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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Hobby became a Career in Time, 2000
Obituary for Blackburn Watchmaker, Ted LaGalle, who died on 22 Sept 2000. Born 7 Feb 1910, he moved to Holland Road, Blackburn South, aged 10, where parents ran a poultry farm.lagalle, ted, holland road, blackburn south, forest hill secondary college blackburn south campus, lagalle, nick, lagalle, florence, lagalle marjorie, lagalle, edna, higham, t.j., lagalle, rita, lagalle, keith, box hill salvation army band, poultry farms -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Map - Caulfield Fire Station, No 26, Tree Reserve, Dandenong Road
A one page photocopy of an undated, unattributed, hand drawn map (200mm x 290mm) of the location on Tree Reserve, Dandenong Road, of the Caulfield Fire station, No 26. The map includes handwritten notes showing various nearby property owners. The file also includes a photocopy of a one page, undated and unattributed printout of the site address and site lease date.caulfield east, caulfield fire station, dandenong road, derby road, racecourse road, tree reserve, shire of caulfield, federal bank, st james building society, delves murchison, fire stations -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - Jack Woodruff, Ex Labor man new Mayor, Herald, 11 Aug 1980
From the Woodruff family archives, photocopy of front page of the 'Herald' 11.08.1980 "Ex Labor man new Mayor"families, local government, winifred mary prest woodruff, john william (jack) woodruff -
Bendigo Military Museum
Map - MAP, HUON GULF AREA, Aust Survey Corps et al, Aug 43
Refer Cat 5547 - Matheson.This is a single sided map, printed in colour. Scale 1:253,440, 4 miles to an inch, grid squares are 10mm x 10mm. Top right side shows Finschafen. Top centre is Lae, Middle is Salamau. Bottom is Lasanga Island. Top left vicinity is Nadzab and Markham River.There are four "corner" marks in pencil. Two on land and two out in the gulf.ww2, new guinea, map -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article, Michele Adler, Enid Carberry, 2010
Article in FOBG Newsletter Papyrus, Autumn 2010 by Michele Adlerfobg, papyrus, enid carberry, michele adler -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Postcodes Box Hill, 1/07/2008 12:00:00 AM
'Land of the White Horse'.'Land of the White Horse'. Box Hill balances city life with serene suburbia, Postcode 3128, featuring 10 top spots.'Land of the White Horse'. box hill, postcode -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham Railway Station, 2014
Shirley Jones' recollections of memories of Mitcham Railway Station.Shirley Jones' recollections of memories of Mitcham Railway Station and her life connection with the railways through her father Frank Bawden and her husband.Shirley Jones' recollections of memories of Mitcham Railway Station. mitcham railway station, jones, shirley, bawden, frank -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Austral Park, Mitcham, 1907
Advertisement for subdivision of area south of Mitcham Railway Station.Advertisement for subdivision of area south of Mitcham Railway Station. Includes area now site of Mitcham reservoir. Some details of main buildings in Mitcham and Vermont.Advertisement for subdivision of area south of Mitcham Railway Station. land subdivision, mitcham, mitcham road, mitcham, calcutta street, mitcham, delhi street, mitcham, meerut street, mitcham, simla street, mitcham, agra street, mitcham, lucknow street, mitcham, mitcham reservoir, austral park mitcham -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Fencing, Ada Mary A'Beckett Free Kindergarten, Fishermans Bend, Martin & Tribe, Architects, 25 May 1948
Martin & Tribe - ArchitectsBlueprint of plan: Fencing layout Ada Mary A'Beckett Free Kindergarten, 1947education - kindergartens, garden city, built environment - civic, fishermans bend, ada mary a'beckett, martin & tribe, ada mary a'beckett kindergarten -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Map of Melbourne Tramways", 1934
Map booklet consists of three pages of bus and tram round trips, 3 center pages for a map of electric and cable trams, route numbers, and points of interest. Has 4 pages giving an index to routes and first and last trams to and from the City. Shows points where suburban routes are intersected by City routes. One page of places of interest. Dated 1934/35.Demonstrates methods of giving information to visitors to Melbourne and yields information about tram services at the time in Melbourne.Map - 2 octavo cards stapled and folded into 12 pages. All printing is in black with red headings and highlights except for the map which is in four colours.tramways, trams, mmtb, map, timetables, tourist trips -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Watsonia Traders Association, Watsonia Community Bank: Why do we need a community bank?, 2002-2003
