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Clothing - Windcheater, C. 1985
See Ref. NA4362Maroon school windcheater. School motif on left breast. Ribbed neck, cuffs and waistband.From Know Edge Rises/Strength/Blackburn East.costume, children's uniform -
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Document, T J Higham
Obituary for Thomas John Higham of Blackburn Road Blackburn (Transcribed).Obituary for Thomas John Higham of Blackburn Road Blackburn (Transcribed).Obituary for Thomas John Higham of Blackburn Road Blackburn (Transcribed).higham, t. j., blackburn road, blackburn -
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Legal record - Land Title, Moffatt land, 1925
Certificate of Title Vol.5039 Fol. 703 29 September 1925.Certificate of Title Vol.5039 Fol. 703 29 September 1925, 2 acres 2 roods and 13 perches, bakers Road Blackburn, from William James Moffatt to Edith Sarah Moffatt, 6 September 1946 and Arthur Vernon Moffatt 6 September 1946Certificate of Title Vol.5039 Fol. 703 29 September 1925.moffatt, william james, moffatt, edith sarah, moffatt, arthur vernon, bakers road blackburn -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Miniature Guidon, 2017
See inscriptionSee inscriptionFramed miniature guidon of the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment. Wood frame with glass front.Certificate on back of frame - "On the 10 October 2006, Lieutenant General P.F. Leahy, AO, then Chief of the Army, authorised the commencement of work for the procurement of a new Guidon for the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment. This new Guidon is historically significant being be (sic) the first single Guidon for a linked unit of the Australian Army. The Guidon proudly shows the unit Colour Patches, Battle and Theatre Honours of: 4th Light Horse Regiment 8th Light Horse Regiment 13th Light Horse Regiment 17th Light Horse Regiment 19th Light Horse Regiment 20th Light Horse Regiment 2nd/8th Armoured Regiment 2nd/4th Armoured Regiment The Guidon was formally presented to the Regiment by His Excellency, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove. AK, MC, (Retd) during a parade held at Puckapunyal on the 26 November 2016. Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel John Molnar Regimental Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer Class 1 Russell Earl The makers of the Guidon, Spear of Fame Pty. Ltd., developed this limited edition miniature in conjunction with the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment for all members past and present to commemorate this occaison Certified by (signature) 62/250 Spear of Fame Pty Ltd 6 King Street, Blackburn. Ph 03 98771111 -
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Document, Sewerage Area, 19/08/1933
... blackburn. ...Map dated 19 - 8 1933 showing sewerage area no. 973 in the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham. Note that View Street on the plan is now Linum Street.sewerage and sanitation, shire of blackburn and mitcham, acacia avenue, blackburn, salisbury avenue, laburnum street, view street, derby street, myrtle grove, south parade, the avenue, main street, laurel grove, pakenham street, blackburn., linum street -
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Article, School has new home, 1972
Article on the move of the Blackburn English Language School from Blackburn South Primary School to Eley Road Blackburn 1992 (Photo).Article on the move of the Blackburn English Language School from Blackburn South Primary School to Eley Road Blackburn 1992 (Photo).Article on the move of the Blackburn English Language School from Blackburn South Primary School to Eley Road Blackburn 1992 (Photo).blackburn english language school, skinner, patricia -
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Article, Attack on 'emotional blackmail', 1994
Emotive claims that Box Hill faced a takeover by Nunawading if the City of Whitehorse did not go ahead have outraged Nunawading Mayor, Kevin Abbott.Emotive claims that Box Hill faced a takeover by Nunawading if the City of Whitehorse did not go ahead have outraged Nunawading Mayor, Kevin Abbott. Cr Abbott said Box Hill was publicly distancing itself from Nunawading yet privately it has considered extending its boundary to divide Nunawading at Blackburn Road.Emotive claims that Box Hill faced a takeover by Nunawading if the City of Whitehorse did not go ahead have outraged Nunawading Mayor, Kevin Abbott. local government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, abbott, kevin, amalgamations -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1984
