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Photograph, Roger de Stoop and Belgian workers, C 1950
... Roger de Stoop and Belgian workers...de stoop...Roger de Stoop came to Australia during the Second World... in front of one of the houses erected for the de Stoop workers... Mitcham melbourne Photograph Photograph Roger de Stoop and Belgian ...Roger de Stoop came to Australia during the Second World War when the de Stoop spinning & weaving factory in Belgium was closed during the German occupation. He had previously met Dick Best, an Australian who wanted to establish a textile factory in Australia and in 1950 they built a factory at Blackburn North importing the weaving looms and many of their skilled workers from Belgium. Housing for the workers was built near the factory.Black and white photograph of Belgian family groups in front of one of the houses erected for the de Stoop workers. Roger de Stoop is in the centre of the photograph in a dark suit and tie.de stoop, roger. de stoop aust pty ltd. de stoop and best textile factory. weaving mills. belgians in australia -
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Photograph, Roger de Stoop
... Roger de Stoop...de stoop...Roger de Stoop was born in Flanders, Belgium in 1912...One coloured and one black and white head shot of Roger de... Mitcham melbourne Photograph Photograph Roger de Stoop One ...Roger de Stoop was born in Flanders, Belgium in 1912 and died in Australia on 18th April 1999. The de Stoop textile factory was closed due to German occupation and when Roger de Stoop received an offer from Australian Dick Best to begin a a partnership in similar venture in Australia, he agreed, bringing looms and skilled workers with him. The company was the first to produce Belgian damask ticking in Australia. The firm was sold to the British firm, Smith and Nephew in 1960.One coloured and one black and white head shot of Roger de Stoop wearing a suit and tie.de stoop, roger. de stoop and best textile factory. belgians in australia -
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Photograph, Roger de Stoop, 1956
... Roger de Stoop...de Stoop...Roger de Stoop was born in 1912 in Flanders, Belguim. He...Black and white photograph of Roger de Stoop showing... Mitcham melbourne Photograph Photograph Roger de Stoop Black ...Roger de Stoop was born in 1912 in Flanders, Belguim. He migrated to Australia and set up a mattress ticking factory in Blackburn North in 1950.The company produced damask ticking. de Stoop sponsored Belgian migrants to work in his factory and built housing for them close to the factory. He sold the business in the 1960's to Smith and Nephew but continued to manage the manage the business until 1966Black and white photograph of Roger de Stoop showing the Prince and Princess of Luxembourg around his Blackburn North textile factory which was established in 1950. Bales of ticking in foreground. Staff standing, guests seated.de stoop, roger, de stoop textile factory, blackburn north, textiles, prince of luxembourg, princess of luxembourg -
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Photograph, Roger de Stoop
... Roger de Stoop...de stoop. roger. middlefield house...Roger de Stoop had the land cleared in 1952 and building...Black and white photocopy of house built by Roger de Stoop...Roger de Stoop had the land cleared in 1952 and building ...Roger de Stoop had the land cleared in 1952 and building started in 1953. He and his family moved in in 1954. The house has now been demolished but it was about 35 squares, was made of timber with blue slate roof, the slates having come from Belgium. Roger de Stoop had his outside timber walls painted in a dark colour.Black and white photocopy of house built by Roger de Stoop on land in Blackburn North (Henry Street - later 35 Middlefield Road). The house was called Middlefield House by local people.de stoop. roger. middlefield house -
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Document, Roger de Stoop, c1980
