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Article, Minister drops by
Two state government ministers visit Louise Multicultural Centre in Mitcham. With photo.Two state government ministers visit Louise Multicultural Centre in Mitcham. With photo.Two state government ministers visit Louise Multicultural Centre in Mitcham. With photo.migrant education, louise multicultural community centre, adamson, joan -
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Newspaper, Library on Move, 24/04/1991 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading Library moves April 1991 into its new premises formerly Nunawading's Municipal Offices.Nunawading Library moves April 1991 into its new premises formerly Nunawading's Municipal Offices. Same year saw opening of Vermont South Branch, Forest Hill Chase Information Centre and library on the move mobile service.Nunawading Library moves April 1991 into its new premises formerly Nunawading's Municipal Offices. public libraries, nunawading library, vermont south branch library, forest hill chase information centre, library on the move mobile service -
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Article, Care Centre Wins A Boost, 4/09/1993 12:00:00 AM
Extension to existing accommodation services for hearing impaired people at Lake Road, Blackburn.Extension to existing accommodation services for hearing impaired people at Lake Road, Blackburn.Extension to existing accommodation services for hearing impaired people at Lake Road, Blackburn.welfare services, hearing impaired, lake road, blackburn, schroder, pat -
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Article, Foundations of success, 1993
Kiwanis Club of Nunawading help to build footpaths at the new centre in Humphries Avenue used by the Indo-Chinese Association.Kiwanis Club of Nunawading help to build footpaths at the new centre in Humphries Avenue used by the Indo-Chinese Association. the centre will be used to teach English to members of the Asian community. The Kiwanis Club celebrate their 21st birthday this year.Kiwanis Club of Nunawading help to build footpaths at the new centre in Humphries Avenue used by the Indo-Chinese Association.service clubs, nunawading kiwanis club, la, hen, wilson, don, leishman, john, fricke, chester, indo-chinese elderly association -
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Article, Doll making helps those in hospital, 1993
Under a program initiated by nurses and arranged by Kiwanis Club of Nunawading, residents of Nunawading Youth residential Centre are making calico dolls for the patients at the Royal Children's Hospital, to help settle the children into the hospital and explain procedures.Under a program initiated by nurses and arranged by Kiwanis Club of Nunawading, residents of Nunawading Youth residential Centre are making calico dolls for the patients at the Royal Children's Hospital, to help settle the children into the hospital and explain procedures.Under a program initiated by nurses and arranged by Kiwanis Club of Nunawading, residents of Nunawading Youth residential Centre are making calico dolls for the patients at the Royal Children's Hospital, to help settle the children into the hospital and explain procedures.service clubs, nunawading kiwanis club, nunawading youth residential centre, silk, gerry, reed, helen, burdon, rebecca -
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Article, Lions club has a home at last, 1993
Creation of the first Lions Club Head Office in Forest Hill.Creation of the first Lions Club Head Office in Forest Hill. Councillor for the Lions Foundation, Ron Bromley, says the office, in the Council's Community Resource Centre will co-ordinate Lions Clubs' activities throughout Victoria.Creation of the first Lions Club Head Office in Forest Hill. clubs and associations, lions clubs, bromley, ron -
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Article, Mural takes shape, 1988
Article on painting of a mural on stage doors of the sound shell at Nunawading Arts CentreArticle on painting of a mural on stage doors of the sound shell at Nunawading Arts Centre.Article on painting of a mural on stage doors of the sound shell at Nunawading Arts Centrenunawading arts and entertainment centre, murals -
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Newspaper - Article, Uniting Church reaches out
Article in Nunawading Gazette. new extensions to Nunawading Uniting Church. Rev Jeffrey Woodfield hopes the extensions will enable it to develop a more active presence in the community. New buildings will be used by the Cambodian Community, the church play group and the kids of the Uniting Church group.nunawading uniting church, churches, nunawading, woodfield, jeffrey (rev), cambodian community welfare centre, graham, kerrie (rev), galagher, allen, fenwick, les, swyer, cedric -
