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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Medhurst 1, 1990c
Members of the Medhurst family, descendants of David Medhurst who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. He also wrote for the local paper.Digital copy of colour photograph.medhurst family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Medhurst 2, 1990c
Members of the Medhurst family, descendants of David Medhurst who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. He also wrote for the local paper.Digital copy of colour photograph.medhurst family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Medhurst 3, 1990c
Members of the Medhurst family, descendants of David Medhurst who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. He also wrote for the local paper.Digital copy of colour photograph.medhurst family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Medhurst 4, 1990c
Members of the Medhurst family, descendants of David Medhurst who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. He also wrote for the local paper.Digital copy of colour photograph.medhurst family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Nance Reardon, Doctor Cordner's house 1950c, 1950s
... . A photograph Doctor Cordner's house in the 1950s. cordner family ...A photograph Doctor Cordner's house in the 1950s.Digital copy of black and white photograph.cordner family, ashmead house, grimshaw street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Chris Foster, Medhurst's shop and dwelling (Main Street Plaques Project), 17/05/2018
... view the plaque of Medhurst's shop and dwelling on Grimshaw ...In 2018, Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in the Main Street area of Greensborough. In these photographs, GHS President Noel Withers and GHS member Chris Foster view the plaque of Medhurst's shop and dwelling on Grimshaw Street Greensborough.The Main Street Plaques Project placed historical information about original Greensborough buildings as close to the original site as possible. Further information available on the GHS website. The Plaques were made possible through a Greensborough RSL Grant.Digital copy of 2 colour photographs.main street plaques project, medhurst family, medhurst's fruit shop, grimshaw street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article and Photograph, Henry Street Greensborough, 2017_
Map and information about Henry Street Greensborough, map drawn in 1999 by Valma Simpkins (nee Poulter) of residents and businesses in Henry Street near Grimshaw Street in the 1930s. Further discussion about Poulter and Clayton family connectionsThis 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.henry street greensborough, valma poulter, valma simpkins, clayton family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article and Photograph, Methodist Church Greensborough, 2017_
Information and photographs of the Methodist Church Greensborough. Mrs Jean Collyer playing the organ and various photos of both the old Church in Main Street and new Church in Grimshaw Street.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.collyer family, greensborough methodist church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Tom Vickers in choir, 1980s
Tom Vickers in the choir at Greensborough Methodist Church in Grimshaw Street. Other choir members include Stan and Jessie Angus.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of colour photographvickers family, tom vickers, methodist church greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Aerial Photograph, Watsonia North 1945, 1945_
Part of 1945 aerial survey, area of Watsonia North, including Grimshaw Street, Sellars Street and Macorna Street, indicating the home of Prudence and Maria Partington in Sellars Street.Photocopy of part 1945 aerial survey"Prudence and Maria Partington's home in Sellars St. Watsonia North"watsonia north, partington family -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Elizabeth Nelson, Letters from Aboriginal women of Victoria, 1867-1926, 2002
This edited collection of women's correspondence constitutes an important historical record of the experiences of Aboriginal women during a crucial period of social change. In particular the letters are valuable for the insight they offer into the impact on Aboriginal communities of government legislation and mission policies and the women's assertion of their entitlement to freedom and agency. Written by 81 different women, the letters cover such issues as children, family, religion, land, housing and material assistance.maps, b&w photographsvictorian aboriginal women, correspondence, government policy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Autograph Books, Autograph books of Shirley Fraser (nee Black), 1950c
Autograph books were popular in the 1950s and these contain a variety of signatures and messages from friends of Shirley Fraser (nee Black). A list of autographs contained in these books is available at the SocietyThe Blacks were a pioneering Bundoora family and these books are a memento of Miss Black's friends and acquaintances.2 autograph books, one with black cover, one with simulated leather cover. Coloured pages."Shirley Black - Hillboro' Park Grimshaw Street Bundoora" inside front cover and autographs throughout.autograph books, shirley fraser, shirley black, bundoora -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs, Harold Fraser's store Bundoora, 1950s
