Mr and Mrs Arthur Baillieu and Mr and Mrs James George Baillieu
The Baillieu family arrived from England in the 1850s and built family wealth and influence from mining, farming, real estate and politics.
Mr and Mrs Harold Darling
Harold Darling was principal of John Darling and Son, a member of the board of directors for the Australian Wheat Board, company director of Broken Hill Proprietary Limited (BHP) and friend and colleague of Essington Lewis another Walling client.
Sir George Tallis
Tallis, a partner in J.C. Williamsons, a theatre company was a gifted theatrical entrepreneur. His Italianate villa, Beleura is now lived in by his son's dog Chigi and will be open to the public upon Chigi's death.
Sir Clive and Lady Steele
A Major in World War I, Sir Clive Steele was a chief engineer who worked with Australian Reinforced Concrete Engineering and James Hardie and Co.
Sir William and Lady Irvine
Sir William Irvine was a Victorian Premier and Chief Justice. Sir Irvine was accorded a state funeral.
Mr and Mrs Douglas Carnegie
The Carnegie family owned the property, Kildrummie, which became one of Australia's most important poll Hereford cattle studs. Margaret Carnegie wrote two books on local history and was a noted art collector.
Mr and Mrs H.R. Hamer
Parents to the Victorian Premier, Sir Rupert Hamer.
Mr and Mrs John and Mr and Mrs Norton Grimwade
Norton Grimwade was an astute businessman and chairman of the Felton Bequests Committee.
Miss Una and L.R. Cato
Dr Una Porter (formerly Cato) and her brother Edward, established Melbourne University's Chair in Psychiatry.
Sir Keith and Dame Elizabeth Murdoch
The Murdoch family name is known around the world. Dame Elizabeth's son Rupert Murdoch is a wealthy media mogul. Sir Keith Murdoch was a journalist, newspaper proprietor, and one-time boss of Edna Walling. Dame Elizabeth Murdoch is a respected gardener, philanthropist, and charity worker.
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