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Article, Developer wants to rezone, 1987
Article on the Blackburn Station Shopping Centre developmentArticle on the Blackburn Station Shopping Centre developmentArticle on the Blackburn Station Shopping Centre developmentblackburn, south parade, blackburn station shopping centre -
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Article, Finding solutions to complex social woes, 1993
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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Article, Shop project killed in company bust-up, 1991
Article on the cancellation of the Blackburn Village Shopping Centre.Article on the cancellation of the Blackburn Village Shopping Centre.Article on the cancellation of the Blackburn Village Shopping Centre.blackburn, shops, blackburn village shopping centre -
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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 - Newspaper cutting, Subdivision furore, 1994
Vermont South Traders and residents are opposing Shell Australia's plans to subdivide a prominent Nunawading Council owned site on Burwood Highway for a 24 hour petrol station, McDonalds and Video library and cafe.Vermont South Traders and residents are opposing Shell Australia's plans to subdivide a prominent Nunawading Council owned site on Burwood Highway for a 24 hour petrol station, McDonalds and Video library and cafe. Objectors say it is a conflict of interest for the council as the sale of the land is conditional on council approving the subdivision.Vermont South Traders and residents are opposing Shell Australia's plans to subdivide a prominent Nunawading Council owned site on Burwood Highway for a 24 hour petrol station, McDonalds and Video library and cafe.shops, shell australia, city of nunawading, vermont south shopping centre, burwood highway, vermont south, nos 473-493 -
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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, Vermont South's salute, 1976
A 'City of Nunawading week' will be staged at Vermont South Shopping Centre. The week's activities will illustrate council sponsored activities.A 'City of Nunawading week' will be staged at Vermont South Shopping Centre. The week's activities will illustrate council sponsored activities. The shopping centre adjoins a large area of council owned land where a big new community centre is planned. the new primary school to be built in Livingstone Road and ready for occupation in 1978 will be planned to fit in with the development.A 'City of Nunawading week' will be staged at Vermont South Shopping Centre. The week's activities will illustrate council sponsored activities. shops, city of nunawading, vermont south shopping centre, livingstone primary school vermont south -
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Article, Mitcham building sold for over $1 million, 1997
A commercial property in Mitcham Strip Shopping Centre has been sold for more than $1 million.A commercial property in Mitcham Strip Shopping Centre has been sold for more than $1 million. The property was owned by former pharmacists George Greenberg and Petere Scurrah.A commercial property in Mitcham Strip Shopping Centre has been sold for more than $1 million.shops, greenberg, george, scurrah, peter, maroondah apothecary, mitcham shopping centre -
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Article, Chamber disbands after poor support, 1996
Mitcham Chamber of Commerce has disbanded because of lack of support from retailers. Former chamber president, Graeme Miller, was approached by Whitehorse Council with plans to revitalise Mitcham Shopping Centre.Mitcham Chamber of Commerce has disbanded because of lack of support from retailers. Former chamber president, Graeme Miller, was approached by Whitehorse Council with plans to revitalise Mitcham Shopping Centre. He lamented the Council's decision not to open the Mall to traffic. Whitehorse Council are accused of not being responsive to the Chamber's needs.Mitcham Chamber of Commerce has disbanded because of lack of support from retailers. Former chamber president, Graeme Miller, was approached by Whitehorse Council with plans to revitalise Mitcham Shopping Centre.shops, mitcham chamber of commerce, miller, graeme, mitcham shopping centre, cooke, neil -
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Pamphlet, Nunawading Horticultural Centre
Brochure explaining the Centre's activities.Brochure explaining the Centre's activities.Brochure explaining the Centre's activities.horticulture, horticultural centre, forest hill, city of nunawading -
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Article, Rare orchid display, 1986
The Orchid Species Society of Victoria.The Orchid Species Society of Victoria is establishing a collection in two glass houses at Nunawading Horticulture Centre, an orchid collection and a display centre, to be the first of its kind in Australia. The Society aims to establish a permanent collection of representative orchid species to encourage conservation appreciation and propagation.The Orchid Species Society of Victoria.horticulture, orchid species society of victoria, horticultural centre, forest hill, kirkman, tim -
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Pamphlet - Newsletter, The Rhododendron Newsletter, 1992
Newsletter of the Australian Rhododendron SocietyNewsletter of the Australian Rhododendron Society who meet at Nunawading Horticultural Centre, featuring the Baron von Mueller Memorial Lecture series.Newsletter of the Australian Rhododendron Society horticulture, australian rhododendron society, von mueller, ferdinand -
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Article, Plants go on sale, 1991
Nunawading Horticultural Centre is selling trees and plants propagated at the centreNunawading Horticultural Centre is selling trees and plants propagated at the centre, suitable for planting in parks and gardens. Many of these indigenous plants are not available from commercial nurseries.Nunawading Horticultural Centre is selling trees and plants propagated at the centrehorticulture, horticultural centre, forest hill, perry, scott, weatherill, mark -
