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Painting
Painting was found in hard rubbish collection in Myrtle Grove Blackburn and given to Simon CleggSmall water colour painting of 36 The Avenue Blackburn in a white square frame. There is a white timber fence in the foreground, with many trees green brown and yellow with a building amongst them. Painting signed E.PerepE Perep- 36 the Avenue prior to extensionhandcrafts, hand painted -
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Domestic object - Butter pats
Butter pats used by aunt Loris Peggie- Nancy Jane (peggie) Cooke B1914-1987 Lived 27 Wolsley Cres, BlackburnButter pats used to make butterA pair of wooden butter pats rectangle in shape with handlesdomestic items, food preparation, food technology, dairying -
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Newspaper - Article, Principal and her deputy, 1/09/1965
Library staff at Nunawading prepare to move into new accommodation. Constance Pavey, chief librarian, Joan Roczniok, Deputy Librarian, staff members Mrs G. Thomas, Miss L. Moody, Miss A. Wotton and Mrs B. Ryan. Ground plan of library and photos of previous locations.pavey, constance, roczniok, joan, thomas, g (mrs), moody, l (miss), wotton, a (miss), ryan, b (mrs), blackburn branch library -
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Memorabilia - Fridge magnet, Pre-1994
Distributed by the City of Nunawading Libraries to patronsInscribed plastic and magnetic-tape magnet for 'fridge. White background with brown wording and black picture of bookCity of Nunawading, Library and Information Service. Nunawading Library Phone 262 6555|Blackburn Library Phone 878 6851|Vermont South Library Phone 887 9646|Don't forget your Library Bookscivic mementoes, souvenirs -
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Clothing - Dress, Not known - probably 1960c
Worn by Cecilia Foley , Blackburn, VictoriaLadies dress, black and white zig-zag print. Three buttons to waist; belted, eight panelled skirt. Circa 1960'sElcee. By Leon Cutler, New York, Sydneycostume, female -
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Functional object - Printers block, Blackburn Rovers Motto
Small wooden printing block with metal Coat of Arms nailed to topArte et Labre (By Skill and Labour)trades, printing -
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Functional object - Tailor's cutting shears, c 1900
Cutting shears used in 1907 by William Cox. Travelled to England and worked for a tailor in the West End, London for a year. Returned to Australia, married in 1908 and opened a shop in Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Mrs Hooke's husband, Bernard Arthur was born at Wandinong, Canterbury Road, Blackburn and was Chairman of the Advisory Committee 1973 - 1996Long tailor's cutting shears, 35 cm. in lengthR. Henish Inventor, U.S.A.trades, tailoring -
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Functional object - Tailor's cutting shears
Cutting shears used in 1907 by William Cox. Travelled to England and worked for a tailor in the West End, London for a year. Returned to Australia, married in 1908. Opened a shop in Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Mrs Hooke's husband, Bernard Arthur was born at Wandinong, Canterbury Road, Blackburn and was Chairman of the Advisory Committee 1973 - 1996Tailor's cutting shears, 34 cm longtrades, tailoring -
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Domestic object - Coasters, c1986
Coaster showing 'Pannam's Store 1900' is historically incorrect as Pannam did not come to Vermont until c1934. It appears that it was known as 'Vermont Store' in 1900.Boxed set of six square coasters with rounded edges. Gilded alloy surface etched with black line graphics featuring scenes of early of the former municipality of Nunawading. Each coaster is backed with blue foam/felt. Rectangular presentation box with maroon colour lid - label inside.On each coaster-:|Pannam's Store, Vermont 1900|First Nunawading Council Chambers 1925|Backhouse's Dairy 1920|Nunawading Coat of Arms 1872|Blackburn Railway Crossing 1882|Schwerkolt Cottage Pump 1864|On label is typed 'Collector's Item. This is one of only 100 sets of coasters showing early Nunawading, designed by Jean Abbott, for Nunawading Arts Council to celebrate Victoria's 150 anniversary'|Written in ink '75'. Signature in ink 'jean Abbott'.civic mementoes, souvenirs, domestic items, table setting -
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Memorabilia - Cup and Plate
