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Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Mayor Jack Campbell 1986-87 (1 of 2)
Newspaper article relating to Arts Centrecouncillor, mayor, jack campbell, veronika martens, arts centre -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Council rules for land subdivisions, 1976
'Know your Council' stating rules and procedures for land subdivision.'Know your Council' stating rules and procedures for land subdivision.'Know your Council' stating rules and procedures for land subdivision.city of nunawading, land subdivision -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Block Back Up For Grabs, 2019
No. 490 - 500 Burwood Highway, Vermont South is for sale again after selling for almost $30 million two years ago. Heritage protection applies to the building and garden.No. 490 - 500 Burwood Highway, Vermont South is for sale again after selling for almost $30 million two years ago. Heritage protection applies to the building and garden.No. 490 - 500 Burwood Highway, Vermont South is for sale again after selling for almost $30 million two years ago. Heritage protection applies to the building and garden.burwood highway, vermont south, no. 490 - 500, land sales -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Council tackles graffiti problem, 1990
Council officers have attended a seminar on graffiti and vandalism and presented a report to the council.Council officers have attended a seminar on graffiti and vandalism and presented a report to the council.Council officers have attended a seminar on graffiti and vandalism and presented a report to the council.city of nunawading, graffiti, ward, kelvin, braybrook, ron, raulli, alex -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive - Alan Mathews and family, 13 Sep 1944
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. Emplopyment documents Apprenticeship Commission of Victoria. Apprenticeship trades of jobbing moulding. Indenture made between J Nixon & J E Mathews.education - other, alan mathews -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Article (item) - Book extract, Gerald W. Noble, Extract from "The Red Gate"-a history of Alexandra, 1969
An extract from "The Red Gate" regarding the Kulin clan.An extract from "The Red Gate" regarding the Kulin clan.gerald w noble, the red gate, alexandra, kulin tribe, yarra river, ovens river, yauung-illam-baluk, mansfield, john cotton, port phillip, goulburn, lands commissioner lesouef, mining boom, ut creek, donald mckenzie, mohican station, acheron station -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Valerie Marshall Obituary, 30/04/2015 12:00:00 AM
Death announcement of Valerie Marshall.Death announcement of Valerie Marshall.Death announcement of Valerie Marshall.marshall, valerie j -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, DANNOCK, James (1831-1907), 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)James Dannock (1831-1907) was an early pioneer of Kew. The subject file contains a number of transcripts of his recollections, dating from 1896, which are held in the State Library of Victoria. Also photocopies of genealogical research. In the Dannock file there is a note relating to the 1875 “Back to Kew” map. It reads: “The Map of Early Kew was drawn by Mr Jesse Dannock, 2nd son of James and Maria Dannock. Map was given to Mrs Rogers by May Ratten, stepdaughter of Jesse Dannock. May Ratten & Mrs Rogers were friends. Mrs Rogers not a blood relation of the Dannock’s!”james dannock, jesse dannock, map - back to kew 1875james dannock, jesse dannock, map - back to kew 1875 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham Road and Rooks Road rail crossings removal Project, 2012
VicRoads information sheet on the Rail Crossings Removal project at Mitcham and Rooks Roads.VicRoads information sheet on the Rail Crossings Removal project at Mitcham and Rooks Roads.VicRoads information sheet on the Rail Crossings Removal project at Mitcham and Rooks Roads.mitcham road mitcham, rooks road mitcham, railway crossings, vicroads -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice, 2018
The Rotary Club of Mitcham is creating a Mitcham version of a display at the National War Memorial in Canberra to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice involving 300 poppies named for local servicemen.The Rotary Club of Mitcham is creating a Mitcham version of a display at the National War Memorial in Canberra to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice involving 300 poppies named for local servicemen.The Rotary Club of Mitcham is creating a Mitcham version of a display at the National War Memorial in Canberra to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice involving 300 poppies named for local servicemen.rotary club of mitcham, remembrance day, schwerkolt cottage & museum complex -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Article - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Spirit of Progress - A Railway Masterpiece, The Argus and Australasian Ltd, 23 November 1937
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Supplement to the Argus. Described as "Australia's first completely aid-conditioned, all-steel, streamlined train for the Melbourne-Albury section of the Sydney Limited service., Victoria. Constructed at the Railway Shops, Newport, Victoria, it is a splendid tribute to the excellence of the work of Australian craftsmen". "Spirit of Progress" entered service on Tuesday 23 November 1937.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, spirit of progress -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Konnichiwa Nunawading, 1993
Tour of City of Nunawading by Japanese parks and recreation professionals.Tour of City of Nunawading by Japanese parks and recreation professionals.Tour of City of Nunawading by Japanese parks and recreation professionals.city of nunawading, parks and reserves -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, 'Break It Down' said Cr. Jim, 1970
Article in Gazette about a discussion on old buildings in Nunawading and the need to preserve worthy relics.Article in Gazette about a discussion on old buildings in Nunawading and the need to preserve worthy relics. A list to be sought by the Council from Nunawading Historical Society.Article in Gazette about a discussion on old buildings in Nunawading and the need to preserve worthy relics. historic buildings, city of nunawading, james, peter -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Londonderry Gold Mining Co. Jallukar Cash Book. Back Pages used for Chicken Hatchery 1953 - 1955, Aug 1899 - 1902, 1953 - 1955
Dark Blue 93 Item CashbookHand Written stawell, mining -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, Friends of Walmer Street, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Single item subject file containing a newspaper article/clipping about a Friends of Walmer Street activity involving Xavier College students.kew historical society - archives, community groups - kew (vic), walmer street - kew (vic), xavier college - junior school - kew (vic), action groups -- kew (vic.)kew historical society - archives, community groups - kew (vic), walmer street - kew (vic), xavier college - junior school - kew (vic), action groups -- kew (vic.) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nunawading is growing fast, 1950 ?
