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Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Family History, Faye Fort, Lillian Colston (nee Partington) / by Faye Fort, 2013_
Faye Fort recounts the life of her aunt Lilian Colston (nee Partington) 1921-2011, a member of the Greensborough pioneer family. Lillian was the daughter of Ben Partington and Nellie Willoughby.Pioneer Greensborough familyFamily history story, 2 pages text and photoIncludes handwritten manuscript by Faye Fort.lillian colston, lillian partington, partington family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Plenty of kinder places in 1977
Nunawading's Cr Jan Plummer dismissed claims that the closure of Holland Road Pre-school would cause a local enrolment crisis in 1977.Nunawading's Cr Jan Plummer dismissed claims that the closure of Holland Road Pre-school would cause a local enrolment crisis in 1977.Nunawading's Cr Jan Plummer dismissed claims that the closure of Holland Road Pre-school would cause a local enrolment crisis in 1977.child care, plummer, jan, preschools, holland road preschool, blackburn south, lee, a -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - PRENTICE STREET, 11, ELSTERNWICK
Two real estaste campaigns for this property: 1/PRW newspaper ad, dated 13/07/2011, which includes two coloured photographs of house for upcoming sale by Buxton. Gives brief details on house features.2/Domain 05/06/2016 report by Chris Tolhurst on the sale of this Edwardian property for $2million. Includes a colour photo of exterior.prentice street, buxton, elsternwick, stavrakis bill, edwardian styles, altman romana, verandahs, glenhuntly road, harleston park, tolhurst chris, biggin&scott, timber houses, real estate agents -
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, Child care service was a pioneer venture for City, 1976
A 'Know your Council' article about Family Day CareA 'Know your Council' article about Family Day CareA 'Know your Council' article about Family Day Carecity of nunawading, day care -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Greenways site saved, 2014
A shared pathway is proposed to be constructed the length of the reservation.A shared pathway is proposed to be constructed the length of the reservation, and community opinion is being sought regarding the expense.A shared pathway is proposed to be constructed the length of the reservation.greenways, healesville freeway reservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Station lifts, Mitcham Railway Station, 2014
Lifts will take 6 months to be installed at the new Mitcham Railway Station, after not being included in the original plans.Lifts will take 6 months to be installed at the new Mitcham Railway Station, after not being included in the original plans. They should be operational by September 2014.Lifts will take 6 months to be installed at the new Mitcham Railway Station, after not being included in the original plans. mitcham railway station, disabled -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Hazel Edwards
Hazel Edwards, an accomplished Blackburn South author.Hazel Edwards, an accomplished Blackburn South author has published her latest novel titled 'Celebrant Sleuth'.Hazel Edwards, an accomplished Blackburn South author.edwards, hazel -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, Dogs and Cats and Comradeship, 1949
An article by Legatee Syd Birrell about comradeship. The Legacy newsletter in the 1940s was aimed at the young junior legatees. It encouraged citizenship and values of Legacy. This article compared comradeship to dogs and cats. Cats being poor comrades and dogs being very unselfish. 'Legacy was founded on comradeship . . . In return for any help which may come your way through Legacy, it expects you to help yourself and your families. You must work hard at school or at your jobs. You must be cheerful and helpful in the home; courteous and comradely to your friends and business associates; regardful of the rights and comfort of other people at all times.'A humorous article written by a long serving legatee.Print out x 1 page of an article in the Legacy Newsletter in June 1949.comradeship, junior legatees, syd birrell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Public wants unity, 1996
Whitehorse residents are divided over the arrangements for next year's council elections but agree on the need to create a unified city.Whitehorse residents are divided over the arrangements for next year's council elections but agree on the need to create a unified city. Public submissions on the electoral arrangements have been called for.Whitehorse residents are divided over the arrangements for next year's council elections but agree on the need to create a unified city.local government, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Don Cheyne OAM, Aug 2023
Don Cheyne OAM died on 01/06/2023non-fictionDon Cheyne OAM died on 01/06/2023eastern suburbs and churches table tennis association, cheyne don oam, st ninian's unitingchurch blackburn south, mahoney's reserve -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Ringwood Accident, 1/06/1961 12:00:00 AM
The Ringwood Accident 22nd June 1945 by J.D. McLean p.1-4,The Ringwood Accident 22nd June 1945 by J.D. McLean p.1-4, Divisional Diary, Australian Railway Historical Society, Victorian Division, June 1961.The Ringwood Accident 22nd June 1945 by J.D. McLean p.1-4, accidents, railways, mclean, j.d., ringwood railway station -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Blast for Box Hill, 1994
