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Newspaper - Article, Schwerkolt plans come under attack by family, 19/01/1994
Article in the Post about the objection by the Schwerkolt family to Council plans to commercialise Schwerkolt Cottage. Rosalie Whalen talks about the history of the cottage.schwerkolt, johann august, schwerkolt, maria catherina wilhelmine, whalen, rosalie, schwerkolt, carl benno, schwerkolt, ern, schwerkolt cottage -
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Pamphlet, Westgarthtown, 1998
Westgarthtown [ brief history and guide] by Robert Wuchatsch and David Harriswestgarthtown, city of whittlesea, heritage council, victoria, germans in australia -
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Newspaper - Article, Retiring mayor recalls turbulent council year, 15/08/1990
Article from Nunawading Gazette, 15 Aug 1990 on retiring mayor Dorothy Smith after 12 months in office as mayor of Nunawading.smith, dorothy g, city of nunawading -
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Newspaper - Article, Dorothy steps down after five year stint, 17/05/1991
Article from Nunawading Post 17 Apr 1991. Ex mayor Dorothy Smith not to re-contest her South ward seat after five years on Nunawading Council.smith, dorothy g, city of nunawading -
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Article, Big shoes to fill, 1/02/2000
Article about Shirley Ramsay on her retirement from the Board of Management and as a staff member of the Council on the Ageing.council on the ageing, ramsay, shirley -
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Map, Legislative Council - Electoral Provinces, 1991
State of Victoria. Legislative Council Electoral Provinces. Sheet 3 Metropolitan Map. 1990 - 1991 redivision.State of Victoria. Legislative Council Electoral Provinces. Sheet 3 Metropolitan Map. 1990 - 1991 redivision.State of Victoria. Legislative Council Electoral Provinces. Sheet 3 Metropolitan Map. 1990 - 1991 redivision.electoral boundaries, victoria. parliament. legislative council -
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Map, State Electoral Provinces, 1978
State Electoral Provinces 1975 redivision (1977 subdivisions) Scale 1:90,0000State Electoral Provinces 1975 redivision (1977 subdivisions) Scale 1:90,0000State Electoral Provinces 1975 redivision (1977 subdivisions) Scale 1:90,0000victoria. parliament. legislative council, electoral boundaries -
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Document, Forest Hill Progress Association
A note stating that Nunawading Council donated 1,000 pounds worth of material in 1950.A note stating that Nunawading Council donated 1,000 pounds worth of material in 1950 to the Association for the erection of a public hall by members on the Forest Hill Reserve. The Association has been especially active in promoting the development of the Reserve as a recreation area.A note stating that Nunawading Council donated 1,000 pounds worth of material in 1950.clubs and associations, forest hill progress association -
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Document, The First Decade, 1983
History of Nunawading Early Planning For Retirement Group.History of Nunawading Early Planning For Retirement Group. First public meeting held 20 Mar 1974. Previously from a meeting of Nunawading Inter-church Council addressed by Stuart Morris M.B.E., the idea was begun. They have a diversity of interests covered by the activity groups.History of Nunawading Early Planning For Retirement Group. retirement, nunawading early planning for retirement group, nunawading inter-church council, morris, stuart, james, peter -
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Article, August's cottage the tie that binds, 2001
Article on the American branch of the Schwerkolt Family visit Schwerkolt Cottage.Article on the American branch of the Schwerkolt Family visit Schwerkolt Cottage. August Schwerkolt's youngest daughter married a German national in the U.S.A. on the way back to Australia via Germany. The war broke out. The Australian government confiscated Schwerkolt Cottage because she had married a German. The property was recovered after the war, but a demolition order had been placed on it in the early 1960's. Saved by Nunawading Council who took over maintenance.Article on the American branch of the Schwerkolt Family visit Schwerkolt Cottage. schwerkolt family, schwerkolt, johann august, jack, joe, schwerkolt, robert, schwerkolt, caroline, whalen, rosalie, schwerkolt-browne, tom -
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Letter - Correspondence, Shire of Nunawading, 1920
Correspondence from Secretary, Shire of NunawadingCorrespondence from Secretary, Shire of Nunawading to H.H. Hatfield conveying the Council's thanks for his long and valued service as councillor.Correspondence from Secretary, Shire of Nunawading shire of nunawading, hatfield, h.h. -
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Document, Extracts from Nunawading Council minutes, 1949
Extracts from Nunawading Council minutesExtracts from Nunawading Council minutes: (1) June 1949 Ambulance station requested (2) 24 June War service homes will be erected on land acquired by the Commonwealth Government, bordered by Duckman Street, Amery Avenue, Hirst Street & Middleborough Road (3) 1 July Proposal to build Infant Welfare Centre at Nunawading on land at rear of Municipal Chambers.Extracts from Nunawading Council minutescity of nunawading, war service homes, duckham street, blackburn, amery avenue, blackburn, hirst street, blackburn, middleborough road, blackburn, infant welfare centres, mitcham scout group, mitcham guide group, charlotte street, blackburn south, ayr street, blackburn south -
