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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Unveiling of new plaque at the Pioneer Children's Cemetery, April 2016, 02/04/2016
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...On 02/04/2016, Greensborough Rotary and Greensborough Hstorical Society members gathered to unveil an updated plaque at the Pioneer Children's Cemetery on the Plenty River. These photos show the new plaque and Steve Whatmough viewing the plaque. Steve is a descendant of the Whatmough family whose children, with their cousins the Partingtons, were buried in this place. More photos of this event can be found at the GHS Resource Centre. Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough historical society, pioneer childrens cemetery, steve whatmough, rotary club of greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Robert Whatmough by Alan Partington, 1960s
... families, Greensborough pioneers.... of the Whatmough and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers. alan ...A scanned copy of a handwritten manuscript by Alan Partington. This article outlines the history of Robert Whatmough in Greensborough. Alan was a descendent of the Whatmough and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers.2 pages, handwritten on Victoria Police letterhead.alan partington, robert whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Whatmough and Partington families by Alan Partington, 1960s
... families, Greensborough pioneers.... of the Whatmough and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers. The story ...A scanned copy of a typed manuscript by Alan Partington. This article outlines the history of the Whatmough and Partington families. Alan was a descendent of the Whatmough and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers.The story of Greensborough pioneers written by a descendant. Scanned copy of 4 typed pages.whatmough family, partington family, alan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Peter Ruston by Alan Partington, 1960s
... and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers.... of the Ruston, Whatmough and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers ...A scanned copy of a handwritten manuscript by Alan Partington. This article outlines the history of Peter Ruston in Greensborough. Alan was a descendent of the Ruston, Whatmough and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers.A short history of a Greensborough pioneer written by a descendent.5 pages, handwritten.peter ruston, peter rustin, alan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Alan Partington, Peter Ruston [2] by Alan Partington, 1960s
... and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers.... of the Ruston, Whatmough and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers ...A scanned copy of a handwritten manuscript by Alan Partington. This article outlines the history of Peter Ruston in Greensborough. Alan was a descendent of the Ruston, Whatmough and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers.A history of a Greensborough pioneer written by a descendant.3 pages, handwritten.peter ruston, peter rustin, alan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Ruston Family by Alan Partington, 1960c
... families, Greensborough pioneers.... of the Ruston, Whatmough and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers ...A scanned copy of a typed manuscript by Alan Partington. This article outlines the history of Peter Ruston in Greensborough. Alan was a descendent of the Ruston, Whatmough and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers.A history of a Greensborough pioneer written by a descendent.Digital copy of 2 typed pages.peter ruston, peter rustin, alan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: Upstairs bedroom, 03/12/2016
... Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016. This upstairs bedroom is a modern extension.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Partington's Flat, 1970s
... by the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.... and farmed by the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers ...View of Partington's Flat Greensborough showing sports grounds and residential development in distance in 1983 [Faye Partington's Date]. This area was once owned and farmed by the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.Digital copy of colour photograph.partingtons flat, partington family, whatmough park, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Family History, Faye Fort, Lillian Colston (nee Partington) / by Faye Fort, 2013_
... Partington) 1921-2011, a member of the Greensborough pioneer family... of the Greensborough pioneer family. Lillian was the daughter of Ben Partington ...Faye Fort recounts the life of her aunt Lilian Colston (nee Partington) 1921-2011, a member of the Greensborough pioneer family. Lillian was the daughter of Ben Partington and Nellie Willoughby.Pioneer Greensborough familyFamily history story, 2 pages text and photoIncludes handwritten manuscript by Faye Fort.lillian colston, lillian partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Butterworth's house, 1925c
... Rouch. The Butterworth family were a Greensborough pioneer... a Greensborough pioneer family and later owned the Greensborough ...Photograph of timber house in Greensborough. The Butterworth family lived here. The house was built in 1924 by Charles Rouch. The Butterworth family were a Greensborough pioneer family and later owned the Greensborough newsagency.Digital copy of black and white photograph.butterworth family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Vale, Bill Huitt: by Linley Hartley, 06/08/1985
