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Cultural Historical Association of Rodriguans and Mauritians in Victoria (C.H.A.R.M Vic)
Publication, Cultural Historical Association of Rodriguans & Mauritians in Victoria, Beyond the Postcard Image...Mauritians & Rodriguans in Victoria - C.H.A.R.M Vic, 2006
This publication was published as part of a community project coordinated by C.H.A.R.M in collaboration with the community, the Immigration Museum and proudly supported by the Scanlon Foundation and the Victorian Multicultural Commission. It was produced after much time and effort had been spent researching and collating information about people who migrated to Australia from the islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues. particularly those in Victoria. Publication with faces of people from the islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues and sunset picture on the coverImmigration Museum Project - Sponsored by the Victorian Multicultural Commission and C.H.A.R.M. Vic.beyond the postcard image, community project, mauritians and rodriguans in victoria -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Barwick, Diane et. al, Handbook for Aboriginal and Islander history, 1979
Contents: Archaeology Isabel McBryde; Archives H.J. Gibbney; Artefacts and museums Carol Cooper, Isabel McBryde; Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies Diane Barwick, Jane Forge, James Urry; Biography: writing a life story Diane Barwick, Nan Phillips, Tom Stannage; Censuses and other population records L.R. Smith; Court and police records: evidence for Aboriginal history Tom Stannage; Genealogy: tracing family history Diane Barwick, Diane Bell, Francesca Merlan; Government - Government publications on Aborigines Brownlee Kirkpatrick; Government committees and Royal Commissions David H. Bennett. Guardians of history - Aboriginal heritage and the Australian Heritage Commission Josephine Flood; Historical Societies Nan Phillips, Tom Stannage. Land rights - Land rights: recent events and legislation Anita Campbell, Diane Bell, Diane Barwick; Land rights: an introductory bibliography Nicolas Peterson. Language: resources for research Luise Hercus, Francesca Merlan; Libraries James Urry; Maps and mapping John von Sturmer; Missions: settlements, sponsors, sources of information James Urry; Music Alice Moyle; Newspapers Andrew Markus; Oral history interviewing Peter Read; Photographic records - Koorie studies: records of the South Coast Yuin walkabout Guboo Ted Thomas; Photographs old and new Colin Roach; Films and film-making David McDougall; Publishing your work Shirley Andrew, Diane Barwick; Sport: resources for research Michael Mace, Bill Rosser; Tape recording Bryan Butler; Torres Strait Islands: information available in Papua New Guinea Peter Bolger; War and Aborigines Hank Nelson; Women in Aboriginal society: resources for research Diane Barwick, Diane Bell.xv, 187 p. ; 25 cm.Contents: Archaeology Isabel McBryde; Archives H.J. Gibbney; Artefacts and museums Carol Cooper, Isabel McBryde; Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies Diane Barwick, Jane Forge, James Urry; Biography: writing a life story Diane Barwick, Nan Phillips, Tom Stannage; Censuses and other population records L.R. Smith; Court and police records: evidence for Aboriginal history Tom Stannage; Genealogy: tracing family history Diane Barwick, Diane Bell, Francesca Merlan; Government - Government publications on Aborigines Brownlee Kirkpatrick; Government committees and Royal Commissions David H. Bennett. Guardians of history - Aboriginal heritage and the Australian Heritage Commission Josephine Flood; Historical Societies Nan Phillips, Tom Stannage. Land rights - Land rights: recent events and legislation Anita Campbell, Diane Bell, Diane Barwick; Land rights: an introductory bibliography Nicolas Peterson. Language: resources for research Luise Hercus, Francesca Merlan; Libraries James Urry; Maps and mapping John von Sturmer; Missions: settlements, sponsors, sources of information James Urry; Music Alice Moyle; Newspapers Andrew Markus; Oral history interviewing Peter Read; Photographic records - Koorie studies: records of the South Coast Yuin walkabout Guboo Ted Thomas; Photographs old and new Colin Roach; Films and film-making David McDougall; Publishing your work Shirley Andrew, Diane Barwick; Sport: resources for research Michael Mace, Bill Rosser; Tape recording Bryan Butler; Torres Strait Islands: information available in Papua New Guinea Peter Bolger; War and Aborigines Hank Nelson; Women in Aboriginal society: resources for research Diane Barwick, Diane Bell.australian aborigines, to 1979. historical sources. | aborigines, australian -- history. | genealogy. | torres strait islanders -- history -- sources. | aboriginal australians -- genealogy. | aboriginal australians -- history -- sources. | aboriginal australians -- history. | aboriginal australians -- history -- archival resources. | aboriginal australians -- history -- library resources. | aboriginal australians -- history -- bibliography. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Beaded Bag
