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This photograph shows the interior of a library
Black and white photograph of a library interior showing low bookshelves containing picture books, a chair and desk covered in books and stationery. A low wall surrounds the area, on top of which are balanced tall stacks of books with spines facing inwards.
Teapot belonging to a set produced for use at the Moorabbin Arts Centre (now Kingston Arts).
White ceramic teapot with lid and Moorabbin Arts Centre logo on front.
Marked on base: Royal Porcelain / Kingdom of Thailand / Oven to Table / Dishwasher - safe / Microwave - safe
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Seven-piece fine china place setting produced for City of Moorabbin, incorporating gold edge and City of Moorabbin logo on all pieces
Fine china seven-piece place setting, with gold edging and City of Moorabbin logo printed in gold. Part 1a Cup Part 1b Saucer Part 2 Bread and butter plate Part 3 Entree plate Part 4 Dinner plate Part 5 Soup bowl Part 6 Underplate Part 7 Dessert bowl
Makers mark on parts 1a, 1b, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7: Fine China / Westminster / Australia Makers mark on part 6: Designed & decorated in Australia / Westminster / Fine China / Blank made in China
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Wine glass produced for City of Moorabbin, incorporating gold edge and City of Moorabbin logo
Wine carafe with gold edging and City of Moorabbin logo printed in gold on front.
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Water glass produced for City of Moorabbin, incorporating gold edge and City of Moorabbin logo
Water glass with gold edging and City of Moorabbin logo printed in gold on front.
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Sherry glass produced for City of Moorabbin, incorporating gold edge and City of Moorabbin logo
Sherry glass with gold edging and City of Moorabbin logo printed in gold on front.
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Wine glass produced for City of Moorabbin, incorporating gold edge and City of Moorabbin logo
Wine glass with gold edging and City of Moorabbin logo printed in gold on front.
Marked on base: France / luminarc
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Wine glass produced for City of Moorabbin, incorporating gold edge and City of Moorabbin logo
Wine glass with gold edging and City of Moorabbin logo printed in gold on front.
Marked on base: France / luminarc
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Coffee pot belonging to a set produced for use at the Moorabbin Arts Centre (now Kingston Arts).
White ceramic coffee pot with lid and Moorabbin Arts Centre logo on front.
Marked on base: Royal Porcelain / Kingdom of Thailand / Oven to Table / Dishwasher - safe / Microwave - safe
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Sales plan for land in the suburb of Cheltenham, bounded by Tulip Grove and Heather Grove.
The developing urban area of Highett within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.
Colour pamphlet advertising auction of Heather Grove Estate, Cheltenham. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Wickham Road, Railway Parade, Highett Road and Point Nepean Road.
Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision 1: Sold / 20/- Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision 2: 25/- Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision 3: 30/- Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision 4: 110 / 30/- Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivisions 1, 11, 10, 9 and 8: Sold Handwritten in grey pencil beneath 'Heather Grove': 20/- 20/- 20/- 20/- Handwritten in black ink on subdivison 12 and 7: £85 Handwritten in back ink on subdivision 5: £60 Handwritten in back ink on subdivision 6: £65 Handwritten in grey pencil above subdivision map: 1-8-9-10-11 Handwritten in grey pencil above subdivision map: [enclosed in a circle] 12- / £75 Handwritten in grey pencil above subdivision map: [enclosed in a circle] 2 / £85 Handwritten in grey pencil above subdivision map: [enclosed in a circle] 3 / £100 Handwritten in grey pencil above subdivision map: [enclosed in a circle] 4 / £100 Handwritten in grey pencil above subdivision map: [enclosed in a circle] 5 / £60 Handwritten in grey pencil above subdivision map: [enclosed in a circle] 6 / £65 Handwritten in grey pencil above subdivision map: [enclosed in a circle] 7 / £25- Handwritten in grey pencil above subdivision map: [enclosed in a circle] £125 / [indecipherable] Handwritten in grey pencil above subdivision map: 37.00 / 18.10 / 56.80 / 3 / [horizontal line] / 59 8 Handwritten in grey pencil along railway line marking: 21/6 / 12/6 / 13/- / 19/-
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Sales plan for land in the suburb of Cheltenham, bounded by Point Nepean Road and Swinden Avenue, including Evesham Road and Wallingford Street.
