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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, The Story of Schwerkolt Cottage, 4/12/1996
Article from Whitehorse Gazette regarding a brochure to be released by Whitehorse Council telling the story of Schwerkolt Cottage.schwerkolt cottage -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Kaele Way
Always immaculately groomed councillor Kaele Way was a keen advocate for woman in local government. in 2005 she was elected to the Springfield ward. In 2007 she was inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll for Women. She was one of only 20 at the time. In 2008 she co-authored a handbook for women for wishing to run for office. In2008 she became chair of the Australian Local Government Womens Association. In 2009 she became deputy chair of the Victorian Regional Development Association. She was also deputy chair man of the Victorian Regional Development for the Eastern Metropolitan area. In 2009 she was presented with an AM for her work for women in local government. Kaele Way died in July 2011Coloured photo of Whitehorse councillor Kaele Way planting a tree on a Whitehorse nature strip. A man is assistingway kaele, councillors -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Botanic Gardens Plan, 25/11/1998
Two articles in the Whitehorse Gazette and Whitehorse Post on the possibility of setting up a botanic garden on the site of the Whitehorse City's 'Bicentennial Orchard' situated between Hawthorn Road and Jolimont Road. Whitehorse Council have called for a feasibility report from an operational and financial point of view..parks and reserves, bicentennial orchard, hawthorn road, forest hill, jolimont road, springvale road -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Flag - Australian National Flag
Presented with Cerificate from the Speaker of the House of Representatives Neil Andrews on June 22nd 1999The flag has three elements on a blue background: the Union Jack, the Commonwealth Star and the Southern Cross. ... Below the Union Jack is a white Commonwealth, or Federation, star. It has seven points representing the unity of the six states and the territories of the Commonwealth of Australia.polyester, australian, flag, national -
Federation University Historical Collection
Flag, Ballarat University College Flag, c1993, c1992
Ballarat University College is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. Worn Ballarat University College flag with logo of the institution.crest, logo, marketing, ballarat university college, flag -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Report, Changing attitudes to conservation and the environment reflected in the sites of Antonio Park and Yarran Dheran, 1997
A carefully documented essay on the history of Antonio Park and Yarran Dheran as examples of changes in public attitude to conservation.A carefully documented essay on the history of Antonio Park and Yarran Dheran as examples of changes in public attitude to conservation. References are made to the Aboriginal uses of the land, the roles of the Schwerkolt and Antonio families, the Nunawading City Council and the establishment of Antonio Park Primary School. The importance of appropriate botanic species is stressed. 14 pages. Includes bibliography.A carefully documented essay on the history of Antonio Park and Yarran Dheran as examples of changes in public attitude to conservation. antonio park, mitcham, yarran dheran, antonio family, mullum mullum creek, environment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Travellers Rest Hotel, Blackburn. ( Blackburn Hotel), 1929
Negative and copy of front page of a booklet entitled Blackburn Progress - Out goes the old - Up goes the new. Underneath photo 'A fine new residential hotel replacing it's predecessor'.Travellers Rest Hotel, Blackburn, with partly built new Blackburn Hotel to the west in 1929. See also NP749.travellers rest hotel, whitehorse road, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Walker Park Pavilion, 1/02/1999 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photo of Pavilion at Walker Park before alterations. Home ground of Mitcham Football and Cricket Clubs. This building replaced the original timber building.walker park -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Historical home in Blackburn set to go under hammer, 20/07/1988
Article in Nunawading Gazette re sale of an historical house thought to be 100 years old. One of the original farm houses. A superb oak tree in the back yard is thought to predate the home.whitehorse road, blackburn, auctions, real estate -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Costumes in museum, 2012
Coloured photograph of Vicki Jones-Evans dressing a model for display in the museum.costumes, whitehorse museum -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Eleanor Finlay et al, The days we remember