The house was purchased by the Presbyterian Church in 1966 and was used for church activities. In the 1970s it became a Neighbourhood House It reverted to church use in the 1990s. It was used by "Connections", now part of "Uniting" - the community services organisation of the Uniting Church in Victoria and Tasmania.B & W exterior view of the Blackburn Neighbourhood House in The Avenue, Blackburn.blackburn neighbourhood house, the avenue, presbyterian, connections, uniting, community services -
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Pamphlet, Voters rolls, 1930
Photocopies of Voters' Rolls for Blackburn Riding of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham 1931Photocopies of Voters' Rolls for Blackburn Riding of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham 1931Photocopies of Voters' Rolls for Blackburn Riding of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham 1931electoral rolls, shire of blackburn and mitcham, blackburn -
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Document, Compulsory acquisition of land, 1937
Shire of Blackburn & Mitcham, notice of intention to acquire land compulsorily in Blackburn.Shire of Blackburn & Mitcham, notice of intention to acquire land compulsorily in Blackburn.Shire of Blackburn & Mitcham, notice of intention to acquire land compulsorily in Blackburn.shire of blackburn and mitcham, compulsory land acquisition -
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Photograph - Black and white photo, Dance - Morton Park Hall 1921, c1921
Blackburn Football Club at Dance in Morton Park Hall, Blackburn c1921.blackburn football club, australian rules football -
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Map, Nunawading Shire, 1892
Photocopy of an enlargement of map of Shire of Nunawading showing landowners in 1892.Photocopy of an enlargement of map of Shire of Nunawading showing landowners in 1892. Covers Middleborough Road to Ringwood boundary. One map (Blackburn) from north of Whitehorse Road to Highbury Road, 2nd map (Mitcham) Bulleen to south of Canterbury Road; 3rd map Whitehorse Road to Highbury Road.Photocopy of an enlargement of map of Shire of Nunawading showing landowners in 1892. maps, shire of nunawading, blackburn, blackburn south, nunawading, forest hill, vermont, mitcham, vermont south -
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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 -
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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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Document, Nunawading Ladies' Benevolent Society, 1928-1989
A Brief documents history,Brief history, Minutes of Annual meetings (1929-1987), Minutes of Monthly meetings (1937-1989), Cash Book (1928-1974) of the Nunawading Ladies' Benevolent Society, formerly known as the Blackburn and Mitcham Benevolent Society (1928-1953) and the City of Nunawading Benevolent Society (1954-1956)A Brief documents history, nunawading ladies' benevolent society, blackburn and mitcham benevolent society, rooney, betty, social services, community services -
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Article, More Resources for our 'Super' School, 15/02/1989 12:00:00 AM
The Education Department has given extra resources behind Nunawading's 2 million Super School.The Education Department has given extra resources behind Nunawading's 2 million Super School. A new co-ordinating principal and 4 more teachers have been appointed to prepare for the opening of Orchard Grove Primary - an amalgamation of Mirrabooka, Warrawong, Killoura and Blackburn South. The new school will have 400-500 pupils.The Education Department has given extra resources behind Nunawading's 2 million Super School.primary schools, orchard grove primary school, mirrabooka primary school, warrawong primary school, killoura primary school, suriano, john, clough, rosalind, stavagna, eliana, arnold, judy, collins, gilda -
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Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 1999
Photo showing Storage Shed and Yard 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 Yard and 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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Letter - Correspondence, Crabhole Hill, 2016
An email from Ted Arrowsmith querying the name Crabhole Hill, Mitcham.An email from Ted Arrowsmith querying the name Crabhole Hill, Mitcham, which encompasses Whitehorse Road from McDowall Street to Thomas Street as reported in the Whitehorse Historical Society Newsletter, series 24 No.3 May - Jun 2016 from a transcript from the Blackburn & Mitcham Reporter 17 Jun 1932.An email from Ted Arrowsmith querying the name Crabhole Hill, Mitcham. crabhole hill, mitcham, arrowsmith, ted, mcdowall street, mitcham, thomas street, mitcham, whitehorse road, mitcham, blackburn & mitcham reporter, whitehorse historical society inc -
