1920 A bend in the road, Ferny Creek, Victoria
1929 The Main Road, Ferny Creek, Vic.
1930 Main Road, Ferny Creek, VIC
1930 Queen Carnival
1935 Beauty Bend, Ferny Creek
1935 View at Ferny Creek
1940 Panorama at Ferny Creek, Vic
1945 Beauty Bend, Ferny Creek, VIC
1945 Main Road, Ferny Creek, Vic.
1948 Ilkley Heights, Ferny Creek
1950 Ferny Creek Store Rose 4850
1950 Rose series P. 2 A View At Ferny Creek, Vic.
1950 View at Ferny Creek
1955 Main Road, Ferny Creek, Vic.
1955 View across Ferny Creek township
1973 Cars on Road outside King Henry’s cafe
1973 Cars on Road outside King Henry’s cafe
1973 Cars on Road outside King Henry’s cafe
1973 Cars on Road outside King Henry’s cafe
1973 Cars on Road outside King Henry’s cafe
1973 Cars on Road outside King Henry’s cafe
1973 Lyrebird in Ferny Creek
1974 ANZAC Memorial in Ferny Creek
1974 Beauty Bend, Ferny Creek, VIC
1974 Beauty Bend, Ferny Creek, VIC
1974 Beauty Bend, Ferny Creek, VIC
1974 Breen’s Corner, Ferny Creek
1974 Breen’s Corner, Ferny Creek
1974 Breen’s Corner, Ferny Creek
1974 Clarkmont Road, Ferny Creek
1974 Ferny Creek
1974 Ferny Creek State School
1974 Ferny Creek Store and Post Office
1974 Ferny Creek Store and Post Office
1974 Hackett’s Corner, Ferny Creek
1974 Log Cabin, Ferny Creek Recreation Reserve
1974 Log Cabin, Ferny Creek Recreation Reserve
1974 Looking towards Beauty bend, Ferny Creek
1974 Looking towards Olinda from the Main Road, Sassafrass
1974 Main Road, Ferny Creek
1974 Main Road, Ferny Creek
1974 Main Road, Ferny Creek
1974 Main Road, Ferny Creek
1974 Main Road, Ferny Creek
1974 Main Road, Ferny Creek near Breen’s Corner
1974 Main Road, Ferny Creek near Breen’s Corner
1974 Main Road, Ferny Creek near Breen’s Corner
1974 Main Road, ferny Creek past Hackett’s corner
1974 Main Road, ferny Creek past Hackett’s corner
1974 Main Road, ferny Creek past Hackett’s corner
1974 Main Road, Sassafrass
1974 Main Road, Sassafrass
1974 Main Road, Sassafrass
1974 Main Road, Sassafrass
1974 Main Road, Sassafrass
1974 Mechanic’s Institute in Sassafrass
1974 Sherbrooke Forest, Ferny Creek
1974 Treeworks, Ferny Creek
1974 Treeworks, Ferny Creek
???? Burnie Child. Dad’s 70th birthday
Colour photograph of Frank Child’s father Bernard on his 70th birthday.
Written on back of photograph by Frank Child – Burnie Child. Dad’s 70th birthday
???? Frank Child at 21 years
Frank Child aged 21 years. Half of the photograph has been cut off.
Written on back of photograph by Frank Child – Frank Child at 21 years.
???? Frank Child with dog
Colour image of Frank Child kneeling in garden and holding a small dog.
1870 Matthew Child
Matthew Child was considered to be the first of the settlers to set foot in the valley as he scouted it for the others (Isaac Jeeves & Jabez Richardson). He was not the first to settle in the valley – that was Isaac Jeeves.: Copy of portrait photo of Matthew Child.
1882 Portrait Photo of Thomas Hand and Eliza Hand c1882.
Thomas, Eliza and eight children lived at Mountain Grange. Thomas was employed as an engineer for Lillydale Shire, but died suddenly in 1888, aged 42. About 1910, Eliza and her daughter Florence opened the Kalorama Post Office. Eliza died in 1918.
1885 Thomas and Eliza Hand
Thomas and Eliza Hand Thomas, Eliza and eight children lived at Mountain Grange. Thomas was employed as an engineer for Lillydale Shire, but died suddenly in 1888, aged 42. About 1910, Eliza and her daughter Florence opened the Kalorama Post Office. Eliza died in 1918.
1885 Thomas and Eliza Hand
Thomas and Eliza Hand Thomas, Eliza and eight children lived at Mountain Grange. Thomas was employed as an engineer for Lillydale Shire, but died suddenly in 1888, aged 42. About 1910, Eliza and her daughter Florence opened the Kalorama Post Office. Eliza died in 1918.
1885 Thomas Hand 1839-1888
Copy of a formal photograph showing head and shoulders of Thomas Hand, 1839-1888. This photograph has a detailed inscription on the back handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke in 1974.: Thomas Hand 1839-1888 Surveyor for Upper Yarra Road Board 1862-1872. Engineer for Shire of Lillydale 1872-1888. Father of Kate, Eva, Eliza, Florence, Mabel, Alice, Frederick and William. Married Eliza Erith 1862. Owner of Mountain Grange in the present district of Kalorama. Copy of photograph in possession of his daughter Mabel made by JLC in 1974.
1886 Francis Matthew Child and Family
Francis Matthew Child was 15 when he came to the Valley with his father, Matthew Child in 1855. He married Martha Jeeves (born 1857) in 1875. They had 6 children. Harry, May, Edward, Alice, Bert, Eva.: Posed photograph of Francis Matthew Child, his wife Martha (nee Jeeves) and six children, all well dressed with background of bushes. Handwritten inscription on back by John Lundy-Clarke.: F.M. Child and Family about 1886. Back Row Martha (nee Jeeves), Harry, May, Francis Mathew, Edward (Ted). Front Row Alice (Petty), (Bert), Eva.
1890 Harmony Vale kitchen c1895
Inside the kitchen of Harmony Vale the home of Jabez Richardson and family taken c1895. Jabez Richardson and his wife Sarah Ann are seated in the chimney ingle. Daughter Martha sits at the end of the table on LHS while daughter Sarah Ann tends the pot. Son John Willie sits smoking his pipe.
1890 Mountain Grange and Great Barn Kalorama c1890
Mountain Grange homestead with the great barn. Left are remains of tree clearance. Fruit tress at right angle to the house. Other cultivation evident. This is the earliest of the 3 views in the collection.
1890 Mountain Grange Home of the Hand Family c1890
Front view of the house with Mrs Eliza Hand and a daughter on the verandah.
1890 The kitchen of ‘Harmony Vale’
Detailed inscription on the back of photograph handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke. The kitchen of “Harmony Vale” Richardsons Home 1890. Detailed inscription on the back of photograph handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke. The kitchen of ?Harmony Vale? Richardsons Home 1890.
1895 Harmony Vale
“Harmony Vale” Home of Jabez Richardson built about 1861, after living on creek from 1855. On bank of Olinda Creek was home of his daughter Martha (Mrs Bird) after her marriage to Meadow Bird about 1900, till a while before her death in 1930. Was on section 919B part of the property lost on mortgage by J.W. Richardson in 1929 having been left to him by his father Jabez.
1895 Harmony Vale Home of Jabez Richardson
Detailed inscription on the back of photograph handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke.“Harmony Vale” Home of Jabez Richardson built about 1861, after living on creek from 1855. On bank of Olinda Creek was home of his daughter Martha (Mrs Bird) after her marriage to Meadow Bird about 1900, till a while before her death in 1930. Was on section 919B part of the property lost on mortgage by J.W. Richardson in 1929 having been left to him by his father Jabez. Detailed inscription on the back of photograph handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke.?Harmony Vale? Home of Jabez Richardson built about 1861, after living on creek from 1855. On bank of Olinda Creek was home of his daughter Martha (Mrs Bird) after her marriage to Meadow Bird about 1900, till a while before her death in 1930. Was on section 919B part of the property lost on mortgage by J.W. Richardson in 1929 having been left to him by his father Jabez.
1900 A Selector’s Home, Dandenong Ranges
A Selector’s Home, Dandenong Ranges
1900 Child Family Property Kalorama Valley c1900
Landscape showing land clearance against uncleared bush. Child property went almost to Silvan. Harry Child had the sawmill.
1900 F M Child’s Homestead
Detailed inscription on the back of photograph handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke. F M Childs Homestead in Harmony Vale from south east about 1900
1901 Jeanie Richardson
Photograph of studio portrait taken of Jeanie Richardson, wife of John William (Willie) Richardson, who was the son of Jabez Richardson an early pioneer of the area. This photograph has a detailed inscription on the back handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke.: Jeanie Richardson nee Green. Born 1871. Died 1916. Mother of Reuben, William, Jean. Copy of photo held by Reuben Richardson of Roma.
1901 Mt. Dandenong, Query Kalorama?
Dear Grandma, received your letter and was pleased of it. Did you get that present I sent you? What do you think of this post card it is Mt. Dandenong. Love and xx, Ethel
To: Mrs. Madden 192 Queensbury Street, Noth Melbourne
???? The Lovers Walk, Mt. Dandenong, Vic
The Lovers Walk, Mt. Dandenong, Vic
1899 Working Bee For Mount Dandenong School c1899
Photograph mounted on stiff cardboard showing a group of adults and children attending a working bee to clear a site for the Mount Dandenong State School which opened on April 23rd 1901 following the relocation of a building from Ringwood to the site. The original school operated from a rented building from 1897 that was opposite the present school site. NB: The attendees looked fairly well dressed for a working bee.: Handwritten on back of photo: Working bee clearing site for Mount Dandenong State School years about 1899 – 1900 AD.
1900 Clearing Track To Olinda falls
Clearing Track To Olinda falls
1900 Measuring a Skyscraper
Measuring a Skyscraper
1900 Mount Dandenong School 1897
The first Mount Dandenong School was established in William Ferguson’s shed in 1897. On 11th May 1897 Head Teacher Ethel Gruber opened State School #3284. The locals lined the building and the Education Department supplied the windows. An average of 31 pupils attended. In 1901 the school transferred to a State owned building across the road.: Black and white photograph showing a group of about 17 men sitting and standing beside a simple wooden structure. Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-Clarke: 1897 Working Bee at the first school on Mount Dandenong which was in Ferguson’s shed on Lot 19 Section 2 of the Village Settlement in Blythes Road. Ellis Jeeves is fourth man standing from the right. Ernest Badenhop is thought to be the young man standing side on in centre of picture.
1900 Original Main Road Near Summerlea Road
Original Main Road Near Summerlea Road
1900 Ridge Road, Mt Dandenong
Ridge Road, Mt Dandenong
1900 Road Crossing Wallaby Gully
Original main Road Crossing Wallaby Gully. Now Farndon’s Road
1900 View Near The Falls, Mount Dandenong
View Near The Falls, Mount Dandenong
1902 Olinda Falls at Mount Dandenong
Photograph from the Dower family collection taken of the Upper Olinda Falls in the early 1900s. The two men, two women and young boy are all well dressed and posing for a photograph.: Black and white photograph received as a jpeg digital image 576KB showing two womwn, two men and a boy at the Olinda Falls early 1900s.: On front of image: Early 1900s Olinda Falls at Mount Dandenong
1903 Splitting In The State Forest
Original postcard showing two men splitting wood in the forest at Mount Dandenong. They are using axes. Early 1900s. On front of postcard: Splitting in the State Forest
1903 View near the Falls, Mount Dandenong.
Postcard showing a woman wearing a long dress and wide brimmed hat standing on a footbridge that crosses the Olinda Creek. Tree ferns and bushes are in the background. Taken early 1900s.: On front of postcard: View near the Falls, Mount Dandenong. On back of post card: Mason, Firth & McCutcheon, Printers, Melbourne.
1903 Worker’s Hut
Copy of a photograph depicting a man sitting on a chair reading outside a worker’s hut at Mt Dandenong. The hut is small and crudely made from tree slabs. Two tall tree ferns are at the front. The trees at the rear of the picture are possibly ringbarked in preparation for clearing. Early 1900s
1904 “Observatory,” Dandenong Mountains (Vic.)
Postcard showing the Trig Point Observatory on Mount Dandenong Observatory Dandenong. Two women and a man are standing on the rock base. Early 1900s.: Printed on front of postcard: “OBSERVATORY,” DANDENONG MOUNTAINS (VIC.) Printed on back of postcard: Photographed by ERASMUS B. ALLAN, Fitzroy ASK FOR Allan’s “Guide to the Dandenong Mountains.” Published Shortly. Price 1/- HUTCHINSON’S Lit. Collins Street Melbourne.Note lack of cross pieces in the trig point quadrapod showing this photo be earlier than the ones showing cross pieces
1904 Jeeves’ Coach Crossing Wallaby Gully
Jeeves’ Coach Crossing Wallaby Gully
1904 Old Peter’s Hut
Old Peter’s Hut
1904 The Observatory, Mount Dandenong
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904). Note lack of cross pieces in the trig point quadrapod showing this photo be earlier than the ones showing cross pieces
1904 View of Warburton and Gembrook Ranges from Mount Dandenong
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1905 Cambridge Gardens Mt Dandenong
Cambridge Gardens Mt Dandenong
1905 Keogh’s Hut
The Keoghs took up Lot 7 in the Village Settlement in 1905. John Keogh was a big Irishman and cleared many of the giant trees on his Lot 7. They had little water for their crops so grew gooseberries and red currants rather than the more valuable strawberries. Mrs Keogh (nee Cleary) inherited money in 1906 and they built a new weatherboard house. The original bush hut remained as the kitchen. Son James (Jimmie) married Mary Walsh, a teacher at the local school. Jimmie built the small shop on the triangle of land cut off when the CRB road went through. Jimmie and his wife left the district when he joined Victoria Police. Jimmie came back to the area and finally sold the land of Lot 7 to Rimington’s Nurseries. He moved his family to Kilsyth. In 1939 the shop was moved across the road to be used as an office by the road builders. It burned down that year.: Black and white photograph of a man, woman and young male standing outside a wooden hut. There are crop remnants in the foreground and a wooden paling fence behind the hut. A label on the front reads A SETTLER’S HUT. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.: Front: A SETTLER’S HUT Reverse: 1905 Keogh’s hut on Falls Road then Main Road. This was later the kitchen of their extended home as described in the narrative “Mountain of Struggle”. The figures are – Mrs Keogh. John Keogh settler. Son James Keogh.
1905 Keogh’s Hut
The Keoghs took up Lot 7 in the Village Settlement in 1905. John Keogh was a big Irishman and cleared many of the giant trees on his Lot 7. They had little water for their crops so grew gooseberries and red currants rather than the more valuable strawberries. Mrs Keogh (nee Cleary) inherited money in 1906 and they built a new weatherboard house. The original bush hut remained as the kitchen. Son James (Jimmie) married Mary Walsh, a teacher at the local school. Jimmie built the small shop on the triangle of land cut off when the CRB road went through. Jimmie and his wife left the district when he joined Victoria Police. Jimmie came back to the area and finally sold the land of Lot 7 to Rimington’s Nurseries. He moved his family to Kilsyth. In 1939 the shop was moved across the road to be used as an office by the road builders. It burned down that year.: Black and white photograph of a man, woman and young male standing outside a wooden hut. There are crop remnants in the foreground and a wooden paling fence behind the hut. A label on the front reads A SETTLER’S HUT. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.: Front: A SETTLER’S HUT Reverse: 1905 Keogh’s hut on Falls Road then Main Road. This was later the kitchen of their extended home as described in the narrative “Mountain of Struggle”. The figures are – Mrs Keogh. John Keogh settler. Son James Keogh.
1905 Mount Dandenong Primary School
Group photograph of teachers and pupils of Mount Dandenong Primary school.
1905 Mount Dandenong Primary School
Pupils of Mount Dandenong Primary School outside the Teacher’s Residence.
1905 Mount Dandenong Primary School
Pupils of Mount Dandenong Primary School outside the Teacher’s Residence.
1907 Picking Raspberries Cambridge Gardens, Mount Dandenong
William Dower brought his family to the Dandenongs in 1898, taking up 10 acres. His property was Cambridge Gardens located between the present Mount Dandenng Tourist Road and Yarrabee Road. William and his wife Elizabeth had seven boys (Will, Harry, Bert, Walter, Joe, Edgar, Robert) and four girls (Emmy, may, Ada and Ruby). This photograph shows raspberry picking at Cambridge Gardens c1907. The Dower Homestead is visible. The boys in the floppy felt hats are from Burwood Boys Home. Ruby Dower is centre front. Will Dower right of picture and Walter Dower left of picture.Ada, Carrie, Elizabeth, May and Emmy are also in the photo.: Black and white photograph showing raspberry pickers at the Dower property Cambridge Gardens at Mount Dandenong. Printed from an image supplied on a CD.
1907 The Falls Mt. Dandenong
On reverse: This place is 24 miles from Melbourne. Delightful climate. Just the place to go on Sunday for a thorough rest. kind regards, Keith?? To: Miss G. Maddison, 2 Town Bank terrace, Ulverston, Lancashire, England
1908 The Road To The Falls Mount. Dandenong. Vic.
Postcard showing two men and two women standing on Falls Road and two girls sitting on the grassy bank. This section of Falls Road would be below the current Tourist Road. A long fence has been built on the LHS and a house with a verandah is clearly seen. Early 1900s. The postcard appears to have been sent to Jim Woolrich from Auntie Florrie.: On front of postcard: THE ROSE SERIES #152 THE ROAD TO THE FALLS, Mount. DANDENONG. VIC. On back of postcard: Mr J Woolrich 58 Mountfield St Brunswick Wishing you many happy returns of the day from Auntie Florrie.
1908 The Road To The Falls Mount. Dandenong. Vic.
Postcard showing two men and two women standing on Falls Road and two girls sitting on the grassy bank. This section of Falls Road would be below the current Tourist Road. A long fence has been built on the LHS and a house with a verandah is clearly seen. Early 1900s. The postcard appears to have been sent to Jim Woolrich from Auntie Florrie.: On front of postcard: THE ROSE SERIES #152 THE ROAD TO THE FALLS, Mount. DANDENONG. VIC. On back of postcard: Mr J Woolrich 58 Mountfield St Brunswick Wishing you many happy returns of the day from Auntie Florrie.
Falls Road just south of “Harmonia” ??? Warwick Road now takes off to immediate left. Big house was built for Langford 1909. John Innes’s house can be seen beyond bend of road where Anderson’s is now. G.E. Dorey’s house Wroxhall built 1897 on left just below group. Picket fence was built for Lowe. Road was unmetalled until 1936
1908 The Road To The Falls Mount. Dandenong. Vic.
Postcard showing two men and two women standing on Falls Road and two girls sitting on the grassy bank. This section of Falls Road would be below the current Tourist Road. A long fence has been built on the LHS and a house with a verandah is clearly seen. Early 1900s. The postcard appears to have been sent to Jim Woolrich from Auntie Florrie.: On front of postcard: THE ROSE SERIES #152 THE ROAD TO THE FALLS, Mount. DANDENONG. VIC. On back of postcard: Mr J Woolrich 58 Mountfield St Brunswick Wishing you many happy returns of the day from Auntie Florrie.
1908 The Road To The Falls, Mt Dandenong
The Road To The Falls, Mt Dandenong
1908 View from Montrose c1908
This photograph was taken c1908 and shows the view from Mount Dandenong Road, Montrose about 275 metres north of Sheffield Road.: Black and white photograph showing a man in a white hat walking up a dirt road wth bush a nd a house roof to his right.
1909 Dowers Old Coach With Visitors To the Mount 1909
Dowers Old Coach With Visitors To the Mount 1909
1909 Farndon’s Guest House
Farndon’s Guest House
1909 Mount Dandenong Observatory Dandenong
Postcard showing Mount Dandenong Observatory Dandenong Trig Point Observatory on the RHS and a covered shelter on the LHS. Early 1900s.: On front of postcard: Observatory Mount Dandenong
1909 Observatory, Mount Dandenong
Postcard showing Mount Dandenong Observatory Dandenong Trig Point Observatory on the RHS and a covered shelter on the LHS. Early 1900s.: On front of postcard: Observatory Mount Dandenong
1910 A Fern Gully. Dandenong Ranges.
Taken in 1910, this section of the Olinda Creek is in the gully behind the home of George Barber.: Black and white photograph with a creek running through the centre of ferns and tree ferns. A man sits beside the creek on the RHS.
Rear of postcard has Millie 1916 – 17 written on it.