... Roger de Stoop...De Stoop...Interview of Roger de Stoop by Keith Rooney.... Mitcham melbourne Document Document Roger de Stoop Interview ...Interview of Roger de Stoop by Keith Rooney.Interview of Roger de Stoop by Keith Rooney.Interview of Roger de Stoop by Keith Rooney.weaving mills, middlefield drive, blackburn north, de stoop, camille, koonung road, blackburn north, blackburn north, belgians in australia, de stoop, roger, rooney, keith -
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Document, Camille de Stoop, 2010
... Camille de Stoop...de Stoop...Story of the de Stoop family who established a cotton... Mitcham melbourne Document Document Camille de Stoop Story ...Story of the de Stoop family who established a cotton weaving and spinning business in Belgium, then moved the business to Blackburn North (photos).Story of the de Stoop family who established a cotton weaving and spinning business in Belgium, then moved the business to Blackburn North (photos).Story of the de Stoop family who established a cotton weaving and spinning business in Belgium, then moved the business to Blackburn North (photos).de stoop, camille, de stoop, roger, de stoop aust pty limited, best, richard, belgians in australia -
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photocopy, de Stoop and Best
... de Stoop and Best...de stoop roger...Black and white photograph of the front office of the de... Mitcham melbourne photocopy de Stoop and Best Black and white ...The Wonthaggi Cotton Mills operated in May 1958. The government and Wonthaggi businesspeople had each contributed 15,000 Sterling pounds to have the mills established, in line with the government's efforts to decentralize secondary industries. Mr Richard Best attended the opening.Black and white photograph of the front office of the de Stoop and Best Aust Pty Ltd cotton mill in Wonthaggi Victoria.de stoop roger, best, dick, weaving mills, de stoop and best, aust pty ltd -
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Newspaper - Article, Obituary, Roger de Stoop, 21/07/1999
... Obituary, Roger de Stoop...De Stoop...Obituary of Roger de Stoop. Born 7/12/1912 died 18/4/1999... Mitcham melbourne Article Newspaper Obituary, Roger de Stoop ...Obituary of Roger de Stoop. Born 7/12/1912 died 18/4/1999. Born in Flanders, Belgium he expanded the family business to Melbourne (Blackburn North) after World War II. The first company to produce Belgian damask ticking in Australia. The business was sold to British conglomerate, Smith & Nephew in mid 1960. Roger retired in 1968 and pursued his many interests.weaving mills, de stoop, roger, blackburn north, flanders, belgium, manchester, u.k., de stoop, camille, coutrai, belgium, best, richard, damask ticking, camille de stoop australia pty ltd, yakka, aywon, de stoop, wivine, musica viva, smith & nephew -
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Document, De Stoop dye and mattress ticking factory, 2006
... De Stoop dye and mattress ticking factory...Camille de Stoop Australia Pty Ltd... Mitcham melbourne Document Document De Stoop dye and mattress ...History of the Best Estate as told by David Best.History of the Best Estate as told by David Best. Talk to General meeting of the Whitehorse Historical Society 3 June 2006. Tape at NP3394History of the Best Estate as told by David Best. best estate, blackburn north, camille de stoop australia pty ltd, joseph street, blackburn north -
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Photograph - Illustration, Roger De Stoop's House
... De Stoop...of Roger De Stoop's house, Middlefield Drive, Nunawading....Copy of original photo by Keith Rooney of Roger De Stoop's... Mitcham melbourne Illustration Photograph Roger De Stoop's House ...Copy of original photo by Keith RooneyCopy of original photo by Keith Rooney of Roger De Stoop's house, Middlefield Drive, Nunawading.Copy of original photo by Keith Rooney de stoop, roger, middlefield drive, nunawading, rooney, keith -
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Article - Newspaper Clipppings, Worker's paradise factory at Blackburn, 1951 & 1988
