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Article, Official opening of Blackburn High School, 1957
Article on the official opening of Blackburn High School's new building in Springfield Road.Article on the official opening of Blackburn High School's new building in Springfield Road.Article on the official opening of Blackburn High School's new building in Springfield Road.springfield road, blackburn, blackburn high school -
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Photograph, Blackburn High School, 2012
The Blackburn High School opened on 1st February 1956 with 128 Form 1 pupils and a staff of 8. The 20-acre site on the corner of Williams and Springvale road was surrounded by orchards and pine trees. The trees inspired the school motto: ' Ad licem crescimus' - 'We are growing towards the light'. The first headmaster was Mr V. Percy. The school had a reputation for musical excellence.Coloured photograph of the Blackburn High School in Springfield Road facing north 2012blackburn high school, schools -
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Newspaper - Article, Death of pioneer orchardist, c1970
Obituary for Edward Henry Pearce of 106 Springfield Road, Blackburn, orchardist of Blackburn.pearce, edward h, orchards, old orchard shopping centre, blackburn -
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Article, $14,00 for set of new traffic lights, c1972
Photocopy of article discussing possibility of erecting traffic lights on the corner of Springfield and Springvale Roads, Nunawading.Photocopy of article discussing possibility of erecting traffic lights on the corner of Springfield and Springvale Roads, Nunawading.Photocopy of article discussing possibility of erecting traffic lights on the corner of Springfield and Springvale Roads, Nunawading.traffic signals, springvale road, nunawading, springfield road, nunawading -
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Map, Potteries, n.d
Sketch map of location of potteries in the area bounded by Middleborough, Springfield, Mitcham Roads and Burwood Highway.Sketch map of location of potteries in the area bounded by Middleborough, Springfield, Mitcham Roads and Burwood Highway.Sketch map of location of potteries in the area bounded by Middleborough, Springfield, Mitcham Roads and Burwood Highway.potteries, vitclay pipes pty ltd, blackburn brick and tile co., geal bros., wunderlich limited, australian tesselated tile co. pty ltd., daniel robertson australia pty ltd -
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Photograph, Vitclay, 1995
Vitclay Chimney, prior to demolition in 1995, with demolished shed in foreground. Springfield Road, Blackburn North.vitclay, springfield road, blackburn north, potteries, clay industries -
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Photograph, Vitclay, 1995
Vitclay Chimney, prior to demolition in 1995. Springfield Road, Blackburn North, looking North-West.vitclay, springfield road, blackburn north, potteries, clay manufacturer -
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Document, 1924 Tunstall Properties, 11/02/1924 12:00:00 AM
Hand drawn plans of properties bordered by Tunstall (Nunawading) Railway Station,Hand drawn plans of properties bordered by Tunstall (Nunawading) Railway Station, Springvale Road and Springfield Road.Hand drawn plans of properties bordered by Tunstall (Nunawading) Railway Station, plans, whitehorse road, nunawading, tunstall railway station, tunstall avenue, springvale road, springfield road, luxton, lee, mcculloch street, hayes timber, cooper, land subdivision -
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Document, Ben Stennett, 2016
A self promotional document of Ben Stennett for re-election in Springfield WardA self promotional document of Ben Stennett for re-election in Springfield Ward of the Whitehorse Council elections 2016.A self promotional document of Ben Stennett for re-election in Springfield Ward stennett, ben, councillors -
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Article, Newhope's Food Pantry, 2019
Newhope Baptist Church at 3 Springfield Rd, Blackburn North.Newhope Baptist Church at 3 Springfield Rd, Blackburn North offers food parcels and toiletries for those in need.Newhope Baptist Church at 3 Springfield Rd, Blackburn North.newhope community care food pantry, baptist churches, springfield road, blackburn north no. 3 -
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Photograph, Blackburn High School, 2012
Blackburn High School was opened in 1956. It was built on land previously covered with orchards owned by Mr Ron Pearce who was famous for growing cherries. In 1980 the school celebrated their silver jubilee. Blackburn High School has long been known for its successful music education program.Coloured photograph of recent Blackburn High School buildings on the corner of Springfield and William Road, Blackburn North - 2012blackburn high school, secondary schools, schools -
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Photograph, Matheson Family Group
Donated by Cap'n Matheson's daughter.Black and white photograph of Matheson family group outside 'Strathdon ' their original home in Springfield Road, Forest Hill.matheson, strathdon homestead -
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Photograph, Vitclay, 1995
Vitclay Chimneys prior to demolition in 1995. Springfield Road, Blackburn North, looking West from Primrose Street.vitclay, springfield road, blackburn north, potteries, clay industries -
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Photograph, Vitclay, 1995
Vitclay Chimney, prior to demolition in 1995. Springfield Road, Blackburn North, looking West from Primrose Street.vitclay, springfield road, blackburn north, potteries, clay industries -
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Document, Blackburn Park Estate, n.d
Land Sale plan for 'Blackburn Park Estate'Land Sale plan for 'Blackburn Park Estate' between Springfield and Junction Roads. Agent T.M. Burke Pty Ltd.Land Sale plan for 'Blackburn Park Estate'blackburn park estate, blackburn north, springfield road, junction road, sussex street, essex street, yorkshire street, lulworth street, norfolk street -
