see NP3589Black & white photograph of Vivian Wood in his hardware store 'Springburn Hardware' at corner of Blackburn &Springfield Roads Blackburn Northhardware, springburn hardware, blackburn road blackburn north, springfield road blackburn north, wood vivian

Part of contract of sale between Elizabeth Salisbury (Vendor) and Eriksson (purchaser) of four acres of land with weatherboard house at Jobson's Road, Blackburn (now Junction Road, Blackburn North), 28 December 1895.Part of contract of sale between Elizabeth Salisbury (Vendor) and Eriksson (purchaser) of four acres of land with weatherboard house at Jobson's Roaderiksson, salisbury, elizabeth, jobson's road, blackburn, junction road, blackburn north, land sales

Store opened by Vivian Wood at the age of 22 with little experience in hardware sales. Photo was donated in Sept 2009 in response to request for information on heritage.Black & white photograph of the hardware store 'Springburn Hardware' opened by Vivian Wood at the corner of Springfield and Surrey Roads, Blackburn North, established in 1955 until 1967 when it closed.hardware, springburn hardware, blackburn road blackburn north, springfield road blackburn north, vivian wood

Newspaper advertisement for house and land packages and land sale of Koonung Park Estate on the site of the old Blackburn Technical School, Koonung Road, Blackburn North.Newspaper advertisement for house and land packagesland subdivision, koonung road, blackburn north, blackburn technical school, stockdale & leggo (estate agents), camellia street, lantana street, rigani court, polydor place

Black and white photograph of Blackburn Road, Blackburn looking north from Canterbury Road.blackburn road, blackburn, canterbury road, blackburn.

Black and white photograph of Blackburn Road Blackburn looking north from Canterbury Road.blackburn road, blackburn., canterbury road

George Robinson opened Robs Cycles in 1945 and worked out of the Blackburn Road Premises until 1999. He was one of the few specialist bike repairer in Melbourne and also did repairs for importers, wholesalers and even other bike shops. George used to race bikes from Blackburn Hotel and Healesville.Coloured photograph of Robs Cycles and Sports shop, Blackburn Road Blackburn, just north of the railway line.robs cycles, robinson, george

Black and white photograph of corner of Blackburn and Canterbury Roads, Blackburn looking north.blackburn road, blackburn, canterbury road, blackburn.

Mrs Slater and her husband William Slater migrated from Mitcham, Surrey, England in 1855 and established a herb farm in Nunawading - the first in Victoria. The farm was located in Blackburn Road, North Blackburn. When Mrs Slater died in 1895 the farm was sold. Slater Avenue and Slater Reserve is named for them.3 copies of Black and white photo of Mrs. Slaterslater, william, mrs, herb farms, slater avenue, blackburn north, slater reserve

Mrs Slater and her husband William Slater migrated from Mitcham, Surrey, England in 1855 and established a herb farm in Nunawading - the first in Victoria. The farm was located in Blackburn Road, North Blackburn. When Mrs Slater died in 1895 the farm was sold. Slater Avenue and Slater Reserve is named for them.4 copies of black and white photo of William Slaterpioneers, slater, william, herb farms, slater avenue, blackburn north, slater reserve

Harwood property at 17-21 Junction Road North Blackburn.harwood, nth blackburn, junction road

St Alfreds Anglican Church North Blackburn. Two coloured photographs showing a large blue cross.st alfreds anglican church, springfield road north blackburn, churches

