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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Ian Armstrong, 2/06/1976
Article in Nunawading Gazette about local real estate agent, Ian Armstrong who has attended the World Real Estate Congress in San Francisco. 300 Australians attended.real estate, armstrong, ian, f.i.a.b.c.i. world congress, international real estate federation congress -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, 'Spiritual Home Restored', 22/12/1982
Newspaper cutting describing the restoration of Schwerkolt's house. Johann August Schwerkolt, born in Goltberg, Germany in 1882, came to Australia in 1849. Cottage built of local stone and wood in 1862.schwerkolt, paulina, johann august, richter -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper - Clipping, Norwood High School, Ringwood, Victoria
Local newspaper - The Mail, September 7, 1988 - reporting selection of Norwood High School Student, Jeremy Palmer, to join the crew of the "Young Endeavour" as part of Australia's Bicentennial celebrations. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Boards Beds and Buildings: The history and development of the Diamond Valley Community Hospital Greensborough; a community project / Donald Cordner
CONTENTS FOREWORD By Sir Henry Bolte ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Chapter 1 - The Beginning Chapter 2 - The James Charitable Trust Chapter 3 - The Forming of a Corporation Chapter 4 - Preparation Chapter 5 - The Opening Chapter 6 - The Early Years 1942 - 1950 Chapter 7 - The New Hospital 1950 - 1956 Chapter 8 - Expansion 1956 - 1966 Chapter 9 - Completion 1966 - 1971 Chapter 10 - The Staff Chapter 11 - The Board Chapter 12 - The Medical Profession Chapter 13 - Amenities and Equipment Chapter 14 - The Auxiliaries and Other Contributors Chapter 15 - Patients and Their Treatment Chapter 16 - The Future Appendix I - Board Members 1942- 1971 Appendix II - Hospital Staff 30th June 1971 Appendix III - Office Bearers Of Auxiliaries Digital file only (71 pages and covers) Physical copy held by Yarra plenty Regional Library, Diamond Valley Branch, Civic Drive, Greensborough, Local History Sectiondiamond valley community hospital, greensborough -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Tom Wilson, c1991
Manuscript notes on local history and criticism about Nunawading Council by Tom Wilson. Denies claim that Boyle was the first settler - claims that Jack McClose was first and Rooks family second.Manuscript notes on local history and criticism about Nunawading Council by Tom Wilson. Denies claim that Boyle was the first settler - claims that Jack McClose was first and Rooks family second.Manuscript notes on local history and criticism about Nunawading Council by Tom Wilson. Denies claim that Boyle was the first settler - claims that Jack McClose was first and Rooks family second.local history, wilson, tom, mcclose, jack, mcclose, beryl, logan, jack -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Letter to Nunawading Historical Society, 16/06/1992 12:00:00 AM
Letter to W. Gray of the Nunawading Historical Society from Nunawading City Manager including extract from Nunawading Local Conservation Strategy - page 5 'Our Cultural Heritage'.Letter to W. Gray of the Nunawading Historical Society from Nunawading City Manager including extract from Nunawading Local Conservation Strategy - page 5 'Our Cultural Heritage'.Letter to W. Gray of the Nunawading Historical Society from Nunawading City Manager including extract from Nunawading Local Conservation Strategy - page 5 'Our Cultural Heritage'.city of nunawading, gray, w, nunawading historical society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Funding decision averts local government crisis, 1991
The federal government has rejected a Commonwealth Grants Commission proposal to slash local government funding by 50%.The federal government has rejected a Commonwealth Grants Commission proposal to slash local government funding by 50%. This money is used for capital works and would have been sorely missed.The federal government has rejected a Commonwealth Grants Commission proposal to slash local government funding by 50%.local government finance, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Morning Tea for Governor, Mr John Landy, 1/09/2002 12:00:00 AM
Letter to neighbours inviting them to morning tea in the Local History Room at the Schwerkolt's Cottage and Museum Complex on Monday 9 Sept 2002 to meet the Governor, Mr John Landy.Letter to neighbours inviting them to morning tea in the Local History Room at the Schwerkolt's Cottage and Museum Complex on Monday 9 Sept 2002 to meet the Governor, Mr John Landy.Letter to neighbours inviting them to morning tea in the Local History Room at the Schwerkolt's Cottage and Museum Complex on Monday 9 Sept 2002 to meet the Governor, Mr John Landy.schwerkolt cottage & museum complex, nunawading and district historical society, landy, john, invitations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, The new City of Whitehorse, 1/01/1995 12:00:00 AM
The City of Whitehorse is one of 23 suburban municipalities created by the State Government's Local Government reforms.The City of Whitehorse is one of 23 suburban municipalities created by the State Government's Local Government reforms. It was formed by the amalgamation of Box Hill and Nunawading. This document lists its combined facilities.The City of Whitehorse is one of 23 suburban municipalities created by the State Government's Local Government reforms.city of whitehorse, city of nunawading, city of box hill, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, New man for city's top job, 1996
