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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Belgians here to settle, 13/03/1952
Photocopy of article on the arrival of the de Stoop family joining Roger de Stoop, proprietor of a textile factory in North Blackburn.de stoop, roger, belgians in australia, weaving mills -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Correspondence, Healesville Road, 2/08/1937
Claim for reimbursement from Country Roads Board for amounts expended on Main Healesville and Burwood Roads by Shire of Blackburn and Mitchamshire of blackburn and mitcham, victoria. country roads board, healesville road, roads and streets, burwood road -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Correspondence, Healesville Road, 16/08/1937
Claim for reimbursement from Country Roads Board for amounts expended on Main Healesville and Burwood Roads by Shire of Blackburn and Mitchamshire of blackburn and mitcham, victoria. country roads board, roads and streets, healesville road, burwood road -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Correspondence, Healesville Roads, 14/09/1937
Claim for reimbursement from Country Roads Board for amounts expended on Main Healesville and Burwood Roads by Shire of Blackburn and Mitchamshire of blackburn and mitcham, victoria country roads board, roads and streets, burwood road, healesville road -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Correspondence, Healesville Road, 16/11/1937
Claim for reimbursement from Country Roads Board for amounts expended on Main Healesville and Burwood Roads by Shire of Blackburn and Mitchamshire of blackburn and mitcham, victoria. country roads board, healesville road, burwood road, roads and streets -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Annie Booth & Norma Hynes
Black and white photograph of Annie Booth and Norma Hynes picking apples on the Booth's orchard in Orchard Grove, South Blackburn.booth, annie, hynes, norma, orchard grove, blackburn south. -
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Photograph, Adult Deaf & Dumb Society's Flower Farm
Black and white photograph of residents working in the grounds of the Adult Deaf & Dumb Society's Flower Farm next to Blackburn Lake.adult deaf & dumb society's flower farm, blackburn lake, flower farm -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Pearce Furniture
Coloured photograph of sideboard belonging to Edward & Mary Pearce used in early 1900s in home at 9 Mall Court, Blackburn.pearce, ronald, harry, mary, edward -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Pearce Furniture
Photos show sideboard of the Pearces. Father only working for wages at time therefore presume this was normal furniture for the time, ,c1900.Coloured photograph of details of sideboard used in home of Edward & Mary Pearce in early 1900s in 9 Mall Court, Blackburn.pearce, ronald, harry, mary, edward -
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Photograph, Vitclay, 1995
Vitclay Chimney, prior to demolition in 1995, surrounded by demolished sheds. Springfield Road, Blackburn North, looking North-West.vitclay, springfield road, blackburn north, potteries, clay industries -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nunawading Library, 11/11/1998
Recollections by Joan Roczniok on her experiences in the development of Blackburn Branch Library and Nunawading Central Library. Covering explanatory letter.roczniok, joan, pavey, constance, ryan, beth, gonzalez, marian, hansen, donna, nunawading library, librarians, blackburn branch library -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Mrs. Ethel Brocklesby & Son
Black and white photo of Mrs. Ethel Brocklesby and son, Mark. Photo taken at their home 'Wildwood' Bakers Road, Blackburnbrocklesby, ethel, mark, m.l., wildwood -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Badge, 1929
Blue and white badge - 'Blackburn Carnival Jan 26-28, 1929' 'Proceeds for Morton Park and Scouts Improvement Funds'numismatics, badges -
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Report, Extracts from sales register of T.R.B. Morton
Extracts from the Sales register of T.R.B. Morton (1897 - !906) including names of people well known in Nunawading.t. r. b. morton & son, wainwright, (mrs), blood, sophia, hodgson, ellen, boyle, joseph, william james, bloom, alfred, cook, edmund a., greig, alfred woolley, crow, robert t., william hill, course, florence rebecca, charles, finger, charles henry, fankhauser, robert c, john, farmilo, hubert henry, fulton, margaret, game, thomas robinson, husband (mrs), henwood, william, dashwood, f.r., samuel j.m., blake, arthur palmer., horkings, hurter, c.e., john henry, janet, hone, robert arthur, henry john, joyner, herbert, jeffery, mary ann, keogh, james, lieber, otto, methodist boys home, purches, frederick walter, rooks, charles francis, abraham, edmund, sarah, scott, eliza emma, sergeant, frederick, henry, pickett, tainton, brock, mary theresa, thiele, ambrose frederick, walker, edgar edwardes, mary jane, zander -
