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Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Article - Newspaper Clipping, 75 years of service to the show, 29/06/2021
Article on Whittlesea Agricultural Society awarded life member Jim Clements with a 75-year service awardnewspaper clipping, black text with colour photojim clements, whittlesea agricultural society, 75 year service award -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, VALE Ivan Layton, 2002
Two page summary of the life of Ivan Layton. During World War 2 he served in the South West Pacific area as a signaller in the Australia Corps of Signals, 2nd AIF. He became personal Staff Captain for General Blamey. After the war he was the CEO of Legacy for 30 years. His secretary for 14 years was Wendy Faulkner who related that he loved theatre and was a great friend of Gracie Fields. Among his friends were Nurse Vivian Bullwinkle and Weary Dunlop. He retired from Legacy in June 1979 after serving for 30 years, and was nominated to become a member of Legacy. He passed away on 15 September 1979. Another source of information on Ivan Layton is when he was a 'Guest of Honour' at a Legacy function. His introduction and speech are recounted in the Bulletin of 22/5/1979.A record of the appreciation of long serving staff.Black and white printed A4 page from the Bulletin about Ivan Layton.ivan layton, vale -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Apiarists' Conference at Horsham, 1917
Patrick Joseph Markham was elected secretary of the Victorian Apiarists' Association.Patrick Joseph Markham was elected secretary of the Victorian Apiarists' Association.Patrick Joseph Markham was elected secretary of the Victorian Apiarists' Association.markham, patrick joseph, apiarists -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mural shows history and culture, 1996
Mullauna College in Mitcham has unveiled an eye catching mural based on the historical and cultural aspects in the Donvale, Nunawading and Mitcham areas.Mullauna College in Mitcham has unveiled an eye catching mural based on the historical and cultural aspects in the Donvale, Nunawading and Mitcham areas.Mullauna College in Mitcham has unveiled an eye catching mural based on the historical and cultural aspects in the Donvale, Nunawading and Mitcham areas.mullauna secondary college, reynolds, ron, murals, farmer, noel -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mop up follows fire, 1991
Article on mop up after fire at Mitcham Receptions.Article on mop up after fire at Mitcham Receptions. Other businesses were affected too. Mirama Travel Services and MD for Hair.Article on mop up after fire at Mitcham Receptions. mitcham receptions, mirama travel service, md for hair, mccarthy, brian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Building a life together, c2000
Article on Don and Jean Platt, married and residents in Mitcham for 50 years.Article on Don and Jean Platt, married and residents in Mitcham for 50 years.Article on Don and Jean Platt, married and residents in Mitcham for 50 years.platt, don, jean -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Anne Paul, The 1891 women's suffrage petition - the Monster Petition, by Anne Paul, 25/02/2011
A petition in favour of women's right to vote was organised by the Victorian Women's Christian Temperance Union and the Victorian Women's Suffrage Society in 1891. It gathered 30,000 signatures and was known as the Monster Petition because of its size.2 p. text and one colour photographwomens suffrage petition, victorian women's christian temperance union, victorian women's suffrage society, women's suffrage -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Sporting delegation throws down gauntlet, 1990
Soviet delegation visited Nunawading to throw out a sporting challenge.Soviet delegation visited Nunawading to throw out a sporting challenge.Soviet delegation visited Nunawading to throw out a sporting challenge.dilley, warwick, smith, dorothy g, city of nunawading, sports and recreations, sport for all challenge -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Anne Paul, Robert Hoddle - Chains and Grids in Terra Nullius, January 2024
Article about Robert Hoddle, his work as a surveyor in early Melbourne and the use of the 'chain' to measure distance.14 page article text and illus.melbourne history, robert hoddle -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping (copy), James Lecky, 08/06/1835
James Lecky was a pioneer horse breeder, initially occupying land in Greensborough1 p. typescriptlecky family, james lecky -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Hungarian Centre, 1981
