Invitation to Mrs Valda and Mr Ted Arrowsmith to attend a celebration of '100 years of our City's local government history in the year of the Centenary of Federation, 6th July [2001].'Invitation to Mrs Valda and Mr Ted Arrowsmith to attend a celebration arrowsmith, valda, arrowsmith, ted, city of whitehorse, centenary of federation

The history of Brick and Pipe Industries Ltd over 100 years compiled by the company.The history of Brick and Pipe Industries Ltd over 100 years compiled by the company.brickworks, brick and pipe industries ltd

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

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

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

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

Circulars 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

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

Stan 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

Nunawading's Corporate business committee called for a meeting with state politicians and Ministers for Transport through the revised Mayoral Committee to achieve full construction of the Eastern Freeway and have construction of the freeway concurrent from Ringwood to Doncaster within four years. It will call on the Minister for Roads to prepare a strategy incorporating funding, construction standards and staging. The only government commitment was construction to Springvale Road in the first four years and Ringwood to be considered in the government's second term.Nunawading's Corporate business committee called for a meeting with state politicians and Ministers for Transport through the revised Mayoral Committee to achieve full construction of the Eastern Freeway and have construction of the freeway concurrent from Ringwood to Doncaster within four years.freeways, city of nunawading, eastern freeway extension, cooper, les, pescott, roger

'Camberwell - Lilydale : 100 years old' [Railway] Nunawading Gazette, 17 December 1982.'Camberwell - Lilydale : 100 years old' [Railway] Nunawading Gazette, 17 December 1982.railway lines, box hill railway station

Taranto Brothers - fruiterers of Railway Road, Blackburn are selling their shop. Almost 40 years (1962) John and Rob opened their business along with their wives, Agnes and Mary. Previously they lived in Daylesford. It has become increasingly difficult to compete with 24 hours trading at large shopping centres.Taranto Brothers - fruiterers of Railway Road, Blackburn are selling their shop. retail trade, blackburn, taranto, john, taranto, bob, taranto, mary, railway road, blackburn

Commemorative one day steam trip to celebrate the centenary of the Camberwell - Lilydale railway line. The K190 steam local will stop at Blackburn for a short ceremony. The celebration on 27 November will be organized by the Australian Railway Historical Society. Archivist Keith Paterson said when the line opened December 1882 the area east of Box Hill had only small and scattered pioneer farms, no shops and only one post office at a hotel in Blackburn and 1 or 2 schools. In 1861 first station was opened, terminating at Hawthorn, which was the case for 20 years.Commemorative one day steam trip to celebrate the centenary of the Camberwell - Lilydale railway line. railways, camberwell to lilydale rail line centenary, australian railway historical society, patterson, keith arthur

Moving of the Polly Woodside across the Yarra to a temporary berth near Trade Centre delayed by wind. Has been restored after 13 years of voluntary labour. Also National Trust leaflet describing Polly Woodside.Moving of the Polly Woodside across the Yarra to a temporary berth near Trade Centre delayed by wind. polly woodside, national trust of australia (victoria)

Community of the Sisters of the Church - 100 years. New Provincial House and Novitiate in Mahoney's Road, East Burwood.community of the sisters of the church, religious orders

Collection of items relating to St John's Catholic Church, Mitcham: Fifty years of work for God (Marian Monthly, vole, no 10, Nov 1910); Our parish, c1960: invitation to Dedication of St John's, 9 Nov 1952; Reminiscing : Peter O'Brien talks to Fr Coghlan (St John's Parish News, Nov 1970); St John's Parish News [Excepts 1968 - 75]; Opening of St John's Church, Mitcham (Advocate Nov 1952); The Parish of St John's (Nunawading Historical Society Newsletter, Feb-Mar, 1972); 100 years : our first church (Parish Comment, Mar 1972); The Story of St Aloysius Church, Sevenhill, by A.F. Burke.Collection of items relating to St John's Catholic Church, Mitcham: st johns catholic church, mitcham, coghlan, gerard, fr, kranewitter, aloysius, fr, lyons, douglas c, fr, st aloysius church, sevenhill, s.a.

