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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper, Along the highway, 1992
A guide to business along the Maroondah Highway from Middleborough Road to Heatherdale Road.A guide to business along the Maroondah Highway from Middleborough Road to Heatherdale Road.A guide to business along the Maroondah Highway from Middleborough Road to Heatherdale Road.maroondah highway blackburn, pharmacies, maroondah highway mitcham, athan, savvas, maroondah highway nunawading, gelb, joe, mitcham shopping centre, regal kitchens, blackburn, nunawading fire station, armstrong, norman -
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Domestic object - Cocktail Glasses, 1920s
Glasses belonged to donor's father's catering business - Glyn Frances of Ford Catering Company. This company catered for the opening of the cottage, when Governor Delacombe attended.Two glasses each has an etched plain glass bowl with amber base and stems. One is slightly chipped on lip of bowl.glass technology, glassware, domestic items, food & drink consumption -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Pitman's Pocket Shorthand Dictionary, not known
Lily Martin went to Zerko's Business College Melbourne. Two year course achieved 140 words per minute. Zerko's got her a job in 18 monthsSmall brown book entitled Pitman's Pocket Shorthand DictionaryL Martinbooks, reference -
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Newspaper - Article, Served His Fellows Well, 1/01/1997
Obituary of Vivian Glyndwr (Glyn) Francis.Obituary of Vivian Glyndwr (Glyn) Francis. He grew up in Daylesford and was an army cook in World War 2 and later ran a catering business. A note is attached stating that he was the father of Barbara Rogalski and that he catered for the opening of Schwerkolt Cottage. Classified death notices are included. Photograph . From Herald Sun Friday, January 24, 1997Obituary of Vivian Glyndwr (Glyn) Francis. francis, vivian glyndwr -
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Pamphlet - Advertising brochure, Valuable Business Sites Box Hill, 1923
Brochure advertising 8 business sites opposite Box Hill station, April 1923 from the estate of A. Rawlings..Brochure advertising 8 business sites opposite Box Hill station, April 1923 from the estate of A. Rawlings.. In the same area on the back of this brochure another sale of 7 business sites and one brick villa.Brochure advertising 8 business sites opposite Box Hill station, April 1923 from the estate of A. Rawlings..auctions, whitehorse road, box hill, nelson road, bank street, box hill railway station, station street, carrington road, main street, arnold, sydney, best & co (auctioneers), h. carey sutton (estate agent) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Family heritage is set in clay, 1995
Nunawading Historical Society have Geoffrey Walker, grandson of Edgar walker, originator of Australian Brick and Tessellated Tile Co to speak at their meeting during the Heritage Festival.Nunawading Historical Society have Geoffrey Walker, grandson of Edgar walker, originator of Australian Brick and Tessellated Tile Co to speak at their meeting during the Heritage Festival. The article tells the interesting history of this family owned business.Nunawading Historical Society have Geoffrey Walker, grandson of Edgar walker, originator of Australian Brick and Tessellated Tile Co to speak at their meeting during the Heritage Festival.tile factories, australian brick and tessellated tile co., walker, edgar edwardes, geoffrey -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Family company in new book, 1996
Daniel Robertson, Australia, as one of Australia's 30 oldest existing businesses is profiled in a book 'Family Business : the story of successful family companies in Australia, volume 2'.Daniel Robertson, Australia, as one of Australia's 30 oldest existing businesses is profiled in a book 'Family Business : the story of successful family companies in Australia, volume 2'. The business was begun by John Robertson in 1853 as Excelsior Slate and Tile Yards.Daniel Robertson, Australia, as one of Australia's 30 oldest existing businesses is profiled in a book 'Family Business : the story of successful family companies in Australia, volume 2'.brickworks, daniel robertson australia pty ltd, robertson, john, daniel, edward, valentine -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Sewards move base, 1996
Tool manufacturers, Sewards, are closing their Nunawading business after 43 years.Tool manufacturers, Sewards, are closing their Nunawading business after 43 years. They will consolidate their operations at their Kilsyth base.Tool manufacturers, Sewards, are closing their Nunawading business after 43 years.tools, sewards, seward, bill, barry, whitehorse road, nunawading, no 315 -
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Article, Blackburn business launches CFC recovery unit, 1992
