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Reports the closure of Acacia Press in Blackburn. The owner, Alan Stephens said he had reached retiring age and the company would need changes to keep going. He comments on changes to Blackburn over the years.
Reports the closure of Acacia Press in Blackburn.
A memorial service to commemorate the life of Joyce Caroline Suto was held at the Mountview Uniting Church, Mitcham on 15/06/2022. Joyce was a long time member of the Whitehorse Historical Society.
non-fiction
A memorial service to commemorate the life of Joyce Caroline Suto was held at the Mountview Uniting Church, Mitcham on 15/06/2022. Joyce was a long time member of the Whitehorse Historical Society.
suto joyce, mountview uniting church mitcham
A brief history of the Lidgerwood family, including their businesses and civic roles in Box Hill.
non-fiction
A brief history of the Lidgerwood family and pioneer businesses in Box Hill.
lidgerwood family, box hill shops, early 20th century
A4 folded twice coloured pamphlet picturing Australia's first electric tram which ran from Box Hill to Doncaster in the late 1880's.
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A4 folded twice coloured pamphlet picturing Australia's first electric tram which ran from Box Hill to Doncaster in the late 1880's.
tram, tram services, schramm's cottage
5 pages A4
non-fiction
The early history of Gordon Crescent, Blackburn
gordon crescent blackburn no 10, freehold investment and banking company of australia ltd, clarke arthur e.
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 6 Haros Ave., Nunawading, Although the inscription reads '6 Heros Ave., Nunawading' This property is listed as having sold for $269,000 in 2000 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.
This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.
A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a black and white line drawing of a single story brick house with a veranda extending into a connected carport in front of the house. A driveway runs along the righthand side and curves into the carport. In the left side foreground is a lush garden bed.
6 Heros Ave., Nunawading Margaret Picken © 2000 Fletchers Real Estate
whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, nunawading
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 5/16 Florence St., Nunawading This property is listed as having sold for $125,000 in 1996 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.
This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.
A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a black and white line drawing of a single story brick house with a driveway on right leading to a picket gate. On the left is a low brick fence enclosing a front garden with a central gumtree. There are two holepunch holes centred just under the upper edge.
14 Gerald St., Nunawading Margaret Picken - 96 Woodards - B/Burn
whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, nunawading
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 5/16 Florence St., Nunawading Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.
This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.
A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a black and white line drawing of a single story brick house with a path leading to the front door, from the public footpath. To the right is the separate garage. Trees and shrubs grow in garden beds in front of the buildings and in the background, while in front of the house is a front lawn. There are two holepunch holes centred just under the upper edge.
5/16 Florence St., Nunawading Margaret Picken - 93 Woodards - C'well
whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, nunawading
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 27 Crest Gve., Nunawading Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.
This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.
A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house, with a front facing chimney . To the left is a driveway and on the right is a picket fence enclosing a front lawn with garden bed around the edges. The date listed in the title inscription has been overwritten from 95 in black ink, to 97, the 7 being in red ink.
1/9 East India Ave., Nunawading Picken © 2003 Realtor
whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, nunawading
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 27 Crest Gve., Nunawading The property has be listed as having sold for $130,000 in 1997 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.
This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.
A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house with a driveway on the right leading to a separate garage in the background. In front of the house is a front lawn with a tree and shrubs. There are two holepunch holes centred just under the lower edge. The date listed in the title inscription has been overwritten from 95 in black ink, to 97, the 7 being in red ink.
27 Crest Gve., Nunawading Margaret Picken - 97 Woodards - B/Burn
whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, nunawading
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 27 Crest Gve., Nunawading The property has be listed as having sold for $87,000 in 1995 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.
This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.
A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house with a driveway on the right, leading to a separate garage in the background. In front of the house is a garden enclosed by a wooden fence. There are two holepunch holes centred just under the lower edge.
27 Crest Gve., Nunawading Margaret Picken - 95 Woodards - B/Burn.
whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, nunawading
non-fiction
The account of how Dora May Weaver was duped out of money by George Raven
weaver dora may, raven george, tunstall railway station
C1970's doll house used in a community toy library
C1970's toy
Plastic, mostly yellow; Coloured transfer decoration; 2 storey house with garage; 4 dormer windows; Plastic furniture; Plastic people; Carry mantle.
Fisher Price play family House
doll house, toy, c1970s
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 3 Caversham Crt., Nunawading The property has be listed as having sold for $132,000 in 1996 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.
This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.
A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a black and white line drawing of a single story weather board house with a driveway on the right leading to a separate carport. In front of the house is a front garden with lawn, trees, and plant beds. There are two holepunch holes centred just under the upper edge.
