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Article, Mitcham siege, 1996
A 12 hour siege in Whitehorse Road solicitors office of Wainwright Ryan. When Peter Morris of Blackburn held up the office with a gun.A 12 hour siege in Whitehorse Road solicitors office of Wainwright Ryan. When Peter Morris of Blackburn held up the office with a gun. S.O.G. officers finally fired capsicum spray and threw tear gas into the upstairs office. John Hoey, solicitor, had escaped earlier and six women, barricaded upstairs, were rescued.A 12 hour siege in Whitehorse Road solicitors office of Wainwright Ryan. When Peter Morris of Blackburn held up the office with a gun.shops, mitcham shopping centre, wainwright ryan, solicitors, hoey, john, morris, peter evan john -
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Book, Nunawading - stories of a city, 1/06/1994 12:00:00 AM
A local history project compiled by Keith Rooney containing oral and written historiesA local history project compiled by Keith Rooney containing oral and written historiesA local history project compiled by Keith Rooney containing oral and written historiesrooney, keith, de stoop, roger, dobson, doris, munt, james, vitclay pipes pty ltd, watts, don, tucker, ross, blackburn dairy, blackburn returned services league., burwood east state school no 454, nunawading primary school no. 4190, nunawading, blackburn -
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Document, Scrapbooks, 1963 - 1990
Books of newspaper cuttings compiled for the Nunawading Historical Society 1963 - 1990.Books of newspaper cuttings compiled for the Nunawading Historical Society 1963 - 1990.Books of newspaper cuttings compiled for the Nunawading Historical Society 1963 - 1990.nunawading historical society, nunawading, mitcham, blackburn, vermont, burwood east, forest hill -
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Document, Moorhouse Papers
Unpublished manuscript on history of the district of Nunawading 1857 - 1945. With index to Moorhouse Papers held by Nunawading City CouncilUnpublished manuscript on history of the district of Nunawading 1857 - 1945. With index to Moorhouse Papers held by Nunawading City CouncilUnpublished manuscript on history of the district of Nunawading 1857 - 1945. With index to Moorhouse Papers held by Nunawading City Councilmoorhouse, denice, city of nunawading, nunawading, blackburn, vermont, burwood east, mitcham, forest hill -
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Article, Trader wants native trees for mall, 1991
Trader, Russ Alexander, of Mitcham Shopping Centre, thinks that the trees planted in Mitcham Mall should be indigenous. The Council has no policy on planting indigenous trees.Trader, Russ Alexander, of Mitcham Shopping Centre, thinks that the trees planted in Mitcham Mall should be indigenous. The Council has no policy on planting indigenous trees. Les Smith, Vice president of Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society, says he will write to Council and check on the original plans.Trader, Russ Alexander, of Mitcham Shopping Centre, thinks that the trees planted in Mitcham Mall should be indigenous. The Council has no policy on planting indigenous trees. shopping centres, mitcham shopping centre, alexander, russell, blackburn and district tree preservation society, smith, les -
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Book, Mardie, 1989
Beatrice Pooley's written memoirsBeatrice Pooley's memoirsBeatrice Pooley's written memoirspooley, beatrice, blackburn south -
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Book, Windows on Nunawading, 1990
History of the area covered by the City of Nunawading by Diane Sydenham. With errata sheet.History of the area covered by the City of Nunawading by Diane Sydenham. With errata sheet.History of the area covered by the City of Nunawading by Diane Sydenham. With errata sheet.nunawading, blackburn, mitcham, vermont, burwood east, forest hill -
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Book, A History of Nunawading, 1972
A history of the area covered by the City of NunawadingA history of the area covered by the City of NunawadingA history of the area covered by the City of Nunawadingnunawading, blackburn, mitcham, vermont, burwood east, forest hill -
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Document, History of Blackburn North Progress Association, 1967, 1969
History of Blackburn North Progress Association.History of Blackburn North Progress Association. History compiled by B. Lurati in 1967 with later note describing the decision to close in April 1969.History of Blackburn North Progress Association. clubs and associations, blackburn north progress association, preschools, koonung park, blackburn north bowling club, blackburn north cricket club, blackburn north football club -
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Document, Grass roots, 1985
A history of Blackburn North Progress Association.A history of Blackburn North Progress Association compiled by Harold W. Harris, 4 Feb 1985. Includes detailed account of formation of Blackburn North Bowling Club.A history of Blackburn North Progress Association.clubs and associations, blackburn north progress association, blackburn north bowling club, lawn bowls, gay street, blackburn north -
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Pamphlet, Blackburn and Mitcham Progressive League
Copy of circular of the Blackburn and Mitcham Progressive League.Copy of circular of the Blackburn and Mitcham Progressive League. Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham is wanting to raise a loan to carry out necessary improvements in the Shire. 24 ratepayers from the Vigilance Association have demanded a poll before taking action. The Blackburn & Mitcham Progressive League has been formed, comprising all the Shire Councilors, to combat the Vigilance Association.Copy of circular of the Blackburn and Mitcham Progressive League. clubs and associations, blackburn and mitcham progressive league, vigilance association, shire of blackburn and mitcham, depression, 1929-1939 -
