Showing 2678 items
matching blackburn road
-
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Pictures and music at the lake, 1/03/1995 12:00:00 AM
Advertisement for a display of slides and photographs, and music by the Nunawading Brass Band to be held at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre on 26 March 1995.Advertisement for a display of slides and photographs, and music by the Nunawading Brass Band to be held at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre on 26 March 1995.Advertisement for a display of slides and photographs, and music by the Nunawading Brass Band to be held at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre on 26 March 1995.nunawading brass band, blackburn lake sanctuary advisory committee, eastern suburbs photographic society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Municipal Offices, 1932
Letters from Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham to contractors re renovations to the Municipal Chambers and vice versaLetters from Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham to contractors re renovations to the Municipal Chambers and vica versa Letters from Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham to contractors re renovations to the Municipal Chambers and vice versa bishop, herbert thomas, shire of blackburn and mitcham, council chambers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Nunawading City, 1946
Photocopy of two double pages from a Municipal Directory for 1946 giving details of the City of Nunawading in its first year.Photocopy of two double pages from a Municipal Directory for 1946 giving details of the City of Nunawading in its first year. Includes list of councillors and staff and descriptions of the suburbs included.Photocopy of two double pages from a Municipal Directory for 1946 giving details of the City of Nunawading in its first year.city of nunawading, directories, councillors, council staff, blackburn, forest hill, mitcham, nunawading, vermont -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Legacy is set in concrete No drought in water troughs, 2003
Two articles on Bills Water Troughs built across Victoria and elsewhere following the legacy of George Bills. Includes list of known locations including Blackburn.Two articles on Bills Water Troughs built across Victoria and elsewhere following the legacy of George Bills. Includes list of known locations including Blackburn.Two articles on Bills Water Troughs built across Victoria and elsewhere following the legacy of George Bills. Includes list of known locations including Blackburn.bills water troughs, bills, george -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Relentless road safety pioneer, 2003
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Obituary of Blackburn resident Dr John Birrell, former police surgeon responsible for the adoption of seat belt and drink driving legislation.Obituary of Blackburn resident Dr John Birrell, former police surgeon responsible for the adoption of seat belt and drink driving legislation.Obituary of Blackburn resident Dr John Birrell, former police surgeon responsible for the adoption of seat belt and drink driving legislation.birrell, john henry winter, road safety -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Work on the wild side, 2003
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Article on Blackburn Lake Sanctuary and in particular the work of Dennis Conway and other volunteers in eradicating weeds.Article on Blackburn Lake Sanctuary and in particular the work of Dennis Conway and other volunteers in eradicating weeds.Article on Blackburn Lake Sanctuary and in particular the work of Dennis Conway and other volunteers in eradicating weeds.blackburn lake sanctuary, conway, dennis, reynolds, olive, angus, emma, morgan, debbie, arthur, ena -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Sanctuary from city stress, 2003
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Article on the history and present condition of the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary.Article on the history and present condition of the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary.Article on the history and present condition of the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary.blackburn lake sanctuary, history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Work for sustenance suspended, 1932, 1936
Photocopy of extracts from Norman Anderson's scrap book - taken from a newspaper article, the council argued about work for sustenance.Photocopy of extracts from Norman Anderson's scrap book - taken from a newspaper article, the council argued about work for sustenance. Also in a letter by Cr Armstrong, origins of Walker Park and Vermont reserve are mentioned.Photocopy of extracts from Norman Anderson's scrap book - taken from a newspaper article, the council argued about work for sustenance. relief workers, shire of blackburn and mitcham, armstrong, norman, boothroyd, j.e., halliday, robert ramsay, walker park, vermont reserve -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham Reserve, 1926
Land to be purchased on Whitehorse Road for a reserve.Land to be purchased on Whitehorse Road for a reserve.Land to be purchased on Whitehorse Road for a reserve.mitcham and vermont progress association, shire of blackburn and mitcham, armstrong, norman, mitcham reserve, parks and reserves -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Changing times, 1991
