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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Correspondence to Nunawading Historical Society, 28/11/1985 12:00:00 AM
Letter of congratulation to the Nunawading Historical Society re the One-Act play writing competition.Letter of congratulation to the Nunawading Historical Society re the One-Act play writing competition.Letter of congratulation to the Nunawading Historical Society re the One-Act play writing competition.city of nunawading, bicentenary, competitions, plays -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Historians, 1/09/1986 12:00:00 AM
Advertisement for qualified historians to make submissions to Council for writing a history of Nunawading.Advertisement for qualified historians to make submissions to Council for writing a history of Nunawading.Advertisement for qualified historians to make submissions to Council for writing a history of Nunawading.city of nunawading, sydenham, diane. windows on nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Family and local history : an ordered approach towards publication, 1988
A handbook for writing a local or family historyA handbook for writing a local or family historyA handbook for writing a local or family historylocal history, publishing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bank Slips, 20th Century
Document used prior to computerisation. Customer completed the form, then presented it to the bank teller, who then passed over money to customer. Form allowed customers to withdraw money from passbook account, statement account or home loan/MISA a/c.Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Pink on white background. Red logo and writingcommerce, banking -
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Functional object - Water Bag
Hessian water bag used for transporting water when travelling. Was placed on front of car/truck and kept cool. was also used as a general water supply.|Belonged to Jim Graham (father in law to Margaret Graham) Used on a Vauxhall car, 1940s & 1950s.Canvas water bag with ceramic and cork stopper. Two loops for attaching to vehicle on front is 12' Oasis. Other writing unclear to read.transport, motor vehicles, containers, domestic -
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Clothing - Jumper City of Nunawading Parks and Recreation
Jumper size 18 Grey/Pale Olive Green colour -Emblem on left breast -Square outlined in black, pale blue sky, 5 undulating stripes along bottom of square; purple yellow, green yellow orange : 6 gum leaves in upper right corner of square, yellow/ orange/Green/orange/yellow/yellow all with green central vein. Yellow stitched writing underneath emblem City of Nunawading parks ans Recreationcostume, male uniform, civilian -
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Clothing - Shirt
Shirt. Pale olive green long sleeved two pockets on breast with buttoned flaps Emblem on left breast . Square outlined in Black; pale blue sky, 5 undulating stripes along bottom of square Purple, Yellow, green ,yellow, orange, 6 gum leaves upper right corner of square Yellow, orange.green, orange ,yellow, yellow, all with green central vein. Yellow stitched writing underneath City of Nunawading Parks and RecreationMakers label Cushen Clothing Cocostume, male uniform, civilian -
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Clothing - Shirt BHCC
Shirt Mid olive green Button through two breast pockets with button flaps . Embroidered writing : white polyester cotton B.H.C.C.Label Can't tear 'emcostume, male uniform, civilian -
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Audio - Records for Children, Little ToTs records, 1923? approx
Belonged to donor's mother and listened to by donor as a child.Two card board/paper books containing 2 vinyl records of children's songs, games and stories. Gilt coloured writing; front cover decorated with coloured pictures of boy and girl (book 1) and 6 boys and girls holding hands dancing in a ring (Pictures by Maud Trube). Spire if books held together by black eyelets and green cord.Little Tots Records: songs games stories for kiddiesaudio-visual technology, audio - visual accessories, toys, general -
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Article, A Living, working view of our heritage, 1992
Matheson's Orchard, the last working orchard in NunawadingMatheson's Orchard, the last working orchard in Nunawading will soon be open to the public. Council purchased the orchard in 1988. The plan is to run the orchard as it would have operated in the 1930's providing a living and working view of Nunawading's heritage. The eldest child, Marjory, wife of Rev Rhys miller is writing a history of the orchard for Council.Matheson's Orchard, the last working orchard in Nunawading orchards, matheson, charles, city of nunawading -
