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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Article - Article, Clipping, Vietcong Cave Captured
A Article, Clipping reporting the capture of a cave near Nui Dat. It reports that a centurion tank was heavily damaged. A casualty list mentions that Trooper Jmes Kelly Kerr, 19, single of Concord, N.S.W. of B Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment. Also Listed other solders who were injured in the incident.article, clippings, james kelly kerr, nui dat, 1st armoured regiment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Just another day for oldest Aussie, 2005
Australia's oldest citizen Myra Nicholson celebrates her 111th birthday (Photo).Australia's oldest citizen Myra Nicholson celebrates her 111th birthday (Photo).Australia's oldest citizen Myra Nicholson celebrates her 111th birthday (Photo).nicholson, myra -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Goodbye Bill, 2008
Tributes paid to Cr Bill Bowie who died July 28, 2008.Tributes paid to Cr Bill Bowie who died July 28, 2008.Tributes paid to Cr Bill Bowie who died July 28, 2008.bowie, bill, city of whitehorse, councillors, mayors -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Anzac Day 2003; and, Watsonia RSL Sub Branch is 50 years old
2 news articles from Watsonia's Whisper 2003. Instructions for meeting for the Anzac Day March in April and the Watsonia RSL Sub Branch celebrated its 50th anniversary in December. Rosie Bray was a reporter for Watsonia's Whisper.News clipping, black and white text and colour image.anzac day 2003, watsonia rsl, watsonia's whisper, rosie bray -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, St John's celebrates in colonial style, 1/10/1980
Article about St John's Anglican Church, Blackburn's 90th anniversary celebrations.st johns anglican church, blackburn, brown (archdeacon), bennett, edna -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Sick And Tyred Of Vandalism, 2018
Whitehorse Council has had to clear more than 2,000 dumped tyres from its streets this year.Whitehorse Council has had to clear more than 2,000 dumped tyres from its streets this year.Whitehorse Council has had to clear more than 2,000 dumped tyres from its streets this year.city of whitehorse, environment, pollution -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, St John's Blackburn, 22/05/1980 12:00:00 AM
Anglican church paper 'Church Scene'Anglican church paper 'Church Scene' featuring the renovation of the interior of the St John's Church, Blackburn.Anglican church paper 'Church Scene' st johns anglican church, blackburn -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article, The Pioneers of Horticulture in Victoria, 1940
Special Horticultural Number of "The Pioneers of Horticulture in Victoria"2 copies devoted to "The Pioneers of Horticulture in Victoria", Victorian Historical Magazine, Vol. XVIII, no. 1, Feb. 1940pioneers, horticulture, victoria, australia, victorian historical magazine -
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, Firm's move lifts job hopes, 1990
National clothing manufacturer, Holeproof, will relocate to Nunawading.National clothing manufacturer, Holeproof, will relocate to Nunawading. The company will employ 600 staff, creating jobs for local people.National clothing manufacturer, Holeproof, will relocate to Nunawading.clothing industry, holeproof -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Tip top view of the city, 1994
Opening of the observation tower at old tip site.Opening of the observation tower at old tip site. Nunawading Apex Club joined forces with neighbouring clubs to construct it. The State Government and Nunawading Council have funded the project and Apex Club members have donated 2000 hours work over the last two years to complete the structure.Opening of the observation tower at old tip site.service clubs, nunawading apex club, secker, geoff, victorian government, city of nunawading, reeves, paul, waste transfer station, vermont south -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Volunteers of Banyule, 2003
Article outlines the work of Volunteers of Banyule in matching volunteers with organisations needing help.One page text.volunteers of banyule, watsonia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Article - Article, Clipping, 3rd Platoon "A" company 3 RAR leaving Borneo
Article, Clippings and Photographs. Borneo. Twenty Photographs, 1 News, 1 Comp Photo3 Platoon A Company 3 RAR about to leave Borneo. 3 Platoon casulties in Borneo. 4 KIA, 4 wounded 3 EVAC with Illing 35. 2 others KIA, 2 wounded Vietnamphotographs, newspaper, 3 rar, borneo -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton, 16/07/1980 12:00:00 AM
Article in Nunawading GazetteArticle in Nunawading Gazette, tablet in honour of Thomas Morton who 'fathered' St John's Anglican Church, Blackburn which is one of the items being assembled for an historical display to celebrate the church's 90th birthday.Article in Nunawading Gazette morton thomas richards burrowes, anglican church -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article - National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Magazine, National Trust of Australia, Boongarry Avenue, Blackburn, Autumn 2023???
