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Headwear - Hat, not known
Bought at local Op Shop for collectionWorn in 1950's for attendance at Church, parties, funerals and the like.Black satin 4.5cm fascinator (cocktail hat) shaped as a crown less hat, decorated with two ribbon bows at side and a 23cm black eye veil with spots.costume, female headwear -
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Book - Housekeeping Guide, 1939
Soft covered book with photo on cover of the 3DB Model Kitchen. Printing in black and orange, photo is black and white.The Better Housekeeping Guide 1939books, cookery -
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Clothing - Evening Coat, circa 1920's
From the estate of Jenny LangGood example of 1920's style evening coat for an older woman.1920s Black silk evening coat. Three quarter length with long sleeves and turn back cuffs. Wide high standing collar with tucks. Coat is lined to waist with black silk. Tie attached to each inside side seam to fasten coat around waist. Self tie on outside, attached on each side seam with a rectangle of tucks.costume, female -
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Headwear - Hat, circa 1940
Brown mink fur lady's beret, lined with black rayon. Grosgrain ribbon lining headband.costume, female headwear -
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Pamphlet, Nunawading parks and recreation information, c1982
History, plans and leaflet concerning the Nunawading Horticultural Centre and the Community Gardens Cooperative.History, plans and leaflet concerning the Nunawading Horticultural Centre and the Community Gardens Cooperative.History, plans and leaflet concerning the Nunawading Horticultural Centre and the Community Gardens Cooperative.city of nunawading, horticultural centre, forest hill, nunawading community gardens -
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Article, Recreation now more accessible in Nunawading, 1992
A $50,000 modernisation of the Nunawading Recreation Centre gives more choice for recreational pursuits for local residents a $50,000 modernisation of the Nunawading Recreation Centre gives more choice for recreational pursuits for local residentsA $50,000 modernisation of the Nunawading Recreation Centre gives more choice for recreational pursuits for local residents a $50,000 modernisation of the Nunawading Recreation Centre gives more choice for recreational pursuits for local residents (photo: Don Sharp, John Harrowfield, Mayor, Savvas Athan)A $50,000 modernisation of the Nunawading Recreation Centre gives more choice for recreational pursuits for local residents a $50,000 modernisation of the Nunawading Recreation Centre gives more choice for recreational pursuits for local residents city of nunawading, athan, savvas, harrowfield, john, sharp, donald m, nunawading recreation centre -
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Document, City of Nunawading, 1968
Invitation to official opening of council chambers and offices, Saturday 23 March 1968, entree card and memo for guests.Invitation to official opening of council chambers and offices, Saturday 23 March 1968, entree card and memo for guests.Invitation to official opening of council chambers and offices, Saturday 23 March 1968, entree card and memo for guests.city of nunawading, council chambers, mccall, c.r.t., brown, j.h. -
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Article, Gardens that nourish a community, 1995
Nunawading Community Gardens celebrate their 18th birthday - history of the gardens is outlinedNunawading Community Gardens celebrate their 18th birthday - history of the gardens is outlinedNunawading Community Gardens celebrate their 18th birthday - history of the gardens is outlinedcity of nunawading, nunawading community gardens, oakley, gavan, rackham, margaret, reid, wendy, ward, phyl -
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Document, East Burwood reserve, 1992
History and map of East Burwood Reserve - includes details of acquisition of landHistory and map of East Burwood Reserve - includes details of acquisition of landHistory and map of East Burwood Reserve - includes details of acquisition of landcity of nunawading, east burwood reserve, burwood highway, burwood east, nos 292 - 336 -
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Pamphlet - Ephemera, An evening of nostalgia, 1978
Invitation from Mayor and Mayoress, Cr and Mrs A. Brown to a dinner in the Willis Room.Invitation from Mayor and Mayoress, Cr and Mrs A. Brown to a dinner in the Willis Room.Invitation from Mayor and Mayoress, Cr and Mrs A. Brown to a dinner in the Willis Room.city of nunawading, brown, albert -
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Article, End of an era, 1992
Last week's full council meeting was the last meeting as mayor for Cr Savvas Athan.Last week's full council meeting was the last meeting as mayor for Cr Savvas Athan. Also final meeting for retiring councillors, Margaret Edwards, Bruce Atkinson and Harry Janssen. (photos)Last week's full council meeting was the last meeting as mayor for Cr Savvas Athan. city of nunawading, athan, savvas, atkinson, bruce, janssen, harry, edwards, margaret -
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Article, Party politics is out, 1992
