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Article, Residents to fight plan for forced payments, 1993
Angry residents will fight Nunawading Council's plans to construct Bell Street and charge them half.Angry residents will fight Nunawading Council's plans to construct Bell Street and charge them half. Unlike most other private street schemes they don't live in the street and yet are being forced to contribute.Angry residents will fight Nunawading Council's plans to construct Bell Street and charge them half.road construction and maintenance, bell street, blackburn, city of nunawading, francis street, blackburn, erli court, blackburn -
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Newspaper - Article, Bicycles are his life long love, 15/07/1992
Article in Nunawading Gazette 1992 re George Robinson, proprietor of Rob's Cycles, Blackburn. He has been in the bike trade since he was 16 and commenced Rob's Cycles in 1945. He started the Blackburn Cycling Club in 1946. He won the Melbourne Centenary Gift in 1935. Graham Tamme has helped in the shop for 20 years.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports, blackburn cycling club, melbourne centenary gift, tamme, graham -
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Newspaper - Article, Before the Divorce, 9/08/1972
Article in the Canterbury issue of Nunawading Gazette about the severance of Box Hill from the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham in 1925. In December, 1925 the Shire of Nunawading became the Borough of Box Hill which in turn was proclaimed a city in 1927. The name 'Nunawading' was revived in 1945 when the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, including the district of Nunawading (Tunstall) was itself proclaimed a city.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, box hill, shire of nunawading, armstrong, norman -
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Domestic object - Knives, 1878
From the estate of Jean Ord (nee Tate) formerly of 31Drummond Street Blackburn, mother of the donor.Six stainless steel table knives - bone handle. In the original box.Edwin H Needham 1878 Sheffield Firth Stainlessdomestic items, cutlery -
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Equipment - Message Centre, Brother MFC,970mc, seven in one Fax Machine, Message Centre, Before 1990
Fax machine used by Savvas Athan & staff at Insignia Furniture, 212 Whitehorse Rd, Blackburn.Savvas Athan, mayor 1991 - 1992 & Deputy Mayor 1990 - 1991.Dark cream Brother MFC, 970mc message centre Fax Machine with power cord and network connection lead & phone pieceBrother model MFC 970mc.Ren.0.5 Serial No U56383ma k138171fax machine, savvas athan, insignia furniture, telecommunications, city of whitehorse -
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Functional object - Bellows, Made before 1958
Belonged to Stand Ruth Marshall, who lived in Oliver Avenue, Blackburn and used in fireplace in1958.Wooden handled bellows with art deco design.bellows, art dec -
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Document, Dental Medical Prescription, 1974
A prescription from Dental Surgeons Oakley and ReganA prescription from dental surgeons Oakley and Regan prescribed by Anthony Robertson for Mrs. C. E. Foley and dispensed by B.W. Fox. Amcal Chemistnon-fictionA prescription from Dental Surgeons Oakley and Reganoakley gavan, blackburn road blackburn no 23, foley, amcal pharmacy blackburn -
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Article, Serious hazard, 1967
Photocopy of a collection of articles including a letter and photograph from a Forest Hill resident re the danger of the Middleborough and Canterbury roads corner in Blackburn South.Photocopy of a collection of articles including a letter and photograph from a Forest Hill resident re the danger of the Middleborough and Canterbury roads corner in Blackburn South.Photocopy of a collection of articles including a letter and photograph from a Forest Hill resident re the danger of the Middleborough and Canterbury roads corner in Blackburn South.middleborough road, blackburn south, canterbury road, blackburn south, bell, james l. -
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Pamphlet, Municipal elections, 1944
Photocopy of pamphlet for municipal elections, 26 Aug 1944, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, West Riding.Photocopy of pamphlet for municipal elections, 26 Aug 1944, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, West Riding. Profile of W.B. Heppner, opposing candidate, M.W.Ridge.Photocopy of pamphlet for municipal elections, 26 Aug 1944, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, West Riding.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, heppner, w. b., ridge, m.w. -
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Newspaper, Ready For Role, 6/05/1992 12:00:00 AM
Steve MacPherson, General Manager of Eastern Metropolitan Region of the Education DepartmentSteve MacPherson, General Manager of Eastern Metropolitan Region of the Education Department, visits recently formed Primary Campus of Blackburn P-12 College.Steve MacPherson, General Manager of Eastern Metropolitan Region of the Education Departmentmacpherson, steve, victoria. education department, blackburn p-12 college, blackburn north primary school, middlefield primary school, primary schools -
