Extract from the Chandler Family history about Lawrence Wreford Chandler who developed flower gardens and whose widow eventually subdivided the land in Blackburn South between Wreford Road and Orchard Grove. Also notes about two children Margaret and Joan.Extract from the Chandler Family history about Lawrence Wreford Chandler who developed flower gardens and whose widow eventually subdivided the land in Blackburn South between Wreford Road and Orchard Grove. chandler, lawrence wreford, chandler, wref, chandler, jessie, wreford road, blackburn south, orchard grove, blackburn south, canterbury road, blackburn south, chandler, joan, gedye, joan, swan hardware, forest hill, chandler, margaret mitchell, adams, margaret mitchell, flower growing

Auction notice for 22 Laurel Grove, Blackburn - an Elmore house built in 1915.Auction notice for 22 Laurel Grove, Blackburn - an Elmore house built in 1915.laurel grove, blackburn, no 22, auctions, elmore houses

Leaflet produced for the dedication of the Constance Pavey Room at Nunawading library. Contains a collection of articles and photographs giving the history of Nunawading Library and Constance Pavey's role in it.Leaflet produced for the dedication of the Constance Pavey Room at Nunawading library. pavey, constance, nunawading library, blackburn branch library

Ron and Greta O'Neill, residents of Blackburn since 1952, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.Ron and Greta O'Neill, residents of Blackburn since 1952, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.o'neill, ron, o'neill, greta, blackburn

Pamphlet describing a walk around Blackburn Lake and giving some of the history of the lake and its surrounding area. Includes map.Pamphlet describing a walk around Blackburn Lake and giving some of the history of the lake and its surrounding area. Includes map.blackburn lake, adult deaf and dumb society, lake park, flower growing, heidelberg school

Description of the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary with a brief history, information about events held in the sanctuary and the role of the Blackburn Lake sanctuary Advisory Committee. Detailed map.Description of the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary with a brief history, information about events held in the sanctuary and the role of the Blackburn Lake sanctuary Advisory Committee. Detailed map.blackburn lake, blackburn lake sanctuary advisory committee

Reports the closure of Acacia Press in Blackburn. The owner, Alan Stephens said he had reached retiring age and the company would need changes to keep going. He comments on changes to Blackburn over the years.Reports the closure of Acacia Press in Blackburn. acacia press, stephens, alan, mitchell, jan, blackburn, printers

Article reporting the death of Norman Armstrong, Nunawading's first mayor.Article reporting the death of Norman Armstrong, Nunawading's first mayor.armstrong, norman, city of nunawading, shire of nunawading, shire of blackburn and mitcham

Vitclay Pipes, Blackburn's 100 year old clay pipe plant will close following the sale of its five hectare site for housing.Vitclay Pipes, Blackburn's 100 year old clay pipe plant will close following the sale of its five hectare site for housing.vitclay pipes, pipeworks

Public relations officer, Joan Pettigrew found a decorative plaster plaque, believed to have been made in 1925 to mark the creation of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham after its separation from Box Hill. The plaque will be hung in the council chamber.Public relations officer, Joan Pettigrew found a decorative plaster plaque, believed to have been made in 1925 to mark the creation of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham after its separation from Box Hill. The plaque will be hung in the council chamber.local government, pettigrew, joan, shire of blackburn and mitcham, smith, dorothy g, fisher, bruce

Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham annual report compiled by Shire Engineer N.G. Roeszler and Shire Secretary H.T. Bishop 1936 - 37 very favourably reviewed in article.Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham annual report compiled by Shire Engineer N.G. Roeszler and Shire Secretary H.T. Bishop 1936 - 37 very favourably reviewed in article.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, roeszler, norman george, bishop, herbert thomas

Letters re requests for separate Boroughs of Mitcham and Blackburn 1944-45 The Nunawading Council are not satisfied that the requests comply with the Local Government Act and consequently do not propose to hold a poll of the ratepayers in the matter.Letters re requests for separate Boroughs of Mitcham and Blackburn 1944-45 local government, city of nunawading, richardson, h, evans, a.j., shire of blackburn (proposed), shire of mitcham (proposed)

Annual report of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, 1935 - 36. President John Pape.Annual report of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, 1935 - 36. President John Pape.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, pape, john

Circular for East Central Riding, Blackburn and Mitcham Shire election, 26 Aug 1944Circular for East Central Riding, Blackburn and Mitcham Shire election, 26 Aug 1944local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, downie, w.a.

