Physical description
Electro Plated Silver cutlery. Part-set comprising of 2 teaspoons, 1 butter-knife and 1 sugar- tongs in an olive coloured cotton-sateen lined, embossed-paper covered box.
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Electro Plated Silver cutlery. Part-set comprising of 2 teaspoons, 1 butter-knife and 1 sugar- tongs in an olive coloured cotton-sateen lined, embossed-paper covered box.
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Cheltenham Methodist Church, history of the Methodist Congregation in Cheltenham and the building of their churches.
Cheltenham Methodist Church was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.
A booklet with 24 pages containing text and pictures
early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, cheltenham, charman road, nepean highway, methodist church, religion
Methodist Church, Centre Road. The first church building on the site was built of timber in 1850. In 1865, the wooden church building was sold and a new brick church was built, this building was expanded over the years to accomodate an ever increasing congregation. In 1928 the parish opened yet another new brick church - which still stands today (2022). The church is now the Greek Orthodox Parish of "Saints Raphael, Nicholas & Irene".
The Methodist Church in Centre Road, Bentleigh was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.
Photocopy of Booklet of 9 pages with text and pictures.
early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, centre road, methodist sunday school, bentleigh, religion
Methodist Sunday School, Centre Road was first held in 1854 and consisted of 52 scholars.
The Methodist Sunday School in Centre Road, Bentleigh was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.
Booklet of 25 pages with text and pictures.
early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, centre road, methodist sunday school, bentleigh, religion
Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and is still in use today. Built on Chesterville Road, Cheltenham.
Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.
Booklet 12 pages with typed text and photos
early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, cheltenham, nepean highway, church of christ cheltenham, religion, chesterville road
Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and is still in use today. Built on Chesterville Road, Cheltenham.
Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.
Booklet 19 pages with typed text and photos
early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, cheltenham, nepean highway, church of christ cheltenham, religion, chesterville road
Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and is still in use today. Built on Chesterville Road, Cheltenham.
Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.
Booklet 10 pages with typed text
early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, cheltenham, nepean highway, church of christ cheltenham, religion, chesterville road
Presbyterian Church East Bentleigh, built in 1957 in Cecil Street East Bentleigh. The site and building is now (2022) being used by Chabad, Bentleigh, which serves to cater to the needs of the Jewish Community.
Presbyterian Church Bentleigh was formed to cater for the growing population of Bentleigh when the market gardens were subdivided into residential blocks.
Document with blue cover, 18 pages. Contains text and pictures.
parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, presbyterian church east bentleigh, cecil street, east bentleigh, subdivision of land, religion
Christ Church Ormond has been standing on the corner of North Road and Wheatley Road for over 100 years, but not always in its present form. Originally it was a weatherboard building
Christ Church Ormond has served the community since 1900, was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.
Typed document containing photos and diagrams - 74 pages
early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, christ church ormond, ormond, north road, wheatley road
The Baptist Church was built in 1881 in Tucker Road, in 1916 on land donated by Henry Box, a local market gardener. The wooden Church was moved to the to Vickery Street Bentleigh, the current site of the Bentleigh Baptist Church . The removal was made on a horse drawn jinker.
The Baptist Church was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.
22 Page typed document which outlines the history of the Baptist Church, Bentleigh.
early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, baptist church bentleigh, vickery street, religion, bentleigh
St Finbar's Roman Catholic Church corner of Nepean Highway and Centre Road, East Brighton.
St Finbar's Roman Catholic Church East Brighton was erected in 1871 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.
Four page AO5 brochure inviting people to join in historic 150 year celebration. Contains brief history of the Parish of St Finger's East Brighton.
early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, were j.b., market gardeners, nepean highway, east brighton, st finbar's parish, centre road, religion, roman catholic
The first building that was erected in the Parish of St Peter's was a little wooden school house, built by local market gardeners in February 1865. The school was demolished and a brick school building was erected and opened in1903.
St Peter's School, East Bentleigh was erected by the many Irish Market Gardeners of Moorrabin in 1865 and was integral to the education, spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.
