Stonnington Local History Collection - Malvern
The Stonnington Local History Collection is a collection of archival material held at two separate locations, Malvern and Prahran. Each archive houses historical photographs, plans, correspondence and ephemera. The collection also includes historical civic items held at the Prahran Town Hall and Malvern Town Hall. The archives can be accessed by contacting the local history officer. The officers also offer a research service. The local history officers work in partnership with the local historical societies.
Address:
Malvern District Archive, Northbrook House, Malvern, VIC
Tel:
0395297058
Hours:
Only by appointment (phone (03) 9823 1360)
Email:
Admission:
Free except for research access fee
Facilities:
Special membership, magazine/newsletter, open days, research and referral service
Collection:
Combined with Prahran Archive: 2,600 photographs; 60,000 pieces of archival correspondence, invitations and ephemera plus 20,000 Malvern building plans and 500 subdivision plans
Items
Illuminated address
Creator:
Tibbits
Description:
Illuminated address presented to John Branscombe Crews, by members of the Victorian Permanent Property Investment and Building Society. JB Crews was a councillor and member of Parliament.
Date:
1880
Item Id Number:
52
Photograph
Prince of Wales at Prahran
Creator:
TESLA, Chapel Street, Prahran
Description:
Photograph of visit by HRH Prince of Wales to Prahran, outside Prahran Town Hall.
Date:
1920
Item Id Number:
79