-
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Colton, Ada, 1991 - 1993
Article from 'Women of Williamstown' re Ada Colton, wardrobe mistress and dress maker written by niece Norma Jamieson.Article from 'Women of Williamstown' re Ada Colton, wardrobe mistress and dress maker written by niece Norma Jamieson. Ada's father worked as a diver at Williamstown, her mother was a mid-wife. In the 1890's moved to Vermont, bought an orchard and the children attended Vermont Primary School at the beginning of the century. Some of Ada's costumes are held by the Performing Arts Museum. She died 1965 and is buried at Williamstown Cemetery. Also letter to Norma Jamieson from Performing Arts Museum. Photocopy of photo of James Colton 1900 - 1910. Copy of photo of family - Georgina with James and Ada.Article from 'Women of Williamstown' re Ada Colton, wardrobe mistress and dress maker written by niece Norma Jamieson. colton, ada, alma terrace newport, no 74, jamieson, norma, lucas, georgina elizabeth, bijou theatre, melbourne, princess theatre, melbourne, theatre royal, melbourne, performing arts museum, melbourne, colton, james -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - St. Georges Road, 10, Elsternwick
This file contains four items. Three newspaper items about forthcoming sale of property, includes seven coloured photographs. Handwritten research from Sands and McDougalls by Claire Barton on occupiers of 10 St. Georges Road.st. georges road, elsternwick, kent, house names, lynch jas, white a.a. miss, white chas j., evans ewan c., grave fred k.m., dacre, lepage wm. p., weigall r.e., seamount, jones f.j., copeland osric rev., les naftiaux -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Parents to give 16500 pounds to new high school, 1962
100 parents attended a special meeting to discuss a scheme to finance projects at the new Vermont High School.100 parents attended a special meeting to discuss a scheme to finance projects at the new Vermont High School.100 parents attended a special meeting to discuss a scheme to finance projects at the new Vermont High School.parkmore state school no. 4881, webster, noel, vermont high school -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Pound Lifts Fees, 2017
Whitehorse Council has dropped its pound contract with the RSPCA due to fees increasing 300% and has accepted a tender from the Coldstream - based Victorian Animal Aid Trust.pounds, city of whitehorse, royal society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, dogs, victorian animal aid trust -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, 'Citizen of the Year' dies after illness, 21/11/1979 12:00:00 AM
Article in Nunawading Gazette 21 Nov 1979.Article in Nunawading Gazette 21 Nov 1979 re thanksgiving service for Mrs Florence Edith (Pat) Faggeter who died recently. Mrs Faggeter was 'Citizen of the Year' in 1975.Article in Nunawading Gazette 21 Nov 1979. faggetter, florence edith, faggetter, pat -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Authors on write track, 1/06/2008 12:00:00 AM
Hazel Edwards, author of more than 177 books, imparts her skills in a series of library workshops (photo)Hazel Edwards, author of more than 177 books, imparts her skills in a series of library workshops (photo)Hazel Edwards, author of more than 177 books, imparts her skills in a series of library workshops (photo)edwards, hazel, childrens' literature -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Plan on freeway, 3/11/1992 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading's Corporate business committee called for a meeting with state politicians and Ministers for Transport through the revised Mayoral Committee to achieve full construction of the Eastern Freeway and have construction of the freeway concurrent from Ringwood to Doncaster within four years.Nunawading's Corporate business committee called for a meeting with state politicians and Ministers for Transport through the revised Mayoral Committee to achieve full construction of the Eastern Freeway and have construction of the freeway concurrent from Ringwood to Doncaster within four years. It will call on the Minister for Roads to prepare a strategy incorporating funding, construction standards and staging. The only government commitment was construction to Springvale Road in the first four years and Ringwood to be considered in the government's second term.Nunawading's Corporate business committee called for a meeting with state politicians and Ministers for Transport through the revised Mayoral Committee to achieve full construction of the Eastern Freeway and have construction of the freeway concurrent from Ringwood to Doncaster within four years.freeways, city of nunawading, eastern freeway extension, cooper, les, pescott, roger -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Anne Paul, Wallaby Creek and the Strath Creek fire tower by Anne Paul, 2018_07
