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Clothing - Officers Army cap, c1939
Part of World War 2 army uniform worn by Captain Noel WestWord War 2|Australian War Graves UnitArmy Khaki officers peaked cap. Rising sun badge on front with narrow leather strap around front of cap. Small button on back end of strap which has a map of Australia engraved in the centre. Leather binding around inside of capLondon Stores Ltd. opp GPO Melb.costume, male uniform, military -
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Uniform - Army jacket, c1939
World War 2 Worn by Noel WestWorld War 2 Australian War Graves UnitKhaki army woollen jacket with belt which has a metal buckle, rising sun badge on each lapel. Shoulder straps with three oxidised pips plus one button and Australia badge. Box pleated patch pocket with three pointed flap on each upper chest. Large expanding patch pockets with with straight flap below waist on each side. Four oxidised brass AMF buttons down front. British Forces Commonwealth badge on right hand sleeve. Back of jacket has vent from waist to lower edge. jacket is lined with cotton.K 21costume, male uniform, military -
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Newspaper - Article, Historical home in Blackburn set to go under hammer, 20/07/1988
Article in Nunawading Gazette re sale of an historical house thought to be 100 years old. One of the original farm houses. A superb oak tree in the back yard is thought to predate the home.whitehorse road, blackburn, auctions, real estate -
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Article, Childcare Centre Inappropriate, 2018
Neighbours campaign to have proposed childcare centre for 92 children in a Mitcham residential street, knocked back by Whitehorse Council.Neighbours campaign to have proposed childcare centre for 92 children in a Mitcham residential street, knocked back by Whitehorse Council.Neighbours campaign to have proposed childcare centre for 92 children in a Mitcham residential street, knocked back by Whitehorse Council.city of whitehorse, orient avenue, mitcham, no. 1, childcare centres -
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Article, Block Back Up For Grabs, 2019
No. 490 - 500 Burwood Highway, Vermont South is for sale again after selling for almost $30 million two years ago. Heritage protection applies to the building and garden.No. 490 - 500 Burwood Highway, Vermont South is for sale again after selling for almost $30 million two years ago. Heritage protection applies to the building and garden.No. 490 - 500 Burwood Highway, Vermont South is for sale again after selling for almost $30 million two years ago. Heritage protection applies to the building and garden.burwood highway, vermont south, no. 490 - 500, land sales -
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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 - Postcard and photograph, Blackburn Road Looking South, 1917 or 1908
Black and white postcard and large photograph of old scene of Blackburn looking south. Figures of 3 children and horse and cart in scene.(on back) Addressed to - Mrs. Hilliard, 'Home' Windsor Crescent, Surrey Hillshilliard, mrs, blackburn road -
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Photograph, Anzac Day March, C.1950
Anzac Day March - Beckwith, Allan - front row 4 right to left|Haslam, Norm - front row 9 right to left|Reynolds, Brownie - front row 11 right to left|Ellemor, ? - back row 1 right to left|Chambers, Geoff - back row 2 right to left|Green, ? - back row 5 right to leftanzac day -
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photocopy, Turning Back The Clock At The Cottage, 15/09/1965 12:00:00 AM
Four tradesmen construct a post and rail fence around Schwerkolt Cottage prior to Opening Day.allen, glen, schwerkolt cottage -
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Article, Mayor Backs $15K Plan
Whitehorse Council has defended its $15,000 Reconciliation Action Plan.Whitehorse Council has defended its $15,000 Reconciliation Action Plan, with Mayor Philip Daw stating that he felt ashamed that the Whitehorse Ratepayers and Residents Association had criticised the cost during National Reconciliation Week.Whitehorse Council has defended its $15,000 Reconciliation Action Plan. wurundjeri, aborigines, city of whitehorse, whitehorse ratepayers and residents association, daw, philip -
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Article, Back in Business, 2016
Shops at the south-eastern section of Blackburn Village have gradually started to reopen.Shops at the south-eastern section of Blackburn Village have gradually started to reopen after a fire at the Food Republic Cafe before Christmas 2015. Roof space was interconnected causing damage to many businesses.Shops at the south-eastern section of Blackburn Village have gradually started to reopen. blackburn village shopping centre, re-open -
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Article, Sign of the Times
Bob Gardiner, Australian Athlete who represented Australia in Tokyo and Mexico Olympic Games, shows a sign he brought back from Mexico in 1968.gardiner, bob, olympic games -
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Photograph, Old house in Canterbury Road Blackburn, 1971
Black and white photo of old house standing well back as a result of Sub-division in Canterbury Road (south side) B/N Blackburn and Springvale Roads, 1971.canterbury road, blackburn -
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Photograph, Bank Whitehorse Road Mitcham, 1/09/1976 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photo of back of CBC Bank, south side of Whitehorse Road, Mitchamcbc bank -
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Clothing - Gloves
Ecru cotton mesh elbow - length gloves with design on back of hands and on bands around the wrist. Machine made in crotchet style.costume accessories, glove accessories -
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Clothing - White Cotton Pantaloons