1910 Dower’s Mighty Tree
William Dower came with his family to the Mt Dandenong in 1898, taking up a 10 acre allotment. William and his wife Elizabeth had seven boys (Will, Harry, Bert, Walter, Joe, Edgar, Robert) and four girls (Emmy, May, Ada, Ruby). The property secured by William Dower was known as Cambridge Gardens and had a two room slab hut. William and his sons added another five rooms using trees from the property. The family established extensive crops and worked hard for their success. The acreage extended to 30 when the family bought up neighbouring properties. Standing on William Dower’s land this mighty tree was 286 feet high to its broken top with a 66 feet girth. It took Wally and Bert Dower a week to grub out the tree and then another week for the wind to blow it down.: Black and white photograph with a very tall dead tree in the centre. A group of people visible in the foreground
1910 French Louis’ Hut
French Louis Merci is shown as J.L. Merci on the settlement map, having selected Lot 26 in the Village Settlement in 1901. It was a 5 acre Lot bordering Barbers Road and the Dray Track (now Link Road). Louis shared his hut for some time with Peter the Swede. When Louis became ill with cancer and could no longer work he sold his property to George Barber in return for a weekly payment.: Black and white photograph of hut in row of blossoming trees.
1910 Mount Dandenong In Winter
Image donated by the Dower Family and probably shows the berry crops under snow at Cambridge Gardens, the Dower property.: Black & white image showing snow covered crops in the foreground with houses in the background. Received as a jpeg digital file 377KB: On front of image: Mount Dandenong in Winter
1910 Peter the Swede
Peter the Swede
1910 Rhoda and Easie Farndon at the Observatory
Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-Clarke – Rhoda and Essie Farndon at the Observatory
1910 Slope of Mount Dandenong
Area shown is a slope of Mount Dandenong with a section cleared of tall trees.: Black and white photograph showing a sloped area of trees, some cleared,
1910 The Lookout Mt Dandenong
Mount Dandenong Trig Station c1920s.
1910 The Lover’s Walk. Mt Dandenong
Copy of a Rose Series postcard. Two men standing at the entrance to a walking track surrounded by ferns.
1910 The Observatory Mt Dandenong
The observatory at Mt Dandenong with two people standing on the lookout structure and two others in the pavilion.
1910 The road near the top of Mt. Dandenong, Vic
Rose Series postcard #186. The road is most likely Observatory Road, Mt Dandenong.
1911 A cricket match at the observatory
A cricket match at the observatory among the braken and the weeds: Played in 1911
1911 Callum House 1911
Early settler William Farndon built ‘Callum House’ and it became a guest house. This photograph is taken in 1911 and shows guests and members of the Farndon family. The coach is a Campbell’s Coach. Callum House later became ‘Bonvenu’ and then ‘The Oaks’. The building is still standing today on Farndons Road.: Black and white photograph showing a group of adults and children eithing standing or leaning on a fence in front of a wooden house. A white horse is hitched to a buggy with driver at the reins on the rhs. Tall, dead trees can be seen behind the building.
1911 Cambridge Gardens Mt Dandenong
William Dower took up 10 acres at Mt Dandenong in 1898. He secured a property known as Cambridge Gardens which was located between the present Mt Dandenong Tourist Road and Yarrabee Road. William and his wife Elizabeth had seven sons (Will, Harry, Bert, Walter, Joe, Edgar and Robert) and four daughters (Emmy, May, Ada and Ruby). There was a two room slab hut on the property when they took possession and they added another five rooms using trees from the property. The Pig and Whistle Tea Rooms referred to in the inscription is now Tatra Hut.: Sepia coloured photograph (copy of an original) showing a cottage in the centre of a cleared area with a fence at the front and a significant dead tree left of centre. There is an inscription typed below the photograph.: 1911 Cambridge gardens, Mt Dandenong (Opposite Pig and Whistle Tea Rooms showing the original Main Road)
1911 Devils Elbow Mt Dandenong 27.12.1911
Original postcard showing two wagons coming up the hill to round the Devil’s Elbow, scene of a wagon disaster where a wagon and horses went over the side on December 27th 1911. The first wagon is pulled by three horses and the second one horse with a man leading it.: On front of postcard: DEVILS ELBOW MT DANDENONG 27.12.1911
1911 Devils Elbow, Mount Dandenong
Devils Elbow, Mount Dandenong
1911 The Post-Office Store, Mount Dandenong, Victoria
The Post-Office Store, Mount Dandenong, Victoria
1912 Dower’s Mighty Tree
William Dower came with his family to the Mt Dandenong in 1898, taking up a 10 acre allotment. William and his wife Elizabeth had seven boys (Will, Harry, Bert, Walter, Joe, Edgar, Robert) and four girls (Emmy, May, Ada, Ruby). The property secured by William Dower was known as Cambridge Gardens and had a two room slab hut. William and his sons added another five rooms using trees from the property. The family established extensive crops and worked hard for their success. The acreage extended to 30 when the family bought up neighbouring properties. Standing on William Dower’s land this mighty tree was 286 feet high to its broken top with a 66 feet girth. The tree’s dimensions were taken both before and after the felling. The girth was taken at 6 feet from the ground and was 66.6 inches. The height was measured when the tree had fallen and was taken from ground mark on the roots to where it had always been broken, at which point it was 18 inches through. Length of the fallen tree was 286 feet 6 inches.
1912 Dower’s Mighty Tree
William Dower came with his family to the Mt Dandenong in 1898, taking up a 10 acre allotment. William and his wife Elizabeth had seven boys (Will, Harry, Bert, Walter, Joe, Edgar, Robert) and four girls (Emmy, May, Ada, Ruby). The property secured by William Dower was known as Cambridge Gardens and had a two room slab hut. William and his sons added another five rooms using trees from the property. The family established extensive crops and worked hard for their success. The acreage extended to 30 when the family bought up neighbouring properties. Standing on William Dower’s land this mighty tree was 286 feet high to its broken top with a 66 feet girth. The tree’s dimensions were taken both before and after the felling. The girth was taken at 6 feet from the ground and was 66 feet and 8 inches. The height was measured when the tree had fallen and was taken from ground mark on the roots to where it had always been broken, at which point it was 18 inches through. Length of the fallen tree was 286 feet 6 inches.
1912 Mount Dandenong State School
Left to Right Top: ?, Bill Stafford, Charlie Tait, Bob Logan (High hat), George Stafford, Jack Clarke, Alf Walker, ? Girls standing: Lily Tait, ?, Florence Jeeves, Eileen Hayes Front: Kitty Logan, Bella Logan, Zemo?? Fenton, ?, Pop?? Stafford, Elsie Stafford, ? Boys: Ken Hayes?, Henry Badenhop?
1912 Mount Dandenong Store
The Mount Dandenong Post Office & Store was originally built by Will Dower. The house and shop was built in 1912 and staffed by Ruby and Ada Dower. It became the Post Office in 1917 when Lil Badenhop sold her business following the death of her daughter Myrtle. The Post Office and Store closed in 1926 when the new premises opened on the Main Road.: Black & white photograph of Dower’s house and shop built on the corner of Old Coach Road and Farndons Road in Mount Dandenong. A man, woman and two children are in the foreground. Donated as a jpeg digital image.
1912 The Roots of Dower’s Might Tree
The Roots of Dower’s Might Tree
1913 1913 view from Point Clear
Iconic photograph taken by Edgar Dower on Ridge Road in 1913 from an area known as Point Clear on O’Halloran’s LOT 4, Section 3 on Ridge Road. Point Clear that shows the buildings of early Mt Dandenong before the CRB road went through in the 1920s. Buildings can be seen across the centre of the photograph. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.: Front from top left: Namoora (Lumeah), Dower’s Shop, First school, Talent’s, Langford’s house, School. Reverse: 1913 view from O’Halloran’s LOT 4, Section 3 on Ridge Road. Showing Lumeah (Namoora) Farndons Road (fence) School, Lowes House?, Falls Road Shop (Dowers) Langford’s Falls Road (LOT 9, Section 1) Shed on Colomb’s LOT 19, Sect 2 Colomb’s House (Fergusons) First school Campbell’s Blythes Road Lil Badenhop’s P.O. In middle distance – Talent’s homestead and sheds.
1913 View from Ridge Road down Falls Road
View from Ridge Road down what is now Falls Road at Hering’s?? Hill. Showing line of Cherry Plum trees inside fence on the right. Keogh’s house right of rider’s head. ‘Callum House” to right of road and Dunbar’s ‘Halcyon’ to left. The rider was Fred Price who carried newspapers in the bag at his stirrup from his parent’s shop to ‘Lil’ Badenhop’s Mt. Dandenong post office
1913 View from Ridge Road over the Basin
Gum tree in foreground with the area of The Basin in distance
Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-Clarke – View from Ridge Road over The Basin. 1913
1915 Clearing the track to Olinda Falls
Clearing the track to Olinda Falls
1915 Mt Dandenong Trig Point
Couple seated at Mt Dandenong Trig Point. (2 copies)
1915 Observatory (2000 feet above sea level)
1915 Observatory (2000 feet above sea level)
1915 The Observatory, Mount Dandenong, Victoria
1915 Trig Point at Mount Dandenong Observatory
The Observatory on the high point of Mount Corrhanwarrabul was used to take trigonometrical readings from as early as 1850. The area became very popular with tourists as a place to walk and drive to. The SkyHigh restaurant is on the site of the Observatory.: Black and white photograph showing a stone base topped with a wooden structure. Two women are posed below the wooden structure.
1917 Mount Dandenong Post Office Near Blythes Road
The Mount Dandenong Post Office & Store was originally built by Will Dower. The house and shop was built in 1912 and staffed by Ruby and Ada Dower. It became the Post Office in 1917 when Lil Badenhop sold her business following the death of her daughter Myrtle. The Post Office and Store closed in 1926 when the new premises opened on the Main Road.: Black and white photograph of Dower’s house and shop built on the corner of Old Coach Road and Farndons Road in Mount Dandenong. A boy with a bicycle can be seen at the LHS edge of the photograph and the Mount Dandenong State School building directly behind the shop.
1917 The observatory, Mount Dandenong
Postcard showing the rock walled base of the Observatory and Trig Point on Mt Dandenong on the RHS and a roofed picnic shelter on the LHS. There are 6 men seated or standing on the rock base.: Front of postcard: Observatory, Mount Dandenong. On back of postcard: Mason, Firth & McCutcheon, Printers, Melbourne.
1917 The observatory, Mount Dandenong
Postcard showing the rock walled base of the Observatory and Trig Point on Mt Dandenong on the RHS and a roofed picnic shelter on the LHS. There are 6 men seated or standing on the rock base.: Front of postcard: Observatory, Mount Dandenong. On back of postcard: Mason, Firth & McCutcheon, Printers, Melbourne.
1918 Mount Dandenong Post Office
Mount Dandenong Post Office. Built by W. Dower on the small corner of Talent’s?? Lot 17 cut off by the deviatio of the then main road i 1909. House and shop were built in 1912 and was staffed by Ruby and Ada dower. It became the post office in 1917 when Lil Badenhopsold er business following the death of her daughter Myrtle. Post Office was run by ?? till 1922, then by “blank”. Was closed in 1926 when John Dunbar moved the present shop to its position. The house still stood in 1974.
1919 Rivett’s Mill
Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-Clarke. 1925 ? 1919 A20. Rivett’s Sawmill in the gully behing their home in Blythes Road, Mt Dandenong. (between Lots 23 and 25 Section 2 Mooroolbark Village Settlement. Copy from Dave Rivett. 24-10-81
1920 Bonnie View Property
William Dower came with his family to the Mt Dandenong in 1898, taking up a 10 acre allotment. William and hs wife Elizabeth had seven boys (Will, Harry, Bert, Walter, Joe, Edgar, Robert) and four girls (Emmy, May, Ada, Ruby). The property secured by William Dower was known as Cambridge Gardens and had a two room slab hut. William and his sons added another five rooms using trees from the property. The family established extensive crops and worked hard for their success. The acreage extended to 30 when the family bought up neighbouring properties. Black and white photograph showing rows of berry crops. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.: LOT 10 section 2 of the Village Settlement owned as registered by Dobson, then Bert Dower, then Edgar Dower. Property was named “Bonnie View” and photo was taken from near where the Channel O tower stands looking south east towards corner of Ridge Road and Selwyn Lane taken 1920.
1920 Bullock Team Making New Main Road
Bullock Team Making New Main Road
1920 Forming New CRB Road near Summerlea Estate
Forming New CRB Road near Summerlea Estate
1920 Kia-Ora guest house
Kia-Ora guest house The Rose Series P. 158 showing the Kia-Ora Guesthouse built by George Barber in 1912 with cleared slopes in the background.
1920 On the Western slopes of Mount Dandenong
On the Western slopes of Mount Dandenong
1920 Outlook to Ferntree Gully from Dulce Domun
View looking west to Mt Dandenong Road and Ridge Road. Looking across to where the Log Cabin (Kellys) would now be
1920 Rivett Family Alongside the Mill
Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-Clarke. 1920 A20. Rivett family on their wagon at the site of their roadside sawmill at Wallaby (?) Creek at Mt Dandenong now close to the kindergarten. The driver – Mr Rivett. On Wagon L-R – ?, Bert, George, ? Sitting on edge of wagon – Lily,?, Nina, Aloin. Copy from Dave Rivett.
1920 The Olinda-Mount Dandenong Rd., Vic
Rose Series Postcard number 2841: Copy of Rose Series postcard #2841 showing a stretch of the Olinda-Mount Dandenong Road.
1920 View from Point Clear towards Olinda, Mt Dandenong, Vic
Rose Series Postcard number 2783: Copy of Rose Series postcard #2783 showing view from Point Clear. This is taken from Ridge Road. The following indicators have been marked on the photograph L-R Dulce Domun Hotel, White’s, Rev. Davies, Dr. Cox, Olinda Creek, Dickens Road, Church of England, Buggy Wheels Corner, Monash Ave. Corner.
1920 View from Point Clear, Mt Dandenong, Vic
View from Ridge Road, Mount Dandenong. taken from near exit road from observatory. Looks towards Olinda on right skyline with Church of England just below it. In middle of picture on the extreme right can be seen the Dulce Domum hotel with Mitlan’s white house just left above it. Taken about 1920. Road going up right from centre of picture is Dicken’s road going up to the main road at what is now ‘buggy wheels corner’
Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-ClarkeView from Ridge Road, Mount dandenong. taken from near exit road from observatory. Looks towards Olinda on right skyline with Church of England just below it. In middle of picture on the extreme right can be seen the Dulce Domum hotel with Mitlan’s white house just left above it. Taken about 1920. Road going up right from centre of picture is Dicken’s road going up to the main road at what is now ‘buggy wheels corner’
1925 Keogh’s Shop
Jim Keogh owned Lot 7 of the Village Settlement. When the new CRB road went through c1920 his block was cut through leaving a small triangle of land on the high side of the CRB road. He built a shop on this piece of land. The store burned down 31/12/1939. The woman on the step in this photo is Win Woodcock.: Sepia image of a woman standing in front of a wooden store. Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-Clarke: Jim Keogh’s shop on the north west corner of Falls and Main Roads. Opposite diagonally from St Michael’s Church of England. photo Nov 1926.
1925 Mount Dandenong Store 1925
Will Jackson in front of Mount Dandenong Store 1925
1926 Comely Bank
“Comely Bank” c1926
1926 Road at Wallaby Gully 1926
An old fashioned car can be seen pulling away from a bend on the new CRB Road at Wallaby Gully (now Mount Dandenong Tourist Road). Wallaby Gully is near the Mount Dandenong kindergarten. The year is c1926.: Black and white photograph showing a car rounding a bend on a road surrounded by bush and fenced with a wooden rail fence.
1927 Comely Bank
“Comely Bank” c1927
1928 Comely Bank
“Comely Bank” c1928
1928 Log Cabin, Mount Dandenong
Log Cabin, Mount Dandenong
1929 View from Ridge Road, Mount dandenong, VIC
View towards Olinda from Ridge Road in Mount Dandenong
1930 Boy and Girl at Comely Bank
Boy and Girl at “Comely Bank”.
1930 Comely Bank
“Comely Bank” c1930
1930 Comely Bank House
“Comely Bank” House View c1930
1930 E.J. Dower Real Estate
E.J. Dower Real Estate
1930 Looking towards Melbourne from Mt. Dandenong, Vic
Rose Series postcard # 2794 with a view towards Melbourne.
1930 Mount Dandenong Store
Image shows the Mount Dandenong Store and Post Office that replaced the former Post office and Store that was located on the corner of Old Coach and Farndons Roads. The store relocated following the opening of the new Main Road in 1926. The store pictured was on the corner of Helen Road and the Main Road. The image was taken in 1930. The photograph was taken by a member of the Dower family.: Donated as a jpeg digital image that shows the Mount Dandenong Store on the corner of Helen Street and the Main Road in 1930. Two women and a man are standing at the front. Signs advertising the Store & Post Office, Age and Argus are clearly visible on top of the verandah.: Front of image: 1930 Second Mount Dandenong Store replacing original store (Blyths Road)
1930 Outside Dower Real Estate Office
Outside Dower Real Estate Office
1930 Snow at the observatory
Snow scene showing the Observatory, Mount Dandenong, elevation 2077 feet. Tea rooms and a snowman
1930 The Mount Dandenong Road c1930
Formed, unmade road. Possibly between Silvandale Store and Five Ways, Kalorama. Copy of Rose Series postcard # 310. (2 copies): Black and white photograph showing a road passing through trees.
1930 The Welkin
Alf Dorey took up LOTs 6 and 7 in Section 2 . He lived in a house of split timbers on the slope west of where ‘The Welkin’ was built. Alf sold his LOTs in sections – a piece of LOT 6 going to Edwin L Bell who engaged Ern Badenhop to build a house known as The Welkin. Black and white photograph showing a driveway leading to an ornate house nestled in the trees. Another building can be seen on the rhs. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.: “The Welkin” Built about 1919 for Bell of matchmaking fame, by Ern Badenhop on Lot 6 Sect 2 Vill. Set. A. DOREY’s. Was run as a guest house by Peters family.
1932 Mount Dandenong School 3284 1932
Formal School photograph taken of students in front of school building in 1932.: On back of photograph a stamp: G.E.HAINS Photographer 61 HARCOURT ST. HAWTHORN EAST. E3 1/6
1935 A view from Ridge Road towards Silvan Dam
Writing on back reads: Taken on our way to the observatory when Gert sat on the stump
1935 Log Cabin, Mount Dandenong
Log Cabin, Mount Dandenong
1935 Mount Dandenong Hotel, Olinda, Vic
Rose Series Postcard number 3677: Copy of Rose Series postcard #3677 showing Mount Dandenong Hotel c1935
1935 Mt Dandenong School 1935
Formal Mt Dandenong School photograph from 1935. Mounted on stiff cardboard. There is a small view of the school building at the top of the photograph. Suggested names are as follows: Back Row – ?, Laurie Bowman, ?, ?, Brian Tonkin Snr, Reg Grieve, ?, ?, Jackie Bridgeland, Bill Hodgson. 3rd Row – Mr Wherry (Headmaster), Violet Oliver, Esme Jeeves, Frances Hoskin, Yvonne Dower, ….Dixon, …Dickson, ?, ?, …Dyson, Noel Grieve, Ken Jeeves, ?, Miss Claribel Bowman (Junior Teacher). 2nd Row – ?, ?, ?, ?, Elsie Oliver, Dorothy Jeeves, Monnie Bowman, Edna Hodgson, Marjorie Dower, ?, Irene Jeeves. 1st Row – Pat Clutterbuck (seated), Betty Wherry (Headmaster’s daughter), Verna Dewitt, R Rivett, ?, Norma Jeeves, ….Dyson, ?, Percy Dyson, Donald Jeeves, Laurence Jeeves, Robert Dower, Arthur Upfield Jnr (seated)
1935 View from Ridge Road Mount Dandenong
View from Ridge Road, Mount Dandenong towards Olinda
1935 View from Ridge Road Mount Dandenong
View from Ridge Road, Mount Dandenong towards Olinda
1935 View from Ridge Road Mount Dandenong
View from Ridge Road Mount Dandenong
1937 Mt Dandenong School 3284 1937
Formal school photograph showing staff and students of Mt Dandenong State School No. 3284 taken in 1937. Mounted on stiff cardboard.: Handwritten on rear of photograph: Betty Jeeves (Law Smith) 3rd from right second front row. Ken Jeeves 1st left, back row. Stamped on back G.E.HAINS Photographer 61 HARCOURT ST. HAWTHORN EAST, E3 1/6
1938 Activity at Mount Dandenong School 1938
Scene of school children sitting on the ground outside the Mount Dandenong State School building. Perhaps playing a game. Taken in 1938: On back of photograph: Mount Dandenong School 1938
1938 Kyeema Crash Wreckage 1938
Photograph showing twisted metal and broken trees at the site of the Kyeema DC-2 aircraft crash into the western slope of Mt Dandenong on 25th October 1938. All 18 on board perished.
