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Photograph, Dot Browne
Dot Browne was President of the Doncaster Womens Athletic Club for 11 years. She represented Australia in the 1982 World Veteran Ocean Games in Fiji, winning 4 Gold Medals and in the 1987 World Veterans Games in Melbourne winning 3 silver Medals.In 1952 Dot was presented with the Order of Australia for her contribution to athletics.Black & white photo of Dot Browne during an athletic event beside a public road.browne dot, athletics, doncaster women's athletic club -
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Photograph, Dot Browne
Athlete Dot Browne has taught at the Rangeview Primary School for many years, mainly in the Art Room.coloured photo of athlete, Dot Browne, in the Rangeview Primary School Shirt.browne dot, athletics, doncaster women's athletic club, rangeview primary school -
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Photograph, Colin McKirdy OAM
Coloured Photograph of Colin McKirdy OAM, a resident of Blackburn. Involved with the Blackburn Deaf & Dumb Home. Was awarded the OAM for his work over many years with the community.mckirdy lindsay, blackburn deaf & dumb home, blackburn -
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Photograph, Jean Abbott
Sepia Photo of Jean Abbott taken at a period ball arranged by the Nunawading Arts Council (date unknown). Jean was a well known local artist, a foundation member of the Nunawading Arts Society (now the Whitehorse Arts Society) and President of the Nunawading Arts Council for a number of years.abbott jean, nunawading arts council, whitehorse arts society, nunawading arts society -
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Photograph, Nunawading City Band
The donor, Mrs Margaret Smith, was the daughter of Harold Allen who was a trumpet player and member of the Maroondah Symphony Orchestra and played the cornet in the Nunawading City Band for 15 years.Coloured photo of Nunawading City Band (date unknown -established 1969-70)showing the 26 members in their red and black jackets and red tie with their band instruments. Harold Allen (donor) was a member of the band..nunawading city band, maroondah symphony orchestra, allan harold, trumpet, cornet -
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Photograph, Amey Cook
Amey Cook, infant daughter of William Cook and Jane nee Maggs.Sepia mounted photograph of very young dark haired child (2-3 years of age) sitting on a padded chair holding a basket. White dress and socks, dark boots.cook, amey -
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Photograph, Tainton family c1920
Joseph Tainton was born in Gloucestershire about 1850. He emigrated to Australia at the age of 2 years in 1853 aboard the 'British Queen' with his father James Tainton (aged 39) , mother Ann (Drew, aged 34), and brother William 4 years. Joseph married Mary Jane Course in 1877Photograph of Joseph and Mary Jane Tainton's family on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. c1920 Top:- Herbert, William, Ida (James), Harold, Lucy (Lowen), Percival. Bottom:- James, Emily (Finger), Joseph, Mary Jane, Joseph Charles, Maude (Finger)tainton, joseph, mary jane (nee course) -
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Photograph, Tombstone - Geal Family
Albert Geal, a builder found good quality clay at Tunstall. In 1903 Geal Brothers of Nunawading began making agricultural pipes for orchardists, then moved on to make bricks and tiles. The Geals pottery was on 11 acres at the corner of Springvale Road and Miton Street. It was sold in 1973Coloured photo of tombstone on grave 1390, Church of England section, Box Hill Cemetery Geal, Albert died 1922 aged 63 years Geal, Alice died 1937 aged 75 years Geal, Albert died in action on 12 July 1916, aged 28 years Geal, George died of wounds on 2 June 1917, aged 24 years Beecroft, Mabel died 12 April 1937 Beecroft, Harry died 14 November 1958tombstones, geal bros., geal, albert, alice, albert jnr., george, beecroft, mabel, harry -
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Photograph, Tombstone - McGlone family
John and Eliza McGlone ran one of the earliest hotels in Mitcham - the Harvest Home - in the front room of their house in Whitehorse Road. The hotel closed in 1889 and John McGlone died in 1892. Eliza McGlone continued as Mitcham's first official Post-mistressColoured photo of one side of tombstone on grave 95, Roman Catholic section, Box Hill Cemetery McGlone, John died 3 September 1892, aged 63 years McGlone, Eliza died 2 January 1921, aged 85 yearsmcglone, john, eliza, tombstones, harvest home hotel -
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Photograph, Tombstone - Walker family
Edgar Edwardes Walker was the founding manager of the Australian Brick, Tile and Tesselated Tile Company, which began operations in Mitcham in 1886. Changed to the Australian Tesselated Tile Company in 1895, Walker became owner in 1922. It became the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. He was a Nunawading Shire Councillor for 25 years and several times Shire President. Walker Park in Nunawading is a lasting monument to his record of service.Coloured photograph of the tombstone on grave 737, Presbyterian section, Box Hill Cemetery.|Walker, Edgar Edwardes: 29 January 1862 - 12 December 1936|Walker, Elizabeth Catherine: 6 May 1862 - 11 May 1936walker, edgar edwardes, elizabeth catherine, australian tesselated tile co. pty. ltd., tombstones, walker park -
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Document, The First fifty years, 1980, 1987