Recollections of the author's father, who worked at the Mont Park farm in the early 1960s, the MMBW 1966-1981 and as a fire watcher at Strath Creek Fire Tower until his retirement. The family also had a small mixed farm.3 p. text with colour photographswallaby creek, strath creek fire tower, keating family, anne paul, ted keating, bushfire management, melbourne water -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, Bulletin VALE Legatee George Harry Cowan
An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee George Cowan (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1967). The Bulletin published articles on Legatees when they passed away. Legatee George Cowan, born in 1922 and died in 1984. During his war service he was a pilot and served in 458 Squadron in Sardinia, Gibraltar and the Middle East. He joined Legacy in 1954 after being nominated by his father-in-law, Bert Nathan. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee George Cowan a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Typed copy of a page from the Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee George Cowan - President 1967Bulletin No VAW 1209. 20.9.1984. Page No 8.past presidents, vale, george cowan -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Last discharge at Royal Park, n.d
About life of William Donald (1892 - 1948) including article from 'The Sun' with photos about the last discharge at Royal Park (?1946).Notes about life of William Donald (1892 - 1948) including article from 'The Sun' with photos about the last discharge at Royal Park (?1946). Information received from daughter, Margery McNaught.About life of William Donald (1892 - 1948) including article from 'The Sun' with photos about the last discharge at Royal Park (?1946). world war 1939 - 1945, bentley, e, pte., donald, william, demobilisation, corrie, sylvia may, mcnaught, margery, elizabeth, elsie helen, templeton street, wantirna -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, 'The Pictures' at Greensborough, by Dawn Bennetts (Petts), 2019_
History of cinemas operating in Greensborough 1920s to 1960s.18 page folder, black and white text, newspaper clippingscinemas, ashril theatre, greensborough picture theatres -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Talks on Crossings, 2015
The Victorian State Government has signed the contracts for the renewal of the Blackburn and Heatherdale Roads level crossings.The Victorian State Government has signed the contracts for the renewal of the Blackburn and Heatherdale Roads level crossings. However Blackburn traders are seeking improvements to facilitate easier pedestrian traffic movements.The Victorian State Government has signed the contracts for the renewal of the Blackburn and Heatherdale Roads level crossings. blackburn railway crossing, heatherdale railway crossing, railway crossings -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Anderson, Adam
An unsigned photocopied letter from the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) outlining Adam Andersons time as Head Gardener at Ripponlea A handwritten tribute to Adam Anderson Head Gardener at Ripponlea by L. Keith Lindsay Photocopied handwritten conditions of agreement between Adam Anderson and Frederick Sargood Photocopy of the first issue of The Garden Gazette dated July 1902 about Ripponlea gardensanderson adam, sargood frederick, sargood julia, nathan b mr, lindsay keith l, mansions, willow street, ripponlea, allison road, elsternwick, gardeners, gardening, landscape planning, horticulture, mansions, garden plants -
Melbourne Legacy
Article - Latrobe Valley Express, Sir Stanley comes home, 2006
A bronze bust was erected in Morwell to honour Legacy Founder Sir Stanley Savige. It was unveiled on 31 August 2006 and Legatee Bill Rogers was invited to perform the unveiling. The article from the local newspaper says that "Legacy founder Sir Stanley Savige was finally immortalised in his birthplace, Morwell" with the unveiling of the bronze bust. 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 an memorial to Legacy founder Stanley Savige in Morwell.Photocopy of a Latrobe Valley newspaper article about the unveiling of the Stan Savige memorial in Morwell in 2006.stan savige, statue, memorial -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Hook-up to a gold and record, 2006
Gold medals at the Commonwealth Games (photos).Gold medals at the Commonwealth Games (photos).Gold medals at the Commonwealth Games (photos).hooker, steven, martin, scott, karapetyan, alekson, commonwealth games -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Hot on the trail of a cold case, 2008
Author Syd Wright thinks he knows who murdered Mitcham housewife Iolene Sampson in 1928.Author Syd Wright thinks he knows who murdered Mitcham housewife Iolene Sampson in 1928. The theory is explained in a new publication 'Outside the law 2: Australian true crime stories'Author Syd Wright thinks he knows who murdered Mitcham housewife Iolene Sampson in 1928. sampson, iolene, wright, syd -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Article (Item) - Photocopy of article called RAAF Transport Flight (Japan)
-
Offshore & Specialist Ships Australia
Article - Model Ship. AHTS Lady Astri, Dubbelman Ridderkerk BV