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Document, Borough of Mitcham, 1938
Letter from Borough of Mitcham, England to Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham thanking them for Annual Report and enclosing photos from Mitcham Fair (photos).Letter from Borough of Mitcham, England to Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham thanking them for Annual Report and enclosing photos from Mitcham Fair (photos).Letter from Borough of Mitcham, England to Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham thanking them for Annual Report and enclosing photos from Mitcham Fair (photos).mitcham (borough), surrey, england, shire of blackburn and mitcham -
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Article, Residents fight against land sale, 18/03/1992 12:00:00 AM
Middlefield Primary School site in North Blackburn.Anger over sale of Middlefield Primary School site in North Blackburn. Petition addressed to John Harrowfield (Minister for Finance) attracted 550 signatures.Middlefield Primary School site in North Blackburn.moran, jane, harrowfield, john, pescott, middlefield primary school, blackburn north -
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Article, Obituary of Mrs Louise Mary Esther Morton, c1925
Obituary of Mrs L.M.E. Morton, widow of Councilor Thomas Richard Burrows Morton, formerly of Blackburn, who died on 16 January c.1925.Obituary of Mrs L.M.E. Morton, widow of Councilor Thomas Richard Burrows Morton, formerly of Blackburn, who died on 16 January c.1925.Obituary of Mrs L.M.E. Morton, widow of Councilor Thomas Richard Burrows Morton, formerly of Blackburn, who died on 16 January c.1925.morton, louisa mary esther, obituaries -
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Article, Public fear, 1993
Residents of Branksome Grove, Blackburn South are protesting about the threat to protected trees posed by Urban Land Authority developers of the new Banksia Estate.Residents of Branksome Grove, Blackburn South are protesting about the threat to protected trees posed by Urban Land Authority developers of the new Banksia Estate.Residents of Branksome Grove, Blackburn South are protesting about the threat to protected trees posed by Urban Land Authority developers of the new Banksia Estate.town planning, branksome grove, blackburn south, victoria. urban land authority, mcgregor, greg, banksia estate -
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Document, Belmont Orchard Estate, 1924
Brochure for auction of Belmont Orchard Estate, BlackburnBrochure for auction of Belmont Orchard Estate, Blackburn, (now Nunawading) 66 sites, 2 February 1924. Agents: Coghill & Haughton, Frank Fisher.Brochure for auction of Belmont Orchard Estate, Blackburnauctions, belmont orchard estate, patterson street, nunawading, central road, joyce street, lilian street, west avenue -
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Document, Nomination Form, 1933
Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham nomination form 7 Aug 1933Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham nomination form 7 Aug 1933 for William Richard Tainton for the annual election, 24 Aug 1933 for the Tunstall Riding.Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham nomination form 7 Aug 1933 politics and government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, tainton, william richard, local government elections -
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Document, Form of nomination, 1937
Nomination form - Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding, for Charles Leslie Willis, annual election, 28 Aug 1937 and receipt for refund of deposit.Nomination form - Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding, for Charles Leslie Willis, annual election, 28 Aug 1937 and receipt for refund of deposit.Nomination form - Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding, for Charles Leslie Willis, annual election, 28 Aug 1937 and receipt for refund of deposit.politics and government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, willis, charles l, local government elections -
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Document, Nomination Form, 1937
Nomination form - Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding for John Howard Kinnear, annual council elections, 28 Aug 1937 and receipt for deposit.Nomination form - Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding for John Howard Kinnear, annual council elections, 28 Aug 1937 and receipt for deposit.Nomination form - Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Mitcham Riding for John Howard Kinnear, annual council elections, 28 Aug 1937 and receipt for deposit.politics and government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, kinnear, john howard, local government elections -
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Document, Fulton Park Estate, 1970s
