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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Hello Whitehorse, 1994
The new City of Whitehorse covering all the former Box Hill and Nunawading municipalities was officially created by State cabinet last Thursday. Women will play a greater role on Whitehorse City Council initially than in most of the other new councils created last week.The new City of Whitehorse covering all the former Box Hill and Nunawading municipalities was officially created by State cabinet last Thursday.Women will play a greater role on Whitehorse City Council initially than in most of the other new councils created last week.The new City of Whitehorse covering all the former Box Hill and Nunawading municipalities was officially created by State cabinet last Thursday. Women will play a greater role on Whitehorse City Council initially than in most of the other new councils created last week.city of whitehorse, local government commissioners, oscar, geoff, fifer, dimity, wallace, marie, payne, brian -
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Pamphlet, Victorian Heritage Festival, 1992
Brochure advertising the Victorian Heritage Festival of 1992 in which Nunawading Historical Society participated.Brochure advertising the Victorian Heritage Festival of 1992 in which Nunawading Historical Society participated. John Sharwood was guest speaker, speaking about pharmacy in Mitcham, 1924 - 1991. A special display at the Society's museum about the early days of Mitcham Shopping Centre.Brochure advertising the Victorian Heritage Festival of 1992 in which Nunawading Historical Society participated. nunawading historical society, victorian heritage festival, sharwood, john -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Proposed Histories of Mitcham Primary School, Laburnum Primary School. Notes in N.H.S. Newsletter, 1/09/1988 12:00:00 AM
Proposed Histories of Mitcham Primary School No. 2904 (1888-1988), Laburnum Primary School No. 4863 appearing in Nunawading Historical Society's Newsletter, and a History of Laburnum by Os. Green.Proposed Histories of Mitcham Primary School No. 2904 (1888-1988), Laburnum Primary School No. 4863 appearing in Nunawading Historical Society's Newsletter, and a History of Laburnum by Os. Green. With article 'Quick Fix', referring to use of filling for playground of Laburnum Primary School.Proposed Histories of Mitcham Primary School No. 2904 (1888-1988), Laburnum Primary School No. 4863 appearing in Nunawading Historical Society's Newsletter, and a History of Laburnum by Os. Green. primary schools, mitcham primary school, no. 2904, laburnum primary school no. 4863, green, oswald stuart -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Youth club may soon have new home, 1994
Nunawading Council are considering four options on the future home of Vermont Vultures Youth Basketball Club.Nunawading Council are considering four options on the future home of Vermont Vultures Youth Basketball Club. The club has been forced to look for a new home because of Council's decision to re-locate the preschool which will eventually be used by sporting clubs for administration.Nunawading Council are considering four options on the future home of Vermont Vultures Youth Basketball Club.basketball, vermont vultures youth basketball club, city of nunawading, vermont reserve -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Land of conservative greenies, 30/10/1993 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper article 'Land of conservative greenies' by Ben Mitchell, 30 October 1993 on development in Blackburn.Newspaper article 'Land of conservative greenies' by Ben Mitchell, 30 October 1993 on development in Blackburn. Includes quotes from Bill Gray (Nunawading Historical Society) and Kevin Rafferty (Noel Allen First National Real Estate) and brief history of Blackburn,Newspaper article 'Land of conservative greenies' by Ben Mitchell, 30 October 1993 on development in Blackburn. land use, blackburn, gray, bill, rafferty, kevin, stephens, amanda, blackburn lake sanctuary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Land purchase Certificate of Title, 12/11/1913 12:00:00 AM
Plan of subdivision of land in the Shire of Nunawading which includes 'Wandinong'.Plan of subdivision of land in the Shire of Nunawading which includes 'Wandinong'. Copy of Certificate of Title of Crown Grant to Janet Emily Hooke, nee Billing, dated 12/11/1913, also purchase of land by J. Woods dated 31/3/1856.Plan of subdivision of land in the Shire of Nunawading which includes 'Wandinong'. haines, william, woods, john, hooke, janet emily, billing, wandinong sanctuary, canterbury road, blackburn, blackburn road -
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Article, Boxer sheds 15 kg to take out movie role, 11/04/1990 12:00:00 AM
