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National Wool Museum
Record, Gramophone, Donald the dub / And then he took up golf
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Up and over to school
The Country Roads Board has released details of the overpass to be built over Whitehorse Road outside Blackburn Primary School.The Country Roads Board has released details of the overpass to be built over Whitehorse Road outside Blackburn Primary School.The Country Roads Board has released details of the overpass to be built over Whitehorse Road outside Blackburn Primary School.victoria. country roads board, whitehorse road, blackburn, blackburn primary school, no. 2923 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Lights coming up at last? Kerrimuir's new count, 1967
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, Retirees choose to live it up, 2003
Article about Les and patricia Cooper as examples of retirees living by the SKI ethos - Spend the Kids' Inheritance.Article about Les and patricia Cooper as examples of retirees living by the SKI ethos - Spend the Kids' Inheritance. They enjoy travel and do so frequently.Article about Les and patricia Cooper as examples of retirees living by the SKI ethos - Spend the Kids' Inheritance. cooper, les, cooper, patricia -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, 10,000 coming up!, 1976
Nunawading's population is nearing 100,000.Nunawading's population is nearing 100,000.Nunawading's population is nearing 100,000.city of nunawading, demography, baulch, bryan -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Council weighs up waste options, 1993
More than 7,500 tonnes of rubbish will be recycled in Nunawading this year (1993) making the city's service one of the most effective in Melbourne (photo - Graham Hawke).More than 7,500 tonnes of rubbish will be recycled in Nunawading this year (1993) making the city's service one of the most effective in Melbourne (photo - Graham Hawke).More than 7,500 tonnes of rubbish will be recycled in Nunawading this year (1993) making the city's service one of the most effective in Melbourne (photo - Graham Hawke).city of nunawading, garbage collection, recycling, hawke, graham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Council cleans up rubbish service, 1992
Council to introduce a recycling and shredding scheme for garden waste.Council to introduce a recycling and shredding scheme for garden waste. (photo - Brett Jones)Council to introduce a recycling and shredding scheme for garden waste.city of nunawading, hawke, graham, jones, brett, recycling, garbage collection -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, No fuss Christina lives it up, 1989
Article and photo of 102 year old Christina Cock.Article and photo of 102 year old Christina Cock.Article and photo of 102 year old Christina Cock.cock, christina -
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Document, Forest Hill State School history up till 1968, 1968
A brief history of Forest Hill State School from its inception to 1968.A brief history of Forest Hill State School from its inception to 1968. Also includes some information on early Forest HillA brief history of Forest Hill State School from its inception to 1968.forest hill state school no. 4251, forest hill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Paper chase speeds up, 1991
Kerbside paper collections now being offered by City of Nunawading (photo)Kerbside paper collections now being offered by City of Nunawading (photo)Kerbside paper collections now being offered by City of Nunawading (photo)city of nunawading, atkinson, bruce, mayors, recycling, drew, ron -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Veteran roused up new interest, 1981
Article from Nunawading Gazette [1981] re Gallipoli veteran, Ern Smart as the man mainly responsible for revival of interest in the Vermont Horticultural Society and Garden Club.smart, ern, vermont horticultural society and garden club -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Three up for sale, 1991
Article on the sale of 244-276 Whitehorse Road and two other major propertiesArticle on the sale of 244-276 Whitehorse Road and two other major propertiesArticle on the sale of 244-276 Whitehorse Road and two other major propertieswhitehorse road, blackburn, nos 244-246, guests furniture, k-mart, east burwood -
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Article, Shop project killed in company bust-up, 1991
Article on the cancellation of the Blackburn Village Shopping Centre.Article on the cancellation of the Blackburn Village Shopping Centre.Article on the cancellation of the Blackburn Village Shopping Centre.blackburn, shops, blackburn village shopping centre -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham lights up at last, 1/06/1967 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading Gazette instigated the installation of traffic lights at Mitcham's dangerous Brittania St - Station St crossing.8.Nunawading Gazette instigated the installation of traffic lights at Mitcham's dangerous Brittania St - Station St crossing following an accident last week to a young Mitcham High School girl. There has been a long delay for specifications from the Traffic Commission. An unused subsidy to Council of $2867 would go toward the cost of the Brittania St lights. Nunawading Council has been advised by Country Roads Board that the Blackburn State School overpass would be completed by January 1968.Nunawading Gazette instigated the installation of traffic lights at Mitcham's dangerous Brittania St - Station St crossing.8.local government, nunawading gazette, traffic commission, city of nunawading, victoria. country roads board, traffic signals, britannia street, mitcham, station street, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Station spruce up, 31/10/1990 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading station chosen for a pilot scheme to encourage the community to take care of its local stations.Nunawading station chosen for a pilot scheme to encourage the community to take care of its local stations. Nunawading Apex Club painted the station. Project organizer for Apex, Peter Woolfe. Wattyl Paints supplied the paint.Nunawading station chosen for a pilot scheme to encourage the community to take care of its local stations. railways, nunawading railway station, apex club, nunawading, woolfe, peter -
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Newspaper - Article, Back lane up for sale, 1/02/2000
Article on closing of a right-of-way off The Avenue at Blackburn.blackburn, the avenue, blackburn, gardenia street, blackburn, main street, blackburn, lanes -
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Newspaper - Article, Working bees bring church up to date, 31/10/1979
Article in Nunawading Gazette about congregation having a working bee to renovate the interior of St John's Anglican Church, Blackburn. The foundation stone was laid in 1890.st johns anglican church, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Taking up the tough challenge, 1991
