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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Lake has become a teaching tool, 1/07/1992 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading Gazette, 1 July 1992 about Blackburn Lake Interpretation Centre which commenced in 1985.An article in Nunawading Gazette, 1 July 1992 about Blackburn Lake Interpretation Centre which commenced in 1985. $170,000 extension has been opened to teach children about nature and the environment. The extension was funded by the City of Nunawading, Rotary Club of Nunawading and the Victorian Department of Planning and the Environment. The coordinator is Dorothy Meagher. Nunawading Gazette, 1 July 1992 about Blackburn Lake Interpretation Centre which commenced in 1985.primary education, city of nunawading, victoria. department of planning and the environment, rotary club of nunawading, meagher, dorothy, aborigines, blackburn lake sanctuary, friends of the lake, lewis, irene, barnes, margaret, hopkins, sophie, oettinger, marc -
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Decorative object - Trophy
See Ref. 4362Oblong wooden shield with large shield in the middle with a circular medallion in the centre of a large metal shield. This is surrounded by six small metal shields. |Large metal shield engraved 'Blackburn East Primary School - House Athletics Sports'.|Smaller Shields:|1. Mackellar 1983-2. Paterson 1984-3. Mackellar 1985See abovetrophies & awards, sports -
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Photograph, Tombstone - Slater family
William Henry Slater emigrated from England and began growing medicinal herbs near Koonung Creek, Blackburn North in 1862. He also distilled eucalyptus oil for use at Melbourne Hospital and it was exported overseas under the 'O'Possum' brand. He later replanted his land with orchards but land taxes and rates forced the sale of the property. In 1979 the Nunawading Council purchased 7 acres of the land, now called , Slater ReserveColour photograph of the Slater family tombstone at Box Hill Cemetery. William Henry Slater died 23 May 1894 - 66 years of age Mary Ann Slater died 12 August 1912 - 83 years of ageslater, william henry, mary ann, herb farms, slater reserve -
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Newspaper, The Reporter
Nine pages extracted from issue of 15 August 1889Nine pages extracted from issue of 15 August 1889Nine pages extracted from issue of 15 August 1889doncaster, box hill, burwood, nunawading, blackburn, mitcham -
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Article, Three up for sale, 1991
Article on the sale of 244-276 Whitehorse Road and two other major propertiesArticle on the sale of 244-276 Whitehorse Road and two other major propertiesArticle on the sale of 244-276 Whitehorse Road and two other major propertieswhitehorse road, blackburn, nos 244-246, guests furniture, k-mart, east burwood -
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Book, Windows on Nunawading, 1990
History of the area covered by the City of Nunawading by Diane Sydenham. With errata sheet.History of the area covered by the City of Nunawading by Diane Sydenham. With errata sheet.History of the area covered by the City of Nunawading by Diane Sydenham. With errata sheet.nunawading, blackburn, mitcham, vermont, burwood east, forest hill -
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Book, A History of Nunawading, 1972
A history of the area covered by the City of NunawadingA history of the area covered by the City of NunawadingA history of the area covered by the City of Nunawadingnunawading, blackburn, mitcham, vermont, burwood east, forest hill -
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Map, Photo-map Ringwood A4A, 1945
Aerial photo covering approximately from Box Hill to Mitcham (West to East) and Springfield Road to Hawthorn Road (North to south).Aerial photo covering approximately from Box Hill to Mitcham (West to East) and Springfield Road to Hawthorn Road (North to south). Names of main roads inscribed.Aerial photo covering approximately from Box Hill to Mitcham (West to East) and Springfield Road to Hawthorn Road (North to south).aerial photographs, box hill, blackburn, nunawading, forest hill, mitcham -
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Document, Lake home cluster rejected, 13/10/1976 12:00:00 AM
Gazette' 13 October 1976 reporting Nunawading Council rejection of an application for permit to build 18 cluster homes at 144 Central Road, Nunawading.'Lake home cluster rejected' by Simon Kinch. Article from 'Gazette' 13 October 1976 reporting Nunawading Council rejection of an application for permit to build 18 cluster homes at 144 Central Road, Nunawading.Gazette' 13 October 1976 reporting Nunawading Council rejection of an application for permit to build 18 cluster homes at 144 Central Road, Nunawading.central road, blackburn, no 144, land use, blackburn lake sanctuary, blackburn lake primary school no. 4860 -
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Map, Map of East and South eastern suburbs of Melbourne, 1930s
