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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Till Telegram, 1944
Telegram sent by Alwyn Till from England to his sister Alison.Telegram sent by Alwyn Till from England to his sister Alison, 31 January 1944, with envelope.Telegram sent by Alwyn Till from England to his sister Alison. world war 1939 - 1945, till, alwyn, till, alison bertha -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - AUSTRALIAN FOLK SONGS AND TRADITIONAL BALLADS, 1968
A collection of Australian folk songs and traditional ballads, published by Folk Lore Council of Australia, notation reads 31/10/68 with compliments from Mrs Rose Sayers 6 Blossom St Mitcham 3132 Victoria Hon.Secretary, Folk Lore Council of Australia. Blue soft cover printed by Technaprint Abbotsford Victoria.Folk Lore Council of Australia. Printed by Technaprint Abbotsford Victoria.performing arts, music, folk songs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Theatre life to the Max, 9/06/1999
Article in Whitehorse Gazette. Max Grant has performed, directed and produced 100 plays over a period of 70 years. Max moved to Mitcham in the early 1950s and decided to form a theatre group. Even after retiring 20 years ago his interest continued. In 1988 he was named Nunawading's Citizen of the Year.grant, max, mitcham repertory group -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Frances Warren ( nee Johns) on her wedding day, 12/08/1950 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photo of Frances Johns with her father, Mr. Francis Johns, on her wedding to George Warren on 12th August 1950.|NOTE The standpipe in background left at corner of Canterbury & Mitcham Roads together with a horse trough. Standpipe was used by local orchardist to fill tanks on horse & dray when water was short.warren george, warren frances, johns, francis, st lukes anglican church, standpipe, orchardists, frances -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Work on paper, Hand written story of Blue Beads by Archie Harker in Chestnut Street Richmond in 1937
Archie Harker worked for a publishing Company for several years. He was engaged to Ruby Wilson and married her in 1937 after arriving in Australia on board the' Oronsay'. They conducted their courtship by letter . He in England and Ruby in Mitcham. The hand written story is very hard to decipher and several of the pages are torn. Archie did well and eventually he and Ruby lived in Mont Albert in a very nice house of which there are many photographs in the memorabilia collection of the Wieland family.7 hand written pages on lined paper enclosed in brown paper. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, undated c.1940s
Methodist Minister. Placements: Geelong West 1913, Ballarat East 1917, Mildura 1921, Horsham1924, Burwood 1929, Northcote 1932, Elsternwick-St. Kilds 1936, Bendigo Forest Street 1941, Coburg & Moreland 1946, Malvern South 1951, Supernumerary Mitcham 1956. Chairman of District 1928, 1941 - 1945; Naval Reserve Chaplain 1940. Financial Secretary of District 1946 - 1950. Born Frosterley Co. Durham in 1886. Died 1973B & W copy of original photograph. Three quarter length studio portrait of Rev.Thomas Hugh Indian wearing Masonic regalia.Thomas Hugh Indian photo from Mrs Laura Indian (Daughter-in-law) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cook Family
William Cook was one of the earliest settlers in Vermont. Having returned from the W.A. goldfields he married Jane Maggs in 1880 at Wickliffe, Victoria and his only child, Amy, was born in 1881 at Box Hill. William Cook's property fronted Whitehorse Road, Mitcham and ran north almost to the Mullum Mullum Creek. He shared part of his eastern boundary with the Schwerkolt family. William Cook specialised in cherries and became known as 'The Cherry King'Sepia photograph mounted on card of a woman and a girl standing in front of a wooden house with iron lace on the verandah. A path leads down the side of the house.cook, amy, jane, orchards -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, St John's Primary School, 1912 - 1918
