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Document, Interview with Mrs Marchiori by Keith Rooney, 22/01/1986
Notes on the life of Mrs Marchiori who arrived in Australia in 1927.Notes on the life of Mrs Marchiori who arrived in Australia in 1927.Notes on the life of Mrs Marchiori who arrived in Australia in 1927.marchiori family, marchiori road, blackburn north, pioneers -
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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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Newspaper - Article, Book closes on career, 18/08/1993
Article by Andrew Block on Blackburn Library Branch Librarian on her retirement.wolstenholme, pat, blackburn branch library -
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Document, Don J. Watts, 11/01/1983
Interview with D.J. Watts about his experiences with Blackburn Dairy and later working experiences. C.H. Watts was an early councillor and solicitor. Also enclosed various estimates and accounts for work done on the Blackburn Dairy. 13 pages.watts, don j., watts, c.h., blackburn dairy -
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Newspaper - Article, Brick or two from the past, 8/06/1988
Article in Nunawading Gazette about Don Watts with a souvenir brick made by Blackburn brick and tileworks from the demolished Blackburn Dairy his father built in Railway Road in 1933.watts, don j., watts, felix (fred), watts, fred, ireland's dairy, parton's dairy, budd, m (mrs), blackburn dairy -
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Document, Mrs Jessie Watts memorabilia, 1932 - 1945
Memorabilia of Don Watts' mother Mrs Jessie Watts (nee Kirkwood) who ran the Blackburn Dairy from 1929. She lived 1904 - 1972. Includes Photo NP874 and enlarged copy of aged 21. Identity card, issued 1949, Drivers' Licence 1932 and petrol ration coupons from World War 2.watts, jessie (mrs), kirkwood, jessie, world war, 1939 - 1945, ration books, blackburn dairy -
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Newspaper - Article, World beater, 28/07/1992
Article in Nunawading Gazette about Blackburn girl, Kathy Watts, who was the first Australian woman to win Olympic gold for cycling at the Barcelona Olympics, 1992.watts, kathy, cycling, olympic games 1992 -
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Newspaper - Article, Bob's medal, 15/08/1990
Article in Nunawading Gazette. Bob White, Blackburn resident has been awarded R.S.L.'s Meritorious Medal. He was Treasurer of Blackburn sub-branch for 21 years and has done voluntary community work for many years.white, bob, blackburn returned servicemens league., exservice organisations -
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Newspaper - Article, Prize work, 10/09/1990
Article on Blackburn resident and tapestry maker Gina Yuer.yuer, gina, tapestry -
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Newspaper - Article, Sir says farewell, 3/08/1994
Article, Nunawading Gazette, science and maths teacher John Whitechurch retires from Blackburn High School.whitechurch, john, blackburn high school -
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Legal record - Report, Blackburn Hotel, 1884 - 1969
List of leaseholders of Blackburn Hotel, Whitehorse Road, Blackburn.List of leaseholders of Blackburn Hotel, Whitehorse Road, Blackburn.List of leaseholders of Blackburn Hotel, Whitehorse Road, Blackburn.blackburn hotel, starling, john penny, alexander, edward, hotels, land titles, carlton and united breweries ltd. -
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Newspaper, Blackburn was Dorrie's dream, 1/08/1997 12:00:00 AM
Obituary of Dorrie (Anne) Dobson who died in August at the age of 95.Obituary of Dorrie (Anne) Dobson who died in August at the age of 95. She was born into the Goodwin family, one of Blackburn's earliest families. Cutting from Whitehorse Gazette, 20/8/1997Obituary of Dorrie (Anne) Dobson who died in August at the age of 95. goodwin family, dobson, doris -
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Document, Interview, Mrs Williams, 14/01/1986
Notes from an interview with Mrs Williams ( no Christian name) by Keith Rooney. Talking about people and places around Williams Road and Blackburn.williams (mrs), blackburn primary school, no. 2923, blackburn -
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Booklet - Pamphlet, Our church a challenge, 1/11/1969
Booklet containing messages, letters, financial report and milestones of St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Blackburn.st thomas the apostle catholic church, blackburn, ryan, paul, fr., brophy, brian fr. -
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Pamphlet - Real Estate Notice, Fulton Homestead, 1/09/1997
Auction notice for Fulton HomesteadAuction notice for Fulton Homestead, 80 Fulton Road, Blackburn South at Wurundjeri Walk. Plan on verso. Auctioneer, Woodards, Coloured Photograph.Auction notice for Fulton Homestead wurundjeri walk, auctions, fulton road, blackburn south, fulton homestead -
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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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Newspaper - Article, Before the Divorce, 9/08/1972
