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Photograph, Guide Hall, Mitcham, 13/06/1986 12:00:00 AM
2 Coloured photos of Guide Hall, West side of Brittania Street, Mitcham. Formerly jointly used with Scouts and therefore known as Scout Hall. Since demolished. Guides are now located in a purpose built facility on Halliday Park and Scouts likewise in Brunswick Road. These moves were necessitated by the redevelopment of Britannia Street and the former Primary School site.mitcham guide hall, mitcham scout hall -
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Photograph, View from Mitcham Pedestrian Bridge, 1/07/2000 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photo from the pedestrian overpass on Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, looking north-east towards the Mitcham Shopping Centre.- North - side. House with Spanish taste belonged to Mr. Peake of Peake and Cox, the timber yard directly across Whitehorse Road from this house which became the new site of St.John's Roman Catholic Primary School. This house was on the corner of Whitehorse Road and Albert Street. Upon the sale of the timber yard and mill the catholic church the house was also sold to the church and was occupied as a residence for the school's teaching Sister's. (House since demolished)whitehorse road, mitcham, pedestrian overpass -
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Photograph, Mitcham Primary School No 2904
On 24th September 1888 a wooden state school opened on land purchased on the north west corner of Whitehorse and Mitcham Roads. In 1890 a contract was let for the construction of a one-room brick school house on that site. By 1907 student numbers had risen to 120 so the Church of Christ Hall was leased for 10/- a week. By 1922 cracks had appeared, plaster had fallen in the school and both the Brittania Street Scout Hall and the Methodist Church has been leased for classrooms. On 10/4/1930, a new school, to be occupied by the upper grades was opened in its present location.Coloured picture of Mitcham Primary School No 2904 The traffic lights are at the intersection of Mitcham and Doncaster East Roads - 2012mitcham primary school no. 2904, schools -
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Photograph, Mitcham Post Office
Black and white photo of Mitcham Post Office built 1924. East Corner Station street and Whitehorse Road. For details, see NP409. See also Button family house in Station Street next to lane now called Quality Way..markham, mary., patrick joseph, mitcham post office -
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Photograph, Colombo Street Mitcham
Property in Colombo Street Mitcham was opposite the train station exit, bought by NADRASCA to train and employ disabled persons. Sold to a developer in 2002Coloured photo of Brewer family house and factory on Colombo Street Mitcham c2002. Factory manufactured bowling balls and tennis racquetnadrasca, colombo street, mitcham -
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Pamphlet, 1/534 Mitcham Road Mitcham, 1/06/1999
Pamphlet advertising auction of weatherboard house 1/534 Mitcham Road, Mitcham, 12/06/1999.Pamphlet advertising auction of weatherboard house 1/534 Mitcham Road, Mitcham, 12/06/1999.Pamphlet advertising auction of weatherboard house 1/534 Mitcham Road, Mitcham, 12/06/1999.auctions, mitcham road, mitcham, no 1/534 -
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Article, Mitcham Vermont Progress Association, 1924
Four newspaper cuttings about progress in Mitcham and Vermont.Four newspaper cuttings about progress in Mitcham and Vermont. (!) dated 31 Aug 1924 Cr N. Armstrong joins staff of estate agent, F.C. Drake & Co; (2) Cr Armstrong's farewell from the Commercial Travellers Club; (3) 26 Sep 1924 about the lack of trained teachers at Vermont Primary School. Mitcham & Vermont Progress Association brought this problem to the Education Department. (4) 14 Jun 1924 Mitcham & Vermont Progress Association subsidise a bus service between these two suburbs.Four newspaper cuttings about progress in Mitcham and Vermont. clubs and associations, mitcham and vermont progress association, armstrong, norman, vermont primary school, no. 1022, bus services -
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Newspaper, Blackburn & Mitcham Reporter
