2 brochures of Blackburn Horticultural Society Spring Show, 1938. Autumn Show, 1939.Two brochures of Blackburn Horticultural Society horticultural shows, blackburn horticultural society

Program for Blackburn Horticulture Society's Autumn Show 1940.Program for Blackburn Horticulture Society's Autumn Show 1940.horticultural shows, blackburn horticultural society

Anne Latrielle's new Biography of noted Melbourne Landscape Gardener, the late Ellis Stones, entitled 'The Natural Garden', contains some fascinating snippets about Nunawading. He had 'innovative' ideas on planting median strips along Springvale and Canterbury Roads.Anne Latrielle's new Biography of noted Melbourne Landscape Gardener, the late Ellis Stones,landscapes, stones, ellis, blackburn and district tree preservation society, latreille anne - the natural garden

Blackburn & District Tree Preservation Society has launched a 3 year project, the gathering of Nature Information for a Publication of Nunawading's Seasonal Timeline. The Society wants to find out the best time to harvest indigenous seeds, so that appropriate re-vegetation programs can be devised.Blackburn & District Tree Preservation Society climate, blackburn and district tree preservation society

Article describing the work, mostly by Volunteers, done to keep our reserves planted with indigenous plants and the background organization required.Article describing the planting ans organisation work.parks and reserves, reid, wendy, blackburn and district tree preservation society

Article about Blackburn Creeklands which is looked after by Nunawading Council and the Blackburn Creeklands Committee. Since the planting of indigenous plants and trees the birdlife and fauna have returned.Article about Blackburn Creeklands.parks and reserves, grounds, david dr., blackburn creeklands committee, short, megan, city of nunawading

More 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

The oldest non-indigenous tree on private property in Nunawading has been saved (Mahogany Gum). Council agreed to have just the dangerous branches lopped.The oldest non-indigenous tree on private property in Nunawadingtrees, blackburn and district tree preservation society, clayton, ann

Memo for Blackburn Branch Secretary L.C.P. because of possible dissolution and likely ensuing Federal Election, wanting endorsement of a candidate for Latrobe. Would the Branch pass a resolution if it desires the candidature of the Honourable R.G. Casey. The motion was submitted and carried. Memo author, Marjorie Hine, Secretary Latrobe L.C.P. Electorate Committee.Memo for Blackburn Branch Secretary L.C.P.elections, casey, richard gardiner lord, hine, marjorie, liberal and country party latrobe electorate committee, liberal and country party blackburn branch

Letter to Mr. H. Moore from G.W. Knox thanking him and the Blackburn Branch of Liberal and Country Party for their part in his selection to stand for Election. Dated 6 Apr 1950.elections, moore, mr. h.e.p., victoria. parliament. legislative assembly, knox, g.w.

Blackburn book: properties for sale 1919-1921. R.W.E. Hooke & Son, AuctioneerBlackburn book: properties for sale 1919-1921. R.W.E. Hooke & Son, Auctioneerr.w.e. hooke & son, real estate, blackburn

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

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

A local history project compiled by Keith Rooney containing oral and written historiesA local history project compiled by Keith Rooney containing oral and written historiesrooney, keith, de stoop, roger, dobson, doris, munt, james, vitclay pipes pty ltd, watts, don, tucker, ross, blackburn dairy, blackburn returned services league., burwood east state school no 454, nunawading primary school no. 4190, nunawading, blackburn

Books of newspaper cuttings compiled for the Nunawading Historical Society 1963 - 1990.Books of newspaper cuttings compiled for the Nunawading Historical Society 1963 - 1990.nunawading historical society, nunawading, mitcham, blackburn, vermont, burwood east, forest hill

Unpublished manuscript on history of the district of Nunawading 1857 - 1945. With index to Moorhouse Papers held by Nunawading City CouncilUnpublished manuscript on history of the district of Nunawading 1857 - 1945. With index to Moorhouse Papers held by Nunawading City Councilmoorhouse, denice, city of nunawading, nunawading, blackburn, vermont, burwood east, mitcham, forest hill

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

Beatrice Pooley's memoirsBeatrice Pooley's written memoirspooley, beatrice, blackburn south

Advertisement for auction of land between the railway line and Whitehorse Road in Blackburn. Includes photos of houses in the neighbourhood. Auction by H. Pallyn & Co and Frank Fisher in conjunction. Street names have changed to Ceylon Street and Terracotta Drive.Advertisement for auction of land between the railway line and Whitehorse Road in Blackburn. land subdivision, whitehorse road, blackburn, simla street, mitcham, king street, blackburn, iona street, blackburn, ceylon street, blackburn, terracotta drive, blackburn, mascot estate, blackburn

History of Blackburn North Progress Association. History compiled by B. Lurati in 1967 with later note describing the decision to close in April 1969.History of Blackburn North Progress Association. clubs and associations, blackburn north progress association, preschools, koonung park, blackburn north bowling club, blackburn north cricket club, blackburn north football club

A history of Blackburn North Progress Association compiled by Harold W. Harris, 4 Feb 1985. Includes detailed account of formation of Blackburn North Bowling Club.A history of Blackburn North Progress Association.clubs and associations, blackburn north progress association, blackburn north bowling club, lawn bowls, gay street, blackburn north

Copy of circular of the Blackburn and Mitcham Progressive League. Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham is wanting to raise a loan to carry out necessary improvements in the Shire. 24 ratepayers from the Vigilance Association have demanded a poll before taking action. The Blackburn & Mitcham Progressive League has been formed, comprising all the Shire Councilors, to combat the Vigilance Association.Copy of circular of the Blackburn and Mitcham Progressive League. clubs and associations, blackburn and mitcham progressive league, vigilance association, shire of blackburn and mitcham, depression, 1929-1939