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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Blue Moon Cool Stores, 1964
Photo of Carmel Lagon (nee Arenas) who was champion fruit packer, presented with cup 1964 when she worked with Blue Moon Cool Stores in BlackburnChampion fruit packers Cup, presented to Carmel Arenas when working at Blue Moon Cool stores Blackburncool stores, blackburn, trophy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, 22 Elder Street, Blackburn, 2017
A Blackburn home at 22 Elder Street, believed to be the first constructed in the street, will be auctioned by Woodards. The block originally sold in 1927 on which the article states eight thousand five hundred pounds which would be a typo and should read eight hundred and fifty pounds.elder street, blackburn no. 22, woodards -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mansion from yesteryear, 2001
Article on 567 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham.Article on 567 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, 80 year old house of 10 rooms for sale, Agent: K.R. Rose & Co. On verso advertisements for Unit 2, 204 Blackburn Road, Blackburn and 1 Winchester Road, Nunawading.Article on 567 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham. whitehorse road, mitcham, no 567, blackburn road, blackburn, no 204, winchester road, nunawading, no 1 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Blackburn and Mitcham Shire & Mitcham Choral Society, 1925, 1928, 1935
Three articles from the reporter concerning the new Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, 11 Sep 1925, 16 Sep 1925 re the site of the new Municipal hall and 7 Dec 1928, also an article in the age about Mitcham Choral Society, 5 Aug 1935.Three articles from the reporter concerning the new Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, 11 Sep 1925, 16 Sep 1925 re the site of the new Municipal hall and 7 Dec 1928, also an article in the age about Mitcham Choral Society, 5 Aug 1935.Three articles from the reporter concerning the new Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, 11 Sep 1925, 16 Sep 1925 re the site of the new Municipal hall and 7 Dec 1928, also an article in the age about Mitcham Choral Society, 5 Aug 1935.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, mitcham choral and orchestral society, municipal offices -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Windcheater, c.1985
See Ref. NA4362Childs maroon school zip front windcheater, long sleeves, school motif of white rising sun, with Blackburn East on scroll on left hand. Pockets on front, ribbing around neck, cuffs and waistband.Blackburn Eastcostume, children's uniform -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - B/W Photograph, Ronald Harry Pearce - Orchardist, 1997
Six photos of Ronald Harry Pearce in his orchard on Corner of Williams and Springfield Roads, North Blackburn. Photos copied on one sheetold orchard shopping centre, blackburn, williams road, springfield road, shopping centres, blackburn north shopping centre, blackburn high school, pearce, ronald harry, slater, mary, edward h -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photocopy, Bill Low's Newsagency, 1928
Black and white Print of Bill Low's Newsagency, Corner Blackburn Road and South Parade, Blackburn in 1928.low, bill, newsagency -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Orchard at Blackburn
Black and white photograph of Pearce family orchard at site of present Blackburn High School. Photo taken by photographer from Commonwealth Department of Trade and Commerce using professional models. Photo taken for overseas trade publicity professional models. Photo taken for overseas trade publicitypearce, ronald, harry, edward h., blackburn high school, orchard, australia. department of trade and commerce -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Hazel Clenaghan, 2016
Hazel Clanaghan celebrated her 103rd birthday in Jul 2016.Hazel Clanaghan celebrated her 103rd birthday in Jul 2016. Her mother, Lilian Oliver was the daughter of orchardists from Blackburn.Hazel Clanaghan celebrated her 103rd birthday in Jul 2016. clenaghan, hazel, oliver avenue, blackburn, orchardists -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, We have a tie with England, 1966
Nunawading's coat of arms is almost identical with that of the Borough of Blackburn, Lancashire and the motto is the same.Nunawading's coat of arms is almost identical with that of the Borough of Blackburn, Lancashire and the motto is the same. This was realised at a recent meeting when England's Blackburn Council presented Nunawading Council with a coloured replica of its arms and a history of its town from A.D. 317 to 1861.Nunawading's coat of arms is almost identical with that of the Borough of Blackburn, Lancashire and the motto is the same.local government, city of nunawading, blackburn, lancashire -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Bid for brothel in Blackburn
Article on application to establish a brothel in Blackburn has prompted local protests and objections. The Application was submitted on behalf of Janice Sharp. Al Watson, chairman of the Brothel Action Reform Group was one of the first official letters of objection. The Planning Appeals Board still has to give its decision.brothels, sharp, janice, watson, al, brothel action reform group, victoria. planning appeals board, city of nunawading, alfred street, blackburn no 1 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Queen Street, Blackburn, 2001
Sale notice for 1920s Californian Bungalow style brick 3 bedroom home to be auctioned on 8 Dec 2001Sale notice for 1920s Californian Bungalow style brick 3 bedroom home to be auctioned on 8 Dec 2001Sale notice for 1920s Californian Bungalow style brick 3 bedroom home to be auctioned on 8 Dec 2001queen street, blackburn, no 17, auctions, californian bungalows -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Open Air-School No. 3850, Blackburn, 1918
Report of the Minister of Public Instruction, July 1918; VPP No. 10, Vol. 2, 1918, PP133-136 on the Open-Air School for the year ended June 1917.victoria. minister of public instruction, trant, a.m., open air school no. 3850, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Memo for Blackburn Branch Secretary of Liberal & Country Party
Memo for Blackburn Branch Secretary L.C.P.Memo for Blackburn Branch Secretary L.C.P. because of possible dissolution and likely ensuing Federal Election, wanting endorsement of a candidate for Latrobe. Would the Branch pass a resolution if it desires the candidature of the Honourable R.G. Casey. The motion was submitted and carried. Memo author, Marjorie Hine, Secretary Latrobe L.C.P. Electorate Committee.Memo for Blackburn Branch Secretary L.C.P.elections, casey, richard gardiner lord, hine, marjorie, liberal and country party latrobe electorate committee, liberal and country party blackburn branch -
Blackburn Cricket Club
Young Women of Blackburn Cricket Club support female cricket at the MCG, Milo girls from Blackburn CC
