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Legal record - Document, Forest Hill Chase Information Centre, 1/11/1990
Report to Information and Public Relations Subcommittee, meeting of 29 November 1990. Information Centre at the Forest Hill Chase.forest hill chase, local government, city of nunawading -
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Document, Items of Interest
A list and description of artefacts in Schwerkolt Cottage used for the information of attendants.A list and description of artefacts in Schwerkolt Cottage used for the information of attendants.A list and description of artefacts in Schwerkolt Cottage used for the information of attendants.schwerkolt cottage, manufactured objects -
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Article - Newspaper article, Shopfront Council
Nunawading Council has established a shopfront information centre at Forest Hill Chase co-ordinated by librarian Ruth Hall Date 1993Nunawading Council has established a shopfront information centre at Forest Hill Chase co-ordinated by librarian Ruth Hall Date 1993Nunawading Council has established a shopfront information centre at Forest Hill Chase co-ordinated by librarian Ruth Hall Date 1993city of nunawading, foresty hill chase, librarians, voluntary workers -
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Pamphlet - Periodical, North East Link, 2018
Map and information regarding the proposed North East Link Project.Map and information regarding the proposed North East Link Project produced by the North East Link Authority. See Series Contents Box for holdings.Map and information regarding the proposed North East Link Project. north east link, map -
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Booklet - Document, Mitcham Post Office, 1924 -1957
History of the Mitcham Post Office.History of the Mitcham Post Office as related by Brian Millane, grandson of Bertha Markham. He lived on site with his parents and eight siblings until the P.M.G purchased the property in 1957.non-fictionHistory of the Mitcham Post Office. mitcham post office, millane, brian, markham, bertha -
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Document, Edward Henry Pearce, 1906
Documents relating to the orchard of Edward Henry Pearce including a history written by his son & information of his grandparents E & M Pearce, the Blackburn Cool Stores & the Blue Moon Fruit Co-op.pearce, edward h., pearce, edward, pearce, duncan stenser, pearce, mrs m, blackburn cool store, blue moon fruit co-operative ltd -
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Map, Nunawading parks and recreation information, 1990 ?
Map of parks and reserves in the City of Nunawading, 199-?city of nunawading. parks and recreation department, parks and reserves -
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Pamphlet, Blackburn Creeklands, n.d
Blackburn Creeklands [ Information brochure with map]furness park, kalang park, blacks walk, parks and reserves -
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Newspaper, 'Historical Look at Vermont', 16/02/1988 12:00:00 AM
Cutting from Nunawading Gazette on a history of Vermont entitled 'This is Vermont' by Tim Shambrook of Nurlendi Road. At the time Tim was 19 years old, a product of local schools, and his illustrated history began as an HSC assignment. A member of a pioneering Vermont family, Tim obtained much information from the recollections of his grandfather, Charles Shambrook. Many old Vermont names, still familiar today, appear in Tim's book.shambrook, tim;, charles, smith, l.l., dr., aumann family, schwerkolt family, fankhauser family, nethercote family, willis family, armstrong family, norman family, von mueller, ferdinand, vermont -
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Article, Horse- drawn Cab Service, 1976
Mrs Edith Green & her late husband ran the horse-drawn cab service that once operated from Vermont to Mitcham Station.Mrs Edith Green & her late husband ran the horse-drawn cab service that once operated from Vermont to Mitcham Station. 5 generations pictured of her family indicating information of their relationships.Mrs Edith Green & her late husband ran the horse-drawn cab service that once operated from Vermont to Mitcham Station. green, edith, horse drawn vehicles -
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Article, Henry Emery, 1864
Information regarding Henry Emery.Information regarding Henry Emery.Information regarding Henry Emery.emery's hill, nunawading, emery henry, hill hotel mitcham -
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Document, German Settlers of Doncaster
Information from 'German Pioneer Families in Australia' of early settlers.Information from 'German Pioneer Families in Australia' of early settlers.Information from 'German Pioneer Families in Australia' of early settlers.schramm's cottage, von schramm, max rev., orchardists, thiele, henry, lutheran church, athenaeum, john gottfried, anna may, hanke, louise ida, karoline bertha, ernst john, carl william, finger, karl hernrich, christian benjamin, charles henry, ernest f., caroline emma, august, dorothea, ferdinand, eric, neumann, johanne louise, johann, fankhauser, george, john, schramm, rachel, rhoda, joseph, ada, victor, schramm albert, walter, hubert -
