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Functional object - Sprinkler, 1970
Anodised aluminium frame & sprinkler held together with 'pink gold' anodised aluminium bracket. Cream plastic head, water speed switch, & hose attachment. Used at 10 Francis Street, Blackburn'MELNOR'domestic items, gardening -
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Photograph, Cr. Frank Paice - Mayor
Black and white photograph of Cr. Frank Ernest Paice, Mayor, City of Nunawading, August 1951 to August 1952. Cr. Paice was also Shire President of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham for 1938-39paice, frank e, shire of blackburn and mitcham, shire presidents, city of nunawading, mayor -
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Photograph, Narmara Primary School, 13/01/1994 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photo of Narmara Primary School, Namara Street, looking North. School on North side of Highbury Road, between Middleborough Road and Blackburn Road. Since demolished and site developed for housing.narmara primary school, warner, philip -
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Photograph, Narmara Primary School, 13/01/1994 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photo of Narmara Primary School, looking West along Highbury Road. School on North side of Highbury Road between Middleborough and Blackburn Roads. Since demolished and site developed for housing.narmara primary school, warner, philip -
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Map, Laurel Grove, 1959
Plan of subdivision, part of Crown Portion 84, Lots 29, 30, 31 Kings Paddock subdivision, cnr Laurel Grove and Laburnum Street, Blackburn. Ref 2713, 6/2/1959.laurel grove, blackburn, laburnum street, land subdivision, kings paddock -
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Article - Document, Roads, 1932
Collection of particulars of maintenance works to be be carried out under the Maintenance Grant for year ending 30 June 1933 (Spec. 31M/13) by Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham for Country Roads Board, 1932shire of blackburn and mitcham, victoria. country roads board, road construction and maintenance -
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Article, Roos Skip Into Peak Traffic, 2019
Several kangaroos were reported bounding along Blackburn's busy streets early on February 27th.Several kangaroos were reported bounding along Blackburn's busy streets early on February 27th having been attracted to roadsides in search of grass & water during our prolonged dry spell.Several kangaroos were reported bounding along Blackburn's busy streets early on February 27th. wildlife, blackburn, whitehorse road, blackburn, warriors 4 wildlife -
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Newspaper - Article, Hall links generations, 25/11/1998
'Hall links generations', by Larissa Ham. Article on 20th anniversary of the Wal Wicking Hall located at Forest Hill Secondary College, Blackburn South Campus. Whitehorse Gazette, 25 November 1998.wal wicking hall, forest hill secondary college, blackburn south campus, taylor, jane, marnie, alexia, richardson, john, wicking, nancy, schools -
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Photograph, Slater's Cottage
William Slater's Cottage. He established a herb & lavender farm on what is now Slater Reserve, Blackburn North. Arrived from England in 1865. Photo shows two cows in front of cottage.slater, william henry, slater reserve, blackburn north, herb farms, lavender farms -
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Photograph, Former home of Sydney Geal
Colour photo of the front of the house built in 1951 at 124 Blackburn Road by Sydney Geal. Bricks and tiles needed for the house were made at Geal's Pottery 266-272 Springvale Road, Nunawadinggeal, sydney, blackburn road blackburn, no. 124 -
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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 -
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Functional object - Kidney Bowl
Medical kidney dish used by William Harrison, a member of St. John's Ambulance. Equipment used when attending public functions. Used at Morton Park and Blackburn Football Club. 1946+White enamel kidney dish with blue/black edging.|Oral History is at NP3400 and Transcription is at ND6056Geddes Pharmacy - Carlton/G.H. Zeal/English mademedicine, nursing -
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Document, Insulwool Factory, 2025
Information regarding the Insulwool Factory in Blackburn until its closure in 1995.non-fictionInformation regarding the Insulwool Factory in Blackburn until its closure in 1995.insulwool factory, bunnings warehouse nunawading, whitehorse road nunawading no 250, csr bradford, bannister giselda -
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Photograph, Lowen Family, 19/11/2010 12:00:00 AM
The Lowen family home at East Burwood, shown in about 1925, was removed and the property sold to allow Blackburn Road to continue through to meet up with Burwood Road. (Now Burwood Highway)Black and white photograph of a weatherboard house with a post and wire fence along the drive, and woman standing near the side of the houselowen family houses east burwood -
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Legal record - Land Title, Creation of easement, 1929
