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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 -
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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. -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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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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 -
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Newspaper - Article, What's New in Town: Nothing Is Impossible to Repair, 1/05/1994
Article about Bruce Reynolds, a licensed second-hand dealer with an interest in the repair of old furniture and jewellery.Article about Bruce Reynolds, a licensed secondhand dealer with an interest in the repair of old furniture and jewellery. He has raised money for charity by exhibiting a collection of authentic antique and period costume jewellery. He lives in Vermont and is a member of the Society. Cutting from Nunawading Gazette 18th May, 1994Article about Bruce Reynolds, a licensed second-hand dealer with an interest in the repair of old furniture and jewellery. reynolds, bruce, antique shops, jewellers -
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Article, Pre-school to be saved from closure
Nunawading Council has allocated $100,000 to relocate Vermont Pre-school from west side of Vermont Reserve to Vermont Primary School site.Nunawading Council has allocated $100,000 to relocate Vermont Pre-school from west side of Vermont Reserve to Vermont Primary School site.Nunawading Council has allocated $100,000 to relocate Vermont Pre-school from west side of Vermont Reserve to Vermont Primary School site.preschools, vermont preschool, city of nunawading, dorrat, brenda, tuohy, brian, gardiner, bob -
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Newspaper, Go-Ahead for Preschool, 22/09/1993 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading Council provides $160,000 for relocation of Vermont Preschool to a site at Vermont Reserve.Nunawading Council provides $160,000 for relocation of Vermont Preschool to a site at Vermont Reserve.Nunawading Council provides $160,000 for relocation of Vermont Preschool to a site at Vermont Reserve.preschools, vermont preschool, city of nunawading, rowlands, david -
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Document, History Of The Kindergarten
Student Research on Vermont Pre-School, corner of Canterbury and Terrara Roads, Vermont.Student Research on Vermont Pre-School, corner of Canterbury and Terrara Roads, Vermont.Student Research on Vermont Pre-School, corner of Canterbury and Terrara Roads, Vermont.preschools, vermont preschool, canterbury road, vermont, terrara road -
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Document, Barbara Lesko, Marjory Veronica (Veronica) Seton-Williams
Majory Seton-Williams, (1910-1992) was the daughter of Gordon Nixon Seton-Williams, lawyer/ solicitor and lived at the Uplands, Terrara Rd Vermont. She was an archaeologist who conducted excavations in Egypt and Near East. 12 page A4 document detailing the life of Australian archaeologist Marjory Veronica Seton-Williams (1910-1992) including living at Uplands, Vermont. Also 5 pgs about Uplands, and 4 photocopied articles from Herald (1934), Sunday Mail (1938), Mercury (1938) and Women's Realm/Mercury (1938).seton-williams, the uplands, archaeololgy, seton williams -
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Document, 'Willowbank', 1985
Notes by Jean Uhl on interview, 1985, about 'Willowbank'Notes by Jean Uhl on interview, 1985, about 'Willowbank', used to be called 'Willowbridge' (named 'Willowbridge' by Mrs B. Rawson). Home was built 1880, land originally subdivided by Gerard Letts, German family thought to be original builders. Situated at 3 Moore Road, Vermont. 1978 purchased by R.B. Evans,Notes by Jean Uhl on interview, 1985, about 'Willowbank'willowbank', uhl, jean, letts, gerard, rawson, b. (mrs), evans, r.b. (mr), moore street, vermont, no. 3 -
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Article, Brilliant career for director, 2003
Well-known Australian film director Gillian Armstrong visited her former home recently.Well-known Australian film director Gillian Armstrong visited her former home recently. Gillian grew up in Vermont and Mitcham and was at one time part of Mitcham Repertory Group. Also: references to local residents Anne Minter, Kyle Van der Kuyp, Jason and Darren Smith, Julian Holland and Peter and Tim Costello.Well-known Australian film director Gillian Armstrong visited her former home recently. armstrong, gillian, minter, anne, van der kuyp, kyle, smith, jason, smith, darren, holland, julian, costello, peter, costello, tim -
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Article, New home
