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Map, Shire of Nunawading 1888
Plan showing owners of land in the South Riding of the Shire of Nunawading, 1888. South Boundary Road is now Highbury Road.shire of nunawading. south riding, south boundary road, burwood east, highbury road, springvale road, mahoneys road, forest hill, holland road, blackburn south, burwood highway -
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Document, Blackburn Lake, ca 1983
Typescript article containing information from Nunawading Historical Society newsletters on antimony mining at Blackburn Lake,Typescript article containing information from Nunawading Historical Society newsletters on antimony mining at Blackburn Lake, with a photocopy of an extract from 'Mineral Statistics of Victoria', 1878 and of the typescript.Typescript article containing information from Nunawading Historical Society newsletters on antimony mining at Blackburn Lake,antimony mines, blackburn lake sanctuary, nunawading historical society, t. r. b. morton & son, mcclare, thomas, freehold investment and banking company of australia ltd, mcandrew, j. (dr), zerbe (mrs) -
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Newspaper - Article, A Suburban oasis, 27/08/1974
Double page spread article from 'The Sun', 27 August 1974 on Blackburn Lake.lakes, blackburn lake sanctuary, blackburn lake committee of management, oakley, gavan, city of nunawading, victorian government, australian government, da costa, robin, wilson, michael, murby, lurin -
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Document, Blackburn Lake
Extract from Robin Da Costa's 'Blackburn: a picturesque history'Photocopied extract from Robin Da Costa's 'Blackburn: a picturesque history' pp 92 -94.Extract from Robin Da Costa's 'Blackburn: a picturesque history' blackburn lake sanctuary, adult deaf and dumb society, blackburn swimming club, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, walling, edna, stones, ellis -
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Document, Landscape Submission, c 1976
A landscape submission written for the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) for Blackburn Lake and the Bell Bird Streets.A landscape submission written for the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) for Blackburn Lake and the Bell Bird Streets. Definitions given of boundaries of the Lake area, ownership, housing and gardens. Photographs and map.A landscape submission written for the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) for Blackburn Lake and the Bell Bird Streets.blackburn lake sanctuary, waratah crescent, blackburn, jeffery street, hill street, boongarry avenue, linum street, laurel grove, acacia avenue, city of nunawading, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, furness park, camberwell grammar school -
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Document, Blackburn Lake, ca 1972
'Blackburn Lake: report to the Minister for Local Government' Blackburn Lake Committee of Management (?), c1972.'Blackburn Lake: report to the Minister for Local Government' Blackburn Lake Committee of Management (?), 1972(?). Includes brief history, detailed description, photographs, lists of flora, bird life.'Blackburn Lake: report to the Minister for Local Government' Blackburn Lake Committee of Management (?), c1972.blackburn lake sanctuary, native plants, wildlife, environment, birds -
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Pamphlet, Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, 1982
... woods john gardiners creek lake road blackburn adult deaf ...Pamphlet issued by the City of Nunawading on Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, its history and development.Pamphlet issued by the City of Nunawading on Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, its history and development.Pamphlet issued by the City of Nunawading on Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, its history and development.blackburn lake sanctuary, woods, john, gardiners creek, lake road, blackburn, adult deaf and dumb society, herald learn to swim drive, blackburn swimming club, city of nunawading. parks and recreation department -
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Newspaper - Article, Ammonia lake spill kills fish, 27/11/1985
'Ammonia lake spill kills fish' by Simon Kinch, Nunawading Gazette, 27 November, 1985.blackburn lake sanctuary, pollution, fish, morgan, joan -