Need for elected officials and the world of business to lead the way for initiating economic growths to lead the way out of recession.Need for elected officials and the world of business to lead the way for initiating economic growths to lead the way out of recession. Barry Richardson, flag maker, is one such example.Need for elected officials and the world of business to lead the way for initiating economic growths to lead the way out of recession. richardson, barry, flag manufacturers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Piping up for a home, 1993
Nunawading Highland Pipe Band are hoping to lease the old pavilion at East Burwood Reserve.Nunawading Highland Pipe Band are hoping to lease the old pavilion at East Burwood Reserve. Band President, Ian Bell said they haven't had a base in 35 years. The band is the first civilian band from Victoria to enter the 1994 world championships. The council recommended a $5,000 grant.Nunawading Highland Pipe Band are hoping to lease the old pavilion at East Burwood Reserve. city of nunawading highland pipe band, bell, ian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, History up in Smoke, 20/11/1991 12:00:00 AM
Article in Nunawading Gazette, it is believed arsonists were responsible for the burning of the historic Vermont Primary School.Article in Nunawading Gazette, it is believed arsonists were responsible for the burning of the historic Vermont Primary School. The 106 year old building was saved from demolition after protests several years ago by former students concerned about its historic value. Whilst the school has been waiting relocation under the National Trust, it has been a target for vandals.Article in Nunawading Gazette, it is believed arsonists were responsible for the burning of the historic Vermont Primary School. primary schools, national trust of australia (victoria), vermont primary school, no. 1022, harradence, david -
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Article, Club notches up fine record of civic milestones, 1993
Forest Hill Rotary Club was chartered 1975.Forest Hill Rotary Club was chartered 1975. Past district governor, Ford Davis is a member. A major project is maintenance of an orchard at Berwick with more than $100,000 donated to charity. The club has started 6 Probus Clubs in the area. The club will host the District 9810 Conference next February in Ballarat.Forest Hill Rotary Club was chartered 1975. rotary club of forest hill, kleine, richard (dr), durham, norm, clark, ken, burleigh, maurice, kingsley, caron, christie, alison, gray, libby, gillies, grant, ivanov, boris, de run, jacqueline, crabtree, malcolm -
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Article, Smiles crop up for patch's first pick
NADRASCA which provides services and programs for intellectually disabled people has established a vegetable patch.NADRASCA which provides services and programs for intellectually disabled people has established a vegetable patch.NADRASCA which provides services and programs for intellectually disabled people has established a vegetable patch.disabled, nadrasca, meaney, mary, simpson, pauline -
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Article, New workshop to go up in east
$200, 00 Mitcham property purchased to establish an industrial workshop complex for the handicapped of the eastern suburbs.$200, 00 Mitcham property purchased to establish an industrial workshop complex for the handicapped of the eastern suburbs. $38,000 was raised by NADRASCA. Property at Colombo Street, Mitcham. Federal grant provided bulk of the money.$200, 00 Mitcham property purchased to establish an industrial workshop complex for the handicapped of the eastern suburbs. disabled, nadrasca, colombo street, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Jobs dry up, 1991
Recession has meant thousands of public service positions have been axed. An estimated 3687 people in Nunawading are unemployed.Recession has meant thousands of public service positions have been axed. An estimated 3687 people in Nunawading are unemployed.Recession has meant thousands of public service positions have been axed. An estimated 3687 people in Nunawading are unemployed.unemployment, recession -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Artist has landscape sewn up, 2001
Textile artist Annemieke Mein's work will be exhibited at the Monash Gallery of Art. Annemieke attended Nunawading High School.Textile artist Annemieke Mein's work will be exhibited at the Monash Gallery of Art. Annemieke attended Nunawading High School.Textile artist Annemieke Mein's work will be exhibited at the Monash Gallery of Art. Annemieke attended Nunawading High School.mien, annemieke, textile art -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Brushing Up On Life's Beauty, 1991
Article about Mitcham artist, Wendy Rees-Harrison, a relative of the late Lloyd Rees, one of Australia's best known artists. With photo.art, rees-harrison, wendy, rees, lloyd -
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Article, Club saddles-up to move, 1993
Nunawading Pony Club is forced to re-locate outside the city to make way for a housing development.Nunawading Pony Club is forced to re-locate outside the city to make way for a housing development. Mayor, Kevin Abbott said the council cannot afford to purchase the land to allow the club to stay in Blackburn. Council has agreed to consider assisting the club with some money for relocation.Nunawading Pony Club is forced to re-locate outside the city to make way for a housing development. horse-riding, nunawading pony club, abbott, kevin -
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Article, Carving up the Eastern Suburbs
Newspaper article about Tommy Bent and Sir Benjamin Benjamin and their land buys in the Eastern SuburbsNewspaper article about Tommy Bent and Sir Benjamin Benjamin and their land buys in the Eastern Suburbs, and the 'Queens Park Tenner' issued as a deposit for a land sale, cnr Station Street and Canterbury Roads (copy shown)Newspaper article about Tommy Bent and Sir Benjamin Benjamin and their land buys in the Eastern Suburbsland subdivision, station street, box hill, canterbury road, bent, thomas, benjamin, benjamin (sir), queens park estate, queens park tenner, freehold investment and banking company of australia ltd -
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Article, Art lover snaps up 'Feeding Time' for $552,000, 1995
Impressionist painting formerly held in Alan Bond's collection reached top auction price at Christie's Art Auction in Melbourne - Frederick McCubbin's 'Feeding Time' - other paintings by Australian artists also sold for top prices.mccubbin, frederick, whiteley, brett, boyd, arthur, gould, john -
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Newspaper - Article, Church sets up food bin to help people in need, 12/06/1991
Article in Nunawading Gazette, Nunawading Uniting Church has started a food bin for needy local families.nunawading uniting church, cox, helen (rev)