A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 3 Caversham Crt., Nunawading The property has be listed as having sold for $170,000 in 1994 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.

This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.

A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a black and white line drawing of a brick single story house with a multi arched patio over the front door. With a driveway on the left leading toa connected garage. On the right in front of the house is a lawn and garden beds. There are two holepunch holes centred just under the upper edge.

3 Caversham Crt., Nunawading Margaret Picken - 94 Woodards - B/Burns

whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, nunawading

A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 6 Abelia St., Nunawading The property has be listed as having sold for $340,000 in 2003 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.

This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.

A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a black and white line drawing of single story brick house with a a driveway on the left leading to a separate garage. if front of the house is a front garden and low brick fence.

6 Abelia St., Nunawading Picken © 2003 Realtor

whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, nunawading

non-fiction

The history of the Cruse - Markham - Millane christening gown

gowns, childrens clothing, baptisms

A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 429 Whitehorse Rd., Mitcham The property has be listed as having sold for $90,000 in 1992 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.

This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.

A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 429 Whitehorse Rd., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story brick house with a driveway on the left leading to a separate garage, wit ha path branching of toward the front door. There are two holepunch holes on just under the upper edge

429 Whitehorse Rd., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 92 Woodards - Glen Iris

whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 1 Victoria Ave., Mitcham This property is listed as having sold for $173,000 in 1994 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.

This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.

A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 1 Victoria Ave., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house with tin roof, and porch with decorative facia. There is a driveway to the right, and a front yard enclosed by a picket fence. There are two holepunch holes on just under the upper edge

1 Victoria Ave., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 94 Woodards - B/Burn

whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

A collection of business books

non-fiction

F. S. Baker Real Estate Agent business books

baker f s, real estate agents

A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 8 Victoria Ave., Mitcham Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.

This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.

A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 8 Victoria Ave., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard cottage, with corrugated roof. In the foreground is a picket fence enclosing a heavily planted front yard. On the right a weatherboard 'cubby' can be seen over the garden fence. There are two holepunch holes on just under the upper edge

8 Victoria Ave., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 95 Woodards - C'well

whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 18 Simpson St., Mitcham This property is listed as having sold for $347,000 in 2002 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.

This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.

A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 18 Simpson St., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house, on the left hand is a driveway leading to a separate garage. While in front of the house is a front lawn with garden beds and a large gumtree. There is a path leading from the left edge of the artwork to the front door. There are two holepunch holes on just under the upper edge

18 Simpson St., Mitcham Picken © 2002 Realtor

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A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 19 Ronald St., Mitcham. This property is listed as having sold for $230,000 in 1997 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.

This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.

A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 19 Ronald St., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house with a bay window and porch with decorative facia. To the right is a driveway leading to a carport running alongside the house. In the foreground is a picket fence enclosing a front yard. There are two holepunch holes on just under the upper edge

19 Ronald St., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 97 Woodards - Boxhill

whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

Blackburn Railway Line heading toward to Mitcham.

blackburn railway, mitcham, glen ebor avenue

A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 19 Ronald St., Mitcham. This property is listed as having sold for $92,500 in 1992 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.

This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.

A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 19 Ronald St., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house, with a driveway leading to a carport in the background. In front of the house is front lawn with a gumtree in the centre. There are two holepunch holes on just under the upper edge

19 Ronald St., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 92 Woodards - Boxhill

whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 33 Quarry Rd., Mitcham This property is listed as having sold for $133,000 in 2004 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.

This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.

A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 33 Quarry Rd., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house. A curving driving runs from the centre foreground to the left hand , branchign of on the left of the drivewas is a footpath to the front door

33 Quarry Rd., Mitcham Picken © 2003 Realtor - H/S B/B

whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 57 Purches St., Mitcham This property is listed as having sold for $305,000 in 2001 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.

This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.

A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 57 Purches St., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a two story house, the first story is brick, while the second is weatherboard. There is an attached garage on the right, at the end of driveway. In the foreground is a brick fence, and front yard.

57 Purches St., Mitcham Margaret Picken © 2001 Fletchers Real Estate

whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 31 Ormond Ave., Mitcham This property is listed as having sold for $115,000 in 1994 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.

This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.

A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 31 Ormond Ave., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story house with attached double garage on the right. With large colonial style windows, and a bay window on the left side wall. In front of the house is a front lawn with trees and garden beds, all set back from the pedestrian path. There are two holepunch holes centred just under the upper edge.