In 2003 a steering committee investigated the feasibility of setting up a branch of the Bendigo Bank in Watsonia. This article in Watsonia's Whisper continues to seek community support for the Bank.Community involvement in local matters.Copy of news article and small update on pledges. Black text on colour background. bendigo bank, community banks, watsonia, macleod, watsonia macleod community bank -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Orchard as museum piece is proposed, 1969
Council is considering a request from Nunawading Historical Society to find accommodation for an old wagon and a plough.Council is considering a request from Nunawading Historical Society to find accommodation for an old wagon and a plough. A municipal orchard maintained as a link with Nunawading's early history was suggested.Council is considering a request from Nunawading Historical Society to find accommodation for an old wagon and a plough.orchards, city of nunawading, nunawading historical society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Digger returns to Gallipoli, 24/01/1990 12:00:00 AM
One of 57 veterans who will return to Gallipoli to commemorate the anniversary of Anzac Day.One of 57 veterans who will return to Gallipoli to commemorate the anniversary of Anzac Day, Mr Claude Fankhauser remembers conditions there and in France.One of 57 veterans who will return to Gallipoli to commemorate the anniversary of Anzac Day.anzac day, fankhauser, claude augustus leopold, fankhauser, eric -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - KAMAROOKA ALLOTMENTS, 7/06/1894
Map: Parish of Kamarooka Allotments, County of Bendigo. Parish plan (number 288 in map cupboard 1)map, bendigo, allotments, kamarooka, allotments -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Public enjoys fruit of volunteer's foresight, 2001
Newspaper Article on Ronald Thyer.Article on Ronald Thyer, Blackburn engineer and conservationist on his award of the OAM. With photo.Newspaper Article on Ronald Thyer.thyer, ronald, blackburn lake sanctuary advisory committee, blackburn and district tree preservation society -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan, MIFS Display for University of Melbourne Layout Plan, 2003
MIFS Display for University of Melbourne Layout Plangarden design, melbourne international flower and garden show -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - Newspaper cutting, Mr J Mathews of Esk Street and his corella
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. Newspaper cutting of article and photo of Mr J Mathews of Esk St (??) and his corella bird. Hand written notice above articledomestic life, sport - hockey, alan mathews, j mathews -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - STRUGNELL COLLECTION: HUSTLER'S LINE OF REEF'S. HUSTLER'S REEF NO.1 MINE, September 1913
Map, Hustler's Line of Reefs, Hustler's Reef No. 1, Bendigo, East & West Cross-cuts, North & South of Shaft, Plate No.XX11 (22). Bulletin No 33 Signed H.A.Whitelaw. Drawing shows the vertical shaft descending to over 1229 feet and appears to show samples of connecting horizontal shafts with their respective mineral contentsUnderground Survey Office, Bendigo.map, bendigo, hustler's reef no.1 mine -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article, September - Picnic Station, 1937
Recollection of former railway station. Argus, 30 September 1937railway station, picnic station -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Article - Article, Clipping, This Was His Third Big Day
A Black and white paper laminated with text "Luck of a war hero" on top and a wedding picture of Jock Sutherland and his bride on the right of the pageLuck of a war hero, this was his third big daynewspaper, jock sutherland -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - CITY OF BENDIGO STREET AND ROAD MAP, 1946
Map: City of Bendigo Street and road map, Incorporating the Borough of Eaglehawk and surrounding Districts. Compiled by W.C Harrymap, bendigo, city streets, bendigo streets -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Plan, Myer Emporium Limited, Planning Application by Eastland Shopping Centre Pty Ltd - Ringwood Planning Scheme 1960. 2 Plans, 1960
