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Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, P D Gardner, Names of East Gippsland : their origins, meanings and history, 1992
Detailed examination of the origins of local names from Mallacoota to Marlo and from Wingan Inlet to Willis. Includes explanations of the origins of major towns and their features.Maps, b&w illustrations, b&w photographskrauatungalung, gunnai, kurnai, bidawal, east gippsland, lake tyers, point hicks, -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Blackburn Open-air school`, 1969
Many local residents are unaware that Blackburn was the site of an interesting educational experiment, beginning more than fifty years ago, and continued until 1964.Many local residents are unaware that Blackburn was the site of an interesting educational experiment, beginning more than fifty years ago, and continued until 1964.Many local residents are unaware that Blackburn was the site of an interesting educational experiment, beginning more than fifty years ago, and continued until 1964.open air school, no 3850, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Keeping Blackburn beautiful, 1984
Pamphlet, Nunawading Council, an advisory committee, composed of residents, planning consultants and a local architect has prepared a draft of a scheme to protect this unique environment.Pamphlet, Nunawading Council, an advisory committee, composed of residents, planning consultants and a local architect has prepared a draft of a scheme to protect this unique environment.Pamphlet, Nunawading Council, an advisory committee, composed of residents, planning consultants and a local architect has prepared a draft of a scheme to protect this unique environment.town planning, city of nunawading, blackburn, trees -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Nunawading ' A Good place to live', 1994
Community submission to the Local government Board, July 1994.Community submission to the Local government Board, July 1994. Detailed submission considering reactions to amalgamation proposals and outlining community activities in Nunawading at the time.Community submission to the Local government Board, July 1994. local government, city of nunawading, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nunawading's happy, 1994
Nunawading council and community groups have welcomed the Local Government Board's interim proposal to amalgamate the municipality with Box Hill to become the City of Koornung.Nunawading council and community groups have welcomed the Local Government Board's interim proposal to amalgamate the municipality with Box Hill to become the City of Koornung.Nunawading council and community groups have welcomed the Local Government Board's interim proposal to amalgamate the municipality with Box Hill to become the City of Koornung.local government, city of nunawading, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Bark tells of History, 1992
An award winning Bark Mural made by local women has been entrusted to the City of Nunawading - tells the story of bark painting in Australia. With photo.bark murals, victorian art in bark association, burke, belle, gray, gloria -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Gwen Holmes, n.d
WHS has nominated Gwen Holmes as a Local Sporting Hero for her contribution to Netball.WHS has nominated Gwen Holmes as a Local Sporting Hero for her contribution to Netball. She was instrumental in establishing the Vermont Hilites Netball Club.WHS has nominated Gwen Holmes as a Local Sporting Hero for her contribution to Netball. holmes, gwen, netball, whitehorse historical society inc. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Heritage Place report
Report on 18 The Avenue Blackburn, built by local builder Algernon Elmore.Report on 18 The Avenue Blackburn, built by local builder Algernon Elmore. Heritage Overlay No. HO209 Contains history of the former 'Kings Paddock' area.Report on 18 The Avenue Blackburn, built by local builder Algernon Elmore.kings paddock blackburn, elmore houses, elmore, algernon john, the avenue, blackburn, no. 18 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1st Mitcham Scout Group 1924, 1924
Black and white photo of 1st Mitcham Scout Group of 1924 which appeared in 'Leader' local newspaper to celebrate the Troop's 60th Birthday, 1987??sewat, l, carey, f, killen, t., fletcher, l., heitch, h., willis, j., williams, waugh, w., luscombe, lee, marsh, s., russell, miller, g., nichol, hand, e., catmull, v., righey, mitcham scout group, 1st -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Periodical, Library News, 1/03/2017 12:00:00 AM
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Periodical Issue 1, 2017Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Periodical Issue 1, 2017 containing an article on 8 local remarkable women of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Periodical Issue 1, 2017whitehorse manningham regional library corporation, libraries, public libraries, marion, edwina -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Water Basins Set For Tree Cull, 2017
Melbourne Water will remove about 50 trees from Whitehorse water basins because they are unsafe but local residents want replacements before they are removed.masons road, blackburn, melbourne water, cox, george -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newsletter, Deakin Community News, Summer 2020, Summer 2020
Deakin Community News Summer 2020 provided by Michael Sukkar MP, Federal Member for Deakin, outlining local projects funded by the Federal Government.deakin electorate, michael sukhar mp, croydon -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ANZAC COLLECTION: OUR LIVERPOOL BOYS