Nunawading councillors state that party politics take no part in the council chamberNunawading councillors state that party politics take no part in the council chamber (Photos Crs Athan, Cooper, Atkinson, Spurr, Plummer & McKittrick)Nunawading councillors state that party politics take no part in the council chamber city of nunawading, athan, savvas, cooper, les, atkinson, bruce, spurr, noel, rawlings, andrew, plummer, jan, mckittrick, david, goode, sally, allan, peter, edwards, margaret, abbott, kevin -
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Article, Knowles favours unit proposal, 14/03/1994 12:00:00 AM
Knowles favours unit proposalArticle in the Nunawading Gazette 14 - 3 - 1994 about the support of Rob Knowles, Aged Care and Housing Minister for the proposal to develop up to 25 units on the old Vermont Primary School site for the Vermont Elderly Peoples Homes.Knowles favours unit proposalhome units, knowles, bob, vermont primary school, no. 1022, mitcham road, vermont, canterbury road -
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Document, Wedding Invitation, 1938
Invitation to the wedding of Mavis Brown and Arthur Duke in Ballarat in 1938.Invitation to the wedding of Mavis Brown and Arthur Duke in Ballarat in 1938. Note stating wedding dress was made by Mavis' sister Ivy Brown. Ref NP 2502Invitation to the wedding of Mavis Brown and Arthur Duke in Ballarat in 1938. weddings, brown, ivy, brown, mavis, duke, arthur -
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Article, Veteran in walking, 2003
Article about Bob Gardiner and his career in athletics, mainly as a walker.Article about Bob Gardiner and his career in athletics, mainly as a walker.Article about Bob Gardiner and his career in athletics, mainly as a walker.gardiner, bob, athletics, walking -
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Letter - Correspondence, Railway Road, 9/10/1889
Letter from Shire Secretary, J.H. Taylor to Secretary, Public Works department re road proclamations.Letter from Shire Secretary, J.H. Taylor to Secretary, Public Works department re road proclamations.Letter from Shire Secretary, J.H. Taylor to Secretary, Public Works department re road proclamations.railway road, blackburn, blackburn road, blackburn, station street, blackburn, cook, thomas, shire of nunawading -
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Article, Taking his best shot, 2004
Article about John Collings and his work as an architectural photographer.Article about John Collings and his work as an architectural photographer. Includes his first commission for Merchant Builders at Winter Park in Vermont.Article about John Collings and his work as an architectural photographer.collings, john, merchant builders, yencken, david, ridge, john, gollings, sam, photography, winter park, vermont -
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Article, Battle to ground land grabs, 2004
The Municipal Association of Victoria is fighting for exemption from laws that allow council owned land to be acquired by adverse possession.The Municipal Association of Victoria is fighting for exemption from laws that allow council owned land to be acquired by adverse possession. Like other councils Whitehorse has spent thousands fighting such claims. In 2000 the council lost a part of Forest Hill serve.The Municipal Association of Victoria is fighting for exemption from laws that allow council owned land to be acquired by adverse possession. city of whitehorse, mccallum, jessie, forest hill reserve, parks and reserves, lanes, municipal association of victoria -
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Article, Lifestyle fit for royalty, 2004
Article advertising sale of 'Plumstead'.Article advertising sale of 'Plumstead'. The house dating from about 1939 was designed and lived in by J.F.W. Ballentyne. The house backs on to Bellbird Dell. There is an additional note by Valda Arrowsmith.Article advertising sale of 'Plumstead'. plumstead terrara road vermont, terrara road, vermont south, no 75 - 79, ballentyne, j.f.w., bellbird dell -
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Article, Nugent spurs on swimmers|New mission for coach, 2004
Front page picture and inside article about Leigh Nugent, former Nunawading Swimming Club head coach who has been appointed Australian Swimming's head coach to lead the Olympic team in Athens.Front page picture and inside article about Leigh Nugent, former Nunawading Swimming Club head coach who has been appointed Australian Swimming's head coach to lead the Olympic team in Athens.Front page picture and inside article about Leigh Nugent, former Nunawading Swimming Club head coach who has been appointed Australian Swimming's head coach to lead the Olympic team in Athens.nugent, leigh, nunawading swimming club, swimming -
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Article, The End of the affair, 2004
Article comparing the Royal Tours of 1954 and 2000. Includes a photo of the Royal Train passing through Nunawading in 1954.Article comparing the Royal Tours of 1954 and 2000. Includes a photo of the Royal Train passing through Nunawading in 1954.Article comparing the Royal Tours of 1954 and 2000. Includes a photo of the Royal Train passing through Nunawading in 1954.royal visits, nunawading -
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Article, Architecture's soul man|An Organic style, 2004
