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Ceramic - Tile
Probably made for a churchPaartly glazed terra-cotta tile with Christian Pascal sign and leavesCrudely hand etched on back - chrismaceramics, terracotta -
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Sign, c.1955
Ref. No. 4362Classroom sign for Grade 5B. Black iron attached to a bracket which had two screws to fix to wall or door frame at a right angle. The sign has two loops attached to bar. White writing.school, equipment -
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Functional object - Room to let sign, not known
not knownA common sight in shop and house windowsBrown card with gold lettering - 'Room To Let' - border in goldRoom To Let, W.H. Banks 120 Brunswick Street, Fitzroysigns, to let -
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Article, Council snubs pact bid, 1994
Nunawading Council refused to sign an agreement which may involve the carve-up of an existing outer-eastern city after amalgamation.Nunawading Council refused to sign an agreement which may involve the carve-up of an existing outer-eastern city after amalgamation.Nunawading Council refused to sign an agreement which may involve the carve-up of an existing outer-eastern city after amalgamation.local government, amalgamations, city of nunawading, city of croydon, city of ringwood, shire of healesville, shire of upper yarra, shire of sherbrooke, city of lilydale, city of knox -
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Document, Certificate, 1946
A certificate issued by the City of Nunawading with the coat of arms and seal in colour.A certificate issued by the City of Nunawading with the coat of arms and seal in colour. Proclaimed 26 May 1946. Presented to 'L.A. Jones in grateful recognition and high appreciation for services rendered for King and Empire in the Great War 1939- 1945'. Signed by the mayor N. Armstrong and the Town Clerk, K. Charlesworth.A certificate issued by the City of Nunawading with the coat of arms and seal in colour. city of nunawading, world war, 1939-1945, certificates, jones, lionel arthur -
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Newspaper, Petitioners Say Their Call Is Going Unheard, 4/11/1992 12:00:00 AM
A Petition signed by 550 Local Residents has been delivered to the Minister for Finance and Member for Mitcham, John HarrowfieldA Petition signed by 550 Local Residents has been delivered to the Minister for Finance and Member for Mitcham, John Harrowfield, seeking retention of part of the former Middlefield Primary School for Public Open Space.A Petition signed by 550 Local Residents has been delivered to the Minister for Finance and Member for Mitcham, John Harrowfieldharrowfield, john, mckittrick, david, pescott, roger, middlefield primary school, primary schools -
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Pamphlet, From orchard to brick veneer, 1985
Malcolm Street Blackburn and environs 1955-1985. First pub. under title 'Thirty years ago' Two copies vary.Malcolm Street Blackburn and environs 1955-1985. First pub. under title 'Thirty years ago' Two copies vary.Malcolm Street Blackburn and environs 1955-1985. First pub. under title 'Thirty years ago' Two copies vary.malcolm street, blackburn -
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Document, Cr. John Stevens Gawler, 24/09/1951 12:00:00 AM
Copy of Letter of Appreciation sent to J. S. Gawler regarding his services as a Councillor of the City of Box Hill, and to local government beyond Box Hill, from 1921 to 1951, signed by nine Councillors and two City Officers.Copy of Letter of Appreciation sent to J. S. Gawler regarding his services as a Councillor of the City of Box Hill, and to local government beyond Box Hill, from 1921 to 1951, signed by nine Councillors and two City Officers.Copy of Letter of Appreciation sent to J. S. Gawler regarding his services as a Councillor of the City of Box Hill, and to local government beyond Box Hill, from 1921 to 1951, signed by nine Councillors and two City Officers.councillors, city of box hill, gawler, john stevens -
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Document, Petition presented 10 Nov 1857, 1857
Petition to Sir Henry Barkly, Governor in Chief of the Colony of Victoria requiring a public pound, signed by landholders, farmers, graziers and residents in and around Nunawading.Petition to Sir Henry Barkly, Governor in Chief of the Colony of Victoria requiring a public pound, signed by landholders, farmers, graziers and residents in and around Nunawading.Petition to Sir Henry Barkly, Governor in Chief of the Colony of Victoria requiring a public pound, signed by landholders, farmers, graziers and residents in and around Nunawading.local government, barkly, henry (sir), nunawading district roads board, pounds -
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Drawing - Illustration, Barak
Picture of the Aboriginal, Barak, who was present when Batman signed the agreement with the Aborigines acquiring the land for the site of Melbourne.Picture of the Aboriginal, Barak, who was present when Batman signed the agreement with the Aborigines acquiring the land for the site of Melbourne. Barak later lived at Coranderk Aboriginal Reserve near Healesville. Taken from 'Lilydale' by Marian Aveling.Picture of the Aboriginal, Barak, who was present when Batman signed the agreement with the Aborigines acquiring the land for the site of Melbourne.aborigines, barak, aveling, marian -
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Article, New sign for the City of Whitehorse, 1995
