Collection: Pictorial Collection

Kamesborough was built by William Kerr Thompson in 1874. In 1892 the property was purchased by Duncan McBryde. In 1918 the repatriation commission purchased the property and it became a hostel for totally incapacitated ex-servicemen and was renamed Anzac Hostel. It is now leased to the Star of th...

Good example of a 19th century Italianate villa with cast iron work and a classically detailed porch. It was built in 1896 for George Porter, a grazier. It was named "Ashurst" in 1898 by Edward M. Etheridge and renamed "Danubia" in 1910 by Arthur Strauss. Later occupants were Mrs Rea Parson 1910,...

Photograph is of a site location plan, showing the plans for a horse tramway dwelling, and the Beaumaris Hall. Beaumaris Hall is located on the plan between Bodley and Martin Streets. The horse tramway dwelling is located on the plan on the intersection of Bodley Street and Tramway Parade.

Photograph shows "Queen of Seaside Resorts" wording, plus "Picturesque Scenery: 3 minutes from Beach, Ideal Boating, Bathing and Fishing Facilities. Tramway frontages, high poistions, TI tree shelter, drainage perfect, choice surroundings. Close to recreation hall, perfect building ground." It al...

Construction date 1890. Both villas are 2 storeyed detached terraces. Samuel Stokes, a gentleman, built the 2 dwellings. In 1891 Elliott White, a brewer, rented and purchased no. 24, later known as Laurista. No. 22 was rented to George Lilly. In 1905 it was rented to Agnes Clarke and was known as...

This photograph of `Billilla' shows the front of the house from the north-west.The property was owned by the Wetherly family and now belongs to Bayside Council.