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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Battle of the transport policies, 16/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
Both A.L.P. and Liberal politicians spreading the word about their newly launched transport policies.Both A.L.P. and Liberal politicians spreading the word about their newly launched transport policies. The model for the new Nunawading Station was unveiled (using ultra-modern Travel Safe Station). Both stations will be monitored by closed circuit T.V., open booking counter which will mean improved supervision by staff. The Liberal Party said it had been part of their policy since 1988 to upgrade stations to be more convenient. Also to make P.T.S. affordable, reliable and safe. To encourage people back on to the system initiatives - free tram travel in C.B.D. and introduction of all-night bus services.Both A.L.P. and Liberal politicians spreading the word about their newly launched transport policies. railways, mitcham railway station, kirner, joan, spyker, peter, harrowfield, john, pescott, roger, nunawading railway station, travel safe stations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Homestead is where the heart is, 2006
Advertisement for classic Australian homestead in Blackburn South.Advertisement for classic Australian homestead in Blackburn South.Advertisement for classic Australian homestead in Blackburn South.margaret street, blackburn south, no. 3, australia, architecture -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Taking his best shot, 2004
Article about John Collings and his work as an architectural photographer.Article about John Collings and his work as an architectural photographer. Includes his first commission for Merchant Builders at Winter Park in Vermont.Article about John Collings and his work as an architectural photographer.collings, john, merchant builders, yencken, david, ridge, john, gollings, sam, photography, winter park, vermont -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Christ Church, Ormond (Anglican)
File contains articles written about Christ Church , Ormond and clergy/ elders/ volunteers of/ with the church: 1/Two obituaries of Elizabeth (Beth) Laby, d. August 21, 2001, age 88, Sunday School teacher at Christ Church Ormond. 2/Article about 2009 renovation of the church. Article from the Caulfield Port Phillip Leader, April 19, 2010 Clergy not impressed with trade, by Jenny Ling. Rev Kevin Pedersen and Father David Still’s opinions on new laws allowing trade on Easter Sunday.pedersen kevin rev., st agnes anglican church glen huntly, commerce, still david fr., shopkeepers, christ church ormond, ormond, north road, ormond anglican church, glen huntly, anglican church, penhalluriack frank, easter, ormond primary school, elizabeth laby, beth laby, caulfield central school, caulfield junior college, voluntary workers, meals on wheels, sunday schools, teachers, community services -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mr Burt Kelly, c1980
Photocopy of article by Joanne Mason.Photocopy of article by Joanne Mason on Vermont resident, Mr Burt Kelly.Photocopy of article by Joanne Mason. kelly, burt -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Deaths a loss to Arts Society, 1996
Mitcham Arts Association - deaths of pioneer members, Peg Farnington and Jean Wilson.art, mitcham arts association, farnington, peg, wilson, jean, wilson, jack, rogalski, barbara -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Division follows the axe, 1994
Mixed feelings about the axing of Nunawading Council.Mixed feelings about the axing of Nunawading Council. The article gives the views of a number of councillors and includes a photo of the Shire of Nunawading offices in the 1890's.Mixed feelings about the axing of Nunawading Council. local government, city of nunawading, shire of nunawading, municipal offices, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Slater in Top Legacy Job, 1986
Background article on Bob Slater, Chairman of the Outer Eastern Legacy for 1986.Background article on Bob Slater, Chairman of the Outer Eastern Legacy for 1986.Background article on Bob Slater, Chairman of the Outer Eastern Legacy for 1986.slater, bob, legacy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Small house in Hailes Street by Faye Fort, 1902o
Faye Fort relates some of the families who lived in this house in Hailes Street Greensborough and describes its demise to make way for a carpark and shops.An oral history of one house in Greensborough.One types page of text.hailes street greensborough, faye fort -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Enjoy the Fun at Social Club, 1993
The Greek Community of Nunawading sets up the Omega Social Club, for people from all walks of life. The group meets weekly in Mahoneys Road, Forest Hill.ethnic communities, social clubs, omega social club, greek community of nunawading, antoniadis, john, larn, jim, haines, john, dimiropoulos, peter, dimiropoulos, tina -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, The Track from Rugby Junction to Nunawading, 1999
