Showing 6212 items
matching documentation
-
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Another milestone in our history, 11/08/1971
Article on the 80th birthday of Mrs Rose Tainton,tainton, rose, crowe, rose, pioneers, haros avenue, nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Linay story like a Forsyte saga
Letter from Elizabeth Linay Charlton about the life of the Linay family, particularly about Robert Linay who built the original Vermont State School 100 years ago.Letter from Elizabeth Linay Charlton about the life of the Linay family, particularly about Robert Linay who built the original Vermont State School 100 years ago. Robert Linay and his brother migrated to Australia from the Orkney Islands in the mid 1800's and set out for the Ballarat gold fields. He later had a timber mill in Prahran.Letter from Elizabeth Linay Charlton about the life of the Linay family, particularly about Robert Linay who built the original Vermont State School 100 years ago.primary schools, vermont primary school, no. 1022, linay, robert, diggers rest, chapel street, prahran, charlton, elizabeth linay -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Sue Ballantyne, Home duties by Sue Ballantyne, September 2021
A description of typical women's roles in 19th and 20th century families, and changes that have occurred since World War II.5 p text and photographswomen in australia, women's roles, home duties, housework -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Archive - Vertical file of information related to aircraft
A vertical file with the following articles: 1. Article: ‘New air compass planned / invented here’, The Herald, about 1930s (1 page). 2. Article: ‘Homing pigeons, test on aeroplane flight’, Herald ? about 1933 (1 page). 3. Staig family – addresses July 1992 (1 page). 4. Timber cutting, extract from ‘David Staig a pioneer of Australian Aviation’ by W.L. Greer, 1991 (1 page). 5. David Staig notes from a conversation between Jocelyn Hall and Bill Greer, 1991 (1 page). 6. David Staig, aviator, notes from Bill Greer & Wes Vickers (undated) (1 page). 7. ‘Building a plane’ from ‘Slipstream’ as told to Chas. J. Gordon by Dave Staig (undated), (2 pages). 8. Surrey Hills Historical Society Inc. notice of meeting 20.9 (no year) (1 page). 9. Letter to Jocelyn Hall from David H. Staig c. Nov. 1993 or 4 (2 pages). 10. ‘The early aerodromes of Melbourne, and the origins of Essendon airport’, talk at S.H. Historical Society by Roger Meyer, 19.4.2004 (12 pages including maps). david staig, homing pigeons, bill greer, william l greer, wes vickers, slipstream, roger meyer, essendon airport -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Burwood Primary marks 130 years, 21/12/1991 12:00:00 AM
Burwood East Primary School studentsBurwood East Primary School students celebrate the School's 130 years. With photo.Burwood East Primary School students primary schools, burwood east primary school no. 454, gladman, lester, szpring, alon, cazert, michelle -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Cemetery Trust Stawell. Burials 1870 – 1938, Oct 1870 - Mar 16938
Grey/Green No title on cover. Records Fees Paidstawell, cemetery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, North Blackburn Shopping Centre, 2019
Plans for the North Blackburn Shopping Centre's $40 million revamp are finally set to be approved.Plans for the North Blackburn Shopping Centre's $40 million revamp are finally set to be approved.Plans for the North Blackburn Shopping Centre's $40 million revamp are finally set to be approved.north blackburn square shopping centre, revamp -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Stage 2 set for community hostel, 1993
Stage two of the Nunawading Community Hostel was opened last week adding another two 10-bedroom houses to the already established centre at Vermont South.Stage two of the Nunawading Community Hostel was opened last week adding another two 10-bedroom houses to the already established centre at Vermont South.Stage two of the Nunawading Community Hostel was opened last week adding another two 10-bedroom houses to the already established centre at Vermont South.nunawading community hostel, abbott, kevin, aged people, o'shaughnessy, anne, retirement homes and villages -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Article, Newsletter, Janeen O'Connell, William and Margaret Blay, by Janeen O'Connell, 2022
The Blays moved from their farm in New Norfolk, Van Diemens Land to an allotment at Greenhills on the Plenty River in 1841, but William was injured in a fall and was unable to work this farm, which was repossessed by the bank, causing him to fall into a severe depression and subsequently admitted to Yarra Bend Insane Asylum, where he died in 1849. Article first published in "Pioneer Echo" no 226, Oct-Nov 2022.1 p. typescript, copied from newsletterblay family, william blay, greenhills -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - PRENTICE STREET, 47, ELSTERNWICK