On 27 December 2011 the girls from Blackburn Milo in2 Cricket were selected to take the field in a girls only lunch time Milo cricket session on the second day of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. The Girls were presented with pink tops in keeping with the Jane McGrath breast cancer awareness campaign. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Victorian Reader. Eighth Book
Delisted from the School Library in 1983 at Blackburn East Primary School Vicki St. Blackburn South.Eighth Book, Victorian Reader, Second Edition. Brown, linen type cover. Education Department.BEP8 (DEACCESSED from Blackburn East School Library)school, equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History of Blackburn South Primary School 4035, 1968
History of Blackburn South Primary School, opened on 19/9/1920, in Church of England Hall, Middleborough Road.History of Blackburn South Primary School, opened on 19/9/1920, in Church of England Hall, Middleborough Road. After a fire the school moved to a Salvation Army Hall (now Inala Village). Michael Dunn was first Head Master, followed later that year by Edgar Lyttle. 1923 land acquired in Canterbury Road.History of Blackburn South Primary School, opened on 19/9/1920, in Church of England Hall, Middleborough Road. primary schools, blackburn south primary school, no. 4035, middleborough road, blackburn south, perth street, dunn, michael, lyttle, edgar, paul, alexander, edmondson, john a., neilson, roy h., wuff, charles r., corr, james f., rafferty, arthur g., lawson, ivor, dwyer, phillip t., maccallum, g.s. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Bellbird Private Hospital, 1994
Black and white photograph taken inside the operating theatre of the Bellbird Hospital, Cnr. Canterbury and Blackburn Roads, Blackburn South. 1994bellbird private hospital -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Vivian Wood at Springburn Hardware, c1960
see NP3589Black & white photograph of Vivian Wood in his hardware store 'Springburn Hardware' at corner of Blackburn &Springfield Roads Blackburn Northhardware, springburn hardware, blackburn road blackburn north, springfield road blackburn north, wood vivian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Land Title, Blackburn
Plan of subdivision of part of Crown Portions 81,92 and 89, Parish of Nunawading, County of Bourke. Photograph produced 11 Aug 1947.Plan of subdivision of part of Crown Portions 81,92 and 89, Parish of Nunawading, County of Bourke. Photograph produced 11 Aug 1947.Plan of subdivision of part of Crown Portions 81,92 and 89, Parish of Nunawading, County of Bourke. Photograph produced 11 Aug 1947.blackburn road, blackburn, wellington avenue, central road, gordon crescent, wolseley crescent -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Williams Road, Blackburn, 21/07/1976
Article re purchase by Nunawading Council of land for public open space in Nunawading Gazette 21 July 1976.williams road, blackburn, glen valley park, cootamundra walk, parks and reserves, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, School 2923 Blackburn, 24/05/1978
Letter from Neville Drummond, Victorian Education Department, History Section to Mr C.H. Payne, 6 Morton Grove, Chelsea concerning information on Blackburn Primary School, No 2923, opened in Whitehorse Road, 1 May 1889, also Sagoe Common School, Cr Whitehorse & Middleborough Roads. Also lists schools Nos 1 - 6.victoria. education department. history section, blackburn primary school, no. 2923, sagoe common school, no. 463, primary schools -
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 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Sewing equipment, wooden pin tray, c1920
Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and the women made their own clothes, bed linen and tableware as they established homes and farms for their familiesThe Family of Mrs Nance Blackburn were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c 1880A polished wood tray used by women to hold pins when dressmaking, crocheting or mending clothes and linen c1920 dressmaking, crochet work, metal pins, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, blackburn nance -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Family and Local History Sources in Victoria, 1985
Booklet listing available sources for family and local history research -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's silk nightgown c1930, c1930
After surviving the Depression Years many market gardeners changed to poultry farming and egg supply to build a multi million dollar industry . Women were able to follow the fashion trends even if they still made the clothes themselves. The City of Moorabbin was declared in 1934. A lady's beige silk nightgown with a lace bodice and long waist ties c1930. Bias cutsilk, machine lace, lingerie, clothing, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, early settlers, market gardeners, blackburn nance, city of moorabbin, poultry farmers, dairy farmers, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's slip bodice, c1900
This white cotton lady's slip bodice is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin ShireThe Blackburn family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these families. Fitted, fine white cotton lady's short sleeved slip bodice. Five front buttons. Hand embroidered satin stitch scallops on both sleeves and at neckline.brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, dendy henry, market gardeners, craft work, blackburn nance -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's slip bodice, c1900
This white cotton lady's slip bodice is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin Shire. The Blackburn family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these families. Undergarment. Front opening soft, white cotton lady's slip bodice with short sleeves. Hand embroidered satin stitch scallops to both the sleeves and neckline. Five button opening - one button is missing. clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dendy henry, dressmakers, market gardners, craft work, early settlers, blackburn nance -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's slip bodice, c1900
This white cotton lady's slip bodice is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin Shire. The Blackburn family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these families. Fine white cotton lady's slip bodice. Front opening with five buttons. Hand embroidered satin stitch scalloped edges to both the sleeves and neckline. Good condition.clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dendy henry, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work, blackburn nance -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's underwear, c1900
This lady's white calico combination underwear is and example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900The Blackburn family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families Lady's, white, calico, combination underwear c1900clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, bentleigh, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, blackburn nance, craftwork