Invitation to the wedding of Mavis Brown and Arthur Duke in Ballarat in 1938. Note stating wedding dress was made by Mavis' sister Ivy Brown. Ref NP 2502Invitation to the wedding of Mavis Brown and Arthur Duke in Ballarat in 1938. weddings, brown, ivy, brown, mavis, duke, arthur

Article about Bob Gardiner and his career in athletics, mainly as a walker.Article about Bob Gardiner and his career in athletics, mainly as a walker.gardiner, bob, athletics, walking

Undated article in which Norman Armstrong corrects earlier information and states that the first meeting of the Shire Council of Blackburn and Mitcham was at Blackburn on 16 Oct 1925.Undated article in which Norman Armstrong corrects earlier information and states that the first meeting of the Shire Council of Blackburn and Mitcham was at Blackburn on 16 Oct 1925.shire of blackburn and mitcham, ellemer, h, mock, w, elmore, algernon john, watts (cr), husband, charles edward, gray, l.j., bishop, herbert thomas, bayley, leonard.sherwin, armstrong, norman, fankhauser, g.f.

Letter from Shire Secretary, J.H. Taylor to Secretary, Public Works department re road proclamations.Letter from Shire Secretary, J.H. Taylor to Secretary, Public Works department re road proclamations.railway road, blackburn, blackburn road, blackburn, station street, blackburn, cook, thomas, shire of nunawading

Article about John Collings and his work as an architectural photographer. Includes his first commission for Merchant Builders at Winter Park in Vermont.Article about John Collings and his work as an architectural photographer.collings, john, merchant builders, yencken, david, ridge, john, gollings, sam, photography, winter park, vermont

The Municipal Association of Victoria is fighting for exemption from laws that allow council owned land to be acquired by adverse possession. Like other councils Whitehorse has spent thousands fighting such claims. In 2000 the council lost a part of Forest Hill serve.The Municipal Association of Victoria is fighting for exemption from laws that allow council owned land to be acquired by adverse possession. city of whitehorse, mccallum, jessie, forest hill reserve, parks and reserves, lanes, municipal association of victoria

Article advertising sale of 'Plumstead'. The house dating from about 1939 was designed and lived in by J.F.W. Ballentyne. The house backs on to Bellbird Dell. There is an additional note by Valda Arrowsmith.Article advertising sale of 'Plumstead'. plumstead terrara road vermont, terrara road, vermont south, no 75 - 79, ballentyne, j.f.w., bellbird dell

Obituary for Frances Powell who had helped to establish the Mitcham Repertory Group. She also organised the Walk Against Want for Community Aid Abroad.Obituary for Frances Powell who had helped to establish the Mitcham Repertory Group. powell, frances, mitcham repertory group, community aid abroad

Front page picture and inside article about Leigh Nugent, former Nunawading Swimming Club head coach who has been appointed Australian Swimming's head coach to lead the Olympic team in Athens.Front page picture and inside article about Leigh Nugent, former Nunawading Swimming Club head coach who has been appointed Australian Swimming's head coach to lead the Olympic team in Athens.nugent, leigh, nunawading swimming club, swimming

Article comparing the Royal Tours of 1954 and 2000. Includes a photo of the Royal Train passing through Nunawading in 1954.Article comparing the Royal Tours of 1954 and 2000. Includes a photo of the Royal Train passing through Nunawading in 1954.royal visits, nunawading

Article about Gregory Burgess who was awarded the Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal for 2004. Also an architect's description of Gregory Burgess' four seminal projects including the Box Hill Community Centre.Article about Gregory Burgess who was awarded the Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal for 2004.burgess, gregory, architects, box hill community arts centre, australian institute of architects

Interview with Simon Kinch to celebrate the 40th birthday of the Leader Community Newspapers. incorporates some of the history of the Eastern Times and the Nunawading Gazette.Interview with Simon Kinch to celebrate the 40th birthday of the Leader Community Newspapers. kinch, simon, leader community newspapers, eastern times, nunawading gazette, baker, george, parker, stan

Gavan Oakley was a successful dentist who helped introduce fluoridation and as a councillor and political candidate helped save a large part of the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. Also the role of the Lake Reserve and the Blackburn Camp developed by Frederick McCubbin in the history of Australian art.Gavan Oakley was a successful dentist who helped introduce fluoridation and as a councillor and political candidate helped save a large part of the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. oakley, gavan, blackburn lake sanctuary, town planning, mccubbin, frederick, wolseley crescent, blackburn, no 7

