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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Member biography: Ivy Weber, 2007
Story of Mrs Clarence Weber, elected as a State Parliamentarian for the Nunawading electorate in 1937.Story of Mrs Clarence Weber, elected as a State Parliamentarian for the Nunawading electorate in 1937.Story of Mrs Clarence Weber, elected as a State Parliamentarian for the Nunawading electorate in 1937.weber, ivy, parliamentary representatives -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Your new council : City's top ten delighted, 1997
The Whitehorse election candidates declared elected last Sunday night were 'elated' to be part of the first democratically elected Whitehorse Council.The Whitehorse election candidates declared elected last Sunday night were 'elated' to be part of the first democratically elected Whitehorse Council.The Whitehorse election candidates declared elected last Sunday night were 'elated' to be part of the first democratically elected Whitehorse Council.city of whitehorse, councillors -
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, Proposal to rezone land, 1992
Nunawading Council proposes to rezone land in Vermont South from public open space to restricted business.Nunawading Council proposes to rezone land in Vermont South from public open space to restricted business.Nunawading Council proposes to rezone land in Vermont South from public open space to restricted business.city of nunawading, rundle, geoff, grigg, vernon, local laws, vermont south -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Article (item) - Newpaper Article, Champion of his people, 28-02-2012
A newspaper article regarding William Barak, an Aboriginal leader who was instrumental in 1863 in the creation of Coranderrk Aboriginal station near Healesville in Victoria.A newspaper article regarding William Barak, an Aboriginal leader who was instrumental in 1863 in the creation of Coranderrk Aboriginal station near Healesville in Victoria.william barak, kulin nation, john batman, victorian indigenous hall of fame, beruk, woiwurrang language, victoria, bebejan, billibellary, wurundjeri ngurungaetas, coranderrk, healesville, board for protection of aborigines, robert wandin, thomas dunolly, simon wonga, graham bell, anne bon, yarra mission school, native police corps -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, History making Box Hill mayor, 2007
Story of Esther Poelman, Box Hill's first woman councillor and Mayor incl. photo.Story of Esther Poelman, Box Hill's first woman councillor and Mayor incl. photo.Story of Esther Poelman, Box Hill's first woman councillor and Mayor incl. photo.poelman, esther, councillors, mayors, box hill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Super medical centre
Article about Blackburn Clinic.Article about Blackburn Clinic which plans a $5 million medical complex in Maple Street, Blackburn.Article about Blackburn Clinic. medical services, blackburn clinic, carson, neil, thwaites, morrison, sallai, tom, blackburn primary school, no. 2923, gelb, joe, maple street, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Look -a-likes, ?1950s
McNaught family of Blackburn and an American visitor.McNaught family of Blackburn and an American visitor.williams, jessie, mcnaught, margaret, jennifer, blackburn presbyterian church -
Melbourne Legacy
Article - Speech, Foundation Day Address 2013, 2013
TBCA speech given at a Legacy function to commemorate the day on which Legacy was founded that has information about the early years of Legacy.White A4 paper x 5 pages with black print of 2013 speech by Legatee Geoff Web.foundation day, geoff webb, comradeship -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Former Site of Burwood Brickworks Sold, 2014
The site of the former Burwood Brickworks.The site of the former Burwood Brickworks has been purchased by Australand from Reading Entertainment Australia Pty Ltd..The site of the former Burwood Brickworks.australand, brickworks, reading entertainment australia pty ltd, burwood highway burwood east, middleborough road burwood east, eley road burwood east -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Fiona in man's role, 1985
18 year old Fiona Fleming has caused a stir by taking on the job of greenkeeper at Blackburn R.S.&C. Bowling Club, usually men's domain.18 year old Fiona Fleming has caused a stir by taking on the job of greenkeeper at Blackburn R.S.&C. Bowling Club, usually men's domain. She is also a member of the club and plays regularly.18 year old Fiona Fleming has caused a stir by taking on the job of greenkeeper at Blackburn R.S.&C. Bowling Club, usually men's domain. lawn bowls, blackburn r.s.&c. bowling club, fleming, fiona -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Article (Item) - Photocopy of article called They won the Victoria Cross - a list of the recipients with reason awarded