The bag belonged to Dorothy's mother who resided in Canterbury Road, Vermont, Unit 1, next to Steven Reserve for 20 years until she died. Information from Dorothy Meagher re bead bag:-Dorothy Mavis Don (owner of bag) was born in Cowangie, S.A. in Mallee country in 1907. She married Douglas William Stewart on 22-1-1927 in the Presbyterian Church in Cowangie. Dorothy (known as Mavis) was an accomplished designer and sewer who made clothes etc. up to her death.Multicoloured wooden beaded handbag with handles and zipper. Fan shape.costume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Postcard
Sepia postcard showing photograph of Strathdon Homestead Nunawading Historic Orchard 1931 |'City of Nunawading Library Information Service' printed on bottom left hand corner.Heritage Postcards 6 Historic Photographsdocuments, postcards -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, That's A Good Idea
Handy Hints Reference Booklet titled That's A Good Idea with information regarding gardening, childcare, cooking, first aid and home economics.That's A Good Idea The Sun Book of Home Hintsbooks, reference -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Compact
Compact was used by Anne Benson, mother of donor.Round green enamelled compact contains puff, powder and notes presented in cardboard box with advertising matter. Box has information on cover.Morny|Compact face powder|June Roses|Rachelpersonal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Information Night, 10/08/1994 12:00:00 AM
advertisement for the sale of 16 lots'Information Night' about development and advertisement for the sale of 16 lots adjoining Yarran Dheran Reserve [access from Casella Street, Mitcham] Agent: L.J. Hooker, Blackburn. In the Nunawading Gazette.advertisement for the sale of 16 lots casella street, mitcham, yarran dheran, moorakyne place, land subdivision -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Nunawading parks and recreation information, c1982
History, plans and leaflet concerning the Nunawading Horticultural Centre and the Community Gardens Cooperative.History, plans and leaflet concerning the Nunawading Horticultural Centre and the Community Gardens Cooperative.History, plans and leaflet concerning the Nunawading Horticultural Centre and the Community Gardens Cooperative.city of nunawading, horticultural centre, forest hill, nunawading community gardens -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, The first council - City's records are corrected
Undated article in which Norman Armstrong corrects earlier information and states that the first meeting of the Shire Council of Blackburn and Mitcham was at Blackburn on 16 Oct 1925.Undated article in which Norman Armstrong corrects earlier information and states that the first meeting of the Shire Council of Blackburn and Mitcham was at Blackburn on 16 Oct 1925.Undated article in which Norman Armstrong corrects earlier information and states that the first meeting of the Shire Council of Blackburn and Mitcham was at Blackburn on 16 Oct 1925.shire of blackburn and mitcham, ellemer, h, mock, w, elmore, algernon john, watts (cr), husband, charles edward, gray, l.j., bishop, herbert thomas, bayley, leonard.sherwin, armstrong, norman, fankhauser, g.f. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Whitehorse ecovision, 1/09/2002 12:00:00 AM
Whitehorse Council report - a strategy for ecological sustainability.Whitehorse Council report - a strategy for ecological sustainability. Includes basic statistics, information and detailed proposals for sustainable use of energy, water. Protection of biodiversity, Transport, Effects on the community.Whitehorse Council report - a strategy for ecological sustainability. city of whitehorse, water conservation, wildlife conservation, conservation of natural resources, pollution -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Report, George Redman Featherstone, 1/06/1997
Photocopy of a school assignment. Information is given on a number of War Memorials and an investigation into George Redman Featherstone whose name is on the Mitcham War Memorial. His mother lived at 'Redmoyne' Whitehorse Road, Mitcham but he enlisted in New South Wales. He trained in England and was killed during the third Battle of Ypres. Details are given of his military career and of the battle. Photographs and information about the Bedford House Cemetery at Zillebeke in Belgium where he is buried. Information is given about his family. Photographs. Maps. Approx 22 pagesfeatherstone, george redman;, world war 1914-1918. battle of ypres, war memorials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Job advertisements, 1977