The developing urban area of Cheltenham within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.
Colour pamphlet advertising for private sale Cheltenham Estate. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Point Nepean Road and Swinden Avenue, including Evesham Road, and Wallingford Street.
Handwritten in red ink on subdivison 45: D / H Handwritten in red ink on subdivision 46: Anderson Handwritten in red ink on subdivisions 88, 87, 77 and 56: K / D Handwritten in red ink on subdivision 86: D / H Handwritten in red ink on subdivision 63 and 62: Hudson Handwritten in red ink on subdivision 59 [indecipherable] Handwritten in red ink on subdivision 58: aB Handwritten in red ink on subdivision 57: Lavosh Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision 28, 26, 24, 67, 58, 49: B Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivisions 78 and 79: Paint Handwritten in purple pencil on subdivsion 114 and 86: B
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Sales plan for land in the suburb of Highett, bounded by Tennyson Street, James Street and Point Nepean Road and including Maher Street, Connors Street, Enright Street, Edward Street, James Street and Matthieson Street.
The developing urban area of Highett within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.
Colour pamphlet advertising for private sale subdivisions in the Matthiesson's Estate, Highett. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Tennyson Street, James Street and Point Nepean Road and including Maher Street, Connors Street, Enright Street, Edward Street, James Street and Matthieson Street.
Handwritten in blue pencil: x marked on every subdivision on the map Handwritten in grey pencil at the end of the Price List: x not sold Handwritten in grey pencil adjacent to subdivisions 58, 167 and 166: JP. Turner Handwritten in grey pencil adjacent to subdivision 164: [indecipherable] Markings in grey pencil around the edges of the subdivision map Handwritten in grey pencil on reverse: Matthiesson / Matthiesson Estate / Matthiesson Estate
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Sales plan for land in the suburb of Highett, bounded by Highett Road, Worthing Terrace and the railway line, and incorporating Major Street and Train Street.
The developing urban area of Highett within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.
Colour pamphlet advertising for private sale the Station Entrance Estate, Highett. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Wickham Road, Railway Parade, Highett Road and Point Nepean Road.
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Sales plan for land in the suburb of Highett, bounded by Sandford Street, Turner Street and Point Nepean Road
The developing urban area of Highett within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.
Black and white pamphlet advertising for sale the Hill Estate, Highett. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Sandford Street, Turner Street and Point Nepean Road.
Handwritten in grey pencil on reverse: The Hill
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Sales plan for land in the suburb of Hampton (Highett), bounded by Bluff Road, Wickham Road, Peterson Street and June Street. Includes Morley Street, Follett Avenue, and Parrett Street
The developing urban area of Highett within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.
Colour pamphlet advertising for private sale the Ozone Estate, Bluff Road Hampton. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Bluff Road, Wickham Road, June Street and Peterson Street including Morley Street, Follett Avenue and Parrett Street.
Handwritten in grey pencil on rear: Ozone Estate
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Sales plan for land in the suburb of Hampton (Highett), bounded by Bluff Road, Wickham Road, Peterson Street and June Street. Includes Morley Street, Follett Avenue, and Parrett Street
The developing urban area of Highett within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.
Colour pamphlet advertising for private sale the Ozone Estate, Bluff Road Hampton. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Bluff Road, Wickham Road, June Street and Peterson Street including Morley Street, Follett Avenue and Parrett Street.
Handwritten in grey pencil on reverse: Ozone Printed in purple ink on front top right-hand corner: Vendors are - Leslie Harcourt MacGowan, Esq / Neerim Road, Caulfield / & / Arthur Alfred Parrett, Esq / 311 Flinders Lane / Melbourne
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Sales plan for land in the suburb of Highett, bounded by Point Nepean Road and including Sandford Street, Turner Road, Alfred Street and Peace Street.
The developing urban area of Highett within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.
Colour pamphlet advertising for sale at auction The Hill Estate, Highett. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Point Nepean Road and including Sandford Street, Turner Road, Alfred Street and Peace Street.
Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map next to subdivisions 91, 92, 93, 106, 107 and 108: x Handwritten in grey pencil on back cover: The / Hill Estate / Highett
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Sales plan for land in the suburb of South Brighton (Moorabbin), bounded by Point Nepean Road, South Road, Patterson Street and the Mordialloc Railway Line. Incorporates Wolsely Street and Gordon Street
The developing urban area of Moorabbin within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.