Whitehorse Council's newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Peter Seamer, will bring with him a strong background in local government when he takes up the position in early October.Whitehorse Council's newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Peter Seamer, will bring with him a strong background in local government when he takes up the position in early October.Whitehorse Council's newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Peter Seamer, will bring with him a strong background in local government when he takes up the position in early October.city of whitehorse, seamer, peter, council staff -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Merger welcomed, 1994
Nunawading Council has welcomed the Local Government Board's final report on suburban council amalgamations which re-affirmed a recommendation for a complete merger of Nunawading and Box Hill Councils.Nunawading Council has welcomed the Local Government Board's final report on suburban council amalgamations which re-affirmed a recommendation for a complete merger of Nunawading and Box Hill Councils.Nunawading Council has welcomed the Local Government Board's final report on suburban council amalgamations which re-affirmed a recommendation for a complete merger of Nunawading and Box Hill Councils.local government, city of box hill, city of nunawading, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Little Ones' Stop a Big Build, 2018
The State planning tribunal revoked a permit Whitehorse Council issued for an 'Overpowering' apartment block at 20 Downing Street, Blackburn.The State planning tribunal revoked a permit Whitehorse Council issued for an 'Overpowering' apartment block at 20 Downing Street, Blackburn. Local residents spent $10,000 fighting the proposed development.The State planning tribunal revoked a permit Whitehorse Council issued for an 'Overpowering' apartment block at 20 Downing Street, Blackburn. downing street, blackburn, no.20, planning development, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, 'Messiah' joins list of fable fame, 2001
Article on James Fisher known as the Nunawading Messiah in the 1850'sArticle on James Fisher known as the Nunawading Messiah in the 1850's including photo of local resident Peter Fensham who is looking at entry of same in Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and FableArticle on James Fisher known as the Nunawading Messiah in the 1850'sfisherites, fisher, james cowley morgan, religion -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Chandler-Koonung-Mullum Creeks Sub-Catchment, 1/02/1999 12:00:00 AM
Chandler-Koonung-Mullum Creeks Sub-Catchment Local Action Program, developed by the Chandler-Koonung-Mullum Creeks Sub-catchment Working Group (Lower Yarra Working Group).Chandler-Koonung-Mullum Creeks Sub-Catchment Local Action Program, developed by the Chandler-Koonung-Mullum Creeks Sub-catchment Working Group (Lower Yarra Working Group).Chandler-Koonung-Mullum Creeks Sub-Catchment Local Action Program, developed by the Chandler-Koonung-Mullum Creeks Sub-catchment Working Group (Lower Yarra Working Group).mullum mullum creek, chandler-koonung-mullum creeks sub-catchment working group -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Local community services guide released
Local community services guide compiled by staff at the Nunawading and Eastern Suburbs Community Legal Service.Local community services guide compiled by staff at the Nunawading and Eastern Suburbs Community Legal Service. Provides guidance and support for people whose relationships have broken down. With photo.Local community services guide compiled by staff at the Nunawading and Eastern Suburbs Community Legal Service. community services, nunawading and eastern suburbs community legal service, wadsworth, jill, wheatley, jocelyn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Wendy Harrison-Rees, 1/08/1990 12:00:00 AM
Article about local artist Wendy Rees-Harrison.Article about local artist Wendy Rees-Harrison. She is related to Lloyd Rees, she travelled to Paris with him in 1987. She has taught in the Victorian Artists Society.Article about local artist Wendy Rees-Harrison. rees-harrison, wendy, st johns catholic church, mitcham, victorian artists society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Librarian wins ACT scholarship, 28/10/1992
Article from Nunawading Post 28 Oct 1992 that Gay Sussex has won a scholarship funded by Ministry of the Arts at Australian Centre for Local Government Studies at Canberra University.sussex, gay, city of nunawading. library and information service -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Painting - Watercolour Painting on Schwerkolt Cottage
Owned by Rae Mathews of Nymph Street, Mitcham, a member of Nunawading and District Historical Society (now Whitehorse Historical Society) since 2000.Watercolour painting of Schwerkolt Cottage - mounted and framed. NB/ Matches framed oil painting by B. Rogalski hanging in local Historical Room (i.e. same scene & same viewpoint)Signed lower right hand corner B. Rogalskischwerkolt cottage, mathews rae, nunawading & district historical society, rogalski barbara -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Dr.Francis Drake
Dr. Drake had TB, but cured himself. He then established an open Air Hospital in what is now the grounds of the Whitefriars Seminary in Park Road Donvale.Black and white studio portrait of Dr. Francis Drake. Well known local Doctor and founder of Open Air TB Hospital on the site of the Whitefriars Seminary in Donvale. See History.drake, francis john dr, tb hospital, donvale, whitefriars seminary, nethercote, john -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Textile (botanical print): Karena Goldfinch, Karena Goldfinch, Legacy, 2019
