Social history of Victoria and Melbourne. Traces the evolution of settlement through the history and lives of inhabitants of a once grand home. Reveals details of influences on the social fabric in arenas such as politics, land speculation and city development. From first European settlement, the gold rush and commercial development through to bowls, racing and yachting, this is a nuanced portrait of a city and it's early influencers. Norwood a unique Brighton mansion dates to 1891, (architect Phillip E. Treeby) and was built for Mark Moss. It was demolished October, 1955.