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Stawell Historical Society IncMap, Township of Stawell
B/W map of Stawell Surveyed by Easton Johnston Contract surveyor Scale in Chains. Showing Special Allotments Reefs, Pleasant Creek Parish of Stawell. Map No L4000 -
National Wool MuseumUnion Ticket
Australian Workers' Union shearers ticket issued to Mr Gottlieb Wilhelm Plier (Will) who was born near Moorabool River in 1866, the son of G.W. Plier (the postmaster at Freshwater Creek). Will Plier also worked as a dairyman at St Albans, East Geelong until 1918. He lived on Torquay Road, Germantown when first married.Shearers Ticket issued by the Australian Workers' Union to W. Plier, 1901-2. Shearers Ticket issued by the Australian Workers' Union to W. Plier, 1901-2.AUSTRALIAN / WORKERS' UNION / 1901-1902. / 6773 / VICTORIA-RIVERINA BRANCH. / Mr W. Plier / of Germantown is entitled to all the / benefits of Membership and the protection of the Union while loyal / to its principles for the year ending September 30, 1901. Issued by J. Aitken / Rep / Urangeline / SHEARER'S TICKET, 12S. 6D. / WORKERS PRINT.shearing labour movement - australia, australian workers' union, union, plier, mr gottlieb wilhelm, shearing, labour movement - australia -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Booklet - Cheque Book
Oblong grey cheque book (Bank of Melbourne W) with dark blue end binding.Bank of Melbourne (W)commerce, banking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Audio - Vinyl Record 12'LP, Mitcham Choral Society - Methodist Hymns, late 1960s to early 1970s
1. Mitcham Choral Society formed in 1932 - later became 'The Melbourne Singers'|2. The record came from an estate parcel of goods donated to Eastern Relief and was presented to the Whitehorse Historical Society because of other items held in the collection.Methodist Hymns. Mitcham Choral Society conducted by Fred Watcford, under supervision of Willia, Flynn W&G Selected release.|*Now Known as 'The Melbourne Singer'musical instruments, accessories, audio-visual technology, audio appliances -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Domestic object - Vegetable Dish, 1888
Part of dinner set owned by Donor's grandmother Martha Edwards, 42 Husband Road, Forest Hill.Founded in 1851 under the name Hulme & Booth and it was not until 1877 that the name was changed to Burgess & Leigh. Until 1999 Burgess & Leigh was still being run by the family.|In August 1999 the factory was rescued from receivers by R&W Darling and the name changed to Burgess, Darling & Leigh.|As the business grew it was moved to a new factory in the rural district of Burslem. As with all industries, potteries have seen great changes and Burslem & Leigh adapted and modernised.|The business continues to this date. See supplementary file for more information.Cream crockery dish with lid. The dish and lid have a gold rim edging and black key patten and brown floral band on the dish and lid. The dish has scalloped edge handles with gold trim and the lid has a handle with gold trim.Burleigh Ware, Brugess & Leigh, Burslem, Englanddomestic items, crockery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Gloves
Pair lemon kid gloves, elbow length. 1 lemon pearl button. 'Made expressly for 'Powells'/60 Old Bond London W./Made in France/9000 3'costume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, The first council - City's records are corrected
Undated article in which Norman Armstrong corrects earlier information and states that the first meeting of the Shire Council of Blackburn and Mitcham was at Blackburn on 16 Oct 1925.Undated article in which Norman Armstrong corrects earlier information and states that the first meeting of the Shire Council of Blackburn and Mitcham was at Blackburn on 16 Oct 1925.Undated article in which Norman Armstrong corrects earlier information and states that the first meeting of the Shire Council of Blackburn and Mitcham was at Blackburn on 16 Oct 1925.shire of blackburn and mitcham, ellemer, h, mock, w, elmore, algernon john, watts (cr), husband, charles edward, gray, l.j., bishop, herbert thomas, bayley, leonard.sherwin, armstrong, norman, fankhauser, g.f. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Municipal elections, 1944
Photocopy of pamphlet for municipal elections, 26 Aug 1944, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, West Riding.Photocopy of pamphlet for municipal elections, 26 Aug 1944, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, West Riding. Profile of W.B. Heppner, opposing candidate, M.W.Ridge.Photocopy of pamphlet for municipal elections, 26 Aug 1944, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, West Riding.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, heppner, w. b., ridge, m.w. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Pamphlet - Advertising brochure, Hall's Flower Farm Estates, 1923