Picture history of Box Hill showing the development of the area from 1960 - 1994 with rapid population growth and major administrative changes. Photos include government, community services, industry, transport, shops, churches, sport, entertainment and arts, people, schools, houses and "Salute to Box Hill" (the end of Box Hill as a City).A4 size paperback bound booknon-fictionPicture history of Box Hill showing the development of the area from 1960 - 1994 with rapid population growth and major administrative changes. Photos include government, community services, industry, transport, shops, churches, sport, entertainment and arts, people, schools, houses and "Salute to Box Hill" (the end of Box Hill as a City).local history, local government, community services, industry, transport, shops, churches, sport, entertainment, art, schools, houses, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, box hill -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Eleanor Finlay et al, The days we remember
Picture history of Box Hill showing the development of the area from 1960 - 1994 with rapid population growth and major administrative changes. Photos include government, community services, industry, transport, shops, churches, sport, entertainment and arts, people, schools, houses and "Salute to Box Hill" (the end of Box Hill as a City).A4 size paperback bound booknon-fictionPicture history of Box Hill showing the development of the area from 1960 - 1994 with rapid population growth and major administrative changes. Photos include government, community services, industry, transport, shops, churches, sport, entertainment and arts, people, schools, houses and "Salute to Box Hill" (the end of Box Hill as a City).local history, local government, community services, industry, transport, shops, churches, sport, entertainment, art, schools, houses, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, box hill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Battle to ground land grabs, 2004
The Municipal Association of Victoria is fighting for exemption from laws that allow council owned land to be acquired by adverse possession.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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Volunteers share top honour, 2003
Although they have very different interests, both Barbara Rogalski and Keith Rooney are known as tireless workers for their community.Although they have very different interests, both Barbara Rogalski and Keith Rooney are known as tireless workers for their community. To acknowledge their commitment they have been named joint Whitehorse Council Citizens of the Year for 2003. Keyur Kelkar is the Junior Citizen of the Year.Although they have very different interests, both Barbara Rogalski and Keith Rooney are known as tireless workers for their community.rogalski, barbara, rooney, keith, awards, whitehorse citizen of the year, city of whitehorse, kelkar, keyur -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Poster, Ringwood Football Sports Club Gift Meeting, Ringwood Reserve - 1949
Programme of running and cycling events and highland dancing competitions with details of entry fees and prize money - Saturday January 8 (1949).Proceeds in aid of Recreation Ground improvements. Advertisers - T. Mathieson Service Station, 128 Whitehorse Road Ringwood, R. France Fruit & Vegetables, 203 Whitehorse Road Ringwood, R.W. Porter Hire Car Service, Phone WU6334, H.J. Bently Timber Merchant, Phone WU6031, Kenneth Marshall Jeweller and Watchmaker & Gifts, Ringwood, Roy Hill Hairdresser and Tobacconist, Opposite Station, Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, R. White Shoes, 30 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, Phone WU6384, K. Rees Tailors, 100 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, Stoney's Super Service, Sporting & Electrical Goods, 165-7 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, A.S. Bailey, Chemist, 173 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, Phone WU6234. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Gillian Takes On The World, 14/06/2000 12:00:00 AM
Article in Whitehorse Gazette about the life and work of Gillian Armstrong,Article in Whitehorse Gazette about the life and work of Gillian Armstrong, Film Director, who was born and bred in Whitehorse. Article in Whitehorse Gazette about the life and work of Gillian Armstrong,films, armstrong, gillian, patricia, raleigh edward, vermont high school, australian institute of film & television -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, $1 million in budget for Arts Centre, 2017
Whitehorse Council has allocated $1 million for the redevelopment of the Whitehorse Centre from its budget 2017 -18.whitehorse centre, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Healesville Freeway Community Day, 2013
Whitehorse cyclists 'stand' at the Community Day held at the Healesville Freeway 26.5.2013.Whitehorse Historical Society Also attended.whitehorse cycling club. proposed healesville freeway. healesville freeway community day 2013 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Classical modernist with a spirit of adventure, 2005
