Enrolments had reached 630 in 1968 but had declined to 170 by 1996.
This led to the school’s closure to make way for a housing estate.
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Doncaster Park Primary School
State School 4861 opened on Stutt Avenue in 1962.
Doncaster Heights Primary School
Doncaster Heights Primary School
State School 4888 opened on Wetherby Road in 1968, and enrolments soon reached 695.
Declining enrolments led to the school’s closure in the early 1990s.
Within a few years it had been demolished and replaced by the Jising Court housing estate.
See Facebook Group: Doncaster Heights Primary School
Botanic Park Primary School (Doncaster)
Botanic Park Primary School. Doncaster, VIC 3108 1974 - 1993
State School 5065 opened in the early 1970s on Viscount Drive. It was closed in the early 1990s to make way for the Park Hill Way housing estate.
See Facebook Group: Botanic Park Primary School Doncaster
Park Hill Estate Ares developed on former site of Botanic Park School (Google Maps)
Botanic Park Primary School Doncaster - Keyring
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Botanic Park Primary School Doncaster - Recipe Book
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Botanic Park Primary School Doncaster - T Shirt
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Botanic Park Primary School Doncaster - Letter of Closure Nov1993
State School 5065 opened in the early 1970s on Viscount Drive. It was closed in the early 1990s to make way for the Park Hill Way housing estate.
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| Botanic Park Primary School Doncaster - Promotional Pamphlet. Photo: JasonWall Facebook |
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Punts
Extract from Port Phillip Gazette Saturday, 10 December 1842.
"New Punt. - Mr. Levien has constructed a new punt upon the Yarra at Heidelberg, which will be a saving of 10 to 15 miles for drays, etc. from Unwin's Special Survey, as well as the Western Port district and the stations of the following gentlemen:- Messrs. Newman, Anderson, Chisholm, Seymour, Brown, Dardell, Sutherland, Wragg & Wade, Ardlie, and others. It took three weeks to haul the punt by water from Melbourne, and the distance as measured by the warp is nearly forty miles, though by land only nine. The punt will be ready January 1st. See advertisement. "
Mr. Levien was B. G. Levien, who also conducted a punt over the Saltwater River (Maribyrnong River).
Ken Smith writing in 1983 12 DTHS Newsletter
"New Punt. - Mr. Levien has constructed a new punt upon the Yarra at Heidelberg, which will be a saving of 10 to 15 miles for drays, etc. from Unwin's Special Survey, as well as the Western Port district and the stations of the following gentlemen:- Messrs. Newman, Anderson, Chisholm, Seymour, Brown, Dardell, Sutherland, Wragg & Wade, Ardlie, and others. It took three weeks to haul the punt by water from Melbourne, and the distance as measured by the warp is nearly forty miles, though by land only nine. The punt will be ready January 1st. See advertisement. "
Mr. Levien was B. G. Levien, who also conducted a punt over the Saltwater River (Maribyrnong River).
Ken Smith writing in 1983 12 DTHS Newsletter
Doncaster - The Forgotten Township
The Forgotten Township
Many townships were planned and drawn on survey maps during the land boom of the 1850's. New areas were being opened up to provide small farms for the settlers attracted to Victoria by the gold rush. Some of these townships grew and became local centres, others were forgotten.
Many townships were planned and drawn on survey maps during the land boom of the 1850's. New areas were being opened up to provide small farms for the settlers attracted to Victoria by the gold rush. Some of these townships grew and became local centres, others were forgotten.