Three sets of real estate campaigns for this property: 1/Property Review Weekly newspaper article date 13/12/2002 includes one coloured photograph. The article gives details of renovations done ten years previously and modern features for efficient energy. Also notes suburban locality features. 2/Newspaper article 03/02/2003 gives brief detail on home features both this and above include similar coloured photograph. 3/Newspaper article dated March 2009 gives detail on home features and garden amenities. 4/Real estage agent A4 flyer plus small newspaper ad (Domain 19/04/2013) for auction of 11/05/2013. Included are 2 colour exterior (front and rear) plus 2 colour interior photos for this Edwardian home.prentice street, elsternwick, peer gary, estate agents, timber houses, stefanis angelos, stavrakis bill, kelly juanita, bigginscott, edwardian style -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive - File, Port Melbourne Tourism Committee, c. 1993
Personal file of committee member Pat GraingerMinutes from early 1990s Port Melbourne Tourism Committee, during period of 'Replica Endeavour' visits and launch of 'Spirit of Tasmania' with related markets held on Station Pier and foreshore'Port tourism'piers and wharves - station pier, tourism, wendy morris, pat grainger, spirit of tasmania -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Article and Booklet, Rosie Bray et al, Anzac Day Memorial Service, 25th April 2022, 25/04/2022
Anzac Memorial Service at Greensborough War Memorial Park. Review by Rosie Bray, Anzac Day service booklet from Greensborough RSL and 5 photographs by Neil Lewis.1 cover sheet, 8 page booklet and 5 photosgreensborough rsl, greensborough war memorial park, rosie bray, neil lewis -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Whybrew, Edward
Five items in this file. An unsigned photocopied letter from the National Trust of Australia/Victoria mentioning an article written by Edward Whybrew. An article written by Edward Whybrew, who was the letter author’s grandfather, describing the life of a coachman. Edward Whybrew was head coachman at Ripponlea for sixteen years. Undated, unsigned, unacknowledged research note. A photocopy of article from Weekend, probably in The Age, dated 21/09/1996 about Edward Whybrew and his time at Ripponlea. Includes photograph of him and his descendant Neville Drummond. Photocopy of page from National Trust brochure Solid Joys and Lasting Treasure Families and Gardens, Ripponlea Estate dated circa 1998, concerning Edward Whybrew. Includes photograph of him and coach and horses.whybrew edward john jonas, sargood frederick sir., sargood lady, ripponlea, elsternwick, octavius street, ripponlea, carriages and coaches, hanson cabs, coachmen, horses, mansions, anderson adam, anderson malcolm, drummond neville -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive - Port 'n' South Living and Learning Centre, 1985 - 1995
The centre was one of several community groups established in the mid 1980's. After 1998 when the Baptist Church decided to discontinue the relationship, co-ordinator Julie Allen donated the minutes, brochures, photos and other records to the society.From archive box containing the archives of the Port 'n' South Living and Learning Centre located at the Ross St Baptist church, 1985 to 1998. Also includes item 1207 (various files listed on separate attachment) Refer also to items 1084 and 819 and 1207. .07 - Port 'n' South living and learning centre business plan 1997- 1998. A4 wiro boundeducation, community, education - adult, societies clubs unions and other organisations, religion - baptist church, julie allen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, When I was a bushranger, c1930 - 1931
An article by Norman Campbell telling of his experiences as an actor in the film 'The Story of Ned Kelly' which was filmed in Mitcham in 1906.An article by Norman Campbell telling of his experiences as an actor in the film 'The Story of Ned Kelly' which was filmed in Mitcham in 1906.An article by Norman Campbell telling of his experiences as an actor in the film 'The Story of Ned Kelly' which was filmed in Mitcham in 1906.the story of the kelly gang (film), campbell, norman, films, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Looking for a home, 1982
Australia Post rejected Nunawading Historical Society's suggestion that the old post box which once stood outside the Melbourne Elizabeth Street Post Office should be re-erected at some notable local site.Australia Post rejected Nunawading Historical Society's suggestion that the old post box which once stood outside the Melbourne Elizabeth Street Post Office should be re-erected at some notable local site.Australia Post rejected Nunawading Historical Society's suggestion that the old post box which once stood outside the Melbourne Elizabeth Street Post Office should be re-erected at some notable local site.nunawading historical society, letter boxes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Neighbourhood of soap's most sacred site, 9/08/1998 12:00:00 AM
Sale of 6 Pin Oak Court in Vermont South better known as Robinson's Place in the T.V. series 'Neighbours'..Sale of 6 Pin Oak Court in Vermont South better known as Robinson's Place in the T.V. series 'Neighbours'.. Some interest shown from as far afield as 'The Times' in England.Sale of 6 Pin Oak Court in Vermont South better known as Robinson's Place in the T.V. series 'Neighbours'..pin oak court, vermont south, neighbours (television program), aldinger, james, grundy television -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - 2002 City of Port Phillip election, Feb 2002
