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Photograph, Hill Street, Blackburn, 1/06/2003 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of Hill Street Blackburn. Narrow tree lined street with no footpaths. Classified by National Trust as part of the Bellbird area.bellbird area, hill street, blackburn, national trust of australia (victoria) -
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Photograph - Black and white photo, South side of Canterbury Road, Blackburn South, 9/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photo taken from South side of Canterbury Road with Main Street going off to the right. Blackburn South.blackburn fibrous plaster works, industries -
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Pamphlet, Rosslyn Street, 1/11/1998
Auction brochure for a 4 bedroom house at 11 Rosslyn Street, Blackburn South, 12 December 1998. Agent, Stockdale & Leggo.rosslyn street, blackburn south, no 11., auctions -
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Letter - Correspondence, Burwood Road, 1/10/1932
Correspondence between Country Roads Board and Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham re declaration of Burwood Road as a main road, October 1932.burwood road, vermont south, victoria. country roads board, shire of blackburn and mitcham -
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Document - Correspondence, Roads, 01/06/-/10/1933
Correspondence between shires of Blackburn and Mitcham, and Dandenong and City of Chelsea to declare Springvale Road a main road, June- October 1933.springvale road, nunawading, victoria. country roads board, shire of blackburn and mitcham, shire of dandenong, city of chelsea, roads and streets -
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Photograph - Postcard and photograph, Blackburn Road Looking South, 1917 or 1908
Black and white postcard and large photograph of old scene of Blackburn looking south. Figures of 3 children and horse and cart in scene.(on back) Addressed to - Mrs. Hilliard, 'Home' Windsor Crescent, Surrey Hillshilliard, mrs, blackburn road -
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Photograph, Adult Deaf & Dumb Home, Blackburn, C.1970
B/W photo of front entrance main building, Adult Deaf & Dumb Home , Central Road, Blackburn. Demolished 1972.adult deaf & dumb home, blackburn -
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Article, 300-year pride dying, 20/04/1993 12:00:00 AM
Article from Nunawading Gazette on a 300 year old gum tree in the property of Alan and Elizabeth Mead, Main Street, Blackburn.gum trees, main street, blackburn, mead, alan, elizabeth -
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Article, Hands Off Our Path
Whitehorse Council has denied VicRoads permission to take over a picturesque pathway in Blackburn for a multi-million dollar bike path.Whitehorse Council has denied VicRoads permission to take over a picturesque pathway in Blackburn for a multi-million dollar bike path.Whitehorse Council has denied VicRoads permission to take over a picturesque pathway in Blackburn for a multi-million dollar bike path.city of whitehorse, blackburn, vicroads, bicycle paths -
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Article, Blackburn Football Club, 2016
James Nicolas, a Whitehorse historian, embarks on mission to write a book on the rich history of Blackburn Football Club's 113-year past.blackburn football club, nicolas, james -
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Article, Blackburn Level Crossing, 2016
Blackburn Road level crossing removal is underway with work expected to be completed mid - 2017 by lowering the rail line beneath the road.level crossing removal authority, blackburn railway crossing -
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Article, Morton Park, 1/11/2016 12:00:00 AM
Workers from the Blackburn Level Crossing Removal Authority attended the Morton Park Remembrance Day ceremony and thanked the veterans in attendance.renshaw, will, joan, morton, park, remembrance day, level crossing removal authority -
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Article, Stationary Life, 1977
Ray Pedersen and Graham Lees painted a rural landscape on a billboard 18.3 meters X 4 metres at Blackburn Railway Station.pedersen, ray, lees, graham, blackburn railway station -
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Photograph - Black and white photograph, Dudley & Leo Prior Butchers, 1927
Black and white photo of Dudley & Leo Prior inspecting their new delivery van outside their business Blackburn Meat Supply in 1927.prior, dud, leo, blackburn meat supply, 1927 -
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Photograph, Market Gardens Blackburn, 1971
Black and white photo showing one of the last Market Gardens in the district. Blackburn Road between Canterbury and Burwood Roads, 1971.market gardens, blackburn, 1971 -
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Photograph - Small B/W photo, RSL Meeting Place Railway Road Blackburn
1 black and white photo and one coloured of Eastern Office Supplies, Railway Parade, Blackburn once RSL Meeting place.exservice organisations, eastern office supplies, railway parade, blackburn, nos. 93-97 -
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Photograph, Blackburn Lake
Black and white photo of Blackburn Lake. Photograph taken by Don Perrin for the University Film 'The Wheel' and mentioned in the book 'And So Today'blackburn lake sanctuary, 'the wheel' (film), field, jean 'and so today' -
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Article, NADRASCA, Dec 2022
Nadrasca provides services to the disabledNadrasca provides services and employment for over 400 disabled people in Eastern Melbourne. Blackburn Lion's Club continues to support Nadrasca.non-fictionNadrasca provides services to the disabledlions clubs, nadrasca, nadrasca farm -
