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Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Glenfern
Caulfield Conservation Study conducted by Andrew Ward in October 1994, outlining a description of the gothic revival architectural aspects of Glenfern. It includes the history of the owners and the forthcoming recommendations for planning scheme control. Includes three exterior photographs.inkerman road, glenfern, gothic revival architecture, gothic style, bakewell john, st kilda east, hotham street, mcdonnell francis, mansions, laing charles, watson thomas, du frayer agnes, boyd john, boyd lucy, hennessy m., architect, smith and johnson, danne mary, primary school, newington college, ostberg anders, inkerman street, ostberg sarah, mair agnes, glenfern college, ostberg amy, ostberg ebba, stables -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article, F.R Drake et al, 1.Lawns and playing fields; 2. Pests and diseases of lawns, 1957
Reprints of articles by 1. F.R Drake; 2. C.J.R. Johnston and C.R. Millikan from Journal of the Department of Agriculture. Multiple copiesdepartment of agriculture, journal, f.r. drake, c.j.r. johnston, c.r. millikan -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Rosstown Railway
This file contains three items: 1/A review of the ROSSTOWN RAIL TRAIL from LIVING IN GLEN EIRA, vol. 11, 2004, Issue 4, no. 25, date and author unknown. The review explains the purpose of the Rail Trail with a brief narrative of the history behind Rosstown Sugar Mill Railway line. Concluding with information on the location of the Trail and the expected time required to walk the entire track included in the review is a map of the Rail Trail, which marks significant sites along the trail with historic pictures. 2/A newspaper article from THE AGE, dated Tuesday 21/10/1980 and written by Iola Matthews, reporting on the circumstances that led to the publication of the book RETURN TO ROSSTOWN written by Des Jowett and Ian Weickhardt. The article begins with a brief biography of the authors before moving into details of the book’s content, providing a further biography of W. Murray Ross which includes information on his financial ventures – particularly the Rosstown Rail – his marriage and children. The article includes a black and white photograph of Weickhardt and Jowett walking along the route of the railway line, an illustration of the Rosstown sugar works and a map of the area surrounding the site of the mill. 3/Three photocopies of a black and white illustration of the Rosstown sugar works from the east, undated and artist unknown.rosstown rail trail, rosstown, ross william, ross w. murray, ross murray, sugar beet mills, mills, elsternwick, land transport, railways, railway lines, railway routes, carnegie neville street, carnegie miller street, factories, market gardens, horticulture, peat, soils, land forms, topography, geology, civic issues, cone sugar industry, elsternwick plaza, elsternwick, glenhuntly road, parks and reserves, ee gunn reserve, caulfield racecourse, sportsgrounds, caulfield, carnegie, riddell parade, clarence street, aileen avenue, princes park, dover street, marara road, oakleigh road, rosanna street, murrumbeena crescent, north road, kooyong road, hawthorn road, booran road, koornang road, poath road, warragul road, railway platforms, railway buildings, bambra road, swamps, landforms, landfill, council landfill, railway bridges, bridges, railway underpasses, sporting clubs, tennis clubs, bowls clubs, rosstown railway, rosanna street reserve, maps, railway maps, living in glen eira, weickhardt ian, jowett des, caulfield south, curraweena road, oakleigh, caulfield technical school, return to rosstown, beet sugar industry, crops, land booms, land development and subdivisions, bent thomas, fink benjamin, sugar works, rosstown hotel, oamdenong road, rosstown dry cleaners, shops, rosstown road, rosstown plate, people by circumstance, migrants, accountants, occupations, professionals, the grange, real estate, grange road, financial agents, judges, rosstown estate, financial trouble, rabbit preserving, breweries, political debates, political issues, political electorates, politics, political science, debt, financial loans, court procedures, court cases, legal events and activities, malleson and riggall, widowers, seabeach railway, economics, economic deadline, depression 1890s, economic crash, mortgages, divorce, social problems, poverty, ross claude, ross roderick, world war 1914-1918, wars, military history, servicemen, australian flying corps, engineers, caulfield council, swagmen, homelessness, glenhuntly road, glenhuntly road tram, woornack road, leila road, wild cherry road, melten avenue, illustrations, steam trains, trains, horse and cart, horse-drawn transport, railway stations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Hospital celebrates 30th birthday, 1993
