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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Ian Armstrong, 2/06/1976
Article in Nunawading Gazette about local real estate agent, Ian Armstrong who has attended the World Real Estate Congress in San Francisco. 300 Australians attended.real estate, armstrong, ian, f.i.a.b.c.i. world congress, international real estate federation congress -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, One man and his time
1. Article on 'Uplands', Vermont home of Edward Bishop from 1885 - 1895. 2. Photocopy of photograph of Edward Bishop 3. Article re a family business Tom Bishop, Frank Bishop, E.F.G. Hodges and the Reporter newspaper. 4. Article re first combined picnic of Box Hill Wesleyan and United Methodist Sunday School teachers. 5. Photocopies of photographs of Edward Bishop and daughter Alice, 1873. 6.Note re 'Uplands' and references in book 'One man in his time' by Margery de F. Bishop.bishop, edward, local government, uplands, vermont, terrara road, vermont, canterbury road, vermont, vermont, bishop, tom, bishop, frank, hodges, e.f.g., box hill wesleyan church, box hill united methodist church -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, In Box Hill sobriety is a social rite but you can buy heroin at the local shopping plaza, 7/03/1998
... sobriety is a social rite but you can buy heroin at the local ...Age article about drug dealing in Box Hill. It describes the Box Hill Central shopping centre around the station and the ease of purchasing heroin. Some users are interviewed. Photograph.box hill central, drugs, heroin -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Mayor on the air, 12/09/1990
Eastern Community Broadcasting given grant by Nunawading Council to establish a permanent local radio station, 12 September 1990.radio broadcasting, eastern community broadcasting, atkinson, bruce, mcarthur, peter stewart -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper, Local Advertiser
... Mitcham melbourne Newspapers Local Advertiser, circulating ...Local Advertiser, circulating in Nunawading. Issues: Vol 2 No.42, Aug 17 1955, Vol 4 No 42, Sep 25 1957, Vol. 7 No 29 22 Jun 1960, vol 10 no 33 July 3 1963, Vol. 10 No. 45, Sep. 25 1963newspapers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper, 'Historical Look at Vermont', 16/02/1988 12:00:00 AM
Cutting from Nunawading Gazette on a history of Vermont entitled 'This is Vermont' by Tim Shambrook of Nurlendi Road. At the time Tim was 19 years old, a product of local schools, and his illustrated history began as an HSC assignment. A member of a pioneering Vermont family, Tim obtained much information from the recollections of his grandfather, Charles Shambrook. Many old Vermont names, still familiar today, appear in Tim's book.shambrook, tim;, charles, smith, l.l., dr., aumann family, schwerkolt family, fankhauser family, nethercote family, willis family, armstrong family, norman family, von mueller, ferdinand, vermont -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, The Money Tree, 12/09/1984 12:00:00 AM
The article describes the decision to move an 80 year old weeping elm tree from Mitcham Road to Campbell's Croft Reserve. The removalist cost of $17,000 raised some objections from local residents. The tree was valued at $100,000 in 1984, described as an outstanding example displaying perfect form and a good size - one of the largest in Victoria.fell, les, trees, campbells croft, city of nunawading, brandenburg, john p -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - Newspaper dated May 21st.May 1941, Local DANDENONG JOURNAL
... . aged 20 years. LOCAL NEWS PAPER Local DANDENONG JOURNAL ...Photograph donated by Ken,s Brother. Frank Elliott, who also was an ex serviceman later on. Deceased,s father was a member in the 1st. A.I.F., and served again in the Home Defence at Transport Service Headquarters in Sth. Melbourne. Refer also to 0089. (photograph of Pte Ken Elliott) Part of Dandenong,s history.LOCAL NEWS PAPERPaper telling of Dandenong,s first casualty in. 1941. Pte. Ken Elliott. aged 20 years. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Blackburn South Tennis Club
Blackburn South Tennis Club was founded in 1967 by a small group of locals. The original President was Norman Young.Black & White photo taken in 1992 of five of the original members of the Blackburn South Tennis Club/ From a newspaper cutting located at ND3379blackburn south tennis club, tennis, sporting clubs -
Unions Ballarat
Mudeye: An Australian boyhood and beyond, 1995
Autobiographical and historical book, starting around the time of the Second World War. Explores family history, profiles Ballarat and war time issues. Local (Ballarat) history.Paperback; book; 266 pages. Front cover: green background; old photos and newspaper scraps; title and author in black lettering; sticker - NSW premier's literary awards 1996 shortlisted. Back cover: green background; old photos and newspaper scraps; black lettering; excerpts from reviews.None.ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, history - ballarat, autobiography - bary dowling, war - world war ii, history - family, ballarat -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - The Burwood Bulletin, New Truck Hits the Road, Winter 2023
The Eastern Emergency Relief Network supports those in need to set up their home. It received a new truck in March 2023 with the help of funds collected by the local Lions and Rotary clubs.The Eastern Emergency Relief Network supports those in need to set up their home. It received a new truck in March 2023 with the help of funds collected by the local Lions and Rotary clubs.non-fictionThe Eastern Emergency Relief Network supports those in need to set up their home. It received a new truck in March 2023 with the help of funds collected by the local Lions and Rotary clubs.eastern emergency relief network, eern, rooney keith, lions club of nunawading, rotary club of nunawading -
Old Castlemaine Schoolboys Association Inc.