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Article, Community Hub, 2017
The concept design for the new Nunawading Community Hub built on the former Nunawading Primary School site will be on display at an upcoming community information day.nunawading community hub, nunawading primary school no. 4190 -
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Document, Bertha Markham - Appointed Registrar of Births and Deaths - 1914, 28/01/1914 12:00:00 AM
Photocopy of of information regarding the appointment of Bertha Markham as the Mitcham Registrar of Births and Deaths.Photocopy of extract of Victorian Government Gazette, dated 28 January 1914, regarding the appointment of Bertha Markham as the Mitcham Registrar of Births and Deaths.Photocopy of of information regarding the appointment of Bertha Markham as the Mitcham Registrar of Births and Deaths.markham, bertha -
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Article, Visitor Centre Upgrade, 2016
Mayor Philip Daw opened the new Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre on April 30th 2016.Mayor Philip Daw opened the new Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre on April 30th 2016.Mayor Philip Daw opened the new Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre on April 30th 2016.blackburn lake information centre, blackburn, daw, philip, blackburn lake sanctuary -
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Document, William James Moffatt, 1866-1945
Information about William James Moffatt, an orchardist in Mahoneys Road, Burwood East.Information about William James Moffatt, an orchardist in Mahoneys Road, Burwood East, after purchasing land there in 1907 and until his death in 1945.Information about William James Moffatt, an orchardist in Mahoneys Road, Burwood East. moffatt, william james, orchardist, orchards, mahoneys road, burwood east, moffatt, ian -
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Document, Brick Making in Tunstall, 1888
A folder containing information about the Tunstall Brick and Pottery Company.A folder containing information about the Tunstall Brick and Pottery Company.A folder containing information about the Tunstall Brick and Pottery Company.tunstall, brickworks, tunstall brick and pottery company -
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Document, Tunstall Flower Farms, 1905
Tunstall Flower Farms.Information pertaining to the Jones Flower Farm, Mount Pleasant Road.Tunstall Flower Farms.flower farm, tunstall, jones, walter, nunawading south state school no. 4808, mount pleasant road -
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Document, Capture of Ned Kelly, 1880 - 1881
Information pertaining to the capture of Ned KellyInformation pertaining to the capture of Ned Kelly and application for a reward by Archibald McPhee.Information pertaining to the capture of Ned Kellykelly, ned, mcphee, archibald andrew -
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Photograph, Mrs. Elizabeth Webber
Elizabeth WEBBER nee EDDY. c1851 - 1928, the daughter of James & ... EDDY was born in Cornwall cl 851. At the time of her marriage she was living at her father's home in Ballarat where James EDDY was a ginger beer manufacturer. Elizabeth, who was 21 years of age exchanged marriage vows with the Reverend Samuel Phelp WEBBER on 4th April 1871. The groom who had left Cornwall in April 1869, was 29 years of age.| The wedding rites, performed by the Rev. Richard WARREN, were those of the Bible Christian Church which at a later date combined with various branches of the Wesleyian to become at the end of the 19'h century, the Methodist Church of Australia.| During Samuel's ministry, he and his wife moved around Victoria - in the goldfields of Ballarat & Sandhurst, later named Bendigo; Horsham and Daylesford and a city parish in Fitzroy. He was also (sic) President Conference B.C.C.| Samuel died during the summer of 1897, on the 14th February, St| Valentine's Day.| It is thought by a family member that this couple had five children, three girls and two boys.| After his death, Elizabeth who was confined to a wheel chair lived with her children. While visiting a daughter in Adelaide she died on Christmas Eve 1928.| Elizabeth,' with a younger daughter made baby wear to augment their income. This daughter's daughter, Beryl married W. GRAY.| The photograph and the above information was supplied by Elizabeth's granddaughter, Beryl B. GRAY and her husband.| Victorian Records; Marriages, 1871; number 2247N|B. Beryl GREY was for a number of years an active member of the Nunawading Historical Society. 27 March 2004Black and white photo of Mrs. Elizabeth Webber.webber, elizabeth -
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Tool - Electric Drill, c1960
