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Melbourne Legacy
Article, Little known side of Legacy Founder Stan Savige, 2006
A copy of an article from the Bulletin written by Legatee Rogers to inform Legatees about the unveiling of a bronze bust of Stan Savige in Morwell. During the event he discovered more about the events surrounding Stan's role in Dunsterforce in Persia. It describes his role in saving Assyrian refugees from the Turks. For this action Stan Savige was awarded his DSO. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of Stan Savige's war service in WW1.Two A4 page photocopy of an article published in the Bulletin 5 October 2006 about Stan Savige in WW1.stan savige, assyrians, refugees, dunsterforce, persia -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Off to the coast, 2007
Former TV reporter Simon Breer is leaving his Californian bungalow in Blackburn for a place by the sea. w. photo.Former TV reporter Simon Breer is leaving his Californian bungalow in Blackburn for a place by the sea. w. photo.Former TV reporter Simon Breer is leaving his Californian bungalow in Blackburn for a place by the sea. w. photo.breer, simon, californian bungalows, cromwell street, blackburn, no. 15 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Article - JEWISH SYNAGOGUE JEWISH SETTLEMENT ON THE GOLDFIELDS OF VICTORIA, 1970
JEWISH SYNAGOGUE JEWISH SETTLEMENT ON THE GOLDFIELDS OF VICTORIA Two page article from the Jewish Geneological Society (Vic) Inc. Describes after 1851 was the turning point for settlers in the Port Phillip district. Sub headings: The Jewish life in Ballarat The first synagogue - 1855 A new synagogue for Ballarat - 1859 Eureka Stockade of 1854 Hebrew day School opened in 1870 Jewish population declines Bendigo (formerly known as Sandhurst)buildings, jewish synagogue, jewish synagogue, new synagogue -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nameless lanes gain way to be addressed, 2013
Four Whitehorse lanes named, in Blackburn, Mont Albert, Box Hill North and Surrey Hills.Four Whitehorse lanes named, in Blackburn, Mont Albert, Box Hill North and Surrey Hills.Four Whitehorse lanes named, in Blackburn, Mont Albert, Box Hill North and Surrey Hills.eadon lane box hill north, woorrwarren lane blackburn, tevelton lane surrey hills, gurrnoong lane mont albert -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, New sign for the City of Whitehorse, 1995
Whitehorse commissioners have wasted no time in establishing a corporate identity for the new municipality.Whitehorse commissioners have wasted no time in establishing a corporate identity for the new municipality. The logo features a chess-inspired outline of a white horse's head enclosed in a block of colour, dark green on one side of the head and terracotta on the other.Whitehorse commissioners have wasted no time in establishing a corporate identity for the new municipality.city of whitehorse, logos -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Article, Cooking Up a Storm
Newspaper clipping Maroondah Post November 13, 1996SOUTHWOOD Primary School students -
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, New look teaches new theme, 1995
Whitehorse Council has adopted 'City of Learning as the main promotional theme for the city.Whitehorse Council has adopted 'City of Learning as the main promotional theme for the city.Whitehorse Council has adopted 'City of Learning as the main promotional theme for the city.city of whitehorse, logos -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Life Story covers 90 Years, 2014
Joyce Suto, a poet, is releasing a collection of work called 'Horsehair Worms Under Shark'.Joyce Suto, a poet, is releasing a collection of work called 'Horsehair Worms Under Shark'.Joyce Suto, a poet, is releasing a collection of work called 'Horsehair Worms Under Shark'.suto, joyce. horsehair, worms under shark, poetry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Healthy advice for longevity, 2002
Christina Cox, the 114 year old of Blackburn gives her advice for a long and healthy life.Christina Cox, the 114 year old of Blackburn gives her advice for a long and healthy life.Christina Cox, the 114 year old of Blackburn gives her advice for a long and healthy life.cox, christina -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Sites sold, 25/10/1993 12:00:00 AM
Report of two prominent sitesReport of two prominent sites in Nunawading having been sold to undisclosed buyers. The first was the remaining 4.8 hectare Winlaton site in Springvale Road and the second site was the former Blackburn Secondary College site, an area of 3.25 hectares in Koonung Road, Blackburn North.Report of two prominent sites land sales, winlaton, springvale road, nunawading, blackburn secondary college, koonung road, blackburn north, talbot, birner, morley (auctioneer), seventh day adventist church, campbell, tony (pastor), l. j. hooker -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Geriatric Centre ready in early '85, 1984