Colour pamphlet advertising for private sale the South Brighton Township Estate, South Brighton. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Point Nepean Road, South Road, Patterson Street, and the Mordialloc Railway Line. Includes Wolsley Street and Gordon Street.
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Sales plan for land in the suburb of Sandringham, bounded by Bluff Road, Bay Road and William Street, and incorporating Frances Street.
The developing urban area of Highett (then called Sandringham) within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.
Colour pamphlet advertising for sale 35 lots in Sandringham Rises, Sandringham. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Bluff Road, Bay Road and William Street, including Frances Street.
Handwritten in grey pencil next to the words 'THREE O'CLOCK': 1888 Handwritten in blue ben next to the words '& BUSINESS SITES': 1888
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Sales plan for land in the suburb of Moorabbin, bounded by South Road and Highbury Street, including Prince Street, Charming Street, Thomas Avenue and Keith Road.
The developing urban area of Moorabbin within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.
Colour pamphlet advertising for private sale the Moorabbin Shire Hall Estate, Moorabbin. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by South Road and Highbury Street, including Prince Street, Charming Street, Keith Road and Thomas Avenue.
Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 63: £4 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 66: 4 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 80: 3. Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 81: 4 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 83: 2 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 96: £3 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map below subdivision 97: 3 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map to the left of subdivision 102: 3 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map on the corner of Thomas Avenue and Highbury Street: vertical line next to a square with a cross in it.
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Sales plan for land in the suburb of Cheltenham, bounded by Johnston Street, Silver Street and Cavanagh Street, incorporating lots on either side of Sunray Avenue.
The developing urban area of Cheltenham within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.
Colour pamphlet advertising for sale lots in The Ridge Entrance Estate, Cheltenham. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Johnston Street, Silver Street and Cavanagh Street, including subdivision lots on either side of Sunray Avenue
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Sales plan for land in the suburb of Bentleigh, bounded by Centre Road, and incorporating subdivisions on either side of Elizabeth Street (Wheatley Road), Oak Street and Beech Street.
The developing urban area of Bentleigh within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.
Colour pamphlet advertising a realising sub-divisional auction sale of the Bentleigh Park Estate, Bentleigh. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Centre Road, and including Elizabeth Street (Wheatley Road), Oak Street and Beech Street.
Hand drawn in grey pencil: a small square on subdivision 33 Hand drawn in grey pencil: a small square incorporating a cross on subdivision 24 Hand written in black ink on reverse: Bentleigh Park / Estate / Ward late Andersons
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Sales plan for land in the suburb of Highett, bounded by Worthing Road, and the Melbourne to Frankston Electric Railway Line, including LePage Street.
The developing urban area of Highett within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.
Colour pamphlet advertising a subdivisional auction of the Highett Station Estate. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Worthing Road and the Melbourne to Frankston Electric Railway, and including LePage Street.
Handwritten in black ink on front cover: Late LePage / Wickham Rd
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Sales plan for land in the suburbs of Highett and Moorabbin, bordered by Point Nepean Road and Wickham Road East incorporating William Street
The developing urban area of Highett and Moorabbin within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.
Colour pamphlet advertising for private sale land in the Central Corner Estate in Moorabbin and Highett. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Point Nepean Road and Wickham Road East, with subdivisions also available on both sides of William Street.
Handwritten in blue pencil on subdivision plan: a tick is drawn on subdivisions 2-18 Handwritten in blue pencil on subdivision 6: a box with an x inside Handwritten in blue pencil on subdivisions 10 and 12: S Handwritten in black ink on front page: [indecipherable] / McKittricks Handwritten in grey pencil on rear page: McKilhick / Nepean Rd Handwritten in grey pencil on rear page upside down: 160000 / 15 8300 [crossed out]
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Sales plan for land in the suburb of Highett, titled Railway Reserve, incorporating properties along Wolseley Street, Livingston Street, Highett Road and Worthing Road.
The developing urban area of Highett within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses and shops are constructed close to infrastructure.
