Glen Eira Historical Society Caulfield South, Victoria

Handwritten list of accomplishments and spouses of Topp family, notes from the VIC AND MET VZ pg. 505. Also includes handwritten page of research on history of Topp family in Shoobra road, written by Claire Barton, 19/02/2013

Order of service for the Commemoration Dinner of St Margaret’s Anglican Church, Ripley Grove, Caulfield 1983 (11/09/1983)

This file contains eight items., “A Short Outline of the History of the E.D.B.C.” Photocopy of typewritten history of the club, one page from 1909 to 1982, noting important events and personalities., Handwritten notes from Southern Cross newspaper, 08/05/1909 and 10/04/1909 about meetings to establish the club, into lists of office-bearers., Three photocopies of a group photo of members of the E.D.B.C., undated but probably 1910-14. No caption but verse of one copy states Early Days E.D.B.C., Photocopy of one page from 500 Victorians, Centenary Edition, 1934, on Arthur Apps, J.P. “Mortician” with cartoon portrait, noting that he is now associated with the Elsternwick District Bowling Club., Mounted photograph of Opening Day of the Elsternwick District Bowling Club 1934, handwritten on the reverse, of the raising of the flag for new club building., Mounted photograph of Elsternwick District Bowling Club Opening Day. Previous label on file states that it shows the presentation of a small trophy “Kitty” to Mayor H.C.H. Smith and Mayoress on opening day 1934., Photocopy of printed R.S.V.P. invitation from Elsternwick District Bowling Club for meeting of Official Opening of the Green and 75th Anniversary of the Club Opening 31/08/1984. The page states that the original Invitation in file 1204A with note on back., Ten mounted original colour photographs on five pages of Opening of the Green, presumably 31/08/1984 but no date is given, of presentations and speeches by office-bearers and photographs of members, identified by handwritten names written under each photograph. Backing used in this file states that it contains History of Elsternwick District Bowling Club 1909-1951 but this is not included.

Two copies of a two page Community Cabinet Newsletter, Glen Eira, Issue 8, 10/2002, announcing a joint project to house the elderly at Curraweena Avenue, Caulfield South. The newsletter also announces new funding for ethnic seniors’ groups including the Greek Senior Citizens’ Association of St Gregorios in Bentleigh. The newsletter includes two black and white photographs (54mm x 60mm; 54mm x 125mm).

4 items on Ricketson Family., 1.7 photocopied pages on family of Henry Ricketson, his pastoral enterprises and other business areas. The article also gives his family tree line and historical lineage. Includes 13 photocopied photographs., 2.Handwritten page of Caulfield Rate book details from 1866 to 1892., 3.Poor photocopied articles about fundraising for the Southern Memorial Hospital from the Australian Womens Weekly dated 04/04/1973. Includes photograph of ‘Glen Eira’., 4.Photocopied article on Staniforth Ricketson, from the Weekend Australian dated May 14 to 15, 1988, detailed article on his business, J.B. Were and son, his military life, his firms expanding into overseas and interstate branches and political areas of his life.

A two page black and white copy of a Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward, dated 09/1994, on the house at 22 Elizabeth Street. The study includes an architectural description of the building, a brief history of ownership, a statement of significance and a black and white photograph (101mm x 154mm) of the exterior of the house.

Three pieces of research on the Hart family, 1 page each., Brief type written biographical profile of John Hart extracted from the Royal Historical Society of Victoria’s Pioneer Register, Provided by John’s son Thomas Stephen Hart 04/08/1957, Brief type written biographical profile of John Hart extracted possibly from the Sydney Diocesan Magazine, November 1932 via Who’s Who in Australia of 1927-28, 1950 & 1955, Brief type-written biographical profile of Thomas Stephen Hart extracted from the Royal Historical Society of Victoria’s Pioneer Register including an autobiographical note dated 04/08/1957

4 documents which have references to the a’Beckett family., Photocopied extract from Burke’s Colonial Gentry Vol 1 1891 on the name a’Beckett, William Arthur Callander, Handwritten research on various a’Beckett family tree members taken from Burke’s Colonial Gentry etc, includes rate details of home in Alma Street, Leaflet on The Briars Mornington giving history on family and the Napoleonic collection of furniture, Photocopied article on a’Beckett name taken from ‘Sand, Swamp and Heath by Peter R Murray and John C Wells 1980. This paragraph gives the connection to Emma Minna a’Beckett who married Arthur Boyd. Boyd’s father owner Glenfern on the corner of Hotham and Inkerman Street. This is the beginning of the artistic Boyd family in Murrumbeena

Newspaper article dated 31/01/07 from the Age, of the biography of Henry Ernest Melbourne, creator of the Freddo Frog for Sir Macpherson Robertson. His later involvement with Caulfield Football club and Caulfield South Cricket Club (includes photo)

Newspaper article dated 14/07/2006 on 13 Prentice Street Elsternwick, on forthcoming sale of property, includes two coloured photographs. Gives brief interior features.

Four articles by Dulcie Cousins, Joan Millar, Jim Millar and Grace Hocking. They each give a brief insight in what they enjoyed about being a member of the Kooyong Road Church. From the social and sports clubs, anniversary occasions, picnics in the Dandenongs, church on Sunday nights, the passing parade of ministers and the general church community they embraced.

Two copies of a sixteen page booklet titled First Fifty Years, detailing a brief history, researched by John Watson, of St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, Balaclava Road Caulfield, between 1910-1960. The booklet includes several images, including two photographs, one of the interior of the church, the other of the interior of the main hall. There is also a set of six portrait photographs of the ministers of St. Stephen’s from 1913-1960., There is also a photograph of the front view of the first church and a sketch by Haddon and Henderson architects of the design for the present, 1960, church dated to the early-mid 1920s. There is a list of names of office-bearers for the year 1960. That list has been photocopied and is included in the file., Finally, there are two pages of handwritten notes, undated and unattributed, of information about St. Stephen’s derived from the First Fifty Years booklet.

Property Review Weekly, advertising article dated 15/06/01, on forthcoming executors auction 24/06/2001. Listed as outstanding development potential by Buxton Estate Agents, coloured photo included., Property Review Weekly, dated 14/02/2003, includes two coloured photographs for sale of renovated property, beachside architecture a feature, by Hocking Stuart Advertising article, dated 26/02/2003, giving brief house features of property renovation.

This file contains a photocopy of the entry for George Andrew McKinnon on page 175 of the publication ‘500 Victorians: Centenary Edition 1934’. The upper half of the page contains a sketch of McKinnon with an inserted photograph of McKinnon’s head plus surrounding cartoon depictions of his activities and interests., The bottom half of the page provides and “Who’s who” type listing of his place of birth, education, recreational interests and civic duties.

A photocopy of a black and white photograph (95mm x 127mm) of the exterior of Glen Huntly Fire Station accompanied by typed explanatory notes. The electric tram at terminus at Grange Road is also seen in the photograph., The file also includes an A4 sepia copy of the same photograph (210mm x 291mm) with street signage visible., The file also includes a photocopy of a black and white photograph (154mm x 200mm) of Hose Carriage No. 13197 outside the Glen Huntly Fire Station. Two firefighters are seated in the carriage and three others stand on the running board.

Two Port Philip Leader articles on the Rev Howard Langmead. His talents as a comedien and acknowledgement of the church’s Billboard sign, which is causing a lot of interest, locally and interstate. Date unknown. Includes two colour photographs.

St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Caulfield. Brief research notes on the church, Jubilee Hall, and the church’s established by St. Mary’s. Undated and author unknown.