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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, New Mayor's fight for City, 1994
New mayor, Cr Noel Spurr, is committed to achieving his council's aim to merge with Box Hill. He says he has a vital role to play to ensure Nunawading residents and businesses were not disadvantaged by the amalgamation.New mayor, Cr Noel Spurr, is committed to achieving his council's aim to merge with Box Hill. He says he has a vital role to play to ensure Nunawading residents and businesses were not disadvantaged by the amalgamation.New mayor, Cr Noel Spurr, is committed to achieving his council's aim to merge with Box Hill. He says he has a vital role to play to ensure Nunawading residents and businesses were not disadvantaged by the amalgamation.local government, city of nunawading, spurr, noel, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, For Nuna Council it's steady as she goes, 1994
Nunawading Council was divided last week over how it should proceed in the wake of the release of the Local Government Board's interim report recommending its merger with Box Hill.Nunawading Council was divided last week over how it should proceed in the wake of the release of the Local Government Board's interim report recommending its merger with Box Hill.Nunawading Council was divided last week over how it should proceed in the wake of the release of the Local Government Board's interim report recommending its merger with Box Hill.local government, city of nunawading, victoria. local government board, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Council in shock, 1994
... Government Board decision to merge Box Hill with part of Camberwell ...Nunawading Council is bracing itself for major changes with the Local Government Board decision to merge Box Hill with part of Camberwell.Nunawading Council is bracing itself for major changes with the Local Government Board decision to merge Box Hill with part of Camberwell. Nunawading would be opposed to any carve-up and has always believed the best benefit for the public is for whole council amalgamations.Nunawading Council is bracing itself for major changes with the Local Government Board decision to merge Box Hill with part of Camberwell.local government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Letter of thanks, 28/06/1927 12:00:00 AM
... for the seal of the City of Box Hill, from the Town Clerk. City of Box ...Letter of thanks to Councillor J. S. Gawler, regarding the design for the seal of the City of Box Hill, from the Town Clerk.Letter of thanks to Councillor J. S. Gawler, regarding the design for the seal of the City of Box Hill, from the Town Clerk.Letter of thanks to Councillor J. S. Gawler, regarding the design for the seal of the City of Box Hill, from the Town Clerk.city of box hill, gawler, john stevens, council seals -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, William Collard-Smith Memorial, 25/09/2017
Memorial in the Ballarat Town Hall to William Collard Smith."In memoriam Lt. Col. William Collard Smith M.L.A Ballaarat West Member of the Municipal Council of Ballaarat from 1856 until 1892, Chairman 1860-1. Mayor 1874 & 1887 Obiit 20th October 1894." william morris, william collard-smith, marble, rifle -
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Photograph - Colour, Former Kyneton Mechanics' Institute, 2016, 13/05/2016
The newly renovated Kyneton Mechanics Institute is located next to the Kyneton Bowling Club. It features heritage décor, beautifully restored meeting rooms of various sizes and the main hall which seats approximately 200. A community space suited to exhibitions, theatre, business and private functions. This venue is managed by the Macedon Ranges Shire Council. (http://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/Community_Facilities/Find_a_Facility/Kyneton_Mechanics_Institute, accessed 18/10/2016)The former Kyneton Mechanics' Institute. former kyneton mechanics' institute, kyneton, library -
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Digital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, Kew spoons, 1970s-80s
Digital imagescity of kew, kew city council, kew, local government, spoon, crest, coat of arms, cresco -
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Digital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, Kew Festival 25 and 30 badges, 1990-2010
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Image, First Legislative Council of Victoria, 1851
Black and white image of the first Legislatie Council of Victoria on 03 November 1851. Leading citizens attended the inauguration by Governor La Trobe. The meeting was held at St Patrick's Hall, oOurke Street West, Melbourne. governor la trobe, parliament, legislative council of victoria -
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Image, Alexander Thomas Morrison
Portrait of Alexander Thomas Morrison, former Ballarat Councilor and Mayor.alexander morrison, alexander thomas morrison -
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Photograph - Colour, Ann Gervasoni says the opening prayer at a City of Kew Council Meeting, c1977
Ann Gervasoni says the opening prayer in the Council Chamber in the Kew Civic Centre (later purchased by Trinity Grammar School). Cr Dick Cremmin is the mayor. city of kew, kew civic centre, mayor, dick cremmin, ann gervasoni -
