Roads was first acquired in 1854 by William Lyall, transferred to his partner, John Mickle, in 1859, who also acquired the adjoining allotment in Balaclava Road, and the three allotments were conveyed to Billing. His first eight-roomed house was extended significantly in 1873 into a twenty-roomed house by architects Crouch and Wilson, who were possibly also responsible for the first house. This reflected Billing's success as a barrister, and he resided at this property until his death in 1882. In 1883 prominent Melbourne businessman, Alexander William Robertson, leased the Sylliott Hill property from Billing's widow, and in 1885 he purchased the adjoining allotment in Balaclava Road. He purchased the Billing's property in 1887 and renamed the 6.31 hectare property, Ontario. In 1889-90, Robertson commissioned the German born architect, John A. B. Koch, to extensively remodel the house into a thirty-five roomed mansion. The existing house was extended and altered, largely resulting in the nineteenth century mansion as it now appears. After Robertson's death in 1896, the house was tenanted until it was eventually sold to the mining millionaire, John Boyd Watson, in 1904. He renamed the property Labassa and carried out repair and re-decoration work to the house. In the early twentieth century, many large estates were subdivided into smaller allotments as the demand for land grew and it became difficult to maintain such large estates. After Watson's death in 1911, portions of the Labassa estate were offered for sale, with Mrs Watson retaining a 1.73 hectare portion containing the house. In 1913 forty-six allotments were auctioned at Labassa Estate, with the formation of Labassa Grove and Ontario Street to the east of the property. Labassa was first recorded as containing flats in 1923 and in the late 1920s, the owner, Robert Hannon, built a red brick block of flats adjacent to the house. Subdivision continued, until the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) purchased the house in 1980 and subsequently purchased adjoining sites, one to the south-east in 1984 (house demolished in 1988) and to the west in 1988. Labassa as it now stands is substantially as it appeared when Koch completed the work in 1890. The original two storey house was transformed into a French Renaissance style mansion, with the addition of a two level L-shaped arcaded verandah and two prominent terminating bays to the south and the east. The building is of unpainted cement render with dressed bluestone plinths, balustraded parapet and steep, slate covered, flat topped mansard roofs behind. A truncated conical roof is a feature of the south bay and a helmeted head is incorporated in the parapet over the east bay. The main south and east facades incorporate many cast cement details, including sculptures, elaborate cornices, swagged Corinthian columns and caryatid consoles flanking the entrance porch, as well as pink marble panels and imitation marble, or scagliola, on curved surfaces. At the rear of the building is a two storey wing and a single storey cottage, the former being connected to the main house by a tower. This section of the house was constructed in 1873. The estate at its peak included stables (1873), conservatory (probably 1890) and a tennis pavilion (probably 1890). All of these outbuildings survive, with the stables and conservatory being converted for residential use after 1922. Internally a range of decorative treatments remain from the late nineteenth century and the early twentieth century, both from the Robertson and Watson periods of occupancy. These include wallpapers, ceiling decoration, chimney pieces, mouldings, joinery and decorative glass.From Victorian Heritage Database citation for H0135 Labassa 2/2A Manor Grove Caulfield North https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/278 as at (26/10/2020) HOW IS IT SIGNIFICANT? Labassa, Caulfield is of architectural, aesthetic and historical significance to the State of Victoria. WHY IS IT SIGNIFICANT? Labassa, Caulfield is of architectural significance as the most prominent example of a small number of houses built in Australia in the French Renaissance style. It is of further note due to the German interpretation of the style and the use of Hellenistic sources, via Germany. It is exceptional for its lavish treatment externally, including marble, scagliola, caryatids, swagged columns, mansard roofs and ornamental cresting. Labassa is of architectural significance as the most important surviving example of German architect, John Koch's domestic work. He undertook a large variety of work in Melbourne, including a number of houses, however Labassa is the most lavish example of his work. Labassa is of aesthetic significance for its outstanding assemblage of late nineteenth and early twentieth century European style interior decoration, which remain