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Map, Council facilities, c1992
Map of City of Nunawading with parks and facilities marked and indexed.Map of City of Nunawading with parks and facilities marked and indexed.Map of City of Nunawading with parks and facilities marked and indexed.recreation facilities, city of nunawading, maternal and child health centres, senior citizens centres, parks and reserves, libraries, child care -
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Letter - Correspondence, East Burwood Reserve, 1993
Various documents relating to the establishment of East Burwood ReserveVarious documents relating to the establishment of East Burwood Reserve including acquisition of land, details, plans, locality map, news cuttings and photographs. Appears to be copy of Nunawading City Council File April 1993Various documents relating to the establishment of East Burwood Reserve sportsgrounds, east burwood reserve, soilleur (dr), hitchens, anna, blue moon fruit co-operative ltd., jacobson and logan, king family, central methodist mission, aussat, tally ho, sewart, bill -
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Article, Out on the roof tiles, 1994
Parts of Monier Wunderlich tile factory in Vermont may be listed on a heritage register of the Historic Buildings Council.Parts of Monier Wunderlich tile factory in Vermont may be listed on a heritage register of the Historic Buildings Council. City of Nunawading has recently introduced a front desk service where residents can obtain information about requirements for subdivisions, engineering and building permits.Parts of Monier Wunderlich tile factory in Vermont may be listed on a heritage register of the Historic Buildings Council. tile factories, monier wunderlich tile factory, historic buildings, abbott, kevin, maclellan, rob, strong, ray, tuckerman, graeme -
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Article, Life begins at 100, 1965
Article on Schwerkolt Cottage.Article on Schwerkolt Cottage and its purchase and refurbishment by Nunawading Council.Article on Schwerkolt Cottage.city of nunawading, schwerkolt cottage -
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Article, Public enjoys fruit of volunteer's foresight, 2001
Ronald Thyer has been awarded the medal of the Order of Australia for his conservation efforts.Ronald Thyer has been awarded the medal of the Order of Australia for his conservation efforts. He played a major role in persuading Nunawading Council to buy the first parcel of land for Blackburn Lake Sanctuary in the early 1970's. His engineering career highlight was as structural engineer of the design team for Canberra's new Parliament House.Ronald Thyer has been awarded the medal of the Order of Australia for his conservation efforts. environment, thyer, ronald, blackburn lake sanctuary advisory committee, blackburn and district tree preservation society -
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Article, History buffs cheery as old school revived, 2001
Burwood State school, built 1865.Burwood State school, built 1865, abandoned and left derelict for a decade is about to become headquarters for the Victorian Association of School Councils. Box Hill Historical Society began to lobby for funding in 1995 to have the building restored and put to community use.Burwood State school, built 1865.primary schools, burwood primary school, no 461, victorian association of school councils, box hill historical society -
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Article, Bid to get historic property
Progress Press article on the Box Hill City Council's offer to buy the old Burwood Primary School building at 166-172 Burwood Highway for $1 million from the Department of Education.Progress Press article on the Box Hill City Council's offer to buy the old Burwood Primary School building at 166-172 Burwood Highway for $1 million from the Department of Education. The school was built in 1865 and replaced an earlier school known as the Damper Creek Day School.Progress Press article on the Box Hill City Council's offer to buy the old Burwood Primary School building at 166-172 Burwood Highway for $1 million from the Department of Education. burwood primary school, no 461, city of box hill., victoria. education department, thorpe, tom, damper creek day school -
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Article, The Lollypop cutbacks
Victorian Government to reduce its subsidy of the school crossing program.Victorian Government to reduce its subsidy of the school crossing program. Nunawading Council will reduce school crossings to see if they are warranted.Victorian Government to reduce its subsidy of the school crossing program. vicroads, school crossings, city of nunawading -
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Article, Finding solutions to complex social woes, 1993
A conference, convened after growing problem of youth violence in shopping centres, held at Forest hill Chase last week.A conference, convened after growing problem of youth violence in shopping centres, held at Forest hill Chase last week. Forest Hill Chase has worked with local police and Nunawading Council to find innovative ways to overcome problems in the municipality.A conference, convened after growing problem of youth violence in shopping centres, held at Forest hill Chase last week. businesses, forde, elaine, forest hill chase, youth -
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Article, Ode to Koornung, c1995
Poem about the local council, progress and amalgamation.Poem about the local council, progress and amalgamation.Poem about the local council, progress and amalgamation.city of nunawading, amalgamations, local government -
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Article - Newspaper cutting, Subdivision furore, 1994
