Blackburn traders complain of poorly planned pedestrian access across the railway line at Blackburn Station which will continue to divide the shopping precinct after the level crossing is upgradedBlackburn traders complain of poorly planned pedestrian access across the railway line at Blackburn Station.railway crossings, blackburn, blackburn shopping centre

Blackburn traders are lobbying the State Government to rebuild the Blackburn Station underground when the level crossing is removed, in order to unite the shopping centre north & south of the railway line.Blackburn traders are lobbying the State Government to rebuild the Blackburn Station underground when the level crossing is removed. blackburn village shopping centre, blackburn railway crossing, blackburn railway station

Taranto Brothers - fruiterers of Railway Road, Blackburn are selling their shop. Almost 40 years (1962) John and Rob opened their business along with their wives, Agnes and Mary. Previously they lived in Daylesford. It has become increasingly difficult to compete with 24 hours trading at large shopping centres.Taranto Brothers - fruiterers of Railway Road, Blackburn are selling their shop. retail trade, blackburn, taranto, john, taranto, bob, taranto, mary, railway road, blackburn

Article in Whitehorse Post re award for excellence in marketing presented to Elaine Forde in her capacity as Centre Manager for Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre.Article in Whitehorse Post re award for excellence in marketing.forde, elaine, forest hill chase

A reprint and update of an earlier Shoppers trade directory, containing information on businesses in Lakes Entrance, Victoria. Contains some historical references and photographs.A reprint and update of an earlier Shoppers trade directory, containing information on businesses in Lakes Entrance, Victoria. Contains some historical references and photographs.directories

USED BY MR. LOWNE IN HIS BUTCHER SHOP IN SERVICE STREET CLUNES.DAYTON BARREL SCALES. USED BY MR. R. LOWNE IN BUTCHER SHOP, SERVICE STREET.CLUNES, UNTIL METRIC WAS INTRODUCED. HAS PORCELAIN PLATE, ON WHICH THE MEAT WAS PLACED FOR WEIGHING.THE COMPUTING SCALE. CO. DAYTON. OHIO U.S.A. - SERIAL NO. 582992local history, commerce, shop equipment, scales, shop equipment.

A draft plan for the 20 ha site of the former brickworks in Burwood East has been approved to include 950 homes, a kindergarten, an urban plaza and shopping centre.A draft plan for the 20 ha site of the former brickworks in Burwood East . brickworks, burwood east, burwood heights

A Recent donation received by the Historical Society was an emergency Petrol sales book that was rescued from the demolition of the old RJ McClure Garage in Main Street. The Garage was located next door to the Town Hall and the book was rescued by a member of council Staff at the time of demolition. The book records; "the Sales of petrol, benzine or other motor spirits or of motor oil or motor accessories to travellers outside the hours prescribed by the factories and shop acts." The First Entry in the book is 14.12.1938, and the final one being 03.03.1951. A Motorist requiring to purchase fuel or motor accessories ha to record their name, address, vehicle registration number, make of vehicle, owner of vehicle, driver of vehicle, number of gallons purchased, the reason for the purcqahse and destination, Some of the reasons stated for the purchase of fuel outside hours were, Funeral arrangements, urgent Sickness, insufficent tank capacity, floodwaters, mechanical breakdown, return of soldier to camp and Urgent Military call. It is interesting to note the registration numbers. early on in the late 1930's, the rego. Numbers were all Numbers like 177301, 43973, 10790, 154900 and 49817. By the early 1040's Letters were being now being used. GC 733, HK 273, BW 450, FJ 668, and LC 612. Some of the vehicle names were recorded were: Willys, Essex, Buik, Morris, Singer, Hudoson, Whippet, Packard, Studbaker, Oldsmobile, La Fayette and Riley.Found at R.J. McClure Garage Main Street Stawell, by John Kindred and Given to SocietyFactories and Shops Act Emergency Bookautomotive, rationing, transport, vehicles, ww2

Extracts from letters of Pat Faggetter to her daughter Rachel Faggetter, 1965 - 1976. Relates her role in the opening of Schwerkolt Cottage and the Mitcham Community Opportunity Shop.Extracts from letters of Pat Faggetter to her daughter Rachel Faggetter, 1965 - 1976. mitcham community opportunity shop, schwerkolt cottage, faggetter, pat

Seventh Day Adventist Church development of property opposite the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary encompassing a 151 dwelling retirement village, auditorium, shop and cafe, with 300 car spaces.Seventh Day Adventist Church development of property opposite the Blackburn Lake Sanctuaryseventh day adventist church, blackburn lake sanctuary, retirement homes and villages

Page of articles on: Tailwaggers Club kennels including photo of Godfrey Schwabb and dog; Youth has a place to go at night, about Nunawading Youth Club with photo of Blackburn Shops.Page of articles on: Tailwaggers Club kennels including photo of Godfrey Schwabb and dog;dogs, tailwaggers club, nunawading youth club, schwabb, godfrey, macdonald-stewart, h.c., walker park hall, lucas, a.w., youth clubs, pharmacies, blackburn, farmilo, roberta, brooks, margaret, box hill baby health centre, box hill ballet group, ritchie, j (sister), barber, j (sister), taylor, j (mrs), taylor, graeme, nicoaou, d (mrs), nicoaou, milya, holme, p (mrs), holme, paul david