Article from Nunawading Gazette, 11 Apr 1990.Article from Nunawading Gazette, 11 Apr 1990, re Damian Membrey who lost 15kg to gain a part in the telemovie 'Rose against the odds' which traces the life of Lionel Rose. Damian plays the part of British boxer Alan Rudkin.Article from Nunawading Gazette, 11 Apr 1990.boxing, membrey, damian, films -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, George Robinson, 13/07/1994
Article in Nunawading Gazette about George Robinson, long time proprietor of Rob's Cycles, Blackburn. The building is over 100 years old, previously a bank, post office and doctor's surgery. He made his bicycles by hand and specialised in bike repairs.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports, blackburn road, blackburn, no 12 -
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Document - Report, The Pound House, 1998
Report on The Pound House, 988 Canterbury Road, Box Hill South, by Andrew Ward, architectural historian.Report on The Pound House, 988 Canterbury Road, Box Hill South, by Andrew Ward, architectural historian. The report details the history of the site which was the first Shire Hall of the Shire of Nunawading and then the residence of the pound keeper. The building is described. Photographs. 7 pages.Report on The Pound House, 988 Canterbury Road, Box Hill South, by Andrew Ward, architectural historian. bills, annis, george, fairbanks, g, j, bennett, s, bishop, edward, bayley, leonard sherwin, blood, robert, norman & hayes, kennedy, bob, city of box hill, shire of nunawading -
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Newspaper - Article, Plans raise concern, 28/04/1993
Article in Nunawading Gazette. Plans by Australia Post to rezone land in Rooks Road to light industrial development concern residents about traffic problems. Council voted to prepare and exhibit planning scheme amendment to rezone land at 76 - 104 Rooks Road.post offices, australia post, rooks road, mitcham, no 76 - 104, jewell, peter -
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Article, History Of The Adventist Aged Care Facility, 2017
In 1952 aged members of the seventh day Adventist Church were housed in a 25 room dwelling called Coronella in Croydon which was sold by 1957 to provide accommodation for the aged in Nunawading, which incorporated Winlaton. The Barrett Wing was named after the Barrett family.seventh day adventist church nunawading, coronella retirement village, winlaton, barrett family -
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Book, Suburban heartland, 2010
A history of the City of Whitehorse and its two former cities, City of Box Hill and City of Nunawading.A history of the City of Whitehorse and its two former cities, City of Box Hill and City of Nunawading. The aim of the new history is not to replace separate histories of each city, previously published but to meld together the area's shared history and to bring the story up to the present.A history of the City of Whitehorse and its two former cities, City of Box Hill and City of Nunawading. city of nunawading, city of box hill, city of whitehorse -
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Headwear - Hat, 1930s
Hat belonged to Catherine (Kitty) Ann Windsor (born 23 Nov 1919 died 17 Nov 2002) in the 1930s. She was the grandmother of Rachael Cottle (Whitehorse Historical Society Secretary Aug 2011-2016). She was gate keeper at the Tunstall (Nunawading) railway gates crossing at Springvale Road during 1934 - 1952.A house was supplied for the keeper. The gates were closed to traffic from midnight till 5 a.m.Dusky pink felt skull cap shaped cap. Pearly white, gelatin sequins in the shape of a feather on one side.costume, female headwear -
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Banner - Pennant, 1978 - 1979
See Ref. NA4362Nunawading D.P.S.S.A. Soft Ball Premiers 1978 1. Cream and Red: Red writing on cream- 'Soft Ball Premiers 1978' Cream fringe.2. Cream and Blue: Blue writing on cream- 'Soft Ball Premiers 1978' Blue fringe. Hanging strip.Soft Ball Premiers 1978trophies & awards, sports -
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Article, New budget to wipe out debt, 1991
Nunawading mayor, Bruce Atkinson, has predicted a prudent and responsible budget for 1991-92 with a rate increase of 5%.Nunawading mayor, Bruce Atkinson, has predicted a prudent and responsible budget for 1991-92 with a rate increase of 5%. In 1989-90 the council embarked on an expansionary phase. 1990-91 the council debt would be reduced to $1.2m and end of 1991-92 would be nil.Nunawading mayor, Bruce Atkinson, has predicted a prudent and responsible budget for 1991-92 with a rate increase of 5%. city of nunawading, atkinson, bruce, local government finance -
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Article, In the days of the covered wagons, 1978
