Glen Eira Historical Society Caulfield South, Victoria

A copy of a three page letter, dated 01/05/1957, sent by S P Simmonds to Plante and Henty Solicitors, concerning the valuation and inspection of the property at Bewdley Street, 8, Ormond. Includes information about the property, property measurements and improvements.

A photocopy of a one page contract signed 13/08/1895 for Peter Rodger to build the Elsternwick and Yarraville fire stations before 13/11/1895 for the Metropolitan Fire Brigade Board of Melbourne.

A typed short biography of Karl Duldig, undated & unattributed, ranging from his early life and education to his death (B 1902 – D1986)

A photocopy of a document dated 26/05/1974 celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the first Parish Mass in 1924 at Saint Aloysius Church Balaclava Road, Caulfield. The document lists the Catholic Priests and dignitaries who presided over the first Mass on 25/25/1924. A thanks to the past Parish priests from 1919 to 1974. Also included are three photocopies, of varying clarity, of a photograph of the front view of Saint Aloysius.

A handwritten unattributed one page list of the tenants of Cambria, Neerim Road from 1891 to 1940. Sourced from Sands and McDougall., The file also includes an undated and unattributed handwritten one page document providing Caulfield Rate Book Listings for the period 1889 to 1897. The document also provides a brief biography of George Davis with a reference to the Biography of Victorian Parliament.

Enquiry from Moyra Cachia seeking information on Nooralie Private Hospital in Ormond. Includes a copy of the reply from Margaret Dunbar that lists information from Sand and McDougal directories from 1942 – 1970 and a reference to information in Caulfield Heritage Vol 1.

Photocopy of a document of the record of voyage of the ship “Mystery” from England 1854-1855., Crew member William Badcock was great, great-grandfather of Margery Bromfield.

This file contains two items., Newspaper article from MELBOURNE WEEKLY BAYSIDE 26/07/2008 including three coloured photographs. Article mentions period features and updated renovations., Research by Claire Barton dated 01/03/2013 on occupiers of number 48 from 1903 to 1948. Taken from SANDS AND MCDOUGALLS.

Caulfield Leader dated July 6, 2010. Carnegie resident Mary Walsh, community activist, local icon and blogger, died on June 23, 2010.

A two page photocopy of a report from the Caulfield Conservation Study on 31 Downshire Road, Elsternwick, by Andrew Ward, dated 10/1994. It includes a description of the architecture of the property, a brief history of the property and a statement of the property’s significance. The study includes a black and white photograph (100mm x 155mm) of the exterior of the house.

Documents about a small portion of land on Warrigal Road Oakleigh, now Oakleigh East., A Letter dated 29/05/1952 from Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria to Mr. L.P. Simmonds requesting valuation of land for proposed widening of Warrigal Road., A plan of Survey, no.5474, for Crown portion of Parish of Moorabbin and Parish of Mordialloc for owner The Brighton Gas Coy Ltd. New Street Brighton. Mortgages to the National Mutual Life Association., A letter dated 04/06/1952 from Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria in reference to Warrigal Road and Centre Road from the Country Roads Board who desire to acquire the land., Handwritten calculation notes and price for valuation, most likely as an attachment to the letter dated 04/06/1952.

Typed order dated 16/10/2987 from James Bennett Library Services to Caulfield Historical Society for a copy of The Langdon Homes of Caulfield. Handwritten, unattributed annotation dated 30/10/2987 noting that an out of print reply was sent., A typed purchase order request from State Library of New South Wales dated 22/10/1987 to Caulfield Historical Society for a copy of The Langdon Homes of Caulfield. An unattributed handwritten annotation notes that an out of print reply was sent dated 06/11/1987., Also, a typed purchase order dated 19/10/1987 accompanying the requesting letter is included.

A pamphlet (including photocopied same) on the history of Saint Clement’s Church of England Elsternwick, titled The Jubilee Story 1886 – 1936. Includes photos of J.M. Davies, Rev Geo Sprovle, Rev M.H. Gardner, Rev A.E Britten, Rev J.H. Frewin plus the church interior.