Recipient of the Local Prize, Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Art 2019. The imprints of eucalyptus ficifolia, eucalyptus polyanthemus, grevilia robusta and casuarina verticillata onto woollen blankets. They tell a story of home and comfort, of legacy and place, of connection and continuity. Large wall hanging comprised of strips of recycled woollen blankets stitched together. Each strip has been printed (eco dyed) with organic matter local to the Shire of NillumbikN/Aeco dying, wool, blanket, wall hanging, environment, botanical printing, nillumbik prize, local prize recipient, eucalyptus ficifolia, eucalyptus polyanthemus, grevilia robusta, casuarina verticillata, nillumbik, karena goldfinch -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Memorabilia of James Law
Identification Card & Local Leave Pass; Certificate of Discharge; Permanent Pass from 5th Battalion; Permanent Leave Pass from 7th Battalion & 4 b/w photos.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - The Burwood Bulletin, Burwood Bulletin, New Truck Hits the Road, Winter 2023
The Eastern Emergency Relief Network supports those in need to set up their home. It received a new truck in March 2023 with the help of funds collected by the local Lions and Rotary clubs.The Eastern Emergency Relief Network supports those in need to set up their home. It received a new truck in March 2023 with the help of funds collected by the local Lions and Rotary clubs.non-fictionThe Eastern Emergency Relief Network supports those in need to set up their home. It received a new truck in March 2023 with the help of funds collected by the local Lions and Rotary clubs.eastern emergency relief network, eern, rooney keith, lions club of nunawading, rotary club of nunawading -
Clunes Museum
Pamphlet - PROGRAM, WHAT'S ON IN CLUNES - ATTITUDE
A4 COLOURED SHEET LISTING ACTIVITIES AT ATTITUDE AUG/SEPT 2023. FILM NIGHTS, LOCAL GROUPS, PHILOSOPHY, FITNESS, ABOUT TOWN, SUNDAY @ ATTITUDE. SPECIAL EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS.attitude, what's on, workshops, program -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Wood's Point Cemetery Records Burials 1863 - 1920 & Transcriptions, Rogers, J. G, 1995
A detailed history of the town of Wood's Point and stories of many of the people buried in the Cemetery. It also contains an analysis of places of origin and a glossary of causes of death. An index and a bibliography are included.A book containing detailed information about the history of Wood's Point, Victoria. It gives detailed information about citizens of Wood's Point buried at the local cemetery. Maps of the area are included.non-fictionA detailed history of the town of Wood's Point and stories of many of the people buried in the Cemetery. It also contains an analysis of places of origin and a glossary of causes of death. An index and a bibliography are included.epitaphs -- victoria -- woods point, cemeteries -- victoria -- woods point, woods point cemetery -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Flooding of the Yarra River in North Kew, 1934
North Kew, now divided between Kew and Kew East, bordered the Yarra River. As such, it was a region subject to flooding in the Yarra Valley. Development beyond this point (ie Kellett Grove) was limited by the City of Kew's planning regulations. Prior to urban development, the area since European settlement and the first land sales in the district in the 1840s, had been used for dairy farming. .Small sepia snapshot of the devastation caused by the 1934 flood.The photo was taken in the vicinity of Kellett Grove, North Kew and includes the roof of Chipperfield's Boathouse as well as other local houses.Verso: THIS IS CHIPPERFIELD'S BOAT SHEDS & COES & WILLIAMS TAKEN FROM OUR STREET / 1934yarra river -- north kew, floods -- yarra valley, floods -- north kew, floods -- 1934, natural disasters -- kew, chipperfields boathouse -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Lorna Mitchelson, Seven Gippsland Women, 1993
A collection of letters written to local newspapers by Mrs Lorna Mitchelson in answer to newspaper articles and letters on various thought provoking subjects. Prepared for the Clearwater Festival Lakes Entrance Victoriaenvironment, waste disposal -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Clements John, Shipswrecks bibliography Victoria, 2005
A compilation of information regarding the murder of the stores keeper and his wife at Bulumwaal Victoria, taken from newspaper reports Police records and local history publications. Illustrated with photographs and sketches.law, mines and mining, retail trade -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1991
Number in album 03354.02Black and white photograph of Bruce Salisbury,Steve Postlethwaite, George Edmond, Rob Donaldson, participants in team event in the Kinkuna Klassic, proceeds for local charities, Lakes Entrance Victoriacharities, sports -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1990
see page 5, Lakes Post Newspaper 19 December 1990Small format black and white photograph, portrait size, Bruce Woodward of Surf Life Saving Club, after being awarde Local Hero status. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - L.Cpl Chris "Billy" Barrett, 1970
Photograph of Lance Corporal chris "Billy" Barrett aged 22, Nasho from Melbourne. 85 TPT Pl. RAASC with local kids at Wah Long, Phuoctuy Province 1970photograph, lance corporal chris "billy" barrett, 85 transport platoon, phuoc tuy, barrett