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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Willis Vale (section of painting), 1930c
... Willis Vale (section of painting)...willis vale...Section of painting of Willis Vale a pioneer's house...Colour photocopy of section of a painting featuring Willis... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Section of painting of Willis Vale ...Section of painting of Willis Vale a pioneer's house in GreensboroughHouse built by Edward Maygar and later sold to Partington family. It was located at Partington's Flat.Colour photocopy of section of a painting featuring Willis Vale on the top half of an A4 sheet.A number of pencil calculations on lower part of the page.partington, greensborough, edward maygar, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale site, 2014_
... Willis Vale site...willis vale...Photograph of the site of the 'Willis Vale' homestead, home..."This house is where Willis Vale homestead... of the 'Willis Vale' homestead, home of the Partington family ...Photograph of the site of the 'Willis Vale' homestead, home of the Partington family. 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.Digital copy of colour photograph."This house is where Willis Vale homestead was on Partingtons Flat"partington family, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Willis Vale 1906, taken from the hill, 1906_
... Willis Vale 1906, taken from the hill...willis vale...'Willis Vale' home of the Partington family is shown.... Shows Greensborough township in background with Willis Vale... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne 'Willis Vale' home ...'Willis Vale' home of the Partington family is shown in this photograph as well as the area now known as Partington's Flat. The area was owned and farmed by the Partington family from the 1870s. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - lit by two teenage boys - made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.Photograph shows an early view of Greensborough in 1906.Professional photograph in sepia mounted on dark green card. Shows Greensborough township in background with Willis Vale homestead in centre. On back: A.M.Partington Greensborough 1906.willis vale, partington family, greensborough, alan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Memoir, Life at Willis Vale, 2011
... Life at Willis Vale...willis vale...The Partington family farmed the property known as Willis...3 page history of the Partington family's life at 'Willis... the property known as Willis Vale in the early 20th century ...The Partington family farmed the property known as Willis Vale in the early 20th century. In this article Faye Fort (nee Partington) recalls life in Greensborough.Historical reference to the property 'Willis Vale' and its eventual destruction. Describes family relationships within the Partington family.3 page history of the Partington family's life at 'Willis Vale' homestead in Greensborough during the early 20th Century. Includes black &white photos. Includes Partington family photoswillis vale, faye fort, sarah price, plenty river, greensborough, partington family, whatmough family, william james partington, annie may partington, gary partington, cordner family, methodist church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Life at Willis Vale, 2011
... Life at Willis Vale...willis vale...The Partington family farmed the property known as Willis...3 page history of the Partington Family's life at 'Willis... the property known as Willis Vale from 1878 into the mid 20th century ...The Partington family farmed the property known as Willis Vale from 1878 into the mid 20th century. In this article Faye Fort (nee Partington) recalls life in Greensborough.Historical reference to the property 'Willis Vale' and its eventual destruction. Describes family relationships within the Partington family.3 page history of the Partington Family's life at 'Willis Vale' homestead in Greensborough during the early 20th Century. Includes original hand written text from author. willis vale, faye fort, sarah price, plenty river, greensborough, partington family, whatmough family, william james partington, annie may partington, gary partington, cordner family, methodist church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Drawing, Willis Vale by Sharyn Partington, 1983_
... Willis Vale by Sharyn Partington...willis vale.... The derelict Willis Vale house was vandalized in 1964 destroyed when...Pencil drawing on cream art paper. Depicts a view of Willis... photos of the Partington home. The derelict Willis Vale house ...Drawn in 1983 by Sharyn Partington (age 15). Sharyn is the daughter of Trevor and granddaughter of Alan and Wyn Partington. The artwork would have been drawn from photos of the Partington home. The derelict Willis Vale house was vandalized in 1964 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.An original artwork of the Partington home created by a descendant of the occupants.Pencil drawing on cream art paper. Depicts a view of Willis Vale. In black frame under glass.Signed "Sharyn P. 1983"partington, sharyn partington, willis vale, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Robert Whatmough and family slaughtering pig at Willis Vale Greensborough. 1870, 1870_