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Functional object - String Dispenser
Used in a Blackburn shop. Collected by Harold Bakes, member of the Society.Black metal beehive upon whose base string was wound. The string exiting through the hole in the top of the beehive. The inner ring of the beehive base rotates as the string is withdrawn.commerce, dispensers, commerce, shop equipment -
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Accessory - Evening Bag
Belonged to Annie Hall, mother of donor who lived in Blackburn Small, gold mesh evening bag, ball-clip clasp: gold coil-metal handle (genuine Regal mesh)park lane handbags -
Kew RSL
Presentation plaque, Gurka Regimental shield
Acquired by Pte Blackburn on service in Morotai World War 2Wooden shield, crossed Gurka knives, regimental badgesgurka, morotai, world war 2 -
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Document, Notice to fellow residents, 1969
Notice to residents drawing attention to Nunawading City Council's decision to allow erection of medium and high density flats and suggesting a petition to object to the proposal.Notice to residents drawing attention to Nunawading City Council's decision to allow erection of medium and high density flats and suggesting a petition to object to the proposal.Notice to residents drawing attention to Nunawading City Council's decision to allow erection of medium and high density flats and suggesting a petition to object to the proposal.blackburn, residential development, glen ebor avenue, blackburn -
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Clothing - Wedding dress, 13.5.1945
Worn by Jessie Allan for her marriage to William Thomas Kenny on 13 May 1945 at St Stephens Church, Richmond. They lived in 19 Baldwin Road, Blackburn from 1965. Jessie deceased 1.4.2010. Funeral at St Alfred's Anglican Church, Blackburn South.1945 Cream satin wedding dress with a rouched bodice to a centre panel, high neckline and pointed collar. Bead work on centre panel and edge of bodice, long sleeves to a pointed wrist and beading. Thirty covered buttons down centre back. Skirt cut on cross and three metre train at back.|.2|Champagne coloured Wedding Veil - (approx 6ft in length) - complete with orange blossom 3 1/4' headdress. Headdress is handmade, attached to a wire frame|.3|Cream satin slipper. Machine stitched half in rows. Bow with satin loop and spray of wax orange blossom attached.|.4|Horse shoe shaped wedding item to hang over bride's arm. Rouched satin with ornamental - artificial (wax) orange blossom and buds with 2 mm ribbon to hang over arm. Cream coloured to match wedding dress.|.5|Satin horse shoe, rouched, with satin ribbon handle.|.6|Cream braided horse shoe with gilded wishbone and wax orange spray attached. A bow with long loop to hang on the arm.|.7|Satin Horseshoe Good Luck charm with 'petal' flowers surrounding it, made of cut material - ribbon bow with pearls in centre.|.8|Doll in taxi - Rosy-cheeked, dark hair, blue eyes, dressed in bridal dress with veil, with pearls and 'flowers' decorating the doll. The doll stood across the back seat, under the window. Lavender in base of stand.|.9|Bridal Ring Box - 'Good Luck' horseshoe charm box - in the shape of a prayer book. Cream box with silver motifs printed on.|.10|Groom's Buttonhole of spray of wax orange blossom - 4 flowers and 3 leaves. Cream flowers with yellow stamens - green leaves. 10 Items in total..7 'Wishing you all The Best' 'Good Luckcostume, female ceremonial -
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Article, Cost split on street works, 1993
Opposition from residents of Erli Court And Francis Street who will be billed for construction of Bell Street (along with its residents).Opposition from residents of Erli Court And Francis Street who will be billed for construction of Bell Street (along with its residents).Opposition from residents of Erli Court And Francis Street who will be billed for construction of Bell Street (along with its residents).city of nunawading, bell street, blackburn, francis street, blackburn, erli court, blackburn -
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Document, Munt Family, 1985
James G. Munt reminisces with Keith Rooney c1985. Recorded and transcribed by Norma Jamieson, 13 Jan 1986.James G. Munt reminisces with Keith Rooney c1985. Recorded and transcribed by Norma Jamieson, 13 Jan 1986.James G. Munt reminisces with Keith Rooney c1985. Recorded and transcribed by Norma Jamieson, 13 Jan 1986.poultry farms, flower growing, springfield road, blackburn, surrey road, blackburn, cootamundra crescent, blackburn, blackburn, munt family -
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Map, Gill's Springfield Road Estate, 1950?
