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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Local business wins award, 1992
Mitcham software company Megatec won the Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce Award (VECCI) 1992.Mitcham software company Megatec won the Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce Award (VECCI) 1992.Mitcham software company Megatec won the Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce Award (VECCI) 1992.megatec, computer software, spring, peter, victorian employers chamber of commerce award, kennett, jeff, gange, barry, esmonde, jim -
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Map, Blackburn, 13/01/1977 12:00:00 AM
Enlarged aerial photograph of Blackburn Business Centre. Scale 1:150 metric.Enlarged aerial photograph of Blackburn Business Centre. Scale 1:150 metric.Enlarged aerial photograph of Blackburn Business Centre. Scale 1:150 metric.blackburn, blackburn road, blackburn, south parade, blackburn, railway road, blackburn, maroondah highway, blackburn, whitehorse road, blackburn, chapel street, blackburn, albert street, blackburn, queen street, blackburn, station street, blackburn, blackburn railway station, blackburn primary school, no. 2923, aerial photographs -
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Article, Council tops for business, 1996
Whitehorse Council has received a national quality award for achievement in business excellence.Whitehorse Council has received a national quality award for achievement in business excellence.Whitehorse Council has received a national quality award for achievement in business excellence.city of whitehorse, awards -
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Article, Officers reign in spending, 1994
Article about City of Nunawading's triennial budget to be adopted 3 Oct 1994 in the knowledge that the City will be amalgamated shortly.Article about City of Nunawading's triennial budget to be adopted 3 Oct 1994 in the knowledge that the City will be amalgamated shortly. Council officers have prepared it under pressure to retain their jobs.Article about City of Nunawading's triennial budget to be adopted 3 Oct 1994 in the knowledge that the City will be amalgamated shortly.local government, city of nunawading, business and finance, amalgamations -
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Document, Special Council Meeting, 1994
... Mitcham melbourne Corporate Business Special Committee, Finance ...Special Council meeting 28 Nov 1994. Notice and agendas of meetings to be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Nunawading.Special Council meeting 28 Nov 1994. Notice and agendas of meetings to be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Nunawading. Corporate Business Special Committee, Finance Special Committee and Forward Planning Committee. Includes papers re East Burwood Reserve, Nunawading Basketball Centre, East Burwood Plaza Shopping Centre.Special Council meeting 28 Nov 1994. Notice and agendas of meetings to be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Nunawading.local government, city of nunawading, east burwood reserve, nunawading basketball centre, east burwood plaza shopping centre -
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Article, Taxman role a joke - Councils, 1992
Local governments are angry at being forced to collect a new tax for the State Government on home owners and businesses.Local governments are angry at being forced to collect a new tax for the State Government on home owners and businesses. The so-called State Deficit Levy will be imposed on all rateable properties. The Municipal Association of Victoria has voiced concern, particularly over the lack of consultation with local government.Local governments are angry at being forced to collect a new tax for the State Government on home owners and businesses. local government finance, municipal association of victoria -
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Map, State Savings Bank of Victoria, 1921
Map of Box Hill, Blackburn and Tunstall, 1921 from Australian Guide and Business Directory showing site of Box Hill branch of State Savings Bank of Victoria.Map of Box Hill, Blackburn and Tunstall, 1921 from Australian Guide and Business Directory showing site of Box Hill branch of State Savings Bank of Victoria.Map of Box Hill, Blackburn and Tunstall, 1921 from Australian Guide and Business Directory showing site of Box Hill branch of State Savings Bank of Victoria.maps, box hill, blackburn, state savings bank of victoria -
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Article, New Mayor's fight for City, 1994
