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Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Family History, The Partington Family by Faye Fort, 2012
In this oral history, Faye Fort relates the arrival of Ellen and Charles Partington in Australia and the stories of subsequent family members.The Partingtons are a pioneer Greensborough family. Descendants still live in the area.Two typed pages of text. Includes original hand written manuscriptpartington family, faye fort -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Hoadleys Violet Crumble, 2013
Centenary of Hoadleys Violet Crumble.Centenary of Hoadleys Violet CrumbleCentenary of Hoadleys Violet Crumble.hoadley, abel, hoadleys chocolates -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Geriatric Centre ready in early '85, 1984
Construction of the Eastern Suburbs Geriatric Centre is expected to be completed in early 1985. The Minister of Health, Mr Roper said today.Construction of the Eastern Suburbs Geriatric Centre is expected to be completed in early 1985. The Minister of Health, Mr Roper said today.Construction of the Eastern Suburbs Geriatric Centre is expected to be completed in early 1985. The Minister of Health, Mr Roper said today.aged people, nursing homes, eastern suburbs geriatric centre, peter james centre, harrowfield, john, newton, doug, ray, margaret, mahaffey, don, james, peter -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Councils to provide jobs, 1993
Nunawading Council to provide funding to Association of Inner Eastern CouncilsNunawading Council to provide funding to Association of Inner Eastern Councils to establish Inner Eastern Group Training Program to provide jobs for local unemployed youth.Nunawading Council to provide funding to Association of Inner Eastern Councilsunemployment, city of nunawading, association of inner eastern councils, inner eastern group training program, youth services -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham siege, 1996
A 12 hour siege in Whitehorse Road solicitors office of Wainwright Ryan. When Peter Morris of Blackburn held up the office with a gun.A 12 hour siege in Whitehorse Road solicitors office of Wainwright Ryan. When Peter Morris of Blackburn held up the office with a gun. S.O.G. officers finally fired capsicum spray and threw tear gas into the upstairs office. John Hoey, solicitor, had escaped earlier and six women, barricaded upstairs, were rescued.A 12 hour siege in Whitehorse Road solicitors office of Wainwright Ryan. When Peter Morris of Blackburn held up the office with a gun.shops, mitcham shopping centre, wainwright ryan, solicitors, hoey, john, morris, peter evan john -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Far out is out, 20/11/1994 12:00:00 AM
land sale on old Blackburn North Primary SchoolAdvertisement in Sunday Age for land sale on old Blackburn North Primary School land, appearing 20 November 1994. land sale on old Blackburn North Primary School land subdivision, springfield road, blackburn north, primrose street, blackburn north primary school -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Managers battle for privacy, 1991
Managers of City of Nunawading have won the first round of their fight for privacy in their workplaceManagers of City of Nunawading have won the first round of their fight for privacy in their workplaceManagers of City of Nunawading have won the first round of their fight for privacy in their workplacecity of nunawading, dilley, warwick, goode, sally, morgan, joan, abbott, kevin, cooper, les, nunawading civic centre, council staff -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Article - Letters, Jorn Utzon and Serge Chermayeff, Utzon's position' and 'Urban Playboys', Apr-66
The Letter pages contain two letter - one by Jorn Utzon and the second by Serge Chermayeff architect in New Haven). Robin Boyd’s desk cupboard contained two exercise books (item D482.1-D482.2) and assorted articles, essays and other material regarding the building of the Sydney Opera House, inserted inside the front cover of Walkabout magazine, July 1966 (item P1377). This publication is one of those inserts. Many of these were collected by Boyd’s eldest daughter, Mandie, who recalls that her father was writing a book, but was very disillusioned with the way the entire Opera House saga unfolded. A reprint from The Architectural Forum letters pp 89-91.sydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - DOCUMENT, SOLDIERS STORY WW2, Post WW2
Joseph Earnest WHITFORD VX25490. Refer to Cat. No. 4073.3PDocument, eight pages, typed, detailing one mans past in the battles of El Alamein in 1942. Document also has excerpts from Battalion histories.literary work, story, 2/32nd -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mount Pleasant Road Primary School, 2019
