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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Death of pioneer orchardist, c1970
Obituary for Edward Henry Pearce of 106 Springfield Road, Blackburn, orchardist of Blackburn.pearce, edward h, orchards, old orchard shopping centre, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white Digital Copy, Wandinong Sanctuary
The house and land on the corner of Canterbury Road and Ronley Street Blackburn was donated to Nunawading Council by Janet and Arthur Hooke upon their deaths as a permanent bush area for the public.Two digital copies of a function at Wandinong Blackburn.janet hooke, arthur hooke, wandinong sanctuary -
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Article, Blackburn Businesses and Organisations, 1930
Supplement to The Courier, Friday 4 July 1930 giving paragraph descriptions of regular advertisers.Supplement to The Courier, Friday 4 July 1930 giving paragraph descriptions of regular advertisers.Supplement to The Courier, Friday 4 July 1930 giving paragraph descriptions of regular advertisers.retail trade, businesses, blackburn, mitcham and blackburn bakeries, barelli, l.j., allen - jenkyn, yuncken, h.l., blackburn stitchery, hurst, e.e., milne, george, penn, e, harrison, w.r., inglefinger (mr), watts, c.h., fisher, frank, bradley's station garage, blackburn hygienic dairy, f.e., blackburn fuel yard, boyles, j, messrs mason & brown, blackburn casemakers pty ltd, crapley, s.c.t., karnaghan, g.c., blackburn newsagency, lowe, s.l., rigby, h, messrs ray & rickets, raftis, d, lagalle, ted -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Harwood, 16/08/1994
Study of Heritage value of 'Harwood', 17-21 Junction Road, Blackburn North commissioned by the City of Nunawading. Assessment covered aesthetic, historic, scientific and social values, plus photographs.heritage studies, city of nunawading, harwood, junction road blackburn north, nos. 17-21, junction road, blackburn north, no. 17-21, harris, john, redman, walter, tivendale, stanley, filshie, douglas, walling, edna -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Springburn Hardware, c1960
Store opened by Vivian Wood at the age of 22 with little experience in hardware sales. Photo was donated in Sept 2009 in response to request for information on heritage.Black & white photograph of the hardware store 'Springburn Hardware' opened by Vivian Wood at the corner of Springfield and Surrey Roads, Blackburn North, established in 1955 until 1967 when it closed.hardware, springburn hardware, blackburn road blackburn north, springfield road blackburn north, vivian wood -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Flagship for Lexus, 2010
Article on the sale of the former Leader Community Newspapers site at 160 Whitehorse Road Blackburn to Lexus of Blackburn.Article on the sale of the former Leader Community Newspapers site at 160 Whitehorse Road Blackburn to Lexus of Blackburn.Article on the sale of the former Leader Community Newspapers site at 160 Whitehorse Road Blackburn to Lexus of Blackburn.leader community newspapers, lexus of blackburn, whitehorse road, blackburn -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Basil Watson Pioneer Aviator, March 2015
This book gives details on the life and work of Basil Watson (1893-1917), a pioneer aviator in AustraliaThis is a paper back book with a plastic-laminated cover. There are 61 pages with diagrams, photographs, illustrations, advertisements, posters and newspaper cuttings. The cover is mainly grey and white in colour with printed material in a red insert and two photographs superimposed over the background.This book gives details on the life and work of Basil Watson (1893-1917), a pioneer aviator in Australiabasil watson, warrnambool and aviation pioneer, australian aviators -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Residents Enjoy the Bonus of Wildlife Oasis in Back Yards, 1993
Article about Blackburn Creeklands.Article about Blackburn Creeklands which is looked after by Nunawading Council and the Blackburn Creeklands Committee. Since the planting of indigenous plants and trees the birdlife and fauna have returned.Article about Blackburn Creeklands.parks and reserves, grounds, david dr., blackburn creeklands committee, short, megan, city of nunawading -
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Article, Long-vacant Site to get apartments, 2016
After 20 years as a vacant site, the Blackburn former Caltex Service Station site in Blackburn Road is offered for sale for 20 apartments.After 20 years as a vacant site, the Blackburn former Caltex Service Station site in Blackburn Road is offered for sale for 20 apartments. After 20 years as a vacant site, the Blackburn former Caltex Service Station site in Blackburn Road is offered for sale for 20 apartments. blackburn road, blackburn, caltex service station -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Goodwin Family, 8/11/1993 12:00:00 AM
Note on the publication of 'And time remembered is grief forgotten'. The story of the Goodwins of Blackburn and Toongabbie by Patricia Turner.Note on the publication of 'And time remembered is grief forgotten'; the story of the Goodwins of Blackburn and Toongabbie by Patricia Turner.Note on the publication of 'And time remembered is grief forgotten'. The story of the Goodwins of Blackburn and Toongabbie by Patricia Turner.goodwin family, anglican church blackburn, blackburn primary school, no. 2923 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Still going strong after 113 years, 2000
Article on Christina Cock.Article on Christina Cock, Australia's oldest living person at the time, and Blackburn resident. With photo.Article on Christina Cock. cock, christina -
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Photograph - Black and white photo, Wildwood, Copied 1937
Black & white photo of 'Wildwood', Bakers Road Blackburn, home of Mr and Mrs G. W. Brocklesby between 1916 and 1937. The Brocklesbys conducted an orchard here between 1916 and 1929.wildwood', bakers road blackburn, brocklesby, mrs g. w., orchards, mr g. w. -
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Photograph, Roger de Stoop
Roger de Stoop had the land cleared in 1952 and building started in 1953. He and his family moved in in 1954. The house has now been demolished but it was about 35 squares, was made of timber with blue slate roof, the slates having come from Belgium. Roger de Stoop had his outside timber walls painted in a dark colour.Black and white photocopy of house built by Roger de Stoop on land in Blackburn North (Henry Street - later 35 Middlefield Road). The house was called Middlefield House by local people.de stoop. roger. middlefield house -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Avenue to unity, 1988
