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Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, June Hall, The Noel Withers story, 2011
... , emigrating to Australia and settling in Greensborough. He discusses... typed pages. The Noel Withers story Oral History Greensborough ...Noel Withers recounts his background in England, emigrating to Australia and settling in Greensborough. He discusses the development of his interest in the Greensborough cemetery and local history. A told to June Hall 2011.A primary source account of Noel's background and interest in local history. 3 typed pages. noel withers, greensborough historical society, june hall, greensborough cemetery -
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Manuscript, Memories of old Greensborough and surrounding areas / collected by Faye Fort (nee Partington), 1840o
... A collection of stories about Greensborough and surrounding... knowledge of the history of Greensborough and its pioneer families ...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 -
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Leaflet, St Katherine's Anglican Church St Helena 1858, 1858o
Contains a history of St Katherine's Church St Helena, Major Anthony Beale and his wife Katherine Rose after whom the church and chapel are named. Includes current parish information and contacts. [Rev Di Nicolios become rector of St John's parish in Diamond Creek in 2002]Background to this well known pioneer church.One A4 page, folded in 3. Printed on buff coloured paper.st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale, rose chapel -
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Folder, George Gray and the 'Cleir Hills' nursery and homestead, 1813o
Family history by Kay Walker, great grand-daughter of George and Jane Gray. The Gray family were the owners of the 'Cleir Hills' nursery in Cottlesbridge.George Gray's parents lived in Greensborough in the 1850s. His father Owen was a local storekeeper.Spiral bound folder with clear cover. Approx 40 photocopied pages of Gray family history.gray family, george gray, cleir hills, cottlesbridge -
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Folder and compact disc, Simpson Army Barracks, 2011_
This document is the result of research into the history of Watsonia Barracks (now Simpson Barracks) by GHS member Marilyn Smith. It details the origin of street names in the surrounding area and includes biographical information on those after whom the streets were named. Updated December 2016.The Watsonia Barracks has been in use since WW2 and is today home to the Defence Force School of Signals. It was built on the property formerly owned by Ainslie Meares. In 1951, surrounding land was purchased for the extension of the barracks. The suburb of Yallambie was formerly part of the Barracks. Black spiral bound folder (approx. 32 pages) with accompanying compact disc. Colour illustrations and maps. Updated 2016 in Word document.simpson army barracks, watsonia barracks, yallambie, marilyn smith, watsonia -
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Newspaper, Diamond Valley News, Diamond Valley News. 29 Sept. 1964 : Commemorative edition : Proclamation of the Shire of Diamond Valley, 29/09/1964
The Shire of Diamond Valley was formerly the north ward of the City of Heidelberg. In 1960 following inequitable rate increases, it was proposed that the 'north ward' sever itself from Heidelberg and form its own municipality. The Shire was abolished in 1994 and areas redistributed to Banyule, Nillumbik and Darebin councils.This newspaper reports on the history and politics of the new Shire of Diamond Valley. It includes news articles and advertising material from local businesses. 40 page commemorative edition. Yellowed newsprint. Front cover icludes "The Shire of Diamond Valley" on red outline map of shire and photos of the 12 inaugural councillors. 3 copies.shire of diamond valley, greensborough, diamond valley news -
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Booklet, Souvenir : Heidelberg Old and New 1860-1933, 1860-1933
Originally written in 1933 for the 'Shire of Heidelberg Relief Organisation' this booklet gives a brief history of some areas within the municipality, including St Helena and Greensborough. A list of some pioneers is included. Contains advertisements from local businesses.A snapshot of the Heidelberg municipality in the 1930s.Photocopy of booklet. 32 pages, black and white illustrations.heidelberg, greensborough, st helena -
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Book, Benchmark Publications for the Montmorency RSL, The Club in the park: an illustrated account of Montmorency RSL Club Inc, 1946-2003. by Max Dimmack, 1946-2003
A history of the people and events that shaped the Montmorency RSL, including the Montmorency pioneers, the Barling and Petrie families.Includes a short history of the Montmorency area and some of the early settlers in the district.Paperback book, 168 p., illus, Green cover with illustration of RSL building. 2 copies.montmorency rsl, max dimmack, returned services league of australia, petrie family, barling family, montmorency -
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Book, Benchmark Publications for the Eltham RSL sub-branch, We will remember them; an illustrated account of the Eltham RSL Sub-Branch Inc., 1919-2001. by Max Dimmack, 1919-2001
A history of the people and events that shaped the Eltham RSL. Includes biographical information on some life members of the Eltham RSL.Paperback book, 112 p., illus, Blue cover with illustration of RSL building.eltham rsl sub branch, max dimmack, returned services league of australia, eltham -
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Book, Watsonia RSL Sub-branch, The tin shed and beyond; a history. Watsonia RSL Sub-branch, 1952-1993