Plan of subdivision for Gill's Springfield Road Estate, former orchard, 16 lots.Plan of subdivision for Gill's Springfield Road Estate, former orchard, 16 lots. Reprinted by Real Estate Agent, Spencer Jackson.Plan of subdivision for Gill's Springfield Road Estate, former orchard, 16 lots. land subdivision, norway avenue, blackburn, springfield road, blackburn, beverley crescent, blackburn, kevin avenue, blackburn, kerr street, blackburn, bordeaux avenue, blackburn, gill's estate, orchards, spencer jackson -
Blackburn Cricket Club
Tom Cullen
Club legend Tom Cullen. Tom is Blackburn's best ever batsman and is a life member, team of the century player and ex-President. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Commemorative Building Plaque for the Mt Helen Union Building Redevelopment - Stage 1, 2000, 06/09/2000
The Mount Helen Union Building was renamed the Albert Coates Centre.Photograph of a polished silver plaque commemorating the opening of the Mt Helen Union Building Stage 1 Redevelopment by Olympian Peter Blackburn.Union Building Redevelopment - Stage 1 was opened by Mr Peter Blackman Olympian on 6th September, 2000 Professor David Caro, AO OBE Professor David James Chancellor Vice Chancellor University of Ballaratunion building, university of ballarat, david james, peter blackburn, david caro, plaque, mount helen campus, albert coates centre -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 2002
The Avenue Uniting was a Presbyterian Church pre-Union.Colour photograph of the interior of The Avenue Uniting Church, Blackburn. The image shows the apse of the church decorated with banners and flowers for Christmas 2002.the avenue uniting church blackburn, presbyterian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Certificate - Certificate - City of Nunawading
Issued for the City of Nunawading before it became the City of WhitehorseCity of Nunawading with full description of the Coat of Arms 'The Blazon'. Motto used by City of Blackburn (England).|Unframed copy NB 4954.civic mementoes, presentations -
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Document, Certificate of Title, 1924
Certificate of Title vo. 4824 fol. 964713, 19 February 1924, 5 Tyrrell Avenue Blackburn, owned by Samuel LuscombeCertificate of Title vo. 4824 fol. 964713, 19 February 1924, 5 Tyrrell Avenue Blackburn, owned by Samuel LuscombeCertificate of Title vo. 4824 fol. 964713, 19 February 1924, 5 Tyrrell Avenue Blackburn, owned by Samuel Luscombetyrrell avenue blackburn, no.5, luscombe, samuel, shire of blackburn and mitcham -
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Article, Relentless road safety pioneer, 2003
Obituary of Blackburn resident Dr John Birrell, former police surgeon responsible for the adoption of seat belt and drink driving legislation.Obituary of Blackburn resident Dr John Birrell, former police surgeon responsible for the adoption of seat belt and drink driving legislation.Obituary of Blackburn resident Dr John Birrell, former police surgeon responsible for the adoption of seat belt and drink driving legislation.birrell, john henry winter, road safety -
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Letter - Correspondence, Report of Committee appointed to go into matter of providing safes for the municipal Chambers and a quotation, 1934
Quotation by Chubb's Australian Co Ltd for fire retarding door at Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham Council Chambers and a safe and report of the committee.Quotation by Chubb's Australian Co Ltd for fire retarding door at Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham Council Chambers and a safe and report of the committee.Quotation by Chubb's Australian Co Ltd for fire retarding door at Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham Council Chambers and a safe and report of the committee.shire of blackburn and mitcham, safes, municipal offices, fire prevention and control -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Notice of Certificate of Title to Wunderlich Ltd, 1937
The Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham requested to sell some land which had previously been reserved for drainage purposes to Wunderlich Ltd.The Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham requested to sell some land which had previously been reserved for drainage purposes to Wunderlich Ltd.The Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham requested to sell some land which had previously been reserved for drainage purposes to Wunderlich Ltd.shire of blackburn and mitcham, wunderlich limited, tile factories, land sales