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Photograph, Hewlett Packard
Hewlett Packard are particularly proud of the use of glass in their building, and its solar qualities. They produce printers, computers, scanners and digital photographic equipment etc2 coloured photographs (a+b) of the Victorian Headquarters of Hewlett Packard in East Burwood. It is located in the Tally Ho Business Park in East Burwood. The number 347 is prominent as is the Hewlett Packard sign on the right,tally ho business park, east burwood, hewlett packard -
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Photograph, Tally Ho Business Park
Tally Ho Business Park was developed by Land Lease, commencing in 1988, and then CGA Bryson from the late 1990's. It was completed in 2002. The land on which it stands was previously the site of the Tally Ho Boys Home. This home was run, from 1903-1986 by the Wesley Central Mission, which caters for boys from the slums. It closed in 1986.Coloured photograph of Tally Ho Business Park in the early stages, looking north towards Burwood Highway.tally ho business park east burwood -
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Photograph, Tally Ho Technology Park
Coloured photograph of Tally Ho Technology Park. Grey building with cars parked in parking area. Grassy area in foreground, Other businesses in foreground.tally ho technology park, east burwood. -
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Photograph, Dick Best
Richard Best was an Australian Textile industry agent and Businessman. While travelling in Belgium he contacted the de Stoop family, textile manufacturers, whose business had been closed down by German occupation after the 2nd World War. They took up Dick Best's offer to relocate and join with him to set up a textile factory in Australia. Land was purchased in Blackburn North and when the de Stoop and Best Aust P/L traded, Dick best was in charge of marketing their products.2 Black and white photograph of the head and shoulders of Richard Best. He has a pair of glasses in his right hand(on smaller photocopy) Mr Dick Bestbest, richard, weaving mills, de stoop and best aust, p/l -
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Photograph, Australian Tesselated Tile Co Pty Ltd
The Tesselated Tile company began in 1886 under the Wiseman brothers. At the beginning only bricks and stoneware pipes were manufactured. Mr E. E. Walker was engaged as manager and good progress was made until 1893 when the banks crashed. This business was a survivor and by the end of the 1890's the manufacture of tiles had begun. When the Wiseman brothers died in about 1907, E.E. Walker became the managing director.Black and white photograph of the Australian Tesselated Tile factory as seen from above. Pairs of chimneys in the foreground, and in the distance a tall chimney showing A T Tile Co in whiteaustralian tesselated tile co pty ltd, tile factories, edwards, edgars edwards -
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Photograph, Doncaster Fruit Juices and Syrups
William and Paul Pietsch, co-owners of the Doncaster Fruit Juices and Syrups company began their business in a garage in Warburton. Being German, they moved to Doncaster where they had many friends and fruit was readily available. Their last move was to the garage in Vermont South shown in the photograph. It was situated on the corner of the Burwood Highway and Morak Road(which was then called Station Street)Black and white photograph of William, Paul and Walter Pietsch in a packing shed. Boxes of apples in front, William leaning on the scale, Paul behind Walterpietsch, walter, william, paul, doncaster fruit juices and syrups, doncaster fruit juices -
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Photograph, P J Markham's Luggage Label
The Mitcham Post Office was erected in 1924 as a large double-storied brick residence with two shops facing Whitehorse Road. In the larger shop Bertha and Patrick Markham operated a mixed newsagency business and the local Post office. Bertha Markham was appointed Postmistress. Patrick Markham put himself forward as a candidate for the Mitcham Riding in 1914 but was defeated by 34 votesColoured photograph of P J Markham's luggage label with inscription P. J. Markham, 678 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, Phone Ringwood 198markham p j -
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Photograph, Patrick Joseph Davin
Patrick Joseph Davin established the Mitcham Model Dairy in 1926. It operated on two sites on Mitcham Rd. The milk came from farms in Lilydale and Coldstream and was renowned for its richness. In time Jack, Bill and Tim Davin came into the business. the Davin family sold out to Model Dairies in 1956.Black and white photograph of Patrick Joseph Davin in a suit and tie.davin patrick joseph, dairies, dairying -
