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Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Outer Circle Linear Park
OUTER CIRCLE LINEAR PARK, joint submission by cities of Kew, Camberwell, Malvern and Caulfield. A bound fifteen page submission, dated 08/07/1985, by four councils urging the creation of the Outer Circle Linear Park. Includes map and photographs. OUTER CIRCLE RAILWAY: A PLAN FOR A LINEAR PARK, report of the Outer Circle Study Group. Bound booklet of one hundred and thirty five typewritten and photocopied pages about the creation of this park. The Introduction was signed by Tom Roper, Minister for Planning and Environment, and by Joan Kirner, Minister for Conservation, Forests and Lands. Undated but the Introduction states that public submissions must be received by 31/05/1988. Includes maps, sketches of proposed facilities, a history of the former Outer Circle Railway Line, and a description of notable plants and trees. A double sided, one page leaflet, published by the Murrumbeena Outer Circle Parkland Retention Group, MOCPRG, with timeline of the park and map. Undated but the last date on the timeline is 1985. Includes small sheet headed WHAT CAN YOU DO? Cutting from the CAULFIELD CONTACT titled A NEW PARK IT’S OFFICIAL, dated 26/02/1988, on official announcement of the new park. Two copies of OUTER CIRCLE LINEAR PARK, a four paged pamphlet published by Outer Circle Linear Park Implementation Committee on the new park. Includes detailed map. Letter between Felicitie E. Campbell of the Caulfield Historical Society, dated 14/09/1988 supporting the naming of a section of the Linear Park as Boyd Park. Two pages typed and a hand written copy. Also a type written letter from Jim Badger, Manager, Cultural Services, City of Caulfield, supporting the naming as Boyd Park, dated 16/08/1988. An album of thirty five colour photographs by Peter Foeden and Associates, of the official opening of the Outer Circle Linear Park by Premier John Cain, 1988. Photographs are numbered and the album includes handwritten descriptions of each photograph. Two mounted photographs of the Caulfield section of Linear Park, undated. One black and white and one colour.outer circle linear park, outer circle railway, parks, saunders r. e., briggs a. g., quinn m., rudski b., outer circle study group, roper tom, kirner joan, dunstan david, railways, trees, murrumbeena, campbell felicitie e., badger jim, peter foeden and associates, campbell adack, lang robert, gallney cr., cain john, cain nancy, boyd john, boyd arthur, boyd merric, boyd penleigh, boyd robyn, boyd james, boyd guy, ballantyne mr. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, V/Line and Hillside Trains Public Relations correspondence to Mr J. Rodaughan, Ringwood East, 1985 & 1999 - Lilydale Railway Line History
Letters from Victorian railway authorities containing information and publication extracts forwarded to Mr. J. Rodaughan, 26 Old Lilydale Road, Ringwood East in response to requests for information associated with Lilydale Railway Line history.The line from Hawthorn to Camberwell opened on 3 April, 1882, Camberwell to Lilydale opened on 1 December, 1882. Box Hill, Ringwood and Croydon stations opened on 1 December, 1882. Croydon was originally called Warrandyte station until the name was changed to Croydon on 1 August, 1884. Nunawading was originally called Tunstall and opened on 4 June, 1888. The name was changed to Nunawading on 1 November, 1945. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Elevation Certificate, United Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons - Collection of Masonic Degrees and Correspondence maintained by Aird family of Ringwood, Victoria
Buff coloured certificate with red Lodge seal. Certification that Bro. Arthur James Bromwich Aird was elevated to the honorable Degree of a Royal Ark Mariner on 9th November 1943 in the Camberwell Royal Ark Mariner Lodge attached to the Camberwell Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 86. Signed and dated 26th January, 1944. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Order of the Secret Monitor - Collection of Masonic Degrees and Correspondence maintained by Aird family of Ringwood, Victoria
Buff coloured certificate and covering notice certifying that Bro. Arthur James Bromwich Aird was received into the Order of the Secret Monitor on the 14th October AL 5953 AD 1953 in the Amicitia Conclave No.96 meeting at Camberwell, Victoria and registered in the Books of the Grand Council. Both documents signed by the Grand Recorder and affixed with the Seal of the Grand Council of the Order at London on 31st May AL 5955 AD 1955. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - LARNA MALONE COLLECTION: SKIRT
