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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, East Burwood Reserve, 1993
Various documents relating to the establishment of East Burwood ReserveVarious documents relating to the establishment of East Burwood Reserve including acquisition of land, details, plans, locality map, news cuttings and photographs. Appears to be copy of Nunawading City Council File April 1993Various documents relating to the establishment of East Burwood Reserve sportsgrounds, east burwood reserve, soilleur (dr), hitchens, anna, blue moon fruit co-operative ltd., jacobson and logan, king family, central methodist mission, aussat, tally ho, sewart, bill -
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Article, Family heritage is set in clay, 1995
Nunawading Historical Society have Geoffrey Walker, grandson of Edgar walker, originator of Australian Brick and Tessellated Tile Co to speak at their meeting during the Heritage Festival.Nunawading Historical Society have Geoffrey Walker, grandson of Edgar walker, originator of Australian Brick and Tessellated Tile Co to speak at their meeting during the Heritage Festival. The article tells the interesting history of this family owned business.Nunawading Historical Society have Geoffrey Walker, grandson of Edgar walker, originator of Australian Brick and Tessellated Tile Co to speak at their meeting during the Heritage Festival.tile factories, australian brick and tessellated tile co., walker, edgar edwardes, geoffrey -
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Document, Brick and Pipe Industries Limited, 1986
The history of Brick and Pipe Industries Ltd over 100 years compiled by the company.The history of Brick and Pipe Industries Ltd over 100 years compiled by the company.The history of Brick and Pipe Industries Ltd over 100 years compiled by the company.brickworks, brick and pipe industries ltd -
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Document, Builders Trading and Roofing Co Ltd, 1996
Information on Builders Trading and Roofing Company from a discussion between Rod Farhall, son of F. Farhall and Ted Arrowsmith of Nunawading Historical Society.Information on Builders Trading and Roofing Company from a discussion between Rod Farhall, son of F. Farhall and Ted Arrowsmith of Nunawading Historical Society.Information on Builders Trading and Roofing Company from a discussion between Rod Farhall, son of F. Farhall and Ted Arrowsmith of Nunawading Historical Society.tile factories, builders trading and roofing co ltd, farhall, ron, arrowsmith, ted, f, wilfred henry, herbert harold -
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Article, Out on the roof tiles, 1994
Parts of Monier Wunderlich tile factory in Vermont may be listed on a heritage register of the Historic Buildings Council.Parts of Monier Wunderlich tile factory in Vermont may be listed on a heritage register of the Historic Buildings Council. City of Nunawading has recently introduced a front desk service where residents can obtain information about requirements for subdivisions, engineering and building permits.Parts of Monier Wunderlich tile factory in Vermont may be listed on a heritage register of the Historic Buildings Council. tile factories, monier wunderlich tile factory, historic buildings, abbott, kevin, maclellan, rob, strong, ray, tuckerman, graeme -
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Article, Daniel Robertson Pty Ltd Advertisement, 1996
Advertisement in 'Church Scene', vol 5 no 23 for Daniel Robertson Pty Ltd, makers of clay bricks, tiles and pavers.Advertisement in 'Church Scene', vol 5 no 23 April 19th 1996 for Daniel Robertson Pty Ltd, makers of clay bricks, tiles and pavers.Advertisement in 'Church Scene', vol 5 no 23 for Daniel Robertson Pty Ltd, makers of clay bricks, tiles and pavers.brickworks, daniel robertson australia pty ltd, station street, nunawading, no 58 -
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Article, Factory closes, 40 jobless, 1992
After 100 years, Vitclay Pipes is closing due to the recession and the change of policy by Melbourne Water to allow products other than clay to be used in its pipes.After 100 years, Vitclay Pipes is closing due to the recession and the change of policy by Melbourne Water to allow products other than clay to be used in its pipes.After 100 years, Vitclay Pipes is closing due to the recession and the change of policy by Melbourne Water to allow products other than clay to be used in its pipes.brickworks, vitclay pipes -
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Article, Family company in new book, 1996
