Index

A B C D E F G H J L M N O P R S T W Y Z

A

Agar
  former manager of Clevedon

B

Bailey, A. & G.
  former manager of Clevedon
Barnes, J.
  once owned land in Doongalla forest area
Baron von Mueller
  inspired Miller’s Homestead garden
Basin Bower, The
  chalet owned by John Bruce
  description
  destroyed by flood
  reportedly destroyed by bushfire
Basin Fire Brigade
  attempts to use Ferndale dam
Basin Primary School
  children of Robert Charles Chandler attended
Basin-Olinda Road
  Glen Elbourne situated on
  Hazel Dell situated on
  Seventh Day Adventist Youth Camp situated on
Batterham Reserve
  "The Trotto" near
  close to Bayswater House
Baxter-Cox
  assisted in electricity connection for Seventh Day Adventist Youth Camp
Bayswater
  how named
Bayswater House
  first residence of J. J. Miller
Becks, K.
  former manager of Clevedon
Billson, Mr. E. F.
  architect of Seventh Day Adventist Youth Camp original building
Boronia railway crossing
  boom gates installed - 1972
  flashing lights installed - 1952
  rail line underground - 1999
  severe bus accident - 1952
Box family
  once tended Doongalla
Brinacombe. Rev. G. D.
  opened new rooms at Clevedon
Bruce Brothers
  once owned land in Doongalla forest area
Bruce, John M.
  once owned land in Doongalla forest area
Burke, T. M.
  purchased Doongalla
Burke’s Lookout
  at top of Mt. Corhanwarrabul
  named after T. M. Burke
  when named
Byrne, Mrs J.
  at Doongalla when bushfire struck
  sheltered in creek when Doongalla destroyed by bushfire

C

Chandler Oak tree
  planted
Chandler, Edna
  "Beauty of The Basin"
Chandler, Fergus
  at Doongalla when bushfire struck
  fought bushfire at Doongalla
  version of the burning of Doongalla
Chandler, Harry
  recitations at Doongala
Chandler, Percivil
  built Clevedon
  built Sherbrooke Lodge
Chandler, Robert Charles
  discovered a gold reef at Reefton
  had Clevedon built
Chandler, Sir Gilbert
  led campaign to Save the Dandenongs
Chandler, William
  sold land for Clevedon
Chandler, William and Kate
  second house in The Basin - Como
    description
Cleve Street
  created in 2nd stage of Clevedon Estate
Clevedon   
  auctioned 1938
  Boronia level crossing bus accident
  build by Percivil Chandler
  built for Robert Charles Chandler
  centenary
  concrete cross outside
  conference centre building opened
  destroyed by fire
  first electricity by water wheel
  first reticulated electricity
  first use as Guest House
  managers
  memories of Boronia level crossing bus accident
  occupied by a German family during the First World War
  Valley View building relocated to
  when name change to
Clevedon Estate
  how created
  sold to Methodist Church
Clevedon Road
  created in Clevedon Estate
Collier, Samuel
  once owned land in Doongalla forest area
Como House
  demolished in 1960’s
  first occupied in 1878
  named after Italian beauty spot
  second home of William & Kate Chandler

D

Dixon, A. & L.
  managed Hazel Dell
  managers of Clevedon
  used Seventh Day Adventist camp for overflow from Clevedon
Dixon, Brian
  opened conference centre at Clevedon
Dixon, C. & N.
  former manager of Clevedon
Dixon, R & G
  former manager of Clevedon
Dobson’s
  at Doongalla when bushfire struck
Donnelly, Mr and Mrs
  early managers of Clevedon as Guest House
Doongalla   
  also site of “The Basin Bower”
  bushfire threatens house
  Chandler Walk
  Collier Walk
  forgotten roast tale
  how named
  land logged
  land purchased by State Government
  land sold to Mabel Annie Elijah in 1940
  Lawrence Walk
  local doctor tale
  part of land sold to Smith Brothers in 1935
  part of land subdivided in 1934
  passed to Miss McKinnon
  proposed golf course
  purchased by T. M. Burke
  reticulated water supply
  saw mill on land   
  so named by Miss Helen Simson
  stables demolished
  substantial improvements made in 1909
  tramway from Pigs Lane used to cart building materials
  used as rest hone for Catholic Priests
Doongalla Road
  location of first The Basin Primary School
Dorrigo Drive
  site of Miller’s Homestead

