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Article, Housing Crisis, 2018
Low income earners are being forced to seek emergency accommodation as Whitehorse's surging rental prices squeeze them out of the market.Low income earners are being forced to seek emergency accommodation as Whitehorse's surging rental prices squeeze them out of the market.Low income earners are being forced to seek emergency accommodation as Whitehorse's surging rental prices squeeze them out of the market.housing, community housing limited, council to homeless persons, city of whitehorse -
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Article, Grove's Native Trees Axed, 1/03/2018 12:00:00 AM
The recent, council-sanctioned, destruction of trees at 21 Laurel Grove has left neighbours feeling betrayed.The recent, council-sanctioned, destruction of trees at 21 Laurel Grove has left neighbours feeling betrayed.The recent, council-sanctioned, destruction of trees at 21 Laurel Grove has left neighbours feeling betrayed.city of whitehorse, trees, laurel grove, blackburn, no. 21, bellbird residents' advocacy group -
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Legal record - photocopy, Council Buys Old House, 1/04/1964 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading Council announced in a prepared press statement that it has purchased a century-old home in Deep Creek Road, Mitcham.Nunawading Council announced in a prepared press statement that it has purchased a century-old home in Deep Creek Road, Mitcham.Nunawading Council announced in a prepared press statement that it has purchased a century-old home in Deep Creek Road, Mitcham.city of nunawading, deep creek road, mitcham, goldsborough, owen, charlesworth, albert roy, schwerkolt, charles clarence victor, jack, mrs. -
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Letter - photocopy, Marine Stores In Prahran, 1/04/2003 12:00:00 AM
Wilhelmina Schwerkolt and Dora Schwarzman (sisters).Wilhelmina Schwerkolt and Dora Schwarzman (sisters) both applied to the Prahran Council for licences to carry on their Marine Yards but both were denied.Wilhelmina Schwerkolt and Dora Schwarzman (sisters). schwerkolt, wilhelmina ann, schwarzman, dora nee both, merchants -
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Newspaper - Article, City of Nunawading open space study, 4/12/1985
Comments invited by Council on planning of open space in Nunawading by 23 December 1985. Policy principles categories - providing open space, efficiency and effectiveness of open space, fostering recreational development. Summary of findings of open space study.parks and reserves, city of nunawading, strategic planning -
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Article, 'Imposing' Build Approved, 2018
A five-storey apartment block on the edge of Billabong Park at 412-414 Burwood Highway Vermont SouthA five-storey apartment block on the edge of Billabong Park at 412-414 Burwood Highway Vermont South has been approved by VCAT against Council wishes. A five-storey apartment block on the edge of Billabong Park at 412-414 Burwood Highway Vermont Southbillabong park, burwood highway, vermont south, no. 412-414 -
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Article, North Blackburn Shopping Centre Revamp
North Blackburn Shopping Centre is awaiting council approval for a revamp costing $40 million.North Blackburn Shopping Centre is awaiting council approval for a revamp costing $40 million.North Blackburn Shopping Centre is awaiting council approval for a revamp costing $40 million.blackburn north shopping centre, city of whitehorse -
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Article, Nunawading Community Hub, 2018
A building contract for the Nunawading Community Hub is expected to be signed in September & construction started before the end of the year. Council bought the former school site in 2015.A building contract for the Nunawading Community Hub is expected to be signed in September & construction started before the end of the year. Council bought the former school site in 2015.A building contract for the Nunawading Community Hub is expected to be signed in September & construction started before the end of the year. Council bought the former school site in 2015.nunawading community hub, nunawading primary school no. 4190, city of whitehorse -
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Pamphlet, Environment target, ca 1972
Mayor's challenge to citizens to support activities and organizations in which Council is involved including scouts, reserves, pre-school centres, meals on wheels, libraries and infant welfare centres.environment, city of nunawading, gawler, david, antonio park, mitcham, schwerkolt cottage, blackburn lake sanctuary, yarran dheran, blackburn branch library, warekila pre-school centre -
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Article - Newspaper article, Shopfront Council