Colour pamphlet advertising thirty eight shop and villa sites for sale at the Railway Reserve, Highett. Incorporates a map of the reserve with properties available on Wolseley Street, Livingston Street, Highett Road and Worthing Road.
Handwritten in grey pencil: assumed sale price recorded on subdivisions 1-7, 10, 22, 23 and 34 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision 4: C. Nevill / City of Melbourne bank Handwritten in grey pencil across subdivision 7: 49' Handwritten in grey pencil across subdivision 21 and 22: 134' Handwritten in grey pencil across subdivision 25 and 26: 200' Handwritten in grey pencil across subdivision 36 and 37 and both top and bottom: 120' Hand drawn in blue pencil: outline of subdivision 4 Hand drawn in blue pencil: outline of subdivisions 7, 23, 28, 37, 38 along left hand side, subdivisions 38, 37 and 36 on Wolseley Street, subdivisions 30 and 29 along Wolseley Street, subdivisions 29 and 24 along the middle of the plan, subdivisions 24 and half of 25 along Livingston Street, half of subdivision 20 along the middle of the plan, subdivisions 21 and 22 along the Right of Way between Livingston Street and Highett Road, and along the right hand border of subdivision 7. Handwritten in ink adjacent to the subdivision plan, updside down, in the bottom right hand corner: 276 / 54 / 280 / 45 / 320 / 202 / 200 / 134 / horizontal line / 11/14 Handwritten in ink adjacent to the subdivision plan, updside down, in the bottom right hand corner: 1714)2200(15 / 1714 / horizontal line / 486
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Sales plan for land in the suburb of Cheltenham, along Charman Road and Weatherall Street.
The developing urban area of Cheltenham within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed.
Colour pamphlet advertising realising auction of the Charman Estate, Cheltenham. Incorporates a map of the estate, showing subdivisions along Charman Road and Weatherall Street.
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Sales plan for land in the suburb of Cheltenham, encompassing both sides of Walker Grove, a section of Centre Dandenong Rd and Axelton St.
The developing urban area of Cheltenham within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed.
Black and white pamphlet advertising for private sale the Station Entrance Estate, Highett. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Wickham Road, Railway Parade, Highett Road and Point Nepean Road.
Handwritten in black pen on subdivision map: 'x' written on subdivisions 2, 3, 8-11, 15-17, 19. Potentially indicating that these properties did not sell at auction. Handwritten in black pen on subdivision map: assumed sale price on subdivisions 1, 4-7, 12-14, 18, 20-31.
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Sales plan for land in the suburb of Cheltenham, along both sides of Victori Avenue, off Weatherall Road.
The developing urban area of Cheltenham within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed.
Colour pamphlet advertising for sale the Ozone Hill Estate, Cheltenham. Incorporates a map of the estate on either side of Victor Avenue, off Weatherall Road.
Handwritten in blue ink on the subdivision map: 'Sold' is written on subdivisions 1-4, 8, 11, 13, 16-26, 28, 29, 33, 39-41 Handwritten in blue ink on the subdivision map: 'House being erected' is written on subdivisions 22 and 33. Handwrittten in grey pencil adjacent to subdivisions 21 and 22: Tennis / Courts / being / constructed / here Handwritten in grey pencil at bottom of page: Revised to 30/1/24 Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision map: assumed land sale price is recorded on subdivisions 5-9, 9-10, 12, 14-15, 27, 30-32, 34-38.
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Sales plan for land in the suburb of Bentleigh, along Collins and Ross Streets, bounded by Jasper Road.
The developing urban area of Bentleigh within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed.
Black and white pamphlet advertising for private sale the Highland Estate, Bentleigh. Incorporates a map of the estate between Collins St and Ross St, bordered by Japser Road.
Handwritten in grey pencil on map: additional subdivisions numbered 15-19 drawn along Ross St Handwritten in grey pencil on map: indecipherable annotations to subdivisions 1, 3 and 14
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Horse standing by a lake on the property of the Methodist Children's Homes, Cheltenham. The photograph is taken from Tennyson Street, looking towards Point Nepean Road.
This image shows the land in Cheltenham, that later became Southland Shopping Centre. The land originally belonged to the Methodist Church, who operated a Children's Home on the property.
Black and white image of a horse standing next to a tree trunk by a lake.
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