Selected pages of schools in the Nunawading area from "Vision and Realisation". A Centenary History of State Education in Victoria. N.B. State schools are now called Primary SchoolsA list and description of schools in Whitehorse from "Vision and Realisation"A4 photocopy of 58 selected pages from "Vision and Realisation": a "Centenary History of State Education in Victoria" by the Victorian Education Department. Volume 3 dealing with schools in the Nunawading areavictorian education department, burwood east state school no.454, nunawading (sagoe common school) (box hill) no.463, nunawading (boroondara) catholic school no.464, nunawading state school (canterbury road) no.469, vermont state school. no 1022, burwood east state school no 461, nunawading north state school no 2242, mitcham state school no.2904, blackburn state school no.2923, blackburn open air school no.3850, blackburn south state school no. 4035, nunawading state school no.4190, forest hill state school no.4251, nunawading migrant centre no.4706, blackburn north state school no.4715, tally ho training farm no.3588, winlaton girls youth training centre no.4794, blackburn east state school no.4800, nunawading south state school no.4808, antonio park state school no.4844, blackburn lake state school no.4860, laburnun state school no.4863, mitcham special school no.4871, blackburn high school, blackburn south high school, mitcham high school, nunawading high school, vermont high school, mitcham technical school, primary schools, secondary schools, blackburn technical school

The Old Orchard Shopping Centre was completed by October 1965Coloured photograph of land on the eastern side of Springfield Road being cleared for the building of the Old Orchard Shopping Centre. Station wagon on left. Pole in centre.old orchard shopping centre, blackburn shopping centres

The Old Orchard Shopping Centre, situated on the corner of Springfield and Williams Road, Blackburn North, was opened in October 1965.Coloured photograph of the land on which the Old Orchard Shopping Centre was built. Sign on right 'Old Orchard Shopping Centre - A Lend Lease development.'old orchard shopping centre, blackburn, shopping centres

Coloured photograph of cars parked along Springfield Road and in the car park of the Old Orchard Shopping Centre on opening day - October 1965old orchard shopping centre, blackburn shopping centres

Coloured photograph of cars in Canterbury Road nearing the Blackburn Road intersection - 2012. The cars will be turning right into Blackburn Road heading south toward East Burwood. The road to the right will lead into Blackburn Road and head north towards Blackburn. Over the hill is the Blackburn South Shopping Centreroads, canterbury road, blackburn south

Blackburn North Shopping Centre was originally known as Old Orchard Shopping Centre. It was built in 1965 on land previously covered by orchards. The name of the centre changed in the 1970's to North Blackburn Square Shopping Centre and in the 1990's to the Blackburn North Shopping CentreColoured photograph of the North Blackburn Shopping Centre, cnr. of Springfield and William Roads. The buildings are distinguished by orange, white and blue geometric shapes - 2012blackburn north shopping centre, shopping centre

Blackburn High School was opened in 1956. It was built on land previously covered with orchards owned by Mr Ron Pearce who was famous for growing cherries. In 1980 the school celebrated their silver jubilee. Blackburn High School has long been known for its successful music education program.Coloured photograph of recent Blackburn High School buildings on the corner of Springfield and William Road, Blackburn North - 2012blackburn high school, secondary schools, schools

Blackburn State School was opened in 1889. They held their centenary celebration on Saturday 29th April 1989. Recent extensive development (2012) of the buildings has provided excellent classrooms, computer work stations and a large resource centre.Coloured photograph of the front aspect of Blackburn Primary School situated on the north side of Whitehorse Road.blackburn state school no 2923

See NP4006Coloured photograph of Blackburn Road heading north from Canterbury Road toward Blackburnblackburn road, blackburn south, canterbury road blackburn south

The Blackburn High School opened on 1st February 1956 with 128 Form 1 pupils and a staff of 8. The 20-acre site on the corner of Williams and Springvale road was surrounded by orchards and pine trees. The trees inspired the school motto: ' Ad licem crescimus' - 'We are growing towards the light'. The first headmaster was Mr V. Percy. The school had a reputation for musical excellence.Coloured photograph of the Blackburn High School in Springfield Road facing north 2012blackburn high school, schools

Coloured photograph of the Lion's Blackburn Opportunity Shop, Mitcham Road, Blackburn, just north of the railway line. The other road in the photograph is Railway Roadlion's opportunity shop, blackburn, opportunity shops