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Article, Blackburn Lake, 1971
'Victoria's Resources' Dec 1970 - Feb 1971 - 'Blackburn Lake: a unique natural sanctuary and field study centre - author Jean F. Field.An article from 'Victoria's Resources' Dec 1970 - Feb 1971 - 'Blackburn Lake: a unique natural sanctuary and field study centre - author Jean F. Field. History and description of the lake including bird lists. 'Victoria's Resources' Dec 1970 - Feb 1971 - 'Blackburn Lake: a unique natural sanctuary and field study centre - author Jean F. Field.parks and reserves, blackburn lake sanctuary, adult deaf and dumb society, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, walling, edna, sheddon, (mrs), (mr), bourke, nola -
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Article, Blackburn Lake painting, 1988
Two paintings in Darwin Science and Art Museum by Theo Hansen (1870 - 1945) of Blackburn Lake.Two paintings in Darwin Science and Art Museum by Theo Hansen (1870 - 1945) of Blackburn Lake. Studied in Melbourne National Gallery School and Paris. Exhibited at Victorian Artists Society until 1906.Two paintings in Darwin Science and Art Museum by Theo Hansen (1870 - 1945) of Blackburn Lake. artists, hansen, theo brooke, victorian artists society, heidelberg school, colonial school, shimmin, bruce -
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Pamphlet, Auction, 1/10/1998 12:00:00 AM
Auction of a turn of the century weatherboard cottage in Blackburn South.Pamphlet advertising the auction of a turn of the century weatherboard cottage in Blackburn South.Auction of a turn of the century weatherboard cottage in Blackburn South.auctions, holland road, blackburn south, no167. -
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Newspaper - Article, A Place to sit and ponder, 25/04/1990
'A Place to sit and ponder' by Kate Ashley-Griffiths, Nunawading Gazette, 25 April 1990 on Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. Gives brief history and discusses plans for expansion of the visitors' centre.blackburn lake sanctuary, hansen, bill, stanton, peter, armstrong, ian -
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Document, Trail blazers to explore the lake, 24/07/1987 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading Gazette 24 July 1987 on school project for Blackburn LakeArticle from Nunawading Gazette 24 July 1987 on school project for Blackburn Lake Nature Trail.Nunawading Gazette 24 July 1987 on school project for Blackburn Lake blackburn lake sanctuary, emmaus college, alvin, elaine, neale, rachel, holmes, catherine -
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Document, Family fun helps launch facilities at Lake centre, 13/03/1991 12:00:00 AM
Andree Evans on Blackburn Lake Visitors Centre extension, Nunawading Gazette, 13March 1991.Article by Andree Evans on Blackburn Lake Visitors Centre extension, Nunawading Gazette, 13March 1991.Andree Evans on Blackburn Lake Visitors Centre extension, Nunawading Gazette, 13March 1991.blackburn lake sanctuary, armstrong, ian, eckhardt, john, braybrook, ron, rotary club of nunawading -
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Pamphlet, Blackburn Lake Sanctuary information, 1988
Information pamphlet re history of Blackburn Lake.Information pamphlet re history of Blackburn Lake. Visitors guide sheet and brochure advertising 'Bush Tucker Walkabout'. Open Day, including leaflet about local Wurundjeri tribe and plants they used.Information pamphlet re history of Blackburn Lake. blackburn lake sanctuary, city of nunawading, adult deaf and dumb society, native plants, wildlife, bush tucker walkabout, wurundjeri aboriginal tribe -
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Pamphlet, Auction, 1/11/1998 12:00:00 AM
Selling renovated weatherboard period house in Gardenia Street, Blackburn.Auction brochure selling renovated weatherboard period house in Gardenia Street, Blackburn.Selling renovated weatherboard period house in Gardenia Street, Blackburn.auctions, gardenia street, blackburn, no 32. -
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Pamphlet, Auction, 1/11/1998 12:00:00 AM
Auction of classic Elmore home in Blackburn's bellbird area.Pamphlet advertising auction of classic Elmore home in Blackburn's bellbird area. 26 Linum Street, Blackburn.Auction of classic Elmore home in Blackburn's bellbird area.linum street, blackburn, no.26, elmore houses -
