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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Affordable homes of quality draw families to Mitcham, 1993
Mitcham is undergoing a regeneration with affordable housing for families. medium density housing is only 13% of current housing in the shire.Mitcham is undergoing a regeneration with affordable housing for families. medium density housing is only 13% of current housing in the shire. Council is committed to encouraging a green environment. Mitcham is also well serviced with rail and bus lines.Mitcham is undergoing a regeneration with affordable housing for families. medium density housing is only 13% of current housing in the shire.town planning, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Ire over direction of Path Plan, 2016
The Blackburn Village Residents' Group wants a bike and pedestrian path along the north side of the railway line instead of the south side as proposed by council but the Whitehorse Council states this is not sensible.The Blackburn Village Residents' Group wants a bike and pedestrian path along the north side of the railway line instead of the south side as proposed by council but the Whitehorse Council states this is not sensible. Another option the Group would prefer is the lowering of the tracks and the station to create a plaza there.The Blackburn Village Residents' Group wants a bike and pedestrian path along the north side of the railway line instead of the south side as proposed by council but the Whitehorse Council states this is not sensible.city of whitehorse, blackburn railway crossing, blackburn village residents' group, morrison, david -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Article (Item) - Beaufighter Whispering Death, Worlds greatest aircraft
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Monty Gray's tin shed
Phyl Johnson's poem about a famous shed selling bits and pieces in the 1930s.Phyl Johnson's poem about a famous shed selling bits and pieces in the 1930s.Phyl Johnson's poem about a famous shed selling bits and pieces in the 1930s.gray, monty, monty gray's tin shed, whitehorse road mitcham, johnson, phyl -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Medal for an ex-journalist, 2009
Eugenia Moraitis, a presenter and executive producer of the Greek language program on SBS was awarded the medal of Australia (OAM) in the Queen's Birthday honours.Eugenia Moraitis, a presenter and executive producer of the Greek language program on SBS was awarded the medal of Australia (OAM) in the Queen's Birthday honours. She is a Forest Hill resident (photo)Eugenia Moraitis, a presenter and executive producer of the Greek language program on SBS was awarded the medal of Australia (OAM) in the Queen's Birthday honours. moraitis, eugenia, sbs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Kinder Kids at Risk, 1993
Nunawading Council will proceed with reconstruction of Vermont Reserve PavilionNunawading Council will proceed with reconstruction of Vermont Reserve Pavilion despite warnings of risk to children attending Vermont Preschool at the same site during constructionNunawading Council will proceed with reconstruction of Vermont Reserve Pavilioncity of nunawading, preschools, vermont preschool, vermont reserve, plummer, jan, spurr, noel, cooper, les -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Hengar, Glen Eira Road, 356, Elsternwick
Two original copies and one photocopy of a one page article from The Age, 07/03/1990, by Rhonda Dredge, advertising the auction of Hengar. The article describes the architectural features of the Victorian style building, its original use as a dower house and gives a brief history of its occupancy. The article includes a black and white photograph of the exterior of Hengar.hengar, rosecraddock, happy days childminding centre, glen eira road, elsternwick, caulfield, architectural styles, federation style, victorian style, house auctions, preschools, langdon family, dredge rhonda, buxton j r -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, A Mitcham pioneer, 14/01/1921 12:00:00 AM
Report of the death of Mrs Elizabeth McGlone.Report of the death of Mrs Elizabeth McGlone, an early Mitcham pioneer who came to Australia in 1853 and she and her husband were influential in the development of Mitcham.Report of the death of Mrs Elizabeth McGlone. pioneers, mcglone, elizabeth -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Neighbourhood Houses, May 2024
There are ten Neighbourhood Houses in Whitehorsenon-fictionThere are ten Neighbourhood Houses in Whitehorseneighbourhood houses, art, crafts, music -
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Article, Historic Home Up In Flames, 2014
'Greenways', believed to be the oldest remaining house in Vermont.'Greenways', believed to be the oldest remaining house in Vermont, was burnt down and it is being investigated as suspicious.'Greenways', believed to be the oldest remaining house in Vermont. greenways, healesville freeway reservation, vicroads, boronia road, vermont. no. 142 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, The Grange, n.d