remarkably intact. These include a trompe l'oeil ceiling, painted ceilings, embossed imitation leather and other papers, chimney pieces, ceramic tilework, oak parquetry and stained glass, including a tripartite window by Ferguson and Urie, probably dating from the 1873 period. Labassa is of historical significance as an illustrative example of the wealth acquired by a number of prominent Victorian families in the second half of the 19th century. The early development of the property, Sylliott Hill, was due to the wealth acquired by Richard Billing, barrister and fifth Victorian to be appointed Queen's Counsel in 1878. The significant development in 1890 of Ontario, is illustrative of the wealth of Alexander Robertson, a partner in Cobb and Co., a director of Goldsborough Mort & Co., and a pastoral speculator. John B. Watson, whose father had acquired great wealth from the goldfields of Bendigo and subsequently invested in city and country properties, was the third resident to impact on the house, particularly the interiors. The Labassa estate is of historical significance as an illustrative example of the development that occurred in such suburbs as Caulfield in the 1880s due to the land boom, its proximity to Melbourne and the establishment of the Melbourne to Gippsland railway in 1879. It is also illustrative of an estate which succumbed to the pressures of subdividing in the early twentieth century, as properties became difficult to maintain and demand for land close to the city grew. It was typically divided into flats in the 1920s and was used as such for about sixty years. It is of historical significance for its associations with the remnants of the earlier estate which remain extant. These include the stables, conservatory (H2005) and tennis pavilion which all remain on separate sites. Also significant are the remains of early electrical wiring and fittings. Labassa was one of the first houses in Caulfield to be electrified and some of the original wires remain. [Online Data Upgrade Project 2004]Page 129 of Photograph Album with three landscape photographs of Labassa. One of the photographs is of Labassa's drive and gates.Handwritten: 4 JUNE 1910 / SALE JUNE 28 1910 "LA BASSA' / "AUSTRALASIAN" FORMERLY "ONTARIO"/ RES OF JOHN B WATSON / 15 ACRES 3 ROADS [under bottom left photo] / 4 JUNE 1910 [under bottom right photo] / 129 [bottom left]trevor hart, bracketed eaves, intricate lacework, slate roof, bay windows, decorative brackets, caulfield north, labassa, richard a. billing, balaclava road, orrong road, sylliott hill, william lyall, crouch and wilson, alexander william robertson, ontario, 1880's, john a. b. koch, mansion, john boyd watson, labassa grove, french renaissance style, l-shaped arcaded verandah, bluestone plinths, balustraded parapet, flat topped mansard roofs, conical roof, elaborate cornices, corinthian columns, caryatid consoles, marble panels, imitation marble, scagliola, tower, conservatory, stables, tennis pavilion, mouldings, decorative glass, caryatids, swagged columns, ornamental cresting, trompe l'oeil ceiling, embossed imitation leather, oak parquetry, stained glass, tripartite window, triple window, ferguson and urie, 1870's, flats, 1920's, electric wiring, 1860's, verandahs, curved windows, arched windows, italianate, terraces, gargoyles, ornamentation, ornate entrance, la bassa, manor grove, st kilda east, gates, cast iron work, richard billing, architects, john koch, electrification, victorian style, drives, john mickle, land subdivision, mrs watson, labassa estate, robert hannon, national trust of australia (victoria), sculpture -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyAlbum - Album page, Craigellachie, 273 Orrong Road, Circa 1972
... The Araucaria bidwilli is notable as a fine example of a species infrequently planted in Melbourne and rarely found in private suburban gardens. trevor hart verandah orrong road tower curved windows decorative brackets craigellache italianate mansion 1870's william pearson inkerman street apartments spire decorative plaster work rendered walls arched windows moulded ornaments 1860's lynedoch avenue classical style caulfield north craigellachie land subdivision gardens late victorian style cast iron work st kilda east dining rooms sitting rooms furnishings tiles Handwritten: CRAIGELLACHIE [top left] / Neg 224 1973 CHINESE SITTING ROOM [under top right photo] / Neg 226 1973 / CHINESE SITTING ROOM [under top right photo] / Neg 214 1973 DINING ROOM [under bottom left photo] / Neg 213 - 1973 [under bottom right photo] / 159 [bottom left] Page 159 - four photographs of Craigellachie - three room interiors and along the verandah. ...