Flyer for open day to celebrate 40th anniversary of the restoration of Schwerkolt Cottage. Also book launch for 'Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum, The Legacy of Johann Schwerkolt, pioneer' by Ted Arrowsmith.Flyer for open day to celebrate 40th anniversary of the restoration of Schwerkolt Cottage.schwerkolt cottage & museum complex, arrowsmith, ted

Letter from Jean Mannix accompanying photo and land sale brochure with details of her family - parents, Samuel and Ivy Davidson and brother Donald from the Blackburn area. Ref: NP977; ND2809Letter from Jean Mannix accompanying photo and land sale brochure with details of her family - parents, Samuel and Ivy Davidson and brother Donald from the Blackburn area. Ref: NP977; ND2809blackburn, davidson, samuel graham, davidson, ivy may, brennan, ivy may, davidson, jean iona, mannix, jean iona, davidson, donald kevin, mascot estate, blackburn

Whitehorse Council report - a strategy for ecological sustainability. Includes basic statistics, information and detailed proposals for sustainable use of energy, water. Protection of biodiversity, Transport, Effects on the community.Whitehorse Council report - a strategy for ecological sustainability. city of whitehorse, water conservation, wildlife conservation, conservation of natural resources, pollution

Transcription of diary covering period 16 Nov 1940 - 15 Nov 1944. Covers journey to Middle East, experiences as soldier in Egypt, P.O.W. in North Africa, Italy, internee in Switzerland and return to Australia. Ref Photo are at NP3039 & NP3040.9Transcription of diary covering period 16 Nov 1940 - 15 Nov 1944. jones, lionel arthur, world war, 1939 - 1945, prisoners of war

Report on recreation facilities within City of Whitehorse and proposals for future planning.Report on recreation facilities within City of Whitehorse and proposals for future planning.city of whitehorse, sports and recreations, sportsgrounds, sporting clubs

Cr Les Cooper, the new Mayor, says he has a team of champions to work with over the next 12 months. (Photo - Cr Cooper and his wife Trish). Deputy Mayor is Cr Kevin Abbott.Cr Les Cooper, the new Mayor, says he has a team of champions to work with over the next 12 months.city of nunawading, cooper, les, cooper, . patricia, abbott, kevin, mayors, councillors

New councillor, Kevin O'Sullivan, promises to make full use of his ward meetings and restore people's faith in local government. (photo)New councillor, Kevin O'Sullivan, promises to make full use of his ward meetings and restore people's faith in local government. (photo)city of nunawading, councillors, o'sullivan, kevin

Cr Les Cooper looks back on his mayoral year with a sense of pride and achievement.Cr Les Cooper looks back on his mayoral year with a sense of pride and achievement.city of nunawading, cooper, les, mayors, councillors

Invitation to mayoral charity dinner dance by Mayor, Cr W.B. (Will) Renfrey and Mayoress, Mrs Adele Renfrey.Invitation to mayoral charity dinner dance by Mayor, Cr W.B. (Will) Renfrey and Mayoress, Mrs Adele Renfrey.city of nunawading, mayors, councillors, renfrey, will b, renfrey, adele

Twelve community members up for council election with photo and precis of their ideas for the futureTwelve community members up for council election with photo and precis of their ideas for the futurecity of nunawading, arrowsmith, valda, athan, savvas, atkinson, bruce, cooper, les, smith, dorothy g, edwards, margaret, fesl, eve, janssen, harry, morgan, joan, plummer, jan, tipping, jim

Photo of new Mayor, Cr Valda Arrowsmith and husband Ted.Photo of new Mayor, Cr Valda Arrowsmith and husband Ted.city of nunawading, mayors, councillors, arrowsmith, valda, arrowsmith, ted

Photo of Mayor, Cr Jan Plummer with sons Matthew and Derek.Photo of Mayor, Cr Jan Plummer with sons Matthew and Derek.city of nunawading, mayors, plummer, jan, plummer, matthew, plummer, derek

Retiring Mayor, Cr Kevin Abbott learnt some valuable lessons during his mayoral year (photo).Retiring Mayor, Cr Kevin Abbott learnt some valuable lessons during his mayoral year (photo).city of nunawading, mayors, councillors, abbott, kevin

History of Cr Jan Plummer' time as a councillor in the City of Nunawading (photo).History of Cr Jan Plummer' time as a councillor in the City of Nunawading (photo).city of nunawading, mayors, councillors, plummer, jan

Cr Noel Spurr is looking forward to his mayoral year, the final year before amalgamation (photo Cr Spurr with wife Margaret).Cr Noel Spurr is looking forward to his mayoral year, the final year before amalgamation (photo Cr Spurr with wife Margaret).city of nunawading, mayors, councillors, spurr, noel, spurr, margaret