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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) -
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Article, District's story in pictures
Article describing mural painted by a group of young people at Blackburn Branch LibraryArticle describing mural painted by a group of young people at Blackburn Branch Library under the auspices of Landcare and Environment Action Group Program.Article describing mural painted by a group of young people at Blackburn Branch Library murals, libraries, blackburn branch library, landcare and environment action group program, wiseman, gwenda -
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Newspaper, Council Discusses Library Closure, 1/03/1992 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading Council's Forward Planning & Review Committee discussed a Report to close Blackburn Branch Library and possible shift to Forest Hill Chase.Nunawading Council's Forward Planning & Review Committee discussed a Report to close Blackburn Branch Library and possible shift to Forest Hill Chase.Nunawading Council's Forward Planning & Review Committee discussed a Report to close Blackburn Branch Library and possible shift to Forest Hill Chase.public libraries, blackburn branch library, forest hill chase, city of nunawading -
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Newspaper, A Mural Full of History, 17/04/1996 12:00:00 AM
Team of young Artists will depict Historical Mural on front wall of Blackburn Library, sponsored by Landcare & Environment Action Group, funded by DEET.Team of young Artists will depict Historical Mural on front wall of Blackburn Library, sponsored by Landcare & Environment Action Group, funded by DEET.Team of young Artists will depict Historical Mural on front wall of Blackburn Library, sponsored by Landcare & Environment Action Group, funded by DEET.public libraries, blackburn branch library, landcare & environment action group, australia. department of employment, education and training -
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Article, Probus clubs, 1991
Interest in Nunawading's Probus Clubs is increasing.Interest in Nunawading's Probus Clubs is increasing. The latest club formed is Blackburn Central Probus Club. There are now ten Probus Clubs in Nunawading.Interest in Nunawading's Probus Clubs is increasing. clubs and associations, blackburn central probus club -
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Newspaper - Article, Celebrating 20 years as church senior, 1/03/1991
Article in Nunawading Gazette about Rev Jack Simmonds who celebrates 20 years as senior minister with Blackburn North Baptist Church.blackburn north baptist church, simmonds, jack (rev) -
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Document, Gwen Chambers, 2008
Gwen Chambers gives an account of life in the 1950s in North Blackburn and in the 1980s and 1990s in Mitcham.Gwen Chambers gives an account of life in the 1950s in North Blackburn and in the 1980s and 1990s in Mitcham. Notes on an interview by leasley Alves for 'Suburban heartland'.Gwen Chambers gives an account of life in the 1950s in North Blackburn and in the 1980s and 1990s in Mitcham. chambers, gwen, north blackburn progress association, alves, lesley. suburban heartland, blackburn north -
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Article, If at first you don't succeed, ca 1985
Article reporting community desire to maintain Middlefield Estate, Blackburn NorthArticle reporting community desire to maintain Middlefield Estate, Blackburn North as a buffer of open space in highly built up suburban area.Article reporting community desire to maintain Middlefield Estate, Blackburn Northland subdivision, middlefield estate, blackburn north, middlefield drive, dunque, vera, streets ads pty ltd, fong, g.o.w., city of nunawading. amenity and community services committee -
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Legal record - Land Title, Certificate of Title, 1968
Certificate of Title to Roger Robert Charles Jeanne De Stoop and Wivine Marie de Stoop for land in Joseph Street Blackburn North.Certificate of Title to Roger Robert Charles Jeanne De Stoop and Wivine Marie de Stoop for land in Joseph Street Blackburn North.Certificate of Title to Roger Robert Charles Jeanne De Stoop and Wivine Marie de Stoop for land in Joseph Street Blackburn North.de stoop, wivine, de stoop, roger, joseph street blackburn north, land titles -
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Article, Author returns to the old nest, 2006
Author Alan Reid returned to Blackburn Lake Sanctuary to re-release his field guide series 'Birds of South-eastern Australia.Author Alan Reid returned to Blackburn Lake Sanctuary to re-release his field guide series 'Birds of South-eastern Australia.Author Alan Reid returned to Blackburn Lake Sanctuary to re-release his field guide series 'Birds of South-eastern Australia.blackburn lake sanctuary, reid, alan, reid, wendy, birds -
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Letter - Correspondence, Roy Charlesworth, 24/11/1941 12:00:00 AM
Application for permission to enlist in R.A.A.F. from Roy Charlesworth to the Chairman and members of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham council Committee, 24 Nov 1941.Application for permission to enlist in R.A.A.F. from Roy Charlesworth to the Chairman and members of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham council Committee, 24 Nov 1941.Application for permission to enlist in R.A.A.F. from Roy Charlesworth to the Chairman and members of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham council Committee, 24 Nov 1941.charlesworth, albert roy, shire of blackburn and mitcham, world war 1939 - 1945 -