Book produced by Liverpool Council 'Our Liverpool Boys' telling the story of local people who enlisted in World War 1. 2 copies.Cumberland Argusmilitary, world war 1, our liverpool boys booklet -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, Aged Care Facilities (Kew), 1958
Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderReference file containing information about aged care providers in Kew, including newspaper articles/cuttings, mostly dated, from local newspapersaged care facilities - kew (vic)aged care facilities - kew (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Cafes & Restaurants (Kew), 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing containing numerous reviews, articles and advertisements for cafes and restaurants in Kew and Kew East; mostly sourced from local newspapersbusinesses - kew (vic.)businesses - kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Work on paper, Joy Stewart, Peel Street, Kew, 1978
Sydney Joy (joy) Stewart (1925-2018) was a founding member of the Kew Historical Society, and during the 1970s its secretary. During her residence in Kew, she completed numerous property illustrations on commission. These ranged from preliminary sketches, including architectural details to finished pen & ink and wash illustrations on paper. On moving to Queensland, Joy Stewart donated the remaining property illustrations in her possession to the Kew Historical Society. In 1987-88, she fulfilled a commission by the Society of designs for a series of embroideries completed by residents during the Australian Bicentennial commemorations.Sydney Joy (Joy) Stewart was born in Melbourne 1925. She studied at Swinburne Technical College Art School from 1941-1945, then the National Gallery Art School 1946-1948. Her career included employment positions as a display artist, designer/painter, gallery assistant, and art teacher. Joy relocated to Cairns in 1981. Solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Cairns, including 'Done By Me' at Cairns Regional Gallery in 1999. Group exhibitions at Cairns Regional Gallery, 'The Fish John West Regrets, 1993' and 'Facets of Life' 1994. Joy Stewart died in Cairns in 2018.Watercolour, pen & Ink on paper by the artist and local historian Joy Stewart of a distinctive two-storey Victorian-era house in Peel Street, Kew. Inscription: "Peel Street, Kew." Signed lower right: "JStewart 1978"joy stewart, peel street (kew) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Work on paper, Joy Stewart, Hall - St. Paul's School for the Blind, 1978
Sydney Joy (joy) Stewart (1925-2018) was a founding member of the Kew Historical Society, and during the 1970s its secretary. During her residence in Kew, she completed numerous property illustrations on commission. These ranged from preliminary sketches, including architectural details to finished pen & ink and wash illustrations on paper. On moving to Queensland, Joy Stewart donated the remaining property illustrations in her possession to the Kew Historical Society. In 1987-88, she fulfilled a commission by the Society of designs for a series of embroideries completed by residents during the Australian Bicentennial commemorations.Sydney Joy (Joy) Stewart was born in Melbourne 1925. She studied at Swinburne Technical College Art School from 1941-1945, then the National Gallery Art School 1946-1948. Her career included employment positions as a display artist, designer/painter, gallery assistant, and art teacher. Joy relocated to Cairns in 1981. Solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Cairns, including 'Done By Me' at Cairns Regional Gallery in 1999. Group exhibitions at Cairns Regional Gallery, 'The Fish John West Regrets, 1993' and 'Facets of Life' 1994. Joy Stewart died in Cairns in 2018.Watercolour, pen & Ink on paper by the artist and local historian Joy Stewart of the historic house 'Neama', (now demolished) Studley Park Road, Kew. Inscription: "Hall - St. Paul's School for the Blind." Signed lower right: "JStewart 78".joy stewart, neama, st paiul's school for the blind, studley park road (kew) -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, c 1930s
A black and white photograph of a man standing on a large wooden dais in an open area and addressing a group of people around him. They are gathered for a local celebration. -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, What's for dinner? The Chatham Primary School Cook book, Nov 1999
The book was edited by Clare Nicholls (Coney) and the photo on the front cover shows a view of her then home 'Monserrat' at 26A Wandsworth Road, Surrey Hills. Silky Swallow was a Chinese restaurant at 369/371 Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert. Wild Flower was located at 1 Theatre Place, Canterbury. It was established in c1993 and until 2004 was BYO. Chef's Tandoor is located at It was established in 1991 by Mr Virender Bist (Owner/Chef) who had been head chef with the Taj Group of Hotels. Bollywood on the park is located at 156 Elgar Rd, Box Hill South, opposite Wattle Park. A community cook book with recipes for every occasion. It includes recipes contributed by staff and families plus special recipes from local restaurants and celebrities.chatham primary school, cook book, chef's tandoor, bollywood on the park, wildflower restaurant, silky swallow restaurant, monserrat -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, View along Sussex Street to the North, Linton, 2014
