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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, When we became a city, 1945
A description of events around the time when Nunawading became a city.A description of events around the time when Nunawading became a city. The information came from a stack of papers sent to the Gazette by former mayor, N. Armstrong.A description of events around the time when Nunawading became a city.local government, city of nunawading, armstrong, norman -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - Newspaper clipping, Meeting, Sandridge Borough Council, "EPA Work", 5 Mar 1878
Report (photocopy) on Sandridge Borough Council meeting on Tuesday, March 5th 1878, in the Record, March 8th 1878. Highlighted is reference to the making of a footpath on Ross St, of interest to ratepayers, in particular a Mr Kennett (perhaps Caleb?)local government - borough of sandridge, engineering department - borough of sandridge, engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, caleb (?) kennett, borough of sandridge -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, City's chief executive officer goes into retreat, 1988
Retirement of Les Fell, City of Nunawading's Chief Executive Officer.Retirement of Les Fell, City of Nunawading's Chief Executive Officer.Retirement of Les Fell, City of Nunawading's Chief Executive Officer.city of nunawading, fell, les, council staff -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, 300-year pride dying, 20/04/1993 12:00:00 AM
Article from Nunawading Gazette on a 300 year old gum tree in the property of Alan and Elizabeth Mead, Main Street, Blackburn.gum trees, main street, blackburn, mead, alan, elizabeth -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Article, One Hundred Years of progress. Phillip Island Centenary and the formation of the Phillip Island Historical Society 1942, 1942
This was held on the centenary of European settlement of Phillip Island. It mentions the discoveries of Aboriginal artefacts on the Island.Historical2 A3 photocopied pages of a newspaper article from The Powlett Express Wonthaggi, June 5 1942 on the Centenary of Phillip Island and the formation of the Historical Society at Erehwon, the home of Cr and Mrs Davie on May 25 1942. Speakers included Mr & Mrs Hardy [McHaffie], Captain E. Dixon, Mr J. Gliddon, Mr W. Kennon and Mr J. Grayden.The Powlett Express Wonthaggi and Victorian State Coalfields Advertiser. One Hundred Years Of Progress Phillip Island Centenarycentenary celebrations 1942, phillip island and westernport historical society, centenary gathering at erehwon, cr dawson davie, j w gliddon, mchaffie, r. grayden, powlett express 1942, aboriginal artifact -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Classic Retirement Village, Brighton
Newspaper Article Dated 24/09/2009 From The Age Concerning Suburb Name Change of Bentleigh To Brighton For Brighton Classic. Newspaper Article Source And Date In 2010 Unknown, Concerning Tenth Anniversary Of Brighton Classic Residences. Brighton Classic Newsletter Dated Winter 2002 Describing The Lifestyle And Apartments For Sale Includes Photographs Undated 18 Page Brochure, With Photographs, About Brighton Classicnepean highway, thomas street, brighton classic, brighton east, bentleigh west primary school, glen eira council, bentleigh, becton corporation, loeliger sue, retirement homes and villages, aged people, flats, bentleigh woollen mills -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Red dot sale Blackburn Station Shopping Centre, 1993
List of businesses in Blackburn Station Shopping Centre.List of businesses in Blackburn Station Shopping Centre.List of businesses in Blackburn Station Shopping Centre.shopping centres, blackburn station shopping centre, butchers, greengrocers, clothing shops, furniture stores, pharmacies -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Reports urge facility improvements, 1992
Reports on Vermont reserve and the Nunawading Swimming Pool Complex urge redevelopments.Reports on Vermont reserve and the Nunawading Swimming Pool Complex urge redevelopments.Reports on Vermont reserve and the Nunawading Swimming Pool Complex urge redevelopments.city of nunawading, recreation facilities, vermont reserve, nunawading swimming pool -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Health Council plea, 1993
