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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Whitehorse Road, Healesville 1937, 1/09/1937 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of main Healesville Road (Whitehorse road) in September 1937.healesville road, mitcham, whitehorse road -
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Photograph, Whitehorse Road Overpass, 1/10/2000 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of pedestrian overpass over Whitehorse Road west of the shopping centre.pedestrian overpass, whitehorse road, mitcham -
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Photograph, Weeping Elm Tree at Campbell's Croft
Coloured photo of Weeping Elm Tree at Campbell's Croft after being shifted.mitcham, campbells croft, elm tree -
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Document, Summary of land acquisition and disposal associated with Antonio Park, n.d
Summary of land acquisition and disposal associated with Antonio Park,Summary of land acquisition and disposal associated with Antonio Park, including plan of general area.Summary of land acquisition and disposal associated with Antonio Park, antonio park, mitcham, parks and reserves -
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Document, Heatherdale Railway Station, 1958
History of Heatherdale Railway StationHistory of Heatherdale Railway StationHistory of Heatherdale Railway Stationheatherdale railway station, mitcham, swann -
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Photograph, Home of Edgar Fredrick Walker, 1/09/1976 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photo of Edgar Fredrick Walker's home on the corner of Benares Street & Meerut Streetbenares street, mitcham, australian tesselated tile co. pty. ltd. -
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Photograph - Black and white photograph, Official Opening of Schwerkolt Cottage 1965
Official opening of Schwerkolt Cottage on 17th October 1965 by the governor Sir Rohan Delacombe pictured with the Mayor.schwerkolt cottage, official opening, mitcham -
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Photograph - Digital photograph, Barelli Louis
Louis Barelli was a local baker who delivered bread locally.Black and white digital photograph of Louis Barelli with two horses.louis barelli, mitcham, baker -
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Photograph - Digital photograph, Louis Barelli
Louis Barelli sitting on a bumper bar and two younger men sitting in the car.Louis Barelli sitting on the bumper bar and two younger men sitting in the car.louis barelli, 1927 morris cowley, mitcham -
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Photograph, Till family
Black & white photograph of a young man on a bicycle. Background, a street scene with shops and trees.mitcham, till, alwyn -
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Book - Book, Prayer, The Church Services, c1869
Newspaper cuttings and handwritten remarks in the Bible indicate this was family Bible of Weston, Scott, Smith and Ottenbach families. Emma Scott nee Weston was original Colonist of Mitcham area. Grandmother of late Chris Otterbach, former member of the Historical Society.Small Book of Church Services (ie Prayer Book) metal bound - clasp missing. Includes Morning and Evening Services, Communion Services, Psalms and the readings for daily use.Frontispiece inscription: ' On her 20th birthday Matilda Weston from her affectionate mother February 19th' and 'to Emma from her Sister Matilda Sept 6 1869' and inside back cover:|'From my dear sister Matilda to her sister Emma Watson for learning her English four hours daily. February the 6th, 1869'books, religion -
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Clothing - Evening Gown, circa 1980
Gown was worn by Janice Purcell nee Ralston who lived in Mitcham until her marriage to Dr Michael Purcell. She trained as a Nurse at St Vincents Hospital. She attended St Johns Primary School and the Loreto Convent.The style and colour was worn during the 1980's, usually at special occasions such as balls, weddings and formal dances.c 1980 Long claret coloured evening gown. Bodice is heart shaped cross over, rouching forming cap and sleeves. Skirt is gathered at waist and falls to very full folds.Victorian Fantasy Melbournecostume, female -
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Domestic object - Cushion Panel, 1940s
Item donated by R.W.T. Rowland, and was sent to the wife of a friend while serving in the 2/7th Battalion A.I.F. Middle East.|From the Returned Serviced League, Mitcham, 26 McDowall Street (cnr Harrison Street) closed in early 2014.Velvet square material 50cm x 40cm with 30cm x 40cm handpainted Oval Painting of the 'Blue Mosque in Jerusalem'handcrafts, hand painted, domestic items, furnishings -
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Document - Inventory, Nunawading Municipal Records Deposited with Public Records Office of Victoria (PROV)