Harold Fraser and family ran the Bundoora general store in the 1950s. Photographs from the collection of Shirley Fraser (nee Black). The Blacks were substantial landowners in the area.Shows the transition from 'corner store' in house at front to 'supermarket' at rear of premises. 2 black and white photographs of the general store and Post Office at Bundoora. Photo 1 depicts the store from the front showing the “Herald” and “The Sun” advertisements; photo 2 is taken from the right of the old store and shows the newer “4 square food store” behind. Photo 1, 11.5x16.5cm; photo 2, 16x21cm.On back of each photo: "Harold Fraser's store Bundoora" and "Shirley Fraser"shirley fraser, shirley black, howard fraser, frasers store, bundoora, supermarket, grocers, grimshaw street, bundoora post office, 4 square food store -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement, Ashmead, 43 Grimshaw Street, 11/08/2012
The material relates to the auction of "Ashmead" on 11th August 2012. The house "Ashmead" was built in 1932 and was the home of the Cordner family. It is one of the grander houses in Greensborough and closely resembles an English country manor. Five members of this family played for the Melbourne Football Club.A collection of advertising relating to the sale of "Ashmead" the former home of the Cordner family in Greensborough.Nilcordner family, ashmead, melbourne football club, ted cordner, greensborough, auctions -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Railway Gates at Grimshaw Street Greensborough, 1930c
Two women are standing at the railway crossing gates, ready to open or close the gates [Possibly Iredale family?]. Originally thought to be the rail crossing at Grimshaw Street and Old Greensborough Road. In 2023, there is doubt that this is the case due to the double rail line and building in background. Please contact the Society if you have any idea where this is located.Copy of photo of railway gates. Sepia.On back: "Godwill from Val Wilson"railway gates, rail crossing, iredale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grimshaw Street Railway Gates and Crossing Greensborough, 1930c
Two women are standing at the railway crossing gates, ready to open or close the gates [Possibly Iredale family?]. Originally thought to be the rail crossing at Grimshaw Street and Old Greensborough Road. In 2023, there is doubt that this is the case due to the double rail line and building in background. Please contact the Society if you have any idea where this is located.Digital copy of black and white photograph.rail crossing, iredale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grimshaw Street rail crossing, 1930c
Two women are standing at the railway crossing gates, ready to open or close the gates [Possibly Iredale family?]. Originally thought to be the rail crossing at Grimshaw Street and Old Greensborough Road. In 2023, there is doubt that this is the case due to the double rail line and building in background. Please contact the Society if you have any idea where this is located.Digital copy of black and white photograph.railway gates, iredale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Plate and saucer, Apple Blossom: Royal Doulton Bone China, 1947c
These are remaining pieces of a set purchased as a gift for Bertha Hall, 165/7 Grimshaw Street Greensborough, by her Doug Hall in the late 1940s.Part of a collection of Hall family crockery.Bone china plate and saucer with pink flowers and green leaves with gilt edging.On back of each piece:"Royal Doulton Bone China. Made in England. Apple Blossom. H4899" with lion and crown motif.bertha hall, doug hall, royal doulton, apple blossom -
Greensborough Historical Society
Plate, Stone Pottery Pahara, Hall dinner plate, 1910c
Dinner plate owned by the parents of Norman Hall, Grimshaw Street Greensborough.Example of fine dinner plate.White china round dinner plate with blue floral decoration and gilt edge. Maker's mark on base: blue crown over "Stone Pottery Pahara"plates, dinner plates, hall family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Marilyn Smith, Ashmead: 43 Grimshaw Street Greensborough, 2023
This house was built for Doctor Ted Cordner and family in the early 1930s. Doctor Cordner ran his medical practice from his home. The property was sold in 2012.2p., text and col. imagesgrimshaw street greensborough, ashmead, cordner family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, Jellis Craig Real Estate, 43 Grimshaw Street Greensborough, 11/08/2012
... the home of the Cordner family. grimshaw street greensborough ...The 6 bedroom house on 1836 sq m.was sold 11 August 2012 for $1.3 million. Known as "Ashmead" this property was previously the home of the Cordner family.Real Estate advertising leaflet, 4 p., printed in colour on both sidesgrimshaw street greensborough, ashmead, cordner family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, Order of Worship for the funeral of Jessie May Angus (nee Partington), 01/09/1999
... of the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers. jessie may partington ...Order of Worship for the funeral of Jessie May Angus (nee Partington). Distributed to those attending her funeral on 1st September 1999Mrs Angus was a Greensborough identity and a member of the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.One A4 page folded to A5. White paper with black text.Greensborough Uniting Church. Grimshaw Street Greensborough. 11.00am, Wednesday 1st September 1999. Order of Worship for the funeral of Jessie May Angus (nee Partington)jessie may partington, jessie angus, jessie scholes, partington family