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Article, College Clean Up, 1/09/1993 12:00:00 AM
... Mitcham melbourne of old Blackburn Secondary College in readiness ...Old Orchard Primary School Community cleans up siteOld Orchard Primary School Community cleans up site of old Blackburn Secondary College in readiness for the Primary School's move to the site.Old Orchard Primary School Community cleans up site old orchard primary school, blackburn secondary college, atkinson, bruce, abbott, kevin, harris, margaret, nash mike -
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Article, History up in Smoke, 20/11/1991 12:00:00 AM
Article in Nunawading Gazette, it is believed arsonists were responsible for the burning of the historic Vermont Primary School.Article in Nunawading Gazette, it is believed arsonists were responsible for the burning of the historic Vermont Primary School. The 106 year old building was saved from demolition after protests several years ago by former students concerned about its historic value. Whilst the school has been waiting relocation under the National Trust, it has been a target for vandals.Article in Nunawading Gazette, it is believed arsonists were responsible for the burning of the historic Vermont Primary School. primary schools, national trust of australia (victoria), vermont primary school, no. 1022, harradence, david -
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Article, The Heart of Vermont, 27/11/1991 12:00:00 AM
Fire engulfs the 120 year old Vermont Primary SchoolFire engulfs the 120 year old Vermont Primary School. Brief history. With photo.Fire engulfs the 120 year old Vermont Primary Schoolprimary schools, vermont primary school no. 1022, waverley christian school, pavey, jean, mcclare, jean, greenway, ena, boyle, ena, hillier, andrew, bates, harold, belot, bev -
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Pamphlet, A Touch of History, 29/07/2000 12:00:00 AM
... Mitcham melbourne An Old Style Timber House at 6 Victoria Avenue ...Pamphlet advertising Auction .Pamphlet advertising Auction of an Old Style Timber House at 6 Victoria Avenue, Mitcham.Pamphlet advertising Auction .auctions, victoria avenue, mitcham, no. 6, drake & co. -
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Article, School Happy With New Name, 22/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
Amalgamation of Middlefield Primary and Blackburn North Primary SchoolsAmalgamation of Middlefield Primary and Blackburn North Primary Schools resulted in new name - Old Orchard Primary School.Amalgamation of Middlefield Primary and Blackburn North Primary Schoolsmiddlefield primary school, blackburn north primary school, old orchard primary school -
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Article, Coles move 'feather in Blackburn's cap', 1990
Coles Fossey (Coles Myer Ltd) to lease new office complex on old Blue Moon coolstore site. The largest office lease ever in Blackburn.Coles Fossey (Coles Myer Ltd) to lease new office complex on old Blue Moon coolstore site. The largest office lease ever in Blackburn.Coles Fossey (Coles Myer Ltd) to lease new office complex on old Blue Moon coolstore site. The largest office lease ever in Blackburn.coles myer ltd, railway road, blackburn, blue moon fruit co-operative ltd -
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Article, Old gold mine site is found
The exact site of the old goldmine in the Lake Road - Halley Street area of Blackburn was located and identified by local history investigators.The exact site of the old goldmine in the Lake Road - Halley Street area of Blackburn was located and identified by local history investigators. Ray Champion said it was on a property he owned, his father Isaac Champion had filled in the mine in 1904. The mine had successfully operated up until about 1880.The exact site of the old goldmine in the Lake Road - Halley Street area of Blackburn was located and identified by local history investigators. mines and mining, champion, isaac, ray, halley street, blackburn, lake road, dickens street, goldmining -
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Article, Healthy advice for longevity, 2002
Christina Cox, the 114 year old of Blackburn gives her advice for a long and healthy life.Christina Cox, the 114 year old of Blackburn gives her advice for a long and healthy life.Christina Cox, the 114 year old of Blackburn gives her advice for a long and healthy life.cox, christina -
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Article, Paying tribute to Dad, 1992
Marjory Miller (nee Matheson) completed 'Original orchard, Old Strathdon'Marjory Miller (nee Matheson) completed 'Original orchard, Old Strathdon' - a history of the orchard her father, Captain Charles Matheson, established in Forest Hill in 1914.Marjory Miller (nee Matheson) completed 'Original orchard, Old Strathdon'orchards, miller, marjorie, matheson, charles, strathdon orchard -
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Article, Orchard as museum piece is proposed, 1969