Mount Pleasant Road Primary School has had the highest growth in student numbers in Whitehorse Between 2013 and 2018.Mount Pleasant Road Primary School has had the highest growth in student numbers in Whitehorse Between 2013 and 2018.Mount Pleasant Road Primary School has had the highest growth in student numbers in Whitehorse Between 2013 and 2018.mount pleasant road primary school no. 4808, nunawading, education -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Winton Rise, 21/02/1996 12:00:00 AM
Advertisement for land sale in Vermont SouthAdvertisement for land sale in Vermont South, also properties in Mitcham, Park Orchards and Ringwood for auction.Advertisement for land sale in Vermont Southelonara road, vermont south, valerie court, adrian avenue, justina close, scarborough road, stockdale & leggo, barry plant, nymph street, mitcham, barcelona street, box hill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Linay story like a Forsyte Saga, 1969
Story of Robert Linay, who built the original Vermont Primary School.Story of Robert Linay, who built the original Vermont Primary School.Story of Robert Linay, who built the original Vermont Primary School.vermont primary school, no. 1022, linay, robert -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Farewell to ice dancers, 1988
Article in Nunawading Gazette about ice skating dancers Sandy Kerry of Mitcham and Duncan Smart of Heathmont.Article in Nunawading Gazette about ice skating dancers Sandy Kerry of Mitcham and Duncan Smart of Heathmont.Article in Nunawading Gazette about ice skating dancers Sandy Kerry of Mitcham and Duncan Smart of Heathmont.kerry, sandy, smart, duncan, ice skating, dancing -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - The Sun News-Pictorial, The Sun News-Pictorial, Port Melbourne Farewell for Troops, 2 May 1940
"Port Melbourne Farewell for Troops" Page 43 from the Sun News Pictorial, Saturday March 2nd 1940 Small article on Port's farewell to 60 2nd AIF men from Port Melbourne. Including a march from Returned Soldiers Hall, Beach St to the Town Hall. war - world war ii, returned soldiers hall, port melbourne town hall, aif, returned services league, rsl -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Lyons Street, Port Melbourne, Borough of Sandridge, 9 Oct 1877
Plan of Lyons Street, showing longitudinal section, ground plan and transverse section.Minehan, Michael:Clark, Edward C (Town Clerk)engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, michael minahan, edward clark, town clerks -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Art Centre to get $280,000 facelift, 17/12/1997 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading Arts and Entertainment CentreNunawading Arts and Entertainment Centre to be given $280,000 facelift. An application is to be made for a liquor licence.Nunawading Arts and Entertainment Centreseamer, peter, utassy ballet school, babirra music theatre, australian childrens choir, nova music theatre, nunawading arts and entertainment centre -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Sandridge Township, 1860
On back is handwritten - Nov 1860.Plan of Sandridge Township 1860 (Latrobe Library)Nov. 1860 (on rear)local government - municipal district of sandridge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Plan - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: BENDIGO EAST SWIMMING POOL
Plans, Bert Graham Collection, Bendigo East Swimming Pool, plans for the Pool. 4 quite large sheets too big to scan.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming pool -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan, E.M. Gibson, Revised Roads Plan for Burnley Gardens, 1951
(1) 8 copies Plan by E.M. Gibson. (2) Report to Accompany Master Garden Plan for Burnley Gardens by E.M. Gibson 1.12.1949. Includes all areas around new Administration Building. Refers to help from C.R.T.S. students. Note: Master Garden Plan itself not found.e.m. gibson, burnley gardens, crts, students -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Literary work - Typed Documents, Pullin, Ellie, Ringwood Historical Research Group 25 Years of Paper 1958-1983 by Ellie Pullen - Manuscripts and Drafts (Foolscap and A4). See VC Record 4591 for pdf of printed book
Typed draft and full manuscript of the booklet 25 Years of Paper - Ringwood HIstorical Research Group 1958-1983" by E. Pullin. Also duplicate copies of the printed book -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - CARNEGIE
