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Clothing - Womens Knitted Suit, 1982
Bought to wear to donor's son's wedding and then didn't use the garment for the occasion. Wore it only two or three times since.1982 Three piece Jade ensemble in acetate and polyamide fabric. Summer weight French Spangaro label. Top has scalloped edging on neck and cap sleeves. Long sleeved jacket has clear buttons.costume, female -
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Article, Veteran journo continues his craft and story, 2004
Interview with Simon Kinch to celebrate the 40th birthday of the Leader Community Newspapers.Interview with Simon Kinch to celebrate the 40th birthday of the Leader Community Newspapers. incorporates some of the history of the Eastern Times and the Nunawading Gazette.Interview with Simon Kinch to celebrate the 40th birthday of the Leader Community Newspapers. kinch, simon, leader community newspapers, eastern times, nunawading gazette, baker, george, parker, stan -
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Pamphlet, Yarran Dheran - walking tracks, suggested walks
Plan of Yarran Dheran with surrounding roads and suggested walks with times.Plan of Yarran Dheran with surrounding roads and suggested walks with times.Plan of Yarran Dheran with surrounding roads and suggested walks with times.yarran dheran, walks -
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Letter - Correspondence, Shire of Stawell, 1933
A report on the Cost of Government ConferenceA report on the Cost of Government Conference held at the Melbourne Town Hall on 1st August 1933. together with a detailed report from the Stawell TimesA report on the Cost of Government Conferencepolitics and government, shire of stawell -
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Article, Times of change, 1992
At least four new members in Nunawading Council after 31 Aug 1992.At least four new members in Nunawading Council after 31 Aug 1992. The mayoral function will be multicultural.At least four new members in Nunawading Council after 31 Aug 1992. local government elections, atkinson, bruce, rawlings, andrew, athan, savvas, athan, lyn, janssen, harry, cooper, les -
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Article, Capturing the spirit of the times, 2004
Article about artist couple, Grahame and Inge King.Article about artist couple, Grahame and Inge King. Grahame is 90 and Inge 86 but both are still actively producing their work from their home in Warrandyte. Inge is regarded as Australia's greatest living sculptor and Grahame is a printmaker.Article about artist couple, Grahame and Inge King. king, grahame, king, inge, artists, sculpture, printmaking -
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Article, Good times and bad, 1993
It is ironic that as Strathdon Community celebrates its 25th birthday, it faces the closure of one of its most important services - its Strathdon Lodge Dementia Centre.It is ironic that as Strathdon Community celebrates its 25th birthday, it faces the closure of one of its most important services - its Strathdon Lodge Dementia Centre.It is ironic that as Strathdon Community celebrates its 25th birthday, it faces the closure of one of its most important services - its Strathdon Lodge Dementia Centre.strathdon community, aged people, cerina, di, money, doug, best, bill -
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Article, Changing times, 1991
Recent opening of Nunawading's $5.4 million Civic Centre compared with an article describing the residence erected at Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham's depot in 1932.Recent opening of Nunawading's $5.4 million Civic Centre compared with an article describing the residence erected at Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham's depot in 1932.Recent opening of Nunawading's $5.4 million Civic Centre compared with an article describing the residence erected at Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham's depot in 1932.city of nunawading, shire of blackburn and mitcham, nunawading historical society -
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Article, Neighbourhood of soap's most sacred site, 9/08/1998 12:00:00 AM
Sale of 6 Pin Oak Court in Vermont South better known as Robinson's Place in the T.V. series 'Neighbours'..Sale of 6 Pin Oak Court in Vermont South better known as Robinson's Place in the T.V. series 'Neighbours'.. Some interest shown from as far afield as 'The Times' in England.Sale of 6 Pin Oak Court in Vermont South better known as Robinson's Place in the T.V. series 'Neighbours'..pin oak court, vermont south, neighbours (television program), aldinger, james, grundy television -
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Article, Bush Idyll, 8/08/1998 12:00:00 AM
'Bush Idyll' painting by McCubbin has changed owners many times and will be auctioned on 17 August 1998 for an expected record price.'Bush Idyll' painting by McCubbin has changed owners many times and will be auctioned on 17 August 1998 for an expected record price. The girl in the painting is Mary Jane Lobb, mother of Mrs Doreen Gibson. It was found by a local farmer in Cambridshire, England unframed and dusty and bought by David Waterhouse in 1984 for $150,000.'Bush Idyll' painting by McCubbin has changed owners many times and will be auctioned on 17 August 1998 for an expected record price.mccubbin, frederick, streeton, arthur, roberts, tom, gibson, doreen, lobb, mary jane, waterhouse, david -
