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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, Long-vacant Site to get apartments, 2016
After 20 years as a vacant site, the Blackburn former Caltex Service Station site in Blackburn Road is offered for sale for 20 apartments.After 20 years as a vacant site, the Blackburn former Caltex Service Station site in Blackburn Road is offered for sale for 20 apartments. After 20 years as a vacant site, the Blackburn former Caltex Service Station site in Blackburn Road is offered for sale for 20 apartments. blackburn road, blackburn, caltex service station -
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Article, Railway Work Piles Up, 2016
Over 1000 piles of up to 1 metre in diameter will be bored along the length of the 9m deep cutting, every 2.7 metres between Blackburn Railway Station and Metropolitan Avenue, Nunawading.Over 1000 piles of up to 1 metre in diameter will be bored along the length of the 9m deep cutting, every 2.7 metres between Blackburn Railway Station and Metropolitan Avenue, Nunawading.Over 1000 piles of up to 1 metre in diameter will be bored along the length of the 9m deep cutting, every 2.7 metres between Blackburn Railway Station and Metropolitan Avenue, Nunawading.blackburn railway crossing, blackburn railway station, metropolitan avenue, nunawading -
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Article, Visitor Centre Upgrade, 2016
Mayor Philip Daw opened the new Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre on April 30th 2016.Mayor Philip Daw opened the new Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre on April 30th 2016.Mayor Philip Daw opened the new Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre on April 30th 2016.blackburn lake information centre, blackburn, daw, philip, blackburn lake sanctuary -
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Article, Campaign Gets Results, 2016
Two lifts will be installed at the Blackburn Railway Station as part of the level crossing removal project.Two lifts will be installed at the Blackburn Railway Station as part of the level crossing removal project.Two lifts will be installed at the Blackburn Railway Station as part of the level crossing removal project.blackburn railway station, whitehorse disability advisory committee, railway crossing -
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Article, Fury Over Path Plan, 2016
Blackburn homeowners are furious after being told trees in their backyards would be axed to make way for the Box Hill to Ringwood shared-use path.Blackburn homeowners are furious after being told trees in their backyards would be axed to make way for the Box Hill to Ringwood shared-use path.Blackburn homeowners are furious after being told trees in their backyards would be axed to make way for the Box Hill to Ringwood shared-use path.blackburn, city of whitehorse, trees -
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Article, Tree Removal Sparks Ire, 2016
A prominent Blackburn oak tree, believed to be 100 years old, has been ripped out as part of level crossing removal works.A prominent Blackburn oak tree, believed to be 100 years old, has been ripped out as part of level crossing removal works.A prominent Blackburn oak tree, believed to be 100 years old, has been ripped out as part of level crossing removal works.blackburn, railway crossings, berry, david, blackburn tree preservation society, trees, level crossing removal authority -
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Article, Path Sparks Disagreements, 2016
Cyclists are concerned the negative commentary surrounding the southern alignment of the shared-use bike path through Blackburn is unwarranted and will give them a bad name.Cyclists are concerned the negative commentary surrounding the southern alignment of the shared-use bike path through Blackburn is unwarranted and will give them a bad name.Cyclists are concerned the negative commentary surrounding the southern alignment of the shared-use bike path through Blackburn is unwarranted and will give them a bad name.level crossing removal authority, berry, david, cycling, blackburn -
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Article, Men's group, 2016
A men's group for those aged 35 to 55.A men's group for those aged 35 to 55 has been operating since April 2016 at the Koonung Cottage Community House.A men's group for those aged 35 to 55. koonung cottage community house, blackburn north -
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Article, Blackburn Level Crossing
Blackburn Road level Crossing was closed for 2 weeks.Blackburn Road level Crossing was closed for 2 weeks for the rail line to be lowered under Blackburn Road. More than 1,000 piles will be drilled to reinforce the rail corridor which is due to be completed 2017.Blackburn Road level Crossing was closed for 2 weeks. level crossing removal authority, blackburn road, blackburn railway crossing, blackburn railway station -
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Article, Blackburn South Retirement Village, 2016
Regis Inala has received council's approval to build five buildings.Regis Inala has received council's approval to build five buildings of between four and six storeys at the site at 220 Middleborough Road, Blackburn South.Regis Inala has received council's approval to build five buildings. inala village, middleborough road, blackburn south no. 220 -