Brochure advertising auction of 'Hall's Flower Farm Estate', Vermont 13 October 1923. 80 sites in three sections, Auctioneers; Coghill & Haughton. Colour and B & W photos.auctions, hall's flower farm estate, short street, vermont, park street, terrara road, canterbury road, view street -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Letter to Nunawading Historical Society, 16/06/1992 12:00:00 AM
Letter to W. Gray of the Nunawading Historical Society from Nunawading City Manager including extract from Nunawading Local Conservation Strategy - page 5 'Our Cultural Heritage'.Letter to W. Gray of the Nunawading Historical Society from Nunawading City Manager including extract from Nunawading Local Conservation Strategy - page 5 'Our Cultural Heritage'.Letter to W. Gray of the Nunawading Historical Society from Nunawading City Manager including extract from Nunawading Local Conservation Strategy - page 5 'Our Cultural Heritage'.city of nunawading, gray, w, nunawading historical society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Presdent's Report 1990 / 91, 9/10/1991 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading Historical Society Inc 1990/91 president's report.Nunawading Historical Society Inc 1990/91 president's report.Nunawading Historical Society Inc 1990/91 president's report.nunawading historical society inc, gray, w -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Fire demolished RWM Hall & Bloom Timber Merchant's property, 1990
Fire demolished RWM Hall & Bloom Timber Merchant's propertyRecollections of a fir at RWM Hall & Bloom- timber merchants. Box makers, supplied by former employee Mr W. Grundy. The property was in Whitehorse Road opposite Doncaster East Road, Mitcham, 1921 - 1930s. Describes the operation of the plant.Fire demolished RWM Hall & Bloom Timber Merchant's propertytimber merchants, hall, r.w.m. & bloom, whitehorse road, mitcham, grundy, w, bloom, alfred -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Municipal elections, 1944
Election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham - West Riding, 26 Aug 1944. Information re W.B. Heppner.Election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham - West Riding, 26 Aug 1944. Information re W.B. Heppner.Election circular for Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham - West Riding, 26 Aug 1944. Information re W.B. Heppner.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, heppner, w. b., ridge, m.w. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Open column, 1915
From 'Reporter' of 19 Jan 1915, W. Redmand and C.E. Husband disputing the idea put forward by E.W. Greenwood that Box Hill and Surrey Hills Riding should be joined on to Camberwell.From 'Reporter' of 19 Jan 1915, W. Redmand and C.E. Husband disputing the idea put forward by E.W. Greenwood that Box Hill and Surrey Hills Riding should be joined on to Camberwell.From 'Reporter' of 19 Jan 1915, W. Redmand and C.E. Husband disputing the idea put forward by E.W. Greenwood that Box Hill and Surrey Hills Riding should be joined on to Camberwell.local government, shire of nunawading, husband, charles edward, redman, walter, greenwood, e.w. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Open column, 1915
Letters by W. Redman re arrangements for farewell of troops and debate about severance of Shire of Nunawading and amalgamation of Box Hill with Camberwell.Letters by W. Redman re arrangements for farewell of troops and debate about severance of Shire of Nunawading and amalgamation of Box Hill with Camberwell. Also letter from Charles Husband attacking E.W. Greenwood.Letters by W. Redman re arrangements for farewell of troops and debate about severance of Shire of Nunawading and amalgamation of Box Hill with Camberwell.local government, shire of nunawading, redman, w, husband, charles edward, greenwood, e.w. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Conversazione, 1901
Invitation to V. W. Bro R. W. V. McCall (G.Treasurer) and Lady to a Conversazione at the Exhibition Building on the evening of 7th May 1901.Invitation to V. W. Bro R. W. V. McCall (G.Treasurer) and Lady to a Conversazione at the Exhibition Building on the evening of 7th May 1901.Invitation to V. W. Bro R. W. V. McCall (G.Treasurer) and Lady to a Conversazione at the Exhibition Building on the evening of 7th May 1901.federation, mccall, r.w.v. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, To the citizens and ratepayers of the West Ward, 1947