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Photograph, Watts' Blackburn Dairy, c1929
The Watts family bought the dairy at 20 Albert St. in 1929 and increased the business from one to seven carts. From Albert St. they moved to Rialway Parade. In the beginning their milk came from a family dairy farm located in Moorabbin but after the Government required all milk to be pasteurised they obtained their milk from Crumps' dairy in Surrey Hills as was more efficientBlack and white photograph of the house and dairy belonging to the Watts family. House painted white and the dairy on the side of the brick building.dairies, watts' blackburn dairy, railway parade blackburn, watts don -
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Photograph, Springvale Road East Burwood
The Tally Ho Business Park was built on vacant land previously owned by the Methodist Church. The land was sold cheaply to the Church by Abel Hoadley, and the Tally Ho Boys Home was erected there. A change in the care of the boys meant that the land became vacant for a considerable time before buildings appeared. The Country Fire Authority, Vic Roads and World Vision are also located there.4 coloured photographs (a-d) taken at the intersection of Springvale Road & Burwood Hwy East Burwood. First stages of the Tally Ho Business Park in the background.tally ho business park, businesses -
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Photograph, Drake & Co, Mitcham
In 1914, Frederick C Drake opened Mitcham's first estate agency in a red brick office building on the corner of Station Street and Colombo Street, Mitcham.. In 1926 Norman Armstrong took over the business but retained the original name. In the early 2000s the agency was sold to Philip Webb Real Estate and the Drake & Co name ceased to exist.Black and white photo of the interior of Drake & Company office, Real Estate Agents of Mitcham.drake & co, real estate agents -
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Photograph, Haberdashery Shop - Vermont 1951, c. 1951
Black and white photograph of a haberdashery shop and small Library next to the old Post Office in Canterbury road, Vermont c. 1951. Business was run by Jessie Birrell, the Aunt of the donor, Dot Tresider.haberdashery shop, canterbury road, vermont, tresider, dot, birrell, jessie -
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Pamphlet, Economic strategy (1993-94), 1993
City of Nunawading economic strategy 1993-9City of Nunawading economic strategy 1993-9City of Nunawading economic strategy 1993-9city of nunawading, commercial development, businesses -
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Article, Rooks Road, your neighbouring industry, 1996
Article in Whitehorse Post about the large range of industries and businesses in Rooks Road.Article in Whitehorse Post about the large range of industries and businesses in Rooks Road.Article in Whitehorse Post about the large range of industries and businesses in Rooks Road.industry, rooks road, vermont, nunawading, mitcham tile centre, rod irving electronics, precision exhaust centre, lawrence and hanson, south eastern stationers, east-side auto electrics, manfred's garden supplies, nunawading panels, bi-wize -
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Article, Finding solutions to complex social woes, 1993
A conference, convened after growing problem of youth violence in shopping centres, held at Forest hill Chase last week.A conference, convened after growing problem of youth violence in shopping centres, held at Forest hill Chase last week. Forest Hill Chase has worked with local police and Nunawading Council to find innovative ways to overcome problems in the municipality.A conference, convened after growing problem of youth violence in shopping centres, held at Forest hill Chase last week. businesses, forde, elaine, forest hill chase, youth -
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Document, Shops in Nunawading, 1995
List and history of shops in Whitehorse and Springvale Roads and neighbouring streets in 1938 with sketch showing locations. Author, Harold Bakes. Also personal memories of life in the area.List and history of shops in Whitehorse and Springvale Roads and neighbouring streets in 1938 with sketch showing locations. Author, Harold Bakes. Also personal memories of life in the area.List and history of shops in Whitehorse and Springvale Roads and neighbouring streets in 1938 with sketch showing locations. Author, Harold Bakes. Also personal memories of life in the area.businesses, bakes, harold arthur, whitehorse road, nunawading, springvale road, walkers road, railway street, silver grove -