Mr Fred Payne spoke to Nunawading Historical Society about the early days in East Burwood.Mr Fred Payne spoke to Nunawading Historical Society about the early days in East Burwood. The first settling families had been the Fankhausers, Taintons, Lowens and Brooks. Covered wagons were used to take their fruit and vegetable crops to market and for family transport.Mr Fred Payne spoke to Nunawading Historical Society about the early days in East Burwood. wagons, payne, fred, fankhauser family, tainton family, lowen family, brooks family, burwood east -
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Article, Out on the roof tiles, 1994
Parts of Monier Wunderlich tile factory in Vermont may be listed on a heritage register of the Historic Buildings Council.Parts of Monier Wunderlich tile factory in Vermont may be listed on a heritage register of the Historic Buildings Council. City of Nunawading has recently introduced a front desk service where residents can obtain information about requirements for subdivisions, engineering and building permits.Parts of Monier Wunderlich tile factory in Vermont may be listed on a heritage register of the Historic Buildings Council. tile factories, monier wunderlich tile factory, historic buildings, abbott, kevin, maclellan, rob, strong, ray, tuckerman, graeme -
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Newspaper - Article, Problems on Refugees Under Control, 14/04/1976
Article Nunawading Gazette. Senator McKellar, Minister for Immigration, says the situation of non English speaking children from Eastbridge Hostel arriving at Mitcham High School is under control. Education at the hostel by English, Vietnamese teacher. Portable classroom is available at Mitcham High.migrant education, mitcham high school, mckellar, senator -
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Document, Memorials, 1871 & 1970
Memorial of transfer of land from William Kennard, William Coe & Francis Turner to the Board of Education, 1871 and from L.H.S Thompson, Minister for Education and Board of Education to City of Nunawading 2 June 1970.Memorial of transfer of land from William Kennard, William Coe & Francis Turner to the Board of Education, 1871 and from L.H.S Thompson, Minister for Education and Board of Education to City of Nunawading 2 June 1970. This land became the site of Vermont State School No. 1022.Memorial of transfer of land from William Kennard, William Coe & Francis Turner to the Board of Education, 1871 and from L.H.S Thompson, Minister for Education and Board of Education to City of Nunawading 2 June 1970.victoria, board of education, vermont state school, no, 1022, kennard, william, coe, william, turner, francis, city of nunawading -
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Article, They scoured Forest Hill for bushrangers, 26/02/1969 12:00:00 AM
Recollections of time in Forest Hill when bushrangers were hunted, a giant willy willy wiped out a cricket match in Mitcham and the 'Fisherites' sect, led by Fisher, who was known as 'the Prophet of Nunawading' were active.Recollections of time in Forest Hill when bushrangers were hunted, a giant willy willy wiped out a cricket match in Mitcham and the 'Fisherites' sect, led by Fisher, who was known as 'the Prophet of Nunawading' were active. Interview with Dudley Boyle, grandson of David Boyle.Recollections of time in Forest Hill when bushrangers were hunted, a giant willy willy wiped out a cricket match in Mitcham and the 'Fisherites' sect, led by Fisher, who was known as 'the Prophet of Nunawading' were active. governor, jimmy, boyle, dudley, fisherites, smith, l.l., dr., hyland, herbert, sir, mitcham cricket club, mcclare family, rooks family, bushrangers -
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Photograph, Albert Brown - Councillor
Black & white photograph of Albert Hugh Brown, Councillor, holding commemorative plaque for time capsule installed 16th June 1985. Councillor, East Ward, City of Nunawading, October 1965 to September 1967 and August 1970 to August 1979. Mayor 1977-78.brown albert, city of nunawading, time capsule june 1985., nunawading arts centre. -
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Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Our History Under Fire, 1965
Boyd discusses exemplar cases of historical preservation, and many lost opportunities. The task of preserving Australia's historic relics is left to volunteers and amateurs, with notable exception of Nunawading, unlike almost every other countries In other countries, the Government recognises its responsibility and Boyd presents examples. He suggests a model that Australia could follow.Original manuscript of an article published in "The Australian", 23.10.1965Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 9 pagesst matthew's church, francis greenway, robe, ormerod cottages, robe customs house, avoca lodge, andrew hayward newell, preservation, conservation, robin boyd, manuscript -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Tea Cosy, c1972
