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Article, Too many industries, 1990
Article about subdivision of land of Wunderlich Monier, showing that this would increase the number of industries in the area.Article about subdivision of land of Wunderlich Monier, showing that this would increase the number of industries in the area.Article about subdivision of land of Wunderlich Monier, showing that this would increase the number of industries in the area.land subdivision, mitcham road vermont, rooks road vermont, wunderlich limited -
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Article, Mini-tornado chaos, 2006
A record number of emergency calls were received after a freak storm on Australia Day 2006 (photo).A record number of emergency calls were received after a freak storm on Australia Day 2006 (photo).A record number of emergency calls were received after a freak storm on Australia Day 2006 (photo).storms, the avenue, blackburn -
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Document, Sgt. Richard E Hughes
Obituary and biographical details of Sgt. Richard E Hughes, a one-time school teacher at Mitcham, from a Special War Number of 'The Trainee'.Obituary and biographical details of Sgt. Richard E Hughes, a one-time school teacher at Mitcham, from a Special War Number of 'The Trainee'. He was killed at Bullecourt 3 May 1917.Obituary and biographical details of Sgt. Richard E Hughes, a one-time school teacher at Mitcham, from a Special War Number of 'The Trainee'. world war 1914-1918, hughes, richard e -
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Badge, c 1940 - 1945
Purchased from Op Shop for collection, K.G. Luke manufacturers in MitchamRectangular badge for Red Cross Emergency Service. Navy blue with gold lettering. Centre of badge, white with red cross outlined in gold. Stamped on reverse: the number 29274, manufacturer's mark and pin bar fasteningK.G. Luke, Melbournenumismatics, badges -
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Domestic object - Fridge magnet
White plastic with green printing of logo and 'Recycle, City of Nunawading'. Location of Vermont South Recycle and Waste Transfer Centre and its telephone number given.domestic items, ornaments / decorative -
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Clothing - Childrens Dress, 1987
Donated by Margaret Mayer, a friend of Mrs Browne who made childrens wear for Georges of Collins Street Melbourne. Dress made for donors grand daughter but has not been worn.Blue floral child's dress, smocked to the waist. Peter Pan collar embroidered along a scalloped edge. Extra label (Georges) stitched onto dress by catalogue number.Georges of Melbournecostume, children's -
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Memorabilia - Tickets - Olympics, 1956
Three tickets to Athletics in Main Stadium, Melbourne Cricket Ground, for 28th November, 1956. XVI Olympiad. And one official Olympic Souvenir Cover.Olympic Logo and seat number.documents, tickets -
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Flag - Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay, 2000
One of a number hung in the City of Whitehorse for the Olympic Torch Relay prior to the Sydney Olympic Games.Blue rectangular, printed in white Sydney Olympic Games Symbol (Opera House) - man running with torch. Olympic rings symbol with wording: Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay, presented by AMP - White printed in dark blue.Selby's Pty Ltd., Flags, Banners, Flag Poles and Marquees.|1800 241066: Melb, Sydney,Brisbane, Adelaide.flags, sporting, civic -
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Container - Stud Box
Six sided box made for keeping collar studs etc. Yellow with light green opaque base and trim on lid which has a yellow stud ornament. Include a number of studs.costume accessories, male, personal effects, containers -
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Vehicle - Bicycle, c1960
The bicycle is one of the last bicycles hand made and assembled by 'Mr. Rob' c1960 prior to the mass manufacture and overseas imports of 'built up' bicycles. On closing down in September 1999 'Mr Rob' presented this bicycle to the Nunawading Historical and another to the Victorian Museum.Boy's 26 inch bicycle fitted with Dunlop tyres, bell, mudguards, handgrips, leather seat, rear reflector and a ' faboati' coaster hub. Bicycle is supported by its rear wheel on a metal stand.on top of frame - 'Hand made special'|On front of angle frame - 'Rob's Special'|On rear of frame and on front stem - an emblem 'another Rob's Cycle Blackburn'|13817s - serial number.transport, bicycles -
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Sign
Metal sign advertising Shell Motor Oil. Painted yellow with black letters.Shell Motor Oils S.A. Number Zero ------- 60commerce, advertising, signs -
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Domestic object - Gas Copper, c1950
Part of the original fittings of the house when M's Dobson purchased the home. Matches a gas fire in the lounge room.Cream enamelled METTERS Gas Copper, complete with lid, burners, flue and drain cock. Consists of internal copper boiler . external enamelled surround and mounted on four legs.Light Here|Metter K.F.B. Pty Ltd Footscray. Gas Wash Boiler| N.T.I. 35000 B.Th. U/hr at 3' W.G|Capacity 12 Gallons| Serial Number No. 85domestic items, laundering -
