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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, School 2923 Blackburn, 24/05/1978
Letter from Neville Drummond, Victorian Education Department, History Section to Mr C.H. Payne, 6 Morton Grove, Chelsea concerning information on Blackburn Primary School, No 2923, opened in Whitehorse Road, 1 May 1889, also Sagoe Common School, Cr Whitehorse & Middleborough Roads. Also lists schools Nos 1 - 6.victoria. education department. history section, blackburn primary school, no. 2923, sagoe common school, no. 463, primary schools -
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Pamphlet, Blackburn North Primary School. Silver Anniversary, 1979
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Brief history of Blackburn North Primary School, 1954 - 1979.blackburn north primary school., primary schools -
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Article, Arson not ruled out in school fire
A $700,000 fire at Mitcham Primary School may be linked to an arson attempt at Blackburn Secondary College.A $700,000 fire at Mitcham Primary School may be linked to an arson attempt at Blackburn Secondary College. Music equipment and computers were lost and setting up of a new science room has also been lost. Mullauna College has offered use of rooms until next year.A $700,000 fire at Mitcham Primary School may be linked to an arson attempt at Blackburn Secondary College.schools, mitcham primary school, no. 2904, cole, alan, blackburn secondary college, mullauna secondary college -
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Document, Jonquil Farm Estate
Brochure of Richard's Jonquil Farm EstateBrochure of Richard's Jonquil Farm Estate featuring 26 allotments, 7 minutes from Blackburn Station.Brochure of Richard's Jonquil Farm Estate land subdivision, jonquil farm estate blackburn, laurel grove, blackburn, boongarry avenue, main street, linum street, hooke, r.w.e. & son, keegan, i.c. -
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Pamphlet, Melbourne's water; a community problem, 1968
Collection of papers relating to Melbourne's future water needs by Leigh Blackburn with map extractsCollection of papers relating to Melbourne's future water needs by Leigh Blackburn with map extracts defining the area the author considers the most suitable for the development of future water resources and the dangers of the Lower Yarra Dam proposals.Collection of papers relating to Melbourne's future water needs by Leigh Blackburn with map extracts water supply, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, state rivers and water supply commission, lower yarra dam -
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Letter - Correspondence, Sagoe Common School, 30/08/1984
Letter from C. Payne to the Nunawading Historical Society c/- Mrs D. Mattingley stating that after the closure of the old Sagoe Common School it was replaced by the Blackburn School, No 2923.sagoe common school, no. 463, blackburn primary school, no. 2923, primary schools -
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Book, Reflections, 1989
Book written by Lynne Dickson on the history of Blackburn Primary School on its Centenary celebration 1889-1989.primary schools, blackburn primary school no. 2923 -
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Document, History of Blackburn Primary School
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Blackburn Primary School originally a denominational school opened in 1858, then known as 463 Common School Sagoe Common School, Box Hill - Nunawading and became Blackburn Primary School in May 1889.blackburn primary school no. 2923, sagoe common school, no. 463, seitz, john arnold, baker, w.a., halkyard, mark -
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Document, Blackburn State School, No 2923, 1969
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...History of Blackburn State School, originally built 1889 with one brick building and porch at a cost of 379 pounds. List of head teachers from 1889 to 1969 and names of some of the original pupils.blackburn primary school, no. 2923, primary schools, williams, john, seitz, john arnold -
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Document, Note on Sagoe Common School
A note on the history of Sagoe Common School, No 463 established by the Methodist Church before 1862.sagoe common school, no. 463, blackburn primary school, no. 2923, box hill primary school, primary schools -
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Functional object - Well and pump
The pump was restored by Alan Mitchell who was an employee of Zerbe Engineering, Ashburn Place, Blackburn. The work was carried out by Alan in their workshop.The pump was patented by Joseph W. Douglas, Middletown Conn. and the patent was assigned to W & B Douglas.A reconstructed well of red bricks. Circular, dome shaped, it has a grill on the flat top of the dome on which the force pump is situated next to the grill. It circulates the water which is held in a tank beneath the brick structure. The force pump is hand operated with a replacement handle made c1965 by Alan Mitchell who restored and donated the pump. The well is located outside the kitchen door of Schwerkolt Cottage.Patented 1842 M--D Conn.civil engineering, water supply, machinery, pumps -