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 Victorian Heritage Database citation for HO40 Craigellachie 2b & 2c Lynedoch Avenue Caulfield North https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/35209 as at (28/10/2020) Craigellachie" is situated at No. 2B Lynedoch Avenue, Caulfield North, and was built for the noted investor, pastoralist and politician, William Pearson, not earlier than 1864 and possible in 1876, undergoing several substantial and contributory extensions during the nineteenth century. It is historically and aesthetically significant. From Victorian Heritage Database citation for HO40 Craigellachie https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/35209 as at (28/10/2020) It is historically significant (Criterion A) as the Melbourne home of William Pearson, MLA, MLC and principal shareholder in Walhalla's Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mining Co. which sustained the township well past the turn of the twentieth century and occupied fifth place amongst Victoria's richest mines. It is aesthetically significant (Criterion E) for its capacity to demonstrate Pearson's continuing financial success throughout the mid to late nineteenth century, the additions associated with the tower being most noteworthy as an example of the lasting appeal of the Italian Style, popularized in the pattern books of the day. The Ailanthus altissima (Tree of Heaven) is significant as an outstanding example of a species that is rare in cultivation, as well as for its very high aesthetic value. The Araucaria bidwilli is notable as a fine example of a species infrequently planted in Melbourne and rarely found in private suburban gardens.Page 159 - four photographs of Craigellachie - three room interiors and along the verandah. Handwritten: CRAIGELLACHIE [top left] / Neg 224 1973 CHINESE SITTING ROOM [under top right photo] / Neg 226 1973 / CHINESE SITTING ROOM [under top right photo] / Neg 214 1973 DINING ROOM [under bottom left photo] / Neg 213 - 1973 [under bottom right photo] / 159 [bottom left]trevor hart, verandah, orrong road, tower, curved windows, decorative brackets, craigellache, italianate, mansion, 1870's, william pearson, inkerman street, apartments, spire, decorative plaster work, rendered walls, arched windows, moulded ornaments, 1860's, lynedoch avenue, classical style, caulfield north, craigellachie, land subdivision, gardens, late victorian style, cast iron work, st kilda east, dining rooms, sitting rooms, furnishings, tiles -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyAlbum - Album page, Craigellachie, 273 Orrong Road, Circa 1972
... The Araucaria bidwilli is notable as a fine example of a species infrequently planted in Melbourne and rarely found in private suburban gardens. trevor hart orrong road italianate mansion 1870's william pearson inkerman street decorative plaster work rendered walls ornamentation moulded ornaments 1860's lynedoch avenue classical style caulfield north craigellachie late victorian style st kilda east hallways arched doors stained glass mrs francis furnishings Handwritten: "Craigellachie" 273 Orrong Road [top right] / 156 [bottom right] Page 160 - four photographs of Craigellachie interiors. ...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 Victorian Heritage Database citation for HO40 Craigellachie 2b & 2c Lynedoch Avenue Caulfield North https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/35209 as at (28/10/2020) Craigellachie" is situated at No. 2B Lynedoch Avenue, Caulfield North, and was built for the noted investor, pastoralist and politician, William Pearson, not earlier than 1864 and possible in 1876, undergoing several substantial and contributory extensions during the nineteenth century. It is historically and aesthetically significant.From Victorian Heritage Database citation for HO40 Craigellachie https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/35209 as at (28/10/2020) It is historically significant (Criterion A) as the Melbourne home of William Pearson, MLA, MLC and principal shareholder in Walhalla's Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mining Co. which sustained the township well past the turn of the twentieth century and occupied fifth place amongst Victoria's richest mines. It is aesthetically significant (Criterion E) for its capacity to demonstrate Pearson's continuing financial success throughout the mid to late nineteenth century, the additions associated with the tower being most noteworthy as an example of the lasting appeal of the Italian Style, popularized in the pattern books of the day. The Ailanthus altissima (Tree of Heaven) is significant as an outstanding example of a species that is rare in cultivation, as well as for its very high aesthetic value. The Araucaria bidwilli is notable as a fine example of a species infrequently planted in Melbourne and rarely found in private suburban gardens.Page 160 - four photographs of Craigellachie interiors. Handwritten: "Craigellachie" 273 Orrong Road [top right] / 156 [bottom right]trevor hart, orrong road, italianate, mansion, 1870's, william pearson, inkerman street, decorative plaster work, rendered walls, ornamentation, moulded ornaments, 1860's, lynedoch avenue, classical style, caulfield north, craigellachie, late victorian style, st kilda east, hallways, arched doors, stained glass, mrs francis, furnishings -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyAlbum - Album page, Glenmoore, St George's Road, Circa 1972
