Morton House at 2 Gordon Crescent Blackburn which was built by the Morton Family in 1888, was sold before auction for $2.4 million in Feb 2016.Morton House at 2 Gordon Crescent Blackburn. gordon crescent, blackburn no. 2

Blackburn Station Shopping Centre traders and the Whitehorse Council have criticised the State Government for its shortsighted vision for the Blackburn Road level crossing removal project.Blackburn Station Shopping Centre traders and the Whitehorse Council have criticised the State Government for its short-sighted vision for the Blackburn Road level crossing removal project.blackburn station shopping centre, city of whitehorse, blackburn railway crossing

Neighbours of a proposed two-storey, 118-place childcare centre in Holland Road Blackburn South are lobbying council to have it rejected due to the chaotic traffic conditions and lack of parking.Neighbours of a proposed two-storey, 118-place childcare centre in Holland Road Blackburn South.city of whitehorse, holland road, blackburn south, child care centres

The Blackburn Village Residents' Group wants a bike and pedestrian path along the north side of the railway line instead of the south side as proposed by council but the Whitehorse Council states this is not sensible. Another option the Group would prefer is the lowering of the tracks and the station to create a plaza there.The Blackburn Village Residents' Group wants a bike and pedestrian path along the north side of the railway line instead of the south side as proposed by council but the Whitehorse Council states this is not sensible.city of whitehorse, blackburn railway crossing, blackburn village residents' group, morrison, david

An email from Ted Arrowsmith querying the name Crabhole Hill, Mitcham, which encompasses Whitehorse Road from McDowall Street to Thomas Street as reported in the Whitehorse Historical Society Newsletter, series 24 No.3 May - Jun 2016 from a transcript from the Blackburn & Mitcham Reporter 17 Jun 1932.An email from Ted Arrowsmith querying the name Crabhole Hill, Mitcham. crabhole hill, mitcham, arrowsmith, ted, mcdowall street, mitcham, thomas street, mitcham, whitehorse road, mitcham, blackburn & mitcham reporter, whitehorse historical society inc

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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