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Airlie is a house of historical significance in South Yarra, Melbourne. It was built in 1873 by David Ogilvy and was a residence for successive owners some of whom were prominent citizens of Melbourne. During World War II it was used as the headquarters for an intelligence unit who organized secret raids against the enemy. It is now owned by the Victorian Police Department and used as a training centre and as a venue available to the public for weddings and other functions. ==David and Elizabeth Ogilvy== David Ogilvy (1804-1871) was one of the pioneers of Victoria. He came from Scotland to Melbourne as a solicitor. He arrived in 1839 on the ship “Superb” and was accompanied by his brother William. A fellow passenger on board the ship was Elizabeth Aitchison Williamson (1815-1896) who was also immigrating to Melbourne. She was traveling with her sisters Catherine and Margaret.〔Family history sources〕 In 1841 David and Elizabeth were married at Heidelberg.〔The Sydney Herald, 28 September 1841, p. 3. Online reference http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12871375?〕 Five years later David was granted ten acres of land at South Yarra〔Victoria Police, “History of Airlie”. Online reference http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=27350〕 where he established a vineyard which he called Airlie Bank.〔The Argus (Melbourne), 17 June 1850, p. 3 Online reference http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4771682?〕 They built a small cottage on the property and lived there for about 25 years. During that time the couple had seven children. David’s vineyard was quite successful and the family became relatively wealthy.〔Will of David Ogilvy 1871 held by The Public Record Office of Victoria〕 David also practiced as a solicitor in Melbourne and was one of founding members of the Law Institute of Victoria. David was elected as its first President in 1859. These early members wished to establish and enforce professional standards amongst lawyers and to canvass for law reform.〔Law Institute of Victoria, 2009 “LIV Celebrating 150 Years.” Online reference https://www.liv.asn.au/PDF/About/History/MarLIJ_150th.aspx〕 In about 1870 the Ogilvys’ built a very large house which they called Airlie. It consisted of six bedrooms, drawing room, dining room, study, large entrance hall, kitchen, laundry, scullery, pantries and bathroom. In addition there was a coach house stables and man’s room.〔The Argus (Melbourne),12 November 1885, p. 2. Online reference http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6072472?〕 In 1871 David and Elizabeth with two of their daughters decided to travel to Scotland. Unfortunately David died in London before they reached their destination.〔The Argus (Melbourne), 28 September 1871, p. 4. Online reference http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5855620?〕 He was buried in Warriston Cemetery in Edinburgh, Scotland. Elizabeth returned to Australia in 1872 and lived on the Airlie Bank Estate until 1885 when she sold it.〔 The purchasers of the property subdivided it and Airlie House was bought by Thomas Scarratt Hall. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Airlie, South Yarra, Melbourne」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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