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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Necklace and Earrings, C1950s
... Worn by Martha Edwards of Forest Hill{donors mother}... Mitcham melbourne Worn by Martha Edwards of Forest Hill{donors ...Worn by Martha Edwards of Forest Hill{donors mother}Necklace with three daisy like pendants in the centre. Each has a blue stone in the centre with 'petals' around of pale blue opaque stones. Each pendant has a large blue stone on top. Each side of pendants there are two blue stones which are joined to a metal chain which has the fastener on each end, matching ear-rings with the same designjewellery (use costume accessories) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Corn and Bean Planter, C1920
... . Forest Hill.... Road. Forest Hill. rural industry agriculture 'Sunshine' Horse ...Used on the Tainton orchard in the Canterbury Road. Forest Hill.Horse drawn, chain operated, hand guided planter which forms farrow, plants beans and firms down trench. fertiliser attachment missing.'Sunshine'rural industry, agriculture -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Janette is waste wise, 18/09/1991 12:00:00 AM
... from Forest Hill winning first place in a state-wide science... on a 10 year old Janette Lewis from Forest Hill. Article from ...Article from Nunawading Post on a 10 year old Janette Lewis from Forest Hill.Article from Nunawading Post on a 10 year old Janette Lewis from Forest Hill winning first place in a state-wide science competition for her survey on domestic garbage and waste minimisation.Article from Nunawading Post on a 10 year old Janette Lewis from Forest Hill. lewis, janette, garbage collection -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Little Athletics
... , M.L.A. Forest Hill...., M.L.A. Forest Hill. Little Athletics Photograph Photograph ...Group at Opening Ceremony for Little Athletics, Robin Campbell, Chairman Eastern Metropolitan Region, David Forbes, H.B.A. of Victoria, Cr. Wal Riddell, Mayor of Nunawading, John Richardson, M.L.A. Forest Hill.campbell, robin, forbes, david, riddell, wal, richardson, john -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Headwear - Hat, straw
... Bought from Op Shop in Forest Hill for Society's collection... Mitcham melbourne Bought from Op Shop in Forest Hill for Society's ...Bought from Op Shop in Forest Hill for Society's collectionCream straw hat, possibly 1930s - 1940s , with shallow crown, rolled ribbon band around crown, and 8 cm nylon bow at back. Black milliners elastic to hold hat oncostume, female headwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Brooch, c1950
... Worn by Martha Edwards of Forest Hill,(donors grand mother)... Mitcham melbourne Worn by Martha Edwards of Forest Hill,(donors ...Worn by Martha Edwards of Forest Hill,(donors grand mother)Flower spray brooch of grey and blue stones. There are 4 petal stones missingjewellery (use costume accessories) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Hat pins in box, c1950
... Worn by Martha Edwards of Forest Hill (donors grand mother)... Mitcham melbourne Worn by Martha Edwards of Forest Hill (donors ...Worn by Martha Edwards of Forest Hill (donors grand mother).1 hat pin with large pearl top|.2 hat pin with small pearl top|.3 hat pin with small pearl top|.4 hat pin with small silver top|.5 hat pin with round silver top| .6 hat pin with round silver top|.7 hat pin with silver top[|.8 hat pin with silver top|.9 green velvet covered jewellery box satin and suede lined. (Total 9)costume accessories, hat accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 ...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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Silver plate cake server, 1934
... Edwards) of Forest Hill.... McDowell(nee Edwards) of Forest Hill. food serving table cutlery ...Owned by donor Pat Richardson's mother Vera McDowell(nee Edwards) of Forest Hill.Silver plated cake server. Scissor action, flat spoon with three pronged top piece. Fine engraving.food serving, table cutlery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: NOTES MENTIONING WHIPSTICK REGION
... , Mandurang Forest, Jackass Flat, Diamond Hill Area, One Tree Hill... Naturalists Club Shipstick Scrub Mandurang Forest One Tree Hill Public ...Four pages of typed notes mentioning the Whipstick Region, Mandurang Forest, Jackass Flat, Diamond Hill Area, One Tree Hill, and the Coliban/Sandhurst Water Supply Reserve. Mentioned are the Birds, Mammals, Geology, Flora, Ground Flora, Orchids,Lilies, Mistletoe, Ferns and Grasses of some of the areas.bendigo, parks and gardens, public reserves, peter ellis collection, north/central l.c.c. region bendigo block, bendigo field naturalists club, shipstick scrub, mandurang forest, one tree hill public park, redvers j eddy, coliban/sandhurst water supply reserve -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Hostel, 1992