... Robert Whatmough and family slaughtering pig at Willis Vale...willis vale...Robert Whatmough and family lived at Willis Vale from... Watmaug [sic Whatmough] and family slaughtering pig at Willis Vale... at Willis Vale from approx 1863 to 1878. Willis Vale was later owned ...Robert Whatmough and family lived at Willis Vale from approx 1863 to 1878. Willis Vale was later owned by the Partington family. In this photograph the family is involved in butchering a pig. The people have been identified as: Mary (Hill) Whatmough b1813; and her daughter Rosalie b1856; Grandpa John Wilson; Joseph Wilson b1835; Emmett Whatmough b1842; John Thomas Fielding b1860; James Fielding b1861; Robert Whatmough b1815; [Sarah Whatmough b1845 m1866 Joe Wilson b1835 8 children]. Photo and article also appeared in The Diamond Valley News 9/10/1984 page 26.Early evidence of farming and animal husbandry in the Greensborough area.Black and white photograph, enlarged and mounted on timber backing.Typed caption pasted on front of photograph: 'Robert Watmaug [sic Whatmough] and family slaughtering pig at Willis Vale Greensborough.' Identification of those in photo by Faye Fort 2015.robert whatmough, whatmough, willis vale, greensborough, wilson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, William Partington in orchard at Willis Vale, 1922c
... William Partington in orchard at Willis Vale...willis vale...William Partington in the apple orchard at Willis Vale... orchard at Willis Vale. William purchased Willis Vale from his ...William Partington in the apple orchard at Willis Vale. William purchased Willis Vale from his father’s estate in 1905.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.william partington, willis vale -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, View of 'Willis Vale', Greensborough, 1906, 1906c
... View of 'Willis Vale', Greensborough, 1906...willis vale...'Willis Vale' home of the Partington family is shown... melbourne 'Willis Vale' home of the Partington family is shown ...'Willis Vale' home of the Partington family is shown in this photograph as well as the area now known as Partington's Flat. The area was owned and farmed by the Partington family from the 1870s. Willis Vale was destroyed by fire in the 1960sBlack and white photograph copy originally located in a magnetic style album titled 'Greensborough Bypass 1990s 5' suffering significant degradation. No information contained in album or on reverse of photos except where noted. Relocated to archival photosafe storage.greensborough, partingtons flat, partington family, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Wagon at Willis Vale, 1880s
... Wagon at Willis Vale...willis vale...Photograph of horse drawn wagon at Willis Vale, home... at Willis Vale, home of the Partington family. partington family ...Photograph of horse drawn wagon at Willis Vale, home of the Partington family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Tom and Joe Partington at Willis Vale, 1895c
... Tom and Joe Partington at Willis Vale...willis vale...On back: Tom and Joe Partington at "Willis Vale". Tom:1864... of Greensborough around 1900 as farm land. willis vale partington family ...The Partington family farmed the Greensborough area from the 1870s. The two men pictured are brothers Tom Partington (1864-1942) and Joe Partington (1870-1942)Shows a view of Greensborough around 1900 as farm land.Sepia photograph of two men with a horse and plough, trees in background. Mounted on cream card.On back: Tom and Joe Partington at "Willis Vale". Tom:1864-1942 Joe:1870-1942. Faye's great uncles.willis vale, partington family, greensborough, joe partington, tom partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Painting - Digital image, Barn at Willis Vale, 1920c
... Barn at Willis Vale...willis vale...Painting of a barn at Willis Vale. 'Willis Vale' was owned... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Painting of a barn at Willis Vale ...Painting of a barn at Willis Vale. 'Willis Vale' was owned and farmed by the Partington family from the 1870s. 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. Gary Partington thought the barn was probably associated with the bull yard. (Note: Only some abandoned stumps existed when Gary was very young in the mid to late 1940s) Digital copy of painting.willis vale, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Log bridge to Willis Vale [1], 16/10/1903c
... Log bridge to Willis Vale [1]...willis vale... township from Willis Vale. [Thought to have been taken on or about... the river to "Willis Vale" homestead, home of the Partington family ...Photograph shows visitors crossing the river to "Willis Vale" homestead, home of the Partington family. For many years this log bridge was the quickest way of reaching the Greensborough township from Willis Vale. [Thought to have been taken on or about 16/10/1903 during the funeral week of Ellen Partington.]Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Log bridge to Willis Vale [2], 16/10/1903c
... Log bridge to Willis Vale [2]...willis vale... township from Willis Vale. [Thought to have been taken on or about... the river to "Willis Vale" homestead, home of the Partington family ...Photograph shows visitors crossing the river to "Willis Vale" homestead, home of the Partington family. For many years this log bridge was the quickest way of reaching the Greensborough township from Willis Vale. [Thought to have been taken on or about 16/10/1903 during the funeral week of Ellen Partington.]Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Functional object - Bricks, Hand made bricks from Partington house (Willis Vale) Greensborough, 1840c
... Hand made bricks from Partington house (Willis Vale...willis vale...Bricks from "Willis Vale' home of the Partington family... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Bricks from "Willis Vale' home ...Bricks from "Willis Vale' home of the Partington family of Greensborough. Built in 1840, Willis Vale was owned by the Partington family from 1878 to 1947. It was a 2 storey house overlooking the Plenty River and set in 150 acres of farmland. The Partingtons moved out in 1947 and the house was vandalised shortly after. It was destroyed by fire in the 1960s.The bricks are a link to pioneer homes and farms in the area.Hand made clay bricks, light red in colour. All faces are flat.. One brick is chipped. Accompanying note: Hand made bricks from Partington house in Greensborough. Donated by Alan Partington.willis vale, partington family, greensborough, alan partington, bricks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Looking toward Willis Vale c1930s, 1930s