1938 Kyeema Wreckage
The aircraft KYEEMA, a Douglas DC-2, crashed into the western face of Mt Dandenong in thick cloud on 25th October 1938. All 18 occupants on board were killed. The aircraft overshot Essendon Airport by 20 miles. The subsequent findings triggered the beginning of air traffic control and the establishment of the Department of Civil Aviation. This photograph was taken in 1938 by First Constable Carl Tepper of Russell Street Police Station. Carl Tepper was a cousin of Frank Child, grandson of Ted Child. They were related through the Dorey family.: Sepia photograph showing the wreckage of an aeroplane spread in the forest amongst trees. Sunlight is streaming through a gap in the trees.: On reverse: Wreckage of plane crash in Dandenongs flying daily from Adelaide to Melbourne 1930s. No survivors. Taken by late First Constable Carl Tepper Russell Street Police Station.
1938 Mount Dandenong Hotel with Blue Dandenongs Service Car
Front view of Mount Dandenong Hotel with Blue Dandenongs Service car in foreground. Travellers booked a seat for door to door service to the city. The hotel opened in 1935. The Olinda Garage was built by Sam Patterson to service ‘Service Cars’ but had no petrol.
1938 Mount Dandenong Pupils at Lilydale Baths 1938
Pupils from Mount Dandenong State School wearing bathing costumes and exercising on the grass at Lilydale Pool 1938.: On back of photograph: Mount Dandenong Pupils at Lilydale Baths 1938?
1938 Mount Dandenong Pupils in Water at Lilydale Baths 1938
Mount Dandenong State School pupils in the water at Lilydale Baths during a swimming lesson in 1938.: On Back of photograph: Pupils (Mount Dandenong) at Lilydale Baths 1938?
1938 Mount Dandenong School 1938
View of Mount Dandenong State School building taken in 1938. Shadow of netball post in the foreground.: On back of photograph: Mount Dandenong School 1938
1938 Mount Dandenong School pupils & Swimming Bus.
Mount Dandenong School pupils & Swimming Bus. Pupils from Mount Dandenong State School lined up in front of bus that will take them to a swimming lesson at Lilydale Baths. Mr M Morris, Headmaster, on the left. Taken in 1938.: On back of photograph: Pupils with M. Morris of Mount Dandenong School going to Lilydale Baths for swimming lessons. 1938?
1938 Mr. M.F. Morris and His Wife
Mr. M.F. Morris and His Wife Informal photograph of Mr & Mrs M.F. Morris taken in 1938. Mr Morris was Headmaster at Mount Dandenong State School.: On back of photograph: Mr & Mrs M.F. Morris 1938. Mount Dandenong
1938 Mt Dandenong School c1938
Full school photograph c1938 showing 43 pupils with Head Teacher Mr. M. F. Morris and Sewing Teacher (female).
1938 Snow at Mount Dandenong State School 1938 With School House
Snow on the ground at Mount Dandenong in September 1938 with the Mount Dandenong School House in the centre of picture behind fence.: On back of photograph: School House Mount Dandenong Sep. 1938.
1939 School House at Mount Dandenong State School 1939
Front of school house that was the residence for the Headmaster of Mount Dandenong State School and his family. Taken in 1939 when M. F. Morris was Headmaster.: On back of photo: School House Mount Dandenong 1939
1940 Building Igloo in snow at Mount Dandenong
Mrs. Wenborne with Joan and Mary Wenborne in igloo built of snow at Mount Dandenong. (2 copies)
1940 Group at the Log Cabin
The Log Cabin Cafe was built by Jack Dodd for Miss Agnes Portelli in 1926. Miss Portelli ran the Log Cabin for many years with assistance from her niece, Evelyn Earney (nee Anstey) and other local girls. The photograph shows Evelyn Earney (LHS), Agnes Portelli (Centre) with unnamed visitors.
1940 Mount Dandenong Hotel, Olinda, Vic
Rose Series Postcard number 4971: Copy of Rose Series postcard #4971 showing the car park c1950. Pre war and early post war cars. Note the Blue Dandenongs Service Car to the right.
1940 Mount Dandenong Primary School 1940
Group photograph of teacher and pupils at Mount Dandenong Primary School in 1940.
1940 Mount Dandenong School grounds with snow. c1940s
Children playing in the snow in grounds of Mount Dandenong School. Flagpole to RHS. c 1940s.
1942 Mt Dandenong School 3284 1942
Formal school photograph of the students at Mt Dandenong State School taken in 1942. Mounted on stiff cardboard.: Handwritten on back of photograph: Betty Jeeves (Law Smith) 1st right middle row Stamp G. E. Hains Photographer 654 CANTERBURY Rd. SURREY HILLS, E10
1945 A typical lovely garden in the Dandenong ranges
Dandenong Ranges Victoria fold out postcard. Query Ferny Creek
1950 Log Cabin, Mount Dandenong
Log Cabin, Mount Dandenong
1950 The Log Cabin, Olinda
The log cabin, now known as Kelly’s which is actually in Mount Dandenong
Reverse reads “Donated by Sue Bosley, Olinda – appeared Ridge Round up, No. 8, Sept. 2011
1951 1950 Model White 39 passenger
First forwrd control bus to operate out of Croydon station. Also the largest bus
1952 ANZAC DAY 1952
The names of five of the children in the photograph were supplied by Betty Munro after viewing the image on Victorian Collections. L – R: unknown boy, Cynthia Ramage, Betty Munro, Marion Moorby, Frances Barton (nickname ‘Bubbles’), Joan Wenborn, unknown boy.: Copy of a photograph showing children from Mt Dandenong State School at an ANZAC Commemoration at the school in 1952. There are four girls and three boys standing behind the School WW1 Honour Board that is surrounded by wreaths of flowers.: On front of photograph: ANZAC DAY 1952 MOUNT DANDENONG STATE SCHOOL NO: 3284
1952 The Pig and Whistle restaurant in 1952
Pig and Whistle restaurant under snow. Now extended and renamed Tatra Hut.
Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-Clarke The Pig and Whistle restaurant in 1952. Name later changed to Tatra hut
1953 View from Mount Dandenong Observatory
View from Mount Dandenong Observatory View from Mount Dandenong Observatory Dandenong Observatory Carpark (now Sky High Restaurant) taken in August 1953. Large tree on LHS with sign reading ‘LADIES’. Two old cars parked. Photograph taken by Sydney Walter Jackson.: On back of photograph: From Mount Dandenong Observatory Dandenong Aug 53
1953 View from Mount Dandenong Observatory
View from Mount Dandenong Observatory Photograph taken from the Observatory car park at Mount Dandenong Observatory Dandenong in 1953. Now the site of the Sky High restaurant. House in foreground. Photograph taken by Sydney Walter Jackson.: On back of photograph: Mount Dandenong Observatory Dandenong Country Aug53
1955 Base of a TV tower.
Base of a TV tower.
1955 TV tower being constructed
TV tower being constructed
1955 Water tanks on Mountain Highway
Water tanks on Mountain Highway in Mount Dandenong close to the junction with the Tourist Road
1955 Young boys viewing TV tower building materials
Young boys viewing TV tower building materials A group of young boys looking at piles of building materials for TV tower.
1958 A typical panorama in the Dandenong ranges
Dandenong Ranges Victoria fold out postcard
1958 At the Observatory, Mt. Dandenong
Dandenong Ranges Victoria fold out postcard. Buses and cars in Observatory carpark.
1958 Autumn scene at Kallista, Dandenong ranges
Dandenong Ranges Victoria fold out postcard
1958 Dandenong Ranges Victoria fold out postcard
All the photos on the front side
1958 Dandenong Ranges Victoria fold out postcard
Dandenong Ranges Victoria fold out postcard
1958 Dandenong Ranges Victoria fold out postcard
All the photos on the rear side
1958 Looking towards the Silvan Dam from Kalorama
Dandenong Ranges Victoria fold out postcard
1958 Nathania Springs, Monbulk
Dandenong Ranges Victoria fold out postcard
1958 Olinda township, Dandenong ranges
Dandenong Ranges Victoria fold out postcard. Main Street, Olinda.
1958 Overlooking the beautiful Sassafras valley
Overlooking the beautiful Sassafras valley Dandenong Ranges Victoria fold out postcard
1958 Springtime in the Dandenong ranges
Dandenong Ranges Victoria fold out postcard. Kalorama Chalet
1958 St. Michael and All Angels Church, Kalorama
St. Michael and All Angels Church, Kalorama Dandenong Ranges Victoria fold out postcard. St Michael and All Angels Church.
1958 The beautiful Dandenong ranges
Cover photograph of foldout of 12 colour photos. This picture taken from the Observatory
1958 Track through the Sherbrooke forest, Dandenong ranges
Dandenong Ranges Victoria fold out postcard
1958 Tree ferns in Sherbrooke forest, Dandenong ranges
Dandenong Ranges Victoria fold out postcard
1960 Kiosk and TV. Tower, Mt. Dandenong
The observatory tea rooms at Mount Dandenong with a couple of cars and a bus in the car park.
1960 The Pig and Whistle, Mount Dandenong
The sketch of the Pig and Whistle by H.R. Ham would be pre1968 as the gate was remodeled with two white half gates at this time and the ivy removed. The building was purchased in 1968 by the Benash family and renovated inside and out with a white, Tudor style outer facade. It was renamed Tatra Hut. The restaurant was sold again c1975 and became a Reception Centre. This information was provided by Victor Grotaers who was the resident solo-accordionist in 1968 when the new Tatra Hut opened. He recalls the opening night as being a large affair reported by Channel 9 at the time.: Copy of a pencil sketch of ‘The Pig & Whistle’ restaurant at Mt Dandenong. The building still stands but became the Tatra Hut c1968. The sketch is signed H.R. Ham. The sketch shows the front of the restaurant with gate and stone pillars.: On front of card: The Pig & Whistle, Mount Dandenong
1961 View Towards Mt Dandenong 1961
Looking north towards Mt Dandenong ‘City Lights’ estate 1961. Viola Court in foreground, Ridge Road winding up the hill towards the Observatory.
1962 Street view Mount Dandenong during 1962 bushfires
Taken during the 1962 bushfires. View of Mount Dandenong shops opposite the Hotel with garage to the right. 8 men in foreground with smoke clearly visible.
1963 Mount Dandenong State School Grade 2, 1963
Mount Dandenong State School Grade 2, 1963
1965 Greetings from the Dandenongs, Victoria
Caption to top photo: The Silvan dam from Kalorama, Dandenong ranges, Victoria
Caption to bottom photo: A Panorama at Mount Dandenong, Dandenong Ranges, Victoria
Reverse reads
Dear Claire, Best wishes for a very Happy Birthday on the 4th Sept. Trust your folk are all well.
We are A1. Not settled in after our holiday yet. Had a good trip around. Will write later.
Happy Birthday
Love Chrissie
1967 Mount Dandenong Observatory, now Sky High Mount Dandenong
Mount Dandenong Observatory – one of the most popular destinations since tourism started in the Dandenongs.
The Observatory Tea Rooms opened in the 1930s and were replaced by the original SkyHigh Restaurant in 1970.
This photograph, taken in the 1960s, features the GTV9 television tower which was erected 1955/56.
1967 Mount Dandenong State School Grades 5 & 6, 1967
Mount Dandenong State School Grades 5 & 6, 1967
1970 Olinda Garage c1970
Several ponies outside Olinda garage with 3 cars passing and a child on a Raleigh Chopper bicycle.
A group of pony riding friends taking a rest on the grassy bank outside the Olinda Garage in the late 1960s.
The Tourist Road was a lot quieter then and safer for all users
1970 William Ricketts Sanctuary
Postcard The William Ricketts Sanctuary, featuring the sculpture ‘Earthly Mother’.
1971 Mount Dandenong State School Prep and Grade 1, 1971
Mount Dandenong State School Prep and Grade 1, 1971
1974 Falls Road in 1974
Warwick Road to the left. Lowe’s picket fence on Village settlement Lot 9 in behind hedge on the right
1975 1975 shot from Point Clear
View from the arboretum over Mount Dandenong township at the spot where Edgar Dower took the 1913 photo. The Falls gully in the centre distance. Peter Damon’s fence running downhill right foreground
1975 John Lundy-Clarke’s photo from ‘Point Clear’
In 1913 Edgar Dower took a photograph from this spot on Ridge Road that became known as Point Clear showing the Mt Dandenong township behind a stand of tall, dead trees. John Lundy-Clarke took this photograph from a similar spot at the Mt Dandenong Arboretum in 1975. Black and white photograph showing a cleared area in the foreground with young tress in the centre and hills in the distance. Several rooftops can be seen mid photo on the right. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.: 1975 View from the Arboretum over Mount Dannong township at the spot where Edgar Dower took the 1913 photo. The Falls gully is in the middle distance. Peter Damman’s fence running downhill right foreground.
1978 Group at the Kyeema Aircraft Crash Cairn 1978
Family of the Hugo Gramp, who perished in the Kyeema crash, 25th October 1938, at the memorial Plaque unveiled on the 40th anniversary of the disaster. L – R Mervyn Gramp, Colin Gramp, Enid Schultz, Fiona Nettlebeck.
1978 Kyeema Crash Site Cairn 1978
Macarthur Job at the cairn unveiled at the 40 year anniversary of the crash of the aircraft Kyeema (October 1938).
1978 Site of Kyeema Aircraft Crash
Woman looking down slope towards the actual site of the Kyeema aircraft crash which occurred on October 25th, 1938. The Douglas DC-2 Kyeema, operated by Australian National Airways, was en-route from Adelaide to Melbourne when it overshot Essendon Airport by 20 miles. Descending in thick cloud, it crashed into the western face of Mount Dandenong, killing all 18 occupants.
1978 Unveiling of the Kyeema Cairn October 25, 1978.
Mrs Sybil Gramp, daughter-in-law of passenger Hugo Gramp, unveils the cairn’s memorial Plaque on the accident’s 40th anniversary in 1978. Sybil Gramp was also a grand-daughter of one of the other victims, Mrs Elizabeth Schrader.
1978 Visitors to the site of the Kyeema Crash 1978
Three visitors at the cairn marking the site of the October 1938 crash of the aircraft Kyeema.
1984 Miss Bell
Miss Bell (1900 1984) The Miss Bell Playground at Mount Dandenong Primary School was named after Miss Rebecca Adelaide Bell, a retired teacher who regularly helped out at Mount Dandenong Primary school from 1978 – 1984. Miss Bell grew up in an Anglican orphanage in Queensland and became a teacher, working in South Australia and Victoria. Miss Bell had fond memories of holidays spent at Mountjoy in the Dandenong Ranges. When she retired Miss Bell built a home in Jeeves Avenue where she lived out the rest of her life with her Siamese cats. Miss Bell helped the children with reading, grammar spelling and history. She really cared about the children and her school visits brought her a lot of happiness.: Black and white photograph of a woman wearing a large hat taken in front of a building.
1988 Cairn at Kyeema Crash Site 1988
Visitors at the 1988 Service to commemorate 50th anniversary of the Kyeema Crash. LHS – friend of Miss Delphine Goddard, sister of passenger Gordon Goddard and RHS- Patricia Hogan from Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society.
1988 Kyeema Crash Cairn
Cairn commemorating the crash of the aircraft Kyeema on the western slope of Mt Dandenong on October 25th, 1938. Photograph taken in 1988. Text on plaque reads: FIFTY METRES BELOW THIS POINT ON 25 OCT. 1938, AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL AIRWAYS’ DC-2 ‘KYEEMA’ PLUNGED TO DESTRUCTION WHILE THE MOUNTAIN WAS ENVELOPED IN CLOUD. ALL 18 PERSONS ON BOARD PERISHED. FROM THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUBSEQUENT ENQUIRY HAVE EVOLVED THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS IN USE THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA TODAY. THIS PLAQUE, PLACED BY THE MOUNT DANDENONG HISTORICAL SOCIETY, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM G. GRAMP & SONS, THOS. HARDY & SONS, S. SMITH & SON, AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION OF AIR PILOTS AND FORESTS COMMISSION OF VICTORIA, WAS UNVEILED ON 25TH OCT. 1978 TO MARK THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISASTER.
1988 Plaque on Kyeema Cairn
Close up photograph of the Plaque on the Kyeema cairn at Mt Dandenong. The text reads: FIFTY METRES BELOW THIS POINT ON 25 OCT. 1938, AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL AIRWAYS’ DC-2 ‘KYEEMA’ PLUNGED TO DESTRUCTION WHILE THE MOUNTAIN WAS ENVELOPED IN CLOUD. ALL 18 PERSONS ON BOARD PERISHED. FROM THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUBSEQUENT ENQUIRY HAVE EVOLVED THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS IN USE THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA TODAY. THIS PLAQUE, PLACED BY THE MOUNT DANDENONG HISTORICAL SOCIETY, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM G. GRAMP & SONS, THOS. HARDY & SONS, S. SMITH & SON, AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION OF AIR PILOTS AND FORESTS COMMISSION OF VICTORIA, WAS UNVEILED ON 25TH OCT. 1978 TO MARK THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISASTER.
1988 Sign Indicating Kyeema Crash Site 1988
Simple wooden sign indicating the site of the Kyeema aircraft crash on the western slope of Mount Dandenong. The accident occurred on October 25th, 1938. All 18 onboard were killed.
1995 Mount Dandenong Primary School in Snow 1995
The first Mount Dandenong State School opened in a shed on the property of William Ferguson on the corner of Blythe and Old Coach Roads. The first teacher was Miss Ethel Gruber who opened the school on May 11th, 1897. It wasnt until 1901 that the school shifted over the road into an old school building that was moved up to the new site from Ringwood. All the buildings were demolished to make way for a new school that opened in 1991. Up until the later 2000s snow fell at the school several times a year.: Three children playing in snow at the front of Mount Dandenong Primary School 5th September 1995. The snow lasted three days.
1995 Snow at Mount Dandenong Primary School 1995
Three children playing in snow covering bank and oval at Mount Dandenong Primary School 5th September 1995. Snow lasted three days.
1995 Snow at Mount Dandenong Primary School 1995
Children playing in snow at the front of Mount Dandenong Primary School 5th September 1995.
1995 Snow at Mount Dandenong Primary School 1995.
Snow at Mount Dandenong Primary School 5th September 1995. Snow lasted 3 days.
1997 Mount Dandenong Primary School 1997
Section of Centenary Mural painted by parents and students to commemorate the school centenary 1897 – 1997.
1997 Mount Dandenong Primary School 1997
Colour photograph of section of mural wall painted by parents and students to commemorate the school centenary 1897 – 1997.
1997 Mount Dandenong Primary School 1997
Grounds at Mount Dandenong Primary School overlooking the Helen Dixon Embankment
1997 Mount Dandenong Primary School 1997
Zachary James Robertson pictured in the Miss Bell Playground at Mount Dandenong Primary in 1997, the year of the school’s centenary.
1997 Mount Dandenong Primary School 1997
Miss Bell (1900 1984) The Miss Bell Playground was named after Miss Rebecca Adelaide Bell, a retired teacher who regularly helped out at Mount Dandenong Primary school for 8 years. Born in NSW, Miss Bell had taught in several states and had fond memories of holidays spent at Mountjoy in the Dandenong Ranges. When she retired Miss Bell built a home in Jeeves Avenue where she lived out the rest of her life with her Siamese cats. Miss Bell helped the children with reading, grammar spelling and history. She really cared about the children and her school visits brought her a lot of happiness.: Student standing on section of play equipment in Miss Bell Playground 1997.
1997 Mount Dandenong Primary School 1997
The first Mt Dandenong State School opened in a shed on the property of William Ferguson on the corner of Blythe and Old Coach Roads. The first teacher was Miss Ethel Gruber who opened the school on May 11th, 1897. It wasnt until 1901 that the school shifted over the road into an old school building that was moved up to the new site from Ringwood. All the old buildings were demolished to make way for a new school that opened in 1991. There are many old, European trees that were planted in the grounds during Arbor Days.: Students standing at base of large Sequoia Tree in grounds of school in 1997, centenary year.
1997 Mount Dandenong Primary School 1997
The Exersite equipment allowed for student and public use. The equipment was removed when the oval was refurbished in 2004. View of ‘Exersite’ equipment at bottom corner of school oval with students participating in Sports day in the background. 1997.