White cup and saucer with gold edges and a scene of Blackburn Lake.Victoria Czechoslovakia 28 - Blackburn Lakedomestic items, crockery -
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Container - Bottle
Bottle is an Imperial half pint milk container used by Blackburn DairiesGlass milk bottle with cardboard top. Top is round disc inscribed with 'Blackburn Dairies T.B. Tested Nursery Milk W.X.2504Milk M.B.R.| This bottle is the property of Milk Bottles Recovery Ltd 18 Market Street, Melbourne. It can only be used by written permission and cannot be sold.domestic items, containers, glass technology, bottles -
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Vehicle - Bicycle, c1960
The bicycle is one of the last bicycles hand made and assembled by 'Mr. Rob' c1960 prior to the mass manufacture and overseas imports of 'built up' bicycles. On closing down in September 1999 'Mr Rob' presented this bicycle to the Nunawading Historical and another to the Victorian Museum.Boy's 26 inch bicycle fitted with Dunlop tyres, bell, mudguards, handgrips, leather seat, rear reflector and a ' faboati' coaster hub. Bicycle is supported by its rear wheel on a metal stand.on top of frame - 'Hand made special'|On front of angle frame - 'Rob's Special'|On rear of frame and on front stem - an emblem 'another Rob's Cycle Blackburn'|13817s - serial number.transport, bicycles -
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Equipment - Camera
Owned by W.H.Arrowsmith, father of Ted Arrowsmith, and purchased by W.H Arrowsmith in the late 1940s and used by him until the late 1960s. He lived in 11 Maple Street Box Hill, 35 Cambridge Street Box Hill and Minna Street Blackburn.KODAK BROWNIE 620 Camera ANASTON black folding. Folds back into narrow case with handle. Box and instruction book included.ANASTON F/6.3 mount 370 Kodak London 100mm|DAKON shutter Brownie.photography, cameras -
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Textile - Doyley
Purchased at Blackburn Op Shop.Hand crotchet doyley - a koala in a gum tree bough with sprigs of wattle top and bottom. Triangular shape stepped down corners. Tricot stitched edge.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work -
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Textile - Doyley
Purchased at Blackburn Op ShopRectangular crochet doyley with emu each end. Lacy design in centre, edged.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, manchester, table linen -
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Memorabilia - Brick, 1956
The brick was used in the construction of a toilet block located behind the Blackburn Library and next to the railway line. it was donated by the City of Whitehorse after the toilet block was demolished in 1999.1956 Olympic Glen Iris cream brick'Glen 1956 Iris' with Olympic ringsbuildings, materials -
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Document, Mrs Aumann of Junction Road, Blackburn North, 15/01/1986
Mrs Aumann speaks to Keith Rooney and tells that her husband purchased the property in 1920 paying 500 ponds for 10 acres. They grew apples, pears and peaches, also she remembers neighbours properties.aumann family, junction road, blackburn north, ander, les, croft family, mitchell family, kendall family, white (mrs), sommerscales (mr), foster, charlie, barnes family, le gerche family, platt family, eriksson, edgar, breusch, bert, closter, charlie -
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Newspaper - Article, Book success, 23/10/1985
Article in Nunawading Gazette about two bookbinders, Tony Anderson and Michael Lester, both in business in Blackburn, who have won 1st prize awards at the Royal Melbourne Show.books, royal melbourne show, anderson, tony, lester, michael, victorian bookbinders guild, octagen bindery -
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Postcard - Ephemera, Rob's Special Cycles, 1999
Signed postcard of Rob's Special Cycles, expressing thanks for 55 years of business in Blackburn as a bicycle maker and builder from George Robinson. Nos 1420 and 1421 of 2000.robinson, george, blackburn road, blackburn, rob's special cycles, bicycle shops -
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Newspaper - Article, Cycle ends for Mr Rob, 3/09/1999
Mr Robinson, 85 of Robs Special Cycles, closing his shop in Blackburn after 56 years of business. Winner of Kew Amateur Cycle Club's championship 1933 and Melbourne to Woodend race in 1932.robinson, george, robinson, francis, shone, noel, rob's cycle and sports, bicycle shops -