Edwardian black lace long skirt. Four layers. Top layer of black lace in three panels. Top and bottom panels gathered centre panel flat seamed scalloped hem line. Second and third layers of black net with cut edges. Fourth layer of black satin. Skirt gathered onto 7cm waistband of black shantung. Thirty three cm split from waist at the back. Back fastening at waist overlapping with three hooks and eyes and two press studs. Purchased at an antiques store in Camberwell in 1970's. No provenance. Machine made.costume, female evening, black lace and satin skirt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''WIDE HORIZONS'' BY ROBERT HENDERSON CROLL
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 158 page hardcover book of an account of the author's wanderings in Central Australia. Illustrated with 37 B & W photographs. Published in 1937 by Angus & Robertson, Ltd, Sydney and printed by Halstead Press P/L, Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2200 CRO'' on spine. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf ''To my good friend Alick Chisholm in appreciation R. H. Croll Camberwell E6 25/9/37''. Handwritten in pencil on title page ''Robert Henderson Croll''Robert Henderson Crollbooks, collections, travel, alec h chisholm collection, robert henderson croll, australiana, central australia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Portrait of a man standing beside a small table with a vase of flowers on it. He is wearing a long knee length coat, trousers, shirt, waistcoat and a cravat? There is a chair beside him. /Rear shows - Mr C Hood Photographer 138 Camberwell Rdphotograph, portrait, male, portrait of a man -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HISTORY OF MYRTLE CREEK, CENTRAL VICTORIA, 2005
HISTORY OF MYRTLE CREEK, CENTRAL VICTORIA - 192 pages with photos, illustrations and maps. Letter inside from Ken James, 18 Lofty Avenue, Camberwell, 3124. 17/10/05. Inscribed on front fly page ' Donated to the Bendigo Historical Society Inc. by Ken James Oct. 2005.'Ken Jameshistory, myrtle creek, myrtle creek, cockatoo creek, state schools, ken james, gold mining, quartz mining -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - SS Ormiston, 19 Aug 1928
Sent to Miss Ellen Craig by her mother (47 Prospect Hill Road, Camberwell)'Postcard' of the SS Ormiston (4 page), with ship's menu, and letter dated August 19 1928transport - shipping, australasian united, steam navigation co ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph, Bob Powell's League & Association, Fags for Fighters Football Club 1940, 1940
From the collection of Terry KEENAN.Back Row from left -Tom LAHIFF (Port), George BARNETT (Port), Jack WILLIAMS (South) , Ron REYNOLDS (Port), CHIEF LITTLE WOLF (American wrestler), Norm FLETCHER (Port), ?, ?, Roy KENT (Port official). Centre row from left - Ian JOHNSON ( Australian Cricket Captain), Austin ROBERTSON(South/Port), Laurie NASH ( South/Camberwell), Syd COVENTRY ( Collingwood), Bob POWELL (South official), Herbie MATTHEWS ( South/Oakleigh), Charlie RICHES (Port). Front row from left - unknown except for 2nd from left Hugh McLAUGHLIN (South).Black and white photocopy of Bob Powell's League & Association Fags for Fighters Football Club team 1940. Includes players from Port & South Melbourne, South/Camberwell, South Oakleigh & Collingwood. Bob Powell was a well know proprietor of the Railway Club Hotel in Ferrars Street, South Melbourne. Fags for Fighters was a fund raising organisation to provide funds for troops overseas.sport - australian rules football, fags for fighters football club, bob powell's league & association, george barnett, jack williams, ron reynolds, chief little wolf, norm fletcher, roy kent, ian johnson, austin robertson, laurie nash, syd coventry, bob powell, herbie matthews, charlie riches, hugh mclaughlin, tommy lahiff -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Mixed media - DONEY COLLECTION: STAINLESS STEEL FILM DEVELOPING TANK WITH FILM SPOOL
"Brooks" stainless steel film developing tank with stainless steel film spool insert Purchased from Rosier Camera Store, 31-33 Camberwelll Road, Camberwell, VictoriaBrooks -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Coo-ee's Social Club Chelsea 1914
Group of people, sign saying "Coo-ee's Social Club Chelsea 1914" included in the photo. Taken by C Harmley, Camberwell. Miss Smith later Mrs Mether R/H first row"Coo-ee's Social Club Notices Chelsea 1914" -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Councils slate transport plan, 1979
The reaction of Camberwell and Nunawading Councils to a newly released State Government plan for transport in the area.The reaction of Camberwell and Nunawading Councils to a newly released State Government plan for transport in the area. Most proposals are concerned with the extension of freeways or improvement of roads. Concern is expressed about the lack of public transport improvements.The reaction of Camberwell and Nunawading Councils to a newly released State Government plan for transport in the area.city of nunawading, city of camberwell, roads and streets, transport, public transport, eastern freeway -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, City council a victim of circumstances|Bureaucracy bogs down conference|Talks soon on council plan, 1972
