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Article, Stunning Boyd design, 2009
Auction notice for a Robin Boyd home in Mitcham (photo).Auction notice for a Robin Boyd home in Mitcham (photo). With auction result 9 Nov 2009. Agent: Barry Plant Auction notice for a Robin Boyd home in Mitcham (photo).tarrangower avenue mitcham no.2, boyd, robin -
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Article, Diamond wedding, 1972
Article from The Age.Article from The Age re 50th anniversary of the wedding of Edmund & Katrine Fankhauser and a part to celebrate.Article from The Age. fankhauser, edmund, fankhauser, katrine -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Challenges and changes: 60 years of growing fruit
Articles by apple and pear orchardist Douglas Livermore, who farmed in Vermont.Articles by apple and pear orchardist Douglas Livermore, who farmed in Vermont.Articles by apple and pear orchardist Douglas Livermore, who farmed in Vermont.orchardists, vermont, fruit industry -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - Newspaper Article, O. Gilpin's Newspaper Articles
Chain Store, Victoria SA, NSWArticles about O. Gilpins chain Store. Locateions, Staff reunion. Death of Oliver Gilpin. News Items about store from O. gilpin's Chain store NEws 5 Pagers - Photocopies Herald Sun October 1934: 40 Years in retrospecto. gilpin's, retail -
National Wool Museum
Archive - Mounted Cheque, Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill, 1932
Copy of a cheque celebrating the final repayment by R. S. & S. Woollen and Worsted Co-operative of a Commonwealth Government loan.Copy of a cheque mounted on cardboard with white and black printed text.GEELONG R. S. & S. / Woollen & Worsted Co-operative Manufacturing Co. Ltd. / £50,000 / Commonwealth Government Loan. / Repayable in 10 Years / Granted by Special Act of Parliament 20th Dec. 1922. / Rt. Hon. W. M. Hughes, Prime Minister -- Hon. Arthur Rogers Minister for Repatriation / Final Repayment by above Cheque -- 20th Dec. 1932. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Two home volunteers honoured, 2006
A plaque honouring two of the original committee of Vermont Elderly People's Homes was installed at Kirkpatrick units in Glenburnie Road VermontA plaque honouring two of the original committee of Vermont Elderly People's Homes was installed at Kirkpatrick units in Glenburnie Road Vermont (photo of residents Muriel Steel, Bette Jones and Graham Corbett)A plaque honouring two of the original committee of Vermont Elderly People's Homes was installed at Kirkpatrick units in Glenburnie Road Vermontkirkpatrick, birdie, vermont elderly peoples homes, white, esmay, faggetter, pat, glenburnie road, vermont, jones, bette, corbett, graham, steel, muriel -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, MCWILLIAM, Gwen
Kew Historical SocietySince its foundation in 1958, members of the Kew Historical Society have been compiling and storing information about subjects relating to the history of Kew and its environs, of which this file is an example. Arranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)Subject file created by researchers of the Kew Historical Society containing material about Gwen McWilliam, who worked as a foundation member of the Hawthorn Historical Society, wrote histories about Hawthorn (and other parts of Boroondara), and acted as a tour guide in her local area. Included in the file are newspaper articles which recount her fight to retain a garden they cultivated on her nature strip, biographical information and advice about undertaking family history research.gwen mcwilliam, local history -- boroondara, local history reserachgwen mcwilliam, local history -- boroondara, local history reserach -
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Article, Martin Grant, 2005
Article about fashion designer Martin Grant, who was born in Blackburn and went to Paris.Article about fashion designer Martin Grant, who was born in Blackburn and went to Paris.Article about fashion designer Martin Grant, who was born in Blackburn and went to Paris.grant, martin, fashions -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, Bulletin VALE Legatee William Donovan Joynt
An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee Donovan Joynt VC. a long serving Legatee. The Bulletin published articles on Legatees when they passed away. When Legatee Joynt passed away on 5 May 1986, he was the club's oldest member and was an original member of the Legacy movement from 1923. The article includes his service to Legacy. It mentions his war service beginning with joining the Victorian Rifles in 1911. He served with the 8th Infantry battalion in Egypt and Europe. He was mentioned in despatches for conspicuous service in 4 famous battles, Ploygon Wood, at Guerudecourt, at River Lys defending Hazebrouck and when he won the VC at Chuignes near Villers-Bretonneux. See also his citation at 02024. He served again in the Second World War. It also recounts his employment and travels over the years. He was involved with Colart Studios and it grew into printing company WD Joynt & Co Pty Ltd which became Dominion Press. The article was part of an album of past presidents and prominent legatees from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee Donovan Joynt. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Typed copy of 3 pages from the Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee William Donovan Joynt.vale, donovan joynt -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Watsford quality, 1993
Watsford Australia, a Nunawading pneumatic tubing company, has won a quality standard award from Ford Motor Company.Watsford Australia, a Nunawading pneumatic tubing company, has won a quality standard award from Ford Motor Company.Watsford Australia, a Nunawading pneumatic tubing company, has won a quality standard award from Ford Motor Company.cars, watsford australia, ford motor company, watsford, james, frank -