Photocopy of collection of advertisements for positions with municipal councils.Photocopy of collection of advertisements for positions with municipal councils. Includes position of Reference and Information Librarian with Nunawading Library.Photocopy of collection of advertisements for positions with municipal councils. city of nunawading, nunawading library, librarians -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Subdivisions 1859, nd
Sketch map of subdivisions of 1859.Sketch map of subdivisions of 1859. Allotment 126 and portions of 125, 126 and 130, including 'Village of Studley', 'Village of New Brunswick' and two unnamed. Information from Mr McComb, retired surveyor; sketch and notes. Areas near railway line east of Mitcham Station and North East corner of Canterbury and Mitcham Roads. Refer map A - SP 110.Sketch map of subdivisions of 1859.land subdivision, heatherdale road, mitcham, purches street, mitcham road, vermont, canterbury road, whitehorse road, brunswick road, creek road, centre road, studley village, new brunswick village -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Horticultural Centre. Self guided tour, c1985
A leaflet giving a plan of the Horticultural Centre at Forest Hill.A leaflet giving a plan of the Horticultural Centre at Forest Hill. The information in the tour describes the centre and its operation.A leaflet giving a plan of the Horticultural Centre at Forest Hill. horticultural centre, forest hill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Slater Reserve, c1988
Leaflet with information about Slater Reserve in Blackburn North.Leaflet with information about Slater Reserve in Blackburn North. described as a multi-purpose recreation facility it lists facilities and play equipment. A plan of the reserve is included.Leaflet with information about Slater Reserve in Blackburn North. slater reserve, multi-purpose -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Report, Frederick Henry Stockfield, 1/06/1997
Photocopy of a school assignment. It describes a number of local War Memorials and gives information about Frederick Henry Stockfield who is listed on the Mitcham War Memorials. His family lived in Blackburn Road Blackburn and he had worked picking fruit. He was an artillery man who trained in England and fought in the Third Battle of Ypres. He died of wounds on 21/9/1917 and is buried in the Military Huts Cemetery in Dickenbuscg, Belgium. Photographs of his grave and the cemetery are included. There is information about the life of a Gunner and some about his family. Photographs. Maps. Approx 38 pagesstockfield, frederick harry;, world war 1914-1918. battle of ypres, war memorials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Council amalgamations office - Forest Hill, 1994
Nunawading's amalgamations office has opened at Forest Hill Chase to enable residents to obtain up-to-date information.Nunawading's amalgamations office has opened at Forest Hill Chase to enable residents to obtain up-to-date information.Nunawading's amalgamations office has opened at Forest Hill Chase to enable residents to obtain up-to-date information.city of nunawading, city of whitehorse, amalgamations, abbott, kevin, sussex, gay -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Dandenong Ranges Area, 1956
Sheet 1. Parts of Parishes: Nunawading, Warrandyte and Ringwood. Scale: 10 chains : 1 inch. Contour intervals marked and locations of buildings.Sheet 1. Parts of Parishes: Nunawading, Warrandyte and Ringwood. Scale: 10 chains : 1 inch. Contour intervals marked and locations of buildings. Compiled from aerial photographs and cadastral survey information.Sheet 1. Parts of Parishes: Nunawading, Warrandyte and Ringwood. Scale: 10 chains : 1 inch. Contour intervals marked and locations of buildings. maps, ringwood, mitcham, warrandyte -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Handwritten information, Vermont Mechanics Institute, 10/06/1997
1 page handwritten and then copied of the memories of Frances Warren of the Vermont Mechanics Institute during the 1930s.mechanics institutes, vermont mechanics institute, warren, frances -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Division of Survey and Mapping, 1984
Information guide to Parish and Township Plans - Division of Survey and Mapping - Victorian Government..Information guide to Parish and Township Plans - Division of Survey and Mapping - Victorian Government..Information guide to Parish and Township Plans - Division of Survey and Mapping - Victorian Government..crown lands, victorian government, land surveys -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Georgie's bus, c1990
Leaflet on Georgie's Bus, a mobile youth information and drop-in centre.Leaflet on Georgie's Bus, a mobile youth information and drop-in centre.Leaflet on Georgie's Bus, a mobile youth information and drop-in centre.youth services, georgie's bus, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Successful mobile mural, 1993
