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Article, Arson not ruled out in school fire
A $700,000 fire at Mitcham Primary School may be linked to an arson attempt at Blackburn Secondary College.A $700,000 fire at Mitcham Primary School may be linked to an arson attempt at Blackburn Secondary College. Music equipment and computers were lost and setting up of a new science room has also been lost. Mullauna College has offered use of rooms until next year.A $700,000 fire at Mitcham Primary School may be linked to an arson attempt at Blackburn Secondary College.schools, mitcham primary school, no. 2904, cole, alan, blackburn secondary college, mullauna secondary college -
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Document, Advance Blackburn
Copy of letter informing Blackburn residents of Nunawading Shire Council's grant of 75 pounds towards purchasing a block of land to run through from The Avenue to Blackburn Road and requesting donations from local residents.land subdivision, williams, e.g., page, chas. d, elmore, algernon john, shire of nunawading, the avenue, blackburn, blackburn road, south parade, francoms paddock, blackburn township estate, king's subdivision -
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Document, Jonquil Farm Estate
Brochure of Richard's Jonquil Farm EstateBrochure of Richard's Jonquil Farm Estate featuring 26 allotments, 7 minutes from Blackburn Station.Brochure of Richard's Jonquil Farm Estate land subdivision, jonquil farm estate blackburn, laurel grove, blackburn, boongarry avenue, main street, linum street, hooke, r.w.e. & son, keegan, i.c. -
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Pamphlet, Melbourne's water; a community problem, 1968
Collection of papers relating to Melbourne's future water needs by Leigh Blackburn with map extractsCollection of papers relating to Melbourne's future water needs by Leigh Blackburn with map extracts defining the area the author considers the most suitable for the development of future water resources and the dangers of the Lower Yarra Dam proposals.Collection of papers relating to Melbourne's future water needs by Leigh Blackburn with map extracts water supply, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, state rivers and water supply commission, lower yarra dam -
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Document, Plan of Blackburn
... Copy of plan of Blackburn area bounded by Whitehorse Road... Mitcham melbourne land subdivision blackburn whitehorse road ...Copy of plan of Blackburn areaCopy of plan of Blackburn area bounded by Whitehorse Road, Station Street and Railway ParadeCopy of plan of Blackburn arealand subdivision, blackburn, whitehorse road, station street, railway road, vine street -
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Letter - Correspondence, Sagoe Common School, 30/08/1984
Letter from C. Payne to the Nunawading Historical Society c/- Mrs D. Mattingley stating that after the closure of the old Sagoe Common School it was replaced by the Blackburn School, No 2923.sagoe common school, no. 463, blackburn primary school, no. 2923, primary schools -
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Book, Reflections, 1989
Book written by Lynne Dickson on the history of Blackburn Primary School on its Centenary celebration 1889-1989.primary schools, blackburn primary school no. 2923 -
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Document, History of Blackburn Primary School
Blackburn Primary School originally a denominational school opened in 1858, then known as 463 Common School Sagoe Common School, Box Hill - Nunawading and became Blackburn Primary School in May 1889.blackburn primary school no. 2923, sagoe common school, no. 463, seitz, john arnold, baker, w.a., halkyard, mark -
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Document, Blackburn State School, No 2923, 1969
History of Blackburn State School, originally built 1889 with one brick building and porch at a cost of 379 pounds. List of head teachers from 1889 to 1969 and names of some of the original pupils.blackburn primary school, no. 2923, primary schools, williams, john, seitz, john arnold -
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Document, Note on Sagoe Common School
A note on the history of Sagoe Common School, No 463 established by the Methodist Church before 1862.sagoe common school, no. 463, blackburn primary school, no. 2923, box hill primary school, primary schools -
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Functional object - Well and pump
The pump was restored by Alan Mitchell who was an employee of Zerbe Engineering, Ashburn Place, Blackburn. The work was carried out by Alan in their workshop.The pump was patented by Joseph W. Douglas, Middletown Conn. and the patent was assigned to W & B Douglas.A reconstructed well of red bricks. Circular, dome shaped, it has a grill on the flat top of the dome on which the force pump is situated next to the grill. It circulates the water which is held in a tank beneath the brick structure. The force pump is hand operated with a replacement handle made c1965 by Alan Mitchell who restored and donated the pump. The well is located outside the kitchen door of Schwerkolt Cottage.Patented 1842 M--D Conn.civil engineering, water supply, machinery, pumps -