Newspaper Clipping, After New Members, 9/08/1996
One of the oldest associations in Castlemaine is looking for new members. The Old Castlemaine Schoolboys Association was formed in the year 1912, making it 84 years in operation. Anyone over 30 years old and who is an Old Boy who attended a school within 15 kilometre radius of the Castlemaine Post office - St Mary's, the High School, Technical College, (now known as Castlemaine Secondary Colleges) is eligible for membership. The Association is planning a dinner and "get together" to talk about old times and rekindle friendships which existed all those years ago. This reunion is always held on the second Saturday in October, at the Castlemaine Town Hall Starting at 6:30pm. Another Project of the Castlemaine old Boys' Association undertakes is the supply of books to local school Libraries. -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Newspaper clipping, Spotlight on Local Talent, Thursday 14 June 2012
... holding a playing card Spotlight on Local Talent Newspaper ...1/2 page newspaper clipping with photograph of Dark holding a playing cardSpotlight on Local Talent AT A GLANCE What: Made in Ballarat concert When: Sunday, June 24, at 2pm Where; HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE, 17 LYDIARD STREET SOUTH Tickets: Adult $37.50, concession $30 Details: Call 5333 5888 or visit www.hermaj.com.au Caption under photo: SOPRANO: Ballarat alumni Jacqueline Dark in Opera Australia's production of Arabella. Picture Jeff Busby -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1992
Appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper 21 October 1992.Black and white photograph of local residents at the ceremony held in the Kalimna West Hall to mark the closure of Kalimna West Primary School. Kalimna West Victoriaschools -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2002
Colour photo of new roadside sign for school zone speed limit, held by two local members of parliament Peter Hall Darren Chester and child Morgan Chester Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Hume City Civic Collection
Magazine - Directory, "Sunbury Times" 1st Edition, c1994
A local community magazine.A commercial publication issued by the local Sunbury community, featuring stories of people and events in Sunbury as well as advertising local businesses. It has been printed on glossy paper with a colourful cover with 8 small photos and the title written in different colours on the front and the rest of the cover contains advertisements. The inside pagesw are in black and white.non-fictionA local community magazine.community magazines, sunbury times -
Hume City Civic Collection
Newspaper - The Sun News Pictorial, 8th May 1945
A copy of the Sun News Pictorial issued across Victoria on 8th May 1945 containing local and overseas news.An A3 size newspaper comprising 14 pages covering news of local and overseas interest as well as advertisements.non-fictionA copy of the Sun News Pictorial issued across Victoria on 8th May 1945 containing local and overseas news.newspapers, world war 2, germany's unconditional surrender -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph showing local fisherman Frank Newman talking to Premier Jeff Kennett about local problems in the fishing industry Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, government, people -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/06/1992 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph showing two officers of Victorian Tourism Commission Tony Kelly named with locals Brian Daly and Derek Grimer at Tambo Civic Offices Lakes Entrance Victoriaguide group -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/04/1999 12:00:00 AM
Colour photograph of local school boys Patrick Campbell year 9 Nagle College and Andrew Douglas year 9 LE Secondary College enjoying holidays, shown on the footbridge Lakes Entrance Victoriajetties, people, transport -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/03/1995 12:00:00 AM
Also two black and white photographs taken at same event 04722.1 11 x 15.5 cm and 04722.2 13 x 12.5 cm of two protestors Judy Jenkin and sone MahoneyBlack and white photograph of a crowd of local residents on the hazardous walking track from Kalimna Heights to the Princes Highway at Lakes Entrance Victoriaprotest, timber industry -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/06/2000 12:00:00 AM
Also a black and white photograph of a young girl having her face painted by primary school girl in 1996 at a local unidentified event 04784.1Colour photograph showing Megan Siacci age 5 having her face painted at a fund raising day hosted by Toy Kingdom the Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoriaeducation, genealogy -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/03/1992 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of a choir led by Sue Morrissey of Secondary College performing at the launch of East Gippsland Regional Arts Officer at Shire of Tambo Palmers Road Lakes Entrance Victorialocal government, people -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of five members of Metung Regatta Committee Graham Abbott, Tiger Lake President, front Una Langmaid, Ambulance Vic Rob Tainton,Metung Comm Care Alan LancasterCFA, Clem Diggle,Bruthen Lions Rob Cronin,Metung Primary School Sue Cantrill, Ted Smith Jack Shaw Committee who distrbuted funds to five local Community Groups at ceremony beside the Marina Metung Victoriacelebrations, boats and boating, sports -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/03/2001 12:00:00 AM
Utas textile exhibition was showing in the Art Space at the Information CentreColour photograph of Uta Wohl with local MP Craig Ingram outside LE Visitors Information Centre Lakes Entrance Victoriaarts, businesses -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2001c
Owners had to provide service of alcohol in order to retain their licence. Locals referred to site as 'The Porta Pub'Colour photograph of tables and umbrellas for beer garden, next to portable building on site of what was the Club Hotel, after the fire had destroyed the original building. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreation, disasters -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/11/1994 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of cyclist Vaughan Kingston local sportsman who competed in the World Duathlon Lakes Entrance Victoriasports -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1991
Number in album 03353.02Black and white photograph participant Alan Ferguson in Nowa Nowa fun run and the King of the Mountain run, held to raise funds for local charities, Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, charities -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1991
Number in album 03353.03Black and white photograph participant Duncan Young, in Nowa Nowa fun run and King of the Mountain held to raise funds for local charities. Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, charities