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Education kit - Cuisenaine Blocks
Used in schools to teach maths during 1960-70s. Used by Julie Jones at 10 Francis Street, Blackburn.Set of Cuisenaine Rods, multicoloured. Used as an educational tool to teach children maths. Wood was stained in different colours to donate a numeric value.school, equipment -
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Leisure object - Doll, 1949
The donor Margaret was born in 1944 and grew up at 31 Drummond Street Blackburn. The doll was a gift at 5 years old.A walking doll A child's doll resembling a small child dressed in summer clothes and a straw hat, She has blonde hair plaited and tied with blue ribbons. The dress is floral cotton with white collar and two press studs in centre back. Floral pants match the dress. Cream net socks and cream plastic shoes.|The hat is straw with blue frill around the brim and five blue bows around the crown tied with blue ribbon. Eight items including the doll.Pedigree E#Englandtoys, dolls -
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Article, Flying in the face of fear, 2009
Maurice O'Keefe recalls piloting a Lancaster bomber during World War 2.Maurice O'Keefe recalls piloting a Lancaster bomber during World War 2. 2009 Anzac Day feature includes photos of the Blackburn residentMaurice O'Keefe recalls piloting a Lancaster bomber during World War 2. world war 1939-1945, o'keefe, maurice -
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Newspaper - Article, Blackburn Hotel, 4/10/1989
Newspaper cutting describing end of an era for Blackburn Hotel - it will be demolished and replaced by modern facilities and six food kitchens catering to different tastesmelder, joe;, blackburn hotel -
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Pamphlet, A Suburban dream - the 1950s, 2009
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...A Walk about Blackburn in Heritage Week 2009, led by Valda Arrowsmith and Vicki Jones-Evans,A Walk about Blackburn in Heritage Week 2009, led by Valda Arrowsmith and Vicki Jones-Evans,A Walk about Blackburn in Heritage Week 2009, led by Valda Arrowsmith and Vicki Jones-Evans,blackburn, heritage week 2009 -
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Article, Blackburn High - Talent bands together, 2003
Blackburn High School Band will perform a one hour concert overseas.Blackburn High School Band will perform a one hour concert overseas. The school is well-known for its musical activities.Blackburn High School Band will perform a one hour concert overseas.blackburn high school, bands -
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Article, Blackburn beef-up?, 2009
Blackburn residents fear a new Whitehorse planning development.Blackburn residents fear a new Whitehorse planning development. David Muscat launched a group called Mega WARFARE to oppose dense developments (photo)Blackburn residents fear a new Whitehorse planning development. blackburn village residents group, muscat, david, reid, julie, morrison, david, megamile, nunawading, mega warfare -
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Book, Nunawading North neighbourhood Centre, 1983
Articles about the Blackburn North Neighbourhood Centre, presented by Phill Slattery.Articles about the Blackburn North Neighbourhood Centre, presented by Phill Slattery.Articles about the Blackburn North Neighbourhood Centre, presented by Phill Slattery.mountainview road, nunawading, no. 25, nunawading north neighbourhood centre -
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Pamphlet - Newsletter, Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society, 26/01/1989 12:00:00 AM
Newsletter of the Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society Inc.Newsletter of the Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society Inc. Incomplete; for holdings see Box.Newsletter of the Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society Inc.trees, blackburn and district tree preservation society, crouch, brian, smith, les, clayton, ann, hooke, bernard, mundell, tina, de waart, peter, edwards, margaret, schmit, lily, tribe, dianne, reid, wendy -
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Document, A Suburban dream - the 1950s, 2009
Illustrated pamphlet of a walking tour about Blackburn, an Heritage Week 2009 activity.Illustrated pamphlet of a walking tour about Blackburn, an Heritage Week 2009 activity. Tour leader Valda Arrowsmith. With notes, and sections of City of Whitehorse Heritage Review building citationsIllustrated pamphlet of a walking tour about Blackburn, an Heritage Week 2009 activity. blackburn, heritage week 2009, city of whitehorse heritage review -
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Document, Sarma Burdeu, 2009
