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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Black and white photo, Backhouse Dairy Cart, c. 1940's
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of Len Blood and 'Backhouse Dairy' cart.'Bonnie' & milkman, Len Blood were a familiar sight in the 1940's see page 125|There were two dairies until Don Watts merged them. Shortly afterwards in 1953 Ireland's purchased the business.blood, len, backhouse dairy, ireland's dairy, watts don -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Pamphlet, Voters rolls, 1930
Photocopies of Voters' Rolls for Blackburn Riding of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham 1931Photocopies of Voters' Rolls for Blackburn Riding of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham 1931Photocopies of Voters' Rolls for Blackburn Riding of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham 1931electoral rolls, shire of blackburn and mitcham, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Black and white photograph, Nadrasca Book Exchange, 1/03/1980 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photo of Nadrasca Book Exchange at Blackburn Railway station. Formerly Frank Fisher Auction Roomsnadrasca, frank fisher & co., blackburn railway station -
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Newspaper - Article, Back lane up for sale, 1/02/2000
Article on closing of a right-of-way off The Avenue at Blackburn.blackburn, the avenue, blackburn, gardenia street, blackburn, main street, blackburn, lanes -
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Book, Time remembered, 2011
Recollections of a Blackburn childhood.Recollections of a Blackburn childhood.Recollections of a Blackburn childhood.blackburn, blackburn road, blackburn, no.165, niven, barbara -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Morton, T. R. B
Used in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history' by Robin Da CostaBlack & white photo of Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton 1854 -1923.C See page 10 of DeCosta book. Biography see page 52morton thomas richards burrowes -
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Article, Last days - schools close down
Last days - schools close down,Last days - schools close down, by Wendy Woods. Narmara Primary School and Blackburn Secondary College close. With photo of Narmara students. Discusses history of Blackburn Secondary College and amalgamation proposals.Last days - schools close down, primary schools, narmara primary school, burwood east, blackburn secondary college, secondary schools, blackburn technical school, mullauna secondary college -
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Article, Cattle round-up recall, 2005
Grace Ferguson, who turned 100 recently, comes from one of the Blackburn area's pioneering families (Photo).Grace Ferguson, who turned 100 recently, comes from one of the Blackburn area's pioneering families (Photo). Her grandfather was George Augustus Goodwin, who donated land for St Johns Anglican Church and Blackburn Primary School. Reverse side: talking newspaper volunteer Lewis Roper (photo)Grace Ferguson, who turned 100 recently, comes from one of the Blackburn area's pioneering families (Photo). goodwin, george augustus, ferguson, grace, st johns anglican church, blackburn, blackburn primary school, no. 2923, talking newspaper, roper, lewis, mitcham repertory group -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Black and white photograph, Frank Fisher's Real Estate Office, 1928
Black and white photo of Frank Fisher's Auction Rooms, Blackburn Railway Station in 1928. Now Nadrasca Book Exchangefrank fisher & co., nadrasca -
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Newspaper, The Courier, 1930 - 1931
The Courier: official organ of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham.The Courier: official organ of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham. Holdings: No1 Vol 1 (4 July 1930) (Facsimile produced as a memento of Blackburn Federation Day, 19 March 2000), Nos 6 - 64 (8 Aug 1930 - 25 Sep 1931) incomplete. 16 issues, photocopied from originals held. See holdings card for details.The Courier: official organ of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham. blackburn, mitcham, tunstall, vermont, doncaster, templestowe, warrandyte -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Black and white photograph, Dudley & Leo Prior Butchers, 1927
Black and white photo of Dudley & Leo Prior inspecting their new delivery van outside their business Blackburn Meat Supply in 1927.prior, dud, leo, blackburn meat supply, 1927 -
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Document, T J Higham
Obituary for Thomas John Higham of Blackburn Road Blackburn (Transcribed).Obituary for Thomas John Higham of Blackburn Road Blackburn (Transcribed).Obituary for Thomas John Higham of Blackburn Road Blackburn (Transcribed).higham, t. j., blackburn road, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Pamphlet - Real Estate Notice, Fulton Homestead, 1/09/1997
Auction notice for Fulton HomesteadAuction notice for Fulton Homestead, 80 Fulton Road, Blackburn South at Wurundjeri Walk. Plan on verso. Auctioneer, Woodards, Coloured Photograph.Auction notice for Fulton Homestead wurundjeri walk, auctions, fulton road, blackburn south, fulton homestead -
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Article, Festival to feature Sanctuary History, 2005
Article on 'Festival of Local History' held at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary with guest speakersArticle on 'Festival of Local History' held at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary with guest speakers Valda Arrowsmith from Whitehorse Historical Society; Lindsay McKirdy on the Adult Deaf Society; Wurundjeri elder Dot Peters and Blackburn artists Keith Dow. Photo of Elaine Boucher and Valda Arrowsmith at Heron Point, Blackburn LakeArticle on 'Festival of Local History' held at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary with guest speakersarrowsmith, valda, blackburn lake sanctuary, mckirdy, lindsay, peters, dot, dow, keith, boucher, elaine -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, ANZ Bank