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Leisure object - Toy, c1950
Used by Margaret in 1940\50 when she lived at 31 Drummond Road, Blackburn Blue felt toy donkey with cream leather saddle and yellow felt bridle. Cream sheepskin mane - yellow felt on underside of feet and yellow stitching in glove stitch on all seams. Small metal rings attached to saddle to represent stirrups.toys, soft toys -
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Leisure object - Doll, 1949
The donor Margaret was born in 1944 and grew up at 31 Drummond Street Blackburn. The doll was a gift at 5 years old.A walking doll A child's doll resembling a small child dressed in summer clothes and a straw hat, She has blonde hair plaited and tied with blue ribbons. The dress is floral cotton with white collar and two press studs in centre back. Floral pants match the dress. Cream net socks and cream plastic shoes.|The hat is straw with blue frill around the brim and five blue bows around the crown tied with blue ribbon. Eight items including the doll.Pedigree E#Englandtoys, dolls -
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Article, Land safe, no houses, 2008
Land at Lake Road Blackburn will become a public park belonging to Whitehorse Council and the Federal government after 30 December 2009.Land at Lake Road Blackburn will become a public park belonging to Whitehorse Council and the Federal government after 30 December 2009.Land at Lake Road Blackburn will become a public park belonging to Whitehorse Council and the Federal government after 30 December 2009.blackburn lake sanctuary, lake road blackburn, barresi, phil -
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Article, Flying in the face of fear, 2009
Maurice O'Keefe recalls piloting a Lancaster bomber during World War 2.Maurice O'Keefe recalls piloting a Lancaster bomber during World War 2. 2009 Anzac Day feature includes photos of the Blackburn residentMaurice O'Keefe recalls piloting a Lancaster bomber during World War 2. world war 1939-1945, o'keefe, maurice -
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Newspaper - Article, Blackburn Hotel, 4/10/1989
Newspaper cutting describing end of an era for Blackburn Hotel - it will be demolished and replaced by modern facilities and six food kitchens catering to different tastesmelder, joe;, blackburn hotel -
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Pamphlet, A Suburban dream - the 1950s, 2009
A Walk about Blackburn in Heritage Week 2009, led by Valda Arrowsmith and Vicki Jones-Evans,A Walk about Blackburn in Heritage Week 2009, led by Valda Arrowsmith and Vicki Jones-Evans,A Walk about Blackburn in Heritage Week 2009, led by Valda Arrowsmith and Vicki Jones-Evans,blackburn, heritage week 2009 -
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Article, Blackburn High - Talent bands together, 2003
Blackburn High School Band will perform a one hour concert overseas.Blackburn High School Band will perform a one hour concert overseas. The school is well-known for its musical activities.Blackburn High School Band will perform a one hour concert overseas.blackburn high school, bands -
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Article, Blackburn beef-up?, 2009
Blackburn residents fear a new Whitehorse planning development.Blackburn residents fear a new Whitehorse planning development. David Muscat launched a group called Mega WARFARE to oppose dense developments (photo)Blackburn residents fear a new Whitehorse planning development. blackburn village residents group, muscat, david, reid, julie, morrison, david, megamile, nunawading, mega warfare -
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Book, Nunawading North neighbourhood Centre, 1983
Articles about the Blackburn North Neighbourhood Centre, presented by Phill Slattery.Articles about the Blackburn North Neighbourhood Centre, presented by Phill Slattery.Articles about the Blackburn North Neighbourhood Centre, presented by Phill Slattery.mountainview road, nunawading, no. 25, nunawading north neighbourhood centre -
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Pamphlet - Newsletter, Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society, 26/01/1989 12:00:00 AM
Newsletter of the Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society Inc.Newsletter of the Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society Inc. Incomplete; for holdings see Box.Newsletter of the Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society Inc.trees, blackburn and district tree preservation society, crouch, brian, smith, les, clayton, ann, hooke, bernard, mundell, tina, de waart, peter, edwards, margaret, schmit, lily, tribe, dianne, reid, wendy -
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Legal record - Land Title, Blackburn roads, 1890-1854