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Ted wins contract during tough times, 9/02/1993 12:00:00 AM
Article from Nunawading Gazette.Article from Nunawading Gazette regarding ex school cleaner now contract cleaning for two primary schools.Article from Nunawading Gazette. endacott, ted -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Plenty of kinder places in 1977
Nunawading's Cr Jan Plummer dismissed claims that the closure of Holland Road Pre-school would cause a local enrolment crisis in 1977.Nunawading's Cr Jan Plummer dismissed claims that the closure of Holland Road Pre-school would cause a local enrolment crisis in 1977.Nunawading's Cr Jan Plummer dismissed claims that the closure of Holland Road Pre-school would cause a local enrolment crisis in 1977.child care, plummer, jan, preschools, holland road preschool, blackburn south, lee, a -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, Bulletin VALE Legatee William (Bill) Alfred Braidie
An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee Bill Braidie (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1974). The Bulletin published articles on Legatees when they passed away. Legatee Bill Braidie died in 1979 aged 54 years. During his war service he served in the RAAF in the South West Pacific area. He joined Legacy in 1964 after being nominated by Legatee Terry Kirby and Legatee Ray Mitchell. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee Bill Braidie a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Typed copy of a page from the Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee Bill Braidie - President 1974Bulletin No 2451. 3.4.1979. Page No 1 and 2past presidents, vale, bill braidie -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, The Track from Rugby Junction to Nunawading, 1999
Early career in the UK of Joan Roczniok.Early career in the UK of Joan Roczniok, her arrival in 1964 in Australia, work in various libraries and work with the Nunawading & District Historical SocietyEarly career in the UK of Joan Roczniok.nunawading & district historical society, libraries, roczniok, joan -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Article - Sketch, Harry Norris, New Seamen's Mission, 17 May 1937
The 1888 building becoming too old and small, a new building was designed by Harry Norris and open in 1937. The funds were given by Alfred Nicholas from the Aspro company. In the Art Deco style, the building was unfortunately demolished in 1995 for a new development.harry norris, port melbourne mission, beach road, 1937, lord huntingfield, alfred nicholas, aspro -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article, S. Fish, Tomato diseases and their control, 1942
Reprint of article by S. Fish from Journal of the Dept. of Agricultures. fish, journal of the department of agriculture, tomato, disease control -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Plans costed, 1992
Estimated cost of developing historic Matheson's Orchard is $276,000.Estimated cost of developing historic Matheson's Orchard is $276,000. Consultants recommend a five year restoration plan. The Forward Planning Committee voted to form an advisory Committee to help Council program the works, conservation and promotion of the property.Estimated cost of developing historic Matheson's Orchard is $276,000.orchards, matheson, charles, city of nunawading, matheson orchard -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article - Photocopy, Nina Crone, Apples for Gold-diggers, 2002
Article by Nina Crone in Australian Garden History re James Lang, fruit-grower of Harcourtgold diggers, nina crone, james lang, fruit grower, harcourt, apples, australian garden history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Bee Journals, 1918
Patrick Joseph Markham was publisher and sub-editor of the Victorian Bee Journal.Patrick Joseph Markham was publisher and sub-editor of the Victorian Bee Journal.Patrick Joseph Markham was publisher and sub-editor of the Victorian Bee Journal.markham, patrick joseph, apiarists -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Family History, The Partington Family by Faye Fort, 2012
In this oral history, Faye Fort relates the arrival of Ellen and Charles Partington in Australia and the stories of subsequent family members.The Partingtons are a pioneer Greensborough family. Descendants still live in the area.Two typed pages of text. Includes original hand written manuscriptpartington family, faye fort -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - CAULFIELD RSL
