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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Vermont's heart / Old bell
The historic former Vermont Primary School destroyed by fire. Includes poem by Vermont historian Tim Shambrook. Mayor of Nunawading, Cr Savvas Athan wants to track down the original bell from the old school.primary schools, vermont primary school, no. 1022, shambrook, tim, athan, savvas -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Old School Charm, 1/04/2014 12:00:00 AM
Advertisement for the sale of Victorian residence 25 Junction Road Blackburn Road - April 2014.Advertisement for the sale of Victorian residence 25 Junction Road Blackburn Road - April 2014.Advertisement for the sale of Victorian residence 25 Junction Road Blackburn Road - April 2014.junction road blackburn north no. 25, sale -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, 300-year pride dying, 20/04/1993 12:00:00 AM
Article from Nunawading Gazette on a 300 year old gum tree in the property of Alan and Elizabeth Mead, Main Street, Blackburn.gum trees, main street, blackburn, mead, alan, elizabeth -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham Reservoir, 1935
A brief description of Mitcham Reservoir in 1935.A brief description of Mitcham Reservoir in 1935.A brief description of Mitcham Reservoir in 1935.mitcham reservoir, 1935 -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Allison Road, 17, Elsternwick
Advertisement from Property Review Weekly July 9 2010 for the auction of Eccles 17 Allison Rd, Includes interior and exterior photographs of the house. Allison Rd may also have been known as Alison St or Allison St.auctions, edwardian style, house names, eccles, elsternwick, photographs -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Article, The Human Face of the Police
Newspaper clipping Ringwood Post August 15, 1989SOUTHWOOD Primary School students Yvette Laracy, Ben Cooper, Mark Daltario and Alison Learmonth -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Article - Article, Clipping
Two A3 copies of newspaper articles printed in the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH). 1) Heavy Toll in Mine Blast , Nui Dat, 22 July 1969. 2) A Case for Conscription 21 July 1969.newspaper articles -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Stalwart of society dies, 22/10/1997 12:00:00 AM
Obituary notice from Whitehorse Gazette,Obituary notice from Whitehorse Gazette, 22/10/97 for Mrs Beryl Gray.Obituary notice from Whitehorse Gazette,gray, beryl -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Banks withdrawal, 2009
Fears of cash crisis could see more banks close.Fears of cash crisis could see more banks close. Blackburn Commonwealth and Mitcham National branches closed recently (photo)Fears of cash crisis could see more banks close.commonwealth bank of australia, blackburn, national australia bank, mitcham, robinson, tony, esmay. ms, frazer, michelle -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Job advertisements, 1977
Photocopy of collection of advertisements for positions with municipal councils.Photocopy of collection of advertisements for positions with municipal councils. Includes position of stenographer in the Social Welfare Office of the City of Nunawading.Photocopy of collection of advertisements for positions with municipal councils.city of nunawading, council staff -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Cootamundra Walk, 3/08/1993 12:00:00 AM
Illustrated article from the Age 3/8/1993Illustrated article from the Age 3/8/1993Illustrated article from the Age 3/8/1993cootamundra walk, historic information -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Legacy is set in concrete No drought in water troughs, 2003
Two articles on Bills Water Troughs built across Victoria and elsewhere following the legacy of George Bills. Includes list of known locations including Blackburn.Two articles on Bills Water Troughs built across Victoria and elsewhere following the legacy of George Bills. Includes list of known locations including Blackburn.Two articles on Bills Water Troughs built across Victoria and elsewhere following the legacy of George Bills. Includes list of known locations including Blackburn.bills water troughs, bills, george -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Su Dempsey, March 2024
Su Dempsey received the CROWAG Volunteers Award for Lifetime Achievementnon-fictionSu Dempsey received the CROWAG Volunteers Award for Lifetime Achievementcrowag volunteers award, blackburn lake sanctuary, voluntary workers, field naturalists club of victoria, gillespie ross -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Article (Item) - Photocopy of article called The Malta Experience A review and evaluation of No 78 Wings Activities
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Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, William Bryant, 1914-1918
A short article about William Bryant and his service in World War 1. William Bryant was born in Bundoora.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william bryant -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Paper recycling rolls again, 1991