Map of suburbs of Melbourne from Kew to Ringwood and South Morang Station to East Oakleigh.Map of suburbs of Melbourne from Kew to Ringwood and South Morang Station to East Oakleigh.Map of suburbs of Melbourne from Kew to Ringwood and South Morang Station to East Oakleigh.blackburn, mitcham, hawthorn, box hill, doncaster, templestowe -
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Legal record - Correspondence, Land valuation, 28/04/1988 12:00:00 AM
Valuation of land, North East corner of Canterbury and Middleborough Roads, part of C.A. Parish of Nunawading,Valuation of land, North East corner of Canterbury and Middleborough Roads, part of C.A. Parish of Nunawading, 44 acres, weatherboard house on property and outbuildings. Value 5,400 pounds.Valuation of land, North East corner of Canterbury and Middleborough Roads, part of C.A. Parish of Nunawading, land values, ellingworth, john roger, middleborough road, blackburn, canterbury road -
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Newspaper - Article, Real estate between Box Hill and Croydon, 26/06/1935
Article dealing with real estate development in the suburbs between Box Hill and Croydon.real estate, box hill, ringwood, croydon, blackburn, mitcham -
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Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 4/09/1999 12:00:00 AM
Photo of owner George Robinson behind counter in shop.robinson, george, blackburn road, blackburn, no. 12, rob's cycle and sports -
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Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 4/09/1999 12:00:00 AM
Photo of storage boxes containing bicycle parts in shop.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports, blackburn road, blackburn, no. 12 -
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Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 4/09/1999 12:00:00 AM
Photo taken of Bicycle Frame Storage Rack. Lime green bicycle frame is a 'Rob's Special' made by George Robinson.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports, blackburn road, blackburn, no.12 -
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Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 4/09/1999 12:00:00 AM
Photo taken of gentleman (name to be ascertained) in Rob's Cycles Shop.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports, blackburn road, blackburn, no.12 -
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Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 4/09/1999 12:00:00 AM
Photo taken inside Rob's Shop with George Robinson serving customers (centre of photo in grey overalls).blackburn road, blackburn, no. 12, robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports -
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Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 4/09/1999 12:00:00 AM
Photo taken of Front of Shop on the last day.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports, blackburn road, blackburn, no.12 -
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Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 4/09/1999 12:00:00 AM
Photo taken of Rear Workshop.blackburn road, blackburn, no. 12, robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports -
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Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 4/09/1999 12:00:00 AM
Photo of Bike presented to The Nunawading & District Historical Society (Blue frame with Red - Man's Bike) (NA2587). The Red Woman's Bike was presented to The Museum of Victoria.blackburn road, blackburn, no. 12, robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports -
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Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 4/09/1999 12:00:00 AM
Photo taken of wall above fireplace in adjoining room to Shop of Friends & Customers signatures and comments to George Robinson.blackburn road, blackburn, no. 12, robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports -
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Article, Grove's Native Trees Axed, 1/03/2018 12:00:00 AM
The recent, council-sanctioned, destruction of trees at 21 Laurel Grove has left neighbours feeling betrayed.The recent, council-sanctioned, destruction of trees at 21 Laurel Grove has left neighbours feeling betrayed.The recent, council-sanctioned, destruction of trees at 21 Laurel Grove has left neighbours feeling betrayed.city of whitehorse, trees, laurel grove, blackburn, no. 21, bellbird residents' advocacy group -
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Article, Mitcham siege, 1996
A 12 hour siege in Whitehorse Road solicitors office of Wainwright Ryan. When Peter Morris of Blackburn held up the office with a gun.A 12 hour siege in Whitehorse Road solicitors office of Wainwright Ryan. When Peter Morris of Blackburn held up the office with a gun. S.O.G. officers finally fired capsicum spray and threw tear gas into the upstairs office. John Hoey, solicitor, had escaped earlier and six women, barricaded upstairs, were rescued.A 12 hour siege in Whitehorse Road solicitors office of Wainwright Ryan. When Peter Morris of Blackburn held up the office with a gun.shops, mitcham shopping centre, wainwright ryan, solicitors, hoey, john, morris, peter evan john -
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Article, Historic road signs will get a facelift, 1/01/1998 12:00:00 AM