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Headwear - Hat - School, 1965
Hat belonged to Julie Jones née Foley, now Heritage Programs Officer, City of Whitehorse. Worn for Grade 2 (1960) and Grade 3 (1965). Julie started school at Blackburn State School for Prep and Grade 1 and was on the waiting list for St Thomas The Apostle's in Blackburn. A vacancy came up for Julie to start in Grade 2 (1964). The teacher was Ms Goody and the building was 'an outdoor building separate from the main building'. Her sister Christine was in Grade 6, and she wore the hat first. St Thomas' was co-ed for primary level (Prep- 6) and girls for form 1 - Form 4 (highest level). The hat was hand me down from Christine. Note: Blazer and tunic are in our collection (NA4565.1-2).Caramel coloured straw hat for St Thomas The Apostle's Blackburn. Edge bound in the same colour on turn up brim. The ribbon (grosgrain) around the crown is in the matching colour and has a flattened bow at the back. At the centre front of ribbon is an enamelled badge in blue, red and caramel colour with 'St Thomas The Apostle's Blackburn. Dominus neus et deus Meus'|In the centre of the badge is a pair of hands with one finger pointing to a hole in the other hand. Headband has J FOLEY written in pen and label is created by Effie Jay 20 1/2. Shower - proofed with water repellent Formula KO/3420Made of Straw Fibre. Name J FOLEYcostume, female headwear -
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Map, Melbourne Geological Map, 1937
Geological Map of Melbourne & Suburbs.Geological Map of Melbourne & Suburbs. Scale: 40 chains to 1 inch with inset 10 miles to 1 inch. Includes Municipal and Parish boundaries, railways and stations, electric tramways, cable tramways, Post Offices and State schools. Area bounded by Braybrook, Preston, Blackburn & Brighton. Printed on linen.Geological Map of Melbourne & Suburbs. melbourne, maps -
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Domestic object - Bottle
Clear glass milk bottle stamped in red - F.E. Watts Blackburn. Cardboard Lid - F.E.Watts Blackburn Dairy, Blackburn. WX2504. Pure milk Please Return bottles.One Imperial Pintglass technology, bottles -
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Article, Water tested in creek, 1994
North Blackburn Community Action Group has begun regular testing of water in Blackburn CreekNorth Blackburn Community Action Group has begun regular testing of water in Blackburn CreekNorth Blackburn Community Action Group has begun regular testing of water in Blackburn Creeknorth blackburn community action group, blackburn creek, city of nunawading, nielson, graeme, jarman, alan -
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Document, List of streets in Municipality, 1931
List of street names in Blackburn and Mitcham Ridings of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, 25 May 1931List of street names in Blackburn and Mitcham Ridings of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, 25 May 1931List of street names in Blackburn and Mitcham Ridings of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, 25 May 1931street names, shire of blackburn and mitcham -
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Article, Library won't be extended
Nunawading Council will not extend Blackburn Library despite pleas from Blackburn Adult Literacy Program.Nunawading Council will not extend Blackburn Library despite pleas from Blackburn Adult Literacy Program.Nunawading Council will not extend Blackburn Library despite pleas from Blackburn Adult Literacy Program.city of nunawading, public libraries, blackburn branch library, blackburn adult literacy program, chadwick, margaret -
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Article, Public enjoys fruit of volunteer's foresight, 2001
Ronald Thyer has been awarded the medal of the Order of Australia for his conservation efforts.Ronald Thyer has been awarded the medal of the Order of Australia for his conservation efforts. He played a major role in persuading Nunawading Council to buy the first parcel of land for Blackburn Lake Sanctuary in the early 1970's. His engineering career highlight was as structural engineer of the design team for Canberra's new Parliament House.Ronald Thyer has been awarded the medal of the Order of Australia for his conservation efforts. environment, thyer, ronald, blackburn lake sanctuary advisory committee, blackburn and district tree preservation society -
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Book, Time remembered, 2011
Recollections of a Blackburn childhood.Recollections of a Blackburn childhood.Recollections of a Blackburn childhood.blackburn, blackburn road, blackburn, no.165, niven, barbara