New mayor, Cr Noel Spurr, is committed to achieving his council's aim to merge with Box Hill. He says he has a vital role to play to ensure Nunawading residents and businesses were not disadvantaged by the amalgamation.New mayor, Cr Noel Spurr, is committed to achieving his council's aim to merge with Box Hill. He says he has a vital role to play to ensure Nunawading residents and businesses were not disadvantaged by the amalgamation.New mayor, Cr Noel Spurr, is committed to achieving his council's aim to merge with Box Hill. He says he has a vital role to play to ensure Nunawading residents and businesses were not disadvantaged by the amalgamation.local government, city of nunawading, spurr, noel, amalgamations -
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Pamphlet - Periodical, Nunawading business guide, 1973
Nunawading business guide and trade directory authorized by the Nunawading Chamber of Commerce and industry 1973.Nunawading business guide and trade directory authorized by the Nunawading Chamber of Commerce and industry 1973.Nunawading business guide and trade directory authorized by the Nunawading Chamber of Commerce and industry 1973.directories, city of nunawading, nunawading chamber of commerce and industry -
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Article, Search for effective refuse management, 1991
A business plan is to be set up by the Eastern Regional Refuse Disposal Group to manage waste.A business plan is to be set up by the Eastern Regional Refuse Disposal Group to manage waste.A business plan is to be set up by the Eastern Regional Refuse Disposal Group to manage waste.city of nunawading, stewart, graeme, recycling, eastern regional refuse disposal group, waste disposal -
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Newspaper - Article, Mixed life in mixed business, 18/01/1990
Article by Judith Kerr on Beatrice Pooley, her autobiography, 'Mardie' and her life as a shopkeeper in Blackburn South.pooley, beatrice, blackburn south, canterbury road, blackburn south -
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Newspaper - Article, Butch dies, 23/02/1993
Article in Nunawading Gazette, 23 Feb 1993 reporting the death of Edwin Schwab aged 82. Mr Schwab who was born in 1910 lived his entire life in Blackburn and ran a shoe repairing business from 1936 until 1977.schwab, edwin -
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Document, Business Card, n.d
... Mitcham melbourne Scott Thomas Rooks Road Mitcham Business card ...Business card for Thomas Scott, tinner and galvanizer of Victoria Road, Mitcham (now Rooks Road).scott, thomas, rooks road, mitcham -
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Flag - Flag Red Ensign -small
Belonged to Mr. W Hawkins who founded the Carry On Club in 1932. A group of returned servicemen nd business men of Melbourne . The aim of the club was to assist many World War I veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929Australian Red Ensign. Upper left on Hoist side Red Cross over-sewn over-sewn on White cross over-sewn on Navy blue background. Commonwealth(Federal) star lower Left on hoist side white 7 points Southern cross four stars white 7 points, one white star small 5 points. Red square patch : lower left on hoist side Cord Loop top left on hoist side. Cord bottom left on hoist sideThomas Evans Pty Ltd 415 Bourke Street Melbourneflags, national -
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Article, Family heritage is set in clay, 1995
Nunawading Historical Society have Geoffrey Walker, grandson of Edgar walker, originator of Australian Brick and Tessellated Tile Co to speak at their meeting during the Heritage Festival.Nunawading Historical Society have Geoffrey Walker, grandson of Edgar walker, originator of Australian Brick and Tessellated Tile Co to speak at their meeting during the Heritage Festival. The article tells the interesting history of this family owned business.Nunawading Historical Society have Geoffrey Walker, grandson of Edgar walker, originator of Australian Brick and Tessellated Tile Co to speak at their meeting during the Heritage Festival.tile factories, australian brick and tessellated tile co., walker, edgar edwardes, geoffrey -
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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 -
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Article, Finding solutions to complex social woes, 1993
... Mitcham melbourne businesses forde elaine forest hill chase youth ...A conference, convened after growing problem of youth violence in shopping centres, held at Forest hill Chase last week.A conference, convened after growing problem of youth violence in shopping centres, held at Forest hill Chase last week. Forest Hill Chase has worked with local police and Nunawading Council to find innovative ways to overcome problems in the municipality.A conference, convened after growing problem of youth violence in shopping centres, held at Forest hill Chase last week. businesses, forde, elaine, forest hill chase, youth -