Election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, East Central Riding, 26 Aug 1944. Deals with the proposal to raise the Shire to City status.Election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, East Central Riding, 26 Aug 1944. local government, downie, w.a., shire of blackburn and mitcham

Election circular for the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, East Riding for J.K. Lawson.Election circular for the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, East Riding for J.K. Lawson.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, lawson, j.k.

Article about the creation of the City of Box Hill and the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and the proposed separation of Blackburn to create a new Borough.Article about the creation of the City of Box Hill and the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and the proposed separation of Blackburn to create a new Borough.local government, shire of nunawading, city of box hill, shire of blackburn and mitcham, borough of blackburn (proposed)

Election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham - West Riding, 26 Aug 1944. Information re W.B. Heppner.Election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham - West Riding, 26 Aug 1944. Information re W.B. Heppner.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, heppner, w. b., ridge, m.w.

A Bill to enable the Governor in Council to declare the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham a city. 27 June 1944A Bill to enable the Governor in Council to declare the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham a city. 27 June 1944local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, city of nunawading

The newly formed Blackburn and Mitcham Shire will have its first official councillors meeting next week. Three councillors wish to disassociate themselves from a report published in 'The age' about an unofficial meeting the week before.The newly formed Blackburn and Mitcham Shire will have its first official councillors meeting next week. local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham

Official program of the annual Morton park Blackburn grand carnival.Official program of the annual Morton park Blackburn grand carnival.blackburn, morton park, festivals and celebrations

Official program of the 2nd annual grand carnival held at Morton Park, BlackburnOfficial program of the 2nd annual grand carnival held at Morton Park, Blackburnblackburn, morton park, festivals and celebrations, athletics, cycling

Notes on discussion about the status of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and the proposal it be made a city. 16 Mar 1944.Notes on discussion about the status of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and the proposal it be made a city. 16 Mar 1944.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, chandler, g.l.

Election circular on behalf of C.L. (Jim) Willis for Blackburn and Mitcham Shire; Mitcham Riding, 28 Aug [Year not given]Election circular on behalf of C.L. (Jim) Willis for Blackburn and Mitcham Shire; Mitcham Riding, 28 Aug [Year not given]local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, willis, charles l., willis, jim

Annual report of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham for the year 1936-37 and photocopy.Contains a number of photographs of roads and buildings.Annual report of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham for the year 1936-37 and photocopy. Contains a number of photographs of roads and buildingsshire of blackburn and mitcham, annual report

Photocopy of newspaper photo showing councillors meeting beside the ruins of the Blackburn and Mitcham municipal chambers, Whitehorse Road, Tunstall after they had been destroyed by fire.Photocopy of newspaper photo showing councillors meeting beside the ruins of the Blackburn and Mitcham municipal chambers, Whitehorse Road, Tunstall after they had been destroyed by fireshire of blackburn and mitcham, fires, councillors, municipal offices

Photocopy of advertisement for photostat reproduction using the Herald article of 29 Sept 1927 describing the loss of records when the Blackburn and Mitcham Shire Hall was destroyed by fire as an example.Photocopy of advertisement for photostat reproduction using the Herald article of 29 Sept 1927 describing the loss of records when the Blackburn and Mitcham Shire Hall was destroyed by fire as an example.shire of blackburn and mitcham, advertising, fires

Statistics of selected years of the Nunawading area from 1866 - 1963.Statistics of selected years of the Nunawading area from 1866 - 1963.statistics, city of nunawading, population, shire of blackburn and mitcham, shire of nunawading, nunawading district roads board