Inventory of municipal records for the Nunawading Road District (1857-1872), Shire (1872-1925) and City (1945-1994); Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham (1925-1945) and Box Hill Borough (1925-1927) and City (1925-1994)8 A4 photocopies showing an inventory of municipal records dated between 1857 to 1945 lodged with the Public Records Office of Victoria.non-fictionInventory of municipal records for the Nunawading Road District (1857-1872), Shire (1872-1925) and City (1945-1994); Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham (1925-1945) and Box Hill Borough (1925-1927) and City (1925-1994)nunawading road district, shire of nunawading, city of nunawading, shire of blackburn and mitcham, city of box hill -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Collection of nine medical books 1900-1935 belonging to Nurse Maggs and descendants (1973), of Ringwood, Victoria
Nurse Marianne Maggs undertook medical care and midwifery from 1900 - 1926 and delivered more than 500 babies. She was presented with a "wireless" in 1926 in appreciation for her services to the community. She sold her Ringwood house and moved to Mitcham. 10 medical books from 1909 to 1935 1 . Homeopathic Vade Mecum Medical and Surgical by E.H.Ruddock M.D. Xmas gift from G Smith to Nurse Maggs 1909 2. The Doctor at Home Ed. by George Black Presented from friend to Mrs. A Maggs 12-12-1909 3. Illustrated Family Doctor 1935 4.The Practical Guide to Health Frederick Rossiter 5. Johnson and Johnson's First Aid Manual 1909, including booklet - Accidents in the Home 6. Diseases of Infants and Children and their Homeopathic Treatment Dr. Ruddock 1910, including lock of (child's?) hair. 7. Home Nursing St. John's Ambulance 1939 8. First Aid to the Injured 1921 (2 copies) 9. Modern First Aid A.S. PLayfair 1973 -
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Photograph, Bob Pratt
Bob Pratt originally played football for the Mitcham Football Club. In 1930 he began his successful career at the South Melbourne Football Club. Bob Pratt was a member of the Australian Football League Hall of Fame as well as many other awards.Coloured photograph of Bob Pratt circling the MCG in a carpratt, bob snr., mitcham football club, south melbourne football club -
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Article, Historical Feature, 02/10/1996
A3 photocopy of Page 1 Whitehorse Historical Feature dated 2 Oct 1996, of the Whitehorse Post Supplement.non-fictionA3 photocopy of Page 1 Whitehorse Historical Feature dated 2 Oct 1996, of the Whitehorse Post Supplement.pannam's store, woodhouse grove methodist church, pearce mrs, woodhouse grove methodist chapel, burwood east state school no 454, whitehorse hotel -
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Document, Melbourne Singers, 22/08/1992 12:00:00 AM
[Performance programme] in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of the Melbourne Singers (formerly the Mitcham Choral Society), 1932 - 1992, Saturday 22 August 1992, Trinity Presbyterian Church, cnr Riversdale Road and Waterford Street, Camberwell.[Performance programme] in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of the Melbourne Singers (formerly the Mitcham Choral Society), 1932 - 1992, Saturday 22 August 1992, Trinity Presbyterian Church, cnr Riversdale Road and Waterford Street, Camberwell.[Performance programme] in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of the Melbourne Singers (formerly the Mitcham Choral Society), 1932 - 1992, Saturday 22 August 1992, Trinity Presbyterian Church, cnr Riversdale Road and Waterford Street, Camberwell.melbourne singers, mitcham choral and orchestral society -
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Article, Rangers, 1990
10 disabled girl guides from Mitcham rangers have been awarded the Duke of Edinburgh Bridge Awards.10 disabled girl guides from Mitcham rangers have been awarded the Duke of Edinburgh Bridge Awards. Group Leader, Anne McLean, said a sense of purpose prevailed in the group as they worked towards the award.10 disabled girl guides from Mitcham rangers have been awarded the Duke of Edinburgh Bridge Awards.mitcham rangers, mclean, anne, guide groups, disabled -
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Article, Homes for the aged on school site?, 1994
Proposal to develop 25 units for the aged on the original Vermont Primary School site. The community organisation, Vermont Elderly People's Homes has drawn up plans for the development on the corner of Mitcham and Canterbury Roads. With photo.vermont primary school, no. 1022, retirement homes and villages, vermont elderly peoples homes, barelli, ken, o'neill, ron, atkinson, bruce -
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Article, Award for Lions Club, 1994
Mitcham Lions Club for men and women has been awarded the City of Nunawading's Nunawading Community Group Award for 1994.Mitcham Lions Club for men and women has been awarded the City of Nunawading's Nunawading Community Group Award for 1994. Sharyn Pritchard is one of the few women ever to have served as a Lions Club president.Mitcham Lions Club for men and women has been awarded the City of Nunawading's Nunawading Community Group Award for 1994. clubs and associations, mitcham lions club, pritchard, sharyn, mark, campbell, kevin, james, robert -
