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Article, Old gold mine site is found
The exact site of the old goldmine in the Lake Road - Halley Street area of Blackburn was located and identified by local history investigators.The exact site of the old goldmine in the Lake Road - Halley Street area of Blackburn was located and identified by local history investigators. Ray Champion said it was on a property he owned, his father Isaac Champion had filled in the mine in 1904. The mine had successfully operated up until about 1880.The exact site of the old goldmine in the Lake Road - Halley Street area of Blackburn was located and identified by local history investigators. mines and mining, champion, isaac, ray, halley street, blackburn, lake road, dickens street, goldmining -
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Letter - Correspondence, Finding of gold at Blackburn Lake, 1986
Letter to Norma Jamieson from Dr Bill BirchLetter to Norma Jamieson from Dr Bill Birch, curator of Mineralogy, and Petrology, answering her query about gold being found at Blackburn Lake.Letter to Norma Jamieson from Dr Bill Birchmines and mining, jamieson, norma, goldmining -
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Article, Healthy advice for longevity, 2002
Christina Cox, the 114 year old of Blackburn gives her advice for a long and healthy life.Christina Cox, the 114 year old of Blackburn gives her advice for a long and healthy life.Christina Cox, the 114 year old of Blackburn gives her advice for a long and healthy life.cox, christina -
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Document, Queen Street, Blackburn, 2001
Sale notice for 1920s Californian Bungalow style brick 3 bedroom home to be auctioned on 8 Dec 2001Sale notice for 1920s Californian Bungalow style brick 3 bedroom home to be auctioned on 8 Dec 2001Sale notice for 1920s Californian Bungalow style brick 3 bedroom home to be auctioned on 8 Dec 2001queen street, blackburn, no 17, auctions, californian bungalows -
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Document, Blackburn Coolstores, 1987-1988
Folder of historical information on Blackburn Coolstores.Folder of historical information on Blackburn Coolstores. Information from Diane Sydenham re formation and rules of the company, articles from Nunawading Gazette re demolition in 1987. Photocopies of the engine which powered the coolstores.Folder of historical information on Blackburn Coolstores. cool stores, blackburn cool store, blue moon fruit co-operative ltd. -
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Document, Nomination Form, 1933
Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham nomination form 7 Aug 1933Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham nomination form 7 Aug 1933 for William Richard Tainton for the annual election, 24 Aug 1933 for the Tunstall Riding.Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham nomination form 7 Aug 1933 politics and government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, tainton, william richard, local government elections -
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Article, Famed senior dies, 114, 2002
Whitehorse's most famous senior citizen,Whitehorse's most famous senior citizen, Christina Cock died at the Victorian Deaf Society's Lake Park Nursing Home in Blackburn.Whitehorse's most famous senior citizen, cock, christina, obituaries -
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Document, Voters Roll. Mitcham Riding, 1933
Part of voters roll for the Mitcham Riding of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham for the year ending 12 Aug 1933.Part of voters roll for the Mitcham Riding of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham for the year ending 12 Aug 1933.Part of voters roll for the Mitcham Riding of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham for the year ending 12 Aug 1933.politics and government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, electoral rolls -
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Document, Form of nomination, 1937
Form of nominationForm of nomination - Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Blackburn Riding for John Pape for annual election, 28 Aug 1937 and form for refund of deposit.Form of nomination politics and government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, pape, john, local government elections -
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Article, God finally remembers Christina, 2002
At 114 the world's second oldest person, Christina Cock died at Blackburn's Lake Park Nursing Home on Wednesday 22 May 2002.At 114 the world's second oldest person, Christina Cock died at Blackburn's Lake Park Nursing Home on Wednesday 22 May 2002.At 114 the world's second oldest person, Christina Cock died at Blackburn's Lake Park Nursing Home on Wednesday 22 May 2002.cock, christina, obituaries -
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Document, Form of nomination, 1937
Nomination form - Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding, for Charles Leslie Willis, annual election, 28 Aug 1937 and receipt for refund of deposit.Nomination form - Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding, for Charles Leslie Willis, annual election, 28 Aug 1937 and receipt for refund of deposit.Nomination form - Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding, for Charles Leslie Willis, annual election, 28 Aug 1937 and receipt for refund of deposit.politics and government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, willis, charles l, local government elections -
