Showing 1055 items
matching vermont.
-
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Thousands switch seats; Deakin spills east, 1968
Photocopy of article about an electoral redistribution which transfers part of Box Hill from Bruce to Deakin.Photocopy of article about an electoral redistribution which transfers part of Box Hill from Bruce to Deakin. The changes also affect Blackburn, East Burwood, Forest Hill, Vermont and Heatherdale.Photocopy of article about an electoral redistribution which transfers part of Box Hill from Bruce to Deakin. electoral boundaries, box hill, blackburn, burwood east, forest hill, vermont, heatherdale, jarman, alan -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Non-vested Schools. Form of application for aid, 1865
Application from local committee of the Mount Pleasant School to the Board of Education to be placed under the provisions of the Common School Act.Application from local committee of the Mount Pleasant School to the Board of Education to be placed under the provisions of the Common School Act. Also includes inspector's report on application , including recommendation of move to VermontApplication from local committee of the Mount Pleasant School to the Board of Education to be placed under the provisions of the Common School Act.mount pleasant school. no 1022, vermont primary school, no. 1022 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Emil Stoll
An extract from the Stoll Family History.An extract from the Stoll Family History about Emil Stoll who emigrated to Victoria and lived in L.L. Vale Road, Vermont, including a letter to Valda Arrowsmith.An extract from the Stoll Family History. stoll, emil, arrowsmith, valda, tully, john -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Love began at Mitcham factory, 2005
Article about the 70th wedding anniversary of Pat and Gladys McClare who grew up in Mitcham.Article about the 70th wedding anniversary of Pat and Gladys McClare who grew up in Mitcham. McClare Road Vermont is named after Pat's grandfather who owned a tannery (Photo)Article about the 70th wedding anniversary of Pat and Gladys McClare who grew up in Mitcham. mcclare, pat, mcclare, gladys, mcclares road vermont -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Carefree days last for decades, 2005
Article about the 70th wedding anniversary of Pat and Gladys McClare who grew up in Mitcham.Article about the 70th wedding anniversary of Pat and Gladys McClare who grew up in Mitcham. McClares Road Vermont is named after Pat's grandfather who owned a tannery (photo)Article about the 70th wedding anniversary of Pat and Gladys McClare who grew up in Mitcham.mcclare, pat, mcclare, gladys, mcclares road vermont -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Dandenong Ranges Area, 1955
Sheet 13. Parts of Parishes: Nunawading, Mulgrave and Scoresby.Sheet 13. Parts of Parishes: Nunawading, Mulgrave and Scoresby. Includes area of Vermont South marked as proposed Township of Norwich. Scale 10 chains : 1 inch. Contours marked.Sheet 13. Parts of Parishes: Nunawading, Mulgrave and Scoresby. maps, vermont south, wantirna, dandenong creek -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Work for sustenance suspended, 1932, 1936
Photocopy of extracts from Norman Anderson's scrap book - taken from a newspaper article, the council argued about work for sustenance.Photocopy of extracts from Norman Anderson's scrap book - taken from a newspaper article, the council argued about work for sustenance. Also in a letter by Cr Armstrong, origins of Walker Park and Vermont reserve are mentioned.Photocopy of extracts from Norman Anderson's scrap book - taken from a newspaper article, the council argued about work for sustenance. relief workers, shire of blackburn and mitcham, armstrong, norman, boothroyd, j.e., halliday, robert ramsay, walker park, vermont reserve -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Gallus family, 1999
Excerpt from the Burwood Bulletin May/June/July 1999.Excerpt from the Burwood Bulletin May/June/July 1999 covering the Gallus family who emigrated to Australia in 1848/49 and whose descendants later had a poultry farm in Vermont.Excerpt from the Burwood Bulletin May/June/July 1999. gallus family, emigrated -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Orcharding, 22/08/2002 12:00:00 AM
