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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Morack Road Winehouse approved, 1969
Article about approval of application by Mr & Mrs T. Grace for a wine-house in Morack Road, Vermont.Article about approval of application by Mr & Mrs T. Grace for a wine-house in Morack Road, Vermont.Article about approval of application by Mr & Mrs T. Grace for a wine-house in Morack Road, Vermont.morack road, vermont south, wineries, grace, trevor -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, This is Vermont, 1923
Article re two noticeboards believed to be the first in AustraliaArticle re two noticeboards believed to be the first in Australia erected by Mitcham and Vermont Progress Association.Article re two noticeboards believed to be the first in Australiaclubs and associations, mitcham and vermont progress association -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Cyclonic rise to the top, 1995
The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the City of Whitehorse, Brian Payne, faced a flood of memories during the recent 20th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy.The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the City of Whitehorse, Brian Payne, faced a flood of memories during the recent 20th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy.The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the City of Whitehorse, Brian Payne, faced a flood of memories during the recent 20th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy.payne, brian, city of whitehorse, council staff -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Key birthday celebrations, 1990
23rd birthday celebrations at North Blackburn Square23rd birthday celebrations at North Blackburn Square23rd birthday celebrations at North Blackburn Squarenorth blackburn square shopping centre, shopping centres -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Council expected to 'go it alone', 1994
Box Hill Council is expected to present a submission advocating that it stands alone to the Local Government Review Board.Box Hill Council is expected to present a submission advocating that it stands alone to the Local Government Review Board.Box Hill Council is expected to present a submission advocating that it stands alone to the Local Government Review Board.local government, city of box hill, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Getting share of surprises, 1994
Keith Dormer retires after 31 years as Nunawading's By-laws OfficerKeith Dormer retires after 31 years as Nunawading's By-laws OfficerKeith Dormer retires after 31 years as Nunawading's By-laws Officerlocal officials and employees, city of nunawading, dormer, keith -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosemary Hassett (Spear), Spear Family, by Rosemary Hassett (Spear), 2013c
Rosemary Hassett's recollections of her childhood in Greensborough, growing up in the Spear family2 p., typescriptspear family, rosemary hassett -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Memorials in Glen Eira
This file contains 11 items relating to War Memorials in Glen Eira: 1/Black and white photograph, undated, source unknown, of Caulfield Park War Memorial 2/Copy of photograph of Caulfield Park War Memorial, undated, source unknown 3/Colour photograph of Caulfield Park War Memorial, dated June 1982, source unknown, and slide of same 4/Print of webpage of Friends of Caulfield Park, dated 02/08/2013 with colour image of and information about the war memorial there 5/Two black and white photographs, undated and source unknown, of war memorial at Koornang Park 6/Four colour photographs and one black and white copy of photograph of war memorial and its inscription at Koornang Park. Date and source unknown 7/Article dated 30/04/2013 from GLENEIRA LEADER about funding for plaque for Lone Pine at Caulfield Park 8/Article dated 23/04/2013 from THE AGE about state funding for repair of war memorials including one at McKinnon 9/Article dated June 2013 from GLEN EIRA NEWS about state funding for repair of five WWI memorials in Glen Eira. Includes two photographs. 