1997 Mount Dandenong Primary School 1997
1997 was the school’s centenary year. The first Mt Dandenong State School opened in a shed on the property of William Ferguson on the corner of Blythe and Old Coach Roads. The first teacher was Miss Ethel Gruber who opened the school on May 11th, 1897. It wasnt until 1901 that the school shifted over the road into an old school building that was moved up to the new site from Ringwood. All the buildings were demolished to make way for a new school that opened in 1991.: View of Sports Day November 1997 with parents watching and children participating.
1997 Mount Dandenong Primary School 1997
The first Mount Dandenong State School opened in a shed on the property of William Ferguson on the corner of Blythe and Old Coach Roads. The first teacher was Miss Ethel Gruber who opened the school on May 11th, 1897. It wasnt until 1901 that the school shifted over the road into an old school building that was moved up to the new site from Ringwood. All the buildings were demolished to make way for a new school that opened in 1991.: Looking across from asphalted area to the ‘undercover area’ November 1997.
1997 Mount Dandenong Primary School 1997
1997 was the Centenary Year of the school. The first Mount Dandenong State School opened in a shed on the property of William Ferguson on the corner of Blythe and Old Coach Roads. The first teacher was Miss Ethel Gruber who opened the school on May 11th, 1897. It wasnt until 1901 that the school shifted over the road into an old school building that was moved up to the new site from Ringwood. All the buildings were demolished to make way for a new school that opened in 1991.: Students playing on the basketball/tennis court below the school oval in 1997
1997 Mount Dandenong Primary School 1997
View of Sports Day looking down over the oval with the ‘rebound Wall’ in the foreground 1997.
1998 DC-3 Fly-over At 60th Anniversary Of Kyeema Crash in 1998
Picture taken through treetops of fly-over at the 60 year anniversary of the October 25th 1938 Kyeema aircraft disaster. The DC-3, Kanana VH-ABR, was a new aircraft that was scheduled to enter service at Essendon Airport the week after the Kyeema disaster in 1938. Now 60 years old, the Kanana is being maintained in airworthy condition by volunteers. On the day of the fly-over it was flown by retired airline Captains John Dorwood and Lionel Griffith.
2003 Kyeema Cairn 2003
The cairn commemorating the Kyeema aircraft disaster with the addition of a smaller plaque listing the names of those who perished in the accident. This additional plaque was suggested by relatives of the victims who had attended earlier commemorations of the accident at the site. Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society members observed a minute’s silence and drank a toast of South Australian wine, produced by vineyards with which some of the victims were associated, in memory of all those who lost their lives. The plaque reads: KKyeema VH-UYC Crew And Passengers Captain Alfred Webb Junior Captain Allan Steen Air Hostess Alva Jones Cadet Pilot Philip Pring Leonard Abrahams K.C. Alfred Gain Hans Gloe Stella Gloe Gordon Goddard Hugo Gramp Thomas Hardy Charles Hawker M.H.R. George Ling James Massie Vaughan Pate Elizabeth Schrader Lancelot Shirley Sidney Hill Smith
2005 Farndon’s Hall
Farndons Hall in a state of disrepair. Church window on Falls Road side that was installed when the hall was owned by the Church of England from 1920 – 1940 and used for services prior to the stone church being built further up the road.The hall was then sold to the CWA. The Shire of Lilydale purchased the hall in 1978.
2005 Farndon’s Hall
Farndons Hall in a state of disrepair probably 1990s. View from Farndons Road.
2005 Farndon’s Hall
Farndons Hall in a state of disrepair probably 1990s. View from Farndons Road.
2005 Farndon’s Hall
Farndons Hall in a state of disrepair probably 1990s. View from Farndons Road.
???? ‘Charlemont’, Olinda, Victoria
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???? Ashendene
An early photograph of the home Ashendene at Olinda.
???? At Olinda, I picked this up and Thought of You!
Valentine’s Mailing Novelty, thick card postcard with a flap that when opened reveals a strip of 10 black and white photos of the Dandenong Ranges. Strip can be seen in OLI0266a
???? Bella Vista, Olinda
Carrie will be with you for E. Afterwards
Have received card for Napoleon ????
???? Bella Vista, Olinda
Bella Vista, Olinda. It was built by Edmund Boulter in c1903 and it burned down in 1956
???? Bella Vista, Olinda
Bella Vista, Olinda
???? Bonny Dell, Olinda, Vic
Bonny Dell, Olinda, Vic
???? Bonny Dell, Olinda. Bush from lounge room
Bonny Dell, Olinda. Bush from lounge room
???? Boy with a dog in a garden
Boy with a dog in a garden
???? Bray Lodge, Olinda, Vic
Bray Lodge, Olinda, Vic
???? Charles Dorey
Charles Dorey, Grandfather of Iris Woolrich nee Dorey. Husband of Emma nee Biggin. Iris’ father, Edwin Charles Dorey, born in 1855, was the first of of 10 siblings.
???? Children on horse with sled
Children on horse with sled
???? Children on tree stump
Posed photograph of two children, a girl and a boy, standing on a large tree stump at Olinda.
???? Cleared area at Olinda
A cleared area at Olinda – possibly the Woolrich property
???? Cleared site at Olinda
View across a cleared area at Olinda
???? Constructing the Basin-Olinda Road
Constructing the Basin-Olinda Road
???? Constructing the Basin-Olinda Road
Constructing the Basin-Olinda Road
???? Couple at hut
Kate Woolrich (nee Hand) and George Woolrich outside a hut – probably on Woolrich property.
???? Edith Dorey, her mother and baby Fred.
Studio portrait of Edith Emma Dorey (nee Spooner), wife of Fred Dorey, with her mother and baby Fred. c1919
???? Frank Gill
Photograph of Frank Gill in WW1 uniform. Postcard from “Kitchener Studio” Broadmeadows Camp. “Ainar Studio” Auburn.: Handwritten on back: Frank Gill Mary’s Boyfriend?
???? Frederick Dorey
Small studio portrait of Frederick Dorey (1891-1988). Surviving brother of Iris, Mary and Alice Dorey.: Fred Dorey
???? Giant Tree
Dower’s Mighty Tree
???? Grandma Dorey
Emma Dorey (nee Biggin) married Charles Dorey in 1853. Emma and Charles were the grandparents of Charles, Mary, Alice, Frederick and Iris Dorey.
???? Group at Olinda Falls
Posed photograph of a group at Olinda falls
???? Gully “Hospice” Olinda
Postcard photograph showing a tree fern gully. The title on the front is Gully “Hospice” Olinda. The Hospice was a guest house built in 1904 by Joseph Gutmann in the Main Street of Olinda. The Dorey Family ran The Hospice from 1908 – 1911. The Hospice burned down in 1924. The reverse of the postcard contains a small section of a letter that must be continued elsewhere. It is addressed to Miss Iris Dorey.: Handwritten in black ink on reverse: Miss Iris Dorey “The Hospice” Olinda …..address as I wish to send him a photo of the group at the Gully. We had a lovely ride to the station on Monday. The hot weather is just coming on now &it is very trying at work. I think you were taken with the dog but your……..
???? Hotel Dulce Domum, Olinda
Hotel Dulce Domum, Olinda
???? Hotel Dulce Domum, Olinda
???? I’ve Had, Having, Going to Have, a Wonderful Time at Olinda
Valentine’s Mailing Novelty, thick card postcard with a flap that when opened reveals a strip of 10 black and white photos of the Dandenong Ranges. Strip can be seen in OLI0266a
???? Iris Woolrich at Nursery With Henk
Iris Woolrich collecting cut flowers at Range View Nursery in Olinda with Henk Koelwyn in the 1950s.: Handwritten on the reverse in pencil: Henk & Iris
???? Jack Dodd of Olinda with wife and their eight sons
Jack Dodd of Olinda with wife and their eight sons
???? Lady behind a gate
Woman standing at gate to hometead in Olinda
???? Lady in a garden
Woman in garden at Woolrich Nursery
???? Lady in front of the Central Store, Olinda
Central Store Olinda was built by Joseph Gutmann c1914. The store was destroyed by fire in 1939.
???? Looking Good and Being Good at Olinda
Valentine’s Mailing Novelty, thick card postcard with a flap that when opened reveals a strip of 10 black and white photos of the Dandenong Ranges. Strip can be seen in OLI0266a
???? Lower Olinda Falls
Copy of postcard captioned – Lower Olinda Falls that has a young man sitting on rocks at the upper LHS. This young man has been identified as Fred Dorey, brother of Iris Woolrich nee Dorey. The suggested date is after 1897 but before 1905. The Upper Olinda Falls can be seen in the background.: Printed on front: Lower Olinda Falls
???? Lyre Bird Gully, Olinda
Reverse reads “To Dear Miss Betz wishing you a merry xmasand a happy new year from Gladys
???? Lyrebird gully, Olinda, Victoria
Dear Mother, Just a card to let you know I arrived safely but rather wet. It started to rain before we got to the Ringwood station & continued all the way up & when the train arrived at the Gully station we had to run for the motor coach and it poured all the way up. Had about 1/2 a mile to walk after leaving the coach. Plenty of mud. Rained all day yesterday so we could not get out. Showery today but am starting out for a walk. Love from ??
Vera sends love
???? Main Street, Olinda
Taken from Range road looking towards Olinda Monbulk road
???? Man at Olinda Falls
Man sitting on rock beside Olinda Falls.
???? Mary Dorey
Studio photograph of Mary Dorey (1883-1918). The photograph, mounted on thick cardboard was taken by Stewart & Co. 284 – 286 Bourke Street, Melbourne.: Handwritten on back: Mary Dorey
???? Mary Dorey
Studio photograph of Mary Dorey 1883-1918. Mary was the elder sister of Iris Dorey. Mary died on Feb 27th, 1918 after a fall downstairs at Quamby following an epileptic seizure.
???? Mechanics Institute, Olinda
Built with a Council loan and local labour, the Mechanics Institute Hall was opened in 1913.
???? Men trimming trees
Men trimming trees
???? Misty scene overlooking farmer’s field on Mount Dandenong
Misty scene overlooking farmer’s field on Mount Dandenong
???? Motor coach outside US Motors depot
US motor coach parked at Olinda depot in snow.
???? Motor cycle and sidecar in snow
Woolrich family of Olinda
???? Mount Dandenong Hotel , Olinda
Two coaches and a car parked outside Mount Dandenong Hotel, Olinda
???? Mrs Emma Dorey nee Biggin
Studio photograph from Yeoman & Co. Royal Arcade, Melbourne. Portrait shows Emma Dorey (nee Biggin), grandmother of Iris Woolrich (nee Dorey) and mother to her father Edwin Charles Dorey. Emma is wearing a very intricate lace collar in the photograph. The photograph is framed in thick cardboard.: Handwritten on back: Emma Biggin Pitts. Dad’s Mother. Granma Dorey.
???? Mystic Lake, from Bella Vista, Olinda, VIC
???? Olinda Falls
Olinda Falls taken through bark and ferns
???? Olinda Falls
Olinda Falls
???? Olinda Falls 2nd Leap
Original post card showing young man sitting on rock at the top of the Falls, LHS. Caption on front is Upper Olinda Falls but in Erasmus B Allen’s tourist guide of 1904, these falls are described as Olinda Falls 2nd Leap.
Writing on back of postcard identifies the young man as Fred Dorey, brother of Iris Woolrich nee Dorey and the date as between 1897 and 1905.: Handwritten on back of card in blue pen: Fred Dorey at Olinda Falls (after 1897 before 1905) Printed on front of card: Upper Olinda Falls
???? Olinda in the early 1960s showing the junction of the Touri
A view of Olinda in the early 1960s looking from the Kalorama side.
Monash Avenue on the left was part of the original Main Road before 1926. The patch of land between the two roads was reportedly used as a
butcher’s yard where the early settlers could collect freshly cut meat A view of Olinda in the early 1960s looking from the Kalorama side.
Monash Avenue on the left was part of the original Main Road before 1926. The patch of land between the two roads was reportedly used as a
butcher?s yard where the early settlers could collect freshly cut meat
???? Olinda Quamby Cafe
View of interior of Quamby Café set up for a function with hanging decorations and flower arrangements.: On front – “Olinda Quamby Café” On Back – Lilly Dingley
???? Olinda township
Olinda township
???? Olinda township
Olinda township
???? Olinda township
Olinda township
???? Olinda Township, Dandenong Ranges
Main street of Olinda.
Caption on reverse reads: A delightfulscenic gem situated 20 miles from Melbourne, the Dandenong Ranges provide a medley of beautiful Fern Gullies, Forests, Colourful Gardens and Wide Panoramas equal to the World’s best.
???? Olinda Wine Hall
Patrons on the verndah of the Olinda Wine Hall built by Joseph Gutmann in 1900. The Post Office was attached to the Wine Hall.
???? On Mountain Highway, Olinda, Vic
On Mountain Highway, Olinda, Vic
???? On The Main Road, Olinda
Copy of Photo Series Giant Postcard number 146: Copy of Photo Series Giant Postcard # 146 showing the Main Road looking towards Sassafras with two cars coming towards the photographer. Old Post Office on the corner LHS. c1940
???? On the main road, Olinda, Victoria, Australia
On the main road, Olinda, Victoria, Australia
???? Page sisters at Quamby cafe
Page sisters sitting at table in Quamby Café in 1936. LHS – Aunt Ede 80. (Edith Page) Middle – Mother 83 (Sarah Martha Dorey) RHS – Aunt Pen 85. (Penelope Page): On back of photograph To Dear Lily with love from Mrs. S. M. Dorey. Aunt Ede 80 Mother 83 Aunt Pen 85 Taken 1936 Lilly Dingley
???? Panorama at Olinda
Panorama at Olinda
???? Panorama from Bella Vista, Olinda, Vic
The panorama from Bella Vista, Olinda, Vic
???? Panorama from the Mernda Road, Olinda
Panorama from the Mernda Road, Olinda
???? Panorama from the Mernda Road, Olinda, Vic
X marks the Chalet, Olinda
???? Panorama from the Mernda Road, Olinda, Vic
X marks the Chalet, Olinda
???? Panorama looking south, Olinda, VIC
???? Panorama looking south, Olinda, VIC
???? Panorama looking south, Olinda, VIC
???? Panorama of the Mountains from Olinda
Panorama of the Mountains from Olinda
???? Panorama of the Mountains from Olinda
Panorama of the Mountains from Olinda
???? Panorama of the Mountains from Olinda
Panorama of the Mountains from Olinda
???? Panorama of the Mountains, Olinda
Panorama of the Mountains, Olinda
???? Panoramic View, Olinda
Photo taken over the top of Kenloch in Olinda, probably from close to Bella Vista
???? Perrin’s creek valley from Olinda, Victoria
Perrin’s creek valley from Olinda, Victoria
???? Peter Johnston
Peter Johnston was the boyfriend of Iris Dorey, a daughter of the pioneering Dorey family. Iris ran the Quamby Cafe (now Cuckoo Restaurant) and later in life married Ted Woolrich from Woolrich Nursery. Peter was killed on active service during WW1 on May 15th 1918. Alice Dorey was the sister of Iris.: Black and white studio photograph of Peter Johnston. Photograph is in postcard format made by R Yeoman 116 Bourke Street Melbourne.: Handwritten on back: To Alice with love From Peter 18/3/14
???? Peter Johnston
Studio photograph of Peter Johnston taken in 1915. Peter was the boyfriend of Iris Dorey (later Iris Woolrich) WW1. Peter Johnston was killed in action during WW1. He died May 15th, 1915. Peter also played for the Olinda Football Club and won ‘Best and Fairest’ in 1913. The club has his medal on display.: Peter Johnston Left Australian shores Feb 28th 1915 & died of wounds May 15th 1915. Olinda Best and Fairest 1913.
???? Pine plantation
Pine trees planted at Woolrich property at Olinda
???? Quamby Cottage
Quamby Cottage LHS and Quamby Café the larger building RHS. Cottage and café built by the Dorey family in 1914. Photograph taken from the hill opposite (possibly near Cloudehill on Olinda -Monbulk Road. Cottage was destroyed by fire. Quamby Café now Cuckoo Restaurant.: On back of photograph – Quamby + cottage from opposite hill.
???? Quamby now ‘Cuckoo’
Quamby Café viewed from high side of Main Road looking towards Sassafras c1930. Power lines visible and road unmade. Quamby Café built by the Dorey family in 1914. Now the Cuckoo Restaurant.: On front – Quamby now “Cuckoo”
???? Quamby-Cuckoo from the low side
The Cuckoo or Quamby Cafe from the low side
???? Rear of Quamby Cafe
???? Rear of Quamby Cafe
Rear view of Quamby Café at Olinda. Garden setting with clothesline visible bottom LHS. Quamby Tea Rooms built by the Dorey Family in 1914. Now the Cuckoo restaurant.
On back of photograph – Quamby back view Rear view of Quamby Café at Olinda. Garden setting with clothesline visible bottom LHS. Quamby Tea Rooms built by the Dorey Family in 1914. Now the Cuckoo restaurant.
On back of photograph – Quamby back view
???? Snow scene
Overcast and snowing at Olinda
???? Snow scene on Mount Dandenong
Snow scene on Mount Dandenong
???? Snowy road
A snow covered road at Olinda.
???? Snowy road Olinda
Snow covered road alongside Woolrich property at Olinda
???? Special Occasion at Olinda
Group of eight young ladies dressed up in bonnets and aprons for a special occasion at Olinda. It may be the Violets Festival. The location appears to be the balcony at Kenloch. Wilma Bartlett, Gwen Evans, Mona Griffin, Norrie Bartlett, Joan Boulter, ? , Jean Patterson, Peggy Hall.
???? St Matthew’s Church Girls Friendly Society
St Matthew’s Church Girls Friendly Society Outing with transport provided by Wally Breen’s truck. Scene shows group of girls in front of truck, some holding large bunches of flowers. circa late 1920s. From back L – R Vi Hardon, Edna Eakin, Florrie James, ?, ?, Mrs Eakin, Sheila Shellow, Mrs Hamilton, Iris Dorey, ?, Mrs Wally Breen, Nora McLarty, Mavis Giddens, Wally Breen, Rita Shaw, Jessie Lyle.
???? St. Matthew’s church, Olinda
St Matthews Church was erected in 1903 by a congregation of Olinda pioneers. The first resident Vicar was set up in a Vicarage in 1931.
???? The Chalet, Olinda, Victoria
Rose Series Postcard depicting “The Chalet” guest house at Olinda. Built c1906, The Chalet was situated at the southern corner of Chalet and McCarthy Roads. The building was destroyed by fire in 1935 and Ted Woolrich acquired the land.: On front: The Rose Series P. 397
???? The Curry Family
Posed group photo of the Curry family. 10 people in the photo.
???? The Georgian Guest House, Olinda
The Georgian Guest House, Olinda
???? The Hospice, Olinda
Postcard photograph of The Hospice Guest House at Olinda. The Hospice was built by Joseph Gutmann in 1904 and run by the Dorey family from 1908 – 1911. The Hospice catered for up to 60 guests.The Hospice was in the Main Street of Olinda. It burned down in 1924. This photograph would be early 1900s.
???? The Lich Gate, Olinda, VIC
???? The Lich Gate, Olinda, Vic.
Identical to Rose Series Postcar P.4481
???? The lookout, Olinda, Victoria
The lookout, Olinda, Victoria
???? The Main Mountain Road Olinda
Copy of Rose Series Postcard #4797: Copy of Rose Series Postcard #4797. View down Main Road Olinda towards Sassafras c1940s showing Post Office to the left.Three people visible in picture.
???? The Main Mountain Road, Olinda
The Main Mountain Road now known as Mount Dandenong Tourist Road. The photo shows the Lich Gate. Taken fro the road outside the large house Kenloch
???? The Main Mountain Road, Olinda
The Main Mountain Road now known as Mount Dandenong Tourist Road. The photo shows the Lich Gate. Taken fro the road outside the large house Kenloch
???? The main mountain road, Olinda, Vic
The main mountain road, Olinda, Vic
???? The main road, Olinda, Vic
The main road, Olinda, Vic
???? The Olinda-Mount dandenong Road, VIC
???? The Pig and Whistle, now Tatra
The Pig and Whistle, now Tatra
???? The Rock, Olinda
Postcard showing “The Rock’ at Olinda with a man standing at centre top. It appears to be #2 in a series and is titled The Rock, OLINDA. L.A. Bach PHOTO 2. The postcard has been sent from Mary Dorey to her sister Alice Dorey. “The Rock” is located adjacent to the old Olinda Golf Course.: Handwritten on reverse in black ink. Miss A Dorey 10 Princes St Fitzroy This is the rock at Olinda I have told you about I think it is taken very well the first they have ever taken off it If you send up some money I will get you a set of the postcards they are all lovely love to Auntie May Fred and all the family they have not the snowflakes yet: of course this is only a miniature size of it Yours lovingly Mary. Handwritten at a later date in blue ink: The Rock Olinda
???? The Sassafras-Olinda Road, Vic
The Sassafras-Olinda Road, Vic
???? Track to Olinda Falls, Vic
Track to Olinda Falls, Vic
???? Two men with saws
The Woolrich family treefelling.
