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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 -
Blackburn Cricket Club
Under 16A Premiers 2009-10
Under 16 A premiership team 2009-10. Coiached by Lachie Head (Life member and winning player in a Blackburn McIntosh Shield side) -
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Document, Certificate of Title, 21/07/1920 12:00:00 AM
Certificate of Title vol.4351 fol. 870161 for Lots 19 and 79, Plan of Subdivision no. 3212, Blackburn, owned by Thomas James HamiltonCertificate of Title vol.4351 fol. 870161 for Lots 19 and 79, Plan of Subdivision no. 3212, Blackburn, owned by Thomas James HamiltonCertificate of Title vol.4351 fol. 870161 for Lots 19 and 79, Plan of Subdivision no. 3212, Blackburn, owned by Thomas James Hamiltonhamilton, thomas james, station street blackburn -
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Document, Pictures and music at the lake, 1/03/1995 12:00:00 AM
Advertisement for a display of slides and photographs, and music by the Nunawading Brass Band to be held at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre on 26 March 1995.Advertisement for a display of slides and photographs, and music by the Nunawading Brass Band to be held at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre on 26 March 1995.Advertisement for a display of slides and photographs, and music by the Nunawading Brass Band to be held at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre on 26 March 1995.nunawading brass band, blackburn lake sanctuary advisory committee, eastern suburbs photographic society -
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Article, Changing times, 1991
Recent opening of Nunawading's $5.4 million Civic Centre compared with an article describing the residence erected at Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham's depot in 1932.Recent opening of Nunawading's $5.4 million Civic Centre compared with an article describing the residence erected at Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham's depot in 1932.Recent opening of Nunawading's $5.4 million Civic Centre compared with an article describing the residence erected at Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham's depot in 1932.city of nunawading, shire of blackburn and mitcham, nunawading historical society -
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Article, Vitclay Pipes, 1993
Vitclay Pipes, Blackburn's 100 year old clay pipe plant will close following the sale of its five hectare site for housing.Vitclay Pipes, Blackburn's 100 year old clay pipe plant will close following the sale of its five hectare site for housing.Vitclay Pipes, Blackburn's 100 year old clay pipe plant will close following the sale of its five hectare site for housing.vitclay pipes, pipeworks -
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Pamphlet, Blackburn and Mitcham Shire election, 1944
Election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, East Central Riding, 26 Aug 1944.Election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, East Central Riding, 26 Aug 1944. Deals with the proposal to raise the Shire to City status.Election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, East Central Riding, 26 Aug 1944. local government, downie, w.a., shire of blackburn and mitcham -
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Article, It's hip hooray for Christina, a young 108, 1996
Article on Christina Cock, 108 year old Blackburn resident who had been in Box Hill hospital following a fractured hip.Article on Christina Cock, 108 year old Blackburn resident who had been in Box Hill hospital following a fractured hip.Article on Christina Cock, 108 year old Blackburn resident who had been in Box Hill hospital following a fractured hip.cock, christina -
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Document, Interview of Jack Schemm by Keith Rooney, n.d
Interview with Jack Schemm talking about North Blackburn and the people who lived in the area circa 1943 and his milk delivery round.schemm, jack, milk carts, local history, blackburn north -
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Document, Gwenleigh Heights Estate, Box Hill, unknown
Land plan of 67 allotments for sale between Canterbury Road, Middleborough Road and Agnew Street, Box Hill. (Now Blackburn South)land subdivision, middleborough road, blackburn south, canterbury road, agnew street, aberdeen road, h. v. palmer (estate agent) -
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Document, North Blackburn Progress Association
History of Blackburn North Progress AssociationHistory of Blackburn North Progress Association who founded the Larch Street Kindergarten. The first Kindergarten Director appointed in 1961 was Claire Wishart.History of Blackburn North Progress Association clubs and associations, blackburn north progress association, oswin, jim, oswin, kath, graham, von, graham, john, wishart, claire, larch street kindergarten, blackburn, preschools -
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Map, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, 10/10/1939 update