10/Article from GLEN EIRA NEWS dated April 2012 about restoration of Caulfield Park War Memorial. Includes colour photography 11/A booklet titled 'The Burra Charter and its Application: Essay 3: War Memorial, Caulfield Park', written in October 2000 by Eleanor Bishop. The booklet contains a conservation analysis, statement of cultural significance, statement of conservation policy, and conservation management plan for the Caulfield Park War Memorial. This includes a brief history and description of the Caulfield Park War Memorial, and 7 colour photographs of the memorial dated September 2000, 2 undated black-and-white photographs, and a copy of the original drawing of the memorial which won its design contest in 1930.monuments and memorials, war memorials, plaques, world war 1914-1918, caulfield park, friends of caulfield park, ritchie mr, world war 1939-1945, koornang park, city of caulfield, glen eira, glen eira council, mckinnon war memorial, hopetoun gardens, hyams jamie, mckinnon, lobo oscar, esakoff margaret, hyams jamie, delahunty ms, caulfield rsl, kiernan noel, bishop eleanor, caulfield park war memorial, foot henry b., parks and reserves, paddy's swamp, caulfield, royal victorian institute of architects, caulfield municipal council, architectural competitions, schefferle n. mr, architectural features, conservation management plan -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, New building for Baptist Church
Article from Whitehorse Gazette.Article from Whitehorse Gazette re a celebration service to mark the opening of the new Blackburn Baptist Church, a 1,000 seat facility at Vision Drive, East Burwood.Article from Whitehorse Gazette. blackburn baptist church, churches, burwood east, farrall, liz, cadman, kim, adams, liz, rule, adam -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Flag is flying for the Bicentenary, 1985
Article on the formation of a local Nunawading Bicentennial Community Committee.Article on the formation of a local Nunawading Bicentennial Community Committee.Article on the formation of a local Nunawading Bicentennial Community Committee.australian bicentenary nunawading, nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Painful memories linger on
Anzac Day feature on Raleigh Armstrong, returned World War 2 serviceman and on five Mitcham servicemen who died in the war, and after whom some Mitcham streets have been named, [note: errors in the article corrected] by Salena Brunsdenarmstrong, raleigh edward, till, alwyn, loftus, owen spencer, bremner, william ross, peake, ronald mosely, vasey, george, young, joseph leopold, alwyn street, mitcham, owen street, mitcham, ross street, mitcham, ronald street, mitcham, vasey grove, mitcham, young street, mitcham, mcphee, peter -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Methodist Church, Grange Road, 183 – 185, Glen Huntly
1/A photocopy of a typed document of notes, source and date unknown, describing a brief history of the former Methodist Church in Grange Road, GlenHuntly. 2/Two colour photographs dated November 1980 of the front and side view of the church, and two undated photographs of the foundation stones, laid 1922 for the church and 1932 for the brick hall. 3/Also a newspaper article by Andrew Molloy dated 25/02/1990 discussing development options for potential buyers, source unknown.glen huntly, smith a. w. f. mr, foundation stones, grange road, molloy andrew, land sales, glen huntly road, methodist church, auctions, wattle ave., uniting church, churches, king f. l mr., presbyterian church of eastern australia, monuments and memorials, temples, religious ceremonies, chinese community, real estate agents, commercial development, residential development, child care, glen huntly post office, official buildings, weatherboard buildings, clergy, church residences, meeting rooms -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Cycle club founder, 2005
Obituary for George Ernest Robinson, cyclist and cycle manufacturer of Blackburn.Obituary for George Ernest Robinson, cyclist and cycle manufacturer of BlackburnObituary for George Ernest Robinson, cyclist and cycle manufacturer of Blackburn.blackburn cycling club, robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Article - Copy, Australian Glass Manufactures, Seamen's Mission Melbourne - Crucifix Plan Is Dominant Characheristic, May 1938
Article describing the 1937 Port Melbourne building.Four pages from the magazine Décoration and Glass with 5 pictures of the Art Deco mission in Port Melbourne built in 1937.non-fictionArticle describing the 1937 Port Melbourne building.harry norris, port melbourne, king george v memorial building, art deco, 1937 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Carrying The Dream, 2000
4 articles concerning the Olympic Torch Relay. The 100 day journey around Australia covered 27,000 kms, the longest in history. The flame was carried to the Sydney Olympic Games 2000.olympic games 2000 -
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Article, Coach's hair-raising event, 2006
