Glen Eira Historical Society Caulfield South, Victoria

A two page photocopy of a typed letter from Peter Upton, dated 10/04/1981, requesting information on the property Coimbra in Chattersley Lane (sic), St Kilda and detailing his family’s involvement in the property. He describes his memories of the house, its rooms, details of engraved glass, floral and decorative motifs and extensive garden., The file also includes a one page photocopy of a typed letter from the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) to the St Kilda Historical Society, dated 29/04/1981, concerning Peter Upton’s letter and requesting assistance in providing him with information about the relevant property as Coimbra does not appear on the Trust’s records. The letter includes a hand drawn map (62mm x 120mm) of the area in which the property is located., Also included is a one page typed letter from St Kilda Historical Society, dated 03/06/1981, to the Caulfield Historical Society, forwarding the letters received from Peter Upton and the Trust about Coimbra., The file also includes two handwritten versions of a two page letter, the final version dated 07/09/1981, from the Caulfield Historical Society to Peter Upton concerning his inquiry about Coimbra. It provides a brief list of occupiers of Coimbra from 1935 to 1974., Also included are two versions of a one page handwritten letter, the final version dated 07/09/1981, from the Caulfield Historical Society Historical to the St Kilda Historical Society thanking them for previous correspondence regarding Coimbra., The file also includes two handwritten versions of a one page letter, the final version dated 07/09/1981, to the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), from the Caulfield Historical Society, concerning Peter Upton’s inquiry about Combria. This letter is accompanied by a two page copy of the Society’s reply to Peter Upton., Also included is a one page typed letter of acknowledgement, dated 14/09/1981, from the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) to the Caulfield Historical Society.

Newspaper article dated 23/07/2004 gives details of Victorian home prior to upcoming sale. Describes interior style and notes the addition of the outside plunge pool and established garden. Includes a coloured photograph.

A typed document evaluating the house at 168 Orrong Road dated to 13/06/1962, produced by W.V. Scott. Includes handwritten notes on the same subject.

Typed letter dated 28/01/1977 from The Perpetual Executors and Trustees Association of Australia limited by trust officer R.M. Morrison to W.V. Scott of S.P. Simmonds Estate Agents regarding the report and valuation of the Sir Hugh Gerner Brain estate located at 415 Kooyong Road, Elsternwick., Includes certificate of title and typed letter by valuator W.V. Scott with details of the external and internal condition and valuation of the property with handwritten notes. Dated 08/02/1977.

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.

Newspaper article from THE SUN dated 23/06/1982 concerning George Johnston’s novel MY BROTHER JACK part of which is set in Caulfield, includes a photograph of George Johnston and his wife.

Two items about Vida Goldstein (1869-1946)., Newspaper article from “The Age’ dated 28/12/1984 giving brief history of Vida Goldstein, suffragist and would-be senator. Her political history and a brief note on her family are included, plus acknowledgement that Balaclava electrode was named after her., Three documents downloaded about Vida Goldstein’s political life, including her biography and a photocopy of an anti-war flyer.

An undated typed poster for the forthcoming auction on April 18, 1936 of the brick house at 29 Eddy’s Grove, Bentleigh

Photo album of buildings in Caulfield pre 1972 to assist National Trust Victoria Australia in identifying buildings worthy of preservation, Photographer Jenny O’Donnell, member of Caulfield Historical Society, All photos are black and white except where stated

A colour newspaper article from the Property Review Weekly of 05/08/2005, advertising the auction of 96 Koornang Road on 11/08/2005. Includes a colour photograph of the building exterior., The file also includes a newspaper article from the Property Review Weekly of 19/08/2005, describing the auction of 96 Koornang Road. Includes an colour photograph of the building exterior.

A one page copy of Brighton Historical Society’s report on the house at 7 Edward Street Elsternwick, dated 17/10/1989. The report includes a list of residents and gives a brief history of the house., The file also includes one page of unattributed and undated handwritten research notes.