A history of the Vermont Horticultural Society from 1930 - 1980.A history of the Vermont Horticultural Society from 1930 - 1980. Also their newsletter, vol 21, no 2 July 1987.A history of the Vermont Horticultural Society from 1930 - 1980. horticulture, vermont horticultural society, vermont carrot club, farmilo family, daymond family, manly family, proctor, george, smart family, ross, harold, ormandy, lindsay -
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Book, Nunawading to Whitehorse. 70 glorious years, 1/12/1994 12:00:00 AM
Councillors of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and City of Nunawading - 1925 to 1994 with detailed history of the membership of the Councils.Councillors of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and City of Nunawading - 1925 to 1994 with detailed history of the membership of the Councils. Also part of the Order in Council establishing the City of Whitehorse.Councillors of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and City of Nunawading - 1925 to 1994 with detailed history of the membership of the Councils.city of nunawading., councillors, shire of blackburn and mitcham, city of whitehorse -
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Article, Club marks 50 years, 1994
Nunawading Youth Club proposes to stage a reunion to celebrate its 50th anniversary.Nunawading Youth Club proposes to stage a reunion to celebrate its 50th anniversary.Nunawading Youth Club proposes to stage a reunion to celebrate its 50th anniversary.youth, nunawading youth club, munich, rachel, rennick, zoe, entwhistle, david, hoare, albert -
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Article, Scout group 75th year of joy, 1994
1st / 8th Blackburn Scout Group celebrates its 75th anniversary with a dinner in the hall which hosted its meetings for the past 50 years, Lake Hall.1st / 8th Blackburn Scout Group celebrates its 75th anniversary with a dinner in the hall which hosted its meetings for the past 50 years, Lake Hall.1st / 8th Blackburn Scout Group celebrates its 75th anniversary with a dinner in the hall which hosted its meetings for the past 50 years, Lake Hall.blackburn scout group (1st/8th), easton, john -
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Article, Mueller's name on many plants, 1964
Article on the history of Ferdinand von Mueller.Article on the history of Ferdinand von Mueller. He arrived in Adelaide in 1847 (had a PhD from Kiel University). He came to Melbourne in 1853 and was appointed the State's first official botanist. He was the first white man to climb Mt Buller and Mt Buffalo. Apart from his activities with the Melbourne Botanical Gardens he was Government Botanist for 43 years. His name is found in the name of some 80 native trees and shrubs.Article on the history of Ferdinand von Mueller. plants, von mueller, ferdinand, dallachy, john, melbourne botanical gardens -
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Article, Mitcham treated like Cinderella : Chamber, 1993
Graeme Miller, president of Mitcham Chamber of Commerce says no major improvements have been made to Mitcham Shopping Centre for years.Graeme Miller, president of Mitcham Chamber of Commerce says no major improvements have been made to Mitcham Shopping Centre for years. Cr Tim Shambrook agrees and put forward a proposal to develop an action plan to improve the appearance of the Centre. The Mall is not effectively used, promotion is insufficient and the public toilets are in poor condition.Graeme Miller, president of Mitcham Chamber of Commerce says no major improvements have been made to Mitcham Shopping Centre for years.shopping centres, mitcham shopping centre, mitcham chamber of commerce, miller, graeme, shambrook, tim -
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Article, Traffic fears allayed, 1993
A consultant traffic engineer told Nunawading's development and approvals committee meeting that the multi-million dollar extension plans for Forest Hill Chase has been designed to address traffic concerns.A consultant traffic engineer told Nunawading's development and approvals committee meeting that the multi-million dollar extension plans for Forest Hill Chase has been designed to address traffic concerns. But Forest Hill Action Group spokesman, Jim Tipping, said it is only three years since Forest Hill Chase began its existing development.A consultant traffic engineer told Nunawading's development and approvals committee meeting that the multi-million dollar extension plans for Forest Hill Chase has been designed to address traffic concerns. shopping centres, forest hill chase, city of nunawading, forest hill action group, tipping, jim -
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Newspaper, The Chase, 1994
Special advertising edition, Nunawading Gazette for 30th anniversary of Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre with photos of the Centre as it was in earlier years.Special advertising edition, Nunawading Gazette for 30th anniversary of Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre with photos of the Centre as it was in earlier years.Special advertising edition, Nunawading Gazette for 30th anniversary of Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre with photos of the Centre as it was in earlier years.shopping centres, forest hill chase -
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Letter - Correspondence, Municipal Association of Victoria, 1929 - 1932
Circulars for information of municipal councils on municipal officers' salariesCirculars for information of municipal councils on municipal officers' salaries - adjustment of award rate for the years 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932 indicating reductionsCirculars for information of municipal councils on municipal officers' salaries local government, municipal association of australia, depression, 1929 - 1939 -
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Article, It began with a herb farm 117 years ago, 1982
