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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Notes on history of the Taintons of East Burwood, n.d
Notes by Ken Smith, descendant of the Tainton Family. James and Ann Tainton arrived in Australia in 1853, bought land between Hawthorn and Burwood Roads near Blackburn Road.tainton family, tainton, james, tainton, ann, tainton road, burwood east -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Work for co-operative, 1993
Blackburn Baptist Church's Supported Housing and Accommodation (SHAC)Blackburn Baptist Church's Supported Housing and Accommodation (SHAC) has set up a co-operative to give young unemployed people work doing odd jobs in the community.Blackburn Baptist Church's Supported Housing and Accommodation (SHAC) unemployment, blackburn baptist church. supported housing and accommodation, youth services, barker, ajay, harris, david -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Minutes of Adult Deaf Society of Victoria, 1907 - 1933
Typescript extracts from the minutes of the Adult Deaf Society of Victoria,Typescript extracts from the minutes of the Adult Deaf Society of Victoria, formerly Adult Deaf and Dumb Mission of Victoria - relating to the Farm and Home at Blackburn from 1907 - 1933.Typescript extracts from the minutes of the Adult Deaf Society of Victoria,welfare services, adult deaf and dumb society, blackburn lake -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History of State School No.2904 Mitcham, 13/06/1969
Copy of the Document of the History of the Mitcham State School forwarded to Mr. K. Patterson, 32 Naughton Grove, Blackburn, 3000, with covering letter from Mr. A. Richards - Principal.nunawading historical society, patterson, keith arthur, victoria. education department, richards, a, mitcham state school, no. 2904 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History of Burwood East State School, 1/03/1969
Document on Burwood East Primary School, originally a non-vested school, no 184 Harkaway, located at the junction of Highbury and Blackburn Roads whose first building was erected in 1861.burwood east primary school no. 454, nunawading common school no 454 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Residents to fight church's $70 M plan, 2013
Seventh Day Adventist Church development of property opposite the Blackburn Lake SanctuarySeventh Day Adventist Church development of property opposite the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary encompassing a 151 dwelling retirement village, auditorium, shop and cafe, with 300 car spaces.Seventh Day Adventist Church development of property opposite the Blackburn Lake Sanctuaryseventh day adventist church, blackburn lake sanctuary, retirement homes and villages -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Naming of Park, 2015
Whitehorse Council is seeking comment on the proposed naming of the park at 36 Central Road Blackburn as McCubbin Park in recognition of Frederick McCubbin who painted numerous paintings in the area.Whitehorse Council is seeking comment on the proposed naming of the park at 36 Central Road Blackburn as McCubbin Park in recognition of Frederick McCubbin who painted numerous paintings in the area.Whitehorse Council is seeking comment on the proposed naming of the park at 36 Central Road Blackburn as McCubbin Park in recognition of Frederick McCubbin who painted numerous paintings in the area.mccubbin, frederick, central road, blackburn no 36, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Cadastral Map System, 2005
Land Victoria map of section of Blackburn North.Land Victoria map of section of Blackburn North, inc. Middleborough Road, Joseph Street and Chapman Street. Scale: 1:1500. With Lot Nos. and block frontage dimensions.Land Victoria map of section of Blackburn North. middleborough road, blackburn north, joseph street, blackburn north, chapman street, blackburn north -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Tea and Butter Ration Card, 1949
Photocopy of tea and butter ration cards A189255 - A189259 issued in 1949 in the names of members of the Williams family, 23 Williams Road, Blackburn.Photocopy of tea and butter ration cards A189255 - A189259 issued in 1949 in the names of members of the Williams family, 23 Williams Road, Blackburn. From the scrapbook of Jessie Williams.Photocopy of tea and butter ration cards A189255 - A189259 issued in 1949 in the names of members of the Williams family, 23 Williams Road, Blackburn. world war 1939 - 1945, ration books, williams, jessie, williams family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Certificate - Land Title, Leonard Sherwin Bailey, 11/04/1927
Certificate of Title in the name of Leonard Sherwin Bailey, located on Whitehorse Road, Blackburn, dated 11 April 1927. Transferred to Carlton and United Breweries 4 October 1968.bank of australasia, mcdonald, thomas ewan, binding, alfred george, lynch, john thomas, commonwealth trading bank of australia, holden hotels pty ltd, carlton and united breweries ltd, land sales -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, George - a big wheel who made champions, n.d