A photocopy of an article from the Victorian National Trust magazine pertaining to the inclusion of Boongarry Avenue for landscape classification within the Blackburn Lake and Bell Bird Streets, Blackburn.A photocopy of an article from the Victorian National Trust magazine pertaining to the inclusion of Boongarry Avenue for landscape classification within the Blackburn Lake and Bell Bird Streets, Blackburn.non-fictionA photocopy of an article from the Victorian National Trust magazine pertaining to the inclusion of Boongarry Avenue for landscape classification within the Blackburn Lake and Bell Bird Streets, Blackburn.boongarry avenue blackburn, blackburn lake, national trust of australia victoria -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Margaret Chadwick, 2/02/1993 12:00:00 AM
Article from Nunawading Gazette about Margaret Chadwick.Article from Nunawading Gazette about Margaret Chadwick, awarded Public Service Medal for her service to the adult literacy program at Blackburn Library.Article from Nunawading Gazette about Margaret Chadwick.chadwick, margaret, adult literacy program, blackburn branch library -
Canterbury History Group
Article, The story of a most unusual railway
Part of an article published in the Free Press (vol.49.no.44) , about the publication of The Outer Circle a book about the Outer Circle Railway1 pagePart of an article published in the Free Press (vol.49.no.44) , about the publication of The Outer Circle a book about the Outer Circle Railwaycanterbury, outer circle railway, deepdene dasher, deepdene, ashburton, railways -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Girl's bush survival tale inspires wonder, 2013
Fourteen year old girl lost in the Yarra Valley for three weeks in 1885.Fourteen year old girl lost in the Yarra Valley for three weeks in 1885, which was the inspiration for McCubbin's painting 'Lost'.Fourteen year old girl lost in the Yarra Valley for three weeks in 1885.mccubbin, frederick, crosby, clara -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, A Living, working view of our heritage, 1992
Matheson's Orchard, the last working orchard in NunawadingMatheson's Orchard, the last working orchard in Nunawading will soon be open to the public. Council purchased the orchard in 1988. The plan is to run the orchard as it would have operated in the 1930's providing a living and working view of Nunawading's heritage. The eldest child, Marjory, wife of Rev Rhys miller is writing a history of the orchard for Council.Matheson's Orchard, the last working orchard in Nunawading orchards, matheson, charles, city of nunawading -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Glenfern
A reprinted page from BURKE’S COLONIAL GENTRY vol. 1, 1891, regarding Captain John Theodore Thomas Boyd, his family and his lineage dating back to 1716 in chapter entitled Boyd of Glenfern. Includes handwritten information regarding research on the Boyd family. Also handwritten information regarding the origins of Glenfern which was designed by Francis O’Donnell and built for him prior to 1860 and Caulfield rate book notices data.boyd john theodore thomas, glenfern, st kilda east, boyd lucy charlotte, boyd robert alexander, boyd theodore fielding, boyd arthur merric, boyd lucy de guzman, boyd frederick mcarthur, boyd thorton martin, boyd harry lascelles, boyd reginald septimus, boyd rupert, boyd kirby montague, boyd norman gear, boyd enid, à becket emma minnie, watson thomas, mansions, bronkhurst henry adolphus, inkerman street -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Wheelbarrow to the moon, 1990
The Sport for All Challenge by the Soviet Union requires 30 minutes of physical activity by willing residents.The Sport for All Challenge by the Soviet Union requires 30 minutes of physical activity by willing residents. Photo; Cr Les Cooper pushing barrow with three volunteersThe Sport for All Challenge by the Soviet Union requires 30 minutes of physical activity by willing residents. cooper, les, city of nunawading, sports and recreations, sport for all challenge, logie, mark, cocking, jeff, bradley, rosalind -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newsletter Clipping, Colin Brooks, Significant upgrade planned for St Mary's Primary School, August 2024
Article from Brooksy's Briefing about an upgrade planned for St Mary's Primary School including a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) centre and general learning area.Newsletter article text with colour imagest mary's primary school, colin brooks, st marys parish greensborough -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Job advertisements, 1977
Photocopy of a collection of advertisements for positions with municipal councils.Photocopy of a collection of advertisements for positions with municipal councils. Includes position of Welfare Officer with the City of Nunawading.Photocopy of a collection of advertisements for positions with municipal councils. city of nunawading, council staff, social workers -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Brighton Cemetery, North Road, Caulfield South