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Document, Shops in Nunawading, 1995
... Mitcham melbourne businesses bakes harold arthur whitehorse road ...List and history of shops in Whitehorse and Springvale Roads and neighbouring streets in 1938 with sketch showing locations. Author, Harold Bakes. Also personal memories of life in the area.List and history of shops in Whitehorse and Springvale Roads and neighbouring streets in 1938 with sketch showing locations. Author, Harold Bakes. Also personal memories of life in the area.List and history of shops in Whitehorse and Springvale Roads and neighbouring streets in 1938 with sketch showing locations. Author, Harold Bakes. Also personal memories of life in the area.businesses, bakes, harold arthur, whitehorse road, nunawading, springvale road, walkers road, railway street, silver grove -
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Pamphlet - Advertising brochure, Valuable Business Sites Box Hill, 1923
Brochure advertising 8 business sites opposite Box Hill station, April 1923 from the estate of A. Rawlings..Brochure advertising 8 business sites opposite Box Hill station, April 1923 from the estate of A. Rawlings.. In the same area on the back of this brochure another sale of 7 business sites and one brick villa.Brochure advertising 8 business sites opposite Box Hill station, April 1923 from the estate of A. Rawlings..auctions, whitehorse road, box hill, nelson road, bank street, box hill railway station, station street, carrington road, main street, arnold, sydney, best & co (auctioneers), h. carey sutton (estate agent) -
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Article, Vermont Shopping Centre, 1996
Article featuring Vermont Shopping Centre, corner of Canterbury and Boronia Roads. Bruno Tassone runs the newsagency and Joe Italiano the greengrocery. Also advertisements for other Vermont businesses.Article featuring Vermont Shopping Centre, corner of Canterbury and Boronia Roads. Bruno Tassone runs the newsagency and Joe Italiano the greengrocery. Also advertisements for other Vermont businesses.Article featuring Vermont Shopping Centre, corner of Canterbury and Boronia Roads. Bruno Tassone runs the newsagency and Joe Italiano the greengrocery. Also advertisements for other Vermont businesses.shops, vermont shopping centre, tassone, bruno, italiano, joe, vermont fuel and produce, vermont baked ham, vermont bakery, vermont fruit supply, mi va pizza, vermont, videoboom, vermont colour spectrum laboratories, mie-ray hair and beauty, vermont pharmacy, gerard audio visual, principal hairdressing, j.c. auto centre, vermont post office, vermont cellars, nurlendi panels -
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Article, Rezoning plan riles retailers, 1992
Despite widespread disapproval by traders and residents, Nunawading Council still plans put its draft structure plan for Vermont South Activity Centre on public display.Despite widespread disapproval by traders and residents, Nunawading Council still plans put its draft structure plan for Vermont South Activity Centre on public display. Council owned land on Burwood Highway is earmarked for rezoning to restricted business zone. The draft has designated the area for a mix of office and retail development. it is not intended to duplicate retail services which already exist. Manager of Vermont South Shopping Centre Patricia Wilson says the traders object to any amount of extra retail development.Despite widespread disapproval by traders and residents, Nunawading Council still plans put its draft structure plan for Vermont South Activity Centre on public display.shops, city of nunawading, wilson, patricia, vermont south shopping centre, burwood highway, vermont south, nos 473-493 -
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Article, Traders Trapped, 1985
Eight Businesses at Houston Shopping Centre, Middleborough Road, Box Hill.Eight Businesses at Houston Shopping Centre, Middleborough Road, Box Hill, facing rezoning of land reserved for the Healesville Freeway. Traders say they are being treated unfairly by the Road Construction Authority, owner of the land.Eight Businesses at Houston Shopping Centre, Middleborough Road, Box Hill. land use, anderson camp -
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Article, Club hailed, 1993
