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Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical document, The Maygar family in Australia, 1790o
... The Maygar family in Australia...maygar family...Family history of the Maygars... and photographs of the Maygar family.... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Family history of the Maygars ...Family history of the MaygarsMaygar family lived at Willis Vale circa 1840-5916 pages, printed double sided. Contains copies of articles and photographs of the Maygar family.Pencil markings on front page of some family contacts, pencil markings throughout giving further detailsmaygar family, grimshaw family, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Mayger Family, 1840o
... maygar family... documents relating to the Mayger/Maygar family.... of the origins of this Greensborough family. mayger family maygar family ...Contents: Mayger family trees; entries from Digger database; copies of emails relating to family; copies of photographs; references to George Mayger in Melbourne directories 1874-1908; unassisted passenger list, G.Mayger; The Mayger family in Australia, compiled by Colin McKenzie.History of the origins of this Greensborough family.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the Mayger/Maygar family.Collected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012mayger family, maygar family, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, G.E.W. and Emily Maygar, 1903c
... maygar family...The Maygar family came to Greensborough circa 1841 from... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne The Maygar family came ...The Maygar family came to Greensborough circa 1841 from Somerset England. They were of Hungarian descent. They farmed along the Plenty River. This photo was taken at their Peak Hills Mine in Western Australia.Digital copy of black and white photograph.maygar family, g e w maygar, emily maygar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, G.E.W. Maygar, 1900c
... maygar family... of Edwin and Helen. The Maygar family came to Greensborough circa... [1858-1915] was the son of Edwin and Helen. The Maygar family ...George Edwin Willis Grimshaw Maygar [1858-1915] was the son of Edwin and Helen. The Maygar family came to Greensborough circa 1841 from Somerset England. They were of Hungarian descent. They farmed along the Plenty River. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.maygar family, g e w maygar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Emily A T Maygar, 1897c
... maygar family...A member of the Maygar family who came to Greensborough... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne A member of the Maygar family who ...A member of the Maygar family who came to Greensborough circa 1841 from Somerset England. They were of Hungarian descent. The family farmed along the Plenty River. [In The Melbourne Punch of 27/05/1897 the Vanderwyde Photo Studio Bourke Street featured and promoted their 'Head Study' photography.]Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.maygar family, emily maygar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Leslie Cecil Maygar, 1900c
... maygar family...The Maygar family came to Greensborough circa 1841 from... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne The Maygar family came ...The Maygar family came to Greensborough circa 1841 from Somerset England. They were of Hungarian descent. They farmed along the Plenty River. Leslie Cecil Maygar VC, DSO, VD was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross. In 1901 Lieutenant Maygar was awarded the Victoria Cross for rescuing a fellow Victorian whose horse had been shot. He died at Beersheeba in Palestine in 1917.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.leslie cecil maygar, maygar family, victoria cross -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Leslie Cecil Maygar and group of soldiers, 1900c
... maygar family...The Maygar family came to Greensborough circa 1841 from... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne The Maygar family came ...The Maygar family came to Greensborough circa 1841 from Somerset England. They were of Hungarian descent. They farmed along the Plenty River. Leslie Cecil Maygar VC, DSO, VD was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross. In 1901 Lieutenant Maygar was awarded the Victoria Cross for rescuing a fellow Victorian whose horse had been shot. He died at Beersheeba in Palestine in 1917.Digital copy of black and white photograph.leslie cecil maygar, maygar family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Leslie C Maygar and soldiers, 1900c
... maygar family...The Maygar family came to Greensborough circa 1841 from... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne The Maygar family came ...The Maygar family came to Greensborough circa 1841 from Somerset England. They were of Hungarian descent. They farmed along the Plenty River. Leslie Cecil Maygar VC, DSO, VD was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross. In 1901 Lieutenant Maygar was awarded the Victoria Cross for rescuing a fellow Victorian whose horse had been shot. He died at Beersheeba in Palestine in 1917.Digital copy of black and white photograph.leslie cecil maygar, maygar family, victoria cross -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Certificate of Title, Mayger land, 1863o
... maygar family... family partington family maygar family 2 pages. Copies of land ...Land originally granted to John Alison 09/09/1840. 1. Certificate of Title: Edwin Willis Mayger 14/08/1863: Vol. 5 Fol. 860. 2. Transfer document: 2 mortgages for Edwin Willis Mayger; Transfer from Mayger to Charles Partington. Shows part of the chain of ownership of this parcel of land in Greensborough.2 pages. Copies of land titles and associated documentsland titles - greensborough, mayger family, partington family, maygar family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical chart, James Willis Mayger, 1795o
... and these documents trace the family to England. mayger family maygar family ...The emails are a discussion of the Mayger family of Greensborough. Details of some English records are included.The Mayger family were Greensborough pioneers and these documents trace the family to England.5 x A4 pages. Copies of emails outlining some members of the Mayger family.mayger family, maygar, family trees -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Memories of old Greensborough and surrounding areas / collected by Faye Fort (nee Partington), 1840o
... maygar family... and research into family history. maygar family partington family ...A collection of stories about Greensborough and surrounding areas, transcribed by hand. Most stories were originally published elsewhere and collected by Mrs Fort. Some stories have been expanded by Mrs Fort with her knowledge of the history of Greensborough and its pioneer families.Contains information on many early families, both from Mrs Fort's memories and research into family history.Spiral bound notebook, bright pink cover. 128 handwritten pages. Handwritten text throughout.maygar family, partington family, whatmough family, medhurst family, greensborough, pioneers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale, 1950c
... maygar family.... willis vale partington family robert whatmough maygar family ...House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. The derelict Willis Vale house was vandalized later destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough. This photo was taken after the Partington's moved house in 1947 across the river where Alan built their new Alwyn house that had access to electricity.A pioneer home in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, robert whatmough, maygar family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale, 1939c