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Article, Back in Business, 2016
Shops at the south-eastern section of Blackburn Village have gradually started to reopen.Shops at the south-eastern section of Blackburn Village have gradually started to reopen after a fire at the Food Republic Cafe before Christmas 2015. Roof space was interconnected causing damage to many businesses.Shops at the south-eastern section of Blackburn Village have gradually started to reopen. blackburn village shopping centre, re-open -
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Article, New Path proposal Put Forward, 2016
VicRoads has decided that the shared-use path will be located south of the railway line at Blackburn.VicRoads has decided that the shared-use path will be located south of the railway line at Blackburn. However Box Hill North's Peter Carter, a former VicRoads traffic engineer, believes his northern alignment is better.VicRoads has decided that the shared-use path will be located south of the railway line at Blackburn. blackburn, level crossing removal authority, cycling, vicroads, carter, peter -
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Article, Blackburn Road Level Crossing, 2016
An aerial view of the Blackburn Road level crossing removal works.An aerial view of the Blackburn Road level crossing removal works.An aerial view of the Blackburn Road level crossing removal works.level crossing removal authority, blackburn road, blackburn railway crossing, blackburn railway station -
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Article, Hazel Clenaghan, 2016
Hazel Clanaghan celebrated her 103rd birthday in Jul 2016.Hazel Clanaghan celebrated her 103rd birthday in Jul 2016. Her mother, Lilian Oliver was the daughter of orchardists from Blackburn.Hazel Clanaghan celebrated her 103rd birthday in Jul 2016. clenaghan, hazel, oliver avenue, blackburn, orchardists -
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Article, Peter Branson, 2016
Peter Branson celebrated 100 years in Jul 2016 and he worked as a podiatrist until he was 90.Peter Branson celebrated 100 years in Jul 2016 and he worked as a podiatrist until he was 90. In 1955 he opened a pharmacy in Blackburn South.Peter Branson celebrated 100 years in Jul 2016 and he worked as a podiatrist until he was 90.branson, peter, blackburn south -
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Document, Dairies Within The Metropolis, 1936 & 1937
A list of Premises from which milk may be sold or distributed in Blackburn and Mitcham.A list of Premises from which milk may be sold or distributed in Blackburn and Mitcham.A list of Premises from which milk may be sold or distributed in Blackburn and Mitcham.dairies, dairying, dunlaven road, mitcham no. 83 -
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Document, Removal of Trees, 2016
The fate of backyard trees bordering the rail line boundary in Blackburn may rest in the hands of the residents.The fate of backyard trees bordering the rail line boundary in Blackburn may rest in the hands of the residents.The fate of backyard trees bordering the rail line boundary in Blackburn may rest in the hands of the residents.blackburn, level crossing removal authority, trees -
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Article, Shirley Young, 2016
Shirley Young died on 8 Jul 2016.Shirley Young died on 8 Jul 2016. She began marathon running in 1978 and ran in every Melbourne Marathon event for 30 years.Shirley Young died on 8 Jul 2016. young, shirley, running, blackburn -
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Article, Tree Showdown Looms, 2016
A Blackburn homeowner has vowed to fight the Level Crossing Removal Authority's plan to axe a prized lemon-scented gum in her backyard.A Blackburn homeowner has vowed to fight the Level Crossing Removal Authority's plan to axe a prized lemon-scented gum in her backyard.A Blackburn homeowner has vowed to fight the Level Crossing Removal Authority's plan to axe a prized lemon-scented gum in her backyard.level crossing removal authority, trees, blackburn -
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Article, New Mayor, Graham Walsh, 1966
A profile of Nunawading's new mayor who considers himself 'Mr Average'.A profile of Nunawading's new mayor who considers himself 'Mr Average'.A profile of Nunawading's new mayor who considers himself 'Mr Average'.walsh, graham a, blackburn south, mayor -
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Article, More Trees face the Chop, 2016
Whitehorse councillors have granted seven more permits for the Level Crossing Removal Authority to chop down trees in Blackburn backyards despite protests.Whitehorse councillors have granted seven more permits for the Level Crossing Removal Authority to chop down trees in Blackburn backyards despite protests.Whitehorse councillors have granted seven more permits for the Level Crossing Removal Authority to chop down trees in Blackburn backyards despite protests.level crossing removal authority, trees, blackburn -
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Map, Blackburn and Nunawading Map, 1960's?