Recent opening of Nunawading's $5.4 million Civic Centre compared with an article describing the residence erected at Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham's depot in 1932.Recent opening of Nunawading's $5.4 million Civic Centre compared with an article describing the residence erected at Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham's depot in 1932.Recent opening of Nunawading's $5.4 million Civic Centre compared with an article describing the residence erected at Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham's depot in 1932.city of nunawading, shire of blackburn and mitcham, nunawading historical society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Blackburn Open-air school`, 1969
Many local residents are unaware that Blackburn was the site of an interesting educational experiment, beginning more than fifty years ago, and continued until 1964.Many local residents are unaware that Blackburn was the site of an interesting educational experiment, beginning more than fifty years ago, and continued until 1964.Many local residents are unaware that Blackburn was the site of an interesting educational experiment, beginning more than fifty years ago, and continued until 1964.open air school, no 3850, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, An Elmore on Laurel, 1/10/2003 12:00:00 AM
Auction notice for 22 Laurel Grove, Blackburn - an Elmore house built in 1915.Auction notice for 22 Laurel Grove, Blackburn - an Elmore house built in 1915.Auction notice for 22 Laurel Grove, Blackburn - an Elmore house built in 1915.laurel grove, blackburn, no 22, auctions, elmore houses -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Constance Pavey Room Dedication, 1/09/2003 12:00:00 AM
Leaflet produced for the dedication of the Constance Pavey Room at Nunawading library.Leaflet produced for the dedication of the Constance Pavey Room at Nunawading library. Contains a collection of articles and photographs giving the history of Nunawading Library and Constance Pavey's role in it.Leaflet produced for the dedication of the Constance Pavey Room at Nunawading library. pavey, constance, nunawading library, blackburn branch library -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Dance leads to 50 great years, 2004
Ron and Greta O'Neill, residents of Blackburn since 1952, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.Ron and Greta O'Neill, residents of Blackburn since 1952, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.Ron and Greta O'Neill, residents of Blackburn since 1952, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.o'neill, ron, o'neill, greta, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Heritage Walk
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Pamphlet describing a walk around Blackburn Lake and giving some of the history of the lake and its surrounding area. Includes map.Pamphlet describing a walk around Blackburn Lake and giving some of the history of the lake and its surrounding area. Includes map.Pamphlet describing a walk around Blackburn Lake and giving some of the history of the lake and its surrounding area. Includes map.blackburn lake, adult deaf and dumb society, lake park, flower growing, heidelberg school -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, c2000
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Description of the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary with a brief history, information about events held in the sanctuary and the role of the Blackburn Lake sanctuary Advisory Committee. Detailed map.Description of the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary with a brief history, information about events held in the sanctuary and the role of the Blackburn Lake sanctuary Advisory Committee. Detailed map.Description of the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary with a brief history, information about events held in the sanctuary and the role of the Blackburn Lake sanctuary Advisory Committee. Detailed map.blackburn lake, blackburn lake sanctuary advisory committee -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Greenwood Estate, 14/09/1994 12:00:00 AM
subdivision of former Wunderlich site iAdvertisement for auction of 'Greenwood Estate', 31 sites, Vicki Street, Vicki Street 'Blackburn' (now Forest Hill), 25 September 1994. Agent: Fletcher & Parker. In Nunawading Gazettesubdivision of former Wunderlich site ibindy street, forest hill, vicki street, sandra street, greenwood estate, auctions -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Printer stops the press for good, 2003
Reports the closure of Acacia Press in Blackburn.Reports the closure of Acacia Press in Blackburn. The owner, Alan Stephens said he had reached retiring age and the company would need changes to keep going. He comments on changes to Blackburn over the years.Reports the closure of Acacia Press in Blackburn. acacia press, stephens, alan, mitchell, jan, blackburn, printers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, City's founding father dies, 1984
Article reporting the death of Norman Armstrong, Nunawading's first mayor.Article reporting the death of Norman Armstrong, Nunawading's first mayor.Article reporting the death of Norman Armstrong, Nunawading's first mayor.armstrong, norman, city of nunawading, shire of nunawading, shire of blackburn and mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Vitclay Pipes, 1993
Vitclay Pipes, Blackburn's 100 year old clay pipe plant will close following the sale of its five hectare site for housing.Vitclay Pipes, Blackburn's 100 year old clay pipe plant will close following the sale of its five hectare site for housing.Vitclay Pipes, Blackburn's 100 year old clay pipe plant will close following the sale of its five hectare site for housing.vitclay pipes, pipeworks -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Civic find, 1989