... Interior has a high level of integrity. Original grounds included adjoining "Carramar". trevor hart chimneys porch mansion slate roof return verandah stained glass cast iron frieze glenmoore 1860's hugh moore glenmoore estate double storey elsternwick shops st george's road thomas watts elsternwick victorian style protruding bay windows cast iron work bi-chromatic bricks gardens balconies moore's buildings glen huntly road stairs house names Handwritten: "Glenmoore" 1 St George's Road [top right] / 178 [bottom right] Page 178 of Photograph Album with three photographs of Glenmoore, St Georges Road. ...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 Victorian Heritage Database citation for HO59 Glenmoore, 1 St Georges Road Elsternwick https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/35202 as at 30/10/2020 "Glenmoore" is locally significant as a surviving mid nineteenth century villa residence in the then fashionable bi-chromatic brick form. It is also important as the home of Hugh Moore who built several shops in nearby Glen Huntly Road and which remain as important contributors to the architectural character of the Elsternwick Shopping Centre.Victorian Heritage Database citation HO59 Glenmoore, 1 St Georges Road Elsternwick https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/35202 An imposing two storeyed villa in bichrome brick with two storeyed timber posted verandah, coupled with cast iron lace frieze, spandrels and central tympanum enrichment. The hipped roof is in slate and has a prominent crean1 brick chimney stack forming part of the facade. Openings are flat arched although the entrance is round arched with a fan light. The south elevation has bayed windows. Two storeyed hip roofed additions are sympathetic and attached on the north side and at the rear. Inside, the staircase and stained glasswork with initials "HM" and family coat of arms are important surviving elements. INTEGRITY: Good, timber outbuildings of an early date, mature and spacious front garden includes early palm trees. Alterations include reconstruction of facade verandah including tiled pavement and front door on east side. Interior has a high level of integrity. Original grounds included adjoining "Carramar".Page 178 of Photograph Album with three photographs of Glenmoore, St Georges Road. Handwritten: "Glenmoore" 1 St George's Road [top right] / 178 [bottom right]trevor hart, chimneys, porch, mansion, slate roof, return verandah, stained glass, cast iron frieze, glenmoore, 1860's, hugh moore, glenmoore estate, double storey, elsternwick shops, st george's road, thomas watts, elsternwick, victorian style, protruding bay windows, cast iron work, bi-chromatic bricks, gardens, balconies, moore's buildings, glen huntly road, stairs, house names -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - NITHSDALE
... interior and shows renovated entrance hall. Nithsdale Caulfield North House Names Crouch T.J. Ironmongers Italianate Style Architectural Styles Turnbull Rob Turnbull Margaret Chambers J.S. Flats Mansions Architectural Features Victorian ...Newspaper article from Sunday Age magazine dated 26/01/2014. Gives brief house history and eight photographs of home exterior and interior and shows renovated entrance hall.nithsdale, caulfield north, house names, crouch t.j., ironmongers, italianate style, architectural styles, turnbull rob, turnbull margaret, chambers j.s., flats, mansions, architectural features, victorian style, kambrook road -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - Payneswicke, Gladstone Parade, 13, Elsternwick
... These are unsourced but sale was in 2014. 2/Newspaper article from Review Weekly, dated 06/05/14, on property details and renovations 3/3 photos of Payneswick in advertising from The Weekly Review, dated 07/05/2014 4/Article from Domain dated 09/05/2014, two photographs of interior, and selling features for forthcoming auction Gladstone Parade Elsternwick Victorian style Architectural styles Mansions Hoffman Paula Hoffman Eugene Forge Suzie Gables Wrought iron work 'Payneswicke' 'Payneswick' Architectural features Marvellous Melbourne Advertisements Land sales Article Payneswicke, Gladstone Parade, 13, Elsternwick ...This file contains 4 items about the 2014 sale campaign for this for this property: 1/Two newspaper ads on Paynewick for the property's forthcoming sale. Includes a brief article on owners who presently own property. These are unsourced but sale was in 2014. 2/Newspaper article from Review Weekly, dated 06/05/14, on property details and renovations 3/3 photos of Payneswick in advertising from The Weekly Review, dated 07/05/2014 4/Article from Domain dated 09/05/2014, two photographs of interior, and selling features for forthcoming auctiongladstone parade, elsternwick, victorian style, architectural styles, mansions, hoffman paula, hoffman eugene, forge suzie, gables, wrought iron work, 'payneswicke', 'payneswick', architectural features, marvellous melbourne, advertisements, land sales -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - Regent Street, 38, Elsternwick