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Photograph, Vitclay, 1995
Vitclay Chimney, prior to demolition in 1995, surrounded by demolished sheds. Springfield Road, Blackburn North, looking North-West.vitclay, springfield road, blackburn north, potteries, clay industries -
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Photograph, Allan Peter Councillor
Nunawading and Whitehorse councillor. Springfield WardColoured photograph of Peter Allan JP. Dark suit, Burgundy tie with yellow dots. Dark curly hair and wearing glassesallan peter, councillors whitehorse, councillors nunawading -
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Document, The Savage Estate, n.d
Private sale leaflet of The Savage Estate Springfield Road, Nunawading.Private sale leaflet of The Savage Estate Springfield Road, Nunawading, comprising 46 allotments. Agents Drake & Co and Armstrong & Hoath.Private sale leaflet of The Savage Estate Springfield Road, Nunawading. savage estate, nunawading, springfield road, nunawading, drake co, armstrong hoath estate agents -
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Photograph, Vivian Wood at Springburn Hardware, c1960
see NP3589Black & white photograph of Vivian Wood in his hardware store 'Springburn Hardware' at corner of Blackburn &Springfield Roads Blackburn Northhardware, springburn hardware, blackburn road blackburn north, springfield road blackburn north, wood vivian -
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Photograph - Councillor Photograph, Kevin Abbott
Springfield Ward|Councillor Nunawading and Whitehorse|Whitehorse CouncilColoured photograph of Kevin Abbott wearing a dark suit and tie with red flowersabbott kevin, councillors nunawading & whitehorse, whitehorse council -
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Photograph, Wakefield family
John Wakefield Snr. migrated to Australia in 1852, as a crewman. Elizabeth, John, Tom and George arrived in 1854. In 1859 John Wakefield Jnr. married Rhoda Hartnett. They purchased land and a cottage on the Springfield Village Estate, Springfield Road, Blackburn North.Sepia photograph of a group of six people at a wedding. John and Rhoda Wakefield are at front - left and centre.wakefield, john, rhoda, wakefield family -
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Article, Deakin Street, Mitcham, 1856 - 1919
Deakin street, Mitcham, formerly part of the Springfield Estate Co. Ltd, was named after Alfred Deakin, Australia's second Prime Minister.Deakin street, Mitcham, formerly part of the Springfield Estate Co. Ltd, was named after Alfred Deakin, Australia's second Prime Minister.Deakin street, Mitcham, formerly part of the Springfield Estate Co. Ltd, was named after Alfred Deakin, Australia's second Prime Minister.deakin street, mitcham, springfield estate -
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Photograph, Vitclay, 1995
Vitclay Chimney, prior to demolition in 1995, with demolished shed in foreground. Springfield Road, Blackburn North, looking South from Primrose Street.vitclay, springfield road, blackburn north, potteries, clay industries -
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Photograph, Vitclay, 1995
Vitclay Chimney, prior to Demolition in 1995, surrounded by demolished sheds. Springfield Road, Blackburn North, looking West from Primrose Street.vitclay, springfield road, blackburn north, potteries, clay industries -
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Photograph - B/W Photograph, Ronald Harry Pearce - Orchardist, 1997
Six photos of Ronald Harry Pearce in his orchard on Corner of Williams and Springfield Roads, North Blackburn. Photos copied on one sheetold orchard shopping centre, blackburn, williams road, springfield road, shopping centres, blackburn north shopping centre, blackburn high school, pearce, ronald harry, slater, mary, edward h -
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Photograph - Coloured Photograph, Old Orchard Shopping Centre, Blackburn North, 1965
Coloured photograph of cars parked along Springfield Road and in the car park of the Old Orchard Shopping Centre on opening day - October 1965old orchard shopping centre, blackburn shopping centres -
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Document, Zander Avenue, 7/01/1986
Memories by Merle Duncan recorded 7/1/1986. Zander Avenue named after the Zanders who had an apple orchard there. Wright Family owned a milk bar in Springfield Road and they built Mountain view shops in Springfield Road. The old manse, now the Nunawading North Community House was their home. Nicoll Reserve was a pear orchard owned by the Aytons.roads and streets, zander avenue, nunawading, nunawading, duncan, merle, wright family, mountain view shops, springfield road, nunawading, nicoll reserve, ayton family, zander family -
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Photograph, Blackburn North Shopping Centre, 2012
Blackburn North Shopping Centre was originally known as Old Orchard Shopping Centre. It was built in 1965 on land previously covered by orchards. The name of the centre changed in the 1970's to North Blackburn Square Shopping Centre and in the 1990's to the Blackburn North Shopping CentreColoured photograph of the North Blackburn Shopping Centre, cnr. of Springfield and William Roads. The buildings are distinguished by orange, white and blue geometric shapes - 2012blackburn north shopping centre, shopping centre -
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Photograph, Vitclay, 1995
Vitclay Chimneys, prior to demolition in 1995, with demolished shed in foreground. Springfield Road, Blackburn North, looking South-West from Primrose Street.vitclay, springfield road, blackburn north, potteries, clay industries -
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Photograph, Vitclay, 1995
Vitclay Chimneys, prior to demolition in 1995, with demolished sheds in foreground. Springfield Road, Blackburn North, looking South-West from Primrose Street.vitclay, springfield road, blackburn north, potteries, clay industries