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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mop up follows fire, 1991
... Article on mop up after fire at Mitcham Receptions. Other... on mop up after fire at Mitcham Receptions. Other businesses were ...Article on mop up after fire at Mitcham Receptions.Article on mop up after fire at Mitcham Receptions. Other businesses were affected too. Mirama Travel Services and MD for Hair.Article on mop up after fire at Mitcham Receptions. mitcham receptions, mirama travel service, md for hair, mccarthy, brian -
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Article, Mitcham war veteran dies, n.d
Death of Monty Gray, former local business man, who served in the first A.I.F. and Second World War.Death of Monty Gray, former local business man, who served in the first A.I.F. and Second World War.Death of Monty Gray, former local business man, who served in the first A.I.F. and Second World War.morton thomas.richards burrowes, gray -
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Pamphlet, Nunawading Business Guide, 1973
Nunawading Business Guide and Trade Directory, authorized by the Nunawading Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1973. with amendment sheet.Nunawading Business Guide and Trade Directory, authorized by the Nunawading Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1973. with amendment sheet. comp by Nunawading Chamber of Commerce and Industry.Nunawading Business Guide and Trade Directory, authorized by the Nunawading Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1973. with amendment sheet. businesses, directories, nunawading chamber of commerce and industry -
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Document, Childhood memories for my sister Nancy, 10/03/1986
Childhood memories for sister, Nancy written by Wal Grundy starting from 1917 and written on 10/3/1986. .Childhood memories for sister, Nancy written by Wal Grundy starting from 1917 and written on 10/3/1986. Covers early memories of life in Mitcham and some of the local identities and businesses.Childhood memories for sister, Nancy written by Wal Grundy starting from 1917 and written on 10/3/1986. .oral history, grundy, walter, grundy, nancy, mitcham -
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Article, Abel Hoadley, n.d
Article on life of Abel Hoadley and how he started the business of A.J. Hoadley & Co, 1889.Article on life of Abel Hoadley and how he started the business of A.J. Hoadley & Co, 1889. He established the Central Mission in 1893 and helped to set up the Boys Training Farm at Tally Ho. [extract from Australian Dictionary of Biography, p 312-313]Article on life of Abel Hoadley and how he started the business of A.J. Hoadley & Co, 1889. hoadley, abel, hoadleys chocolates, tally ho boys home, central mission -
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Article, Still cycles about at 82, 11/06/1969 12:00:00 AM
Article from Nunawading Gazette, 11 Jun 1969.Article from Nunawading Gazette, 11 Jun 1969, re Blackburn man still cycling at 82 even for his business.Article from Nunawading Gazette, 11 Jun 1969.hooke family, cycliing -
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Document, John McClare, n.d
Potted history of John and Mary McClare, arrived in Melbourne 1855 from Galway, Ireland.Potted history of John and Mary McClare, arrived in Melbourne 1855 from Galway, Ireland. Bought 55 acres on Canterbury Road. He paid 4 ponds per acre. he carried goods to the goldfields with his bullock team. Later he had a tannery and leather business on Canterbury Road. Their 1st child, Agnes was first white child born in the district. in 1862 John brought out his wife's brother and 2 sisters. Katherine and John Madden. John Madden took a selection on the south side of Canterbury Road.Potted history of John and Mary McClare, arrived in Melbourne 1855 from Galway, Ireland. mcclare, john, bowen, michael, mcclare, mary, mcclare, agnes, mcclare james, mcclare, rose, madden, katherine, madden, john, delaney's road, canterbury road, vermont, vermont -
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Newspaper - Article, Business still going strong, 1/03/1993
... Mitcham melbourne Article Newspaper Business still going strong ...Article in Nunawading Gazette, 1993 re George Robinson, proprietor of Rob's Cycles, Blackburn since 1945.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports -
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Newspaper - Article, Mixed life in mixed business, 18/01/1990
Article by Judith Kerr on Beatrice Pooley, her autobiography, 'Mardie' and her life as a shopkeeper in Blackburn South.pooley, beatrice, blackburn south, canterbury road, blackburn south -
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Newspaper - Article, Butch dies, 23/02/1993
Article in Nunawading Gazette, 23 Feb 1993 reporting the death of Edwin Schwab aged 82. Mr Schwab who was born in 1910 lived his entire life in Blackburn and ran a shoe repairing business from 1936 until 1977.schwab, edwin -
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Document, Business Card, n.d
... Mitcham melbourne Document Document Business Card Business card ...Business card for Thomas Scott, tinner and galvanizer of Victoria Road, Mitcham (now Rooks Road).scott, thomas, rooks road, mitcham -
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Document, The Wishart engine, c1980
The Wishart engine (biography). John Donald Wishart. [Blackburn resident since 1938, established business J.D. Wishart & Co Pty Ltd in August 1975. Describes operation of the engine]wishart, john donald, wishart engine, j.d. wishart & co pty ltd -
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Document, Belgians in Australia, 1950
Part extract from 'The World of Commerce' about Belgian families and businesses in Australia, in particular the de Stoop factory in Blackburn which was established in 1950. 13 pages illustrated.manufacturing industry, belgians in australia, de stoop, roger, bekaert, eugene, de stoop, dominique, prince of luxembourg, princess of luxembourg -
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Document, Eastern Regional Refuse Disposal, 1/04/1991
Eastern Regional Refuse Disposal Group: Outline Business Plan Project Report, Ernst & Youngwaste disposal, abbott, kevin -
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Document, Eastern Regional Refuse Disposal, 1/12/1992
Eastern Regional Refuse Disposal Group. Regional Strategic Business Plan.waste disposal -
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Article, Plan on freeway, 3/11/1992 12:00:00 AM