This file contains two items about war graves. 1/A two-page newspaper article from the "Herald Sun" of 31/07/2011 concerning the neglected state of the graves of some Victoria Cross winners and other war heroes at several cemeteries in Melbourne including Brighton Cemetry. The article notes that the Dept of Veterans' Affairs and other authorities are not adequately maintaining the graves. Includes photographs. 2/A newspaper article from Glen Eira/Port Phillip Leader dated 12/02/2013. The article makes mention that a Gallipoli soldier will finally receive an official war grave and commemorative service in April 2013. Local war historian Carl Johnson stepped in to help and the Australian War Graves will install a grave marker to Pte. Jack Alexander Johnson.brighton cemetery, caulfield south, buckley maurice, joynt william donovan, newland james ernest, peeler walter, graves, cemetries, medals, war veterans, monuments and memorials, war memorials, world war 1914-1918 world war 1939-1945, johnson jack alexander, caulfield military hospital, hospitals, johnson carl, johnson bill, historical markers -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Article, Phillip Island Historical Society history 1967
Meeting at Erehwon to promote the re--establishment of the Historical SocietyHistoricalNewspaper article by Miss Edith Jeffery from The Wonthaggi Sentinel 1967.Phillip Island's Historical Soc by Miss Edith Jefferyphillip island and district historical society, cr dawson davie, miss edith jeffery, mrs s.d. hardy, detective piggit, detective phophy, cr. papworth, stan harris, kingston gardens -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Primary School 140 years, by Atis Lejins, 04/08/2018
Atis Lejins recalls his childhood living in Greensborough, including his time at Greensborough Primary School. This takes the form of a letter to the students of Greensborough Primary School on the occasion of the school's 140th Anniversary in 2018.3 pages typescriptgreensborough primary school, lejins family, atis lejins -
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, Smaller bins rile residents, 2913
Mitcham Residents Association disagrees with Whitehorse Council's idea to distribute smaller (80 litre) bins and charge extra for use of the larger bins (120 litre) used at present.Mitcham Residents Association disagrees with Whitehorse Council's idea to distribute smaller (80 litre) bins and charge extra for use of the larger bins (120 litre) used at present.Mitcham Residents Association disagrees with Whitehorse Council's idea to distribute smaller (80 litre) bins and charge extra for use of the larger bins (120 litre) used at present.mitcham residents association, garbage collection, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Spiders in the Loo launch, 2011
Notes by Gerry Robinson in his introduction of "Spiders in the Loo".Notes by Gerry Robinson in his introduction of Spiders in the Loo, launched at the Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex 11 June 2011Notes by Gerry Robinson in his introduction of "Spiders in the Loo".local history, richardson, patricia. spiders in the loo -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - MURRUMBEENA SPINNERS
This file contains four items pertaining to the Murrumbeena Spinners: 1/A printout of an article from the Caulfield Contact, dated 12/12/1986, noting the various community groups, such as the Spinners, that participated during the Murrumbeena Day – part of the Caulfield Festival. Contains three black-and-white photographs: one of five members of the Spinners – Evelyn Townley, Jan Knight, Dot Picot, Joy Barton and Jill Wylie – engaged in weaving; one of another member – Val Woolard – engaged in weaving; and one of members of the Country Women’s Association – Doreen Chapman, Beattie Burns, Nancy Rose and Margaret Mann – displaying their work. 2/A page identifying the persons featured in the first two photographs on the following page, and specifying the photographs’ context. 3/A page to which are attached three black-and-white photographs. The first is of members of the Spinners – who are identified in the previous item – standing in front of Murrumbeena House. The second is a printed copy of the first. The third is of Murrumbeena House itself, sans the Spinners. 4/A file note written by Anne Kilpatrick recording source of photographs and information, with contact details for Heather Poppenbeek for any future research.murrumbeena spinners, murrumbeena house, community groups, community houses, picot dot, barton joy, wylie jill, woolard val, warren jeanette, poppenbeek heather, dipnall merle, dynan judy, weaving, weavers, caulfield contact, murrumbeena day, caulfield festival, festival and celebrations, townley evelyn, knight jan, dimock liz, farr beryl, country women’s association, chapman doreen, burns beattie, rose nancy, mann margaret, ryan brenda, sherlock pam, tanner lorna, mansell mary, handweavers and spinners guild, millroy, dunbar margaret, kilpatrick anne