Centenary history of the Uniting Church in Blackburn, Rhys a. Mille, editor. Including histories of the Blackburn Methodist and Presbyterian Churches.Centenary history of the Uniting Church in Blackburn, Rhys a. Mille, editor. Including histories of the Blackburn Methodist and Presbyterian Churches.Centenary history of the Uniting Church in Blackburn, Rhys a. Mille, editor. Including histories of the Blackburn Methodist and Presbyterian Churches.avenue uniting church, blackburn, blackburn methodist church, blackburn presbyterian church -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, MORGAN, Marjorie Jean, Nosological index 1863 and staff and registrars of the Registrar-General's Department Victoria 1862, 1987
Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'. Facsimiles "reproduced by permission of the Honourable The President of the Legislative Assembly'-T.p. verso. Available from The Manager, Marjorie Morgan Publications, P.O. Box 300, Blackburn, Vic. 3130.victoria, registrar, generals department, death, mortality, history -
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Photograph, Adult Deaf and Dumb Society Farm, c1910
Original photo at Blackburn Lake Education Centre. Dorothy Meagher loaned photo so a print could be made.Black and white photograph of Adult Deaf and Dumb Society's farm in Blackburn.adult deaf and dumb society, meagher, dorothy, blackburn lake education centre -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Developer wants to rezone, 1987
Article on the Blackburn Station Shopping Centre developmentArticle on the Blackburn Station Shopping Centre developmentArticle on the Blackburn Station Shopping Centre developmentblackburn, south parade, blackburn station shopping centre -
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Article, Shop project killed in company bust-up, 1991
Article on the cancellation of the Blackburn Village Shopping Centre.Article on the cancellation of the Blackburn Village Shopping Centre.Article on the cancellation of the Blackburn Village Shopping Centre.blackburn, shops, blackburn village shopping centre -
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Photograph, Deaf & Dumb Home, 1983
Donor developed Educational Programme for Blackburn LakeBlack and white photo of Deaf & Dumb Home, Lake Road, Blackburn. Now Victorian Deaf Society.meagher, dorothy, adult deaf and dumb society, victorian deaf society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Janet & Arthur Hooke, c1930
Arthur & Janet Hooke deeded their Blackburn property 'Wandinong ' to the Nunawading Council in 1973.Sepia photo of Arthur & Janet Hooke with their bicycles, in front of their home 'Wandinong' in Blackburn c1930hooke arthur, hooke janet, wandinong sanctuary -
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Document - Whitehorse Historical Society Newsletter, Vicki Jones-Evans, Anne Payne OAM, Jul- Aug 2020
Anne Payne was also and office bearer for the Blackburn & District Tree Preservation Society.Ann Payne received an OAM in 2020 for her services to the environment for use by the Blackburn Community.payne anne, blackburn lake advisory committee, parkswide environmental education program, gardens for wildlife -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 1999
Photo showing Rear Workshop of Rob's Cycles, 12 Blackburn Road, Blackburn.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports, blackburn road, blackburn, no.12 -
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Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 1999
Photo showing Rear Workshop of Rob's Cycles, 12 Blackburn Road, Blackburn.robinson, george, blackburn road, blackburn, no. 12, rob's cycle and sports -
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Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 1999
Photo showing Storage Shed at the rear of shop, 12 Blackburn Road, Blackburn.robinson, george, blackburn road, blackburn, no. 12, rob's cycle and sports -
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Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shops, 1999
Photo showing Workshop Room at the rear of Shop, 12 Blackburn Road, Blackburn.robinson, george, blackburn road, blackburn, no. 12, rob's cycle and sports -
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Article, Post Office on lookout to move, 2009
Australia Post wishes to find a better site for the Blackburn Post Office (photo).Australia Post wishes to find a better site for the Blackburn Post Office (photo).Australia Post wishes to find a better site for the Blackburn Post Office (photo).blackburn post office, chapel street, blackburn, railway road, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Sands and McDougall's Directory, 1930, 1951
Extracts from the Sands and MacDougall's Directories for 1930 and 1951 for the Blackburn area.Extracts from the Sands and Macdougall's Directories for 1930 and 1951 for the Blackburn area.Extracts from the Sands and MacDougall's Directories for 1930 and 1951 for the Blackburn area.blackburn, directories -
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Pamphlet, Nunawading Public Library, C 1960
A first guide for adult readers to the Blackburn Branch of the Nunawading Public Library.A first guide for adult readers to the Blackburn Branch of the Nunawading Public Library.A first guide for adult readers to the Blackburn Branch of the Nunawading Public Library.nunawading library, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white strip and photocopy, Blue Moon Cool Stores, 1/08/1976 12:00:00 AM
B/w strip photo of Blue Moon Cool Stores, Blackburn.blue moon fruit co-operative ltd., blackburn -
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Programme - Article, Lake's Open Day, 1995
More than 18,000 people have participated in the Environmental Education ProgramMore than 18,000 people have participated in the Environmental Education Program provided at the Blackburn Lake Visitors' Centre since its establishment 10 years ago. Topics - Aboriginal Bush Tucker, History of the area and Flora and Fauna of the Sanctuary, through Audio-Visual Displays, Activity Sheets and Guided Walks. Friends of Blackburn Lake pictured. Open Day with special activities organised by Eastern Suburbs Photographic Society and Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Advisory Committee.More than 18,000 people have participated in the Environmental Education Programblackburn lake, friends of blackburn lake, eastern suburbs photographic society, blackburn lake advisory committee, meagher, dorothy, shaw, diane, sanders, bob, farrell, deidre