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Pamphlet, Nunawading One Act Play Writing Competition, 1985
Invitation to the Festival Performance and Award Night of the One Act Play writing competition. With program of the three original comedies presented - Better The Devil You Know; The Blooding of Nunawading and Suburban Circus - to be performed on the theme, Life in Nunawading.drama, nunawading arts council, nunawading historical society, nunawading one act playwriting competition, foot, martin -
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Letter - Document, Arts Council Thank You, 1985
Thank you letter sent to Andrew Hillier, 15 Compton Street, Mitcham, from Martin Foot, on behalf of the organising committee for the Nunawading One Act Play Writing Competition.drama, nunawading one act playwriting competition, nunawading arts council, hillier, andrew, foot, martin, fox, cenarth. suburban circus, fox, cenarth, nunawading historical society -
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Newspaper - Article, Kids Plot A Story, 1991
Kids Plot A Story - 'Cluey Writing' project at Blackburn Lake Primary School under guidance of author Hazel Dean. With photo.blackburn lake state school, no. 4860, cluey writing, artists in schools project, dean, hazel, primary schools -
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Functional object - Card of Hooks & Eyes, 1952 prior
Card of black hooks & eyes, size 0. Blue & orange printing on cream card. Writing says 'Neweys La Poupee'. All British Hooks & Eyes By Appointment - hook & eye makers to H.M. The Queen and Queen Mary. If it fastens Neweys made it. Art S19 Made in England'. Picture of Coat of Arms and in bottom corners two drawings of ladies, one with or bonnet.|On reverse paper 'Best Quality Enamel Made in England by Newey Brothers Ltd, Birmingham'.Newey Brothers Ltd, Birmingham.domestic items, sewing, handcrafts, dressmaking -
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Equipment - Camera, c1915
Camera was originally owned by the owners grandfather and used by him at home and overseas. Later given to his son (donors farther)Brownie Autographic Folding No.2 Camera. Uses 120 roll film. Has a steel inscribing pin for writing on film through window on back of camera to record details. Has a ball bearing shutter - patented in USA, Jan 18, 1910 - Jan 7, 1913. Bellows folds back into camera and can be adjusted to 8,25, or 100 feet from object. Viewfinder can be varied from portrait to landscape view. It has a leather handle - film loaded by opening clip on lower front. Leather carrying case with name of original owner -G.H.Parsons, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.photography, cameras -
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Ceramic - Tile
See 359White glazed rectangle tile engraved in orange writing 'This Water is Scalding''492A' '29' '5'ceramics, earthenware -
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Article, Nothing like a good read, 2012
Profile of author Hazel Edwards, Blackburn resident.Profile of author Hazel Edwards, Blackburn resident, in which she talks about her passion for writing and reading, and the desire to instill a similar passion in people no matter what their age. (photo)Profile of author Hazel Edwards, Blackburn resident.edwards, hazel -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, No slowdown for Yvonne, 2012
Yvonne Fitzmaurice is busier than ever writing books, painting and travelling.Yvonne Fitzmaurice is busier than ever writing books, painting and travelling.Yvonne Fitzmaurice is busier than ever writing books, painting and travelling.fitzmaurice, yvonne, retirement villages and homes -
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Document, History and Heritage Committee, 1987-90
Papers of the City of Nunawading's History and Heritage Committee dealing with the selection of an author for a municipal history, and the writing of that history, 1987-1990.Papers of the City of Nunawading's History and Heritage Committee dealing with the selection of an author for a municipal history, and the writing of that history, 1987-1990. Includes applications for the historian's position, progress reports and drafts of some chapters of the history.Papers of the City of Nunawading's History and Heritage Committee dealing with the selection of an author for a municipal history, and the writing of that history, 1987-1990. sydenham, diane. windows on nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Cigarette Box, Unknown