Blackburn & Mitcham Reporter issues with accompanying index booklets. 1932, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938 covering Mitcham, Blackburn, Tunstall, Vermont, Forest Hill and East Burwood with fruit growing industry in Doncaster and events in Box Hill. From 1934? includes Doncaster Reporter.Blackburn & Mitcham Reporter issues with accompanying index booklets 1932, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938 covering Mitcham, Blackburn, Tunstall, Vermont, Forest Hill and East Burwood with fruit growing industry in Doncaster and events in Box Hill. From 1934? includes Doncaster Reporter.Blackburn & Mitcham Reporter issues with accompanying index booklets. 1932, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938 covering Mitcham, Blackburn, Tunstall, Vermont, Forest Hill and East Burwood with fruit growing industry in Doncaster and events in Box Hill. From 1934? includes Doncaster Reporter.mitcham, blackburn, tunstall, vermont, forest hill, burwood east, box hill, fruit industry -
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Photograph, Line up - Queen Carnival in Mitcham Memorial Hall, 1928
Black and white photo of Line up of People taking part in Queen Carnival in Mitcham Memorial Hall in 1928. A photocopy was donated by Myra Fort of Peel Street Mitcham with a list of the people taking part in the Queen Carnival. Back Row - Jean Lee, Betty McDonald, Lin Ballantyne, Charles Wallace, Orm White, ????, Betty Whelan, Thelma Pratt Centre - Myra Ireland, ????? Eva Ancona, ?????, Mary Markam, May Voutier, Dorothy Watson. Elvie Pratt, Roma Whelan. Bottom/ Front - Lily Ancona, Les Edwards, Dorothy Edwards, Betty McDuff, Isabel McKay, Arthur Cook. Lorna Hill, Ray Crawford (?).mitcham memorial hall, festivals and celebrations, queen carnival 1928, lee, jean, mcdonnell, betty, ballantyne, lin, wallace, charles, white, orm, whelan, pratt, thelma, ancona, lily, edwards, les, hall, lorna, crawford, ray, ireland, myra, eva, markham, mary, voutier, may, watson, dorothy, elvie, roma, mcniff, mckay, isabel, cook, arthur, fort -
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Document, Mitcham Hills Estate, n.d
Sale brochure for 'Mitcham Hills Estate',Sale brochure for 'Mitcham Hills Estate', 74 sites bordered by McKeon and Quarry Roads, to the order of Commander H.E. Turner and Mrs Turner. Agent: Drake & Co.. With 'List of Sale Prices'.Sale brochure for 'Mitcham Hills Estate',land subdivision, mitcham hills estate, mckeon road, mitcham, quarry road, endeavour street, moresby street, beaufort street, turner, harold exton, cmdr., (mrs), drake & co. -
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Document, 8 Hazelmere Avenue Mitcham, c1953
Plan and elevation for proposed brick veneer residencePlan and elevation for proposed brick veneer residence, 8 Hazelmere Avenue, Mitcham for O.M.T. Grant Esq. J. Chugg, 2 Morey Street, Burwood, Builder.Plan and elevation for proposed brick veneer residencegrant, max, hazelmere avenue, mitcham, no 8, j.r.., chugg -
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Photograph, 12 Quarry Road, Mitcham, 1998
This shed was on part of the orchard property of Mr Henry Ireland of 12 Quarry Road Mitcham. He has cleared the property and planted an apple orchard by about 1910. When he died in 1947 the orchard was cut up. Mrs Ireland lived in the house until she died. Her daughter married and rebuilt the house, but the outbuildings remained the same, at least until 1998.Coloured photograph of a path leading across a lawn to an old shed with white doors.ireland, henry, quarry road, mitcham, orchardists -
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Article, Tributes to 'Cec' Cook of Mitcham, 1975
Arthur Cecil Cook died in Heidelberg Hospital, Nov 1975.Arthur Cecil Cook died in Heidelberg Hospital, Nov 1975. He was a former president of the Mitcham RSL, a World War 1 veteran and 1972 Nunawading 'Citizen of the Year'Arthur Cecil Cook died in Heidelberg Hospital, Nov 1975. mitcham returned servicemens league, cook, a. c., citizens of the year -
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Administrative record - Council Minutes, Lango Lane, Mitcham, 20/11/2006
The lane behind 699 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham needed a name and the Wurundjeri tribe was consulted to provide one, Their choice was Lango Lane meaning "edge".The lane behind 699 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham needed a name and the Wurundjeri tribe was consulted to provide one and their choice was Lango Lane meaning "edge".lango lane, whitehorse road mitcham no 699, wurundjeri, lanes -
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Photograph, Enterprise Way Mitcham, 2000