... Church's Strathdon Community in Forest Hill director, Bill Best... Community in Forest Hill director, Bill Best said Strathdon now ...At the opening of a new hostel annexe at the Uniting Church's Strathdon Community in Forest Hill director, Bill Best said Strathdon now provided 106 hostel places for the aged. The annexe was officially opened by patron Dame Phyllis Frost.welfare services, retirement homes and villages, strathdon community, best, bill, frost, phyllis (dame), uniting church -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Vegetable Dish, 1888
... Edwards, 42 Husband Road, Forest Hill.... Martha Edwards, 42 Husband Road, Forest Hill. Founded in 1851 ...Part of dinner set owned by Donor's grandmother Martha Edwards, 42 Husband Road, Forest Hill.Founded in 1851 under the name Hulme & Booth and it was not until 1877 that the name was changed to Burgess & Leigh. Until 1999 Burgess & Leigh was still being run by the family.|In August 1999 the factory was rescued from receivers by R&W Darling and the name changed to Burgess, Darling & Leigh.|As the business grew it was moved to a new factory in the rural district of Burslem. As with all industries, potteries have seen great changes and Burslem & Leigh adapted and modernised.|The business continues to this date. See supplementary file for more information.Cream crockery dish with lid. The dish and lid have a gold rim edging and black key patten and brown floral band on the dish and lid. The dish has scalloped edge handles with gold trim and the lid has a handle with gold trim.Burleigh Ware, Brugess & Leigh, Burslem, Englanddomestic items, crockery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Jug, 1888
... Edwards, 42 Husband Road, Forest Hill... Martha Edwards, 42 Husband Road, Forest Hill See NA4389.1-2 ...Part of dinner set owned by donor's grandmother Martha Edwards, 42 Husband Road, Forest HillSee NA4389.1-2 for significance of makerCream crockery jug, gold rim, decorative deep handle, black key pattern and brown floral band around jug.Burleigh Ware, Burgess & Leigh, Burslam, England (4246)domestic items, crockery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Framed Wedding photo
... at Anglican Church 1899 Forest Hill. Painting was by Martha.... at Anglican Church 1899 Forest Hill. Painting was by Martha. Wedding ...Wedding photo of Arthur Thomas Edwards & Martha Course at Anglican Church 1899 Forest Hill. Painting was by Martha.Wedding photo of Arthur Thomas Edwards and Martha Course in a gold coloured ornate frame edged with red velvet. Photo is decorated with painting of yellow wattle & green leaves with small blue flowers also. Background of aqua.wedding, picture -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, School Kids Go 'Green', 22/09/1993 12:00:00 AM
... Pipetrack in Forest Hills. Final part of Melbourne Water's... Pipetrack in Forest Hills. Primary School children plant trees along ...Primary School children plant trees along Melbourne Water Pipetrack in Forest Hills.Primary School children plant trees along Melbourne Water Pipetrack in Forest Hills. Final part of Melbourne Water's revegetation of 5 K section of Pipetrack between Springvale Road and Burwood Highway, involving Community Groups, incl. photo.Primary School children plant trees along Melbourne Water Pipetrack in Forest Hills. melbourne water, community groups, primary schools, bowden, cliff, torres, norman, jackson, katherine -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Retirement living, 1994
... Road, Forest Hill is now completed. The village is under... Community Retirement Village situated in Hawthorn Road, Forest Hill ...St Thomas Community Retirement Village situated in Hawthorn Road, Forest Hill is now completed. The village is under the auspices of the Parish of St Thomas the Apostle. Parish consultant Ken Marmion says the village was a concept of non-denominational Christian living.retirement homes and villages, st thomas community retirement village, st thomas the apostle catholic church, blackburn, marmion, kevin, southern cross homes inc. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mary Matheson, 1992