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Article, Times past, 1994
When the City of Nunawading passes into history soon, it will leave a valuable collection of historical importance.When the City of Nunawading passes into history soon, it will leave a valuable collection of historical importance. Among the collection is a 9 carat gold mayoral chain worth $10,000 - $12,000.When the City of Nunawading passes into history soon, it will leave a valuable collection of historical importance. local government, city of nunawading, spurr, noel, amalgamations -
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Flag - Flag: Union Jack
Flag belonged to W. Hawkins who founded the Carry On Club. A group of returned servicemen and businessmen of Melbourne . The Club was to assist and help World War I veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929Union Flag (Union Jack) with plaited wool loop and small length of cord (78cm) on the hoist edge of the flag. Red cross on White Cross on Blue background.Inscription :Greenwood-Smith. Stamped Made in England All Woolflags, national -
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Flag - Flag -Australian Red Ensign
Belonged to W. Hawkins who founded the Carry on Club in 1932 - a group of returned servicemen and businessmen of Melbourne. The Club was to help many WW1 veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929.Australian Red Ensign. Red cross on white cross on blue background on hoist side of flag, upper left corner. Main background colour - red.|Seven pointed white star on hoist side , lower left - Commonwealth star. Four smaller white stars - 7 points. One small star - 5 points.Stamped: Commwth - 2yd- Made in England. All woolflags, national -
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Flag - Flag Red Ensign -small
Belonged to Mr. W Hawkins who founded the Carry On Club in 1932. A group of returned servicemen nd business men of Melbourne . The aim of the club was to assist many World War I veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929Australian Red Ensign. Upper left on Hoist side Red Cross over-sewn over-sewn on White cross over-sewn on Navy blue background. Commonwealth(Federal) star lower Left on hoist side white 7 points Southern cross four stars white 7 points, one white star small 5 points. Red square patch : lower left on hoist side Cord Loop top left on hoist side. Cord bottom left on hoist sideThomas Evans Pty Ltd 415 Bourke Street Melbourneflags, national -
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Flag - Union Flag Of United Kingdom (Union Jack) Small
Belonged to Mr W Hawkins who founded the Carry On Club in 1932. A group of businessmen and returned servicemen of Melbourne. The club was formed to help World War Veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929Union Flag. Red cross over-sewn on White Cross over-sewn on Blue Background Cord Loop on upper Hoist side Cord length on lower hoist side (25.5 cms)Thos Evans Pty Ltd 415 Bourke St Melbourneflags, national -
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Book, Aboriginal People of Victoria, 1990
Illustrated booklet describing Aboriginal life from pre-contact times to the present day. Illustrations (some coloured).Illustrated booklet describing Aboriginal life from pre-contact times to the present day. Illustrations (some coloured). Map. Bibliography.Illustrated booklet describing Aboriginal life from pre-contact times to the present day. Illustrations (some coloured). aborigines, booklet -
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Article, Our forbears grew tobacco in Nunawading
Article in 'Eastern Times' - Local historical writer Jean Uhl relates that there was a toll gate called 'Ballyshanassy' and that the Nunawading Road Board once had a court case versus Cotter about this gate.Article in 'Eastern Times' - Local historical writer Jean Uhl relates that there was a toll gate called 'Ballyshanassy' and that the Nunawading Road Board once had a court case versus Cotter about this gate. Another discovery was that Nunawading had a tobacco plantation, family members of John Jacob Meyer who married a Miss Schwartz and settled in Hawthorn in 1852 used to work on this plantation.Article in 'Eastern Times' - Local historical writer Jean Uhl relates that there was a toll gate called 'Ballyshanassy' and that the Nunawading Road Board once had a court case versus Cotter about this gate.agriculture, toll gates, uhl, jean, nunawading road board, meyer, john jacob, schwartz (miss), tobacco farming -
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Article, Fruitgrowing pioneer dies, 1926
Obituary for Mr H.H. Hatfield of Box HillObituary for Mr H.H. Hatfield of Box Hill who was one of the best known orchardists in the State. He was associated with the development of the fruitgrowing industry in the district for nearly 50 years and the introduction of the apple. He was president of the Central Fruitgrowing Society several times. Mr Hatfield was asked to assist in the classification of our pome fruits by the State Pomological Centre.Obituary for Mr H.H. Hatfield of Box Hillhatfield, h.h., orchards, central fruitgrowers association, state pomological centre -
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Article, Pioneers pass, 1926