31 Ormond Ave., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 94 Woodards - B/Burn

whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

non-fiction

A photo and description of a cascade of fabric poppies made for Anzac Day

world war 1914 - 1918, anzac day

non-fiction

An obituary encompassing the life achievements of designer Gerald Easden, resident of Mitcham since 1978.

easden gerald, designer originals

Order of Knights founded in 1914 in NSW as a youth organisation. In 1938 Junior Section 8-11 years called Pages Senior Section 12-15 years called Esquires.

Ref: ND3385. Methodist Church Blackburn Youth Group camp at Ocean Grove in 1939. Names noted: Charles Rooks, George Williams, Fred Zerbe, Frank Dancey, Tom Harrison.

methodist church, blackburn, youth group, camp at ocean grove

non-fiction

An article stating pupils of Nunawading artist, Jan McBride will give an exhibition at the Mitcham Arts Association in June 1973

mitcham repertory group, mcbride jan, mitcham arts association

non-fiction

An article announcing the opening of Blackburn South Tennis Club's clubhouse in Eley Park, Blackburn South in November 1974

adams darrell, blackburn south tennis club, city of nunawading, eley park

non-fiction

Photocopy of article from Whitehorse Newsletter Jan 2022 regarding the opening of Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct in Dec 2021

strathdon homestead, strathdon orchard, orchards

A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 4 Norman St., Mitcham This property is listed as having sold for $350,000 in 2002 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.

This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.

A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 4 Norman St., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a weatherboard house with striped retractable window awnings. On the right is a driveway leading to a connected carport in the background. On the right in front of the house is a front garden with shrubs, trees , and stone edgings.

14 Manorwood Plc. Mitcham M.Picken © 2002 Realator

whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

non-fiction

An A4 flyer from Cr. Andrew Munroe outlining Council Activities in Cootamundra Ward.

city of whitehorse, mayor, munroe andrew, nunawading community hub

A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 444 Mitcham Rd., Mitcham. This property is listed as having sold for $78,000 in 1985 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.

This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.

A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 444 Mitcham Rd., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story brickhouse, viewed from the gated driveway, which leads to a separate garage at the end of the driveway. on the left is a front lawn enclosed by the brick fence. There are two holepunch holes centred just under the upper edge.

444 Mitcham Rd., Mitcham Marg. Picken '87 Woodards - boxhill

whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 411 Mitcham Rd., Mitcham. This property is listed as having sold for $695,000 in 2003 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.

This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.

A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 14 Manorwood Plc. Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a two story brick house with connected carport and separate garage at the end of the driveway on the right. There are trees and small hedging across the front of the house.

14 Manorwood Plc. Mitcham Margaret Picken -97 Woodards - b/burn

whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 14 Manorwood Plc. Mitcham. This property is listed as having sold for $240,000 in 1997 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.

This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.

A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 14 Manorwood Plc. Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a multi level brick house with weatherboard feature at the windows. There is a driveway curving from the righthand side of the foreground up to a built in garage, with garden either side of the driveway. There are two holepunch holes centred just under the upper edge

14 Manorwood Plc. Mitcham Margaret Picken -97 Woodards - b/burn

whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

non-fiction

An article about Sparks Reserve Retarding Basin and Laburnum Primary School oval

sparks reserve, retarding basin, laburnum primary school no 4863, fitzmaurice yvonne, baker gwennyth

A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 65 Lisbeth Ave., Mitcham This property is listed as having sold for $152,000 in 1994 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.

This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.

A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 52 Lisbeth Ave., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a three story house made up of rectangular sections, staggard up a sloop. there is a set of stair up the sloop on the right of the house, and a lawn in the foreground, surrounded by encroaching vegetation. There are two holepunch holes centered just under the upper edge

52 Lisbeth Ave., Mitcham Woodards - b/burn - M.Picken

whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

non-fiction

An A4 flyer about free food at 29 Purches Street, Mitcham

purches street mitcham no 29

A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 52 Lisbeth Ave., Mitcham Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.

This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.

A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 52 Lisbeth Ave., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a two story house with built in garage perched at the top of a steep driveway winding up from the centre foreground. There is garden either side, with gumtrees and shrubs. There are two holepunch holes centered just under the upper edge

52 Lisbeth Ave., Mitcham Woodards - b/burn - M.Picken

whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham