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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Keeping Blackburn beautiful, 1984
Pamphlet, Nunawading Council, an advisory committee, composed of residents, planning consultants and a local architect has prepared a draft of a scheme to protect this unique environment.Pamphlet, Nunawading Council, an advisory committee, composed of residents, planning consultants and a local architect has prepared a draft of a scheme to protect this unique environment.Pamphlet, Nunawading Council, an advisory committee, composed of residents, planning consultants and a local architect has prepared a draft of a scheme to protect this unique environment.town planning, city of nunawading, blackburn, trees -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mayor heckled at merger meeting, 1994
Nunawading and Box Hill mayors were heckled at public meeting on proposal to syphon off about 15,000 Box Hill residents to the City of Boroondara.Nunawading and Box Hill mayors were heckled at public meeting on proposal to syphon off about 15,000 Box Hill residents to the City of Boroondara.Nunawading and Box Hill mayors were heckled at public meeting on proposal to syphon off about 15,000 Box Hill residents to the City of Boroondara.local government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Hostel opens, 1992
The first residents will move into Nunawading's long awaited community hostel for the aged, (cnr Livingstone Road and Burwood Highway, Vermont South) next week.The first residents will move into Nunawading's long awaited community hostel for the aged, (cnr Livingstone Road and Burwood Highway, Vermont South) next week.The first residents will move into Nunawading's long awaited community hostel for the aged, (cnr Livingstone Road and Burwood Highway, Vermont South) next week.aged people, nursing homes, nunawading community hostel -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Blackburn Open-air school`, 1969
Many local residents are unaware that Blackburn was the site of an interesting educational experiment, beginning more than fifty years ago, and continued until 1964.Many local residents are unaware that Blackburn was the site of an interesting educational experiment, beginning more than fifty years ago, and continued until 1964.Many local residents are unaware that Blackburn was the site of an interesting educational experiment, beginning more than fifty years ago, and continued until 1964.open air school, no 3850, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Water Basins Set For Tree Cull, 2017
Melbourne Water will remove about 50 trees from Whitehorse water basins because they are unsafe but local residents want replacements before they are removed.masons road, blackburn, melbourne water, cox, george -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Water Meter, 2019
Vermont South residents are among the first in Melbourne to trial Yarra Valley Water's new digital meters.Vermont South residents are among the first in Melbourne to trial Yarra Valley Water's new digital meters. Designed to alert customers of water leaks.Vermont South residents are among the first in Melbourne to trial Yarra Valley Water's new digital meters. vermont south, water, yarra valley water -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Borough of Blackburn, 1938
Pamphlet of Blackburn Residents and Citizens' Severence Committee.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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Wendy's thrilled with H.S.C
Article on Wendy Harris, Vermont South resident and Nunawading High School student, who achieved very high H.S.C. results in the 1985 examinations.harris, wendy, nunawading high school, secondary schools -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Vera Bennett, 1991
Colour photograph of the timber seat donated by the Tambo Shire Historical Society in memory of early residents in the cemetery Palmer Road Lakes Entrance Victoriahistorical society, historic sites -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SANDHURST BOYS CENTRE COLLECTION: PENSION SCHEDULES
Loose-leaf register of residents pension payments. Period covered is 6 January 1977 to 30 March 1978. RETURNED TO DHS NOVEMBER 2016bendigo, institutions, sandhurst boys centre, sandhurst boys centre; financial records; accounting; -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LUCY HILL COLLECTION: BENDIGO WAX FLOWERS, 1970-1980
Document. Typed notes and a poem about the Bendigo Wax Flower. The poem was written by a Bendigo resident. It tells of the popularity of bunches of wax flower with visitors.document, lucy hill collection - bendigo wax flowers, bendigo advertiser -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Map - Australia Shewing the Tracks of the Late Explorers, c1865
Charles George Eastland Platts arrived in South Australia on 22 March 1839, and soon after established his business in Adelaide. He became Adelaide’s first bookseller. It was known as Platts’ Library but was also a bookshop and stationer. His business was also used as a postal receiving house. Platts died on 14 November 1871. Boyle Travers Finniss (18 August 1807 – 24 December 1893) had an early career in the British Military before selling off his commission in 1835. He was appointed assistant surveyor to Colonel William Light in South Australia. He then had several roles in public service. Finniss was the first premier and Chief Secretary South Australia, serving from 24 October 1856 to 20 August 1857. In 1864 he was appointed as the Government Resident of the Northern Territory. He was filling this role at the time when the map was produced and is acknowledged on the map.This is a very early map documenting the exploration and opening up of Australia.Map of Australia and part of Indonesia. Part coloured with tracks of 15 explorers including Eyre, Stuart, Leichhardt and Burke and Wills with notes and some details of latitude and longitude. Relief relating to the major mountain ranges is indicated. At the bottom of the map is a key to the explorers and a list of the counties in the different states. Top left side of map has small sketch of the Platts (publisher) building at the corner of King William Street.Map of Australia shewing the tracks of late explorers into the interior and across the continent together with their discoveries map/ projected, compiled and drawn by O.W.O. Bennett Most Respectfully Dedicated to LIEUT. COL. BOYLE TRAVERS FINISS Government Resident of the Northern Territory of SOUTH AUSTRALIAexplorers -- australia -- maps, rare maps australia -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Hospital ("The Pines") Adelaide St. (Undated)
Black and white photograph, oval shaped. Subject is a building with two peaks of roof-line at front. Front of building has veranda and a picket fence is at front with a lantern in foreground. Printed on the photo is, "Ringwood Hospital". (3 copies - 1 original postcard print and 2 enlargements).Typed below photograph, "The old 'Pines' Hospital in Adelaide Street. Now Eastland site. Many older Ringwood residents born there." -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, c1910
Donated by Mrs. Aileen Terrill, member of Rutherglen Historical Society. Owner of original photograph unknown.Black and white, postcard size, unmounted photograph of the back of Fairfield Cellars.On back of photo: "Back view of Fairfield Cellars. Date unknown." Also a rubber stamp: "B.J. Blackie, Resident Chemist, Rutherglen"fairfield cellars, viticulture, winemaking -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH LAURA HUDSON
LAURA HUDSON LIVED TO THE AGE OF 105 YEARSBLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF LAURA HUDSON AGED 100, MOUNTED ON A BOARD ALSO A FRAMED COPY WITH DETAILS ON MATT BOARDMRS LAURA HUDSON: FIRST CLUNES RESIDENT TO REACH THE AGE OF 100 YEARS 11TH MARCH 1948; RIALTO STUDIOS BALLARATlaura hudson, photograph -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph- Bus tour to Murray 2 Power Station
The Murray Region Hydroelectric Power Stations are two of seven hydro power stations, located near Khancoban in NSW. The two power stations are part of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electricity Scheme, which is an extensive hydroelectricity and irrigation complex constructed in south-east Australia between 1949 and 1974 and now run by Snowy Hydro. Although both power stations are located in NSW, since 1 July 2008 all power generated has been allocated to the Victorian region of the National Electricity Market. Murray 2 Power Station was the first in the Snowy Scheme to use Japanese supplied large electrical and mechanical components Photographs demonstrate local Kiewa Valley residents enjoying an educational visit to Murray 2 Power Station which holds significance to the early history of the Hydro-electric Scheme in the area. Also demonstrates a pictorial history of social activities undertaken during this periodBlack and white photograph mounted on buff card Bus tour to Murray 2 Power Station showing 2 buses and group of Kiewa Valley residentsHandwritten in blue ink above photo "Snapshots Clare Roper' Handwritten in black ink below photo "Bus tour to Murray 2 Power Station'kiewa valley residents, clare roper -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Staff at Gracedale Nursing Home in Warrandyte Road, North Ringwood
Hella Hebblethwaite on the staff (59_1.jpg) Edith Elliott, resident at Gracedale (59_2.jpg) Lucy Young and Holly Arnold-Lester on the staff (59_3.jpg) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Charlie Brown - A Most Remarkable Character, 2011
Stories of the life of Charles James Brown, former resident of Ringwood and Gippsland region of Victoria, compiled by Joan Newman in 2011 from recollections of friends and acquaintances. Copy of Death Certificate (page 8) records Charles James Brown died in Bairnsdale, Victoria, on 27th February 1952, aged 83 years. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Tunstall 1945, 1945
A map drawn from memory about 20 years ago by Colin Fraser of the businesses and residents of Tunstall, 1945, including the location of Fraser General Store.A map drawn from memory about 20 years ago by Colin Fraser of the businesses and residents of Tunstall, 1945, including the location of Fraser General Store.A map drawn from memory about 20 years ago by Colin Fraser of the businesses and residents of Tunstall, 1945, including the location of Fraser General Store.tunstall, tunstall railway station, tunstall avenue nunawading, tunstall state school no 4190, fraser, colin -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Accident to old resident, 1936
Reports of accident and death of William Boyle, resident of Mt Pleasant Road, Forest Hill.Reports of accident and death of William Boyle, resident of Mt Pleasant Road, Forest Hill. Also contains information about Boyle' parents, wife and childrenReports of accident and death of William Boyle, resident of Mt Pleasant Road, Forest Hill.mt pleasant road, forest hill, boyle, william -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newsletter, J.N. Webster, Town Clerk, City of Ringwood News Sheet - February 1970, 1970
Newspaper-style 1970 community information newsletter for Ringwood residents covering local council news, activities, and outline of funds received and expended in 1968-69.rinx -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Electoral Roll, City of Port Melbourne, Voters Roll, City of Port Melbourne - Boundary Ward, Jul 1990
Prepared by the Town Clerk's office. Voters roll, City of Port Melbourne 1990: List in alphabetical order of residents in Boundary Ward. Signature of A.D. Graham, Municipal Clerk, is on back pagelocal government - city of port melbourne, town clerks, david graham -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Newsletter, Issue 2, Bayside Bulletin, 1987
Bayside Bulletin, a set of newsletters issued by the City of Port Melbourne to keep residents informed about the Bayside development: second in a series of community bulletins (no date)town planning - proposals shelved - bayside, local government - city of port melbourne, environmental issues, sandridge city development co pty ltd, scdc, evan walker, perce mcguire white, perce white -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Newsletter, Special Issue, Why an alternative, Bayside Bulletin, 1987
Bayside Bulletin, a set of newsletters issued by the City of Port Melbourne to keep residents informed about the Bayside development: special issue 'Why an alternative' (no date)town planning - proposals shelved - bayside, local government - city of port melbourne, environmental issues, sandridge city development co pty ltd, scdc, evan walker, perce mcguire white, perce white -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Newsletter, Issue 3, Bayside Bulletin, 1987
Bayside Bulletin, a set of newsletters issued by the City of Port Melbourne to keep residents informed about the Bayside development: third in a series of community bulletins (no date)town planning - proposals shelved - bayside -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - "Welcome to Spring" letter
Various ephemera of local interest which give a picture of changes in the community 2018/19.Giving an idea of some changes in the communityLetter from City of Port Phillip to resident Maree CHALMERS dated 5 September 2018 welcoming Spring and listing services and upcoming activities in the areasocial activities, maree chalmers, societies clubs unions and other organisations, local government - city of port phillip -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
Coloured photograph of the official opening of the Warehouse Clunes, Showing residents and dignitaries seated and standing in and around Collins Place Rotunda. For the opening of the Warehouse and the new musuem On Reverse: Opeing warehouse (20)the warehouse clunes, clunes museum, 2012 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Set To Sell, 1/04/1992 12:00:00 AM
Residents surrounding the former site of the Warrawong Primary SchoolResidents surrounding the former site of the Warrawong Primary School have accepted the maximum 12% public open space with 15 dwellings per hectare development.Residents surrounding the former site of the Warrawong Primary Schoolvictoria. ministry of planning & housing, warrawong primary school, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Paper recycling rolls again, 1991
Waste paper for recycling is once again being collected from Nunawading residents at the Waste Transfer and Recycling Centre in Vermont South (photo - Bruce Atkinson).Waste paper for recycling is once again being collected from Nunawading residents at the Waste Transfer and Recycling Centre in Vermont South (photo - Bruce Atkinson).Waste paper for recycling is once again being collected from Nunawading residents at the Waste Transfer and Recycling Centre in Vermont South (photo - Bruce Atkinson).city of nunawading, waste transfer station, vermont south, atkinson, bruce, mayors, recycling -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Love in war and peace, 2002
John and Margaret Skey, residents of Mitcham, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on 17 Dec 2002.John and Margaret Skey, residents of Mitcham, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on 17 Dec 2002. They were married in England in 1942 and migrated to Australia in 1958.John and Margaret Skey, residents of Mitcham, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on 17 Dec 2002.skey, margaret, skey, john