A book on the history of St Peter's Parish, Centre Road, East Bentleigh, with pictures. 57 pages. Contains local history, history of early pioneer families, St Peter's School and the church.
early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, center road, irish settlers, east bentleigh, st peter's church east bentleigh, religion, catholic
St Paul's Church is in Jasper Road, Benlteigh. A foundation stone reads " This stone symbol of Christ, Chief corner stone of the church was blessed and set by His Grace Archbishop Simonds 13th November 1960, T O'Sullivan P.P. S. J. Morgan and Associates Architect H.P. Yunken Pty Ltd Builder". The stained glass windows were commissioned by Father Timothy O'Sullivan and the artist was Alan Sumner. The window were progressively installed from 1961, and took nearly 20 years to complete.
St Paul's Catholic Church Bentleigh was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.
A book about the stained glass windows in St Paul's Catholic Church in Jasper Road, Bentleigh - containing photos and diagram.
city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, nepean highway, st paul's catholic church, bentleigh, jasper road, religion
St Matthew's Church of England was erected in Cheltenham beside the Nepean Highway near Charman Road. The early settlers established a tennis club, cricket team and social groups.
St Matthew's Church of England Cheltenham was erected in 1867 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.
Book about the history of St Matthew's Church, Cheltenham from 1867 to 1992. The book contains photos.
st. matthew's church of england cheltenham, anglican church, early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, cheltenham, charman road, nepean highway
St Matthew's Church of England was erected in Cheltenham beside the Nepean Highway near Charman Road. The early settlers established a tennis club, cricket team and social groups.
St Matthew's Church of England Cheltenham was erected in 1867 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.
Booklet on the history of St Matthew's Church, Cheltenham
st. matthew's church of england cheltenham, anglican church, early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, were j.b., market gardeners, cheltenham, charman road, nepean highway
St John's Church of England first Church was built by the parish of Bentleigh in 1873. The present site, on the south- east corner of Centre and Tucker Roads, was donated by parishioner named John, in whose honour the new church was named St John’s. Erection of a modest brick and bluestone building began in October 1872, and the first service was held on Sunday, 11 May 1873. In the August 1961 a foundation stone was laid to begin the building of the new Church to meet the demands of the present congregation. It was designed by Gawler, Churcher & Boardman (David Gawler) and the builder was Colin D Mason.
St John's Church of England Bentleigh was erected in 1873 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.
Booklet describing the new church and the history of St John's Church of England, Centre Road, East Benteligh, with photos
religin, church of england, anglican, bentleigh, st john's, centre road, tucker road
St Matthew's celebrated it Silver Jubilee in September 1927 with Church Services and social gatherings, a concert, a social and a dance. St Matthew's Church of England was erected in Cheltenham beside the Nepean Highway near Charman Road. The early settlers established a tennis club, cricket team and social groups.
St Matthew's Church of England Cheltenham was erected in 1867 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.
Souvenir booklet of text and pictures produced for the Diamond Jubilee for the St Matthew's Church of England, Cheltenham - 18 pages
st. matthew's church of england cheltenham, anglican church, early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, were j.b., market gardeners, cheltenham, charman road, nepean highway
After WWII there was a decline in the market gardens in the City of Moorabbin, as the value of the land was more profitable than the crops.
Example of the progress of the Municipality of Moorabbin
Advertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for sale
Wickham Road Estate, Highett 58 Home sites
hillcrest ave, wickham road, spring road, grandview road, maroona road, highett, land sales, real estate
After WWII there was a decline in the market gardens in the City of Moorabbin, as the value of the land was more profitable than the crops.
Example of the progress of the Municipality of Moorabbin
Photocopy of advertising flyer for sale of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for sale
Tuck's Estate Cheltenham - plan of subdivision
edward street, point nepean road, eden street, tuck street, hoffman street, elman road, page street, cheltenham, real estates, auction, tuck
The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations.
Example of the progress of the Municipality of Moorabbin
Advertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for sale
Sunny Hill Estate in Carnegie - Ormond District Auction 46 Home sites - 14 Shop sites Auction 9 February 1924
rigby ave, leila rd, koornanag road, grandview grove, oakleigh road, mckinnon, ormond, carnegie
After WWII there was a decline in the market gardens in the City of Moorabbin, as the value of the land was more profitable than the crops.