Coloured photo of ANZ Bank, Blackburnanz bank, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Vehicle - Bicycle, c1960
The bicycle is one of the last bicycles hand made and assembled by 'Mr. Rob' c1960 prior to the mass manufacture and overseas imports of 'built up' bicycles. On closing down in September 1999 'Mr Rob' presented this bicycle to the Nunawading Historical and another to the Victorian Museum.Boy's 26 inch bicycle fitted with Dunlop tyres, bell, mudguards, handgrips, leather seat, rear reflector and a ' faboati' coaster hub. Bicycle is supported by its rear wheel on a metal stand.on top of frame - 'Hand made special'|On front of angle frame - 'Rob's Special'|On rear of frame and on front stem - an emblem 'another Rob's Cycle Blackburn'|13817s - serial number.transport, bicycles -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Cottees/Leader Newspapers Building, 2009
Prior to its purchase by Leader Newspapers, this factory was erected and operated as Cottees (Australia) for the manufacture of jams,pickles,cordials etc.Set of five coloured photos of the dismantling of the former Leader Newspaper offices (and the former factory of Cottees Australia} at the corner of Whitehorse and Railway Roads Blackburnleader community newspapers, cottees(australia), whitehorse road blackburn, railway road blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Souvenir - Calendar, 1975, 1975
Calendars produced for Luscombe butchers of Blackburn Victoria to be given to customers.1975 Calendar produced for J. H. & R. K. LUSCOMBE and staff, Butchers. 6 pages with coloured scenes of Australian rural areas. Each page has two months calendars under the rural scene. On the reverse side of pages have meal recipes & cooking tips.With compliments from J.H. & R.K. Luscombe & staff, 18 Chapel Street, Blackburn, 3130. Phone 878-2834 18 chapel st blackburn, blackburn shops, j h & r k luscombe, butcher shops -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Dementia Group, 2018
Blackburn Community unites to help those living with dementia in Blackburn.Blackburn Community unites to help those living with dementia in Blackburn. Every second Tuesday a group meets at the One Community Church on Surrey Road.Blackburn Community unites to help those living with dementia in Blackburn.blackburn, one community church -
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Article, Talks on Crossings, 2015
The Victorian State Government has signed the contracts for the renewal of the Blackburn and Heatherdale Roads level crossings.The Victorian State Government has signed the contracts for the renewal of the Blackburn and Heatherdale Roads level crossings. However Blackburn traders are seeking improvements to facilitate easier pedestrian traffic movements.The Victorian State Government has signed the contracts for the renewal of the Blackburn and Heatherdale Roads level crossings. blackburn railway crossing, heatherdale railway crossing, railway crossings -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Black and white photo, 'Silvermist'
Black and white photo of property 'Silvermist' Blackburnblackburn, silvermist blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Black and white photograph, Morton Park, 1977
Black and white photo of Morton Park Blackburn.morton park, blackburn -
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Article, Old trades museum, 1978
Dolph Slykuis has started a museum of old Australian trade tools.Dolph Slykuis has started a museum of old Australian trade tools he has gathered from the Riverina and Victoria. 'Arbuthnot Cottage' is situated in Blackburn. He is researching the items with the help of historical societies.Dolph Slykuis has started a museum of old Australian trade tools. museums, tools, slykhuis, dolph, slykhuis, anne, arbuthnot cottage, alfred street, blackburn, no 8, tools -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 1999
Photo showing inside of Rob's Cycles Shop, 12 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. Should be in a Blackburn File.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports, blackburn road, blackburn, no. 12 -
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Document, St Edward the Confessor-King, 1/03/1969 12:00:00 AM
Instructions for officers on duty and roster,Instructions for officers on duty and roster, St Edward's Anglican Church, South Blackburn.Instructions for officers on duty and roster, st edward's anglican church, blackburn south -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Early Houses for Sale
Extract of house and property catalogue.Extract of house and property catalogue re sale of two houses in Blackburn and Tunstall.Extract of house and property catalogue.t. r. b. morton & son, coghill auctioneer & estate agent -
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Document, Grass roots, 1985
A history of Blackburn North Progress Association.A history of Blackburn North Progress Association compiled by Harold W. Harris, 4 Feb 1985. Includes detailed account of formation of Blackburn North Bowling Club.A history of Blackburn North Progress Association.clubs and associations, blackburn north progress association, blackburn north bowling club, lawn bowls, gay street, blackburn north -
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Article, Public enjoys fruit of volunteer's foresight, 2001
Newspaper Article on Ronald Thyer.Article on Ronald Thyer, Blackburn engineer and conservationist on his award of the OAM. With photo.Newspaper Article on Ronald Thyer.thyer, ronald, blackburn lake sanctuary advisory committee, blackburn and district tree preservation society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Indo-Chinese Elderly Association, 1994
Black and white photograph of four female members of the Indo-Chinese Association playing a traditional game. Photograph taken in 1994 in the family day care house in Blackburn South.association for indo-chinese elderly citizens, indo-chinese elderly citizens -
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Article, Sudden storm hits street, 7/01/2015 12:00:00 AM
Lightning strike downs trees in Maple Street, Blackburn.Lightning strike downs trees in Maple Street, Blackburn.Lightning strike downs trees in Maple Street, Blackburn.maple street, blackburn