???? View from Mernda Road, Olinda, Vic
View from Mernda Road, Olinda, Vic
???? View from Mernda Road, Olinda, Vic
View from Mernda Road, Olinda, Vic
???? View from Mernda Road, Olinda, Vic
View from Mernda Road, Olinda, Vic
???? View from Mernda Road, Olinda, Vic
View from Mernda Road, Olinda, Vic
???? View from Mernda Road, Olinda, Vic
View from Mernda Road, Olinda, Vic
???? View from Olinda with Silvan Dam at far right
View from Olinda with Silvan Dam at far right
???? View from the post office, Olinda
A view across the road to the Mission Hall from the Olinda Post Office.
???? View of Silvan Dam
View of Silvan Dam
???? View Of Silvan Dam
View Of Silvan Dam
???? Warwick Farm On Olinda Road
Information supplied by Stephen Trembath. Warwick Farm was established by my late grand parents Polly (nee Mary Ann Cole) and George Barratt and their 5 children George Jnr, William, James, John (my maternal Grand Father) and Teddy. Their story is told in a book “The wine of Courage” written in 1977 by N.M. Roberts ISBN 0 7223 1003. Their story started when their bank closed their doors on 13 April 1893 and they lost their cafe business in South Melbourne. Two days later, they were ready to head for a new start in Queensland when they saw in the morning paper that the Dandenong Ranges had been thrown open to land release to people. A few days later, having been granted land they headed to Ferntree Gully. From there they walked to the new holding in what would become Olinda. Then George with his sons help had to build a shelter for the family for the night. They chose to name the property “Warwick Farm”. Work on the house started a few days later with help from neighbours Mr. Dodd, Mr Beattie, the O’Sheas and others. Come November, Ruby was born. Then bushfire burnt down the newly built house. Back to a bark hut until another house could be built. The new house became a guest house at the suggestion of a neighbour, when George couldn’t sell timber and was waiting for crops. The first guests visited in 1898 and another baby, Percival, was born. ………………………………………………. It was George’s son Jim, who was a skilled carpenter and axeman who extended the home to take from 12 to 30 guests. In 1950 Warwick Farm became the home of distinguished writer and journalist C.E.Sayers for a number of years.: Photo Series Pictorial Postcard # 981 showing the property Warwick Farm on Olinda Road.: Printed on back: PHOTO SERIES Pictorial Postcards. Published by S. Jamieson Bros. Alphington Vic. Phone Northcote 60
???? Workers at Range View Nursery
Iris and Ted Woolrich pose with a group at Range View Nursery in the 1950s. Bagged rhododendrons at the front. L to R: John Jaggers, Henk Koelwyn, Ted Woolrich, Iris Woolrich & Alice.: Handwritten on the reverse in pencil: John Jaggers, Henk, Ted, Alice & Iris
1890 George Dodd and His Daughter Jessie
George Dodd and his daughter Jessie (Mrs Ebbels) standing on roadway outside their home at Olinda. The reverse of this photograph has a handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.: George Dodd and his daughter Jessie (Mrs Ebbels) before their home at Olinda the site of Alans (grandson of George) house of 1926 the nursery Rainbow Gully.
1890 George Dodd With Daughter Jessie 1890
1890 picture of George Dodd and his daughter Jessie (Mrs Ebbels) with the Dodd home in the background. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: 1890 picture of George Dodd with his daughter Jessie (Mrs Ebbels) with the Dodd home in the background. Remains of the house were burned in the bushfires between 1910 and 1926 when Alan grandson of George and his wife Vera, nee Devine, started to build their home on the same spot and developed the present extensive flower farm Rainbow Gully.
1895 Home of George Dodd at Olinda 1895
1895 picture of the home of George Dodd built c1880. Shows the Selector’s Road made in the 1880s from Pig Lane in The Basin to the road in front of the Mt Dandenong Hotel.The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: 1895 picture of the home of George Dodd built about 1880 showing the road the selectors made in the 1880s from Pig Lane to the main road in front of the present Mt Dandenong Hotel near the present end of the Basin-Olinda Road. It was never gazetted as a road as the Bruces objected to it and landslides in 1891 closed it temporarily and later landslides closed it permanently.
1899 Eunice Chapman nee Haddrick
Studio photograph of Eunice Chapman, nee Haddrick, Ed Chapman’s mother. Late 1800s: On back of photo – Eunice Chapman nee Hadrick.
1900 Pioneer Settlers Of Olinda
Group photo of pioneer settlers of Olinda. Jack Dodd is shown RHS holding the rein of his packhorse ‘Darkie”. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: Pioneer settlers of Olinda. Jack Dodd with the packhorse.
1900 Rail Splitters
Postcard with title RAIL SPLITTERS printed on the front showing three men and a boy at a large, sawn tree. They all have implements used for cutting and sawing. There is a long gun leaning on the front of the felled tree. The postcard was written by Fred Dorey and sent to his sister Mary.in 1905.: POSTCARD MT. DANDENONG SERIES Handwritten in black ink on back: Miss M Dorey 35 Smith Street Fitzroy Mt Dandenong 22.10.05 Dear Mary Write & let us know if you know this photo. Mrs Grant is getting a big boarding house up and Mrs Keys is going put up a new house hoping you are well I remain Your truly Fred
1900 The Park Family of Olinda
Formal photograph of the Park family who took up Lot 16, Section 3 of the Mooroolbark Village Settlement. L – R are George, Jack, Mrs Park (Elspeth), Will, Mr Park, Mary (Mrs McGowan). The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke. The Park Family of Olinda L to R George Jack Mrs Park (Elspeth) Will Mr Park Mary (Mrs McGowan)
1903 Olinda 1903
Olinda Main Street 1903 with Peter Witt’s blacksmithy in the foreground opposite Hodges’ Smithy and the Mission Hall. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke. Olinda 1903 One of the photos which were used to compile the Panorama
1903 Olinda Rifle Range 1903
Scene showing 12 men at the Olinda Rifle Range in 1903. One man firing rifle. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.: The Rifle Range at Olinda 1903. Was in the area of the Rhododendron Gardens by Georgian Road and the Golf Links.
1904 2nd Leap, Olinda Falls
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 3rd Leap, Olinda Falls
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 Above the Clouds. View of the Mystic Lake from Olinda
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 Basing House, Fern Gully
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 Basing House, Mount Olinda
Photo copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 Charlemont
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 Fern Gully, Olinda Falls
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 Jack Dodd of Olinda With Family 1904
Jack Dodd, son of George Dodd with his wife and children Alan (eldest), Fred and Guy. c1904. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: Jack Dodd and wife nee Thomas with children Alan the eldest, Fred and Guy.
1904 Jessie Ebbels At Home
Photograph of young Jessie Ebbels at home c1904 with chooks (chickens) in the foreground and gardening implements visible.
1904 Lyre Bird Gully, Olinda
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 Panorama of distant landscape from Olinda
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 Panorama of Olinda 1904 Sections 3 & 4
Sections 3 & 4 of a 4 panorama of the Main Street of Olinda made up of 4 side by side photos.: 1904 view of Olinda looking across Mernda (later Coonara) Road towards the site of the future State School.
1904 Road near Olinda Falls, Mount Dandenong
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 Shooting in Falls Valley
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 Splitters in the State Forest
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 Upper Olinda Falls
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1905 Jack Lees
Studio photo taken of Jack Lees, brother of Lena Green (nee Lees). Photograph taken by W. Mason & Co. of 144 Bridge Road Richmond, Melbourne.Photograph framed in thick cardboard. Handwritten on back in black pen: Lena Green’s Brother Jack Lees Older writing in pencil: My sisters son E.C. Dorey
1905 Jessie Wyles at Emerald Creek
Young girl in a white pinafore and large, white hat sitting on a rock at the edge of Emerald Creek. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.: Emerald, Creek Emerald Creek with Jessie Wyles
1905 Jessie Wyles at Emerald Creek
Young girl in a white pinafore and large, white hat sitting on a rock at the edge of Emerald Creek. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.: Emerald, Creek Emerald Creek with Jessie Wyles
1905 Jessie Wyles at Emerald Creek
Young girl in a white pinafore and large, white hat sitting on a rock at the edge of Emerald Creek. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.: Emerald, Creek Emerald Creek with Jessie Wyles
1905 Netty Grossman
Studio portrait of well dressed young lady with parasol. Inscription on back indicates it is Netty Grossman. Photograph is in postcard format. Probably early 1900s.: Written on back in pen: Netty Grossman
1905 Percy and Florrie Dodd of Olinda
Studio wedding portrait of Percy Dodd and his wife Florrie. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke. Percy Dodd and his wife Florrie.
1905 Tim and Ett Dodd
Studio wedding portrait of Tim Dodd and his wife Ett. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: Jim Dodd and wife Ett. Copied by J.L.C. 1974.
1907 Olinda Easter Carnival
Easter Sports Carnival at Olinda held Easter Monday. Photograph shows men in the woodchop event. These sports days ceased after WW1. c1907
1907 The Ebbels Home c1907
The Ebbels’ home c1907 with Mrs Ebbels (nee Jessie Dodd) clearly visible at front. The portion of the house seen is said to have been built by George Woolrich and Ted Boulter.The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: The Ebbels home in 1907 with Mrs Ebbels nee Jessie Dodd. Front portion was added to original section built 1896. It was built by George Woolrich and Ted Boulter.
1908 Main Street Olinda c1908
c1908 view of Main Street Olinda with Dodd’s store in foreground and Olinda State School up on the hill. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.: Photo of Olinda taken about 1908 showing State School on skyline. Dodds store in foreground. Hodges blacksmith shop on roadside right. Coonara Road, then Mernda Road leads up out the picture right, Mt Dandenong Road goes down left. Range Road (the bullock track) is in immediate foreground and Sassafras turns to the right before the visible tracks on Mernda Road.
1909 Bella Vista, Olinda
March 22nd/09
We are here leaving for ‘Gracedale’ tomorrow till Saturday. Beautiful weather & fine view.
C.E.W
To: Mrs G. B. Adam
Carlton House
Hotham Ct.
East Melb.
1909 Dodd’s Store and Coaches c1909.
Hazy view of Jack Dodd’s Store in Olinda’s Main Street with carts in front c1909. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.: Dodds store Olinda 1905? With his butchers cutting cart leading the line of coaches in the Bayswater Sassafras Olinda run.
1909 Dodd’s Store Olinda
Jack Dodd’s General Store in Main Street Olinda c1909
1909 Frederick Dorey 30.5.09
Studio photograph as postcard sent by Frederick Dorey to his Mother and father on 30.5.1909. He was aged 18 1/2 years. Frederick is wearing a military uniform.: 18 1/2 years. To my dear Mother & Father from their Son Frederick. To my dear Mother & Father from their Son Frederick Dorey, 30.5.09
1909 High Jump Olinda Sports Carnival 1909
Scene from the Easter Monday Olinda Sports Carnival in 1909 with Alan Dodd clearing the high jump bar and Ernie Schneider standing to the left of the bar. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: 1909 Alan Dodd clearing the bar. Ernie Schneider to the left of the bar.
1909 Lyrebird Gully 1909
Group of 5 men standing in Lyrebird Gully 1909: Lyrebird Gully
1909 Mary Dorey and Friends
Formal photograph of Mary Dorey with three friends seated on a bench in a bush setting. All are well dressed. L to R Anita Grosman, H Dunn, Mary Dorey, Fred Webb. c1909: Handwritten on back: Anita Grosman, H Dunn, Mary Dorey, Fred Webb. Taken about 1909.
1909 Members of the Olinda Rifle Club
Hazy photograph of Olinda and Mt Dandenong men at the Olinda Rifle Range 1909.
1909 Olinda Footballers 1909
Posed photograph of Olinda Football Team 1909. Olinda Footballers
1909 Olinda Sports Carnival 1909
View of the crowd, both adults and children at the Olinda Sports carnival on Easter Monday 1909. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: Easter Monday Sports Olinda 1909
1909 Panorama of Olinda Sections 1 & 2 c1904
Parts 1 and 2 of a set of 4 photographs that are placed side by side to give a panorama of the Main Street of Olinda c1904. Old buildings clearly visible.: No 1 of Panorama of Olinda 1904. No 2 of Panorama of Olinda 1904
1909 School Sports Olinda 1909
View of school children from Olinda State school at the Sports on Mernda (now Coonara) Road in 1909. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: Olinda 1909 School sports on the (now) Coonara Road below the school.
1909 Township of Olinda, Victoria
I regret to say that I will be unable to follow your kind invitation on Friday evening. I spoke to my father about it and he thinks he cannot do without me, we are always very busy of Friday evenings. Any other night would have been able to come. Please remeber me to Miss McDonald and tell her I am very sorry indeed not to be able to see her. (Top upside down) Hope you will excuse me for not writing sooner. Please mention me to your mother. ????
To: Miss Vera Carter, Male Street, Middle Brighton
1909 View From Range Road, Olinda. 1909
1909 view of Olinda showing ‘Charlemont’ guest house and the Olinda school on the skyline above Dodd’s stables. Range Road (The Bullock Track) is in the foreground. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: 1909 view of Olinda from Range Road (The Bullock Track). Showing school on skyline above Dodds stables with Charlemont on left.
1909 Wood Chop Olinda 1909
View of spectators and participants at the Wood Chop event during the Olinda Sports Carnival, Easter Monday 1909. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: Wood chop Olinda 1909. Easter Monday Sports
1910 Church of England, Olinda
Church of England. Monash Avenue, Olinda. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke. Church of England Olinda When the church was built it faced on to the main Mt Dandenong Road but the road was deviated in and the main road section in front of the Village Settlement blocks was named Monash Avenue. The chapel built on Mrs Warners land on Mernda Road (later Coonara Road) was shifted in 1936 by Dick Mitlan using Jack Clarkes Ford truck as traction plant.
1910 Forest Scene
Kodak postcard sent to Alice Dorey. The forest scene shows tree ferns to the RHS with a track with steps edged with timber winding upwards on the LHS. Handwritten on reverse of card: No 4 Dear Alice Just a couple of cards hoping this finds you all well I took Dad away I am sending you a programme of the sports at Sth Sassy would you get it put up at the Post Office
1910 Harry Booth
Studio photograph of Harry Booth. A young man wearing a dark, three piece suit, collar and tie. Included in the Dorey/Woolrich collection.: Black and white photograph of young Harry Booth taken in a formal studio setting. Harry Booth was the son of Jack Booth, who owned Lots 37 and 38 in the Village Settlement and had access to creek water for successful berry crops. Harry was a local market agent and travelled to Victoria Market carrying produce from local settlers.Harry carried a variety of produce by horse and cart, apparently a twenty-four hour round trip, until the business was sold in the early 1920’s.: Harry Booth Eden Studios Post Card
1910 Jack Dodd of Olinda, Wife and Sons.
Posed photograph taken on verandah of house showing Jack Dodd with his wife and sons. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.: Jack Dodd of Olinda, Wife and their sons.
1910 Lookout On Top of Mount Olinda 1910
c1910 Lookout tower on the hill behind tthe school at Olinda. This shows the first one built. It was followed by a covered lookout. This position lost its value when the trees grew high. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: The lookout on the top of Mount Olinda 1910. This one was the first one it was followed by a covered one but the position lost its value with the growth of trees in the area. It is looking towards what is now Kalorama and the Jeeves clearing in the gap can be seen at the extreme left. c1910 Lookout tower on the hill behind tthe school at Olinda. This shows the first one built. It was followed by a covered lookout. This position lost its value when the trees grew high. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: The lookout on the top of Mt Olinda 1910. This one was the first one it was followed by a covered one but the position lost its value with the growth of trees in the area. It is looking towards what is now Kalorama and the Jeeves clearing in the gap can be seen at the extreme left.
1910 Lower Olinda Falls
Copy of a postcard labelled Lower Olinda Falls. There is an original postcard in the collection depicting the same image but with a young man sitting on a rock upper LHS. That postcard identifies the area as Upper Olinda Falls – which is correct. Printed on front: Lower Olinda Falls. In Erasmus B Allen’s tourist guide of 1904, these falls are described as Olinda Falls 2nd Leap which may explain the discrepancy with the very similar photo that describes these as the upper falls.
1910 Olinda Football club 1910
Posed team photograph
1910 Three men outside a house
Three men outside a house
1910 Two carts and a man on a horse at Olinda post office
Two carts and a man on a horse at Olinda post office Two carts fully loaded with passengers and a man on a horse outside the post office in Olinda
1910 View from the state school in Olinda
View from the state school in Olinda
1911 ‘Hillcrest’ Mernda Road, Olinda 1911
“Hillcrest” on Mernda Road, Olinda. The home of the Devine Family. c1911 The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: Hillcrest Mernda Road Olinda 1911. The home of the Devine family. The early settlement road passed to the left of the camera. House faced down over the valley of the Sassafras + Perrin Creek towards Kallista. The deviation to regrade the road passed to the right of the house. It was in front of the house on the left hand side of the picture that Vera Devine and her school mates practiced the maypole dance under her tuition.
1911 ‘Hillcrest’ on Mernda Road, Olinda 1911
Front view of ‘Hillcrest’ the Devine family home on Mernda Road, Olinda taken in 1911. The road deviation passed to the right of where the photographer was standing. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: Hillcrest the home of the Devine family 1911 in Mernda Road now Coonara Road. The road was deviated here to regrade it and the deviation past to the right of the camera. The house fronted down over the valley of the Sassafras Creek towards Kallista. It was close to the spot where the camera stood that the girls practiced the maypole dance in 1911. Vera Devine trained 11 of her mates in the dance here.
1911 Devine family, Olinda
Mr Devine, Mrs Devine (nee Stewart) with children Vera and Stewart at their home ‘Hillcrest’ on Mernda Road (now Coonara road), Olinda 1911. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: Devine, Mrs Devine (nee Stewart) Vera Stewart 1911 on verandah of Hillcrest Mernda Road now Coonara Road. Mrs Dodds collection. Copied by J.L.C. 1974.
1911 Miss Stewart at ‘Nathania Springs’ 1911
Miss Stewart in large, shady hat posed on a log bridge at Nathania Springs in 1911. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: Miss Stewart at Nathania Springs 1911 Photo from Mrs A Dodds collection. Copied 1974 by J.L.C.
1911 Miss Stewart With Sister Mrs Devine and Family
Photograph taken in LyreBird Gully of Miss Stewart (top) and her sister Mrs Devine with the Devine children Vera and Stewart. 1911: 1911 From top Miss Stewart and her sister Mrs Devine Vera (Mrs Alan Dodd) Stewart. In Lyrebird Gully Mrs Dodds collection. Copied by J.L.C. 1974.
1911 Olinda Girls Practising Maypole Dance 1911
Olinda girls practise the Maypole dance at ‘Hillcrest’ on Mernda Road in 1911 under the tuition of Vera Devine. From front left circling back are: Lois Lyons, Edie Jackson, Beth Barrow, Phyllis Murray, Amy Allen, Jessie Ebbels, Faith Beatty, Vera Devine, Maggie Schneider, Vera Watson, Hope Barrow, Dolly Witt. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: 1911 Olinda girls practicing the maypole dance under the direction of Vera Devine at the Devines home Hillcrest Mernda Road. Left to right from front circling 1. Lois Lyons 2. Edie Jackson 3. Beth Barrow 4. Phyllis Murray 5. Amy Allen 6. Jessie Ebbels 7. Faith Beatty 8. Vera Devine 9. Maggie Schneider 10. Vera Watson 11. Hope Barrow 12. Dolly Witt head just showing over ribbon on left. From Mrs A Dodd (Vera Devine) Copied by J.L.C. 1974
1911 Olinda Girls Practising Maypole Dance 1911
Olinda girls practise the Maypole dance at ‘Hillcrest’ on Mernda Road in 1911 under the tuition of Vera Devine. From front left circling back are: Lois Lyons, Edie Jackson, Beth Barrow, Phyllis Murray, Amy Allen, Jessie Ebbels, Faith Beatty, Vera Devine, Maggie Schneider, Vera Watson, Hope Barrow, Dolly Witt. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: 1911 Olinda girls practicing the maypole dance under the direction of Vera Devine at the Devines home Hillcrest Mernda Road. Left to right from front circling 1. Lois Lyons 2. Edie Jackson 3. Beth Barrow 4. Phyllis Murray 5. Amy Allen 6. Jessie Ebbels 7. Faith Beatty 8. Vera Devine 9. Maggie Schneider 10. Vera Watson 11. Hope Barrow 12. Dolly Witt head just showing over ribbon on left. From Mrs A Dodd (Vera Devine) Copied by J.L.C. 1974
1911 Sim Kent’s Bullocks
Sim Kent’s Bullocks at the Ebbels property in Olinda. c1911 The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: Sim Kent’s bullocks at Ebbels. Sim lived at Coonara Springs.
