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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Article, Refugees from despair find a house of hope
Article in Nunawading Post. Cambodian and Lao youth accommodation Service commenced just over one year ago to help young people across the state find accommodation. It also acts as mediator between parents and young people. A 2nd house for girls opened 4 months ago.migrant services, cambodian and lao youth accommodation service, mak, ben -
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Newspaper - Article, Open house, 11/09/1996
Article on opening of Mitcham Community House at its new location in Brunswick Road.neighbourhood houses, mitcham community house inc., bos, willy, arrowsmith, valda, oscar, geoff, curlis, sue -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Queen's car, 1954
Digital photocopy by Arrowsmith, TedB/W Copy - Queen Elizabeth II in back seat of open car on way to Government House, Melbourne, during her tour of Australia 1954queen elizabeth ii, government house, royal tour 1954, standfield, ray -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Radio Australia Verification Card, 1988
Card depicting the new Parliament House, Canberra and commemorating the first reception of Radio Australia's English Service in December 1988. The new Parliament House opened by Queen Elizabeth on 9 May 1988.radio broadcasting, parliament house, canberra (new), radio australia -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article - Umbrella Dementia Cafes, Sep - Nov 2023
Umbrella Dementia Cafes provide vital support and resources for dementia sufferersnon-fictionUmbrella Dementia Cafes provide vital support and resources for dementia sufferersbox hill south neighbourhood house, koonung cottage community house, one community church -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Repair Cafe, 11/10/2023
A repair Cafe has opened at Strathdon House on the second Saturday of each month (January excepted) from 10 - 2 run by HealthAbility to repair household items.non-fictionA repair Cafe has opened at Strathdon House on the second Saturday of each month (January excepted) from 10 - 2 run by HealthAbility to repair household items.strathdon orchard, healthability -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Eastbridge Migrant Hostel
Eastbridge Migrant Hostel opened in 1952 to house mainly British migrants and closed in 1987. They were housed in nissan huts.Three black and white photographs showing groups of people at the hostel.eastbridge migrant hostel, nunawading, migrants -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - Article, Green, Ken, Elmore Houses of Blackburn, 1993
A discussion of the Elmore Houses in Blackburn between 1912-1932.2 pages, A4, photocopied documentnon-fictionA discussion of the Elmore Houses in Blackburn between 1912-1932.elmore houses, elmore algeron, green ken, heidelberg school, morton thomas, open air school, clonmore, freehold investments and banking company of australia ltd, arts and crafts bungalows -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Training School 74, May 1970
The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.School 74 Three nurses donned in historical uniforms for open day at Lister House. L-R: Lynne Smith from Mildura in 1860s uniform, Carmel Walshe from Bendigo in a uniform from the Dental hospital Melbourne in the 1970s, Lyn Sutherland from Mildura in present 1970s uniform.nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 74 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Mitcham Primary School No 2904
On 24th September 1888 a wooden state school opened on land purchased on the north west corner of Whitehorse and Mitcham Roads. In 1890 a contract was let for the construction of a one-room brick school house on that site. By 1907 student numbers had risen to 120 so the Church of Christ Hall was leased for 10/- a week. By 1922 cracks had appeared, plaster had fallen in the school and both the Brittania Street Scout Hall and the Methodist Church has been leased for classrooms. On 10/4/1930, a new school, to be occupied by the upper grades was opened in its present location.Coloured picture of Mitcham Primary School No 2904 The traffic lights are at the intersection of Mitcham and Doncaster East Roads - 2012mitcham primary school no. 2904, schools -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Box Hill Town Hall
This Box Hill Town Hall was officially opened in April 1935 by the then governor of Victoria, Lord Huntingfield. An administrative wing was added in 1982. Following the proclamation of the City of Whitehorse in 1994, the administrative functions were transferred to the Civic Centre in Nunawading. The Box Hill Town Hall, which is a National Trust building now houses the Art Centre and community rooms for use by historical societies and volunteer groups.Coloured photograph of the front of Box Hill Town Hall taken in November 2006 on the re-opening after refurbishmentbox hill town hall, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Morack Golf Course, c 1976
Black and white photograph of the Morack Golf Course looking south to the final holes with the original club house on the right. Course opened as 9 holes in 1976, extended into 18 holes in 1980. c 1976morack golf course, city of nunawading, parks and reserves -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Vermont South Community House, 1976