Photocopy of newspaper article reviewing land prices in Vermont, Blackburn, Nunawading and Mitcham.Photocopy of newspaper article reviewing land prices in Vermont, Blackburn, Nunawading and Mitcham. Includes photo of Rangeview Shopping Centre, Mitcham Road, Mitcham 195?. From the scrapbook of Jessie Williams.Photocopy of newspaper article reviewing land prices in Vermont, Blackburn, Nunawading and Mitcham. nunawading, vermont, mitcham, blackburn, real estate, rangeview shopping centre, williams, jessie -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Article - Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee - Newspaper Articles, 1980-81
Amy Huxtable was born at Cheltenham in 1918, to Robert Henry Huxtable and Violet A Dagg. Her father was an installer for an oil company and travelled the State. taking his family with him. She completed her education at the Bendigo High School and later attended the Bendigo Business College, becoming an expert shorthand writer. Her first position was as a copy writer with Radio 3BO, in the mid 1930s. She worked with an advertising agency in Melbourne and then with the Age,newspaper. In 1953, Miss Huxtable was appointed temporarily to succeed Miss E B Millane as social editress of the Bendigo Advertiser, during the latter's absence abroad. In 1956, Amy travelled abroad and on her return in 1957 was appointed permanently as Women's editor, a position she held for twenty-three ears. During her early years with The Advertiser she wrote under the name Toora, but in later years her own name became widely known. Miss Huxtable was well known both in her professional capacity and through a interest and involvement in community activites. She was life governor of the Bendigo Hospital, the Bendigo Home for the Aged, and Mirridong Home for the Blind, she was a member of Soroptimist International and the Business and Professional Women's Club. Amy was also a tireless worker for the spastic society and a strong supporter of the YWCA. When Amy Huxtable died at Mt AJvernia Hospital on 16 January 1980 Mayor Campbell ordered the city flag to be flown at half-mast. "Lowering the flag is the least we can do for such a lady" Cr Campbell said. Douglas Lockwood, editor of the Bendigo Advertiser said, "She was a devot d colleague who gave her craft and her newspaper the kind of service which identified a rare and generous spirit." She was a true professional who decided to make Bendigo her home. More than 300 people packed St Paul's Church for her funeral ervice the bell tolled as the casket was carried from the church. At a ceremony in the Conservatory Gardens on No ember 22 1981 The Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee presented to the City of Bendigo, a garden seat in memory of the late Miss Huxtable. This Bendigo manufactured seat was a fitting tribute to one ofBendigo's most loved and esteemed citizens. All Miss Huxtable's Advertiser articles were microfilmed and presented to the Library by the above committee. Amy Huxtable Memorial Seat - Bendigo Conservatory Gardens. Four Newspaper articles from the Bendigo Advertiser: 2808.7a Article entitled " Committee of 9 for Huxtable Memorial 1/4/1980". Describes how the Mayor of Bendigo called for a committee to consider a suitable memorial to Amy, the former Bendigo Advertiser women's editor. Also mentions a portrait to be painted and hung in a prominent location, perhaps the Advertiser Office. There were a number of other suggestions to honour her including a book to be produced containg Miss Huxtable's numerous history articles. 2808.7b A public notice 21/11/1981 from Miss N Young, President, Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee, inviting people to the presentation of the Amy Huxtable Memorial Seat to the City of Bendigo at the Conservatory Gardens on Sunday Nov 22 1981 2808.7c Article contains a photo of the seat being installed by the Superintendant of Bendigo Parks and Gardens Andrew Taylor, and the deisgner, President of the Memorial Committee Bill Delecca. It acknowledges the seat was bought by the Committee and the Business and Professional Women's Club. 2808.7d Article advising that the Bendigo City Council had granted approval for the seat.history, amy huxtable, bendigo, amy huxtable memorial committee, bendigo professional women's club, bendigo conservatory gardens -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Journal - Divisional Diary, Australian Railway Historical Society, Victorian Division, 1972
A publication by the Australian Railway Historical Association. Victorian Division from November 1957 until December 1972. In 1973 it was superseded by the Newsrail Magazine which remains in publication. Some articles related to the Tasmanian rail network were also included.A magazine featuring articles, illustrations and images related to the development of the Victorian Railways and events taking place at the time of publication.A publication by the Australian Railway Historical Association. Victorian Division from November 1957 until December 1972. In 1973 it was superseded by the Newsrail Magazine which remains in publication. Some articles related to the Tasmanian rail network were also included.victorian railways, railways tasmania, railways history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, New tennis courts for East Burwood, 1966