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Article, Greeks set to celebrate, 1/06/2008 12:00:00 AM
The Greek community of Box Hill celebrates its 40th anniversary.The Greek community of Box Hill celebrates its 40th anniversary. (Photos of Greek Orthodox Church and Community Secretary Sarantos Andreopoulos)The Greek community of Box Hill celebrates its 40th anniversary. greeks in australia, box hill, andreopoulos, sarantos -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Heritage fight is on, 2006
Whitehorse Council will endeavour to have Surrey Lodge, a Tudor Revival villa, to be heritage listed. Photo of Cr. Chris AubreyWhitehorse Council will endeavour to have Surrey Lodge, a Tudor Revival villa, to be heritage listed. Photo of Cr. Chris AubreyWhitehorse Council will endeavour to have Surrey Lodge, a Tudor Revival villa, to be heritage listed. Photo of Cr. Chris Aubreysurrey lodge, aubrey, chris -
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Article, Kinder Kids, 1997
Dr Stanley Cochrane Memorial Kindergarten named after well known Mitcham G.P. celebrated its 40th birthday. A plaque made by Dr Cochrane's niece Mary Morcam was donated by Dr Twiddy.Dr Stanley Cochrane Memorial Kindergarten named after well known Mitcham G.P. celebrated its 40th birthday. A plaque made by Dr Cochrane's niece Mary Morcam was donated by Dr Twiddy.Dr Stanley Cochrane Memorial Kindergarten named after well known Mitcham G.P. celebrated its 40th birthday. A plaque made by Dr Cochrane's niece Mary Morcam was donated by Dr Twiddy.cochrane, stanley dr, preschools, morcam, mary, twiddy, kenneth -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Archive (Item) - Box Baa 27 Boeing (Gaf / Asta) Collection
Description: - 38-45 GROUP DRAWINGS 38-45-22 TO 38-45-43 PROJECT 38 PARTS LIST Level of Importance: National. Historical Details: DAP/GAF/ASTA constructed many overseas designs under licence in Australia (Beaufort, Beaufighter, Lincoln, Canberra and F18) however they also designed and constructed a number of significant local designs that were successful in oversea's markets includi -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Caulfield State School No. 773
Seven articles on school and students past and present activities: Article on 2011 prep childrens first day at school, dated 15/02/2011 Former student shares his recollections during Education Week; dated 31/05/2011. Student making ecofriendly works with household rubbish, dated 29/06/2011 Students perform Songoku in Japanese, a play written by school’s Japanese staff dated 27/09/2011 Annual school fete has a Japanese theme, including Japanese drummers concert. dated 15/11/2011 School to receive a visit from Victoria’s Governor and his wife, following a visit from local Mayor, Education minister and Japanese Consul General; dated 15/05/2012 Article dated Nov, 2012 regarding the success of the bilingual curriculum at Caulfield Primary School. Noting that there are only 12 in Victoria.caulfield primary school, davies emma., davidson angela., glen huntly road., primary schools, artists, caulfield south, gray peter, school plays, japanese bilingual program., hyams jamie, principals, songoku, suzuki- bevan miho, mayors., patterson; ron, oakley sonya, grants, glen eira, governors -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - RFT for an Automated Digital Acquisition and Drafting System for DOD (Automap 2), Purchasing Division, Department of Administrative Services, Canberra ACT, Australia, Circa 1981
This Request for Tender (RFT) covers the supply, installation, acceptance testing and maintenance of the Automap 2 System and also included the Automap 3 System that did not eventuate.A4 Booklet, Green card cover, Plastic ring bindingroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Crimes (Kew), 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing a photocopied newspaper article and photo on a car bomb in Davis Street, Kew in 1983.crime -- kew (vic.)crime -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Series) - Preshil [The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School]
Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)Preshil School, also known as the Margaret Lyttle Memorial School, is an independent school known as the first ‘Progressive’ school in Australia. Established in 1931 by the namesake Margaret Lyttle, it hosts both primary and secondary students, and boasts itself as a school that breaks away from the predominant schooling offered by other schools in Victoria. Most notably in 2018, they chose to instead graduate students with an International Baccalaureate rather than a Victorian Certificate of Education, the first in the state to do so. The file includes: Newspaper articles regarding the school and Margaret Lyttle, as well as a 2004 report on the school by the National Trust of Australia.preshil – kew (vic.), margaret lyttle – kew (vic.), schools – kew (vic.)preshil – kew (vic.), margaret lyttle – kew (vic.), schools – kew (vic.) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Edward Street, Mitcham, 1/03/1996
Advertisement for auction of house in Edward Street, Mitcham owned and restored by C. Wilson.edward street, mitcham, auctions, wilson, c -
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Article, Seeking a world of your own, 12/02/1969 12:00:00 AM
Article on Council decision to demolish Moreton Park Hall (used as Regal Theatre) in order to build a branch library (ca 1965).Copy from Mrs Jessie Williams scrapbook of article from Nunawading Gazette 12 February 1969 about the subdivision of Trove Park Drive Estate by Mr Hilary Watson.Article on Council decision to demolish Moreton Park Hall (used as Regal Theatre) in order to build a branch library (ca 1965). williams, jessie, trove park drive estate, vermont, land subdivision, watson, hilary, cantley lane, brentford square shopping centre, forest hill, nunawading swimming pool -