A youth and cultural centre for Melbourne's Hungarian community.A youth and cultural centre for Melbourne's Hungarian community is nearing completion in the City of Nunawading.A youth and cultural centre for Melbourne's Hungarian community. hungarian community, boronia road, wantirna -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Hardware hammers along, 1994
Photo of Mayor of Nunawading meeting Natural Resources Minister outside BBC Hardware - a project expected to bring jobs to Nunawading.Photo of Mayor of Nunawading meeting Natural Resources Minister outside BBC Hardware - a project expected to bring jobs to Nunawading.Photo of Mayor of Nunawading meeting Natural Resources Minister outside BBC Hardware - a project expected to bring jobs to Nunawading.abbott, kevin, bbc hardware house, hardware stores -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Ballet grand, 1992
Members of the Utassy Memorial Ballet School prepare for their annual performance.Members of the Utassy Memorial Ballet School prepare for their annual performance. There will be separate performances - the senior ballerinas on 16-17 Oct at the Karralika Theatre, Ringwood and the younger ballerinas on 4-5 Dec at the Nunawading Arts Centre.Members of the Utassy Memorial Ballet School prepare for their annual performance. utassy ballet school, ballet and dance, gordon, allis, sommerville, nick -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, They'll take the high road, 1994
Nunawading Highland Pipe Band are to compete in the world championships in Scotland.Nunawading Highland Pipe Band are to compete in the world championships in Scotland. Band President - Ian Bell said sheer hard work has raised $160,000 to fund the trip.Nunawading Highland Pipe Band are to compete in the world championships in Scotland. city of nunawading highland pipe band, ardense, karolyn, wanless, chris, carter, denise, bowles, mark, cliff, renee, bell, ian -
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, 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 -
Bialik College
Article, "Bialik College", The News, 14 March 1969, 1969
Newspaper article regarding the opening ceremony of the 'Samuel and Margaret Wynn House' at the Shakespeare Grove campus, possibly published in The Jewish News, 14 March 1969. "Bialik College, the community is invited to the Official Opening of the Samuel and Margaret Wynn House. A new, ultra-modern buidling consisting of four classrooms and facilities, on Sunday, March 23, at 11a.m. In the College grounds, 6 Shakespeare Grove, Hawthorn. The opening ceremony will be performed by Mr. Sam Wynn. No Appeal"shakespeare grove, major donors, celebration, fundraising -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Disability farm in limbo, 2013
Doubts have bee raised about the suitability of an alternative site for the NADRASCA farm which is part of the Healesville Freeway Reservation at Morack Road.Doubts have bee raised about the suitability of an alternative site for the NADRASCA farm which is part of the Healesville Freeway Reservation at Morack Road. The site suggested is near Morack Golf Course.Doubts have bee raised about the suitability of an alternative site for the NADRASCA farm which is part of the Healesville Freeway Reservation at Morack Road. nadrasca, healesville freeway reservation, morack road vermont, koedyk, gus, leane, shaun, morack golf course -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Article - Molten lead toothpaste tubes, 1940's
Leaden tooth paste tubes, melted by internees for making batteries for illegal radio. Found in ashes at Camp 1.Leaden tooth paste tubes melted into a solid grey white mass. Screw end of 1 tube at one end.toothpaste tubes, camp 1, battery making -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, R.S.L. has a game for all players, 1996
Article outlining the history of the premises occupied by the Mitcham Returned Servicemens League.Article outlining the history of the premises occupied by the Mitcham Returned Servicemens League. The official opening was in 1926 by Brigadier General C.H. Brand. The Memorial Hall was sold to Council in 1955. In 1958 Vivian Bullwinkle unveiled the plaque of the new premises. In 1988 these premises were updated and opened by Sir Edward Dunlop. A gaming licence was acquired in 1992. The club recently has had financial problems but this has now been turned around with better management and improved membership.Article outlining the history of the premises occupied by the Mitcham Returned Servicemens League. clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, brand, c.h. (brigadier general), bullwinkle, vivian, dunlop, edward (sir) -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Article (Item) - Martin-Baker ejection seats