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Document, George Bird and family, 1/09/1983
Document from J.A Bird, Sep 1983 regarding his family home in Surrey Road, Blackburn prior to 1926.bird, george, bird, j.a., springfield road, blackburn, surrey road, blackburn, blackburn, pioneers, blackburn primary school, no. 2923 -
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Newspaper - Article, George - a big wheel who made champions, n.d
George Robinson, one of the last of the old-fashioned bike shops in Melbourne, reminisces with John Hamilton about his experiences in his Blackburn shop and his ideas on cycling.robinson, george, bicycle shops, rob's cycle and sports -
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Article, A Blackburn icon retires, 1/08/1999 12:00:00 AM
Known for the quality of his workmanship, his support for local trade and his interest in cycling, George Robinson is closing his shop in Blackburn Road after 54 years. Many friends have come in to say goodbye and receive a numbered post card.robinson, george, shone, noel, blackburn road, blackburn, bicycle shops -
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Document, Certificate of Appointment as Secretary for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, 28/09/1925
Certificate of appointment as secretary for the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham of Herbert Thomas Bishop dated 28 Sep 1925.bishop, herbert thomas, local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham -
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Letter - Correspondence, Letter of congratulations, 12/10/1925
Letter of congratulations to Herbert Bishop on his appointment as Secretary to the Blackburn and Mitcham Shire from the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League, Mitcham and Vermont Sub-branch.bishop, herbert thomas, local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, returned servicemens league -
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Newspaper - Obituary, Obituary of Mr H.T. Bishop, 19/01/1940
Article from the Reporter 19 Jan 1940. Obituary for Herbert Thomas Bishop.bishop, herbert thomas, shire of blackburn and mitcham, box hill methodist church -
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Document - Report, Bushland Reserves fire management strategy, 20/10/1997 12:00:00 AM
Draft Report on the fire managementDraft Report on the fire management strategy for bushland reserves by Whitehorse City Council. 20 October 1997. 45 pagesDraft Report on the fire management bushfire prevention, city of whitehorse, antonio park, mitcham, bellbird dell, blackburn lake sanctuary, hale property, heatherdale reserve, stephens reserve, somers trail, trove park, yarran dheran, r e gray reserve -
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Document, Death Certificate, 21/09/1977 12:00:00 AM
Two photocopies of the death certificate of James Blackburn (1803 - 1854) provided by the Government Statistician in Melbourne 21/9/1977.Two photocopies of the death certificate of James Blackburn (1803 - 1854) provided by the Government Statistician in Melbourne 21/9/1977. Also photograph of James Blackburn.Two photocopies of the death certificate of James Blackburn (1803 - 1854) provided by the Government Statistician in Melbourne 21/9/1977.blackburn, james, arnold, edward b. -
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Article, Extracts re artist Ian Armstrong, 29/10/1992
Extract of articles about Ian Armstrong, an artist, printmaker and teacher who worked from Blackburn Studio and exhibited regularly throughout Australia. He lived at 110 Lake Road Extract of articles about Ian Armstrong, an artist, printmaker and teacher who worked from Blackburn Studio and Exhibited regularly throughout Australia. He lived at 110 Lake Road, Blackburn from 1958 - 1990.artists, armstrong, ian (artist), blackburn studio, lake road, blackburn -
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Pamphlet, Blackburn Lake, 1/04/1998 12:00:00 AM
Reports and books held in the local history collection at the Nunawading Branch Library of the Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library Corporation.Reports and books held in the local history collection at the Nunawading Branch Library of the Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library Corporation.Reports and books held in the local history collection at the Nunawading Branch Library of the Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library Corporation.blackburn lake sanctuary, history