Ethel Mary Halley of Wellington Road Marylands S.A., registered proprietor of Lot 4 on Plan of Subdivision 4104 [Tyrrell Avenue Blackburn] to use for the purpose of drainage. Title Vol. 4824 Fol. 964713Ethel Mary Halley of Wellington Road Marylands S.A., registered proprietor of Lot 4 on Plan of Subdivision 4104 [Tyrrell Avenue Blackburn] to use for the purpose of drainage. Title Vol. 4824 Fol. 964713Ethel Mary Halley of Wellington Road Marylands S.A., registered proprietor of Lot 4 on Plan of Subdivision 4104 [Tyrrell Avenue Blackburn] to use for the purpose of drainage. Title Vol. 4824 Fol. 964713tyrrell avenue, blackburn -
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Document, Mrs Daisy Matthews, 30/12/1927
A photocopy of letter from L.V. Higgins, solicitor of Geelong to Jones, Morton & Son re land valuation of property belonging to Mrs Daisy Matthews in Main Street Blackburn, 30 December 1927 and reply.land values, matthews, daisy, main street, blackburn -
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Article, Nunawading's electric light scheme, 14 August 1914
Inauguration of electric lighting in the Shire of Nunawading at the substation cnr Whitehorse Road and Station Street, Box Hill,Copy of The Reporter, Friday August 14, 1914 article on the Inauguration of electric lighting in the Shire of Nunawading at the substation cnr Whitehorse Road and Station Street, Box Hill, includes the townships of Blackburn, Tunstall and Mitcham.Inauguration of electric lighting in the Shire of Nunawading at the substation cnr Whitehorse Road and Station Street, Box Hill,electricity supply, lincolne and macdougall, wright, g.f., melbourne electric supply company, garrett, h.t. -
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Document, By-Law No 11, 1935
By-Law No 11 of the Shire of Blackburn and MitchamBy-Law No 11 of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham made under Section 197 Subsection 6 and Section 222 of the Local Government Act 1928 agreed to by Council 1935 - Public Reserves, pleasure Grounds etc.By-Law No 11 of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitchamlocal government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, by-laws, parks and reserves -
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Document, Particulars of maintainance works, 1933
Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham - particulars of maintenance works carried out under the maintenance grant for the year ending 30 Jun 1933 and map showing work on the Main Healesville Road and Main Burwood Road.Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham - particulars of maintenance works carried out under the maintenance grant for the year ending 30 Jun 1933 and map showing work on the Main Healesville Road and Main Burwood Road.Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham - particulars of maintenance works carried out under the maintenance grant for the year ending 30 Jun 1933 and map showing work on the Main Healesville Road and Main Burwood Road.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, financial documents, maps, burwood road, healesville road, whitehorse road -
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Document, Estimate of revenue and expenditure for the municipal year 1933/34, 1933 - 1934
Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham proposed estimates of revenue and expenditure for the municipal year 1933-1934 - the estimates adopted and confirmed at an ordinary meeting on 16 Oct 1933.Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham proposed estimates of revenue and expenditure for the municipal year 1933-1934 - the estimates adopted and confirmed at an ordinary meeting on 16 Oct 1933. Figures on confirmed papers differ from estimatesShire of Blackburn and Mitcham proposed estimates of revenue and expenditure for the municipal year 1933-1934 - the estimates adopted and confirmed at an ordinary meeting on 16 Oct 1933.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, financial documents -
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Letter - Correspondence, Abattoir Property, 1937
Letter between City of Box Hill and Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham re sale of Lot 2, Abattoir Estate. A plan of subdivision and list of allotments for auction by City of box Hill on 27 Oct 1937.Letter between City of Box Hill and Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham re sale of Lot 2, Abattoir Estate. A plan of subdivision and list of allotments for auction by City of box Hill on 27 Oct 1937.Letter between City of Box Hill and Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham re sale of Lot 2, Abattoir Estate. A plan of subdivision and list of allotments for auction by City of box Hill on 27 Oct 1937.land sales, city of box hill, shire of blackburn and mitcham, abattoirs paddock, aspinalls estate, woodhouse grove, box hill north, koonung creek, bishop, herbert thomas -
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Pamphlet, George Cox cares for Mitcham
George Cox, state member for Mitcham and foundation member and past president of Blackburn and District Tree Preservation SocietyGeorge Cox, state member for Mitcham and foundation member and past president of Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society has put out a pamphlet recommending a selection of Australian plants known to thrive in this area.George Cox, state member for Mitcham and foundation member and past president of Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Societynative plants, cox, george, blackburn and district tree preservation society -
