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The Lowen family were one of the first to settle in East Burwood. They were orchardists.
Black and white photograph of the Lowen family of East Burwood taken outside near their orchard in about 1931. Both parents are seated on cane chairs. Standing: (left to right) Cedric Jnr.,Thelma, Florence. Seated: Cedric Lowen, Merle, Joy and Lucy Lowen (nee Tainton) In front: Shirley
Heritage Day 2019.
Some activities held at the Heritage Day Festival 15/7/2019.
heritage day, 15/7/2019, schwerkolt cottage
Four coloured photographs from the WHS AGM on 9/6/2018.
whs agm 9/9/2018, gary presland, aboriginal culture
Guidelines for Heritage Interpretation
Guidelines for Heritage Interpretation
A ringbound plastic booklet on Guidelines for Heritage Interpretation 2007
heritage studies, museums
WHS AGM on 5/10/2019. Gary Presland speaking on Aborininal Society.
three coloured photographs of the meeting of 5/10/2019.
whs agm 5/10/2019, gary presland, aboriginal society
A letter to residents from Whitehorse Council regarding the refurbishment of the Yarran Dheran Information Centre
A letter from the Whitehorse Council regarding the refurbishment of the Yarran Dheran Information Centre
An A4 letter from the Whitehorse Council to residents regarding the refurbishing of the Yarran Dheran Information Centre
city of whitehorse, yarran dheran
Five coloured photographs on one montage.
whs agm 17/8/2019, patti boxhall
Four coloured photographs of the cottage
schwerkolt cottage, gardens, wisteria
WHS General Meeting 2/2/2019. Speakers Roselie Whalen and Bob Gardiner on bushfires.
whs meeting 2/2/2019, roselie whalen, bob gardiner
One coloured photograph showing Members and councillers.
whs planning day 6/3/2019, members
Five coloured photographs from the WHS Meeting 11/8/2018
whs meeting 11/8/2018, speaker vicki jones evans, lacemaking
Four coloured photographs of the speaker at the General meeting talk.
whs general meeting 8/12/2022, port phillip bay, graham patterson
The Collections Council of Australia guide to assessing the significance of collections
The Collections Council of Australia guide to assessing the significance of collections
The Collections Council of Australia guide to assessing the significance of collections
museums, heritage studies
Results of oral history study on multiculturalism made in the City of Manningham, initiated by the Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library Corporation
Results of an oral history study on multiculturalism conducted in the City of Manningham
Results of an oral history study made in the City of Manningham 2004
oral history, city of manningham
Results of oral history study on multiculturalism made in the City of Manningha, initiated by the Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library Corporation
Results of an oral history study on multiculturalism conducted in the CVity of Manningham
A4 7p. Results of an oral history study made in the City of Manningham
oral history, city of manningham
Three coloured photographs of the AGM 6/4/2019.
whs agm held on 6/4/2019, helen harris
A list of Heritage buildings in the City of Whitehorse including heritage controls
A list of heritage buildings in the City of Whitehorse including heritage controls
A4, 5p ring bound copy of City of Whitehorse Heritage Review
heritage buildings, city of whitehorse
Comprehensive guide to oral history methods and procedures
Comprehensive guide to oral history methods and procedures
Comprehensive guide to oral history methods and procedures
oral history, history, local history
Teacher's Curriculum Support Materials Level 2 and Level 3 for Schwerkolt Cottage and Historical Museum
Teacher's Curriculum Support Materials Level 2 and Level 3 for Schwerkolt Cottage and Historical Museum
2 A4 folders each containing a ring bound booklet and 21 Activity sheets in Level 2 and 44 sheets in Level 3
schwerkolt cottage & museum complex, education
Annual General Meeting on 13/10/2018 a talk on Fairyland- Kew byJames Nicholas.
agm 13/10/2018, fairyland kew
Coloured photograph showing two gravestones, in the Smithfield Eastend Cemetery Pittsberg USA.
wilhelmina schwerkolt, graves
A book regarding promoting museums, galleries and exhibitions
A book regarding promoting museums, galleries and exhibitions
A book regarding promoting museums, galleries and exhibitions
museums, art galleries, shows and exhibitions
A guide to cataloguing object, document and image collection. 3rd. Ed
A guide to cataloguing object, document and image collections for small museums
Paperback. Ring bound. A4, 18p
cataloguing, museums
A list of Reports and Books about Blackburn Lake which are held in the Local History Collection of the Nunawading Library
Reports and Books about Blackburn Lake July 2003
An unbound stapled copy of Reports and Books
blackburn lake sanctuary, nunawading library
City of Whitehorse Parks and Reserves: names and origins 2003
The origins of park and reserve names in the City of Whitehorse
An A4 ring-bound booklet of 23 pages on the Origin of Parks' Names. Illustrated
parks and reserves, city of whitehorse
A history of the art collection of the City of Whitehorse 2003
A history of the art collection of the City of Whitehorse 2003
A4, 40p booklet and catalogue included in colour of the City of Whitehorse Art Collection
city of whitehorse, art, art galleries
Opening of the Mitcham RSL in 1988.
mitcham rsl, rsl vic
A Conservation Analysis & Management Plan prepared for the City of Whitehorse. April ,2002
Conservation Analysis & Management Plan of Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex
A4, 97p bulldog clipped Conservation Analysis & Management Plan prepared for the City of Whitehorse by Summerton & Wixted . April 2002
schwerkolt cottage & museum complex, historic buildings
Mullauna Secondary College merged with Mitcham Technical School, Mitcham High School and Donvale High School.
Six photographs of Mullauna Secondary College. Also included Mitcham Technical School
Explanation of photo on reverse.
mullauna secondary college, technical schools
Mullauna College came about with the merger ofMitcham Technical College, Donvale High & Mitcham High Schools.
Coloured photograph of the staff of Mullauna College 1995.
reverse of photograph shows some names.
mullauna secondary college staff - 1995, secondary schools, schoolsh
Addresses in Whitehorse and Manningham currently listed in the Whitehorse Manningham Local History Database. January 2004
Addresses in Whitehorse and Manningham currently listed in the Whitehorse Manningham Local History Database
A blue ring - bound booklet, A4, 37p of addressed in Whitehorse & Manningham compiled by Vicki Court
street names, city of whitehorse, city of manningham
Victorian Collections acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