Article in the Canterbury issue of Nunawading Gazette about the severance of Box Hill from the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham in 1925. In December, 1925 the Shire of Nunawading became the Borough of Box Hill which in turn was proclaimed a city in 1927. The name 'Nunawading' was revived in 1945 when the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, including the district of Nunawading (Tunstall) was itself proclaimed a city.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, box hill, shire of nunawading, armstrong, norman -
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Document, Circular for Loan, 1/05/1930
A circular put out by the Shire of Blackburn & Mitcham who decided to raise a loan of 15,000 pounds to carry out necessary improvements in the shire. 24 ratepayers lodged a demand for a poll (Vigilance Association). To combat the activities of the Vigilance Association which is seeking to veto the loan the Blackburn & Mitcham Progressive League has been formed comprising all the Councillors of the Shire and a large number of prominent ratepayers. The purpose of the loan is itemised.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, resident action, vigilance association, blackburn & mitcham progressive league -
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Article, Plan compromise, 12/11/1997 12:00:00 AM
Whitehorse Council has reached a compromise in draft strategyWhitehorse Council has reached a compromise in draft strategy for fire management in bushland reserves.Whitehorse Council has reached a compromise in draft strategy antonio park, mitcham, bellbird dell, blackburn lake sanctuary, yarran dheran, abbey walk, vermont, blacks walk, cootamundra walk, elgar park, heatherdale reserve, stephens reserve, mullum mullum creek, furness park, campbells croft, gardiners creek, surrey park, memorial park, somers trail -
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Document, Blackburn Lake, 1/09/1998
Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. Revised master plan. Draft September 1998blackburn lake sanctuary, parks and reserves, city of whitehorse -
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Document, Shire of Blackburn & Mitcham, 1/04/1930
Report of receipts and Expences for the Shire of Blackburn & Mitcham. Reminders and general noteslocal government, armstrong norman, shire of blackburn & mitcham, bishop, h t -
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Document, 'Elmore' original, 1/10/1997 12:00:00 AM
Estate Agent's advertisementEstate Agent's advertisement for No 10 Linum Street BlackburnEstate Agent's advertisementelmore houses, linum street, blackburn, no 10 -
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Document, King Street, 1991
King/Ceylon Street Scheme (Review by McBain & Co., Auditor, to City of Nunawading) draft copy July 19 1991 and final copy 19th August 1991, filed togetherking street, blackburn, ceylon street, blackburn, terracotta drive, blackburn, burleigh court, blackburn, land use, abbott, kevin -
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Correspondence, Healesville Road, 24/03/1937
Claim for reimbursement from the Country Roads Board of amounts expended on Main Healesville Road by Shire of Blackburn and Mitchamhealesville road, victoria. country roads board, shire of blackburn and mitcham, roads and streets -
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Document - Correspondence, Healesville Road, 9/04/1937
Claim for reimbursement from the Country Roads Board of amounts expended on the Main Healesville Road by Shire of Blackburn and Mitchamhealesville road, shire of blackburn and mitcham, victoria. country roads board, roads and streets -
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Document - Correspondence, Healesville Road, 26/04/1937
Claim for reimbursement from Country Roads Board for amounts expended on Main Healesville Road by Shire of Blackburn and Mitchamshire of blackburn and mitcham, victoria. country roads board, roads and streets, healesville road -
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Document - Correspondence, Healesville Road, 18/06/1937
Claim for reimbursement from Country Roads Board of amounts expended on Main Healesville Road by Shire of Blackburn and Mitchamshire of blackburn and mitcham, victoria. country roads board, roads and streets, healesville road -
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Document - Correspondence, Healesville Road, 2/08/1937
Claim for reimbursement from Country Roads Board for amounts expended on Main Healesville and Burwood Roads by Shire of Blackburn and Mitchamshire of blackburn and mitcham, victoria. country roads board, healesville road, roads and streets, burwood road -
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Document - Correspondence, Healesville Road, 16/08/1937
Claim for reimbursement from Country Roads Board for amounts expended on Main Healesville and Burwood Roads by Shire of Blackburn and Mitchamshire of blackburn and mitcham, victoria. country roads board, roads and streets, healesville road, burwood road -
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Document - Correspondence, Healesville Road, 1/09/1937
Claim for reimbursement from Country Roads Board for amounts expended on the Burwood Road by Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham.burwood road, roads and streets, shire of blackburn and mitcham, victoria. country roads board