From Box Hill Historical SocietyEmpty box of Capstan medium strength cigarettes which is navy blue with white writing. A small pedestal on a light blue oval in right hand corner. 10 Capstan medium cork. Trade mark W.D &H.O Wills , Sydney ,AustraliaCapstan mediumpersonal effects, smoking accessories -
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Headwear - Hairnets assorted
.1 Marquise hairnet envelope blue with face (empty) No 5, Shade mid brown large size single hair, cap shape.|.2 Embassy 2 pack, white with red writing on cellophane packet. Slumber net for medium light brown. Rayon and nylon|.3 Surefit, Human hair cap net, yellow with black writing on cellophane packet|.4 'Ideal' cap net human hair light brown. Manilla envelope.|.5 'Ideal' cap net human hair light brown , plain envelopecostume accessories, hair accessories -
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Book - Book Church Services
Belonged to Frances D Schwerkolt Nunawading 1906Daughter of Louis & Francesca SchwerkoltSmall brown leather book of Church Services with gold metal medallion inscribed with 'Church Services' on front. Brass coloured surround on back page with clip but no front surround. On spine is 'Church Service's' in embossed gold writing. Page edges are gold. Inside front cover is Frances.D. Schwerkolt- Nunawading 1906. Inside front cover is Frances D Schwerkolt Nunawading 1906. Inside back cover is Mitcham 1906books, religion, christian -
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Functional object - Writing slope, c 1830
Mary Russell brought household items to Australia from England in 1934. Her mother, Elizabeth Russell used the writing desk that was originally given to her mother, Agnes Marian Byrne when she went to boarding school. Agnes used it all her life. Desk damaged by a visiting child who forced the desk closed/open at one point. Estimated that Agnes went to school about 1830'sA square wooden box with brass inlay decoration on lid and front around lock. Hinged lid opens to be a writing surface of velvet. At lock end, groove for pens and small well for ink bottle. Key (not to be used) is in the ink well. Base lined with green hessian glued on. Lid and base angled to give sloping writing surface. A total of 12 items including the box.domestic items, writing equipment, handcrafts, woodwork -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Fountain pen, 1920's
From the collection of Betty McPheeBrown bakelite self-filling fountain pen with lid It has a metal and bakelite nib. At the end of the barrel is a knurl screw fitting to enable self-filling. It has a pale brown trim one centimetre from the edge of the lid. Very fine engraved inscription on barrelOnoto Patent self filling pen De La Rue Londondomestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Fountain pen
From the collection of Betty McPheeA black bakelite pen with gold ink lever, pocket grimp and circle trim around lid. Top of lid has gold Swan insignia. Gold nib. Engraved on side, 'Swan' self filler; Mabie, Todd & Cribb; Made in England. Includes Insignia Trade Mark. Swan across barrel near nib.Swan self filler|Mabie, Todd & Cribb|Made in Englanddomestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Fountain pen
From the collection of Betty McPheeA black fountain pen with silver cap with silver filling lever and engraved on gold G.E. HARVEY. Maker's details etched on barrel:- 'Waterman's. Made in Canada.' A silver band around barrel at nib end.Waterman's Made in Canadadomestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Fountain pen
From the collection of Betty McPheeBlack bakelite pen of two parts, barrel and lid. Barrel has gold nib attached and clear ink gauge. Lid has metal clip and two metal bandsdomestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Biro
From the collection of Betty McPheeA black biro with lid. Silver pocket clip and silver band on lid. Biro has silver band at biro point. Maker's etched mark: V.A. Sheaffer Pen Co. Australia Pty. LtdMade in Australia V.A. Sheaffer Pen Co., Australia Pty. Ltd.domestic items, writing equipment -
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Functional object - Fountain pen
From the collection of Betty McPheeBlack plastic fountain pen, 'The Burnham'. Engraved on barrel, 'British Made'. Lid has two gold bands and gold loop on end. Brass nibThe Burnham British Madedomestic items, writing equipment -
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Functional object - Pencil joiner
From collection of Betty McPheeA metal band to join stubs of pencils together. Has two pencils attached.domestic items, writing equipment