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Article, Vermont Shopping Centre, 1996
Article featuring Vermont Shopping Centre, corner of Canterbury and Boronia Roads. Bruno Tassone runs the newsagency and Joe Italiano the greengrocery. Also advertisements for other Vermont businesses.Article featuring Vermont Shopping Centre, corner of Canterbury and Boronia Roads. Bruno Tassone runs the newsagency and Joe Italiano the greengrocery. Also advertisements for other Vermont businesses.Article featuring Vermont Shopping Centre, corner of Canterbury and Boronia Roads. Bruno Tassone runs the newsagency and Joe Italiano the greengrocery. Also advertisements for other Vermont businesses.shops, vermont shopping centre, tassone, bruno, italiano, joe, vermont fuel and produce, vermont baked ham, vermont bakery, vermont fruit supply, mi va pizza, vermont, videoboom, vermont colour spectrum laboratories, mie-ray hair and beauty, vermont pharmacy, gerard audio visual, principal hairdressing, j.c. auto centre, vermont post office, vermont cellars, nurlendi panels -
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Article, Rezoning plan riles retailers, 1992
Despite widespread disapproval by traders and residents, Nunawading Council still plans put its draft structure plan for Vermont South Activity Centre on public display.Despite widespread disapproval by traders and residents, Nunawading Council still plans put its draft structure plan for Vermont South Activity Centre on public display. Council owned land on Burwood Highway is earmarked for rezoning to restricted business zone. The draft has designated the area for a mix of office and retail development. it is not intended to duplicate retail services which already exist. Manager of Vermont South Shopping Centre Patricia Wilson says the traders object to any amount of extra retail development.Despite widespread disapproval by traders and residents, Nunawading Council still plans put its draft structure plan for Vermont South Activity Centre on public display.shops, city of nunawading, wilson, patricia, vermont south shopping centre, burwood highway, vermont south, nos 473-493 -
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Article, Traders Trapped, 1985
Eight Businesses at Houston Shopping Centre, Middleborough Road, Box Hill.Eight Businesses at Houston Shopping Centre, Middleborough Road, Box Hill, facing rezoning of land reserved for the Healesville Freeway. Traders say they are being treated unfairly by the Road Construction Authority, owner of the land.Eight Businesses at Houston Shopping Centre, Middleborough Road, Box Hill. land use, anderson camp -
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Article, Club hailed, 1993
Local business and service clubs have been urged to support the city's new Club 3131 disco for young people.Local business and service clubs have been urged to support the city's new Club 3131 disco for young people. Nunawading Rotary Club have donated $500 and Forest Hill Chase have offered the venue rent-free.Local business and service clubs have been urged to support the city's new Club 3131 disco for young people.shopping centres, forest hill chase, rotary club of nunawading, club 3131, arnold, peter, stevens, jenny, cruddan, tamara, wilson, murray -
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Document, Notes on the poultry industry
Interview with T.H. (Harry) Pettigrove, Fulton Road, South Blackburn. He closed his hatchery in Blackburn in 1975 and moved to Somerville.Interview with T.H. (Harry) Pettigrove, Fulton Road, South Blackburn. He closed his hatchery in Blackburn in 1975 and moved to Somerville. He transferred the business to Somerville and then his son continued with the business. He describes the operations of the poultry industry in the 1930's and 1940's.Interview with T.H. (Harry) Pettigrove, Fulton Road, South Blackburn. He closed his hatchery in Blackburn in 1975 and moved to Somerville. poultry farms, pettigrove, t.h., harry -
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Article, 'Clothes Line' open for business, 1992
... Mitcham melbourne Article Article 'Clothes Line' open for business ...Mitcham Rotary Club have opened a 3rd Opportunity Shop in Mitcham due to a demand for second hand furniture and clothing and are asking for donations.Mitcham Rotary Club have opened a 3rd Opportunity Shop in Mitcham due to a demand for second hand furniture and clothing and are asking for donations.Mitcham Rotary Club have opened a 3rd Opportunity Shop in Mitcham due to a demand for second hand furniture and clothing and are asking for donations.rotary club of mitcham, varley, john, van de kuyp, pat, opportunity shops -