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Doncaster Progress Association
The Doncaster Progress Association
The Association was formed in 1911 under the leadership of Tom Petty. The secretary was I.M. De Moyle, the manager of the E.S. and A. Bank, the Vice Presidents were Mark Miles of the corner store and William Sell the estate agent, and Edwin Lawford was treasurer. The Committee members were, John Petty, H.G. Clay, J.J. Tully, Fred Thiele, G. Weise and P. D'Arcy. |
| Studio portrait of Tom Petty. He came to Doncaster with his mother Jane Petty in 1856, three years after his father Thomas Petty had purchased land in Doncaster Road, on the west side of Pettys Lane. Tom Petty owned and established over 30 orchards in the district, making him the most active fruit grower in Doncaster. DTHS Archive dp0310 |
1983 03 DTHS Newsletter
The Doncaster-Melbourne Bus Service
The Doncaster-Melbourne Bus Service
In 1911, the Doncaster Progress Association tackled the problem of improving transport to Melbourne. They wanted to make Doncaster a suburb of Melbourne rather than a suburb of Box Hill. At that time, a Royal Commission was enquiring into Melbourne's Transport and they hoped that a train or tram to Doncaster would result from the Commission findings. The report of the Commission was thorough and most of the recommendations were carried out.
Box Hill Railway Station
The Railway Centenary
One hundred years ago, the first train ran through Box Hill Station. On December 1st 1882, the railway line from Camberwell to Lilydale was opened. It was a single track with stations at Canterbury, Box Hill, Blackburn Creek. Emery's Hill, Ringwood, Warrandyte and Lilydale. The name Blackburn Creek was shortened to Blackburn, Emery's Hill became Mitcham, and Warrandyte was given a new name Croydon. There was no town at Croydon at that time but the station served a large area including areas in the parish of Warrandyte. At that time, the township of Warrandyte was called Andersons Creek. The name soon caused much confusion. Travellers would arrive at the Warrandyte station to find they were many miles from their destination with no means of transport. Warrandyte people would have a long trip to the station to find mail and parcels that had been missing. New stations were added to the line. Surrey Hills was built the next year. Mooroolbark four years later and Mont Albert in another three years. The last new station was Laburnum built in 1958.
The first Box Hill station was a single platform with a small wooden shed. The well known station that is now being rebuilt underground, was built in 1912. The single line was duplicated in 1891 and electrified in the early 1920's. Passengers travelling to Doncaster had a slow expensive trip during the first year. They had to change trains twice and on reaching Box Hill had the long walk up the hill to Doncaster, and the fare was 3/6 first class, 2/6 second. A few years later Meader, who ran the Tower Hotel at Doncaster, ran a cab service that met all trains. When the Electric Tram from Doncaster met the trains the trip was faster and less expensive. From Melbourne to Doncaster took one hour and cost 1/6.
1982 12 DTHS Newsletter
One hundred years ago, the first train ran through Box Hill Station. On December 1st 1882, the railway line from Camberwell to Lilydale was opened. It was a single track with stations at Canterbury, Box Hill, Blackburn Creek. Emery's Hill, Ringwood, Warrandyte and Lilydale. The name Blackburn Creek was shortened to Blackburn, Emery's Hill became Mitcham, and Warrandyte was given a new name Croydon. There was no town at Croydon at that time but the station served a large area including areas in the parish of Warrandyte. At that time, the township of Warrandyte was called Andersons Creek. The name soon caused much confusion. Travellers would arrive at the Warrandyte station to find they were many miles from their destination with no means of transport. Warrandyte people would have a long trip to the station to find mail and parcels that had been missing. New stations were added to the line. Surrey Hills was built the next year. Mooroolbark four years later and Mont Albert in another three years. The last new station was Laburnum built in 1958.
The first Box Hill station was a single platform with a small wooden shed. The well known station that is now being rebuilt underground, was built in 1912. The single line was duplicated in 1891 and electrified in the early 1920's. Passengers travelling to Doncaster had a slow expensive trip during the first year. They had to change trains twice and on reaching Box Hill had the long walk up the hill to Doncaster, and the fare was 3/6 first class, 2/6 second. A few years later Meader, who ran the Tower Hotel at Doncaster, ran a cab service that met all trains. When the Electric Tram from Doncaster met the trains the trip was faster and less expensive. From Melbourne to Doncaster took one hour and cost 1/6.