Map of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham showing Departmental ball hydrants and departmental pillar ball hydrants.Map of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham showing Departmental ball hydrants and departmental pillar ball hydrants. Scale 8 chains to 1 inch.Map of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham showing Departmental ball hydrants and departmental pillar ball hydrants.shire of blackburn and mitcham, fire hydrants, blackburn, blackburn north, blackburn south, burwood east, forest hill, mitcham, nunawading, vermont, vermont south -
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Document, Richard's Orchard, C1915
Auction of fruit gardenSAME\ AS ND280Auction of fruit garden sold by W.H. Richards 1915 for subdivision into 20 home lots in Blackburn. Auctioneers T.R.B. Morton & Co.Auction of fruit garden land subdivision, richards, w.h., t. r. b. morton & son, orchards, blackburn -
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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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Article, Craftsman bungalows, 1986
Craftsman bungalows in Blackburn, by Angela Taylor.Craftsman bungalows in Blackburn, by Angela Taylor, photographs by Irvine Green, p. 4-8 of 'Historic Environment' vol 5, no 1 1986.Craftsman bungalows in Blackburn, by Angela Taylor. elmore houses, elmore, algernon john, blackburn -
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Article, Applause as new parish opens, n.d
Service to inaugurate St Alfred's as a parish after 20 years as part of Blackburn Parish,Service to inaugurate St Alfred's as a parish after 20 years as part of Blackburn Parish, attended by Archbishop of Melbourne, Rev Robert Dann.Service to inaugurate St Alfred's as a parish after 20 years as part of Blackburn Parish, st alfred's anglican church, blackburn north, dann, robert (rev) -
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Letter - Correspondence, St Edward's Church of England, 1/03/1963 12:00:00 AM
Letter forwarded with cheque from W.B. Wicking to St Edward's Church of England, Blackburn SouthLetter forwarded with cheque from W.B. Wicking to St Edward's Church of England, Blackburn South as a loan to purchase 2 blocks of land.Letter forwarded with cheque from W.B. Wicking to St Edward's Church of England, Blackburn Southst edward's anglican church, blackburn south, wicking, walter benjamin -
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Article, Class Art, 1/12/1992 12:00:00 AM
Students from Blackburn South Campus of Forest Hill Secondary CollegeStudents from Blackburn South Campus of Forest Hill Secondary College complete a Mural as part of Nunawading Schools Community Arts Project.Students from Blackburn South Campus of Forest Hill Secondary College forest hill secondary college - blackburn south campus, nunawading schools community arts project, artists, hannah, vel -
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Article, On show to the world, 2002
Photographer Margie McKenzie has a range of post cards featuring Blackburn Lake as well as Wattle Park Golf Club and Schwerkolt Cottage.Photographer Margie McKenzie has a range of post cards featuring Blackburn Lake as well as Wattle Park Golf Club and Schwerkolt Cottage.Photographer Margie McKenzie has a range of post cards featuring Blackburn Lake as well as Wattle Park Golf Club and Schwerkolt Cottage.blackburn lake, mckenzie, margie, schwerkolt cottage, postcards -
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Article, God finally remembers Christina, 2002
At 114 the world's second oldest person, Christina Cock died at Blackburn's Lake Park Nursing Home on Wednesday 22 May 2002.At 114 the world's second oldest person, Christina Cock died at Blackburn's Lake Park Nursing Home on Wednesday 22 May 2002.At 114 the world's second oldest person, Christina Cock died at Blackburn's Lake Park Nursing Home on Wednesday 22 May 2002.cock, christina, obituaries -
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Document, Nomination form, 1937
Nomination form for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Tunstall Riding for Walter Mock, annual council election, 28 Aug 1937 and receipt for depositNomination form for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Tunstall Riding for Walter Mock, annual council election, 28 Aug 1937 and receipt for depositNomination form for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Tunstall Riding for Walter Mock, annual council election, 28 Aug 1937 and receipt for depositpolitics and government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, mock, walter, local government elections -
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Article, Tennis players in 1905, 1965
Photo appearing in the Reporter of Forest Hill Tennis Club in 1905.Photo appearing in the Reporter of Forest Hill Tennis Club in 1905. The court was built in Canterbury Road on the site of the South Blackburn Primary School.Photo appearing in the Reporter of Forest Hill Tennis Club in 1905. tennis, forest hill tennis club, blackburn south primary school, no. 4035, williams, a.m. (mrs), garner (mr)