'Survivor of the old days', article on 'The Grange', 14a Gordon Crescent, Blackburn, built 1888.gordon crescent, blackburn, the grange, auctions -
Clunes Museum
Article - MAGAZINE ARTICLE, OFFSET ALPINE, "Life in a Postcard", 2009
Images of Clunes by local photographer Neil Newitt. 6 pages photographs, page 70 and small written articler.m. williams, neil newitt, photographs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Article, Journal, Genealogical Society of Victoria, 150 years at the 'G': a short history of the MCG, 2003_09
The Melbourne Cricket Ground at its present site became the home of the Melbourne Cricket Club in 1853. This venue has been used for Australian Rules, Olympic events in 1956 and and other sporting and public events as well as cricket, owing to the capacity of the ground to hold in excess of 100,000 spectators. Includes a timeline of some events at the MCG.3 p. text and photographsmelbourne cricket ground, mcg, melbourne - history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mayor Bill Coyne, 21/08/1985 12:00:00 AM
Article in Eastern Standard 21/8/1985 about current mayor, Bill Coyne who arrived in Australia from the U.K. in 1969.Article in Eastern Standard 21/8/1985 about current mayor, Bill Coyne who arrived in Australia from the U.K. in 1969.Article in Eastern Standard 21/8/1985 about current mayor, Bill Coyne who arrived in Australia from the U.K. in 1969.coyne, bill, mayors, vermont south, coyne, anna, coyne, vida, coyne, kym, coyne, jillian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Blast for Box Hill, 1994
Nunawading councillors have accused Box Hill council of indulging in a last minute spending spree that could leave Nunawading residents to pick up the tab.Nunawading councillors have accused Box Hill council of indulging in a last minute spending spree that could leave Nunawading residents to pick up the tab.Nunawading councillors have accused Box Hill council of indulging in a last minute spending spree that could leave Nunawading residents to pick up the tab.local government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, amalgamations -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Prentice Street, 43, Elsternwick
Newspaper article dated 19/11/2003, includes three coloured photographs. The article describes the revamped renovation, and pinpoints the stylish features that have been added to the updated home. Newspaper article dated 29/05/2002. Article details brief house features prior to forthcoming sale. Includes one coloured photograph.prentice street, stefanis angelos, elsternwick, stavrakis bill, edwardian style, lead lights, timber houses -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Why people travel miles, 17/11/1992 12:00:00 AM
Article by Liz Bell on George Greenberg and Peter Surrah's pharmacy, Mitcham Apothecary which he sold in 1992.Article by Liz Bell on George Greenberg and Peter Surrah's pharmacy, Mitcham Apothecary which he sold in 1992.Article by Liz Bell on George Greenberg and Peter Surrah's pharmacy, Mitcham Apothecary which he sold in 1992.greenberg, george, surrah, peter, pharmacies, mitcham apothecary -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Article - Realia - Wine Glasses, Back to Great Western Commerative Wine Glasses, 1984
Wine Glasses with Gold Lettering. Set of 2 Souvenir Wine Glasses Back To Great Western Primary School No. 860Back To Great Western Primary School No. 860 November 1984wine, souvenir -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Love in war and peace, 2002
John and Margaret Skey, residents of Mitcham, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on 17 Dec 2002.John and Margaret Skey, residents of Mitcham, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on 17 Dec 2002. They were married in England in 1942 and migrated to Australia in 1958.John and Margaret Skey, residents of Mitcham, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on 17 Dec 2002.skey, margaret, skey, john -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Guiding the way, 2006
Blackburn South Guides celebrate their 40th Anniversary (photo of District Leader, Susan Errey).Blackburn South Guides celebrate their 40th Anniversary (photo of District Leader, Susan Errey). Book comp. by Anne Taylor, Maroondah Region SecretaryBlackburn South Guides celebrate their 40th Anniversary (photo of District Leader, Susan Errey).errey, susan, girl guides, blackburn south -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Train trip back in time, n.d
The Public Transport Corporation arranged a steam train display and trip between Camberwell and Lilydale.The Public Transport Corporation arranged a steam train display and trip between Camberwell and Lilydale. The entertainment and display of steam trains was at Mitcham Station.The Public Transport Corporation arranged a steam train display and trip between Camberwell and Lilydale. railways, public transport corporation, steam trains, dennis, christopher, dennis, laura -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, A.L.P.'s landslide win, 17/12/1997 12:00:00 AM