Obituary for Mr H.H. Hatfield, well known orchardist.Obituary for Mr H.H. Hatfield, well known orchardist. As a teenager he was engaged clearing a road to Woods Point goldfields. He was manager for Theo. Kitchen 7 J.A. Kitchen at Pakenham and he interested them in the fruitgrowing industry. Several times he was president of the Central Fruitgrowers Association. In the early 1890s he started fruitgrowing on his own at Pakenham and later moved to Middleborough Road to live and start an orchard. He was president of Nunawading Shire 1917 -1918.Obituary for Mr H.H. Hatfield, well known orchardist. orchards, hatfield, h.h., central fruitgrowers association, kitchen, theo, kitchen, j.a., shire of nunawading -
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Newspaper - Article, My how times have changed, 20/11/1985
Article on Whitehorse Road, Mitcham with photo showing Britannia Street Guide Hall (Mitcham Hall), by Simon Kinch.mitcham, edward street, mitcham, britannia street mitcham, whitehorse road, mitcham, christ church anglican church mitcham, guide groups, mitcham hall -
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Newspaper - Illustration, Weekly Times, 1916
Page 25 of the Weekly Times Feb. 12 1916.Page 25 of the Weekly Times Feb. 12 1916, with photo of 'Recruits from Box Hill District' (Shire of Nunawading).Page 25 of the Weekly Times Feb. 12 1916.world war 1914-1918, nunawadong -
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Article, Mitcham pioneer knew Burke and Wills, c. 1960
John McClare (1828-1926) was a pioneer of the district whose daughter Agnes was the first white child born in the district.John McClare (1828-1926) was a pioneer of the district whose daughter Agnes was the first white child born in the district. Blackburn author Jean Field sent a history of the family to the Eastern Times - his is one of the episodes.John McClare (1828-1926) was a pioneer of the district whose daughter Agnes was the first white child born in the district. mcclare, john, mcclare, mary, mcclare, agnes, mitcham, vermont -
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Document, Australian Nurses since Nightingale 1860-1990, 1992
A comprehensive history of the part Australian Nurses have played during war and times of peace.A comprehensive history of the part Australian Nurses have played during war and times of peace.A comprehensive history of the part Australian Nurses have played during war and times of peace.nurses, war time -
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Book, Cottage gardens in Australia, 1983
Traces the heritage of Australia's cottage gardens from early colonial times to the present dayTraces the heritage of Australia's cottage gardens from early colonial times to the present day (two photos of Schwerkolt Cottage)Traces the heritage of Australia's cottage gardens from early colonial times to the present day schwerkolt cottage, gardens -
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Article, The Great Depression, 19/04/1981
Photocopy of an article in the National Times by Ruth Park on the experiences of people during the 1929 depression.Photocopy of an article in the National Times by Ruth Park on the experiences of people during the 1929 depression. Article was written in January 1974 and published in April 1981.Photocopy of an article in the National Times by Ruth Park on the experiences of people during the 1929 depression.depression 1929 - 1939, ruth park -
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Article, David Boyle was first settler in Mitcham, n.d
Article in the Eastern Times quoting Robert Boyle whose grandfather was believed to be the first settler in the Mitcham district c1830.Article in the Eastern Times quoting Robert Boyle whose grandfather was believed to be the first settler in the Mitcham district c1830. The grandfather was David Boyle.Article in the Eastern Times quoting Robert Boyle whose grandfather was believed to be the first settler in the Mitcham district c1830. boyle, robert, boyle, david, pioneers -
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Article, Fresh light on Mitcham's history, 27/09/1961 12:00:00 AM
Article in Eastern Times of 27/9/1961 by C.H. Boyle on his grandfather David Boyle.Article in Eastern Times of 27/9/1961 by C.H. Boyle on his grandfather David Boyle, believed to be the first settler in Mitcham and who assisted Baron Von Mueller in his capacity as a botanist.Article in Eastern Times of 27/9/1961 by C.H. Boyle on his grandfather David Boyle.boyle, david, boyle, c.h., pioneers -
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Article, Ted wins contract during tough times, 9/02/1993 12:00:00 AM
Article from Nunawading Gazette.Article from Nunawading Gazette regarding ex school cleaner now contract cleaning for two primary schools.Article from Nunawading Gazette. endacott, ted -
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Article, O.S. Green dies, age 87, 1/06/1993 12:00:00 AM
Obituary for Oswald Stewart Green, from 'Times Spectator', Sale.Obituary for Oswald Stewart Green, from 'Times Spectator', Sale. Copied from Box Hill Historical Society Newsletter.Obituary for Oswald Stewart Green, from 'Times Spectator', Sale. green, oswald stuart -
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Newspaper - Article, A Sign of the times, 8/05/1966
Photo and caption of the winning design from Vermont South Community House's national 'Neighbourhood House Logo Design' competition, including Shirley Randell, Whitehorse Council C.E.O. and Margaret Banks, house coordinator.neighbourhood houses, randell, shirley, banks, margaret