Nunawading councillors have accused Box Hill council of indulging in a last minute spending spree that could leave Nunawading residents to pick up the tab.Nunawading councillors have accused Box Hill council of indulging in a last minute spending spree that could leave Nunawading residents to pick up the tab.Nunawading councillors have accused Box Hill council of indulging in a last minute spending spree that could leave Nunawading residents to pick up the tab.local government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, amalgamations -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Article (Item) - Photocopy of article called The Most Meritorious Performance on the Air - The Britannia Challenge Trophy 1924 from Aircraft magazine
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Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping and Flyer, Watsonia Traders Association, Watsonia Library: Good News: Watsonia Library is extending their library hours, 05/07/2003
Watsonia Library extends Saturday opening hours in July 2003. Newspaper clipping from Watsonia's Whisper and flyer from Yarra Plenty Regional Library (YPRL) inviting patrons to the opening celebrations.News article. Black, red and blue text and colour image on colour background. yarra plenty regional library, yprl, watsonia library -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, New man for city's top job, 1996
Whitehorse Council's newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Peter Seamer, will bring with him a strong background in local government when he takes up the position in early October.Whitehorse Council's newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Peter Seamer, will bring with him a strong background in local government when he takes up the position in early October.Whitehorse Council's newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Peter Seamer, will bring with him a strong background in local government when he takes up the position in early October.city of whitehorse, seamer, peter, council staff -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Article (Item) - Photocopy of article called line drawings of Convair B-58 Hustler by Mike Keep
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, The Kelly Gang, 1976
Item in 'Simon Says' column relating to the film 'The Story of the Kelly Gang' shot in Mitcham.Item in 'Simon Says' column relating to the film 'The Story of the Kelly Gang' shot in Mitcham.Item in 'Simon Says' column relating to the film 'The Story of the Kelly Gang' shot in Mitcham.the story of the kelly gang (film), kelly, ned, films -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Glenfern
Two hand written one page letters from Brenda M. Niall, dated 11/05/1983 and 03/06/1983 respectively, to R. Ballantyne of the Caulfield Historical Society, requesting information on the property Glenfern. One page newspaper article entitled INSPIRING THE ARTS from THE AGE, dated 04/05/2002, regarding Glenfern and the Boyd family by Mary Ryllis Clark. Includes photographs of two paintings and one photograph of the home.niall brenda m., clark mary ryllis, boyd family, glenfern, st kilda east, boyd thomas, boyd john theodore, boyd william, boyd lucy, boyd emma minnie, inkerman road, inkerman street, boyd arthur merric, boyd lily, laing charles, terry leonard, architects, watson thomas, wesley college, colleges, à beckett emma, ostberg john, ostberg amy, cooke max, heathcote richard, ned kelly, ledger heath, griffiths rachel, films, labassa, rippon lea, boyd ethel, caulfield historical society, gothic style, architectural features, martin lucy, boyd merric, hotham street, boyd max -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Digger returns to Gallipoli, 24/01/1990 12:00:00 AM
One of 57 veterans who will return to Gallipoli to commemorate the anniversary of Anzac Day.One of 57 veterans who will return to Gallipoli to commemorate the anniversary of Anzac Day, Mr Claude Fankhauser remembers conditions there and in France.One of 57 veterans who will return to Gallipoli to commemorate the anniversary of Anzac Day.anzac day, fankhauser, claude augustus leopold, fankhauser, eric -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Opponents to merger put case to Premier, 1994
Residents opposed to making West Box Hill part of the proposed City of Koornung will put their case to the Premier.Residents opposed to making West Box Hill part of the proposed City of Koornung will put their case to the Premier.Residents opposed to making West Box Hill part of the proposed City of Koornung will put their case to the Premier.local government, city of box hill, city of nunawading, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Holler For Helping Hands At Reserve, 2018
After an 8 year campaign, Whitehorse residents are celebrating the approval of the entire Healesvile Freeway Reserve being secured as community space.After an 8 year campaign, Whitehorse residents are celebrating the approval of the entire Healesvile Freeway Reserve being secured as community space.After an 8 year campaign, Whitehorse residents are celebrating the approval of the entire Healesvile Freeway Reserve being secured as community space.healesvile freeway reservation, city of whitehorse, makhijani, ann, berry, david -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Death of Mr S. N. Till, 1928?