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Photograph, Opening of Whitehorse Heritage Trail, 2/07/2001 12:00:00 AM
Heritage Trail funded by grant to the City of Whitehorse from Commonwealth of Australia to celebrate 100 years of Federation.Coloured photograph of Display Board at Furness Park, Main Road Blackburn depicting the Open Air School. Part of the Whitehorse Heritage Trail.whitehorse heritage trail, open air school no 3580 blackburn, city of whitehorse -
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Photograph, Vitclay, 1995
Vitclay Chimney, prior to demolition in 1995, with demolished shed in foreground. Springfield Road, Blackburn North, looking South from Primrose Street.vitclay, springfield road, blackburn north, potteries, clay industries -
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Photograph, Vitclay, 1995
Vitclay Chimney, prior to Demolition in 1995, surrounded by demolished sheds. Springfield Road, Blackburn North, looking West from Primrose Street.vitclay, springfield road, blackburn north, potteries, clay industries -
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Pamphlet - Advertising brochure, Alta Mira, 1/09/1997
Auction 'Victoriana circa 1885' at 25 Junction Road, Blackburn, on 20 September 1997Details of auction of 'Alta Mira', 'Victoriana circa 1885' at 25 Junction Road, Blackburn, on 20 September 1997. Agent Noel Jones.,Auction 'Victoriana circa 1885' at 25 Junction Road, Blackburn, on 20 September 1997alta mira', junction road, blackburn north, no 25, noel jones, auctions -
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Article, Greg Crump, 2018
Greg Group of Blackburn South has been coaching wheelchair tennis for 32 years and has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award.Greg Group of Blackburn South has been coaching wheelchair tennis for 32 years and has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award.Greg Group of Blackburn South has been coaching wheelchair tennis for 32 years and has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award.crump, greg, tennis, awards -
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Article, Reading Worries, 1985
Blackburn head librarian, Pat Wolstenhome, realised the need to help adults with reading problems engage with the Adult Literacy Program offered by volunteers.Blackburn head librarian, Pat Wolstenhome, realised the need to help adults with reading problems engage with the Adult Literacy Program offered by volunteers.Blackburn head librarian, Pat Wolstenhome, realised the need to help adults with reading problems engage with the Adult Literacy Program offered by volunteers.wolstenhome, pat, adult literacy program, blackburn library, chadwick, margaret, librarians -
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Article, Protected Trees Get The Chop, 2019
VCAT battle ends for the removal of six protected trees being approved at 203, Canterbury Road, Blackburn to make way for four townhouses.VCAT battle ends for the removal of six protected trees being approved at 203, Canterbury Road, Blackburn to make way for four townhouses.VCAT battle ends for the removal of six protected trees being approved at 203, Canterbury Road, Blackburn to make way for four townhouses.canterbury road, blackburn no. 203, blackburn village residents group, blackburn and district tree preservation society, trees -
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Document, Drainage of, 30/01/1937 12:00:00 AM
Notice from Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham to Doris Gorsuch, Vernal Avenue, Mitcham requiring access for forming a drain, 30 January 1937.Notice from Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham to Doris Gorsuch, Vernal Avenue, Mitcham requiring access for forming a drain, 30 January 1937.Notice from Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham to Doris Gorsuch, Vernal Avenue, Mitcham requiring access for forming a drain, 30 January 1937.shire of blackburn and mitcham, gorsuch, doris, drainage, vernal avenue, mitcham -
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Article, Lake is Winner, 1982
Blackburn Lake Sanctuary has been named winner of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (Victorian Chapter) 1982 environment merit award.blackburn lake sanctuary, royal australian institute of architects -
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Photograph, Whitehorse Historical Society, 2011
3 coloured photographs taken at a display of the 150th anniversary of the Burwood East Primary School, corner Blackburn and Highbury Roads, East Burwood.whitehorse historical society, displays -
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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 -
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Book, Fowler's Method of Bottling Fruits & Vegetables, 1950's
Used by Molly Myers in the 1950's - she lived in Blackburn and was mother to Judy Hall.Small light blue book with fruit basket, xxxxxx bottles and stick lady. Copy right by J. Fowler. Book has 148 pages.fruit, preserving, vegetables, molly myers, fowlers -
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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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Document, King Street, 1991
King/Ceylon Street Scheme (Review by McBain & Co., Auditor, to City of Nunawading) draft copy July 19 1991 and final copy 19th August 1991, filed togetherking street, blackburn, ceylon street, blackburn, terracotta drive, blackburn, burleigh court, blackburn, land use, abbott, kevin