... an orchard in Springvale Road, Forest Hill. Her husband served... an orchard in Springvale Road, Forest Hill. Her husband served ...In 1914, Captain Charles and Mary Matheson purchased an orchard in Springvale Road, Forest Hill.In 1914, Captain Charles and Mary Matheson purchased an orchard in Springvale Road, Forest Hill. Her husband served with the Navy leaving Mary responsible for the orchard for 40 years. She supported the Presbyterian Church and donated land to establish the Strathdon Community.In 1914, Captain Charles and Mary Matheson purchased an orchard in Springvale Road, Forest Hill. matheson, mary, matheson, charles, matheson orchard, presbyterian church, strathdon community -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Vase
... Road Forest Hill during the 1940s and used the jug... Road Forest Hill during the 1940s and used the jug ...The vase was owned by Martha Edwards who lived at Husband Road Forest Hill during the 1940s and used the jug as an ornamental piece.Multi coloured vase with handle. Colours are green, yellow and beige with orange and yellow abstract flowers.Made in England 1150domestic items, ornaments / decorative, ceramics, earthenware -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Key - 21st, Approx August, 1935
... in Husband Road, Forest Hill, was attended by many well known local... parents home in Husband Road, Forest Hill, was attended by many ...This is the twenty-first key presented to Ronald Arthur Edwards in August 1935. The celebration, held at his parents home in Husband Road, Forest Hill, was attended by many well known local people who signed his birthday key. Ronald Edwards was the youngest child of Arthur and Martha Edwards. In 1929 aged 15 he contracted poliomyelitis and became an invalid. He died in 1955 at Forest Hill.This item is significant in the history of Forest Hill as all the attendees and Ronald Arthur Edwards are from the pioneering families of the area of the Shire of Nunawading.Large wooden plywood key made to celebrate the 21st birthday of Ronald Arthur Edwards in August 1935. Written on handle end in pen Ron Edwards 21st - 19.Key end signed Anna Course, Herbert Course, R.J. Bird, D.J. Bogle.Reverse side R. Course, A.H. Course, Aunt Corrie, F. Bogle, Aunt Harriet, Marjory Course, S. Edwards, Edwards, H. Edwards, E. Edwards, Doug Edwards, Charlie Course, Jean Course, Tom Bailey, H.S. Tainton, N. Tainton, ?Luen Edwards, C.W. Bird, ?S.U. Course, J. Porter, Bob Course, J.E. Bird, M.P.? Course, ?Edwards, L. Tainton, J. Bird, Shirley Edwards, H. Edwards, Ed, A.E. Edwards, Albert H..., V. Edwards, F. Smith, W. Smith, L.James, E. Galley ?, A.E. Edwards, Mother and Father. Gold traces on one side; 21 carved out in key end.See Descriptionhandcrafts, woodwork -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Furniture - Chiffonier
... to make way for Pacific Way, Forest Hill. Restored by George Cox... demolished to make way for Pacific Way, Forest Hill. Restored ...Rescued by George Cox from an old house being demolished to make way for Pacific Way, Forest Hill. Restored by George CoxCedar chiffonier with zinc mesh sides. One drawer and two doors. Shelf supported by two pedestals. Four turned wood legs.furniture, domestic -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Tombstone - Course family
... William and Sarah Course settled in Forest Hill in 1856... Mitcham melbourne William and Sarah Course settled in Forest Hill ...William and Sarah Course settled in Forest Hill in 1856. William was firstly a woodcutter, then a farmer and orchardist. He was on the first Vermont State School Council.Coloured photograph of the Course family tombstone in the old Methodist section of the Box Hill Cemeterycourse, william, course, sarah, tombstones -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Strathdon House, July 2021
... and Orchard located on Springvale Road, Forest Hill to transform... the Strathdon House and Orchard located on Springvale Road, Forest Hill ...A4 Community Update 2 July 2021non-fictionA4 Community Update 2 July 2021city of whitehorse, strathdon homestead, strathdon orchard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Footy championship to boost local businesses, 1994
... Burwood, Forest Hill and Mahoney's Reserves.... will be staged at East Burwood, Forest Hill and Mahoney's Reserves. Footy ...Nunawading can expect a $100,000 boost to its economy from next month's 1994 Australian University Football championships.Nunawading can expect a $100,000 boost to its economy from next month's 1994 Australian University Football championships. One of the organizers and players is Andrew Abbott, son of Nunawading Mayor, Kevin Abbott. The event will be staged at East Burwood, Forest Hill and Mahoney's Reserves.Nunawading can expect a $100,000 boost to its economy from next month's 1994 Australian University Football championships.australian rules football, swinburne university sports association, australian university football championships, tingate, andrew, abbott, kevin -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Book, "Drink up, Gents." Norman Houghton, 2011