Black and white photograph of the South Vermont Community House at 557 Burwood Highway, Vermont South, opened in October 1976vermont south community house, community houses, burwood highway, vermont south, neighbourhood houses -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Mitcham Community House
Black and white photograph of the Mitcham Community House established in the former Manse of the Mountainview Uniting Church in Whitehorse Road, Mitcham. This was the first home of the Community House opened in August 1975mitcham community house, mountainview uniting church, whitehorse road, mitcham, community houses, neighbourhood houses -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Eley Park Community Centre, 1976
Black and white photograph of the Eley Park community Centre in Eley Road, Burwood East. The Centre was opened in July 1976eley park community centre, community houses, neighbourhood houses, eley road, burwood east -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Whitehorse News, Whitehorse News, Nunawading Community Hub is Complete, September 2020
In 2020, the City of Whitehorse has opened the new Nunawading Community Hub, which will house 30 Community groups, clubs and services.The City of Whitehorse has opened the new Nunawading Community Hub, which will house 30 Community groups, clubs and services. It incoporates restoration of the former Nunawading Primary School No. 4190 built in 1926. See also ND7673.non-fictionIn 2020, the City of Whitehorse has opened the new Nunawading Community Hub, which will house 30 Community groups, clubs and services. nunawading primary school (no. 4190), nunawading community hub -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Methodist Church Mitcham, 1/06/1967 12:00:00 AM
1888 First Wesleyan church erected on the East corner of Richards St and Whitehorse Rd. 1021 Church was transferred and enlarged on Mitcham Rd. site. 1932 Church was extended Westward. Kindergarten room was extended east to form Wesley Hall. 1953 Church connected to Wesley Hall. 1957 house next to Church purchased. 1958 Community Hall opened. Presbyterian site used by both denominations. 1967 old Methodist site closes, Church building and Wesley hall transferred to Doncaster East and these photos show the Church being moved.Church being moved to Doncaster East. Man on the roof lifting power linesmethodist church mitcham, churches -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Strathdon House Opening, Jan 2022
Photocopy of article from Whitehorse Newsletter Jan 2022 regarding the opening of Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct in Dec 2021non-fictionPhotocopy of article from Whitehorse Newsletter Jan 2022 regarding the opening of Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct in Dec 2021strathdon homestead, strathdon orchard, orchards -
International House, The University of MelbournePhotograph (Item), Four people walking near the recently completed Ian Clunies Ross Wing at International House, c. 1957
International House at the University of Melbourne was Australia's first 'international house'. Its first purpose-built accommodation wing opened to residents in 1957, with the official opening the following year. The building was later named the Ian Clunies Ross Wing in honour of the first chair of the International House Council. buildings -
International House, The University of MelbournePhotograph (Item), Australian News and Information Bureau, Group of people including first Warden Brian Jones walking near the recently-completed first accommodation building (llater named the Ian Clunies Ross Wing) at International House Melbourne, c. 1957
International House at the University of Melbourne was the first residence of its type in Australia. The first accommodation building, which opened to residents in 1957, was later named in honour of Ian Clunies Ross (1899-1959), the first chair of the International House Council. 1950s melbourne, international house -
International House, The University of MelbournePhotograph (Item), Aerial view of the official opening of the Samuel Wadham Wing at International House, 1963
The Samuel Wadham Wing was the second purpose-built accommodation building at International House at the University of Melbourne. The building was officially opened by Lord Richard Casey (1890–1976) on 23 March 1963. -
International House, The University of MelbournePhotograph (Item), Man playing squash whilst spectators look on from above, 1969
The International House Squash Court was officially opened on July 16, 1969, by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe. The court was funded by the Sunshine Foundation and Dame Hilda Stevenson. Squash became popular with students, but the court was eventually demolished in 2002 to make way for the Founders Building. This match appears to have been played at the official opening, with distinguished guests looking on from above, including Dame Stevenson (seated).squash, sport, hilda stevenson -
International House, The University of MelbournePhotograph (Item), Students Felicity Ho and John Howie ironing, and Megan Edwards washing clothes in a Scheps Building laundry, 1972
