Historical Gallery
The Historical Gallery is in commemoration of 40 years of Allwood Neighbourhood House, 1985-2024. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the Country on which Allwood House is located. We are committed to truth telling and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future, and extend respect to all First Nations people. We invite community members to scan the QR code at each picture for more information, and to continue contributing to, and visiting our archives and library.
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung
Untitled [ceremonial dance], c. 1880s, William Barak
Brown ochre and charcoal on cardboard. © Digital reproduction copyright of State Library Victoria
First Surveyors and Settlers
Photo of Cornelius Sharpe Haley circa 1850s
Provided by Dianne Switzer, fourth generation descendent of Haley
The Hurst Family
The late Henry Facey Hurst, 27th October 1866
By engraver Samuel Calvert, 1828-1913. © Digital reproduction copyright of State Library Victoria
The Grays and Allwood cottage
Allwood, 1905
Photo of the Hurst/ Gray family in the garden in front of the Victorian style Allwood House with lace iron work on the veranda. L to R, Whittaker, Mrs. Catherine Hurst, Frederick George Hurst (at rear), Hurst Gray, Mrs. Frances Ellen Gray (nee Hurst), William (Bill) George Gray, Sylvia Gray (later Birch)
Ferguson family
Collage of photos, Rob Ferguson and his mother Sheila Ferguson at Allwood House circa 1950s-1980s
A Neighbourhood House
Allwood Neighbourhood House
Photo of front entrance and logo, 2025