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Letter - Correspondence, Perkins RAAF, 12/01/1942 12:00:00 AM
Letter from the RAAF No.1 Recruiting Centre to Mr. G. B. Perkins, 5 Harrison St., Mitcham.Letter from the RAAF No.1 Recruiting Centre to Mr. G. B. Perkins, 5 Harrison St., Mitcham instructing him to attend enlistment as a Trainee Group (V) in Group Five and listing rates of pay.Letter from the RAAF No.1 Recruiting Centre to Mr. G. B. Perkins, 5 Harrison St., Mitcham. royal australian air force, perkins, g. b. -
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Article, Raleigh Armstrong, n.d
Article in local paper about Raleigh Armstrong, director of Drake & Co Real Estate, Mitcham.Article in local paper about Raleigh Armstrong, director of Drake & Co Real Estate, Mitcham. His father, Norman was the first Mayor of the City of Nunawading. Raleigh has been involved in many local associations.Article in local paper about Raleigh Armstrong, director of Drake & Co Real Estate, Mitcham. drake & co, armstrong, raleigh edward, armstrong, norman, city of nunawading, vermont primary school, no. 1022, box hill high school, mitcham chamber of commerce, real estate and stock institute of victoria, nunawading high school parents association, armstrong, patricia -
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Photograph, Shell Service Station, Vermont, 1967, C.1967
Part of Tim Shambrook's Collection for 'This is Vermont'. Not used.Coloured photo taken from Shell Service Station (since replaced by Convenience Store) on corner of Boronia & Canterbury Roads, Vermont, looking towards St. Lukes Anglican Church on corner of Mitcham & Canterbury Roads.st.lukes anglican church, vermont, canterbury road, boronia road, mitcham road, shambrook, tim, shell service station -
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Newspaper - Article, Mitcham's bird book author, 8/09/1970
Article in Nunawading News, 8 September 1970 on Ellen McCulloch of Mitcham who with Tess Kloot has written a book: ' Some garden birds of South Eastern Australia'. Sketches by Melbourne artist Rex Davies.birds, mcculloch, ellen, kloot, jess, davies, rex -
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Newspaper - Article, Top Post Office, 25/10/1989
Article in Nunawading Gazette. Mitcham Post Office won an award for excellence, judged on team work, health & safety provisions, community involvement and innovation. The award was devised by Australia Post to encourage better service to customers.postal services, mitcham post office, striving for excellence award, toliday, ross, sherwood, melanie, mansell, dean, kendall, robyn, brown, cliff -
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Document - Correspondence, Roads, 1935 - 1936
Correspondence between Mrs E. Sutton, her solicitors, Maddocks, Jamieson & Lonie, and the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham re the purchase of land at cnr of Blackburn and Railway Roads, Blackburn for roadway, Oct 1935 - Aug 1936.blackburn road, blackburn, railway road, blackburn, sutton, mrs e, shire of blackburn and mitcham, maddocks, jamison & lonie solicitors, roads and streets -
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Photograph, Till & Maggs wedding, 1920
Father of Sydney Norman Till was Richard Ernest Till, painter. and mother Bertha Louisa (Phillips).Father of Evelyn Victoria Maggs was James Maggs, orchardist, and mother Mary Ann (Hardridge).Black and white wedding photograph mounted on card of Sydney Till and Evelyn Maggs, married on 12th June 1920 at St Stephens, Richmond. Sydney (23) a suitcase maker of Ringwood; Evelyn (22) a tailoress of Mitcham.maggs, evelyn, till, sydney -
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Photograph, Eastern Emergency Relief Network
The Nunawading Ladies Benevolent Society became the Whitehorse Emergency Relief Network in 1999 when a number of local organizations were encouraged to form a network by Betty and Keith Rooney. The object of the network is to collect domestic items to assist people in need, especially women who have been victims of domestic violence.Coloured photograph of Jim Jamieson, an unknown woman and Keith Rooney in front of a truck that was donated to the Whitehorse Emergency Relief Network by Mitcham Rotary and Jack Brockhoff of Brockhoff Biscuits. A sponsor of the Relief Network is the Dreamworks organization.eastern emergency relief network, jamieson jim, rooney keith -
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Photograph, Rangeview Shopping Centre, 1998
Coloured photograph of some of the shops in the Rangeview Shopping Centre. Rangeview Chemist is in the centre. A strip shopping centre it runs along the western side of Mitcham Road approximately half way between Canterbury and Whitehorse Roads.rangeview shopping centre, shopping centre, shops