A brief history of the Lidgerwood family, including their businesses and civic roles in Box Hill.

non-fiction

A brief history of the Lidgerwood family and pioneer businesses in Box Hill.

lidgerwood family, box hill shops, early 20th century

A4 folded twice coloured pamphlet picturing Australia's first electric tram which ran from Box Hill to Doncaster in the late 1880's.

non-fiction

A4 folded twice coloured pamphlet picturing Australia's first electric tram which ran from Box Hill to Doncaster in the late 1880's.

tram, tram services, schramm's cottage

A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 6 Haros Ave., Nunawading, Although the inscription reads '6 Heros Ave., Nunawading' This property is listed as having sold for $269,000 in 2000 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 single story brick house with a veranda extending into a connected carport in front of the house. A driveway runs along the righthand side and curves into the carport. In the left side foreground is a lush garden bed.

6 Heros Ave., Nunawading Margaret Picken © 2000 Fletchers Real Estate

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 5/16 Florence St., Nunawading This property is listed as having sold for $125,000 in 1996 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 single story brick house with a driveway on right leading to a picket gate. On the left is a low brick fence enclosing a front garden with a central gumtree. There are two holepunch holes centred just under the upper edge.

14 Gerald St., Nunawading Margaret Picken - 96 Woodards - B/Burn

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 5/16 Florence St., Nunawading 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 single story brick house with a path leading to the front door, from the public footpath. To the right is the separate garage. Trees and shrubs grow in garden beds in front of the buildings and in the background, while in front of the house is a front lawn. There are two holepunch holes centred just under the upper edge.

5/16 Florence St., Nunawading Margaret Picken - 93 Woodards - C'well

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 27 Crest Gve., Nunawading 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 single story weatherboard house, with a front facing chimney . To the left is a driveway and on the right is a picket fence enclosing a front lawn with garden bed around the edges. The date listed in the title inscription has been overwritten from 95 in black ink, to 97, the 7 being in red ink.

1/9 East India Ave., Nunawading Picken © 2003 Realtor

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 27 Crest Gve., Nunawading The property has be listed as having sold for $130,000 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 a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house with a driveway on the right leading to a separate garage in the background. In front of the house is a front lawn with a tree and shrubs. There are two holepunch holes centred just under the lower edge. The date listed in the title inscription has been overwritten from 95 in black ink, to 97, the 7 being in red ink.

27 Crest Gve., Nunawading Margaret Picken - 97 Woodards - B/Burn

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 27 Crest Gve., Nunawading The property has be listed as having sold for $87,000 in 1995 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 single story weatherboard house with a driveway on the right, leading to a separate garage in the background. In front of the house is a garden enclosed by a wooden fence. There are two holepunch holes centred just under the lower edge.

27 Crest Gve., Nunawading Margaret Picken - 95 Woodards - B/Burn.

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

non-fiction

The account of how Dora May Weaver was duped out of money by George Raven

weaver dora may, raven george, tunstall railway station

C1970's doll house used in a community toy library

C1970's toy

Plastic, mostly yellow; Coloured transfer decoration; 2 storey house with garage; 4 dormer windows; Plastic furniture; Plastic people; Carry mantle.

Fisher Price play family House

doll house, toy, c1970s

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 $132,000 in 1996 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 single story weather board house with a driveway on the right leading to a separate carport. In front of the house is a front garden with lawn, trees, and plant beds. There are two holepunch holes centred just under the upper edge.

17 Closter Ave., Nunawading Margaret Picken - 95 Woodards - B/Burn

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 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

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 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