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Award - Trophy
See Ref. No. 4362Tall trophy - reddish/brown wooden structure with two brass plaques on each side and a Lady Toastmaster at Rostrum also in brass colour plastic. The right hand side has 'Toastmasters emblem' and left side names of winners:1989 - John Story 1990 - Jo School 1991 - Elizabeth Cronin 1992 - Elizabeth YoungThe Toastmasters Trophy - Blackburn East Primary School Speech Contest winnertrophies & awards, education -
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Artwork, other - Ink Line Drawing, Margaret Picken, 11 Ravenswood Crt., Nunawading, 1994
A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 111 Ravenswood Crt., Nunawading. This property is listed as having sold for $257,500 in 1994 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a single story house as seen from a side angle. It features a glass 'lean-too' leading onto a patio. The lawn features a central tree, and garden beds. There are two hole punch holes centered along the upper edge11 Ravenswood Crt., Nunawading Marg. Picken - 93 Woodards - Blackburnwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, nunawading -
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Artwork, other - Ink Line Drawing, Margaret Picken, 30 Orion St., Vermont, 1994
A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 30 Orion St., Vermont. This property is listed as having sold for $364,500 in 1994 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a multi story brick house, set back from a front lawn. on the left is a driveway leading to a separate garage.30 Orion St., Vermont Marg. Picken - 94 Woodards - Blackburnwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, vermont, vermont south -
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Article, Shops have a history, 1984
Article on the details and history of shops at 1 - 15 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. For auction 14 Nov 1984.Article on the details and history of shops at 1 - 15 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. For auction 14 Nov 1984.Article on the details and history of shops at 1 - 15 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. For auction 14 Nov 1984.blackburn road, blackburn. nos 1 - 15, bayley, elizabeth rockliffe, leonard sherwin -
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Article, Proposal endorsed, 1996
Blackburn Chamber of Commerce has endorsed a proposal to turn Blackburn Station Shopping Centre into an Urban Village.Blackburn Chamber of Commerce has endorsed a proposal to turn Blackburn Station Shopping Centre into an Urban Village.Blackburn Chamber of Commerce has endorsed a proposal to turn Blackburn Station Shopping Centre into an Urban Village.shopping centres, blackburn station shopping centre, urban village project, blackburn chamber of commerce -
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Article, Flagship for Lexus, 2010
Article on the sale of the former Leader Community Newspapers site at 160 Whitehorse Road Blackburn to Lexus of Blackburn.Article on the sale of the former Leader Community Newspapers site at 160 Whitehorse Road Blackburn to Lexus of Blackburn.Article on the sale of the former Leader Community Newspapers site at 160 Whitehorse Road Blackburn to Lexus of Blackburn.leader community newspapers, lexus of blackburn, whitehorse road, blackburn -
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Article, School To Close Its Doors, 16/12/1987 12:00:00 AM
Forest Hill Primary School closes in its 60th year.Forest Hill Primary School closes in its 60th year. President of the School Council, John Burrill, said Forest Hill P.S. Trusts would be introduced at Nunawading South, Blackburn Lake and Parkmore Primary Schools as a permanent Memorial to the School. The money earned as interest will be used to enable needy students to participate in educational excursions.Forest Hill Primary School closes in its 60th year. primary schools, forest hill primary school, burrill, john, tonkin, florence, sedgman, ruth, storey, gareth, davis, scott, coropel, peter -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Deaton & Spencer Pty. Ltd, The Local Government Handbook (Victoria) - Second Edition 1948, 1948
Blue hard cover reference book by F.H. Lonie of Maddock, Lonie and Chisholm, solicitors to the Municipal Association of Victoria. A concise explanation of the Local Government Act and procedure at Council meetings.Dedication (by Leigh Blackburn) - To my son Peter James Blackburn 1945-1991 who shared with me my association with the Stokes company. Foreword by F.A. Jenkins, Secretary, Municipal Association. -
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Letter - Correspondence, Mason's Paddock, 1937
