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Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Lloyd's butcher's cart
... box hill... & Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. In this photo the cart is decorated... the Victorian Centenary Celebrations in Box Hill. In addition ...Lloyds Family Butcher were located on the corner Elgar Road & Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. In this photo the cart is decorated for 1934 the Victorian Centenary Celebrations in Box Hill. In addition to their shop at this corner (which was within Surrey Hills postal district) they had a shop at the intersection of Union Road and Windsor Crescent. The donor was a neighbouring shopkeeper.A black and white photograph of a horse-drawn cart decorated with streamers and flowers. Two young men are sitting on the cart. The name 'Lloyd' can be seen on the side of the cart.carters, land transport, carts and wagons, horse drawn vehicles, 1934, victorian centenary celebrations, surrey hills, festivals and celebrations, union road, windsor crescent, elgar road, whitehorse road, mont albert, box hill, lloyd butchers -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Mrs Elizabeth Cumpston, of Mont Albert
... box hill methodist church... and Mont Albert Road and Elgar Road. Listed as living in Box Hill.... Listed as living in Box Hill in the 1903 electoral roll ...Mrs George Cumpston, formerly Miss Elizabeth Newman, of Mont Albert (See also 1289, Mr George William Cumpston) They were married in 1876. He was a commercial traveller. Their property was in the area of Mont Albert between the railway line and Mont Albert Road and Elgar Road. Listed as living in Box Hill in the 1903 electoral roll. The couple were active members of the Box Hill Methodist Church. Photograph from ‘The Jubilee of Box Hill Methodist Church 1883-1933’. By 1909 they had moved to Hawthorn where they lived form many years; later lived in Kew.A black and white photograph of a lady identified as Mrs G. W. Cumpston. She is wearing glasses and has her hair tied back/up possibly in a 'French roll.'(mrs) elizabeth cumpston, (miss) elizabeth newman, box hill methodist church, (mrs) george william cumpston, mont albert -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, John Lahey, "Recalling when a tram ride was a hilly and healthy outing", 14/10/1989 12:00:00 AM
... Box Hill... of the commencement of running of the electric tramway between Box Hill...Box Hill Doncaster Opening Pen marks underlining date ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, Saturday 14/10/1989, titled "Recalling when a tram ride was a hilly and healthy outing" written by John Lahey. Recalls the 100th anniversary of the commencement of running of the electric tramway between Box Hill and Doncaster. Notes the reasons for the tramway, a brief history, its downfall and that the state historian Dr. Bernard Barrett will be opening a commemorative display at the Box Hill town hall. Has a sketch of a open tramcar (see image)Pen marks underlining date and on the right hand side of the cutting.box hill, doncaster, opening -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, A Journey through Melbourne's East, 2008
... Box Hill... Hawthorn to Templestowe, Box Hill, Blackburn and Mitcham, where... to Templestowe, Box Hill, Blackburn and Mitcham, where Fletchers Real ...A Pictorial journey through the eastern suburbs from Hawthorn to Templestowe, Box Hill, Blackburn and Mitcham.A Pictorial journey through the eastern suburbs from Hawthorn to Templestowe, Box Hill, Blackburn and Mitcham, where Fletchers Real Estate has operated over the years since it began in Kew in 1919.A Pictorial journey through the eastern suburbs from Hawthorn to Templestowe, Box Hill, Blackburn and Mitcham.fletcher and parker, fletchers, real estate agents, box hill, blackburn, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Artwork, other - Ink Line Drawing, 9 Tainton Rd., Burwood, circa 1990's
... by the real estate agency Woodards Box Hill for the purpose...9 Tainton Rd., Burwood Margaret Picken Woodards - Box Hill... by the real estate agency Woodards Box Hill for the purpose ...A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by the real estate agency Woodards Box Hill for the purpose of advertising 9 Tainton Rd., Burwood circa 1990's Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. This property is listed as having had unit 10 sell for $137,000 in 1990 Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 9 Tainton St., Burwood. A single story brick house with multiple pitched roofs, to the left is a driveway leading to a garage in the background. and in front of the house is a lawn enclosed by a low rock fence and shrubbery. There are two hole punches near the upper edge, And a black wear mark running left below the upper edge9 Tainton Rd., Burwood Margaret Picken Woodards - Box Hillwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, burwood, house, garden -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Let's get facts says first mayor, 1977
... Box Hill and District Hospital... urging support for the Box Hill and District Hospital. As first... support for the Box Hill and District Hospital. As first mayor ...Photocopy of 'Letter to the Editor' by Norman Armstrong urging support for the Box Hill and District Hospital.Photocopy of 'Letter to the Editor' by Norman Armstrong urging support for the Box Hill and District Hospital. As first mayor of Nunawading he stresses the hospital was built to serve the whole area and has continued to do so.Photocopy of 'Letter to the Editor' by Norman Armstrong urging support for the Box Hill and District Hospital. armstrong, norman, city of nunawading, box hill and district hospital -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Port closes the door on a 42 year career, 1995