Actrol Parts, in Blackburn, have produced innovative new productsActrol Parts, in Blackburn, have produced innovative new products, they will allow users of Chlorofluorocarbons to recover and re-use the product in automotive, commercial and industrial air conditioning and refrigeration systems.Actrol Parts, in Blackburn, have produced innovative new productstechnology, actrol parts, woodhouse, alan, pullen, barry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Handy trades tool, 1992
Mitcham resident, Adrian Pratt, has designed a pocket sized computerMitcham resident, Adrian Pratt, has designed a pocket sized computer which enables trades people and small business people to give on-the-spot printed quotes and invoices.Mitcham resident, Adrian Pratt, has designed a pocket sized computer technology, pratt, adrian, parkhurst, ralph -
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Article, Bid For 176-Child Kindergarten, 2017
Plans for a 176-child Kindergarten in East Burwood have been lodged with the Whitehorse Council. By the Greenwood Early Education Centre for 6 Lakeside Drive, Burwood East.Plans for a 176-child Kindergarten in East Burwood have been lodged with the Whitehorse Council by the Greenwood Early Education Centre for 6 Lakeside Drive, Burwood East.Plans for a 176-child Kindergarten in East Burwood have been lodged with the Whitehorse Council. By the Greenwood Early Education Centre for 6 Lakeside Drive, Burwood East.burwood east, kindergarten, kindergartens, lakeside drive, burwood east, city of whitehorse, tally ho business park, east, burwood -
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Article, Charlie Schwerkolt, 2017
An article from Kenworth Down Under Magazine .An article from Kenworth Down Under Magazine detailing the Schwerkolt family business from 1895 until the present.An article from Kenworth Down Under Magazine . schwerkolt, charles thomas, schwerkolt, charles lionel -
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Article, North Blackburn Shopping Centre, 2017
Mr Harvey of the North Blackburn Shoe Repair is wanting to sell his business.Mr Harvey of the North Blackburn Shoe Repair is wanting to sell his business but the North Blackburn Shopping Centre will not renew his lease beyond Sep 2019 due to plans to upgrade the Centre.Mr Harvey of the North Blackburn Shoe Repair is wanting to sell his business.north blackburn square shopping centre, australian unity, north blackburn shoe repair, harvey, stewart -
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Newspaper - Article, Turner Tools, 1935 - 1970
Turner Industries began in April 1935.Turner Industries began in April 1935 and closed in November 1970 when Stanley Titan acquired the business.Turner Industries began in April 1935.turner industries, turner industries pty ltd, hand tool preservation association of australia inc -
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Article, Fishy Business At Lake, 28/03/2018 12:00:00 AM
Heavy rainfall is likely to blame for the distressing sight of fish gasping for air at Blackburn Lake.Heavy rainfall is likely to blame for the distressing sight of fish gasping for air at Blackburn Lake.Heavy rainfall is likely to blame for the distressing sight of fish gasping for air at Blackburn Lake.blackburn lake, fish -
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Article, Traders Check Out Of Centre, 2019
Business at the 51 year old Blackburn North Shopping Centre are closing ahead of $40 million RevampBusiness at the 51 year old Blackburn North Shopping Centre are closing ahead of $40 million RevampBusiness at the 51 year old Blackburn North Shopping Centre are closing ahead of $40 million Revampblackburn north shopping centre, shops, springfield road, blackburn nos. 64 -104 -
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Document, Alfred Street, Blackburn, 1963 -2016
A list of businesses which occupied Nos 1-38 Alfred Street, Blackburn.alfred street, blackburn -
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Ephemera, Rob Special Cycles, 1972
Rob Special Cycles business cardrob's special cycle, rob's cycle and sports, blackburn road, blackburn no. 12 -
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Article, A Year in Review, 2019
Annual report highlights of the City of Whitehorse 2018/2019Annual report highlights of the City of Whitehorse 2018/2019 including library visitors, hard waste collections, business workshops, lost animals, tree replacements, grants, vaccinations and sporting fields.Annual report highlights of the City of Whitehorse 2018/2019 annual reports, city of whitehorse -
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Article, Pandemic Support Package, 2020
Whitehorse Council has committed to an immediate coronavirus support package valued up to $2 millions.Whitehorse Council has committed to an immediate coronavirus support package valued up to $2 million.Whitehorse Council has committed to an immediate coronavirus support package valued up to $2 millions.diseases, city of whitehorse, rates, parking, businesses, sporting clubs -