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Article, Nursery Blooming After 10 Years, 1992
Nunawading Horticultural Centre has been open for 10 years.Nunawading Horticultural Centre has been open for 10 years. It is the first Municipal Nursery, purpose built to cater for the Public and the Council's needs.Nunawading Horticultural Centre has been open for 10 years. plant nurseries, horticultural centre, forest hill, city of nunawading, campbell, stewart, brandenburg, john p -
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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, Group Garden Turfed Out, 1992
The proposed Government sale of part of Nunawading Youth Residential Centre has forced one of Nunawading's Community Gardens out of its home.The proposed Government sale of part of Nunawading Youth Residential Centre has forced one of Nunawading's Community Gardens out of its home. The families involved are very upset, but the Council has no formal agreement with the Government over the use of the land.The proposed Government sale of part of Nunawading Youth Residential Centre has forced one of Nunawading's Community Gardens out of its home. community gardens, nunawading youth residential centre, community services victoria, nunawading community gardens -
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Programme - Article, Lake's Open Day, 1995
More than 18,000 people have participated in the Environmental Education ProgramMore than 18,000 people have participated in the Environmental Education Program provided at the Blackburn Lake Visitors' Centre since its establishment 10 years ago. Topics - Aboriginal Bush Tucker, History of the area and Flora and Fauna of the Sanctuary, through Audio-Visual Displays, Activity Sheets and Guided Walks. Friends of Blackburn Lake pictured. Open Day with special activities organised by Eastern Suburbs Photographic Society and Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Advisory Committee.More than 18,000 people have participated in the Environmental Education Programblackburn lake, friends of blackburn lake, eastern suburbs photographic society, blackburn lake advisory committee, meagher, dorothy, shaw, diane, sanders, bob, farrell, deidre -
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Book, Nunawading Civic Centre, c1967
Report; specifications for new civic centre.Report; specifications for new civic centre.Report; specifications for new civic centre.city of nunawading, civic centres, municipal offices -
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Article, Mirama Court, 1958
A description of the building of 'Mirama Court' on the east corner of Whitehorse Road And Mitcham Road in 1958. also a history of this site.A description of the building of 'Mirama Court' on the east corner of Whitehorse Road And Mitcham Road in 1958. also a history of this site.A description of the building of 'Mirama Court' on the east corner of Whitehorse Road And Mitcham Road in 1958. also a history of this site.shops, mirama court mitcham, mitcham shopping centre, nicholson's milk bar, mirama court fruit palace, blackburn dry cleaning service, margo rae -
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Document, Information Bulletin. Mitcham Shopping Centre Structure Plan, 1992
A draft structure prepared by Nunawading Council to guide the future development of the Mitcham Shopping centre.A draft structure prepared by Nunawading Council to guide the future development of the Mitcham Shopping centre.A draft structure prepared by Nunawading Council to guide the future development of the Mitcham Shopping centre.shops, city of nunawading, mitcham shopping centre -
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Article, Seige 'shuts down' Mitcham, 1996
A man entered Wainwright Ryan, barristers and Solicitors on Maroondah Highway, Mitcham Shopping Centre, with a gun and took John Hoey hostage.A man entered Wainwright Ryan, barristers and Solicitors on Maroondah Highway, Mitcham Shopping Centre, with a gun and took John Hoey hostage. Six women working upstairs barricaded themselves in a back room. The man held off police for 12 hours. police finally overcame the man with capsicum spray after luring him out to the balcony. Peter Morris appeared in Ringwood court under several charges.A man entered Wainwright Ryan, barristers and Solicitors on Maroondah Highway, Mitcham Shopping Centre, with a gun and took John Hoey hostage. shops, mitcham shopping centre, hoey, john, morris, peter evan john, wainwright ryan, solicitors -
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Article, Mitcham siege, 1996
A 12 hour siege in Whitehorse Road solicitors office of Wainwright Ryan. When Peter Morris of Blackburn held up the office with a gun.A 12 hour siege in Whitehorse Road solicitors office of Wainwright Ryan. When Peter Morris of Blackburn held up the office with a gun. S.O.G. officers finally fired capsicum spray and threw tear gas into the upstairs office. John Hoey, solicitor, had escaped earlier and six women, barricaded upstairs, were rescued.A 12 hour siege in Whitehorse Road solicitors office of Wainwright Ryan. When Peter Morris of Blackburn held up the office with a gun.shops, mitcham shopping centre, wainwright ryan, solicitors, hoey, john, morris, peter evan john -
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Article, Gas attack finishes siege, 1996
