Ken and Doreen came to Beechworth on boxing day in 1959, when they were offered a business at a good price. This business was the Ovens and Murray advertiser, one of the oldest running newspapers in Australia. When they arrived Ken already had a background as a professional linotype operator, however both him and Doreen had no experience running a town newspaper. Ken and Doreen owned the paper till the 1980s, when they formed the Blake press. Throughout the years the Blakes kept up to date with Beechworth news, politics and events happening throughout the community, Ken was even permitted to sit in on the town committee meetings. They saw the town develop from a small mining town in rural Victoria, to a bustling, tourist hotspot.This oral history is significant because it shows how the town of Beechworth developed from a small outpost mining town to a popular tourist destination. It also showcases a different perspective of the towns development, that of the new owners (at the time) of the Ovens and Murrary Advertiser. The advertiser is an integral part of Beechworth's history and has been running since it was proclaimed a town (proclaimed a town in 1856, the advertiser first ran its paper in 1855). Without the advertiser the history of Beechworth would be buried, but with newspapers dating back all the way to 1855, Beechworth is provided with a rich and vibrant retelling of the history of their town and what life was like from 1855 to present day. Ken and Doreen's oral history provides an insight into what it was like revitalising a worn out part of history, of restoring it back to its former glory. They demonstrate the highs and lows of living and running a business in Beechworth through economic lows and the impact of both social and physical isolation.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.newspaper, blakes, ken and doreen, ovens and murray advertiser, beechworth, development, o&m, 1960s, 1980s, 1970s

Letter from Blake & Riggall to Robin Boyd, regarding renewal of householders policies and workers compensation policy.

Letter from Blake & Riggall to Robin Boyd, regarding renewal of householders policies and workers compensation policy.

Photocopy of school assignment. Includes information about a number of local war memorials and an investigation of Charles William Gilbert Blake whose name is on the Mitcham War Memorials. Blake enlisted in East Burwood. He trained in Egypt and was then sent to England where he died in hospital of an abscess in the brain. He is buried at the Tidworth Military Cemetery. Photographs. Maps. Approx 28 pagesblake, charles william gilbert, war memorials, world war, 1914 - 1918, tidworth military cemetery

Letter to Robin Boyd regarding Mr and Mrs D. K. Ferrier’s loan reduction and agreement to release Robin Boyd's two Life Policies.

To Robin and Patricia Boyd regarding B&R Nominees Pty Ltd and 6 months interest on loan.

Letter to Robin Boyd regarding final balance of sale of the previous Boyd family home at 158 Riversdale Rd, Camberwell.

Folder of information on John Blake, Panton Hill, 1890sjohn blake

Quarto letter to the Ballarat School of Mines from A.G. Blake requesting three months leave.ballarat school of mines, staffmember, a.g. blake, burt, cleaner

Interview with Allen Blake, who was involved in modifications of camp huts. Interviewed by A. Knee.TKD video tape, sides 1 and 2.allen blake, camp huts

The book has a yellow cover with black print and is in excellent condition.non-fictionThis book has 373 pages of History of Kaniva and District containing maps, illustrations and portraits.kaniva - history, author - les blake, australian history, tattyara, l.j. blake, agricultural colonies, australia - victoria

A walking tour to discover Mitcham's industrial history, Heritage Week 2010. Tour Leaders Valda Arrowsmith OAM and Louise BlakeA walking tour to discover Mitcham's industrial history, Heritage Week 2010. whitehorse historical society inc., heritage week 2010, arrowsmith, valda, blake, louise, mitcham, industry