Surgical and maternity open evening to celebrate Mitcham Private Hospital's 30th anniversary.Surgical and maternity open evening to celebrate Mitcham Private Hospital's 30th anniversary.Surgical and maternity open evening to celebrate Mitcham Private Hospital's 30th anniversary.hospitals, mitcham private hospital -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Fashion through the years, 2002
Newspaper article and photograph promoting the historical fashion parade held on 31 Aug 2002 at the Anglican Church Forster Hall, Mitcham.Newspaper article and photograph promoting the historical fashion parade held on 31 Aug 2002 at the Anglican Church Forster Hall, Mitcham.Newspaper article and photograph promoting the historical fashion parade held on 31 Aug 2002 at the Anglican Church Forster Hall, Mitcham.fashion shows, nunawading and district historical society, kozlovsky, lorraine, dorman, ros -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, 5% rate rise peak, 1991
An article reporting that a maximum 5% increase in rates can be expected when the 1991/92 Nunawading Council budget is struck according to City Manager, Mr Warwick Dilley.An article reporting that a maximum 5% increase in rates can be expected when the 1991/92 Nunawading Council budget is struck according to City Manager, Mr Warwick Dilley.An article reporting that a maximum 5% increase in rates can be expected when the 1991/92 Nunawading Council budget is struck according to City Manager, Mr Warwick Dilley.rates, city of nunawading, dilley, warwick -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Still on track for atheletes, 2005
Article on Dorothy Maxwell's contribution to youth athletics at the Bill Sewart Athletics Track. Photo of Dorothy Maxwell.Article on Dorothy Maxwell's contribution to youth athletics at the Bill Sewart Athletics Track. Photo of Dorothy Maxwell.Article on Dorothy Maxwell's contribution to youth athletics at the Bill Sewart Athletics Track. Photo of Dorothy Maxwell.bill sewart athletic track, maxwell, dorothy -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Athole, Poplar Grove, 18, Carnegie
Two items about this property: 1/Pages 17 and 18 of the Real Estate section of the Caulfield Southern Cross 29/07/1992 including an article on Athole, Poplar Grove, 18, Carnegie, with a sketch of the house and a detained architectural description about its historic features. It also gives a brief history of the house and the life of its designer and owner, architect John T. Kelleher. Names and contact numbers of the Real Estate auctioneers are provided and there are a number of advertisements for other houses in Glen Eira. 2/A photocopy of 2 colour photographs of the exterior and garden of 'Athole' circa 2012.carnegie, poplar grove, athole, kelleher john t, biggin and scott, auctions, stables, stockdale and leggo, glen huntly, wattle avenue, munro avenue, edgewood street, brick houses, glen huntly road, glenhuntly road, j r buxton, caulfield south, pyne street, elsternwick, stanley street, noel jones and associates, brukarz jack, fitch karl, moonya road, wattle avenue, mcpherson street, timber houses, caulfield north, aroona road, dunbar avenue, urandaline grove, lascelles street, mclaurin road, trevelyan street -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Plum site set for redevelopment, 2001
A proposal for a 1162 square metre office on the former Blue Moon Fruit Co-operative Ltd site on Railway Road . Approved by Whitehorse council.A proposal for a 1162 square metre office on the former Blue Moon Fruit Co-operative Ltd site on Railway Road was approved by Whitehorse council.A proposal for a 1162 square metre office on the former Blue Moon Fruit Co-operative Ltd site on Railway Road . Approved by Whitehorse council.blue moon fruit co-operative ltd, railway road blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Bark tells of History, 1992
An award winning Bark Mural made by local women has been entrusted to the City of Nunawading - tells the story of bark painting in Australia. With photo.bark murals, victorian art in bark association, burke, belle, gray, gloria -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Million - Dollar Suburb, 2014