Public relations officer, Joan Pettigrew found a decorative plaster plaque, believed to have been made in 1925 to mark the creation of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham after its separation from Box Hill. The plaque will be hung in the council chamber.Public relations officer, Joan Pettigrew found a decorative plaster plaque, believed to have been made in 1925 to mark the creation of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham after its separation from Box Hill. The plaque will be hung in the council chamber.Public relations officer, Joan Pettigrew found a decorative plaster plaque, believed to have been made in 1925 to mark the creation of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham after its separation from Box Hill. The plaque will be hung in the council chamber.local government, pettigrew, joan, shire of blackburn and mitcham, smith, dorothy g, fisher, bruce -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Shire annual report, 1937
Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham annual report compiled by Shire Engineer N.G. Roeszler and Shire Secretary H.T. Bishop 1936 - 37 very favourably reviewed in article.Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham annual report compiled by Shire Engineer N.G. Roeszler and Shire Secretary H.T. Bishop 1936 - 37 very favourably reviewed in article.Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham annual report compiled by Shire Engineer N.G. Roeszler and Shire Secretary H.T. Bishop 1936 - 37 very favourably reviewed in article.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, roeszler, norman george, bishop, herbert thomas -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Requests for Boroughs of Mitcham and Blackburn, 1944 - 1945
Letters re requests for separate Boroughs of Mitcham and Blackburn 1944-45Letters re requests for separate Boroughs of Mitcham and Blackburn 1944-45 The Nunawading Council are not satisfied that the requests comply with the Local Government Act and consequently do not propose to hold a poll of the ratepayers in the matter.Letters re requests for separate Boroughs of Mitcham and Blackburn 1944-45 local government, city of nunawading, richardson, h, evans, a.j., shire of blackburn (proposed), shire of mitcham (proposed) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Annual Report, 1936
Annual report of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, 1935 - 36. President John Pape.Annual report of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, 1935 - 36. President John Pape.Annual report of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, 1935 - 36. President John Pape.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, pape, john -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Blackburn and Mitcham Shire election, 1944
Circular for East Central Riding, Blackburn and Mitcham Shire election, 26 Aug 1944Circular for East Central Riding, Blackburn and Mitcham Shire election, 26 Aug 1944Circular for East Central Riding, Blackburn and Mitcham Shire election, 26 Aug 1944local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, downie, w.a. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Blackburn and Mitcham Shire election, 1944
Election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, East Central Riding, 26 Aug 1944.Election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, East Central Riding, 26 Aug 1944. Deals with the proposal to raise the Shire to City status.Election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, East Central Riding, 26 Aug 1944. local government, downie, w.a., shire of blackburn and mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, 1941
Election circular for the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, East Riding for J.K. Lawson.Election circular for the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, East Riding for J.K. Lawson.Election circular for the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, East Riding for J.K. Lawson.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, lawson, j.k. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Blackburn's growing pains, 1939
Article about the creation of the City of Box Hill and the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and the proposed separation of Blackburn to create a new Borough.Article about the creation of the City of Box Hill and the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and the proposed separation of Blackburn to create a new Borough.Article about the creation of the City of Box Hill and the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and the proposed separation of Blackburn to create a new Borough.local government, shire of nunawading, city of box hill, shire of blackburn and mitcham, borough of blackburn (proposed) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Municipal elections, 1944
Election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham - West Riding, 26 Aug 1944. Information re W.B. Heppner.Election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham - West Riding, 26 Aug 1944. Information re W.B. Heppner.Election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham - West Riding, 26 Aug 1944. Information re W.B. Heppner.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, heppner, w. b., ridge, m.w. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, A Bill, 1944
A Bill to enable the Governor in Council to declare the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham a city. 27 June 1944A Bill to enable the Governor in Council to declare the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham a city. 27 June 1944A Bill to enable the Governor in Council to declare the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham a city. 27 June 1944local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, city of nunawading