Whitehorse Council has given a contract to the Whitehorse Early Learning Service to an in-house team. There will be an $11,000 saving to Council each year for the next three years.Whitehorse Council has given a contract to the Whitehorse Early Learning Service to an in-house team.local government, city of whitehorse, childrens services

Stories of The Avenue Neighbourhood House, 1982 - 2002. Book paints a realistic picture of how 'The House' has operated over the last 20 years.Stories of The Avenue Neighbourhood House, 1982 - 2002. fensham, dorothy christine, sankey, naine, the avenue neighbourhood house, blackburn, neighbourhood houses, elmore houses

Invitation from Mayor and Mayoress, Noel and Margaret Spurr, to Valda and Ted Arrowsmith to celebrate 50 years of achievement by the City of Nunawading with a dinner dance, and menu.Invitation from Mayor and Mayoress, Noel and Margaret Spurr, to Valda and Ted Arrowsmith to celebrate 50 years of achievement by the City of Nunawading with a dinner dance, and menu.local government, city of nunawading, spurr, noel, spurr, margaret, arrowsmith, ted, arrowsmith, valda

Nunawading Council rate rise will be 4.9% as against the predicted 5.1%. Under the Local Government Act all municipalities must phase out the minimum rate over the next 4 years. Properties on the minimum rate will now pay a rate based on the property's site value.Nunawading Council rate rise will be 4.9% as against the predicted 5.1%. local government finance, city of nunawading

Obituary of Vera Haddy who died on 22 January 2003 aged 99. The Whitehorse Girl Guides founder started 1st Mitcham Guides and 3rd Mitcham Guides in 1927, and although officially retired in 1972 she continued her involvement for many years.Obituary of Vera Haddy who died on 22 January 2003 aged 99.haddy, vera, mitcham guides

Souvenir booklet issued to celebrate 25 years (October 1977 - October 2002) of the Nunawading Community Gardens. Gives history of gardens and names of current plot holders.Souvenir booklet issued to celebrate 25 years (October 1977 - October 2002) of the Nunawading Community Gardens. nunawading community gardens, souvenier booklet

Problems with drainage systems in Nunawading would take 32 years to complete at the rate they were being fixed. Residents in Irene Crescent and Wattle Valley Road will be charged and others will pay for new drains throughout the city.Problems with drainage systems in Nunawading would take 32 years to complete at the rate they were being fixed. city of nunawading, ward, kelvin, irene crescent, mitcham, wattle valley road, mitcham, drainage

Nunawading Council was celebrating while Box Hill Council was bitterly disappointed last week following the Local Government Board's announcement of its interim proposals for suburban reform. After 69 years Nunawading and Box Hill will merge to form the City of Koornung.Nunawading Council was celebrating while Box Hill Council was bitterly disappointed last week following the Local Government Board's announcement of its interim proposals for suburban reform. local government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, spurr, noel, dilley, warwick, amalgamations

After more than 100 years on the corner of Canterbury and Mitcham Roads, the historic Vermont primary School has moved to its final home.After more than 100 years on the corner of Canterbury and Mitcham Roads, the historic Vermont primary School has moved to its final home.vermont primary school, no. 1022

Orchard Grove Primary School has finally opened after nearly six years planning and several 'hiccups'.Orchard Grove Primary School has finally opened after nearly six years planning and several 'hiccups'.orchard grove primary school, turner, dennis, mirabooka primary school, blackburn south primary school, no. 4035, warrawong primary school

Article by Noeline Egan on Daphne Powell on her 80th birthday and her role in the early years of the Mitcham Repertory Group.powell, daphne, mitcham repertory group, grant, max

Article on Lionel and Lilian Prior, celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary. Lionel was the founder of Prior's hardware and one of the founders of Box Hill Soccer Club.prior, lionel, prior, lilian, prior's hardware, blackburn, box hill soccer club

Article from Nunawading Gazette 19 Dec 1990 re Miss Catherine St Clair celebrating her 108th birthday. Miss St Clair has been a resident in Nunawading for nearly 60 years.st clair, catherine, atkinson, jacinta, atkinson, elise

Article from Nunawading Gazette 29 Nov 1993 reporting the death of Catherine St Clair, long time resident of Mitcham at the age of 110 years.st clair, catherine

Article from Nunawading Gazette, 27 May 1964 re Mr & Mrs Schwab celebrating their golden wedding anniversary at a party for 190 relatives and friends. Alf had been a long time employee of the RSPCA East Burwood headquarters.schwab, alf, r.s.p.c.a.