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Domestic object - Coupon, c1947
Issued to Doris Pratt, Main Road, Doncaster East.|Ordinary Ration Card Number V A 843496|Special Clothing Coupon Issue No. V 50857|& coupons attached to card.Special clothing coupons issued by the Commonwealth of Australia in 1947. These were in addition to the ordinary ration coupons issued to people in general during and after the Second World War. They where issued for special purposes such as a serviceman on discharge or if people had lost clothing.Special Clothing Coupon Issue. Commonwealth of Australia 1947documents, cards -
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Article, A Blackburn icon retires, 1/08/1999 12:00:00 AM
Known for the quality of his workmanship, his support for local trade and his interest in cycling, George Robinson is closing his shop in Blackburn Road after 54 years. Many friends have come in to say goodbye and receive a numbered post card.robinson, george, shone, noel, blackburn road, blackburn, bicycle shops -
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Poster - Postcards and handkerchief, c: 1919
Found in attic of Hardware store at No. 1 Barkly Avenue, Richmond. This store was the original home of the Turner Tools Company (later Stanley Tools Co). The Company moved to Swan Street Richmond before they moved to Nunawading. (Information Courtesy of Graham Plaw of the Hand Tools Preservation Society). Inscription from postcards written by Joseph Tracey to his wife Jessie and daughter Ruby, 9 Barclay Street, Richmond. Joseph's number was 2891, 38th battalion, 6th reinforcements. Joseph embarked from Melbourne Victoria on board HMAT A7 Medic on 16th December 1916 and returned to Australia 10 April 1919WWIWooden framed picture with eight souvenir postcards and one handkerchief from France 1919, mounted on wood veneer. Handkerchief with 1919 and pink flowers on top. Army photo of 17 soldiers. All postcards are embroidered and the handkerchief with lace edging a Souvenir de France: 1919.On the flower- Rose Day in London 13/7/17 Post card inscriptions: -Wednesday 11/4/17. Well Dear I did reseve your loving letter yesterday and I was pleas to heare that you was out of the Hospitle agan and I hope you keep well right now and Dear I hope you don't afto go in to the Hospitle agan Well Dear dont you voat for Conscription voat NO as the game is not fare. To My Loving Wife from your Loving Husbiun Lark Hill Camp -Just a small Card from a land so fare away amuce the snow and strangers in the lovey place they ? London I remain your loving husbuin Sutton Mandeville Camp To my Dear Wife From your lovening Husbuin Abroad -Just a small card from a Place far away and so cold and quite I wish I was near you agan and let it be sun I send this from Lark Hill Camp To My Dear Daughter From Dear Dader -To My Dear Little Ruby I am sending this card to you with my best love to you and lots of kiss for you Dear and hope you are a good Girl for Mother from your Dear Father in a place so far away. The best of love to you and hope you are well as it leave me in the best of Halth. Sent from Camp at Wind mill Hill on the Planys Vilies Tudgershall. Miss Ruby Tracey No. 9 Barkley Avenue E Richmond Melb Vic Australin -From Dear Dadey Just a token my Dear Daughter From your farther across the sea and smetimes I that I hear your laughter Blown right across the Water. From Sutton Mandeville No. 4 Trayind Camp To Miss R Tracey No 9 Barkley Avenue Richmond Australian -My Darling Wife Just a small card from your loving Boy and Hoping you Will be please with it I did get this at the camp we just came to the name of it is Sutton Mandeville and it was snowing a little. Mrs J Tracey No 9 Barkley Avenue Richmond Aust Vict Aust military history, army -
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Pamphlet, Pause for reflection, 1/04/1991
Pause for reflection: Box Hill cemetery walk, number 2, by Marjorie Morgan & John Saddingtonbox hill cemetery -
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Container - Bottle
Number D301 does not correspond with book. Nos. 895.1&2, 896.1&2 and 897 have the same pattern etched in glass and could be a set.Two glass bottles with glass stoppers. Leaf pattern etched in glass. Used for vinegar and oil at the tabledomestic items, containers -
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Document, Circular for Loan, 1/05/1930
A circular put out by the Shire of Blackburn & Mitcham who decided to raise a loan of 15,000 pounds to carry out necessary improvements in the shire. 24 ratepayers lodged a demand for a poll (Vigilance Association). To combat the activities of the Vigilance Association which is seeking to veto the loan the Blackburn & Mitcham Progressive League has been formed comprising all the Councillors of the Shire and a large number of prominent ratepayers. The purpose of the loan is itemised.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, resident action, vigilance association, blackburn & mitcham progressive league -
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Domestic object - 'Tala' Icing Set, c 1940's
Medium sized box with illustrations of icing techniques containing icing set. 1/ Icing syringe with plunger|2/ 7 tubes (decorative) & recipe book (instructions)Each tube is numbered & labelled 'Tala'domestic items, utensils -
