Copy from Mrs Jessie Williams scrapbook of article about the building of the Old Orchard Shopping Centre in Blackburn in about 1966.article about the building of the Old Orchard Shopping Centre in Blackburn in about 1966.shops, old orchard shopping centre, blackburn, williams, jessie

non-fictionCr Andrew Munroe reminisces over changes in Cootamundra Wardblackburn square, old orchard shopping centre blackburn, middlefield primary school no.4878, wandinong sanctuary, blackburn technical school, blackburn creekland, old orchard primary school no.3130, cootamundra walk, munroe andrew cr

Black and white photograph of house at 119A Surrey Road, Blackburn, before shop was built.moore, claude, surrey road, blackburn, no. 119a

Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of T. J. Higham, Printer's shop, Railway Road, Blackburn.|See page 127 of Da Costa book.higham, t. j., railway road blackburn

Collector says: "This pair of Physician blankets was found at the Mission op shop in Blackburn South. I remember having such a lovely chat with the solo staff member there as we shared some blanket appreciation, a regular occurence when rehoming a relinquished blanket."Collector's note: "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from."Queen sized checked blanket, corn and bluePhysician Blankets/Pure Virgin Lambswool/Mothproofed/Made in Australiawool, blanket, blanket fever, physician, collins bros, geelong

Collector says: "This pair of Physician blankets was found at the Mission op shop in Blackburn South. I remember having such a lovely chat with the solo staff member there as we shared some blanket appreciation, a regular occurrence when rehoming a relinquished blanket."Collector's note: "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from." Queen sized blanket, corn and bluePhysician Blankets/Pure Virgin Lambswool/Mothproofed/Made in Australiawool, blanket, blanket fever, physician, collins bros, geelong

non-fictionA3 photocopy of Page 1 Whitehorse Historical Feature dated 2 Oct 1996, of the Whitehorse Post Supplement.pannam's store, woodhouse grove methodist church, pearce mrs, woodhouse grove methodist chapel, burwood east state school no 454, whitehorse hotel

Retail developers encouraged to submit further plans for re-development of Blackburn Station Shopping Centre.Retail developers encouraged to submit further plans for re-development of Blackburn Station Shopping Centre.blackburn station shopping centre, blackburn central pty ltd

Coloured photo of Bill Gray and Society's Display in Hoskins Carpet Shop, South Parade, Blackburn, for Blackburn's Centenary of Federation Day on 19/3/2000.centenary of federation, gray, bill, nunawading and district historical society

Coloured photo of Society's Display in Hoskins Carpet Shop, South Parade, Blackburn, for Blackburn's Centenary of Federation Celebrations, paid for by Grant from Federal Government.hoskins carpets, centenary of federation, nunawading and district historical society

New panel hearing for Blackburn Shopping Centre beginning July 9th at Nunawading Arts Centre. Appeal for support of residents. Newsletter 10 June 1990.resident action, blackburn village residents group, city of nunawading

Blackburn Chamber of Commerce has endorsed a proposal to turn Blackburn Station Shopping Centre into an Urban Village.Blackburn Chamber of Commerce has endorsed a proposal to turn Blackburn Station Shopping Centre into an Urban Village.shopping centres, blackburn station shopping centre, urban village project, blackburn chamber of commerce

Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'. Dud Prior commenced his first business with ten gold sovereigns. He was born in Nicholson Street Nunawading in 1889 and in 1917 he opened his first shop in Blackburn near the roundabout. In 1920 he moved next door to a brick shop which was later known as the Lion's Den. It was later demolished.Black & white photo of Dud Prior in his private zoo.prior, dud, blackburn road blackburn

Map of land use precincts, draft structure plan including overall strategic goals of Blackburn Station Shopping Centre. Also traffic management.Map of land use precincts, draft structure plan including overall strategic goals of Blackburn Station Shopping Centre. Also traffic managementblackburn station shopping centre, land use

Article in Nunawading Gazette. After years of campaigning at North Blackburn Shopping Centre, Sandra Muzur has been granted a licence and will open her agency. Australia Post was petitioned with 11,500 signatures and 600 customers wrote letters.post offices, blackburn north, muzur, sandra

Born in 1938 in Blackburn the only child of Albert and Margaret La Galle, Keith was known as a clockmaker. After working from home he purchased a building in Blackburn and he and his wife Fay lived on the premises until the business grew so much they had to move out, in order to expand the business He died aged 77 and was survived by his wife Fay and sons Nicholas 40 and Christopher 38Coloured Photograph of Keith La Galle's shop in Whitehorse Rd Blackburn Figure on right is the wife of one of Keith La Galle's sons Keith operated for 40 years.la galle keith, watchmaker, shops, shopping

Blackburn Village Shopping Centre now has a glut of Coffee Shops and Real Estate Agents and a lack of options for groceries and household supplies since IGA closed on Nov 8th.Blackburn Village Shopping Centre. blackburn village shopping centre, shops