Letter from Holmes & Glide, Auctioneer acting as executor of Estate, Late J. Payne to Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham noting interest in purchasing Lot 5 Mason's Paddock, Blackburn Road, Blackburn.Letter from Holmes & Glide, Auctioneer acting as executor of Estate, Late J. Payne to Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham noting interest in purchasing Lot 5 Mason's Paddock, Blackburn Road, Blackburn.Letter from Holmes & Glide, Auctioneer acting as executor of Estate, Late J. Payne to Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham noting interest in purchasing Lot 5 Mason's Paddock, Blackburn Road, Blackburn.blackburn road, blackburn, masons paddock, shire of blackburn and mitcham, payne, j -
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Book, Avenue to unity, 1988
Centenary history of the Uniting Church in Blackburn, Rhys a. Mille, editor. Including histories of the Blackburn Methodist and Presbyterian Churches.Centenary history of the Uniting Church in Blackburn, Rhys a. Mille, editor. Including histories of the Blackburn Methodist and Presbyterian Churches.Centenary history of the Uniting Church in Blackburn, Rhys a. Mille, editor. Including histories of the Blackburn Methodist and Presbyterian Churches.avenue uniting church, blackburn, blackburn methodist church, blackburn presbyterian church -
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Newspaper, School Finally Opens, 12/02/1992 12:00:00 AM
Orchard Grove Primary School opens in 1992 in Blackburn following amalgamation of 4 Blackburn Primary Schools. Photo.Orchard Grove Primary School opens in 1992 in Blackburn following amalgamation of 4 Blackburn Primary Schools. Photo.Orchard Grove Primary School opens in 1992 in Blackburn following amalgamation of 4 Blackburn Primary Schools. Photo.orchard grove primary school, mirrabooka primary school, blackburn south primary school, no. 4035, warrawong primary school, killoura primary school, primary schools -
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Document, Keith Rooney's reflections, 2001
Keith Rooney tells of days in Blackburn, the Blackburn North Progress Association and the formation of the Eastern Emergency Relief Network.Keith Rooney tells of days in Blackburn, the Blackburn North Progress Association and the formation of the Eastern Emergency Relief Network.Keith Rooney tells of days in Blackburn, the Blackburn North Progress Association and the formation of the Eastern Emergency Relief Network.rooney, keith, rooney, betty, blackburn north progress association, eastern emergency relief network -
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Medal, 1926
Medal with a dark blue edging and a red centre with CBC in gold. Gold background.Blackburn Cricket Club 1926 - 1927 91 on back H Flavette on back.numismatics, medals - commemorative -
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Book, 'All Sorts of Stories', 1919
Hardcover book with two girls in bed on cover.This book presented to Ray Champion/Methodist Sunday School/Blackburn/April 1919books, children's -
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Artwork, other - Ink Line Drawing, Margaret Picken, 6 Judy Crt., Vermont, 2001
A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 125 Jolimont Rd., Vermont This property is listed as having sold for $225,500 in 2001 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a black and white line drawing of a single story brick house, with a driveway on the left leading to a connected garage in the background. In the foreground is a front yard with garden beds edged with stone boarders. There are two hole punch holes just below centre of the upper edge6 Judy Crt., Vermont Margaret Picken © 2001 Woodards - Blackburnwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, vermont, vermont south -
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Article, Blackburn's growing pains, 1939
Article about the creation of the City of Box Hill and the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and the proposed separation of Blackburn to create a new Borough.Article about the creation of the City of Box Hill and the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and the proposed separation of Blackburn to create a new Borough.Article about the creation of the City of Box Hill and the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and the proposed separation of Blackburn to create a new Borough.local government, shire of nunawading, city of box hill, shire of blackburn and mitcham, borough of blackburn (proposed) -
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Functional object - Railway Timetable
Folding Card Timetable 16cm x 14cm Melbourne to Blackburn, Nunawading to Blackburn and Mitcham from 7 April 1952documents, pamphlets -
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Pamphlet, Mitcham Riding Election, 1930
Extraordinary election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding, Friday Jun 13, 1930,1. Extraordinary election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding, Friday Jun 13, 1930, election brochure for P.J. Madden. 2. Mr George G. Walker, election brochure. 3. Shire has applied for loan of 15,000 ponds to expedite progress and relieve unemployment; brochure in favour by progressive League.Extraordinary election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding, Friday Jun 13, 1930,elections., shire of blackburn and mitcham, markham, patrick .joseph., walker, george g., blackburn and mitcham progressive league -