Waste paper for recycling is once again being collected from Nunawading residents at the Waste Transfer and Recycling Centre in Vermont South (photo - Bruce Atkinson).Waste paper for recycling is once again being collected from Nunawading residents at the Waste Transfer and Recycling Centre in Vermont South (photo - Bruce Atkinson).Waste paper for recycling is once again being collected from Nunawading residents at the Waste Transfer and Recycling Centre in Vermont South (photo - Bruce Atkinson).city of nunawading, waste transfer station, vermont south, atkinson, bruce, mayors, recycling -
Federation University Historical Collection
Article - Catalogue package, Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design, 2013
Forme-cut folder, containing nine A0 sized posters, one per graduate. Introduction by Paul Mah, Co-ordinator/Teacher. Staff listed as James Baker, Roberta Crisci-Richardson, Jason Grace, Peter Grziwotz, Sam Harmer, Alister Heighway, Dr Jennifer Jones-ONeill, Paul Mah, Kate Neal, Ewen Ross. Course fell under the University of Ballarat, School of Education and Arts, Arts Academy, at this time.Promotional catalogue for graduating students of the University of Ballarat (TAFE), Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design, 2013. Forme-cut package containing suite of nine, A2 posters, folded to A5 size. university of ballarat, federation university, graphic design, tafe, advanced diploma, arts academy, camp street campus -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Kokoda track, 2009
Talk by Peter McPhee (who walked the Kokoda Track recently) to Whitehorse Historical Society 13 June 2009.Talk by Peter McPhee (who walked the Kokoda Track recently) to Whitehorse Historical Society 13 June 2009. CFD-ROM at NP3600Talk by Peter McPhee (who walked the Kokoda Track recently) to Whitehorse Historical Society 13 June 2009.world war 1939 - 1945, kokoda track -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - REGENT LODGE, REGENT STREET, 46, ELSTERNWICK
This file contains 10 items about the Regent Lodge Extension Appeal: 1/Three promotional pamphlets, all called ‘Regent Lodge: A special kind of care’, stating that a building appeal will be launched early next year. The pamphlets also list office bearers. 2/A letter from Rodney Horsfield, Chairperson of the Project Working group, to Betty Freeland of the Elsternwick-Caulfield South Parish, dated 25/03/1992, asking for her to consider becoming a member of the Appeal Team. The letter also contains information on the history of Regent Lodge, the plans for development and progress on raising funds to date. 3/A letter from Ian Clark, Chairman of the Regent Lodge Extension Appeal, to Betty Freeland, dated 18/05/1992, inviting her to the official launch of the Regent Lodge Extension Appeal at Caulfield Grammar School, 217 Glen Eira Road Caulfield on 31/05/1992. The letter gives brief details on the launch, saying it will be attended by the appeal’s patron, the Honourable Joan Child, AO, and the Playback Theatre company. 4/A letter, recipient and sender unknown, dated 26/05/1992, giving details of the appeal launch and a brief history of Regent Lodge. 5/Two newspaper articles from the Southern Cross, Caulfield, dated 16/06/1992. The first, ‘Grant boost for dementia sufferers’, discusses a federal government grant of $8 million to dementia services, and $9 million to disability services. Heathlands, Camden Court, Lovell House, Clarence Court, Regent Lodge and St. Kilda House all received funds. The second, ‘Lodge building appeal launched’, describes the Regent Lodge Extension Appeal and its launch, and includes brief comment by appeal patron Joan Child. The article describes the plans for the appeal and extension, and outlines how readers can make donations. Included is a black-and-white photograph of Joan Child with members of the Playback Theatre Group at the Appeal Launch. 6/The original of the photograph used in the newspaper article in item 5, showing Joan Child with members of the Playback Theatre Group at the launch of the Regent Lodge Extension Appeal. 7/A letter from Rod Horsfield, Convenor of the Project Working Group, to Betty Freeland, dated 22/06/1992, discussing the launch and asking for the opportunity to meet with her Parish council or Finance Committee. 8/The plans for the extension of Regent Lodge, as well as a colour drawing of what the front of the extension will look like. 9/Preliminary photographs taken for the appeal brochure ‘Regent Lodge: Committed to Caring’. Twelve black-and-white photographs of two elderly residents at tea. Also, one black-and-white photographs of an elderly resident being assisted by another person, likely a staff member. 10/Three copies of the appeal brochure ‘Regent Lodge: Committed to Caring’. The brochure contains information about the lodge, the plans for the development, including a floorplan for a typical six bedroom unit, the costs of the extension and breakdown of how the appeal target amount would be spent, and messages from patron Joan Child, Appeal Committee Chairman Ian Clark, and Convenor of the Project Working Group Reverend Rod Horsfield. Also included is a list of the members of the Appeal Committee and Project Working Group. Black-and-white photographs of residents and workers at the Lodge are included in the brochure.regent lodge, regent street, elsternwick, emma street, caulfield south, heathlands, camden court, lovell house, st. kilda house, balaclava, caulfield grammar school, glen eira road, st. georges road, caulfield, uniting church, uniting church lodge program, regent lodge alzeimer appeal, regent lodge extension appeal, tansley hunt and partners, nepean presbytery, child joan the honourable, horsefield rod rev., horsfield rod rev., horsfield rodney rev., lukies noela mrs., campbell jack, cardell bob, davies gail mrs., greensmith duncan, tansley vern, merrick ruth ms., seccull barbara ms., freeland betty miss, clark ian, wilcox rosemary mrs., coleman julie, playback theatre company, martens veronica mayor, brown george, terrell tom, diseases, disabled people, nursing homes, fundraising events, aged people -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - Womens Weekly, "A family affair" re Jack Woodruff's six 'Lady Mayoresses', Oct 1980