... ; Beech Forest; Lavers Hill; Birregurra; Forrest; Wye River; Wine... and District; Colac; Apollo Bay; Beech Forest; Lavers Hill; Birregurra ..."Drink up, Gents". A history of hotels in Colac and District, 1841 to 2011. Norman Houghton. ISBN 978-0-9593013-8-0. Soft cover. iv, 88 p.; illus, maps, diagrams."drink up, gents."; hotels in colac and district; colac; apollo bay; beech forest; lavers hill; birregurra; forrest; wye river; wine shanties; norman houghton; -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: DRAFT OF WHIPSTICK SUBMISSION
... Forest Egerton Forest lightning Hill Recreation Reserve Eaglehawk ...Appendices to Draft of Whipstick Submission to LCC, Appendix 1. Locations are in the Parishes of Whirrakee, Egerton, Neilborough, Nerring, Huntly and Eaglehawk. Soil types are mentioned and also the Whipstick Scrub area. Type of park is mentioned.bendigo, national parks, peter ellis collection, kamarooka forest, egerton forest, lightning hill recreation reserve, eaglehawk rifle range, new moon mines, d j paton, bendigo field naturalists club, land conservation council, eucalyptus oil production -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, State Cabinet Meeting - City of Nunawading, 9/02/1981 12:00:00 AM
... , ED, MP| John Richardson, MLA, Member for Forest Hill... of Box Hill| The Mayor - Cr W.B. Renfrey| The Premier - The Hon ...Black and white photograph of attendees at the State Cabinet Meeting held at City of Nunawading on 9th February 1981.|L - R: Don McKinnon, MLA, Member of Box Hill| The Mayor - Cr W.B. Renfrey| The Premier - The Hon. R.T. Hamer, ED, MP| John Richardson, MLA, Member for Forest Hillvictoria. state cabinet, mckinnon, don, renfrey, will b., hamer, rupert j. sir, richardson, john -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Edwards/Hodge wedding 1926, 1926
... and died 4/7/1967 at Forest Hill. he was a kiln worker at Geal's... in Mitcham and died 4/7/1967 at Forest Hill. he was a kiln worker ...Alfred Ernest Edwards was born 29/12/1903 in Mitcham and died 4/7/1967 at Forest Hill. he was a kiln worker at Geal's Pottery, Nunawading. Doris Gwendoline was born in 1905 at Surrey Hills and died on 15/3/1996 in a Healesville nursing home. She was 91. When Doris two her father died. Her mother remarried (Finger) and she had two step-sisters. Alfred (Alf) and Doris (Dorrie) had one child, Gwendoline Norma Edwards, born on 3/10/1930 at Forest Hill.Sepia studio photograph of the wedding of Alfred Ernest Edwards and Doris Gwendoline Hodge in 1926. There are nine people in the group. The bride and groom are in the centre; the man on the left is Alfred's brother Theodore and the woman seated on the left is Doris' Half -sister Jean (Finger)edwards, alfred ernest. hodge, doris gwendoline. edwards, theodore. finger, jean -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Headwear - Hat, c. 2000
... and Geoff Eastern, purchased from Harris Scarfe, Forest Hill 1990.... and Geoff Eastern, purchased from Harris Scarfe, Forest Hill 1990 ...Purchased in Sorrento from shop whose owner grew up at 10 Burnett Street, Mitcham. Her name was Roberta, daughter of Mary and Geoff Eastern, purchased from Harris Scarfe, Forest Hill 1990.Red Pill Box Straw Hat, decorated with red feathers, black beads and crystal beads, with black comb to hold in the hair.Rock Pool Millinerycostume, female headwear -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Mossiface Wharf, Mossiface wharf at Mossiface Victoria 1902, 1902
... building far right, forested hill at back, stern of small rowing... and crane on wharf, small building far right, forested hill at back ...Sepia photograph showing S S Lady Harriet and barge at Mossiface wharf on Tambo river near Bruthen, Lady Harriet on left barge on right at wharf store shed and crane on wharf, small building far right, forested hill at back, stern of small rowing boat at lower right in photograph. Mossiface Victoria 1902Mossiface wharf (from the Leader, 2 August 1902)jetties, transport, ships and shipping, rivers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Ceramic - Tile, not known
... Forest Hill. House built in 1910. Stanley, Alfred and Theodore... Forest Hill. House built in 1910. Stanley, Alfred and Theodore ...Tile used by Martha and Arthur Edwards 42 Husband Road Forest Hill. House built in 1910. Stanley, Alfred and Theodore (Uncles of donor) worked at Geal Bros in the 1920's. Probably acquired tiles from Geal Bros.Geal Bros Pottery established by Albert Geal in 1903 - 1973. The pottery was sold to Jennings Homes, who established the Forest Hills Retirement Village on the land.Square tile decal design in yellow daffodilsceramics, earthenware