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Land Title, Certificate of Title, 5/11/1910 12:00:00 AM
Photocopy of Certificate of Title issued to Mary Ann Jeffery of Sevenoaks Park, Blackburn Road, Blackburn for land between Blackburn Road and Lake Road dated 5 November 1910. Incomplete note refers to 'Railway'.sevenoaks park, blackburn road, blackburn, lake road, jeffery, mary ann -
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Document - Correspondence, Roads, 1935 - 1936
Correspondence between Mrs E. Sutton, her solicitors, Maddocks, Jamieson & Lonie, and the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham re the purchase of land at cnr of Blackburn and Railway Roads, Blackburn for roadway, Oct 1935 - Aug 1936.blackburn road, blackburn, railway road, blackburn, sutton, mrs e, shire of blackburn and mitcham, maddocks, jamison & lonie solicitors, roads and streets -
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Document, Announcement, 1966
Announcement of opening of Nunawading Public Library, Blackburn Road, Blackburn on 21 Nov 1966, and a description of library opening, enrolment and bookstock.Announcement of opening of Nunawading Public Library, Blackburn Road, Blackburn on 21 Nov 1966, and a description of library opening, enrolment and bookstock.Announcement of opening of Nunawading Public Library, Blackburn Road, Blackburn on 21 Nov 1966, and a description of library opening, enrolment and bookstock.libraries, nunawading library, blackburn branch library, city of nunawading library and information service -
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Photograph, Horse Drawn Stagecoach, 19/03/2000 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photo of Horse Drawn Stagecoach at Blackburns's Centenary of Federation Celebrations. Paid for by Federal Government Grant to Blackburn Chamber of Commerce.centenary of federation, blackburn chamber of commerce, carriages and coaches -
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Pamphlet, Woodville - a place to dream, 1/11/1998
Auction brochure for 3 bedroom house, 106 Blackburn Road, Blackburn, 19 December 1998. Agents Woodards. Builder: Elmore.elmore houses, auctions, blackburn road, blackburn, no 106, woodville -
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Pamphlet - photocopy, Anne Payne, 1/03/2018 12:00:00 AM
Anne Payne is a volunteer at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre,Anne Payne is a volunteer at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre, the Blackburn branch of Red Cross and the Uniting East Burwood Centre.Anne Payne is a volunteer at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre, payne, anne, voluntary workers, blackburn lake sanctuary visitor centre, red cross, blackburn, uniting east burwood centre -
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Article, Win a fantasy weekend, 1993
10th anniversary of Blackburn Amcal Pharmacy.10th anniversary of Blackburn Amcal Pharmacy.10th anniversary of Blackburn Amcal Pharmacy.pharmacies, blackburn shopping centre, amcal pharmacy, blackburn, goulopoulos, tom, tucker, amelia, davidson, liz, south parade, no 114 -
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Photograph, Deaf Mutes Farm, C.1920s
Deaf Mutes Flower Farm, Blackburn.adult deaf and dumb society, flower growing -
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Document, Vitclay
The history of the pottery company, Vitclay in Blackburn.vitclay, white brothers, dee brothers, commonwealth pottery pty ltd, brick and pipe industries ltd, vitclay pipes -
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Photograph, ANZ Bank
Coloured photo of ANZ Bank, Blackburnanz bank, blackburn -
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Document, Certificate of Title, 1913 - 1933
Certificate of Title, Mary Elizabeth Allen of Blackburn Road, Blackburn for land, part of Crown Portion 89 at Blackburn Parish of Nunawading County of Bourke.Certificate of Title, Mary Elizabeth Allen of Blackburn Road, Blackburn for land, part of Crown Portion 89 at Blackburn Parish of Nunawading County of Bourke. Vol 3698 Fol 739579 June 19143 also correspondence on rates, 1933.Certificate of Title, Mary Elizabeth Allen of Blackburn Road, Blackburn for land, part of Crown Portion 89 at Blackburn Parish of Nunawading County of Bourke. land titles, shire of nunawading, shire of blackburn and mitcham, allen, mary elizabeth, blackburn road, blackburn -
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Article, Anger at Lake decision, 2005
Blackburn Village Residents' Group express anger at VCAT decision to approve Regis Group's nursing home plan near Blackburn LakeBlackburn Village Residents' Group express anger at VCAT decision to approve Regis Group's nursing home plan near Blackburn LakeBlackburn Village Residents' Group express anger at VCAT decision to approve Regis Group's nursing home plan near Blackburn Lakenursing homes, blackburn lake sanctuary, planning development