1982 12 DTHS Newsletter
Box Hill railway station
Box Hill railway station is located on the Lilydale and Belgrave lines, in Victoria, Australia. It serves the eastern Melbourne suburb of Box Hill, and opened on 1 December 1882.[1] It is located beneath the Box Hill Central Shopping Centre. In 2011/12, it was the 8th busiest station in Melbourne's metropolitan network, with 2.7 million passenger movements.[2]
In 1882, Box Hill was a separate town, with several hundred residents. In 1895, a large market was opened next to the station. On 19 December 1922, the section from Flinders Street to Box Hill was electrified, and this was continued to Ringwood the following month.
Goods services at Box Hill ceased on 29 December 1976.[3]
In early 1983, the current station was built, to eliminate the level crossing at Station Street. Box Hill Central Shopping Centre and the bus terminal above it were built over the top of the station, with the complex eventually completed by 1985. Platform 1 was used between 24 April 1983 and 9 June 1984, while the current station was being built, and has been retained for possible future use. The platform has no track or lighting, with a McDonald's Restaurant since built over the ramp from the station concourse.
It was upgraded to a Premium station in 1996.[4]
During January 2007, the line was closed between Box Hill and Blackburn, to facilitate grade separation works at the Middleborough Road level crossing, near Laburnum. Buses operated between the two stations for the duration, and to cater for this, a temporary bus interchange was constructed at Box Hill. The interchange was built directly on top of the tracks, which had been paved between the rails, to the east of the station, and was connected to Platforms 2 and 3, via a raised walkway.[5] With the completion of the project's major works at the end of January 2007, the bus interchange was removed.
East of the station, towards Lilydale and Belgrave, the three tracks merge into two.
In 1882, Box Hill was a separate town, with several hundred residents. In 1895, a large market was opened next to the station. On 19 December 1922, the section from Flinders Street to Box Hill was electrified, and this was continued to Ringwood the following month.
Goods services at Box Hill ceased on 29 December 1976.[3]
In early 1983, the current station was built, to eliminate the level crossing at Station Street. Box Hill Central Shopping Centre and the bus terminal above it were built over the top of the station, with the complex eventually completed by 1985. Platform 1 was used between 24 April 1983 and 9 June 1984, while the current station was being built, and has been retained for possible future use. The platform has no track or lighting, with a McDonald's Restaurant since built over the ramp from the station concourse.
It was upgraded to a Premium station in 1996.[4]
During January 2007, the line was closed between Box Hill and Blackburn, to facilitate grade separation works at the Middleborough Road level crossing, near Laburnum. Buses operated between the two stations for the duration, and to cater for this, a temporary bus interchange was constructed at Box Hill. The interchange was built directly on top of the tracks, which had been paved between the rails, to the east of the station, and was connected to Platforms 2 and 3, via a raised walkway.[5] With the completion of the project's major works at the end of January 2007, the bus interchange was removed.
East of the station, towards Lilydale and Belgrave, the three tracks merge into two.
Lawrence Hislop Smith
See: 2 page article by Irvine Green in the DTHS Newsletter of December 1995. Our catalogue summary of this reads: “A description of James Smith and his family. The article in particular speaks of the life of Lawrence Smith, born in 1860, and his Doncaster School of Art and Design started in midlife. There is a reproduction of a drawing by Lawrence Smith.”
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| James Smith and Lawrence Hislop Smith c1900. James Smith (1824-1904) engineer. worked for David Mitchell the builder of the Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne. Owned property in Doncaster Road, now part of the Eastern Golf Links. His son, Lawrence Hislop ('Laurie') Smith (1860-1922). Bootmaker. Talented artist. Established the Doncaster School of Art and Design in 1900. DP0301 |
Deaths: SMITH.—On the 21st September, 1922, at his late residence, Valerie and Balfour streets, East Kew, Lawrence H., beloved husband of Elizabeth S. Smith; and loved father of Celia (Mrs. J. J. Tully), Oswald, and Harold; aged 62 years. (Late of Doncaster.)