Early career in the UK of Joan Roczniok.Early career in the UK of Joan Roczniok, her arrival in 1964 in Australia, work in various libraries and work with the Nunawading & District Historical SocietyEarly career in the UK of Joan Roczniok.nunawading & district historical society, libraries, roczniok, joan -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article, Horticultural Gardens dispute, 2010
Article re dispute between Luffman and Daniel McAlpine, 1900charles bogue luffman, daniel mcalpine -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Wendy's thrilled with H.S.C
Article on Wendy Harris, Vermont South resident and Nunawading High School student, who achieved very high H.S.C. results in the 1985 examinations.harris, wendy, nunawading high school, secondary schools -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nunawading Tree policy, 1993
Council advertisements re a draft policy relating to tree management and retention, also for expressions of interest from community representatives for a new Nunawading Heritage Study Committee.Council advertisements re a draft policy relating to tree management and retention, also for expressions of interest from community representatives for a new Nunawading Heritage Study Committee.Council advertisements re a draft policy relating to tree management and retention, also for expressions of interest from community representatives for a new Nunawading Heritage Study Committee.city of nunawading, town planning, nunawading heritage steering committee, trees -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, New councillors meet in comfort, 1968
Mayor and councillors who attended the opening of the new Council offices (photos)Mayor and councillors who attended the opening of the new Council offices (photos)Mayor and councillors who attended the opening of the new Council offices (photos)city of nunawading, mccall, c.r.t., willis, c.l., walsh, graham a., rooney, keith, telfer, brian, schubert, r.w., goldsborough, o.g., leggatt, thomas h., cox, george h., burns, frank h., peate, r.h., gawler, david -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Two cities to go into the blender, 1994
After a year's speculation the Local Government Board has recommended in its interim report that the two municipalities be merged to form the new City of Koornung.After a year's speculation the Local Government Board has recommended in its interim report that the two municipalities be merged to form the new City of Koornung. Most of the amalgamation will be undertaken by Commissioners (to be appointed by the State Government) Nunawading City Manager, Warwick Dilley, believes to develop a corporate plan.After a year's speculation the Local Government Board has recommended in its interim report that the two municipalities be merged to form the new City of Koornung.local government, victoria. local government board, city of nunawading, city of box hill, dilley, warwick, port, ian, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Exploring our habitat, 1/07/1992 12:00:00 AM
Article from Nunawading Gazette 1 July 1992 about Vermont Secondary College students' involvement with flora and fauna at Bellbird Dell.parks and reserves, bellbird dell, vermont secondary college, maesom, renae, young, adam -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, It's a paradise for bird watchers, 23/01/1991 12:00:00 AM
Interest in birds has always been a feature of Nunawading residents with many areas as habitats.Interest in birds has always been a feature of Nunawading residents with many areas as habitats. The headquarters of the Bird Observers Club is in Nunawading.Interest in birds has always been a feature of Nunawading residents with many areas as habitats. parks and reserves, blackburn lake sanctuary, yarran dheran, campbells croft, bird observers club of australia, mcculloch, ellen, curtis, val, wandinong sanctuary, cootamundra walk, wurundjeri walk, birds, coto, tui, jones, laurie -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Job advertisements, 1977
Photocopy of a collection of advertisements for municipal councils.Photocopy of a collection of advertisements for municipal councils. Includes position of Assistant Superintendent of Parks and Gardens with the City of Nunawading.Photocopy of a collection of advertisements for municipal councils.city of nunawading, council staff, parks and reserves -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nurses set a standard, 1992
Maternal and Child Health nurses test three year olds.Maternal and Child Health nurses test three year olds.Maternal and Child Health nurses test three year olds.city of nunawading, maternal and child health centres, stewart, sheena -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Article - Menzies Creek State School article, Menzies Creek