List of children attending St John's Primary SchoolList of children attending St John's Primary School 1912 & 1913 with some notes about local history and identities.List of children attending St John's Primary Schoolprimary schools, st johns catholic school, mitcham, hornby, geraldine, proudfoot, w.h., drake, francis john, dr, o'callaghan, mary jane, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Certificate of Title, 19/07/1918
Photocopy of Certificate of Title Vol. 4156 Folio 831198 for 43 acres Fronting on Canterbury Road near Mitcham Road, being part of Crown Portion 124, Parish of Nunawading, County of Bourke in the name of James Harley Malcolm, 19/7/1918. Last subdivision dated 22/5/1926- current site of Glenburnie Roadland subdivision, malcolm, james harley, mitcham road mitcham, glenburnie road mitcham, canterbury road mitcham, various surnames -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Nunawading Youth Club, 1986
History of Nunawading Youth Club founded by First Constable Bill Lucas in 1944. he also founded three other Youth Clubs: Wedderburn, Chillingollah and St Kilda.History of Nunawading Youth Club founded by First Constable Bill Lucas in 1944. he also founded three other Youth Clubs: Wedderburn, Chillingollah and St Kilda. Club's records lost in 1970's due to vandals. a modern gymnasium and headquarters at Walker Park, Mitcham opened 20 Oct 1985. included is a report on this opening.History of Nunawading Youth Club founded by First Constable Bill Lucas in 1944. he also founded three other Youth Clubs: Wedderburn, Chillingollah and St Kilda.youth, nunawading youth club, kreymborg, allan, semmens, ken, roper, judy, lucas, bill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, The Money Tree, 12/09/1984 12:00:00 AM
The article describes the decision to move an 80 year old weeping elm tree from Mitcham Road to Campbell's Croft Reserve. The removalist cost of $17,000 raised some objections from local residents. The tree was valued at $100,000 in 1984, described as an outstanding example displaying perfect form and a good size - one of the largest in Victoria.fell, les, trees, campbells croft, city of nunawading, brandenburg, john p -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Schwerkolt Cottage, 1962
Photo sent to Mary Jack, Pittsburgh USA by Charles Schwerkolt. Accompanying text sent by Charles - 'This is another photo of front side (facing Mitcham township) You see there is a lot of dried grass lying about which is a serious fire risk to the new houses which have been built. The verandah posts on the corner have rotted away and let the verandah down a foot. The roof on the kitchen is in a bad way. You will notice the chimney has a lean of about a foot. Black and white photo of Schwerkolt Cottage showing the Rotting Verandah Posts and Leaning Chimney. Thin Black Border.schwerkolt, charles clarence victor, whalen, rosalie, jackschowsky, mary elizabeth, schwerkolt cottage -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Parklands of the Mullum Valley, 1998
recreation areas of the Mullum ValleyLeaflet of introduction to the parks and recreation areas of the Mullum Valley including a map of the area. recreation areas of the Mullum Valleyparks and reserves, yarran dheran, schwerkolt cottage, antonio park, mitcham, mullum mullum creek -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Council declares new precinct, 2005
Listing of Heritage precincts and some individual heritage sites in the City of Whitehorse, with information about their significanceListing of Heritage precincts and some individual heritage sites in the City of Whitehorse, with information about their significanceListing of Heritage precincts and some individual heritage sites in the City of Whitehorse, with information about their significancevermont park, thomas street, mitcham, heritage studies, westbrooke, samantha -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Daphne's Lives, 2004?