A history of the people and events that shaped the Watsonia RSL Sub-branch, from 1952 to 1993. Published in 1995.Includes a full history of the development of the Watsonia RSL.Paperback book, 148 p., illus, Black cover with illustration of RSL building.On first page "Shirley Fraser-Balck. See page 10"watsonia rsl sub branch, returned services league of australia, watsonia -
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Folder, Grimshaw Family, 1849o
Passenger indexes; maps; mortgage document 1873 Grimshaw and Britnell; history of Aaron and Joshua Grimshaw; Greensborough murder: transcript of the trial of Josiah Grimshaw for the murder of John Mitchell.History of the origins of this Greensborough family.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the Grimshaw family.Collected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.grimshaw family -
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Folder, Mayger Family, 1840o
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 -
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Folder, Butterworth Family, 1900o
Contents: assisted British immigrants file; newspaper cutting 1940History of the origins of this Greensborough family.20-page plastic binder, green cover. Contains documents relating to the Butterworth familyCollected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.butterworth family -
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Folder, Iredale Family, 1878o
... & Co, Para Road Greensborough. History of the origins ...Contents: My story of the Iredales and old Greensborough by George Iredale; Family tree of George Iredale and Sarah Hurst; James Iredale and descendants; 1878 news article 'Shooting case at Greensborough'; funeral notice for James Iredale 1885; advertisement for staff Iredale & Co, Para Road Greensborough.History of the origins of this Greensborough family.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the Iredale family.Collected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.iredale family, george arthur iredale, sarah hurst, james iredale, george gilding -
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Folder, Ely Family, 1878o
Contents: Ely family tree Frederick Ely was born in Cowlinge Suffolk, in 1838. (His parents were George Ely b1793 and Sarah Poulter b1792, both born in Cowlinge. Frederick came to Australia on the ship 'Ocean Monarch' in 1856 with (most likely) his brother George, aged 34, his wife Elizabeth Piper, aged 22, and daughters Elizabeth, aged 2, and Harriet, aged 1. George and his family settled in the Harcourt area of Victoria, as did his brothers William and Henry. In 1857, Henry, his wife Mary Anne (Parker) and a daughter came to Australia, and settled in Greensborough for a short time, then moved to Harcourt, taking a large amount of apple tree cuttings and plants from Greensborough, where he, brother William, William Eagle, a childhood friend from Cowlinge, and a Nathan Vick, planted and stated apple orchids.History of the origins of this Greensborough family.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the Ely family.Collected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.ely family, splatt family -
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Folder, Britnell Family, 1832o
Contents: Britnell family tree by Diana Stevens; Digger entries for Britnell.History of the origins of this Greensborough family20-page plastic binder, black cover. Contains documents relating to the Britnell family.Collected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.britnell family -
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Folder, Poulter Family, 1777o
Contents: Poulter family tree; Digger records for Poulter family; Death Certificate Violet Poulter (nee Staines); family tree of Samuel Poulter and Dianna Johnston; Obituary William Poulter; Family group record William Poulter and Mary Frost; Death Certificate George Henry Staines Poulter 1949; Death certificate Elizabeth Poulter (nee Bathgate) 1989; Australian Army record of George Henry Staines Poulter; Newspaper article "True bloods of our shire"1992.History of the origins of this Greensborough family.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the Poulter family.poulter family, violet poulter, george henry staines poulter, samuel poulter, william poulter -
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Folder, McLaughlin Family, 1897o
Contents: Documents, Newspaper articles and correspondence relating to name change of McLaughlins/McLaughlans Lane Plenty; McLaughlin family history.History of the origins of this Watsonia and Greensborough family. Documents the problems associated with a misspelt name.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the McLaughlin family.mclaughlins lane, plenty, mclaughlans lane plenty, mclaughlin family -
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Folder, Whatmough Family, 1801o
Contents: Whatmough family in 1881 British census; The arrival and settlement of my family in Australia by Alan Partington [Whatmough and Partington families]; Robert James Whatmough from nominal roll WW1; Article: "Wooden crosses mark pioneer graves"History of the origins of this Greensborough family20-page plastic binder, spiral bound,black cover. Contains documents relating to the Whatmough family.whatmough family, alan partington, robert james whatmough, greensborough -
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Book, Rigby, Ghost towns of Australia : by George Farwell, 1977_
A history of Australia's 'Ghost Towns' - towns which roared into being and eventually drifted away with smaller populations.An interesting snapshot of Australia's history.Hard cover book. 245 pages, illus.(some col.).Inscribes "W. A. Partington" and address of owner.australia history, ghost towns of australia, george farwell -
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Book, Family memories: a guide to reminiscing: by Bob Price, 1992_