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Map, Blackburn Lake - Elmore houses walk, 1/11/1991
Map of Blackburn outlining a walk through the lake.Map of Blackburn outlining a walk through the lake. The route includes four Elmore houses.Map of Blackburn outlining a walk through the lake.maps, blackburn lake sanctuary, the avenue, blackburn, laburnum street, main street, gardenia street, blackburn road, gordon crescent -
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Newspaper - Article, Lake lovers mount education defence, 1/05/1991
'Nunawading Post' article 1 May 1991 describing education programs on Blackburn Lake. Also photograph from East Burwood Technology Park.blackburn lake sanctuary, meagher, dorothy, east burwood technology park, henderson, ashlee, stevenko, steven -
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Article, VCE need highlights lake's research value, 24/11/1991 12:00:00 AM
Outlining the research potential for students especially V.C.E. environmental science and biology studies.An article outlining the research potential for students especially V.C.E. environmental science and biology studies. The education program coordinator's request for more volunteers to help visitors. Outlining the research potential for students especially V.C.E. environmental science and biology studies. secondary education, blackburn lake information centre, blackburn lake education program coordinator, meagher, dorothy, victorian certificate of education, wurundjeri aboriginal tribe -
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Map, Orchards 1922, 1922
1922 map showing orchards in Doncaster East, Blackburn, Mitcham, Tunstall, Ringwood, Vermont, East Burwood, Tally Ho.vermont orchards, tunstall, ringwood, blackburn, tally ho, east doncaster -
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Pamphlet - Newsletter, Lake Park Chronicle, 21/03/1993 12:00:00 AM
'Lake Park Chronicle' Vol 1 No 1 March 1993. Excerpts from 'Our monthly letter' relating to Adult Deaf and Dumb Society Flower Farm and Home, Lake Park, Blackburn 1909 - 1912 and other sources.'Lake Park Chronicle' Vol 1 No 1 March 1993. Excerpts from 'Our monthly letter' relating to Adult Deaf and Dumb Society Flower Farm and Home, Lake Park, Blackburn 1909 - 1912 and other sources. Prepared by Dorothy Meagher in conjunction with Parks and Recreation Services, City of Nunawading.'Lake Park Chronicle' Vol 1 No 1 March 1993. Excerpts from 'Our monthly letter' relating to Adult Deaf and Dumb Society Flower Farm and Home, Lake Park, Blackburn 1909 - 1912 and other sources.adult deaf and dumb society, blackburn lake sanctuary, meagher, dorothy, lake park chronicle, city of nunawading. parks and recreation services -
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Article, Close look, 23/02/1993 12:00:00 AM
Environment Protection Authority carries out study of Blackburn LakeEnvironment Protection Authority carries out study of Blackburn LakeEnvironment Protection Authority carries out study of Blackburn Lakerobinson, brian dr, environment protection authority, victoria, blackburn lake committee of management, environment -
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Pamphlet, Auction, 1/11/1998 12:00:00 AM
Auction of timber Cottage which has been renovated. 22 Elder Street, Blackburn.Pamphlet advertising auction of timber Cottage which has been renovated. 22 Elder Street, Blackburn. Auction of timber Cottage which has been renovated. 22 Elder Street, Blackburn.auctions, elder street, blackburn, no 22 -
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Document, Lake home cluster rejected, 13/10/1976 12:00:00 AM
Gazette' 13 October 1976 reporting Nunawading Council rejection of an application for permit to build 18 cluster homes at 144 Central Road, Nunawading.'Lake home cluster rejected' by Simon Kinch. Article from 'Gazette' 13 October 1976 reporting Nunawading Council rejection of an application for permit to build 18 cluster homes at 144 Central Road, Nunawading.Gazette' 13 October 1976 reporting Nunawading Council rejection of an application for permit to build 18 cluster homes at 144 Central Road, Nunawading.central road, blackburn, no 144, land use, blackburn lake sanctuary, blackburn lake primary school no. 4860 -