... City of Box Hill... this week, when former Box Hill Council Chief Executive, Mr Ian Port... this week, when former Box Hill Council Chief Executive, Mr Ian Port ...The City of Whitehorse will farewell one of its longest serving, most distinguished and well-liked senior officers this week, when former Box Hill Council Chief Executive, Mr Ian Port retires.The City of Whitehorse will farewell one of its longest serving, most distinguished and well-liked senior officers this week, when former Box Hill Council Chief Executive, Mr Ian Port retires.The City of Whitehorse will farewell one of its longest serving, most distinguished and well-liked senior officers this week, when former Box Hill Council Chief Executive, Mr Ian Port retires.port, ian, city of box hill, council staff, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Ephemera, Theatre and concert programs, 1967 - 1986
... Box Hill City Repertory... concerts and plays by groups from Blackburn, Nunawading, Box Hill... and plays by groups from Blackburn, Nunawading, Box Hill and Mitcham ...Selection of programs dating from 1967 to 1986, musical concerts and plays by groups from Blackburn, Nunawading, Box Hill and Mitcham. Includes list of Mitcham Repertory Group's plays from 1953 - 1985.drama, nunawading arts council, the avenue uniting church, blackburn, bellburn singers, maroondah singers, acacia singers, nova theatre, box hill city repertory, eastern theatre group, mitcham repertory group, blackburn players -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, The Gardens of Edna Walling
... She used to visit Sparkes and McAlpine Nursery, Box Hill... Nursery, Box Hill on the way to town.... Nursery, Box Hill on the way to town. She used to visit Sparkes ...Extracts from 'The Gardens of Edna Walling' by Peter Watts, A National Trust publication.Extracts from 'The Gardens of Edna Walling' by Peter Watts, A National Trust publication. She used to visit Sparkes and McAlpine Nursery, Box Hill on the way to town.Extracts from 'The Gardens of Edna Walling' by Peter Watts, A National Trust publication. gardens, walling, edna, sparkes and mcalpine nursery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Lights coming up at last? Kerrimuir's new count, 1967
... City of Box Hill...Box Hill Council has been pressured to erect traffic lights...? Kerrimuir's new count Box Hill Council has been pressured to erect ...Box Hill Council has been pressured to erect traffic lights on the Springfield Road, Middleborough Road intersection.Box Hill Council has been pressured to erect traffic lights on the Springfield Road, Middleborough Road intersection. The pressure has come from Blackburn North State School Committee and Mrs N.G. Vance.Box Hill Council has been pressured to erect traffic lights on the Springfield Road, Middleborough Road intersection.city of box hill, blackburn north primary school, springfield road, blackburn north, middleborough road, blackburn north, vance, n. g. (mrs) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Secession push taken seriously, 1994
... City of Box hill... seriously the push by a West Box Hill group to secede from... the push by a West Box Hill group to secede from the proposed new ...Nunawading Mayor, Noel Spurr, said he was taking more seriously the push by a West Box Hill group to secede from the proposed new City of Koornung and join Boroondara since attending a fiery meeting.Nunawading Mayor, Noel Spurr, said he was taking more seriously the push by a West Box Hill group to secede from the proposed new City of Koornung and join Boroondara since attending a fiery meeting.Nunawading Mayor, Noel Spurr, said he was taking more seriously the push by a West Box Hill group to secede from the proposed new City of Koornung and join Boroondara since attending a fiery meeting.local government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, spurr, noel, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Australia Day Winners, 29/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
... greenlink box hill inc....Australia Day awards presented at Box Hill Town Hall... Day awards presented at Box Hill Town Hall on Australia Day ...Australia Day awards presented at Box Hill Town Hall on Australia Day, 1997.Australia Day awards presented at Box Hill Town Hall on Australia Day, 1997. Citizen of the year - Jean Abbott and Young Citizen of the Year - Craig Wallace. Three Community Achievement Awards also presented.Australia Day awards presented at Box Hill Town Hall on Australia Day, 1997.abbott, jean, wallace, craig, galley, rosalie denise, greenlink box hill inc., girl guides, webster, david (rev), ryan, mary, oscar, geoff, australia day -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Inaugural meeting of the Nunawading and District Historical Society, 1965
... box hill & doncaster regional library...Article refers to address given by Chief Librarian, Box... given by Chief Librarian, Box Hill and Doncaster Regional ...Article refers to address given by Chief Librarian, Box Hill and Doncaster Regional Library, H.C. LewisArticle refers to address given by Chief Librarian, Box Hill and Doncaster Regional Library, H.C. Lewis at the meeting in Methodist Hall, Whitehorse Road, Nunawading. Ref: Nunawading Historical Society Minute Book No 1.Article refers to address given by Chief Librarian, Box Hill and Doncaster Regional Library, H.C. Lewis nunawading historical society, lewis, h.c., box hill & doncaster regional library -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper, School to make way for Nursing Home, 1997
