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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Forest Hill Uniting Op Shop, April 2022
The Forest Hill Uniting Op Shop has been renovated and re-opened following closure during Covid restrictionsnon-fictionThe Forest Hill Uniting Op Shop has been renovated and re-opened following closure during Covid restrictionsmount pleasant methodist church, st. ninians uniting church blackburn south, wesleyan chapel, opportunity shops -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Les Cooper, 6/10/1992 12:00:00 AM
Article in Nunawading Gazette, 1992. Mayor of Nunawading, Les Cooper.Article in Nunawading Gazette, 1992. Mayor of Nunawading, Les Cooper. He has been a police sergeant for 29 years serving at Ivanhoe, West Heidelberg and Doncaster.Article in Nunawading Gazette, 1992. Mayor of Nunawading, Les Cooper.cooper, les, mayors -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article, New ornamental entrance gates to the Burnley Field station - Friends of Burnley Gardens, 2013
Article on conception and installation of gates, written by Andrew Smith for FOBG website, 2 copies, scannedfobg, andrew smith, burnley field station, gates -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Step back into the past at Schwerkolt Cottage, 1985
Newspaper article on Schwerkolt Cottage and garden.Newspaper article on Schwerkolt Cottage and garden.Newspaper article on Schwerkolt Cottage and garden.schwerkolt cottage, faggetter, pat, gardens, city of nunawading, deep creek nursery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Simply a Fact of Life at Taralye, 25/08/1990 12:00:00 AM
Taralye Kindergarten, BlackburnTaralye Kindergarten, Blackburn, offers a unique environment for hearing-impaired children. With photo.Taralye Kindergarten, Blackburnpreschools, taralye, dennehey, shirley, blackley, megan, carracher, marita -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Happy birthday Den, 1984
Article on C.J. Dennis, born in 1876 it would have been his 108th birthday.Article on C.J. Dennis, born in 1876 it would have been his 108th birthday. An early photo of Dennis in his garden at Toolangi.Article on C.J. Dennis, born in 1876 it would have been his 108th birthday. dennis, c.j. -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Maysbury, Maysbury Avenue, 1, Elsterwick
An article in Melbourne Bayside Weekly, October 20, 2010 by architect Neil Clerehan giving the history of Maysbury and describing some of its architectural features, also a description of the building and grounds subdivision into individual houses in the newly created Maysbury Avenue and the building into seven individual flats and subsequent addition of seven more apartments. Included in the article are three coloured photographs of one of the exterior of the building and two of individual rooms in apartment No.7. Also three real estate advertisements including three coloured photographs, one of interior of apartment and two external views of Maysbury dated 2009 and 2010.maysbury, elsternwick, maysbury avenue, south road, labassa, gatsby, burreel avenue, grimwade house, glenhuntly road, glenmayne, biggin and scott real estate, mansions, architectural features, flats, bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, arches, ceilings, fireplaces, architects, land titles, gardens, sheds, victorian style, italianate style -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, For Nuna Council it's steady as she goes, 1994
Nunawading Council was divided last week over how it should proceed in the wake of the release of the Local Government Board's interim report recommending its merger with Box Hill.Nunawading Council was divided last week over how it should proceed in the wake of the release of the Local Government Board's interim report recommending its merger with Box Hill.Nunawading Council was divided last week over how it should proceed in the wake of the release of the Local Government Board's interim report recommending its merger with Box Hill.local government, city of nunawading, victoria. local government board, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Snake Bite, 22/01/1992 12:00:00 AM
A snakebite which occured during a gardening activity in Blackburn.An account of a snakebite which occured during a gardening activity in Blackburn. The victim Mrs Mann had received enough venom from the bite to kill a child. The snake was identifies as either a copperhead or black snake. The article contained information on how to treat snake bite and advice on keeping gardens snake free.A snakebite which occured during a gardening activity in Blackburn. csl, melbourne geo, snakes, box hill hospital, mann gwen, goulopoulos, tom, black snake, copperhead snake, st vincents intensive care unit -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Recycling saves our environment, 1990
Residents more concerned about the importance of recycling since the opening of Recycling and Waste Transfer Station in 1978.Residents more concerned about the importance of recycling since the opening of Recycling and Waste Transfer Station in 1978.Residents more concerned about the importance of recycling since the opening of Recycling and Waste Transfer Station in 1978.city of nunawading, recycling, hawke, graham, waste transfer station, vermont south, macdonald, arthur -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Plan to Restrict Parking, 2016
