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

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

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

Burwood East Primary School students celebrate the School's 130 years. With photo.Burwood East Primary School students primary schools, burwood east primary school no. 454, gladman, lester, szpring, alon, cazert, michelle

Article in Nunawading Gazette, it is believed arsonists were responsible for the burning of the historic Vermont Primary School. The 106 year old building was saved from demolition after protests several years ago by former students concerned about its historic value. Whilst the school has been waiting relocation under the National Trust, it has been a target for vandals.Article in Nunawading Gazette, it is believed arsonists were responsible for the burning of the historic Vermont Primary School. primary schools, national trust of australia (victoria), vermont primary school, no. 1022, harradence, david

History of Nunawading Cricket Club (originally Tunstall Cricket Club) from 1927 to 2002.History of Nunawading Cricket Club (originally Tunstall Cricket Club) from 1927 to 2002.nunawading cricket club, cricket clubs, tunstall cricket club, thatcher, fred, aumann, ted, reeves, tom, thornton, eric, mclachlan, mick, saker, bob, trevor, david, bob saker oval

North Blackburn Square celebrating 25 years.North Blackburn Square celebrating 25 years.north blackburn square shopping centre, shopping centres, sandy's mens hair stylist, caseys nite club, barber shops, night clubs, sfameni, sandy

Article in 'The Age' Agenda, 12/7/1998 telling the story of the lost McCubbin painting 'Bush Idyll' which is surrounded by mystery. The painting had been missing for 60 years and first came to light in Britain in the late 1970's. In 1984 David Waterhouse, prominent punter and former bookmaker purchased the painting for $150,000 on the condition that he did not sell it for ten years. The painting was set in the bush near Blackburn Lake.artists, mccubbin, frederick, waterhouse, david, yarr, janette, dahl, roald, lloyd-webber, andrew, von guerard, eugene, abrahams, louis, mcintosh, h.d., lury, ralph, nerli, girolami, king, frank, cowden, tony, bond, alan, holmes, a court, robert, bill, blackburn lake sanctuary

100 years of holidays, picnics, excursions and sporting carnivals held in the outer eastern region of Melbourne. Compiled from articles submitted by local historical societies100 years of holidays, picnics, excursions and sporting carnivals held in the outer eastern region of Melbourne. picnics, land sales, blackburn lake, scout groups, eastern suburbs, melbourne, camping, holidays, excursions, open air school no 3850 blackburn

The City of Nunawading has purchased the Matheson Family orchard and plans to ensure the property remains as a tribute to life as it was in Nunawading's early years. Includes correspondence including letter from Rhys Miller disputing some information in the article.The City of Nunawading has purchased the Matheson Family orchard and plans to ensure the property remains as a tribute to life as it was in Nunawading's early years. orchards, matheson, charles, mary, city of nunawading, atkinson, bruce, arrowsmith, valda

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

Invitation to a dinner dance to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the sub-branch of the R.S.L. On the back is a history of the Blackburn R.S.L. adapted from 'Sixty years of standing still' by the late Ron Alexander, life member and state councillor.Invitation to a dinner dance to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the sub-branch of the R.S.L. clubs and associations, blackburn returned servicemens league, alexander, ron

After five years of planning and development the Nunawading Community Hostel has taken in its first residents. With photo.After five years of planning and development the Nunawading Community Hostel has taken in its first residents.retirement homes and villages, nunawading community hostel, wroe, chris, martin, jan, cavill, margaret, williams, pat, livingstone road, vermont south, no 39

The Mayor of Nunawading, Bruce Atkinson, is appealing to residents to 'dig deep' during the City of Nunawading Community Chest appeal. Contributions over the last four years have enabled distribution of more than $40,000 to 90 charities and community organisations.The Mayor of Nunawading, Bruce Atkinson, is appealing to residents to 'dig deep' during the City of Nunawading Community Chest appeal. fundraising events, city of nunawading community chest, cedergren, neil, browne, dot

Tally Ho Boys Home cares for 96 boys between 11-16 years. Most boys are young offenders. The boys are housed in 8 cottages, 14 teachers look after their education, they also learn farming skills and have ample sports opportunities. Rev. Dennis Oakley, Head of Tally Ho, advertises for Hannams Stores. He uses the money to realise long term plans for Tally Ho. The article also covers the history of Tally Ho.Tally Ho Boys Home cares for 96 boys between 11-16 years. youth services, tally ho boys home, methodist mission, oakley, dennis, rev., edwards, john

Brochure describing the voluntary services carried out by Mitcham R.S.L. Manuscript notes added on the back. The outstanding amount of money raised each year is the highest amount in Victoria per member. Outstanding secretaries - C.A.G. Johnston and A.C. Cook. Cook was the first life member for Mitcham R.S.L. Frank Fisher was president for 40 years.Brochure describing the voluntary services carried out by Mitcham R.S.L. Manuscript notes added on the back. clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, johnston, c.a.g., cook, a.c., fisher, frank