1922 'Family Notices', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 11 October, p. 1. , viewed 14 Oct 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1848325
Funeral Notices: SMITH. —The Friends of the late Mr. LAURENCE H. SMITH are informed that his remains will be interred in the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew. The funeral will leave his residence, corner Valerie and Balfour streets, East Kew, THIS DAY (Saturday), at 3 o'clock.
A. W. PADBURY, Undertaker, Kew, Auburn, and Box Hill. 'Phones Haw. 31. Box Hill 146.
1922 'Family Notices', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 23 September, p. 17. , viewed 14 Oct 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1845585
Deaths: SMITH.—On the 21st September, at his residence, corner of Balfour road and Valerie street, East Kew, Lawrence H. Smith (drawing master), beloved husband of Elizabeth, and loved father of Celia (Mrs. J. J. Tully), Oswald, and Harold, aged 62, late of Doncaster.
1922 'Family Notices', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 11 October, p. 1. , viewed 14 Oct 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1848325
1922 'Family Notices', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 11 October, p. 1. , viewed 14 Oct 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1848325
Schramm's Cottage Flagpole
The house built by Mr L A Smith in Elgar Road has been demolished. Lawrence Smith built the house in 1888 and erected a flag pole in his front garden. This is the flag pole that now stands in the lawn at Schramm's Cottage.Lawrence Smith was a bootmaker by trade and a talented artist. In 1900 his wife persuaded him to become a drawing teacher. He used to travel round the local school giving drawing lessons to the children. Many competent drawings in the homes of the district prove his skill as a teacher and artist.
Later, the house was bought by the late Gerald and Dorothy Grover. Mrs Grover was a foundation Member of the historical society and a valuable help in its formative years.
1981 11 DTHS Newsletter
Schramm Family
See Max Schramm for information about Max's life as a single man.....
The Schramm Family at Home
Visitors to Schramm's Cottage often ask questions relative to the Schramm Family and their life in the Cottage. "Where was the kitchen? Where did the children sleep?", are most frequent. To help members on roster duty to answer these questions, this story has been written from information given by the grandchildren of Pastor Max von Schramm.
Dress through the years
FASHIONABLE DISCOMFORT
The clothing that men and women wore in the 30∞- 40∞C heat of the Australian summer of the early 1800's was no different to the clothing worn in England at the same period. Attitudes to dress didn't change much until the early 1900's.1850-1860 was a most important decade in our history. The discovery of gold, and the subsequent rush to the goldfields, brought a large number of .emigrants to Australia, but the women coming from England still followed the fashion from Europe and Paris. The line of the skirt was wide, supported by five or six petticoats. The upper layer (undershirt) was a horsehair fabric on stiffened cotton. Eventually, the skirts became so heavy, they had to be supported by a crinoline cage of steel hoops suspended from the waist by tapes, or sewn into petticoats. Underneath, long pantaloons, edged with lace, were worn, often reaching the ankles for modesty. The bodice was very tight fitting; sleeves varied from tight to bell shaped or pagoda.
1870-1880
The boned corset was still worn every day;_only the lower half of the ladies seemed to change. All the material went to the back of the garment and was called a Bustle. Brightly coloured materials, such as satin, surah, silk, taffeta, brocade, velvet and merino were in great demand. Everyone wore hats. Gloves were worn on Sundays and when one went visiting, even in the heat of summer. The women helping their menfolk in the orchards, and on the farms, still wore the boned corset and voluminous petticoats. An everyday sight, along Fitzsimons Lane, were ladies working in their gardens with, dresses tucked up into their waistband and masses of white petticosts showing.