From the Woodruff family archives, photocopy of 'Womens Weekly' article "A family affair" re Jack's "six Lady Mayoresses" with pic of all familyfamilies, local government, winifred mary prest woodruff, john william (jack) woodruff, fran woodruff, angela woodruff, judy woodruff, john woodruff, josie woodruff, mary woodruff -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, Jack and Win Woodruff, 1980
From the Woodruff family archives, photocopy of two articles on Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress attending mass, and with retiring Town Hall waitress.families, local government, john william (jack) woodruff -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Green Light for child care, 2017
Whitehorse Council has approved plans for a purpose built child care centre at 12 -18 Barkly Terrace, Mitcham.barkly terrace, mitcham, no. 12 - 18, child care centres, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Former minister dies, 21/09/1994 12:00:00 AM
Obituary by Janet Blair on Geoffrey HayesObituary by Janet Blair on Geoffrey Hayes, former member for Wantirna and for Scoresby.Obituary by Janet Blair on Geoffrey Hayeshayes, geoffrey -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Speed Cameras Rake in Money, 01/07/-/09/2016
The speed camera at the Whitehorse & Surrey Roads intersection in Blackburn recorded 3,020 infringements between Jun & Sep 2016 resulting in fines of $708,000.whitehorse road, blackburn, cameras -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mary Drost, March 2024
The life of Mary Drost OAMnon-fictionThe life of Mary Drost OAMdrost mary oam, blackburn tree preservation society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The history of Greensborough Toll Gates: by W. A. Partington, 1850c
A short history of the Greensborough Toll Gates in Grimshaw Street, first erected to raise funds for road building in the area.The first Toll Keeper was Charles Partington, grandfather to the author, Alan Partington.2 typed pagesgreensborough toll gates, charles partington, alan partington -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Station Parking Woes, 2019
New carparks will be built at 4 stations, including Mitcham, by the Federal Government costing $15 million each.New carparks will be built at 4 stations, including Mitcham, by the Federal Government costing $15 million each.New carparks will be built at 4 stations, including Mitcham, by the Federal Government costing $15 million each.parking, railway stations, mitcham -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Glen Huntly (House)
Photocopy of a short newspaper article from the Southern Cross, dated 18/06/1986, about Thomas Watt, who built Glen Huntly in 1855, one of the first substantial homes in the area. Refers briefly to the suburb’s residential and commercial development and includes a photograph (60mm x 145mm) of the exterior of Glen Huntly house and two photographs (37mm x 57mm) of the surrounding suburb. The file also includes a copy of a one page letter to the Historical Society of St Kilda from Nancy Renfree, dated 11/02/2000, about her great-grandfathers Thomas Watt and Henry Bunn, giving brief biographical information about both.glen huntly, glenhuntly, watts thomas, wilson john w, pioneers, huntly street, grange road, glenhuntly road, glen huntly road, architects, caulfield, station place, glenhuntly traders’ association, murray street, holy cross church, ricketson henry, glen eira, caulfield military hospital, caulfield, roads board, bunn henry, hotham street, ripponlea, weatherboard buildings, renfree nancy -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - PRENTICE STREET, 47, ELSTERNWICK
Three sets of real estate campaigns for this property: 1/Property Review Weekly newspaper article date 13/12/2002 includes one coloured photograph. The article gives details of renovations done ten years previously and modern features for efficient energy. Also notes suburban locality features. 2/Newspaper article 03/02/2003 gives brief detail on home features both this and above include similar coloured photograph. 3/Newspaper article dated March 2009 gives detail on home features and garden amenities. 4/Real estage agent A4 flyer plus small newspaper ad (Domain 19/04/2013) for auction of 11/05/2013. Included are 2 colour exterior (front and rear) plus 2 colour interior photos for this Edwardian home.prentice street, elsternwick, peer gary, estate agents, timber houses, stefanis angelos, stavrakis bill, kelly juanita, bigginscott, edwardian style -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article - Photocopy, The Victorian Horticultural Society, 1850
Photocopies of various pages from Melbourne newspapersvictoria horticultural society, teh argus, the melbourne morning herald