... de stoop textile factory...De Stoop plans for housing and factory to be located...Belgian, Roger de Stoop, plans a spinning and weaving... factory at Blackburn Belgian, Roger de Stoop, plans a spinning ...'The Belgians in Australia' gives a brief history of Roger, 1950 - 1975.Belgian, Roger de Stoop, plans a spinning and weaving factory at Blackburn. He plans many innovative amenities to keep his staff happy. Also another article - 'The Belgians in Australia' gives a brief history of Roger, 1950 - 1975. 'The Belgians in Australia' gives a brief history of Roger, 1950 - 1975.textiles, de stoop textile factory, de stoop, roger -
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Document, Wonthaggi Cotton Mills, 1957
... De Stoop (Aust) Pty Limited...This spinning mill was designed to manufacture yarn for de... was designed to manufacture yarn for de Stoop (Aust) Pty Limited... was designed to manufacture yarn for de Stoop (Aust) Pty Limited ...Collection of articles from the ':Wonthaggi Express' on the development of Wonthaggi Cotton Mills Pty Ltd.Collection of articles from the ':Wonthaggi Express' on the development of Wonthaggi Cotton Mills Pty Ltd. This spinning mill was designed to manufacture yarn for de Stoop (Aust) Pty Limited of Blackburn NorthCollection of articles from the ':Wonthaggi Express' on the development of Wonthaggi Cotton Mills Pty Ltd. de stoop (aust) pty limited, best, richard, cotton mills, wonthaggi cotton mill pty limited -
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Legal record - Land Title, Certificate of title, 1973
... De Stoop Wivine... Stoop and Wivine de Stoop for land in Joseph Street Blackburn... Certificate of Title to Roger Robert Charles Jeanne de Stoop ...Certificate of Title to Roger Robert Charles Jeanne de Stoop and Wivine de Stoop for land in Joseph Street Blackburn NorthCertificate of Title to Roger Robert Charles Jeanne de Stoop and Wivine de Stoop for land in Joseph Street Blackburn NorthCertificate of Title to Roger Robert Charles Jeanne de Stoop and Wivine de Stoop for land in Joseph Street Blackburn Northde stoop wivine, de stoop, roger, land titles, joseph street blackburn north, virgilia street blackburn -
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Legal record - Land Title, Certificate of Title, 1968
... De Stoop... Stoop and Wivine Marie de Stoop for land in Joseph Street... Certificate of Title to Roger Robert Charles Jeanne De Stoop ...Certificate of Title to Roger Robert Charles Jeanne De Stoop and Wivine Marie de Stoop for land in Joseph Street Blackburn North.Certificate of Title to Roger Robert Charles Jeanne De Stoop and Wivine Marie de Stoop for land in Joseph Street Blackburn North.Certificate of Title to Roger Robert Charles Jeanne De Stoop and Wivine Marie de Stoop for land in Joseph Street Blackburn North.de stoop, wivine, de stoop, roger, joseph street blackburn north, land titles -
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Newspaper - Article, Belgians here to settle, 13/03/1952
... de Stoop...Photocopy of article on the arrival of the de Stoop family... Photocopy of article on the arrival of the de Stoop family joining ...Photocopy of article on the arrival of the de Stoop family joining Roger de Stoop, proprietor of a textile factory in North Blackburn.de stoop, roger, belgians in australia, weaving mills -
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Newspaper - Article, The Age, Obituary, 20/04/1999
... de Stoop...Death Notice of Roger de Stoop in The Age... de Stoop in The Age Obituaries de Stoop Roger Belgians ...Death Notice of Roger de Stoop in The Ageobituaries, de stoop, roger, belgians in australia -
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Legal record - Land Title, Certificate of Title
... De Stoop... Stoop and Wivine de Stoop for land in Joseph Street Blackburn... Certificate of Title to Roger Robert Charles Jeanne de Stoop ...Certificate of Title to Roger Robert Charles Jeanne de Stoop and Wivine de Stoop for land in Joseph Street Blackburn, and transfer of land to Tadedor Constructions Pty Limited, also transfer of land from Tadedor Constructions to the City of Nunawading.Certificate of Title to Roger Robert Charles Jeanne de Stoop and Wivine de Stoop for land in Joseph Street Blackburn, and transfer of land to Tadedor Constructions Pty Limited, also transfer of land from Tadedor Constructions to the City of Nunawading.Certificate of Title to Roger Robert Charles Jeanne de Stoop and Wivine de Stoop for land in Joseph Street Blackburn, and transfer of land to Tadedor Constructions Pty Limited, also transfer of land from Tadedor Constructions to the City of Nunawading.de stoop, wivine, de stoop, roger, land titles, virgilia street blackburn, city of nunawading, tadedor constructions pty limited -