E

Elijah, Mabel Annie
  purchased Doongalla land in 1940

F

Falconer, Dr. Ian
  memories of Boronia crossing accident - 1952
Fern Glen
  property with “Basin Bower” chalet
  purchased by Sir Matthew Davies
  William and Kate Chandlers first home
Ferndale   
  agricultural interests
  auctioned and purchase in 1925
  built by James Griffiths
  destroyed by bushfire in 1962
  extensive gardens
  purchased by Leslie Rubinstein in 1948
  some of land subdivided
  stock interests
  unique water reticulation system
  used as guest house
  used as migrant hostel for Dutch immigrants
Ferndale Camp   
  closed and buildings demolished
  established by Congregational Church
  used for homeless youths
Ferndale Road
  Ferndale Camp on
Finger, Mr.
  previous owner of Miller’s Homestead
Flenjar, John
Fletcher
  former manager of Clevedon

G

Gans, Daniel John
  purchased Ferndale
Gans, Edith Lilian
  purchased Ferndale in 1925
Gilmour, Ada
  married Harry Chandler
  ran Hazel Dell as Guest House
Gilmour, Lizzie
  ran Hazel Dell as Guest House
Girlie Lee, Miss
  cross outside Clevedon
Glen Elbourne
  formally known as The Bungalow
  former owner Perry
  former owner Simpson
  former owner Wallis
Goodwin, Wally
  watched Doongalla burn
Griffiths Falls
  Ferndale water reticulation system
Griffiths, Emily
  killed in train accident 1925
Griffiths, James
  built Ferndale
  killed in train accident 1925
  will and problems
Guide to the Upper Yarra District
  extract from re “The Basin Bower”

H

Harrington, Tom
  supervised Seventh Day Adventist Youth Camp original building
Hayes, Mr. and Mrs.
  turned Hazel Dell into Guest House
Hazel Dell   
  built by T. W. Hodgson and Sutherland
  described in railway guide - 1905
  managed by A. & L. Dixon
  near Glen Elbourne
  originally built as homestead
  over flow for Seventh Day Adventist Youth camp stayed there
  purchased by Mrs Rowe
  purchased by Presbyterian Church
  sold and ceased operation as camp
  turned into Guest House
  used as Presbyterian Church Camp
  used by settlers as half-way house
Henderson, Mr.
  previous owner of Miller’s Homestead
Hill, Peter
  purchased part of Clevedon Land
Hodgson, Jack
  attended the first Basin Primary School
Hodgson, T. W.
  built Hazel Dell
  early land selector in Basin

J

Jackson. J.
  once owned land in Doongalla forest area
Jones
  first set up Clevedon as Guest House

L

Lyons, John
  previous owner of Miller’s Homestead

M

Maguire, Don
  Ferndale recollections
Masters, Jack
  managed nursery in Ferndale
McKinnon, L. K. S.
  prominent racing person and trustee for Doongalla
McKinnon, Miss
  Doongalla passed to
Melrose Court
  site of Miller’s Homestead
Meyers, H. J.
  established Seventh Day Adventist Youth Camp
Miller, James John
  "The Trotto" training tracks
  first house - Bayswater House
  Millers Racing Guide
  ran illegal sweepstakes
  second house - Miller’s Homestead
Miller’s Homestead   
  acquired by City of Knox
  description
  garden inspired by Baron Von Mueller
  other owners
  second residence of J. J. Miller
  tourist guide description
Mountain Highway
  border of Clevedon property
  site of concrete cross
Mt Corhanwarrabul
  site of Burkes Lookout

N

Napier, Thomas
  held depasturing licence near Wantirna - 1839

O

Oakleigh & Ferntree Gully Times
  extract re flood 1891

P

Perry family
  former owners of Glen Elbourne
Pig Lane
  extension of was once road to Doongalla

R

Ross Street
  created in Clevedon Estate
Rowe, Mrs.
  purchased Hazel Dell
Roy, H.
  former manager of Clevedon
Rubinstein, Leslie
  purchased Ferndale in 1948
Rushton
  former manager of Clevedon   

S

Seventh Day Adventist Youth Camp   
  established by H. J. Meyers
  fire destroys main building
  first water permit
  new building erected
  original land purchased
  part of land sold to M & A Spry
  pool constructed
  reticulated electricity connected
  sold
Sherbrooke Lodge (Kallista)
  built by Percivil Chandler
Simpson family
  former owners of Glen Elbourne
Simson, Miss Helen
  purchased Doongalla in 1908
Smith brothers
  purchased part of Doongalla land
Spry, Michael & Ann
  purchased part of Seventh Day Adventist Youth Camp land
Stuart, Mr
  purchased Ferndale in 1925
Sutherland
  built Hazel Dell

T

Tatchell
  early manager of Clevedon
Taylor, E. W.
  former manager of Clevedon
Thornton, Sid & May
  early managers of Clevedon as Guest House
Trotto, The
  description
Tweedale, L
  former manager of Clevedon

W

Wallis family
  former owners of Glen Elbourne

Y

Yeadon, Mr.
  constructed existing road into Doongalla
  previous owner of Miller’s Homestead

Z

Zelley, C.
  early manager of Clevedon