Glen Eira Historical Society Caulfield, Victoria

A print advertisement, dated 15/09/2006, source unknown, regarding the sale of 19 Long Street, Elsternwick. The advertisement describes the architectural features of the house and provides information about the forthcoming auction. There are also two copies of two photographs of the house.

A list of subscribers to St. Mary’s Anglican Church Caulfield from 1871-1922. Includes miscellaneous information on parishioners and activities from 1887-1895., Also includes another list of contributors that includes additional information on St. Margaret’s Church 1923.

Two hand written one page letters from Brenda M. Niall, dated 11/05/1983 and 03/06/1983 respectively, to R. Ballantyne of the Caulfield Historical Society, requesting information on the property Glenfern., One page newspaper article entitled INSPIRING THE ARTS from THE AGE, dated 04/05/2002, regarding Glenfern and the Boyd family by Mary Ryllis Clark. Includes photographs of two paintings and one photograph of the home.

A copy of a two page research report on 321 Jasper Road, Ormond by Hilary Bullocks and Rosalind Landells of the Brighton Historical Society, dated 08/11/1996. The report provides a brief history of the property and its occupancy., The file also includes one page of handwritten, undated and unattributed working notes.

A Caulfield Conservation study report by Andrew Ward dated August 1994 on 1 Maysbury Avenue, Elsternwick including a description, history and statement of the building’s significance. Includes references and a black and white photocopy of a photograph of the exterior

A black and white photograph (96mm x 127mm) of the 1891 Elsternwick Fire Brigade on their way to a fire with a crew of three fire fighters in a one-horse cart racing up a track.

Real Estate leaflet for the subdivision sale of the Ristori Estate & Residence on 31/05/1919 by Yeo, Crosthwaite & Co. A map of the 24 subdivisions available plus a locality plan are included along with details of separate sale on 04/06/1919 of the weatherboard buildings, rooms, stables & glass house.

Parish of St Agnes October – November 2009 Messenger monthly magazine of church community calendar.

Newspaper advertisement, source unknown, dated 04/05/2002, for the auction of 84 Regent Street. Gives brief details of interior and exterior features. Includes one colour photograph of the house two colour photographs of the house exterior., Research note by Claire Barton, dated 06/06/2012, referencing Sands and McDougall editions 1923, 1948, 1960 and 1970, giving names of previous occupants of 84 Regent Street.

Our Forward Movement 1956 pamphlet – 2 copies. Saint John’s Presbyterian Church, Elsternwick. Includes church activities and organisations. 10 x B & W photos; 10 pages; 20.5cm x 26cm, Minutes of Annual General Meeting, 7th September 1985. Saint Johns Uniting Tennis Club Annual General Meeting 20th September, 1985., Christmas Gift Leaflet – The Heart of Christmas. Christmas 1986 From Rev. Eric Thomas for distribution to community. Includes religious message and service times., Your Child’s Story World Vision reports on sponsored Mexican child, Silvia Loza, female, 1985 – 86, Two Annual Reports on child Paulus Lobo. One has B & W photo 60mm x 88mm. of three little boys. Written on back in pencil 486 – 207 LOBO, Paulus. A., Saint Johns Uniting Tennis Club Annual General Meeting 7th September, 1991. Beryl lake, Secretary. Minutes of Annual General Meeting held 15th September 1990, 2pm, in the Clubhouse. New members etc., Minutes of committee Meeting held Wednesday 18th August 1999 at 8pm 1 page. Saint Johns Uniting Church Tennis Club, 11th November 1999 Bulletin. 4 copies., Article, source unknown, with coloured photo. 100mm x 80mm of three men sitting drinking from cans. Content about problems with liquor licence fees for after Cricket Club matches. June 15.10.2010., Article from Caulfield/ Port Phillip Leader September 13, 2011. Rev Christine Clinch and parishoners photographed walking for famine relief for Kenya. Article titled Every step helps Africa. Photo 140mm x 95cm., Walk of Life Article from Melbourne Weekly Bayside. Your Community Voice. September 21, 2011. Coloured photo, 185mm x 110mm. Rev. Christine Clinch and parishoners. Article about the Famine Relief project for Kenya.

Book giving history of Reformed Presbyterian Church In Canada, Australia (Geelong and McKinnon Congregations). Some photographs (black & white) of McKinnon church in book., Title: A Brief History of Colonial Mission Work in Canada and Australia by Rev. Hugh Wright for the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland.

Various documents related to Glen Eira College:, Researched details by Claire Barton 15/06/2012 on beginning dates of Glen Eira College and head teachers names., Five Advertising articles from 2010 to May 2012 giving schools course outlines and other curricular activities on the schools various courses.

Newspaper article, Melbourne Weekly Bayside 20/04/2011. Includes six colour photos of the area. Describes history and amenities., Many of the streets in area names for the Crimean War 1850’s. Cardigan Street, Canrobert Street, Raglan Street, Crimea Street.

There are six items in this file., A photocopy from 500 Victorians 1934 edition of Percy Barrett Webb, engineer, manufacturer, of Webb Brothers, City Road South Melbourne. Includes carton illustration and personal details., Handwritten biographical information about Charles Webb, architect. Includes list of properties designed and two pages of references., Handwritten lists of two properties associated with George Octavius Webb, 1871 and 1887., Handwritten list of one property associated with Walter E. Webb, 1891., Two original photographs and one photocopy of statue of Isabella Webb, daughter of Justice Webb d.1891 located in Glen Eira City Hall as of 2000. One photograph taken in 1981 includes Mrs. Marie Langton, left, and Mrs. Margaret Moscham. Verso is handwritten description of photographs and photocopy. These were donated by Mrs. Langton March 2000., Two pages torn from Melbourne Weekly Bayside, April 14, 2010 entitled A Manor of Magnificence from Windsor Hotel to Winston Manor Charles Webb’s legacy remains unmatched by Kay Keighery on buildings designed by Charles Webb. The record page comprises description of 2 Manor Street, Brighton, designed by Webb, for sale at five million dollars.

A two page advertisement from the Melbourne Weekly Bayside, dated 14/02/2007, written by Kathryn Kernohan, for an upcoming auction of the house at 44 Elizabeth Street, Elsternwick on 04/03/2007. The article includes a description of the property including architectural features and four colour photographs, two of the house exterior (119mm x 216mm; 167mm x 316mm) and two of the house interior (89mm x 155mm; 89mm x 157mm), taken by Tim Barker.

A copy of typed, brief research notes by Miss H. Bullock and Mrs Rosalind Landells dated April 22, 1988 concerning the history of 2 Archibald Street, Elsternwick., The notes list the occupants of the house from 1893 to 1967 and mention the cricketer W. H. Ponsford who lived nearby., An undated, unattributed hand-written summary of the same information is also included.

A photocopy of a one page article from Punch on 01/03/1923 detailing the opening of the new Shelford Girls’ School in Helenslea. A list of all present at the opening is provided.