From a remote hilltop

This photo was submitted by the Collingwood Historical Society as part of week 47 of the the 2014 Flickr Challenge Friday group for the theme of "Remote".

It was taken in Yarra Bend Park overlooking the Abbotsford Convent to the Melbourne skyline.

From a remote hilltop

This photo was submitted by the Collingwood Historical Society as part of week 47 of the the 2014 Flickr Challenge Friday group for the theme of "Remote".

It looks across leafy Abbotsford to the skyscrapers of Melbourne. In the middle distance left is the Collingwood Town Hall.

Gahans Reserve Abbotsford #blogjune Day 28

Gahans Reserve Abbotsford, a photo by Hecuba's Story on Flickr.

This peaceful late afternoon image of Gahans Reserve, Abbotsford, gives lie to the bustle and activity going on there with people sitting on benches and families and children playing and walking.

Denton Hat Mill 52/25/3 #fp13 #technology #blogjune Day 24

Denton Hat Mill 52/25/3 #fp13 #technology, a photo by Collingwood Historical Society on Flickr.

This 1901 Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works map shows the Denton Hat Mills in Nicholson Street, Abbotsford.  The mill was the first steam-powered hat mill in Australia putting that new technology to good use in the production if hats.  This photo has been produced using the technology of the digitized versions of these maps on the State Library of Victoria website and was taken on an Apple iPhone 5 using further technology. You can read more about the Denton Hat Mills here.

This photo was submitted by the Collingwood Historical Society for the Flickr Friday Photos challenge under the theme of "Technology".

Bus Stop #technology 52/25/1 #fp13 #blogjune Day 23

Bus Stop 52/25/1, a photo by Collingwood Historical Society on Flickr.

Technolgy can be found everywhere in Collingwood.  Here GPS-driven timetables reduce the stress of waiting for buses along Hoddle Street, Collingwood.

This photo was submitted by the Collingwood Historical Society for the Flickr Friday Photos challenge under the theme of "Technology".

Technology for Social Justice 52/25/2 #fp13 #blogjune Day 22

Infoxchange 52/25/2, a photo by Collingwood Historical Society on Flickr.

Technology for Social Justice proclaims the former offices of Infoxchange in Johnston St., Abbotsford. Infoxchange who did ground breaking work empowering people in public housing by providing them access to the internet may not inhabit this building in Abbotsford any more but their message still speaks out.  Infoxchange are now operating from premises in Richmond just behind the public housing highrises.  You can read about them here.

This photo was submitted by the Collingwood Historical Society for the Flickr Friday Photos challenge under the theme of "Technology".

Wind-spoiled game at Vic Park 52/24/3 #fp13 #wind #blogjune Day 15

Wind-spoiled game at Vic Park 52/24/3 #fp13 #wind, a photo by Collingwood Historical Society on Flickr.

There's always an excuse for a loss! This game was lost by one goal by Collingwood to Essendon at Vic Park in 1911. The headline "Wind-spoiled game" says it all.

This photo was submitted by the Collingwood Historical Society to the Flickr Friday Photos challenge under the theme of "Wind".

Night Lights at Beacon Lighting 52/22/1 #blogjune Day 8

Night Lights at Beacon Lighting 52/22/1, a photo by Collingwood Historical Society on Flickr.

This week's theme for the Flickr Friday Photos challenge is "Illumination" so what is more appropriate than a night view of a lighting shop all ablaze. This night time view of Beacon Lighting in Hoddle Street was taken by Pat Miller.

Night Lights at The Retreat Hotel 52/22/2 #blogjune Day 7

Night Lights at The Retreat Hotel 52/22/2, a photo by Collingwood Historical Society on Flickr.

This photo, Night lights at the Retreat Hotel, was taken by member Pat Miller for the Flickr Friday Photos challenge for the theme of "Illumination". If you want to know more about the Retreat, click into the Hotels section on the side panel of the Collingwood Historical Society website and search for the Retreat.

#blog12daysxmas Day 8 Former Village Belle Hotel 53/52/1

Former Village Belle Hotel 53/52/1, a photo by Collingwood Historical Society on Flickr.

The former Village Belle hotel in in Abbotsford Street Abbotsford on the south west corner of Hunter Street operated from 1868 to 1918. It is now a private residence.  You can read more about it in the Hotels section of the website.

This photograph was submitted by the Collingwood Historical Society for the Flickr Friday Photos 2012 challenge under the theme of "Bells".

#blog12daysxmas Day 5 Terminus Hotel 52/52/3

Terminus Hotel, Abbotsford 52/52/3, a photo by Collingwood Historical Society on Flickr.

The Terminus Hotel in Victoria Street Abbotsford (corner of Flockhart Street) has now terminated its services and so is about endings in more way than one. The hotel's name was changed to the Terminus in 1923 to reflect its location near the terminus of the Victoria Street cable-tram at the river, and is on the same site as the previous Brickmakers' Arms Hotel which had been established by 1867. Read about the hotel here.

This photo is part of the Collingwood Historical Society's contribution to the Flickr Friday Photo 2012 Challenge. 

#blog12daysxmas Day 4 Friendly Societies Hotel 52/50/3

Friendly Societies Hotel 52/50/3, a photo by Collingwood Historical Society on Flickr.