Children were no different in appearance to their parents. Boys wore serge Norfolk suits with trousers tucked into knee-length woollen socks and girls were dressed in miniature versions of their mother's elaborate dresses.
Infants took the risk of heat stroke, also, as they were enveloped in matinee jackets, pelisses and ms. Men's fashion was slower in changing, the length of their' jackets changing little. In the 1900's, respectability was all important for the gentlemen and colours became more sombre. Dark suits with a waistcoat, watch chain and bowler hat predominated. Lounge suits could be of blue serge or patterned tweed. The height of the collar increased throughout the decade until it was almost a choker.
Frock coats were still fancied for morning wear. Knickerbockers and straw hats were for the more daring. Narrow trousers with "peg tops" were worn by the dashing young man, often with bold turn-ups, which were frowned upon by the older folk. The 1900's also saw the Edwardian era. Fashion, for the ladies, became extravagant and ostentatious. The silhouette became an "s" shape. Bodices were pouched. "The Health Corset" helped attain this unusual shape. Gowns were trimmed with cascades of lace, ribbonë and frills. Hats were massed with tuille, ribbon and ostrich feathers.
This era saw the beginning of mass production and, by 1910-1914 people could buy almost anything they required from the rack. The onset of world War I brought many changes. Women took a new, more free role in society and they began doing jobs that men, needed to fight overseas, used to do. With the scarcity of materials from Europe, shorter dresses were coming into vogue.
The next fifty years brought many changes, (approximately every decade noticed some change); for example, skirts went up in the 20's, down in the 30's, longer in the 40's and 50's and up to the mini in the 60's. The 70's and 80's fashions seemed to settle down, although occasionally there is something new to catch the eye, and people mostly dress to suit their own, individual styles.
Although men's fashions have changed very little over the last 80 years, they are starting to become interesting again. One can only imagine the way people will dress by the end of the twentieth century, but we can he sure that man-made fibres will have taken over from materials such as wool, cotton, silk and linen. Maybe clothes designed by computers and sold to us out of a machine? Every one dressed the same? Who knows?
CLOTHING IN DONCASTER-TEMPLESTOWE
Many women had a treadle sewing madhine for plain household necessities. For better dresses, visits were made to a dressmaker, such as Miss Shermann, or Miss Siemens. Dresses were often made to order at stores in Melbourne, such as Foy and Gibsonís.
Mrs Jane Serpell used to dress in black. A black, fitting bodice trimmed with black beads and a full skirt. For church and visits to town, Jane had a garment called a "Dolman", made of black, watered silk and.wide lace.
The late Enid Menkorst described her mother's dress in the early days of the century: "Mother wore leg of mutton sleeves and high collars, with whalebone to keep them up, and bonnets, and she had a lovely black, lacey, beaded cape that I thought fabulous. I know we didn't have many clothes, and a new dress or hat was a real treat, and what we had, we wore till they wore out, not just out of fashion".
DISPLAY OF CLOTHING
An exhibition of clothing has been set up in the schoolroom. of Schramm's Cottage. It was prepared for the Wurundjeri Festival, but will remain for several months. In the far corner are dress models clothed in Victorian dresses. The wedding dress of Nell Noonan's mother, of 1902, and those of later periods, show a variety of styles. There is a children's corner, arranged by Judith Leaney; also a show-case and a display board of photographs, prepared by Lisa Curtis. Shirley Symons, Paddy Green and Gwen Reilly arranged jackets on stands, also underwear and our collection of neck-to-knee bathing tags on clothes-lines. Our society can be proud of its varied collection of period clothing.