Following loss of government funding, the Nunawading District Health Council's chairman, Bill Coyne, says community support is needed or the N.D.H.C. would be forced to hand back its equipment to the Association of District Health Centres.Following loss of government funding, the Nunawading District Health Council's chairman, Bill Coyne, says community support is needed or the N.D.H.C. would be forced to hand back its equipment to the Association of District Health Centres.Following loss of government funding, the Nunawading District Health Council's chairman, Bill Coyne, says community support is needed or the N.D.H.C. would be forced to hand back its equipment to the Association of District Health Centres.health services, nunawading district health council, coyne, bill -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - St. Agnes Church, Booran Road, 116, Glen Huntly
Two examples of marriages celebrated at St. Agnes: Marriage service of Cecelia Soriano-Mateos and Gregogry Walsh at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Booran Road Glen Huntly dated 08/01/1995 – service booklet. Newspaper article from Sunday Herald Sun, dated 11/09/2011 of St. Agnes couple Bob and Joy Parnell’s 60th wedding anniversary of 08/09/2011.mateos-soriano cecelia, walsh gregory, st. agnes church, booran road, glen huntly, glenhuntly, ross joy, parnell bob, parnell demis, parnell bruce, parnell joy, youth groups, weddings -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Keeping us all 'postered', 1990
Winners of the Nunawading Rotary Club's school poster competition will be announced at a family fun day at Blackburn Lake.Winners of the Nunawading Rotary Club's school poster competition will be announced at a family fun day at Blackburn Lake. Part of the club's major fund raising campaign to raise $50,000 to help extend the information and display centre at Blackburn Lake.Winners of the Nunawading Rotary Club's school poster competition will be announced at a family fun day at Blackburn Lake. nunawading rotary club, blackburn lake, blackburn technical school, dibattista, mario, eaton, paul, forster, peter -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Historian dies, 2/06/1993 12:00:00 AM
Obituary by Andrew Block on Ossie Green.Obituary by Andrew Block on Ossie Green.Obituary by Andrew Block on Ossie Green.green, oswald stuart -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Glenburnie Residents Protest, 2018
Glenburnie Residents Association fights new plans to subdivide and develop 42-48 Glenburnie Road, MitchamGlenburnie Residents Association fights new plans to subdivide and develop 42-48 Glenburnie Road, MitchamGlenburnie Residents Association fights new plans to subdivide and develop 42-48 Glenburnie Road, Mitchamglenburnie road, mitcham nos. 42-48, glenburnie residents association -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Opening of Schwerkolt Cottage, 1965
Photocopy of newspaper article about the Opening by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe; plus mention in Vice-Regal notes.schwerkolt cottage, delacombe, rohan, sir, schwerkolt, johann august, walsh, graham a -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Plans for growth, 1993
State government plans to set population targets in all municipalities could force Nunawading to increase its population by at least 6000.State government plans to set population targets in all municipalities could force Nunawading to increase its population by at least 6000.State government plans to set population targets in all municipalities could force Nunawading to increase its population by at least 6000.city of nunawading, glickman, ray, demography -
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Blackburn and Mitcham Reporter, 1945
Nunawading City Council moved that the name of the district known as Tunstall be changed to Nunawading.Nunawading City Council moved that the name of the district known as Tunstall be changed to Nunawading.Nunawading City Council moved that the name of the district known as Tunstall be changed to Nunawading.local government, city of nunawading, tunstall, nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Pioneers wed for 50 years, 11/06/1969 12:00:00 AM
Article on Mr & Mrs Eric McKenzie of South Blackburn on their 50th wedding anniversary.Article on Mr & Mrs Eric McKenzie of South Blackburn on their 50th wedding anniversary.Article on Mr & Mrs Eric McKenzie of South Blackburn on their 50th wedding anniversary.mckenzie, eric, mckenzie, ruby -
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, Gillian Armstrong, 2015
Article on Gillian Armstrong (who attended Vermont High School).Article on Gillian Armstrong (who attended Vermont High School) about her career as a film director spanning 40 years. Article on Gillian Armstrong (who attended Vermont High School). armstrong, gillian -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article - Photocopy, Women gardeners without chaperones, 2017