As can be seen from the photograph above, the Friendly Societies Hotel in Langridge Street was built in 1889. This building replaced the earlier Langridge Family Hotel which was on the same site from 1870 to 1889. The owner and publican of the new building, William Nicholls, was a member of six friendly societies as well as being a Freemason and the hotel had a large room for lodge meetings. The hotel changed its name to the Carringbush Hotel in 1984, a reference to Frank Hardy's Power without glory where Carringbush is used as a pseudonym for Collingwood, and maybe also a reference to the Carringbush Regional Library which had been established in 1976. There is more information in the Hotels section of this website. 

This photo is part of the Collingwood Historical Society's contribution to the Flickr Friday Photo 2012 Challenge. 

Banks of the Yarra off Trenerry Crescent 52/20/3

Banks of the Yarra off Trenerry Crescent 52/20/3, a photo by Collingwood Historical Society on Flickr.

This photograph is submitted by the Collingwood Historical Society as part of the Flickr Friday Photos 2012 under the theme of "water".

This shot of the Yarra and the foliage surrounding the river is typical of much of the river frontage on the Kew part of the river, whilst the Collingwood side was used for industry. This area just south of Dight's Mill and in behind the buildings of Trenerry Crescent is today a little haven from the bustle of the nearby Eastern Freeway and other traffic in the busy inner urban streets surrounding it.



If you want to read further about the Yarra and its history, a good book to start with is Kristin Otto's Yarra: a diverting history of Melbourne's murky river which was published by Text in 2005.

Yarra Hotel 52/20/1

Yarra Hotel 52/20/1, a photo by Collingwood Historical Society on Flickr.

This photo is submitted by the Collingwood Historical Society as part of the Flickr Friday Photos 2012 challenge under the theme of "water".
  

In Melbourne one of the words that is synonymous with water is "Yarra" the name of the river on which the city was established. In Collingwood where much of the eastern border of the former municipality was formed by the Yarra the river played a significant part in its development.

This photograph is of the Yarra Hotel situated in Johnston Street, Abbotsford about five minutes walk from the Yarra. The first hotel on this site from 1855 was a brick building, and took its name from the original proprietor Mrs Margaret Mackay. From about 1864 the name changed to the Yarra Hotel and the initial building was replaced later in the nineteenth century by the existing ornate late Victorian hotel in the mannerist style.

Victoria has a number of Italianate hotels built around this period, but the Yarra is an outstanding example due to the scale of its distinctive pediment and rendered ornamentation, which remain largely intact, although the painting of the render work is to be deplored. This black and white photo gives a good sense of what the hotel must have looked like.

Chocolate Paradise Pty Ltd 52/15/1

Chocolate Paradise Pty Ltd 52/15/1, a photo by Collingwood Historical Society on Flickr.

This photo is part of the Collingwood Historical Society's contribution to the Flickr Friday Photo 2012 challenge under the theme of Ester.

This shop at 312-314 Johnston Street, Abbotsford, has long been a tempting destination for those with a sweet tooth. Easter is one of its busiest times.
Photo by Pat Miller

Multi-Game 52/14/2

Multi-Game 52/14/2, a photo by Collingwood Historical Society on Flickr.

At the Park Hotel in Nicholson St., Abbotsford, the dart board of old has given way to more modern forms of entertainment.
Photo by Pat Miller

Transformers Pinball 52/14/3

Transformers Pinball 52/14/3, a photo by Collingwood Historical Society on Flickr.

This photo is part of the Collingwood Historical Society's contribution to the Flickr Friday Photo 2012 challenge under the theme of Games.

The many hotels in the Collingwood area have long been the focus for local games. Traditional games, such as darts, have now given way to games such as this electronic pinball machine In the red games room at the Park Hotel, Nicholson St., Abbotsford.

Photo by Pat Miller

Collingwood United Masonic Temple

Collingwood United Masonic Temple, a photo by Collingwood Historical Society on Flickr.

This photo is part of the Flickr Friday Photos 2012 group under the theme 'Craft".

Architectural evidence of the Arts and Crafts movement is not very prevalent in a predominantly 19th century place such as Collingwood. But there are some examples. Collingwood United Masonic Temple was built in 1928/9 at 141 Gipps Street, Abbotsford, by Freemason architect, Bro. Harry Little and builders Morison Bros Pty Ltd. the heritage citation for it states: "The hipped terracotta tiled roof has projecting eaves, imparting an Arts and Crafts feel".

For more information about the building check out the full entry in the City of Yarra Heritage database.

Yarradale Flats

Yarradale Flats, a photo by Collingwood Historical Society on Flickr.

This photo is part of the Flickr Friday Photos 2012 group under the theme "Craft".

Yarradale Flats were built at 29 Clarke Street Abbotsford for Daniel Keir in 1926. Yarradale is of local architectural significance as one of very few blocks of flats in the former City of Collingwood dating from the interwar years. It displays influences of the Arts & Crafts Movement, notably in the clink brick arched entrance.

For further information check out the City of Yarra Heritage database.

Collingwood Library 52/7/3

Collingwood Library, a photo by Collingwood Historical Society on Flickr.

This photograph is part of the Friday Photos 2012 group under the theme of "Reading".

Collingwood Library became part of the Carringbush Regional Library in 1976 and moved to this building in Stanton Street Abbotsford in 1978. The new library was opened in July 1978 by Gough Whitlam. The building was formerly a Church of Christ Tabernacle which opened on May 1889. The building was sold to Collingwood Council in 1976 and was converted into a library with a new entrance to the east and a free-standing mezzanine area. The former Sunday School room became a community meeting room.

© Anne Holmes