A twelve hour siege ended with police using Capsicum spray and tear gas to apprehend a gun man who held up a solicitor, John Hoey, at Wainwright Ryan's office in Mitcham Shopping Centre. The Gun man, Peter Morris, was furious about losing a family court battle with his wife, which ordered he surrender a property.A twelve hour siege ended with police using Capsicum spray and tear gas to apprehend a gun man who held up a solicitor, John Hoey, at Wainwright Ryan's office in Mitcham Shopping Centre.shops, mitcham shopping centre, wainwright ryan solicitors, hoey, john, morris, peter evan john, graham, margaret

The shotgun allegedly used by the man at the centre of yesterday's siege in Mitcham's Wainwright Ryan solicitor's office in Mitcham Shopping Centre will be banned under soon-to-be-introduced gun laws police said.The shotgun allegedly used by the man at the centre of yesterday's siege in Mitcham's Wainwright Ryan solicitor's office in Mitcham Shopping Centre will be banned under soon-to-be-introduced gun laws police said.firearms, mitcham shopping centre, wainwright ryan solicitors

Books of newspaper cuttings compiled for the Nunawading Historical Society 1963 - 1990.Books of newspaper cuttings compiled for the Nunawading Historical Society 1963 - 1990.nunawading historical society, nunawading, mitcham, blackburn, vermont, burwood east, forest hill

Unpublished manuscript on history of the district of Nunawading 1857 - 1945. With index to Moorhouse Papers held by Nunawading City CouncilUnpublished manuscript on history of the district of Nunawading 1857 - 1945. With index to Moorhouse Papers held by Nunawading City Councilmoorhouse, denice, city of nunawading, nunawading, blackburn, vermont, burwood east, mitcham, forest hill

Two articles re the 12 hour siege at Wainwright Ryan Solicitors in Mitcham when Peter Morris held the office up with a shotgun. He was a former client of Michael Ryan and had received a Supreme Court order to pay $1300 legal fees. Besides sizeable legal fees he had already paid and the loss of $200,000. Ryan was not present when Morris arrived and he held another solicitor, John Hoey, who later made his escape.Two articles re the 12 hour siege at Wainwright Ryan Solicitors in Mitcham when Peter Morris held the office up with a shotgun.shopping centres, mitcham shopping centre, wainwright ryan solicitors, ryan, michael, morris, peter evan john, hoey, john

Article re George Larner, president of Mitcham Traders Association and his wife Beth who run Ann Maree Florist, and will have Santa Claus visiting Mitcham Shopping Centre.Article re George Larner, president of Mitcham Traders Association and his wife Beth who run Ann Maree Florist, and will have Santa Claus visiting Mitcham Shopping Centre.mitcham shopping centre, mitcham traders association, larner, george, beth

Norman Armstrong, estate agent of Mitcham, talking about the importance of providing adequate parking facilities for shopping centre and the need for co-operation from shopkeepers and council to attain this facility.Norman Armstrong, estate agent of Mitcham, talking about the importance of providing adequate parking facilities for shopping centre and the need for co-operation from shopkeepers and council to attain this facility.shopping centres, mitcham shopping centre, armstrong, norman

Graeme Miller, president of Mitcham Chamber of Commerce says no major improvements have been made to Mitcham Shopping Centre for years. Cr Tim Shambrook agrees and put forward a proposal to develop an action plan to improve the appearance of the Centre. The Mall is not effectively used, promotion is insufficient and the public toilets are in poor condition.Graeme Miller, president of Mitcham Chamber of Commerce says no major improvements have been made to Mitcham Shopping Centre for years.shopping centres, mitcham shopping centre, mitcham chamber of commerce, miller, graeme, shambrook, tim

John Sharwood, chemist in Mitcham Shopping Centre since 1957, talks about the look and atmosphere of the Centre in those days and the improvements that have been made since.John Sharwood, chemist in Mitcham Shopping Centre since 1957, talks about the look and atmosphere of the Centre in those days and the improvements that have been made since.shopping centres, mitcham shopping centre, sharwood, john

Trader, Russ Alexander, of Mitcham Shopping Centre, thinks that the trees planted in Mitcham Mall should be indigenous. The Council has no policy on planting indigenous trees. Les Smith, Vice president of Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society, says he will write to Council and check on the original plans.Trader, Russ Alexander, of Mitcham Shopping Centre, thinks that the trees planted in Mitcham Mall should be indigenous. The Council has no policy on planting indigenous trees. shopping centres, mitcham shopping centre, alexander, russell, blackburn and district tree preservation society, smith, les

Sir Edgar Coles announced yesterday the signing of a deal with Nunawading Council to purchase 1/3rd of Mitcham Junior School site. A Coles Dickens Supermarket to open by Christmas 1968.Sir Edgar Coles announced yesterday the signing of a deal with Nunawading Council to purchase 1/3rd of Mitcham Junior School site. A Coles Dickens Supermarket to open by Christmas 1968.shopping centres, mitcham shopping centre, coles, edgar (sir), mitcham primary school, no. 2904