Produced as one of a series of 24 prints commissioned by Nunawading & District Historical Society -|Theme: Intersections of Mitcham and Nunawading 2000/2001.|See also Series by P. Simmenauer on the same theme.Black and white photograph - print and negative of Corner of Enterprise Way, Mitcham, near Car Park looking towards corner of Mall.enterprise way, mitcham -
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Photograph - Aerial Photograph, Mitcham Reservoir
Most of the area is now Thornton Crescent, Mitcham, a factory area. When erecting the present 'buildings', which are all single level, certain strategies were employed to ensure safety.Black and white aerial photograph of Mitcham showing the reservoir, Australian Tesselated Tiles with the clay pit at the rear, and Monarch Tiles (1914-16) in the foreground.mitcham reservoir, australian tesselated tile co. pty ltd, monarch terra cotta pty ltd -
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Photograph, Mitcham Bakery
L.J. Barelli delivered bread to the local Mitcham residents by horse and buggy. He also advertised as a caterer for weddings and social functions. He had another bakery in Blackburn (1930 information). L.J. Barelli (Lou) was the father of Alan and Doug and the Grandfather of Ken who became the mayor of the City of Nunawading.Sepia photograph of Barelli's Bakery, and shop, which was on the north-west corner of Whitehorse and Britannia Streets, Mitchammitcham bakery, barelli, l. j. -
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Photograph, Hazelmere Avenue, Mitcham, No 8
Max Grant was the founder of the Mitcham Repertory Group. He performed, directed and produced 100 plays over 70 years. In 1988 he was named Nunawading Citizen of the year. He died on 22nd September 2000.12 small black and white photographs (a-m) of the erection of Max Grant's house at 8, Hazelmere Avenue, Mitcham. Plans and Specifications at ND 2873hazelmere avenue mitcham no 8, grant max, houses -
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Pamphlet, Mitcham Road, Mitcham, 1/12/1998
Auction brochure for 245 Mitcham Road, Mitcham, 19 December 1998. 3 bedroom timber house. Agent: Cody First National, Boronia Road, Vermont.mitcham road, mitcham, no 245, auctions -
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Article, Mitcham Methodist history, 1977
History of Mitcham Uniting Church - a joining of Mitcham Methodist and Mitcham Presbyterian Church.History of Mitcham Uniting Church - a joining of Mitcham Methodist and Mitcham Presbyterian Church.History of Mitcham Uniting Church - a joining of Mitcham Methodist and Mitcham Presbyterian Church.mitcham uniting church, methodist church, presbyterian church, mitcham presbyterian church -
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Photograph, Methodist Church Mitcham, 1/06/1967 12:00:00 AM
1888 First Wesleyan church erected on the East corner of Richards St and Whitehorse Rd. 1021 Church was transferred and enlarged on Mitcham Rd. site. 1932 Church was extended Westward. Kindergarten room was extended east to form Wesley Hall. 1953 Church connected to Wesley Hall. 1957 house next to Church purchased. 1958 Community Hall opened. Presbyterian site used by both denominations. 1967 old Methodist site closes, Church building and Wesley hall transferred to Doncaster East and these photos show the Church being moved.Church being moved to Doncaster East. Man on the roof lifting power linesmethodist church mitcham, churches -
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Photograph, St. John's Catholic Church, Mitcham, c1872c1888
Black and white photo of St. John's Catholic Church, Mitcham erected in 1872. Two wings at rear give the church a cruciform shape were added in 1888. This building became decrepit gradually and prior to its demolition in the 1950's, the end walls of the crossings were supported with heavy 'flying shores'. The church was temporarily replaced with a half-round nissan hut type building, in turn replaced by the present church.st. john's catholic church, mitcham -
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Document, 296 Mitcham Road, Mitcham, 1941
Auction leaflet of a new brick veneer house at 296 Mitcham Road, Mitcham.Auction leaflet of a new brick veneer house at 296 Mitcham Road, Mitcham along with 5 villa sites and a shop site by auctioneers Edward Haughton Pty Ltd and Drake & Co. on 5 Jul 1941.Auction leaflet of a new brick veneer house at 296 Mitcham Road, Mitcham. mitcham road, mitcham no. 296, orient avenue, whitehorse road, mitcham, drake co., edward haughton pty ltd -