Model ship in wooden and glass case -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, School Gains New Home, 26/08/1980 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading Gazette article on relocating the original Vermont Primary School building to the current school site in Nurlendi Road.Nunawading Gazette article on relocating the original Vermont Primary School building to the current school site in Nurlendi Road. The building is 100 years old and has been noted by the National Trust.Nunawading Gazette article on relocating the original Vermont Primary School building to the current school site in Nurlendi Road. victoria. education department, vermont primary school, no. 1022, nunawading historical society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Everybody needs good neighbours, 2008
Brief description of Vermont area from the real estate angle, plus a few examples of houses for sale.Brief description of Vermont area from the real estate angle, plus a few examples of houses for sale.Brief description of Vermont area from the real estate angle, plus a few examples of houses for sale.vermont, real estate agents -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham's house with a past
Photo and caption on the public opening of Schwerkolt Cottage.Photo and caption on the public opening of Schwerkolt Cottage.Photo and caption on the public opening of Schwerkolt Cottage.schwerkolt cottage, opening -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Guiding veteran was a mother-like figure, 2003
Obituary of Vera Haddy who died on 22 January 2003 aged 99.Obituary of Vera Haddy who died on 22 January 2003 aged 99. The Whitehorse Girl Guides founder started 1st Mitcham Guides and 3rd Mitcham Guides in 1927, and although officially retired in 1972 she continued her involvement for many years.Obituary of Vera Haddy who died on 22 January 2003 aged 99.haddy, vera, mitcham guides -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Art Watch, 1993
Dutch folk art and oil landscapes exhibited at Wyreena Community Arts Centre in Croydon. With photo. Photocopy.shows and exhibitions, winters, tina, rogalski, barbara, wyreena community arts centre -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Grove's Native Trees Axed, 1/03/2018 12:00:00 AM
The recent, council-sanctioned, destruction of trees at 21 Laurel Grove has left neighbours feeling betrayed.The recent, council-sanctioned, destruction of trees at 21 Laurel Grove has left neighbours feeling betrayed.The recent, council-sanctioned, destruction of trees at 21 Laurel Grove has left neighbours feeling betrayed.city of whitehorse, trees, laurel grove, blackburn, no. 21, bellbird residents' advocacy group -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Bridge angst brews, 2001
Article on Deep Creek Road bridge constructionArticle on Deep Creek Road bridge construction and concern for Schwerkolt Cottage.Article on Deep Creek Road bridge construction schwerkolt cottage, deep creek road, mitcham, vicroads, arrowsmith, valda, city of whitehorse, casey, richard, aubrey, chris -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, O.S. Green dies, age 87, 1/06/1993 12:00:00 AM
Obituary for Oswald Stewart Green, from 'Times Spectator', Sale.Obituary for Oswald Stewart Green, from 'Times Spectator', Sale. Copied from Box Hill Historical Society Newsletter.Obituary for Oswald Stewart Green, from 'Times Spectator', Sale. green, oswald stuart -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Museum Exhibition, July 2021
Photocopy of an article in the Whitehorse NewsDocument advertising exhibition at Schwerkolt Cottage.non-fictionPhotocopy of an article in the Whitehorse Newscity of whitehorse, schwerkolt cottage & museum complex -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Packed gallery sees new mayor sworn in, 1990
Installation of Cr Bruce Atkinson as mayor and Cr Savvas Athan as deputy mayor (photo with wife, Libby and family)Installation of Cr Bruce Atkinson as mayor and Cr Savvas Athan as deputy mayor (photo with wife, Libby and family)Installation of Cr Bruce Atkinson as mayor and Cr Savvas Athan as deputy mayor (photo with wife, Libby and family)city of nunawading, mayors, councillors, atkinson, bruce, athan, savvas, atkinson, libby, atkinson, elise, atkinson, jacinta, atkinson, jared, janssen, harry, smith, john, plummer, jan, edwards, margaret, tipping, jim, fesl, eve -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Kaele Way AM, 2011
Article on the funeral of Kaele Way, All Saints Anglican Church Mitcham, 7 July 2011.Article on the funeral of Kaele Way, All Saints Anglican Church Mitcham, 7 July 2011.Article on the funeral of Kaele Way, All Saints Anglican Church Mitcham, 7 July 2011.way, kaele -
Clunes Museum
Article - MAGAZINE ARTICLE, Regional Publishing (Western Victoria) Pty Ltd, "Changing of the Guard", 2013
Article on Clunes Young Farmers 2013Document - Written article (page 7), on Clunes Young Farmers that includes the names Nathan Lancashire, Jenny Redpath and Sam MontanoNillancashire, redpath, montano, courier agricultural magazine, young farmers