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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Doll, Baby, 1970s
Given to donor's daughter by her cousinPlastic baby doll dressed in pink hand knitted dress and pants. Doll is bald but has eye lashes and open and shut eyes. The pants are knitted in stocking stitch with elastic threaded through at the waist. The dress is sleeveless with a pink button on each shoulder. The skirt is knitted in a lace pattern with a crochet tie threaded through the waist. The bodice is knitted in stocking stitch.toys, dolls, doll's clothes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Education kit - Toy - Counting Eggs, 1970s
Educational toy used by donor's granddaughter Yellow plastic egg box containing twelve plastic eggs which open to reveal numbers 1-12. Used to teach counting and basic co-ordination skills to children.One Dozen Counting Eggs. Child Guidancetoys, general -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Whitehorse Road Blackburn
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of Whitehorse Road Blackburn looking Eastwhitehorse road, blackburn, looking east -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, James Blackburn
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of James Blackburn (1803 - 1854). He was a Melbourne city surveyor and founder of its water supply. See page 9 of the DaCosta book.blackburn, james -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, T.J.Higham Printer's shop Blackburn, 1930
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of T. J. Higham, Printer's shop, Railway Road, Blackburn.|See page 127 of Da Costa book.higham, t. j., railway road blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, The Economic General Store Blackburn, c. 1918
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of shop ' THE ECONOMIC' GENERAL DRAPERS. Cnr. of South Parade & Blackburn Road. c1918 Hazel Pavey outside.pavey, hazel, the economic general drapers, south parade blackburn, blackburn road blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Railway Parade, Blackburn. 1923, c. 1923
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of Railway Parade from Blackburn Railway Station to the Estate 1923.railway parade, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, South Parade Blackburn, 1945
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of S.E. cnr. of South Parade and Main Street Blackburnsouth parade blackburn, main street blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Gordon Crescent Blackburn in 1910, c1910
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of Gordon Crescent, Blackburn See page 38 0f Da Costa book.gordon crescent blackburn, history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Whitehorse Road at Chapel Street looking East, c1910
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo showing Whitehorse Road at Chapel Street looking east.whitehorse road, blackburn, chapel street -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white postcard, Blackburn Tennis Club 1908
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white Photo of Blackburn Tennis Club (Captioned) in early 1900s. Club founded in 1908. See page 41 of Da Costa book.blackburn tennis club, founded 1908 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, First House - Cottage Street Blackburn
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of early Blackburn home in Cottage Street. c1900. The Collins home used as the vicarage for St Johns Anglican Church.cottage street, blackburn, 1900 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Blackburn Road looking north from railway gates, 1920
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of Blackburn Road looking North from railway gates in Blackburnblackburn road blackburn, blackburn railway station -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Harvesting Daffodils - Adult Deaf Society, 1910
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of men picking flowers at Adult Deaf Society Flower Farm. Page 29.daffodils, mclellan, archie, nelson, t, swain, p, buse, s, abraham, e. d. j., hull, a., adult deaf and dumb society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Blackburn Lake - Boats for hire, 1910
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of Blackburn Lake showing boats for hire.blackburn lake sanctuary, boats for hire -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 93 - 97 Railway Road Blackburn, 1964
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of oldest business premises at 93 - 97 Railway Road Blackburn. Built in 1888 of Blackburn bricks. It is oldest business premises in the township.(1978) Later the Blackburn Eastern Office Supplies (see NA8) Page 31railway road blackburn, nos. 93-97, eastern office supplies -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Surrey Road Blackburn
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of Surry (sic) Road Blackburn (captioned) Surrey Roadsurrey road, blackburn, surry road bridge -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Blackburn Railway Station, c. 1922-23
Used by the donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of Electrification of the line at Blackburn 1922-23.blackburn railway station -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Blackburn Railway Station
Used by the donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of Blackburn Railway Station showing passenger steam trainblackburn railway station, steam train, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black & white photo, United Free Methodist Church
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of United Free Methodist Church built in 1888 in Chapel Street. Re-sited in 1902 to cnr. Whitehorse Road and Melvin Street, Ringwood.|The United Free Methodist began working in Blackburn in Sept 1888, when an allotment was presented to church by Blackburn Company. (Freehold Investment and Banking Company).|Original Church built by Mr. Williams - cost 200 pounds.|First service held in 1890. Page 65 of De Costa Book.united free methodist church, chapel street blackburn, blackburn methodists, freehold investment and banking company of australia ltd -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black & white photo, Church of Christ Blackburn
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of original Church of Christ Built in 1906, on South West cnr. Whitehorse Road and Albert Street. Later sold and removed..|Photo includes, Elizabeth Sanders, Miss Sanders, Alf Edwards, Edwin Schwab, Alf Schwab,Albert Hone and Theo Edwards.albert street blackburn, whitehorse road blackburn, sanders, elizabeth, miss, edwards, alf, schwab, edwin, hone, albert, theodore, blackburn church of christ -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - B/W Photograph, St John's Anglican Church Blackburn
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of original St John's Anglican Church built in 1890. |See Da Costa Book page 84st john's anglican church, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, St John's Anglican Church
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of St John's Anglican Church, Queen Street, 1977st johns anglican church blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - B/W Photograph, Wesleyan Church, Blackburn
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of Wesleyan Church . Built in 1891 in George Street. Sold in 1939 and became dwelling. acquired by Blue Moon and demolished.|Originally there were two Wesleyan church groups, who at turn of century (1900) amalgamated to form one church. Page 67 De Costa book.wesleyan church george street blackburn, blue moon fruit co-operative ltd -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Blackburn Primary School, 1911
Used by the donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of Blackburn State School, No 2923 (captioned). built in 1889. A brick building with a slate roof.|Photo taken in 1911 when enrolment was 174 pupils.|See page 75 0f De Costa Book.|See also NP10-11 and NA1850.blackburn state school, no. 2923, blackburn primary school -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Surrey Road, Blackburn, 1918
Used by Donor in 'Blackburn - A Picturesque History'.Black and white photo of Surrey Road, Blackburn, looking south from Springfield Road 1918. Children are Ormond and Jack Bird. Page 55 of Da Costa book.bird, ormond, jack, surrey road blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Toy Truck
Used by the donors grandchildren Xanthe and Michael.A blue truck with a yellow man with red hat on the top. A separate trailer with 'Toyland' written on side with pictures of toys. The trailer has red wheels.Toyland Atoys, general -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Counting Rings on Base
Used by the donors grandchildren Xanthe and Michael.Wooden base with five uprights down centre painted yellow to hold coloured counting rings in five colours. A total of 16 items including the base.toys, general -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Toy Counters
Used by the donors grandchildren Xanthe and Michael.Square wood base with sixteen holes to hold sixteen coloured pegs - 4 red, 4 blue, 4 yellow and 4 green. A total of 17 pieces including the base.toys, general -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Iron
Belonged to donor's family tailoring business..1 Large electric iron with wooden handle. Used in tailoring business. .2 spannerManufactured by 'Newglo' Registered.|47 Latrobe Street Melbourne.|Volts 230 Amps 4.1 No 1037domestic items, irons, trades, tailoring