... interiors and exteriors. Regent Street Elsternwick Townhouses Caulfield Spicer Stanley Darvell Tania Persichetti Leonard Real estate agents Stefanis Angelos Stavrakis Bill St Kilda Glen Huntly Talbot Birner Morley Victorian style Architectural features Article Regent Street, 38, Elsternwick ...Five newspaper advertisements for the sale of townhouses located at 38 Regent Street. The articles give details on the townhouses for sale; 1/38, 2/38 and 7/38, and are dated 04/08/2000, 04/05/2002, 01/09/2000 and 07/09/2001. The articles include coloured photographs of the house interiors and exteriors.regent street, elsternwick, townhouses, caulfield, spicer stanley, darvell tania, persichetti leonard, real estate agents, stefanis angelos, stavrakis bill, st kilda, glen huntly, talbot birner morley, victorian style, architectural features -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - Regent Street, 45, Elsternwick
... The article gives details on renovations and interior and exterior features. 2/Research note by Claire Barton, dated 08/06/2012, referencing Sands and McDougall editions 1948, 1960 and 1970 giving names of previous tenants at 45 Regent Street. Regent Street Elsternwick Victorian ...Two items about this property: 1/Newspaper advertisement in the Bayside Weekly, dated 08/2009, advertising the forthcoming sale of 45 Regent Street, Elsternwick. The article gives details on renovations and interior and exterior features. 2/Research note by Claire Barton, dated 08/06/2012, referencing Sands and McDougall editions 1948, 1960 and 1970 giving names of previous tenants at 45 Regent Street.regent street, elsternwick, victorian style, glenhuntly road, cast ironwork, stefanis angelos, stavrakis bill, smith arthur r, johnson b mrs, bungalows -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - REGENT STREET, 54, ELSTERNWICK
... Gives brief details of the house interior and exterior. 2/Research note dated 06/06/2012 by Claire Barton, referencing Sands and McDougall editions 1911, 1913, 1923, 1948, 1960 and 1970 giving names of previous tenants at 54 Regent Street. Regent Street Elsternwick Cottages Victorian ...Two items about this property: 1/Advertisement in the Bayside Weekly, 27/10/2010, for the forthcoming auction of 54 Regent Street, Elsternwick. Gives brief details of the house interior and exterior. 2/Research note dated 06/06/2012 by Claire Barton, referencing Sands and McDougall editions 1911, 1913, 1923, 1948, 1960 and 1970 giving names of previous tenants at 54 Regent Street.regent street, elsternwick, cottages, victorian style, biggin scott, real estate agents, johnson william, port howard, edwards minnie, walker f j, gill k j -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - Regent Street, 57, Elsternwick
... interior and exterior. Includes photograph of the house exterior. Also an advertising postcard with the same details. 3/Research note by Claire Barton, dated 12/06/2012, referencing Sands and McDougall editions, 1923, 1948, 1960 and 1970, giving names of previous tenants at 57 Regent Street. Peer Gary Elsternwick Regent Street Verandahs Cast iron work Plaster moulds Ceiling roses Real estate agents Victorian ...Three items about this property: 1/Feature article from a newspaper with date noted as 16/03/2001 detailing the period features and other property information. One exterior and one interior black and white photos. 2/One newspaper advertisement dated 16/03/2001, source unknown, advertising the forthcoming auction on 24/03/2001 of 57 Regent Street, Elsternwick. Gives details of house interior and exterior. Includes photograph of the house exterior. Also an advertising postcard with the same details. 3/Research note by Claire Barton, dated 12/06/2012, referencing Sands and McDougall editions, 1923, 1948, 1960 and 1970, giving names of previous tenants at 57 Regent Street.peer gary, elsternwick, regent street, verandahs, cast iron work, plaster moulds, ceiling roses, real estate agents, victorian style, boyd k, williamson chas g, lalas x mrs, prividenic a -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - Regent Street, 84, Elsternwick