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Photograph, Methodist Church, Mitcham, 26/02/1967 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photo of Methodist Church, Mitcham Road, Mitcham. Original street number 115-117, now 339. Service station presently occupies this site. Newer church hall on southern side - land previously occupied by church tennis court. Two medical practices located nearby - Dr. Liebert directly adjacent to left -taken up by Dr. Carter and Dr. Cochrane three houses to right- taken over by Drs. Threlkeld and Twiddy. Both practices now absorbed by 'progress'.methodist church, mitcham. -
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Photograph, Main Healesville Road 1938, 24/05/1938 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of main Healesville Road (Whitehorse Road) near Goodwin Street, Blackburn after road construction on 24 May 1938. Other Number 3724healesville road, blackburn, goodwin street, blackburn., whitehorse road -
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Photograph, Our Lady of Fatima Parade, C.1950's
Black and white photo of Our Lady of Fatima Parade passing through Mitcham Shopping Centre, Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, on its way to Whitefriars Monastery, Park Road, Park Orchards C.1950's.H.S. Beckwith Authorised Newsagent (located at far right of photo) is number 503 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham. Note Mitcham Primary School (Junior School) at rear of Whitehorse Road shops.our lady of fatima parade -
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Photograph, 6 Edward Street, Mitcham, 1/11/1991 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photo - 6 Edward Street, Mitcham. Built 1890 - 2 Additions Post World War Two. Demolished. Replaced as part of a pair of semi-detached dwellings with Number 4 Edward street.edward street, mitcham -
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Memorabilia - Table mats, 2016
Table mats presented after a visit to Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex by delegates from City of Whitehorse's sister city MatsudoSymbol of White horse City and City of Matsudo's friendshipTwo table mats presented to WHS by our sister city Matsudo. Number 1 shows Togo Tea House built in 1884 with the garden in the foreground with pots of chrysanthemums in many colours. An insert in the left hand bottom corner 'Whitehorse-Matsudo Sister Cities Celebrating Friendship'. With black circle on left side with a yellow and pink flower and 1971 on it. Number 2 is Named ' Pear Orchard' with background of green trees gold pears hanging from branches. Insert in left hand bottom corner as above.Whitehorse- Matsudo Sister Cities Celebrating Friendship.domestic items, food & drink consumption -
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Document, William's War, 1914 - 1919
An account of the WW1 experiences of William George Hogg, Service Number 915,An account of the WW1 experiences of William George Hogg, Service Number 915, as related by him in his diary.An account of the WW1 experiences of William George Hogg, Service Number 915, hogg, william george, schwerkolt, william, cox, george -
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Article, We shall remember them, 2017
The number of World War 2 veterans attending Anzac Day is rapidly diminishing but Gerald Metherson of Bomber Command us still a regular attendee.blackburn returned services league, mcpherson, gerald, world war 1939 -1945 -
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Article, New indigenous plants recorded, 23/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
An article discussing the outcome of a project to list, photograph and identify indigenous plants growing on public land in the City of Nunawading. The project has discovered 28 new species. Council staff have collected seed and propagated more than 7000 plants helping to reinstate a number of endangered species. The project has extended to include non-indigenous and exotic plants. Plaques are being created identifying trees.native plants, trees, prestegar, geoff, tree register project, city of nunawading -
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Article, Poker Machines In Whitehorse, 2017
The number of poker machines allowed in Whitehorse has been increased by the State Government due to increased population - up from 1217 machines to 1308. However there are significant barriers to a venue increasing the number of gambling machines it operates.city of whitehorse, gambling -
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Article, Nadrasca Digital Industry, 11/12/2017 12:00:00 AM
Nadrasca Industry employs over 150 people with disability and they have invested in a digital press which could double the number of full-time positions for people with a disability.nadrasca industry, nunawading, printers -
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Document, Housing Struggle Worsens, 2001 -2011
The number of homeless people in Whitehorse rose in the western part by 46% in the ten years from 2001 -2011 to 542 people.The number of homeless people in Whitehorse rose in the western part by 46% in the ten years from 2001 -2011 to 542 people.The number of homeless people in Whitehorse rose in the western part by 46% in the ten years from 2001 -2011 to 542 people.city of whitehorse, housing