This file contains four items pertaining to activities at the Caulfield RSL: 1/A pamphlet published by the RSL (undated) providing cursory information about it; briefly describing its history and listing its amenities. Included are four colour photographs; two of the exterior of the building and two of patrons seated in its eateries. 2/The minutes of the 18/09/1979 meeting of the Angling Section of the Caulfield RSL. The main issue discussed is an impending vacation to King Island. A more minor issue discussed is the need to institute a recordkeeping system. 3/A typewritten letter, dated 26/08/1981, from the Caulfield RSL;s secretary, J. W. Pugh, to Jack Campbell, congratulating the latter on his re-election to the Caulfield Council. 4/An article dated 07/08/2012 from the Caulfield/Port Phillip Leader 'A flying start for new club'. It is annoucning the launch of a live music venue called the Flying Saucer Club at Caulfield RSL on 05/08/2012.caulfield, caulfield returned servicemen league (rsl), exservice organisations, clubs and associations, returned servicepeople, armed forces, gambling, restaurants, angling section caulfield returned servicemen league (rsl), fishing, beard f. m., dusting d., de la perrelle e., kerr l., donaldson d., caulfield returned sailors’ soldiers’ and airmen’s club, moore h. r., pugh j. w., soldiers, aged people, senior citizens centres, williams a., davidson d., heather c., campbell jack., campbell a. j. e. cr., flying saucer club, burchett mark, art deco style, fireplaces, the revelators, camilleri joe, black james, creighton joe, conway deborah, st georges road, elsternwick, musical events and activities, musicians -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Bring Back Our 286, 1/09/2014 12:00:00 AM
Residents are mounting pressure for Bus Route 286 from Box Hill to The Pines Shopping Centre to be re-instated.Residents are mounting pressure for Bus Route 286 from Box Hill to The Pines Shopping Centre to be re-instated.Residents are mounting pressure for Bus Route 286 from Box Hill to The Pines Shopping Centre to be re-instated.transport, bus services -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Depots to merge, 1995
Whitehorse Council is considering selling the Nunawading Council depot and upgrading the Box Hill depot to cater for the new amalgamated municipality.Whitehorse Council is considering selling the Nunawading Council depot and upgrading the Box Hill depot to cater for the new amalgamated municipality. But Nunawading is likely to retain its Horticultural Centre in Forest Hill.Whitehorse Council is considering selling the Nunawading Council depot and upgrading the Box Hill depot to cater for the new amalgamated municipality.local government, city of whitehorse, council depots, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Lower density passed, 1993
Nunawading Council has listened to community concerns and decided to keep high density housing in the former L17 area of Mitcham to a minimum.Nunawading Council has listened to community concerns and decided to keep high density housing in the former L17 area of Mitcham to a minimum.Nunawading Council has listened to community concerns and decided to keep high density housing in the former L17 area of Mitcham to a minimum.town planning, city of nunawading, mitcham -
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, People's place, 1993
Shopping Centres today have become a community within a community, by encouraging people inside and the recession and high youth unemployment shopping centres have become a target for crime.Shopping Centres today have become a community within a community, by encouraging people inside and the recession and high youth unemployment shopping centres have become a target for crime. Forest Hill Chase, Nunawading Council, police and youth workers are working together to overcome youth violence problems.Shopping Centres today have become a community within a community, by encouraging people inside and the recession and high youth unemployment shopping centres have become a target for crime. shopping centres, forest hill chase, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, John Lynch, 2006
John Lynch grew up in Nunawading.John Lynch grew up in Nunawading. He now lives in Dublin, where he plays the viola with the National Symphony Orchestra of IrelandJohn Lynch grew up in Nunawading.lynch, john, musicians -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nadrasca Digital Industry, 11/12/2017 12:00:00 AM
Nadrasca Industry employs over 150 people with disability and they have invested in a digital press which could double the number of full-time positions for people with a disability.nadrasca industry, nunawading, printers