Article from Nunawading Gazette, 12 Jan 1993 on the death of Charles Shambrook, aged 87. Mr Shambrook lived in Vermont for 76 years.shambrook, charles, pioneers

Article on Christina Cock, 112 years old Blackburn resident, including information from her 82 year old daughter, Lesley Ricketson. In 'Farewell to a century' supplement of 'The Age'.cock, christina, ricketson, lesley, paraha, riley

Article from Nunawading Gazette, 17 Jul 1991 re the retirement of John and Pam Sharwood after 34 years of operating the Amcal Pharmacy at 546 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham.sharwood, john, sharwood, pam, johnson, glenda, pharmacies

Article from Nunawading Gazette, 31 Jul 1991 re retirement of John and Pam Sharwood after 34 years in business at Mitcham pharmacy.sharwood, john, sharwood, pam, pharmacies

Vermont Primary School: learning for our future; 130 years of excellence.vermont primary school, no. 1022, primary schools

Article from Nunawading Post 17 Apr 1991. Ex mayor Dorothy Smith not to re-contest her South ward seat after five years on Nunawading Council.smith, dorothy g, city of nunawading

Article from Whitehorse Gazette 6 Mar 1996 on Whitehorse worker Jeff Smith, Laburnum butcher for 34 years.smith, jeff, laburnum village meats, butchers

Reminiscences of Vermont Primary School No 1022 - years 1942 - 1947 by former pupils including photographs. Includes brief history of the school and its links with the Mount Pleasant Methodist church. Part of a 'Back to Vermont' celebration.Reminiscences of Vermont Primary School No 1022 - years 1942 - 1947 by former pupils including photographs.vermont primary school, no. 1022, murphy, jan, boyle, jennings, sarah, pannam's store, connolly (mrs), scoble, wilma, findlay, wills, jack, belot's dairy, willis, jim, willis charles l, harrington's bakery, rooks, abraham, delaney's road common school, brown, jon, nurlendi road, vermont, closter, tuppy, arthur (miss), roberts, (mr), thompson, mavis, bassler, george, waugh, dorothy, tait, keith, clements, (miss), gorham, freddy, coleman, bernie, bean, joyce, rankin, brian, l.l. vale road, winter, john, mount pleasant methodist church

Forest Hill Progress Association Minute Book 1964 - 65. Note on front - earlier years missing.Forest Hill Progress Association clubs and associations, forest hill progress association

Article on Betty McArthur, manager of Vermont Football Club canteen for 30 years, with photo.Article on Betty McArthur. vermont football club, mcarthur, betty, pannam family

Obituary for Ethel Steel. She and her husband, Les founded the early Whitehorse paper, 'The Local Advertiser' in the mid 1950's. Their son, Barry also worked on the paper as a printer. She was a volunteer at Box Hill Hospital for 25 years.Obituary for Ethel Steel. newspapers, the local advertiser, steel, ethel, steel, les, steel, barry, box hill hospital

Obituary for Mr H.H. Hatfield of Box Hill who was one of the best known orchardists in the State. He was associated with the development of the fruitgrowing industry in the district for nearly 50 years and the introduction of the apple. He was president of the Central Fruitgrowing Society several times. Mr Hatfield was asked to assist in the classification of our pome fruits by the State Pomological Centre.Obituary for Mr H.H. Hatfield of Box Hillhatfield, h.h., orchards, central fruitgrowers association, state pomological centre