A draft by Councillor William Burnard Heppner for an electoral brochure as a candidate for re-election at municipal elections 23 August 1947 (West Ward), City of Nunawading.A draft by Councillor William Burnard Heppner for an electoral brochure as a candidate for re-election at municipal elections 23 August 1947 (West Ward), City of Nunawading.A draft by Councillor William Burnard Heppner for an electoral brochure as a candidate for re-election at municipal elections 23 August 1947 (West Ward), City of Nunawading.local government, city of nunawading, heppner, w. b. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, War Memorials, 1/06/2003 12:00:00 AM
Descriptions and transcriptions of Blackburn and Mitcham War Memorials and Vermont Roll of Honour prepared by E. Arrowsmith for inclusion in War Memorials in Australia database ([email protected]).Descriptions and transcriptions of Blackburn and Mitcham War Memorials and Vermont Roll of Honour prepared by E. Arrowsmith for inclusion in War Memorials in Australia database ([email protected]). With b&w copies of photos and correspondence with data base compiler. Original photos at NP2859 - 2865, NP2871.Descriptions and transcriptions of Blackburn and Mitcham War Memorials and Vermont Roll of Honour prepared by E. Arrowsmith for inclusion in War Memorials in Australia database ([email protected]).war memorials, morton park, blackburn, halliday park -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Blackburn High School - Letter, 6/04/1990 12:00:00 AM
Letter of appreciation from Year 12 co-ordinator and students to Mr W. Grat for his talk on the local area history.Letter of appreciation from Year 12 co-ordinator and students to Mr W. Grat for his talk on the local area history.Letter of appreciation from Year 12 co-ordinator and students to Mr W. Grat for his talk on the local area history.blackburn high school, marshall, claire, gray, w -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Baby health centre|Mitcham State School No. 2904|Railway revenue at Mitcham, 1929
Three photocopied articles: Official opening of the Mitcham section of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham Baby Health CentreThree photocopied articles: Official opening of the Mitcham section of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham Baby Health Centre; Visit by Hon R.M. Cuthbertson, Assistant Minister for Education to Mitcham State School, M.L.A. Mr E.W. Greenwood; A drop in total revenue at Mitcham Railway Station.Three photocopied articles: Official opening of the Mitcham section of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham Baby Health Centreshire of blackburn and mitcham, maternal and child health centres, walker, edgar edwardes, cochrane, stanley, dr, barnett mrs, macartney, sister, maternal health centre, mitcham, mitcham state school, no. 2904, mitcham railway station, cuthbertson, r.m., greenwood, e. w., fenton (mr) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Flag - Flag: Union Jack
Flag belonged to W. Hawkins who founded the Carry On Club. A group of returned servicemen and businessmen of Melbourne . The Club was to assist and help World War I veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929Union Flag (Union Jack) with plaited wool loop and small length of cord (78cm) on the hoist edge of the flag. Red cross on White Cross on Blue background.Inscription :Greenwood-Smith. Stamped Made in England All Woolflags, national -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Flag - Flag -Australian Red Ensign
Belonged to W. Hawkins who founded the Carry on Club in 1932 - a group of returned servicemen and businessmen of Melbourne. The Club was to help many WW1 veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929.Australian Red Ensign. Red cross on white cross on blue background on hoist side of flag, upper left corner. Main background colour - red.|Seven pointed white star on hoist side , lower left - Commonwealth star. Four smaller white stars - 7 points. One small star - 5 points.Stamped: Commwth - 2yd- Made in England. All woolflags, national -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Flag - Flag Red Ensign -small