Mitcham is steadily recording million-dollar sales of houses with solid growth over the past year.Mitcham is steadily recording million-dollar sales of houses with solid growth over the past year.Mitcham is steadily recording million-dollar sales of houses with solid growth over the past year.mitcham, houses -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Official Opening of School, 1964
Mitcham High School was officially opened by the Honourable J. S. Bloomfield on 21 March 1964.Mitcham High School was officially opened by the Honourable J. S. Bloomfield on 21 March 1964. see also CD. AV0030. CD of the festivities at the OpeningMitcham High School was officially opened by the Honourable J. S. Bloomfield on 21 March 1964.mitcham high school, bloomfield -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Official opening of Blackburn High School, 1957
Article on the official opening of Blackburn High School's new building in Springfield Road.Article on the official opening of Blackburn High School's new building in Springfield Road.Article on the official opening of Blackburn High School's new building in Springfield Road.springfield road, blackburn, blackburn high school -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Article - Transcript from the Ballarat Star re horse tram accidents
Transcript of two articles in the Ballarat Star about horse tram accidents. 1 - item dated 5/9/1894 about a runaway of two harnessed horses from the Sturt St terminus at Grenville St. One of the horses was finally stopped at the Miners' Racecourse. The other horse had fallen and was seriously hurt. 2 - item dated 28/6/1904 about a similar incident, but the horses only ran as far as Lydiard St where they were brought under control.Yields information about accidents or events involving runaway horses.Copy of a transcript from the Ballarat Star 1894 and 1904 about two horse tram accidents - see pdf file for good scan.ballarat, horse trams, sturt st, tramways, lydiard st, accidents, horses -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, All aboard for a ride into history, 23/11/1999 12:00:00 AM
Eastern Standard article dated 23 November 1982 celebrating the centenary of the Camberwell - Lilydale railway, including coloured photo of the steam train used.Eastern Standard article dated 23 November 1982 celebrating the centenary of the Camberwell - Lilydale railway, including coloured photo of the steam train used.Eastern Standard article dated 23 November 1982 celebrating the centenary of the Camberwell - Lilydale railway, including coloured photo of the steam train used.railways, steam trains, camberwell - lilydale railway -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, More Resources for our 'Super' School, 15/02/1989 12:00:00 AM
The Education Department has given extra resources behind Nunawading's 2 million Super School.The Education Department has given extra resources behind Nunawading's 2 million Super School. A new co-ordinating principal and 4 more teachers have been appointed to prepare for the opening of Orchard Grove Primary - an amalgamation of Mirrabooka, Warrawong, Killoura and Blackburn South. The new school will have 400-500 pupils.The Education Department has given extra resources behind Nunawading's 2 million Super School.primary schools, orchard grove primary school, mirrabooka primary school, warrawong primary school, killoura primary school, suriano, john, clough, rosalind, stavagna, eliana, arnold, judy, collins, gilda -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Pioneers, 1967
Australia led the world in the making of early films, one of which was 'Ned Kelly' produced in 1907 using an old cottage in Whitehorse Road, Mitcham.Australia led the world in the making of early films, one of which was 'Ned Kelly' produced in 1907 using an old cottage in Whitehorse Road, Mitcham.Australia led the world in the making of early films, one of which was 'Ned Kelly' produced in 1907 using an old cottage in Whitehorse Road, Mitcham.blackburn mitcham film society, moss, david, ned kelly (film), films -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Intensive nursing, 1991
Mitcham Private hospital has developed an intensive care unit.Mitcham Private hospital has developed an intensive care unit.Mitcham Private hospital has developed an intensive care unit.hospitals, allan, teresa, mitcham private hospital -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - Newspaper cutting, Swallow and Ariell site demolition, Dugald Jellie, "Taking a trip down Teddy Bear Lane", Feb 1993