... of the Greensborough pioneer families. Includes details of the Huitt family... family with several of the Greensborough pioneer families ...This article, written following the death of Bill Huitt in 1985, links his family and his wife Amy's family with several of the Greensborough pioneer families. Includes details of the Huitt family businesses in Greensborough.Links Greensborough pioneer families.One page, text and photos.bill huitt, william huitt, rustin family, partington family, knapsey family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Pioneer Children's Cemetery [Cairn], 1985_
... The unmarked graves of the children of two Greensborough... of two Greensborough pioneer families lie in a private cemetery ...The unmarked graves of the children of two Greensborough pioneer families lie in a private cemetery on the Plenty River. Burials occurred between 1848 and 1860. This photograph shows the close proximity to housing and the Cairn for the plaque.A significant historical site in Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photograph.pioneer childrens cemetery, whatmough, partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, John Partington [as infant], 1910c
... . The Partington family are Greensborough pioneers....Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin and Whatmough family. This photograph shows John Partington as an infant. The Partington family are Greensborough pioneers.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.shirley fraser, john partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Jessie and Gordon Scholes, 08/03/1954c
... , Greensborough pioneers. [Photo possibly taken on 8th March 1954... of the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers. [Photo possibly taken ...Photograph of Jessie and Gordon Scholes of Greensborough. Jessie (nee Partington) was a member of the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers. [Photo possibly taken on 8th March 1954 in acceptance of invitation to meet Queen Elizabeth]Digital copy of black and white photograph.jessie partington, jessie scholes, gordon scholes -
Greensborough Historical Society
Card - Postcard, Christmas card, 1925c
... . The Partington family were Greensborough pioneers. ... pioneers. Connects two Greensborough families in the early 20th ...Albert (Gus) Lines was a local architect, councillor, and Greensborough identity in the mid 20th century. This Christmas card is from a young Albert to his teacher Mr Partington. The Partington family were Greensborough pioneers. Connects two Greensborough families in the early 20th century.Coloured postcard depicting sheep on hillside near a track.On back of card: 'To his teacher Mr Partington from Albert Lines'partington family, a k gus lines -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Pioneer Children's Graves [graves and aqueduct], 1985_
... The unmarked graves of the children of two Greensborough... of two Greensborough pioneer families lie in a private cemetery ...The unmarked graves of the children of two Greensborough pioneer families lie in a private cemetery on the Plenty River. Burials occurred between 1848 and 1860. This photograph shows the cemetery site with jonquils in bloom and the Maroondah Aqueduct in the background. An important historical site in Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photograph.pioneer childrens cemetery, maroondah aqueduct, whatmough, partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Submission, Anne Paul et al, Banyule Heritage Study 2020 Nominations: Significant remnant early European vegetation - Greensborough, 2020
... , particularly from orchards developed by Greensborough pioneer families.... by Greensborough pioneer families. banyule heritage study 2020 orchards ...Submissions made by Norm Colvin and Anne Paul on behalf of the Greensborough Historical Society to the Banyule Heritage Study 2020, citing significant remnant early European vegetation, particularly from orchards developed by Greensborough pioneer families.5 p. typescript with four colour photographsHandwritten description on back of photographsbanyule heritage study 2020, orchards greensborough, vegetation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Pioneer Children's Graves [jonquils], 1985_
... The unmarked graves of the children of two Greensborough... of two Greensborough pioneer families lie in a private cemetery ...The unmarked graves of the children of two Greensborough pioneer families lie in a private cemetery on the Plenty River. Burials occurred between 1848 and 1860. This photograph is a close up of the jonquils in bloom on the cemetery site when the original plaque was installed in 1985.An important historical site in Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photograph.pioneer childrens cemetery, whatmough, partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: House name - Balquhidder, 03/12/2016
... Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016. The house name is Balquhidder, named after a small town in Scotland which was the home of Rob Roy MacGregor.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough, balquhidder -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Pioneer Children's Cemetery [from above], 1985_
... The unmarked graves of the children of two Greensborough... of two Greensborough pioneer families lie in a private cemetery ...The unmarked graves of the children of two Greensborough pioneer families lie in a private cemetery on the Plenty River. Burials occurred between 1848 and 1860. This photograph is taken from above the cemetery site looking towards the Plenty River with the Maroondah Aqueduct in the background.An important historical site in Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photograph.pioneer childrens cemetery, plenty river, maroondah aqueduct, partington, whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Butterworth family at Hewitt-Keys wedding, 21/08/1912