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Book, Hepburn Shire Council Biodiversity strategy, 2018
48 Page report on biodiversity in the Victorian Shire of Hepburn. non-fictionbiodiversity, shire of hepburn, ricky nelson, dja dja wurrung, public land management, climate change, habitat corridors, biolink zones, weed management -
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Digital Photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, Middle Island Maremmas - Penguins, 2009-2011
Digital imagespenguin, maremma, guard dog, middle island, fox, predation, conservation, island, coast, warrnambool, warrnambool city council, warrnambool coastcare, volunteers, eudy, tula -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Carrington Road, Box Hill, 30/04/1997 12:00:00 AM
... Whitehorse Council's plan to improve Carrington Road Box Hill ...ption Whitehorse Council's plan to improve Carrington RoadWhitehorse Council's plan to improve Carrington Road Box Hill shopping precinctption Whitehorse Council's plan to improve Carrington Road carrington road, box hill -
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Article, Carrington Road Box Hill, 30/04/1998 12:00:00 AM
... Whitehorse Council's plans to improve Carrington Road Box Hill ...Whitehorse Council's plans to improve Carrington RoadWhitehorse Council's plans to improve Carrington Road Box Hill shopping areaWhitehorse Council's plans to improve Carrington Roadcarrington road, box hill, city of whitehorse -
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Article, Affordable Housing Project, 2018
Whitehorse Council has partnered with Port Phillip Housing Association & MAB Corporation in a new development of 73 apartments in Bruce St, Box Hill.Whitehorse Council has partnered with Port Phillip Housing Association & MAB Corporation in a new development of 73 apartments in Bruce St, Box Hill.Whitehorse Council has partnered with Port Phillip Housing Association & MAB Corporation in a new development of 73 apartments in Bruce St, Box Hill.housing, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australia Calls, 1/09/2015 12:00:00 AM
A compilation of the WW1 service records of 17 local men who enlisted for WW1.A compilation of the WW1 service records of 17 local men who enlisted for WW1. Collected by Julie Jones, Heritage Officer, Whitehorse City Council in 2015 for a display of Art Space, Box Hill Town Hall to commemorate 100 years of the ANZAC spirit including card files of the City of Whitehorse used by the consulting historians of 'Way Back When' in collaboration with the local Australia Calls working party to chronicle the experience of our local community.A compilation of the WW1 service records of 17 local men who enlisted for WW1. world war 1914-1918, documents -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Gown
This garment was owned by the Box Hill Historical Society who gave it to this Society after the Council amalgamation in 1994.Ladies costume. Brown taffetta, velvet, braid and cream lace. Boned fitted jacket, slim sleeves with lace and velvet cuffs. Lace jabot hook fastening. Full skirt with brown velvet panel. Fringe left side, braid right side. Material has scattered embroidered flowers.costume, female -
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Newspaper, School to make way for Nursing Home, 1997
The demolition of the historic Box Hill Primary School is to go ahead following the failure of an appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to keep the National Trust classified primary school.The demolition of the historic Box Hill Primary School is to go ahead following the failure of an appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to keep the National Trust classified primary school. It was decided it would have cost too much to preserve. Whitehorse Council has approved the building of a $10 million nursing home and hostel. Cutting from Whitehorse Gazette.The demolition of the historic Box Hill Primary School is to go ahead following the failure of an appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to keep the National Trust classified primary school. box hill primary school, moorfields nursing home, box hill, national trust of australia (victoria) -
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Photograph, Tombstone - Slater family
William Henry Slater emigrated from England and began growing medicinal herbs near Koonung Creek, Blackburn North in 1862. He also distilled eucalyptus oil for use at Melbourne Hospital and it was exported overseas under the 'O'Possum' brand. He later replanted his land with orchards but land taxes and rates forced the sale of the property. In 1979 the Nunawading Council purchased 7 acres of the land, now called , Slater ReserveColour photograph of the Slater family tombstone at Box Hill Cemetery. William Henry Slater died 23 May 1894 - 66 years of age Mary Ann Slater died 12 August 1912 - 83 years of ageslater, william henry, mary ann, herb farms, slater reserve -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Tombstone - Course family
William and Sarah Course settled in Forest Hill in 1856. William was firstly a woodcutter, then a farmer and orchardist. He was on the first Vermont State School Council.Coloured photograph of the Course family tombstone in the old Methodist section of the Box Hill Cemeterycourse, william, course, sarah, tombstones -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Historical Society Presidents & Mayor, 1/08/2002 12:00:00 AM