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Photograph - Black and white photo, Prince of Luxembourg, C1956
... de stoop...Black and white photo of Mr. Roger de Stoop with Prince... and white photo of Mr. Roger de Stoop with Prince of Luxembourg ...Black and white photo of Mr. Roger de Stoop with Prince of Luxembourgprince of luxembourg, de stoop, roger -
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Document, Arrivals of Belgian families
... de Stoop...List by Roger de Stoop of Belgian immigrants 1950 - 1955.... List by Roger de Stoop of Belgian immigrants 1950 - 1955 ...List by Roger de Stoop of Belgian immigrants 1950 - 1955 sponsored by him to work in his Blackburn North textile factory; with photocopy of photos of houses built for de Stoop employees, factory site and original buildings.belgians in australia, de stoop, roger, weaving mills -
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Legal record - Land Title, Certificate of title
... De Stoop (Aust) Pty Limited...Certificate of title to De Stoop (Aust) Pty Limited... Certificate of title to De Stoop (Aust) Pty Limited for land in Joseph ...Certificate of title to De Stoop (Aust) Pty Limited for land in Joseph Street BlackburnCertificate of title to De Stoop (Aust) Pty Limited for land in Joseph Street BlackburnCertificate of title to De Stoop (Aust) Pty Limited for land in Joseph Street Blackburnland titles, de stoop (aust) pty limited, joseph street blackburn north, vivian street blackburn north -
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Photograph - Black and white photograph, Prince and Princess of Luxembourg, C1956
... de stoop...Black and white photo of Mr. Roger de Stoop and Prince... of Luxembourg Black and white photo of Mr. Roger de Stoop and Prince ...Black and white photo of Mr. Roger de Stoop and Prince and Princess of Luxembourg inspecting machineryprince of luxembourg, princess of luxembourg, de stoop, roger -
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Photograph, Prince and Princess of Luxembourg, C1956
... de stoop...Black and white photo of Mr. Roger de Stoop and Prince... Black and white photo of Mr. Roger de Stoop and Prince ...Black and white photo of Mr. Roger de Stoop and Prince and Princess of Luxembourg with workers in factoryprince of luxembourg, princess of luxembourg, de stoop, roger -
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Photograph - B/W Photograph, Prince and Princess of Luxembourg, C1956
... de stoop.... Mr. Roger de Stoop with Princess of Luxembourg.... Roger de Stoop with Princess of Luxembourg princess ...Official party inspecting living quarters of weaving mills. Mr. Roger de Stoop with Princess of Luxembourgprincess of luxembourg, de stoop, roger -
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Document, Belgians in Australia, 1950
... De Stoop... families and businesses in Australia, in particular the de Stoop... and businesses in Australia, in particular the de Stoop factory ...Part extract from 'The World of Commerce' about Belgian families and businesses in Australia, in particular the de Stoop factory in Blackburn which was established in 1950. 13 pages illustrated.manufacturing industry, belgians in australia, de stoop, roger, bekaert, eugene, de stoop, dominique, prince of luxembourg, princess of luxembourg -
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Photograph - Black and white photograph, Prince and Princess of Luxembourg, C1956
... de stoop... de Stoop during visit of Prince and Princess of Luxembourg... de Stoop during visit of Prince and Princess of Luxembourg ...Black and white photo of drawing room in home of Mr. Roger de Stoop during visit of Prince and Princess of Luxembourgprince of luxembourg, princess of luxembourg, de stoop, roger -
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Photograph - Black and white photograph, Prince and Princess of Luxembourg, C1956
