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Celebrates the 27 year teaching career of Watsonia Heights Primary School teacher Les Oliver.
Written by Jasmin Burge, Greensborough Historical Society member
Newspaper article, text and coloured photo.
Photo caption: Watsonia Heights Primary School teacher Les Oliver during his retirement celebration.
Jock Ryan is interviewed by Noel Withers. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Jock Ryan"
oral history, noel withers, jock ryan
Alf Poulter is interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and the Poulter family connection to the area. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Alf Poulter"
oral history, noel withers, alf poulter, poulter family
Alan Partington is interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and the Partington family connection to the area. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Alan Partington"
oral history, noel withers, alan partington, william alan partington, partington famiy
Shirley Black, Faye Fort and Eric Barclay are interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Shirley Black with Faye and Eric"
oral history, shirley fraser (black), noel withers, faye fort (nee partington), eric barclay
Shirley Black is interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "At Shirley's place"
oral history, shirley fraser (black), noel withers
Mavis Solum is interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Mavis Solum"
june hall, oral history, mavis solum
Noel Withers is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in England and Noel's interest in history, especially his work as foundation President with Greensborough Historical Society.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Noel"; Side 2 "Blank".
june hall, oral history, noel withers, greensborough historical society
Rob Willett is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough. This interview has not been transcribed.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Rob"; Side 2 "Blank".
june hall, oral history, rob willett
Jack Waites is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and the Waites family.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Jack"; Side 2 "Blank".
june hall, oral history, jack waites, waites family
Norm Hyde is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and the Hyde family.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Norm"; Side 2 "Blank".
june hall, oral history, norm hyde, hyde family
Rosemary Hassett and Max Spence are each interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and Montmorency and Rosemary's connection to the Spear family.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Rosemary"; Side 2 "Max".
june hall, oral history, max spence, rosemary hassett, spear family
Shirley Fraser (nee Black) is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and Shirley's Black family connection.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Shirl"; Side 2 "Blank".
june hall, oral history, shirley fraser (black), black family
Ida Brown is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and Ida's blended Richards - Angland family.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Ida"; Side 2 "Blank".
june hall, oral history, ida brown, richards angland family
Ross Brooks and Mavis Solum are each interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough.
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Ross"; Side 2 "Mavis".
june hall, oral history, ross brooks, mavis solum
Eric Barclay is interviewed by June Hall about his memories of growing up in Greensborough
1 audio cassette in plastic case
Side 1: "Eric"; Side 2 "Blank".
eric barclay, june hall, oral history
Order of Service for the Requiem Mass of Gabrielle Mary Knight (nee Walsh) and short article by Rosie Bray.
Order of Service for the Requiem Mass of Gabrielle Mary Knight and article by Rosie Bray
Pink Ribbon attach to booklet
funeral service, st marys catholic church greensborough, gabrielle knight, gabrielle walsh funerals
Article from The Age about Harold Connell who has been Greensborough Plaza Santa for more than 40 years.
News article reprinted from a digital copy from The Age, text and image.
greensborough plaza, greensborough rsl, christmas, harold connell
Coon cheese recipes, a Kraft Collectables Recipe book, No.4.
16 page booklet Text and colour images.
recipe books, cheese cookery, kraft cheese
A collection of recipes showing the use of butter and cheese in wholesome, appetising food dishes
15 pages, recipes and illus.
recipes, western star, butter
Brass wood plane. This tools used for levelling and smoothing the surface of wood by paring shavings from it.
Brass plane
planes (woodworking tool), woodworking tools
A recording of Banyule City Council Citizenship ceremony 1995, music by Diamond Valley Choral Society. Includes program and letter to Val Lennie.
1 audio cassettes in clear plastic case, program and letter.
Handwritten on cassette: "Banyule performance. Nat, ceremony 4-4-95".
diamond valley choral society, australian citizenship, banyule city council
A video recording of Shire of Diamond Valley Family Carols, 1990-1993. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society. Includes program, minutes of planning meetings and a news clipping about conductor Val Lennie..
1 video cassettes in black plastic case, program and minutes of planning meetings. Newspaper clipping.
Handwritten on cassette: "Diamond Valley Family Carols 1990-1993".
christmas music, carols, shire of diamond valley, diamond valley choral society, val lennie
A recording of Shire of Diamond Valley Festival of Carols, 07/12/1993. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society. Includes program and minutes of planning meetings.
2 audio cassettes in clear plastic case, program and minutes of planning meetings.
Handwritten on cassette: "DV Carols Dec 93 ex PV Radio".
christmas music, carols, shire of diamond valley, diamond valley choral society
A recording of Shire of Diamond Valley Festival of Carols, December 1992. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society. Includes minutes of planning meetings.
1 audio cassette in clear plastic case and minutes of planning meetings.
Handwritten on cassette: "FM Plenty Valley Radio + DV Family carols 1992".
christmas music, carols, shire of diamond valley, diamond valley choral society
A recording of Shire of Diamond Valley Carols, December 1991. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society. Includes minutes of review meeting.
1 audio cassette in clear plastic case, program and minutes.
Handwritten on cassette: "Carols master 1991 + 1993".
christmas music, carols, shire of diamond valley, diamond valley choral society
A recording of Shire of Diamond Valley Carols, December 1992. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society. A note included with the material mentions this is the 67th Carols, therefore 1992.
1 audio cassette in clear plastic case, program and memo.
Handwritten on cassette: "DV Festival of Carols 1990".
christmas music, carols, shire of diamond valley
Planning documents relating to Shire of Diamond Valley Carols, December 1989. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society.
Planning documents, letters and minutes.
Some handwritten notes on minutes.
diamond valley choral society, christmas music, diamond valley, carols
A recording of Shire of Diamond Valley Carols, December 1989. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society.
3 audio cassettes in clear plastic cases, program and 2 draft programs.
Handwritten on cassette: Tape 1: "DV Shire Carols 1989"; Tape 2: "Festival of carols"; Tape 3: "Dv Christmas carols 10.12.89, taped by Ray Briggs of Watsonia".
diamond valley choral society, christmas music, diamond valley, carols
A recording of a Winter concert performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society. Performed on 21/07/1985, at St John's Church Heidelberg.
1 audio cassette, 6 printed programs and advertising flyer
Handwritten on insert: "Winter concert 21.7.85. DVCS and Eltham"
diamond valley choral society, concerts, st john's church of england heidelberg
A recording of 'Messiah', an English language oratorio by George Frederic Handel, composed in 1741. The text was compiled from the King James Bible; it contains 3 parts and part 2 ends with the 'Hallelujah' chorus. This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society and combined choirs was recorded at St John's Church of England, Heidelberg 14/04/1985 (date on program).
1 audio cassette in clear plastic case, planning notes and printed program
Handwritten on case: "DVCS 1983-1993 for CD"
diamond valley choral society, messiah (oratorio), st john's church of england heidelberg
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