Construction of the Eastern Suburbs Geriatric Centre is expected to be completed in early 1985. The Minister of Health, Mr Roper said today.Construction of the Eastern Suburbs Geriatric Centre is expected to be completed in early 1985. The Minister of Health, Mr Roper said today.Construction of the Eastern Suburbs Geriatric Centre is expected to be completed in early 1985. The Minister of Health, Mr Roper said today.aged people, nursing homes, eastern suburbs geriatric centre, peter james centre, harrowfield, john, newton, doug, ray, margaret, mahaffey, don, james, peter -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Glenfern
Photocopy of typed research, undated, from an unknown author, regarding the architectural style of Glenfern, the changing landscaping from 1860, an addition to the property in 1876 and extracts from Jeannie Watson’s diary (daughter of then owner) dated 1870. Includes references from rate books, sale notices, titles, local history, Boyd history and various other sources. Includes photographs, poorly reproduced.glenfern, st kilda east, balaclava station, boyd captain, inkerman road, inkerman street, balaclava, mcdonnell francis, laing charles, architects, architectural features, boyd john t. t., gothic revival, hotham street, watson jeannie, coldham edith lucy, swanson donald, à beckett minnie, ostberg sarah ann -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Economies if councils join forces, 1976
Possible amalgamations in Nunawading - Box Hill - Ringwood region.Possible amalgamations in Nunawading - Box Hill - Ringwood region.Possible amalgamations in Nunawading - Box Hill - Ringwood region.city of nunawading, oakley, gavan, james, peter, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Dorothy's tireless efforts recognised, 1987
Dorothy Maxwell was presented with the City of Nunawading Community Service Award in 1987 for services to Little Athletics (photo).Dorothy Maxwell was presented with the City of Nunawading Community Service Award in 1987 for services to Little Athletics (photo).Dorothy Maxwell was presented with the City of Nunawading Community Service Award in 1987 for services to Little Athletics (photo).maxwell, dorothy, reid, wendy, mirrabooka little athletics, maxwell, frank, maxwell, ross, bill sewart memorial athletic track -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, T.R.B. Morton, 1923
Across the bar : Death of Cr Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton (obituary), also report of eulogies in Shire of Nunawading Council.Across the bar : Death of Cr Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton (obituary), also report of eulogies in Shire of Nunawading Council.Across the bar : Death of Cr Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton (obituary), also report of eulogies in Shire of Nunawading Council.morton, thomas richards burrowes, obituaries -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Farm Plan Under Way, 1992?
Nunawading Council has appointed consultants to develop a management plan for the historic Matheson orchard.Nunawading Council has appointed consultants to develop a management plan for the historic Matheson orchard.Nunawading Council has appointed consultants to develop a management plan for the historic Matheson orchard.matheson orchard, city of nunawading, matheson family, strathdon homestead -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Developer proffers new plan, 2005
Compromise plans for multi-storey apartment towers in Colombo Street Mitcham, rejected by Whitehorse CouncilCompromise plans for multi-storey apartment towers in Colombo Street Mitcham, rejected by Whitehorse CouncilCompromise plans for multi-storey apartment towers in Colombo Street Mitcham, rejected by Whitehorse Councilhigh-rise buildings, colombo street, mitcham, planning development -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Enjoying a good life, 31/01/1994 12:00:00 AM
Article on Mr Westrop Hatfield and his wife Carrie Hatfield on their 60th wedding anniversary.Article on Mr Westrop Hatfield and his wife Carrie Hatfield on their 60th wedding anniversary.Article on Mr Westrop Hatfield and his wife Carrie Hatfield on their 60th wedding anniversary.hatfield, westrop, hatfield, carrie -
Bialik College
Article (item) - 'Bialik Appeal: Envoy Speaks at Opening', The News, 30 October 1964
Newspaper article 'Bialik Appeal: Envoy Speaks at Opening', The News, 30 October 1964. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.1960s, fundraising -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Article - Newspaper cliipping, The Age, The Flying Angel, the Harbour Lights Guild Greets London Visitor, 11 March 1938
The article confirme the Guild was first created in Melbourne and that the name was copied by English committees around 1932-1933 as Lady Janet Bailey reveals :" I must admit we flagrantly took that title from Australia".Two columns article published in the Agelady huntingfield, ladies harbour lights guild, lhlg, lady janet bailey, amy brown -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Shoobra Road, 63, Elsternwick
