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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Fruiterers call it a day, 5/05/1999 12:00:00 AM
Taranto Brothers - fruiterers of Railway Road, Blackburn are selling their shop.Taranto Brothers - fruiterers of Railway Road, Blackburn are selling their shop. Almost 40 years (1962) John and Rob opened their business along with their wives, Agnes and Mary. Previously they lived in Daylesford. It has become increasingly difficult to compete with 24 hours trading at large shopping centres.Taranto Brothers - fruiterers of Railway Road, Blackburn are selling their shop. retail trade, blackburn, taranto, john, taranto, bob, taranto, mary, railway road, blackburn -
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Photograph, Pearce Home
Coloured photograph of side view of Edward & Mary Pearce home built in 1870s. Home still standing at rear of 9 Mall Court, Blackburn, with two unite in front.pearce, ronald, harry, mary, edward, mall court, blackburn, no. 9 -
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Photograph, Pearce Home
Coloured photograph of side view of Edward & Mary Pearce home built in1870s. Home still standing at rear of 9 Mall Copurt, Blackburn with two units in frontpearce, ronald, harry, mary, edward, mall court, blackburn, no. 9 -
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Photograph, Tombstone - Morton family
T.R.B. Morton and other investors set up the Freehold Investment Company which set out the township of Blackburn in the 1880s. The Company folded in 1892 but T.R.B. Morton, as one of the liquidators continued auctioning off the land through his company, Morton and Coghill. He was a Nunawading Shire Councillor from 1888 to 1897 and 1899 to 1923, being Shire President four times. Morton Park in Central Road, Blackburn is named after him.Coloured photograph of the Morton family tombstone on grave 1403, Church of England section, Box Hill Cemetery Morton, Thomas Richard Burrowes: 1854 - 1923 Morton, Louisa Mary: 1861 - 1937morton thomas richards burrowes, morton, louisa mary esther, tombstones, morton and coghill, auctioneers, morton park, blackburn -
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Article, Public enjoys fruit of volunteer's foresight, 2001
Ronald Thyer has been awarded the medal of the Order of Australia for his conservation efforts.Ronald Thyer has been awarded the medal of the Order of Australia for his conservation efforts. He played a major role in persuading Nunawading Council to buy the first parcel of land for Blackburn Lake Sanctuary in the early 1970's. His engineering career highlight was as structural engineer of the design team for Canberra's new Parliament House.Ronald Thyer has been awarded the medal of the Order of Australia for his conservation efforts. environment, thyer, ronald, blackburn lake sanctuary advisory committee, blackburn and district tree preservation society -
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Award - Trophy
See Ref. No. 4362Tall trophy - reddish/brown wooden structure with two brass plaques on each side and a Lady Toastmaster at Rostrum also in brass colour plastic. The right hand side has 'Toastmasters emblem' and left side names of winners:1989 - John Story 1990 - Jo School 1991 - Elizabeth Cronin 1992 - Elizabeth YoungThe Toastmasters Trophy - Blackburn East Primary School Speech Contest winnertrophies & awards, education -
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Article, Water tested in creek, 1994
North Blackburn Community Action Group has begun regular testing of water in Blackburn CreekNorth Blackburn Community Action Group has begun regular testing of water in Blackburn CreekNorth Blackburn Community Action Group has begun regular testing of water in Blackburn Creeknorth blackburn community action group, blackburn creek, city of nunawading, nielson, graeme, jarman, alan -
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Document, List of streets in Municipality, 1931
List of street names in Blackburn and Mitcham Ridings of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, 25 May 1931List of street names in Blackburn and Mitcham Ridings of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, 25 May 1931List of street names in Blackburn and Mitcham Ridings of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, 25 May 1931street names, shire of blackburn and mitcham -
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Article, Library won't be extended
Nunawading Council will not extend Blackburn Library despite pleas from Blackburn Adult Literacy Program.Nunawading Council will not extend Blackburn Library despite pleas from Blackburn Adult Literacy Program.Nunawading Council will not extend Blackburn Library despite pleas from Blackburn Adult Literacy Program.city of nunawading, public libraries, blackburn branch library, blackburn adult literacy program, chadwick, margaret -
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Document, Locality plan of bores, 1933
M.M.B.W. reticulation plan no. 731, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham. Locality plan of bores [1933]. Scale 1' - 160'. Ref No. S 33/154.whitehorse road, blackburn, surrey road, clare street, francis street, pope road, queen street, albert street, chapel street, bores, melbourne and metropolitan board of works -
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Article, Nunawading is growing fast, 1950 ?