... de stoop...Black and white photo of Mr. Roger de Stoop, Middlefield...prince of luxembourg princess of luxembourg de stoop Black ...Black and white photo of Mr. Roger de Stoop, Middlefield Drive, Nunawading. Interior of drawing room. Present are the Prince and Princess of Luxembourg.prince of luxembourg, princess of luxembourg, de stoop -
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Document, Best Estate, n.d
... de stoop... North. Part of the original land holdings of R. de Stoop and R... of the original land holdings of R. de Stoop and R. Best of British Fur Co ...sale of land at Best Estate, Blackburn North. Part of the original land holdings of R. de Stoop and R. Best of British Fur Co.Advertisement for sale of land at Best Estate, Blackburn North. Part of the original land holdings of R. de Stoop and R. Best of British Fur Co.sale of land at Best Estate, Blackburn North. Part of the original land holdings of R. de Stoop and R. Best of British Fur Co.land subdivision, best estate, blackburn north, chapman street, middleborough road, joseph street, nestor grove, vivian street, de stoop, roger, best, richard, british fur company -
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Photograph, Dick Best
... de stoop and best aust... and Businessman. While travelling in Belgium he contacted the de Stoop... the de Stoop family, textile manufacturers, whose business had ...Richard Best was an Australian Textile industry agent and Businessman. While travelling in Belgium he contacted the de Stoop family, textile manufacturers, whose business had been closed down by German occupation after the 2nd World War. They took up Dick Best's offer to relocate and join with him to set up a textile factory in Australia. Land was purchased in Blackburn North and when the de Stoop and Best Aust P/L traded, Dick best was in charge of marketing their products.2 Black and white photograph of the head and shoulders of Richard Best. He has a pair of glasses in his right hand(on smaller photocopy) Mr Dick Bestbest, richard, weaving mills, de stoop and best aust, p/l -
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Legal record - Land Title, Certificate of title
... De Stoop (Aust) Pty Limited... Plastics Limited to De Stoop (Aust) Pty Limited plus maps of some... Plastics Limited to De Stoop (Aust) Pty Limited plus maps of some ...Certificate of Title to Florence Mabel laurie for land in Middleborough Road Blackburn North and transfer of land from Chemical Plastics Limited to De Stoop (Aust) Pty Limited plus maps of some subdivisions of the estate, 1942.Certificate of Title to Florence Mabel laurie for land in Middleborough Road Blackburn North and transfer of land from Chemical Plastics Limited to De Stoop (Aust) Pty Limited plus maps of some subdivisions of the estate, 1942.Certificate of Title to Florence Mabel laurie for land in Middleborough Road Blackburn North and transfer of land from Chemical Plastics Limited to De Stoop (Aust) Pty Limited plus maps of some subdivisions of the estate, 1942.land titles, laurie, florence mabel, chemical plastics limited, de stoop (aust) pty limited, middleborough road blackburn north, koonung creek, chapman street blackburn north, vivian street blackburn north, nestor grove blackburn north, joseph street blackburn north -
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Book, Nunawading - Stories of a City
... De Stoop... Blackburn RSL Burwood East Primary School No. 454 Williams Mrs De ...Collection of oral history interviews and historical articles complied by Keith Rooney.Collection of oral history interviews and historical articles complied by Keith Rooney. Includes material additional to book of the same title, pub. 1994 at ND3517. Index at the beginning, and Table of Contents located in the middle.Collection of oral history interviews and historical articles complied by Keith Rooney. bird, george, mcfadgean, morris, adult deaf and dumb society, vitclay pipes pty ltd, nunawading primary school no. 4190, aumann, mrs, blackburn dairy, blackburn rsl, burwood east primary school no. 454, williams, mrs, de stoop, roger, dobson, doris, munt, james, stacker, grace e. m., stacker, reginald f, tucker, ross