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Memorabilia - Ephemera, 60th anniversary, 1987
Invitation to a dinner dance to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the sub-branch of the R.S.L.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 -
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Article, Hostel welcomes first residents
After five years of planning and development the Nunawading Community Hostel has taken in its first residents.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 -
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Article, Annual appeal, 1991
The Mayor of Nunawading, Bruce Atkinson, is appealing to residents to 'dig deep' during the City of Nunawading Community Chest appeal.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 -
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Article, Tally Ho Really Cares, 1972
Tally Ho Boys Home cares for 96 boys between 11-16 years.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 -
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Pamphlet, What does an R.S.L. sub-branch do?
Brochure describing the voluntary services carried out by Mitcham R.S.L. Manuscript notes added on the back.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 -
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Article, Ideal for a Home Based Business, 1985
1880 Timber House for sale.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 -
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Article, Robert Blood's Cottage - the battle that is not over yet, 1993
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.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 -
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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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Pamphlet, Blackburn North Baptist Church, c1976
Review of the first 25 years, compiled by Mr Ken Harris from the church records - covers only the period from 1951 - 1953.Review of the first 25 years, compiled by Mr Ken Harris from the church records - covers only the period from 1951 - 1953.Review of the first 25 years, compiled by Mr Ken Harris from the church records - covers only the period from 1951 - 1953.blackburn north baptist church -
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Article, 70 years on... and Fred Drake would be proud, 1984
History of Drake 7 Co, including generations of the Armstrong Family.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 -
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Article, Prior's Hardware to close after 70 years, 1993
Bob Hoskins, president of Blackburn Chamber of Commerce and Ted La Galle recall their experiences with Prior's Hardware.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 -
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Book, Forty years & beyond, 2006
A story about Antonio Park Primary School from 1966-2000 and beyond.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 -
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Letter - Correspondence, History of North Blackburn
A letter to Mr Rooney from K.A. Patterson, Nunawading and District Historical Society, enclosing their constitution.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 -
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Article, Scouts farewell beloved leader, 1986
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.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 -
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Document, 55 years of the Girl Guide movement in Blackburn, 1988
A history of the Girl Guide movement in Blackburn. 1933 - 1988.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 -
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Book, A History of the Forest Hill Cricket Club, 1/04/1995 12:00:00 AM
A history of the Forest Hill Cricket Club celebrating 40 years: 1955 - 1995A 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 -
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Pamphlet, Celebrating 20 years of music making, 14/05/1988 12:00:00 AM
Programme of a concert by Maroondah Singers Inc.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 -
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Article, Piping up for a home, 1993
Nunawading Highland Pipe Band are hoping to lease the old pavilion at East Burwood Reserve.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 -
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Document, Fifty Years of Harmony, 1982
A History of the Melbourne Singers (formerly The Mitcham Choral Society) 1932 - 1982A 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 -
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Article, Railway Lines, 17/12/1982 12:00:00 AM
'Camberwell - Lilydale : 100 years old' [Railway] Nunawading Gazette, 17 December 1982.'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 -
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Article, Fruiterers call it a day, 5/05/1999 12:00:00 AM
Taranto Brothers - fruiterers of Railway Road, Blackburn are selling their shop.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 -
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Article, Windjammer in a wind jam, 31/10/1985 12:00:00 AM
Moving of the Polly Woodside across the Yarra to a temporary berth near Trade Centre delayed by wind.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) -
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Pamphlet, Community of the Sisters of the Church, c1990
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 -
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Document, St John's Roman Catholic Church, Mitcham, 1952 - 1972
Collection of items relating to St John's Catholic Church, Mitcham: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. -
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Article, Applause as new parish opens, n.d
Service to inaugurate St Alfred's as a parish after 20 years as part of Blackburn Parish,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) -
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Programme - Document, The Avenue Uniting Church 100 years, 3/09/1988
Programme for The Avenue Uniting Church 100th Anniversary concert.the avenue uniting church, blackburn -
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Pamphlet, 80 Years Serving God and the Community 1907-1987, c1988
80 years serving God and the community, 1907 - 1987. A history of St Luke's Anglican Church, Vermont.st lukes anglican church, vermont -
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Newspaper - Article, Celebrating 20 years as church senior, 1/03/1991
Article in Nunawading Gazette about Rev Jack Simmonds who celebrates 20 years as senior minister with Blackburn North Baptist Church.blackburn north baptist church, simmonds, jack (rev) -
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Newspaper - Article, St Mark's opens some 35 years on
Article in Nunawading Gazette, St Mark's Anglican Church, Forest Hill was officially consecrated by Archbishop Rayner. It is 35 years since the first service was held in the Progress Hall, opposite. In 1984 rev Ken Rogers reactivated the building committee and a new building was opened for service, November 1990 by former Vicar, Rev Bob Collie.st marks anglican church, forest hill, forest hill, churches, rayner, keith, dr., abp., rogers, ken (rev), collie, bob (rev), rathgen, david -
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Document, Christ Church, Mitcham
Collection of documents related to Christ Church, Mitcham. Contents: The Church of England Messenger, Article on new church, Mitcham 8 Feb & 10 Apr 1888, Brief History 1925 - 1967 (typescript) c 1970; Chronology of Christ Church, Mitcham, 1925 - 1964 (1966); 'Three score years and two', by Denise Moorhouse. [history of Christ Church 1899 - 1957]christ church anglican church, mitcham, churches, mitcham, edward street, mitcham