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Photograph, Corner Edward Street & Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, 2000
Produced as one of a series of 24 prints commissioned by Nunawading & District Historical Society -|Theme: Intersections of Mitcham and Nunawading 2000/2001.|See also Series by P. Simmenauer on the same theme.Black and white photograph - print and negative of Corner of Edward Street & Whitehorse Road looking North West, from L-R: Anglican Church of Christ; Church Hall in weatherboard. In streetscape (Whitehorse Road) Mitcham Hot Bread Kitchen, Coca Cola Sign and Chinese calligraphy on shop sign.christ church anglican church, mitcham, mitcham hot bread shop, edward street -
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Photograph, 431, Mitcham Road, Mitcham, 1998
Coloured photograph of a house with a red tiled roof and portico. Large tree on left and path leading to door.mitcham road, mitcham no 431, houses -
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Map, Mitcham Road, c1970
Enlarged aerial photograph of intersection of Whitehorse and Mitcham Roads, Mitcham. Scale 1 inch : 40 feetEnlarged aerial photograph of intersection of Whitehorse and Mitcham Roads, Mitcham. Scale 1 inch : 40 feetEnlarged aerial photograph of intersection of Whitehorse and Mitcham Roads, Mitcham. Scale 1 inch : 40 feetmitcham road, mitcham, maroondah highway, mitcham, whitehorse road, mitcham, mitcham primary school, no. 2904, mitcham hotel, aerial photographs -
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Article, Mitcham lights up at last, 1/06/1967 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading Gazette instigated the installation of traffic lights at Mitcham's dangerous Brittania St - Station St crossing.8.Nunawading Gazette instigated the installation of traffic lights at Mitcham's dangerous Brittania St - Station St crossing following an accident last week to a young Mitcham High School girl. There has been a long delay for specifications from the Traffic Commission. An unused subsidy to Council of $2867 would go toward the cost of the Brittania St lights. Nunawading Council has been advised by Country Roads Board that the Blackburn State School overpass would be completed by January 1968.Nunawading Gazette instigated the installation of traffic lights at Mitcham's dangerous Brittania St - Station St crossing.8.local government, nunawading gazette, traffic commission, city of nunawading, victoria. country roads board, traffic signals, britannia street, mitcham, station street, mitcham -
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Document, Walker Estate Mitcham, 8/10/1938 12:00:00 AM
Auction brochure for 'Beautiful brick residence' of 9 rooms, with 1 1/2 acres of grounds, subdivided into 12 sites for brick residences, Saturday 8th October 1938.Auction brochure for 'Beautiful brick residence' of 9 rooms, with 1 1/2 acres of grounds, subdivided into 12 sites for brick residences, Saturday 8th October 1938, by order of the Executors of the late E. E. Walker. Frontages to Mitcham Road, Agra Street, Simla Street and Meerut Street. Auctioneers: Edward Haughton Pty Ltd and Drake & Co. Original copy framed, located in Map Drawer.Auction brochure for 'Beautiful brick residence' of 9 rooms, with 1 1/2 acres of grounds, subdivided into 12 sites for brick residences, Saturday 8th October 1938.walker, edgar edwardes, walker estate, mitcham road, mitcham, agra street mitcham, simla street mitcham, meerut street mitcham, drake & co., edward haughton pty ltd -
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Letter - Correspondence, Mitcham Road, 1932
Correspondence between Shire Secretary, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and vendors and their solicitors re transfer of land for a road between Mitcham Road and Creek Road, Mitcham, June - July 1932.mitcham road, mitcham, creek road, mitcham, shire of blackburn and mitcham, maddocks, jamieson & lonie, solicitors, ashley (mr), bloom, f.a., roads and streets -
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Article, Mitcham looks to growth, 2010
Article on the development of Mitcham Village Apartments and the benefit it will bring to traders at Mitcham Shopping Centre.Article on the development of Mitcham Village Apartments and the benefit it will bring to traders at Mitcham Shopping Centre.Article on the development of Mitcham Village Apartments and the benefit it will bring to traders at Mitcham Shopping Centre.mitcham village apartments, colombo street mitcham, nos. 1-19, mitcham shopping centre