Black and white photograph of Cr. Frank Ernest Paice, Mayor, City of Nunawading, August 1951 to August 1952. Cr. Paice was also Shire President of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham for 1938-39paice, frank e, shire of blackburn and mitcham, shire presidents, city of nunawading, mayor

Collection of particulars of maintenance works to be be carried out under the Maintenance Grant for year ending 30 June 1933 (Spec. 31M/13) by Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham for Country Roads Board, 1932shire of blackburn and mitcham, victoria. country roads board, road construction and maintenance

An 80 year old weeping elm tree was removed from Wunderlich Tile Factory, Mitcham Rd to Campells Croft Reserve costing $17,000 which caused displeasure at a meeting at the Council of Nunawading.An 80 year old weeping elm tree was removed from Wunderlich Tile Factory, Mitcham Rd to Campells Croft Reserve costing $17,000 which caused displeasure at a meeting at the Council of Nunawading.campbells, croft, trees, city of nunawading, wunderlich tile factory, elm trees

In memory of Ted Arrowsmith (24-09-2024 to 16-08-2020)Documents presented at the funeral Service of Edward Ernest Arrowsmith on 24th Aug 2020 at All Saints' Anglican Church, Mitcham. Ted was a longtime member of WHS and author of 'August Schwerkolt and his Legacy'.arrowsmith ted

Black and white photo of E.E. Walkers' grandchildren in front of his house at 8 Meerut Street Mitcham in 1923. Car on left of photograph On back: 'The day Grandma arrived home from England'walker, edgar edwardes

A comprehensive history of the Schwerkolt family in Mitcham, based on extensive research and documents from family sources. Schwerkolt Cottage is a pioneer cottage built around 1880 at Mitcham, Victoria. This heritage site encompasses the original stone cottage, associated replicated outbuildings and a local history museum, surrounded by 2.25 hectares of gardens and bushland, and adjacent to Yarran Dheran bushland park. Lifetime member Doug Orford sold his house in Napoleon Street November 2023 and has moved into a care faciity. His daughter Cathy assisted him in identification of items for donation to the Society.johann august schwerkolt, pioneer, schwerkolt cottage and museum

Mitcham Post Office began in a shop in Whitehorse Road next but one from Elizabeth Street and Whitehorse Road. They moved to a shop on the corner of Whitehorse Road and Station Street with Mrs. Markham as Post Mistress. She had an assortment of items for sale in the shop. They daughter May married and lived with her parents and had quite a large family. Mary set up a photographic service, developing films and taking portraits of people and taking sets of photographs of the Mitcham area and selling photographic supplies for Kodak and Hesma. Information supplied by donor, Frances WarrenPart of a photographic folder from Markham's Photographic Service. Grey light cardboard, red markings for borders with dark blue printingMarkham Photographic Servicephotography, processing equipment

A3 Cadastral Map of 125 Separation Street, Northcote August Schwerkolt purchased this property on 01/08/1853 where he lived and farmed the land, eventually purchasing the Mitcham property as well in 1861An A3 cadastral mapschwerkolt august

Joseph harding Richards was the son of Thomas Richards, owner of the Mitcham Brick and Pottery Co. which was taken over by the Australian Tesselated Tile Co. Pty.Ltd. Thomas Richards then continued on a a shareholder of the takeover company.Copy of a sepia photograph of Joseph Harding Richards and his wife Fanny Ann (nee Dickman) and children (left to right) Edwin Henry, Francis Herbert and Fanny Ann. Taken C1892richards, fanny ann, edwin henry, joseph harding, francis herbert, fanny ann (fay)

A report produced by Maroondah Presbytery of the Uniting Church examining the state of the church in the Nunawading and Blackburn regions. Churches included are Mount Pleasant, Mountview, Nunawading, Parkmore, St Ninian's, The Avenue, and Vermont Uniting churches and the Nunawading District Young Adult Ministry. Statistical membership figures are given and compared with demographics of the district. Ministerial and other leadership resources are listed. Property details are listed as are community resources provided. Information on Strathdon Community is given. An appendix relates the amalgamation of the Mitcham Methodist and Presbyterian Churches to form Mountview Uniting Church. Another appendix relates a parable: 'Lying Offshore' by William Jones. A map shows the location of all local Uniting Churches. 20 pages.A report produced by Maroondah Presbytery of the Uniting Church mount pleasant uniting church, mountview uniting church, mitcham, nunawading uniting church, parkmore uniting church, forest hill, st ninians uniting church, blackburn south, vermont uniting church, uniting church. young adult ministry, nunawading district, strathdon community

World War 2 Army uniform of Capt. Noel Edmund Charles West. Donated by Mitcham RSL after it closed in 2013. After the war Capt West served in Japan with the 27th War Graves Unit.Pair of service green wool putees with cotton tapes. Labels on one end. V414 1942 size Made in AustraliaV414 1942 Size Made in Australiacostume, male uniform, military

Wedding dress worn by donor in 1963. In Supplementary File, photocopy of house at 3 Buxton Road, Mitcham where bride and groom lived after wedding. Photos, invitation and marriage certificate also in Supplementary File1963 Wedding dress of cream satin; floor length, short sleeves, round neckline, fitted at waist. Cream Giupure lace motifs down down front of skirt, on bodice and sleeves. A detached triangular organdie and satin train held with bow to attach to waist of dress. See Veil NA3473costume, female ceremonial

Purchased in Sorrento from shop whose owner grew up at 10 Burnett Street, Mitcham. Her name was Roberta, daughter of Mary and Geoff Eastern, purchased from Harris Scarfe, Forest Hill 1990.Red Pill Box Straw Hat, decorated with red feathers, black beads and crystal beads, with black comb to hold in the hair.Rock Pool Millinerycostume, female headwear

Mrs Edith Green & her late husband ran the horse-drawn cab service that once operated from Vermont to Mitcham Station. 5 generations pictured of her family indicating information of their relationships.Mrs Edith Green & her late husband ran the horse-drawn cab service that once operated from Vermont to Mitcham Station. green, edith, horse drawn vehicles

A pamphlet announcing that the Mitcham Rotary Club luncheon for Wednesday 14 Mar would be provided by the Whitehorse Historical Society in their work room. Rotary had recently made a donation of a camera to the Whitehorse Historical Society.A pamphlet announcing that the Mitcham Rotary Club luncheon for Wednesday 14 Mar would be provided by the Whitehorse Historical Society in their work room.rotary club of mitcham, whitehorse historical society

Emerald Wines Presentation Box, Homestead port. Bottle promoting Schwerkolt Cottage. History unknown.Wooden presentation box marked No 6. Emerald Wines Limited Edition Homestead port with slide top opening. Brown wine bottle has picture of Schwerkolt Cottage, Mitcham on the label. Port vintage. Homestead port, Emerald Wines. Bottle label - Homestead Port on top and Schwerkolt cottage maintained by the Nunawading City Council.emerald wines, homestead wines, robert gardiner

Mitcham technical School, Blackburn Sec college, Donvale High School, later Nunawading High School merged to become Mullauna Secondary College with a $5.2 million government grant 1988.Article on plan to merge at NP3009.Coloured photograph of staff at Mullauna Secondary College 1989.Photograph taken outdoors in a treed location.mullauna secondary college staff 1989. secondary colleges