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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Cycle ends for Mr Rob, 3/09/1999
Mr Robinson, 85 of Robs Special Cycles, closing his shop in Blackburn after 56 years of business. Winner of Kew Amateur Cycle Club's championship 1933 and Melbourne to Woodend race in 1932.robinson, george, robinson, francis, shone, noel, rob's cycle and sports, bicycle shops -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 opening of Whitehorse Heritage Trail at Furness Park Main Street Blackburn by the Mayor, Cr. Bill Bowie and Phillip Baressi, MHR and Lois Binnie, Heritage & Leisure Officer, City of Whitehorse.bowie, bill, baressi, phillip, binnie, lois, whitehorse heritage trail, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Narmara Primary School, 13/01/1994 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photo of Narmara Primary School looking North along East boundary. 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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Narmara Primary School, 13/01/1994 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photo of Narmara Primary School site 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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Edward Henry Pearce, 1906
Documents relating to the orchard of Edward Henry Pearce including a history written by his son & information of his grandparents E & M Pearce, the Blackburn Cool Stores & the Blue Moon Fruit Co-op.pearce, edward h., pearce, edward, pearce, duncan stenser, pearce, mrs m, blackburn cool store, blue moon fruit co-operative ltd -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 ceramic tiles needed for the house were made at Geals' Pottery , 266-272 Springvale Road, Nunawadinggeal, sydney, blackburn road blackburn, no. 124 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 ceramic tiles used in the house were made at Geal's Pottery 266-272 Springvale Road, Nunawadinggeal, sydney, blackburn road blackburn, no. 124 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ColouredPhotograph, Narmara Primary School, 13/01/1994 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photo of Narmara Primary School, looking North from south boundary. 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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Post Drill Set
Used by donor's father, John Palmer, on his parents dairy farm at Mupunga East and later on his own dairy farm at Allansford. From 1966 until 1992 used in Mitcham and Blackburn.A post mounted drill stand with a gearing arrangement driven by a handle. The depth of drill is adjusted by a large red wheel which raises or lowers the drill. There are other adjusting devices on the drill.Buffalo Forge Co, Buffalo N.Y. No 151 (on both sides of main casting)trades, tools, metalworking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Tray Cloth
This piece was used by Doris Mattingly as a wall hanging in her home - 2 Leons Court Blackburn. The wooden rod is in the Supplementary envelope filed in .09.17.19 - map drawer marked 'signage for outdoor display'.Ecru linen drawn thread with acorn shape and leaf embroidery. An example of Russian Drawn Ground Embroidery.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mini-tornado chaos, 2006
A record number of emergency calls were received after a freak storm on Australia Day 2006 (photo).A record number of emergency calls were received after a freak storm on Australia Day 2006 (photo).A record number of emergency calls were received after a freak storm on Australia Day 2006 (photo).storms, the avenue, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Titles Office Record of Subdivision
Titles Office Record of Subdivisionclarkes road, blackburn, whitehorse road -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Anger on Creeklands damage, 29/10/1986 12:00:00 AM
Article from Nunawading Gazette, 29 October 1986Article from Nunawading Gazette, 29 October 1986 on damage to parkland from swimming pool construction.Article from Nunawading Gazette, 29 October 1986 haydn street, blackburn, furness park -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Help save Anjaya Court reserve, 1985
'Help save Anjaya Court Reserve', leaflet regarding City of Nunawading's proposed sale of the area, 1985.anjaya court, blackburn, parks and reserves -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Linden Street, 1/11/2016 12:00:00 AM
Residents of Linden, Elm, Goodwin and Elder Streets won a protest against a developer who took the development of 32-34 Linden Street to VCAT after it was rejected by Whitehorse Council.linden street, blackburn, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Fisher Real Estate Agents, 1977
Black and white photo of Fisher Real Estate officesfrank fisher & co., real estate agent, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black & white photograph, William Moffatt
William Moffatt standing in front of pruned treeswilliam moffett, blackburn, orchardist -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - B/W Photograph, Moffatt Family
William Moffatt, Orchardist and familywilliam moffatt, orchardist, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Extracts from Nunawading Council minutes, 1949
Extracts from Nunawading Council minutesExtracts from Nunawading Council minutes: (1) June 1949 Ambulance station requested (2) 24 June War service homes will be erected on land acquired by the Commonwealth Government, bordered by Duckman Street, Amery Avenue, Hirst Street & Middleborough Road (3) 1 July Proposal to build Infant Welfare Centre at Nunawading on land at rear of Municipal Chambers.Extracts from Nunawading Council minutescity of nunawading, war service homes, duckham street, blackburn, amery avenue, blackburn, hirst street, blackburn, middleborough road, blackburn, infant welfare centres, mitcham scout group, mitcham guide group, charlotte street, blackburn south, ayr street, blackburn south -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter, Scovell Family, 1990
A letter from Ian Hill and a document regarding the Scovell family of Blackburn.non-fictionA letter from Ian Hill and a document regarding the Scovell family of Blackburn.lyell andrew, hill ian, sweetland george william, laburnum street blackburn, scovell family, presbyterian church blackburn -
Blackburn Cricket Club
Premiers 1961-62 1st XI A Grade, 1961-62 1st XI A Grade Premiers
How many matches did these men play? Away games, home games? Any remarkable runs or scores? How long had each been playing? Were they professionals or amateurs? 1961-62 brought the Blackburn Cricket Club a triple premiership winning the A Grade, C Grade and D Grade flags in addition to the Under 16s. Team Standing (L-R): George Allerton, Keith Sturgeon, George Stone, Brian Pickett, Keith Blackley, Jim Robertson, Peter Grant. Sitting: Alan Taylor, Les Reed (President), Neveille Jacobs (vc), Don Meehan (c), Stuart Walker, Allan Berry (Sec), Ken Henwood.Black and white portrait of the cricket team anf officials. cricket, a grade, blackburn, blackburn cricket club, cricket whites, 1961-62, a grade premiers, george allerton, keith sturgeon, george stone, brian pickett, keith blackley, jim robertson, peter grant, alan taylor, les reed, neveille jacobs, don meehan, stuart walker, allan berry, ken henwood -
Blackburn Cricket Club
The Blackburn Hall at Morton Park
Blackburn Hall, also known as the Recreation Hall and Morton Park Hall, was used as community centre until 1965. In February 1929 the hall opened as a picture theater. The hall was a significant social venue for the cricket club. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Samuel Maggs A Pioneer of Ringwood, Samuel Maggs A Pioneer of Ringwood 1851-1942
The Maggs family were well known residents of Ringwood3 A4 pages of printed history including family trees, voyage to Australia, time in Blackburn and Ringwood. A facsimile transmission from the Healesville Library. Additional material Written by Russ Haines President of RDHS 2022.