Photocopy of three articles concerning Nunawading Council:Photocopy of three articles concerning Nunawading Council:|An unreported move by the Local Government Department has led to appeals against flats in McGhee Avenue not being delivered to the Department.|The Municipal Association of Victoria has said it cannot discuss Nunawading's motion for a tripartite conference between federal, state and local government.|Discussions will be held on a regional council including Box Hill, Camberwell, Knox, Waverley and Nunawading councils.Photocopy of three articles concerning Nunawading Council:city of nunawading, victoria. local government department, municipal association of victoria, city of box hill, city of camberwell, city of ringwood, city of knox, city of waverley, mcghee avenue, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nuna-Box Hill merger?, 1994
Local Government Board (LGB) decided against a Box Hill / Eastern Camberwell merger, clearing the way for a Box Hill / Nunawading mergerLocal Government Board (LGB) decided against a Box Hill / Eastern Camberwell merger, clearing the way for a Box Hill / Nunawading merger.Local Government Board (LGB) decided against a Box Hill / Eastern Camberwell merger, clearing the way for a Box Hill / Nunawading mergercity of nunawading, city of box hill, city of whitehorse, local government, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Old Victorian Schools, 5/07/2000 12:00:00 AM
Letter to The Age from Alf. Antonio, East CamberwellLetter to The Age from Alf. Antonio, East Camberwell, of a History of Mitcham State School, published in The Age on the 29th November, 1938.Letter to The Age from Alf. Antonio, East Camberwellprimary schools, mitcham state school, no. 2904 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Open column, 1915
From 'Reporter' of 19 Jan 1915, W. Redmand and C.E. Husband disputing the idea put forward by E.W. Greenwood that Box Hill and Surrey Hills Riding should be joined on to Camberwell.From 'Reporter' of 19 Jan 1915, W. Redmand and C.E. Husband disputing the idea put forward by E.W. Greenwood that Box Hill and Surrey Hills Riding should be joined on to Camberwell.From 'Reporter' of 19 Jan 1915, W. Redmand and C.E. Husband disputing the idea put forward by E.W. Greenwood that Box Hill and Surrey Hills Riding should be joined on to Camberwell.local government, shire of nunawading, husband, charles edward, redman, walter, greenwood, e.w. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Open column, 1915
Letters by W. Redman re arrangements for farewell of troops and debate about severance of Shire of Nunawading and amalgamation of Box Hill with Camberwell.Letters by W. Redman re arrangements for farewell of troops and debate about severance of Shire of Nunawading and amalgamation of Box Hill with Camberwell. Also letter from Charles Husband attacking E.W. Greenwood.Letters by W. Redman re arrangements for farewell of troops and debate about severance of Shire of Nunawading and amalgamation of Box Hill with Camberwell.local government, shire of nunawading, redman, w, husband, charles edward, greenwood, e.w. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Submission made to board, 1994
Nunawading Council has made a submission on council amalgamation to the Local Government Board.Nunawading Council has made a submission on council amalgamation to the Local Government Board. The submission said there was a good case why Box Hill should not amalgamate with Camberwell, Kew and Hawthorn, based on community interest, long term cost savings, effective advocacy and coordinated economic development.Nunawading Council has made a submission on council amalgamation to the Local Government Board. local government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Council in shock, 1994
Nunawading Council is bracing itself for major changes with the Local Government Board decision to merge Box Hill with part of Camberwell.Nunawading Council is bracing itself for major changes with the Local Government Board decision to merge Box Hill with part of Camberwell. Nunawading would be opposed to any carve-up and has always believed the best benefit for the public is for whole council amalgamations.Nunawading Council is bracing itself for major changes with the Local Government Board decision to merge Box Hill with part of Camberwell.local government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, A History of Camberwell
Copy of a page from Geoffrey Blainey's 'A History of Camberwell'.Copy of a page from Geoffrey Blainey's 'A History of Camberwell'. In 1850's hundreds of drays passed through Boroondara daily with wood, white box and stringy bark from Nunawading and Doncaster.Copy of a page from Geoffrey Blainey's 'A History of Camberwell'. wood carters, blainey -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Shire of Boroondara, Parish of Nunawading, 1904