... interior and exterior features. Includes one colour photograph of the house and two colour photographs of the house exterior. Research note by Claire Barton, dated 06/06/2012, referencing Sands and McDougall editions 1923, 1948, 1960 and 1970, giving names of previous occupants of 84 Regent Street. Elsternwick Regent Street Buxton Real Estate Real estate agents Victorian ...Two documents about this property: 1/Newspaper advertisement, source unknown, dated 04/05/2002, for the auction of 84 Regent Street. Gives brief details of interior and exterior features. Includes one colour photograph of the house and two colour photographs of the house exterior. Research note by Claire Barton, dated 06/06/2012, referencing Sands and McDougall editions 1923, 1948, 1960 and 1970, giving names of previous occupants of 84 Regent Street.elsternwick, regent street, buxton real estate, real estate agents, victorian style, altman romana, stavrakis bill, cast iron work, cottages, rohrs cath mrs, richardson eric h, richardson l m mrs, verandahs -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - Shoobra Road, 47, Elsternwick
... interior design features. Includes seven colour photographs of mansion. Handwritten notes taken from Sands and MacDougall on 47 Shoobra Road from editions 1910, 1913,1923,1942,1948 and 1960, gives occupiers name changes over the years. No mention of any Chinese owners despite claim in Melbourne Weekly Bayside of 09/05/2012. Researched by Claire Barton, 22/05/2012. Chinese Community Market Gardens Victorian ...Two items about this property. A newspaper article from Melbourne Weekly dated 09/05/2012. Article gives brief history on home owners and interior design features. Includes seven colour photographs of mansion. Handwritten notes taken from Sands and MacDougall on 47 Shoobra Road from editions 1910, 1913,1923,1942,1948 and 1960, gives occupiers name changes over the years. No mention of any Chinese owners despite claim in Melbourne Weekly Bayside of 09/05/2012. Researched by Claire Barton, 22/05/2012.chinese community, market gardens, victorian style, deeside, house names, architectural features, gardens, mantle pieces, towers, ceiling rises, shoobra road, elsternwick, biggin and scott, marble, balconies, fireplaces, real estate agents, clerehan neil, keighery kay, cast iron work, richard fred w., graydon n.e., graydon alice mrs., graydon c.w. -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyAlbum - Album page, Gordon Street, Circa 1972
... interior. It is also notable as one of a handful of early cinemas in Victoria to still operate. The Elsternwick Theatre is socially significant for its association with cinema, the major form of popular entertainment in the early twentieth century. Prior to the conversion of the premises into a picture theatre in 1911, the building was an important community gathering place; as a public hall and lodge rooms. Architectural interest is restricted to the late Victorian ...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: https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/65624 (as of 20/01/2021) National Trust listing for the Classic Cinema Property No. B7027 The Elsternwick Theatre, established in 1911 in an earlier hall, is of Regional historical and social significance. Historically, the Elsternwick Theatre is important as the longest continuously operating cinema in Victoria. However, the building itself was not purpose built as a cinema, and little remains of the early cinema interior. It is also notable as one of a handful of early cinemas in Victoria to still operate. The Elsternwick Theatre is socially significant for its association with cinema, the major form of popular entertainment in the early twentieth century. Prior to the conversion of the premises into a picture theatre in 1911, the building was an important community gathering place; as a public hall and lodge rooms. Architectural interest is restricted to the late Victorian facade, with its relatively unusual three bay arrangement, each topped by large triangular pediments that project beyond the parapet, providing an interesting silhouette.Page 70 of Photograph Album with two portrait photographs (external views) of properties on Gordon StreetHand written: Gordon Street [top right] / CLASSIC THEATRE [under top photo] / 70[bottom right] trevor hart, glen huntly road, gordon street, elsternwick, theatre, corner shops, classic cinema, elsternwick theatre, shops, cars, glenhuntly road, chinese cafes, kum san restaurant, p calandro & co real estate agents -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyAlbum - Album page, Bureel (Kooyong Road), Circa 1972