Junior cricket clubs are struggling for players. Four years ago the Reporter District had 102 junior teams but now only has 50. People aren't prepared to commit themselves to Saturdays anymore. Basketball has increased in popularity and takes less time to play.Junior cricket clubs are struggling for players. Four years ago the Reporter District had 102 junior teams but now only has 50. cricket, box hill reporter district cricket association, watt, ron, kirchhoff, carl

Article in Reporter on events that occurred 65 years ago in 1901. Welcome home for soldiers from Boer War. Mitcham District Cricket Club played their Commonwealth v 20th Century cricket match.Article in Reporter on events that occurred 65 years ago in 1901. Welcome home for soldiers from Boer War. cricket, mitcham cricket club, linsley, thomas, rich, e.p., boer war, 1899 - 1902

Planned reunion for Nunawading's 'Love thy neighbour' group which met regular;y for more than 17 years. The group was started by Vi Gillin in 1972. With photo from 1976.community groups, love thy neighbour, gillin, vi, kuhn, joan, mount pleasant uniting church

Mitcham Football Club celebrates 100 years. Edgar Walker presided over the club in its early days. In 1893 Mitcham Club combined with Surrey Hills and Box Hill to play as Nunawading. The amalgamation was brief and the clubs reformed under their own identities. The club moved to Whitehorse Road on land bought by Edgar Walker.Mitcham Football Club celebrates 100 years. Edgar Walker presided over the club in its early days. In 1893 Mitcham Club combined with Surrey Hills and Box Hill to play as Nunawading. australian rules football, mitcham football club, walker, edgar edwardes

Memories of George Skewes by Ted Arrowsmith who knew him over a period of 45 years, and a letter from George's son, Eric outlining his father's history from 1897 - 1989. This history is in the Archives of both Christ Church, Mitcham and Nunawading Historical Society. With photo of George and Beryl Skewes.skewes, clarence george, arrowsmith, ted, toc h mitcham branch, clayton, 'tubby', rev, christ church, anglican church, mitcham, nunawading historical society, state rivers and water supply commission, keage, beryl colville, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, skewes, eric william, skewes, coryl isobel, skewes, luke, skewes, beryl

Vermont South Community House : celebrating 20 years involvement in the local community, 1976 - 1996. Includes a brief history of Vermont South including information about the Fankhauser, Smith and Stevens Families who owned land in the area.Vermont South Community House : celebrating 20 years involvement in the local community, 1976 - 1996. vermont south community house, vermont south, fankhauser family, stevens family, smith family, vermont south community association

Business profile of Solomons Carpets - one store is in Whitehorse Road, Nunawading.Business profile of Solomons Carpets - one store is in Whitehorse Road, Nunawading.solomons carpets, whitehorse road, nunawading, no 296, how, jenny, fitcher, rick

Article on Drake & Co's history and the involvement of the Armstrong family.Article on Drake & Co's history and the involvement of the Armstrong family.drake & co, real estate agents, armstrong, raleigh edward, ian, norman, real estate and stock institute of victoria

The recent opening of the very first public tennis courts in Nunawading has stirred memories of the district's tennis pioneers. The former Nunawading Park Tennis club was established near the Canterbury - Middleborough Roads corner more than 60 years ago. Photos of club members in 1919 & 1920.The recent opening of the very first public tennis courts in Nunawading has stirred memories of the district's tennis pioneers. tennis, nunawading park tennis club, boyce-gibson, alec, paton, burton, figgis, alan, macmahon ball, w., davies, dave

List of some of the members of the original Nunawading Park Tennis Club by Alan Figgis some 62 years later.List of some of the members of the original Nunawading Park Tennis Club by Alan Figgis some 62 years later.tennis, nunawading park tennis club, figgis, alan

1880 Timber House for sale. An early owner was William Ellingworth, whose son John established one of the areas first Real Estate Agencies. In 1956 John Robinson bought the property and taught Piano Accordion and Guitar for over 29 years at this house.1880 Timber House for sale. rose street, box hill, no. 28, ellingworth, william, robinson, john, box hill music centre

Two articles about Robert Blood's Cottage, built 1854. The cottage has been earmarked for demolition since being purchased by Box Hill Council 15 years ago. But for the last 14 years it has been home to the Director of the Oxford Children's' Theatre. The historic value of the cottage has been in question. In February 1993 the National Trust admitted it was at fault in its earlier assessment of the cottage.Two articles about Robert Blood's Cottage, built 1854. The cottage has been earmarked for demolition since being purchased by Box Hill Council 15 years ago. But for the last 14 years it has been home to the Director of the Oxford Children's' Theatre. The historic value of the cottage has been in question. In February 1993 the National Trust admitted it was at fault in its earlier assessment of the cottage.blood, robert, station street, box hill, benzie, edith, national trust of australia. victoria, city of box hill, oxford childrens theatre, willingham, allan, bloods cottage, box hill