1911 Sim Kent’s Bullocks at Coonara Springs, 1911
Photograph showing Sim Kent’s bullocks at Coonara Springs in 1911. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: 1911 Sim Kents bullock team turning into their home paddock in Mernda Road at Coonara Springs after which the road is now named.
1912 Cinderella Pantomime
Photograph of Jessie Gill in a Cinderella Pantomime December 1921.: To dear Mrs Dorey with fondest love from Jessie. Cinderella Pantomime. 12.12.21
1914 ‘Folly Farm’ in Falls Road, Olinda 1914
Dr Leonard Bell Cox (1894-1976) was a noted neurologist and collector. He had a family cottage ‘Folly Farm’ at Olinda, the garden of which had input from Edna Walling. He moved permanently to ‘Folly Farm’ in 1962. In his glasshouse, he propagated and cultivated rhododendrons and camellias, and gathered rare species. He helped to form the National Rhododendron Garden at Olinda, providing many specimens from his beautiful garden. This photograph showing a group of people on the balcony of ‘Folly Farm’ was taken in 1914 and the cottage looks to have been newly built. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: Dr Coxs Folly Farm Falls Road Olinda. Lot 19 Section 3 Village Settlement. Taken 1914 copied 1974 by J.L.C.
1914 Reg Murry
Photograph taken in 1914 of young man dressed in cap, rollneck jumper and jacket leaning on a tree. He is holding a pipe. The inscription on the back identifies him as ‘Reg’ with the surname ‘Murry’ added at a later date.: 5/9/14 This is awful, but as it was taken at Olinda, coming back from Outlook Rock, I send it. Reg (Murry)
1915 1915 Taken From Up Range Road Olinda
1915 Taken From Up Range Road Olinda
1915 1915 Taken From Up Range Road, Everest Crescent Olinda.
1915 Taken From Up Range Road, Everest Crescent Olinda.
1915 Mary Card’s Cottage
Mary Card’s cottage where she lived with her sister Harriet on the left. Miss Card was a well known writer of works on crochet. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke. Mary Card who owned the cottage on the left was a journalist whose writings on crochet work was known world wide.
1915 Olinda Township 1915
1915 Olinda Township
1915 Street view of Olinda
Street view of Olinda
1917 Alice and Norman Hamilton
Studio portrait of Alice Dorey and Norman Hamilton taken in 1917. Alice married Norman in 1918. Alice was the sister of Iris Dorey and helped run Quamby Café.: To Dear Iris With Love From Alice & Norman August 11th 1917
1917 Andrew Park 1917
Studio portrait taken in 1917 of Andrew Park, son of George Park of Olinda in WW1 uniform. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: Andrew Park 1917. Son of George. Olinda
1917 Eric Haddrick 1917
Studio portrait of Eric Haddrick in WW1 uniform. Brother of Eunice Chapman.: Mrs Dorey With best wishes from Eric Haddrick Sept 1917.
1917 Woolrich Service Car
Postcard print showing a Woolrich Service Car with a board attached reading Sassafras & Olinda. George Woolrich started a passenger car service in 1917 with his son Jim. George Woolrich is the driver and his wife Kate Woolrich nee Hand (daughter of early settler Thomas Hand of Kalorama) is seated in the back. The photo would have been taken between 1917 and 1921.
1917 Woolrich Service Car
Jim Woolrich driving the Woolrich Service Car. Sign reads Sassafras – Olinda. Jim and his father George set up the car service in 1917 but it did not last long.: Jim Woolrich in their Touring Car.
1918 The Chalet Road 1918
The road to ‘The Chalet’ 1918. Olinda The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.: The Chalet Road 1918. Linking Coonara Road and McCarthys Road.
1920 An early Settler’s hut, Olinda
One reverse written in pencil: 25th February 1920. Wed.
In Coles Book Arcade this morning. ?? Sir Ross Smith aeroplane flying over this morning 1/2 past 9 o’clock. Great dissapointment yesterday at Flemington, 60000 people there to see him land, but he did not arrive.
1920 Family group outside a house
Family group outside a house
1920 Jim Woolrich
Jim Woolrich, brother of Ted and son of George Woolrich dressed in a suit, tie and hat. In 1917 Jim started a passenger car service from Ferntree Gully to Olinda with his father, George. This did not last long. Around 1919 Jim had started a nursery on part of his father’s land in Olinda. He produced and sold flowers and foliage to shops.: Jim Woolrich
1920 Lyrebird’s Nest and Young Lyrebird, Perrin’s Creek, Olinda
Postcard depicting Lyrebird’s Nest and Young Lyrebird, Perrin’s Creek, Olinda.
1921 Motorcycle and Sidecar in Snow, Olinda.
A motorcycle with sidecar travelling down a snow covered road at Olinda. possibly Chalet Road. c1921.
1921 Snow at Olinda 1921
Heavy snowfall on the road outside Quamby Café in Olinda in 1921. Car and bus tyre tracks are clearly visible. The photo appears to be taken through glass.: Handwritten on back in blue pen: Snow 1921 Heavy snowfall on the road outside Quamby Café in Olinda in 1921. Car and bus tyre tracks are clearly visible. The photo appears to be taken through glass.: Handwritten on back in blue pen: Snow 1921
1921 Snow South of Quamby Cafe
Three people walking along snow covered road south of Quamby Café in Olinda. c1921. Snow laden bushes line the road.: Written on back in pen: Snow scene Olinda 1921 or earlier. South of Quamby. Three people walking along snow covered road south of Quamby Café in Olinda. c1921. Snow laden bushes line the road.: Written on back in pen: Snow scene Olinda 1921 or earlier. South of Quamby.
1921 Snowfall At Chalet Road
Postcard made for E. Woorich “Range View” Olinda showing Chalet Road in Olinda under snow in 1921.: Printed on back in purple ink: E. Woorich “Range View” Olinda Handwritten in pen: 1921 snowfall at Chalet Road.
1921 The Rock, Olinda
Close up photograph of ‘The Rock’, a popular tourist destination at Olinda since the late 1800s. The Rock is situated adjacent to the old Olinda Golf Course. The views from The Rock have now been overgrown. This postcard style photograph is c1921.: Written on back in pen: The Rock Olinda.
1923 Jack Dodd’s Log Cabin
Hazy photograph of log cabin built and lived in by Jack Dodd and family 1923 –
1923 Kenloch Party 1923
Staged photograph of ‘Olinda School Party’ at Kenloch. Used as a Christmas card by the Kenloch owners Mr & Mrs T. Kennon in 1923. The Kennon family were strong supporters of Olinda State School.
1923 Olinda School Party at Kenloch
An Olinda State School party at ‘Kenloch’ , the grand home of the Kennon family in 1923.
1924 Blanche and Jessie Gill 1924
Studio portrait of sisters Blanch and Jessie Gill, friends of the Dorey family.: To dear Mrs Dorey with fond love Blanche & Jessie 1924. Gill’s Very Dear friends of ours.
1925 Family group
Family group
1925 Group of People on Bridge
Three women and two men standing on a bridge, location unknown. Clothes are 1920s.Members of Dorey or Woolrich families.
1925 Olinda State School in Snow
Outdoor scene at Olinda State School Number 3494 showing a group of school children throwing snowballs. The school was opened in 1906. This photo was taken mid 1920s.
1925 On Mount Olinda
Copy of Photo Series postcard #872 showing houses on Mount Olinda with a wooden railing fence in the foreground c1920s.
1925 Snow at Olinda State School
Children throwing snowballs at Olinda State School mid 1920s
1925 Snowman at Post Office Olinda
Group of people building a very large snowman outside the Olinda Post Office and Wine Hall. The Wine Hall was built by Joseph Gutmann in 1900 and the Post Office opened in 1901. Photo is from c1920s.
1925 Snowman at the post office in Olinda
Snowman at the post office in Olinda
1925 The Central Store Olinda
The Central Store Olinda
1925 View of ‘RangeView’ Nursery, Olinda
Postcard format with old tree fern in foreground and Range View Nursery, Olinda on hill in background. Stamped on back of card in purple ink: E. Woolrich “Range View” Olinda Handwritten in pen Olinda
1925 Woolrich Nurseries Under Snow.
View of Range View (Woolrich Nursery) Nursery under snow. The section owned by Jim Woolrich is up by the pine trees. The rest belongs to Ted Woolrich.: The nursery. Jim’s place up by the pine trees.
1929 Southall’s Newsagency Olinda
Small photograph from the Olinda township showing view of Southall’s Newsagency with milkbar and confectionary. There are many old advertising signs clearly visible. The road is not yet made so this would place the date around the late 1920s.
1930 A group photograph ??
A group photograph ??
1930 Main Street, Olinda
Number 10 in commercial series: Small photograph, number 10 in Olinda series, showing Main Street Olinda. View is looking NW from Olinda Monbulk Road towards Range Road. Left hand building is old Olinda Post Office. Ice truck is outside shops in distance and a delivery truck with tarp can be seen. c1930s
1935 Mission Hall at Olinda in Snow
Three people playing in snow outside the Mission Hall in the Main Street of Olinda. Current Mangana Store covers this site.: On back of photograph – Mission hall OLINDA. Mission Hall Olinda in the snow.
1935 St Matthew’s Sunday School, Olinda. c1935
Young students from St Matthew’s Sunday School, Olinda holding the Sunday School Shield. C 1935. The pictured shield is kept in the St Matthew’s Church Hall. From the back L – R. ?, Jean Patterson, Peggy Hall, Roy Breen, Mona Griffin, ?, Gwen Evans, Douglas Hall, Bill Brown, Keith Evans, Stewart Brown, Jack Breen, Ian Ellis, ?, ?, ?, Jeff Evans, Russell Hall, ?, ?, John Miles, Frank Boulter, Joan Boulter, Geoff Miles, Joan Bartlett, Nan Breen, Thomas Hall.
1935 Taralye guest house Olinda, Vic
Taralye guest house Olinda, Vic
1938 Footbridge On Olinda Creek.
Number 3 in commercial series.: Small photograph, number 3 in Olinda series, showing footbridge over Olinda Creek surrounded by tree ferns. Late 1930s.
1938 Lyre Bird Gully, Olinda
Number 4 in commercial series. Small photograph, number 4 in Olinda series, showing ferns and fallen trees in natural bush scene.
1938 Olinda Falls
Number 6 in commercial series.: Small photograph, number 6 in Olinda series, showing view of Olinda Falls with ferns in background. Late 1930s.
1938 Street View, Olinda
Number 1 in commercial series. Small photograph, number 1 in Olinda series, showing a view of the Main Street of Olinda late 1930s. V.J. Boulter’s Olinda General Store with butcher and bakery in foreground. Road not yet made.
1938 The Olinda Road, Olinda
Number 8 in commercial series.: Small photograph, number 8 in Olinda series, showing the road view looking towards sassafras. Note wooden picket tree guards and two ladies sitting on seat on RHS. Road not yet made. Late 1930s.
1938 US Motors Bus
Small photograph showing a US Motors bus in Main Street Olinda under snow. US Motors depot in background. Late 1940s
1939 St Matthew’s Anglican Church Olinda
View from Monash Avenue of St Matthew’s Anglican Church with snow covering ground. The church was built in 1903, but this photograph is post 1935 as the Church Hall can be seen behind the trees on the left.
1940 Group Outside Quamby Cafe
Three adults and two children standing outside the front of Quamby Café Olinda c1940s.Advertising signs show café, Grills and Sennitts Icecream. This is the Quamby café at its largest size and the front is similar to the entry to the Cuckoo Restaurant today. Inscription on the back identifies Anne, Eric, Lindy & Irene.: Written on back in pencil: Anne, Eric & Lindy & Irene outside Quamby. Three adults and two children standing outside the front of Quamby Café Olinda c1940s.Advertising signs show café, Grills and Sennitts Icecream. This is the Quamby café at its largest size and the front is similar to the entry to the Cuckoo Restaurant today. Inscription on the back identifies Anne, Eric, Lindy & Irene.: Written on back in pencil: Anne, Eric & Lindy & Irene outside Quamby.
1947 Warburton rages from Woolrich lookout, Olinda
Warburton rages from Woolrich lookout, Olinda
1948 Debutante Ball, Olinda
Photograph of Olinda Debutantes from Mendelssohn Studio c1948 labelled ‘Proof Only’. 10 girls featured in posed photograph. The debutantes were presented to Sir George Knox. Back Row – Left to Right Joan Ebbels, Meilma Green (Biddy), Natalie Marks. Centre Row – Left to Right Norma Babidge, Joan Ryan, Alison Earney, Jessie Thompson, Margery Brann, Mavis Trevena, Merion Ebbels. Flower Girls – Left to Right Helen Ryan, Roberta Ebbels (Pidge).
1948 Olinda Debutantes
Group photograph of Olinda Debutantes.
1949 Bray Lodge, Olinda
Bray Lodge, Olinda
1949 Mary and Michael Barry at Bray Lodge, Olinda
Mollie (Mary) and Michael Barry at Bray Lodge Olinda. They came from NSW to honeymoon at Bray Lodge in 1949.
1949 Selina with grandaughter
Seated is ‘Aunt Selina’, Lena Green’s mother with her granddaughter. July 1949: To Dear Iris and Ted, from Aunt Selina. July 1949
1949 Silvan Dam 1949
Silvan Dam 1949
1949 Taken From Olinda Showing Silvan Dam 1949
Taken From Olinda Showing Silvan Dam 1949
1949 View from Mount Dandenong toward Port Philip
Honeymoon – view towards Port Philip Bay overlooking Melbourne from Mt Dandenong. Across the road from our honeymoon ‘hotel’ (Bray Lodge) 1949.
1950 Gill’s Store Olinda
Small photograph showing E.M. Gill’s Store in Main Street Olinda. As well as a general Store and Newsagency it served as the booking office for US Motors. Gill’s Place handwritten on back of photograph.
1950 Gill’s Store Olinda In The Snow
Small photograph showing people outside Gill’s Store in the main street of Olinda with snow on the ground. Note Golf Course sign on the building in the background. c1950s.
1950 House in Snow at Olinda c1950
House at Olinda surrounded by snow laden trees c1950
1950 Main Street Olinda c1950
c1950 Snow scene in Main Street Olinda with old car parked outside the store of J.H. Gill.
1950 Main Street Olinda c1950
During heavy snowfall looking down Main Street Olinda towards Range Road. Old car parked outside J.H. Gill’s store. c1950
1950 New House at Olinda in Snow c1950
View of a newly built house at Olinda under snow c1950.
1950 Olinda Township c1950
Scene in Olinda township looking up towards range Road. Cars and busses parked along roadside and women and children on footpath. General Store and Gills Newsagency on LHS. c1950.
1950 Olinda volunteers bush fire brigade
Olinda volunteers bush fire brigade
1950 Olinda volunteers bush fire brigade
Olinda volunteers bush fire brigade
1950 Snow at Olinda c1950
Car parked in an Olinda street during heavy snowfall. c1950
1950 Snow Scene at Olinda c1950
Snow scene at Olinda c1950 showing people in snow and old car.
1950 Snow Scene Main Street Olinda c1950
Cars and small bus in Main Street Olinda during heavy snow c1950.
1950 Snow Scene Olinda c1950
Heavy snowfall at Olinda c1950. Unknown person standing in snow.
1950 Taxi in Main Street Olinda c1950
Snow scene in Main Street Olinda opposite shops c1950. Old taxi shown waiting at Taxi rank.
1951 Olinda State School In Snow
The photograph held by the Historical Society is a copy of the original. A former pupil of Olinda State School contacted the Society with the following information: The photograph was taken in 1951. The teacher is Keith Curley who was Head Teacher from 1951 – 59. The depth of the snow that year was 9 inches out in the open and the photo was taken either by The Age or the Sun.: Snow at Olinda Primary School 1951. Children playing in school ground.
1952 Group Outside Quamby Cafe Olinda
A woman with two young children posed outside the Quamby Café at Olinda c1950s. A woman with two young children posed outside the Quamby Café at Olinda c1950s.
1952 Group Outside Quamby Cafe Olinda
Older woman with two young girls posed in front of hydrangea bush outside the Quamby Café at Olinda c 1950s. Sennitt’s Ice Cream sign visible upper RHS. Older woman with two young girls posed in front of hydrangea bush outside the Quamby Café at Olinda c 1950s. Sennitt’s Ice Cream sign visible upper RHS.
1952 Group Outside Quamby Cafe Olinda
Group of two men, two women and two young girls posed outside the front of the Quamby Café at Olinda c1950s. Group of two men, two women and two young girls posed outside the front of the Quamby Café at Olinda c1950s.
1953 Group at Maroondah Dam 1953
Small photograph of 11 adults and 3 children posing at Maroondah Dam in December 1953. Possibly an outing of workers from Woolrich Nursery.: Handwritten on reverse in pencil: Maroondah Dam Dec 1953
1954 The Main Mountain Road, Olinda
Copy of Rose Series Postcard # 1834 showing the Main Road, Olinda looking towards Sassafras. The Lich gate and ‘Hathaway” on LHS. c1950s. Copy of Rose Series Postcard number 1834: Copy of Rose Series Postcard # 1834 showing the Main Road, Olinda looking towards Sassafras. The Lich gate and ‘Hathaway” on LHS. c1950s.
1955 Restaurant Patron
Well groomed man (unknown) seated at a table possibly at Quamby café Well groomed man (unknown) seated at a table possibly at Quamby café
1955 Two Men Outside Quamby Cafe Olinda
Close up photograph of the front of Quamby Café with two men standing, chatting. One man is holding a Gladstone bag. c1950s Close up photograph of the front of Quamby Café with two men standing, chatting. One man is holding a Gladstone bag. c1950s
1955 Woolrich family and Friends
L – R Ted Woolrich, Auntie Alice, Iris Woolrich, Stan’s daughter,Alice Hamilton, Stan’s wife, Stan O’Connor.
1960 Pony Club Outside Olinda Garage 1960s
Olinda garage on corner of Range Road and Mt Dandenong Tourist Road. Pony Club with 4 horses on grass. Ralph Jones was garage owner at this time. Dragster bike on road indicates early 1960s.
1960 Ted and Iris Woolrich with Group
Holiday snap of Ted Woolrich (1st left) and Iris Woolrich (2nd left) with a group of five relatives/friends. There is a cockatoo on a man’s shoulder and two kookaburras being held by group members.
1962 1962 Bushfires
1962 1962 Bushfires
1962 1962 Bushfires
1962 A lot of vehicles including Victoria Police Canteen truck
Scene at Olinda Township during the 1962 bushfires.
1962 Fighting a bushfire
Fighting a bushfire
1962 Olinda during 1962 Bushfire
Main Street Olinda during the 1962 bushfires.
1962 Olinda main street crowded with many vehicles
Olinda main street crowded with many vehicles
1980 Iris Woolrich With Church Officials
Iris Woolrich with a group of Church officials. L to R: Rev Stephen Coggins, Padre Frank Oliver, Rev A.C. Miles (wheelchair), Iris Woolrich, Archbishop Woods, Mr John Spicer (diocesan lay reader). c1980: Handwritten on reverse with green pen: L to R: Rev Stephen Coggins, Padre Frank Oliver, Rev A.C. Miles (wheelchair), Mrs. Iris Woolrich, Archbishop Woods, Mr John Spicer (diocesan lay reader).
2007 Olinda Shops from Range Road
The first building in this area of the Dandenongs was Holden’s Hut, built c.1855 by timber cutter George
Holden with his sons Mark and Luke.
It was situated near this corner in Olinda. The township block was purchased by John Dodd in 1895 to set up a store to supply a wide range of
goods for the early settlers. The local shops continued to supply everything residents needed well into the 1980s The first building in this area of the Dandenongs was Holden?s Hut, built c.1855 by timber cutter George
Holden with his sons Mark and Luke.