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Newspaper - Article, Church buys crown land, 20 May 1992
Article from Nunawading Gazette 20 May 1992 re the purchase of land adjoining Nunawading Residential Youth Centre at a cost of $1 million by Seventh Day Adventist Church.seventh day adventist church, nunawading, nunawading, churches, winlaton -
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Newspaper - Article, Eastland finds its mass market
Article from The Age that the Catholic Church has opened a chapel at Eastland Shopping Centre which will accommodate about 70 people. Mass is offered daily at 1.05 PM. Father Dillon said that the Chapel is Catholic but open to all denominations.st johns catholic church, mitcham, dillon, kevin joseph, fr., eastland shopping centre, st francis catholic chapel, ringwood, mitcham, ringwood, churches -
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Newspaper - Article, Federal Plan to sell former Migrant Centre, 25/09/1985
Article from Nunawading Gazette, 25th September, 1985, re the Sale of Eastbridge Migrant Property in Rooks Road, Nunawading. The 22 1/2 acre site seems certain to be sold for Housing Development.eastbridge migrant hostel, rooks road, nunawading -
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Newspaper - Article, Happy Day for Hostel's New Settlers, 17/12/1975
Article in The Gazette -Article in The Gazette - Function for 350 residents of the Eastbridge Migrant Hostel, attended a family day at Nunawading Civic Centre, hosted by Mayor & Mayoress.Article in The Gazette - eastbridge migrant hostel, baulch, bryan, baulch, margaret -
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Document, Obituary John Wood Ingram, 2/04/1998 12:00:00 AM
Community activist. Born 3.4.1946- died 12.9.1997. Involved in employment, youth education, government and the arts.Community activist. Born 3.4.1946- died 12.9.1997. Involved in employment, youth education, government and the arts. Born in Wales, family moved to Mitcham early 1950's. Economics degree. Taught at Foster, created farming commune in NSW, started Mallacoota Easter Festival 1981. Known for school and community workshops with music & drama. Later became Co=orninator at Mallacoota TAFE Outreach Centre.Community activist. Born 3.4.1946- died 12.9.1997. Involved in employment, youth education, government and the arts. byers, jill, thornycroft, bob, ingram, john wood, mallacoota tafe outreach centre, paul wood, anna wood, paddy wood, rory, phoebe & briony -
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Pamphlet, Wal Wicking Activity Centre
Community Centre: The Wal Wicking Activity Centre, Blackburn South High School.wal wicking hall, blackburn south high school, city of nunawading, community centres -
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Newspaper - Article, Youth support program helps Cambodians
Young Cambodians in Nunawading are receiving support to help them assimilate into the community from a youth support program. Various programs are available to help with employment, accommodation, job training and education support.migrant services, louise multicultural community centre, thach, than, le, po, la, phong -
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Article, A Beautiful cultural mix
Louise Multicultural Community Centre teaches English to migrants and is run almost wholly with volunteers.migrant education, louise multicultural community centre, daughters of charity -
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Article, Chance to learn work skills
Nunawading Council's Human Resources Department is to provide work experience for 9 people from Mitcham Adult Migrant Education Centre's New Start Program.migrant education, mitcham adult migrant education centre, city of nunawading. human resources department, le, dinh -
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Newspaper, New Care Centre, 25/08/1992 12:00:00 AM
Minister for Community Services, Ms Setches turned the first sod on construction of Day Care Centre in Lucknow Street, Nunawading.Minister for Community Services, Ms Setches turned the first sod on construction of Day Care Centre in Lucknow Street, Nunawading. Joint venture between Nunawading Council and Melbourne Water.Minister for Community Services, Ms Setches turned the first sod on construction of Day Care Centre in Lucknow Street, Nunawading. day care, melbourne water, city of nunawading, community services, setches, ms, dilley, warwick, harrowfield, john, lucknow street, mitcham -
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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, Opening child care centre, Mitcham