... The Butterworth family were a Greensborough pioneer family... a Greensborough pioneer family and later owned the Greensborough ...The Butterworth family were a Greensborough pioneer family and later owned the Greensborough newsagency. Photograph of the combined Hewitt/Keys family on 21/08/1912 at Edith’s wedding at the Old England Hotel Heidelberg. Back row from left: Nellie Butterworth (nee Hewitt), Ethel Keys, Edith Tyrell (nee Keys), Zillah Mehegan (nee Keys), Amelia Roy (nee Hewitt). Front row from left: Mabel Keys, Edward Keys, Myrtle Keys, Eliza Keys (nee Joyce), Lila Keys. Digital copy of black and white photograph.butterworth family, hewitt family, keys family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Peter Ruston and bullock dray, 1860c
... The photo features Peter Ruston a pioneer of Greensborough.... a pioneer of Greensborough. Peter Ruston was an ancestor ...The photo features Peter Ruston a pioneer of Greensborough.Peter Ruston was an ancestor of the Partington family.A black and white photograph of a bullock dray with machinery loaded.Detailed inscription with details of the "bullocky" on the rear in blue biro.peter rustin, rustin, ruston, bullock dray, transportation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Pioneer children's graves precinct, 1848-1860
... Map showing the location and surrounds of Pioneer... in Greensborough. Children from pioneer families are buried here. Official ...Map showing the location and surrounds of Pioneer Children's Cemetery on the Plenty River in Greensborough. Children from pioneer families are buried here.Official government planning map for the Pioneer Children's Graves Precinct.Printed coloured copy of map of Plenty River areapioneer childrens cemetery, greensborough, partington, whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Frederick Nevins Flintoff, 1850c
... family came to Greensborough circa 1841. They owned, farmed.... A pioneer Greensborough family. A pioneer Greensborough family ...Photograph of Frederick Nevins Flintoff. The Flintoff family came to Greensborough circa 1841. They owned, farmed and leased land north of the present Civic Drive. A pioneer Greensborough family. A pioneer Greensborough family. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.frederick nevins flintoff, flintoff family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Memories of old Greensborough and surrounding areas / collected by Faye Fort (nee Partington), 1840o
... of Greensborough and its pioneer families.... of the history of Greensborough and its pioneer families. Contains ...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
Letter, Restoring the natural beauty at Pioneer Reserve, 21/05/2019
... pioneer reserve greensborough...Letter to residents, outlining plans to renovate Pioneer... plans to renovate Pioneer Reserve Greensborough by introducing ...Letter to residents, outlining plans to renovate Pioneer Reserve Greensborough by introducing native vegetation and returning it to a more natural state. This includes removing the toilets, picnic shelter and playground.2 p. letter, coloured aerial photograph on back pagepioneer reserve greensborough, banyule council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Pioneer Reserve 2014 -2, 01/10/2014
... pioneer reserve greensborough...Pioneer Reserve, Greensborough is a small park... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Pioneer Reserve, Greensborough ...Pioneer Reserve, Greensborough is a small park on the corner of St Helena and Diamond Creek Roads. It is adjacent to the site of Greensborough's first bridge across the Plenty River, c. 1864 - 1960s. The shelter, viewing platform, retaining wall and entrance are built from the bridge's massive bluestone arched abutments dismantled between 1974 and 1983. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.pioneer reserve greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Pioneer Reserve 2014 -3, 01/10/2014
... pioneer reserve greensborough...Pioneer Reserve, Greensborough is a small park... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Pioneer Reserve, Greensborough ...Pioneer Reserve, Greensborough is a small park on the corner of St Helena and Diamond Creek Roads. It is adjacent to the site of Greensborough's first bridge across the Plenty River, c. 1864 - 1960s. The shelter, viewing platform, retaining wall and entrance are built from the bridge's massive bluestone arched abutments dismantled between 1974 and 1983. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.pioneer reserve greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Pioneer Reserve 2014 -4, 23/09/2014
... pioneer reserve greensborough...Pioneer Reserve, Greensborough is a small park... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Pioneer Reserve, Greensborough ...Pioneer Reserve, Greensborough is a small park on the corner of St Helena and Diamond Creek Roads. It is adjacent to the site of Greensborough's first bridge across the Plenty River, c. 1864 - 1960s. The shelter, viewing platform, retaining wall and entrance are built from the bridge's massive bluestone arched abutments dismantled between 1974 and 1983. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.pioneer reserve greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Pioneer Reserve 2014 -5, 23/09/2014
... pioneer reserve greensborough...Pioneer Reserve, Greensborough is a small park... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Pioneer Reserve, Greensborough ...Pioneer Reserve, Greensborough is a small park on the corner of St Helena and Diamond Creek Roads. It is adjacent to the site of Greensborough's first bridge across the Plenty River, c. 1864 - 1960s. The shelter, viewing platform, retaining wall and entrance are built from the bridge's massive bluestone arched abutments dismantled between 1974 and 1983. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.pioneer reserve greensborough