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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Our industrial heritage, a walk about Mitcham, 2010
... Our industrial heritage, a walk about Mitcham ...A walking tour to discover Mitcham's industrial history, Heritage Week 2010.A walking tour to discover Mitcham's industrial history, Heritage Week 2010. Tour Leaders Valda Arrowsmith OAM and Louise BlakeA walking tour to discover Mitcham's industrial history, Heritage Week 2010. whitehorse historical society inc., heritage week 2010, arrowsmith, valda, blake, louise, mitcham, industry -
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Book, Horsehair, worm and a shark, 2011
... Horsehair, worm and a shark ...Horsehair, worm and a shark.In four parts: Books 1 & 2 - autobiographical; Book 3 - George Benjamin Anstey, World War 1 correspondence; Book 4 - Poems by authorHorsehair, worm and a shark.suto, joyce, suto, louis, anstey, george benjamin, world war 1914-1918 -
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Article, Carrie Tiffany: a sheep's fair tale, 2012
... Carrie Tiffany: a sheep's fair tale ...Article on Carrie Tiffany, Mitcham author and artist.Article on Carrie Tiffany, Mitcham author and artist.Article on Carrie Tiffany, Mitcham author and artist.tiffany, carrie -
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Article, Looking back to a rural past, Tally Ho corner, 1986
... Looking back to a rural past, Tally Ho corner ...Article on the Parsons Family of Tally Ho in the 1920s.Article on the Parsons Family of Tally Ho in the 1920s, and on Alan ('Pete') Angus, Australian Road cycling champion, deceased soldier of World War II.Article on the Parsons Family of Tally Ho in the 1920s.tally ho, blacksmiths, cycling, angus, alan, parsons, william -
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Article, Nothing like a good read, 2012
... Nothing like a good read ...Profile of author Hazel Edwards, Blackburn resident.Profile of author Hazel Edwards, Blackburn resident, in which she talks about her passion for writing and reading, and the desire to instill a similar passion in people no matter what their age. (photo)Profile of author Hazel Edwards, Blackburn resident.edwards, hazel -
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Document, A Century of Witness and Worship, 1990
... A Century of Witness and Worship ...Program for the Celebration Concert, Saturday 20 October 1990.Program for the Celebration Concert, Saturday 20 October 1990. Includes a history of the Melbourne Singers from their formation as the Mitcham Choral Society in 1932Program for the Celebration Concert, Saturday 20 October 1990.ivanhoe uniting church, melbourne singers, mitcham choral and orchestral society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Article, A Place to sit and ponder, 25/04/1990
... A Place to sit and ponder ...'A Place to sit and ponder' by Kate Ashley-Griffiths, Nunawading Gazette, 25 April 1990 on Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. Gives brief history and discusses plans for expansion of the visitors' centre.blackburn lake sanctuary, hansen, bill, stanton, peter, armstrong, ian -
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Article, A Hands-on career, 2010
... A Hands-on career ...Keith La Galle has been restoring clocks at the Blackburn Station Village for many years (photos).Keith La Galle has been restoring clocks at the Blackburn Station Village for many years (photos).Keith La Galle has been restoring clocks at the Blackburn Station Village for many years (photos).blackburn station shopping centre, clocks, lagalle, keith -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Draw up a fence and relax, 1976
... Draw up a fence and relax ...Column by journalist Simon Kinch.Column by journalist Simon Kinch, including musings on council requirements for fence plans, road traffic problems in Vermont South and the meanings of the acronym NADRASCAColumn by journalist Simon Kinch.fences, vermont south, nadrasca -
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Document, Oh, what a raquet!, 2010
... Oh, what a raquet! ...Sally Peers, a young rising tennis star, played against her hero, Kim Clijsters, in the US Open.Sally Peers, a young rising tennis star, played against her hero, Kim Clijsters, in the US Open. Her mother, Elizabeth Peers, runs a special tennis school at Box Hill Senior Secondary College.Sally Peers, a young rising tennis star, played against her hero, Kim Clijsters, in the US Open.peers, sally, peers, elizabeth, tennis, box hill senior secondary college -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, A Green belt for Melbourne, 1/06/1948 12:00:00 AM