Coloured - William Orange: President, Box Hill Historical Society; Valmae Fell: President, Burwood Historical Society; Robert Chong: Mayor, Whitehorse City Council; Judith Fry: President, Nunawading & District Historical Society. At afternoon tea given by Whitehorse City Council for contributors to Heritage Trails brochures.orange, william, box hill historical society, fell, valmae, burwood history group, chong, robert, city of whitehorse, fry, judith, nunawading & district historical society, heritage trails, brochures -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cr. Noel Spurr - Mayor, 1/08/1994 12:00:00 AM
Coloured Photograph of Cr. Noel Richard Spurr, Mayor, City of Nunawading, August 1994 to 15th December 1994 when Council was dissolved and the Cities of Nunawading and Box Hill were amalgamated to the City of Whitehorsecity of nunawading, mayor, spurr, noel -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, From Wilderness to Whitehorse, 1/03/1999 12:00:00 AM
From Wilderness to Whitehorse (1857 - 1999) .From Wilderness to Whitehorse (1857 - 1999) : a history of Councillors of Whitehorse City Council and its predecessor statutory bodies, by Jill Delahoy, March 1999.From Wilderness to Whitehorse (1857 - 1999) .city of whitehorse, nunawading district roads board, shire of nunawading, shire of blackburn and mitcham, city of nunawading, local government, councillors, city of box hill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Ephemera, Theatre and concert programs, 1967 - 1986
Selection of programs dating from 1967 to 1986, musical concerts and plays by groups from Blackburn, Nunawading, Box Hill and Mitcham. Includes list of Mitcham Repertory Group's plays from 1953 - 1985.drama, nunawading arts council, the avenue uniting church, blackburn, bellburn singers, maroondah singers, acacia singers, nova theatre, box hill city repertory, eastern theatre group, mitcham repertory group, blackburn players -
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Document - Documents, Group reports, 2000
Annual reports presented to the Nunawading Arts Council Annual meeting by affiliated bodies. Includes an obituary for Ossie Maxwell Max Grant, theatre director who lived in Mitcham from the early 1950s until his death 22 Sept 2000.nunawading arts council, grant, max, nunawading art and craft market, australian childrens choir, babirra music theatre, box hill art group, blackburn high school. friends of music, choral institute melbourne, chime choir, eastern victorian highland dancing association, maroondah symphony orchestra, mitcham arts association, maroondah singers, mullauna secondary college music department, mitcham repertory group, nunawading and district historical society, nova theatre, u3a nunawading, vermont horticultural society and garden club, utassy parents association, vermont secondary college. music support group, whitehorse film society -
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Document, Watson, R.A, 1946
Certificate from Nunawading Council for service by R.A. (Fred) Watson during 2nd World War & other articles about the war in New Guinea. Box Hill District cricket umpire for 40 yearswatson, r.a., watson, fred, world war, 1939 - 1945 -
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Newspaper - Article, Watson's heart is in cricket, 17/11/1992
Article in Nunawading Gazette. Fred Watson, cricket umpire with Box Hill Reporter District Cricket Association receives Nunawading Council's Sports Award for 1992.watson, r.a., watson, fred, box hill reporter district cricket association, city of nunawading . sports advisory board -
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Dr Mannix (Don Woodward Collection), Brennan, Niall, 1965
Biography of Daniel Mannix Archbishop of Melbourne. Mannix had a high public profile and was a supporter of the DLP and the National Civic Council in the fifties. Religion, politics and biographical interest.Book; 336 pages. Dustjacket: plastic covering; artistic impression of Mannix in colour; gold and white lettering; author's name and title. Cover: grey background; gold lettering; author's name and title on the spine.Stamp, "St Leo's CBC Library. 021169" & "Christian Brothers College St Leo's Box Hill."btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, mannix, dr daniel, santamaria, bob, politics and government, religion, democratic labor party, australian labor party, alp, dlp, alp split, catholicism -
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Photograph - Image, Ballarat Town Hall and Sturt Street Gardens, 1922
The Sturt Street Gardens run down the centre of Ballarat's main street. It boast many statues. In front of the depicted Ballarat Town Hall is the Boer War Memorial which commemorates soldiers who have taken part in the South African War. The scuplture is by James White, and it was proposed by Cr J.J. Brokenshire, and was approved at the Council meeting on 31 May 1900. The foundation stone was laid on May 1901 but was relocated to the present site and re-laid by the then Mayor Brokenshire. The stature was unvelied on 01 November 1906 by the Governor General Baron Northcote.Copy of a photograph showing Ballarat Town Hall, Sturt Street gardens, and the Boer War Monument. ballarat, ballarat town hall, boer war monument, sturt street gardens, boer war memorial, statues