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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Voters Roll, 1932
Voters' Roll for the Mitcham Riding, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham for the year ending 12 August 1932. Electoral Province of South Eastern, Division Mulgrave.electoral rolls, shire of blackburn and mitcham, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Childcare Centres Rejected
Whitehorse councilors voted against a proposed childcare centre at 199 Canterbury Road, Blackburn and another at 310-312 Springvale Road, Forest Hill.Whitehorse councilors voted against a proposed childcare centre at 199 Canterbury Road, Blackburn and another at 310-312 Springvale Road, Forest Hill.Whitehorse councilors voted against a proposed childcare centre at 199 Canterbury Road, Blackburn and another at 310-312 Springvale Road, Forest Hill.city of whitehorse, child care centres, canterbury road, blackburn no. 199, springvale road, forest hill no 310 - 312 -
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Article, Piece of History bought
Morton House at 2 Gordon Crescent Blackburn.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 -
Canterbury History Group
Document - T. J. Francis' Garage, 1/08/1986 12:00:00 AM
Notes on an interview with Mrs Beth Watkinson of Blackburn , about her father's garage in East Camberwell. Interview conducted by Colleen Morgan and Mary Doeryeast camberwell, francis> t. j., francis family, petrol stations, jose> sam, taxis, canterbury road -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Coles Handy Ready Reckoner, 1900?
Reckoner, including currency (pounds shillings and pence); interest tables.Reckoner, including currency (pounds shillings and pence); interest tables.Reckoner, including currency (pounds shillings and pence); interest tables.ready reckoners, moffatt, william james -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Map - Street directory, Morgans Official Street Directory
Morgan's street directories lack dates. Donor's parents, who lived in Blackburn, used this street directory .Small soft covered book of official street directory of Melbourne and suburbs.Morgans Official Street Directory Melbourne and Suburbs 6/6maps -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - Blackburn Lake, July 2003
A list of Reports and Books about Blackburn Lake which are held in the Local History Collection of the Nunawading LibraryReports and Books about Blackburn Lake July 2003An unbound stapled copy of Reports and Booksblackburn lake sanctuary, nunawading library -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Environment Champion Recognised, 29/03/2023
David Berry is awarded a CROWAG awardThe inaugural Environment and Biodiversity Award was given to David Berry from the Combined Residents of Whitehorse Action Group (CROWAG) by Dianne Tribenon-fictionDavid Berry is awarded a CROWAG awardberry david, blackburn and district tree preservation society, tribe dianne, combined residents of whitehorse action group -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Tool - Sickle
Type of sickle used by Mr. Slater at his property 'Mitcham Grove' North Blackburn. A lavender farm.Large curved sharpened steel blade with a wooden handle.Austriarural industry, agriculture -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Domestic object - Knives, 1878
From the estate of Jean Ord (nee Tate), late of 31 Drummond Street, Blackburn, mother of donor.A cardboard box with lid containing a set of six square shaped bone handled dessert knives with stainless steel blades of a squared shape. Box has a printed 'Guaranteed Quality, Reliable Table Cutlery Manufactured in Sheffield. Nos. hand written on side of box -95.36.26/-.Edwin H Needham|1878|Sheffield|Firth Stainlessdomestic items, cutlery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - Financial Record, OAKLEY Gavan, REGAN Neville, Dental Invoices , 1968-71, 1968 to 1971
Dental invoices issued by Gavan R. Oakley and Neville Regan for dental work for the Foley family between 1968 - 1971.Dental invoices issued by Gavan R. Oakley and Neville Regan for dental work for the Foley family between 1968 - 1971.non-fictionDental invoices issued by Gavan R. Oakley and Neville Regan for dental work for the Foley family between 1968 - 1971.oakley gavan, foley family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Booklet, St. Thomas The Apostle, 16/07/1972
Order of Service for the blessing of St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Churchnon-fictionOrder of Service for the blessing of St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Churchst. thomas the apostle catholic church blackburn, central road blackburn no 57 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Education kit - Cuisenaire Blocks, c1960s
Used in schools to teach maths during 1960-70s. Used by Julie Jones at 10 Francis Street, Blackburn.Set of Cuisenaire Rods, multicoloured. Used as an educational tool to teach children maths. Wood was stained in different colours to donate a numeric value.school, equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Best Estate, n.d
sale of land at Best Estate, Blackburn North. Part of the original land holdings of R. de Stoop and R. Best of British Fur Co.Advertisement for sale of land at Best Estate, Blackburn North. Part of the original land holdings of R. de Stoop and R. Best of British Fur Co.sale of land at Best Estate, Blackburn North. Part of the original land holdings of R. de Stoop and R. Best of British Fur Co.land subdivision, best estate, blackburn north, chapman street, middleborough road, joseph street, nestor grove, vivian street, de stoop, roger, best, richard, british fur company -
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Pamphlet, Slater Reserve, c1988
Leaflet with information about Slater Reserve in Blackburn North.Leaflet with information about Slater Reserve in Blackburn North. described as a multi-purpose recreation facility it lists facilities and play equipment. A plan of the reserve is included.Leaflet with information about Slater Reserve in Blackburn North. slater reserve, multi-purpose -
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Newspaper, Apple Tree Marks A New Era For School, 13/05/1992 12:00:00 AM
Premier of Victoria, Joan Kirner, plants Apple Tree at Opening of Orchard Grove Primary SchoPremier of Victoria, Joan Kirner, plants Apple Tree at Opening of Orchard Grove Primary School in Blackburn South, following amalgamation of Four Primary Schools.Premier of Victoria, Joan Kirner, plants Apple Tree at Opening of Orchard Grove Primary Schoorchard grove primary school, kirner, joan, blackburn south primary school, no. 4035, mirrabooka primary school, killoura primary school, warrawong primary school, primary schools -