Shirley Symons writing in 1981 05 DTHS Newsletter. Illustrated by Lisa Curtis
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| Studio photograph of Sarah Constable Uebergang (nee Buck), probably in her wedding dress, following her marriage to Carl Heinrich (Harry) Uebergang, 28 January 1897. Sarah was born in Collingwood on 14 February 1876, daughter of William Buck and Mary his wife (nee Barry). Sarah and Harry Uebergang lived in Andersons Creek Road, East Doncaster, on a property Harry had purchased in 1884, and was planting with fruit trees. Sarah died on 22 February 1959, aged 83 years, Harry having predeceased her on 20 June 1925. DP1005 |
Unwin's Special Survey
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Plan of the farm subdivision of the Carlton Estate Date: 18--? Scale not given Notes: Includes a locality plan of area. "R. G. Bagot, 18 & 19 Eildon Chamber, Agent for the property". Vale collection SLV
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Templestowe Memorial Hall
The Templestowe Memorial Hall of 1922, incorporating the former Templestowe Mechanics' Hall of 1882 at the rear, and adjacent mature trees at 11-13 Anderson Street, Templestowe.
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| Templestowe memorial Hall 1990 VHD22561 |
Of historic significance because it demonstrates the process of growth of the Templestowe community and the important role Mechanics' Institutes played in the 19th century. It also has associations with the local builder, E.P. Sheahan. (RNE criteria A.4 and H.1)
Of aesthetic significance as a good and intact representative example of an inter-War public building. The setting is enhanced by the mature trees at the rear and side of the building. (RNE criterion E.1)
Of social significance as a past and present focus of community sentiment as a Mechanics' Institute and then as a memorial hall. (RNE criterion G.1)
Templestowe Memorial Hall - Veterans Description for Public
The Templestowe Memorial Hall was built in 1922 by local builder, E.P. Sheahan, incorporating into its structure the former Templestowe Mechanics' Hall of 1882. Both the memorial hall and the monument nearby, honoured the Templestowe men who enlisted in the First World War. The memorials were the result of a major fund-raising campaign, which included sports meetings, a garden fete, and a Grand Bazaar (which ran for three days) held at the time of the opening.
The Premier, the Hon. H. W. Lawson, MLA, officially opened the red brick, gable-roofed memorial hall on 22nd June 1922. It was reported in the district press that by this date the hall was almost completed at a cost of about £2000. In his opening speech, the Premier expressed his surprise that in such a small district residents had "erected two memorials, a memorial hall and a memorial stone."The Templestowe Memorial Hall was built in 1922 by local builder, E.P. Sheahan, incorporating into its structure the former Templestowe Mechanics' Hall of 1882. Both the memorial hall and the monument nearby, honoured the Templestowe men who enlisted in the First World War. Thememorialswere the result of a major fund-raising campaign, which included sports meetings, a garden fete, and a Grand Bazaar (which ran for three days) held at the time of the opening.
The Premier, the Hon. H. W. Lawson, MLA, officially opened the red brick, gable-roofed memorial hall on 22nd June 1922. It was reported in the district press that by this date the hall was almost completed at a cost of about £2000. In his opening speech, the Premier expressed his surprise that in such a small district residents had "erected two memorials, a memorial hall and a memorial stone."
Templestowe Memorial Hall - Physical Description 1
The Templestowe Memorial Hall, constructed in 1922, is a red brick, double-fronted, gable roofed hall. The side elevations have four bays. The arched porch with its projecting roof creates a 'memorial arch' on the front facade of the building. Windows are double hung sash with a single pane below and four panes above.
The 1882 hall, a simple gabled weatherboard building, has been incorporated at the rear. It is not known how much of the original fabric of that building survives.
