Historical information
See History Walks No 5, p 11 and p32 Surrey Hills In Celebration of its Centennial 1883-1983.
Tavistock was built c1890.
In 1897 it was the home of the Walker family; Joyce Walker later became matron of Mosgiel Hospital.
In 1902 it became the first site of Milverton Girls School.
From 1930s to 1960s it was home to Miss Marjorie Vahland, a locally well-known nursing sister.
Physical description
Colour photo of the front of Tavistock at 192 Union Road, Surrey Hills before restoration during 1978-1982. The house is Victorian in style, of red brick construction with a patterned slate tile roof and decorative chimneys. This photo of the windows at the front of the house is prior to stripping of the white paint from the decorative tiles.