Transcription of a talk by Doug Livermore to Nunawading Historical Society.Transcription of a talk by Doug Livermore to Nunawading Historical Society. He had been an orchardist in Vermont from 1946 to 1973 growing mainly apples and pears. For audio version see NP2715Transcription of a talk by Doug Livermore to Nunawading Historical Society. livermore, douglas, orchards -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, One man and his time
1. Article on 'Uplands', Vermont home of Edward Bishop from 1885 - 1895. 2. Photocopy of photograph of Edward Bishop 3. Article re a family business Tom Bishop, Frank Bishop, E.F.G. Hodges and the Reporter newspaper. 4. Article re first combined picnic of Box Hill Wesleyan and United Methodist Sunday School teachers. 5. Photocopies of photographs of Edward Bishop and daughter Alice, 1873. 6.Note re 'Uplands' and references in book 'One man in his time' by Margery de F. Bishop.bishop, edward, local government, uplands, vermont, terrara road, vermont, canterbury road, vermont, vermont, bishop, tom, bishop, frank, hodges, e.f.g., box hill wesleyan church, box hill united methodist church -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, L. L. Vale Post Office, 1889
A reproduced article from The Reporter, Box Hill, 8 Aug 1889.A reproduced article from The Reporter, Box Hill, 8 Aug 1889 outlining the meeting between Nunawading Councillors and the Postmaster General to change the name of the L. L. Vale Post Office to Vermont.A reproduced article from The Reporter, Box Hill, 8 Aug 1889.l. l. vale, city of nunawading, vermont, mount pleasant -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Newspaper Cuttings 1928-1939, 1999
Newspaper cuttings from Nunawading area in the period 1928-1939 collected by Norman Armstrong.Newspaper cuttings from Nunawading area in the period 1928-1939 collected by Norman Armstrong, founder of Mitcham & Vermont Progress Association and late inaugural Mayor of Nunawading City presented to Nunawading Historical Society.Newspaper cuttings from Nunawading area in the period 1928-1939 collected by Norman Armstrong. mayors, armstrong, norman, armstrong, ian, armstrong, raleigh, sydenham, dr diane, city of nunawading, mitcham & vermont progress association, shire of blackburn & mitcham, drake & co real estate -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Death of 'Strathdon' donor, 19/05/1971 12:00:00 AM
Article in Nunawading Gazette 19 may 1971.Article in Nunawading Gazette 19 may 1971 on the death of Mrs Mary Matheson who helped in the foundation of Blackburn, Vermont and Mitcham Presbyterian churches and donated the land for the Strathdon Homes for the Aged.Article in Nunawading Gazette 19 may 1971. matheson, mary, strathdon community, blackburn presbyterian church, vermont presbyterian church, mitcham presbyterian church -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Magazine - Periodical, Library News
Issue of periodical giving details of mural at Blackburn Branch LibraryIssue of periodical giving details of mural at Blackburn Branch Library, detailed description of Vermont South Branch Library, Australian Library Week, New writers at library and resources available at local libraries.Issue of periodical giving details of mural at Blackburn Branch Librarylibraries, whitehorse manningham regional library corporation, blackburn branch library, murals, vermont south branch library, australian library week -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Catchy Addresses, 2019
Mitcham streets reflecting Indian cities that were named by a well-known local who loved travelling there.Mitcham streets reflecting Indian cities that were named by a well-known local who loved travelling there. Vermont South streets named after Australia's best wine regions was testament to the suburb's wine-making history.Mitcham streets reflecting Indian cities that were named by a well-known local who loved travelling there. agra street, mitcham, calcutta street, mitcham, delhi street, mitcham, barossa avenue, vermont south, hunter valley road, vermont south, coonawarra drive, vermont south -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Archaeology Assessment, 1/11/2002 12:00:00 AM