There are some later brick additions at the rear. There are a number of mature trees including Oaks at the rear and side of the Hall, which contribute to its setting.
http://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/125512 OCT2017
The official opening of this red brick, gable-roofed hall by the Premier, the Hon.H. W. Lawson, MLA, took place on 22 June 1922. It was reported in the district press that by this date the hall was almost completed at a cost of about 2000 pounds(291) Tenders for the excavation of the site were called in January of that year(292). The new building included " a commodious hall and stage, library, dressing, cloak and supper room besides a cabinet for picture shows." The local MP, W. H. Everard, MLA, also attended the opening. (293)
In his opening speech, the Premier expressed his surprise that in such a small district residents had erected two memorials, a memorial hall and a memorial stone.(294) Both the memorial hall and the monument honoured the Templestowe men who enlisted in the 1914-1918 War. They were the result of a major fund-raising campaign, which included sports meetings, a garden fete, and a Grand Bazaar (which ran for three days) held at the time of the opening.(295)
The old 1882 timber Mechanics Institute (one of three in the municipality) became the supper room for the 1920a building. Local builder, E. P. Sheahan, who was responsible for the construction of the new building, moved the old Institute, rotating it to form the supper room at the rear. Sheahan was responsible, also, for the refurbishment of the 1920s hall after the Second World War(296)
Of local historical and social significance as a past and present focus of community sentiment as a Mechanics Institute and then as a memorial hall, and for its historical value in demonstrating the process of the growth of the Templestowe community. It has associations with the local builder, E. P. Sheahan.
http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/file/26136/download
A Mechanics Institute was founded on this site in 1882 in a timber building that is now at the rear of the main hall(1). The Institute was one of two constructed within the municipality; the history of Mechanics' Institutes is described below - see Warrandyte Mechanics' Institute
The Memorial Hall was built in 1922, and opened by the Premier. It resulted from a major community fund-raising exercise.(2)
The Hall is a red brick, double-fronted, gable≠roofed hall. The side elevations have four bays. There are some later brick additions. The arched porch with its projecting roof creates a 'memorial arch' on the front facade of the building.
Of local historical and social significance is a past and present focus of community sentiment as a Mechanics Institute and then as a memorial hall, and for its historical value in demonstrating the process of the growth of the Templestowe community.
The hall was created through community fundraising, starting in 1928/9 and seeing the hall to completion in 1932. It has been an important social centre for this locality since. The Council took over the hall from the Committee of Management in 1972.(3)
The hall is a single-storey clinker brick building with a gable roof; it has been extended.
The site is enclosed by tall plantings which form a local landmark at "Wagstaffs corner". The plantings consist mainly of Cypresses on Andersons Creek Road. The remaining trees are Monterey Pines. Many are badly mutilated by clearance for SEC services. While the group is physically prominent, its form has been severely damaged.
Of local historical significance as an expression of community endeavour, as a place of past community focus, and possibly with continuing social value for local people.
http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/file/26126/download
Templestowe Memorial Hall
Capacity:
Maximum 60 seated at tables with dance floor Maximum 100 seated meeting style
Hall and Facility Address:
11-13 Anderson Street,
Templestowe, 3106, Australia
Contact Name:
Facilities Administration
Contact Phone:
(03) 9840 9300
Contact Email:
manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au
The Templestowe Memorial Hall offers two multi-purpose rooms and features an elevated stage in the main hall, perfect for a full sized band or DJ, timber flooring, well equipped kitchen, heating and chairs and tables. The Hall is of local historical and social significance and was built in 1922. The Hall is ideal for community groups, private functions and corporate meetings and seminars.
Kitchen Facilities
Commercial stove, refrigerator, urn, pie warmer
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| Templestowe Memorial Hall 2002 Photo John Young |
Templestowe Memorial Hall
Anderson Street, Templestowe.The official opening of this red brick, gable-roofed hall by the Premier, the Hon.H. W. Lawson, MLA, took place on 22 June 1922. It was reported in the district press that by this date the hall was almost completed at a cost of about 2000 pounds(291) Tenders for the excavation of the site were called in January of that year(292). The new building included " a commodious hall and stage, library, dressing, cloak and supper room besides a cabinet for picture shows." The local MP, W. H. Everard, MLA, also attended the opening. (293)
In his opening speech, the Premier expressed his surprise that in such a small district residents had erected two memorials, a memorial hall and a memorial stone.(294) Both the memorial hall and the monument honoured the Templestowe men who enlisted in the 1914-1918 War. They were the result of a major fund-raising campaign, which included sports meetings, a garden fete, and a Grand Bazaar (which ran for three days) held at the time of the opening.(295)
The old 1882 timber Mechanics Institute (one of three in the municipality) became the supper room for the 1920a building. Local builder, E. P. Sheahan, who was responsible for the construction of the new building, moved the old Institute, rotating it to form the supper room at the rear. Sheahan was responsible, also, for the refurbishment of the 1920s hall after the Second World War(296)
Of local historical and social significance as a past and present focus of community sentiment as a Mechanics Institute and then as a memorial hall, and for its historical value in demonstrating the process of the growth of the Templestowe community. It has associations with the local builder, E. P. Sheahan.