Whitehorse Council has decided to explore restricted car parking around the Mitcham Station.Whitehorse Council has decided to explore restricted car parking around the Mitcham Station.Whitehorse Council has decided to explore restricted car parking around the Mitcham Station.city of whitehorse, mitcham railway station, parking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, New Path proposal Put Forward, 2016
VicRoads has decided that the shared-use path will be located south of the railway line at Blackburn.VicRoads has decided that the shared-use path will be located south of the railway line at Blackburn. However Box Hill North's Peter Carter, a former VicRoads traffic engineer, believes his northern alignment is better.VicRoads has decided that the shared-use path will be located south of the railway line at Blackburn. blackburn, level crossing removal authority, cycling, vicroads, carter, peter -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Campaign Gets Results, 2016
Two lifts will be installed at the Blackburn Railway Station as part of the level crossing removal project.Two lifts will be installed at the Blackburn Railway Station as part of the level crossing removal project.Two lifts will be installed at the Blackburn Railway Station as part of the level crossing removal project.blackburn railway station, whitehorse disability advisory committee, railway crossing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mural takes shape, 1988
Article on painting of a mural on stage doors of the sound shell at Nunawading Arts CentreArticle on painting of a mural on stage doors of the sound shell at Nunawading Arts Centre.Article on painting of a mural on stage doors of the sound shell at Nunawading Arts Centrenunawading arts and entertainment centre, murals -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article, D.H. Aldous, Historic Burnley Gardens: the first 100 years, 1989
"Historic Burnley Gardens: the first 100 years"; a four page article from the March 1989 issue of "Australian Horticulture" written by D.E. Aldous and TH Kneen; it gives a summary of the history of Burnley College. Several illustrations are included. 4-page article by D.H. Aldous & T.H.Kneen from Australian Horticulture, March 1989d.h. aldous, thomas.h. kneen, australian horticulture, burnley gardens centenary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Lack of patrons closes RSL club, 2014
Mitcham RSL has closed due to financial problems and dwindling numbers of patrons.Mitcham RSL has closed due to financial problems and dwindling numbers of patrons.Mitcham RSL has closed due to financial problems and dwindling numbers of patrons.mitcham returned servicemens league, patrons -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Anne Paul, Footprints on the landscape, by Anne Paul, 2018 and 2022
Covers the period from migration of the Willis family to Van Diemen's Land in 1823, later to squatting on the Plenty River area in 1837 at Lower Plenty and Mernda and afterwards in the Western District4 p., text and col. photographs. Also, later version August 2022.willis family, plenty river, lower plenty -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - HARLESTON PARK, ELSTERNWICK
This file contains 2 items, viz: 1/Press cutting from the Melbourne Herald (01/06/1974) regarding opposition by some Elsternwick residents to plans by Caulfield Council to install gas barbecues in Harleston Park. 2/Five coloured photographs of the park i.e three glossy prints: on verso of one ‘Harleston Park circa 1972’ and on the others ‘Harleston Park’; two matt prints, on verso of each, ‘Harleston Park, 1982’.harleston park, ross albert, ross mrs albert, brodie william, meldrum frank, wilson kerry, allison road, seymour road, parks and reserves, newspapers, barbecues -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Heritage or heresy, 1/12/1993 12:00:00 AM
Article on the management plan for Schwerkolt Cottage being prepared for Nunawading Council by Landscape Australia consultants.Article on the management plan for Schwerkolt Cottage being prepared for Nunawading Council by Landscape Australia consultants.Article on the management plan for Schwerkolt Cottage being prepared for Nunawading Council by Landscape Australia consultants.schwerkolt cottage, city of nunawading, gray, bill, cox, george, landscape australia consultants -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Priceless film discovered, 1979
Melbourne man, Ken Robb accidentally stumbled across rare footage from what is believed to be the world's first fill length film. The scenes are from a 1906 production 'The Story of the Kelly Gang'.Melbourne man, Ken Robb accidentally stumbled across rare footage from what is believed to be the world's first fill length film. The scenes are from a 1906 production 'The Story of the Kelly Gang'.Melbourne man, Ken Robb accidentally stumbled across rare footage from what is believed to be the world's first fill length film. The scenes are from a 1906 production 'The Story of the Kelly Gang'.robb, ken, the story of the kelly gang(film), films -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Article (Item) - Lawrence Hargrave memorial lecture, Private enterprise in Australian air transport