Service to inaugurate St Alfred's as a parish after 20 years as part of Blackburn Parish, attended by Archbishop of Melbourne, Rev Robert Dann.Service to inaugurate St Alfred's as a parish after 20 years as part of Blackburn Parish, st alfred's anglican church, blackburn north, dann, robert (rev)

History of Drake 7 Co, including generations of the Armstrong Family.History of Drake 7 Co, including generations of the Armstrong Family.drake, fred c, drake & co., armstrong, norman, raleigh edward, ian, real estate agents, fitzgerald, craig, ron

60 year era is now over - Bob Hoskins, president of Blackburn Chamber of Commerce and Ted La Galle recall their experiences with Prior's Hardware.Bob Hoskins, president of Blackburn Chamber of Commerce and Ted La Galle recall their experiences with Prior's Hardware.hoskins, bob, prior's hardware, blackburn, prior, leo, geoff, hoenen, rudolph, lorraine, blackburn meat supply, s.d., butchers, hardware stores, blackburn road

A story about Antonio Park Primary School from 1966-2000 and beyond. Comp. by the staff of Antonio Park primary School. Copy of paintings of acacia and grevillea by Wendy Rees-Harrison as frontispiece.A story about Antonio Park Primary School from 1966-2000 and beyond. antonio park primary school, paintings

A letter to Mr Rooney from K.A. Patterson, Nunawading and District Historical Society, enclosing their constitution. The author speaks of references to hotels in Blackburn of interest to Rooney's history of North Blackburn, also talks about inspecting an old house in Almondsbury Court, Blackburn. Mrs Reynolds thought it was 120 years old but on inspection was found to be 80 - 100 years old.A letter to Mr Rooney from K.A. Patterson, Nunawading and District Historical Society, enclosing their constitution.nunawading and district historical society, rooney, keith, reynolds, (mrs), almondsbury court, blackburn. no 3

An emotional farewell to Group Leader Eric 'Rip' Dixon from intellectually handicapped scouts and cubs from 2nd Heatherdale Scout Group. He has been involved in the scouting movement for 23 years, 13 of them spent with the Heatherdale Troop.An emotional farewell to Group Leader Eric 'Rip' Dixon from intellectually handicapped scouts and cubs from 2nd Heatherdale Scout Group. He has been involved in the scouting movement for 23 years, 13 of them spent with the Heatherdale Troop.scout groups, heatherdale scout group (2nd), dixon eric, hogg, kevin

A history of the Girl Guide movement in Blackburn. 1933 - 1988.A history of the Girl Guide movement in Blackburn. 1933 - 1988.blackburn district girl guides, thomas, lil, cropley, shirley, cox, gladys, higham, betty, smith, olive, cullis, yvonne, fletcher, jean, freeman, gwen, sutton, iduna, pitman, gibbs, audrey, o'brien, cash, pauline, kennedy, jenny, gulton, clare, faulkner, stephanie, marshall, sheryn, truman, beverley, mcrae, m (mrs), mcnaught, margery, donald

A history of the Forest Hill Cricket Club celebrating 40 years: 1955 - 1995A history of the Forest Hill Cricket Club celebrating 40 years: 1955 - 1995forest hill cricket club, 40 years

Programme of a concert by Maroondah Singers Inc. to celebrate their 20th anniversary. Musical director - Max Thomson, Founding Conductor - Jom Watsford. Patron - C.M. VaggProgramme of a concert by Maroondah Singers Inc. choirs, maroondah singers, vagg, mervyn, thomson, max, watsford, jim

Nunawading Highland Pipe Band are hoping to lease the old pavilion at East Burwood Reserve. Band President, Ian Bell said they haven't had a base in 35 years. The band is the first civilian band from Victoria to enter the 1994 world championships. The council recommended a $5,000 grant.Nunawading Highland Pipe Band are hoping to lease the old pavilion at East Burwood Reserve. city of nunawading highland pipe band, bell, ian

A History of the Melbourne Singers (formerly The Mitcham Choral Society) 1932 - 1982 - First Conductor - Graham Burgin.A History of the Melbourne Singers (formerly The Mitcham Choral Society) 1932 - 1982choirs, the melbourne singers, burgin, graham, mitcham choral and orchestral society

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