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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, An historic dance, 1994
The final mayoral ball for the City of Nunawading before amalgamation with Box Hill.The final mayoral ball for the City of Nunawading before amalgamation with Box Hill.The final mayoral ball for the City of Nunawading before amalgamation with Box Hill.local government, city of nunawading, amalgamations, mayoral balls -
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Article, I'm 108. Esther Penn, 2014
Esther Penn is thought to be the oldest independently living Australian at 108Esther Penn is thought to be the oldest independently living Australian at 108Esther Penn is thought to be the oldest independently living Australian at 108penn, e -
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Article, Builder buys a pottery, 1973
Article on the purchase of Geal Bros. pottery by A. V. Jennings Ind. (Aust) Ltd in 1973.Article on the purchase of Geal Bros. pottery by A. V. Jennings Ind. (Aust) Ltd in 1973.Article on the purchase of Geal Bros. pottery by A. V. Jennings Ind. (Aust) Ltd in 1973.a v jennings ind. aust., geal bros. -
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Article, Bid for brothel in Blackburn
Article on application to establish a brothel in Blackburn has prompted local protests and objections. The Application was submitted on behalf of Janice Sharp. Al Watson, chairman of the Brothel Action Reform Group was one of the first official letters of objection. The Planning Appeals Board still has to give its decision.brothels, sharp, janice, watson, al, brothel action reform group, victoria. planning appeals board, city of nunawading, alfred street, blackburn no 1 -
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Article, Eastern Emergency Relief Network, Feb 2023
The Eastern Emergency Relief Network collects for welfare recipientsnon-fictionThe Eastern Emergency Relief Network collects for welfare recipientswelfare services, eastern emergency relief network -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Article, Herald, Seamen's Institute for the Victoria Missions to Seamen, 30 August 1917
SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE FOR THE VICTORIA MISSIONS TO SEAMEN In architectural style, the new Seamen's Institute for the Victorian Missions to Seamen, in Flinders street Extension which is to be opened early in September by Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, the Governor-General, may be said to resemble the type adopted by the early settlers in California, and known in recent years by the name of Spanish Mission architecture. This character is particularly sympathetic with the object for which the building has been erected, and is exemplified in a marked degree in the unique chapel tower of oblong shape with its four pinnacles and open bell turret, with an almost rustic cross as terminal point: also in the arcaded Eastern Court cloisters, with simple round arch arcading, and in the chapel roof, which is framed of heavy rough-hewn hardwood timber work left as it came from the saw, and erected green from the forest. but so well framed and bolted that no harm can result from shrinkage. The foundations are constructed of reinforced concrete, and in some places are nine feet wide. The ground is very treacherous, and considering the irregular weights of the one story, two-story, and three-story parts of the building, the result achieved in sta bility is eminently satisfactory. The main hall has a vaulted ceiling of reinforced concrete construction, and, spanning 35f., is the widest span of any floor in Melbourne of similar construction. The chaplain's residence is built above the lecture hall, and consists of a most complete, up-to-date dwelling-house of eight rooms. It is fitted with every modern convenience and labor-saving device. The cupboard in the pantry, for instance, has two faces — one in the diningroom and the other in the pantry. Dishes are washed in the pantry, put into the cupboard, and taken out in the diningroom, ready for the next meal. Special rooms are designed for the many and various works carried out for the sailors by the industrious workers of the mission. One room is shelved and fitted for the reception, sorting, and distribution of books, periodicals, and other reading matter that is parcelled up by willing hands and given to sailors as ships leave port, to beguile the weary hours of leisure on the sea. Any old books or magazines, illustrated papers, and the like are always welcome at the insti tute. Reading matter of this kind can easily be saved and sent along in bundles. The gymnasium is not yet built. This is the only part of the building required to complete the block; and when its concrete dome, with open eye at summit like the Pantheon at Rome is erected, the whole effect of the groups of buildings will be most striking. In the entrance hall is a floor of marble mosaic, with a central feature of a mariner's compass seven foot in diameter, well executed by the Adamant Pavement Company, and the gift of Mr George Russell. The architect has designed a copper ship as a finial for the main gable of the building, and it, like the gymnasium, is awaiting the collection of more funds or the generosity of a special donor. The whole of the woodwork of the in terior of the building, including high dados round the walls of halls, stair cases, billiard and other rooms is car ried out in Tasmanian hardwood, fin ished in a dull beeswax polish, and the floors of the entire building, except the lavatories, which are tiled, are also executed in Tasmanian hardwood. Mr Walter R. Butler, F.R.I.B.A., was the architect, and the work was carried out by Mr A. B. Robertson, builder. PICTURESQUE BUILDING AMID SOMBRE SURROUNDINGSThe article gives a valuable description of the Mission at the end of its construction and before its opening.4 columns article with photograph of the front of the Missionlady fraser, walter richmond butler (1864–1949), architecture, spanish mission, california, reinforced concrete, tasmanian hardwood, gymnasium, norla dome, pantheon, adamant pavement company, george russell, compass, finail, weathervane, chaplain's residence, manse, chapel, courtyard, cloisters, main hall, spannig -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Article (item) - Magazine Article, Coranderrk-A Station Never a Mission, Unknown