White cotton pantaloons, open down front, tape around neck, scoop neck line and one button down front, completely open down to the knees - front and back. Broderie Anglaise trim around bottom of legs. Trimmed from neckline with a set of five pin tucks and the two pin tucks???costume, female underwear -
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Functional object - Pens, nibs and box
A small box of ball-pointed pen nibs (7 left). A yellow, red and black box containing metal no. 5 & 6M grey nibs. Named as balled-pointed pens, 2L Flewitt's Patent. On back: Suitable for writing in Every position, glide over. Any paper, never scratch nor stick in the paper. Manufactured by D. Leonards & Co. Birmingham. Solely for Ormiston & Glass Ltd. Contractors to H.M. Government 28 Newgate St., London ECcommerce, office equipment / stationery, domestic items, writing equipment -
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Equipment - Floor Polisher, c1954
Used by donors for polishing wooden and lino floor in the 1950s and 1960s in their home at 16 McDowall Street, Mitcham.Three brush 'Electrolux' floor Polisher/ Scrubber with polish container and three scrubber brushes, and a remotely operated polish container. It has a 'tee' shape handle which is adjustable in height to polish under tables etc. There is provision for attaching a polish container to the polisher. Flow of polish ie regulated by a chain attached to handle. Handle also has clips for holding the power cord when stored. Body of polisher is squat triangular- shape finished in red and gunmetal grey. There is a heavy rubber skirt surrounding the area where the brushes rotate.|Model B9 Serial CME 6005498 on plate at back.Electrolux Made in Australia - plate at front|Electrolux insignia on front|Plate at back gives power details and serial number.domestic items, cleaning -
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Furniture - Child's High Chair
Bentwood style high chair painted green, oval Rattan cane insert for back rest, lift up tray, foot restfurniture, domestic-nursery -
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Functional object - Typewriter
Grey and yellow case, grey electric cord attached to back, black roller and bar . Plastic wheel typeface; black keyboard.BROTHER AX-10commerce, office equipment / stationery -
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Functional object - Paperweight
Would have been used for Advertising or as gifts for customersGlass paperweight - Paper with advertising detail pasted on backHot Water and Sanitary Engineers W4415 D.M. Thompson, 20 Kenneally St., Surrey Hillscommerce, office equipment / stationery -
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Photograph - Family Photograph, Luke Family Home, C. 1903
Black and white photograph of Luke Family. Back row L-R Edith, Margaret, and Thomas Samuel. Front row L-R Frida, Alan and Nero (dog).luke, edith, luke, margaret, luke, thomas samuel, luke, alan, luke, frida, families, homes -
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Clothing - Beret Hat, unknown
Item from donor's mother (1926-2015) and father (1923-1962)who lived in Camberwell and then from the 1950s in Box Hill.The Boys' Brigade (BB) is an international, interdenominational christian youth organization conceived in Glasgow in1883 which spread quickly across the UK and worldwide. It was founded in Australia in 1890.Black wool felt beret with black ribbon edging and ribbon hanging down back. On the front a metal badge "The Boys' Brigade" with an anchor in the centre with the words "Sure", B B "Steadfast" inside. Size 6 5/8. "The Boys' Brigade", anchor, "Sure", B B "Steadfast" inside. Size 6 5/8.the boys' brigade, beret -
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Accessory - Watch, 1930
This watch was presented by the Shires of Blackburn and Mitcham to Miss Beatrice Neilson in recognition of her work with 'The Box Hill Reporter' 1927-1930 and in particular her faithful reporting of events in these shires. Miss Neilson joined the staff of 'The Age' in 1930 and retired in 1971.Small round gold watch.'Miss B.H. Neilson/from/The President and Councillors/Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham/with best wishes/10.2.199930' (on back)horology, watches, civic mementoes, presentations -
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Furniture - Chair
Wooden chair with rounded back and green painted seatfurniture, domestic -
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Book - Cookery Book, C.1911
Green paper back book with black on green illustrated cover. 'The Keyuga cookery book'.Title, author, printing, publishing details on front. Handwritten 'Alek Sass'books, cookery -
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Functional object - Clock
Standing pendulum clock with painted beehive decoration below clock face. Polished wooden case with metal trim. Opening front face with Roman numerals. Key with decorated handleOn inside back - 'Oct. Prize Night Day Striking' Also sundry instructions and advertisements. Handwritten '1880'horology, clocks -
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Textile - Quilt, C1880s
Patchwork quilt consisting of small hexagons, printed and woven cottons with red cotton border. Embroidered with feather stitch. Backed with cottonhandcrafts, needlework, manchester, bedding -
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Clothing - Dress, possibly c 1860s
c1860s Long women's dress in fine two-toned pink strip. Skirt longer in back. Bodice has three deep pleats on each side from shoulder to waist.Sleeves have self ruffle and cream lace frill at wrist. Seven buttons gold backed and white stars pattern in centre run down the front of the bodice.costume, female -
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Furniture - Chair
Restored by George Cox, retired M.L.A. and member of founding committee of the historical society.Wooden rocking chair with wooden carved back. Material on back and seat in dark checked pattern. Rocking base.furniture, domestic