Book, The days before yesterday: a picture book of early Box Hill, 1993

Historical information

This book shows a collection of pictures from the days of the earliest settlement of Box Hill through to the 1930s. They show us the clearing of land for the establishment of farms and orchards. We see the early Whitehorse Road which was known as Corduroy Road because of the logs that formed its surface.This publication, originally suggested by Betty Walters, a former Mayor of the City, portrays the evolution of the central area of the City, from the first settlers to 1930. The selection of the pictures by the authors was based on the general interest and quality of the photographs.

Inscriptions & markings

On the front cover: "Presented to Surrey Hills / History Group / by / Marjorie Morgan"

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