Four items about unconnected events in Carnegie dating from 1924 to 2011: 1/Photocopied flyers about forthcoming FINE VIEW ESTATE subdivision held on 29/03/1924, includes photocopied photos. 2/Cardboard flyer advertising Carnegie’s community singing at the Progress Hall, Truganini Road. 3/Newspaper article dated 19/03/1980 from the CHADSTONE PROGRESS on Robert Temminghoff, the new president of the Carnegie Chamber of Commerce. 4/MELBOURNE WEEKLY BAYSIDE 06/04/2011, an article on Carnegie, beginnings and other relevant facts.fine view estate', sub divisions, ormond, carnegie station, houses, housing estates, trams, glen huntly tram, shops, crystal palace theatre, caulfield, state school -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Anne Payne OAM, Feb 2023
Anne Payne received an OAMA photocopy of an article from Eastsider News about Anne Payne receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2020non-fictionAnne Payne received an OAMpayne anne, blackburn lake sanctuary, blackburn and district tree preservation society, combined residents of whitehorse action group -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Article - Model - cart, Childs Pull Along Toy, 1940's
Made by internee at Camp 3, Tatura and used there by childrenHandmade large wooden model of a cartor dray, painted brown and green. Has metal axle type arrangement under front wheels with attachment for horse model. 2 x removable panels front and backcart, beck k, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, toys, general, handcrafts, wood, carving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Brushing Up On Life's Beauty, 1991
Article about Mitcham artist, Wendy Rees-Harrison, a relative of the late Lloyd Rees, one of Australia's best known artists. With photo.art, rees-harrison, wendy, rees, lloyd -
Clunes Museum
Article - NEWSPAPER CUTTING, Hepburn Advocate, 11 June 2018
Awards to Clunes resident Pat Cook (page 4) and Christian Zahra (page 3)Newspaper cutting from The Advocate on 13 June 2018 detailing Queen's Birthday Honours for Hepburn Shire Residentsorder of australia, pat cook oam, christian zahra oam -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Crops yield to city sprawl, 19/05/1999 12:00:00 AM
History of the Fulton family and its life in Burwood as market gardeners.History of the Fulton family and its life in Burwood as market gardeners until the encroachment of the suburbs led to the sale of the land.History of the Fulton family and its life in Burwood as market gardeners.market gardeners, fulton, jim, fulton, mary, fulton, charles, fulton, ann, fulton, nell, fulton, olive, fulton, bill, old burwood road, burwood east, no 89 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham Railway Station, 1989
Photos of a new ticketing office at Mitcham Railway Station, and an old station building.Photos of a new ticketing office at Mitcham Railway Station, and an old station building.Photos of a new ticketing office at Mitcham Railway Station, and an old station building.mitcham railway station, wills, sue -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Picture from the past, 1930
Photo of members of the inaugural Mitcham Primary School Committee and Mothers' Club on school opening day 1930.Photo of members of the inaugural Mitcham Primary School Committee and Mothers' Club on school opening day 1930.Photo of members of the inaugural Mitcham Primary School Committee and Mothers' Club on school opening day 1930.mitcham state school no. 2904, mothers club -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Plan - Uniting Church Archives, Orrong Road, 78-66, Elsternwick
Six documents including plan and correspondence between Elsternwick Methodist Church, Public Health Department and Beddoe Pty Ltd concerning the application to make alterations and additions including the erecting of a brick kindergarten from 30/07/1937 to 03/03/1939.elsternwick methodist church, orrong road, beddoe pty ltd., halls, kindergarten, robinson c.h., briggs james r., beddoe f.g., charlesworth a.c., methodist church trust, town clerks, hoddle street -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Club notches up fine record of civic milestones, 1993
Forest Hill Rotary Club was chartered 1975.Forest Hill Rotary Club was chartered 1975. Past district governor, Ford Davis is a member. A major project is maintenance of an orchard at Berwick with more than $100,000 donated to charity. The club has started 6 Probus Clubs in the area. The club will host the District 9810 Conference next February in Ballarat.Forest Hill Rotary Club was chartered 1975. rotary club of forest hill, kleine, richard (dr), durham, norm, clark, ken, burleigh, maurice, kingsley, caron, christie, alison, gray, libby, gillies, grant, ivanov, boris, de run, jacqueline, crabtree, malcolm