Article about the history of the Slater Family, whose name has been given to Nunawading's latest parkland.Article about the history of the Slater Family, whose name has been given to Nunawading's latest parkland. Robert Slater's Grandfather, William Slater, established what is believed to be the first herb farm in Australia.Article about the history of the Slater Family, whose name has been given to Nunawading's latest parkland. herb farms, parks and reserves, slater, robert, blackburn north, william, william henry, bayley, leonard sherwin, frederick -
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Article, Sale celebrates 25 years, 1995
Stan Russell Menswear 25th anniversaryStan Russell Menswear 25th anniversaryStan Russell Menswear 25th anniversarystan russell menswear, menswear stores, mitcham shopping centre, whitehorse road, mitcham, no 493, rotherham, steve, alexander, russell, coral, mark -
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Document - Programme and Menu, Mitcham District Guides 1927-1997, 1997
Programme and menu of Mitcham District Guides (1927-1997) 70 years celebratory dinner, 8th August, 1997 at Mitcham Guide Hall, Bowling Green Lane, Mitchammitcham guide hall, guide groups mitcham -
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Article, Tally Ho moving with the times
Article in 'Wesley in Action' published by Wesley Central Mission about Tally Ho Youth Services who are moving after 83 years.Article in 'Wesley in Action' published by Wesley Central Mission about Tally Ho Youth Services who are moving after 83 years. Includes the history of Tally Ho. Each child will be living in a typical home in a typical suburban street rather than on the campus.Article in 'Wesley in Action' published by Wesley Central Mission about Tally Ho Youth Services who are moving after 83 years. youth services, wesley central mission, cole, george henry, tally ho youth services -
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Article, Society claims its busiest year yet
The Nunawading Ladies' Benevolent SocietyThe Nunawading Ladies' Benevolent Society experiences one of its busiest years helping families and single people hit by the recession.The Nunawading Ladies' Benevolent Society welfare establishments, nunawading ladies benevolent society, rooney, betty, nunawading community chest -
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Article, Tip top view of the city, 1994
Opening of the observation tower at old tip site.Opening of the observation tower at old tip site. Nunawading Apex Club joined forces with neighbouring clubs to construct it. The State Government and Nunawading Council have funded the project and Apex Club members have donated 2000 hours work over the last two years to complete the structure.Opening of the observation tower at old tip site.service clubs, nunawading apex club, secker, geoff, victorian government, city of nunawading, reeves, paul, waste transfer station, vermont south -
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Article, An impact on Christmas, 1993
Impact Club, Nunawading has donated toys to the Salvation Army.Impact Club, Nunawading has donated toys to the Salvation Army. The club, established seven years ago was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Nunawading.Impact Club, Nunawading has donated toys to the Salvation Army. service clubs, nunawading impact club, rotary club of nunawading, anderson, john, harrison, barbara -
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Article, Members sought, 1992
The Kiwanis Club of Nunawading are seeking new members, current major emphasis of the club is young children, addressing the needs of children under five years. Club President Alan Gordon.The Kiwanis Club of Nunawading are seeking new members, current major emphasis of the club is young children, addressing the needs of children under five years. Club President Alan Gordon.The Kiwanis Club of Nunawading are seeking new members, current major emphasis of the club is young children, addressing the needs of children under five years. Club President Alan Gordon.service clubs, nunawading kiwanis club, armstrong, raleigh edward, leishman, john, cooke, ted, gordon, alan -
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Article, Hamper Help, 1990
Christmas hampers have been packed and distributed by Nunawading Lions Club for 30 years.Christmas hampers have been packed and distributed by Nunawading Lions Club for 30 years. Members raise money for this project during the year. Another project enables under-privileged children to attend camp at the Victorian Lions Club Licola Holiday Camp in Gippsland. Neville Gibson was a co-founder of the campChristmas hampers have been packed and distributed by Nunawading Lions Club for 30 years.clubs and associations, nunawading lions club, gibson, neville, dowsley, james wilson, pettman, nita, freeman, rosie, john, savoia, pino -
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Article, Building a life together, c2000
Article on Don and Jean Platt, married and residents in Mitcham for 50 years.Article on Don and Jean Platt, married and residents in Mitcham for 50 years.Article on Don and Jean Platt, married and residents in Mitcham for 50 years.platt, don, jean -
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Article, Lakeside fun, 1993
Nunawading Rotary Club's annual fun day at Blackburn Lake.Nunawading Rotary Club's annual fun day at Blackburn Lake. The Rotary Club donated a series of aerial photos of Nunawading going back 60 years which will be on show in the visitor's centre.Nunawading Rotary Club's annual fun day at Blackburn Lake.nunawading rotary club, blackburn lake, meagher, dorothy, tierney, peter, wittick, max, francis, john