Made by Janet West in the 1970s when she lived in Nunawading. Blanket material left over from making a blanket for her baby in 1972. Janet is the niece of Margaret Skey member of the Whitehorse Historical Society and resident of Mitcham. The embroidery was an examination piece for the Embroiders Guild of Victoria. Janet, now Janet Green, is a tutor at the Embroiders Guild.Tea cosy made of beige blanket material with apricot satin edging and two pink satin bow ties. Lined in blue cotton material with small daisy pattern in pale apricot. Front of tea cosy has a wool embroidered bunch of flowers pink roses and blue/mauve daisies and tied with a silk satin bow. Two sprigs of roses are on the front and 5 sprigs scattered on the back.handcrafts, embroidery, domestic items, food & drink consumption -
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Photograph, Tunstall 1921
Tunstall was named after a town in England of the same name because of the similarity of the clay. In 1945 Cr. Knox moved 'that the name of the district known as Tunstall be altered to Nunawading and the council requests that the Post Master General's Department, the Victorian Railway Commissioners and any other department concerned , give affect to such change'. This was seconded by Cr. Savage and carried unanimously.Black and white photograph of a train on lines near Tunstall. No buildings.tunstall 1921, railways -
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Photograph, Basketball Stadium East Burwood
The stadium was opened on the 24th July 1970 by Victorian Premier, Dick Hamer. It was the most famous basketball venue in the 70's & 80's.costing $8mil. The stadium was financed by basketball patrons under the administration of the Nunawading Amateur Basketball Association, a non profit community advancement company.The stadium caters for 7000 players per week (2015).Coloured Photograph of the East Burwood Basketball Stadium, Burwood Hwy, East Burwood. Three people walking away from the complex.basketball stadium - east burwood, sporting venues -
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Article, Mrs Faggetter is top citizen of the year, 1976
Mrs Pat Faggetter was named Nunawading Citizen of the Year at an Australia Day ceremony conducted by Mayor Cr Bryan Baulch.Mrs Pat Faggetter was named Nunawading Citizen of the Year at an Australia Day ceremony conducted by Mayor Cr Bryan Baulch. Mrs Faggeter's interests include gardening, overseas aid, involvement in Schwerkolt Cottage, Vermont Elderly People's Homes and Mitcham Community Opportunity Shop.Mrs Pat Faggetter was named Nunawading Citizen of the Year at an Australia Day ceremony conducted by Mayor Cr Bryan Baulch.faggetter, pat, mcdonnell, constance, vermont elderly peoples homes -
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Article, Rate increases set below predictions, 1992
Nunawading Council rate rise will be 4.9% as against the predicted 5.1%.Nunawading Council rate rise will be 4.9% as against the predicted 5.1%. Under the Local Government Act all municipalities must phase out the minimum rate over the next 4 years. Properties on the minimum rate will now pay a rate based on the property's site value.Nunawading Council rate rise will be 4.9% as against the predicted 5.1%. local government finance, city of nunawading -
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Article, 25th Year Celebrations, 1993
25 Year Celebration of Mitcham based Maroondah Singers, established 1968, in the form of a Concert at Nunawading Arts Centre.25 Year Celebration of Mitcham based Maroondah Singers, established 1968, in the form of a Concert at Nunawading Arts Centre. The Choir commenced through the interest of Mervyn and May Vagg and George Irvine. Guest artists include recipients of the Maroondah Singers Memorial Scholarship (established 1990).25 Year Celebration of Mitcham based Maroondah Singers, established 1968, in the form of a Concert at Nunawading Arts Centre. choirs, maroondah singers, vagg, mervyn, vagg, may, irvine, george, horner, viviene, barnfather, jenny, wishart, claire, morgan, joy, gearing, john, thomson, max -
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Article, A Bushland valley reclaimed
Article talking about the beginnings of Yarran Dheran, once used as a stone quarry and then a council tip. Nunawading Council and Blackburn & District Tree Preservation Society and local residents drew up plans to protect and restore what was left and create and reconstruct the rest of the bush gully.parks and reserves, yarran dheran, schwerkolt cottage, schwerkolt, albert, city of nunawading, blackburn and district tree preservation society -
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Document - Correspondence, Letter and Map Schwerkolt houses, 9/11/1993
Letter to W. Gray, Nunawading Historical Society from Glyn France enclosing map of Schwerkolt property and rough plan of old stone house drawn by Arthur Schwerkolt [map filed at A-SP 120]. Gives information about dates of building 'old' and 'new' houses.schwerkolt, arthur, schwerkolt, myra, france glyn, schwerkolt cottage