This image brings together two major events in International House history in 1972, the opening of the Scheps Wing, and the admittance of women. Female students were initially accommodated on separate floors, and the Council has since attempted to maintain between 25% and 50% female students. The Scheps Wing was opened in May that year, named in honour of donors Theodor and Ida Scheps, its 92 rooms accomodating the growth of IH's diverse student body. John Howie was IH Student Club President from 1971-1972, the first permitted to regularly attend IH Council Meetings after years of petitioning for Council representation by the Student Club. Felicity Ho and John Howie, pictured ironing together here, later married."Photographed for publicity" inscribed in pen on reverse with names of subjects and datelaundry, scheps wing, students -
International House, The University of MelbournePhotograph (Item), Lady Maie Casey, Sir Samuel Wadham, and an unidentified woman in profile, possibly at the opening of the Samuel Wadham Wing at International House, c. 1963
This image could be one of several formal occasions attended by Lady Maie Casey and Lord Richard Casey, as both were dedicated patrons of International House. In March 1963, Lord Casey opened the Samuel Wadham Wing, named for the man in the centre of this image. Samuel Wadham (1891–1972) was a professor of agriculture at the University of Melbourne and chair of the International House Council from 1959 to 1969. He and his wife Lady Dorothy Wadham were deeply involved in fundraising and public outreach on behalf of International House.maie casey, samuel wadham -
International House, The University of MelbournePhotograph (Item), Guests arriving for the official opening of the Samuel Wadham Wing, 1963
The Samuel Wadham Wing, officially opened on 23 March 1963 by Lord Richard Casey (Minister for External Affairs), at a large ceremony and commemoration dinner. The Wing was the second residential building at International House, providing sixty-three additional student rooms, tutors' rooms, a library, a laundry, a gym, and the formal entrance. The new building was hoped by Warden Sam Dimmick to secure International House's position as an academic college in Melbourne, who also extended thanks for fundraising and furnishing initiatives by the Women's Auxiliaries.samuel wadham, events -
International House, The University of MelbournePhotograph (Item), Lord Richard Casey speaking at the official opening of the Samuel Wadham Wing at International House, 1963
Lord Richard Casey opened the Samuel Wadham Wing on Saturday, 23 March 1963, to a crowd of students and distinguished guests. In his speech, Lord Casey deemed the new building a "microcosm of the world", with students able to "help break down misunderstanding and social barriers" between Australia and its neighbours. Typed description attached to reversesamuel wadham, richard casey -
International House, The University of MelbournePhotograph (Item), Richard Shiell, "Open Revolt is Planned" (DISCONTENT??), 1960
This photograph comes from an 'Album of Student Activities 1960', compiled and presented to International House by Soedjadi Satrosoegito & Richard Shiell, the third in a series of photographs entitled 'DISCONTENT??'students, social -
International House, The University of MelbournePhotograph (Item) - Two male students playing draughts (checkers) while others watch
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Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, Sunbury Mural, 3rd July 2001
The mural of the artist's image of early Sunbury was painted on the garage wall of the Sunbury Presbytery. It could be viewed from the former court house garden. The first businesses opened in Sunbury in Macedon Street between Jacksons Creek and Jackson Street. The view in the mural is looking east towards Jacksons Creek.When the railway service reached Sunbury in 1859, the business area then relocated from Macedon Street to the Evans and O'Shanassy Streets precinct. Some businesses still exist at the original Macedon Street site.A coloured scanned photograph of a mural which was painted on a brick wall.murals, early sunbury, macedon street -
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Booklet, Friends of the Old Sunbury Court House 10th Birthday Celebration, 1993
This booklet was put together by members of the committee of the Friends of the Old Sunbury Court House for the 10th anniversary of the former Court of Petty Sessions becoming the Sunbury Visitor Information Centre. The Sunbury Court of Petty Sessions situated in Macedon Street, Sunbury closed at the end of 1989. The community formed a committee to retain the premises to be used by the community and officially opened by the Shire of Bulla Mayor Cr. Phillip McMahon as the Sunbury Visitor Information Centre on 21st February 1993. The Visitor Information Centre operated seven days a week from 9.00am to 5.00pm.A small cream covered booklet of 27 pages including cover with black printing and a black drawing of the Old Sunbury Court House on the front cover.Friends of the Old Sunbury Court House 10th Birthday Celebration 21st February 1993 - 21st February 2003sunbury visitor information centre, visitor information centre, friends of the old sunbury court house, old sunbury courthouse, sunbury court of petty sessions, court of petty sessions