Governor of Victoria, Mr Richard McGarvie opens child care centre in Mitcham.Governor of Victoria, Mr Richard McGarvie opens child care centre in Mitcham.Governor of Victoria, Mr Richard McGarvie opens child care centre in Mitcham.child care, child care day centre, mitcham, mcgarvie, richard, buzzelli, elise -
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Article, Baby health centre
Mitcham baby health centre established in Mitcham Memorial Hall. Equipment donated by E.E. Walker.Mitcham baby health centre established in Mitcham Memorial Hall. Equipment donated by E.E. Walker.Mitcham baby health centre established in Mitcham Memorial Hall. Equipment donated by E.E. Walker.maternal and child health centres, mitcham baby health centre, mitcham memorial hall, walker, edgar edwardes, australian tesselated tile co. pty ltd -
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Textile - Tablecloth, not known
Circular ecru coloured cotton crochet cloth. Centre has four circles and edges have crochet peaks.domestic items, table setting, manchester, table linen -
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Container - Sachet, not known
Belonged to Skey Margaret, donorSquare ecru coloured pot pourri sachet. Centre is a square pocket containing pot - pourri and has floral spray of green leaves and red and cream flowers hand painted on it. Wild Strawberry is also printed on it. Edging is of ecru Nottingham LaceHand painted pot - pourri drawer sachet, Made in Englandhandcrafts, hand painted, lacemaking -
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Textile - Embroidered Panel, circa 1930
From the estate of Jenny Lang, Pearcedale Road, NunawadingBeige linen cloth has, across the centre, a spray of embroidered stylised flowers in pinks,oranges,mauves and yellows and is surrounded by stylised leaves and dots in browns and greens. The style is needle painting in short and long stitchhandcrafts, embroidery -
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Clothing - Dress, 1991
Frances Warren made the dress in 1991.She taught herself faggoting from directions in a bookDate made 1991. Floral cotton short sleeved women's dress. Background cream with apricot, yellow and grey flowers and green leaves. Peter Pan collar, buttoned to waist with faggoting work on collar, around cuffs on sleeves and down each side of front opening. Panel of pleats down centre of back and front of skirt. Dropped waistline and buttons are apricot.costume, female -
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Textile - Doyley, not known
Handed to donor by mother Vera McDowell in 1980'sA round ecru tatted doiley of flower shaped centre, middle ring of swirls and outer ring of flower shapes.handcrafts, tatting -
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Textile - Doyley, circa 1910
Given to Pat Richardson by her mother. Used in workplace by her Grandmother in 191017cm diameter linen doyley, crochet edge. Embroidered drawn threadwork in centre with crosses in each cornerhandcrafts, embroidery -
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Clothing - Apron, not known
Part of collection of handcraft and needle work donated by Anne BarryCross stitch embroidery practiced during the 30's, 40's and 50's; very popular and became an art.Blue and white check, trimmed around hem, sides, waistband and pocket. White Ric Rac braid, blue cross stitch block embroidered on waist band and top of pocket. Red cross stitch with yellow centre flowers across front of apron, divided by blue cross stitch block.costume, female working -
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Textile - Embroidered doiley
The doiley was worked by Betty Harrison, wife of Don Harrison. It is a sample of cutwork embroidery. The doiley was worked and when finished the pattern was cut out, leaving the centre uncutThe doiley is a part of a handcraft kit sold by Fautleys fancy work shops, and Needlework shops. Needle work such as embroidery was a very popular social activity during that era.Unfinished piece of cutwork in shape of oblong doiley. Brown cotton thread has been worked to shape star-shaped flowers at each end as well as the bordersFautley's Linen-Weft 5 x 11 No. 1863handcrafts, embroidery -
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Clothing - Pyjamas
Two piece pink pyjamas Top and pants. Top has 'Chinese' collar, two soft ties at neckline and a 2cm wide silver embossed braid around the collar and a down deep centre opening. Silver braid outlives sleeveless openings. Side seams have 17cm splits bordered with silver braid. Pants are short and have elastic waistband.HILTON Lingeriecostume, female nightwear