Belonged to Mr. W Hawkins who founded the Carry On Club in 1932. A group of returned servicemen nd business men of Melbourne . The aim of the club was to assist many World War I veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929Australian Red Ensign. Upper left on Hoist side Red Cross over-sewn over-sewn on White cross over-sewn on Navy blue background. Commonwealth(Federal) star lower Left on hoist side white 7 points Southern cross four stars white 7 points, one white star small 5 points. Red square patch : lower left on hoist side Cord Loop top left on hoist side. Cord bottom left on hoist sideThomas Evans Pty Ltd 415 Bourke Street Melbourneflags, national -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Flag - Union Flag Of United Kingdom (Union Jack) Small
Belonged to Mr W Hawkins who founded the Carry On Club in 1932. A group of businessmen and returned servicemen of Melbourne. The club was formed to help World War Veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929Union Flag. Red cross over-sewn on White Cross over-sewn on Blue Background Cord Loop on upper Hoist side Cord length on lower hoist side (25.5 cms)Thos Evans Pty Ltd 415 Bourke St Melbourneflags, national -
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Document - Documents, Slater Family
Various documents on the Slater family who came to North Blackburn in 1854. Photocopies of photos of homes in Surrey Road, Blackburn and Mitcham Grove, Nunawading. Certificate of right of burial, W.H. Slater and obituary. Census for Mitcham, Surrey. Talk by Ron Pearce, grandson of W. Slater. Medallion presented to W.H. Slater.slater family, surrey road, blackburn, no 106, mitcham grove, nunawading, slater, william henry, slater, robert, pearce, ronald harry, browning, c.t. (mrs) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Hat, 1916
Souvenier taken from dead German Soldier by Charles Honybun. Part of Honybun collectionGerman Feldmutzen- Field Cap German Army W W I cloth Cap lower ranks Grey Wool with cotton lining red banded and red piping. This is a folding soft Crusher Cap introduced c 1907niluniforms, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Souvenir - Bag, Leather bag of buttons and badges collected in World War I
Collection by Charles Honybun during W W IButtons and badges collected by Charles Honybun from German Uniforms 1916 -1918 1 Plastic/Bakelits 15 with shanks 2 Shirt Buttons 4 Trouser Buttons 1 Cap Badge 1 1o Pfenninf coin 1 2 pfenning coin all in drawstring leather pouch. A total of 25 items including the bag.uniforms, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Souvenir - Fabric Sample, c 1914
Part of Honybun collectionSample of W W I camoflague fabricSample of doped canvas fabric from W W I German aircraft. Rectangular shape of Fabric in green, purple and yellow with hole for tag in one cornermilitary history, army, air force -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book - German booklet Kruze Beschreibungder, 1/01/1918 12:00:00 AM
Collected by Charles Honybun during his service W W IAn example if items souvenired by servicemenA small book of 7 pages in German Kruze Beschreibungder 1 F.P. Kp Short description of L>F> Kp (Krupp 105cm leicht Feldhaubitze 98/09/gun) Neudruck vom Januar1918 Reprint from January 1918 Berlin Printed by Richprinting Headings include Munition, Vehicles, Gun Carriage, Dissamble, Set Up, Trench Warfare, and Mobile Warfare, Leaflet for driving Stamp on inside page 3 & final page reads Royal Prussian Ammunition Equipment Administrator Koniglich Pressische, Etappen,Munitions, V Gerate VerwltzAS Abovebooks, military -
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Map, Aerial maps, 2/04/1966 12:00:00 AM
Melbourne 1966 project, runs 10A and 11A, lens 122 151.75 mm 9,800. Photo nos 77, 107, 109, 161, 163, 165.Melbourne 1966 project, runs 10A and 11A, lens 122 151.75 mm 9,800. Photo nos 77, 107, 109, 161, 163, 165. Areas and boundaries: Map no 77 W. Park and Cook Roads; E. Dubon Rd; N Oban Rd; S Reilly St. Map No 107. W. Indra Rd and Pakenham St; E. Rooks Rd & McLares Rd; N. Maroondah Hwy; S. Hawthorn Rd & Eley Rd. Map No 109 W. Elgar Rd. E. Blackburn Rd & McKean St; S. Eley Rd & Burwood Hwy. Map No 161. W. Elgar Rd & Huntingdale Rd; E. Blackburn Rd; N. Burwood Hwy; S. Waverley Rd. Map No 163. W. Blackburn Rd; S. Springvale Rd; N. Eley Rd & Hawthorn Rd; S. Glen Waverley Railway Line. Map No 165. W. Stanley Rd, Vermont South; E. Cathies Lane, Wantirna South; N. North of Burwood Hwy; S. High Street. Melbourne 1966 project, runs 10A and 11A, lens 122 151.75 mm 9,800. Photo nos 77, 107, 109, 161, 163, 165. aerial photographs, blackburn, blackburn south, forest hill, nunawading, box hill, burwood, burwood east, donvale, mount waverley, glen waverley, wantirna, vermont south, mitcham, ringwood north, ringwood