City of Whitehorse archaeology assessment citing 4 properties identified.City of Whitehorse archaeology assessment citing 4 properties identified: The Burwood Uniting Church, Burwood East; The Wattles, Vermont South; Strathdon Homestead; Montana, Mitcham. Prepared by Biosis Research Pty. LtdCity of Whitehorse archaeology assessment citing 4 properties identified. city of whitehorse, uniting church, burwood east, wattles, vermont south, strathdon homestead, montana, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Ships which landed Chinese Passengers at Robe, 1980
List of ships which landed Chinese Passengers at Robe between 1857 and 1863.List of ships which landed Chinese Passengers at Robe between 1857 and 1863. 'Queen of the Seas' and 'Maria Hay' have associations with Nunawading and Vermont. Taken from 'Ships and Seamen of the South Coast' by Jack Loney.List of ships which landed Chinese Passengers at Robe between 1857 and 1863.goldminers, witt, william, flatman, james, cotton, elizabeth georgina -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Shire elections, 1937, 1939
Shire elections for Mitcham RidingShire elections for Mitcham Riding - leaflets for R.R. Halliday (undated) and George Walker, 1939; also notice for public meeting called by Mitcham and Vermont Progress Association re increased valuations, 1937.Shire elections for Mitcham Riding local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, halliday, r.r., walker, george g., mitcham and vermont progress association -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Opening Bus Service, 1932-33
Part of Tim Shambrook's Collection for 'This is Vermont'. P.35.Two copies of black and white photo of Norman Armstrong opening Mitcham to Vermont Bus Service in front of Crowd. 1932-2. Joan Livermore (Mrs Nethercote) wearing Tintern School hat (in front of man with cigarette). Mrs S.D. Livermore behind Joan. Mrs Barnard next to Norman Armstrong.armstrong, norman, mitcham - vermont bus service, shambrook, tim, nethercote, mrs, livermore joan, livermore s d mrs., barnard mrs. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - Real estate notes, maps, flyers, Trove Park Estate, 1969, 2022
A history of the Trove Park Estate, Vermont from 1880's to 2022 is provided by notes, maps, pictures and auction flyers. The Estate was originally part of the Uplands Estate of 34 acres in the Mount Pleasant district.A history of the Trove Park Estate, Vermont from 1880's to 2022 is provided by notes, maps, pictures and auction flyers. The Estate was originally part of the Uplands Estate of 34 acres in the Mount Pleasant district.A history of the Trove Park Estate, Vermont from 1880's to 2022 is provided by notes, maps, pictures and auction flyers. The Estate was originally part of the Uplands Estate of 34 acres in the Mount Pleasant district.trove park drive estate vermont, mt pleasant, trove park, uplands vermont, bishop edward, round chris & murray, mulcahy mendelson & round, trove park drive vermont no 7 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Allens Real Estate, 2011
Promotional brochures detailing property values, recent sales and historical background.Promotional brochures detailing property values, recent sales and historical background. Includes Blackburn, Blackburn North, Blackburn South, Burwood, Box Hill, Box Hill South, Mitcham, Mont Albert North, Nunawading, Doncaster East, Vermont.Promotional brochures detailing property values, recent sales and historical background.blackburn, blackburn north, blackburn south, box hill, box hill south, burwood, doncaster east, mitcham, nunawading, mont albert north, vermont -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Submission to the National Estate Programme, ca 1974
Submission to the National Estate Programme: Schwerkolt Cottage, Yarran Dheran and associated areas, City of Nunawading, 1974?.Submission to the National Estate Programme: Schwerkolt Cottage, Yarran Dheran and associated areas, City of Nunawading, 1974?. Includes 'Report on the survey of the vascular flora of the Yarran Dheran Reserve, by A.B. Court.Submission to the National Estate Programme: Schwerkolt Cottage, Yarran Dheran and associated areas, City of Nunawading, 1974?.city of nunawading, parks and reserves, schwerkolt cottage, yarran dheran, webster, noel, court, a.b., native plants -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Colton, Ada, 1991 - 1993