Nunawading Council has established a shopfront information centre at Forest Hill Chase co-ordinated by librarian Ruth Hall Date 1993Nunawading Council has established a shopfront information centre at Forest Hill Chase co-ordinated by librarian Ruth Hall Date 1993Nunawading Council has established a shopfront information centre at Forest Hill Chase co-ordinated by librarian Ruth Hall Date 1993city of nunawading, foresty hill chase, librarians, voluntary workers -
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Article, Blackburn's Vacant Blocks, 2018
Council receives complaints about derelict houses at 199-203 Canterbury Road, Blackburn,while the owner makes unsuccessful bids to develop.Council receives complaints about derelict houses at 199-203 Canterbury Road, Blackburn,while the owner makes unsuccessful bids to develop.Council receives complaints about derelict houses at 199-203 Canterbury Road, Blackburn,while the owner makes unsuccessful bids to develop.blackburn, canterbury road, blackburn nos. 199, 201, 203 -
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Article, Remembrance Day, 11/11/2018 12:00:00 AM
Councilors Ben Stennett and Prue Cutts attended the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex.Councillors Ben Stennett and Prue Cutts attended the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex.Councilors Ben Stennett and Prue Cutts attended the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex.remembrance day, stennett, ben, cutts, prue, schwerkolt cottage & museum complex -
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Article, Brothel Ordered to Pull Out, 2018
Police close 'massage parlour' after council receives complaints.Police close 'massage parlour' after council receives complaints.Police close 'massage parlour' after council receives complaints.brothels, laburnum, salisbury avenue, blackburn, no.9a -
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Document, Australia Day Family Festival
Blank Certificate issued by Nunawading City CouncilBlank Certificate issued by Nunawading City Council 'In Recognition and Appreciation of Your Sponsorship of the City of Nunawading Australia Day Festival'. Space is available for a signature by the Mayor and a date.Blank Certificate issued by Nunawading City Councilcity of nunawading, australia day -
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Article, Tower Will Stick Around, 2016
Telstra has blamed rezoning and an extended setback for its decision not to go ahead with the removal of the Surrey Hills communication tower but council officers refute rationale.telstra, city of whitehorse, surrey hills -
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Article, Forest under threat, 13/09/1986 12:00:00 AM
An article in the Nunawading Gazette, naturalist John Reid has asked Council to commission a survey of flora and fauna of Antonio Park, Mitcham before this significant bushland remnant is impossible to save.native plants, antonio park, mitcham, reid, john, robinson, randall, victoria. department of conservation forests and lands -
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Article, Robert Chong & Helen Harris, 2016
... on their time in Council. city of whitehorse chong robert harris helen ...Retiring Councillor Robert Chong and Helen Harris reflect on their time in Council.city of whitehorse, chong, robert, harris, helen -
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Article, Nunawading Horticultural Centre, 26/10/1988 12:00:00 AM
Horticultural Centre in Nunawading has set innovative example to councils state and nationwideHorticultural Centre in Nunawading has set innovative example to councils state and nationwide because of its dual role as municipal nursery and public venue.Horticultural Centre in Nunawading has set innovative example to councils state and nationwide horticultural centre, forest hill, jolimont road, city of nunawading -
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Document, Christine Fensham, 1985
A leaflet profile of Christine Fensham seeking Nunawading City Extraordinary Election 30th Mar 1985.A leaflet profile of Christine Fensham seeking Nunawading City Extraordinary Election 30th Mar 1985.A leaflet profile of Christine Fensham seeking Nunawading City Extraordinary Election 30th Mar 1985.fensham, dorothy christine, nunawading city council, elections -
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Article, Nunawading Longest Serving Councillor, 1978
Nunawading Cr Charles Leslie Willis, known as Jimmy Willis, died 8 Dec 1977 at the age of 76. He had served on the Nunawading council for 40 years.city of nunawading, councillors, willis, jim -
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Article, New indigenous plants recorded, 23/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