A magazine article on the history of Coranderrk based on a historical component of a survey of Coranderrk Station.A magazine article on the history of Coranderrk based on a historical component of a survey of Coranderrk Station.coranderrk, coranderrk station, dr marie hansen fels, healesville and district aboriginal community, john green, healesville, acheron river, mohican, native police corps, merri creek, closer settlement act, badger creek, hops, cattle, royal commission of 1877, board of enquiry 1881, lake tyers -
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Article, Forest Hill: Housing is cheap, shopping great, 22/04/1990 12:00:00 AM
Sunday Age article about Forest Hill in the Real estate section.Sunday Age article about Forest Hill in the Real estate section. The shopping centre is discussed and the manager, Ms Elaine Forde is interviewed. Comment is made on roads and the quality of the houses.Sunday Age article about Forest Hill in the Real estate section.forest hill, forest hill chase, forde, elaine, parkmore estate, residential development -
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Article, Baby health centre|Mitcham State School No. 2904|Railway revenue at Mitcham, 1929
Three photocopied articles: Official opening of the Mitcham section of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham Baby Health CentreThree photocopied articles: Official opening of the Mitcham section of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham Baby Health Centre; Visit by Hon R.M. Cuthbertson, Assistant Minister for Education to Mitcham State School, M.L.A. Mr E.W. Greenwood; A drop in total revenue at Mitcham Railway Station.Three photocopied articles: Official opening of the Mitcham section of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham Baby Health Centreshire of blackburn and mitcham, maternal and child health centres, walker, edgar edwardes, cochrane, stanley, dr, barnett mrs, macartney, sister, maternal health centre, mitcham, mitcham state school, no. 2904, mitcham railway station, cuthbertson, r.m., greenwood, e. w., fenton (mr) -
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Article, Speed down to 60, 2014
Three kms of Blackburn Road in Blackburn South and 1.3 km in Boronia Road to be reduced from 70 km/h to 60 km/hThree kms of Blackburn Road in Blackburn South and 1.3 km in Boronia Road to be reduced from 70 km/h to 60 km/hThree kms of Blackburn Road in Blackburn South and 1.3 km in Boronia Road to be reduced from 70 km/h to 60 km/hvicroads, blackburn road, blackburn south, boronia road, vermont -
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Article, That's no way to treat a lady, 2006
Myra Nicholson, Whitehorse's oldest resident, forced to change nursing homes.Myra Nicholson, Whitehorse's oldest resident, forced to change nursing homes.Myra Nicholson, Whitehorse's oldest resident, forced to change nursing homes.nicholson, myra -
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Article, Special Debut, 1987
45 disabled people who attended NADRASCA in Nunawading.45 disabled people who attended NADRASCA in Nunawading will make their debut at the Box Hill Town Hall, organised by the Nunawading Lions Club.45 disabled people who attended NADRASCA in Nunawading.nadrasca, lions club of nunawading -
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Article, Naming of Park, 2015
Whitehorse Council is seeking comment on the proposed naming of the park at 36 Central Road Blackburn as McCubbin Park in recognition of Frederick McCubbin who painted numerous paintings in the area.Whitehorse Council is seeking comment on the proposed naming of the park at 36 Central Road Blackburn as McCubbin Park in recognition of Frederick McCubbin who painted numerous paintings in the area.Whitehorse Council is seeking comment on the proposed naming of the park at 36 Central Road Blackburn as McCubbin Park in recognition of Frederick McCubbin who painted numerous paintings in the area.mccubbin, frederick, central road, blackburn no 36, city of whitehorse -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Ormond Primary School, Wheatley Road
Newspaper article including photo, dated 22/11/2011 giving details of upgraded facilities. Principal Glen Butler discussed all the possibilities for the students with new extensions and the positive feedback from the school community.ormond primary school, butler glen, caulfield, libraries, principals, primary schools -
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Article, Lifestyle fit for royalty, 2004
Article advertising sale of 'Plumstead'.Article advertising sale of 'Plumstead'. The house dating from about 1939 was designed and lived in by J.F.W. Ballentyne. The house backs on to Bellbird Dell. There is an additional note by Valda Arrowsmith.Article advertising sale of 'Plumstead'. plumstead terrara road vermont, terrara road, vermont south, no 75 - 79, ballentyne, j.f.w., bellbird dell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Norm Colvin, Starling family information, 2020_
Biographical information about members of the Starling family: John Henry Starling, Benjamin Alfred Starling and Eva Jean Starling.Family lived in Greensborough2 pages, typescript.starling family, john henry starling, benjamin alfred starling, eva jean starling -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Watsonia Traders Association, Watsonia Macleod Community Bank news, 2002-2003
In 2003 a steering committee investigated the feasibility of setting up a branch of the Bendigo Bank in Watsonia. This article in Watsonia's Whisper continues to seek community support for the Bank.Community involvement in local matters.News article. Black and red text on colour background. bendigo bank, community banks, watsonia, macleod, watsonia macleod community bank -