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Document, Nomination form, 1933
Nomination form for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding, annual council election for Robert Ramsay Halliday, 24 Aug 1933.Nomination form for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding, annual council election for Robert Ramsay Halliday, 24 Aug 1933.Nomination form for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding, annual council election for Robert Ramsay Halliday, 24 Aug 1933.politics and government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, halliday, robert ramsay, local government elections -
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Document, Nomination form, 1937
Nomination form for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Tunstall Riding for Walter Mock, annual council election, 28 Aug 1937 and receipt for depositNomination form for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Tunstall Riding for Walter Mock, annual council election, 28 Aug 1937 and receipt for depositNomination form for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Tunstall Riding for Walter Mock, annual council election, 28 Aug 1937 and receipt for depositpolitics and government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, mock, walter, local government elections -
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Document, Nomination Form, 1937
Nomination form - Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding for John Howard Kinnear, annual council elections, 28 Aug 1937 and receipt for deposit.Nomination form - Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding for John Howard Kinnear, annual council elections, 28 Aug 1937 and receipt for deposit.Nomination form - Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding for John Howard Kinnear, annual council elections, 28 Aug 1937 and receipt for deposit.politics and government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, kinnear, john howard, local government elections -
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Document, Nomination Form, 1933
Nomination formNomination form - Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Blackburn Riding, for George William Sweetland, annual council elections, 24 Aug 1933.Nomination form politics and government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, sweetland, george william, local government elections -
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Letter - Correspondence, Borough of Sebastopol, 1932
Letter from Borough of Sebastopol Council Mayor to Shire of Blackburn and MitchamLetter from Borough of Sebastopol Council Mayor to Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham asking for support to obtain a reduction in the cost of government by (a) the abolition of state parliaments (b) the abolition (b) the abolition of federal parliament. The reply was that Blackburn and Mitcham were prepared to support the abolition of state parliaments.Letter from Borough of Sebastopol Council Mayor to Shire of Blackburn and Mitchampolitics and government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, aisbett, w.r., borough of sebastopol -
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Document, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, 1926
By-laws nominating boundaries of ridings and 'Populous areas'.By-laws nominating boundaries of ridings and 'Populous areas'.By-laws nominating boundaries of ridings and 'Populous areas'.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham -
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Pamphlet, Municipal elections, 1944
Photocopy of pamphlet for municipal elections, 26 Aug 1944, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, West Riding.Photocopy of pamphlet for municipal elections, 26 Aug 1944, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, West Riding. Profile of W.B. Heppner, opposing candidate, M.W.Ridge.Photocopy of pamphlet for municipal elections, 26 Aug 1944, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, West Riding.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, heppner, w. b., ridge, m.w. -
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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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Document, Blackburn Primary School Band Photo 1930, 1930
Photocopy of a photograph of the Blackburn Primary School Band, 1930.Photocopy of a photograph of the Blackburn Primary School Band, 1930.Photocopy of a photograph of the Blackburn Primary School Band, 1930.bands, blackburn primary school band -
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Newspaper, Kennett Opens New School, 29/11/1995 12:00:00 AM
Premier of Victoria, Jeff Kennett, officially opens Old Orchard Primary SchoolPremier of Victoria, Jeff Kennett, officially opens Old Orchard Primary School, formed after amalgamation of Blackburn North and Middlefield Primary Schools.Premier of Victoria, Jeff Kennett, officially opens Old Orchard Primary Schoolkennett, jeff, old orchard primary school, blackburn north primary school, middlefield primary school -
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Newspaper, Back To Blackburn Primary, 1/02/1989 12:00:00 AM
Timetable of Blackburn Primary School's Centenary Celebrations 29-30 April, 1989.Timetable of Blackburn Primary School's Centenary Celebrations 29-30 April, 1989. With photo.Timetable of Blackburn Primary School's Centenary Celebrations 29-30 April, 1989.primary schools, blackburn primary school, no. 2923 -