"Taking a trip down Teddy Bear Lane" Newspaper cutting with text on left hand side and 3 images on right. Photo at top of 3 former Swallow & Ariell employees amongst the demolition rubbleindustry - manufacturing, swallow & ariell ltd, industry - food, laura barnes nee mitchell, laura mcgill nee irving, pat kelly, thomas swallow, arnott's biscuits ltd -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Join in all the festive fum, 1991
Article re George Larner, president of Mitcham Traders Association and his wife Beth who run Ann Maree Florist, and will have Santa Claus visiting Mitcham Shopping Centre.Article re George Larner, president of Mitcham Traders Association and his wife Beth who run Ann Maree Florist, and will have Santa Claus visiting Mitcham Shopping Centre.Article re George Larner, president of Mitcham Traders Association and his wife Beth who run Ann Maree Florist, and will have Santa Claus visiting Mitcham Shopping Centre.mitcham shopping centre, mitcham traders association, larner, george, beth -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Charities to receive $30,000|Classes for parents-to-be, 1976
Distribution of $30,000 collected for Nunawading Community Chest in 1976|Parent craft classes organised by Dr Graeme Oliver to be held at Nunawading Civic Centre.Distribution of $30,000 collected for Nunawading Community Chest in 1976|Parent craft classes organised by Dr Graeme Oliver to be held at Nunawading Civic Centre.Distribution of $30,000 collected for Nunawading Community Chest in 1976|Parent craft classes organised by Dr Graeme Oliver to be held at Nunawading Civic Centre.nunawading community chest, murlis, brenda, baulch, bryan, oliver, graeme, padgham, gwen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Elizabeth Batman's Doll, C1835
Photos and description of Elizabeth Batman's dollnon-fictionPhotos and description of Elizabeth Batman's dolltoys, clothing and dress -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Lake is Winner, 1982
Blackburn Lake Sanctuary has been named winner of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (Victorian Chapter) 1982 environment merit award.blackburn lake sanctuary, royal australian institute of architects -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Another pic
Nunawading Historical Society members have decided to actually picnic at Hanging Rock during their one-day historical tour of Kyneton and district in April.Nunawading Historical Society members have decided to actually picnic at Hanging Rock during their one-day historical tour of Kyneton and district in April.Nunawading Historical Society members have decided to actually picnic at Hanging Rock during their one-day historical tour of Kyneton and district in April.nunawading historical society, kyneton historical society -
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, 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 - Newsletter Clipping, Colin Brooks, New Local History published on Plenty River, 2023
Article about Anne Paul's book, "Walking the Kurrum Yallock" regarding the walking tracks and heritage of the Plenty River, from Brooksy's BriefingPrinted article about book written by Anne Paul regarding th walking track and heritage of the Plenty River from Brooksy's Briefingplenty river, anne paul, greensborough historical society, colin brooks -
Canterbury History Group
Article, Womersley, Judith, Two suburbs, two countries, 2/07/1985 12:00:00 AM
ArPhotocopy of an article from The Age, Tuesday 2 July 1985 comparing life in Fitzroy with Canterbury.canterbury, fitzroy, lifestyle, womersley> juduth -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Article - News article: £31,840 Brings Him Back, c.1960s
Williams Family Collection. Newspaper clipping about a UK lottery win by former Tarnagulla resident Fred Urquhart.tarnagulla -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Printer stops the press for good, 2003
Reports the closure of Acacia Press in Blackburn.Reports the closure of Acacia Press in Blackburn. The owner, Alan Stephens said he had reached retiring age and the company would need changes to keep going. He comments on changes to Blackburn over the years.Reports the closure of Acacia Press in Blackburn. acacia press, stephens, alan, mitchell, jan, blackburn, printers