- 291 The Reporter, l6 June 1922.
- 292 The Reporter, 13 Jan. 1922.
- 293 The Reporter, 30 June 1922.
- 294 The Reporter, 30 June 1922.
- 295 The Reporter, 17 March, 31 March, 14 April 1922
- 296 Sheahan family records.
http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/file/26136/download
Templestowe Memorial Hall
Anderson St. Templestowe (173.39)A Mechanics Institute was founded on this site in 1882 in a timber building that is now at the rear of the main hall(1). The Institute was one of two constructed within the municipality; the history of Mechanics' Institutes is described below - see Warrandyte Mechanics' Institute
The Memorial Hall was built in 1922, and opened by the Premier. It resulted from a major community fund-raising exercise.(2)
The Hall is a red brick, double-fronted, gable≠roofed hall. The side elevations have four bays. There are some later brick additions. The arched porch with its projecting roof creates a 'memorial arch' on the front facade of the building.
Of local historical and social significance is a past and present focus of community sentiment as a Mechanics Institute and then as a memorial hall, and for its historical value in demonstrating the process of the growth of the Templestowe community.
The hall was created through community fundraising, starting in 1928/9 and seeing the hall to completion in 1932. It has been an important social centre for this locality since. The Council took over the hall from the Committee of Management in 1972.(3)
The hall is a single-storey clinker brick building with a gable roof; it has been extended.
The site is enclosed by tall plantings which form a local landmark at "Wagstaffs corner". The plantings consist mainly of Cypresses on Andersons Creek Road. The remaining trees are Monterey Pines. Many are badly mutilated by clearance for SEC services. While the group is physically prominent, its form has been severely damaged.
Of local historical significance as an expression of community endeavour, as a place of past community focus, and possibly with continuing social value for local people.
- 1. Keogh. p48
- 2. Poulter, p. 61.
- 3. Irene Crouch 'The East Doncaster Hall' Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society Newsletter 7 (4) 1974.
- 4. Minutes of the Athenaeum Building Committee referred to in National Trust of Australia (Victoria) file.
- 5. Irvine Green, Doncaster' a Short History; Keogh, p. 48-50.
http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/file/26126/download
Templestowe Memorial Hall
Capacity:
Maximum 60 seated at tables with dance floor Maximum 100 seated meeting style
Hall and Facility Address:
11-13 Anderson Street,
Templestowe, 3106, Australia
Contact Name:
Facilities Administration
Contact Phone:
(03) 9840 9300
Contact Email:
manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au
The Templestowe Memorial Hall offers two multi-purpose rooms and features an elevated stage in the main hall, perfect for a full sized band or DJ, timber flooring, well equipped kitchen, heating and chairs and tables. The Hall is of local historical and social significance and was built in 1922. The Hall is ideal for community groups, private functions and corporate meetings and seminars.
Kitchen Facilities
Commercial stove, refrigerator, urn, pie warmer
https://www.manninghamdirect.com.au/facilities/templestowe-memorial-hall OCT2017
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| Opening Ball at Templestowe Memorial Hall, Anderson Street Templestowe 1920 decorated for the occasion. DTHS-DP1095 |
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