... interior and exterior, which results in the survival of an outstanding example of this type of residential building and its associations with two notable citizens. Classified:11/08/1990 trevor hart caulfield caulfield north kooyong road thomas king mansion 1860's bureel burreel francis john sidney stephen city of melbourne shire president 1850's verandah nursing home john allee ornamented corner stones new orleans manner plaster rendered mrs luxton vincent willis alexander family victorian architectural style ornate cast iron work lawyers brick houses richard buxton richard buckhurst buxton george allen george leavis allan allans music daniel luxton john taverner mary neate buxtons estate land subdivision mary neat gardens Handwritten: Bureel [top left] / 113 [bottom left] Page 113 of photograph album with 1 photograph of Burreel in its garden. ...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 In 1856, John Allee, a builder from Brighton, purchased C.A. 37 on the south-west corner of Glenhuntly and Kooyong Roads. The land comprised just over 45 acres. By 1863, Francis John Sidney Stephen, a lawyer and cousin of J. Wilberforce Stephen, owned most of lot 37. By 1866, Stephen had a built a "small mansion" named ''Burreel". It was a brick house and Stephen lived there until 1882. By 1884, Mrs Buxton of Hillside Terrace, East Melbourne, had purchased the property. Richard Buxton, a gentleman was listed as occupant and the house described as "brick, eight rooms". NAV was £300. Richard Buxton continued residency in 1887 however in 1888, George Allen, music seller, became occupant. At that time the house had thirteen rooms on twenty-three acres of land. Twelve people lived there and NAV was £920. In 1900, Daniel Luxton, stock and sharebroker and the Honourable John Taverner, M.H.A. leased the property. Fourteen people lived there. Mrs Buxton continued as owner. By 1910, ownership had passed to Mrs Mary Neate, who converted the house to a nursing home. The land had been subdivided by 1913 and sold by ''Buxtons Estate". Burreel Avenue, Baxter, Buxton and Hoddle Streets were created. "Burreel" was rated to Burreel Avenue and stood on lot 13 with frontages to Burreel Avenue and Kooyong Road of 198' and 214'. The house had ten rooms. NAV was £60. Mary Neate, a nurse, continued as owner/ operator of ''Burreel" nursing home in 1927. At that time there were sixteen rooms and fourteen residents. NAV was £100. Mrs Neat remained there until 1947. In 1948, the house was turned into apartments. In the 1980's, the Alexander family purchased it and restored it to a private residence.Burreel 331 Kooyong Road, ELSTERNWICK VIC 3185 - Property No B4950 National Trust https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/65648 This is a large and substantially intact example of the grand villas of nineteenth century Melbourne. The bulk of the house most probably was built in 1866-1868 for Francis John Sidney Stephen, a prominent and highly regarded Melbourne solicitor and a member of an illustrious legal family. Stephen conducted a lucrative private practice and in 1845 was appointed first solicitor to the City of Melbourne; a position he held until his death in 1895. He took an active part in the development of Caulfield and was Shire President in 1874 and 1877. He was a resident at Burreel from 1868 to 1882. The house has evolved in stages, the rear wings possibly remaining from a house built during the 1850s. The existing ornate cast iron verandah was probably built between 1882 and 1888 during the residence of Richard Buckhurst Buxted, a notable boom period auctioneer and real estate agent. George Allan, the founder of Allan's music store, was another important occupier from 1888 to 1991. Bureel's essentially residential quality has been retained and the interior has been well preserved. The significance of this building does not rest in any single unusual outstanding architectural feature, or in its association with a particularly prominent member of society in the past, but rather in the consistent integrity of both the interior and exterior, which results in the survival of an outstanding example of this type of residential building and its associations with two notable citizens. Classified:11/08/1990Page 113 of photograph album with 1 photograph of Burreel in its garden.Handwritten: Bureel [top left] / 113 [bottom left]trevor hart, caulfield, caulfield north, kooyong road, thomas king, mansion, 1860's, bureel, burreel, francis john sidney stephen, city of melbourne, shire president, 1850's, verandah, nursing home, john allee, ornamented corner stones, new orleans manner, plaster rendered, mrs luxton, vincent willis, alexander family, victorian architectural style, ornate cast iron work, lawyers, brick houses, richard buxton, richard buckhurst buxton, george allen, george leavis allan, allans music, daniel luxton, john taverner, mary neate, buxtons estate, land subdivision, mary neat, gardens -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - Craigellachie