One of the plans referred to in the application by Eastland Shopping Centre, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Myer Emporium Limited.|Upper floor plan and lower level traffic plan. Application No 3, Ringwood Planning Scheme 1960.|Architects: Tompkins, Shaw & Evans|Traffic Engineers: Len T Frazer and AssociatesTwo copies of plans for the Ringwood Shopping Centre, comprising; 1. Upper floor plan; 2. Lower level traffic level; Buff coloured heavy paper with black printing. Application No 3, Ringwood Planning Scheme. Shopping Centre at Ringwood design for developmetn submitted by EASTLAND SHOPPING CENTRE PTY.LTD a wholly owned subsidiary of THE MYER EMPORIUM LIMITED Architects: Tomkins, Shaw and Evans Taffic Engineers: Len T. Frazer & Assocs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Fishy Business At Lake, 28/03/2018 12:00:00 AM
Heavy rainfall is likely to blame for the distressing sight of fish gasping for air at Blackburn Lake.Heavy rainfall is likely to blame for the distressing sight of fish gasping for air at Blackburn Lake.Heavy rainfall is likely to blame for the distressing sight of fish gasping for air at Blackburn Lake.blackburn lake, fish -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Article (Item) - SAE article aerospace standard AS755, Aircraft propulsion system performance
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Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, "Tramway and Light Rail System - with substations", 1988
Map or Plan, titled "Tramway and Light Rail System", showing the routes as in 1988 with substations located and their abbreviation and name. Has an enlargement for the city area. Also locates depots and the location of the Carlton Centre control centre Not known who prepared the plan.trams, tramways, map, substation, depots, power supply, electrical engineering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Charlie's Museum, 1/06/2013 12:00:00 AM
Article describing Charlie's Auto Museum at Arthur's Seat.Article describing Charlie's Auto Museum Arthur's Seat established in 1988 by Charles Schwerkolt, great grandson of August Schwerkolt.Article describing Charlie's Auto Museum at Arthur's Seat. schwerkolt, charles lionel, charlie's auto museum -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Cara Waters et al, Turning back the clocks, by Cara Waters and Patrick Hatch, 25/05/2023
In 2018, excavations in the vicinity of Flinders Street Railway Station uncovered about 300 aboriginal artefacts which indicated that the site was used for corroborees and other celebrations. Results of other archeological digs in the city area are also described by archaeologist Jeremy Smith.2 p. Article from "The Age" 25/05/2023, text and colour imagesnon-fictionaboriginal heritage sites, melbourne - history, jeremy smith -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - McMillan Street, 14, Elsternwick
Two items in this file. Three real estate advertisements in The Leader Newspaper dated 07/09/2002, 04/11/2000 and 14/07/2003 for flats 27, 21, and 19. Additional research by Joan Moore 09/10/2012 from Sands and McDougall’s Directories on property previously called Sherbrooke.sherbrooke, house names, apartments, mcmillan street, elsternwick, bell j. mrs., point nepean road, horne street, jones ernest, agg cyril, noel anthony, sherbrooke flats -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, A Sharing environment, 1993
Nunawading's University of the Third Age (U3A) enrolment and information days for its 1993 program will be held on February 15 and 16.Nunawading's University of the Third Age (U3A) enrolment and information days for its 1993 program will be held on February 15 and 16.Nunawading's University of the Third Age (U3A) enrolment and information days for its 1993 program will be held on February 15 and 16.u3a nunawading, southwell, brian, smith, winifred, gist, jenny, williams, rosemary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Brush -off for Walsh, 1968
The dropping of Cr. Graham Walsh, former mayor, as ALP candidate for Mitcham, has rocked Labor politics in Nunawading.The dropping of Cr. Graham Walsh, former mayor, as ALP candidate for Mitcham, has rocked Labor politics in Nunawading.The dropping of Cr. Graham Walsh, former mayor, as ALP candidate for Mitcham, has rocked Labor politics in Nunawading.walsh, graham a, mayor, hyslop, john, city of nunawading