Photocopy of newspaper article reviewing land prices in Vermont, Blackburn, Nunawading and Mitcham.Photocopy of newspaper article reviewing land prices in Vermont, Blackburn, Nunawading and Mitcham. Includes photo of Rangeview Shopping Centre, Mitcham Road, Mitcham 195?. From the scrapbook of Jessie Williams.Photocopy of newspaper article reviewing land prices in Vermont, Blackburn, Nunawading and Mitcham. nunawading, vermont, mitcham, blackburn, real estate, rangeview shopping centre, williams, jessie -
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Article - Document, Roads, 1933
Documents concerning Reconstruction of sections of Canterbury Road at Blackburn, Tunstall (now Forest Hill) and Mitcham including blueprints, standard contract and letter of approval from Department of Public Works, 1933.canterbury road, blackburn, canterbury road, forest hill, canterbury road, mitcham, shire of blackburn and mitcham, road construction and maintenance -
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Article, School To Close Its Doors, 16/12/1987 12:00:00 AM
Forest Hill Primary School closes in its 60th year.Forest Hill Primary School closes in its 60th year. President of the School Council, John Burrill, said Forest Hill P.S. Trusts would be introduced at Nunawading South, Blackburn Lake and Parkmore Primary Schools as a permanent Memorial to the School. The money earned as interest will be used to enable needy students to participate in educational excursions.Forest Hill Primary School closes in its 60th year. primary schools, forest hill primary school, burrill, john, tonkin, florence, sedgman, ruth, storey, gareth, davis, scott, coropel, peter -
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Pamphlet - Advertising brochure, Dwyer Estate, 1951
Brochure advertising auction of 'Dwyer Estate', Canterbury Road, Blackburn. 82 lots, 17 November 1951. Agents: W.J. Purtonauctions, canterbury road, blackburn, pakenham street, doogan street, kalang street, orana street, dwyer street, dwyer estate, dwyer, a.a. (mrs), garie street, h. j. d. bruce -
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Document - Documents, Slater Family
Various documents on the Slater family who came to North Blackburn in 1854. Photocopies of photos of homes in Surrey Road, Blackburn and Mitcham Grove, Nunawading. Certificate of right of burial, W.H. Slater and obituary. Census for Mitcham, Surrey. Talk by Ron Pearce, grandson of W. Slater. Medallion presented to W.H. Slater.slater family, surrey road, blackburn, no 106, mitcham grove, nunawading, slater, william henry, slater, robert, pearce, ronald harry, browning, c.t. (mrs) -
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Book, Deaton & Spencer Pty. Ltd, The Local Government Handbook (Victoria) - Second Edition 1948, 1948
Blue hard cover reference book by F.H. Lonie of Maddock, Lonie and Chisholm, solicitors to the Municipal Association of Victoria. A concise explanation of the Local Government Act and procedure at Council meetings.Dedication (by Leigh Blackburn) - To my son Peter James Blackburn 1945-1991 who shared with me my association with the Stokes company. Foreword by F.A. Jenkins, Secretary, Municipal Association. -
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Article, Blackburn's far enough from the madding crowd, 25/08/1993 12:00:00 AM
Bell Bird area which is under the protection of the National Trust and the Blackburn Lake areaBell Bird area which is under the protection of the National Trust and the Blackburn Lake area are both select and sought after and houses bring high prices.Bell Bird area which is under the protection of the National Trust and the Blackburn Lake areacity of nunawading, national trust of australia (victoria), waratah crescent, blackburn, linum street, boongarry avenue, hill street, acacia avenue, jeffery street, myrtle grove, blackburn road -
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Article, Shops have a history, 1984
Article on the details and history of shops at 1 - 15 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. For auction 14 Nov 1984.Article on the details and history of shops at 1 - 15 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. For auction 14 Nov 1984.Article on the details and history of shops at 1 - 15 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. For auction 14 Nov 1984.blackburn road, blackburn. nos 1 - 15, bayley, elizabeth rockliffe, leonard sherwin -
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Article, Proposal endorsed, 1996
Blackburn Chamber of Commerce has endorsed a proposal to turn Blackburn Station Shopping Centre into an Urban Village.Blackburn Chamber of Commerce has endorsed a proposal to turn Blackburn Station Shopping Centre into an Urban Village.Blackburn Chamber of Commerce has endorsed a proposal to turn Blackburn Station Shopping Centre into an Urban Village.shopping centres, blackburn station shopping centre, urban village project, blackburn chamber of commerce -
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Newspaper - Article, George Robinson, 13/07/1994