Brief history of Sarma Burdeu's childhood in Blackburn, with photo of Norway Avenue and Sarma Burdeu.Brief history of Sarma Burdeu's childhood in Blackburn, with photo of Norway Avenue and Sarma Burdeu.Brief history of Sarma Burdeu's childhood in Blackburn, with photo of Norway Avenue and Sarma Burdeu.rialto picture theatre box hill, norway avenue blackburn, burdeu, sarma -
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Document, Heritage Overlay precinct, c. 2000
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Proposed Heritage Overlay Precinct: Algernon Elmore designed and constructed houses in Blackburn.Proposed Heritage Overlay Precinct: Algernon Elmore designed and constructed houses in Blackburn.Proposed Heritage Overlay Precinct: Algernon Elmore designed and constructed houses in Blackburn.blackburn, elmore houses, city of whitehorse -
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Article, Alternate modern lifestyle, 18/04/1994 12:00:00 AM
Advertisement for ten federation style townhouses for sale at 'Forest Manor', Stringybark Close, the Forest Lake Estate, Forest Hill..Advertisement for ten federation style townhouses for sale at 'Forest Manor', Stringybark Close, the Forest Lake Estate, Forest Hill.. Open for inspection every Sunday, prices starting from $179,000.Advertisement for ten federation style townhouses for sale at 'Forest Manor', Stringybark Close, the Forest Lake Estate, Forest Hill..stringybark close, forest hill, forest hill chase, blackburn lake sanctuary, federation style, forest lake estate, stockdale & leggo (estate agents), land sales -
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Document, Australian bungalow, 2010
Advertisement for 6 Furness Street Blackburn, a bungalow built by Algernon Elmore, for auction 27 Feb 2010, agent Fletchers.Advertisement for 6 Furness Street Blackburn, a bungalow built by Algernon Elmore, for auction 27 Feb 2010, agent Fletchers. Advertisement for 6 Furness Street Blackburn, a bungalow built by Algernon Elmore, for auction 27 Feb 2010, agent Fletchers.elmore, algernon john, furness street blackburn, no. 6 -
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Document, The Choice is yours!, 1950s
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Promotional brochure produced for the society.Promotional brochurePromotional brochure produced for the society.blackburn and district tree preservation society, promotional -
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Document, Bob Hoskins, 2009
Notes of an interview with Bob Hoskins by Lesley Alves on 16 February 2009 on the history of the f.amily furniture and floor coverings shop in South Parade Blackburn.Notes of an interview with Bob Hoskins by Lesley Alves on 16 February 2009 on the history of the f.amily furniture and floor coverings shop in South Parade Blackburn.Notes of an interview with Bob Hoskins by Lesley Alves on 16 February 2009 on the history of the f.amily furniture and floor coverings shop in South Parade Blackburn.hoskins furniture and floor coverings, south parade, blackburn, hoskins, bob -
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Document, Peter Dempsey, 2009
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Notes of an interview with Peter Dempsey by Lesley Alves on 8 July 2009 on his involvement with the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Advisory Committee and the community response to the expansion of Regis Lake Park Village.Notes of an interview with Peter Dempsey by Lesley Alves on 8 July 2009 on his involvement with the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Advisory Committee and the community response to the expansion of Regis Lake Park Village.Notes of an interview with Peter Dempsey by Lesley Alves on 8 July 2009 on his involvement with the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Advisory Committee and the community response to the expansion of Regis Lake Park Village.blackburn lake advisory committee, lake park hostel and nursing home, regis lake park -
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Article, A Moment with Beverley Hoskins, 2010
Article on Beverley Hoskins who was named Whitehorse Council's Citizen of the Year.Article on Beverley Hoskins who was named Whitehorse Council's Citizen of the Year. Her involvement with the Blackburn Branch of the Red CrossArticle on Beverley Hoskins who was named Whitehorse Council's Citizen of the Year. australian red cross society - blackburn branch, hoskins, beverley -
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Document, Nunawading, a good source of clay, n.d
Notes of an interview by Pat Richardson with Ross Tucker on his experience working for Commonwealth Potteries, Blackburn North from 1937 to 1980.Notes of an interview by Pat Richardson with Ross Tucker on his experience working for Commonwealth Potteries, Blackburn North from 1937 to 1980.Notes of an interview by Pat Richardson with Ross Tucker on his experience working for Commonwealth Potteries, Blackburn North from 1937 to 1980.vitclay pipes pty ltd, commonwealth pottery pty ltd, dee brothers, tucker, ross