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Photograph, Picnic, C1905
Black and white photo of men at picnic from the Australian Tesselated Tile Company. Dressed in cricket gear? Reporter Wardrop trophy banner shown reflects support given by Box Hill business houses at the time. Local cricket competition still named Box Hill Reporter to this day.australian tesselated tile co. pty ltd, walker, edgar edwardes -
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Photograph, Mitcham Post Office, 1/09/1976 12:00:00 AM
(See also NP262 ) Black and white photo of Mitcham Post Office, NE corner of Whitehorse Road and Station Street. Has been site of Mitcham PO for many years - built in 1924. Following the death of Bertha Markham, Postmistress, in 1944, the building was not a PO; it resumed that function in mid 1957: between 1944 and 1957, the post office location was on the same block several buildings to the east of the current site. This building was also the home of Mary Millane (daughter of Bertha Markham) who operated a mixed business here and her husband Harold conducted a studio photographic business from these premises. The Millane family sold the premises to the PMG and vacated the premises in June, 1957, at which time it resumed service as the Mitcham Post Office.mitcham post office -
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Functional object - Flower Pot
Geal Bros specialised in making Terracotta flower pots, started business. Bought by A.V. Jennings Pty LtdTerracotta garden pot with Fleur-de-Lis decoration on outsideceramics, terracotta, domestic items, gardening -
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Article, The House That Culture Built, 1985
A Japanese house is being built in the grounds of Livingstone Primary School, Vermont South. To focus interest on Japanese Culture and business.A Japanese house is being built in the grounds of Livingstone Primary School, Vermont South to focus interest on Japanese Culture and business.A Japanese house is being built in the grounds of Livingstone Primary School, Vermont South. To focus interest on Japanese Culture and business.livingstone primary school, vermont south -
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Newspaper - Article, Maxine's story: from tags to riches, 25/11/1998
'Maxine's story: from tags to riches' by Leigh Parry. Article in Whitehorse Gazette, 25 November 1998 on Blackburn South business 'Ezi-Tag', started and run by Maxine Rothwell.businesses, ezi-tag, rothwell, maxine -
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Document - Pamphlet, Business in Whitehorse, ?1995
... Mitcham melbourne Pamphlet Document Business in Whitehorse ...Business in Whitehorse, City of Whitehorse [1995?]city of whitehorse, commercial development, thompson, bruce, davis, peter, fairbairn, john, wickfield, michelle -
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Document - Pamphlet, Whitehorse: Down to business, ?1998
Whitehorse: Down to business. City of Whitehorse [1998?]city of whitehorse, commercial development, musgrave, elizabeth, livesay, peta, anderson, richard, buckingham, helen, keating, peter, bromley, jean, seamer, peter -
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Book, The Waverley Way, 2022
History of Waverley Forklifts over 50 years192 page book outlining 50 years of the Waverley Forklift Company with its origins dating back to August Schwerkoltnon-fictionHistory of Waverley Forklifts over 50 yearsschwerkolt august, schwerkolt carl benno, schwerkjolt wilhelmina, waverley forklifts, schwerkolt charles clarence victor, schwerkolt charles thomas, daley paul -
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Photograph, Roger de Stoop, 1956
Roger de Stoop was born in 1912 in Flanders, Belguim. He migrated to Australia and set up a mattress ticking factory in Blackburn North in 1950.The company produced damask ticking. de Stoop sponsored Belgian migrants to work in his factory and built housing for them close to the factory. He sold the business in the 1960's to Smith and Nephew but continued to manage the manage the business until 1966Black and white photograph of Roger de Stoop showing the Prince and Princess of Luxembourg around his Blackburn North textile factory which was established in 1950. Bales of ticking in foreground. Staff standing, guests seated.de stoop, roger, de stoop textile factory, blackburn north, textiles, prince of luxembourg, princess of luxembourg -
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Photograph, Canon
The East Burwood Canon building is at 33 Lakeside Drive, Burwood East. Canon makes cameras, lenses, printers, scanners, video-cameras, photo copiers and so on.Three coloured photographs of the Canon office in Tally Ho Business Park, which is on the corner of Burwood Highway and Springvale Road. One photo shows the western side of the Canon building (with the pond), one shows the curved southern side, and one shows the building looking east from Springvale Road.tally ho business park, east burwood, canon pty ltd