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Article, Memorial move gets the vote, 2005
(a) Box Hill RSL will relocate its World War 1 and 2 memorials to the Box Hill Gardens precinct. (b) The Mega Mile Fun Run took place as a warm-up to the 2006 Commonwealth Games (photo).(a) Box Hill RSL will relocate its World War 1 and 2 memorials to the Box Hill Gardens precinct. (b) The Mega Mile Fun Run took place as a warm-up to the 2006 Commonwealth Games (photo).(a) Box Hill RSL will relocate its World War 1 and 2 memorials to the Box Hill Gardens precinct. (b) The Mega Mile Fun Run took place as a warm-up to the 2006 Commonwealth Games (photo).box hill returned servicemens league, box hill gardens, commonwealth games, festivals and celebrations, mega mile fun run -
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Article, History revealed in ceramic tiles, 1995
The City of Nunawading's 50 year history was commemorated one more time on Sunday with the unveiling of the former city's ceramic tile project.The City of Nunawading's 50 year history was commemorated one more time on Sunday with the unveiling of the former city's ceramic tile project.The City of Nunawading's 50 year history was commemorated one more time on Sunday with the unveiling of the former city's ceramic tile project.nunawading civic centre, mourney, hazel, murals, mitcham primary school, no. 2904 -
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Article, Homes agreed for school site, 3/08/1994 12:00:00 AM
Subdivision of former Blackburn East Primary School Site,Article on development of 30 lot subdivision of former Blackburn East Primary School Site, Blackburn South. 1 - 41 Vicki Street. Developer Audcon Pty Ltd. In Nunawading Gazette 3 August 1994.Subdivision of former Blackburn East Primary School Site,blackburn east primary school, no. 4800, vicki street, blackburn south, bindy street, hudcon pty ltd, land subdivision -
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Article, The Spirit of a verdant past is still maintained, 24/07/1991 12:00:00 AM
Article from The Age, 24 July 1991, pp4, 10 By Anne Gillison on conservation and revegetationArticle from The Age, 24 July 1991, pp4, 10 By Anne Gillison on conservation and revegetation in Whitehorse Road Nunawading area.Article from The Age, 24 July 1991, pp4, 10 By Anne Gillison on conservation and revegetationparks and reserves, native plants, nunawading, whitehorse road -
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Article, Burwood East Primary School extensions
Nunawading News article on extensions to the 112 year old Burwood East Primary School;Nunawading News article on extensions to the 112 year old Burwood East Primary School; picture shows 1970 additions to the old building which first began as the Nunawading Common School.Nunawading News article on extensions to the 112 year old Burwood East Primary School; burwood east primary school no. 454, bennet, r. -
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Article, Leave the cottage alone, 17/01/1994 12:00:00 AM
Comment by Shirley Jones on development proposals for Schwerkolt Cottage.Comment by Shirley Jones on development proposals for Schwerkolt Cottage.Comment by Shirley Jones on development proposals for Schwerkolt Cottage.jones, shirley, schwerkolt cottage, city of nunawading -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article, E.E. Pescott, Burnley School of Horticulture and Small Farming, 1910
Article by E.E. Pescott in Journal of Agriculture, 10 Jan. 1910e.e. pescott, journal of agriculture -
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Article, A win for all in give and take, 1990
Article about the conclusion reached through negotiation between land developers and residents of Vermont over subdivision of Wunderlich landArticle about the conclusion reached through negotiation between land developers and residents of Vermont over subdivision of Wunderlich landArticle about the conclusion reached through negotiation between land developers and residents of Vermont over subdivision of Wunderlich landrooks road vermont, mitcham road vermont, land subdivision, wunderlich limited -
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Article, Old grove bears fruit, 2012
A 1.03 hectare block, formerly an orchard in Blackburn North is now up for sale.A 1.03 hectare block, formerly an orchard in Blackburn North is now up for sale.A 1.03 hectare block, formerly an orchard in Blackburn North is now up for sale.junction road, blackburn north, surrey road blackburn north, cock, herbert -
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Article, Womens' advocate honoured, 2007
Local Government Womens' Association President Kaele Way inducted into Victorian Honour Roll of WomenLocal Government Womens' Association President Kaele Way inducted into Victorian Honour Roll of WomenLocal Government Womens' Association President Kaele Way inducted into Victorian Honour Roll of Womenway, kaele, australian local government womens' association -
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Article, Much loved man of faith toiled tirelessly for others
Obituary of John Walter McKenna, who lived in Mitcham, was a founder of the Australian Human Rights Society and a life time worker for social justice incl. photo.Obituary of John Walter McKenna, who lived in Mitcham, was a founder of the Australian Human Rights Society and a life time worker for social justice incl. photo.Obituary of John Walter McKenna, who lived in Mitcham, was a founder of the Australian Human Rights Society and a life time worker for social justice incl. photo.mckenna, john walter -
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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 -
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Article, Paul Bangay, 2018
The childhood home of landscape designer Paul Bangay in Vermont is for sale.The childhood home of landscape designer Paul Bangay in Vermont is for sale.The childhood home of landscape designer Paul Bangay in Vermont is for sale.bangay, paul, vermont, malvern street, vermont no 18, buckanbe park