Daniel Robertson, Australia, as one of Australia's 30 oldest existing businesses is profiled in a book 'Family Business : the story of successful family companies in Australia, volume 2'.Daniel Robertson, Australia, as one of Australia's 30 oldest existing businesses is profiled in a book 'Family Business : the story of successful family companies in Australia, volume 2'. The business was begun by John Robertson in 1853 as Excelsior Slate and Tile Yards.Daniel Robertson, Australia, as one of Australia's 30 oldest existing businesses is profiled in a book 'Family Business : the story of successful family companies in Australia, volume 2'.brickworks, daniel robertson australia pty ltd, robertson, john, daniel, edward, valentine -
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Article, Victorian Poultry Journal, 1917 - 1933
Extracts from Poultry Journal, 1917, 1931, 1932, 1933, mostly re Eastern Districts Sub-branch and advertisementsExtracts from Poultry Journal, 1917, 1931, 1932, 1933, mostly re Eastern Districts Sub-branch and advertisements.Extracts from Poultry Journal, 1917, 1931, 1932, 1933, mostly re Eastern Districts Sub-branch and advertisementspoultry farms, gedye brothers, orana poultry farm, tilley, percival norman, devon poultry farm, berwyn poultry farm, w.e. molson poultry farm, variety manufacturing co., surrey road, blackburn, no 188, whitehorse road, nunawading, no 396 -
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Pamphlet, How Carlton Beers are brewed, 1985
Pictures and explanations on how Carlton beer is brewed.Pictures and explanations on how Carlton beer is brewed.Pictures and explanations on how Carlton beer is brewed.carlton and united breweries ltd, bottles -
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Document, Francom's Paddock Blackburn, 1914
Auction of 80 lotsAuction of 80 lots at Francom's Paddock, BlackburnAuction of 80 lotst. r. b morton & son, francoms paddock, blackburn road, blackburn, canterbury road, south parade, main street, myrtle grove, laurel grove, laburnum street, the avenue, fuchsia street, view street, linum street, kings paddock, blackburn township estate, gardenia street -
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Document, Schwerkolt Cottage, 1965
Program for official opening of Schwerkolt CottageProgram for official opening of Schwerkolt Cottage by His Excellency Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe, 17 October 1965Program for official opening of Schwerkolt Cottageschwerkolt cottage, delacombe, rohan (sir), city of nunawading -
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Article, Florence McCall, 1973
Notice of memorial service for former Mayoress of NunawadingNotice of memorial service for former Mayoress of Nunawading, Florence Lillian McCall, who died 29 July 1973.Notice of memorial service for former Mayoress of Nunawadingmccall, florence lillian -
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Article, Life begins at 100, 1965
Article on Schwerkolt Cottage.Article on Schwerkolt Cottage and its purchase and refurbishment by Nunawading Council.Article on Schwerkolt Cottage.city of nunawading, schwerkolt cottage -
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Document, Nunawading and District local government records
Records of the municipalities of Nunawading and Box Hill districtsRecords of the municipalities of Nunawading and Box Hill districts from Road District 1857 through to City of Nunawading 1994 and lists of location of records for each period within the Public Record Office. Extracts from PRO lists of holdings.Records of the municipalities of Nunawading and Box Hill districts local government, nunawading road district, shire of nunawading, borough of box hill, city of box hill, shire of blackburn and mitcham, city of nunawading, victoria. public record office -
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Article, Publisher moves off the blocks, 2001
Former teacher and lecturer, Dennis Bryans, of BlackburnFormer teacher and lecturer, Dennis Bryans, of Blackburn has changed his career to publisher. He has collected 10 printing presses, assembled in Kilmore. he has just published his first book 'Southern invasion - northern conquest'.Former teacher and lecturer, Dennis Bryans, of Blackburnpublishers, bryans, dennis -
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Article, Public enjoys fruit of volunteer's foresight, 2001
Ronald Thyer has been awarded the medal of the Order of Australia for his conservation efforts.Ronald Thyer has been awarded the medal of the Order of Australia for his conservation efforts. He played a major role in persuading Nunawading Council to buy the first parcel of land for Blackburn Lake Sanctuary in the early 1970's. His engineering career highlight was as structural engineer of the design team for Canberra's new Parliament House.Ronald Thyer has been awarded the medal of the Order of Australia for his conservation efforts. environment, thyer, ronald, blackburn lake sanctuary advisory committee, blackburn and district tree preservation society -
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Document, Proclamation, 1901