George Robinson, one of the last of the old-fashioned bike shops in Melbourne, reminisces with John Hamilton about his experiences in his Blackburn shop and his ideas on cycling.robinson, george, bicycle shops, rob's cycle and sports -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Belgians in Australia, 1950
Part extract from 'The World of Commerce' about Belgian families and businesses in Australia, in particular the de Stoop factory in Blackburn which was established in 1950. 13 pages illustrated.manufacturing industry, belgians in australia, de stoop, roger, bekaert, eugene, de stoop, dominique, prince of luxembourg, princess of luxembourg -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, McCracken House, 20/08/2000 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of McCracken House, 43 Orchard Grove, Blackburn South. (Now Orchard House, St. Ninians Uniting Church). Old Orcharding Family Home.orchard grove, blackburn south, no. 43, st. ninians uniting church blackburn south -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Roads, 1937
Collection of documents regarding reimbursement of road construction and maintenance in the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham including works funded by Country Roads Board and Federal Aid Roads Grant, 1937.road construction and maintenance, shire of blackburn and mitcham, victoria. country roads board -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Parting of the ways, n.d. (original 1925)
Retiring councillors entertained by Shire President following the establishment of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham in 1925. Speeches made by many councillors in response to president's proposal of toast to the new shire.local government, young cr, shire of nunawading, shire of blackburn and mitcham, armstrong cr, boyland cr, ellingworth john richard, blood cr, fankhauser cr, husband cr, bayley cr, hurter cr, halliday cr, stevens cr, gawler cr, baker cr, hall cr, horkings cr -
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Article, Trees To Make Way For Apartments, 25/11/2019
A tree-covered block at 48 - 52 Whitehorse Road, Blackburn will be razed to make way for a five-storey apartment buildingA tree-covered block at 48 - 52 Whitehorse Road, Blackburn will be razed to make way for a five-storey apartment building comprising 40 apartments. It is at the corner of Frankcom St.A tree-covered block at 48 - 52 Whitehorse Road, Blackburn will be razed to make way for a five-storey apartment building whitehorse road, blackburn no. 48-52, trees -
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Memorabilia - Brick, 1956
The brick was used in the construction of a toilet block located behind the Blackburn Library and next to the railway line. it was donated by the City of Whitehorse after the toilet block was demolished in 1999.1956 Olympic Glen Iris cream brick'Glen 1956 Iris' with Olympic ringsbuildings, materials -
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Memorabilia - Fridge magnet, Pre-1994
Distributed by the City of Nunawading Libraries to patronsInscribed plastic and magnetic-tape magnet for 'fridge. White background with brown wording and black picture of bookCity of Nunawading, Library and Information Service. Nunawading Library Phone 262 6555|Blackburn Library Phone 878 6851|Vermont South Library Phone 887 9646|Don't forget your Library Bookscivic mementoes, souvenirs -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, baby outfit c 1900, c1900
This baby's crocheted outfit is an example of the clothing made for their children by the families who had settled in the Moorabbin Shire c1900. The Blackburn family were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireThis baby's crocheted cape and dress aesethetically significant as an example of the skill of the women of the families who were pioneer settlers and market gardeners in Moorabbin Shire who made their own clothing for their families. It was made by a member of the early settler Blackburn family and passed down through the generations. This is a white cotton baby's two piece, cape and dress outfit, with extensive hand-crotchet lace trim.clothing, moorabbin, crochet, bentleigh, pioneer settlers, baby outfit -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Circular for Loan, 1/05/1930
A circular put out by the Shire of Blackburn & Mitcham who decided to raise a loan of 15,000 pounds to carry out necessary improvements in the shire. 24 ratepayers lodged a demand for a poll (Vigilance Association). To combat the activities of the Vigilance Association which is seeking to veto the loan the Blackburn & Mitcham Progressive League has been formed comprising all the Councillors of the Shire and a large number of prominent ratepayers. The purpose of the loan is itemised.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, resident action, vigilance association, blackburn & mitcham progressive league -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Greenwood Estate, 14/09/1994 12:00:00 AM