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Article, Pioneers Make A Mark, 14/06/2000 12:00:00 AM
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Article in Whitehorse Gazette - Valda Arrowsmith talking about the history of Whitehorse RoadArticle in Whitehorse Gazette - Valda Arrowsmith talking about the history of Whitehorse Road in the column 'The Streets Where You Live'.Article in Whitehorse Gazette - Valda Arrowsmith talking about the history of Whitehorse Roadroads and streets, arrowsmith, valda, whitehorse road, nunawading, koonung creek, shire of blackburn and mitcham, shire of box hill, city of nunawading, tunstall, scotchmans hill, forest hill -
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Newspaper, Blackburn P-12 College To Proceed, 18/12/1991 12:00:00 AM
Minister for Education & Planning, Hon. Barry Pullen, approves proposal for Prep-Year 12 Government College in Blackburn.Minister for Education & Planning, Hon. Barry Pullen, approves proposal for Prep-Year 12 Government College in Blackburn. Proposal from Blackburn Secondary College, Blackburn High School, Blackburn North Primary School & Middlefield Primary School.Minister for Education & Planning, Hon. Barry Pullen, approves proposal for Prep-Year 12 Government College in Blackburn. pullen, barry, victoria. education department, blackburn secondary college, blackburn high school, blackburn north primary school, middlefield primary school, colleges, schools -
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Newspaper, Ready For Role, 6/05/1992 12:00:00 AM
Steve MacPherson, General Manager of Eastern Metropolitan Region of the Education DepartmentSteve MacPherson, General Manager of Eastern Metropolitan Region of the Education Department, visits recently formed Primary Campus of Blackburn P-12 College.Steve MacPherson, General Manager of Eastern Metropolitan Region of the Education Departmentmacpherson, steve, victoria. education department, blackburn p-12 college, blackburn north primary school, middlefield primary school, primary schools -
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Newspaper, Apple Tree Marks A New Era For School, 13/05/1992 12:00:00 AM
Premier of Victoria, Joan Kirner, plants Apple Tree at Opening of Orchard Grove Primary SchoPremier of Victoria, Joan Kirner, plants Apple Tree at Opening of Orchard Grove Primary School in Blackburn South, following amalgamation of Four Primary Schools.Premier of Victoria, Joan Kirner, plants Apple Tree at Opening of Orchard Grove Primary Schoorchard grove primary school, kirner, joan, blackburn south primary school, no. 4035, mirrabooka primary school, killoura primary school, warrawong primary school, primary schools -
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Newspaper, Merger Gets Top Marks, 1/03/1992 12:00:00 AM
Amalgamation of Blackburn North and Middlefield Primary SchoolsAmalgamation of Blackburn North and Middlefield Primary Schools is running smoothly according to Principal, Margaret Harris. Includes Photo.Amalgamation of Blackburn North and Middlefield Primary Schoolsharris, margaret, blackburn p 12 college, middlefield primary school, blackburn north primary school, primary schools -
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Document, History of Blackburn South Primary School 4035, 1968
History of Blackburn South Primary School, opened on 19/9/1920, in Church of England Hall, Middleborough Road.History of Blackburn South Primary School, opened on 19/9/1920, in Church of England Hall, Middleborough Road. After a fire the school moved to a Salvation Army Hall (now Inala Village). Michael Dunn was first Head Master, followed later that year by Edgar Lyttle. 1923 land acquired in Canterbury Road.History of Blackburn South Primary School, opened on 19/9/1920, in Church of England Hall, Middleborough Road. primary schools, blackburn south primary school, no. 4035, middleborough road, blackburn south, perth street, dunn, michael, lyttle, edgar, paul, alexander, edmondson, john a., neilson, roy h., wuff, charles r., corr, james f., rafferty, arthur g., lawson, ivor, dwyer, phillip t., maccallum, g.s. -
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Document, Election pamphlets 1930's - 1940's, 1924 - 1951
Folder of election pamphlets and other council related papers dating from 1924 to c1946Folder of election pamphlets and other council related papers dating from 1924 to c1946, also Newspaper from Mitcham, London 1951 including visit by Cr Armstrong as Mayor of Nunawading.from Norman Armstrong's papers.Folder of election pamphlets and other council related papers dating from 1924 to c1946local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, armstrong, norman, pollard, charles, downie, w.a., savage, george, knox, t.j., mitcham and vermont progress association, hoath, m.j., allen, george m., hunter, l.a., webb, eric r., gallus, e.e., edwards, a., mitcham, london, england -
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Document, The Pharmacies of Mitcham and District, 1/04/2002 12:00:00 AM
A short history of the pharmacies in the Blackburn, Vermont and Mitcham districts from 1924 to 2002.A short history of the pharmacies in the Blackburn, Vermont and Mitcham districts from 1924 to 2002.A short history of the pharmacies in the Blackburn, Vermont and Mitcham districts from 1924 to 2002.pharmacies, sharwood, john, pam, wellington keith pharmacies, dobyn, barry, rangeview shopping centre, mitcham shopping centre, vermont shopping centre, park, ian