A public meeting to form a new tennis club for East Burwood attracted 90 tennis players from both Waverley and Nunawading.A public meeting to form a new tennis club for East Burwood attracted 90 tennis players from both Waverley and Nunawading. These included Harry Hopman and the Mayor of Nunawading, Cr Terry. Office bearers were elected.A public meeting to form a new tennis club for East Burwood attracted 90 tennis players from both Waverley and Nunawading.tennis, east burwood tennis club, westaway, p, orchard, j, wiseman, a., cockerell, l (mrs), tainton, m. (mrs) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Picture Jogs Old Memories, 1990
Young ballerinas from Utassy Ballet first class, conducted by Eugen Utassy in the Mitcham Memorial Hall. With photo.ballet and dance, utassy ballet, mitcham memorial hall, howard, pat, howard, karen -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Archive - Carton, Ringwood Apex Club Banner, Magazines, Miscellaneous Documents 1966-1986
Carton labelled Ringwood Apex. CONTENTS: 4351/01 Ringwood Joint Services Committee; Meals-on-wheels Project; Submission to Ringwood City Council on 7the August 1972. 4351/02 Association of Apex Clubs, Zone 13 - 8th Annual Convention, Wangaratta, 10-12 October 1986 Hosted by Rowville Apex Club 4351/03 Ringwood Apex Club Banner – 21st Anniversary Year 1987 (30cm x 22cm) 4351/04 Apex National Jubilee Convention, 1981 - Geelong 4351/05 Association of Apex Clubs, Zone 13 – M.A.N. Metropolitan Apex Newsletters, Miscellaneous copies 1982-1985 4351/06 Apex Clubs of Australia Manual 4351/07 List of Ringwood Apex Club members up to July 1986 4351/08 Apex – Jemma. Zone 13 – Melbourne. 6 issues. (19cm x 24cm) 4351/09 The Apexian Magazine – Miscellaneous copies. (A4 size) 4351/10 Miscellaneous newspaper clippings. 4351/11 Miscellaneous general information items. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Look -a-likes, ?1950s
McNaught family of Blackburn and an American visitor.McNaught family of Blackburn and an American visitor.williams, jessie, mcnaught, margaret, jennifer, blackburn presbyterian church -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Series) - Subject File, Fairyland - 57 Malmsbury Street, 1910
Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file on ‘Fairyland’, 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew. Fairyland, when owned by the Tabulos was a noted local, state, national and international tourist attraction. The grandparents of the historian Dorothy Rogers had originally owned the house. The file contains a copy of Rogers’ history of the house. The file also contains sundry newspaper articles/clippings, correspondence between KHS and the City of Boroondara relating to heritage protection, personal email correspondence (not for distribution), poetry, research documents including timelines, and colour and black and white photographs (donated by Betty Morgan, Matt Dickerson, et al). Primary sources included in the file include photocopies of Jim Tabulo’s War records and Jim and Grace Tabulo’s wedding certificate. The Tabulos collected and displayed in their garden many items of porcelain, pictures etc. The file contains a copy of a document/booklet on the British Royal family that once formed part of the Fairyland Collection.kew (vic) - history, fairyland - 57 malmsbury street (kew), jim tabulo, grace tabulo, mrs warboys, william lowe, henrietta lowe, dorothy rogers, arthur spruzen, william coucherkew (vic) - history, fairyland - 57 malmsbury street (kew), jim tabulo, grace tabulo, mrs warboys, william lowe, henrietta lowe, dorothy rogers, arthur spruzen, william coucher -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nightmare on Ramsay Street, 2005
Feature article on 'Ramsay Street', the site of 'Neighbours', Australia's longest running soap opera.Feature article on 'Ramsay Street', the site of 'Neighbours', Australia's longest running soap opera.Feature article on 'Ramsay Street', the site of 'Neighbours', Australia's longest running soap opera.neighbours (television program), pin oak court, vermont south -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - Book, Dorothy Brumby, The Family of Demetrius and Elizabeth Carra and their children Great Western, Approx 2002
The Family of Demetrius and Elizabeth Cara and their Children Great Western Blue 2 Ring Binderfamily history, carra, great western -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Watts, William Cowley