This John KIRBY is not the professional photographer who worked in Port from the 1990s (and perhaps earlier) and subsequently became a member and volunteer with PMHPS.Material relating to Port Phillip Council elections, Sandridge Ward, March 2002 The Leader March 11, 2002 - article covering all candidateslocal government - city of port phillip, politics, julian hill, theo avgoulis, roger mckay, roy edmond, adrian jackson, john kirby -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Education kit - Edith Cavell Miniature Doll, Nursing Through the Ages
Edith Cavell trained in London and became head of nursing in Brussels. When WW1 broke out she tended wounded soldiers of both sides with equal devotion but she was charged by the germans with helping allied soldiers escape to neutral territory. She was sentenced to death by German Court martial she faced the firing squad with calmness and dignity. 30cm Miniature Doll Name Tage Edith Cavellnursing history, northern district school of nursing, nursing uniforms, miniature dolls -
Canterbury History Group
Article, Junction Centre concerns are unfounded
Issue of the Camberwell City News mainly reporting on the opposition to the proposed redevelopment of the Camberwell Junction Shopping Centrecanterbury, canterbury road, camberwell junction, camberwell planning scheme, pigot> jan, street trees, pioneers, town planning, library bicentennial collection sponsors -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Alzheimer's disease, 1991
When Alzheimer's disease strikes it affects whole families.When Alzheimer's disease strikes it affects whole families. Alzheimer's Association offers support for victims and their families.When Alzheimer's disease strikes it affects whole families.alzheimers association, aged people, eastern suburbs geriatric centre, alexander, kris -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Archive (Item) - Box BDA4 Boeing (Gaf / Asta) Collection
Description: Box BDA 3 - 5 folders - labelled: BOOK No 3 N22 N000 - 545 to N000 - 900 BOOK No 4 N24.000.246 to N24.000.555/2 BOOK No 5 N24.000.625/1 BOOK No 6 N22 & N24 COMPONENT STAGES N110 - 100 to N120 - 35 BOOK No 7 N120 - 42 to N250 - 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 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Article (Item) - Photocopy of article about Lieutenant Frank McNamara VC from RAF Flying Review
-
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Retirement living: Vermont Village shows the way, 1993
More and more retirees are opting to live in retirement villages.More and more retirees are opting to live in retirement villages.More and more retirees are opting to live in retirement villages.retirement homes and villages, aged people, vermont retirement village, frost, ray, frost, louise -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Classic timber hideaway, 2006
Auction article for 38 Myrtle Grove Blackburn, 1 July 2006, by Edgar D'Souza.Auction article for 38 Myrtle Grove Blackburn, 1 July 2006, by Edgar D'Souza. Agent: FletchersAuction article for 38 Myrtle Grove Blackburn, 1 July 2006, by Edgar D'Souza. elmore houses, myrtle grove, blackburn, no. 38 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, More Million Dollar Homes, 2015
Latest house price sales indicate Blackburn will become the next million dollar suburb in Whitehorse.Latest house price sales indicate Blackburn will become the next million dollar suburb in Whitehorse.Latest house price sales indicate Blackburn will become the next million dollar suburb in Whitehorse.blackburn, housing -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, Obituaries: Innovator who helped saved sight of thousands - Gerard William Crock
Obituary of Gerard Crock, an ophthalmologist who pioneered micro-surgery in his field, was the first professor appointed medical specialty chair in Australia, establish the ophthalmology department at Melbourne University and helped develop the Ear and Eye Hospital and the Low Vision Resource Centre at Kooyong.Photocopied newspaper article taken from The Age, Monday January 14, 2008non-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind, gerard crock -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Watsonia Traders Association, Diamond Valley Brass Band, 2002-2003
The Diamond Valley Brass Band was formed in 1979 following community interest and support from Diamond Valley Council. The musical director is Lucas Burns.News article. Black text and image. diamond valley brass band, lucas burns, wilf dyason, robert cooper -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Focus on yesteryear, 2005
Heritage Week starts with a free Open Day at Schwerkolt Cottage, with photoHeritage Week starts with a free Open Day at Schwerkolt Cottage, with photoHeritage Week starts with a free Open Day at Schwerkolt Cottage, with photocity of whitehorse, schwerkolt cottage, partridge, sharon, nunawading little athletics club, whitehorse historical society inc, heritage week 2005, gardiner, barbara -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Couple that helped build a community, 2009
Betty and Keith Rooney are retiring after setting up the Eastern Emergency Relief Network, and helping with various community works over a long period.Betty and Keith Rooney are retiring after setting up the Eastern Emergency Relief Network, and helping with various community works over a long period.Betty and Keith Rooney are retiring after setting up the Eastern Emergency Relief Network, and helping with various community works over a long period.rooney, keith, rooney, betty, eastern emergency relief network, jamieson, james, mayors