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.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 -
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Domestic object - Cocktail Glasses, 1920s
Belonged to donor's father's catering business - Glyn Francis of Ford Catering Company. This company also catered for the opening of Schwerkolt Cottage, when Governor Delacombe attended.Three glasses - each with plain glass bowl with green twisted glass stems and plain green base.domestic items, food & drink consumption, glass technology, glassware -
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Photograph, Keith La Galle
Born in 1938 in Blackburn the only child of Albert and Margaret La Galle, Keith was known as a clockmaker. After working from home he purchased a building in Blackburn and he and his wife Fay lived on the premises until the business grew so much they had to move out, in order to expand the business He died aged 77 and was survived by his wife Fay and sons Nicholas 40 and Christopher 38Coloured Photograph of Keith La Galle's shop in Whitehorse Rd Blackburn Figure on right is the wife of one of Keith La Galle's sons Keith operated for 40 years.la galle keith, watchmaker, shops, shopping -
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Photograph, Keith La Galle, 9/10/2019 12:00:00 AM
Refer to NP 4311 for more photosFamily Photos of La Galle Family. Keith La Galle operated a clock making business at 91 Whitehorse Rd Blackburn for 40 years. Other Photos see NP4311la galle family, blackburn, watchmaker -
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Souvenir - Calendar & Information Guide, 1975
Produced by Prior's Hardware to advertise their business and assist customers. Used in 1975 in Blackburn, Victoria, Australia.Daily guide produced for Prior's Hardware Pty Ltd. Includes 1975 calendar, public holidays 1975, school holidays 1975, postage rates, phases of the moon, child endowment, birthstone, flowers, wedding anniversaries, metric conversion tables, important phone numbers, birthday reminders.Prior's Hardware Pty Ltd. General Hardware, crockery, fishing tackle. 9 Blackburn Road Blackburn 3130. Phone 8781777.shopping, prior's hardware, 9 blackburn road blackburn -
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Document, Coronavirous Covid-19 Council Services, May 2020
A compilation of services available to those in need during the pandemic including a Whitehorse Council $2 million support and relief package to support community and business experiencing hardship.diseases, city of whitehorse, welfare services -
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Photograph, Commercial buildings in Blackburn
Six coloured photographs of businesses that took over the Blue Moon Coolstore. blackburn businesses, blue moon coolstore, james motor repairs, colony curtains, eversweet confectionary -
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Accessory - Collar Stud
The collar stud belonged to Charles Clarence Victor Schwerkolt (1892-1964). It was worn with a detachable collar on special occassions throughout his life after his marriage in 1929. Charles was father of Rosalie Whalen (nee Schwerkolt).Charles Clarence Victor Schwerkolt handled Mary Schwerkolt's business affairs in order to re-claim Schwerkolt Cottage from Australian Government confiscation during World Wars 1 and 2.A plain nickle plated man's shirt collar studNo inscriptions or markings -
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Card - Business card
... Mitcham melbourne Business card Card Cream coloured Business card ...George Cox donated a clock, the business card was in the bottom of the clockCream coloured Business card from S. Couldrey, Expert Chimney Sweep. 75 Rochester Road Balwyn E8. Tel WF2623. For that dirty or smoking chimney that annoys you, clean prompt efficient service. Moderate charges. Satisfaction assured.as abovecommerce, advertising -
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Painting - Picture
Picture shows the office of Frank Fisher & Co. Auctioneer who had an office and business in Blackburn from about the 1920s. The print was done by his son Bruce.Blackburn historypencil drawn picture of 'Frank Fishers & Co.' Auctioneers office in Blackburn. Black metal frame with pale grey surround. Picture has office building with a figure in doorway. An old car was out the front as well. Picture drawn by his son Bruce Fisherillustrations, pencil -
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Functional object - Iron
Belonged to donor's family tailoring business..1 Large electric iron with wooden handle. Used in tailoring business. .2 spannerManufactured by 'Newglo' Registered.|47 Latrobe Street Melbourne.|Volts 230 Amps 4.1 No 1037domestic items, irons, trades, tailoring -
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Memorabilia - Ashtray
Blue Moon Fruit Co-op Ltd was in business in Blackburn for many years.White china ashtray with indentation for cigarette. Rimmed in gold with gold lettering in centre.Christmas Greetings|Blue Moon|Fruit Co-op Ltd.personal effects, smoking accessories, commerce, advertising -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Various newspaper articles of Cr RC Horman officiating as Mayor of Ringwood in 1960/61
Ringwood Arts and Craft Society annual meeting at Ringwood Town Hall Ringwood Business and Professional Women's Club at Mirama Court, Mitcham Ringwood State School Mother's Club birthday at Methodist Sunday School Hall The ringwood Council Chaplain Rev. Bruce Adams Ringwood Guides and Brownies fundraiser British Commonwealth Youth Day Marathon-running Mayor RC Horman 1st Heathmont Scouts annual garden party New Heathmont Welfare Centre Viviani Crescent opened by Lady Brooks October 1960 - Ringwood Naturalisation Ceremony at Town Hall -
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Document, Luke's History, 26/11/2008
Vic Wheatland began work at Luke and Singer in 1957 and continued there until1994. He describes the K. G. Luke CompanyVic Wheatland began work at Luke and Singer in 1957 and continued there until1994. He describes the K. G. Luke Companywheatland vic, luke and singer, luke kenneth george, cook amy -
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Photograph, Bert Linghard at his sewing Machine, 1/02/1949
Bert Lingard was a Tailor whose business 'Lingard Modes' operated in the Manchester Unity Building, Swanston Street, Melbourne c1949. Later he worked from his home in 476 St.Kilda Road, Melbourne.Black and white photograph of Herbert (Bert) Lingard at his sewing machine. Cross ref. NA2931 -2933 and NA2946 & 7.lingard collection