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Article, Water Meter, 2019
Vermont South residents are among the first in Melbourne to trial Yarra Valley Water's new digital meters.Vermont South residents are among the first in Melbourne to trial Yarra Valley Water's new digital meters. Designed to alert customers of water leaks.Vermont South residents are among the first in Melbourne to trial Yarra Valley Water's new digital meters. vermont south, water, yarra valley water -
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Article, School Happy With New Name, 22/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
Amalgamation of Middlefield Primary and Blackburn North Primary SchoolsAmalgamation of Middlefield Primary and Blackburn North Primary Schools resulted in new name - Old Orchard Primary School.Amalgamation of Middlefield Primary and Blackburn North Primary Schoolsmiddlefield primary school, blackburn north primary school, old orchard primary school -
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Article, Nadrasca's First Art Exhibition, 1993
Disabled artists from Nadascra staged their first exhibition in Sept 1993.Disabled artists from Nadascra staged their first exhibition in Sept 1993. Operating under the name Designer Originals, they have been producing high quality saleable goods since 1991 including, fabric printing, stationery and paper printing.Disabled artists from Nadascra staged their first exhibition in Sept 1993. disabled artists, nadascra, designer originals, sharr, katrina, nasorfis maria -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive - Alan Mathews and family, 26 Oct 1938
The Mathews family have been in continuous ownership of 395 Howe Parade (was 8 Howe Parade until 1964 when addresses re-assigned), Port Melbourne from 1938 to the present (Sept 2019)Six folders of assorted documents relating to the life of Alan Mathews and his family. Documents relating to the purchase of residence on Howe Parade. State Savings bank of Victoria Insurance Policy for Howe parade property. Sum insured £850built environment - domestic, banking, alan mathews, j e mathews, state savings bank of victoria -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - SEC Tramcar record - tram 34, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1947 to 1970
Lists the work carried out by the SEC on tram No. 34. Includes notes on the tram itself, body, brake gear, electrical, and truck. Demonstrates the SECV practice of maintaining records for the work on the tramcars in Ballarat.Foolscap ruled sheet with stamp tram car number and work category, typed or handwritten entries.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, sec, tramcar maintenance, records, tram 34 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Book and CD set kids abuzz, 2009
Hazel Edwards' latest children's book 'Flight of the bumblebee' is the first book and CD package in a new classical music series.Hazel Edwards' latest children's book 'Flight of the bumblebee' is the first book and CD package in a new classical music series.Hazel Edwards' latest children's book 'Flight of the bumblebee' is the first book and CD package in a new classical music series.edwards, hazel -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Legal record - Conditions of Sale (C.E.Carter), Tunstall , Lot 62 on Plan of Subdivision 10994, C.E.Carter ( Estate of Bridget Kelly) to Miss F.M.Sharp, 1943
Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Property , from C.E.Carter ( Estate of Bridget Kelly) to Miss F.M.Sharp. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - Royal Australian Survey Corps 80th Birthday Parade 1 July 1995, Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo, June 1995
This is a booklet describing the Australian Survey Corps 80th Birthday Parade held at the Army Survey Regiment Parade ground at Fortuna on 1 July 1995. 1 July 1915 was the date of the formation of the Australian Survey Corps. The booklet lists the Reviewing Officer Major General GD Carter AM, Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Host officer, Official Guest, Senior Regimental appointments, the Order of Ceremony and a complete list of Army Survey Regiment members on parade.Small A5 sized booklet, soft cardboard covered with paper pages with two staples. Each page of the booklet has been scanned and combined into a video in .mp4 format. The video is 50Kb in size and runs for 50 seconds.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
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Article, Best of both worlds, 20/10/1999 12:00:00 AM
Article from 'The Age' 20 Oct 1999 on Elmore House, 76 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. for auction 23 Oct 1999.Article from 'The Age' 20 Oct 1999 on Elmore House, 76 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. for auction 23 Oct 1999.Article from 'The Age' 20 Oct 1999 on Elmore House, 76 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. for auction 23 Oct 1999.blackburn road, blackburn, no 76, elmore houses -
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Article, Brothel verdict soon
At the one day hearing before the Planning Appeals Board brothel owner, Bruce Roberts revealed the brothel had been open from March to August.At the one day hearing before the Planning Appeals Board brothel owner, Bruce Roberts revealed the brothel had been open from March to August. Council refused a permit last May. The Brothel Action Reform Group was represented by Chris Canavan (barrister), also the Council had legal representation. The final verdict is expected in one week.At the one day hearing before the Planning Appeals Board brothel owner, Bruce Roberts revealed the brothel had been open from March to August.brothels, victoria. planning appeals board, thornton crescent, mitcham, roberts, bruce, canavan, chris, brothel action reform group