Third subdivision, Heatherdale Road Estate, Mitcham comprising 188 lots. Includes plans, price list and advertising material. 2 copies.brady, john f., heatherdale road, mitcham, purches street, kulnine avenue, culwell avenue, blossom street, nymph street, land subdivision, walwa street

The Board of Works has agreed to Mitcham's proposal that the whole Mitcham Junior School area eventually should become a shopping car park. Mitcham's long range plan is to get the Education Department to agree to move the school to another site. This proposal first originated through Mitcham Chamber of Commerce, has already been before the State Government and the Education Department. The M.M.B.W. said it would not favour re-zoning to the east of Mitcham Road.The Board of Works has agreed to Mitcham's proposal that the whole Mitcham Junior School area eventually should become a shopping car park.shopping centres, mitcham shopping centre, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, mitcham chamber of commerce

History of the area covered by the City of Nunawading by Diane Sydenham. With errata sheet.History of the area covered by the City of Nunawading by Diane Sydenham. With errata sheet.nunawading, blackburn, mitcham, vermont, burwood east, forest hill

A history of the area covered by the City of NunawadingA history of the area covered by the City of Nunawadingnunawading, blackburn, mitcham, vermont, burwood east, forest hill

Receipt book and rules book as revised and adopted at the first annual meeting held in Mitcham 2 July 1924.Receipt book and rules book.clubs and associations, mitcham and vermont progress association

Advertisement for auction of land between the railway line and Whitehorse Road in Blackburn. Includes photos of houses in the neighbourhood. Auction by H. Pallyn & Co and Frank Fisher in conjunction. Street names have changed to Ceylon Street and Terracotta Drive.Advertisement for auction of land between the railway line and Whitehorse Road in Blackburn. land subdivision, whitehorse road, blackburn, simla street, mitcham, king street, blackburn, iona street, blackburn, ceylon street, blackburn, terracotta drive, blackburn, mascot estate, blackburn

Copy of circular of the Blackburn and Mitcham Progressive League. Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham is wanting to raise a loan to carry out necessary improvements in the Shire. 24 ratepayers from the Vigilance Association have demanded a poll before taking action. The Blackburn & Mitcham Progressive League has been formed, comprising all the Shire Councilors, to combat the Vigilance Association.Copy of circular of the Blackburn and Mitcham Progressive League. clubs and associations, blackburn and mitcham progressive league, vigilance association, shire of blackburn and mitcham, depression, 1929-1939

Pamphlet of Blackburn Residents and Citizens' Severence Committee to ratepayers of the Blackburn Riding putting their case for the establishment of the Borough of Blackburn. Vote 27 August 1938. Pamphlet of Blackburn Residents and Citizens' Severence Committee.clubs and associations, blackburn ratepayers and citizens severance committee, borough of blackburn, shire of blackburn and mitcham, local government

Reminisces of old residents as told to an historical society meeting, June 1976 by Mr M. Gray, Mr W. Bawden, Charles Hansen, Mary Hansen and Mr J. McLean. Mostly concerning Mitcham Railway Station.Reminisces of old residents as told to an historical society meeting, June 1976 by Mr M. Gray, Mr W. Bawden, Charles Hansen, Mary Hansen and Mr J. McLean.gray, m, bawden, w, hansen, charles, mary, mclean, j, mitcham railway station, blackburn, nunawading, mitcham, box hill

1. Stan Russell Menswear sponsor of Mitcham Football Club. 2. Advertisement - Stan Russell spring fashions.Stan Russell Menswear sponsor of Mitcham Football Clubmenswear stores, stan russell menswear, mitcham football club, mitcham shopping centre, whitehorse road, mitcham, no 493, veenendaal, colin, russell, mark

Stan Russell Menswear 25th anniversaryStan Russell Menswear 25th anniversarystan russell menswear, menswear stores, mitcham shopping centre, whitehorse road, mitcham, no 493, rotherham, steve, alexander, russell, coral, mark

Stan Russell's 26th AnniversaryStan Russell's 26th Anniversarystan russell's menswear, menswear stores, mitcham shopping centre, 493 whitehorse road mitcham

Programme for Mitcham High School's sixth annual Speech Night on 10/12/1964 (Senior School) and 14/12/1964 (Junior School)schools, mitcham high school

Letter from Charles Schwerkolt to Mary Jackschowsky detailing progress on obtaining title to and selling property in Mitcham Road obtained by adverse possession,jackschowsky, mary elizabeth, schwerkolt, charles clarence victor

Letter from Housing Commission to Mrs. Jackschowsky re deferment of eviction for 12 months prior to possible demolitionschwerkolt cottage, jackschowsky, mary elizabeth, schwerkolt, charles clarence victor, deep creek road, mitcham, satchford, a, city of nunawading, housing commission victoria

Letter to the Minister of Land & Works from Richard R. Cross, George Hislop, Neil Faconer (sic) and Robert Leith regarding a track through Crown Lands which has been applied for by Messrs. Logan and Galbraith. With map.Letter to the Minister of Land & Works from Richard R. Cross, George Hislop, Neil Faconer (sic) and Robert Leith .mullum mullum creek, roads and streets, cross, richard r., hislop, george, falconer, neil, leith, robert, warrandyte mitcham track, logan, galbraith