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Pamphlet, Borough of Blackburn, 1938
Pamphlet of Blackburn Residents and Citizens' Severence Committee.Pamphlet of Blackburn Residents and Citizens' Severence Committee to ratepayers of the Blackburn Riding putting their case for the establishment of the Borough of Blackburn. Vote 27 August 1938. Pamphlet of Blackburn Residents and Citizens' Severence Committee.clubs and associations, blackburn ratepayers and citizens severance committee, borough of blackburn, shire of blackburn and mitcham, local government -
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Document, Poultry farms and hatcheries
List of poultry farms and hatcheries mentioned by T.H. Pettigrove in Blackburn area.List of poultry farms and hatcheries mentioned by T.H. Pettigrove in Blackburn area.List of poultry farms and hatcheries mentioned by T.H. Pettigrove in Blackburn area.poultry farms, pettigrove, t.h., sutherland, rubira, cave, bryant, fulton, gedye, durkin, thiele, barns, coulson, johnston, sjorgren -
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Document, Notes on the poultry industry
Interview with T.H. (Harry) Pettigrove, Fulton Road, South Blackburn. He closed his hatchery in Blackburn in 1975 and moved to Somerville.Interview with T.H. (Harry) Pettigrove, Fulton Road, South Blackburn. He closed his hatchery in Blackburn in 1975 and moved to Somerville. He transferred the business to Somerville and then his son continued with the business. He describes the operations of the poultry industry in the 1930's and 1940's.Interview with T.H. (Harry) Pettigrove, Fulton Road, South Blackburn. He closed his hatchery in Blackburn in 1975 and moved to Somerville. poultry farms, pettigrove, t.h., harry -
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Document, Reminisces of old residents, 1976
Reminisces of old residents as told to an historical society meeting, June 1976 by Mr M. Gray, Mr W. Bawden, Charles Hansen, Mary Hansen and Mr J. McLean.Reminisces of old residents as told to an historical society meeting, June 1976 by Mr M. Gray, Mr W. Bawden, Charles Hansen, Mary Hansen and Mr J. McLean. Mostly concerning Mitcham Railway Station.Reminisces of old residents as told to an historical society meeting, June 1976 by Mr M. Gray, Mr W. Bawden, Charles Hansen, Mary Hansen and Mr J. McLean.gray, m, bawden, w, hansen, charles, mary, mclean, j, mitcham railway station, blackburn, nunawading, mitcham, box hill -
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Article, It began with a herb farm 117 years ago, 1982
Article about the history of the Slater Family, whose name has been given to Nunawading's latest parkland.Article about the history of the Slater Family, whose name has been given to Nunawading's latest parkland. Robert Slater's Grandfather, William Slater, established what is believed to be the first herb farm in Australia.Article about the history of the Slater Family, whose name has been given to Nunawading's latest parkland. herb farms, parks and reserves, slater, robert, blackburn north, william, william henry, bayley, leonard sherwin, frederick -
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Document, Material in our archives re Vitclay and poultry farms
Notes on Vitclay by R.B. Tucker, General Manager. Operations began before 1873. One of the first owners, White Bro. sold in 1911 to Commonwealth Insulator Co., works operated by Dee Bros.Notes on Vitclay by R.B. Tucker, General Manager. Operations began before 1873. One of the first owners, White Bro. sold in 1911 to Commonwealth Insulator Co., works operated by Dee Bros. Closed for a short time during the depression. In 1936 sold to Commonwealth Art Tile Brick and Pottery works. In 1961 sold to Brick and Pipe Industries. Since then merged with other plants as Vitclay Pty Ltd. Also short list of poultry farms in Blackburn.Notes on Vitclay by R.B. Tucker, General Manager. Operations began before 1873. One of the first owners, White Bro. sold in 1911 to Commonwealth Insulator Co., works operated by Dee Bros. clay, poultry farms, white, peacock, alexander (sir), dee, bill, jack, george, dave, parker and strangwood, gedye, johnston, a.j., taylor, durkin -
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Article, The Australian Garden Lover, 1937
Three pages from the Australian Garden Lover. Advertisements for 'Woodlands' Iris Garden, Blackburn and L. Challenor's Horticultural Service, Vermont, also H.D. Purcell Gladioli bulbs, Blackburn.Three pages from the Australian Garden Lover. Advertisements for 'Woodlands' Iris Garden, Blackburn and L. Challenor's Horticultural Service, Vermont, also H.D. Purcell Gladioli bulbs, Blackburn.Three pages from the Australian Garden Lover. Advertisements for 'Woodlands' Iris Garden, Blackburn and L. Challenor's Horticultural Service, Vermont, also H.D. Purcell Gladioli bulbs, Blackburn.horticulture, challenor's horticultural service, vermont, woodlands iris garden, blackburn, purcell, h.d. -
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Document, Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, 1895 - 2001
Scrapbook, compiled by Dorothy Meagher, on Blackburn Lake, comprising news cuttings, photocopied extracts and photographs 1895 - 2001. With two additional copies of notice of protest meeting 7 Aug 1980.Scrapbook, compiled by Dorothy Meagher, on Blackburn Lake, comprising news cuttings, photocopied extracts and photographs 1895 - 2001. With two additional copies of notice of protest meeting 7 Aug 1980.Scrapbook, compiled by Dorothy Meagher, on Blackburn Lake, comprising news cuttings, photocopied extracts and photographs 1895 - 2001. With two additional copies of notice of protest meeting 7 Aug 1980.blackburn lake sanctuary, meagher, dorothy -