Commonwealth games gold medal winner Scott Martin shaves off coach Gus Puopolo's mustache (photo).Commonwealth games gold medal winner Scott Martin shaves off coach Gus Puopolo's mustache (photo).Commonwealth games gold medal winner Scott Martin shaves off coach Gus Puopolo's mustache (photo).martin, scott, puopolo, gus, commonwealth games -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Anger at Lake decision, 2005
Blackburn Village Residents' Group express anger at VCAT decision to approve Regis Group's nursing home plan near Blackburn LakeBlackburn Village Residents' Group express anger at VCAT decision to approve Regis Group's nursing home plan near Blackburn LakeBlackburn Village Residents' Group express anger at VCAT decision to approve Regis Group's nursing home plan near Blackburn Lakenursing homes, blackburn lake sanctuary, planning development -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Tranquil setting in heart of Vermont, 1985
Story of siblings Daisy and Bruce Campbell, whose property eventually bought by the City of Nunawading (photo).Story of siblings Daisy and Bruce Campbell, whose property eventually bought by the City of Nunawading (photo).Story of siblings Daisy and Bruce Campbell, whose property eventually bought by the City of Nunawading (photo).campbells croft, campbell, daisy, campbell, bruce -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosie Bray, Greensborough Bowling Club by Rosie Bray, 07/2023
Article by Rosie Bray and a collection of information on the Greensborough Bowling ClubCollection of Brochures and Article on the Greensborough Bowling Clubgreensborough bowling club -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Noel Withers, Willis Vale Homestead 1841-1962, 1841-1962
Willis Vale was built in 1841 by George Maygar and named after his wife's maiden name of Willis. This article outlines the lessees and owners of the property, Robert Whatmough (1863) and Charles Partington (1878).Outlines the history of this Greensborough property.3 pages, text and black and white imageswillis vale, robert whatmough, george maygar, charles partington -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Heritage or heresy?, 1993
When pioneer August Schwerkolt built his stone cottage in 1864 he was more concerned with shelter than politics.When pioneer August Schwerkolt built his stone cottage in 1864 he was more concerned with shelter than politics. Yet the home he built is now the centre of a dispute between Nunawading Council and local historians over proposals to charge for entry to the gardens and erect a rotunda.When pioneer August Schwerkolt built his stone cottage in 1864 he was more concerned with shelter than politics.schwerkolt cottage, brandenburg, john p, cox, george, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Affordable Housing Project, 2018
Whitehorse Council has partnered with Port Phillip Housing Association & MAB Corporation in a new development of 73 apartments in Bruce St, Box Hill.Whitehorse Council has partnered with Port Phillip Housing Association & MAB Corporation in a new development of 73 apartments in Bruce St, Box Hill.Whitehorse Council has partnered with Port Phillip Housing Association & MAB Corporation in a new development of 73 apartments in Bruce St, Box Hill.housing, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Shirley at the helm, 1995
The new Chief Executive Officer of Whitehorse City Council is Dr Shirley Randell.The new Chief Executive Officer of Whitehorse City Council is Dr Shirley Randell.The new Chief Executive Officer of Whitehorse City Council is Dr Shirley Randell.randell, shirley, city of whitehorse, council staff -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, R. A. Marsh: Church Street Greensborough, by Faye Fort and June Hall, 1919_
A brief history of Richard Marsh and family and his house on the corner of Hailes and Church Street Greensborough. This story by Faye Fort and June Hall was updated in 2016 by Marilyn Smith and Sue Ballantyne from material generously supplied by Mrs Madge Marsh, widow of Richard's son Gordon.Story of a pioneer family and a significant house in Greensborough.One page of text.richard arthur marsh, teresa bautista, hailes street, marsh family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Death of printer, 1966
Article on the death of Mr. L. J. Wilson, a well-known Blackburn printer. A brief biographical sketch.Article on the death of Mr. L. J. Wilson, a well-known Blackburn printer. A brief biographical sketch.Article on the death of Mr. L. J. Wilson, a well-known Blackburn printer. A brief biographical sketch.t. j. higham pty ltd, acacia press, wilson, leslie john -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article, Noelle Weatherley, My horticultural life: Noelle Weatherley, 2016