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Article, Company to Tackle Youth Unemployment, 1992
Two former Mayors, a Councillor and a local Business Man have formed a Company to help unemployed people between 16 and 21.Two former Mayors, a Councillor and a local Business Man have formed a Company to help unemployed people between 16 and 21. The Company will be registered with the Australian Securities Commission and will develop work opportunities, training and personal development.Two former Mayors, a Councillor and a local Business Man have formed a Company to help unemployed people between 16 and 21. youth services, atkinson, bruce, riddell, wal, abbott, kevin, mcphee, peter, unemployment -
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Article, Drop in Centres Fight for Survival, 1992
Youth Workers and Volunteers are outraged over possible scrapping of Drop In Centre at the Nunawading Youth Adult Bureau.Youth Workers and Volunteers are outraged over possible scrapping of Drop In Centre at the Nunawading Youth Adult Bureau. Tim Shambrook, Councillor, said the possibility of building new premises would be discussed at a Council Corporate Business Meeting.Youth Workers and Volunteers are outraged over possible scrapping of Drop In Centre at the Nunawading Youth Adult Bureau. youth services, the youth adult bureau, shambrook, tim -
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Article, Ideal for a Home Based Business, 1985
1880 Timber House for sale.1880 Timber House for sale. An early owner was William Ellingworth, whose son John established one of the areas first Real Estate Agencies. In 1956 John Robinson bought the property and taught Piano Accordion and Guitar for over 29 years at this house.1880 Timber House for sale. rose street, box hill, no. 28, ellingworth, william, robinson, john, box hill music centre -
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Article, Taking up the tough challenge, 1991
Need for elected officials and the world of business to lead the way for initiating economic growths to lead the way out of recession.Need for elected officials and the world of business to lead the way for initiating economic growths to lead the way out of recession. Barry Richardson, flag maker, is one such example.Need for elected officials and the world of business to lead the way for initiating economic growths to lead the way out of recession. richardson, barry, flag manufacturers -
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Article, Business network set up for growth, 1992
... Mitcham melbourne Article Article Business network set up ...A team of Eastern Suburbs businessmen has set up EASTNET for linking resources of local businessesA team of Eastern Suburbs businessmen has set up EASTNET for linking resources of local businesses chaired by Mr David Armitage of Central Spring Works.A team of Eastern Suburbs businessmen has set up EASTNET for linking resources of local businesses eastnet, central spring works, armitage, david -
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Document, Sale of Estate Agency, 1926
Copy of receipt for preliminary deposit of ten pounds from Mr N. Armstrong to Fred C. Drake on purchase of Estate agency business, good will and car for the sum of four hundred poundsCopy of receipt for preliminary deposit of ten pounds from Mr N. Armstrong to Fred C. Drake on purchase of Estate agency business, good will and car for the sum of four hundred pounds and copy of lodgement of remaining sums at Bank Of Victoria Ltd.Copy of receipt for preliminary deposit of ten pounds from Mr N. Armstrong to Fred C. Drake on purchase of Estate agency business, good will and car for the sum of four hundred pounds armstrong, norman, real estate agents, drake, fred c, whitehorse road, mitcham -
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Article, Fruiterers call it a day, 5/05/1999 12:00:00 AM
Taranto Brothers - fruiterers of Railway Road, Blackburn are selling their shop.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 -
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Article, 100 years of cover, 1991
Business profile of Solomons Carpets - one store is in Whitehorse Road, Nunawading.Business profile of Solomons Carpets - one store is in Whitehorse Road, Nunawading.Business profile of Solomons Carpets - one store is in Whitehorse Road, Nunawading.solomons carpets, whitehorse road, nunawading, no 296, how, jenny, fitcher, rick