Real estate brochure for the sale of 49 blocks at Fulton Park Estate Blackburn South.Real estate brochure for the sale of 49 blocks at Fulton Park Estate Blackburn South. Agents: E Flintoff & Sons and K F LangReal estate brochure for the sale of 49 blocks at Fulton Park Estate Blackburn South. fulton road, blackburn south, freda court, blackburn south, lucia street, blackburn south, mira street, blackburn south, lana street, blackburn south, residential development, fulton park estate -
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Newspaper - Article, Lake lovers mount education defence, 1/05/1991
'Nunawading Post' article 1 May 1991 describing education programs on Blackburn Lake. Also photograph from East Burwood Technology Park.blackburn lake sanctuary, meagher, dorothy, east burwood technology park, henderson, ashlee, stevenko, steven -
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Document, Marriage Certificate, Walter Richard Morrison Hall, 25/04/1907 12:00:00 AM
Certificate of Marriage of Walter Richard Morrison Hall, Manager of Cold Storage Works, and Gertrude Elizabeth Marion Smith at the residence of Mr. Crowther, Blackburn.Certificate of Marriage of Walter Richard Morrison Hall, Manager of Cold Storage Works, and Gertrude Elizabeth Marion Smith at the residence of Mr. Crowther, Blackburn.Certificate of Marriage of Walter Richard Morrison Hall, Manager of Cold Storage Works, and Gertrude Elizabeth Marion Smith at the residence of Mr. Crowther, Blackburn.hall, walter richard morrison, smith, gertrude elizabeth marion -
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Article, Rowers in last hurrah, 2012
Bob Duncan, a rower from Blackburn who participated in the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956, will be accompanying the rowing team to the London Olympic Games. With photo.Bob Duncan, a rower from Blackburn who participated in the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956, will be accompanying the rowing team to the London Olympic Games. With photo.Bob Duncan, a rower from Blackburn who participated in the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956, will be accompanying the rowing team to the London Olympic Games. With photo.duncan, bob, rowing, olympic games, dickson, bruce -
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Article, Popular PC transferred, 1966
Article on Senior Constable Jack Baldiston's transfer from Blackburn Police Station and his voluntary work with Alkira Training Centre Box Hill.Article on Senior Constable Jack Baldiston's transfer from Blackburn Police Station and his voluntary work with Alkira Training Centre Box Hill.Article on Senior Constable Jack Baldiston's transfer from Blackburn Police Station and his voluntary work with Alkira Training Centre Box Hill.blackburn police station, baldiston, jack -
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Article, Guiding the way, 2006
Blackburn South Guides celebrate their 40th Anniversary (photo of District Leader, Susan Errey).Blackburn South Guides celebrate their 40th Anniversary (photo of District Leader, Susan Errey). Book comp. by Anne Taylor, Maroondah Region SecretaryBlackburn South Guides celebrate their 40th Anniversary (photo of District Leader, Susan Errey).errey, susan, girl guides, blackburn south -
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Newspaper, College News, 1997
Information and photographs of Forest Hill Secondary College.Information and photographs of Forest Hill Secondary College. Includes curriculum, facilities, musical production. News of Blackburn South junior campus. 4 pages.Information and photographs of Forest Hill Secondary College.forest hill secondary college -
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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 Cr. Bill Bowie, Mayor, City of Whitehorse, speaking at opening of Whitehorse Heritage Trail Furness Reserve, Main Road Blackburn.whitehorse heritage trail, city of whitehorse, bowie, bill, baressi, phillip -
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Photograph, Adult Deaf & Dumb Society's Flower Farm
Black and white photograph two storey Administration Wing and Manger's residence at the Adult Deaf & Dumb Society's Flower farm next to Blackburn Lake.adult deaf & dumb society's flower farm, blackburn lake, flower farm -
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Photograph, Vitclay, 1995
Vitclay Chimneys, prior to demolition in 1995, with demolished shed in foreground. Springfield Road, Blackburn North, looking South-West from Primrose Street.vitclay, springfield road, blackburn north, potteries, clay industries -
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Photograph, Vitclay, 1995
Vitclay Chimneys, prior to demolition in 1995, with demolished sheds in foreground. Springfield Road, Blackburn North, looking South-West from Primrose Street.vitclay, springfield road, blackburn north, potteries, clay industries -
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Document, Voters Roll, 1929
Voters' Roll for the Tunstall Riding of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham for the year ending 12 August 1929. Electoral Province of South Eastern , Division Mulgrave.electoral rolls, shire of blackburn and mitcham, tunstall