Heavy duty SHER dual speed electric drill with a 3/8 inch chuck, chuck key, electric lead and plug.SHER POWERMATIC Duel Speed Drill|220-250 Volts - Made in Australia 1.75 Amps. ( & other information)trades, carpentry, mechanics, tools -
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Document - Schwerkolt Family, Schwerkolt Cottage and family
Inforfmation on the Schwerkolt family and family cottage.A transcript of a speech given by Rosalie Whalen regarding the family members who lived in Schwerkolt Cottage.non-fictionInforfmation on the Schwerkolt family and family cottage.schwerkolt family, schwerkolt cottage -
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Decorative object - Sampler, 1836
Originally framed by William Hayward, carver - gilder and picture frame manufacturer 54 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, EnglandFramed needlework sampler - five lines of alphabet and numbers worked in red cross stitch on a light brown material, followed by a verse, then a house, birds, boat, windmill, animals worked below. Cross stitch sampler. (See 'Other Information' for verse).Signed in cross stitch by the embroiderer, Sarah Moats, aged 10, 1836.handcrafts, embroidery -
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Textile - Handkerchief
Child's cotton handkerchief with green border. Centre has an illustration of a queen and child kneeling. Words of a poem at base.Little girl ------ as big as my side. (poem printed in other information)costume accessories, children's -
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Functional object - Petrol Pump, Bowser
Harold Bakes obtained this item from the Hawthorn Line Depot of the P.M.G, at 385 Burwood Road Hawthorn,following up information provided by Stan Boreham..Hand operated petrol pump or bowserThis pump with tank and fittings and equipment is the property of VACUUM OIL CO PTY LTD V2946. on metal plate.on an alloy plate---Self measuring pump|G+B model 1-2179 14* 117704|manufactured by Gilbert + Barker Mfg Co Springfield Mass U.S.A.|important - Keep all Stuffing Boxes tight.transport, motor vehicles, machinery, pumps -
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Painting - Panel Painting
In the early 1920s Reginald and Gladys Skelton rented Schwerkolt Cottage. When they left to live in their new home on Deep Creek Road, having been encouraged by Mrs. Louis Schwerkolt to purchase the block, they where given this painting which was on a panel on the door of the eastern room. When the Nunawading Council was refurbishing the Cottage in 1964, Mr Skelton returned the panel. This information was provided by Lyn Davies the daughter - in - law of Mr. and Mrs. Skelton.Painting depicting a rural scene with a river and a bared tree in the foreground and a house, fields and hills in the background.illustrations, oil -
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Functional object - Golf ball, c1980
Boxed golf ball - Hot Dot Plus 4 - Spalding. Box features white and red lettering and red and green graphic on black. Box contains standard white golf ball with various printed logos and information. Barcode on base of box.|This golf ball was given to participants in the annual Mayoral Golf Day at Morack Golf Course as a memento.On the all ; 4 Hot Dot Plus; City of Nunawading - Morack Golf Course Spalding A Barcode on box ; 9 311905 100285recreations, sports -
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Document - Research notes, A.Y. Fitzmaurice, Henry Emery of Emery's Hill, Mitcham, February 2020
Information about Henry Emery (1832-1875) and the establishment of a hotel at Emery's Hill, MitchamPrinted paper, 2 pages, A4, single sidednon-fictionInformation about Henry Emery (1832-1875) and the establishment of a hotel at Emery's Hill, Mitchamemery henry, emery's hill, lilydale railway -
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Financial record - Receipt, 25 Ti Tree Grove Rental Receipt, 30 June 1946
Rental receipt for Mrs Schwerkolt's house at 25 Ti Tree Grove, ParkdaleReceipt (30 June 1946) issued to Mrs F Schwerkolt from G L Oliver. Real Estate Agent, 232 Como Parade, Parkdale, for 4 weeks rental by Knott for 25 Ti Tree Grove, Parkdale, which was the holiday home of Francesca Schwerkolt called " Mitcham". Record includes an envelope addressed to Mrs Hogan, Mrs Schwerkolt's daughter.Rental receipt for Mrs Schwerkolt's house at 25 Ti Tree Grove, Parkdaleschwerkolt. francesca, eriksson pearl eileen, hogan frances dora -
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Document - Articles and Pamphlet, Henry Emery & John Emery, 2020
Mitcham Railway Station was originally known as Emery's Hill or Air Hill.Information pertaining to Henry Emery, landlord of Emery's Hotel, Nunawading & John Emery, owner of Hill Hotel, Mitcham. See ND4193, ND2390. These hotels were also known as Emeries' Hotel & Emery's Hill Hotel.emery henry, emery john, swagmen, emery's hill, hill hotel, emerie's hotel mitcham