Article from 'Women of Williamstown' re Ada Colton, wardrobe mistress and dress maker written by niece Norma Jamieson.Article from 'Women of Williamstown' re Ada Colton, wardrobe mistress and dress maker written by niece Norma Jamieson. Ada's father worked as a diver at Williamstown, her mother was a mid-wife. In the 1890's moved to Vermont, bought an orchard and the children attended Vermont Primary School at the beginning of the century. Some of Ada's costumes are held by the Performing Arts Museum. She died 1965 and is buried at Williamstown Cemetery. Also letter to Norma Jamieson from Performing Arts Museum. Photocopy of photo of James Colton 1900 - 1910. Copy of photo of family - Georgina with James and Ada.Article from 'Women of Williamstown' re Ada Colton, wardrobe mistress and dress maker written by niece Norma Jamieson. colton, ada, alma terrace newport, no 74, jamieson, norma, lucas, georgina elizabeth, bijou theatre, melbourne, princess theatre, melbourne, theatre royal, melbourne, performing arts museum, melbourne, colton, james -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Domestic object - Coasters, c1986
Coaster showing 'Pannam's Store 1900' is historically incorrect as Pannam did not come to Vermont until c1934. It appears that it was known as 'Vermont Store' in 1900.Boxed set of six square coasters with rounded edges. Gilded alloy surface etched with black line graphics featuring scenes of early of the former municipality of Nunawading. Each coaster is backed with blue foam/felt. Rectangular presentation box with maroon colour lid - label inside.On each coaster-:|Pannam's Store, Vermont 1900|First Nunawading Council Chambers 1925|Backhouse's Dairy 1920|Nunawading Coat of Arms 1872|Blackburn Railway Crossing 1882|Schwerkolt Cottage Pump 1864|On label is typed 'Collector's Item. This is one of only 100 sets of coasters showing early Nunawading, designed by Jean Abbott, for Nunawading Arts Council to celebrate Victoria's 150 anniversary'|Written in ink '75'. Signature in ink 'jean Abbott'.civic mementoes, souvenirs, domestic items, table setting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, City of Nunawading, 1973
Map showing streets, plot numbers, schools, open space and land usage.Map showing streets, plot numbers, schools, open space and land usage. A project by A Gray, student at Vermont High School. Area covered from Canterbury Road to Burwood Road and Terrara Road to Morack Road. Scale: 800 ft: 1 inchMap showing streets, plot numbers, schools, open space and land usage.vermont south, vermont, vermont high school, parks and reserves -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Apex Gift to Special School, 1976
Vermont Apex helps Vermont Special SchoolVermont Apex helps Vermont Special SchoolVermont Apex helps Vermont Special Schoolservice clubs, apex club, vermont, vermont special school, haddingham, kevin, knapple, marcus, campbell-jones, john, clancy, m., cubbins, brian, briston, ken -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Monier Wunderlich Tile Factory, 1989-96
Papers concerning sub-division of the former Monier-Wunderlich Tile Factory site.Papers concerning sub-division of the former Monier-Wunderlich Tile Factory site between Rooks and Mitcham Roads Vermont. Includes City of Nunawading planning documents and correspondence with residents; Wunderlich Residents' Action Group circulars; correspondence and drafts by W & B Gray relating to the proposals.Papers concerning sub-division of the former Monier-Wunderlich Tile Factory site. wunderlich limited, monier-redlands pty ltd, mitcham road, mitcham, rooks road, vermont, nos. 147-157, wunderlich residents' action group, rosstrevor crescent, mitcham, redlands properties, gray, william, gray, beryl -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 1925 Queen Carnival, 1925
1925 Queen Carnival organised by Shire of Blackburn and Nunawading to raise money for improvements to the Vermont Recreation Reserve. Presided over by Shire President, Councillor Armstrong.|Queens were: Marjory Grant- Queen of Tennis| Ina Rooks - Queen of Football| Dorothy Armstrong - Queen of ProgressPhoto of 1925 Queen Carnival - Dorothy Armstrong, Queen of Progress, Stewart Corr (Page Boy), Lily Steven and Lucy Brockell (Train Bearers). 84 Pounds raised for Vermont Recreation Reserve. Girls given Gold Bangles.armstrong, dorothy jean, corr, stewart, steven, lily, brockell, lucy, grant, marjory, rooks, ina, shire of blackburn and mitcham, queen carnival, 1925, vermont reserve