Article in HMA News, Sept. 2016, by Noelle Weatherley, Burnley graduate. 1 p.noelle weatherley, burnley, graduates, horticulture -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Hawthorn Road, 449, Caulfield South
One item on this address. An article and ads in PRW of 29/07/2011 about three new developments in Caulfield South. Included is a short history and description of the suburb. The projects are all on Hawthorn Road or Maple Street- Maple on the Park - a mixed use of developments Elle-luxury apartments Central Shule Chabad – new synagogue and community centrehawthorn road, caulfield south, land subdivision, shops, flats, caulfield primary school, towers, japanese school of melbourne, sporting clubs, mccubbin frederick, armadale bowls club, brighton cemetery, boyd arthur merricks, artists, bent sir thomas, premiers, bentleigh, bent street, jewish community, maple on the park, cbg architects, maple apartments, schacter max, property developers, century 21 wilson pride, real estate agents, elle, besser david, rosenwald yoel, amira gaby, harper terry, central shule chabad, synagogues, community centres, halls, beter-zionist youth movement, residential development, commercial development, eckstein joey, fein peter, liebowitz lionel, besser dion, butt rochelle -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Our unsung heroes, 1992
A look at the work of palliative care volunteers in Nunawading during Palliative Care Week.A look at the work of palliative care volunteers in Nunawading during Palliative Care Week.A look at the work of palliative care volunteers in Nunawading during Palliative Care Week.health services, mid-eastern palliative care association, clarke, margaret, morris, sheridan, smith, beverley, nunawading palliative care service -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Two-city union is logical, 1986
The review of the Cities of Nunawading and Box Hill seems logical as the links go back more than a century.The review of the Cities of Nunawading and Box Hill seems logical as the links go back more than a century. Chief Executive Les Fell says local government needs greater strength to meet the challenges of the future.The review of the Cities of Nunawading and Box Hill seems logical as the links go back more than a century. local government, city of nunawading, fell, les, amalgamations -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - TRAMWAYS IN GLEN EIRA
Contains 9 items: 1/Typed statements from Keith Stodden, dated 03/09/2004, contributing his list of tram routes in Glen Eira from 1920-1970 and 1970-2004. 2/’Trams in Glen Eira (Caulfield) – A Time Line History’, by Keith Stodden, dated 03/09/2004, listing opening and conversion dates and a detailed time-line from 1888 through 1995, of tram lines in Glen Eira (7 typed pages). Included is Mr Stodden’s handwritten draft of this time-line (13+2 pages). 3/’Trams in Glen Eira, notes prepared by Keith Stodden’, dated 27/05/2004, briefly describing tram routes in Glen Eira (2 pages). 4/Page from unnamed Melbourne newspaper (dated December 1895 in pen) with advertisement for tendering for lease of property for Caulfield Tramway. 5/’Our Tramways’, photocopy of cutting from unnamed newspaper, hand dated 1913, about recent developments on Melbourne tramways. 6/’Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, location of cars at end of 28 day period, 16 June 1928’, listing by tram depot (2 pages); ‘Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, location of cars at end of 28 day period, 9 June 1934’, listing by tram depot (2 pages); ‘Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, location of cards at end of financial year, 30 June 1938’, listing by depot (2 pages). 7/’Glenhuntly Road’, cutting from Southern Cross newspaper, dated 14/05 but without the year (perhaps 1980), with brief history of Glenhuntly Road and photograph of first electric tram there, April 1913. 8/Flyer (2 pages) for ‘The Tramway Society of Victoria Ltd’, about the history of the Society (undated). 9/’Caulfield Conservation Study-Tramways Reservation-Dandenong Road’, photocopied description (5 pages) of reservations in the centre of Dandenong Road, with photographs. Assessment and one photograph dated March 1994.tram services, tram depots, trams, glen eira, caulfield, transport, glen huntly road, leslie street, elsternwick, hawthorn road, grange road, dandenong road, derby road, carnegie, balaclava road, stodden keith, glen huntly depot, caulfield tramway, elsternwick, watts thomas, elstercreek, architectural features, flannagan leonard j., ward andrew, tram companies, land transport, tram shelter