... Box Hill Primary School...The demolition of the historic Box Hill Primary School... for Nursing Home The demolition of the historic Box Hill Primary ...The demolition of the historic Box Hill Primary School is to go ahead following the failure of an appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to keep the National Trust classified primary school.The demolition of the historic Box Hill Primary School is to go ahead following the failure of an appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to keep the National Trust classified primary school. It was decided it would have cost too much to preserve. Whitehorse Council has approved the building of a $10 million nursing home and hostel. Cutting from Whitehorse Gazette.The demolition of the historic Box Hill Primary School is to go ahead following the failure of an appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to keep the National Trust classified primary school. box hill primary school, moorfields nursing home, box hill, national trust of australia (victoria) -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Photocopy/photocopies, "To Doncaster Tower by Electric Tram", c1990
... Box Hill... the Box Hill to Doncaster tramway, featuring an image... Trams tramways Box Hill Doncaster Railways Colour photocopy ...Colour photocopy reproduced onto an A3 sheet titled "To Doncaster Tower by Electric Tram" reproduction poster, advertising the Box Hill to Doncaster tramway, featuring an image of the tower, tramcar giving details of the train / tram fare from Princes Bridge Station and the timetable for trains and trams. Has the name of "H. J. Hilton" on the lower edge and printed by "Reporter" office, Box Hill. For the framed poster see Reg Item For a printers version of the poster (black and white) see Reg Item 326.trams, tramways, box hill, doncaster, railways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, J. K. Moir, "Australia's First Electric Tram", 1957
... Box Hill... and Box Hill Electric Road (tramway). Republished by Rotary Club... Trams tramways Box Hill Doncaster Tramways Thirty two page book ...Thirty two page book, centre stapled, including light green card covers titled "Australia's First Electric Tram" written by John Kinmont Moir and the story of the Doncaster and Box Hill Electric Road (tramway). Republished by Rotary Club of Box Hill, May 1977, see back cover for publication details. Has a photo on the front cover of the opening ceremony at Box Hill, poster advertising the tramway, a copy of a share certificate, foreword written by J.K. Moir about Mr. H. J. Hilton who operated the tramway, the birth of the tramway, the company that was formed to operate it, a sample ticket, opening, operation, timetable, reminiscences of H. J. Hilton. Includes a number of photographs. See also Reg Item 420 for an AETA version of this publication. 2nd copy added 24/12/2014.trams, tramways, box hill, doncaster, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society, Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society - Doncaster tram, Feb. 1975
... Box Hill... Society. Features a sketch of the Box Hill cross bench tramcar... Trams tramways Box Hill Magazine or Newsletter - 12 pages ...Magazine or Newsletter - 12 pages - folded A4 to A5, centre stapled - Feb. 1975 of the Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society. Features a sketch of the Box Hill cross bench tramcar on the front car. No items involving tramways in the newsletter.trams, tramways, box hill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Artwork, other - Ink Line Drawing, Margaret Picken, 4 Pilita St., Forest Hill, 1990
... by the real estate agency Woodards Box Hill for the purpose... - Box Hill... by the real estate agency Woodards Box Hill for the purpose ...A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by the real estate agency Woodards Box Hill for the purpose of advertising 4 Pilita St., Forest Hill. Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 4 Pilita St., Forest Hill, a two story brick and weather board house set back from a front lawn, with a driveway leading to a connected carport. There are two hole punches centre of the upper edge4 Pilita St., Forest Hill Margaret Picken '90 Woodards - Box Hillwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, forest hill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Gordon Hildesley Neve, 3/10/1975 12:00:00 AM
... city of box hill... with Box Hill Council relating to connection of electricity to his.... With map. electricity supply neve gordon hildesley city of box hill ...Letter, 3 Oct 1975 from Mr Neve and copy of 1858 agreement with Box Hill Council relating to connection of electricity to his home at 39 Wattle Valley Road Mitcham,Letter, 3 Oct 1975 from Mr Neve and copy of 1858 agreement with Box Hill Council relating to connection of electricity to his home at 39 Wattle Valley Road Mitcham, later (1975) 12 Nara Road. With map.Letter, 3 Oct 1975 from Mr Neve and copy of 1858 agreement with Box Hill Council relating to connection of electricity to his home at 39 Wattle Valley Road Mitcham,electricity supply, neve, gordon hildesley, city of box hill, mitcham, wattle valley road, nara road, cook street, burnett street, sharrow road -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Irene Burrowes Morton