17 Closter Ave., Nunawading Margaret Picken - 95 Woodards - B/Burn
whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, nunawading
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 3 Caversham Crt., Nunawading The property has be listed as having sold for $170,000 in 1994 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.
This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.
A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a black and white line drawing of a brick single story house with a multi arched patio over the front door. With a driveway on the left leading toa connected garage. On the right in front of the house is a lawn and garden beds. There are two holepunch holes centred just under the upper edge.
3 Caversham Crt., Nunawading Margaret Picken - 94 Woodards - B/Burns
whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, nunawading
non-fiction
The history of Blackburn Lake Primary School No.4860 over 60 years
blackburn lake state school no 4860, gilpin brian
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 6 Abelia St., Nunawading The property has be listed as having sold for $340,000 in 2003 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.
This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.
A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a black and white line drawing of single story brick house with a a driveway on the left leading to a separate garage. if front of the house is a front garden and low brick fence.
6 Abelia St., Nunawading Picken © 2003 Realtor
whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, nunawading
non-fiction
The history of the Cruse - Markham - Millane christening gown
gowns, childrens clothing, baptisms
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 429 Whitehorse Rd., Mitcham The property has be listed as having sold for $90,000 in 1992 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.
This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.
A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 429 Whitehorse Rd., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story brick house with a driveway on the left leading to a separate garage, wit ha path branching of toward the front door. There are two holepunch holes on just under the upper edge
429 Whitehorse Rd., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 92 Woodards - Glen Iris
whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 1 Victoria Ave., Mitcham This property is listed as having sold for $173,000 in 1994 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.
This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.
A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 1 Victoria Ave., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house with tin roof, and porch with decorative facia. There is a driveway to the right, and a front yard enclosed by a picket fence. There are two holepunch holes on just under the upper edge
1 Victoria Ave., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 94 Woodards - B/Burn
whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham
A collection of business books
non-fiction
F. S. Baker Real Estate Agent business books
baker f s, real estate agents
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 8 Victoria Ave., Mitcham Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.
This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.
A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 8 Victoria Ave., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard cottage, with corrugated roof. In the foreground is a picket fence enclosing a heavily planted front yard. On the right a weatherboard 'cubby' can be seen over the garden fence. There are two holepunch holes on just under the upper edge
8 Victoria Ave., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 95 Woodards - C'well
whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 18 Simpson St., Mitcham This property is listed as having sold for $347,000 in 2002 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.
This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.
A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 18 Simpson St., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house, on the left hand is a driveway leading to a separate garage. While in front of the house is a front lawn with garden beds and a large gumtree. There is a path leading from the left edge of the artwork to the front door. There are two holepunch holes on just under the upper edge
18 Simpson St., Mitcham Picken © 2002 Realtor
whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 19 Ronald St., Mitcham. This property is listed as having sold for $230,000 in 1997 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.
This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.
A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 19 Ronald St., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house with a bay window and porch with decorative facia. To the right is a driveway leading to a carport running alongside the house. In the foreground is a picket fence enclosing a front yard. There are two holepunch holes on just under the upper edge
19 Ronald St., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 97 Woodards - Boxhill
whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham
Blackburn Railway Line heading toward to Mitcham.
blackburn railway, mitcham, glen ebor avenue
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 19 Ronald St., Mitcham. This property is listed as having sold for $92,500 in 1992 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.
This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.
A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 19 Ronald St., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house, with a driveway leading to a carport in the background. In front of the house is front lawn with a gumtree in the centre. There are two holepunch holes on just under the upper edge
19 Ronald St., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 92 Woodards - Boxhill
whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 33 Quarry Rd., Mitcham This property is listed as having sold for $133,000 in 2004 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.
This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.
A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 33 Quarry Rd., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house. A curving driving runs from the centre foreground to the left hand , branchign of on the left of the drivewas is a footpath to the front door
33 Quarry Rd., Mitcham Picken © 2003 Realtor - H/S B/B
whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 57 Purches St., Mitcham This property is listed as having sold for $305,000 in 2001 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.
This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.
A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 57 Purches St., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a two story house, the first story is brick, while the second is weatherboard. There is an attached garage on the right, at the end of driveway. In the foreground is a brick fence, and front yard.
57 Purches St., Mitcham Margaret Picken © 2001 Fletchers Real Estate
whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 31 Ormond Ave., Mitcham This property is listed as having sold for $115,000 in 1994 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.
This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.
A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 31 Ormond Ave., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story house with attached double garage on the right. With large colonial style windows, and a bay window on the left side wall. In front of the house is a front lawn with trees and garden beds, all set back from the pedestrian path. There are two holepunch holes centred just under the upper edge.
31 Ormond Ave., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 94 Woodards - B/Burn
whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham
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