3 items on 63 Shoobra Road: 1/An advertising article dated 19/03/2004, from Property Review Weekly, giving details of original features and renovations done to 63 Shoobra Road, for forthcoming auction by Gary Peer. 2/Handwritten research by Claire Barton on 63 Shoobra Road giving house name in the 1910 Sands & McDougalls and owner/tenant, dated 30/09/2011. 3/An auction advertisement for 63 Shoobra Road on 06/12/2014 (newspaper add hand-dated as 11/11/2014).shoobra road, real estate agents, house names, elsternwick, wymswold, verandahs, street charles, fireplaces, architectural features, cast iron work, marble, gary peer & associates, stables, bay windows, carports -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Graffiti loses ground, 1991
Article on presentation of a plaque for Nunawading Railway Station for becoming graffiti free.Article on presentation of a plaque for Nunawading Railway Station for becoming graffiti free.Article on presentation of a plaque for Nunawading Railway Station for becoming graffiti free.nunawading railway station, graffiti, legge, margaret, o'donoghue, michael, baker, clive -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Eastlink artwork stacks up, 2008
Smoke stacks to mark roadways under Mullum Mullum Creek are works of art (photo).Smoke stacks to mark roadways under Mullum Mullum Creek are works of art (photo).Smoke stacks to mark roadways under Mullum Mullum Creek are works of art (photo).eastlink, smoke stacks -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Whitehorse Meals on Wheels, June 2023
An article regarding the continuation of Meals on Wheels in Whitehorse by a new providernon-fictionAn article regarding the continuation of Meals on Wheels in Whitehorse by a new providermeals on wheels, aged people -
Canterbury History Group
Article, Patterson, Kyle, The old school is much the same, 1/05/1981
Photocopy of article with two black and white photographs, from the Progress Press, May 1981, on the 40th Anniversary of the opening of Camberwell High School.canterbury, prospect hill road, camberwell high school, brown> jenny, giannopoulos> john, secondary schools, webster> john -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Article (Item) - Photocopy of article called Mosquito from Modelcraft magazine
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Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - OUTER CIRCLE RAILWAY
This file contains five items: 1/Two copies of a document titled THE OUTER CIRCLE RAILWAY by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria and the Australian Railway Historical Society, Vic div. It details the history of the construction of the Outer Circle Railway and discussed expenses and other factors affecting the construction of the line. Notes compiled by R.K Whitehead, Research and Archives Officer Australian Railway Historical Society Victoria Division. The document includes three maps of the outer circle railway line. 2/Four newspaper articles detailing the history of the Outer Circle Railway Line. They include ten black and white images of various aspects of the railway and three line maps. The first article is titled ‘Rail Link with the Past’. In the COLLINGWOOD COURIER dated 07/10/1970, author unknown. The second article titled ‘Ghost trains of the Outer’ by Kenneth Joachim in the HERALD dated 18/04/1975. The third article is titled ‘Tracks in Time’ by Norman Thompson from NEWS, dated 13/02/1973. The fourth article is titled ‘Our Ghost Railway’ by John Townsley from the HERALD, dated 06/11/1974. 3/A letter from Victorian Railways Chief Estate Officer N.A Wigmore to the Honorary Secretary of the Caulfield Historical Society, dated 19/11/1975 regarding the leasing of land along the Outer Circle Railway Reserve from Dandenong Road to the Hughesdale Station. 4/Two copies of an article titled ‘Outer Circle Railway’ in the CAULFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER undated detailing the history of the outer circle line. The article includes a map of the section of the line in Caulfield. 5/A Photocopy of two images of train line locations on the Outer Circle Line. One on Warrigal Road, looking south from Ashburton dated 1936. The second is of the Black Bridge over Gardiners Creek dated 1935.outer circle railway, normanby road, caulfield station, outer circle line, rosstown junction railway, monash john, caulfield historical society, poath road, deepdene dasher, ashby dasher, dandenong road, gippsy goods, mallee root mercury, outer circle railway reserve, railway lines, railway stations, steam trains -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Defibrillator, 1/04/2018 12:00:00 AM
Brett Orpwood of Mitcham has raised almost to provide parkrun groups across Australia with defibrillators.Brett Orpwood of Mitcham has raised almost $40,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to provide parkrun groups across Australia with defibrillators.Brett Orpwood of Mitcham has raised almost to provide parkrun groups across Australia with defibrillators.orpwood, brett, parkrun groups -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Recognition for a dedicated runner, 24/06/1992 12:00:00 AM
Article from Nunawading Post 24 Jun 1992 on Dot Browne.Article from Nunawading Post 24 Jun 1992 on Dot Browne being awarded an Order of Australia medal for her contributions to athletics.Article from Nunawading Post 24 Jun 1992 on Dot Browne. browne, dot, doncaster women's athletic club, heatherdale primary school