... interior photograph (55mm x 85mm) of Craigellachie. Craigellachie St Kilda East Lynedoch Avenue Orrong Road Caulfield North Architectural styles Victorian style Brick houses Gary Peer Real Estate Kingston Phillip Krongold Darren Towers Architectural features Zelman Sally Cast iron work Article Craigellachie ...Advertisement from the Melbourne Weekly Bayside of 07/09/2011 for the private sale of Craigellachie for $3,750,000.00. The advertisement includes a brief description of the house, one coloured exterior photograph (113mm x 168mm) of Craigellachie and one coloured interior photograph (55mm x 85mm) of Craigellachie.craigellachie, st kilda east, lynedoch avenue, orrong road, caulfield north, architectural styles, victorian style, brick houses, gary peer real estate, kingston phillip, krongold darren, towers, architectural features, zelman sally, cast iron work -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - Fairfield Hall, North Road, 225, Caulfield South
... interior, and a plan (225mm x 140mm) of the house and gardens. North Road Kernohan Kathryn Caulfield South Architectural features JP Dixon Real Estate Fairfield Hall Mansions Victorian style Caulfield Younger Avenue Article Fairfield Hall, North Road, 225, Caulfield South ...A Melbourne Weekly newspaper cutting by Kathryn Kernohan, advertising the forthcoming auction of Fairfield Hall at 225 North Road, Caulfield South, to be held 09/10 circa 2007. The article provides a description of the house’s architectural features and includes two colour photographs (83mm x 155mm; 69mm x 102mm) of the exterior of the house and one colour photograph (67mm x 102mm) of the house interior. The file also includes a four page pamphlet of Real Estate agents J P Dixon, advertising the auction of Fairfield Hall. The pamphlet provides a description of the house’s architectural features and includes four colour photographs (296mm x 210mm; 78mm x 103mm; 134mm x 200mm; 84mm x 55mm) of the house exterior, four colour photographs (49mm x 72mm; 49mm x 72mm; 66mm x 44mm; 84mm x 126mm) of the house interior, and a plan (225mm x 140mm) of the house and gardens.north road, kernohan kathryn, caulfield south, architectural features, jp dixon real estate, fairfield hall, mansions, victorian style, caulfield, younger avenue -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyNewspaper - Shoobra Road, 67, Elsternwick
... Melbourne weekly bayside dated 29/09/2010, auction article on 67 Shoobra Road: original interiors and selling features, includes four photographs of property. Newspaper article on forthcoming sale of 67 Shoobra Road 2010, with two identical photos to above. Victorian ...This file has two items. Melbourne weekly bayside dated 29/09/2010, auction article on 67 Shoobra Road: original interiors and selling features, includes four photographs of property. Newspaper article on forthcoming sale of 67 Shoobra Road 2010, with two identical photos to above.victorian style, bluestone, lead lights, plaster moulds, biggin and scott, blair mrs d, glenhuntly road, glen huntly road, elsternwick, shoobra road, marble, fireplaces, topp mrs louise, bay windows, yarrawah, house names, wise andrew. m, mascotte, coy chas. e, collins jas. d, bromfield stewar.t p, adam stnly., forster edwd. c, dickson rnld. s -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - Grace Darling, Bond Street, 1, Caulfield North
... interior of the stables. Grace Darling Bond Street Caulfield Conservation Study Ward Andrew Architectural features Architectural styles Victorian style Williams John Balaclava Road Reid J G Duffet J Caulfield Cup Caulfield North Victorian Amateur Turf Club Booran Road Reddan Road Melbourne Cup Historical Buildings Register National Estate Register National Trust Register Horse racing Race horses Race horse trainers Jockeys Stables Loose boxes Timber houses Roofs Cast iron work Lofts Bricks Document Grace Darling, Bond Street, 1, Caulfield North ...A photocopy of a four page extract of a Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward, dated 08/1994, on the house Grace Darling, located at 1 Bond Street, Caulfield North. The study describes the house and its stables, including architectural features, and provides a history of the property owners and a statement of the house’s historical significance to Caulfield and horse racing. The study includes a photograph of the house exterior (100mm x 150mm), a photograph (100mm x 150mm) of the stables exterior and a photograph (130mm x 100mm) of the interior of the stables.grace darling, bond street, caulfield conservation study, ward andrew, architectural features, architectural styles, victorian style, williams john, balaclava road, reid j g, duffet j, caulfield cup, caulfield north, victorian amateur turf club, booran road, reddan road, melbourne cup, historical buildings register, national estate register, national trust register, horse racing, race horses, race horse trainers, jockeys, stables, loose boxes, timber houses, roofs, cast iron work, lofts, bricks