Whitehorse Council will restore 75 year old signs painted under the Laburnum railway viaduct.Article from Whitehorse Gazette 21/1/1998 informing that Whitehorse Council will restore 75 year old signs painted under the Laburnum railway viaduct. The signs which have been vandalised and have badly deteriorated have been described as a Blackburn icon and a reminder of the past before traffic lights and road signs existed.Whitehorse Council will restore 75 year old signs painted under the Laburnum railway viaduct.city of whitehorse, abbott, kevin, champion, isaac, ray, shire of blackburn and mitcham, shire of nunawading -
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Document, Mrs Jessie Watts memorabilia, 1932 - 1945
Memorabilia of Don Watts' mother Mrs Jessie Watts (nee Kirkwood) who ran the Blackburn Dairy from 1929. She lived 1904 - 1972. Includes Photo NP874 and enlarged copy of aged 21. Identity card, issued 1949, Drivers' Licence 1932 and petrol ration coupons from World War 2.watts, jessie (mrs), kirkwood, jessie, world war, 1939 - 1945, ration books, blackburn dairy -
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Newspaper - Article, Kate has a say, 7/11/1990
Article about Kate Schillinger of Blackburn Lake Primary School who was chosen as one of the 10 best essays of the 11,000 Victorian entries and eventually selected as Victoria's best entrant. Kate voiced her concern about pollution, poverty and war. She was in the running to go to New York as the Australian delegate at a global forum for world improvement.environment, schillinger, kate, blackburn lake primary school no 4860 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)?, MTA?, Metropolitan Transit Authority?, "East Burwood Tramway Extension - beyond Middleborough Road - Feasibility Study, Sept, 1982
Report - 41 pages, photocopied, stapled in top left hand corner - titled "East Burwood Tramway Extension - beyond Middleborough Road - Feasibility Study - September 1982". No details as who made the report, though attached to the front cover by a paper clip is a Metropolitan Transit Authority with compliments sheet, stamped "Information Officer", office address of 616 Little Collins St. Gives details of proposals considered, population and land use, existing services, patronage, operating costs, revenue and provides an assessment. Looks at costs for an extension only to Blackburn Road, Springvale Road and to Vermont South. Report showed the cost benefit ratio for Blackburn Road was 1, and less for the other possibilities. Appears to be an update of the Oct. 1981 report - see Reg item 686.trams, tramways, east burwood, feasibility study, new tramway, mmtb, middleborough rd, vermont south -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PHOTOGRAPH, 8.9.1945
The card relates to Flying Officer Ivan Francis SOUTHALL DFC & his marriage to Joy Blackburn on 8.9.1945. Ivan Francis SOUTHALL initially enlisted as No V27277 in the CMF on 11.3.1941 aged 20 years. He was discharged from the Army on 18.6.1942 with the rank of Gunner in 22nd Field Regiment. He enlisted the following day in the RAAF No 418900. He was discharged from the Air Force with the Rank of Flight Lieutenant on 19.11.1946. Refer Reg No 3701 re wedding invitation to Flight Lieutenant Reg ALLARDICE.Black / white wedding photo of an RAAF Officer & his bride in a garden setting. Handwritten in blue ink on back: To Elaine & Reg with Kindest Regards from Joy & Ivan 8.9.45.wedding, world war 2, raaf -
HMAS Cerberus Museum
Document- Founding of Australia
EXPLANATION KEY. L.T PHILLIP GIDLEY KING R.N LT GEORGE JOHNSTON A.D.C CAPTAIN AURTHUR PHILLIPS R.N CAPT DAVID COLLINS LT HENRY L BALL R.N (Commander of HMBrig Supply, the first vessel to enter Sydney harbour. STEPHEN DONOVAN R.N. (Midshipman of HMS supply). LT NEWTON FARRELL R.N (1st Lt of HMS Supply). DAVID BLACKBURN R.N. (master of HMS Supply) DONATED AND THANKED VIC CNS-SEE DONATION FILE.Brown framed of founding of Australia with explanation key in frame bellow.THE FOUNDING OF AUSTRALIA: at sydney cove by Captain Arther Phillips R.N First Governor & Captain Gerneral of New South Whales on Saturday 26th of January 1788. After landing from H.M Brig supply the govenor about to propose the health of his Majesty King George III just after the union jack had been hoisted and saluted by the Guard of marines. PRESENTED TO THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY BY MARSDEN HORDEN. -
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Photograph, Dick Best
Richard Best was an Australian Textile industry agent and Businessman. While travelling in Belgium he contacted the de Stoop family, textile manufacturers, whose business had been closed down by German occupation after the 2nd World War. They took up Dick Best's offer to relocate and join with him to set up a textile factory in Australia. Land was purchased in Blackburn North and when the de Stoop and Best Aust P/L traded, Dick best was in charge of marketing their products.2 Black and white photograph of the head and shoulders of Richard Best. He has a pair of glasses in his right hand(on smaller photocopy) Mr Dick Bestbest, richard, weaving mills, de stoop and best aust, p/l