... A Green belt for Melbourne ...Weekend Magazine of 'The Argus' of 19 June 1948 by Geoffrey HuttonAn article from the Weekend Magazine of 'The Argus' of 19 June 1948 by Geoffrey Hutton calling for a halt to the unending sprawl of Melbourne's suburbs and the creation of a green belt.Weekend Magazine of 'The Argus' of 19 June 1948 by Geoffrey Hutton land use, howard, ebenezer, melbourne, osborn, f.j., webb, (cr), melbourne and metropolitan board of works, tram services, commonwealth scientific and research organisation, victoria. department of agriculture, railways, state electricity commission -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Dora Elizabeth Burchill: a lifetime nursing and learning the world over, 2003
... Dora Elizabeth Burchill: a lifetime nursing and learning ...Obituary for Elizabeth Burchill, one of fewer than 500 women listed in Who's Who in Australia, and who had her portrait entered for the Archibald Prize in 1975.Obituary for Elizabeth Burchill, one of fewer than 500 women listed in Who's Who in Australia, and who had her portrait entered for the Archibald Prize in 1975. She was once a resident of Whitehorse.Obituary for Elizabeth Burchill, one of fewer than 500 women listed in Who's Who in Australia, and who had her portrait entered for the Archibald Prize in 1975. burchill, elizabeth, nurses -
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Article, Stories of a suburb, 2010
... Stories of a suburb ...Tim Shambrook launches a revised version of 'This is Vermont' at Vermont State School.Tim Shambrook launches a revised version of 'This is Vermont' at Vermont State School. The book tells stories of Vermont over 150 years.Tim Shambrook launches a revised version of 'This is Vermont' at Vermont State School. shambrook, tim, vermont state school no. 1022 -
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Article, PM has a look at Blackburn Lake, 2011
... PM has a look at Blackburn Lake ...Prime Minister Gough Whitlam visits Blackburn Lake Sanctuary (photo).Prime Minister Gough Whitlam visits Blackburn Lake Sanctuary (photo).Prime Minister Gough Whitlam visits Blackburn Lake Sanctuary (photo).webster, noel, oakley, gavan, jane, ted, blackburn lake sanctuary, whitlam, gough -
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Article, Coach Calling It A Day, 2014
... Coach Calling It A Day ...Tennis coach Ian Strong has just retired.Tennis coach Ian Strong has just retired from 32 years as coach of Vermont South Club.Tennis coach Ian Strong has just retired. vermont south tennis club, strong, ian -
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Article, A Fruitful History, 2013
... A Fruitful History ...A property review of a 1920s house.A property review of a 1920s house built in an orchard county (2 pages including photos).A property review of a 1920s house.norway avenue blackburn no. 9, peowrie, kevin -
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Article, A Wanderer Returns, 2013
... A Wanderer Returns ...A Mitcham resident who was very musical. She lived in several places in Whitehorse.A Mitcham resident who was very musical. She lived in several places in Whitehorse.A Mitcham resident who was very musical. She lived in several places in Whitehorse.dyason, alison -
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Book, A Message From Your East Ward Councillors, C 1984
... A Message From Your East Ward Councillors ...A Message From Your East Ward CouncillorsAn information pamphlet from East Ward Councillors in the City of Nunawading, with local information on the back page.A Message From Your East Ward Councillorsmayors, councillors, city of nunawading, atkinson, bruce, arrowsmith, valda, barelli, ken -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Article, The S.E.S. is only a jump away, 7/03/1994
... The S.E.S. is only a jump away ...The article outlines the training and emergency situations facing those who join the S.E.S. as volunteers.voluntary workers, waste transfer station vermont south, abseiling, state emergency service, romas, helen, barnard, alan, poile, kevin -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Pamphlet, Yarran Dheran: a bushland park, 1/10/1982
... Yarran Dheran: a bushland park ...Pamphlet explaining the history and development of Yarran Dheran. A map is included and features and attractions including Schwerkolt Cottage.bushland, yarran dheran, mullum mullum creek, city of nunawading, schwerkolt, johann august, quarries -
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Article, A Classic Life style, 1/09/2014 12:00:00 AM
... A Classic Life style ...29 Laurel Grove North, Blackburn to be auctioned 13 Sept 2014.29 Laurel Grove North, Blackburn to be auctioned 13 Sept 2014. Designed and built by Algernon Elmore.29 Laurel Grove North, Blackburn to be auctioned 13 Sept 2014. elmore, algernon, john -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Pamphlet, A Period classic requiring renovation, 1/11/1998 12:00:00 AM