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mary Matheson, 1992
In 1914, Captain Charles and Mary Matheson purchased an orchard in Springvale Road, Forest Hill.In 1914, Captain Charles and Mary Matheson purchased an orchard in Springvale Road, Forest Hill. Her husband served with the Navy leaving Mary responsible for the orchard for 40 years. She supported the Presbyterian Church and donated land to establish the Strathdon Community.In 1914, Captain Charles and Mary Matheson purchased an orchard in Springvale Road, Forest Hill. matheson, mary, matheson, charles, matheson orchard, presbyterian church, strathdon community -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Dunstaffnage Hospital, 02/10/1996
Photostat of an article from the Whitehorse Post Supplement 2 Oct 1996 about Dunstaffnage Hospitalnon-fictionPhotostat of an article from the Whitehorse Post Supplement 2 Oct 1996 about Dunstaffnage Hospitaldunstaffnage hospital, mccoll alice and jeannie, burwood and district community hospital -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Ormond Amateur Football Club
This file contains one item: 1/Three articles, including photographs of premiership win, about season 2008, regarding the Ormond Amateur Football Club.ormond amateur football club, wells leigh, schulman ?, dachs cornel, coaches, barnes russell, allan tim, robbins matt, keleher simon, clements james, keane ?, miller, deledio brett, martinov, hoggan, outhie, cromack, holcombe, martin, upstill, jones, te hennepe simon, te hennepe dan, brosnan daniel, mcconvill matt, dale, cove wayne, sporting clubs, football clubs, australian rules football, clubs and associations -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Shoobra Road, 63, Elsternwick
3 items on 63 Shoobra Road: 1/An advertising article dated 19/03/2004, from Property Review Weekly, giving details of original features and renovations done to 63 Shoobra Road, for forthcoming auction by Gary Peer. 2/Handwritten research by Claire Barton on 63 Shoobra Road giving house name in the 1910 Sands & McDougalls and owner/tenant, dated 30/09/2011. 3/An auction advertisement for 63 Shoobra Road on 06/12/2014 (newspaper add hand-dated as 11/11/2014).shoobra road, real estate agents, house names, elsternwick, wymswold, verandahs, street charles, fireplaces, architectural features, cast iron work, marble, gary peer & associates, stables, bay windows, carports -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Letters from home, 2009
Article about correspondence to and from Frank Lees, Nunawading resident, during World War 2.Article about correspondence to and from Frank Lees, Nunawading resident, during World War 2.Article about correspondence to and from Frank Lees, Nunawading resident, during World War 2.lees, alfred, correspondence, world war 1939-1945, lees, frank -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Bave-U power sprayer, 1915
Copy of an advertisement in 'The Reporter' c 1 Jan 1915, Russell Engineers, Whitehorse Road - sole makers of Bave-U power sprayersCopy of an advertisement in 'The Reporter' c 1 Jan 1915, Russell Engineers, Whitehorse Road - sole makers of Bave-U power sprayersCopy of an advertisement in 'The Reporter' c 1 Jan 1915, Russell Engineers, Whitehorse Road - sole makers of Bave-U power sprayersspray pumps, engineers, russell engineers -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Hoddle Street, 31, Elsternwick
Item in PRW-Residential newspaper of 22/07/2011 featuring this address. It describes the architectural features of this 1930s residence, plus two exterior and two interior photographs. House name is 'Lyndene'.lyndene, elsternwick, hoddle street, glenhuntly road, hocking stuart, mansions, auctions, lead lights, architectural features, house names -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Village to Honour John Flynn, 2020
A retirement village at the former brickworks in Burwood East has been named John Flynn in recognition of the founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.A retirement village at the former brickworks in Burwood East has been named John Flynn in recognition of the founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.A retirement village at the former brickworks in Burwood East has been named John Flynn in recognition of the founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.burwood east, brickworks, retirement homes and villages, flynn rev john -
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