Article from The Age, 21 Jan 1967, re Blackburn couple Arthur & Janet Cooke deciding to hand over their house and land to the Council on their death to keep as a sanctuary for birds, plants and flowers.Article from The Age, 21 Jan 1967. hooke, albert arthur, hooke, janet emily, wandinong sanctuary

Copy of photograph of Queen Elizabeth 2 and Duke of Edinburgh about to leave Tatura Station after replying to address of welcome. Dignitaries in background include Councillors, families and friends, Shire President Mr Brewer.Black and white photograph of Royal couple at Tatura Station 1954on back: Royal visit 1954royal visit 1954, queen elizaebeth 2

Couple stated that they were unaware that they signed forms to be candidates in an election in which George Droutsas was standing.Couple stated that they were unaware that they signed forms to be candidates in an election in which George Droutsas was standing.cutugno, chontel, cutugno, anthony, elections, city of whitehorse, droutsas, george

Further research is needed on the people and event pictured.This item holds significance as it shows past members of the community at what appears to be some sort of social gathering showing social significance to the town as it could be used for research on how people once socialized and met in Emerald.Black and white rectangular photograph. The black and white photograph depicts a man and a woman standing together in a room. The man wears a white dress shirt, black dress pants, and shoes. He also wears a tie and tinted glasses. The woman wears a double string of pearls and a knee length dress. The woman can be seen holding a small purse and a cigarillo in her left hand; she also wears a small square faced watch on her left wrist. Behind them, we can see two pieces of cabinetry; to the right side of the image beside the cabinetry a woman stands, she wears a jacket and knee length pencil skirt, and a chain can be seen hanging down in front of her. Behind her is a small Dutch inspired windmill. To the left of the image, behind the couple, several more people can be seen two of whom appear to be in costume in white, frilly, older style clothing.emerald, victoria, australia, emerald museum, emerald

Geoff and Mina Biddington seated at a Table during the Ballarat School of Mines Centenary Dinnergeoff biddington, meena biddington, centenary, ballarat school of mines centenary dinner

Article from Nunawading Gazette, 27 May 1964 re Mr & Mrs Schwab celebrating their golden wedding anniversary at a party for 190 relatives and friends. Alf had been a long time employee of the RSPCA East Burwood headquarters.schwab, alf, r.s.p.c.a.

Gordon and Kitty Blake married in the Salvation Army City Temple 60 years ago. They came to Nunawading in 1942 and ran the Nunawading School of Music from 1946 - 70. Gordon, an honorary life member of the London College of Music, still plays, composes and publishes music.Gordon and Kitty Blake married in the Salvation Army City Temple 60 years ago. blake, kitty, blake, gordon, nunawading methodist church, salvation army

Article on Wal & Anne Butler married for 57 years and celebrating this year their 75th Christmas together and also celebrating Mitcham Primary School's Centenary where they met in 1913.Article on Wal & Anne Butler married for 57 years and celebrating this year their 75th Christmas together. butler, wal, butler, anne, mitcham primary school, no. 2904

Betty and Keith Rooney are retiring after setting up the Eastern Emergency Relief Network, and helping with various community works over a long period.Betty and Keith Rooney are retiring after setting up the Eastern Emergency Relief Network, and helping with various community works over a long period.rooney, keith, rooney, betty, eastern emergency relief network, jamieson, james, mayors

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