Photocopy of printed map extending from Camberwell to Middleborough Road.Photocopy of printed map extending from Camberwell to Middleborough Road. note on verso: From a book of maps dated 1904.Photocopy of printed map extending from Camberwell to Middleborough Road. maps, shire of boroondara, parish of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Information Bulletin, 1/12/1993
Freeway Extension between Doncaster Road and Springvale Road to go ahead.Freeway Extension between Doncaster Road and Springvale Road to go ahead. Map showing location and history of project given.Freeway Extension between Doncaster Road and Springvale Road to go ahead. freeways, doncaster road, doncaster, springvale road, nunawading, vicroads, city of nunawading, city of camberwell, city of box hill, city of ringwood -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, All aboard for a ride into history, 23/11/1999 12:00:00 AM
Eastern Standard article dated 23 November 1982 celebrating the centenary of the Camberwell - Lilydale railway, including coloured photo of the steam train used.Eastern Standard article dated 23 November 1982 celebrating the centenary of the Camberwell - Lilydale railway, including coloured photo of the steam train used.Eastern Standard article dated 23 November 1982 celebrating the centenary of the Camberwell - Lilydale railway, including coloured photo of the steam train used.railways, steam trains, camberwell - lilydale railway -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Railway Lines, 17/12/1982 12:00:00 AM
'Camberwell - Lilydale : 100 years old' [Railway] Nunawading Gazette, 17 December 1982.'Camberwell - Lilydale : 100 years old' [Railway] Nunawading Gazette, 17 December 1982.'Camberwell - Lilydale : 100 years old' [Railway] Nunawading Gazette, 17 December 1982.railway lines, box hill railway station -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Railway timetables, 1910, 1952
Copies of timetables from Melbourne to Blackburn, Nunawading and Mitcham, also Camberwell line.Copies of timetables from Melbourne to Blackburn, Nunawading and Mitcham, also Camberwell line.Copies of timetables from Melbourne to Blackburn, Nunawading and Mitcham, also Camberwell line.railways, time tables -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Railway timetables, 1890
1890 time tables for trains between Melbourne and Upper Ferntree Gully.1890 time tables for trains between Melbourne and Upper Ferntree Gully.1890 time tables for trains between Melbourne and Upper Ferntree Gully.trains, ferntree gully railway station, ringwood railway station, hawthorn railway station, camberwell railway station, princes bridge railway station, melbourne, box hill railway station -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Melbourne Singers, 22/08/1992 12:00:00 AM
[Performance programme] in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of the Melbourne Singers (formerly the Mitcham Choral Society), 1932 - 1992, Saturday 22 August 1992, Trinity Presbyterian Church, cnr Riversdale Road and Waterford Street, Camberwell.[Performance programme] in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of the Melbourne Singers (formerly the Mitcham Choral Society), 1932 - 1992, Saturday 22 August 1992, Trinity Presbyterian Church, cnr Riversdale Road and Waterford Street, Camberwell.[Performance programme] in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of the Melbourne Singers (formerly the Mitcham Choral Society), 1932 - 1992, Saturday 22 August 1992, Trinity Presbyterian Church, cnr Riversdale Road and Waterford Street, Camberwell.melbourne singers, mitcham choral and orchestral society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Train trip back in time, n.d
The Public Transport Corporation arranged a steam train display and trip between Camberwell and Lilydale.The Public Transport Corporation arranged a steam train display and trip between Camberwell and Lilydale. The entertainment and display of steam trains was at Mitcham Station.The Public Transport Corporation arranged a steam train display and trip between Camberwell and Lilydale. railways, public transport corporation, steam trains, dennis, christopher, dennis, laura -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Historic steam trip, 2/11/1982 12:00:00 AM
Commemorative one day steam trip to celebrate the centenary of the Camberwell - Lilydale railway line.Commemorative one day steam trip to celebrate the centenary of the Camberwell - Lilydale railway line. The K190 steam local will stop at Blackburn for a short ceremony. The celebration on 27 November will be organized by the Australian Railway Historical Society. Archivist Keith Paterson said when the line opened December 1882 the area east of Box Hill had only small and scattered pioneer farms, no shops and only one post office at a hotel in Blackburn and 1 or 2 schools. In 1861 first station was opened, terminating at Hawthorn, which was the case for 20 years.Commemorative one day steam trip to celebrate the centenary of the Camberwell - Lilydale railway line. railways, camberwell to lilydale rail line centenary, australian railway historical society, patterson, keith arthur