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Document, Frank Fisher & Co
Illustrative advertisement for Frank Fisher & Co, The Real Estate Agents, 54 Railway Road, Blackburn.Illustrative advertisement for Frank Fisher & Co, The Real Estate Agents, 54 Railway Road, Blackburn. From 'The Ruskin All-About' Nunawading Edition, 1954. Includes Mrs Ash, Office Manager in photo.Illustrative advertisement for Frank Fisher & Co, The Real Estate Agents, 54 Railway Road, Blackburn. frank fisher & co, ash, bruce (mrs), fisher, frank, railway road, blackburn, no 54 -
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Article, Fiona in man's role, 1985
18 year old Fiona Fleming has caused a stir by taking on the job of greenkeeper at Blackburn R.S.&C. Bowling Club, usually men's domain.18 year old Fiona Fleming has caused a stir by taking on the job of greenkeeper at Blackburn R.S.&C. Bowling Club, usually men's domain. She is also a member of the club and plays regularly.18 year old Fiona Fleming has caused a stir by taking on the job of greenkeeper at Blackburn R.S.&C. Bowling Club, usually men's domain. lawn bowls, blackburn r.s.&c. bowling club, fleming, fiona -
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Document, Memorandum of Association, 1913
Memorandum of Association of the Commonwealth Art Pottery and Insulator Company Proprietary Limited, 1913.Memorandum of Association of the Commonwealth Art Pottery and Insulator Company Proprietary Limited, 1913. Mentions 2 original shareholders and price paid for land ( Springfield Road, Blackburn and Croydon Road, Ringwood), plant and machinery.Memorandum of Association of the Commonwealth Art Pottery and Insulator Company Proprietary Limited, 1913. commonwealth pottery pty ltd, springfield road, blackburn north, levy, henry wolff, staughton, robert allen -
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Programme - Ephemera, Theatre and concert programs, 1967 - 1986
Selection of programs dating from 1967 to 1986, musical concerts and plays by groups from Blackburn, Nunawading, Box Hill and Mitcham. Includes list of Mitcham Repertory Group's plays from 1953 - 1985.drama, nunawading arts council, the avenue uniting church, blackburn, bellburn singers, maroondah singers, acacia singers, nova theatre, box hill city repertory, eastern theatre group, mitcham repertory group, blackburn players -
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Letter - Correspondence, Mr T. McClelland correspondence about drainage, 1937
Letter from resident Mr T. McClelland to Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham about the condition of a pitched drain in front of his dwelling in Whitehorse Road, Mitcham.Letter from resident Mr T. McClelland to Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham about the condition of a pitched drain in front of his dwelling in Whitehorse Road, Mitcham. With carbon copy of reply from the Shire Secretary.Letter from resident Mr T. McClelland to Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham about the condition of a pitched drain in front of his dwelling in Whitehorse Road, Mitcham.drainage, mcclelland, thomas robert, bishop, herbert thomas, shire of blackburn and mitcham, whitehorse road, mitcham -
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Article, Burnt Street Community, 2015
A group of members of St Alfred's Anglican Church in Blackburn North.A group of members of St Alfred's Anglican Church in Blackburn North, called the 'Burnt Street Community', have for the past five years made connections with Nepalese, Indian and Cambodian families living in Burnt Street.A group of members of St Alfred's Anglican Church in Blackburn North. burnt street nunawading, st. alfred's anglican church, blackburn north -
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Document, Bishop Family, 2012
Family record of Edward Bishop, Nunawading Shire Councillor 1887-1897 and Shire President 1899, and herbert Thomas Bishop, Secretary, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham 1926-1940.Family record of Edward Bishop, Nunawading Shire Councillor 1887-1897 and Shire President 1899, and herbert Thomas Bishop, Secretary, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham 1926-1940. Photos. Comp. by Patricia Richardson.Family record of Edward Bishop, Nunawading Shire Councillor 1887-1897 and Shire President 1899, and herbert Thomas Bishop, Secretary, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham 1926-1940. bishop, edward, bishop, herbert thomas, talbett, jessie de frayne, shire of nunawading, shire of blackburn and mitcham, bishop, edward moore, bishop, marjorie de frayne -
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Article, A great lake at Blackburn's heart, 15/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
Informative article on the various recreational activities in the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary.Informative article on the various recreational activities in the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. In 1985 a group of volunteers formed the Friends of the Lake and established an information and education centre. The program director then was Dorothy Meagher (seen in picture on right).Informative article on the various recreational activities in the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. blackburn lake sanctuary, friends of the lake, meagher, dorothy