Historical information

Harry Hale 1861-1937, a silk spinner, builder, migrated from England c1890 and built his house using 2nd hand material from the old Mentone Baths, old Co-op Stores, and some windows from the old St Matthew's Church Cheltenham .Harry with wife Frances raised 9 children. Following an accident Harry lost his leg and dissatisfied with the artificial limb he found a 'peg- leg ' more comfortable. Harry built many houses in Cheltenham unhindered by his 'peg-leg' . Harry also worked as an Insurance Agent. \
The house was demolished 1962. ( T. Sheehy, Moorabbin News 1962 H. Stanley )

Significance

Harry Hale was a typical resourceful early settler who courageously worked with disability as he established his family in Cheltenham c1900

Physical description

a) Black & White photograph of the Harry Hale's House c 1930 North Cheltenham
b) Sepia photograph c1906 of Harry Hale 1861 - 1937, Builder, Insurance Agent Cheltenham

Inscriptions & markings

a) Handwritten information
b) Mount ; TALMA, PARIS PANEL , 119 Swanston Street Melbourne and at Sydney