Article about Gregory Burgess who was awarded the Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal for 2004.Article about Gregory Burgess who was awarded the Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal for 2004. Also an architect's description of Gregory Burgess' four seminal projects including the Box Hill Community Centre.Article about Gregory Burgess who was awarded the Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal for 2004.burgess, gregory, architects, box hill community arts centre, australian institute of architects -
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Article, Veteran journo continues his craft and story, 2004
Interview with Simon Kinch to celebrate the 40th birthday of the Leader Community Newspapers.Interview with Simon Kinch to celebrate the 40th birthday of the Leader Community Newspapers. incorporates some of the history of the Eastern Times and the Nunawading Gazette.Interview with Simon Kinch to celebrate the 40th birthday of the Leader Community Newspapers. kinch, simon, leader community newspapers, eastern times, nunawading gazette, baker, george, parker, stan -
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Article, Dentist puts bite on decay|Sanctuary's role in the growth of art, 2004
Gavan Oakley was a successful dentist who helped introduce fluoridation and as a councillor and political candidate helped save a large part of the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary.Gavan Oakley was a successful dentist who helped introduce fluoridation and as a councillor and political candidate helped save a large part of the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. Also the role of the Lake Reserve and the Blackburn Camp developed by Frederick McCubbin in the history of Australian art.Gavan Oakley was a successful dentist who helped introduce fluoridation and as a councillor and political candidate helped save a large part of the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. oakley, gavan, blackburn lake sanctuary, town planning, mccubbin, frederick, wolseley crescent, blackburn, no 7 -
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Pamphlet - Ephemera, Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum, 1/03/2004 12:00:00 AM
Flyer for open day to celebrate 40th anniversary of the restoration of Schwerkolt Cottage.Flyer for open day to celebrate 40th anniversary of the restoration of Schwerkolt Cottage. Also book launch for 'Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum, The Legacy of Johann Schwerkolt, pioneer' by Ted Arrowsmith.Flyer for open day to celebrate 40th anniversary of the restoration of Schwerkolt Cottage.schwerkolt cottage & museum complex, arrowsmith, ted -
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Letter - Correspondence, Samuel and Ivy Davidson, 10/07/1992 12:00:00 AM
Letter from Jean Mannix accompanying photo and land sale brochure with details of her family - parents, Samuel and Ivy Davidson and brother Donald from the Blackburn area. Ref: NP977; ND2809Letter from Jean Mannix accompanying photo and land sale brochure with details of her family - parents, Samuel and Ivy Davidson and brother Donald from the Blackburn area. Ref: NP977; ND2809Letter from Jean Mannix accompanying photo and land sale brochure with details of her family - parents, Samuel and Ivy Davidson and brother Donald from the Blackburn area. Ref: NP977; ND2809blackburn, davidson, samuel graham, davidson, ivy may, brennan, ivy may, davidson, jean iona, mannix, jean iona, davidson, donald kevin, mascot estate, blackburn -
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Document, Whitehorse ecovision, 1/09/2002 12:00:00 AM
Whitehorse Council report - a strategy for ecological sustainability.Whitehorse Council report - a strategy for ecological sustainability. Includes basic statistics, information and detailed proposals for sustainable use of energy, water. Protection of biodiversity, Transport, Effects on the community.Whitehorse Council report - a strategy for ecological sustainability. city of whitehorse, water conservation, wildlife conservation, conservation of natural resources, pollution -
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Book, The Diary of Private L.A. Jones, 1940 - 1944
Transcription of diary covering period 16 Nov 1940 - 15 Nov 1944.Transcription of diary covering period 16 Nov 1940 - 15 Nov 1944. Covers journey to Middle East, experiences as soldier in Egypt, P.O.W. in North Africa, Italy, internee in Switzerland and return to Australia. Ref Photo are at NP3039 & NP3040.9Transcription of diary covering period 16 Nov 1940 - 15 Nov 1944. jones, lionel arthur, world war, 1939 - 1945, prisoners of war -
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Document, Recreation strategy plan (2004 - 2009), 1/03/2004 12:00:00 AM
Report on recreation facilities within City of Whitehorse and proposals for future planning.Report on recreation facilities within City of Whitehorse and proposals for future planning.Report on recreation facilities within City of Whitehorse and proposals for future planning.city of whitehorse, sports and recreations, sportsgrounds, sporting clubs -
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Article, 'Champion' team arrives, 1992
Cr Les Cooper, the new Mayor, says he has a team of champions to work with over the next 12 months.Cr Les Cooper, the new Mayor, says he has a team of champions to work with over the next 12 months. (Photo - Cr Cooper and his wife Trish). Deputy Mayor is Cr Kevin Abbott.Cr Les Cooper, the new Mayor, says he has a team of champions to work with over the next 12 months.city of nunawading, cooper, les, cooper, . patricia, abbott, kevin, mayors, councillors