Obituary for Ian Armstrong, a painter, craftsman and printmaker.Obituary for Ian Armstrong, a painter, craftsman and printmaker. He had a passion for 'Plein air' or painting in the open air, reflected in his works created in his Blackburn garden. Two of his paintings are in the City of Whitehorse art collection.Obituary for Ian Armstrong, a painter, craftsman and printmaker.city of whitehorse, armstrong, ian (artist) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Calendar 2013, 2013
City of Whitehorse Calendar 2013.City of Whitehorse Calendar 2013.City of Whitehorse Calendar 2013.city of whitehorse, calendars -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School- Ringwood Street. c1910
Black and white photograph.Ringwood State School. Cnr Whitehorse Rd and Ringwood St. c1910. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School pupils, Maroondah Highway (corner of Ringwood Street) - early 1900s
Written on backing sheet, "Ringwood State School pupils then in Whitehorse Rd." -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, There was a time, 1/09/2004 12:00:00 AM
Chronicles of a railway family.Chronicles of a railway family. Story of Bawden family working on the railways in the Western District.Chronicles of a railway family. birregurra, vic., railways, jones, shirley, johnson family, bawden, frank, bawden, rene -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Pioneers Make A Mark, 14/06/2000 12:00:00 AM
Article in Whitehorse Gazette - Valda Arrowsmith talking about the history of Whitehorse RoadArticle in Whitehorse Gazette - Valda Arrowsmith talking about the history of Whitehorse Road in the column 'The Streets Where You Live'.Article in Whitehorse Gazette - Valda Arrowsmith talking about the history of Whitehorse Roadroads and streets, arrowsmith, valda, whitehorse road, nunawading, koonung creek, shire of blackburn and mitcham, shire of box hill, city of nunawading, tunstall, scotchmans hill, forest hill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Nunawading Arts Centre, 1986
Coloured photograph of the Whitehorse Art Centre. High roof on the left. Opened in 1986. Located at 397 Whitehorse Road Nunawading.nunawading arts centre, art centres -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Registration Stamp
The Whitehorse Benevolent Society Inc.was originally the Blackburn and Mitcham Ladies Benevolent Society convened in 1928. The Society merged with the Eastern Emergency Relief Network.Registration stamp 'Whitehorse Benevolent Society Inc.' ABN 74 368 144 817 Square plastic stamp container in black and pale grey 'Color Printer 30' on side. When top black part pushed down rubber stamp appears and stamps.stamps - rubber, blackburn, benevolent society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Invitation and piece of origami, Phil, c2016
Invitation to a lunch on the 45th anniversary of Sister City of Matsudo with the City of Whitehorse.1 An invitation to 'Lunch on the Lawn' addressed to the donor from the Mayor Philip Daw which was held on Friday13 May 2010. The occasion was the 45th anniversary of the Matsudo sister city relationship with Whitehorse. . 2 A small square piece of origami included with the invitation, colours of green brown and yellow are used with a centre piece in brown with white spots.documents, invitations, philately, artwork -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, News pioneer dies, 2001
Obituary for Ethel Steel.Obituary for Ethel Steel. She and her husband, Les founded the early Whitehorse paper, 'The Local Advertiser' in the mid 1950's. Their son, Barry also worked on the paper as a printer. She was a volunteer at Box Hill Hospital for 25 years.Obituary for Ethel Steel. newspapers, the local advertiser, steel, ethel, steel, les, steel, barry, box hill hospital -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Correspondence, Cook letters, 1896-1897
Letters written by William Cook, a Mitcham farmer, from the Western Australian goldfields in 1896-1897.Letters written by William Cook, a Mitcham farmer, from the Western Australian goldfields in 1896-1897. Cook was related to the Till Family by marriage through the Maggs. Original letters donated to the Latrobe Library, State Library of Victoria by the Whitehorse Historical Society.Letters written by William Cook, a Mitcham farmer, from the Western Australian goldfields in 1896-1897. cook, william, goldmining, western australia -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Your new council : City's top ten delighted, 1997
The Whitehorse election candidates declared elected last Sunday night were 'elated' to be part of the first democratically elected Whitehorse Council.The Whitehorse election candidates declared elected last Sunday night were 'elated' to be part of the first democratically elected Whitehorse Council.The Whitehorse election candidates declared elected last Sunday night were 'elated' to be part of the first democratically elected Whitehorse Council.city of whitehorse, councillors