Certificate of Title Vol.2301 Fol.172 to Freehold Investment and Banking Company of Australia Limited dated 19 September 1890, for pieces of land with frontages on Blackburn Road, Canterbury Road, Lake Road and Central Road Blackburn.Certificate of Title Vol.2301 Fol.172 to Freehold Investment and Banking Company of Australia Limited dated 19 September 1890, for pieces of land with frontages on Blackburn Road, Canterbury Road, Lake Road and Central Road Blackburn. With transfers registered 1909-1954Certificate of Title Vol.2301 Fol.172 to Freehold Investment and Banking Company of Australia Limited dated 19 September 1890, for pieces of land with frontages on Blackburn Road, Canterbury Road, Lake Road and Central Road Blackburn. blackburn road, blackburn, central road, blackburn, canterbury road blackburn, lake road, blackburn, freehold investment and banking company of australia ltd, jeffery, mary ann, jeffery, cyril edgar, morton, louisa mary esther, halley, ethel may -
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Document, Jobson's Road, 28/12/1895
Part of contract of sale between Elizabeth Salisbury (Vendor) and Eriksson (purchaser) of four acres of land with weatherboard house at Jobson's RoadPart of contract of sale between Elizabeth Salisbury (Vendor) and Eriksson (purchaser) of four acres of land with weatherboard house at Jobson's Road, Blackburn (now Junction Road, Blackburn North), 28 December 1895.Part of contract of sale between Elizabeth Salisbury (Vendor) and Eriksson (purchaser) of four acres of land with weatherboard house at Jobson's Roaderiksson, salisbury, elizabeth, jobson's road, blackburn, junction road, blackburn north, land sales -
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Document, A Suburban dream - the 1950s, 2009
Illustrated pamphlet of a walking tour about Blackburn, an Heritage Week 2009 activity.Illustrated pamphlet of a walking tour about Blackburn, an Heritage Week 2009 activity. Tour leader Valda Arrowsmith. With notes, and sections of City of Whitehorse Heritage Review building citationsIllustrated pamphlet of a walking tour about Blackburn, an Heritage Week 2009 activity. blackburn, heritage week 2009, city of whitehorse heritage review -
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Document, Springburn Hardware, 2009
Brief history of Springburn Hardware, 1955-1967, with four photos of the store 1950s, collected during Heritage Week Sep 2009.Brief history of Springburn Hardware, 1955-1967, with four photos of the store 1950s, collected during Heritage Week Sep 2009. Two photos also at NP3589 and NP3590Brief history of Springburn Hardware, 1955-1967, with four photos of the store 1950s, collected during Heritage Week Sep 2009.springburn hardware, marchiori road blackburn north, vivian wood -
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Document, Sarma Burdeu, 2009
Brief history of Sarma Burdeu's childhood in Blackburn, with photo of Norway Avenue and Sarma Burdeu.Brief history of Sarma Burdeu's childhood in Blackburn, with photo of Norway Avenue and Sarma Burdeu.Brief history of Sarma Burdeu's childhood in Blackburn, with photo of Norway Avenue and Sarma Burdeu.rialto picture theatre box hill, norway avenue blackburn, burdeu, sarma -
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Book, Sevenoaks Park, 1980 repr. 2004
A history of Jeffery Street Blackburn and surrounding area once known as Sevenoaks Park.A history of Jeffery Street Blackburn and surrounding area once known as Sevenoaks Park. Contains old maps and land titlesA history of Jeffery Street Blackburn and surrounding area once known as Sevenoaks Park. sevenoaks park, jeffery, mary ann, jeffery street blackburn, blackburn road blackburn, lake road blackburn, da costa, robin, burns, frank, satchwell, keith -
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Document, Advance Blackburn!, c. 1900
Circular letter and street plan regarding donations sought to fund a proposed extension of The Avenue to Blackburn Road.Circular letter and street plan regarding donations sought to fund a proposed extension of The Avenue to Blackburn Road.Circular letter and street plan regarding donations sought to fund a proposed extension of The Avenue to Blackburn Road.blackburn road blackburn, elmore, algernon john, williams, e. g., page, chas. d, the avenue, blackburn -
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Document, Heritage Overlay precinct, c. 2000
Proposed Heritage Overlay Precinct: Algernon Elmore designed and constructed houses in Blackburn.Proposed Heritage Overlay Precinct: Algernon Elmore designed and constructed houses in Blackburn.Proposed Heritage Overlay Precinct: Algernon Elmore designed and constructed houses in Blackburn.blackburn, elmore houses, city of whitehorse -
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Article, Alternate modern lifestyle, 18/04/1994 12:00:00 AM
Advertisement for ten federation style townhouses for sale at 'Forest Manor', Stringybark Close, the Forest Lake Estate, Forest Hill..Advertisement for ten federation style townhouses for sale at 'Forest Manor', Stringybark Close, the Forest Lake Estate, Forest Hill.. Open for inspection every Sunday, prices starting from $179,000.Advertisement for ten federation style townhouses for sale at 'Forest Manor', Stringybark Close, the Forest Lake Estate, Forest Hill..stringybark close, forest hill, forest hill chase, blackburn lake sanctuary, federation style, forest lake estate, stockdale & leggo (estate agents), land sales