Vermont South Traders and residents are opposing Shell Australia's plans to subdivide a prominent Nunawading Council owned site on Burwood Highway for a 24 hour petrol station, McDonalds and Video library and cafe.Vermont South Traders and residents are opposing Shell Australia's plans to subdivide a prominent Nunawading Council owned site on Burwood Highway for a 24 hour petrol station, McDonalds and Video library and cafe. Objectors say it is a conflict of interest for the council as the sale of the land is conditional on council approving the subdivision.Vermont South Traders and residents are opposing Shell Australia's plans to subdivide a prominent Nunawading Council owned site on Burwood Highway for a 24 hour petrol station, McDonalds and Video library and cafe.shops, shell australia, city of nunawading, vermont south shopping centre, burwood highway, vermont south, nos 473-493 -
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Article, Rezoning plan riles retailers, 1992
Despite widespread disapproval by traders and residents, Nunawading Council still plans put its draft structure plan for Vermont South Activity Centre on public display.Despite widespread disapproval by traders and residents, Nunawading Council still plans put its draft structure plan for Vermont South Activity Centre on public display. Council owned land on Burwood Highway is earmarked for rezoning to restricted business zone. The draft has designated the area for a mix of office and retail development. it is not intended to duplicate retail services which already exist. Manager of Vermont South Shopping Centre Patricia Wilson says the traders object to any amount of extra retail development.Despite widespread disapproval by traders and residents, Nunawading Council still plans put its draft structure plan for Vermont South Activity Centre on public display.shops, city of nunawading, wilson, patricia, vermont south shopping centre, burwood highway, vermont south, nos 473-493 -
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Article, Vermont South's salute, 1976
A 'City of Nunawading week' will be staged at Vermont South Shopping Centre. The week's activities will illustrate council sponsored activities.A 'City of Nunawading week' will be staged at Vermont South Shopping Centre. The week's activities will illustrate council sponsored activities. The shopping centre adjoins a large area of council owned land where a big new community centre is planned. the new primary school to be built in Livingstone Road and ready for occupation in 1978 will be planned to fit in with the development.A 'City of Nunawading week' will be staged at Vermont South Shopping Centre. The week's activities will illustrate council sponsored activities. shops, city of nunawading, vermont south shopping centre, livingstone primary school vermont south -
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Letter - Correspondence, Changes to Rating System, 01/05/1997,Nunawading
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Council circular in the form of a letter from the Mayor, Cr. Richard Anderson. Notifying the change in the rating system from Site value to Capital Improved Value.Council circular in the form of a letter from the Mayor, Cr. Richard Anderson, notifying the change in the rating system from Site value to Capital Improved Value.Council circular in the form of a letter from the Mayor, Cr. Richard Anderson. Notifying the change in the rating system from Site value to Capital Improved Value.city of whitehorse, anderson, richard, rates -
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Article, Residents Enjoy the Bonus of Wildlife Oasis in Back Yards, 1993
Article about Blackburn Creeklands.Article about Blackburn Creeklands which is looked after by Nunawading Council and the Blackburn Creeklands Committee. Since the planting of indigenous plants and trees the birdlife and fauna have returned.Article about Blackburn Creeklands.parks and reserves, grounds, david dr., blackburn creeklands committee, short, megan, city of nunawading -
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Article, Nursery Blooming After 10 Years, 1992
Nunawading Horticultural Centre has been open for 10 years.Nunawading Horticultural Centre has been open for 10 years. It is the first Municipal Nursery, purpose built to cater for the Public and the Council's needs.Nunawading Horticultural Centre has been open for 10 years. plant nurseries, horticultural centre, forest hill, city of nunawading, campbell, stewart, brandenburg, john p -
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Article, Group Garden Turfed Out, 1992
The proposed Government sale of part of Nunawading Youth Residential Centre has forced one of Nunawading's Community Gardens out of its home.The proposed Government sale of part of Nunawading Youth Residential Centre has forced one of Nunawading's Community Gardens out of its home. The families involved are very upset, but the Council has no formal agreement with the Government over the use of the land.The proposed Government sale of part of Nunawading Youth Residential Centre has forced one of Nunawading's Community Gardens out of its home. community gardens, nunawading youth residential centre, community services victoria, nunawading community gardens -
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Article, Old Tree Safe, 1994
The oldest non-indigenous tree on private property in NunawadingThe oldest non-indigenous tree on private property in Nunawading has been saved (Mahogany Gum). Council agreed to have just the dangerous branches lopped.The oldest non-indigenous tree on private property in Nunawadingtrees, blackburn and district tree preservation society, clayton, ann