Example of the progress of the Municipality of Moorabbin
Photocopy of advertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for sale
Strathmore Park Estate, Jasper Road Bentleigh Subdivided into 98 Ideal Allotments
strathmore street, wavell street, lindsay street, jasper road, mckinnon, bentleigh, real estate, auction
The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations.
Example of the progress of the Municipality of Moorabbin
The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations.
St Elmo Estate, McKinnon Auction 19 February 1927 20 Villa Home Sites Superior W.B. Villa "St Elmo" and Modern Brick Villa
murray road, hawthorn grove, ormond, mckinnon, real estate, auction
The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations.
Example of the progress of the Municipality of Moorabbin
Advertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for sale
Ritchill Estate, McKinnon, auction Saturday 5 April 1930
lysbeth street, amelia st, murray road, mckinnon, auction, real estate, moorabbin
The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations.
Example of the progress of the Municipality of Moorabbin
Photocopy of Advertising flyer for sale of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for sale
Ozone Hill Estate, Cheltenham 41 choice residential allotments.
victor avenue, weatherall road, cheltenham, real estate, auction
Issue no 807 - 828 of The School Paper Feb 1970 - 11 Editions issued for Victorian State School students by Education Department of Victoria .
Issued by the Education Department of Victoria, printed A. C. Brooks, Government Printer, Melbourne
Magazines distributed by the Education Department of Victoria to State School Children.
METEOR / The School Paper / February 1971 to December 1971 Education Dept of Victoria Signed Amanda Cook
education, victoria, australian history, victorian education department
These School Papers were issued to the children going to school in the state of Victoria by the Education Department for a cost of 1 cent per issue. These were the last edition of the School Paper to be printed. This copy was collected and saved by one of the pioneer families of City of Moorabbin.
Issued by the Education Department of Victoria, printed J. J. Gourley, Government Printer, Melbourne
The School Paper For Grades 5 and 6 (1968) and For Grades 3 and 4 (1968)
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT VICTORIA / SCHOOL PAPER / For Grades III and IV (1950)
education, victoria, australian history, victorian education department, marriott william, marriott geoff, market gardeners, pioneers, moorabbin shire, henry dendy special survey brighto 1841, east bentleigh state school no. 2083
Sale of property of the estate of Charles McCarthy Stott, a local estate agent.
Example of the progress of the Municipality of Moorabbin
Advertising flyer for outstanding Auction Sales in the estate of Charles McCarthy Stott (1870-1956).
Saturday 1 June 1957 - 4 properties for sale in Beaumaris - Saturday 8 June 1957 - 4 properties for sale in Highett (x2), Moorabbin, Ormond
ormond, 33 wells road beaumaris, 7 & 9 douglas street beaumaris, 100 oak street beaumaris, 5 & 6 balcombe road beaumaris, 34 tennyson street highett, 13 leopold st ormond, lot 93 tennyson street highett, lot 52 delma st moorabbin, auction, real estate
At the end of World War One, there was a renewed interest in residential land and a number of estates opened up in the Municipality of Moorabbin.
Example of the progress of the Municipality of Moorabbin
Advertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for sale
Ormond Station Estate, Ormond - Great Land Auction - 100 Home sites 12 shop sites - Auction Saturday 3rd February 1923
malane st, foch st, coane st, beatty crescent, ormond, real estate, auction
At the end of World War One, there was a renewed interest in residential land and a number of estates opened up in the Municipality of Moorabbin.
Example of the progress of the Municipality of Moorabbin
Photocopy of advertising flyer for private sale of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for sale
Ormond Parke Estate, Ormond - Third and final section for private sale
walsh st, ormond road, park road, nicholls road, ormond, real estate
The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations.
Example of the progress of the Municipality of Moorabbin
Advertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for sale
Ormond Park Estate, Ormond Auction Saturday 28 April 1923 - 88 residential blocks54
jasper road, manchester road (now mckinnon road), hill street (now hall sreet), jasper street (now lewis street), real estate, auction, mckinnon, ormond
At the end of World War One, there was a renewed interest in residential land and a number of estates opened up in the Municipality of Moorabbin.
Example of the progress of the Municipality of Moorabbin
Photo copy of advertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for sale
Ormond Grange Estate
holloway street, wild cherry road, parker street, ormond, land sales, real estate
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