A.L.P.'s landslide win - MitchamA.L.P.'s landslide win. Newspaper article from the Whitehorse Gazette, 17/12/1997, page 3 about Labor's win in the Mitcham by-election on 13/12/1997A.L.P.'s landslide win - Mitcham robinson, tony, mitcham, elections -
Federation University Historical Collection
Article - Article - Women, Ballarat School of Mines: Women of Note; Isabel Huntington, Artist, Teacher, (1905 - 1971), 13/07/2023
Isabel Huntington was a painter, craft officer and craft worker. She studied at Ballarat High School, Ballarat Technical Art School (a division of the School of Mines) and RMIT, and was a member of the Victorian Artists' Society and the Contemporary Art Society. In 1945 she was appointed Director of Handcrafts for the Victorian Division of the Red Cross Society. Isabel Huntington had previously held the position of Supervisor of Handcrafts at Heidelberg Military Hospital for three and a half years. She was a member of the Arts and Crafts Society. Isabel Huntington had five 'one-man" shows, three in Melbourne, one in Ballarat and one in Hamilton, Victoria. Ursula Hoff (from the National Gallery Victoria) judged the 1965 Albury awards for watercolour, and religious paintings in oils, awarding the prize to Isabel Huntington. In the same year Isabel Huntington travelled to Europe. After returning from overseas she taught at Rosanna High School, Victoria. Isabel Huntington lived at Montmorency, Victoria, and was there at the time of her death. Born Isabel McCausland, she married Robert Huntington in 1931. women of note, isabel huntington, ballarat school of mines, ballarat high school, ballarat technical art school, royal melbourne institute of technology, rmit, victorian division of red cross, director of handcrafts, rosanna high school, montmorency, heidelberg military hospital, supervisor of handcrafts, art shows, melbourne, ballarat, hamilton, mccausland, robert huntington -
Bialik College
Article (item) - 'Ambassador at College Appeal Opening', The Herald, 20 April 1964
Newspaper article 'Ambassador at College Appeal Opening', The Herald, 20 April 1964.1960s, fundraising -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - PRENTICE STREET, 47, ELSTERNWICK
Three sets of real estate campaigns for this property: 1/Property Review Weekly newspaper article date 13/12/2002 includes one coloured photograph. The article gives details of renovations done ten years previously and modern features for efficient energy. Also notes suburban locality features. 2/Newspaper article 03/02/2003 gives brief detail on home features both this and above include similar coloured photograph. 3/Newspaper article dated March 2009 gives detail on home features and garden amenities. 4/Real estage agent A4 flyer plus small newspaper ad (Domain 19/04/2013) for auction of 11/05/2013. Included are 2 colour exterior (front and rear) plus 2 colour interior photos for this Edwardian home.prentice street, elsternwick, peer gary, estate agents, timber houses, stefanis angelos, stavrakis bill, kelly juanita, bigginscott, edwardian style -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mayor bids fond farewell, 1994
Retiring Mayor, Cr Kevin Abbott learnt some valuable lessons during his mayoral year (photo).Retiring Mayor, Cr Kevin Abbott learnt some valuable lessons during his mayoral year (photo).Retiring Mayor, Cr Kevin Abbott learnt some valuable lessons during his mayoral year (photo).city of nunawading, mayors, councillors, abbott, kevin -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Koornang Road, 197, Carnegie
Article Dated 08/12/2003, Source Unknown, with Brief Description of 197 Koornang Road And Noting Forthcoming Auction On Following Saturday. Includes One Exterior And Two Interior Colour Photographs.carnegie, koornang road, auctions, houses -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Church, Council face legal battle over $40,000 loan
Legal battle over payment of $40,000 paid by Nunawading Council for renovations to The Avenue Neighbourhood House owned by The Avenue Uniting Church in Blackburn. Dispute as to whether the money was a loan or a grant.the avenue uniting church, blackburn, churches, blackburn, city of nunawading, the avenue neighbourhood house, neighbourhood houses -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Keith makes a big impression, 1/02/2000 12:00:00 AM
Keith makes a big impression : report on a koala in Mitcham.koalas -
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Article, $14,00 for set of new traffic lights, c1972
Photocopy of article discussing possibility of erecting traffic lights on the corner of Springfield and Springvale Roads, Nunawading.Photocopy of article discussing possibility of erecting traffic lights on the corner of Springfield and Springvale Roads, Nunawading.Photocopy of article discussing possibility of erecting traffic lights on the corner of Springfield and Springvale Roads, Nunawading.traffic signals, springvale road, nunawading, springfield road, nunawading