Local business and service clubs have been urged to support the city's new Club 3131 disco for young people.Local business and service clubs have been urged to support the city's new Club 3131 disco for young people. Nunawading Rotary Club have donated $500 and Forest Hill Chase have offered the venue rent-free.Local business and service clubs have been urged to support the city's new Club 3131 disco for young people.shopping centres, forest hill chase, rotary club of nunawading, club 3131, arnold, peter, stevens, jenny, cruddan, tamara, wilson, murray -
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Document, Notes on the poultry industry
Interview with T.H. (Harry) Pettigrove, Fulton Road, South Blackburn. He closed his hatchery in Blackburn in 1975 and moved to Somerville.Interview with T.H. (Harry) Pettigrove, Fulton Road, South Blackburn. He closed his hatchery in Blackburn in 1975 and moved to Somerville. He transferred the business to Somerville and then his son continued with the business. He describes the operations of the poultry industry in the 1930's and 1940's.Interview with T.H. (Harry) Pettigrove, Fulton Road, South Blackburn. He closed his hatchery in Blackburn in 1975 and moved to Somerville. poultry farms, pettigrove, t.h., harry -
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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 -
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Article, Fruiterers call it a day, 5/05/1999 12:00:00 AM
Taranto Brothers - fruiterers of Railway Road, Blackburn are selling their shop.Taranto Brothers - fruiterers of Railway Road, Blackburn are selling their shop. Almost 40 years (1962) John and Rob opened their business along with their wives, Agnes and Mary. Previously they lived in Daylesford. It has become increasingly difficult to compete with 24 hours trading at large shopping centres.Taranto Brothers - fruiterers of Railway Road, Blackburn are selling their shop. retail trade, blackburn, taranto, john, taranto, bob, taranto, mary, railway road, blackburn -
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Article, Taking up the tough challenge, 1991
Need for elected officials and the world of business to lead the way for initiating economic growths to lead the way out of recession.Need for elected officials and the world of business to lead the way for initiating economic growths to lead the way out of recession. Barry Richardson, flag maker, is one such example.Need for elected officials and the world of business to lead the way for initiating economic growths to lead the way out of recession. richardson, barry, flag manufacturers -
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Article, Business network set up for growth, 1992
A team of Eastern Suburbs businessmen has set up EASTNET for linking resources of local businessesA team of Eastern Suburbs businessmen has set up EASTNET for linking resources of local businesses chaired by Mr David Armitage of Central Spring Works.A team of Eastern Suburbs businessmen has set up EASTNET for linking resources of local businesses eastnet, central spring works, armitage, david -
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Document, Sale of Estate Agency, 1926
Copy of receipt for preliminary deposit of ten pounds from Mr N. Armstrong to Fred C. Drake on purchase of Estate agency business, good will and car for the sum of four hundred poundsCopy of receipt for preliminary deposit of ten pounds from Mr N. Armstrong to Fred C. Drake on purchase of Estate agency business, good will and car for the sum of four hundred pounds and copy of lodgement of remaining sums at Bank Of Victoria Ltd.Copy of receipt for preliminary deposit of ten pounds from Mr N. Armstrong to Fred C. Drake on purchase of Estate agency business, good will and car for the sum of four hundred pounds armstrong, norman, real estate agents, drake, fred c, whitehorse road, mitcham -
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Document - Invoices, J.H. Abbott & Co, 1887 - 1939
Collection of invoices for goods bought by J.H. Abbott & Co, Market Square, Bendigo 1887 - 1939.Collection of invoices for goods bought by J.H. Abbott & Co, Market Square, Bendigo 1887 - 1939. Vendors include: A. Spooner & Co., Australian Explosives & Chemical Co Ltd., Briscoe & Co, Cowan & Co, Gibbs, Bright & Co, Griffiths Bros., T. Kitchen & Sons, Michaels Hallenstein & Co, Richard Linton, Thomas Castles, Thomas P. Power, Ullathorne & Co, Victoria. Motor Registration Branch, W. & F Rose, Wm Dean & Co, Alex Woolnough.Collection of invoices for goods bought by J.H. Abbott & Co, Market Square, Bendigo 1887 - 1939. businesses, j.h.abbott & co, woolnough, alex, australian explosives & chemicals co. ltd., briscoe & co, cowan & co, gibbs, bright & co, griffiths bros., j.kitchen & sons, michaelis, hallenstein & co, linton, richard, castles, thomas, power, thomas p., ullathorne & co, victoria. motor registration branch, w. & f. rose, wm dean & co