Obituary in local paper (Reporter?) for Sydney Norman Till of Mitcham. Returned World War 1 SoldierObituary in local paper (Reporter?) for Sydney Norman Till of Mitcham, returned World War 1 SoldierObituary in local paper (Reporter?) for Sydney Norman Till of Mitcham. Returned World War 1 Soldiertill, sydney, world war 1914 - 1918 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, VCAT : Centre IS Acceptable, 2018
Forest Hill is set to get a new childcare centre at 310-312 Springvale Road despite the protests from Whitehorse Council after the applicant's plans were approved by VCAT.Forest Hill is set to get a new childcare centre at 310-312 Springvale Road despite the protests from Whitehorse Council after the applicant's plans were approved by VCAT.Forest Hill is set to get a new childcare centre at 310-312 Springvale Road despite the protests from Whitehorse Council after the applicant's plans were approved by VCAT.city of whitehorse, forest hill, springvale road, no.310 -312 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Wisteria Garden Party and Teddy Bears Picnic, 2000
Two articles about the annual Wisteria Garden Party and Teddy Bears Picnic at Schwerkolt Cottage, 8 October 2000.wisteria garden party 2000, friends of schwerkolt cottage, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Whatever Happened To, 24/12/1988 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading High School. Good Weekend - The Age Magazine.Nunawading High School. Good Weekend - The Age Magazine. Reunion of the Class of '64. With photos.Nunawading High School. Good Weekend - The Age Magazine. secondary schools, nunawading high school, hobba, jack, miles, david, bertuch, graeme, balding, graham, gemelli, lyn, edwards, lyn, harstad, leif, huddleston, terry, huddleston, julie, graham, julie, salopayeus, juris, rogers, nick, francis, jenny, breene, jenny, poulton, kayre, legrady, kayre, king, rosemary, galagher, rosemary, wordsworth, marjory, gogoll, marjory, hazell, dianne, stewart, dianne, everett, sue, davies, sue, troy, lyn, wills, lyn, scott, margaret, mcnaught, margaret, shera, lyn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nunawading happy to talk on boundary changes, 1985
Mayor of Nunawading, Bill Coyne, says Nunawading would be happy to confer with neighbouring councils about the local government re-structuring issue.Mayor of Nunawading, Bill Coyne, says Nunawading would be happy to confer with neighbouring councils about the local government re-structuring issue.Mayor of Nunawading, Bill Coyne, says Nunawading would be happy to confer with neighbouring councils about the local government re-structuring issue.local government, city of nunawading, coyne, bill, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Tower's top floor gone, 2010
Article on a decision by VCAT to reduce the size of the apartment complex proposal in Colombo Street Mitcham.Article on a decision by VCAT to reduce the size of the apartment complex proposal in Colombo Street Mitcham.Article on a decision by VCAT to reduce the size of the apartment complex proposal in Colombo Street Mitcham.mitcham residents group, victorian civil and administrative tribunal, mitcham village apartments, colombo street, mitcham, nos. 1-19 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Craftsman bungalows, 1986
Craftsman bungalows in Blackburn, by Angela Taylor.Craftsman bungalows in Blackburn, by Angela Taylor, photographs by Irvine Green, p. 4-8 of 'Historic Environment' vol 5, no 1 1986.Craftsman bungalows in Blackburn, by Angela Taylor. elmore houses, elmore, algernon john, blackburn