... box hill town hall... was located where the present Box Hill Town Hall stands.... where the present Box Hill Town Hall stands. morton thomas ...Black and white photograph of Irene Burrowes Morton, daughter of Louise & Thomas Morton (T.R.B.Morton), outside Dundas School (in white blouse - front row on right).|Dundas School was located where the present Box Hill Town Hall stands.morton thomas richards burrowes, morton, louise, dundas school, box hill town hall -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Death of Mona Ready, n.d
... Whose family owned the first saddlery in the Box Hill... the first saddlery in the Box Hill district. She was organist... in the Box Hill district. She was organist for Christ Church, Mitcham ...Obituary for Mona Ready nee HughesObituary for Mona Ready nee Hughes whose family owned the first saddlery in the Box Hill district. She was organist for Christ Church, Mitcham for 25 years.Obituary for Mona Ready nee Hughesready, mona burgess, hughes, mona burgess, british and foreign bible society, ready, jack, mcintosh, a (mrs), christ church anglican church, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Council in shock, 1994
... City of Box Hill... with the Local Government Board decision to merge Box Hill with part... Government Board decision to merge Box Hill with part of Camberwell ...Nunawading Council is bracing itself for major changes with the Local Government Board decision to merge Box Hill with part of Camberwell.Nunawading Council is bracing itself for major changes with the Local Government Board decision to merge Box Hill with part of Camberwell. Nunawading would be opposed to any carve-up and has always believed the best benefit for the public is for whole council amalgamations.Nunawading Council is bracing itself for major changes with the Local Government Board decision to merge Box Hill with part of Camberwell.local government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Australia's First Electric Tram, 2022
... An electric tram ran between Box Hill and Doncaster... first electric tram which ran from Box Hill to Doncaster...An electric tram ran between Box Hill and Doncaster ...A4 folded twice coloured pamphlet picturing Australia's first electric tram which ran from Box Hill to Doncaster in the late 1880's.A4 folded twice coloured pamphlet picturing Australia's first electric tram which ran from Box Hill to Doncaster in the late 1880's.non-fictionA4 folded twice coloured pamphlet picturing Australia's first electric tram which ran from Box Hill to Doncaster in the late 1880's.tram, tram services, schramm's cottage -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, VicRoads, "Have your say on improving tram 109", Sep. 2005
... Box Hill... pamphlet - DL - titled "Box Hill Tram line extension", promoting... Trams tramways Yarra Trams Route 109 Box Hill Mont Albert Kew ...Pamphlet or book - 12 pages, A4 landscape printed on gloss white paper, centre stapled, titled "Have your say on improving tram 109", consultative or consultation document for the Box Hill tram route. Gives information and consultative meetings - looks at the relocation and reconstruction of tram stops, centre platform stops, kerb access stops, maps and alternative stop locations from Kew Junction to Union Road - stops within the City of Boroondara. Contains a form that could be posted back to VicRoads. Published 9/2005c, has dates for October 2005 meetings. Has the logos of Victorian Government, VicRoads, Yarra Trams and the City of Boroondara. Two copies held .1 - five fold pamphlet - DL - titled "Box Hill Tram line extension", promoting the construction of the route 109 to Box Hill. Message from the Minister, Peter Batchelor, who is Yarra Trams, project details, benefits and why.trams, tramways, yarra trams, route 109, box hill, mont albert, kew junction, superstops, tram stops, city of boroondara, vicroads, new tramway, construction -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Council service stands out, 1994
... on the eve of amalgamation with Box Hill.... on the eve of amalgamation with Box Hill.... of amalgamation with Box Hill. Present and past councillors recall major ...One hundred and thirty-five men and women have served the City of Nunawading and before that the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham.One hundred and thirty-five men and women have served the City of Nunawading and before that the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham. Present and past councillors recall major achievements on the eve of amalgamation with Box Hill.One hundred and thirty-five men and women have served the City of Nunawading and before that the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham.local government, city of nunawading, shire of blackburn and mitcham, councillors, sutherland, leslie j, riddell, arthur, rooney, keith, cox, george, oakley, gavan, barelli, ken, plummer, jan, atkinson, bruce, athan, savvas, smith, dorothy g, allan, peter, spurr, noel -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Suburban heartland, 2010
... City of Box Hill... cities, City of Box Hill and City of Nunawading. The aim... of the City of Whitehorse and its two former cities, City of Box Hill ...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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Report, The Pound House, 1998
... city of box hill...Report on The Pound House, 988 Canterbury Road, Box Hill... on The Pound House, 988 Canterbury Road, Box Hill South, by Andrew Ward ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster - Illustration/s, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), 1960's?
