Article covering the chronological history of Whitehorse from 1830s - 1994. Photograph of Nunawading Historical Society's Barbara Gardiner taken in Schwerkolt Cottage. Also article on Simon Kinch's career with the Nunawading / Whitehorse Gazette.Article covering the chronological history of Whitehorse from 1830s - 1994. local history, city of whitehorse, nunawading and district historical society, gardiner, barbara, kinch, simon

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

Article on koalas in Mitcham by Ross CurnowArticle on koalas in Mitcham koalas, mitcham

Back to school - making history. Vermont Primary School original building restored. With photo.Back to school - making history.primary schools, vermont primary school, no. 1022, harradine, david, griffin, suzanne

Article on the Nunawading Cricket Club on its 75th anniversary, includes photo of Bill Saker.Article on the Nunawading Cricket Club on its 75th anniversary, includes photo of Bill Saker.nunawading cricket club, tunstall cricket club, saker, bill, bob saker oval, thatcher, fred, reeves, tom, bob

Newspaper article on Schwerkolt Cottage and garden.Newspaper article on Schwerkolt Cottage and garden.schwerkolt cottage, faggetter, pat, gardens, city of nunawading, deep creek nursery

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

A Nursery Practices Course is helping unemployed people in Nunawading to get back to the workforce. Nunawading/Wantirna Skillshare Course is sponsored by Harrison Youth Services. Conjara is a wholesale based program course and the new Skillshare Nursery, Harvest Herbs, teaches retail nursery practices.A Nursery Practices Course is helping unemployed people in Nunawading to get back to the workforce. nursery workers, townson, bernard, dunnell, karen, harrison youth services, nunawading/wantirna skillshare, harvest herbs nursery, conjara nursery

A man entered Wainwright Ryan, barristers and Solicitors on Maroondah Highway, Mitcham Shopping Centre, with a gun and took John Hoey hostage. Six women working upstairs barricaded themselves in a back room. The man held off police for 12 hours. police finally overcame the man with capsicum spray after luring him out to the balcony. Peter Morris appeared in Ringwood court under several charges.A man entered Wainwright Ryan, barristers and Solicitors on Maroondah Highway, Mitcham Shopping Centre, with a gun and took John Hoey hostage. shops, mitcham shopping centre, hoey, john, morris, peter evan john, wainwright ryan, solicitors

The Public Transport Corporation arranged a steam train display and trip between Camberwell and Lilydale. The entertainment and display of steam trains was at Mitcham Station.The Public Transport Corporation arranged a steam train display and trip between Camberwell and Lilydale. railways, public transport corporation, steam trains, dennis, christopher, dennis, laura

Both A.L.P. and Liberal politicians spreading the word about their newly launched transport policies. The model for the new Nunawading Station was unveiled (using ultra-modern Travel Safe Station). Both stations will be monitored by closed circuit T.V., open booking counter which will mean improved supervision by staff. The Liberal Party said it had been part of their policy since 1988 to upgrade stations to be more convenient. Also to make P.T.S. affordable, reliable and safe. To encourage people back on to the system initiatives - free tram travel in C.B.D. and introduction of all-night bus services.Both A.L.P. and Liberal politicians spreading the word about their newly launched transport policies. railways, mitcham railway station, kirner, joan, spyker, peter, harrowfield, john, pescott, roger, nunawading railway station, travel safe stations

Article on closing of a right-of-way off The Avenue at Blackburn.blackburn, the avenue, blackburn, gardenia street, blackburn, main street, blackburn, lanes

Dairy in Canterbury Road, Vermont re-opened and supplying homogenised bottled milk.Dairy in Canterbury Road, Vermont re-opened and supplying homogenised bottled milk.dairies, wistanley, noel, osler, tony

Vermont Primary School celebrates 125 year History. With photo.Vermont Primary School celebrates 125 year History. With photo.primary schools, vermont primary school no. 1022, waterworth, peter, dr., paine, ian, connor, angela

In 1988 Nunawading Council purchased the historic Matheson orchard. Its history goes back to the 1880's when established by John Fankhauser. Council plan an enviromental program on the property providing an overnight experience on the property for children.In 1988 Nunawading Council purchased the historic Matheson orchard.orchards, charles matheson, city of nunawading, matheson mary, fankhauser john

Nunawading Rotary Club's annual fun day at Blackburn Lake. The Rotary Club donated a series of aerial photos of Nunawading going back 60 years which will be on show in the visitor's centre.Nunawading Rotary Club's annual fun day at Blackburn Lake.nunawading rotary club, blackburn lake, meagher, dorothy, tierney, peter, wittick, max, francis, john

Invitation to a dinner dance to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the sub-branch of the R.S.L. On the back is a history of the Blackburn R.S.L. adapted from 'Sixty years of standing still' by the late Ron Alexander, life member and state councillor.Invitation to a dinner dance to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the sub-branch of the R.S.L. clubs and associations, blackburn returned servicemens league, alexander, ron

NADRASCA factory for the handicapped has been authorised by Council to become a buy-back centre for used aluminium cans.NADRASCA factory for the handicapped has been authorised by Council to become a buy-back centre for used aluminium cans.disabled, nadrasca, comalco, recycling

Community outrage could force Nunawading Council to back down on controversial decision to charge $10 for disabled parking permits.Community outrage could force Nunawading Council to back downdisabled, parking, city of nunawading, young, vera, young, basil, young, jacqui

Brochure describing the voluntary services carried out by Mitcham R.S.L. Manuscript notes added on the back. The outstanding amount of money raised each year is the highest amount in Victoria per member. Outstanding secretaries - C.A.G. Johnston and A.C. Cook. Cook was the first life member for Mitcham R.S.L. Frank Fisher was president for 40 years.Brochure describing the voluntary services carried out by Mitcham R.S.L. Manuscript notes added on the back. clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, johnston, c.a.g., cook, a.c., fisher, frank

Heatherdale and Verdale Primary Schools merge and become Rangeview Primary School. With photo.primary schools, rangeview primary school, mitcham, protopapas, nicole, protopapas, sarah, heatherdale primary school, verdale primary school

About 6,000 students across Nunawading and two artists are decorating 4,500 tiles which will be laid at Nunawading Civic Centre depicting the various periods of Nunawading's history dating back to 1945.About 6,000 students across Nunawading and two artists are decorating 4,500 tiles which will be laid at Nunawading Civic Centreschools, vermont secondary college, chanter, michael, price, richard, nunawading civic centre, watts, danielle