The old Vermont Primary School has been relocated to the new Vermont Primary School in Nurlendi Road, restored and refurbished.The old Vermont Primary School has been relocated to the new Vermont Primary School in Nurlendi Road, restored and refurbished.The old Vermont Primary School has been relocated to the new Vermont Primary School in Nurlendi Road, restored and refurbished.primary schools, vermont primary school, no. 1022, nurlendi road, vermont -
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Article, Golf links plans on display, 1973
Plans for the 145 acre South Vermont course between Morack Road and Dandenong Creek VermontPlans for the 145 acre South Vermont course between Morack Road and Dandenong Creek Vermont displayed at Nunawading LibraryPlans for the 145 acre South Vermont course between Morack Road and Dandenong Creek Vermontmorack golf course, south vermont -
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Book - Exercise Book, c1900
School exercise book - stiff, faded blue and red marbled board covers - centre stitched. All pages filled with homework and extensive map work and calligraphy of a high standard. Inscription inside front cover and inside back cover. First page is a map of Scotland dated May 29.Homework Book 1912 Dorothy [sic]C.Dixon Vermont.|Inside Back cover: The end of this book finished 10.11.12 at Vermont State School.books, school/educational -
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Article, Family centre lease
Vermont Pre-school will be located at Vermont Primary SchoolVermont Pre-school will be located at Vermont Primary School following lease agreement between Whitehorse Council and Directorate of School Education.Vermont Pre-school will be located at Vermont Primary School preschools, vermont preschool, city of whitehorse, victoria. directorate of school education, oscar, geoff -
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Article, Help at hand for Guides, 2013
Article on vandalisation of Vermont Guides Hall.Article on vandalisation of Vermont Guides Hall.Article on vandalisation of Vermont Guides Hall.vermont guides, vandalising -
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Newspaper, Pre-School All Set To Get A New Home, 1/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
Whitehorse Council has reached in-principle agreement to lease land at Vermont Primary School to Vermont Pre-School and build a Centre for it on the site.Whitehorse Council has reached in-principle agreement to lease land at Vermont Primary School to Vermont Pre-School and build a Centre for it on the site.Whitehorse Council has reached in-principle agreement to lease land at Vermont Primary School to Vermont Pre-School and build a Centre for it on the site.schools, vermont preschool, vermont primary school, no. 1022, city of whitehorse, oscar, geoff, wallace, marie, ward, peter -
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Article, 50th wedding anniversary, 5/05/1999 12:00:00 AM
50th wedding anniversary of Noel and Jean Webster.50th wedding anniversary of Noel and Jean Webster. He was Nunawading's mayor, 1973-74 He was a founding member of the school council at Vermont High School and board member at Maroondah Hospital. Also a Justice of the Peace and involved with U3A. Founding member of Early Planning for Retirement organization. Jean served as President of Nunawading Historical Society and an active member of St Luke's church.50th wedding anniversary of Noel and Jean Webster. mayors, webster, noel, webster, jean, vermont high school, maroondah hospital, early planning for retirement, nunawading historical society, st lukes anglican church, vermont -
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Article, Kinder Kids at Risk, 1993
Nunawading Council will proceed with reconstruction of Vermont Reserve PavilionNunawading Council will proceed with reconstruction of Vermont Reserve Pavilion despite warnings of risk to children attending Vermont Preschool at the same site during constructionNunawading Council will proceed with reconstruction of Vermont Reserve Pavilioncity of nunawading, preschools, vermont preschool, vermont reserve, plummer, jan, spurr, noel, cooper, les -
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Photograph, Pannam's Corner
Black and white picture - Pannam's Corner Shop on corner of Canterbury and Boronia Roads, Vermont. Vermont sign on corner and horse and buggy under tree.pannam's store, canterbury road, vermont, boronia road -
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Article, Pre-school closure fear
Vermont Pre-school closure fear. With photo.Vermont Pre-school closure fear. With photo.Vermont Pre-school closure fear. With photo.vermont preschool, morse, gail, young, betty, kindergartens