Council is considering a request from Nunawading Historical Society to find accommodation for an old wagon and a plough.Council is considering a request from Nunawading Historical Society to find accommodation for an old wagon and a plough. A municipal orchard maintained as a link with Nunawading's early history was suggested.Council is considering a request from Nunawading Historical Society to find accommodation for an old wagon and a plough.orchards, city of nunawading, nunawading historical society -
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Article, March decision on old orchard, 1996
The future of Whitehorse Council's Bicentennial Orchard in Forest Hill will not be decided before March next year.The future of Whitehorse Council's Bicentennial Orchard in Forest Hill will not be decided before March next year.The future of Whitehorse Council's Bicentennial Orchard in Forest Hill will not be decided before March next year.orchards, city of whitehorse, matheson orchard, bicentennial orchard -
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Article, NOPAG award
Health promotion grant awarded to Nunawading Older Persons Action Group will fund health awareness among aged residents. With photo.Health promotion grant awarded to Nunawading Older Persons Action Group will fund health awareness among aged residents. With photo.Health promotion grant awarded to Nunawading Older Persons Action Group will fund health awareness among aged residents. With photo.welfare services, nunawading older persons action group, bloomcamp, beryl, mickalauskas, olga, mitcham elderly citizens club -
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Article, Pilot Health Check for 3 Year Olds, 1991
Nunawading's Maternal & Child Health Service is conducting a pilot health check programNunawading's Maternal & Child Health Service is conducting a pilot health check program for 3 year olds on behalf of Community Services of Victoria. Mrs Sheena Stewart, Nunawading's Manager of Maternal Child Health, said the free program aimed to identify and prevent problems which may affect a child's progress later.Nunawading's Maternal & Child Health Service is conducting a pilot health check program health services, city of nunawading, community services victoria, stewart, sheena, waterson, michelle, bos, diana, maternal and child health centres -
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Article, Remembering old mates, 1992
Three Nunawading World War II veterans of the 75th Squadron R.A.A.F. were among veterans who celebrated the squadron's 50th anniversary in the company of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.Three Nunawading World War II veterans of the 75th Squadron R.A.A.F. were among veterans who celebrated the squadron's 50th anniversary in the company of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.Three Nunawading World War II veterans of the 75th Squadron R.A.A.F. were among veterans who celebrated the squadron's 50th anniversary in the company of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, becker, ron, franzini, kevin, west, william, philip, prince, duke of edinburgh -
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Article, Ex-soldiers' charter seeks young blood, 1990
Toc H - returned soldiers of World War I who fought in Europe.Toc H - returned soldiers of World War I who fought in Europe. The 65 year old organization needs 'New Blood' to continue the English based organization first came to Australia in 1925. Toc H is short for Talbot House, the soldiers club in Belgium, founded 1915.Toc H - returned soldiers of World War I who fought in Europe.clubs and associations, toc h, williams, george, milne, jean, barton, geoff, uhl, arthur, dick -
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Article, Fiona in man's role, 1985
18 year old Fiona Fleming has caused a stir by taking on the job of greenkeeper at Blackburn R.S.&C. Bowling Club, usually men's domain.18 year old Fiona Fleming has caused a stir by taking on the job of greenkeeper at Blackburn R.S.&C. Bowling Club, usually men's domain. She is also a member of the club and plays regularly.18 year old Fiona Fleming has caused a stir by taking on the job of greenkeeper at Blackburn R.S.&C. Bowling Club, usually men's domain. lawn bowls, blackburn r.s.&c. bowling club, fleming, fiona -
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Article, Caring For Senior Citizens, 1996
Vermont Elderly People's homes has completed Stage 1 of Dandvue Village units - for aged pensioners capable of independent living. The land was the old site of Vermont Primary School. Article includes brief details of other projects involving the organisation.vermont primary school, no. 1022, retirement homes and villages, vermont elderly peoples homes, kirkpatrick, birdie, palmer, cyril, hauser, ken, williams, muriel -
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Article, In Celebration of Dear Old Prof, 1991
The Art of Frederick McCubbin exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria, from 18 Dec 1991 until 25 Feb 1992. With photo.shows and exhibitions, mccubbin, frederick, heidelberg school, national gallery of victoria -
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Article, See the old greats, 1997