Map of Blackburn and Nunawading.Map of Blackburn and Nunawading.Map of Blackburn and Nunawading.maps, blackburn, nunawading -
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Book, Blackburn South Bulletin, 1980
A bulletin printed and published by the graphic arts students at Blackburn South High School.A bulletin printed and published by the graphic arts students at Blackburn South High School.A bulletin printed and published by the graphic arts students at Blackburn South High School.blackburn south high school, graphic arts -
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Article, Office Show at High School, 1960
Commercial equipment valued at 5,000 pounds was demonstrated at Blackburn High School for Education Week.Commercial equipment valued at 5,000 pounds was demonstrated at Blackburn High School for Education Week.Commercial equipment valued at 5,000 pounds was demonstrated at Blackburn High School for Education Week.blackburn high school, equipment -
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Document, Blackburn Road Closure, 1975 - 76
Council Document, letter and 2 articles about the proposed road closures adjacent to Blackburn Lake and decision not to proceed.Council Document, letter and 2 articles about the proposed road closures adjacent to Blackburn Lake and decision not to proceed.Council Document, letter and 2 articles about the proposed road closures adjacent to Blackburn Lake and decision not to proceed.city of nunawading, blackburn, gordon crescent, blackburn, wolesley crescent, blackburn, wellington avenue, blackburn, alandale road, blackburn, jeffery street, blackburn, naughton grove, blackburn -
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Document, Anstees, 1974
Christmas 1974 shopping guide of Anstees licensed Supa Valu Self Service, 120 South Parade, Blackburn.Christmas 1974 shopping guide of Anstees licensed Supa Valu Self Service, 120 South Parade, Blackburn.Christmas 1974 shopping guide of Anstees licensed Supa Valu Self Service, 120 South Parade, Blackburn.anstees, south parade, blackburn no. 120 -
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Book, Nunawading - Stories of a City
Collection of oral history interviews and historical articles complied by Keith Rooney.Collection of oral history interviews and historical articles complied by Keith Rooney. Includes material additional to book of the same title, pub. 1994 at ND3517. Index at the beginning, and Table of Contents located in the middle.Collection of oral history interviews and historical articles complied by Keith Rooney. bird, george, mcfadgean, morris, adult deaf and dumb society, vitclay pipes pty ltd, nunawading primary school no. 4190, aumann, mrs, blackburn dairy, blackburn rsl, burwood east primary school no. 454, williams, mrs, de stoop, roger, dobson, doris, munt, james, stacker, grace e. m., stacker, reginald f, tucker, ross -
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Map, Blackburn Heights Estate, 1923
Auction plans of sub-division for Blackburn heights Estate.Auction plans of sub-division for Blackburn heights Estate, 130 sites, 8th December 1923Auction plans of sub-division for Blackburn heights Estate.springfield road blackburn north, surrey road blackburn north, gordon street blackburn north, koonung road blackburn north, harris street blackburn north, hirst street blackburn north, deane street blackburn north, blackburn heights estate, blackburn north -
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Article, Nothing like a good read, 2012
Profile of author Hazel Edwards, Blackburn resident.Profile of author Hazel Edwards, Blackburn resident, in which she talks about her passion for writing and reading, and the desire to instill a similar passion in people no matter what their age. (photo)Profile of author Hazel Edwards, Blackburn resident.edwards, hazel