A twelve hour siege ended with police using Capsicum spray and tear gas to apprehend a gun man who held up a solicitor, John Hoey, at Wainwright Ryan's office in Mitcham Shopping Centre.A twelve hour siege ended with police using Capsicum spray and tear gas to apprehend a gun man who held up a solicitor, John Hoey, at Wainwright Ryan's office in Mitcham Shopping Centre. The Gun man, Peter Morris, was furious about losing a family court battle with his wife, which ordered he surrender a property.A twelve hour siege ended with police using Capsicum spray and tear gas to apprehend a gun man who held up a solicitor, John Hoey, at Wainwright Ryan's office in Mitcham Shopping Centre.shops, mitcham shopping centre, wainwright ryan solicitors, hoey, john, morris, peter evan john, graham, margaret -
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Article, New laws will ban gun used in siege, 1996
The shotgun allegedly used by the man at the centre of yesterday's siege in Mitcham's Wainwright Ryan solicitor's office in Mitcham Shopping Centre will be banned under soon-to-be-introduced gun laws police said.The shotgun allegedly used by the man at the centre of yesterday's siege in Mitcham's Wainwright Ryan solicitor's office in Mitcham Shopping Centre will be banned under soon-to-be-introduced gun laws police said.The shotgun allegedly used by the man at the centre of yesterday's siege in Mitcham's Wainwright Ryan solicitor's office in Mitcham Shopping Centre will be banned under soon-to-be-introduced gun laws police said.firearms, mitcham shopping centre, wainwright ryan solicitors -
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Article, Tear gas brings end to day-long siege, 1996
Two articles re the 12 hour siege at Wainwright Ryan Solicitors in Mitcham when Peter Morris held the office up with a shotgun.Two articles re the 12 hour siege at Wainwright Ryan Solicitors in Mitcham when Peter Morris held the office up with a shotgun. He was a former client of Michael Ryan and had received a Supreme Court order to pay $1300 legal fees. Besides sizeable legal fees he had already paid and the loss of $200,000. Ryan was not present when Morris arrived and he held another solicitor, John Hoey, who later made his escape.Two articles re the 12 hour siege at Wainwright Ryan Solicitors in Mitcham when Peter Morris held the office up with a shotgun.shopping centres, mitcham shopping centre, wainwright ryan solicitors, ryan, michael, morris, peter evan john, hoey, john -
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Article, Join in all the festive fum, 1991
Article re George Larner, president of Mitcham Traders Association and his wife Beth who run Ann Maree Florist, and will have Santa Claus visiting Mitcham Shopping Centre.Article re George Larner, president of Mitcham Traders Association and his wife Beth who run Ann Maree Florist, and will have Santa Claus visiting Mitcham Shopping Centre.Article re George Larner, president of Mitcham Traders Association and his wife Beth who run Ann Maree Florist, and will have Santa Claus visiting Mitcham Shopping Centre.mitcham shopping centre, mitcham traders association, larner, george, beth -
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Article, Off-street parking for Mitcham is vital, 1958
Norman Armstrong, estate agent of Mitcham, talking about the importance of providing adequate parking facilities for shopping centre and the need for co-operation from shopkeepers and council to attain this facility.Norman Armstrong, estate agent of Mitcham, talking about the importance of providing adequate parking facilities for shopping centre and the need for co-operation from shopkeepers and council to attain this facility.Norman Armstrong, estate agent of Mitcham, talking about the importance of providing adequate parking facilities for shopping centre and the need for co-operation from shopkeepers and council to attain this facility.shopping centres, mitcham shopping centre, armstrong, norman -
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Article, Mitcham treated like Cinderella : Chamber, 1993
Graeme Miller, president of Mitcham Chamber of Commerce says no major improvements have been made to Mitcham Shopping Centre for years.Graeme Miller, president of Mitcham Chamber of Commerce says no major improvements have been made to Mitcham Shopping Centre for years. Cr Tim Shambrook agrees and put forward a proposal to develop an action plan to improve the appearance of the Centre. The Mall is not effectively used, promotion is insufficient and the public toilets are in poor condition.Graeme Miller, president of Mitcham Chamber of Commerce says no major improvements have been made to Mitcham Shopping Centre for years.shopping centres, mitcham shopping centre, mitcham chamber of commerce, miller, graeme, shambrook, tim -
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Article, Village atmosphere, 1990
John Sharwood, chemist in Mitcham Shopping Centre since 1957, talks about the look and atmosphere of the Centre in those days and the improvements that have been made since.John Sharwood, chemist in Mitcham Shopping Centre since 1957, talks about the look and atmosphere of the Centre in those days and the improvements that have been made since.John Sharwood, chemist in Mitcham Shopping Centre since 1957, talks about the look and atmosphere of the Centre in those days and the improvements that have been made since.shopping centres, mitcham shopping centre, sharwood, john -
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Article, Trader wants native trees for mall, 1991
Trader, Russ Alexander, of Mitcham Shopping Centre, thinks that the trees planted in Mitcham Mall should be indigenous. The Council has no policy on planting indigenous trees.Trader, Russ Alexander, of Mitcham Shopping Centre, thinks that the trees planted in Mitcham Mall should be indigenous. The Council has no policy on planting indigenous trees. Les Smith, Vice president of Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society, says he will write to Council and check on the original plans.Trader, Russ Alexander, of Mitcham Shopping Centre, thinks that the trees planted in Mitcham Mall should be indigenous. The Council has no policy on planting indigenous trees. shopping centres, mitcham shopping centre, alexander, russell, blackburn and district tree preservation society, smith, les