... maygar family... of the Partington family. willis vale partington family maygar family ...Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.Home of the Partington family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, maygar family, whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale [2], 1950c
... maygar family... family maygar family whatmough Digital copy of black and white ...View of Greensborough in the distance from Willis Vale and surrounding land: House built by Edward Maygar, The flowering Hawthorne Bushes were planted by William Partington. Note the prominent house on upper right where Robert Whatmough lived in the mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River across from Partington's Flat. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough. In 1946, Alan Partington built the Alwyn Farmhouse in place of the original Robert Whatmough home seen in this photo which became Whatmough Park circa 1976.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, maygar family, whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale, 1950c
... maygar family... family whatmough maygar family Digital copy of black and white ...Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was vandalized in 1964 and destroyed when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough. This photo was taken after the Partington's moved house in 1947 across the river where Alan built their new Alwyn house that had access to electricity.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, whatmough, maygar family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale, 1920c
... vale partington family maygar whatmough Digital copy of black ...Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, maygar, whatmough -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Willis Vale on the north bank of the Plenty River, Church Street, Greensborough, c.1950
Photo sourced from Heidelberg Historical Society reproduced on p63 of The Diamond Valley Story by Dianne H. Edwards, Shire of Diamond Valley 1979. "Willis Vale, Greensborough, situated on the north bank of the Plenty River at the end of Church Street. The home wasa built about 1840 by Jame Willis Mayger from bricks hand-made nearby. It was later passed to the Partington family and when this photo was taken the building was deserted. Vandals and finally a bushfire destroyed Willis Vale in the 1950s." Greensborough Historical Society has same image with more accurate information on the date/cause of fire damage https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/585b6c96d0ce2c1268f1c96b "House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough."Black and white copy of photo printed on glossy photographic paper 30.5 x 40.5 cm (12 x 16 inch); image size approx. 18.5 x 28 cmchurch street, diamond valley story, greensborough, james willis mayger, partington family, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical document, Mayger, 1839o
... in the Greensborough area. mayger family george john mayger maygar 5 x pages ...Outlines some research findings regarding George John Mayger, William John Mayger and Sarah Mayger. Includes references found in various publications including Melbourne directories.The Mayger family were pioneers in the Greensborough area.5 x pages, typed.mayger family, george john mayger, maygar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Website, Aaron and Joshua Grimshaw, 1801o
The author is a family researcher, collecting information from around the world relating to the Grimshaw family. Josiah, b1809, was an early identity in Greensborough, charged with the murder of John Mitchell.6 pages (of 16). Colour and black print.grimshaw family, aaron grimshaw, josiah grimshaw, maygar, mitchell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles and Ellen Partington at Willis Vale, 1878c
Photograph of Charles and Ellen (nee Whatmough) Partington at the family home "Willis Vale" on the Plenty River at Greensborough. Charles bought the land from Mr. Edwin Willis Maygar on 30/09/1878.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, charels partington, ellenpartington, ellen whatmough, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Old Days Recalled: by Helen Gillman, 13/03/1984
Details some of the Partington family's time at Willis Vale. Part 3 in a series of articles written by Helen Gillman from interviews with Alan Partington.Willis Vale was built in 1839 from locally sourced hand made bricks. Originally the Meaghers (Maygars) lived there and later the Partingtons.A 2 page photocopy of an article in the Diamond Valley News dated March 13 1984.partington, willis vale, greensborough, orchards, wood cutting, the great depression -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale [house from distance], 1932c
... vale partington family whatmough maygar Digital copy of black ...Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, whatmough, maygar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale [3], 1878c
Ellen and Charles Partington at Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.charles partington, willis vale, ellen partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Brickwork, Willis Vale, 1950c
Close up photograph of a section of brickwork at Willis Vale. This is the end wall under the roof. Willis Vale built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was vandalized in 1964 and destroyed when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough. This photo was taken after the Partington's moved house in 1947 across the river where Alan built their new Alwyn house that had access to electricity.Part of Willis Vale, a pioneer home in the Greensborough area.Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, View of Greensborough from Willis Vale, 1906_
View of Greensborough from Willis Vale. The people in the photograph were visitors and not identified. Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough. [Ellen died on 13/10/1903 - Some think this photo is thought to have been taken shortly after, at her funeral.]Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, greensborough, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale in Colour, 1940c
Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of colour photograph.willis vale, partington, whatmough, maygar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale [front door], 1900c
Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale, 1950c
Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was vandalized in 1964 and destroyed when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough. This photo was taken after the Partington's moved house in 1947; across the river where Alan built their new Alwyn house that had access to electricity.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington, whatmough, maygar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale [side view], 1950c
Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was vandalized in 1964 and destroyed when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough. This photo was taken after the Partington's moved house in 1947. across the river where Alan built their new Alwyn house that had access to electricity. Home of the Partington family Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington, whatmough, maygar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale, 1950c
House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.Willis Vale was one of the earliest homes built in the area.Black and white digital photograph.willis vale, partington family