An article from the Berwick and Oakleigh Advocate dated 4th May 1916, reporting an afternoon gathering at the Menzies Creek State School held on 17th April 1916. Narre Warren East State School was also invited to join the afternoon. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Traders seething at trial road closure, 2004
Mitcham traders are opposed to the closure of the service road entrance from Whitehorse Road to McDowall Street for a three month trial.Mitcham traders are opposed to the closure of the service road entrance from Whitehorse Road to McDowall Street for a three month trial.Mitcham traders are opposed to the closure of the service road entrance from Whitehorse Road to McDowall Street for a three month trial.whitehorse road, mitcham, mcdowall street, mitcham, roads and streets -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Another 1.5 million pounds for roads, 1964
City of Nunawading's roadmaking program,City of Nunawading's roadmaking program, including lists of streets affected. City of Nunawading's roadmaking program,city of nunawading, road construction and maintenance -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nunawading Longest Serving Councillor, 1978
Nunawading Cr Charles Leslie Willis, known as Jimmy Willis, died 8 Dec 1977 at the age of 76. He had served on the Nunawading council for 40 years.city of nunawading, councillors, willis, jim -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Stationary Life, 1977
Ray Pedersen and Graham Lees painted a rural landscape on a billboard 18.3 meters X 4 metres at Blackburn Railway Station.pedersen, ray, lees, graham, blackburn railway station -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Winery wins, 1992
Vermont winery has won an appeal in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to open a 30 seat restaurant.Vermont winery has won an appeal in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to open a 30 seat restaurant.Vermont winery has won an appeal in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to open a 30 seat restaurant.wineries, vermont winery, cooper, scott, parkes, dennis -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Stuck In The Slow Lane, 2017
The State Government has released a report to the Whitehorse Leader stating that major changes to the Box Hill public transport interchange could only take place when the owner of Box Hill Central was ready to upgrade the shopping centre which could be 10 years away.box hill railway station, box hill grand central shopping centre, public transport, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Family company in new book, 1996
Daniel Robertson, Australia, as one of Australia's 30 oldest existing businesses is profiled in a book 'Family Business : the story of successful family companies in Australia, volume 2'.Daniel Robertson, Australia, as one of Australia's 30 oldest existing businesses is profiled in a book 'Family Business : the story of successful family companies in Australia, volume 2'. The business was begun by John Robertson in 1853 as Excelsior Slate and Tile Yards.Daniel Robertson, Australia, as one of Australia's 30 oldest existing businesses is profiled in a book 'Family Business : the story of successful family companies in Australia, volume 2'.brickworks, daniel robertson australia pty ltd, robertson, john, daniel, edward, valentine -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, Bulletin VALE Legatee Jim Gillespie, 1987
An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee James George Gillespie, a long serving Legatee, on 21st May 1987. The Bulletin published articles on Legatees when they passed away. The article includes a snapshot of his life and career as a surveyor and long history of service in many fields. He was a member of the RMIT Council, on the board of he Royal Women's Hospital - both of whom named building after him. He served on the Hospitals and Charities Commission, and the Nurses Memorial Centre and Greenvale Geriatric Centre. Plus many more. He enlisted in the AIF 18 months after his older brother had been killed on the first day of the landing at Gallipoli. He was in the 46th Battery, 12th Artillery Brigade as a gunner. He served in France and Belgium and was in Paris on the day the Armistice was signed. In World War 2 he was called up and was appointed Assistant-Director of Survey, with a rank of Lieut-Colonel. Jim Gillespie joined Legacy in June 1928, being nominated by Frank Doolan and seconded by Harold Peters. He filled many posts, including vice-president in 1937 and President in 1938 The article was part of an folder about of past presidents that served on the LCC in preparation for the photo board that was produced. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of some Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of the life and service of Legatee Jim Gillespie. The information was published in the Bulletin and collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Typed copy of 4 pages from the Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee James Gillespie.Bulletin No. VAW 1209. 28.5.1987. Pages 2 to 5.vale, eulogy, past presidents, jim-gillespie