... Box Hill...Black and white Illustration of the Doncaster - Box Hill... Trams tramways Box Hill Timetables Doncaster On the rear ...Black and white Illustration of the Doncaster - Box Hill tramway used for printing purposes. Has been adhered to a piece of cardboard with "whiteout" surrounding the edges to hide the edges. See also Reg Item 198 for a colour reproduction of this poster and Reg Item for a framed print.On the rear is the "The Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Limited" stamp.trams, tramways, box hill, timetables, doncaster -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetables - MMTB Buses, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)
... Box Hill..., including a separate weekend timetable' 2 - Box Hill - Shoppingtown...' 2 - Box Hill - Shoppingtown - Templestowe - May 1975 3 ...Timetables - provide information on ticketing, fares, timing points, with a description of the route and a map. Not all services had been allocated a route number at the time. 1 - Deer Park West - Sunshine - Footscray - City - Jan 1975, including a separate weekend timetable' 2 - Box Hill - Shoppingtown - Templestowe - May 1975 3 - Bulleen - North Kew City - Routes 203, 204, 205, 206, 208 and 209 - August 1972 4 - North Altona - City - route 232 - June 1979 5 - Clifton Hill - Elsternwick route - route 246, Point Ormond - route 247 and 248 - June 1974 6 - La Trobe University - Northland - West Heidelberg - City - routes 256, 251, 253, 254, 252, 255 - August 1974 7 - Warrandyte - Park Orchards - Ringwood - routes 273, 274, 275 - Feb. 1974 8 - Warrandyte - Donvale - Templestowe - Shoppingtown - City - routes 276, 277, 278, 294, 278, 280, 299, 268 - April 1975 9 - East Kew, Box Hill Doncaster, Shoppingtown - routes 284, 285, 270 - May 1974 10 - Box Hill - Mitcham, East Doncaster, Ringwood - routes 287, 286, 288, 282, 283, 272 - March 1974' 11 - Box Hill - North Blackburn - route 290 - March 1974 12 - Fishermans Bend - City - routes 233, 235, 237 - Feb 1979.Yields information about MMTB Bus services during the 1970s.Set of twelve MMTB Bus timetables - multifolded printed on yellow paper, except for Deer Park timetables for Saturdays and Sundays printed on green paper.timetable, the met, buses, box hill, doncaster, templestowe, warrandyte, elsternwick, fishermans bend, deer park, altona, sunshine, footscray, shoppingtown -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Scholars award newspaper cutting, An Historic cottage win, 1/09/1997 12:00:00 AM
... box hill...' was Blood's Cottage in Station Street, Box Hill. The cottage is now...smyth serrin blood georgina bloods cottage box hill ...Unearthing local heritage has won two Year 8 Korowa Anglican Girls School students the state finals in the 'Victorian Heritage' section of the National History Awards. Serrin Smyth and Georgina Blood submitted a video which was one of over 2000 entries from across Victoria. Their chosen subject was in the history challenge topic 'Civic Rights and Responsibilities in our History' was Blood's Cottage in Station Street, Box Hill. The cottage is now 144 years old and is the oldest surviving cottage in Box Hill. Keeping the cottage has, and will definitely have, an impact on society. Cutting from 'Whitehorse Post', 3 September 1997.smyth, serrin, blood, georgina, bloods cottage, box hill