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Median House Price Skyrockets, 2016
House prices in Whitehorse are more than 160 per cent more expensive than a decade ago.city of whitehorse, housing, land values -
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Article, School To Close Its Doors, 16/12/1987 12:00:00 AM
Forest Hill Primary School closes in its 60th year.Forest Hill Primary School closes in its 60th year. President of the School Council, John Burrill, said Forest Hill P.S. Trusts would be introduced at Nunawading South, Blackburn Lake and Parkmore Primary Schools as a permanent Memorial to the School. The money earned as interest will be used to enable needy students to participate in educational excursions.Forest Hill Primary School closes in its 60th year. primary schools, forest hill primary school, burrill, john, tonkin, florence, sedgman, ruth, storey, gareth, davis, scott, coropel, peter -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Webb Family
There are six items in this file. A photocopy from 500 Victorians 1934 edition of Percy Barrett Webb, engineer, manufacturer, of Webb Brothers, City Road South Melbourne. Includes carton illustration and personal details. Handwritten biographical information about Charles Webb, architect. Includes list of properties designed and two pages of references. Handwritten lists of two properties associated with George Octavius Webb, 1871 and 1887. Handwritten list of one property associated with Walter E. Webb, 1891. Two original photographs and one photocopy of statue of Isabella Webb, daughter of Justice Webb d.1891 located in Glen Eira City Hall as of 2000. One photograph taken in 1981 includes Mrs. Marie Langton, left, and Mrs. Margaret Moscham. Verso is handwritten description of photographs and photocopy. These were donated by Mrs. Langton March 2000. Two pages torn from Melbourne Weekly Bayside, April 14, 2010 entitled A Manor of Magnificence from Windsor Hotel to Winston Manor Charles Webb’s legacy remains unmatched by Kay Keighery on buildings designed by Charles Webb. The record page comprises description of 2 Manor Street, Brighton, designed by Webb, for sale at five million dollars.webb percy barrett, webb charles, webb george octavius, webb isabella, webb justice, langton mrs. marie, moscham margaret, glen eira city hall, orrong road, caulfield, st. mary’s caulfield, glenhuntly road, glenhuntly, duffy f.g., hopetoun street, korang street, glen tana, glentana, bambra road, currall road, ballantyne k., architetcts, architectural features, architectural styles, architecture, churches, mansion houses, sculpture, statues -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, House of the 19th Century, 1969
An 1884 house which over the last 7 years has been lovingly restored by owner, Jeffrey Newman, is on the market.An 1884 house which over the last 7 years has been lovingly restored by owner, Jeffrey Newman, is on the market. A turn of the century photo of the house appears in the article in 'The Age'.An 1884 house which over the last 7 years has been lovingly restored by owner, Jeffrey Newman, is on the market. gordon crescent, blackburn, no. 18, newman, jeffrey -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Water woes, 1993
Problems with drainage systems in Nunawading would take 32 years to complete at the rate they were being fixed.Problems with drainage systems in Nunawading would take 32 years to complete at the rate they were being fixed. Residents in Irene Crescent and Wattle Valley Road will be charged and others will pay for new drains throughout the city.Problems with drainage systems in Nunawading would take 32 years to complete at the rate they were being fixed. city of nunawading, ward, kelvin, irene crescent, mitcham, wattle valley road, mitcham, drainage -
Canterbury History Group
Article, Progress Leader, Siena stars set to shine, 10/05/2005
Brief article from the education page of the Progress Leader promoting Siena College. Includes a black and white photograph of students at the front of the college taken in 1941.canterbury, siena college, riversdale road, colleges, students -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, High hopes for library service
Nunawading Council is not planning to reduce its library service despite cuts in state government funding.Nunawading Council is not planning to reduce its library service despite cuts in state government funding.Nunawading Council is not planning to reduce its library service despite cuts in state government funding.public libraries, city of nunawading, nunawading library, drummond, ann -
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 -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Ben-David, Onn Dr
Article in the Caulfield Leader, 15/6/10 on Dr Ann Ben-David, on receiving an Order of Australia Medal for service to vet science and animal welfare. Local veterinarian.ben-david onn dr, oam, rspca, animal welfare, veterinary clinic, animal live export, ormond, animal cruelty, horse racing, horses, veterinary science, caulfield leader