... Looking toward Willis Vale c1930s...willis vale...A view of Greensborough looking toward Willis Vale... toward Willis Vale, possibly taken from Jessop Street ...A view of Greensborough looking toward Willis Vale, possibly taken from Jessop Street in the 1930s.Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, jessop street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Outhouse, Willis Vale, 1920c
... Outhouse, Willis Vale...willis vale... from the 1870s. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed... of the out buildings at 'Willis Vale', a property owned and farmed ...This photograph shows one of the out buildings at 'Willis Vale', a property owned and farmed by the Partington family from the 1870s. 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.The hoe of a pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, View of Greensborough from Willis Vale, 1906_
... View of Greensborough from Willis Vale...willis vale...View of Greensborough from Willis Vale. The people... and not identified. Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert ...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, 1939c
... Willis Vale...willis vale...Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Willis Vale: House built by Edward ...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, Brickwork, Willis Vale, 1950c
... Brickwork, Willis Vale...willis vale... Vale. This is the end wall under the roof. Willis Vale built... of brickwork at Willis Vale. This is the end wall under the roof ...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, Willis Vale [Cows], 1920c
... Willis Vale [Cows]...willis vale...Photograph of four cows at Willis Vale, home.... Willis Vale [Cows] Photograph - Digital image ...Photograph of four cows at Willis Vale, home of the Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale [house from distance], 1932c
... Willis Vale [house from distance]...willis vale...Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Willis Vale: House built by Edward ...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, 1920c
... Willis Vale...willis vale...Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Willis Vale: House built by Edward ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale in Colour, 1940c
... Willis Vale in Colour...willis vale...Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Willis Vale: House built by Edward ...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 [front door]...willis vale...Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Willis Vale: House built by Edward ...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 [3], 1878c
... Willis Vale [3]...willis vale...Ellen and Charles Partington at Willis Vale: House built... at Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived ...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
Article and Photograph, Plenty River crossing to Willis Vale, 2016_
... Plenty River crossing to Willis Vale...willis vale... on the log crossing the Plenty River to the family's home at Willis... to the family's home at Willis Vale c1905. In the photo are Maria ...Information and photo of members of the Partington family on the log crossing the Plenty River to the family's home at Willis Vale c1905. In the photo are Maria, Prudence and William Partington and Mr Coghill.This photograph and text was copied from a Facebook site. Members are people who lived in the Greensborough area and share their reminiscences of the area with others. The site is administered by a GHS member but is not officially affiliated with the Society. Any information is the opinion of the contributor. Article and photograph sourced from social media.willis vale, partington family, coghill, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Alan Partington and others on log to Willis Vale, 1935c
... Alan Partington and others on log to Willis Vale...willis vale... was the quickest way to reach the Greensborough township from Willis Vale.... the Greensborough township from Willis Vale. A pioneer Greensborough family ...Photograph of Alan Partington (3rd from left) and others crossing the Plenty River at Greensborough. This log over the river was the quickest way to reach the Greensborough township from Willis Vale.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.alan partington, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale - Whatmoughs butcher a pig, 1870c
... Willis Vale - Whatmoughs butcher a pig...willis vale...Robert Whatmough and family lived at Willis Vale from... at Willis Vale from approx 1863 to 1878. Willis Vale was later owned ...Robert Whatmough and family lived at Willis Vale from approx 1863 to 1878. Willis Vale was later owned by the Partington family. In this photograph the family is involved in butchering a pig. The people have been identified as: Mary (Hill) Whatmough b1813; and her daughter Rosalie b1856; Grandpa John Wilson; Joseph Wilson b1835; Emmett Whatmough b1842; John Thomas Fielding b1860; James Fielding b1861; Robert Whatmough b1815; [Sarah Whatmough b1845 m1866 Joe Wilson b1835 8 children].A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, robert whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles and Ellen Partington at Willis Vale, 1878c
... Charles and Ellen Partington at Willis Vale....willis vale... at the family home "Willis Vale" on the Plenty River at Greensborough... (nee Whatmough) Partington at the family home "Willis Vale ...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