Life history of Daphne Powell (nee Cunningham)Life history of Daphne Powell (nee Cunningham)Life history of Daphne Powell (nee Cunningham)cunningham, daphne, powell, daphne, mitcham, mitcham repertory group -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Certificate of Title, 1922, 1933
Certificate of Title, Margaret Kennedy.Certificate of Title, Margaret Kennedy. Lots 100, 101 & 102, subdivision 1968, part of crown allotment 1270, Parish of Nunawading, County of Bourke 1922 vol 4583, fol 916577 also rates enforcement of charge, 1933.Certificate of Title, Margaret Kennedy.land titles, shire of blackburn and mitcham, kennedy, margaret, mcdowall street, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Eastern freeway extension, 1/02/2000 12:00:00 AM
Eastern Freeway extension Between Springvale Road and Ringwood: flora and fauna assessment.Eastern Freeway extension Between Springvale Road and Ringwood: flora and fauna assessment. Supplement no 13 : mapping of trees and native vegetation within the Deep Creek Road realignment [by] Botanicus Australia Pty Ltd for VicRoads.Eastern Freeway extension Between Springvale Road and Ringwood: flora and fauna assessment. eastern freeway extension, native plants, wild life, vicroads, deep creek road, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Ethnic charm for all
Ethnic charm for all.Ethnic charm for all - Mullauna Secondary College multi-cultural night.Ethnic charm for all.mullauna secondary college, reilly, heather, kourelis, marina, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Report, Changing attitudes to conservation and the environment reflected in the sites of Antonio Park and Yarran Dheran, 1997
A carefully documented essay on the history of Antonio Park and Yarran Dheran as examples of changes in public attitude to conservation.A carefully documented essay on the history of Antonio Park and Yarran Dheran as examples of changes in public attitude to conservation. References are made to the Aboriginal uses of the land, the roles of the Schwerkolt and Antonio families, the Nunawading City Council and the establishment of Antonio Park Primary School. The importance of appropriate botanic species is stressed. 14 pages. Includes bibliography.A carefully documented essay on the history of Antonio Park and Yarran Dheran as examples of changes in public attitude to conservation. antonio park, mitcham, yarran dheran, antonio family, mullum mullum creek, environment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Brooke's in the book, 2004
Article on Brooke Hanson's swimming achievements.Article on Brooke Hanson's swimming achievements.Article on Brooke Hanson's swimming achievements.swimming, hanson, brooke, olympic games, nunawading, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Transcript of Interview with Doris Evans by Valda Arrowsmith on 11 November, 1997, 1977
Interview by Valda Arrowsmith on 11 Sep 1977 with Doris Evans nee Morgan at her home on behalf of Nunawading and District Historical Society.Interview by Valda Arrowsmith on 11 Sep 1977 with Doris Evans nee Morgan at her home on behalf of Nunawading and District Historical Society. See AV0028 for audio recording.Interview by Valda Arrowsmith on 11 Sep 1977 with Doris Evans nee Morgan at her home on behalf of Nunawading and District Historical Society.nunawading and district historical society, mitcham, valda arrowsmith, doris evans, doris morgan, casella street mitcham victoria -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Estate notice for estate of Harold Exton Turner, 5/02/1992
Law notice from The Age 5 Feb 1992 on the estate of Commander Harold Exton Turner.turner, harold exton, cmdr., endeavour street, mitcham, no 16 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Work on paper - Report, The Vegetation, fauna and management of Antonio Park, City of Nunawading, Victoria, 1/10/1987 12:00:00 AM
Photocopy of a detailed report prepared for the Nunawading City Council on the vegetation, fauna and management of Antonio Park.Photocopy of a detailed report prepared for the Nunawading City Council on the vegetation, fauna and management of Antonio Park. Lists of 320 plant species were made. A broad indigenous community: 'Grassy Open Forest' is described. Lists of butterflies, reptiles, birds and mammals. Weed infestation and degradation processes are identified. A range of management issues are identified and recommendations made. ca 120 pages. Photographs. Plans.Photocopy of a detailed report prepared for the Nunawading City Council on the vegetation, fauna and management of Antonio Park.antonio park, mitcham, animals, native plants, birds, wildlife -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Eastern Corridor Study, 9/10/1975
Bulletin, Eastern Corridor Study (Combining Koonung and Ringwood Studies) issued by the study consultants, Alan M. Voorhees & Partners P/L, Bulletin No 3, 9 October 1975: Routes 'A', 'B' and 'E' - Ringwood Sector, Lines of minimum impact.eastern freeway, alan m. voorhees & partners p/l, roads and streets, freeways, ringwood, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Casella Hollow Reserve, 2003 -2006
Copies of letters & emails to and from Valda Arrowsmith & the city of Whitehorse.Copies of letters & emails to and from Valda Arrowsmith & the city of Whitehorse in regard to Casella Hollow Reserve.Copies of letters & emails to and from Valda Arrowsmith & the city of Whitehorse. casella hollow reserve, mitcham, arrowsmith, valda, parks wide, parks and reserves