It was situated near this corner in Olinda. The township block was purchased by John Dodd in 1895 to set up a store to supply a wide range of
goods for the early settlers. The local shops continued to supply everything residents needed well into the 1980s
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Copy of Rose Series postcard #4481: Copy of Rose Series postcard #4481. Mount Dandenong Road (Main Road) passing the picturesque Lich Gate on the left with Kenloch out of view on the right. c1940s
1894 Sassafras Townhip 1894
Sassafras Townhip 1894
1894 Sassafras Townhip 1894
Sassafras Townhip 1894
1896 ‘Rostrevor’ in Sassafras c1896. Then known as ‘Mountain Res
‘Rostrevor’ in Sassafras c1896. Then known as ‘Mountain Rest’.
1904 Bush Hut Sassafras
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 Coo-Ee, Sassafras Gully
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 Crescent Bridge, Sassafras.
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 Ebenezer, Sassafras
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 Graham Falls
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 Head of Sassafras Gully, Sassafras
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 Lower Graham Falls, Sassafras
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 Mechanic’s Institute, Sassafrass
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 Residence of Cr. A. Plowman, Esq., Sassafras
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1904 Sassafras House, Sassafras Gully
Photo, copied from the Tourists’ Guide to the Dandenong Mountains (1904)
1905 Fernhem Guest House
Fernhem Guest House situated in The Crescent at Sassafras. It is now a private home. An advert in the 1910 ‘Hotel and Boarding House Guide’ states that: FERNHEM – Is beautifully situated amongst fernery glades and gladsome nature’s sights. The accommodation offered is exceptional and the Proprietress with the greatest pleasure strives to make her guests during their stay, whether brief or lengthy, as happy and comfortable as human skill will allow. TERMS 30 /- PER WEEK. Milk and cream from our own cows. Correspondence invited. Mrs. TUTT, “Fernhem” SASSAFRAS.: B & W photograph from Rose Series postcard showing front view of Fernhem Guest House in sassafras. There are two men, a dog and a child in the foreground with a group of people on the verandah. A large tree is in the garden RHS.: The Rose Series # 1475 “FERNHEM’ SASSAFRAS VICTORIA
1910 Crescent Bridge, Sassafras.
The Crescent Bridge in The Crescent at Sassafras. Stories tell us that one of Iris Woolrichs (nee Dorey) brothers is riding the horse. Photo taken pre WW1.: Black and white photograph showing three men, one sitting on a horse, at the Crescent Bridge in Sassafras: Printed on front: Crescent Bridge, Sassafras
1910 Crescent Bridge, Sassafrass
Crescent Bridge, Sassafrass
1910 Post Office Sassafras
View of Hinkley Guest House on the left where the Post Office occupied a room in the front corner. The post operated from 1912 until 1937 when the building burned down. The Post Office then moved up to one of the Cadby Cottages near Rostrevor. The empty block of land next to Hinkley was where Sassafras School was built a few years later.: Black and white copy of GGM photograph showing a group of five well dressed men in the foregroundbehind a large log with the Post Office and Telegraph office on the left.: On front – POST OFFICE SASSAFRAS G.G.M.
1914 C. Web Gilbert leaning on a rock
C. Web Gilbert leaning on a rock
1914 C.J. Dennis At Sunnyside
C.J. Dennis At Sunnyside
1914 C.J. Dennis At Sunnyside
C.J. Dennis At Sunnyside
1914 David Low At Sunnyside
David Low At Sunnyside
1914 Entrance To Sunnyside
J. G. Roberts with his son Bert (sitting on gate) at the entrance to his country home Sunnyside at South Sassafras (now Kallista).: Entrance To Sunnyside GGM
1914 Family group outside a house
Group of four people standing outside Sunnyside, country home of John Garibaldi and Roberta Roberts at South sassafras (now Kallista).
L to R: J G Roberts, Frank Roberts, D M Anderson, Gwen Roberts.
1914 Group at Sunnyside
Group of six people taken at Sunnyside, country home of John and Roberta Roberts at South sassafras (now Kallista).
Front L to R: Robert Croll, C. Web Gilbert, Frank Roberts.
Back L to R: Mrs Roberta Roberts, Bert Roberts, J. G. Roberts.
1914 Group At Sunnyside
Three men on The Rock at Sunnyside. Omnibus in the background.
L to R: C.J. Dennis, Hal Gye (artist and writer), David Low (cartoonist).
1914 Group outside a house with banjo
Group of people posed outside Sunnyside in South Sassafras (now Kallista).
Standing L to R: J G Roberts, Robert Croll, Harold B Herbert, Frank Roberts
Seated L to R: Roberta Roberts, C J Dennis holding banjo, Gwen Eastaugh (nee Roberts)
1914 Harold B. Herbert At Sunnyside
Harold B. Herbert At Sunnyside
1914 John Garibaldi Roberts inside old coach
View of John Garibaldi Roberts sitting, reading inside one of the old coaches at his country home Sunnyside in South Sassafras (now Kallista).
1914 John Shirlow At Sunnyside
John Shirlow At Sunnyside
1914 Mr & Mrs William Thompson At Sunnyside
Mr & Mrs William Thompson At Sunnyside
1914 Mrs. Aeneas Gun On Horseback
Mrs. Aeneas Gun On Horseback
1914 Posed photograph of a people on a double decker coach
Taken at Sunnyside, country home of J G Roberts at South Sassafras (now Kallista). Group of 8 people inside and outside coach.
Top back L to R: Gwen Roberts,Edie Estaugh, Roberta Roberts.
Top Front L to R: C J Dennis, Bert Roberts, J G Roberts.
Inside: Bill Coleman, Frank Roberts.
1914 Sunnyside At Sassafras
Group of people outside Sunnyside building at South Sassafras (now Kallista).
L to R: Frank Roberts, R H Croll, C. Web Gilbert, J G Roberts, Roberta Roberts.
Front is Bert Roberts with dog.
Marked on the front: To Mrs. Roberts, C. Web Gilbert 1.5.14
Sunnyside South Sassafras. G.G.M. Photo
1914 Tourist Track To Monbulk
Miss Gwen Roberts, daughter of John and Roberta Roberts of Sunnyside, South Sassafras (now Kallista), climbing a style on the Monbulk Track
1914 Tram at Sunnyside
Tram at Sunnyside
1914 Two men larking about
One man with a hammer and chisel makes to remove the others’s ear
1919 Belle Vue
Belle Vue Guest Guest House was situated in The Crescent at Sassafras.: The Rose Series P. 151. “BELLE VUE” SASSAFRAS, VICTORIA
1919 Billy Hughes at Sassafras.
Copy of a photograph of Mr W M (Billy) Hughes, the Australian Prime Minister from 1915 to 1923 in the Main Street of Sassafras. Billy Hughes had a holiday house called Ty-Coed in Clarkmont Road, now number 3A (2025). The Prince of Wales made an unofficial visit in 1920 and stayed with Billy Hughes in his holiday home. The Prince of Wales planted a tree in Anzac Avenue that had been officially opened on April 14th, 1920 by Captain Stanley Melbourne Bruce, who became Prime Minister after Billy Hughes.: Black and white photograph showing well dressed man standing in front of a car .
1919 Panorama from “Dewrang”, Sassafrass, Victoria
Dear Mum & Dad & all, This is a splendid view of Sassafras. We are having a very good time. Five of us walked to Mt. dandenong yesterday afternoon and I was very tired when we got back to the house. Thanks very much for sending my letter up to ?? We are coming home Friday morning & will arrive at Box Hill about one o’clock.
1919 Sassafras House
Sassafras Guest House was situated on the corner of Mountain Highway and Mt Dandenong Tourist Road. The Village Green is now on that site.: The Rose Series, P. 1474 “SASSAFRAS HOUSE SASSAFRAS, VICTORIA.
1920 A scene, Sassafrass
10 Lincoln Rd,
Essendon
Dear Mrs. Hosking,
Juse a line to tell you that Mother has got a nurse, a Mrs. Spall. She is very nice, she goes home to sleep. With love???
1920 A scene, Sassafrass
10 Lincoln Rd, Essendon. Dear Mrs. Hosking, Just a line to tell you that Mother has got a nurse, a Mrs. Spall. She is very nice, she goes home to sleep. With love???
1920 Bullock team, Homeward bound, Sassafrass Gully
Bullock team, Homeward bound, Sassafrass Gully
1920 Car in Sassafras Main Street
Two men looking closely at a car in Main Street of Sassafras. Probably during the visit of Edward, Prince of Wales in 1920.: Copy of a black and white photo showing two men and two children standing near a car. The men looking at the car, the children looking t the ca,era.
1920 Cars in Main Street, Sassafras
A large number of cars parked outside the Mechanics Institute in the Main Street of Sassafras during the visit of Edward, Prince of Wales in 1920.: Copy of a black and white photograph depicting old cars lining the Main Street of Sassafras 1920.
Cutting from the The Maitland Weekly Mercury (NSW : 1894 – 1931)Saturday 5 June 1920
The Prince of Wales spent Sunday afternoon and evening quietly with the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) and Mrs. Hughes. An enjoyable drive to Sassafras after, lunch with the Prime Minister and two members of his staff came as a welcome break after the arduous round of functions and ceremonies.
When the members of the purty arrived at Mr. Hughes’ mountain home, Sassafras, they went for a two hours’ ride on horse back through undulating hills and rugged gullies. Tho fern-clad forests of the Dandenong Ranges were a fine spectacle. The party travelled from the mountain, down through Monbulk. Although the roads in the gullies were muddy, the main road was dry and in good condition, and the Prince had an opportunity of , enjoying an exhilarating gallop.
The Prince, whose fondness of horses is well known, is an accomplished rider. The party halted to ‘boil the billy.’ The Prince was delighted with his introduction to this special feature of an Australian, picnic. The scene of the Informal meal was set in a pretty meadow in the gully.
While at Sassafras the Prince was presented with a live wallaby, the gift of a young lady, whom he graciously thanked.
The Prince motored with Mr. Hughes to his home in Kew, where he was the guest of the Prime Minister at dinner, and returned to Government House in the evening, spending it quietly.
Cutting from the Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW : 1895 – 1930)Sunday 6 June 1920
The Wallaby Has to Jump
The wallaby presented to the Prince of Wales at Sassafras the other day is providing him with a little relaxation. Out at Federal Government House he has had a tittle hurdle set up, and spends all his off moments gravely putting the pet through a series of tricks, including jumping lessons. What the wallaby thinks about the pastime nobody has yet ascertained.
1920 Chatting in Main Street, Sassafras.
A smartly dressed lady speaking with a child during the visit of Edward, Prince of Wales to Sassafras in 1920.: Copy of a black and white photograph showing a close up picture of a well dressed lady talking to a child.
1920 Crescent Bridge Sassafras
The Crescent Bridge crossing Sassafras Creek on ‘The Crescent’ at Sassafras. View of water and ferns. c1912: Black and white copy of a post card a bridge with a bush and tree fern background.: On front: Crescent Bridge Sassafras
1920 Lorna Doone
Lorna Doone Guest House is situated on Mount Dandenong Tourist Road close to the Sassafras Tavern.: The Rose Series P. 52 “LORNA DOONE” SASSAFRAS, VICTORIA.
1920 Sassafras Creek Near Crescent Bridge. Victoria.
Rose Series post card # P. 90. Sassafras Creek near The Crescent Bridge. View of water and ferns. Post 1920.: Rose Series sepia coloured post card showing a small creek running through the centre of the photo edged by rocks and tree ferns.: On front: The Rose Series, P. 90. SASSAFRAS CREEK NEAR CRESCENT BRIDGE. VICTORIA.
1920 The Main Road, Sassafras, VIC
The Main Road, Sassafras, VIC
1921 Fern Gully near Braco Park, Sassafrass, Victoria
Dear Auntie Ellie & the boys,
This is one of the lovely spots up here. ?? will know it right ?? & this nurses house ??? We all walked to Olinda this morning. Wish you were here for it is just lovely. Love all from the ??? Alice
1921 Fern Gully near Braco Park, Sassafrass, Victoria
Dear Auntie Ellie & the boys, This is one of the lovely spots up here. ?? will know it right ?? & this nurses house ??? We all walked to Olinda this morning. Wish you were here for it is just lovely. Love all from the ??? Alice
1921 Fern Gully near Braco Park, Sassafrass, Victoria
Dear Auntie Ellie & the boys,
This is one of the lovely spots up here. ?? will know it right ?? & this nurses house ??? We all walked to Olinda this morning. Wish you were here for it is just lovely. Love all from the ??? Alice
1923 Warwick Farm
Warwick Farm Guest House is situated in at the end of Warwick Farm Road, Sassafras.: The Rose Series P. 366. “WARWICK FARM”
1923 Warwick Farm Dining Room
The Rose Series P. 365 The Dining room at Warwick Farm
1925 Driveway at Clovelly
Photograph of the driveway to ‘Clovelly’ Guest House , formerly ‘Braco Park’ and now Sherbrooke Communty School.
1925 Giant Eucalypts, Olinda-Sassafras Road. Victoria.
Rose Series post card # P.69 .The Sassafras – Olinda Road showing giant Eucalypts. The two men in the photograph most probably worked for The Rose Series Post card company. They often appear in photographs – probably to give perspective.: Copy of Rose Series post card P. 69 showing two men standing alongside giant trees on the Olinda-Sassafras Road.: On front: THE ROSE SERIES P. 69 GIANT EUCALYPTS, OLINDA-SASSAFRAS ROAD, VICTORIA.
1925 Waratah House
Guest House in the Sassafras Valley. In 2025, this is believed to be 10 Lennox Grove, Sassafras
1928 Coo-ee guesthouse, The Crescent, Sassafras, circa 1914
Coo-ee Guest House in The Crescent, Sassafras opened c.1903.
It offered ‘Superior accommodation, good table, piano, fern gullies,bath, and a dark room for photography.’ The name changed to Clovelly in 1916, and it remained very popular until it burned down in 1921
1930 ‘O’er Hill and Dale,’ Sassafras. Victoria
View of Sassafras showing many dead trees c1920s.: Sepia coloured Rose Series postcard P. 153 looking down across Sassafras.: On reverse REAL PHOTO POST CARD. THE “ROSE’ SERIES DELUXE. PRODUCED IN AUSTRALIA. PUBLISHED BY ‘THE ROSE STENOGRAPHS” Armadale. Victoria
1930 Clematis Avenue, Sassafras
This set of 8 photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The show tourist scenes of Sassafras and surrounds. The photographs were donated by a family in Western Australia whose parents lived in Sassafras c1918.: Small b & w photograph from a series of 8 showing scenes from Sassafras produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913.: On reverse – Clematis Avenue, Sassafras.
1930 Jacob’s Ladder, Sherbrooke
This set of 8 photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The show tourist scenes of Sassafras and surrounds. The photographs were donated by a family in Western Australia whose parents lived in Sassafras c1918.: Small b & w photograph from a series of 8 showing scenes from Sassafras produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913.: On reverse – Jacob’s Ladder, Sherbrooke.
1930 Panorama at Sassafras
This set of 8 photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The show tourist scenes of Sassafras and surrounds. The photographs were donated by a family in Western Australia whose parents lived in Sassafras c1918.: Small b & w photograph from a series of 8 showing scenes from Sassafras produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913.: On reverse – Panorama of Sassafras
1930 Panorama at Sassafras, Victoria
Panorama of Sassafras with berry orchards clearly visible. c1930s.: Black and white copy of Rose series postcard P. 2059 looking across sassafras.
1930 Sassafras
The south end of Sassafras Main Street outside the Big Store (Sherrards), built in 1912 that sold a bit of everything. The early settler Arthur Goode, who arrived in 1893, originally owned the land. Arthur Goode ran the Post Office in a bark hut until he moved away in 1911. From 1912 the Post Office operated from a room in Hinkley Guest House from 1912 until 1937.: Black and white copy of a GGM photograph of Sassafras. A man driving a horse and cart is coming up the road towards the camera while several couples can be seen strolling down the road. The early buildings of Sassafras are clearly visible.
1930 Sassafras Gully, Victoria.
The tourist track running alongside the creek from Sassafras Mechanics Hall to Emerald. In the early 1900s the track started at Rostrevor Guest House.: Black and white copy of Rose Series Post card P. 74 showing two young women standing on a footbridge at Sassafras Gully. A set of steep steps can be seen above them.
1930 Sassafras-Olinda Road
This set of 8 photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The show tourist scenes of Sassafras and surrounds. The photographs were donated by a family in Western Australia whose parents lived in Sassafras c1918.: Small b & w photograph from a series of 8 showing scenes from Sassafras produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913.: On reverse – Sassafras – Olinda Road
1930 Sherbrooke Falls, Sherbrooke
This set of 8 photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The show tourist scenes of Sassafras and surrounds. The photographs were donated by a family in Western Australia whose parents lived in Sassafras c1918.: Small b & w photograph from a series of 8 showing scenes from Sassafras produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913.: On reverse – Sherbrooke Falls, Sherbrooke
1930 The Main Road, Sassafras
This set of 8 photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The show tourist scenes of Sassafras and surrounds. The photographs were donated by a family in Western Australia whose parents lived in Sassafras c1918.: Small b & w photograph from a series of 8 showing scenes from Sassafras produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913.: On reverse – The Main Road, Sassafras.
1930 The Road to Sassafras. Victoria.
Rose Series postcard # P. 1588 showing a view of the road to Sassafras pre WW1.: Sepia Coloured Rose Series post card P.1588 showing a stretch of unmade road passing over a simple bridge on the road to sassafras.: On Front: THE ROSE SERIES, P. 1588 THE ROAD TO SASSAFRAS, VICTORIA
1930 The Tourist Track, Sassafras. Vic
The tourist track running alongside the creek from Sassafras Mechanics Hall to Emerald. In the early 1900s the track started at Rostrevor Guest House.: Black and white photograph. Rose Series P. 4825 postcard showing a footbridge along a Tourist rack surrounded by bush and tree ferns.
1930 The Tourist Track, Sassafras.Vic
The tourist track running alongside the creek from Sassafras Mechanics Hall to Emerald. In the early 1900s the track started at Rostrevor Guest House.: Black and white Rose Series postcard P. 4832 showing a section of the Tourist Track in Sassafras surrounded by tree ferns and bush.: On Reverse POST CARD A Real Photograph. Produced in Australia.
1930 Tourist Track, Sassafras
This set of 8 photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. They show tourist scenes of Sassafras and surrounds. The photographs were donated by a family in Western Australia whose parents lived in Sassafras c1918.: Small b & w photograph from a series of 8 showing scenes from Sassafras produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913.: On reverse – Tourist Track, Sassafras
1930 Tourist Track, Sassafras
This set of 8 photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The show tourist scenes of Sassafras and surrounds. The photographs were donated by a family in Western Australia whose parents lived in Sassafras c1918.: Small b & w photograph from a series of 8 showing scenes from Sassafras produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913.: On reverse – Tourist Track, Sassafras
1930 Tourist Track, Sassafras. Vic.
The tourist track running alongside the creek from Sassafras Mechanics Hall to Emerald. In the early 1900s the track started at Rostrevor Guest House.: Black & White postcard P1501 from the Rose Series. Shows a log bridge along a tree fern lined section of the Tourist Track.: On reverse – POST CARD A Real Photograph. Produced in Australia.
1930 View at Sassafras, Vic.
View down the Main Street of Sassafras looking south with the Mechanics Institute in the centre of the picture. The raspberry patch in the foreground belonged to Woniger Hansen who built Mountain Rest (Rostrevor). The land was subdivided after his death in 1923. The raspberry patch is in the area of the current Mason Grove.: Black and white Rose Series postcard P. 4765 looking south down the Main Street of Sassafras with buildings either side and berry patches in the foreground.: On reverse POST CARD. THE “ROSE’ SERIES DELUXE. A REAL PHOTOGRAPH PRODUCED IN AUSTRALIA. PUBLISHED BY ‘THE ROSE STENOGRAPHS” Armadale. Victoria
1935 Beauty Spots in Australia. Sassafras
This set of small photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The 1913 date cannot be correct becasue of the cars visible in and the fact that electricity arrived in 1927. The area known as South Sassafras, was opened up for settlement in 1893 and the name was changed to Kallista in 1925.
A small, paper envelope containing 12 photographs of Sassafras that are reproductions of Rose Series postcards. There are 10 different photographs, SAS0032-01and SAS0032-03 have doubles.