Whitehorse commissioners have wasted no time in establishing a corporate identity for the new municipality.Whitehorse commissioners have wasted no time in establishing a corporate identity for the new municipality. The logo features a chess-inspired outline of a white horse's head enclosed in a block of colour, dark green on one side of the head and terracotta on the other.Whitehorse commissioners have wasted no time in establishing a corporate identity for the new municipality.city of whitehorse, logos -
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Article, Reins to city, 1995
Whitehorse Council's Chief Executive Office, Dr Shirley Randall and Chief Commissioner, Geoff Oscar inspect the new boundary signs.Whitehorse Council's Chief Executive Office, Dr Shirley Randall and Chief Commissioner, Geoff Oscar inspect the new boundary signs.Whitehorse Council's Chief Executive Office, Dr Shirley Randall and Chief Commissioner, Geoff Oscar inspect the new boundary signs.city of whitehorse, logos, randell, shirley, oscar, geoff -
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Document, Mayoral Robes, 1994
Sign: Mayoral robes in use 1944 - 1964.Sign: Mayoral robes in use 1944 - 1964. Presented to the Nunawading Historical Society by The Mayor and Councillors of the City of Nunawading on 21 Nov 1994.Sign: Mayoral robes in use 1944 - 1964. city of nunawading, nunawading historical society, mayoral robes -
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Article, Strathdon Day Care offers help, comfort, 1990
Alzheimer's is not a normal sign of ageing, it's a disease which does not discriminate. It cuts across every nationality and culture, every social group.Alzheimer's is not a normal sign of ageing, it's a disease which does not discriminate. It cuts across every nationality and culture, every social group. Article describes Strathdon Community's Day care Centre.Alzheimer's is not a normal sign of ageing, it's a disease which does not discriminate. It cuts across every nationality and culture, every social group. aged people, strathdon community, houlihan, rosemary, eversteyn, rita, alzheimers disease -
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Article, Strathdon to extend, 1991
The Strathdon Community has signed a contract to add a 12 bed hostel to its facilities.The Strathdon Community has signed a contract to add a 12 bed hostel to its facilities.The Strathdon Community has signed a contract to add a 12 bed hostel to its facilities.strathdon community, nursing homes, best, bill, tansley, vern, trotter, john -
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Document - Pamphlet, Mitcham, 1987
Mitcham : a brief history by E. N. Montague with separate photocopied illustrations: 1. Mitcham church c1830, 2. Gathering lavender, 3. Cricket on Lower Mitcham Green 1900, 4. The Swan Inn, Mitcham. Links to William Slater noted.mitcham, surrey, england, merton historical society, slater, william -
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Document, Proclamation, 1901
Certificate given to Christina PerkinsCertificate given to Christina Perkins who was in the choir which sang the National anthem at Parliament House, Melbourne on the occasion of the proclamation on 31 January 1901 of Prince Albert Edward as King Edward VII. Signed by the Lieutenant Governor, Sir James Madden and Premier, William hill IrvineCertificate given to Christina Perkins choirs, perkins, christina, edward vii, king, madden, james (sir), irvine, william hill -
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Article, Go-ahead for $1/2m Mitcham supermarket, 1967
Sir Edgar Coles announced yesterday the signing of a deal with Nunawading Council to purchase 1/3rd of Mitcham Junior School site. A Coles Dickens Supermarket to open by Christmas 1968.Sir Edgar Coles announced yesterday the signing of a deal with Nunawading Council to purchase 1/3rd of Mitcham Junior School site. A Coles Dickens Supermarket to open by Christmas 1968.Sir Edgar Coles announced yesterday the signing of a deal with Nunawading Council to purchase 1/3rd of Mitcham Junior School site. A Coles Dickens Supermarket to open by Christmas 1968.shopping centres, mitcham shopping centre, coles, edgar (sir), mitcham primary school, no. 2904 -
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Book, The Days we remember, 1995
Box Hill in pictures: 1960 - 1994Box Hill in pictures: 1960 - 1994Box Hill in pictures: 1960 - 1994box hill, pictures -
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Book, Original orchard 'Old Strathdon', 1992
The story of the Matheson Family and its links with the 'Old Strathdon' orchard in Forest Hill.The story of the Matheson Family and its links with the 'Old Strathdon' orchard in Forest Hill.The story of the Matheson Family and its links with the 'Old Strathdon' orchard in Forest Hill.matheson family, orchards, strathdon orchard -
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Book - Chronicle, Blackburn, A Picturesque History, 1978
A chronicle of Blackburn with photographs, diagrams and maps from the 1850's onwards.A chronicle of Blackburn with photographs, diagrams and maps from the 1850's onwards.non-fictionA chronicle of Blackburn with photographs, diagrams and maps from the 1850's onwards.open air school blackburn no3850, blackburn., morton park, traveller's rest hotel, blackburn lake sanctuary, blackburn creek hotel, blackburn road blackburn, blackburn post office, blue moon fruit co-operative ltd, blackburn railway station, pioneers, gordon crescent blackburn, lake road blackburn, goodwin george augustus, morton thomas richards burrowes, st johns anglican church blackburn, blackburn methodist church, blackburn church of christ, blackburn primary school no 2923, blackburn scout group 1st, blackburn and district tree preservation society, g.f. fankhauser -
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Document, Mines report, 1894
