Letters from Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham to contractors re renovations to the Municipal Chambers and vica versa Letters from Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham to contractors re renovations to the Municipal Chambers and vice versa bishop, herbert thomas, shire of blackburn and mitcham, council chambers

Photocopy of two double pages from a Municipal Directory for 1946 giving details of the City of Nunawading in its first year. Includes list of councillors and staff and descriptions of the suburbs included.Photocopy of two double pages from a Municipal Directory for 1946 giving details of the City of Nunawading in its first year.city of nunawading, directories, councillors, council staff, blackburn, forest hill, mitcham, nunawading, vermont

Architects plans for proposed 4 unit development at 410 Middleborough Road, Blackburn.Architects plans for proposed 4 unit development at 410 Middleborough Road, Blackburn.middleborough road, blackburn north, factor, michael (architect), city of nunawading

:Letter from Gwen M. Jones to her Uncle William H. Jackson at Smoko, Bright, Victoria with photo (NP2932) of the family homestead 'Berwyn', Canterbury Road, Blackburn,:Letter from Gwen M. Jones to her Uncle William H. Jackson at Smoko, Bright, Victoria with photo (NP2932) of the family homestead 'Berwyn', Canterbury Road, Blackburn,jones, gwen m, canterbury road, blackburn south, poultry farms, berwyn

Article on the history and present condition of the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary.Article on the history and present condition of the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary.blackburn lake sanctuary, history

Photocopy of extracts from Norman Anderson's scrap book - taken from a newspaper article, the council argued about work for sustenance. Also in a letter by Cr Armstrong, origins of Walker Park and Vermont reserve are mentioned.Photocopy of extracts from Norman Anderson's scrap book - taken from a newspaper article, the council argued about work for sustenance. relief workers, shire of blackburn and mitcham, armstrong, norman, boothroyd, j.e., halliday, robert ramsay, walker park, vermont reserve

Land to be purchased on Whitehorse Road for a reserve.Land to be purchased on Whitehorse Road for a reserve.mitcham and vermont progress association, shire of blackburn and mitcham, armstrong, norman, mitcham reserve, parks and reserves

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.