Article by Sandra Pullman in La Trobe Journal No. 99, Mar.2017. Photocopy of B17.0009sandra pullman, women, gardening, gardeners -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Store change in Mitcham, 1966
Article on the takeover of Copolov's (Mitcham) by Anderson's Pty Ltd in 1966.Article on the takeover of Copolov's (Mitcham) by Anderson's Pty Ltd in 1966.Article on the takeover of Copolov's (Mitcham) by Anderson's Pty Ltd in 1966.copolov's, anderson's pty ltd -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Recreation now more accessible in Nunawading, 1992
A $50,000 modernisation of the Nunawading Recreation Centre gives more choice for recreational pursuits for local residents a $50,000 modernisation of the Nunawading Recreation Centre gives more choice for recreational pursuits for local residentsA $50,000 modernisation of the Nunawading Recreation Centre gives more choice for recreational pursuits for local residents a $50,000 modernisation of the Nunawading Recreation Centre gives more choice for recreational pursuits for local residents (photo: Don Sharp, John Harrowfield, Mayor, Savvas Athan)A $50,000 modernisation of the Nunawading Recreation Centre gives more choice for recreational pursuits for local residents a $50,000 modernisation of the Nunawading Recreation Centre gives more choice for recreational pursuits for local residents city of nunawading, athan, savvas, harrowfield, john, sharp, donald m, nunawading recreation centre -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, North Blackburn Shopping Centre, 2019
Plans for the North Blackburn Shopping Centre's $40 million revamp are finally set to be approved.Plans for the North Blackburn Shopping Centre's $40 million revamp are finally set to be approved.Plans for the North Blackburn Shopping Centre's $40 million revamp are finally set to be approved.north blackburn square shopping centre, revamp -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Eastern Freeway To Be Tunnelled, 2000
The Eastern freeway will be tunnelled under the Mullum Mullum Creek.The Eastern freeway will be tunnelled under the Mullum Mullum Creek.The Eastern freeway will be tunnelled under the Mullum Mullum Creek.eastern freeway extension, tunnels, mullum mullum valley, freeways, bushland, koonung mullum forestway association -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Family centre lease
Vermont Pre-school will be located at Vermont Primary SchoolVermont Pre-school will be located at Vermont Primary School following lease agreement between Whitehorse Council and Directorate of School Education.Vermont Pre-school will be located at Vermont Primary School preschools, vermont preschool, city of whitehorse, victoria. directorate of school education, oscar, geoff -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nunawading Council queries Box Hill budget, 1994
Nunawading Council queries Box Hill budgetNunawading Council has asked for clarification on Box Hill Council's budget. Also Nunawading Council is concerned about the magnitude of Box Hill's proposed capital works expenditure for 1994/95.Nunawading Council queries Box Hill budgetlocal government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, amalgamations, local government finance -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Victorian Horticultural Digest, The Batman Tree: by W .A. Rolfe, 1966_04
This article describes the Batman Apple Tree in 1966. Author W. A. Rolfe relates his interviews with Greensborough pioneers.Details of condition of Batman Apple Tree in 1966, including its origin.Photocopy of article; 4 pages; balck and white illus.Source handwritten on first page.batman apple tree, w a rolfe, plenty river, greensborough -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Forced to close club, 1992
The Good Neighbour's Club in Nunawading has folded following a 50% funding cut. The club provided aged citizens with a means of meeting friends and getting out of the house for a while. With photo.senior citizens centres, nelson, rhae, pyers, beryl, good neighbours club, nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Vermont's Junior Council, 1960s
Vermont Primary School Junior Council c. 1960s, with teacher Mr Delacca (Photo).Vermont Primary School Junior Council c. 1960s, with teacher Mr Delacca (Photo).Vermont Primary School Junior Council c. 1960s, with teacher Mr Delacca (Photo).delacca mr, vermont primary school no. 1022