Article in Nunawading Gazette about George Robinson, long time proprietor of Rob's Cycles, Blackburn. The building is over 100 years old, previously a bank, post office and doctor's surgery. He made his bicycles by hand and specialised in bike repairs.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports, blackburn road, blackburn, no 12 -
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Document, Frank Fisher & Co
Illustrative advertisement for Frank Fisher & Co, The Real Estate Agents, 54 Railway Road, Blackburn.Illustrative advertisement for Frank Fisher & Co, The Real Estate Agents, 54 Railway Road, Blackburn. From 'The Ruskin All-About' Nunawading Edition, 1954. Includes Mrs Ash, Office Manager in photo.Illustrative advertisement for Frank Fisher & Co, The Real Estate Agents, 54 Railway Road, Blackburn. frank fisher & co, ash, bruce (mrs), fisher, frank, railway road, blackburn, no 54 -
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Photograph - Coloured Photograph, Pearce Home
Coloured photograph of the side view of the original home of Mr. Edward and Mrs. Mary Pearce built in 1870s. Home is still standing (2002) at rear of 9 Mall Court, Blackburn, with two units in front.pearce, ronald, harry, mary, mall court, blackburn, no. 9, edward -
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Medal, 1926
Medal with a dark blue edging and a red centre with CBC in gold. Gold background.Blackburn Cricket Club 1926 - 1927 91 on back H Flavette on back.numismatics, medals - commemorative -
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Book, 'All Sorts of Stories', 1919
Hardcover book with two girls in bed on cover.This book presented to Ray Champion/Methodist Sunday School/Blackburn/April 1919books, children's -
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Artwork, other - Ink Line Drawing, Margaret Picken, 6 Judy Crt., Vermont, 2001
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 125 Jolimont Rd., Vermont This property is listed as having sold for $225,500 in 2001 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a black and white line drawing of a single story brick house, with a driveway on the left leading to a connected garage in the background. In the foreground is a front yard with garden beds edged with stone boarders. There are two hole punch holes just below centre of the upper edge6 Judy Crt., Vermont Margaret Picken © 2001 Woodards - Blackburnwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, vermont, vermont south -
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Newspaper, School Finally Opens, 12/02/1992 12:00:00 AM
Orchard Grove Primary School opens in 1992 in Blackburn following amalgamation of 4 Blackburn Primary Schools. Photo.Orchard Grove Primary School opens in 1992 in Blackburn following amalgamation of 4 Blackburn Primary Schools. Photo.Orchard Grove Primary School opens in 1992 in Blackburn following amalgamation of 4 Blackburn Primary Schools. Photo.orchard grove primary school, mirrabooka primary school, blackburn south primary school, no. 4035, warrawong primary school, killoura primary school, primary schools -
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Document, Keith Rooney's reflections, 2001
Keith Rooney tells of days in Blackburn, the Blackburn North Progress Association and the formation of the Eastern Emergency Relief Network.Keith Rooney tells of days in Blackburn, the Blackburn North Progress Association and the formation of the Eastern Emergency Relief Network.Keith Rooney tells of days in Blackburn, the Blackburn North Progress Association and the formation of the Eastern Emergency Relief Network.rooney, keith, rooney, betty, blackburn north progress association, eastern emergency relief network -
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Pamphlet, Mitcham Riding Election, 1930
Extraordinary election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding, Friday Jun 13, 1930,1. Extraordinary election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding, Friday Jun 13, 1930, election brochure for P.J. Madden. 2. Mr George G. Walker, election brochure. 3. Shire has applied for loan of 15,000 ponds to expedite progress and relieve unemployment; brochure in favour by progressive League.Extraordinary election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding, Friday Jun 13, 1930,elections., shire of blackburn and mitcham, markham, patrick .joseph., walker, george g., blackburn and mitcham progressive league -
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Document, Ruby Wedding, 1950
Copy of invitationCopy of invitation from Mrs Jessie William's scrapbook to 40th wedding anniversary of Mr & Mrs J. A. McNaught, 10 Gordon Crescent, Blackburn on 8 February 1950. Also copy of newspaper article on the party.Copy of invitationwilliams, jessie, invitations, mcnaught, j.a., gordon crescent, blackburn, h. e. -
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Document, Contract of Sale, 13/10/1947
Contract of sale for lots 20 & 21Contract of sale for lots 20 & 21 together with weatherboard house, frontage to 7 Station Street Blackburn. Vendor Edgar Eriksson, purchaser Dorothy Ada Henwick, dated 13/10/1947.Contract of sale for lots 20 & 21 real estate, station street, blackburn, no 7, eriksson, edgar, fenwick, dorothy ada, frank fisher & co