... A Period classic requiring renovation ...Advertising brochure for a classic period house at 5 Heather Grove, Nunawading for auction on 21 November 1998Advertising brochure for a classic period house at 5 Heather Grove, Nunawading for auction on 21 November 1998Advertising brochure for a classic period house at 5 Heather Grove, Nunawading for auction on 21 November 1998auctions, heather grove, nunawading, no 5 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, The Spirit of a verdant past is still maintained, 24/07/1991 12:00:00 AM
... The Spirit of a verdant past is still maintained. ...Article from The Age, 24 July 1991, pp4, 10 By Anne Gillison on conservation and revegetationArticle from The Age, 24 July 1991, pp4, 10 By Anne Gillison on conservation and revegetation in Whitehorse Road Nunawading area.Article from The Age, 24 July 1991, pp4, 10 By Anne Gillison on conservation and revegetationparks and reserves, native plants, nunawading, whitehorse road -
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Article, A great lake at Blackburn's heart, 15/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
... A great lake at Blackburn's heart ...Informative article on the various recreational activities in the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary.Informative article on the various recreational activities in the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. In 1985 a group of volunteers formed the Friends of the Lake and established an information and education centre. The program director then was Dorothy Meagher (seen in picture on right).Informative article on the various recreational activities in the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. blackburn lake sanctuary, friends of the lake, meagher, dorothy -
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Article, Creating a weed-free zone, 1997
... Creating a weed-free zone ...Whitehorse Council implemented a weeding program at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary to help preserve the natural beauty and facilities of the lake.Whitehorse Council implemented a weeding program at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary to help preserve the natural beauty and facilities of the lake. Photo of Andrew Paxton, co-ordinator of Whitehorse Council's parks and horticultural services at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary.Whitehorse Council implemented a weeding program at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary to help preserve the natural beauty and facilities of the lake. blackburn lake sanctuary, weeds, paxton, andrew -
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Article, A Family Affair, 1977
... A Family Affair ...Helen Larner (photo) received her Queen's Guide award.Helen Larner (photo) received her Queen's Guide award. She was with the third Nunawading Guide Company while her sister Janet was assistant guider with Second Nunawading Brownie Pack, and another sister Beverley was also in the guides.Helen Larner (photo) received her Queen's Guide award. larner, helen, queen's guide award, nunawading guide company, 3rd -
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Document, Life History of Sgt. A. C. Cook, 1970
... Life History of Sgt. A. C. Cook ...Manuscript of life history of No.80. Sgt. A. C. CookManuscript of life history of No.80. Sgt. A. C. CookManuscript of life history of No.80. Sgt. A. C. Cookcook, a. c. -
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Article, A win for all in give and take, 1990
... A win for all in give and take ...Article about the conclusion reached through negotiation between land developers and residents of Vermont over subdivision of Wunderlich landArticle about the conclusion reached through negotiation between land developers and residents of Vermont over subdivision of Wunderlich landArticle about the conclusion reached through negotiation between land developers and residents of Vermont over subdivision of Wunderlich landrooks road vermont, mitcham road vermont, land subdivision, wunderlich limited -
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Article, A Hanson reward, 2005
... A Hanson reward ...Brooke Hanson, an Olympic medallist, has signed a four year sponsorship contract that will take her through to the 2008 Beijing Olympics incl. photo.Brooke Hanson, an Olympic medallist, has signed a four year sponsorship contract that will take her through to the 2008 Beijing Olympics incl. photo.Brooke Hanson, an Olympic medallist, has signed a four year sponsorship contract that will take her through to the 2008 Beijing Olympics incl. photo.nunawading swimming club, thompson, mark, hanson, brooke -
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Article, A Simple life of not keeping up with the Joneses, 2005
... A Simple life of not keeping up with the Joneses ...Obituary for Niall Brennan, writer and lecturer in humanities, author of 'The History of Nunawading'.Obituary for Niall Brennan, writer and lecturer in humanities, author of 'The History of Nunawading'.Obituary for Niall Brennan, writer and lecturer in humanities, author of 'The History of Nunawading'.brennan, niall