subdivision of former Wunderlich site iAdvertisement for auction of 'Greenwood Estate', 31 sites, Vicki Street, Vicki Street 'Blackburn' (now Forest Hill), 25 September 1994. Agent: Fletcher & Parker. In Nunawading Gazettesubdivision of former Wunderlich site ibindy street, forest hill, vicki street, sandra street, greenwood estate, auctions -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Statement showing amount of Shire and Severence loans, 19/04/1937 12:00:00 AM
Statement from the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham showing amount of Shire and Severance loans, also advances from municipal fund for various undertakings together with the distribution of the various amounts to Ridings.Statement from the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham showing amount of Shire and Severance loans, also advances from municipal fund for various undertakings together with the distribution of the various amounts to Ridings.Statement from the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham showing amount of Shire and Severance loans, also advances from municipal fund for various undertakings together with the distribution of the various amounts to Ridings.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, bishop, herbert thomas, financial documents -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Christina Cock, 31/12/1999
Article on Christina Cock, 112 years old Blackburn resident, including information from her 82 year old daughter, Lesley Ricketson. In 'Farewell to a century' supplement of 'The Age'.cock, christina, ricketson, lesley, paraha, riley -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Reliable native plants for your garden
Pamphlet put out by the Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society And the Doncaster And Templestowe Conservation Society on reliable native plants and trees to grow in your garden. [Undated but probably 1970s]Pamphlet put out by the Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society And the Doncaster And Templestowe Conservation Society on reliable native plants and trees to grow in your garden. [Undated but probably 1970s]Pamphlet put out by the Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society And the Doncaster And Templestowe Conservation Society on reliable native plants and trees to grow in your garden. [Undated but probably 1970s]blackburn and district tree preservation society, native plants, doncaster-templestowe conservation society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Won't be library sackings, c1969
Mayor, Cr Keith Rooney, states that Nunawading Council has not thought of retrenchments of library staffMayor, Cr Keith Rooney, states that Nunawading Council has not thought of retrenchments of library staff following Council decision to hold management consultation investigation of Blackburn Branch Library.Mayor, Cr Keith Rooney, states that Nunawading Council has not thought of retrenchments of library staff public libraries, blackburn branch library, city of nunawading, rooney, keith -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Church asks for youth support
Article from Nunawading Post re a Uniting Church appeal for Nunawading, Blackburn and Mitcham residents to offer accommodation to young people moving from the country to Melbourne for work or study.uniting church, uniting church youth ministry unit, uniting church accommodation network -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Sagoe Common School, 30/08/1984
Letter from C. Payne to the Nunawading Historical Society c/- Mrs D. Mattingley stating that after the closure of the old Sagoe Common School it was replaced by the Blackburn School, No 2923.sagoe common school, no. 463, blackburn primary school, no. 2923, primary schools -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, A Place to sit and ponder, 25/04/1990
'A Place to sit and ponder' by Kate Ashley-Griffiths, Nunawading Gazette, 25 April 1990 on Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. Gives brief history and discusses plans for expansion of the visitors' centre.blackburn lake sanctuary, hansen, bill, stanton, peter, armstrong, ian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Pamphlet, Municipal Elections, 1/08/1946 12:00:00 AM
Municipal elections for West Ward, City of Nunawading 24/8/1946.Municipal elections for West Ward, City of Nunawading 24/8/1946. Pamphlet for L. J. Sutherland, Blackburn Progress Association. Extract from scrapbook of Mrs Jessie WilliamsMunicipal elections for West Ward, City of Nunawading 24/8/1946. williams, jessie, sutherland, l j., blackburn progress association, stephens, r., h. e., city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Book success, 23/10/1985
Article in Nunawading Gazette about two bookbinders, Tony Anderson and Michael Lester, both in business in Blackburn, who have won 1st prize awards at the Royal Melbourne Show.books, royal melbourne show, anderson, tony, lester, michael, victorian bookbinders guild, octagen bindery