Article on Georgie's Bus, a mobile youth information and drop-in centre which has been repainted.Article on Georgie's Bus, a mobile youth information and drop-in centre which has been repainted.Article on Georgie's Bus, a mobile youth information and drop-in centre which has been repainted.georgie's bus, youth services, city of nunawading, cooper, les, forde, elaine, woodman, phil, wilson, murray -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, M.M.B.W, c1962
Melbourne Metropolitan Area Base Map series sheet 235, covering part, Mitcham, Nunawading and Ringwood areas.Melbourne Metropolitan Area Base Map series sheet 235, covering part, Mitcham, Nunawading and Ringwood areas. Prepared by Department of Lands and Survey and Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works from State aerial Survey, June 1957 and Cadastral Survey information, August 1960. Scale 1:4,800.Melbourne Metropolitan Area Base Map series sheet 235, covering part, Mitcham, Nunawading and Ringwood areas. maps, mitcham, nunawading, ringwood, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, victoria. department of lands and survey -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Council declares new precinct, 2005
Listing of Heritage precincts and some individual heritage sites in the City of Whitehorse, with information about their significanceListing of Heritage precincts and some individual heritage sites in the City of Whitehorse, with information about their significanceListing of Heritage precincts and some individual heritage sites in the City of Whitehorse, with information about their significancevermont park, thomas street, mitcham, heritage studies, westbrooke, samantha -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Nunawading sports directory, 1/06/1985 12:00:00 AM
Lists of sporting clubs and associations operating within the Nunawading municipality. Prepared by Information Unit, City of Nunawading.Lists of sporting clubs and associations operating within the Nunawading municipality. Prepared by Information Unit, City of Nunawading.Lists of sporting clubs and associations operating within the Nunawading municipality. Prepared by Information Unit, City of Nunawading.sporting clubs, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Report, Robert Bethel, 1/06/1997
Photocopy of school assignments. Includes description of several local war memorials and an investigation into the record of Robert Bethel whose name appears on the Box Hill and Mitcham War Memorials although he was a Tasmanian. Bethel was killed at Gallipoli, information includes copies of Bethel's military record and correspondence with his parents, his family background and details of his brother, Wilfred Michael Bethel also killed in action at the Somme. Maps show his travels. Illustrations. Approx 42 pagesbethel, robert, world war, 1914-1918. battle of gallipoli, wilfred michael, world war 1914-1918. battle of the somme, war memorials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nunawading information sought, 1985
The Nunawading Historical Society and the City of Nunawading archives both hold material pertaining to the area and its history.The Nunawading Historical Society and the City of Nunawading archives both hold material pertaining to the area and its history.The Nunawading Historical Society and the City of Nunawading archives both hold material pertaining to the area and its history.jamieson, norma, nunawading historical society, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Lasting legacy lives on, 2003
History of wandinong Sanctuary and its links to the deaths of Phyl Hooke and Margaret Layland.History of Wandinong Sanctuary and its links to the deaths of Phyl Hooke and Margaret Layland.. Information about the Layland Family and the life and work of Phyl Hooke.History of wandinong Sanctuary and its links to the deaths of Phyl Hooke and Margaret Layland.wandinong sanctuary, hooke, phyl, layland family, layland, margaret, ellemor, bill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, A Sharing environment, 1993
Nunawading's University of the Third Age (U3A) enrolment and information days for its 1993 program will be held on February 15 and 16.Nunawading's University of the Third Age (U3A) enrolment and information days for its 1993 program will be held on February 15 and 16.Nunawading's University of the Third Age (U3A) enrolment and information days for its 1993 program will be held on February 15 and 16.u3a nunawading, southwell, brian, smith, winifred, gist, jenny, williams, rosemary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Report, Charles William Gilbert Blake, 1/06/1997
Photocopy of school assignment. Includes information about a number of local war memorials and an investigation of Charles William Gilbert Blake whose name is on the Mitcham War Memorials. Blake enlisted in East Burwood. He trained in Egypt and was then sent to England where he died in hospital of an abscess in the brain. He is buried at the Tidworth Military Cemetery. Photographs. Maps. Approx 28 pagesblake, charles william gilbert, war memorials, world war, 1914 - 1918, tidworth military cemetery