An article discussing the outcome of a project to list, photograph and identify indigenous plants growing on public land in the City of Nunawading. The project has discovered 28 new species. Council staff have collected seed and propagated more than 7000 plants helping to reinstate a number of endangered species. The project has extended to include non-indigenous and exotic plants. Plaques are being created identifying trees.native plants, trees, prestegar, geoff, tree register project, city of nunawading -
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Pamphlet, Know Your City No.3, 1/10/1971 12:00:00 AM
The Woodhouse Grove Methodist Church. Story of the church and associated peoplebox hill city council, woodhouse grove methodist church, aspinall, joseph, nunawading shire council, box hill cemetry trust, draper, daniel rev. -
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Article, Elm Tree Transplant, 1984
An 80 year old weeping elm tree was removed from Wunderlich Tile Factory, Mitcham Rd to Campells Croft Reserve costing $17,000 which caused displeasure at a meeting at the Council of Nunawading.An 80 year old weeping elm tree was removed from Wunderlich Tile Factory, Mitcham Rd to Campells Croft Reserve costing $17,000 which caused displeasure at a meeting at the Council of Nunawading.An 80 year old weeping elm tree was removed from Wunderlich Tile Factory, Mitcham Rd to Campells Croft Reserve costing $17,000 which caused displeasure at a meeting at the Council of Nunawading.campbells, croft, trees, city of nunawading, wunderlich tile factory, elm trees -
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Letter - photocopy, Boarding House Is Approved, 1985
Nunawading Council approved the establishment of a boarding house.Nunawading Council approved the establishment of a boarding house for nine boarders in a large house on the corner of Maple and Fir Streets, Blackburn.Nunawading Council approved the establishment of a boarding house. maple street, blackburn, city of nunawading, fir street, blackburn -
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Article, Brothels, 1985
Nunawading Council has issued a permit allowing Club 25 in Thornton Cres, Mitcham to operate as a brothel for 18 months.Nunawading Council has issued a permit allowing Club 25 in Thornton Cres, Mitcham to operate as a brothel for 18 months. Pastor Al Watson is threatening militant action.Nunawading Council has issued a permit allowing Club 25 in Thornton Cres, Mitcham to operate as a brothel for 18 months. brothels, club 25, city of nunawading, thornton crescent, mitcham, watson al, pastor, brothel action reform group, alfred street, blackburn no. 1, roberts, bruce, yarrramalong valley pty. ltd -
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Document, Council Specifications for Timber Dwelling, 1982?
Prescribed specifications for construction of dwelling in Victoria.Prescribed specifications for construction of dwelling in Victoria issued by the City of Nunawading to builders.Prescribed specifications for construction of dwelling in Victoria.city of nunawading, housing and construction victoria -
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Article, Boyd, Gail, Council's Folk Museum, 1965
An article describing the collection of pioneer relics that have been collected to furnish Schwerkolt Cottagecity of nunawading, pioneer's house, schwerkolt cottage, antiques, field jean -
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Document, Mitcham Station Post Box, 1981
It would appear that a mail box had been donated to WHS Museum in 1981 and being unwanted, Nunawading Council was approached to find a use for it and it was placed at the Mitcham Station.It would appear that a mail box had been donated to WHS Museum in 1981 and being unwanted, Nunawading Council was approached to find a use for it and it was placed at the Mitcham Station.It would appear that a mail box had been donated to WHS Museum in 1981 and being unwanted, Nunawading Council was approached to find a use for it and it was placed at the Mitcham Station.letter boxes, australian post, schwerkolt cottage committee of management, mitcham railway station, city of nunawading -
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Photograph, Schwerkolt Cottage, C1964
Black and white photo of Schwerkolt Cottage taken at time of acquisition by City of Nunawading Councilcity of nunawading, schwerkolt cottage, local government -
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Functional object - Envelope, 1981
The Nunawading Council produced Commemoration First Day Covers stamped First Day of Issues for Australia Day during the years 1981-1992Envelope on which stamped:- 'First Day of Issue, Nunawading Victoria. Australia Day 1981'. At bottom left hand corner:- Nunawading coat of arms and 'Nunawading City Council, Australia Day Family Festival, 26 January 1981'Municipal Office, Nunawadingphilately, date stamps, civic mementoes, souvenirs