This file contains four items, 1. Handwritten research notes dated 17/08/2013, by Peta Darke, concerning the history of 14 Elster Avenue, names ‘Hinton’., 2. 4 page brochure produced by Biggin and Scott for the house’s auction on 18/05/2013. Includes colour exterior and interior photographs and house plan., 3. Advertisement in “Property Review Weekly’, dated 26/04/2013, for the auction of the property on 18/05/2013. Includes colour exterior photograph., 4. Flyer with four colour photographs advertising forth coming auction of the property.

A typed letter dated 20/03/1974 from R T Breen and Co Solicitors to S P Simmonds and Co Real Estate Agents requesting a valuation of the property at 13 Carinya Court South Oakleigh (sic). It includes handwritten notes., The file also includes a copy of a typed letter dated 09/04/1974 to R T Breen containing the valuation of the property at 13 Carinya Court South Oakleigh (sic) by W V Scott., Also included is a handwritten, unattributed document of calculations and measurements for property at Carinya Court, South Oakleigh (sic)., The file also includes a photocopy dated 18/03/1974 of the certificate of title for 13 Carinya Court, South Oakleigh (sic). This includes a hand drawn plan (70mm x 65mm) of the property.

A documentary and physical investigation into the history and development of Craigellachie, located at 2B Lynedoch Avenue, St Kilda East, by Debra Lewis. Includes an examination of the house’s condition as at 2002, photocopies of photographs and plans of the house illustrating key architectural features and changes to the house. Includes a handwritten letter dated 08/02/2002 from Debra Lewis regarding the donation of the copy of her research paper.

Eight items about this property:, Handwritten notes from 1870 Caulfield rate book along with list of owners 1870-1890; unsigned and undated., Short history of Rosemont from 1860’s with owners listed up to 1895. Includes description of land and architectural features of house with sketch of pillar. Unsigned and undated with both typed and handwritten information., Unsigned and undated note (original and photocopy) about 112 Kooyong Road and Rosemont’s changing address over time., Photocopy of Andrew Ward’s Heritage Study (two pages) on 112 Kooyong Road (rear) describing significance, history and description of property. Includes photo., Online print without photo of same Heritage Study with handwritten note about brick exterior provided by owner/occupier to compiler Andrew Frederick 2010., Excerpt from Caulfield’s Building Heritage p.47-48 Volume 1 by Dr. Geulah Solomon about Rosemont giving description and history (start of entry on page 46 omitted). Added by Claire Barton date unknown., Notes taken by Andrew Frederick from Caulfield Heritage Vol.1 pages 47-9 re history; and from Sands and McDougall Directories of 1874, 1903, 1911, 1913 and 1923; plus 1913 entry in Vict. P.O Directory. These show house numbers and owners for those periods., Three pages of plans relating to Rosemont covering ground and first floors.

Real estate advertisement for 5/66 Riddell Parade, Elsternwick, an apartment within Lowana Court. The auction date is listed as Saturday 13th of November, circa 2010, with estate agents Kylie Kramer and Bill Stavrakis of Biggin Scott Real Estate. Includes three photographs.

St. Mary’s Anglican Church, photocopied document of the history of the music. Includes details of various organs the church has had from 1867 to 1982. List of organists and details of the choices of music played and types of choirs. Dated August 1985, compiled by C.G.T. Weickhardt., Original printed leaflet on the new organ to be installed in St. Mary’s in 1933., Letter of notification to Vicar B. Green, St. Mary’s Anglican Church from Ian Wight, Conservation Manager of the National Trust of Australia, Victoria, dated 21/05/1996, that their pipe organ has been classified and included in the register.

Photocopy From The First 100 years No 2897 Carnegie Primary School 1888 – 1988 Edited By Isobel Couper And Deirdre Lynch On Recollections of Athol Reid Which Include References To The Melbourne Aerodrome. Also A Printout From The Internet Printed on 20/08/2010 On Essendon Airport With Reference To Aerodrome At GlenHuntly.