Tom Roberts exhibition at the National gallery of Victoria, Feb 1977. Also comments on other exhibitions and plays on at the time. With photo.shows and exhibitions, roberts, tom -
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Article, Picture Jogs Old Memories, 1990
Young ballerinas from Utassy Ballet first class, conducted by Eugen Utassy in the Mitcham Memorial Hall. With photo.ballet and dance, utassy ballet, mitcham memorial hall, howard, pat, howard, karen -
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Document, Lost in Palestine - a story of World War 1
Background information on the Anstey and Baker families in the Welsh border county of Gwent. The older son, George Benjamin Baker served in a cavalry regiment in Palestine and was captured by the Turks. Extracts - George's letters plus the mother's letters to her son missing in action.world war, 1914-1918, anstey, george benjamin, manor farm, rogiet, manor farm, st brides netherwent, baker, george, baker, mary, anstey, colin, anstey, owen, anstey, robert, anstey, phillip, anstey, ernest, anstey, edward -
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Book, Old Mitcham, 1993
Old Mitcham, by Tom Francis, ed. by Eric Montague.Old Mitcham, by Tom Francis, ed. by Eric Montague. Photographs of Mitcham (England) during the period c. 1890 to 1910 with description of life in the village in that period.Old Mitcham, by Tom Francis, ed. by Eric Montague. mitcham, surrey, england, slater, william henry -
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Article, The Old corner store bites the dust, 1993
Article about the closing of a milk bar on the corner of Whitehorse Road and Peacedale Grove, Nunawading.Article about the closing of a milk bar on the corner of Whitehorse Road and Peacedale Grove, Nunawading.Article about the closing of a milk bar on the corner of Whitehorse Road and Peacedale Grove, Nunawading.corner stores, whitehorse road, nunawading, peacedale grove -
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Article, 5 Longland Road, Heatherdale, 1984
Auction Notices of 100 year old Home,Auction Notices of 100 year old Home, 5 Longland Road, Heatherdale, on 10th March 1984.Auction Notices of 100 year old Home, longland road, heatherdale, no. 5 -
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Article, 'Break It Down' said Cr. Jim, 1970
Article in Gazette about a discussion on old buildings in Nunawading and the need to preserve worthy relics.Article in Gazette about a discussion on old buildings in Nunawading and the need to preserve worthy relics. A list to be sought by the Council from Nunawading Historical Society.Article in Gazette about a discussion on old buildings in Nunawading and the need to preserve worthy relics. historic buildings, city of nunawading, james, peter -
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Article, Historic House Goes, 1987
One of Blackburn's oldest cottages has been demolished.One of Blackburn's oldest cottages has been demolished. More than a century old, the 4 roomed cottage at 1 Cottage Street, Blackburn, was the only survivor of several which are believed to have given the street its name. It was once a Police Station and also a farmhouse for a Dairy.One of Blackburn's oldest cottages has been demolished. houses, cottage street, blackburn, no. 1, stanford, walter, stanford, marion -
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Article, Historic building reduced to rubble, 1988
An old homestead which belonged to the Mullens family for 5 generations.An old homestead which belonged to the Mullens family for 5 generations has been demolished by the Board of Works who now own the land. the Board demolished the house because it was a fire hazard.An old homestead which belonged to the Mullens family for 5 generations.burwood highway, vermont south, springvale road, vermont south, mullens, hugh, mullens, mary, mullens, elma, ellerton, andrew, tate, sherryn, melbourne and metropolitan board of works -
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Article, Tranquil, picturesque grounds with lake, 1988
Large old property for sale at Vermont.Large old property for sale at Vermont on 0.6 hectares with 6 rooms, tennis court, swimming pool and flatette.Large old property for sale at Vermont. beau lieu, canterbury road, vermont, 694 [or 894], auctions -
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Article, Traditional Mysteries, 11/04/1998 12:00:00 AM
Article in The Age by Virginia TrioliArticle in The Age by Virginia Trioli recalling her thoughts on the traditional Easter mysteries during her earlier days living in NunawadingArticle in The Age by Virginia Trioli trioli, virginia, woolworths supermarket, blackburn, old orchard shopping centre -
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Article, Vermont's heart / Old bell
The historic former Vermont Primary School destroyed by fire. Includes poem by Vermont historian Tim Shambrook. Mayor of Nunawading, Cr Savvas Athan wants to track down the original bell from the old school.primary schools, vermont primary school, no. 1022, shambrook, tim, athan, savvas