This book encourages readers to reminisce about their lives and shows how to record these personal and family memories for generations to follow.Demonstrates the importance of oral history and recording family histories.Hard cover. 130 pages, illus. (some col.).Inside front cover "To mum, hope this will jog a few memories, p'raps we can get 'em down on tape, or paper. From Shirl 18/3/93." "To Faye Fort 2007 From Shirl"oral history, family history, reminiscing, genealogy -
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Glasses, Watsonia Technical School glasses WaTECH, 1957-1989
These glasses were presented to students and staff when the school closed in 1989. The nearby Watsonia High School and the technical school were merged to form Greensborough Secondary College for the beginning of the 1990 school year,This is a piece of history as the school is no longer operating under this name. The donor was a mature age student at the school.Pair of wine glasses, clear glass on stem. Bowl is engraved.Engraved on bowl: Watsonia Technical School 1957-1989watsonia technical school, greensborough secondary college -
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Folder, Davey family descendants, Davey Family, 1910o
Family history stories of the Davey family of Montmorency and Briar Hill. Written in 1965.Stories are told by members of the family and contain personal recollections and anecdotes.A4 spiral bound folder containing family history stories of the Davey family of Briar Hill and Montmorency.Nildavey family, briar hill, montmorency, legg, walters, steinberg, smith, paynesville, normanby house, mountainview road, churchyard dairy -
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Document, Formation of the Heidelberg School of Painting, 1885-1890
The Heidelberg School of Painting worked in the Yarra Valley area between Box Hill and Heidelberg in the late 19th Century and produced a number of famous artists. This article outlines the history of the School and also lists some paintings.The area in which they worked abuts our area of interest and may have overlapped it in the lower Plenty River area.Foolscap double sided typed document of 6 pages; includes list of paintings..Blue biro word on front page, "Fraser"heidelberg, yarra river, walter withers, heidelberg school of painting, australian art. -
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Magazine, National Geographic Society, National Geographic, March 1964, 1964_03
Contains articles "How we plan to put a man on the moon" and John F Kennedy: the last full measure".Slices of American history with global interest.Magazine 470 p., Illus., (some col.).john f kennedy, moon landing, national geographic -
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Booklet and List, Shire of Diamond Valley, Bundoora Public Hall Souvenir Brochure, 01/06/1968
2 Souvenir booklets from the official opening of Bundoora Public Hall on 1st June 1968. One is in original unopened commemorative envelope featuring the coat of arms of the Shire of Diamond Valley. The brochure opens to a 3 page double sided document outlining the history of the original public hall in Bundoora, describing the new building and also shows a plan of the same. Accompanied by a 9 page foolscap list of guests at the opening. Entries are mostly typed, but some have been added by hand. Records the attendees at and program for opening of Bundoora Public Hall. The list of names includes many prominent Diamond Valley people.History of Bundoora Public Hall and the previous hall built in 1923.Booklet and list. The print is in red brown ink on a background that is variously white or blue.bundoora public hall, bundoora, neville telfer, w a anderson, shire of diamond valley -
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Article, Batman Apple Tree, 11/12/2002
Details some versions of the history of the 'Batman Apple Tree'. Also the condition and lack of maintenance of the tree in 2002. Highlights Nillumbik Shire's ignorance of the existence of the tree; which is within one kilometre of the Nillumbik Shire Offices.It is possibly the oldest European planted tree in Victoria. It was planted as a young tree in 1841.A4 photocopies of 3 articles relating to the condition and origin of the "Batman Apple Tree", located on the eastern bank of the Plenty River, north of Greensborough.Blue pen annotations on one article.apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841, rome beauty, rymer apples, winter majetin, apollo parkways primary school -
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Genealogical document, John James Jeffery, 1957o
Details the life and family history of John James Jeffery, his English roots and his time in Greensborough as a poultry farmer. Prepared by his son John Jefferey in 2008.Gives the origin of Jeffery Court, (off Nepean St).2 x A4 pages.Family history of John James Jeffery, john james jeffrey, poultry farm, nepean street, greensborough, arthur street greensborough. -
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Article - Church history, Watsonia Uniting Church, 1994o
Records the history of Watsonia Uniting Church at various times and mentions names of Ministers and parishioners. The first Uniting Church service was held on 25/02/1957.History of a local church.6 A4 black and white pages of information on the Watsonia Uniting Church, including the 50th anniversary service of that church.watsonia uniting church, watsonia, devonshire road, watsonia rsl -
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Pamphlet, 1st Greenhills Scout Group, 1959-2009
Created for the 50th Anniversary of the 1st Greenhills Scout Group.Features the program for the day and mentions the names of those involved in 2009 and the founders' names.A5 pamphlet created for the 50th Anniversary of the 1st Greenhills Scout Group in 2009. Includes a history of the Group and has the Scout Promise and Scout Law detailed on the rear page.1st greenhills scout group, greenhills, scouting, scouts, 2009, 1959, michael baden powell