The house at 48 Shafer Road, Blackburn North is Edwardian and once boasted a substantial orchard. It was built in 1903 by Victor Lawford for his daughter Isobella Blanche HollondsThe house at 48 Shafer Road, Blackburn North is Edwardian and once boasted a substantial orchard. shafer road, blackburn north, no. 48, hollonds, isobella blanche, lawford, victor

Sale notice of a Californian bungalow in Canterbury Road Forest Hill, built by Frank Fisher, agents for Hill 60 Estate, first subdivided in 1929.Sale notice of a Californian bungalow in Canterbury Road Forest Hill, built by Frank Fisher, agents for Hill 60 Estate, first subdivided in 1929.californian bungalows, canterbury road, forest hill, no. 327, fisher, frank, hill 60 estate, forest hill

An interview with the President of the Whitehorse Historical Society.An interview with the President of the Whitehorse Historical Society.whitehorse historical society inc., jones-evans, vicki

Kaele Way's contribution to local politics saw her awarded a Queen's Birthday honour (AM).Kaele Way's contribution to local politics saw her awarded a Queen's Birthday honour (AM).way, kaele, australian local government womens association

Story of James Alfred Turner and examples of his Australian art.Story of James Alfred Turner and examples of his Australian art.turner, james alfred

Report of the death of Mrs Elizabeth McGlone, an early Mitcham pioneer who came to Australia in 1853 and she and her husband were influential in the development of Mitcham.Report of the death of Mrs Elizabeth McGlone. pioneers, mcglone, elizabeth

Article on Mrs Denice Moorhouse who has been appointed as official historian for Nunawading Council and was asked to produce a series of seven articles covering the period 1840 to the present day.Article on Mrs Denice Moorhouse. Appointed as official historian for Nunawading Council and was asked to produce a series of seven articles covering the period 1840 to the present day..moorhouse, denice, city of nunawading

Article in Nunawading Gazette, 22 Apr 1992, on David Moss, foundation member of Blackburn Tree Preservation Society who organises regular country walks. He also founded the Mitcham Film Society.Article in Nunawading Gazette, 22 Apr 1992, on David Moss.moss, david, mitcham film society, blackburn and district tree preservation society

Article in Gazette 29 Oct 1986 on the death of Ernest Alexander Mullens, a member of East Burwood's pioneering orchardist families.Article in Gazette 29 Oct 1986 on the death of Ernest Alexander Mullens. mullens, ernest alexander, pioneers, burwood east

When Box Hill was a village [reminisces of life in Box Hill in the 1940s and 1950s] by Rev. Dr. Gordon Moyes.When Box Hill was a village [reminisces of life in Box Hill in the 1940s and 1950s] box hill, moyes, gordon (rev dr)

Article on orchardists Edward Henry Pearce (the cherry king) and William Henry Slater, their relationship with the development of 'Cherry Ripe'. Blackburn High School is now on the property. Also section on Abel Hoadley and the development of the 'Violet Crumble'.orchards, slater, william henry, pearce, edward h, hoadley, abel, blackburn high school, confectionery

Article in Nunawading Post, 1991, on domestic violence in Police F & G District which includes Nunawading in the 12 months to June 30 1991.social problems, martin, heather (rev), amos, anne (rev)

Article on the history of the Albers Family who had a flower farm at Burwood from the Burwood Bulletin Issue 27, Nov/Dec 1987.albers, ernest, albers, edna, albers, ernest nicholas, albers, bill, highfield road, canterbury, hunter road, camberwell, kyneton, victoria, canterbury state school, albers, joe, albers, dick, norwood road, burwood, toorak road, camberwell, burwood, burwood highway, burwood no 221, warburton, orana

Article recording John Asher and his mother, Mrs Elsie Asher revisiting the hospital where John was born 67 years ago. The hospital was known as Maristowe Private Hospital or Nurse Buchanan's Home.asher, john, asher, elsie may

Articles on Harold Bakes raising money for Alzheimer's Wing at Strathdon.bakes, harold arthur

Ken Barelli appointed to Company Managing Director for Pioneer Electronic Corporation. Article in Herald Sun.barelli, ken, pioneer electronic corporation

George Robinson, one of the last of the old-fashioned bike shops in Melbourne, reminisces with John Hamilton about his experiences in his Blackburn shop and his ideas on cycling.robinson, george, bicycle shops, rob's cycle and sports

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

James (Andy) Blackburn, great great grandson of James Blackburn who was instrumental in providing Melbourne with its good water supply joined the Board of Works in 1946 and will retire on 28/7/1980. He designed a slide rule, now a standard requirement for survey students.James (Andy) Blackburn, great great grandson of James Blackburn who was instrumental in providing Melbourne with its good water supply. blackburn, james, blackburn, james andrew duncan, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, mitchell, j.e., philipson, ralph, boyd, robin

Nunawading Arts Centre : Play a part in it!. Donation request brochure with summary of selected costs of the Centre [1985]Nunawading Arts Centre : Play a part in it!. nunawading arts centre, brochure

Document on school life in Mitcham in 1913 by Hilda Boxshall. Document on Mitcham township 1914.Document on school life in Mitcham in 1913 by Hilda Boxshall. boxshall, hilda, mitcham, mitcham primary school, no. 2904

Article on Suzi Bowles, Victorian fund-raising achiever 1991 for Spastic Society.Article on Suzi Bowles, Victorian fund-raising achiever 1991 for Spastic Society.bowles, suzi, spastic society

A Brief personal history of the recently appointed historian to the City of Nunawading, Niall Brennan.A Brief personal history of the recently appointed historian to the City of Nunawading, Niall Brennan.brennan, niall, brennan, frank, brennan, tom, city of nunawading

Article from Nunawading Post 24 Jun 1992 on Dot Browne being awarded an Order of Australia medal for her contributions to athletics.Article from Nunawading Post 24 Jun 1992 on Dot Browne. browne, dot, doncaster women's athletic club, heatherdale primary school

Article from the Age Real Estate Guide re house built by Mr A.J. Elmore, timber merchant c 1912.Article from the Age Real Estate Guide.elmore, algernon john, laburnum street, blackburn, elmore houses

Article on Dorrie Dobson, nee Goodwin, by Wendy Woods.Article on Dorrie Dobson, nee Goodwin, by Wendy Woods.blackburn, dobson, doris, goodwin family

Recollections of the Gallipoli landing by Jimmy Douglas, interviewed by Allison Harding.Recollections of the Gallipoli landing by Jimmy Douglas.world war, 1914-1918, douglas, james

Article in Whitehorse Post re award for excellence in marketing presented to Elaine Forde in her capacity as Centre Manager for Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre.Article in Whitehorse Post re award for excellence in marketing.forde, elaine, forest hill chase

Claude Fankhauser remembers his fallen comrades on the 75th anniversary of the landing at Anzac Cove before departing on the journey to Gallipoli.Claude Fankhauser remembers his fallen comrades.fankhauser, claude augustus leopold, anzac day