This file contains three items about Willian Cowley Watts, brother of Thomas Henry Watts:. Photocopy of two articles from newspapers. One relates to a portrait of William Cowley Watts, who was the shire president of Caulfield, for the memorial gallery of Mayors. The other states the history of Glen Huntly, the first architect designed house in Caulfield, the home of Thomas Watts. Research notes on the Watts family of Caulfield. A photocopy of a portrait of William Cowley Watts, shire president of Caulfield.watts william cowley, watts thomas henry, shire president, councillors, caulfield, monuments, memorials, portrait, gallery of mayors, city offices, architects, architecture, national trust, victorian institute of architects, city surveyor of melbourne, drainage system, watts charles george, caulfield grammar school, fellow of the federal institute of accountants, city treasurer of melbourne, watts geoffrey, glen huntly, glenhuntly, glenhuntly traders association, caulfield city council, huntly street, grange road, glenhuntly road, watts john, watts mary, thos. h. watts and sons, shire of caulfield, drainage, irrigation sewerage, sanitation, land surveys, royal society, mansion, retail trade, merchants, station place -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, City's Chief Executive Officer goes into retreat, 31/08/1988 12:00:00 AM
After five years as the City's Chief Executive Officer, Les Fell is to retire.After five years as the City's Chief Executive Officer, Les Fell is to retire. He looks back on his term with satisfaction, including his representation of Australia on the International City Management Association. He and his wife plan to run a seminar centre and executive retreat in Campaspe House, Woodend.After five years as the City's Chief Executive Officer, Les Fell is to retire. fell, les, fell, shirley, city of nunawading, local government -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Vegetation
Four items pertaining to vegetation within Caulfield: 1/2 copies of a booklet produced by the Caulfield City Council (undated) offering residents advice on the planting and care of trees within the district. Contains seven black-and-white photographs portraying various spots of vegetation within the district, plus nine black-and-white cartoons portraying the steps involved in correctly planting a tree. 2/An article from the Caulfield Contact, dated 04/1992, pertaining to Caulfield’s indigenous vegetation. Contains three black-and-white photographs of portraying three species of said vegetation – the swamp gum, the Kangaroo Apple and Poa grass. 3/An article from the Southern Cross, dated 13/05/1992, pertaining to Caulfield’s indigenous vegetation, and the efforts of groups and individuals such as the Caulfield Environment Group (CEG) to preserve it. Contains a black-and-white photograph of CEG member Paul Cain with a Red River Gum and large tussock grass, part of a re-vegetation program in a Murrumbeena linear park. 4/ A clipping from the Southern Cross, dated 20/05/1992, pertaining to the presence of Murray River red gum at Elsternwick primary school. Contains a black-and-white photograph of two pupils of the school, Craig and Emelia (surnames unmentioned), planting saplings.caulfield, plants, trees, caulfield city council, gardening, horticulture, landscape planning, caulfield contact, outer circle parklands, caulfield environment group, cain paul, smith colin, joint effort community house, outer circle railway, conservation of natural resources, murrumbeena, parks, minister for conservation, pullen barry, glenhuntly neighbourhood house, primary schools, elsternwick primary school, murphy street, mcinerney peter, elster canal -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Article - Collar Badge Army (Rising Sun Badge
Proudly worn by soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Australian Imperial Force in both World Wars, the 'Rising Sun' badge has become an integral part of the digger tradition. The distinctive shape of the badge, worn on the upturned side of a slouch hat, is commonly identified with the spirit of Anzac.The Third Pattern - May 1904 The third pattern Rising Sun badge carried a scroll inscribed with the words ‘Australian Commonwealth Military Forces’ and was worn throughout both World Wars. There were, however, a number of variations of the badge; a special version was struck for the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902 and there were badges of the Commonwealth Horse and the Australian Instructional Corps, each with its respective title on the scrolls. This pattern badge formed the template for all subsequent General Service badges.Rising sun collar badge circa 1940s with words in scroll across bottom of badge 'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces embossed on scroll at bottom of the badgebadge, rsing sun badge, third pattern rising sun badge, badge hat -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Cricket losing young, 1990
Junior cricket clubs are struggling for players. Four years ago the Reporter District had 102 junior teams but now only has 50.Junior cricket clubs are struggling for players. Four years ago the Reporter District had 102 junior teams but now only has 50. People aren't prepared to commit themselves to Saturdays anymore. Basketball has increased in popularity and takes less time to play.Junior cricket clubs are struggling for players. Four years ago the Reporter District had 102 junior teams but now only has 50. cricket, box hill reporter district cricket association, watt, ron, kirchhoff, carl