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Letter - Correspondence, Rates, 1933
Copies of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham correspondence re outstanding rates sent to Mr A. french, Cook Road, Mitcham plus accompanying letters re payment.Copies of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham correspondence re outstanding rates sent to Mr A. french, Cook Road, Mitcham plus accompanying letters re payment.Copies of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham correspondence re outstanding rates sent to Mr A. french, Cook Road, Mitcham plus accompanying letters re payment.shire of blackburn and mitcham, rates, french, alva lawrence tennyson, cook road, mitcham, lot 47, state savings bank of victoria -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Legacy is set in concrete No drought in water troughs, 2003
Two articles on Bills Water Troughs built across Victoria and elsewhere following the legacy of George Bills. Includes list of known locations including Blackburn.Two articles on Bills Water Troughs built across Victoria and elsewhere following the legacy of George Bills. Includes list of known locations including Blackburn.Two articles on Bills Water Troughs built across Victoria and elsewhere following the legacy of George Bills. Includes list of known locations including Blackburn.bills water troughs, bills, george -
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Book, Nunawading to Whitehorse. 70 glorious years, 1/12/1994 12:00:00 AM
Councillors of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and City of Nunawading - 1925 to 1994 with detailed history of the membership of the Councils.Councillors of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and City of Nunawading - 1925 to 1994 with detailed history of the membership of the Councils. Also part of the Order in Council establishing the City of Whitehorse.Councillors of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and City of Nunawading - 1925 to 1994 with detailed history of the membership of the Councils.city of nunawading., councillors, shire of blackburn and mitcham, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Pokie company hits the jackpot, 1992
Physical description North Blackburn company, Neo Products hopes to be exporting its poker machines after winning international acclaim at the world gaming congress in Las Vegas.North Blackburn company, Neo Products hopes to be exporting its poker machines after winning international acclaim at the world gaming congress in Las Vegas.Physical description North Blackburn company, Neo Products hopes to be exporting its poker machines after winning international acclaim at the world gaming congress in Las Vegas.gambling, neo products, smith, michael (dr) -
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Article, Library Staff to Prepare Improvements Report, 1992
Nunawading Council has requested Blackburn Branch Library to prepare report on improvements in its service to residents, rather than ask for outside consultant's reportNunawading Council has requested Blackburn Branch Library to prepare report on improvements in its service to residents, rather than ask for outside consultant's reportNunawading Council has requested Blackburn Branch Library to prepare report on improvements in its service to residents, rather than ask for outside consultant's reportpublic libraries, blackburn branch library, city of nunawading -
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Article, Esther's 108, 2014
Esther Penn, former dressmaker of Blackburn.2013.Esther Penn, former dressmaker of Blackburn, is believed to be the oldest Australian still living independently. She celebrated her 108th birthday on 3 September 2013.Esther Penn, former dressmaker of Blackburn.2013.penn, esther -
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Newspaper - Article, World beater, 28/07/1992
Article in Nunawading Gazette about Blackburn girl, Kathy Watts, who was the first Australian woman to win Olympic gold for cycling at the Barcelona Olympics, 1992.watts, kathy, cycling, olympic games 1992 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Dorothy Meagher, 13/04/2002 12:00:00 AM
Colour photograph of Dorothy Meagher addressing the Historical Society members at the April General Meeting, on her retirement from a long involvement with the management of the Blackburn Lake.meagher, dorothy, blackburn lake, nunawading & district historical society -
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Document, Roads, 1/02/1937
Claims by Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham for reimbursement from Country Roads board for amounts expended on the main Healesville (now Whitehorse) and Burwood Roads, February 1937.burwood highway, healesville road, shire of blackburn and mitcham, victoria. country roads board, roads and streets, whitehorse road, nunawading -
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Document, Roads, 1/03/1937
Claim by Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham for reimbursement from Country Roads Board for amounts expended on the Main Healesville Road (now Whitehorse Road), March 1937.healesville road, roads and streets, victoria. country roads board, shire of blackburn and mitcham, whitehorse road, nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, George Schillinger, 1/11/2016 12:00:00 AM
George Schillinger of Blackburn gained a gold medal in the men's 70-79 age-group pole-vaulting event at the Perth World Masters Athletics Championship.schillinger, george, athletics -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Black & white photo, Mrs. Jessie Watts
Black and white photo of Mrs Jessie Watts (aged 21) nee Kirkwood 1904 - 1972. She came to Blackburn in 1929 and ran Watt's Dairy.watts, jessie, kirkwood, watts dairy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Mullen's House East Burwood
Black and white photograph of the Mullen's family home, built c1960. It was situated at 342 Blackburn Road, East Burwood 2 houses west of Burwood Road.burwood east, mullen's home c1960 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Lyell Family Home - A Elmore Built House, c1914
Set of six black & white photos of the Lyell family home (Andrew & Emma Lyell) built by Algernon Elmore at 18 Laurel Grove, Blackburn in 1914.lyell andrew, lyell emma, elmore algernon john, laurel grove blackburn no. 18, russell janet