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Legal record - Land Title, Blackburn
Plan of subdivision of part of Crown Portions 81,92 and 89, Parish of Nunawading, County of Bourke. Photograph produced 11 Aug 1947.Plan of subdivision of part of Crown Portions 81,92 and 89, Parish of Nunawading, County of Bourke. Photograph produced 11 Aug 1947.Plan of subdivision of part of Crown Portions 81,92 and 89, Parish of Nunawading, County of Bourke. Photograph produced 11 Aug 1947.blackburn road, blackburn, wellington avenue, central road, gordon crescent, wolseley crescent -
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Map, Nunawading Planning Scheme, 7/06/1994 12:00:00 AM
Local Section maps 1 - 4 with index. Geographical information system land Information Branch. Scale 1:10,000 Shows zoning under planning scheme.Local Section maps 1 - 4 with index. Geographical information system land Information Branch. Scale 1:10,000 Shows zoning under planning scheme.Local Section maps 1 - 4 with index. Geographical information system land Information Branch. Scale 1:10,000 Shows zoning under planning scheme.blackburn, blackburn north, blackburn south, forest hill, heatherdale, maps, nunawading, vermont, vermont south, town planning, burwood east, laburnum -
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Document, Canterbury Road estate, Unknown
Plan of subdivision of land for sale in Canterbury Road estate, Blackburn.land subdivision, canterbury road estate, blackburn, main street, norvel street, kalka street, arna street, lalwa street, ronley street, eustace street -
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Article, District's story in pictures
Article describing mural painted by a group of young people at Blackburn Branch LibraryArticle describing mural painted by a group of young people at Blackburn Branch Library under the auspices of Landcare and Environment Action Group Program.Article describing mural painted by a group of young people at Blackburn Branch Library murals, libraries, blackburn branch library, landcare and environment action group program, wiseman, gwenda -
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Article, Cooking is easy as pie
Article on Minister for Community Services assisting intellectually disabled peopleArticle on Minister for Community Services assisting intellectually disabled people from the Blackburn based Genesis Program prepare lunch using specially designed cook book.Article on Minister for Community Services assisting intellectually disabled people disabled, genesis program, victoria. ministry for community services, uniting church, setches, kay, polgaze, julie -
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Article, Relief agencies hard pressed helping poor
Article on social welfare agencies helping people hit by the recession.Article on social welfare agencies helping people hit by the recession. With photo.Article on social welfare agencies helping people hit by the recession. welfare establishments, canfor, eileen, gager, janilyn, rooney, betty, baird, margaret, nunawading ladies benevolent society, seventh day adventist church, nunawading, blackburn baptist bargain centre, centre 81, mitcham, kemke, margot, ford, norma -
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Article, Budget cuts could see Blackburn Library close
Blackburn Branch Library reduced to a 4 days a week by Nunawading Council and further budget cuts could see its closure.Blackburn Branch Library reduced to a 4 days a week by Nunawading Council and further budget cuts could see its closure.Blackburn Branch Library reduced to a 4 days a week by Nunawading Council and further budget cuts could see its closure.public libraries, blackburn branch library, city of nunawading -
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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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Newspaper, Library All For Literacy, 1991
For past 10 years the Blackburn Adult Literacy Program operating from the Blackburn Library has helped adults to learn to read and writeFor past 10 years the Blackburn Adult Literacy Program operating from the Blackburn Library has helped adults to learn to read and writeFor past 10 years the Blackburn Adult Literacy Program operating from the Blackburn Library has helped adults to learn to read and writepublic libraries, blackburn branch library, blackburn adult literacy program -
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Pamphlet, Spring Walk, 1/10/1994 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading Library and information service advertises walk led by Ken Green of Historic areas of BlackburnNunawading Library and information service advertises walk led by Ken Green of Historic areas of BlackburnNunawading Library and information service advertises walk led by Ken Green of Historic areas of Blackburnpublic libraries, nunawading library, blackburn branch library, green, ken -
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Article, Library Staff to Prepare Improvements Report, 1992
Nunawading Council has requested Blackburn Branch Library to prepare report on improvements in its service to residents, rather than ask for outside consultant's reportNunawading Council has requested Blackburn Branch Library to prepare report on improvements in its service to residents, rather than ask for outside consultant's reportNunawading Council has requested Blackburn Branch Library to prepare report on improvements in its service to residents, rather than ask for outside consultant's reportpublic libraries, blackburn branch library, city of nunawading