Certificate given to Christina PerkinsCertificate given to Christina Perkins who was in the choir which sang the National anthem at Parliament House, Melbourne on the occasion of the proclamation on 31 January 1901 of Prince Albert Edward as King Edward VII. Signed by the Lieutenant Governor, Sir James Madden and Premier, William hill IrvineCertificate given to Christina Perkins choirs, perkins, christina, edward vii, king, madden, james (sir), irvine, william hill -
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Article, History buffs cheery as old school revived, 2001
Burwood State school, built 1865.Burwood State school, built 1865, abandoned and left derelict for a decade is about to become headquarters for the Victorian Association of School Councils. Box Hill Historical Society began to lobby for funding in 1995 to have the building restored and put to community use.Burwood State school, built 1865.primary schools, burwood primary school, no 461, victorian association of school councils, box hill historical society -
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Document, The School Paper
Education Department school paper.Education Department school paper including an article by Doris Mattingley on Schwerkolt Cottage.Education Department school paper.schools, schwerkolt cottage -
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Article, Retirement of Bill Jackson
Article in Nunawading Gazette.Article in Nunawading Gazette. Blackburn Primary School Principal, Bill Jackson retires. He believes schools should remain the way they are and not amalgamate.Article in Nunawading Gazette. primary schools, blackburn primary school, no. 2923, jackson, bill -
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Document, Realising Auction, C1956
Trustee Realising AuctionTrustee Realising Auction 18/11/1956Trustee Realising Auction equity trustees company, ellingworth estate agency, armstrong & hoath, estate agents, corr & corr, solicitors, laburnum street, blackburn, the avenue, laurel grove -
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Article, Win for museum
Win for museum by Salena Brunsden.Win for museum by Salena Brunsden. Interview with Valda Arrowsmith about Schwerkolt Cottage's accreditation under the Museums Accreditation Program of Museums Australia (Vic).Win for museum by Salena Brunsden. schwerkolt cottage & museum complex, nunawading and district historical society, museums australia (vic) museum accreditation program, arrowsmith, valda, gardiner, barbara -
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Article, Bob walks for his life
Article on Bob Gardiner, Olympian walker in Australian Unity Newsletter, Winter 2000.Article on Bob Gardiner, Olympian walker in Australian Unity Newsletter, Winter 2000.Article on Bob Gardiner, Olympian walker in Australian Unity Newsletter, Winter 2000.gardiner, bob, tallent, jared, athletics -
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Article, History is preserved
History is preserved.History is preserved - Historic Vermont Primary School has moved to its final home at the new Vermont Primary School in Nurlendi Road. With photo.History is preserved.primary schools, vermont primary school, no. 1022, vermont -
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Article, Principal retires
Principal retires - End of an era for headPrincipal retires - End of an era for head - by Katy Ashley. Sudden retirement of Blackburn High School Principal, Graham Lee. With photo. Discuses defeat of proposals for amalgamation.Principal retires - End of an era for head secondary schools, blackburn high school, lee, graham, blackburn -
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Article, Last days - schools close down
Last days - schools close down,Last days - schools close down, by Wendy Woods. Narmara Primary School and Blackburn Secondary College close. With photo of Narmara students. Discusses history of Blackburn Secondary College and amalgamation proposals.Last days - schools close down, primary schools, narmara primary school, burwood east, blackburn secondary college, secondary schools, blackburn technical school, mullauna secondary college -
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Article, Moomba magic
Moomba magic.Moomba magic. Vermont Secondary College band will participate in the Moomba parade. With photo.Moomba magic. secondary schools, vermont secondary college, wise, john -
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Document, Sylvan Glades Paddock Blackburn, C1922
Brochure advertising land salesBrochure advertising land sales on corner of Blackburn Road and The Avenue, Blackburn.Brochure advertising land sales land subdivision, sylvan glades paddock blackburn, t. r. b. morton & son, orchid street, blackburn, heath street -
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Document, Events in the history of Yarran Dheran, c1980
Events in the history of Yarran DheranEvents in the history of Yarran DheranEvents in the history of Yarran Dheranyarran dheran, history