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Article, Lake has become a teaching tool, 1/07/1992 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading Gazette, 1 July 1992 about Blackburn Lake Interpretation Centre which commenced in 1985.An article in Nunawading Gazette, 1 July 1992 about Blackburn Lake Interpretation Centre which commenced in 1985. $170,000 extension has been opened to teach children about nature and the environment. The extension was funded by the City of Nunawading, Rotary Club of Nunawading and the Victorian Department of Planning and the Environment. The coordinator is Dorothy Meagher. Nunawading Gazette, 1 July 1992 about Blackburn Lake Interpretation Centre which commenced in 1985.primary education, city of nunawading, victoria. department of planning and the environment, rotary club of nunawading, meagher, dorothy, aborigines, blackburn lake sanctuary, friends of the lake, lewis, irene, barnes, margaret, hopkins, sophie, oettinger, marc -
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Article, Students stitch sanctuary theme, 24/11/1993 12:00:00 AM
The article describes a quilt made by the Blackburn Lake Primary School students under the guidance of local artist, Jeanette Jennings.The article describes a quilt made by the Blackburn Lake Primary School students under the guidance of local artist, Jeanette Jennings. The project was integrated with environmental studies and involved all students at the school.The article describes a quilt made by the Blackburn Lake Primary School students under the guidance of local artist, Jeanette Jennings.primary education, blackburn lake primary school no 4860, nunawading schools community arts project, jennings, jeanette, oldham, john, nunawading civic centre, blackburn branch library, blackburn lake sanctuary visitors centre -
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Article, Lake fire trauma, 2/11/1994 12:00:00 AM
2 November 1994 following the fire at Blackburn Lake . Melbourne Fire Brigade want access gates to the sanctuary and existing tracks cleared and widened to allow fire trucks access.Article in Nunawading Gazette 2 November 1994 following the fire at Blackburn Lake which burnt up to 100 metres of Blackburn Lake Primary School. Melbourne Fire Brigade want access gates to the sanctuary and existing tracks cleared and widened to allow fire trucks access. Also 150 metre fire break around the school was recommended but the chairman of the Blackburn Lake Advisory Committee thought having a fire break would ruin the concept of the sanctuary. 2 November 1994 following the fire at Blackburn Lake . Melbourne Fire Brigade want access gates to the sanctuary and existing tracks cleared and widened to allow fire trucks access. bushfires, blackburn lake primary school no 4860, jewell, david, city of nunawading, melbourne fire brigade, blackburn and district tree preservation society, blackburn lake sanctuary advisory committee, payne, ann -
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Article, Island haven for native wildlife, 16/11/1994 12:00:00 AM
Council approval has been given to the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Advisory Committee to construct an anchored 1.98m x 3.4m floating island in the lake to provide a safe haven for birds.An article advising Council approval has been given to the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Advisory Committee to construct an anchored 1.98m x 3.4m floating island in the lake to provide a safe haven for birds. The committee would provide $500 towards the cost with support from students at Forest Hill Secondary College.Council approval has been given to the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Advisory Committee to construct an anchored 1.98m x 3.4m floating island in the lake to provide a safe haven for birds. blackburn lake sanctuary, blackburn lake advisory committee, blackburn lake committee of management, payne, ann, birds, spurr, noel, forest hill secondary college -
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Article, Snake Bite, 22/01/1992 12:00:00 AM
A snakebite which occured during a gardening activity in Blackburn.An account of a snakebite which occured during a gardening activity in Blackburn. The victim Mrs Mann had received enough venom from the bite to kill a child. The snake was identifies as either a copperhead or black snake. The article contained information on how to treat snake bite and advice on keeping gardens snake free.A snakebite which occured during a gardening activity in Blackburn. csl, melbourne geo, snakes, box hill hospital, mann gwen, goulopoulos, tom, black snake, copperhead snake, st vincents intensive care unit