Envelope: Beauty Spots in Australia 12 Real Photographs For Your Snapshot Album Published by the Rose Stenograph Co. Rear 17 Auburn Grove, Armadale, Vic S.E.3 SASSAFRAS, VICTORIA
Photograph SAS0032-01 – The Rose Series P. 905: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-02- The Rose Series P. 1603: The Cascades, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-03- The Rose Series P. 204: Panorama at Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-04- The Rose Series P. 4046: Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-05- The Rose Series P. 1502: Sassafras Creek, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-06- The Rose Series P. 1501: Tourist Track, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-07- The Rose Series P. 4244: Tourist Track, South Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-08- The Rose Series P. 2725: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-09- Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-10- The Olinda – Sassafras Road, Vic
1935 Bridge between Sassafrass and Olinda
Bridge between Sassafrass and Olinda
1935 Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke
This set of small photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The 1913 date cannot be correct becasue of the cars visible in and the fact that electricity arrived in 1927. The area known as South Sassafras, was opened up for settlement in 1893 and the name was changed to Kallista in 1925.
A small, paper envelope containing 12 photographs of Sassafras that are reproductions of Rose Series postcards. There are 10 different photographs, SAS0032-01and SAS0032-03 have doubles.
Envelope: Beauty Spots in Australia 12 Real Photographs For Your Snapshot Album Published by the Rose Stenograph Co. Rear 17 Auburn Grove, Armadale, Vic S.E.3 SASSAFRAS, VICTORIA
Photograph SAS0032-01 – The Rose Series P. 905: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-02- The Rose Series P. 1603: The Cascades, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-03- The Rose Series P. 204: Panorama at Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-04- The Rose Series P. 4046: Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-05- The Rose Series P. 1502: Sassafras Creek, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-06- The Rose Series P. 1501: Tourist Track, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-07- The Rose Series P. 4244: Tourist Track, South Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-08- The Rose Series P. 2725: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-09- Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-10- The Olinda – Sassafras Road, Vic
1935 Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke
This set of small photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The 1913 date cannot be correct becasue of the cars visible in and the fact that electricity arrived in 1927. The area known as South Sassafras, was opened up for settlement in 1893 and the name was changed to Kallista in 1925.
A small, paper envelope containing 12 photographs of Sassafras that are reproductions of Rose Series postcards. There are 10 different photographs, SAS0032-01and SAS0032-03 have doubles.
Envelope: Beauty Spots in Australia 12 Real Photographs For Your Snapshot Album Published by the Rose Stenograph Co. Rear 17 Auburn Grove, Armadale, Vic S.E.3 SASSAFRAS, VICTORIA
Photograph SAS0032-01 – The Rose Series P. 905: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-02- The Rose Series P. 1603: The Cascades, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-03- The Rose Series P. 204: Panorama at Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-04- The Rose Series P. 4046: Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-05- The Rose Series P. 1502: Sassafras Creek, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-06- The Rose Series P. 1501: Tourist Track, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-07- The Rose Series P. 4244: Tourist Track, South Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-08- The Rose Series P. 2725: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-09- Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-10- The Olinda – Sassafras Road, Vic
1935 Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke
This set of small photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The 193 date cannot be correct becasue of the cars visible in and the fact that electricity arrived in 1927. The area known as South Sassafras, was opened up for settlement in 1893 and the name was changed to Kallista in 1925.
A small, paper envelope containing 12 photographs of Sassafras that are reproductions of Rose Series postcards. There are 10 different photographs, SAS0032-01and SAS0032-03 have doubles.
Envelope: Beauty Spots in Australia 12 Real Photographs For Your Snapshot Album Published by the Rose Stenograph Co. Rear 17 Auburn Grove, Armadale, Vic S.E.3 SASSAFRAS, VICTORIA
Photograph SAS0032-01 – The Rose Series P. 905: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-02- The Rose Series P. 1603: The Cascades, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-03- The Rose Series P. 204: Panorama at Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-04- The Rose Series P. 4046: Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-05- The Rose Series P. 1502: Sassafras Creek, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-06- The Rose Series P. 1501: Tourist Track, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-07- The Rose Series P. 4244: Tourist Track, South Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-08- The Rose Series P. 2725: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-09- Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-10- The Olinda – Sassafras Road, Vic
1935 Main Road, Sassafras
This set of small photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The 1913 date cannot be correct becasue of the cars visible in and the fact that electricity arrived in 1927. The area known as South Sassafras, was opened up for settlement in 1893 and the name was changed to Kallista in 1925.
A small, paper envelope containing 12 photographs of Sassafras that are reproductions of Rose Series postcards. There are 10 different photographs, SAS0032-01and SAS0032-03 have doubles.
Envelope: Beauty Spots in Australia 12 Real Photographs For Your Snapshot Album Published by the Rose Stenograph Co. Rear 17 Auburn Grove, Armadale, Vic S.E.3 SASSAFRAS, VICTORIA
Photograph SAS0032-01 – The Rose Series P. 905: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-02- The Rose Series P. 1603: The Cascades, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-03- The Rose Series P. 204: Panorama at Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-04- The Rose Series P. 4046: Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-05- The Rose Series P. 1502: Sassafras Creek, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-06- The Rose Series P. 1501: Tourist Track, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-07- The Rose Series P. 4244: Tourist Track, South Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-08- The Rose Series P. 2725: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-09- Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-10- The Olinda – Sassafras Road, Vic
1935 Main Road, Sassafras
This set of small photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The 1913 date cannot be correct becasue of the cars visible in and the fact that electricity arrived in 1927. The area known as South Sassafras, was opened up for settlement in 1893 and the name was changed to Kallista in 1925.
A small, paper envelope containing 12 photographs of Sassafras that are reproductions of Rose Series postcards. There are 10 different photographs, SAS0032-01and SAS0032-03 have doubles.
Envelope: Beauty Spots in Australia 12 Real Photographs For Your Snapshot Album Published by the Rose Stenograph Co. Rear 17 Auburn Grove, Armadale, Vic S.E.3 SASSAFRAS, VICTORIA
Photograph SAS0032-01 – The Rose Series P. 905: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-02- The Rose Series P. 1603: The Cascades, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-03- The Rose Series P. 204: Panorama at Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-04- The Rose Series P. 4046: Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-05- The Rose Series P. 1502: Sassafras Creek, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-06- The Rose Series P. 1501: Tourist Track, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-07- The Rose Series P. 4244: Tourist Track, South Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-08- The Rose Series P. 2725: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-09- Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-10- The Olinda – Sassafras Road, Vic
1935 Panorama at Sassafras
This set of small photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The 1913 date cannot be correct becasue of the cars visible in and the fact that electricity arrived in 1927. The area known as South Sassafras, was opened up for settlement in 1893 and the name was changed to Kallista in 1925.
A small, paper envelope containing 12 photographs of Sassafras that are reproductions of Rose Series postcards. There are 10 different photographs, SAS0032-01and SAS0032-03 have doubles.
Envelope: Beauty Spots in Australia 12 Real Photographs For Your Snapshot Album Published by the Rose Stenograph Co. Rear 17 Auburn Grove, Armadale, Vic S.E.3 SASSAFRAS, VICTORIA
Photograph SAS0032-01 – The Rose Series P. 905: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-02- The Rose Series P. 1603: The Cascades, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-03- The Rose Series P. 204: Panorama at Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-04- The Rose Series P. 4046: Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-05- The Rose Series P. 1502: Sassafras Creek, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-06- The Rose Series P. 1501: Tourist Track, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-07- The Rose Series P. 4244: Tourist Track, South Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-08- The Rose Series P. 2725: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-09- Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-10- The Olinda – Sassafras Road, Vic
1935 Sassafras Cafe and Caberet
Sassafras Cabaret before it had the art deco frontage installed.
1935 Sassafras Creek, Sassafras
This set of small photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The 1913 date cannot be correct becasue of the cars visible in and the fact that electricity arrived in 1927. The area known as South Sassafras, was opened up for settlement in 1893 and the name was changed to Kallista in 1925.
A small, paper envelope containing 12 photographs of Sassafras that are reproductions of Rose Series postcards. There are 10 different photographs, SAS0032-01and SAS0032-03 have doubles.
Envelope: Beauty Spots in Australia 12 Real Photographs For Your Snapshot Album Published by the Rose Stenograph Co. Rear 17 Auburn Grove, Armadale, Vic S.E.3 SASSAFRAS, VICTORIA
Photograph SAS0032-01 – The Rose Series P. 905: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-02- The Rose Series P. 1603: The Cascades, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-03- The Rose Series P. 204: Panorama at Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-04- The Rose Series P. 4046: Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-05- The Rose Series P. 1502: Sassafras Creek, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-06- The Rose Series P. 1501: Tourist Track, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-07- The Rose Series P. 4244: Tourist Track, South Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-08- The Rose Series P. 2725: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-09- Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-10- The Olinda – Sassafras Road, Vic
1935 The Cascades, Sassafras
This set of small photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The 1913 date cannot be correct becasue of the cars visible in and the fact that electricity arrived in 1927. The area known as South Sassafras, was opened up for settlement in 1893 and the name was changed to Kallista in 1925.
A small, paper envelope containing 12 photographs of Sassafras that are reproductions of Rose Series postcards. There are 10 different photographs, SAS0032-01and SAS0032-03 have doubles.
Envelope: Beauty Spots in Australia 12 Real Photographs For Your Snapshot Album Published by the Rose Stenograph Co. Rear 17 Auburn Grove, Armadale, Vic S.E.3 SASSAFRAS, VICTORIA
Photograph SAS0032-01 – The Rose Series P. 905: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-02- The Rose Series P. 1603: The Cascades, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-03- The Rose Series P. 204: Panorama at Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-04- The Rose Series P. 4046: Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-05- The Rose Series P. 1502: Sassafras Creek, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-06- The Rose Series P. 1501: Tourist Track, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-07- The Rose Series P. 4244: Tourist Track, South Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-08- The Rose Series P. 2725: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-09- Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-10- The Olinda – Sassafras Road, Vic
1935 The Cascades, Sassafras
This set of small photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The 1913 date cannot be correct becasue of the cars visible in and the fact that electricity arrived in 1927. The area known as South Sassafras, was opened up for settlement in 1893 and the name was changed to Kallista in 1925.
A small, paper envelope containing 12 photographs of Sassafras that are reproductions of Rose Series postcards. There are 10 different photographs, SAS0032-01and SAS0032-03 have doubles.
Envelope: Beauty Spots in Australia 12 Real Photographs For Your Snapshot Album Published by the Rose Stenograph Co. Rear 17 Auburn Grove, Armadale, Vic S.E.3 SASSAFRAS, VICTORIA
Photograph SAS0032-01 – The Rose Series P. 905: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-02- The Rose Series P. 1603: The Cascades, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-03- The Rose Series P. 204: Panorama at Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-04- The Rose Series P. 4046: Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-05- The Rose Series P. 1502: Sassafras Creek, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-06- The Rose Series P. 1501: Tourist Track, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-07- The Rose Series P. 4244: Tourist Track, South Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-08- The Rose Series P. 2725: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-09- Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-10- The Olinda – Sassafras Road, Vic
1935 The Olinda – Sassafras Road
This set of small photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The 1913 date cannot be correct becasue of the cars visible in and the fact that electricity arrived in 1927. The area known as South Sassafras, was opened up for settlement in 1893 and the name was changed to Kallista in 1925.
A small, paper envelope containing 12 photographs of Sassafras that are reproductions of Rose Series postcards. There are 10 different photographs, SAS0032-01and SAS0032-03 have doubles.
Envelope: Beauty Spots in Australia 12 Real Photographs For Your Snapshot Album Published by the Rose Stenograph Co. Rear 17 Auburn Grove, Armadale, Vic S.E.3 SASSAFRAS, VICTORIA
Photograph SAS0032-01 – The Rose Series P. 905: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-02- The Rose Series P. 1603: The Cascades, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-03- The Rose Series P. 204: Panorama at Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-04- The Rose Series P. 4046: Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-05- The Rose Series P. 1502: Sassafras Creek, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-06- The Rose Series P. 1501: Tourist Track, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-07- The Rose Series P. 4244: Tourist Track, South Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-08- The Rose Series P. 2725: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-09- Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-10- The Olinda – Sassafras Road, Vic
1935 The Olinda-Sassafras Road, Vic.
Rose Series post card # P. 3565 showing the Sassafras – Olinda Road taken outside Rostrevor Guest House. Photograph taken pre 1920 prior to the pine plantation planted by Melbourne High School.: Black and white copy of Rose Series post card P. 3565 showing a section of the Olinda – Sassafras Road with a large tree in the foreground.: On Front: THE ROSE SERIES P. 3565 THE OLINDA – SASSAFRAS ROAD. VIC.
1935 The Sassafrass-Olinda Road, Vic
The Sassafrass-Olinda Road, Vic
1935 Tourist Track, Sassafras
This set of small photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The 1913 date cannot be correct becasue of the cars visible in and the fact that electricity arrived in 1927. The area known as South Sassafras, was opened up for settlement in 1893 and the name was changed to Kallista in 1925.
A small, paper envelope containing 12 photographs of Sassafras that are reproductions of Rose Series postcards. There are 10 different photographs, SAS0032-01and SAS0032-03 have doubles.
Envelope: Beauty Spots in Australia 12 Real Photographs For Your Snapshot Album Published by the Rose Stenograph Co. Rear 17 Auburn Grove, Armadale, Vic S.E.3 SASSAFRAS, VICTORIA
Photograph SAS0032-01 – The Rose Series P. 905: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-02- The Rose Series P. 1603: The Cascades, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-03- The Rose Series P. 204: Panorama at Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-04- The Rose Series P. 4046: Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-05- The Rose Series P. 1502: Sassafras Creek, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-06- The Rose Series P. 1501: Tourist Track, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-07- The Rose Series P. 4244: Tourist Track, South Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-08- The Rose Series P. 2725: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-09- Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-10- The Olinda – Sassafras Road, Vic
1935 Tourist Track, South Sassafras
This set of small photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The 1913 date cannot be correct becasue of the cars visible in and the fact that electricity arrived in 1927. The area known as South Sassafras, was opened up for settlement in 1893 and the name was changed to Kallista in 1925.
A small, paper envelope containing 12 photographs of Sassafras that are reproductions of Rose Series postcards. There are 10 different photographs, SAS0032-01and SAS0032-03 have doubles.
Envelope: Beauty Spots in Australia 12 Real Photographs For Your Snapshot Album Published by the Rose Stenograph Co. Rear 17 Auburn Grove, Armadale, Vic S.E.3 SASSAFRAS, VICTORIA
Photograph SAS0032-01 – The Rose Series P. 905: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-02- The Rose Series P. 1603: The Cascades, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-03- The Rose Series P. 204: Panorama at Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-04- The Rose Series P. 4046: Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-05- The Rose Series P. 1502: Sassafras Creek, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-06- The Rose Series P. 1501: Tourist Track, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-07- The Rose Series P. 4244: Tourist Track, South Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-08- The Rose Series P. 2725: Clematis Avenue, Sherbrooke, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-09- Main Road, Sassafras, Vic
Photograph SAS0032-10- The Olinda – Sassafras Road, Vic
1940 Panorama of Sassafrass
Panorama of Sassafrass
1940 The Sassafras-Olinda Road, Vic.
Sassafras – Olinda Road. Rocks in the foreground are on the property Nangana. The road is not yet metalled so it is c1920s.: Black and white Rose Series post card P. 1602 showing a sweeping bend on the Sassafas-Olinda Road.: On front: The Rose Series P. 1606. THE SASSAFRAS – OLINDA ROAD. VIC.
1944 Monreale
Monreale Guest House was built by S. Storrie and is situated on Sassafras Creek Road. It is still operating today as a Bed & Breakfast.: Monreale
1945 Main Street Sassafras in Snow.
The Main Street of Sassafras c1952 showing Mechanics Institute at left under snow. Note the hedge around the area that is now the Village Green. At the time of the photo the land belonged to Eva Shugg where she ran holiday flats called St Annes. Eva Shugg sold her house to Max Dower to extend his nursery in the 1970s and built a new home around the corner on Mountain Highway. At this time she donated part of her remaining land to form a Village Green. Eva Shugg lived to the age of 106 and died in 2007.: Black and white photograph with serrated edge showing the Main Street of Sassafras under snow c1952. Mechanics’ Institute is on LHS with cars parked outside the site of Sassafras House.: On reverse written in pencil ‘Main Street, Sassafras”
1945 The Sassafras-Olinda Road, Vic
The Sassafras-Olinda Road, Vic
1955 Interior of Sassafras Cafe and Caberet
In the 1950s the Sassafras Cabaret – later The Hideaway – was a very popular restaurant, known particularly for their Friday and Saturday Dinner Dances. The restaurant precinct also contained lovely gardens, averies etc.
By 1993 the site housed an Antique Market. The building was completely destroyed by fire in 1993 blaze.
1955 Interior of Sassafras Cafe and Caberet
In the 1950s the Sassafras Cabaret – later The Hideaway – was a very popular restaurant, known particularly for their Friday and Saturday Dinner Dances. The restaurant precinct also contained lovely gardens, averies etc.
By 1993 the site housed an Antique Market. The building was completely destroyed by fire in 1993 blaze.
1955 Interior of Sassafras Cafe and Caberet
In the 1950s the Sassafras Cabaret – later The Hideaway – was a very popular restaurant, known particularly for their Friday and Saturday Dinner Dances. The restaurant precinct also contained lovely gardens, averies etc.
By 1993 the site housed an Antique Market. The building was completely destroyed by fire in 1993 blaze.
1955 Lee’s Sassafras Cafe and Caberet
In the 1950s the Sassafras Cabaret – later The Hideaway – was a very popular restaurant, known particularly for their Friday and Saturday Dinner Dances. The restaurant precinct also contained lovely gardens, averies etc.
By 1993 the site housed an Antique Market. The building was completely destroyed by fire in 1993 blaze.
1955 Main Road, Sassafrass, Vic
Main Road, Sassafrass, Vic
1955 Panorama of Sassafras, Vic.
Panorama of Sassafras in the 1950s taken from Wallaby Avenue looking down onto the Sassafras Cabaret building. Rostrevor can be seen at centre top.: Black and white Rose Series postcard P. 10220 showing a view from high down the Main Street of Sassafras looking north towards Olinda.: On reverse POST CARD. A Real Photograph. Produced in Australia.
1955 Panorama of Sassafrass
Panorama of Sassafrass
1955 Sassafras Cafe and Caberet
In the 1950s the Sassafras Cabaret – later The Hideaway – was a very popular restaurant, known particularly for their Friday and Saturday Dinner Dances. The restaurant precinct also contained lovely gardens, averies etc.
By 1993 the site housed an Antique Market. The building was completely destroyed by fire in 1993 blaze.
1955 Sassafras Cafe and Caberet
In the 1950s the Sassafras Cabaret – later The Hideaway – was a very popular restaurant, known particularly for their Friday and Saturday Dinner Dances. The restaurant precinct also contained lovely gardens, averies etc.
By 1993 the site housed an Antique Market. The building was completely destroyed by fire in 1993 blaze.
1955 Sassafras Cafe and Caberet
In the 1950s the Sassafras Cabaret – later The Hideaway – was a very popular restaurant, known particularly for their Friday and Saturday Dinner Dances. The restaurant precinct also contained lovely gardens, averies etc.
By 1993 the site housed an Antique Market. The building was completely destroyed by fire in 1993 blaze.
1958 Overlooking main road, Sassafrass, Vic
Overlooking main road, Sassafrass, Vic
1960 Main Road Sassafrass looking northeast
Main Road, Sassafras in the early 1970s
when the real estate agent, nursery, butcher, general store, plumber and antique store were still open for business
SAS0073
“O’er hill and dale’, Sassafrass, Victoria
1940 The hairpin bend between Fertree Gully and Tremont, Vic
The hairpin bend between Fertree Gully and Tremont, Vic
1954 Tremont store through the trees, Tremont, Vic
Tremont general store taken from Churchill Drive
1974 Fire track / walking path, Dandenong Ranges
Fire track / walking path, Dandenong Ranges
1974 Fire track / walking path, Dandenong Ranges
Fire track / walking path, Dandenong Ranges
1974 Observation tower atop One Tree Hill, Tremont
Observation tower atop One Tree Hill, Tremont
1974 Observation tower atop One Tree Hill, Tremont
Observation tower atop One Tree Hill, Tremont
1974 Observation tower atop One Tree Hill, Tremont
Observation tower atop One Tree Hill, Tremont
1974 Tremont store and petrol station
Tremont store and petrol station
1974 Tremont store and petrol station
Tremont store and petrol station
1974 Tremont store and petrol station
Tremont store and petrol station
1974 Tremont store and petrol station
Tremont store and petrol station
1974 Tremont store and petrol station
Tremont store and petrol station