The public toilet block in Linton is decorated with hand-made terracotta tiles depicting historic themes. The tiles were produced as part of the Press Mould Tile Project 2001-2002 by Linton Primary School students and community members. Tile design and project coordination was by Pam Farey and Anne Dietrich, and instructors were Pam Farey, Anne Dietrich, Anne Bray and Jeannette Vervaart. The site the toilet block was built on was formerly occupied by 'Criterion House', a building used in the 19th and early 20th centuries as a shop and also a hospital. Criterion House was demolished in 1938/39, to make way for new, enlarged municipal offices, which are still in use in 2019.Colour photograph which shows trees and buildings in Sussex Street, Linton, the Linton public toilet building, and the Golden Plains Shire local offices.golden plains shire offices linton, public toilet building linton, press mould tile project 2001-2002 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper - Clippings, Death of Albert John Tann of Mullum Road, Ringwood, Victoria - December, 1947
Death notice in local newspaper - Ringwood Mail 19/12/1947, recently retired from his position as engineer to the Ringwood Cool Stores.Beloved hustand of Gertrude, dearly loved father of Jack, Clifford (deceased), Lloyd and Res, loved father-in-law of Joy. Aged 62 years. Outside his home and his work, his two great interests in life were his Lodge and bowls. He was one of the foundation members of the Ringwood Masonic Lodge, consecrated in 1925. He was Worshipful Master in 1929 and was appointed secretary in 1934. He took all the degrees in Masonry and was a member of the Grand Lodge. In the wporting world he took a keen interest in bowls and was a foundation member of the Ringwood Bowling Club. He was president of the Club in 1942, 43, 44 and 45. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, Heathmont Uniting Church Community Lifestyle Centre, 2024
Multi-fold leaflet with summarised past community leaders' tributes and map showing parks and other local Ringwood and Heathmont facilities bearing their names.McAlpin Reserve, Douglas Maggs Reserve, Mahon Reserve, Loughies Bushland, Peter Vergers Reserve, B.J. Hubbard Reserve, Kevin Pratt Pavilion, Staley Gardens, Greenwood Park, A.F.B. Long Reserve, R.O. Spencer Pavilion, Russell Lucas Oval, Fred Dwerryhouse Pool, Herman Pump Reserve, A.C. Robertson Field, F.J.C. Rogers Reserve, Harpers Bush, A.G. Lavis Pavilion, Dexters Bush, H.E. Parker Reserve. -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Metung Regatta, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1992
Black and white photograph, Billy Curry winner of the swin/funrun during the Metung Regatta, raising fund for local charities. Lakes Entrance Victoria sports, fundraising -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Ironman, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1999
(number in album 03362.1)Colour photograph Chris Freeman, local Tri Athlete nearing the finish line at the Forster Tuncurry Iron Man competition. Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, people -
Clunes Museum
Magazine - MAGAZINE THE LOCAL EDITION 267, DONNA KELLY, VOLUNTEERING
ARTICLE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING IN CLUNESTHE LOCAL 21 NOVEMBER 2022, PAGE 4 AND 5 ARTICLE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING IN CLUNES PAGE 10 PHOTOGRAPH OF MUSEUM VOLUNTEER HEIDE BOEHLEnon-fictionARTICLE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING IN CLUNESvolunteers, the local -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, LERHS members, Foreshore Development, 2002
A folder of clippings from local newspapers showing the development of the foreshore to enhance the landscape and provide recreation areas for the general public Lakes Entrance Victoriajetties, coast, environment -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Pressed tin wunderlite ceiling of verandah of No 98 Maling Road, Jan Pigot, 27/03/1993 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of the Wunderlite pressed tin ceiling of the verandah of No. 98 Maling Road. Also depicts the sign for Status Travel - the local travel agent.canterbury, maling road, shops, wunderlite pressed tin ceiling, signs -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Foodarama Supermarket Lakes Entrance, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1995c
Black and white photograph of Sam Berlingeri of Lakes Foodarama Tuckerbag Supermarket Myers Street with locals Victor and Rosemary New Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, commerce, supermarkets -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Errata, Errata for book, 'Windows on Nunawading', Dec 1990
Corrections for 'Windows on Nunawading', by Diane Sydenham. Corrections written by Doris Mattingley, December, 1990 with further notes from the local historical society members.Corrections for 'Windows on Nunawading', by Diane Sydenham. Corrections written by Doris Mattingley, December, 1990 with further notes from the local historical society members.non-fictionCorrections for 'Windows on Nunawading', by Diane Sydenham. Corrections written by Doris Mattingley, December, 1990 with further notes from the local historical society members.sydenham, diane. 'windows on nunawading', mattingley, doris -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Archive - LOCAL TALES HISTORY TALKING EAGLEHAWK
DVD. Local Tales... History Talking Eaglehawk.m A documentary insight into the wonderful history of Eaglehawk in the first half of the 20th century as told by those that were there.