Mimes Registrar's unpublished report 1894/5913 on inspection along the railway line between Blackburn and Box Hill and on Canterbury Road.Mimes Registrar's unpublished report 1894/5913 on inspection along the railway line between Blackburn and Box Hill and on Canterbury Road. Mr Wellington states he obtained colours of gold. Signed James Stirling With previous related file papers.Mimes Registrar's unpublished report 1894/5913 on inspection along the railway line between Blackburn and Box Hill and on Canterbury Road.miming, stirling, james -
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Document, Merit Certificate, 12/11/1943 12:00:00 AM
Merit certificate no 12584 issued by the Education Department, Victoria to Raymond Brash, 8th Grade, Tunstall Elementary School, 12 November 1943.Merit certificate no 12584 issued by the Education Department, Victoria to Raymond Brash, 8th Grade, Tunstall Elementary School, 12 November 1943. Signed by G.F. Coughlan, Head Teacher.Merit certificate no 12584 issued by the Education Department, Victoria to Raymond Brash, 8th Grade, Tunstall Elementary School, 12 November 1943.brash, raymond, tunstall state school no. 4190, coughlan, g.f., victoria. education department, nunawading primary school, no. 4190 -
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Article, Readers all over the place, 2001
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Article on street sign construction by Art Craft, Nunawading, including photo of sign for Somers Street.Article on street sign construction by Art Craft, Nunawading, including photo of sign for Somers Street.Article on street sign construction by Art Craft, Nunawading, including photo of sign for Somers Street.street signs, art craft, nunawading, patterson, matt, naccari, adrian, holden, lela -
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Map, Victorian Railways, Blackburn to Ringwood, 1919
Schematic plan of rail line with notes of all signals and junctions. Signed by Gus. Ballard, Chief Engineer of Ways of Works.Schematic plan of rail line with notes of all signals and junctions. Signed by Gus. Ballard, Chief Engineer of Ways of Works.Schematic plan of rail line with notes of all signals and junctions. Signed by Gus. Ballard, Chief Engineer of Ways of Works.victorian railways, blackburn railway station, tunstall railway station, nunawading railway station, mitcham railway station, ringwood railway station -
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Article, The end of the road, 1985
Riders from Box Hill and Nunawading Pony Clubs carried scrolls on the last leg from Nunawading to a special signing ceremony at Box Hill.Riders from Box Hill and Nunawading Pony Clubs carried scrolls on the last leg from Nunawading to a special signing ceremony at Box Hill. Next week the scrolls will be carried to Melbourne Town Hall when they join hundreds of other pony clubs and equestrian organizations in procession to mark the Victorian 150th year's closing ceremony.Riders from Box Hill and Nunawading Pony Clubs carried scrolls on the last leg from Nunawading to a special signing ceremony at Box Hill. horse-riding, box hill pony club, nunawading pony club, thorpe, tom, tankey, michelle, coyne, bill -
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Article, Decision reserved on brothel
Bruce Roberts, owner of brothel in Thornton Cres. Mitcham told the tribunal he was aware that opening the brothel without a permit was illegal.Bruce Roberts, owner of brothel in Thornton Cres. Mitcham told the tribunal he was aware that opening the brothel without a permit was illegal. Council had rejected the application. Council had received a petition signed by 1,112 people. Dr Joseph Santamaria told the tribunal that brothels increase the likelihood of AIDS in the community. Tribunal decision is still awaited. Leader in fight against the brothel, Father Kevin Dillon of St John's Catholic Church said community feeling on the brothel issue was running high.Bruce Roberts, owner of brothel in Thornton Cres. Mitcham told the tribunal he was aware that opening the brothel without a permit was illegal. brothels, yarramalong valley pty ltd, harold, bruce, victoria. planning appeals tribunal, thornton crescent, mitcham, santamaria, joseph, dillon, kevin joseph, fr., st johns catholic church -
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Clothing - Nightdress, 1958
Pale pink nylon 1958 nightdress showing signs of pink roses and green leaves pattern that has been washed out. Gathered under the bust on to a band, frill on top and roulean straps. Gathered skirt of two layers.nilcostume, female underwear -
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Machine - Carpet Sweeper
Carpet sweeper with wooden casing enclosing brush rollers. Four metal wheels with rubber covers and attached wooden handle. Metal handle with rubber bumpers with 'Ewbank Patent No. 183576 1920s logo on top of lion on wooden base with crossed flags behind crown and sign British Manufacture. Front and back have 'Ewbank Magnum' on case. Bumper is cord with rubber at corners with 'Ewbank 1925 Patent No. 34357 written on it. Balal roller between wheels is painted gold with 'Ewbank Patent Ball Bearing - 23610 1902 18397 1904. Metal lever for dropping pans has Press Slide etched on. Instructions underneath on paper labelsAs abovedomestic items, cleaning -
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Painting - Copy of painting, 1956
Copy of a watercolour painting of the original Mitcham police station by Shirley Jones 1956. Cream building with straw coloured roof, centred and slightly to the right of the paper, shrubs around building to fence, trees in background with chimney stack shapes in rear. Signed Shirley Jones in right front. Original Police Station, Whitehorse Road, Mitcham 1956 (now St. Johns) is written in left front corner.illustrations, reproductions