This file contains 1 x 90th Anniversary booklet on Murrumbeena Primary School 1917 – 2007. The booklet contains copies of official papers, maps, building works and maintenance of significance, the certificate of Title, recollections of individual students and staff, notable newspaper articles, photos of building, staff and pupils, as well as the surrounding area, lists of head teachers/ principals, teachers and other staff and Murrumbeena Primary School logos. In addition to the 90th Anniversary booklet there is also a pamphlet in the form of a program to celebrate the events listed on 25/08/2007 and diagram of buildings

This file contains three items, Printed article on James Service from the Australian Sketcher, dated 13/03/1880, Printed article from Victorian and Its Metropolis, by Sutherland, undated, Handwritten article on James Service, one short summary taken from Cannon-Land Boomers (page 31) undated. Additional paragraph noting “Servicton” named after him., Handwritten undated list of properties held by James Service from 1876 to 1872, from Rate Books possibly.

The folder contains four items in two groups., 1) A Caulfield Contact article, vol 15, no 6, 27/07/1986, and a Caulfield Progress article dated 26/07/1989 describing the official opening of the Caulfield Spurway Nursing Home., 2) A typed copy of Caulfield Spurway Nursing Home Residency Agreement Proforma and a Commonwealth Department of Community Services document Common Form of Agreement regarding the temporary absence of a nursing home resident.

A one page typed letter from Weigall and Crowther Solicitors to S P Simmonds Estate Agency on behalf of Flora Lee, dated 03/10/1962, requesting valuation of 10 Hopetoun Street, Elsternwick., The file also includes a four page typed valuation of 10 Hopetoun Street, Elsternwick, by Edward J K Callaghan, dated 10/10/1962. The valuation includes property measurements, title particulars, zoning, information about the surrounding area and also details about the house on the property and other improvements., The file also includes one page of handwritten, undated and unattributed working notes for the purpose of the valuation., Also included in the file is a copy of a two page typed letter, from valuator V Scott to George Lee, dated 22/12/1971, providing another later valuation of 10 Hopetoun Street, Elsternwick.

An advertisement for the sale of the house Hartington located at 15 Gladstone Parade, Elsternwick, from the Melbourne Weekly Bayside of 09/03/2011. The advertisement includes a brief description of the architectural features of the house. It also includes two colour photographs (160mm x 265mm; 61mm x 85mm) of the house exterior and two colour photographs (61mm x 92mm) of the house interior.

Six documents on the Christian Family., Nine typed pages by Robert Trumble dated 08/02/1974. Extracts taken from two books written by him about the Christian family in Australia., Three pages about Thomas Christian and Myoora from Caulfield Historical Society Newsletter April/June 1974., Handwritten notes on Thomas and Violet Christian from 1886-1891, possibly taken from Rate Books, unsigned and undated., Handwritten information from the Public Record Office Victoria giving extract of register of Wills, Vol.W1, page 39 Christian, Thomas. Unsigned and undated., Photocopied UK incoming passenger list dated 28/04/1899 showing Mrs. Christian, eight children and maid on the ship Wakool, from Ancestry.com.au, Newspaper item dated 26/01/2013 from the Saturday Age mentioning Coolart Homestead, late Victorian mansion, owned at one stage by Tom Luxton who was married to Gertrude Christian.

An article from the Port Phillip/Caulfield Leader of 03/08 circa 1989 about the history and features of the Elsternwick Fire Station. The article includes a colour photograph (104mm x 127mm) of the exterior of the fire station.

One item on electoral division of Goldstein., Profile details of electoral division, updated 22/02/2012 plus map showing boundaries of Electoral Division of Goldstein gazette 24/12/2012.

Documents relating to Centenary:, An invitation to 100th Anniversary Celebration at Orrong Road Uniting Church Elsternwick, dated November 15, 1987., Orrong Road Methodist Church History from 14/11/1887 to 14/11/1978 compiled by Norma Ward. List of names included in File 1235B.

Handwritten document on Parish of Saint Mary the Virgin noting that the church has been situated at a number of venues. The present address has been used by Saint Marys for twelve years; and the Father is Graeme A. Mitchell

Two original copies and one photocopy of a one page article from The Age, 07/03/1990, by Rhonda Dredge, advertising the auction of Hengar. The article describes the architectural features of the Victorian style building, its original use as a dower house and gives a brief history of its occupancy. The article includes a black and white photograph of the exterior of Hengar.

Two copies of the booklet ST GILES 1890 TO 1990, ONE HUNDRED YEARS IN MURRUMBEENA, dated 15/07/1990 by St Giles Publicity Committee, includes photographs., Two printed pages of lists of names of church ministers and other officials from 1890 to 1990.