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Photograph, Burwood East State School No 454
The school was started in 1861 by the Anglican Church and was known as Harkaway. At that time the area was heavily timbered and supported market gardens, orchards and timber cutters. The school became Burwood East in 1902.This photograph shows the wooden building that was the Burwood State School up until it was moved to the present location on the corner of Highbury and Blackburn Roads.burwood east state school -
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Photograph, Chapel Street, Blackburn, 2012
Coloured photographs of shops on the north-west corner of the junction of Railway Parade and Chapel Street, Blackburn, Post Office on the opposite corner.chapel street, blackburn, shops, shopping -
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Photograph - Studio portrait, Wedding Photograph Jessie (Allan) Kenney
Jessie and William Kenney married at St. Stephens Church, Richmond in 1945. They moved to 19 Baldwin Road, Blackburn in 1965. William predeceased Jessie. Jessie passed away on 01/04/2010 aged 90. Her funeral was held at St. Edwards Church, Blackburn South.Sepia wedding photo of Jessie Allan (Age 25) on her wedding day 13/05/1945 to William Thomas Kenny. St. Stephens Church, Richmond, Victoria. Photographer Austing Murcott, Melbourne.1945kenney jessie, kenney william, blackburn, wedding -
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Book - Crochet instruction Books
Crochet books used by donor's mother, Molly Myers who lived in Blackburn.1 Coates Mercer- crochet design leaflet 741 No. 29 . Mostly black cover with top yellow band with picture of 7 designs. Patterns inside 15c recommended price. .2 Paragon No 103 crochet edgings book, price 35c. Mostly black cover with blue corner with Paragon No 103 on. Black has the designs shown. Full working instructions inside. Patterns inside. Back page has Needlecraft Productions other booklets and publish details. .3 34 Semco crochet edges box 22. Mostly gold with black bands of designs. Back cover gold with lace pattern.As above detailshandcrafts, crocheting or crochet work -
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Photograph - Black and white photo, Lake Road, Blackburn
Used in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history' by Robin Da Costa Same as record NP61Black & white photo of 'Fairy House' in Lake Road. Built 1906, demolished 1969.lake road blackburn, fairy house -
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Memorabilia - Ashtray
Blue Moon Fruit Co-op Ltd was in business in Blackburn for many years.White china ashtray with indentation for cigarette. Rimmed in gold with gold lettering in centre.Christmas Greetings|Blue Moon|Fruit Co-op Ltd.personal effects, smoking accessories, commerce, advertising -
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Domestic object - Tea Pot, 1950
Belonged to Margaret Scarlett used for many years at 31 Drummond Street Blackburn.Aluminium tea pot with red iodised lid.Mark - Aluminium Waredomestic items, containers -
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Print - Article, Carving up the Eastern Suburbs, 8/11/1972 12:00:00 AM
Photocopy of book review of Michael Cannon's 'Land Boom and Bust' describing the work of land speculators in the 1880's.Photocopy of book review of Michael Cannon's 'Land Boom and Bust' describing the work of land speculators in the 1880's. The involvement of senior politicians is discussed. Sir Matthew Davies and the Freehold Investment Company in Blackburn and the sale of the Blackburn Park Estate is mentioned. A copy of a Queen's Park, Box Hill 10 pound deposit receipt is illustrated.Photocopy of book review of Michael Cannon's 'Land Boom and Bust' describing the work of land speculators in the 1880's. davies, matthew henry, sir, bent, thomas, benjamin, freehold investment and banking company of australia ltd., blackburn and tunstall property co., queens park estate, box hill, residential development -
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Photograph, Mrs. Slater
Mrs Slater and her husband William Slater migrated from Mitcham, Surrey, England in 1855 and established a herb farm in Nunawading - the first in Victoria. The farm was located in Blackburn Road, North Blackburn. When Mrs Slater died in 1895 the farm was sold. Slater Avenue and Slater Reserve is named for them.3 copies of Black and white photo of Mrs. Slaterslater, william, mrs, herb farms, slater avenue, blackburn north, slater reserve -
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Photograph, William Slater
Mrs Slater and her husband William Slater migrated from Mitcham, Surrey, England in 1855 and established a herb farm in Nunawading - the first in Victoria. The farm was located in Blackburn Road, North Blackburn. When Mrs Slater died in 1895 the farm was sold. Slater Avenue and Slater Reserve is named for them.4 copies of black and white photo of William Slaterpioneers, slater, william, herb farms, slater avenue, blackburn north, slater reserve -
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Leisure object - Toy, c1950
Used by Margaret in 1940\50 when she lived at 31 Drummond Road, Blackburn Blue felt toy donkey with cream leather saddle and yellow felt bridle. Cream sheepskin mane - yellow felt on underside of feet and yellow stitching in glove stitch on all seams. Small metal rings attached to saddle to represent stirrups.toys, soft toys -
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Decorative object - Doll
Belonged to Margaret Ord. She grew up at 31 Drummond Street, Blackburn, in 1946Porcelain head, hands, & half leg. Doll, shoes & socks painted, also painted face.Cotton stuffed body to knees. Long nylon hair. Dressed in black floral cotton dress, lace trimmed with long sleeves. Matching bonnet & cream calico apron. Probably a copy of a much earlier doll.?theatre (use performing arts), toys, dolls